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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

A good story il told Of Rrfus Choate,
and, by the way, good many COOL stories
are told about him, but this Is 4 new aIle.
One morning when he entered his offi.e
his clerk rose and said. "Mr. Choate, a zen
tleman has just left here who wants YOU Cd
undertake case for him. /"
All and did you collect the regular re-
tanning fees'i
II only collected fifty dollars, sir The
regular fee was 800 and in reproying
tone Mr. Choate said:
But, sir. that was unprofessional; We.
very unprofessional"
But, sir, said the clerk apologetically
and anxious to exonerate himself from the
charge, II got all he had N
+Ah,D said Mr. Choatc, with u different
expression, that was professional yes,
quite professional Minneapolis Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Mr. Charles Richon, Of Paris. has
adopted quite novel method Of earning
living. His cards are worded: Charles
Richon, Imitator of Nightingales for
Gardens and Restaurants Our pro
lsssional appears to be fully occupied
during the summer season. Every time
a wealthy bourgeois, owning plot Of
land twelve meters in extent invites his
friends to a garden party, Charles Richon
conceals himself behind the flower
pots and oleander tubs and charms the
company BY initiating the glorious trills
of the most melodious Of our feathered
eongsters. Temps.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Once before being placed in his tomb
every Partisan may be the recipient Of
homage as profound as would be given
to potentate. 1t is when going to his
own funeral. Men uncover their heads
and women deyoutly cross themselves
while the hearse is passing This is true
even of the drivers of tram cars, buses
and drays, and Of the maids in white
caps.-New York Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
Took the Prescription.

Poor Patient (after an examination
Doctor, is there much the matter with
me?
Doctor-Nothing but the effects Of
care and worry. You must reduce your
expenses so as to live within your in
come.
Patient-rll begin now. Here's ten
cents. Good day.-Exchange.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

After the locomotive department Of
the Argentine Great Western railway
had mastered the.question of using pc
troleum as fuel and most excellent. re-
suits had been attained. the supply Of
oil gave out. owing to the borings not
going deep enough, and wood and coal
are again being used. New York Times.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

"The farmer hauls everything he uses
over the roads, to and from the market,
and it is easily seen that he pays more
for his transportation than any one else
because Of the great resistance offered
by earthly, sandy or muddy roads,
Philadelphia Record.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Visitor Who owns that house across thH
streets
Resident do
Visitor Well. whO i'm llmxnE balilt itf
Resident An arrhitcct IpmployeA
Visitor Did sou Nil bims
Resident iglaatingly Dh, n0 got IA
more satisfactory revenge thMm thuh
made him live I'LL Detroit EreH Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

They st0nd beside the open CRATE
tfUT sunmer substitute gnte1.
She was blund liz you prefer.
Why. make a hru.lette out OF herr.
lie sssskr of iove ,V.ey All do that.
And shHf licr heart went pit-a-pats
The speed. why yoA yourself cmn iix.
From seventy up 10 nincty-six-
She hung her head. she blushed, she
sighed.
She laughed. Or possibly she cried.
Just take ycur choice and have her do
Precisely as you wish her to-
She did ct cctera until
Her George ur Jack or Jim nr Miil
or uny name YOU lfke the heEf
But wilx 70 ony Tou know the rest
Tom Mason
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
Al 4
LIGHT AND AIRY.


Just wait, your hat is not on straight.
Come, hurry up. It's getting late.
NOl Put your gloves on now. Dear me.
There's one thing don't like to see.
And that's woman On the street
With gloves half on. II isn't neat.
You've left those gas jets turned on SAY.
How can q man enjoy play
With meters running at fun blastg
You are all alike. What, fixed al last7
I'll bet I've waited here two hours
! Thought ] said 10 yet some flowers.
Too poor Ha. That's your little game
Quick, Well be late. and who's to blame?
The tieketsl Oh, great ScotL fear
! left them at the Office. dear.
New York Herald
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
RNG.

o trust the eyes that win theei
And trust the lips that smilel
And let no doubt within thee
Trouble thy jos-the while.
Seize and enjoy the present,
'Tis all the wise can do.
Could it make thine more pleasant
To know thy love were true2
If she prove true forever.
Can that increase thy bliss
Today Nay, thou wilt never
Know truer joy than this.
And if she turn deceiver,
Why should thy strong heart grieve?
Weep only If thou grieve her.
And die ere thou deceive.
Robert Bridges in New York Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
Rlce Is a Iuxurr in China.

The Chinese are wonderful people
1t is popularly supposed that rice, on ac-
count Of its cheapness, is the chief diet
Of the poorer classes. In reality it is a
luxury with them. MiIlet, very nu-
tritious grain. unknown to the western
world, is one ef their most important
foods. Washington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Mr.. Popinjay calling on his knees Miss
Wilson, can no longer resist the passion
ate impulse to appeal to you on the mo
mentous subject that il fraught for me
with the issues Of life and death And vet
am overawed at my presumption when
take into consideration fhe celestial gla-
mour Of your personal charms. the dazzling
luster Of your intellectual attainments. the
exquisite. the adorable
Miss Wilson-Excusc me, Mr.. Popinjay,
but there arc times when eloquence ~
rather out Of place. II you wish to pop the
question, pop it, and be done with it
Fun
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
PARIS FASHIONS.
A New Reign Of Modified DirectoIre
Styles Predicted.

I think it is certain now that we are to
have newreign Of the Directoire styles,
but they will be modified to a certain
extent and the chief Directoire effect
will consist in the ruffs at the sleeves,
the fichus, the revers and the hats and
that general ensemble that is indefinable
and yet is unmistakable.
The races always call forth that which
shall reign in general, and two Of the
present leaders Of Paris fashions wore
toilets that were the envy Of all behold
ers, and since then Directoire has fairly
bristled everywhere.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

A lady stood hanging on the strap Of
street car, when a workman in the far
corner arose and politely offered her a
seat II thank YOU she said In very
sweet tone, ~but dislike to deprive the
only gentleman in the car of a seat. y"
Mid Continent.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Little Boy-Mamma. that new piano
lamp you boaght is rcglar cheat, an
You oughter send it back.
Mamma Why so, my cherub:
Little Boy Quick as | went to playin
Statue Of Liberty it fell over an broke
Good News
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

''Yon beat him pretty badly In that race.
aid one giraffe to another
III should say did, Twon by neck
washington star
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

When YOU feel the microbes chasing
Up and down YOUR spinal column.
And your mind knows no crasing
OF a thought that's sour or solemn:
When your legs will hardly carry you.
When All your brain IL drumming.
When you're Knocked Out~ by malaria.
You know that summers coming
Washington star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Miss G0ldburg-I wouldn't marry you,
sir, if Won We're as rici as CrUesus.
Mr.. IIarirow- Well, that's just the diff
ference. | wouldn't marry you if You
ren't.-Bcston Post
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Hicks-Do you believe there's such
thing AZ Il haunted houses
Weeks-OlI, yrs. Indeed. but ii depends
Z good deal upon how good looking the girl
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

whats yonr son Josia doin,'' said a
teighbor TO Farmer Begosh
''Waal," " was the reply, 'he thinks he's
iiggin bait But hc's maxim garden "-
Washington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
Have You Bought
The Spring Clothes?

We're outstr pping record this season Tor
manufacturing and selling Good Clothing.
Makes wonderful difference-this getting down
first Manufacturing with the manufacturer Of the
Clothing and especially with the largest manufacturer
of Clothing for retail in the country. A difference
sometimes of several dollars on Suit Overcoat.
You'd hardly believe the goods could be the same.
How's it done? We turn the savings we
make to customers for half dozen good, solid
reasons.
Saving first Buying cloth direct from mills.
Quantity doesn't matter, if price is right
Saving seeond-Making up two or three hundred
Suits or overcoats at stroke.
Saving third Extending business all the
time, and SO reducing expenses
Handsome Spring Overcoats for Fen and Twelve
Dollars.
Handsomer Spring Overcoats for Fifteen and
Iweaty Dollars
You'd imagine they tailored to order instead
Of ready-ma de-theyre SO perfect
Handsome Spring Suits, Ten, Twelve, Fifteen.
Handsome Spring Suits-a the new colors.
No other way to get such goods at the prices,
except manufacturing it with work people. We
sell at prices that the goods stores before
they add on their profit.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
Sixth and Market Philadelphia
If you'd like samples, send
For example, we pay Railroad
Excursion Fare from Woodbury.
if you purchase $1,000 worth.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Twas mol her essay We admired.
Though TWAS III ''Earth's Perfection"
But how the way she MAS attired
Just suited her complexion
Washington star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
AL tllc Baseball Game.

Now doth the down town merchant gay
on from hts Office sneak.
On plea Of Illness dire at home,
One afternoon each wcck.
And as he cheers the baseball game
With loud. ecstatic JOY.
He secs upon the bleaching boards
His clerks and Office boyl
New York Herald
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

AAcnSA anu thAD 0thAahh A1t@b6 unbC
One gets an idea Of the feeling of the
French toward the Germans when, in
the hope of getting around a conversa-
tional blockade, he addresses them in
German. However polite the refusal to
speak in that tongue, it is accompanied
by perceptible air Of resentment
Exchange.
Among country companies supersti-
tions are more varied and extended than
among metropolitan ones, and are Of
course more blindly and religiously adj
hered to. Ii, on entering a town where
the next stand is to be made, a grave
yard is visible on the right side of the
railway track. the country managers
heart swells with bright anticipations.
But if. on the contrary, the toInbstones
loom up on the left of the road he be-
comes depressed, as he takes the factasa
warning that his business" viii be small
during his engagement i'll that place.
Such manager will be apt to give some
man or boy d free pass to the theater on.
u first night. us he would fear run of
i'll luck in case woman should chance
to enter the house before member Of
the opposite sex had found his way with
IN. Chicago Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

In Five Minutes.

Ted had a knife that his papa had
given him. With knowing look
grandma said, II i only matter Of
time for him to cut himself" In just
five minutes Ted came in holding his
hands behind him, and said, Grandma,
it is not a very bad cnt. -Babyhood
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

DHl hlIHE' IIEf Wy WlIIIII-
But always thought her skiIlful
In all the dressy manners that we're taking
with her bcaux.
But never dreamed Of finding
Her out walking. and not mindins
That she wore her pink suspenders on the
outside Of her clothes
Chicago News-2ecord.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

IdO not mind these monstrous trains
That ali the women wear,
Nor that they raise such clouds or dust
Do a copper care
But l am very free 10 say
Twonld save them lots of rack
Ii only they would run their trains
Upon private track
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
Unnonnlnr wlth thn fiIrIn.

Ethel-I hope the men aren't going To
wear those horrid broad brimmed straw
hats again this summer.
Maud Why's
Ethel-Bocause they muss 0ne's bang up
so.-Harvard Lampoon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

Elderly Maiden (singingl nien may
come and men may ". but roll ou tor
ever.
One Of the Audience tthOughtfullyl-I
think I should De one of tbe men that
went Exchange
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16


cut en- fourreau form III the skirt, which
had a rose plating of the same around
the bottom only one inch wide. The
corsage was a marvel. 1t was q spencer
waist with metal belt studded with
large imitation rlbies and emeralds.
There was a figaro jacket braided solidly
with gold, and from this laid back wide
white satin reyers and these edged with
white Van Dyke lace worked In with
silver thread and ribbon was laid fiat
ON them worked with silver. At the
neck the bengaline spencer was drawn
in a puffed rutfie The forearms Of the
sleeves were of white satin embroidered
with silver. A white silk and chiffon
parasol. the chiffon edged with silver,
and beige straw hat completed this
ravishing toilet. What is Directoire
about it: Why. the revers.
The other was Of Nile green bengaline
and striped silk. trimmed down the front
with a narrow edge of black silk grelots
and with null fichu, with full ruffie
Of embroidery. The belt and accessories
were of moss green velvet; and the Di-
rectoire here? The fichu, Of course, and
the ruffies ut the wrist.
Today was told by Il leading modiste
that the present prospect for fall silk is
for the richest brocades that can De
woven, and those with even more pro
nounced chameleon effect than ever.
And | heard, too, that dress velvets will
be made with sort Of twill beneath the
Ill, which mill cl,,...- - -
the lights change. Terry velvet, with
very heavy cord, viii be presented for
cloakings and for combinations and
trains 1t Will be in all evening shades
and pure white. This will be much
liked for bridal costumes, al it is in
comparably rich.
1t is not wise or well for women's
clubs and organizations to antagonize
newspapers and newspaper reporters.
The newspapers are our best friends
cannot zee how the masculine sex
can help dete1iorating. with all this
awful drinking and smoking, genera
ton after generation.
Since the paleozoic age the dictum
has echoed down the corridors of time
that women are inferior to men because
they cannot endure pain and fatigue as
men can. The lnightiest cham pion has
been the man who could bear torture
or surgical operations without tiinchiug
a hair. 1t was proof Of his strong,
splendid nerve and of will power and
intellectual strength. But now comes
Professor Cesare Lombroso-and all the
little dogs are barking it after hiIn-de-
claring that women are inferior to men
in nervous development and otherwise
because they bear pain better than men
do. Some people are hard to please.
One Of the most magnificent collec-
tions Of lace iii the world is that Of
Queen Margherita of Italy. and she is
to allow it to be exhibited in the wom-
ans department Of tile Worlds fair.
ELIZA ARcHARD CONNER
a Lucky Fellow.
! Mrs Jinks-W What do you Think A
thief shot at Mrs Bingle while She was
sitting in her room, and the bullet
lodged i'll ball of yarn which she was
winding.
Mr.. Jinks-Well! Welt Bingle is
lucky fellow, isn't he:
Mrs. Jinks-I should say he was
Mr.. Jinks-Ycs. indeed. He has Il
wife who darns stockings. York
Weekly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16

III ! should steal kiss. Y he -aid.
And softly strokesl her dainty head.
What them
She. answering. said. "a don't know, Jack.
You might be coaxed t0 give 1t hack
Again.
Detroit Free Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
she wanted 4 rromefv girl

You must engage a hOmely girl.-
The wife observed with aspect grim:
The husband of this kind pearl
Discovered and took home with him
The wife IS suited we'll, folks sag.
But one drawback the family kn9w.
Since that hired girls arrival they
Can't get single clock To 20.
New York Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
E'ARMS FOR SALE.

One containing 50 acres. A model farm in all
respects. Location excellent. Convenient to
railroad, stores, post office, etc Would make
very fine building sites.
One containing 1873 acres fronting on the Della
ware river. 200 acres meadow, balance good
farm or truck land. Two sets of good buildings
Could be conveniently divided. Near railroad
and navigation Rare chance to secure good
farm
Also several town and village properties.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-06-16
His WIN.

wish Clarissa'd marry me.
Aad 80 dispcl thc murk
That ever fingers bout the man
Who las 10 70 10 work.
Not that CIarissa's beautiful
or unriabicor meek.
But that She has more cash An hour
Than can earn per week.
New York Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-22
THE cABRILLo CELEBRATION.

The Preparations Being Made at San
Diego.
In the matter of street decoration for
public festivities, such as receptions to
public men and organized bodies, or on
national holidays, many of the cities op
the Pacific coast may gather valuable
lessons from the city of bay-'n-climate
fame, whose decorations for the
coming Cabrillo celebration will doubt
less surpass anything of the kind
ever eeen in this part of the
country before. San Diego seems to be
acting on the theory that it does not
pay to do anything by halves; and in
place of the clothes-line display of bunt-
ing and ragged flags, which are all too
common on such occasions, there will be
erected grand triumphal arches, some of
them spanning the entire street, and
ties Of tropical foliage.
The plaza will be entirely rooted over
with similar decorations, and provision
who will attend the literary exercises.
AHo various puUiiC Uullulusr, DC WCii 'n
many of the private residences, will be
decorated in most artistic manner, un-
der the direction of a committee
especially appointed for this part of the
work. The Hotel del Coronado and
grounds will be Handsomely decorated
and will also be brilliantly Illuminated
by night.
Decorations play an important part in
such celebration as that to be held in
San Diego next week, serving to
heighten the enthusiasm, and adding to
the general enjoyment. They are to
the eye what lively music is to the ear,
at once inspiriting and elevating. The
decorations of streets on gala days
should keep pace with the gradual re-
finement and elevation of the public
taste.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-22

that every days interest on a cargo
amounts to little fortune. What is
more natural than that the
Chicago portion should be dis
charged bere and sent to Chicago
by rail, arriving there long before the
ship could reach New York? The saw.
ing. in interest would pay the difference
In freight. and the purchaser would get
his tea just that much quicker. On a
matter OF tea destined for New York the
case would be different, but when you
remember there is over 800 miles of land
carriage between that place and Chica-
go, breaking of bulk here and trans
shipment to Chicago would be desirable
on all valuable goods"
So you don't think we are 80 far off
the worlds great highway between the
two continents as one would at first inn
aglne ?' queried the pencil pusher.
Not at all. Don't be worried about
1T. Fear the Lord and keep your pow
der dry. The trade will come to you
before you can half way realize it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-22
FUNERAL NOTICE.


Members of Southern California Lodge, No.
27S, f. and A.. M, will assemble at Masonic
Temple on Thursday, September %, 1892, at
$50 pm for the purpose of attending the
funeral of our late brother, Edward Fallis
Spence. which will take place at the residence
of Mr. ]. A. Fairchild, Burlington avenue, near
Ninth street, at p m under the auspices of
this lodge.
other organizations, Masonic and otherwise
desiring place in the procession, will re port
to Freeman q. Teed, city clerks Office. who will
assign them position in the line.
By order of the W. M.
G. o. SCOTT, Secretary.
Atte ntion, Sir Knights-Asylum Cnur de Lion
Commandery, No. 8, K. t., Los Angeles, CAL,
Sept. 20, 1892,-Al members of Ceur de Lion
Commandery are ordered to report at our asy-
lum. in full uniform, at 1890 D. m. sharp on
Thursday, September o. 1892, for the purpose
of attending the funeral services of our deceased
frater, Past Eminent Commander Edward Falls
Spence. Buses will be in attendance to con-
vey Sir knights to the residence of the de-
ceased on Burlington avenue, near Ninth street,
where the opening services will be held and
from thence to Evergreen cemetery. All So
journing Sir Knights, in full uniform, and par
ticularly members of Pasadena Commandery,
are cordially invited to join us at the asylum.
GEORGE H. HOLTON.
Eminent Commander of Ceur de Lion Com
mandery. No. 8, Knights Templar
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-22
IN SOCIETY.

An enjoyable surprise party was ten.
dered Miss Iva Reed on Tuesday
evening. Among those present we're
Misses Laura M. Bell, Evan Bowen, Car
rie Blanchard, Tennie Clark, Esta Reed,
Annie Adams, Dora Reed Messrs. Jean
Noble, Ward Woodward, Albert Linquist.
r. w. Reed, Charles Lewis, and Mr..
and Mrs. George Reed.
Nv
On last Tuesday evening, at the resi-
dence of S. Fl. Roberts, No. 22S Jackson
street, Miss Della f. Carter, of San Ber-
nardino, and Mr.. R. r. Simpson, of
Montreal, Canada, were united in mar
riage. Only members of The families
and intimate friends were present, and
the happy young couple were the recip-
tents of many useful and appropriate
wedding gifts.
x*x
On last Monday evening VIM. B..
Luckenbach, member of the Los An
geles fire department, was married to
Miss Lizzie Lenehan, at the residence of
Rev. Chichester.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-22
FOREIGN FLASHES.

The German ironclads Friedrich Kar
and Wurtemburg. collided off Saeinitz
in the Baltic sea; both were slightly
dam aged.
A dispatch from Tien-Tsin says a
Chinese force repulsed portion of the
Russian Colonel Janoff's force, which
recently advanced to Tashkurgan.
A dispatch from Lagos, West Africa,
says it is reported there that Colonel
Dodds, commanding the French forces
operating against King Behanzin, in
Dahomey, has been hard pressed by the
Dahomeyans since Monday last. A
number of French officers were killed,
and mass for the dead was performed in
Porto Novo. If the report from Lagos is
true, the Dahomeyans must again have
assumed the offensive.