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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
\ Problem II Potato cultare.

Notes from The Rural New Workers.
experiment grounds give the results Of
the third seasons experiments to solve
the problem whether the fertilizer should
be placed under or over the seed pieces
of potatoes, a problem that. it would
seem, might well be worked upon by
the stations. Thus far the question is
not satisfactorily answered. The aver
age in favor of placing the fertilizer over
the seed, as viii be seen, il about ten
bushels 10 the acre The experiment
will be continued.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

row crepe hsse hounces, and the bottom
lifted slightly in feather style with ro-
settes of mauve velvet. The back of
this dress is of Ophelia mauve poult de
sole, which is as rich as velvet in ap-
pearance. There is deep bertha of
embroidered crepe hsse with a fall of
silk chenille fringe, very fluffy and pret-
ty. There are rosettes Of crepe and vel
vet on the shoulders and spray Of flow
ers lies across the bust.
Berthas more or less pronounced are
seen on very many of the evening dresses,
and the shoulders of the dress must be
cut rather low to make them pretty,
and they look very quaint and old fash
ioned, yet are very much more becoming
than the styles lately in vogue, which
made the figure look narrow.
For street the dresses give a slender
effect, but those for the house and par
ticularly for dancing are made with very
ample skirts. With them and the ber-
tha lady's waist looks beautifully slim.
While reading one of the humorous
papers few days ago came across a
bQuul ctOi1 WiliCn Cftlf4tQ lilc DdCA
to months ago when, sitting in my room
one evening, was summoned by mes
senger to the sick bed Of friend. He is
perhaps one Of the best known funny
paragraphers in the country, and his
work finds ready sale wherever offered.
Upon arriving at the room Of my friend
| found him in high fever. tossing on a
bed of perfect agony. had not sat long
by his side when, turning over, he said
to me: my dear fellow, my copy is
due tomorrow morning at the Office of
-. Won't you take pad and write
down some paragraphs at my dictations'
took q pad, and for half hour my
friend dictated to me a continuous string
Of jokes, many Of them 80 funny that
conld scarcely repress laughing myself.
One story | especially remembered as ex-
ceedingly bright and witty, and yet it
was dictated between groans. There
are indeed people in this world who suf-
fer to make others laugh. Edward w.
Bok's Letter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

Miss Seasoned Speaking or names, 7
think Frank is q pretty name
Mr.. Charles f. Sylver-Y YaaS; 20 do I.
That's my middle name. Gaining cour-
age.] Er-what do you think of Sylver
for name? Harper's Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

L ALL use pow
der, "just a little
to take the shine
off," and most Of
us fret over the
habit as a more
injurious S and
reprehensihle one
than it need be.
A pure, fine pow.
der is in itself not
as injurious as
stupid use Of it
can and often
does make it. I
suppose we have
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
OUR STOCK TAKING

Occurs in the latter part Of the present
month and in order to reduce stocks our
January Reduction Sale has
been pushed with vigor. 1t has been a
Grand Success. The great cut in
prices was eagerly taken advantage of by
thrifty buyers and the delighted multi
tudes that have thronged our counters,
have been in themselves the best adyer-
tisement we could desire
We are offering goods at the very
lowest prices during this month, with
view of further reducing stocks; and it
will be to the interest of every one desir-
ing to purchase Dry Goods either to call
in person or to write for Samples and
Information.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

First Female-What are husbands
good for, anyway?
Second Female-I never heard Of one
that was good.-Epoch.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
OF THE USE OF POWDER,
EMMA v. SHERIDAN coNFEssEs THAT
"WE ALL USE IT."

She Holds That Though Powder Has Its
Disadvantages, and They Are Serious, 1t
May Not Be Very bad When Used with
Discretion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
20 PER CENT DISCOUNT

TTNHE GREATEST SALE Of our Clothing ever begun. A
Half Million Dollars worth must change hands to fully
accomplish end Surpasses the great Dscout Sale OF
last year in BETTER CLOTHING AND LOWER
PRICES
All our Winter Clothing included
Overcoas and Storm Goats included
Fine Dress Suits and Everyday included.
Mems and Young Mems Clothing included
Boys Overcoats and Suits included.
Light Weight Oyercoats included
NE let prices stand all
On nor oo,+ og onn &c 0Uer the house. The dis
them without reserve. Tha a; g9 - * III On
per cent
Make the examples for yourself
Fine Broadcloth or Worsted Suits $50
30 per cent-solid cash saving, Sc.
Elegant quality Everyday Suits, 800
30 per cent.-solid cash saving, 81.
Handsomely trimmed Oyercoats, $25.
20 per cent.-solid cash saving, SIS.
Reliable Good fitting Overcoats $15.
20 per cent.-solid cash saving, So
Tailoring to order-the same discount
A $40 Suit costs GO eff J $32.
A $25 Suit costs co off } 500.
This trading extraordinary bring business and
cash in at quick rate We have known anything like
the prices in thirty years experience Those who parcpa-
ted in last years discount be among the earliest buyers
in this SALE Nobody will make mistake in providng-even
years needsfor future wants at 90 per discount prices
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

E USINGER,
Auctioneer and Contractor.
Bridges and Wharves built and repaired. by
contract or day work. p. o. address,
BRIDGEPORT. N J.
JAN g. 90 P o. Box 81.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

Ne let prices stand 0JI|
0Uer the house. The dis
count is easily figured.
The sdUln9 Us Just 90
per cent.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
GORGE G. sTRATTON,
Contractor and Builder,

WOODBURY., N. j. Estimates and plans furn-
ished on all classes of work. Jobbing promptly
attended to. tK- Brick or Stone Work n
Specially. Jan. "A, '69.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22
OHAs. e. Won SIEGE.
Contractor and Builder.

WOODBURY., Nj. Plans and specifications
furnished Satisfaction guaranteed. 22S-90.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

Wood for FaeI-The Relative Value of the
Different Kinds-varying Conditions of
Wood According to Its Exposure and
Treatment
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-01-22

u r. REYNOLDS.
Carpenter and Builder,
WOODBURY., N. J. Estimates and plans
furnished
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-09-05

HAGERsTowN, Nh, September 4
w. L. Rose, a detective, left here this
afternoon for Washington with the
wife Of Thomas A. Mitchell, Of that
city, who it Is aIledged, eloped about
four weeks ago from her home la com
pany with Lewis X. Hall, printer.
Mr.. Mitchell, who is sixty-fve years of
age, is prominent real estate agent
Of Washington, and his wife is acome-
" brunette of twenty yearsA Of age.
She came to Hagerstown about three
weeks ago, and for the past two days
she has been working at the canning
factory Of Wentz, Fisher& Hoen. Mrs
Alitchell's maiden name was Lydia
Cavanaughs She at one time sold
matches on the streets of Washington.
Mitchell fell nlovewith her pretty face
and married her. Shelnew Hall from
childhood. They eloped to Baltimore,
where Hall fell sick. She soon after
wards left him and came to Hagers-
town. While she resided here she at
tracted considerable attention on ac-
count Of her personal appearance. She
lived quietly at private boarding
house on West Washington street
The detective only prevailed upon Mrs.
Mitchell to accompany him 10 Wash
ington by representing that he was an
agent Of theatrical company, and
promised to give her situation.
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National Farmers Alliance TO Have mig
Convention near Washington.

HARRISBURG, September 5.-It Isl
now the positive intention Of the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union to hold great national en-
campment Of farmers next year to be-
conducted "a grand scale, Several
Of the committees Of arrangements
have already been selected, consisting
Of some 81 the most prominent men 81
the order.
The site Of The encampment will BE-
at a point almost midway between
Baltimore and Washington. A large,
beautiful and Appropriate tractof ground
has already been selected, and most Of
it purchased. The object Of placing
the encampment atfhis point is not
only for the purpose of having it near
the national headquarters Of the Far
mers' Alliance, but also because Wash
ington is coming to be recognized as
scientific, educational, and religious
center Of the country, and as the Far
mers' Alliance intends to grow, and,
in proportion to its power, take hand
in national politics, it viii naturally
cause its encampment or annual caucus
of farmers to grow with i, and wants
to have it near the seat Of its political
victories.
1t is the full purpose Of the Alliance
to make this encampment q permanent
thing, and to make it as much as possi-
BILE great conyocation of farmers from
all over the Union, where they can
meet and fratelnize and discuss mat
tiers of all sorts relating to their mutual
benefit and advancement. In con-
formity with this idea all things Of an
immoral or depraving tendency, such
as fakirs, curiosities, side shows, etc,
will be. rigidly excluded from the en-
campment. The encampment viii be
under the personal supervision and
management of the order.
The speakers for next year viii in
clude all Of the prominent men Of the
Alliance and Grange, from every sec
ton Of country, and many men q
national prominence outside Of these
orders. The subjects to be discussed
viii be political, industrial, educational,
socialism fact, everything that per-
tains to the farmer and his interests.
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WANTS ms smARE.

yearss


Especial % frE wonEn.
New York, September 8 Timothy
Hopkins, whose real name II Nolan,
the adopted son of the widow Of Mark
Hopkins, the California millionaire, ar
rived here to-day, accompanied BY two
California lawyers, who viii
begin what promises ID be fam
Gus win case. Mr.. Hopkins will be
joined ii his suit by nearly one hundred
relatives Of Mark Hopkins and the late
Mrs. Searles The propertyis estimated
to be worth about $50, 100000, Young
Hopkins wentte live with the million
aire in 1862 his father and mother hayss
ing died some time before.
Not long after that Mark Hopkins
died leaving his widow nearly SIX, 000,-
600 In 1879 she adopted the present
claimant as her son III Sanfrancisco. She
was married in 1887 ii this city 70
Edward r. searles. The adopted son il
said 20 have spoken very larshly Of
the marriage, when, in last July, Mrs.
| Hopkins-Searles died IN Massachusetts,.
She left will, III which the, adopted
son.s name was not mentioned 1T al.
Others who were blood relatives If the
deceased shared Timothy's fate, and
they are now ready TO 81 To law to get
a chance at the estate.
The property consists Of stock in the
Southern and Central Pacific Raildroad
s., 100000 worth Of real estate IN Cal
ifornia, palatial residences on fifth
avenue and elsewhere IN this city, and
house and cottages il Massachusetts,
Mr. Searlcs il believed BY some toh have
been responsible for Tim Hopkins, tail
nre to figure in the will, as who dis
approved Of the widows alliance with
the decorativeartist. Itissaid that Coils
r Huntington viii be interested IN the
defense, as Searles; AZ holder Of the
Southern and Central Pacific stock was
always to be found with the Hunting
ton party.
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men who were Is hravetle long winter
night Of over three months duration.
There was not ono d Us who did not
silently think that twas indeed last
farewell for some, If not for all Of
them, or the old sailors agreed that
unless relief expedition was sent next
year The Licutenant's plan Of return
ing to Upernavik IN His whaleboats
was wholly impraeticable. The teFrors
Of Melville Bay were fresh ii our nom
ories, and We glieved % think Of these
strong young men and this faithfulwo-
man giving up their lives On an almost
useless quest. But we gave them
volley with our rifles as they pushed
of from the shin, and three hearty
cheers and there was no weakness HI
the answering cheer they gave the
Kite aud its crew.
WASHINGTON. September 5. AR.
peary consulted with Engineer
in-clief Melville, the hero Of the Jean
nette expedition, about the details Of
his outfit, and the latter officer knows
just what he has with him. IIe said
to-day that mr. peary il Al safei IL his
present camp as he would be u New
York city. His provisions ARE suiii-
cient 70 last the party for about three
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BARpsLEY,s GOLD NINE.
He Had Control Of $4,000. 900 with Only
100000 Security.


PHILADELPHIA, September 4.The
Legislative committee appointed to in
vestigate the state treasurer's offfse
met here this morning. Governor Pat
tison testified that while he was presi-
dent of the Chestnut Street National
Bank the State had deposite there of
100000. The deposit had been en-
tirely unsolicited. Nointerest waseve
paid on il and no favors had been
shown to any one by reason Of it. No
contributions had ever been made by
the bank for campaign purposes. The
Governor said that IN his opinion the
present system was all wrong. Under
it the state treasurer has absolute con-
troll Of about So, 200, 900, for which the
State only has security to the amount
of $780, 0O The system in vogue in
this city, Of all warrants being coun-
tersigned by thecity comptroller, should
be adopted by the State. Governor
Pattison also said that he thought the
system of depositing State money was
wrong. Security should be required
by the State for the money deposited,
about s125, 900 for every 100000 be-
ing, in the Governors opinion, about
the right amount. The most perfect
safeguard, for security to the State
against loss, is the system employed by
the federal government. The Cover
nor also re-affirmed his denial made be-
fore councils committee, Of any Illegal
connection of the bank with ex-City
Treasurer Bardsley.
The cashiers Of the Chestnut Street
National Bank, the Farmers and Me-
chanics', the Fourth Street National,
the Corn Exchange and the Peoples
Bank, all of which banks are active
state depositors, testified that no inter-
est had been paid en- the state deposit
or had amy favor or consideration been
shown to any one in return for the de-
post. The committee then adjourned
until tomorrow.
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a
a. 'hem n horrible manneg Inc
deputies araggeathe strnggnng man
% me eourlsyaru ana ht'ea MN on she
gailows' ne fe1usea g s'ana ana
tney placed h'mon aenar. As ne sas
1nere ne presented . revolving s'gne'
tte Was dressed only U sn'r' anu sfops.
ers. ia's hanus ana iace were coVera
WIN o'ooa' wn'cn aaso stained nls sn'fs'
ans oloou s1Feamed 'hsVngh hls snoes'
iie cursed ana sWore e ,he aepNales,
cried hna screamed IT mercy ~
snsaeAea y 'efror
rlnally ne W. 'olq s. get ap W.
stana upon FPS arop' ne reaaseu'al'o
Tour depu1ies nela MN UP WINE 'ne
rope was pelhg aulus'eu' ehe o'aeh
sap was placeo over nls neao' anu
screaming eursing' ana plasphe'nlhg'
ne snot through sne opening eAae''y
~ o;-i 2 eioek' ms NECK was psohcn
~ inc iall' @nu nsuleu almost lns''n''s'
ahe nov. Mr' l.avake mas oeen ~
reslea Tor GIVING Dulllns' 'ne p's'0i WIN
when ne attempted e su,clue~ oul'T
ang 7 celi vas searcheu ahu ~ weapon
WV iouna' IT, onis person. aon'''''u
y 'he cell since .nae elme MeIe : nsMs'
paper man, ehe uepu.lss' anu '',e nes.
i'asake. suspicion iell upon 'ne nv
yer ana ne was afres'eu'
~. Lavake was ineerVieWen aa'sr
anu B. saiu ne ulu ny gise Du,lns
me reVoivef ana nag no iuea Mnefe
y came rom ~ vas 81 ~ Aa'ess
praying, he saiu, when Duilhs hreu
sne nrst sno'. ne opened ny eyes anu
saw tnat bulnng nag snct himself
Builing married ms victim ABOUT :
years before the tradedy, wnen she was
~ years oid. ne was cruei g hef, anu
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How the Clubs stand.
NOT TIN SOLDIERS.
national Guard Camping Under
Difficulties.
Especial to the woRLD.l
mp MoNoNGALIA. w. VA

AMP MoNoNGALIA, w. VA, Sep
r The entire National guard
OF the state, fifteen companies, is now
present for duty. The last command
to arrive Company X, First Regiment,
Japtain Vance, Of Clarksburg, reach
no here this morning. This is the
: camp of instruction ever held in
ne state, and officers and men are
inexperienced. There has been good
sal of friction and some laundering.
night two whole companies got
supper at all, and all the commands
re not breakfasted until ten o'clock
morning, on account of an in
icient supply Of cooks and provi-
Is, Captain G. B. Barrett, q. s. A.,
JAILED for the camp by the Secre-
Z y of war, is giving valuable advice
Il cut. Colonel J. H. Miller, of the sec
j q Regiment, has resigned, and the
ovelnor has ordered an election
= Thursday to fill the vacancy. the
rst formal guard-mount was had this
aorning, Captain Beck, Company B,
second Regiment, being officer Of the
lay, and Lieutenant Thomas, Company
2, officer of the guard. The line was
ather rocky as most of the men had
lot slept for forty-eight hours, nor
ten for twenty-four.
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A Projectile that Pierces Four and One
Half Inch Steel Plate.
Ispeclal Is TmE WonLp.l

lopecldl 70 HE MohLD.J
SANDY Hook, Sept. 1.-The new
armor-piercing shells were tested this
afternoon. One shot was fired from
the twelve-inch breech-loading mortar
with some success, inasmuah as the
projectile knocked out corner Of the
49-inch steel plate instead Of pricing it,
as it should. This is probably ac-
counted for, however, by the fact that
the gun was sighted for that portion
of the plate so as to save it for further
shots, and thus spare the necessity Of
putting in a new shield at each shot.
The shell, which weighed $50 lbs,
went through the plate and then ex-
ploded in the barrier Of sand immedi-
ately in the rear Of the shield: The
projectile passed through second
wooden target, about 100 yards behind
the shield, and was found 800 yards
from the guns The firing velocity Of
the gun is $40 feet per second.
This experiment was to determine IL
it is possible to put shell through the
deck Of steamship by a system Of
firing known as high angle firing, the
shell first piercing the deck, and then
exploding in the hold Of the vessel.
Fifty -one pounds Of powder were used.
Large pieces Of the plate were
found 100 yards from the gun.
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AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. A. Frank Dan
forth, colored, who murdered his mis-
tress, Lizzie Gray, Juie\ 2S, 1880, by
cutting her throat from ear to ear, was
hanged to-day. Danforth made a full
confession and professed religion. The
drop fell at 1890. Danforth's last
words before the drop fell were
" Gentlemen, friends and ladies !
have made my peace with God. i am
going home to my Maker. God has
forgiven my sins. While the black
cap was being put on he continued to
pray: '.Oh, Lord, hear me while /
pray. am going home to rest in the
arms Of Jesus.
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National League cannes.

Chicago. s: Boston3.
Cleveland, p; New York. 3.
Cincinnati, & Philadelphia, rain
Brooklyn 0; Pittsburg, 6.
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EdwinAnd you'll always be true
to me Angelina
Angelina Why do you doubt me,
Edwin
Edwin Oh, you're too good TO be
true. - Puck.
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r-roNRIcII. JOHN w, boots, shoes hats, etc.
t7l opposite Thompson Tablers clothing
store Queen street
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nEoRLE's NATIONAL BANK, corner Queen
and Burke street.
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T1'ILMER, D. Nj, groceries, provisions, wares,
IN etc, King street.
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s + ENNINGS. GEO. s., groceries, provisions
81 Mares, etc, next door TO Lutheran enurchs
Queen street.
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ii froNRIcH. ii. j.. jewelry repairing, etc.,
doors South Of People = National DahA,
D sneen street.
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MATTHEWS. j. S., real estate and insurance
Building, Queen street.
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NFARTINSBURG MINING, MANUFACTUR-
iNI ING AND IMPROV EMEe.NI COMPANY K
ofiee ii Burkhart Rooms Public Square.
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joULDEN, A. 8, groceries, provisions wares,
ii j etc. corner opposite Market house. 2ieen
9 rect.
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n OBERTS, j. W., furniture and undertaking,
Ia, opposite post Office East Burke street
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1FARTINsBuRG DEVELOPMENT co NJ
M PANY Office Queen street, opposite
Market House.
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tNYDER. e. f., real estate and insurance
agent, next door to Market House, upstairs,
ueen street.
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r>oRN. N. u. Jr, merchant tailor and Cloth
III Ter No 80 Queen street, and East Martin
street..
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-. kcKwELL. MRS. ). NJ. school for girls. p
ID Maple Avenue.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-25
A BURGLAR CAUGHT.
An Old Offender Caught In the Act OF
burglary

An Old Offender Caught In the Act of
burglary
Under Sheriff Walsh received 3 tele-
phone message from Ada yesterday
morning. that q burglar had been
caught there and was held in custody
until the arrival of an officer. He
drove out aud found that n colored
man. giving h,s name as Joseph Whet-
sil, had been caught in the act of bur-
glarizing McMurray's hardware store
Friday morning about O'Clock. Nc
Murray sleeps over his store and heard
q commotion below. He got up and
surprised the intruder with a revolver,
who wisely surrendered. This 10 the
same man brought here by Sheriff
Welker some time ago to be identified
as the man who stole horse and buggy
FROM Belding. He led the officers to u
piece CT woods in Plaintield and dis
closed the buggy. When he was cap
tured he had horse and saddle, pair
of opera glasses and nineteen cigars.
Shortly after Whetsil had been jailed
on warrant issued by Justice Hydorn,
a card was received by the officers CIV
ing notice of the escape of Parker Pow
ell from the institution for insane crim-
mails at Iona, and the DESCRIPTION cor
responds with the appearance of Whet-
sill. Powell was recently transferred
from the Detroit House Of Correction
To the asylum for insane criminals and
the officials here enter tain the belief
that Whetsil and Powell are the same
persons.