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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
WOODBURY., N. J, THURSDAY, OCTOBER H. 1895

boy Iorcsd MS way, he would undoubt-
edly have been caught. He reflected
that il the ruffian made up his mind to
force his way through the briers he
would suffer much more than he, and 50
he made the best Of his advantage thus
gained.
At last the man came through,
threatening and swearing at the terri
fed Joe, who, feeling that his strength
could not last much longer, doubled his
pace. In vain he looked for some living
thing to help-for house in which to
hide, but there was not one in sight
The ruffian had ceased his threatening,
but his silence was far worse, and Joe
could hear the patter of his bare feet
close behind
1t was of no use. He was losing
ground every minute, and it would be
impossible to outrun this man. He
made last squirt, however, and dashing
about corner Of the fence came in
sight Of the winding river again. All,
there was another chancel Without a
moments hesitation Joe raised his
hands above his head and dived from
the bank and with two or three quick
strokes under water he came up several
yards ahead of his pursuer The man
had dashed into the water without
realizing that he could not swim and
Joe was ahead of him and over his
depth now.
As Joe calmly climbed the opposite
bank after his refreshing bath the half
drowned ruffian was being pulled from
the water by his companion, who had
secured the clothes and followed as fast
as possible. Awful threats of vengeance
were poured Oh Joe's head from across
the water when the ruffian recovered the
use of his lungs and the volley of stones
that came nearly across the river was
appalling. Joe coolly occupied himself
in wringing the water from his clothes
and in shaking his fist at the men and
returning some of their threats.
When he had rested awhile he pre-
pared to start for home, which must
have been some Is miles distant. He
rolled the trousers up, and depositing
them on the bank shouted to the men
that they were ready as soon as they
cared to call for them. Then taking off
his hat with a flourish he turned his
back and was on the road for home
He reached the house Of a friendly
farmer at nightfall and spent the night
there. The next morning he reached
home safely and handed the money bag
to his father. Exchange
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
WHEEL WHIRLs.

The Duke of Cambridge in his capacity
Of ranger, has consented to permit bicy-
cles to he ridden in Hyde park. London,
before 10 in the morning
In Munich coasting and riding without
holding the handle bars are forbidden,
and also the carrying of children on ma
chimes in child carriers and otherwise
Suburban doctors in New York and 9th
er cities are using the bicycle in preference
to the horse and carriage in visiting pa
tients that are approachable by good roads
A Boston man was advised to take ex-
ercise on bicycle in order to reduce his
weight. He tried il for seven days and
found that his avoirdupois had increased
two pounds.
Bicycle stealing appears to be confined
to no part at the country. So prevalent Is
it In Illinois that the Chicago Times Her
aid calls upon the legislature TO pass law
affixing penalty more severe than that
for petty larceny.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
A WAITER WHO losr MONEY.
He Intruded Upon a Conversation and
Didn't Get a Tip.

From their conversation they were
evidently uncle and niece, and the lat
ter was from the country. Her gown
was trimmed with many ribbons, and
it bore the unmistakable stamp Of the
rural dressmaker
Notwithstanding that fact, she was
good to look upon, and her interest in
everything around her was vigorous and
broad. They found table in a restau-
rant in the Tenderloin not far from the
intersection Of Broadway and Sixth ave-
nue. at the dinner hour.
Yes, \ said the uncle, III have been
here long enough to become a pretty
thorough New Yorker, and then he
ordered modest dinner. ''This IL one
of the bang up restaurants, and you'll
always find first rate people here. MY
boarding house is bang up, but this
beats it all hollow" +"
The niece Strengthened out a ribbon
and then looked around in an embar-
rassed way. She was struggling with a
question. AS if the suggestion were al
together improbable she asked:
did you ever see Jay G0uld?"
"SuIe have" he answered; "lots
and lots Of times II
"Did You ever see Mr.. vanderbilt?''
"Cornele?" said the uncle inquiring-
ly. eyes, indeed When / boarded up
town, used to See Cornele nearly every
day."
"What did be look like?" asked the
niece, beginning to feel the importance
Of dining with New York uncle who
had seen millionaires.
Why, Cornele Vanderbilt is one man
in thousand, said the uncle, putting
up with pride. 'He is a tall, fine look
ing man with heavy black beard. You
would know him id any crowd for a
man Of Importance. He wears his hair
long and''-
Pardon, m'sieur, interrupted the
waiter, who had begun to serve the soup,
and who had stopped in surprise AZ the
city uncle began to describe Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Pardon, m'sieur, but L
haf had re honor to serf Meester Corne-
ius Vanderbilt. and you make ices mis-
take. He is not beeg, and he has not ze
black whiskers, full beard, SO. He is
one
Just bring me large spoon, wait
er," interrupted the uncle. As the wait
er got out Of earshot he said: "You see,
/ haven't seen Cornelius Vanderbilt
since moved down town. He's changed
a good deal since then, and I have heard
that his whiskers had been trimmed. +"
The waiter didn't have another op-
portunity to intrude in the conversation,
and he received no tip.-New York Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
MONDAY. OCTOBER %. laas


next. between the hours OF 12 and O'Clock. to-
wit: at o'clock in the afternoon OF said day, at
the Court House, in the City Of Woodbury.,
County of Gloucester, and State of New Jersey,
all the following described real estate, that is TO
say
All that certain messuage, plantation and tract
OF land, situate artly In the Third Ward or che
City OF woodbury., and partly in the Township
Of West Deptford, in the County Of Gloucester
and State OF New Jersey. bounded and described
as follows;
Beginning. at e stone at the intersection Of
Logan and jackson streets, as laid out on q map
and plan of said streets as made by Job g. Haines
for Wallace McGeorge and John c. Tatum which
plan Is on record In the Clerks Office of the
County OF Gloucester thence along the middle of
said Logan street to the line between the lands
of John G. Tatum and the lands OF the estate Of
Larry Medara, deceased; thence by lands of said
Medara north twenty-three degrees and thirty
minutes. east about chain and fifty live links
TO a corner; thence still by lands Of said Medara
north sxty-seven degrees and thirty minutes
west thirteen chains and forty links to a corner;
thence along the division line between Thomas
Glover and John @. Tatum's land north sixty
four degrees and twenty five minutes, east two
chains and ninety.fiye links to a corner; thence
BY the same. north seventy-three degrees east
twelve chains and seventy FIVE links to q corner:
thence north twenty -four degrees and thirty min
utes. east sixty mine links to stone corner;
thence by line OF Jeptha Abbott, south seventy
nine degrees and twenty minutes east six chains
and seventy-four links to a corner: thence south
twenty-four degrees and ten minutes, west three
cudlub Auu tikHty 1ipks 70 u corner 70 dfOyer and
Tatum; thence north sixty six degrees and forty
five minutes, east thirty feet to the middle Of
jackson street thence by the centre OF said street
to the place OF beginning.
Containing fifteen and eighty hundredths
acres, be the same. more or less.
The said tract being part OF a larger tract Of
land purchased by John Q. Tatum OF Sarah 7.
Hilles, by deed OF conveyance dated January 20,
and recorded in the Clerks Office of Glou-
cester county, In Book l3O, page 635, etc.
Seized as the property Of Josephine G. Iatnm
ct ais, defendants, and taken In execution at
the suit Of George @. Green, complainant, and to
be sold by
Ed. SPRINGER,
Robt- 8. Clymer. Solicitor Sheriff.
Dated Sept. "a. 1886. PRS fees, $ti70
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
The Primitive Gun.

AS soon a. the forces Of the explosive
gases developed by the burning of pow
der became known the old style weap-
ons disappeared, and firearms took their
places. The first Of the kind was small
gun barrel fastened to long pole and
fred with a slow match. Shot stones.
balls Of lead, iron bolts and fireballs 20
set buildings on fire were propelled with
this apparatus, Only short distance
could be shot with these primitive guns
The old and clumsy siege machines
which threw heavy stones by means of
spring rope were changed into siege
guns. Iron Age.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
WHY MOTT

Our memories sre shadow views
On which the fancy plays.
IT'S fancy gives that tender charm
To long departed days.
Like modern finishers, who work
Upon the pictured face.
1t fills out dim, uncertain lines
With its own curves of grace.
1t softenz what is harsh and hard;
1t shadows what is bold;
1t wipes out times defacing marks
Each telltale frown and fold.
Then lightens up the doctored scene
With its dim, mystic rays,
And we, enraptured. gaze and cry,
so dear departed daysi"
Now fancy is a servant that,
Though wayward, may be led.
Let's bid it I;ave the past and work
On passing days instead.
1t can make present ills seem light.
The present joys enhance.
And prose is turned to poesy
Where its soft colors glance.
All things are good, all things are bad
When thus they seem to be,
And life is this or life is that,
Just as we think or see.
Laura G. Carr in Boston Transcript.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17

Fishermen have queer customs a
few years ago the fishermen Of Preston,
Lancashire, used actually to 60 fishing
ON Sunday 1t seems incredible, but
they did. "A clergyman Of the town used
to preach against this Sabbath desecra-
tiun and pray that they might catch no
fish. And they did not But they found
out how to make his prayers Of no avail
The fishermen used to make a little
efigy Of the parson in rags and put this
small guy up their chimneys- While
his reverence was slowly smoked and
consumed the fish bit-hke anything -
London Fishing Gazette.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
Poultry and Eggs.

The poultry and egg crop Of the Unit
ed States il estimated to be worth $3.50,
600, 900 annually. Startling as these
figures may appear, it seems still more
remarkable that, besides the above, we
import between 60, 200. 600 and 100.-
600, 900 dozen eggs each year.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17

Marshal Ney said that the best meal
he ever made was Oh piece Of half
raw pork. During the Russian campaign
of 1912 he was passing by campfire
where soldier was roasting a part Of a
pig he had shot. He offered the marshal
piece, which the latter thankfully
accepted and devoured on the spot,
with an excellent appetite.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17

They who have never known prosper
ity can hardly be said to be unhappy; it
is from the remembrance of joys We
have lost that the arrows of aff1iction
are pointed Emile zola.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17
s5 CENTS PER BOTTLE
CENTS PER BOTTLE.
MERRITT'S
DRUG STORE
OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE
WOODBURY., N. J.


By virtue OF writ of iieri facias, to me d.
rected, issued out of the Chancery Court of the
State OF New Jersey, will be exposed at public
sale, on
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17

Calls attention Of all who need work In his line
or otherwise, and guarantee satisfaction
WINDOW SHADES of all kinds on hand and
Hall Decoration promptly attended 10. A Trial
respectfully solicited Popular prices. Estimates
Residence. 20 Oak street. North Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-10-17

FOR YOUR CHILDREN

it has no equal. 1t is pleas
ant to take and acts gently.
but promptly - producing
no unpleasant or distressing
after-efects.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07

seeking to retain his position as
chairman OF the republican national
con- mittee, hobnobbing with would.
be presidential candidates and carrying
water on both shoulders. In his pub
lished interviews Mr.. Carter maintains
his reputation for cuteness, but he is
not slick enough to pull the wool over
the eyes of those who know anything
of politics. This is the way the New
York World sizes w "Our Tom"
chairman Carter of the republican
national committee represents IA good
many more republicans than any presi-
dental candidate of the party will vent
ure to offend if he can avoid it. In part
these republicans are represented in the
United States senate by Dubois, Hans
brough, Mitchell, Perkins. Pettigrew,
Power. Quay, Shoup. Stewart, Teller,
and Wolcott-all of whom voted to coin
the seigniorage when the bill for that
purpose was forced as a test in March.
1894. There was no more doubt of
what that meant then than there is OF
what Carter stands for now. He intends
that the republican idea Of the golden
mean shall DE illustrated by a hurrah
for honest money in the east and "a
whoop for 'bimetallism' in the west
Let the people in Montana read and
ponder over this. 1t is the testimony of
expert. 1t is an evidence that MIR.
is Juggling with our interests to
serve his W purposes-that he is not to
be trusted. Beware of him.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07
A IDEA.

The New York bank statement for
each recurring week shows that there is
an immense mount Of money lying idle
and seeking investment. That it does
not enter into business channels and be-
come productive Is the fault of the ex
listing condition of affairs. Yet it is due
to timidity, not lack of opportunity.
There are all over the land, and in no
place to a greater extent than in Great
Falls, chances for investment in enter
prises that will return large percentages
to the investors. In spite of this fact
industries are languishing and those
who have anything to sell are seeking aid
in the foreign markets and are meeting
the cold shoulder. 1t is II proper and
timely rebuff. The United States is rich
enough to furnish money for all legiti-
mate enterprises, and it is time that
wildcat schemes for robbing English,
German, and French investors should
cease. That this class of foreigners are
tired of being robbed is made apparent
in a letter to the New York Mining and
Engineering journal from its London
correspondent. After discussing the
mining market he says that it is hope
less for a stranger to obtain a hearing in
the matter of American mines, and then
adds: The cause for this attitude is
not prejudice, ignorance, nor a want of
appreciation of American institutions.
1t arises entirely from the belief that
the United States is rich enough tt pro.
vide capital necessary in developing all
its mineral deposits, and that precious
few really good mines can by any posi-
bility be allowed to be presented to the
notice of English capitalists"
Ia this statement there is a volume of
truth. There is in this country enough
money to develop all its resources. The
trouble has been and is that those who
have meritorious properties are too
modest and the fakirs and swindlers
nave imposed upon over anxious foreign
ers with money to invest.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07
PICTURES,

The $50 pictures in McClure's Com
plete Life of Napoleon are drawn from
the private collections of the Hon. Gard
liner G. Hubbard of Washington, d. c.,
of Mgr. Due d'Aumale: II. l. H. Prince
Victor Napoleon; Prince Roland Bona
parte: Baron Larrey, the son of the CHIEF
surgeon of the armies of Napoleon: the
Duke of Bassano, son of the minister
and confident Of the emperor; M. Ed,
mond Taigny, the friend and historian
of lsabcy: M. Albert Christophle, gov.
M general of the credit foncier OF
France: M. Paul lie Roux, who has, per
haps, the richest Of the N~apoleonic col
lections: M. lie Marquis de Girardin, son.
in-law of the Due de Gazette, the faithful
minister of finance of Napoleon |: anG
from the great galleries of France.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07

As was to have been expected an Hi.
nois court has decided that under its
charter the Pullman company can engage
in all manner of corporate business.
The attorney general of the state had an
idea that it was confined to the man
facture OF cars and asked the court to so
rule. The attorney general was mista-
ken, for the court concludes that the
Pullmans can do as they see fit and that
a little thing like a charter cannot limit
its operations.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07

circuit around them and miscalculates
the length Of the main side roots by two
feet or a foot or six inches is certain to
be jerked across the pillow handles with
disastrous results which no amount of
subsequent profanity can wholly remedy.
There are stumps and stumps. And
1896 may be a good year for stump
extractors. Let Mr.. Carter remember
that.
We are willing oadmit that Tom Carter
is not the republican party of the state,
but as it's representatives elected him to
the honorable post of United States
senator, it can be fairly said that he is
entitled to speak for them. II the World
quotes the gentleman correctly it is
time for the republicans Of the state to
repudiate him as their spokesman and to
publicly disavow his %utterances, that is
If they are honest in the assertion that
in the coming contest party will be sub
ordinated to patriotism. MIR. Carter will
enter the senate with an unquestioned
title and will have a vote, but when he
saps that in lodging the silver issue he
represents the opinions of the people of
this state he nightly lies. Montana is
for free coinage at a ratio of 1G to l, and
the republican voters should lose no time
in making the declaration and sitting
down on Mr.. Carter, This il a duty they
owe to themselves and the state.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07

Up to d few days ago The TRIBUNE
was not disposed to believe that the re-
publican leaders we're attempting to play
double with the republican voters. or,
for that matter. with the people of this
state. 1t had believed that they were
honest and that the interests of the
masses WAS Of far more Importance to
them than party utilization or even the
seductive influences of political prefer
ment. This paper defended and upheld
the Salt Lake convention because it's re-
suits had tendency to aid the cause; it
did not care particularly about the pre-
liminaries that led up to the manifesto.
1t was not guilese, it was honest and
gave the members Of that body credit
for being as honest as it is. Let US be
understood. here is and has been no
deception about US. Our politics are the
peoples politics-free coinage at the
ratio of lG to l, and we will support no
man or no party that is not absolutely
and unequivocally pledged to that all
important doctrine. Party names Of the
past vanish before the emergencies of
the present. The man or party who tells
us that any issue takes precedence OF
the financial question simply lies. He ie
q Jonah not a Moses for the people. His
banner will not be followed no matter
what motto may be inscribed upon it.
We have had enough Of subterfuges
and have Intellectually tried too many
nostrums. The nation is in an economic
and commercial death struggle and in
the firm belief that it will afford needed
relief we intend to get back to a usage
that our fathers and grandfathers found
to keep them in perfect financial health.
[ The remedy had but two ingredients
and they were mixed in equal parts,
gold and silver. The dose was not
| sugared or diluted. 1t was taken
,traight. We grant that the rank and
lile of the republican party in the state
are sincere in their belief in free coinage
but the leaders or some OF them are
trimming and are inventing schemes
with the deliberate purpose to deceive
They intend by plausible stories to en-
trap the western men into voting the re-
publican ticket and then sell them OUT
to the Wall street gold bugs. Ex-Mayol
Weed of Helena has evolved a glitter.
ing scheme of this character. A sure
thing game, that on it's face looks al.
right, but in it's elimination should II
eliminate will be all wrong. Mr.. Carter
too, sour Tom,' is now in the east
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-06-07
ILLINOIS AND SILVER,

the democrats of Illinois have spoken
in no uncertain one on the subject of
free coinage. The resolutions adopted
are plain and emphatic. They say just
what they mean, that the democrats of
Illinois favor a return to genuine BIZ
metallism and will not support or vote
for any candidate who is not honestly
and openly pledged to that doctrine.
Some of the republican papers effect to
believe that the Springfield convention
only represented d faction of the demo
cratic party and that it was virtually a
gathering of boilers. Such d statement
Ms this is untenable. The convention
was called by the chairman of the state
committee for the expressed purpose of
volclng the sentiments OF the party on
the financial question. The delegates
were elected in accordance with party
usage, and all reports agree that it was
q representative body. 1t is true that
Senator Palmer and a few federal office
holders In the state at the order of Mr.
Cleveland are opposing free coinage, but
they are in a hopeless and insignificant
minority, The convention expressed the
feeling of the great mass Of democratic
voters in the state, and for that matter
in the United States.
One Of the features of the convention
was the address of the chairman. Mr..
Mcconnell, which met d hearty response
from the delegates, In it he said: This
convention has a most peculiar and most
important significance, Heretofore the
managers Of political parties have so
arranged that party politics should be
declared only at the tine candidates
were chosen, and only a short time be-
fore the gathering of representatives of
the people, The result has been often
that our conventions have put forth a
mere assertion of general principles. ana
on live issues expressed themselves in
meaningless compromises. Colorless can
didates have been presented to the people
or candidates unsympatheitc with the
real progress of the party. This conven-
ton makes Il departure and is intended
not only to allow free discussion before
the next political engagement, bat to
define our party's position with distinct
ness and dizziness, 80 that no voters
shall fail to understand them and no
candidate, if chosen to office, have a
chance or excuse to defeat our COM
mands."
This has the right ring and should be
echoed all over the land and acted upon.
In spite of scheming politicians to the
contrary the financial question is the
great issue and it must be kept
in the forefront. Let it be coz
tinuously discussed and in all local
tiles when the time arrives let the
county and state conventions make a
declaration of their principles and in
struct their delegates to the national
convention to vote for no man or no
platform that is not free coinage to the
core, and if these cannot te secured to
withdraw. The time for straddling and
trimming has passed, the battle is be-
tween the people and the money power,
and one or the other must be the victor
Therefore keep up the agitation with
the distinct understanding that there
shall be no compromise.