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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

An acre of bananas win support TWEEN
ty-five times as many persons as an acre
of wheat; 900 square feet Of land, grow
ing bananas, viii produce 4.000 pounds
OF nutritious substance; the same space
devoted to wheat or potatoes win pro-
duce only thirty-three pounds Of wheat
or ninety-nineT pounds Of potatoes. Cur
rent Literature.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

II the face is pale lay the patient fat
on the back and raise the feet a little.
Ii the face is red raise the patient to a
sitting or easy reclining posture. The
pale face indicates that there is too little
blood in the head; the red that there is too
much. 1t is necessary also to be careful
that a ''blacK or blue" face is not mis-
taken for pale one, for this dark hue
indicates venous congestion, and in such
case the patient should be raised.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

The return which the education de-
partment presented to the two houses OF
parliament shows that there are AHA
board schools, II ,022 schools maintained
BY the Church Of England, 551 by the
Wesleyans, 940 BY the Roman Catholics,
and the undenominational schools num-
Der 1886.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02
HOW q Remove PaIpt s4aips.

When the stains are dry they should
be softened with butter and lard, and
are then easily removed by turpentine
and soap. Benzine, alcohol or turpen-
tine will readily remove fresh paint
stains, and chloroform will remove stains
after everything else fails Common
turpent:ne often leaves a stain Of its own
on silk. This can be taken ont by alcohol
applied with a sponge.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02
Israyinc for Home.

Here is the prayer Of the minister Of
the Cumbrays, two miserable islands in
the mouth Of the Clyde, 20 Lord, bless
and be gracious to the Greater and the
Lesser Cumbrays, and in Thy mercy do
not forget the adjacent islands Of Great
Britain and Ireland. San Francisco
Argonaut
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

This j. one of those simple things
which few people know Of. If you are
in Pullman car, get u pillow from the
porter, put it on yourlap and place your
writing materials on it. The elasticity
Of the pillow viii insure smoothness.
Where a pillow cannot be obtained use
rnr1r cont
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

Every now and then / see an old man
walking down Pennsylvania avenue with
mis- head bent in thought, paying little
attention to the people he passes, but
stopping now and then to look into a
store window, or to look at the portraits
displayed in front Of the photograph gal
leries which abound on that street. AT
first glance there is nothing particularly
striking in his appearance. He is slen-
der and not above medium height, and
dresses in clothes of a sort Of brownish
gray color. A sandy gray beard hangs
in a point over his shirt front, and he
always wears a derby hat.
But if he turns his face full toward
you your attention is at once attracted
by mass of blue spots thickly pepper
ing his cheeks, eyelids and forehead,
which indicate that he has literally
smelt powder-smelt it in close quar-
ters. Big grains Of the deadly explosive
have been driven deep into his flesh. 1t
was bursting shell from the ram Mer-
rimac that so marked him for life, and
the mouth of the gun was not far from
his face, for they fought in close quar-
ters. Probably not one person out of a
thousand who pass him on the avenue
knows who he is; he is almost lost to
sight and perhaps little thought of, but
he is among the very last of the great
commanders Of the war who still linger.
He is Admiral Worden, who com
manded the Monitor, defeating the Mer-
rimac, which threatened the destruction
Of the United States fleet at Hampton
roads. The shot that SCARED him was
fred fairly against the peephole in the
turret Of the Monitor at which he had
his eye watching the course Of the yes
sell He lives very quietly here in rather
fine house on X street. 1t is difficult
to get him to say anything about him
self or about the battle in which he won
distinction. He eschews all articles of
dress which would indicate his profess
sion. Washington Letter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

a paste Of one part powdered chic
ride Of lime and half part Of some
fatty matter placed in a narrow band
around the trunk will prevent insects
from creeping up the trees Even rats,
mice, coclroaches and criclets flee
from it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02
Gazelles and Human Sentiment.


In the Jardin des Plantes, at Paris, in
fine grassy inclosrre, is group of tiny
animals, the smallest antelopes known.
They will come, about the size of so
many cats, close behind their low wire
grating, and stand and doubtfully gaze
up at you with enormous liquid eyes.
And such is the effect Of their littleness,
their timorousness, their almost absurd
delicacy-so small, so delicate, those lit
tie, little hoofs, those little tender limbs,
those fragile fawn colored sides, that
little humid twitching muzzle; so small,
and yet so keenly, tremulously per-
ceptive and so intensely sensitive; SO
little, yet all alive and quivering with
nerves; so small, SO weak, SO helpless,
and apparently so untitled for aught ex-
cept to apprehend; such minute atoms
and specks Of sentient being, SO lost
amid universe's vast incomprehensi-
bility-that my heart has been smitten
to look upon those miniature living
things, with the quite inordinate frailty
of their body and the disproportionate
bigness of their eyes.
Symbols or suggestions of humanity's
every aspect may, one fancies, be dis
covered in animal creation. And /
think those antelopes are symbols of a
state Of soul rare enough among men,
and yet too frequent Edward Delille
in Fortnightly Review.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

The depth at which some Of the Bel
gian coal mines are worked is something
prodigious. In pit at Flenu the work
il now done at 3,700 feet; in pit at
Fremerin at 1880 feet, and in the st.
Andre pit, at Montigny-sur-Sambre at
3.O0O feet
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

How to Keep Meat Fresh In Summer.
Meat can be kept very nicely for
week or two by covering it with sour
milk or butternilB and placing it In q
cool cellar. The b.Ile or fat need not be
removed. Rinse well before using.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

After washing and rinsing the gar
ments dip them in a pail Of rain water
in which five cents worth Of sugar Of
lead has been dissolved. Wiring out
nrnmntlv
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

Judge What trade do you follow?
Vagrant-I am a builder.
What do you build?
Castles in the ain. Texas Siftiugs.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02


was curious to see her face, and, as
was asked to 60 in, gladly accepted
The tent had two compartments and was
quite devoid of furniture. except some
rugs and strawmattings, on one of which
the bride sat surrounded by other women.
She was girl of fourteen, with regular
features, beautiful black eyes and tatooed
china most prevalent fashion among
Bedouin women She wore a long, dark
red silk chemise. caught up at the waist
with deep sash. On her head she wore
dark blue veil, tied with a red silk
handkerchief, beneath which very fine
plaits of jet black hair came down in
two bandeaux over her temples. After
exchanging few complimentary words
with her, withdrew, glad to escape the
sitting atmosphere of the tent
a sheik had been called to perform
the marriage contract, which took place
between the parents of both parties.
The new couple were not present at the
ceremony. The ghair handed over to
his sons father-in-law ESQ on condition
that if later on the young wife should
ask to be divorced, the money was to
come back to its first owner; and il, on
the contrary, the husband claimed a
separation, the sum would remain with
his father-in-law.
During that time the guests had sat
over their frugal meal, of which they
partook in groups of four or five persons
around each wooden bowl. Their fingers
spared them the use Of forks and spoons.
While they were still occupied with
their repast the bridegroom stole to the
nuptial tent, where he saw his wife for
the first time. Half an hour afterward
the noisy party broke up and quiet
reigned london Queen.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

How to Remove ClInkers from stoves.
Put half a peck of oyster shells on top
Of a bright fire. Repeat when clinkers
show signs Of forming.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

Apply bichloride of copper, which
makes brown spot on alloy, but pro-
duces no effect on a surface of gold.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

The most beautiful unmarried royal
girl in all Europe is the Princess Alix,
of Hesse- Darmstadt.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

How to Find the Contents OF a Corn Crib.
Multiply the number Of cubic feet By
Al and point Off one decimal place The
result win be the answer in bushels
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

Billie--I say, Tommy, let's go off be-
hind the barn with these crackers and
burn our fingers.
Tommy Whatcher wanter burn y
fingers fors
Billie Mommer told me not to.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02

A Fourth Epitaph.
One more unfortunate,
Yearning for fun,
Rashiy importunate.
Floating
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-07-02
Professional and Business Cards.

And Master IN Chancery. Broad Street,
between Cooper and Centre Streets, Woodbury.,
New Jersey. June 2, 'S7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

Fast driving il sssia becoming frequent
sigh, on the streets Of our city. On State
street Thursday fellow who was intoxi-
Gated was driving up and down the street
a, fast rate and the horse vas very nearly
exhausted, City Marshal Morse aud Dep
uty Mckinney happened along aud drove
up - near to him - possible. The deputy
marshal made flying leap into the sleigh
aud took the reins from the driver. who
resisted. He was taken into custody and
to jail and aned theshext morning. his ems
being paid BY the owner Of the tsam. vhe
came after his property from Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

It may be An easy matter for Mrs. Vanderbilt to
dress well. She Ia. no NE for this advice. But
people in moderate circamsfasces sh0NA save
their dollars BY u.ine Diamond Dyes. Feathers,
faded ribbons, aud an dress eoSds can BE- Easily
eolored and ones wardrobe Always be kept fresh
and attractive. No other dyes - pure ard ssrona
As O1nnond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
4 Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and Of ease
and comfort follows the use Of Syrup of
Figs, as i. acts in harmony with nature to
effectually ciearse the system when costive
or bilious. For saIe in soc and 91.00
bottles by all leading drasguts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

A young man and his wife came here
from Newhuryport. last Sunday, having
walked from Portland. They stopped to
dinner at the police station. and were sent
to the almshouse, goirg to Bangor Monday
morning. Friday evening an agent OF a
benevolent society arrived from Boston
making Inquiries about them. He vent to
Bangor on the morning Pullman and found
his fugitives, whom he arrested. returning
to Boston Saturday afternoon. They left
a child four months old in rather destitute
circumstances In Nevburypoft and came
tbi, way to escape detection and care Of the
child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

Decrease. &eA]i ~ tsso0e'o7 xi%ueS ~
premium note overdue interest for is9G estima
ted
This continued improvement in the mate
risl strength of the finances of the Com
pspy must of itself be salts factory to pol
lev holders. I. will be noted by reference
to the Schedule Of Assets annexed hereto
that the Company has 81 $40. 1884, &c in
vested in mortgages and only 81, 440 over
due interes. on same.
AssErs, LIABiLrIEs, SURPLUS.
The As.e.s. rs per Schedule appended
are Sc 2o6 .0lS 81 The Company owes
slo6, 375 %. which includes claims of
every description; while the value of it.
policy obligations, computed in acc ,rdanre
with the highest standard known 10 the
Law, is 90 767, III, lesvinga Surplus over
Liabilities Of every description Of $685.
iG6 81.
RgcoGSrrroS or LIABILITY.
A. We remarked last year. it is the prac
tiee of the UNION MUTUAL to treat AZ a
liability AL death claims of which setices
have been received during the yesr. just as
fully a IL the papers were fled. ard the
claims approved. Ia the foregoing Iiahil-
ties. the cum Of O. 02S,55 unpaid death
claims, 10 Of thst nature.
REAL ESTATE
The whole of the real estate sold by the
| Compapy together with that remaining
uusoId, With the exception Of a single piece
standing in the assets 1t 81 500. WAS leg
scy from Q former administration This
statement 10 probsbiy the best evidence that
can be- afforded of the care exercised in
regard to loans on mortgage.
| During tn. past year the Company has
| soid Real Estate for. .....- s2.S.eol y
which was carried on the books at. YES -
Prodt over book value OF. ........... ss4.i's a
| since January /, is.7. and to the close Of 1880
| the sales Of Real Estate by the Company havt
amounted s5,su9, 976 IL
Wish Was carried on the booksat
/ the esd of the year preceding
ihs respective Gales at ,o5s,Sst "
Making . prof. difference of......-ssz .os4 q
These large sales Of Real Estate at price.
| in ADVANCE OF what il was valued in the
Comcany's Assets are not cnly remarkable
A. sho sing the conservative values placed
upon the properties already sold. but they
si.o constitute reliable criterion OF tbs
csrefuins.s With which the Asset value ha.
b. en- computed upon the property rem Ain
| ing uusold.
FrxAxcIAL PoLIcr.
The Compaay hiss continued its policy o.
accommodating large portion OF It's fund
! in what are tnown 50 "qsick asset,
namely. Bends. Stocks. ard other Sscuri
ties OF like kind. more than one hslf Of IL
psesr 1t sssets being nov couposed OF ihes'
I Securirie. and Notwithstanding the larg
decline 10 Securities in general during th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
aTTuf Aaaual sffrss, ,ausAsY d, IssI

A summary Of the business Of the Usros
ArruAL LEE ISsuxAyc4 CoaFASY for
Ne year 1880 - compared vim previous
yssse viii b found IN tBs foiIovins
e1hibits:-
RrsIsEss PRosKEss.
The sees5y and CONSERVATIVE growth Of
the Company ia the nuMtsr Of Policies
and amount Of Insurance. in Force, together
va III incssase Of PrsDium Beesipes, ID
best sxpssssd By he foIjosisg tsbIs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

A concert is to be given Feb. oath under
the management of Miss Eva A. Ballard,
whose performances on the cornet have
been witnessed by many persons In the
city. as she has played at entertainments in
nearly every church in town. In this che
will be assisted uy Fale's Ladies Orchestra
Of Watervill., Misses Edna L. Boulauger r,
Grace +. Weber, Blanche II. Perciva!,
first violins; Bertha Il. Blumenthai, Edith
NJ. Lewis, second violins; Florence 4.
percivsl, Viola; Nellie B. Weber, cello !;
Blanche N. Smith, Piano. Fl. Fales. con-
euctor. The local talent will consist OF
Prof. Higgins. cornet; +. E. Hodgdon,
clarinet;i Miss futile, soprano, Miss Lena
Bean, accompanied and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

CoMPARArivE GROWTH OF ASSETS Ayp
INTEREST AND RENT RECEIPTS.
Thus. while the Assets in the years 1889.
90 have increased $l73,3ls a., the growth
in the Receipts during the same period
from Interest ard Rents has been $40,
1901.
INCREASED SURPLUS
One of the most satisfactory results OF
the year. has been the extent to which the
Compsny's Surplus increased:
Dee 81. is9o S332 i6s 81
Dec 81, lss9. ............... al, f2s ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
Ayers
Hair Vigor

Got only prevented my wife from becoming
said, bUg IL also caused an entirely new
growth Of hair. ! am ready TO certify to this
statement before justice Of the peace
II. HulsebEs, Lewisburgh, Iowa
Some years ago, AFTER a severe attack OF
brain fever. my hair all came out / used
such preparations for restoring it as my ply
sicians ordered. bur failed to produce
growth Of hair. l then tried. successfully,
several articles recommended by druggists.
and all alike fell short Of accomplishing the
desired result The last remedy applied
was Ayers Hair vigor, which brought a
growth Of hair in a few weeks. think
used eight bottles in two years; more thaa
was necessary as restorative, bur liked il
as a dressing, and have continued TO use it
for thar purpose. I believe Ayers Hair
vigor possesses virtues far above those OF
any similar preparation nov on the market"
Vincent .IoDps Richmond Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

There is no elias, of clothing, ssys Anra
Bnro.s, in Cottage Hearth, that suffer.
more from neglect than stockings. So
chesply are they manufactured a. the
present day that they are often worn by
busy men and women until little remain',
and they are then mended by new pair.
But there Is no item Ia the wardrobe that
j. produced in greater variety of exceilenc e
sni nice finish, with prices to co'fesp md
Setting aside the dainty webs OF silk and
Isle thread only suitable for the luxurious
woman Of wealth. who seldom uses her
feet outside her palatiAl home, we may find
substantial fabrics. A single pair of the
later material, with proper care, will out
last many pairs Of the mean articles that
fnl so ready sale,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
Spefial Aobrrtissnsa:s

Saxli advertisements. rosexeeedsng toaf line
soniEk araer the mead Of WAxxhD. kak SALs
10 LEE. Losr, &C., will be iueertedtxo arcs fo
Is GENTS :hssc times for IS cents and ere week to-
70 cents, advance payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

Ihs gains IN these Departments Of the
IConpany's business. - exhibited by the
Isbiss bstov. afs worthy Of notice, show
Ing - her do IN increased volume Of bus
insse spots careful hasis.
srsTgaxsr % Policies AND Insurance IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

PORTLAND, MAINE. January ~. 1891.
have this day compared the Schedule
of Assets, as found by the Finance Com
mi,tee in the vaults of the Portland Safe
Deposit Company, ut their examination
made January oh, 1891, with the state
ment of Assets on the books of the Com
pany, and hereby certify that they CORE
spond exactly.
Signed PERcIvAL BoNNEr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

Exclusive of amount received for reinsurance.
The Company during the past fourteen
years has paid more to it's policy-holders in
proportion to its size than any Company in
the world for Death Claims Mstured
Endowments, Annuit:es, Surrendered Poll
cies and Dividends, which payments now
aggregate Sl3,756,4l6 IS. while the totsi
amour, paid to policy holders since date of
organization has been s25. 045, 05l.6l.
OVERDUE INTEREST.
At the close Of the years 1876 and 1890
the amounts Of past due interest were a,
follows:
Prem. Noies. Mortgages. Total.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02
ice TOOLS FOR SALE.

EsE 1Vtfv.H FIN NMkuE
&Vs& " WAN wa WAAAAAds
Iuonira al ,hia otiice
---------------------------------
EIOIg SALE-A heavy corrugated Iron Fur
sble 10, gri.t mi, mseuashcuse .. small f0
tory Apply 10 A. ID. WAkp, Augusta.
n2yIya-I
-y-,nIa sAYE-9evera, hopse lots ON anitc
49, 10 nok \, p,,;,dins NJ IA,
'-o1, ,,eo''-- -. .'1---e
5-1np arE-fiar,insas and Rpa5 anyta
II ! Il. FTrI.Lrg's GROCERY store erdasi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-02

JANUARY 9th, 1891.
The undersigned have this day examine
the Securities of the UNION MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE CoMPAsy in the vaults of tn
Portland Safe Deposit Company, and fin
them rs stated in the Schedule,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-12
PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
Teachers Recommend Changes i'm
the Stndies.

The teachers of the primary schools spent
an interesting hour after the pupils were
dismissed yesterday in discussing with ST.
perntendent SWEET a number of proposed
changes in the course of studies which the
Professor intends to recommend in his next
report to the Board of Education.
The meeting was held in the Girls
High School and was called to order by
Mr.. SWEET promptly at $3.50 o'clock
in the afternoon. In his opening remarks
the Chairman invited the opinions of all the
teachers on the matters to be touched upon
as he intended TO be guided by their ex-
perience in whatever recommendations he
should make.
The plan OF studies at present laid down
Tor Observance was them taken up and the
printed curriculum very freely criticized
from beginning to end as illogical, INGRAM
NAUTICAL and ridiculous. In the reading and
spelling classes, for instance, it was con-
ceded that children are invariably two or
three years ahead in their ability TO read
over their ability to spell, and that instead
OF curling this precociOusness by insisting
that they must spell as they 90 it would be
well to allow them to cross the bounds
which at present hold them in. In other
words. the present direction to the teacher
to pick out words, separate them from the
COiloAb huu COulDcl Tue C1llutbu W utuu0
and spell them. is ridiculous.
In arithmetic it was generally held that
there Is nothing to be gained in running
above the course as now laid down, though
one or two ladies stated with much evident
satisfaction that they had gone considerably
over the bounds in this study.
The kindergarten work provided fer in
the course had not single friend to speak
for it, the testimony being unanimous upon
the point that while it was suited for little
four-year-old minds, the six, seven and
eight-year-olds in the classes look upon it as
baby work, and want none Of it.
Vigorous opposition was made to continu-
ing tile sewing, drawing and clay-modelin
classes. The hour devoted to the first was
considered too long, as the little ones lost
interest In 1t in ten or fifteen minutes. and
though some OF the boys took kindly to it.,
the majority did not. 1t was recommended
that 1t be either discontinued or left OPP
tional with teachers of mixed classes and
be retained, with notifications in exclu-
sively girls classes. The drawing and mod
cling classes were discussed with very few
words Of pronounced condemnation.
During the meeting some valuable sug-
gestlons were made by Mr.. SWEET upon the
subject of Manners and morality" and the
teachers were recommended to peruse lit
tie work recently published, entitled "How
to Teach Manners in the Seho0l-room,"
in which they would find much valuable in
formation of q practicable nature.