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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

thought Hospital No 10 at Rich
mond the most wretched and hope de-
stroying place had ever been in, and ii
certainly was up to that time. but it was
as a palace to morgue compared with
the workhonse in Charleston. The hos
pital ward must have been the flthiest,
most sitting and malodorous apartment
in the building, for it would tax the
Imagination of Dante himself to con-
ceive of anything worse. There were
iron bars to the windows, but had they
been thrown wide open and the sick
prisoners told that they were free to de-
part, doubt if five men out Of about a
hundred that were lying and dying along
the grimy floor would have had strength
enough to crawl through.
Outside, the air was intensely hot;
there was not breath moving. A live
oak in the distance. with its gray festoon
of Spanish moss, looked particularly
funereal and as still as death. The
guards about the building moved in a
heavy. listless way and ''toted" their
pieces as if they were burdens. Through
the windows there was not an inspiring
thing in sight but the blue expanse of
sky on which white cloud rested like
an anchored ship. In the ward, every
thing animate but the flies appeared to
be nearing dissolution. Beelzebub, the
god of flies, might have made his head
quarters in the ward of that workhouse
and felt entirely at home They dark
~ 1,af, iof1 hrrr
and more vicious bites were torturing to
the nerves
But what impressed me most forcibly
was the fact that the men lying on the
floor. except in few cases where some
energy remained, did not seem to heed
this insect plague 1t was not that they
had become apathetic through habit. Fa-
miliarity with suffering does not deaden
pain; indeed, where sensation remains it
is more apt to intensity it. but these men
were either powerless to resist or the
greater agony of disease and hunger
had made them Indifferent The flies
swarmed about some of the gaunt faces
and rose in little clouds when the head
was moved. but only to settle down
again.
Here, as at Richmond, the nurses in the
prison hospitals were our own men, and
the most robust looked little stronger
than the poor patients on the floor. One
Of these men. a young German, with sad
blue eyes and an expression of indescrib-
able melancholy on his pinched and
rather handsome face. touched me on
the shoulder, after the hospital steward
had gone out, aud asked:
"Are you an officer, sir. or a privateg'
well, my friend" replied, 'if !
was back in our lines | should say AN
officer. but here there is no rank. We
are all soldiers. and good ones, hope.
thougha bit poor and helpless at pres
emit
''Ah, sir. if it was only being treated
like soldiers. he said with a sigh, sthat
would not be so bad: that is what we
enlisted for; but to be treated like dogs.
to die like dogs and to be buried like
dogsi
Don't lose heart, comrade. Keep a
stiff upper lip. Better times are coming
If we can't manage to escape to our pe0-
ple. denend ON it they viii come for as
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

A whole collection Of crowns is kent
at the royal palace (the Kremlin) at Mos
COW, Russia. These relics Of departed
greatness-they nearly all come from
countries which have been subjugated by
the Russians-are kept in what is known
as the Throne Room" Of the Kremlin-
Here are shown the crowns Of Poland.
Kazan, Georgia, Astrakhan and Persia,
besides the thrones and other royal IN
sigma too numerous to mention. Be-
sides the crowns of conquered nations,
those OF almost all the ezars may be
seen in that vast treasure house.
The most curious one Of the lot is the
double crown made for Peter the Great
aud his half witted brother; the most
costly that Of the Empress Catherine.
which contains 2.530 diamonds Of the
first water.-St. Louis Republic
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Between 6 and y o'clock in the even
ing it is impossible to walk half block
anywhere on Broadway between Union
square and Thirty-third street without
being stopped BY pitiful appeal for
aims The less deserving the applicant
the more pitiful the appeal An oll but
still favorite trick with the professional
beggars is to bind up an arm or d lea
and pretend to be crippled Some Of
them are extremely clever in making mp
and a careful examination woull be
necessary to detect the deception.-New
York Cor Chicago Herald
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Among the convenieuces. almost ne
cessities, kept in the pantry by every
housewife. arp pieces Of blotting paper,
. title Of iodide Of potash and a solu-
tion Of starch This is most fortunate,
Uecause read in the paper today that
after the passage of an electric storm a
good deal of ozone is left sneaking around
behind the stove. in the cellarway. up in
She garret and so on With the articles
mentioned lying handy on the pantry
shelf. all one has to do to detect this
ozone is to make compound cf the
iodide of potash and the starch solution,
md then dip the blotting paper in the
compound II it turns blue it Is ozone.
II it doesn't it's just as well. Detroit
Free Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

A man who is wise, careful and con-
servative, energetic. persevering and
tireless. need have no fear Of his future
But there is one other thing. He must
have steady head, one that can weather
the rough sea of reverses from which no
life is altogether free, and one that will
not become too big when successes at
tends his efforts Keep ont Of the way
OF spectators Take your money.
whether it be much or little to one
whose reputation will insure you good
counsel Invest your money where the
principal IS safe and you will get along
But don't forget the acorns 1t il from
little acorns that great oaks grow. See
that you begin Alright early in life. Save
your money with regularity BY 50 Do
ing. you viii more than save your
money; you will make money Henry
Clews in Ladies' Home journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
WOODBURY., n J, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 1891.

human kindness in his heart had turned
sour before or soon after the breaking
out of the war, what do You want?'
81 want to go to the hospital said.
Sick. sir2'
Eyes, doctor"
"WhereY
"All over, think" And spoke of
the scurvy and dysentery, but out Of re-
spect for his feelings. which was par
ticularly anxious not to offend, | said
nothing about the hunger He felt my
pulse and dropped my hand Another
man felt my pulse and looked at his
watch-it was a fine gold one-in pro-
fessional way that seemed more like
business.
Put out your tongue commanded
the elderly doctor
did 50 in good shape and turned
about to the others that they might look
at it, and | wondered the while if they
could read in it or on it the gnawing
hunger that was devouring me.
When were you capturedY' asked the
man with the gold watch.
'Last December" replied.
Where have you been?'
principally in Libby
How long have you been feeling
bad.'
If had answered this question truth
fully should have replied, Ever since
the hour of my capture" but prudence
led me to reply, Since coming here.
rTbox. o1ractiorad mo c+in f,1r+la,-
tapped me over the breast of my ragged
shirt, then took my name, age and rank,
and went away, saying that a sergeant
would come to see me after awhile.
was SO delighted with the promised
success of this move that took no in
terest for the rest Of that morning in the
messengers from Morris island, but stood
in position from which could watch
the gate by which the sergeant must en-
ter.
In about an hour young man with
a book under his arm, n pencil behind
his ear and the green chevron of hos
pital steward on his sleeve came in,
and, walking to the middle Of the yard,
he refreshed his memory from the book
and called out my name. In an instant
was by his side. and looking me over.
he asked:
Are you sick?"
Il am" replied
We'll. I'm to take you to the hos
pital for awhile"
ITO the Roper hospitals" | asked
Without deigning a reply he motioned
for me to follow him, and led me in the
direction Of the workhouse. We entered
that forbidding looking building. 1t was
connected with the Jail, and was at this
time full Of prisoners, our boys, even
more wretched than myself. The steward
conducted me to a room in the southern
part of the building on the ground floor.
1t was covered with dirty cots, on which
lay men, every one of whom looked as il
he could never rise again.
1.-THE nurse will fix you a place to
sleep in this ward, said the steward,
with a wave Of the hand, ''and after 4
while I'll fetch you in some medicine.
He hurried out of the place, as | wished
| could have done; and looking about
me | realized that had Jumped out OF
the frying pan into the fire."
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
The Professional Inventor.

The professional inventor has pc
culiar calling His stock in trade is his
brains. and no one can map out his work
for him He must study the needs Of
mankind, and try to anticipate their
wants To the outsider it would seem
that al the patents and inventions need
ed were made. and that there was no
longer any need Of professional in
ventors, But SO long as machinery il
used there will be some improvements
possible. and every new invention opens
up field for dozen more. George
E. Walsh in New York Epoch
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

When your host places before you
oysters that are plump and round and
thick and deep and light colored and
mantled narrowly by fringe quite
thick to the very edge. then yon may be
sure that they have not ouly lived with
few disturbances. brt under "A high state
OF cultivation. Edward L Wilann im
Scribner's.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
Ererr Nan 10 LIS rrnde.

Jinks lat variety entertainmentl-
That fellow il front Of us was about the
only one who didn't applaud that good
old song. Dent Despise Man Because
He Wears Gagged Coat" he must be
a regular aristocrat. isn't hei
Blinks- Wen. dunno Maybe he's a
tailor Good News
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Young Lady paid you a high price
for these kid gloves. and friend Of
tnine, who Is an expert. says they are
not kid at 1T all He says they are made
nf catskin.
Dealer-Shnst vat | said. mine tear
yonng lady. tole you zay was kit
gloves. Good News
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

"Ye see, massa, explained demoral-
lied contraband at the front. II was
drivin ambulance when musket ball
came and killed my horse; and den
pretty soon the shell come along, and he
blow my wagon all to pieces-and den /
got of.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Tenor-It is singular, when have
cold it destroys my low notes and not at
all my high ones. which would seem
more sensitive
Lady-Perhaps: but then they are the
most difficult to attack. -Harper's Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
rhc Iron BrIcadeu.

There were two regiments in the army
of the Potomac known by the title "Iron
Brigade One was led by Hatch and
the other BY Gibbon, in 1852. Gibbons
afterward became celebrated as the Iron
Brigade Of the West.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

The day Of the ignoramus j. over for
everl There il no longer amy room for
him in civilized lands. except ia the
kinds Of work that no one likes to DO.
and even from them he il sure u be
driven at last
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Said an old farmer whose lands lay in
the disputed region around Culpepper:
Il hain't took no sides in this yer re-
bellion. but I'll be doggoned If both
sides hain't took me-"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Mrs Blinks-D Dear ine it's raining
How ann 1 to get tllis lrtrer nAaileds
Friend Hand K To the istEnr carsier
Mrs. Blinds Huhl He'd forget WI
abcut III He's VI man New York
Weekly,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

The Chinese lay down bamboo rods
for young oysters to cling to. and give
them no special attention When fair
aumber are mature. they pick mp the
rods and carry large and small to market,
without separating them from the rods.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
DELAWARE RIVER RAILROAD.

A. NJ. 1895. sos P. NJ. Sundays, 6.45 A. M. and
455Pn
Leave Philadelphia for Pennsgrove, 500 and
$50 A. NJ, l.30, 800, $40 $50 P. NJ Sundays,
52) A. NJ 1920. IL 30 p NJ
Leave Woodbury. for Pennsgrove, 5.35 10 10
NJ, 1886, 6.14 II. Sundays CD a NJ:
81 %. m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
UPDEGROVE &LET1S, ,Pf1DrietOES
cm
West Jersey Railroad.

On and after Sept 18th. 1891 trains will leave
Woodbury. as follows:
F.r Philadelphia, o. 6.3S, Z. 7.2s 747, 800, s ~
9i6 and ll.20 a. m; 10. lao US, 422. All 5. 49,
s 0s, 655, 03, $50 and l1.O5 . m. On Sun
day $50. 7.4S and 36, a. m; 800, 6 06, $751; As
10, g.5U p. m.
For Swedesboro G.56 s 81 a. m 2a5 80, 6l3,
705 D. On Sunday So NJ. and 6 55 D. M
For Glassboro % 5.35. $50 10 o. a.
rn.: is.8i 2.0i 3D. s57 sos. 5.s3. SAG. 81 7O4
o. 10 So and II i9 p m On Sunday 7.51 a, n. /;
i2 and 1902 p m
For Vineland and Millville $50 a. m; y 80
and 5.i6 p. m. On Sunday Isl 8.45 a. m. /;
6l2 p. IN.
For Maurice River and points the Maurice
River Branch so a m. On Sunday 7.51 a. m
For Sea Isle City and Ocean City 850a m;
On Sunday 81 a. m
For S4lem-via Giassboro-S.3i a. m and 3.57
p. m; via Swedesboro 656 50 a. M; 2.05, 4. .3S,
Glib p m. On Sunday $50 a. IN. and 655 p M
For Bridgeton 6 53 S.3i a m; 123 3 81. 5 33
and 6-3s p IN. On Sunday 7.5l a. m, GIG p. m
RETURNING TRAINS
Leave Philadelphia $40 $50, 500, ssa. 93o
1890 a. m. II 90 m; 30 90, 3D. 4.10, 430, 5OO
- $40. 6.G0, $50. 7.30, 1915 and l145 D. M on
Sunday 40. $50, a. m; 1890, $40, GEO, GAO,
30. $50 p. IN.
Leave Swedesboro Sal, 7.2l, sl3 a. m: i24s
500 % p. IN. On Sunday los a. m. and 5 Is D.
IN.
A. Q. DAYTON, JR. WOOD,
Superb tendent. Gen'l Pass. Agent
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

Mr.. u. s. Clinton placed Coventry,
England. after his name on the Audi
toriuln register the other morning. A
reporter asked him what he thought Of
this country il general
''Oh, ike it pretty weil, he replied.
Have yUu travelled very extensively
in the Uuited Statess-
"All over it.
Have you beeain Chicago beforey
'Often.
DO You intend u remain in this coun-
try long
For the rest of my life
Then you like it 50 well that yon in-
tend to settle here
VI think will rye been III the
United States for twenty years.
1t suits me first rate. register from
Coventry because it looks better than
Hell Creek. where | live. and 50 that
can remember to write letters to my
people iii England Haven't seen Gov
entry sinvs was a small boy and don't
want to, but the name looks simply
great on a hotel book. Don't yoI think
soyr-Chica-O Inter-CreHn
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

II you look 1t a human hair under the
microscope You win find that its surface
is formed of successive overlapping
scales The bristles Of the log bear
much resembles to the human hair.
though their diameter " greater and the
tileliEe scales are much finer. Sleeps
hair has much coarser scales. 1t is
owing to tho existence Of these scales
that q schoolboy is able by q peculiar
process to tel which Is The tip ana which
the other eud of a hair. rolling it be-
tween his finger and thumb. Thus
manipulated. the hair always travels in
the direction Of the base, because the
edges cf the scales prevent it from going
the other way Interview III Washing
ton Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29
A PRISONER OF WAR
The Escape Of Two Union Off
GERS from MiIIen, Ga.
By ALFRED R. CALHOUN Gate Major
o. s. Volunteers.
INTRODUCTION.

copyright, 1891, by American Press Associa-
toni
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1891-10-29

human kindness in his heart had turned
sour before or soon after the breaking
out of the war what do you want?'
Il want to go to the hospital said
Sick. sirf'
Eyes, doctor"
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
Thunlped tile Congress
MANS Son.

The Governors Ball, at Lexington,
on last Friday night, was the scene
of a difficulty between Mr.. Robert
Breckenridge, son of the Congress
man from this district, and Mr.. DALI.
Arnold, of this city, in which the for
mer formed a better opinion of Dalt's
fstic attachments than he had before.
1t seems from Dalt's own account,
which is corroborated by others who
attended the ball and witnessed the
conclusion of the affair that DALI.
requested young Breckenridge to di-
vide dance with him, and that the
latter refused in a manner which Ar
mold resented, and he sought out
Breckenridge after the dance was
over and told him that his action was
an insult and he demanded an apollo
gy. This Breckenridge refused to
give, whereupon Arnold told him
that he was "cowardly cur"
Breckenridge then accused Arnold
Of applying to him vile epithet, and
he demanded an apology. DALI. de-
MED the charge, and of course refused
to apologize for an offense which he
had not committed. Breckenridge
then said "You are a G. d liar"
when Arnold struck him. They were
separated and left the ball room.
Breckenridge was accompanied by
about twenty of his friends, Arnold
with but one. The latter disclaimed
any wish to quarrel, and said he
would apologize for any wrong he
had done if Breckenridge would do
likewise, but stoutly denied having
applied the epithet as charged.
Breckenridge would not be pacified
and as soon as his friends released
him he rushed at Arnold and struck
him twice before the latter seemed to
realize what was up. Then he went
to work. His first blow struck Brock
inridge in the mouth and drew blood,
and the next two closed both eyes
and knocked him down and he was
pretty badly whipped. He had to be
taken home by his friends but said:
81 won't fight you with my fists any
more, but we will meet with pistols"
Notwithstanding this it is believed
no further trouble will ensue. DALI.
didn't show scratch from the scrap.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
What Judge Lindsay Pro-
poses to- DO.

George L. Willis, in a letter from
this city to the Louisville Times says:
Judge VIM. Lindsay is Franklin
county's hold-over Senator, and is
also, as is generally known, one of
the Kentucky members of the Worlds
Fair National Com omission. 1t dosen't
seem likely that the Judges whole
time during the coming session will
be consumed in leading Frankfort's
last fight for the State Capitol, and he
proposes to early in the session offer
bill, or at least draft it, as it may
have to be first offered in the lower
house, appropriating a reasonable
amount for Kentucky's exhibit in the
big fair. The Judge has been too
busy since his return from Europe
to give much attention to the Fairs
business, but will in time study out
the details of the measure, which
will have the hearty support of every
enterprising citizen and legislator,
who has the welfare of the State at
heart. His general idea at present is
that Endorsed by the National Com
mission, and adopted by other States
which have already made liberal APP
priations for that purpose. He thinks
that it should provide for the APP
pointment of some four or five prac-
tical business men, who shall have in
charge the fund appropriated, and
the expanding Of it in accordance
with provisions also detailed in the
bill. 1t is probable that State meet
ing of all those interested in Ken
lucky having creditable display at
the Fair will be held here or at
Louisville in November, and that the
details of the measure will not be de-
cided until after that meeting.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
COnjugal Wisdom.

"She who meier answers till her
husband cools,
Or, if she rules him, never shows
she rules"-
if a type of wife happily becoming in
these days when women may have
good health, cheerful dispositions,
strong nerves and clear minds, sim
ply through the use Of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. Before the
reputation and use Of this remedy
became worldwide, irritable, cross,
nervous, debilitated women, suffering
with displacements, hysteria, and
every female disease, were the rule
rather than the exception. The
"FavOrite Prescription" has proved
to be the key to a long and happy
life-the key which effectually locks
out that old array Of uterine disorders
periodical pains, weak back, prolap-
sus, inflammation, liberation, nervous
exhaustion and general debility. See
printed guarantee on wrapper.
Money refunded if ii doesn't give
satisfaction in every case.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
Robert ManteII.

"The Corsican Brothers." by
Dumas pere, is certainly zone of the
most powerful of that great authors
productions, and it's drsmatization
has always been recognized as per-
feet success, and actors high in the
profession have appeared in it,.
Robert Mantell proved conclusively
last evening that he is the peer of
any one who has assumed romantic
roles on the American stage. His
rendering of the dual role Louis and
Fabien del Franchi was warmly re-
ceived by very large and elegant
audience at Albaugh's, who accorded
him enthusiastic applause. The play
is intensely interesting from begin
ming to end. Weird and supernatur
al scenes, cleverly admixed with
quaint humor, deep pathos, and
sterling morality are the qualities
which appeal to the best insticts and
make the play thoroughly enjoyable.
The ghost scene in the second act
was extremely well done and had a
marked effect upon the audience.
The grand bal masqae de Popera in
the third act gave very realistic
reproduction of these celebrated
scenes in the French capital, and
gave opportunity for the presenta-
ton Of excellent specialties. Wash
ington Press.
Mr.. Mantell and his company will
be at the Opera House Monday night,
Nov Or
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
A Reminder.

We need not remind the many
friends and patients of DR.. Bogman
in this and the adjoining counties
that he will make his next visit
Wednesday, November 25th, at the
Capital Hotel, for they anticipate
his coming with pleasure, but it may
not be amiss to remind all, that with
the falling of the leaves the delicate
and ailing should fortify themselves
against the inclement weather of the
coming season. Particularly is this
true of those afflicted with kidney,
bladder, throat and lung diseases.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21
DIR. HaIe's Household Oint-
meut

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Neuralgia and Rheumatism. Cures
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Cures Coughs and Colds. Can be
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for Pneumonia. Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Chilblains, Sores of long standing,
Corns and Bunions are cured quickly;
different from all else; superior to all
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Large size cheapest. Sold at Carpen-
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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-11-21

Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
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aches and fevers and cures habtual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
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its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
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Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
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gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
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wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
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