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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

Light iron castings are at the present
day made in much larger quantities
than any one who has never investigated
the subject would imagine. Many years
ago articles cast Of iron, and Of fragile
and ornamental character, known as
Berlin jewelry," were in extensive
use, and it was then thought almost inn
possible that these should be simple iron
castings AT present, however, even
more intricate articles are cast Of iron,
but instead Of being simply Of an orna-
mental character they serve a variety of
directly useful purposes, comprising. as
they do, scissors and shear blanks, clock
bells, clock and door keys, harness bnc-
kles and a multitude Of others, not one
Of which viii weigh II ounces and
many weighing less than one ounce. 50
minute are some of these castings that
the molding sand must be sifted in order
to discover all the results Of a days cast
ing The finish applied 10 some Of these
articles, moreover, il such that one
would hardly suppose them to be cast
ings at all. emery wheel and tumbling
barrel work having completely disguised
their character. Casters Magazine
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
A VERSATILE SPECIALIST.
There Was More Sarcasm Than Honor In
the Toastmaster's Introduction.

There Was More Sarcasm Than Honor In
the Toastmasters Introduction.
A certain local physician Of pompous
bearing and vast pretense as to ethical
observance lourneyed forth very recent
ly from his Office on Broadway to attend
a gathering at Chicago of a society Of
specialists.
The Cincinnati doctor was not mem
Der Of this society, but was not bit ret
icent on this account He j. noted for
his constant attendance upon the ses-
sions Of specialists Of every class, wher-
ever convened, and several months ago
succeeded in stirring mp quite teapot
tempest in ST. Louis gathering.
So to Chicago he went. Presenting
himself at the hall, he was accorded hy
courtesy the privilege Of sitting in the
meetings. At once he began vigorous
", yet stealthily and Systematically,
knocking" a member Of the society
who halls from Cincinnati. The resent
mentof the brethren against these tac-
tics was general, and their revenge
came at dinner at the exclusive Chi
cago club, with which the proceedings
closed.
The "outsider' from Cincinnati had
been set down for toast. and he had
spent much time and care id formulat-
ing his supposedly impromptu remarks
The suave POSTMASTER, rising benignly
in his place. announced the speaker i'll a
fashion that entirely upset the calcula-
tions of the aspiring medicus and made
him at once and forever the laughing
stock OF tho society.
Gentlemen, announced the toast
master in his most insinuating tone, 1
have now the pleasure and honor Of
presenting to you gentleman of our
profession who il not only able, but
strikingIy versatile. leg to introduce
DR.. b. Blink Blank Of Cincinnati, who
is widely known as a specialist in every
known branch Of medicine and surgery r.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
NIGHT MUSIC.

In garden deeps mandolin is singing.
Come to the bench which the green MOSES
hide,
Come with soft kisses in the fair spring tide.
Into the garden come with eyes Of morning.
In garden deeps mandolin is singing.
In garden deeps throbs the guitar in pleading.
Come before Eros where the leaves are green
est.
Swear that thou lowest me. Today thou
gleanest
Flower of my heart Alack, my heart is trem-
blingl
In garden decps throbs the guitar in pleading.
In garden deops the violins are crying.
The faun is mocking, peering through the
trees
The chilly moon has tinged the marble frieze.
All things are mortal. Harkl The hours are
flying.
In garden deeps the violins are crying.
French Of Charles Berard
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
HARPER'S BAZAR.

The twenty-ninth year of HARPER'S BAZAAR
beginning in January. 1896, finds it maintaining
its deserved reputation both as a Fashion Journal
and weekly periodical for home reading
Every week the BAZAAR presents beautiful
toilettes for various occasions, ,SANDoz BAUDE and
CHAPuIs illustrate and engrave the newest de-
signs from the finest models in Paris and Berlin
New York Fashions eDitomizes current styles
IN New York. Afotrnghtly patternsheet supple
ment withdiagrams and directions enable women
to cut and make their own gowns, and it is of
great value to the professional modiste as well
as to the smature dress-maker. Children's Cloth
ing receives constant attention. Fashions for
Men are described in full detail by man about
town. Our Paris Letter, by KATHARINE DE
FoRREsrs,is sprightly weekly recital of fashion,
gossip, and social doings in Paris, given by
clever woman in an entertaining way
Both the serials for 1896 are the work of Ame-
rican women. Mrs. Gerald, by MARIA LOUISE
Pool, is striking story of New England life,
MARY E. WILKINS, in Jerome, Poor Man, dis
eusses the always interesting problems Of the re-
lations between labor and capital Short stories
will be written by the best authors.
Special Departments. Music, The Outdoor
Woman, Personals, What We Are Doing, Women
and Men, report and discuss themes of immedi-
ate interest
Answers to Correspondents, Questions re-
ceive the personal attention of the editor, and
are answered at the earliest practicable date
after their receipt.
The Volumes of the BAZAAR begin with the
first Number for January of each year. When
no time IS mentioned. subscriptions will begin
with the Number current at the time of receipt OF
crder.
Remittances should be made by Post-ofice
doney Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
aCifhOut the express order of Tyrroe,- q E,,oe
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
A Course Dinner.

tWhen ( open the front door upon my
arrival home AT night. said Mr. Flat
by, III inhale the fragrant odor of q de-
hghtful soup Passing in leisurely
manner up the first fight Of stairs, !
finish the soup at the second floor, and
then I find that the fish has been served
| take fish a. 1 proceed along the ham
and up the second fight of stairs On
the third floor | find the roast and On
the fourth dainty dessert. When
reach my own floor, all l really want is
a cup of coffee and cigar. New
York SIM.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

IN 1895
Briseis, a new novel by WILLIAM BLACK, writ
ten with all the authors vell-known charm of
manner, will begin in the December Number
1895, and continue until May. A new novel by
GEORGE DU MAuRIER. entitled The Martain, win
also begin during the year. 1t is not too much
to say that no novel has ever been awaited with
such great expectation as the successor to Tribly.
The Personal Recollections of John Arc will
continue and will relate the story of the failure
and martyrdom Of the Maid Of Orleans Other
important fiction Of the year will be a novelette,
by MARK TWAIN, under the title Tom Saver,
Detective: numerous three part tale called
Two Mormons from Muddlety, by LANGDoN
ELwYN MITCHELL and short stories by OCTAVE
THANET. RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, MARY E. WILK-
ms, JULIAN RALPH, BRANDER MATTHEWS, OWEN
WIsTER, and other well-known writer's.
Prof. WOODROW WILSON will contribute six
papers on George Washington and his times, with
illustrations by HOWARD PYLE. PoULTNEY BIeE-
LOWS history of The German Struggle for
Liberty illustrated by R. CATION WooDvILLE, will
be continued through the winter Two papers
on st. Clair's defeat and Mad Anthony Wayne's
victory, by THEODORE ROOSEVELT, with graphic
illustrations will be printed during the year.
- AVDo"VAbHy iodturo Vi the MAOAANE our
ing 1895 will be a series Of articles by CAsPAR W.
WHITNEY, describing his trip of 260o miles on
snow-shoes and with dog-sledge trains into the
unexplored Barren Grounds of British North
America in pursuit of wood bison and musk oxen.
Mr.. WHITNEY's series will have the added inter
est of being illustrated from photographs taken
by himself
The Volumes of the MAGAZINE begin with
the Numbers for June and December of each
year. When no time is mentioned, subscriptions
win begin with the Number current at the time
of receipt Of order.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
The GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT
and Th,ice-a- Week World.

and Thrice-d- Week World
The twice-aweek edition OF the Netc York
World has been converted in the thrice-a-week.
II furthes three papers of six pages apiece, or
eighteen pages every week, at the old price of 81
year This gives 1856 papers year for 81, and
every paper has six pages, eight columns wide or
forty-eight columns 10 all. The Thficea- Week
World is not only much larger than any weekly
or semiweekiy newspaper, but il furnishes the
news with much greater frequency and prompt
ness. In fact it combines all the crisp. fresh
qualities Of daily with the attractive special
features Of weekly.
Readers OF this paper who desire the World
may order same through us, for 81. Combined
with DEMOCRAT, the cost will be 50. In advance.
II ordered now. the year win begin with Janu
ary 1. 1895
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

God bless you, merry gentlemenl
May nothing you dismay-
Not even your finances when
you find It's Christmas day.
Washington Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

"A popular superstition j. that On the
eve of Christmas the bird Of dawning
singeth all night long to frighten of
any evil thing.
1t was from this belief that Shakes
peare wrote:
Some ~ that ever 'gAinst that season comes
Wherein our Saviours birth IL celebrated
The bird Of dawning sinEeth an night long.
And then they say, no spirit dares stir abroad.
The nights are wholesome. Then no planets
strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to
charm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

Newton's Hotel, woodbury., N. b.
New Carriagesand elegantdriving horsesalways
ready for use. A trial RESPECTFULLY sOli-
cited. July 81 '69.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

ST. Nicholas holds prominent posi-
ton III France as the dispenser OF gifts,
though in many places It is the Christ
child who distributes them. The Christ
child frequently appears tc children A.
Sauta Claus does with a. liz is usually
assisted by company of angels. In Al-
SAGE be il represented by maiden in
white, with silver bell in one hand
and a basket Of sweetmeats in the
other. Selected
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
HARPER'S WEEKLY
I'M 1855.

HARPER'S WEEKLY is a journal for the
whole country. 1t deals with the events OF the
world that are important to Americans.
In Carrying out this policy in 1895, JULIAN
RALPH visited China and Japan, and journeyed
through the West RICHARD HARDING DAVIS took
trip through the Caribbean Sea; the eYolutions
Of the new navy were described and illustrated
by RUFUS F. ZoGBAUM; FREDERICK REMMINeToS
presented stndies of Army and Frontier life !;
PouLTNEY BIGELow attended to the opening of
the Kiel Canal
notable happening The chief events in art
literature, and music, and the drama will be
artisticaiy presented. w D. HowELL's in the new
department, Life and Letters, will discuss in
his interesting way books and the social ques-
tions of the time. E. s. MARTINS sprightly gos-
sip Of the Busy World will be continued. The
progress of the Transportation Commission
around the World will be followed, and CASPER
W. WHITNEY will conduct the department of
Amateur Sport,
In 1896 will occur Presidential election. In
its editorials and through its political cartoons
the WEEKLY will continue to be an independent
advocate of good government and sound money.
In fiction the WEEKLY viii be especially
strong. 1t will publish the only novel Of the
year by w. D. HowELLs, and string serial of
Scotch feud, by S. R. CROCKETT. The short
stories selected are of unusual excellence and
interest In every respect HARPER'S WEEKLY
will maintain its leading place in the illustrated
journalism of the World
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

The Volumes of the WEEKLY tegin with the
first Number for January of each year When
no time is mentioned, subscriptions will begin
with the Number current at the time of receipt
of Order.
Remittances should be made by Post-office
Money Order or Draft to avoid chance ofloss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
leithout the express order of Harper f Bros
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
HARPER'S MAGAZINE

P. o. Box 95s, New York City
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26
HARPER's PERIODICALS

Harper's Magazine one year 81 90
HarPer's Weekly 100
Harper's Bazaar A 90
Harper's Round Table g 200
Postage Free to all subscribers in the United
States, Canada and Merico.
Address HARPER d BROTHERS
2 o Boy a5q New Ynrl citu
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-12-26

tney were very instructive as showing
the errors of his estimates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
FISHING INTERES
VILLA NSUtRG.
Arranging for the Democratic Coh-
xentton-PersOnalP Points.

MSBURG, VA, September q
SpecialJ THE Democratic Executive
Committee OF this city Will begin to-mor-
row to arrange the hall for the accom-
mediation Of the convention. which meets
here next Thursday, the 5th instant. to
nominate candidates for the Senate and
Hnuse Of Delegates The representa-
tives from each city and county VIII be
seated together. with placard designat-
Ing from what county they come. bis
crowd Of visiting politicians Is expecteu
here. in addition to the delegates ana
a.ternates Much interest is manifested
In this convention, and the adherents or
the several aspirants for legislative non
ors are hard at work for their friends.
The body will be called to order by Mr..
Cary L. Arms,ead. local chairman, and
arrangements vii! be made TO acoommo-
date representatives Of the press
Mr.. Walter Lane, chief officer OF the BAY
Line steamer Georgia was in town yes
terday visiting his relative, Captain Lane.
Mr.. O. +. Holt. OF Hampton. for some
time commissioner of that city. In here
with his family. visiting the family OF
Mr. Henry Armistead
Mr.. Hodges NJ. Christian. who has been
spending the summer at his home here,
returns tomorrow to his business in Dan
vile.
Mr.. c. T. Southall OF Newport News,
son Of Hon. T. Mel Southall. ex-Mayor Of
this city. IL here for several days.
Mrs Margaret $. Jones IL spending
the summer near Alton. Mrs. Jones
writes she is much improved and Will
return about the middle OF the month.
Mrs. Thomas II. Oeddy. wife Of our
popular Court Clerk, who has been quite
unwell for some time. will leave In
few days for Manassae. TO remain until
cooler weather.
Information was received from Balt-
more announcing the serious Illness of
Mrs Mary l.. Hurt. FOR many years a
resident of our town.
Mr. Frank NJ. Lamb, well-known
Southern railway official. with headquar-
tiers at Danville, is here visiting his old
home.
Misses Kate and Lottie Lane daugh-
tiers Of Genera. James II. Lane. OF Au-
burn. Ala, are here for few days. be-
fore returning home from an extended
trip North.
Mr.. James II. Powell who is employed
as engineer on the government work at
old Point IL here on a visit TO his mo-
ther.
Mr.. James L. Bowry, of Newport News.
spent the day here with his old friends
Miss Jennie Morecock. Of Washington.
is home on a visit to her family. Miss
Morecock holds a responsible position
in the Interior Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
DICKINSON COUNTY.
Observation-Disclosures and the Crops
sickness.

CLINTWOOD, VA. September ?.-(Spe-
cial)-There is movement on foot 10
establish n college at this place. The
citizens seem to be subscribing literally
20 the building funds. Professor Milton
w Remnes. OF Kentucky. Is 10 be the
president OF the college II the movement
proves success. and hs proposes TO sub
scribe a large amount himself
There has been considerable rain in
this section during the past two weeks.
and corn crops are showing dscided i'm
provement within that time. While the
acreage OF corn In this county Is much
larger than that OF last year, the yield
will be shorter There was considerable
millet sown here. and II Is looking well.
The amount Of buckwhsst sown is much
larger tnan usual. and II Is also looking
well The japanese stock has been most
" sovn.
Miss Elizabeth Mullins. ths ls-year-old
daughter Of William l.. Mullins. Of Ava.
ihi. county, died of consumption . day
or two since This makes the third mem
Der Of Mr. Mullins's family that has died
Of this disease within the last three years
and fourth Is now afflicted with IL.
Cholera -iDfantum 10 very prevalent
among the children Of this section. While
II seems TO bs In It's worst form. no
deaths have resulted from II 40 yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Carr Appoints Captain CokeS
Successor.
CAPTAIN COOKE III"
A Public surprise-The Evcr'"s""R
Arlington Invcstigation-A DIE
s., uooL Fight Ahcnd-Fine
CroDs-The Atlanta Display

RALEIGH n. C., September 2.-'Spe-
c,.i1-Goyernor Carr this morning ap-
no,nt.d Hon. Charles NJ. Cooke, OF LOUIS
burg. Secretary OF State. Captain CooAe
has served In the Legislature, once as
Speaker of the House, and is man VI
marked ability and popularity. MS APP
po!ntment IL rather a surprise as PuD'i'
opinion was that Thomas w. Mason
would be appointed as the successor "
the late Captain Oetavius COKE
The State Treasurer to-day received
..o.cs as the semi-annual dividend on 'he
North Carolina railway.
The Arlington Investigating Committee
resumed its sessions to-day. ana g.. Is.
.vcock OF Goldehoro'. was before IL hs
a witness. II IL officially declared that
Rrvan Of Chatham has no right to SIT
with the committee as a member
Mrs. w. W. Vass. wife Of Major Nass,
the veteran treasurer of the kalelsh ana
CASTOR daily, died here early yesterday
morning. Of peritonitis. Her death was
very unexpected. She was MISS LII
ian Mcdaniel Of Fayetteville, and par
ticnlarly charming woman.
The Capitol was closed to-day ana the
flags displayed in honor OF "Labor-Day'
though work in all the offices went on as
usual There was no other Observance OF
the day. save the closing Of the post
Office. II is the first time the state mas
observed the holiday. The banks ala not
close.
SCHOOL-BOOK FIGHT.
There IL to be a great and livery cam
paign on the subject OF schooi-poohS'
Fourteen firms will make thorough can
vass of the State. Next June the matter
will be decided. according to the terms OF
tho act Of the last Legislature.
Dr. J. L. NJ. Curry was here to-day on
his way to Wake Forest College whsre
no addressed the students this evening.
The opening OF this college. though
week earlier than usual, is the largest
In years. there being 10 students.
From all sides reports OF hne crops
come in. Cotton buyers here insist That
In this section Of the State there VIII be
81 per cent. Of an average crop. Inc
State figures are 70 or % per cent. only.
THE DISPLAY AT ATLANTA.
The articles lent by the State Board OF
Agriculture to the Southern railway for
display at Atlanta have been shipped.
They embrace building stones. the raref
minerals. gold and copper ores. kaolln'
and mica.
Professor Holmes. State Geologist. VIII
have charge Of the exhibits from this
State In the Government Building at At
lanta. These all go there by september
18th. He has secured the use Of many
specimens from the museum. which VIII
DO added 70 such as the Geological sur
yev has on hand. and Will make this
States complement In special lines very
complete and satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03

has become more and more general III
this section. until there are probably more
fast horses In Accomac and Northampton
.aan can be found In any other Two
counties on the Eastern Shore OF virginia
The three most promising horses OF 'he
Eastern Shore at present are j. X sur
Ris's Sadie J.. Edward Nottinghams Cor
bett. and Hezekiah y. JeYneSs buisai'
The first named is an Accomac horse, tne
other two are Of Northampton. Sane -
and Corbett are OF high strains on po'h
sides. but Bursar has the biuest pioou
In his veins He was sired by stranger.
the only son OF Goldsmiths Maid, VINO had
record Of 2I4. Stranger was by Cen
or1l Washington. whose dam WAS Inc UNI
rivalled Ledy Thorne. Bursar's cam was
by Jay Gould. fastest son Of kysdyk
Hamiltonian. He Is d dark brown star
Hon OF splendid appearance and SUPERB
action. When in full motion he ~ s.iiK-
ingly like Phallas. once the hins
OF trotting stations. He wa' bred III
Kentucky. and was bought BY his present
owner M an auction sale in New York
two years ago. when he was only TWO
HEAVY RAINS.
The fms, big rain since the 9th OF May
fen here Saturday night, deiusinS me
earth with water and swelling me sinaii
streams to the proportions OF rivers. FOR
tunately the land here Is nat and Is not
subject TO washing as In higher regions
The rain will do much good TO the growing
crops Of corn and potatoes, which nave
been suffering for more than two months
FISHING INTEREST.
Reports come from the seaside or enor-
nous catches OF fish by those engaged IN
the menhaden 'sheries. Captain W. {.
Bunting and crew Of Chncoteague Island
are s.id 70 have caught las. week l,5Jo'vp
fsn. the largest catch ever made In ms
section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03
SPOTSNLNANIA.
Refreshing Eain-Dnmnge by Light
uing-PersOnaI.

utnE-PtrsOnai.
SPOTSYI.VANIA, VA, September q
Specialize Saturday night last our
section was visited by delightful rain.
and the almost suffocating hot weather
has been followed by cool breezes and
a much lower temperature. or late we
have had occasional storms Of much vio-
lence. attended by fierce lightning and Sc
we're thunder. On Friday nigh, last du-
ring a severe storm MIR. A. w. Massey. OF
the county. had eight fine hogs killed by
lightning. Five others were found in a
stunned condition. but they recovered.
Mrs. Virginia L. Smith still survives.
but cannot live much longer She IL
lady of peerless character and Christian
integrity.
Mr.. |. d. Harris of this village. has
of late made many Improvements to his
store building. and he has now the best
arranged and most handsome country
storehouse In the county.
Legislative aspirants are not few. and
to-day the delegates TO the Democratic
convention to nominate a candidate for
the Legislature were elected.
As | write the regular grand jury Is
In session considering several cases OF
minor Importance. and the County Court
is engaged in the trial of one Norris
Wright for malicious assault.
The protracted meeting conducted here
at the Christian church for a week past
has closed. Rev. l.. W. Cave was most
ably assisted by Rev. Mr.. Ch.nall, blind
preacher from Western Virginia.
A colored laborer at Cunninghams saw
mill, in this county, had three fingers
Of his left hand cut OF by the Jaw on
Friday last. DR.. c. X. Massey dressed
the wound. and the man is doing tolerably
well.
On Saturday night the barn of Mr.. VIII
liam J.. Bell. near Massaponax church. in
the county. was struck by lightning. and
with its contents. was destroyed by fire.