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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
WCNUERFUL GOLD LEAF.
How 1t Il a manufactured and Some OF Its
reculiarities.

How 1t Il u fanufactured and Some Of Its
reculiarities.
The process by which gold is made
into thin leaves is called gold beating.
As yet the use of machinery for this
purpose is very limited, nearly all gold
leaf being beaten by hand
First the gold is cast into oblong in
gots about three-four .hs Of an inch in
width and weighing two ounces each
These ingots are passed between pol
ished steel rollers and flattened out into
ribbons Of about an eight-hundredth Of
an inch i'll thickness. The ribbons are
softened by heat and cut into pieces an
inch squa9c.
One hundred and fifty Of these pieces
are placed between vellum leaves, one
piece above a%other, and the entire pile
is incloscd in double parchment case
and beaten with 16 pound hammer
until the irch pieces are extended to
inch squares. They are then taken from
the case, and each square is cut into
four piece; The pieces thus obtained
are then placed between gold beater's
sllin-a delicate membrane prepared
from the large intestine Of the ox-made
into piles, inclosed in a parchment case
and again beaten, but with hammer of
lighter weight.
Still the leaves are not thin enough,
and once more each leaf is cut into four
pieces and again beaten. This last quar-
tering and beating produces ?, 400 leaves,
and the thickness Of each leaf is about
one two-Lundred- -thousandths Of an inch.
Gold is 70 nialleable that it is possible
to obtain 4 still greater degree Of thin
ness, but not proftably.
These thin leaves are taken up with
wood pinchcrs, placed on a cushion,
blown out fat and carefully cut into
squares 8 inches III size. The squares
are placed between the leaves of paper
books, which have previously been rub
bed with red chalk to prevent adhesions
Of the gold. each paper book containing
25 squares or leaves Of gold, and in this
form the leaf is sold. not by weight, but
BY superficial measure. hiladelphia
Times
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
WHY DOGS BARK.
A Writer Affords an Explanation AZ Given
to Him by an Indian.

A Writer Affords an Explanation as Given
to Him by Indian
In writing Of the native dogs Of Cen
tral America. Frederick Boyle brings
forward theory as to how dogs form
the habit of barking. He was discussing
with an old resident of the country
some traits Of the coyote, as the ma
tive wolf is called. but which more near
ly resembles the dog.
Dogs viii never 60 wild 50 long as
they can find master to serve. and
more especially trained dogs. The coyote
never barks, and only gallops when pur-
sued
why don't these coyotes bark like
other dogss" / asked an old Indian,
pointing to che / was trying to reclaim
"And why DO they only howl and the
pups gruntg'
His answer was, He won't learn. "
''Not Learnt" said L What do you
mean?"
"No," he replied. ''not learn, for if
he were Of an honest breed he would
bark, to try to initiate his master, or,
ut all events, the other dogs, but all
barking proceeds from dogs initiating
their masters shout. The master shouts
to drive in cattle to the corral, and the
dog barks also In fact. the dog initiates
his master when he barks; he tries to
speak, but cannot. -
give this curious observation as the
only attempt I ever heard to account for
the barking of our tame dogs. No wild
breeds make any noise except bowling
and snarling, nor, under the best cir
cumstances, win they learn to bark un-
ill the third OK fourth generation. ~
Pittsburg Dispatch
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
VISIT TO TIE EscURIAL.
The Great Structure Erected by Order Of
Philip IL of Spain.

The Great Structure Erected by Order Of
Philip II of Spain.
The Escurial, built by Philip II be-
tween 1868 and 1884, was called ''the
eighth wonder Of the world = says a
special correspondent Of the Boston Her
aid. 1t was at once q temple, palace,
a treasury, a tomb and museum That
Is to say, all these We're included in the
huge building which Philip erected on
the slope Of a spur Of the Guadarama
range, 80 miles northwest Of Madrid
The builder S object was to carry out the
will Of his father, Charles V, by con-
structing a royal burial place, and also
10 fulfill VOW he had made during the
battle of St. Quentin, when he i'm
plored the aid Of St Lorenzo, on whose
day tAug. 10. 1557) the battle was
fought.
The editice stands about 5000 feet
above the sea. facing the mountains, with
its back toward Madrid. Iti a rectangu-
lar parallelogram, TAO feet from north to
south, and $50 from east TO west. On
the east side is an advanced portico
which breaks the facade. This gave rise
TO the vulgar impression that Philips
idea was to make the building in the
shape Of a gridiron, IN allusiou to the
manner Of St. L0renzos martyrdom, he
having been broiled to death On 4 slow
fire id the reign of the Roman Emperor
Valentianus, al ID. 26I There seems
To be 10 other ground for the fanciful
invention.
The building covers 500, 600 square
feet Of land, or nearly 12 acres. 1t has
lG courtyards, Sc staircases, Is clois-
tiers, SIS fountains and s, 900 feet of paint
ed fresco. The church, which occupies
less than sixth of the whole space, is
800 feet long, 230 feet wide and 800 feet
high to the top Of the cupola- The re-
deeming qualities Of the enormous struc-
ture are size, simplicity and situation
1t seems to be part Of the mountain on
the slope Of which ii rises 1t still looks
grand even among mountain buttresses.
Otherwise, it disappoints- It's architec-
ture has little in form or color to com
mend it. 1t lacks the prestige Of antiq-
uity. and it does not express any reh-
gious sentiment. 1t might be a vast man
ufactory. Its cold granite walls, blue
states, leaden roofs and small windows
give it o commonplace appearance.
of course it is now little more than
skeleton Of what il was The living
monks who swarmed in it, courts are
here no longer The revenues on which
they lived have been taken away. The
French soldiers stole and carried away
many Of its golden ornaments in 1905
Its best pictures have been removed to
Madrid. The building has suffered from
neglect. exposed to hurricanes and win
ter SHOWS. Better care has been taken
Of it in later years II is now used as a
seminary, where about ZOO youths TO-
ceive q secular education.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
A BALL AT THE ELYsEE.
How the Plain Dress Of Our Minister There
Distinguishes Him.

4 modern ball at the palace Of the
Eiysee, ia Paris. where the president of
France lives, il an extraordinarily bril-
liant and picturesque sight, for, besides
the military trappings and gold braid Of
the army oiicers and the exquisite, del
icately tn:ted toilets and elaborate Golf
fures of the hreDchwomen, there are the
varied "habts" Of the many members
Of the diplomatic corps. These uniforms
alone are sufficient to furnish brilliant
mass Of color and elaborate display.
Described in detail and according To
their nations, they are these:
France "A coat Of dark blue, en-
broidered with gold ornaments and
leaves
Russia. "A green tunic. embroidered
in silver and figured in lilac.
Germany. dark blue coat, en-
broidered in gold and faced with gold
ornaments.
Austria. coat of green cloth, EN-
broidered with a gold acanthus palm.
England A coat Of dark blue, also
embroidered with an acanthus palm Of
gold.
Italy - coat Of royal blue, embroid-
cred with golden leaves.
Spain--A coat Of blue, embellished
with gold leaves and ornaments.
Portugal. coat of blue with golden
leaves
1t should be remembered that the rank
Of diplomat is shown by the embroid-
cries that adorn his uniform. The high
er standing ho has the greater the
amount Of gold that is upon his person
ambassadors and ministers plenipoten-
tiary have their collars and cuffs, their
breasts and the facings Of their pockets
set oil with golden thread. The secre-
taries Of embassies and the various con
sui generals have jalt q shade less Of
adornment on their uniforms.
From an overplusage of gold lace the
other extreme is reached III the conven-
tional evening clothes of the American
ambassador, who appears solemn and
marked figure in the gay assemblages in
his relief Of somber black and white.
The French presidents usually wear or
dinary erening clothes, cut il the con-
ventional STYLE but their. white shirt
fronts uc broken gnrgeously BY the
broad red band Of the Legion Of Honor
and the great star Of that order. New
York World.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

The question asked in tho headline
may sound odd to you if s.u have never
taken the trouble to give the subject
serious thought, but venture the broad
statement that You are not able to an
swer the question "offhand " 1t il an
admitted fact, / must confess, that the
eye is the "organ Of vision, yet there
is but little doubt, even i'll the minds Of
opticians and psychologists, that the
phenomena of seeing is chiefly men,
tal-in other words, that it is the mind
and not the eye that "sees " How often
have you seen friend who seemingly
was engaged i'll looking intently at
some object on the table, at the opposite
side Of the room or at some picture, who
on being aroused from bis dry dream
would confess that he was looking at
nothing id particular. The explana-
tion Of the fact that he saw nothing in
particular is plain enough if pr perly
set forth. 1t is because his N I'd was
busy with other times and scerc;
Faces, bits of wayside scenery, etc,
We're being presented to view in the
panorama of the mind, and the minds
eye''-or mental vision-was engaged
in eagerly scanning pictures Of impress
sions made thereon months, years Or
scores Of years before Anothet test Of
this mind sion theory il to shat your
eyes tightly and then ply the brain to
the task Of recalling faces AMI forms
that have not been seen by the eye for
years. And, again, if you want to know
whether your companion looked at his
watch with his brain on his eyes, ask
him the time Of day after he puts the
timepiece in his poclzet.-St. Louis Re
----L1=
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
sprea.linr the Glad TidIngs.

The Christian Endeavor society is
proving a great help III the Lutheran
mission at Muhlenbcrg, in Liberia, Afri-
ca Rev George Coll has not only or
ganized flourishing society III his own
mission, but thesgood news comes that
tive others have been formed through
his instrumcntality. and that this has
proved one Of the most helpful of All the
agencies be has used for the evangelical
ton Of the Africans. Exchange
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

The executive committee Of the local
union Of Seattle has a very pleasing plan
for bringing the members together At
6 O'Clock on the evening and at the
church previously designated the mem
bers congregate and partake of plain
lunch, provided by ladies from the soci-
ETY. at whose church the meeting is held
After the lunch a business session of the
executive committee is held Thus far
the social feature has not interfered
with the business meeting, but it has
aided by causing prompt and good at-
tendance
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

"A union Of South African Christian
Endeavor societies has been formed,
with Rev. Andrew Murray, d. d., au-
thor of abide LII Christ, as its presl-
dent. The annual convention will prob
ably be held next September The union
has started bright little paper, and,
although this is i'll many respects the
day of small things with our South At
rican brethren. yet they have great hopes
for large growth The Endeavorers who
20 out from the schools take with them
the principles Of the society, not only 70
different parts Of Cape Colony, but to
Natal, the Free State and 1ransvaal as
well AT the last meeting Of the synod
Of the Dutch Reformed church in Cape
Town one evening was devoted to Chris
tian Endeavor, with Dr. Andrew Muir
ray presiding An address was delivered
by A E. Bliss Surely there are great
things in store for the dark continent
through the medium Of the Christian
EndeavOr society. Golden Rule
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

The Christian Endeavor superintend-
ent in Switzerland reports four societies
in that country already.
Scotland now has $50 Christian En-
deayor societies. This is just the NUM-
Der enrolled in the United States during
the first three years Of the society's ex-
istence. Christian Endeavor was almost
unknown in Scutland three years ago.
TO act nobly uncoisci0usly we must
strive fur nobility consciously "A pill
spills only that 0f which y w full --
Ivan Panim-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
LIGHT AND AIRY.


"Where are YOU going, my pretty maidP''
ITO Vassar college sir, she said.
Sir She said,
"Sir, " she saId,
"To Vassar college. Sir. she said
May go with you, my pretty maidY'
" 'Tis female college, sir, She said.
"HOw may one enter. my pretty maidf''
'Solely by intellect. sir, ;" she said
What Will you do then. my pretty maidf''
''Take AN A. 3. if can, - she said
'fhen won t you marry me, my pretty maidi''
NAY We'll be bachelors, sir, = she aid
"Hhat Will you do then, my pretty maidff'
III shall By Master Of Arts, she said.
"Then won y You marry me, my pretty maidf"
"YOu would be master of me, she said
What win you do then, my pretty maid2''
'4Try for Phi ID, sir. " she said
"Then won't marry you. my pretty maid "
Nobody asked you, sir, she said
"Sir, 4" she said,
|Sir, = she said,
"Nobody asked you. sir" she said
Courier Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
INDIFFERENCE.


Dear. can bear your anger patiently,
And all the little pangs that it begets;
There turks no meaning in your thoughtlees
threats;
They wound but slightly, though undue they
be.
| can but wait your sunny self to see
Returned, and mourn meanwhile when care
besets.
You do not find for All your woes and frets
A better exorcist in love and me
But, dear, cannot bear your GOODNESS, no.
The cruel line of silent, tight closed lips,
And unlit eyes. as fixed a stone;
How these do torture me none, none can snow.
drift unsuccored of all passing ships
Upon bitter sea- unloved, alone.
Edward W. Barnard in Kate Fields Wash
ington.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
secrets WIN out.

"Now, you must not let this so any
farther, - said Watts to McDavid after
retailing choice bit of scandal
"Oh, certainly not, I" said McDavid
"How did you happen to hear it?"
my wife told me. She is just like
any woman-can't keep a secret, Of
course. Tit Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

Thou. too vert forsaken; thy Ionelier cry
Sent wider appeal through the darlSening sky
Alone on the mountain, the garden, the eruss,
Thou hast felt all humanity : anguish and iOss
Ny sorrows have touched Thee. my woes have
been Thine.
Give help to my weakness, Thou Helper divine.
De-, r-ev-r- fsgglr.s
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
Somewhat Different.

DR.. Pulscr-The action OF winking is
not without its use; people wink to keep
the eycball moist.
Soda Water Clerk-Not much they
DON'T Thn people who come in here wink
to keep their throats moist.-Life.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

"No. sir. the cable j. not broke.
II was tho griprsan, sad, who spoke
SIN waiting, rs the hours roll by,
While these two women say 'goodby.
Washington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
consoIed.

Patient latter wound has healed) Yes,
am all right again, but ! fear that shall
carry this terrible scar as long as | live
Surgeon (rcassuringly)--Y Yes, but then,
you know, you may live only a year or
two.-Boston Transcript
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

doubtless shs wishes TO leave house
that has painful memories for her :"
A fashily dressed girl opened the
door in answer to their ring.
"These ladies desire to See the apart
ment, explained the concierge.
The girl made a remark in low voice
that escaped the others ears. 1t was ac-
companied by an expressive shrug Of
the shoulders.
Entrez. she said aloud
Andree aud her mother walked in.
Everything most comfortable, ma fol,
in this apartment. Quite discovery, in
fact The furniture was commodious
and elegant and placed each piece in
the corner where it best belonged. And
the appointments And the cupboardsl !
And the kitcheni And the arrangement
Of the light The visitors were com
pletely charmed.
As they turned a corner of the corri-
dor the mother looked in the direction
Of Andree. who stood behind her, and
said
"Andree, think it must be your
good star that guided us here "
But she stopped suddenly.
"Why, where are you, Andree? Where
can she have gone to? Andreer'
a distant and sorrowful cry came in
answer.
"Andree. Mon Dieul what's the
natter" cried her mother, alarmed
This is what had happened: Andres.
inquisitiye little girl that she was, had
turned down "a passage and suddenly
opened door She was curious to see
what the room was like.
The door, it so happened, was that Of
a private boudoir Inside, as she stood,
pretty az fairy, il the doorway, she
saw q velvet sofa. On the sofa she saw,
half reclining, a very pretty young
widow with black eyes and demurely
sweet face. Kneeling on the soft Turk
ish rug beside her, with his hand upon
his heart and an expression Of eternal
love upon his face, was young man.
Andree heard no words, but the noise
of opening the door caused the young
man to spring to his feet and face her.
"Ah! Mon Dieul AndreeT'
It was indeed Anatole
Andree possessed q resolute character,
as we know. She never saw Anatole
again, and the amount the courts grant
ed her for breach Of promise Of mar
riage is not exactly known.
In this way amother-in- law who was
anxious to do all she could for her SON
in-law only succeeded in bringing about
results that We're hundred times worse
than the most bitter hostihties.
Such is the irony Of fate, and doubt
less it was best for the happiness Of Ia
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

Though the new woman 10 usurp
Mans rightfA place nspires,
She'll still permit lin to get up
And build the morning fires
kansas City journal.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
WIN. G. CATTELL
DUDD's NEW
Livery and Feed Stables.

Newt0n's Hotel, Woodbury., n. T.
New Carriages and elegant driving horses always
ready for use. trial respectfully soii-
cited. July 21 49,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
UsTIN ~. SwACKHAMER,
Counsellor-at-Law,

And Master IN Chancery. Green's New
Building, No. Cooper Street, Woodbury.. New
jersey. June 2. ~
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11
JOSEPH RAspIN

INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE
Notary Public and Commissioner Of Deeds
If you want TO buy, sell or exchange write me.
/ have always on hand for sale or rent good
farms also city aud suburban. property. Insur-
ance placed in good and reliable companies, and
prompt service.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1895-07-11

ID FRANK SICKLER,
Auctioneer,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-09-11
COPPER AND LEAD.
Good Foreign Demand-ExpOrts
During August.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE Engineering
and Mining journal says: The copper
market has settled down to period of
quietness, and in the finer grades of cop
per hardly any business has been done.
For casting copper, however,a very good
demand exists, and fair business has
been doing at from 111a q 1155ss, accord
ing to brand and delivery. For Lake
copper the price remains nominal at 124,
although a few lots of second hand ingot
copper have been sold at 12B @ 1915.
No pressure to sell is noticeable, and most
of the companies are entirely out of the
market.
Electrolytic copper is held firmly at
IN a 11B, delivered terms, but with
hardly any near delivery copper avail
able, only limited transactions took place.
The good demand for furnace material,
already reported, continues, and smelters
and refners here as we'll as abroad are
very anxious to secure supplies.
Copper statistics for the second half of
August have decreased 1900 tons. The
exports during the month of August are
reported as being 1913 tons, and are
lighter than for long time past.
Early in the week very large business
was done in lead from $3.45 @ $3.50, and
several thousand tons changed hands
buyers then having covered their wants
and some pressure on the part of refiners
having been exercised, prices receded tc
S3.4O a $S45 which arc the closing fig.
ures. Several export shipments of leao
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-09-11
TERRIBLE RAIL DISASTERS.
A Head End Collision on the Great
Northern Railroad in
Minnesota.
FIVE TRAINMEN INSTANTLY KILLED
Serious Rear End Collision on the San
ia Fe in Texas-Engineer and Fire
man Seriously Scalded-Others
Badly Injured.

st. Cloud, Mimi, Sept. 11.-Passenger
trains Nos. 2. and 3, on the Great North
ern railroad, had head-end collision at
Melby this morning.
Both were running at high speed and
came together with terrific force. The
dead are:
j. K. Emerson, engineer No. 2.
Jas. Thobideau, fireman No. 2.
Ira Hines, engineer No. B.
Both baggagemen.
One of the baggagemen is thought to
be John H. Hawkins.
Five were injured, including the three
mail clerks, one brakman and one pas
senger on No. 3.
Wrecking crews we're hurried to the
scene from Barnesville and st. Cloud
with doctors from st. Cloud, Fergus Falls
and Alexandria.
Not since the terrible Nelson collision
three years ago has the Great Northern
experienced so dreadful wreck.
No. 2, an east bound local passenger
train, while running at comparatively
high speed, met No. 3, the coast bound
train.
The point where the accident occurred
is at the top of what is known as Pelican
Hill, on heavy grade.
Just how the wreck happened does not
appear. That the death list is SO small
is miraculous, as both engines, the mail
and baggage cars are complete wrecks.
All the dead are residents of st. Paul.
REAR END COLLISION.
Houston, Texas.-In rear end
collision, between two freight tralns
on the Santa Fe, near Sealey, Engineer
Lewis was seriously scalded and died las,
night. Fireman Powell was scalded and
Brakeman Reed was badly injured.