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The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
The Public Service In China.

Ex-Secretary John w. Foster, who
was the confidential adviser of the en-
| peror of China i'll the peace negotiations
| with Japan, contributes a paper on
1.-THE Viceroy Lii Hung Chang" to The
| Century. Mr.. Foster says of the vice
roy:
He does not regard the competitive
educational system Of admission to the
| public service as IA perfect method, and
mo1e than once he has recommended to
| his emperor material notifications i'll
the existing system. But it must be
confessed that it has stood the test of
centuries with much benefit to China,
and its practical operation has demon
strated that it possesses two merits OF
inestimable value to any nation. First,
it brings all the offices of the empire
within the reach OF the lowest subject,
and. secondly, it dimiuishes the incen-
tiyes to and opportunities of corruption
and favoritism i'll securing entrance
into official life. But III China the COM
p~etitive examination ends with the adj
mission. Beyond that step promotion
must come though other methods. Lii
Hung Chang secured the right of adj
mission to Office through his assiduous
application to study, and every succeed
ing step in his upward career has been
attained by his OWL genius and capacity
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T N COMMENTS.

Hannacrats, is what the New York
Journal calls the Indianapolis gathering.
Vermont means that the vote in the
electoral college will be 16 to l fol
Mckinley and Hobart.
Nothing wrong with the Greer
question of sound money or free silver
coinage.
The Puritan idea of honesty is still
prevalent in New England, Judging from
the vote of the people Of Vermont on
Tuesday to sustain the national honor.
A peculiar religious sect in New York.
calling themselves Apostolic Christians,
claimed to have a special revelation thai
the world would come to an end or
Wednesday somewhere between sunrise
and high noon, and they made prepare
lions accordingly, only to be disappointed,
for all things remain as they were, anc
the old world is jogging along at thu
usual rate, carrying her 5000 years al
gaily as when Adam and Eve were the
only inhabitants. Like the Millerites
years ago, these latter-day saints are
evidently not the ones whom the Creator
uses to reveal such weighty matters to
humanity. The machinery of the universe
is destined to run on a while longer, and
just when the end will come no one
knows but God himself. The God-Ma an
left this Information behind when he
returned to Heaven, SO that no one need
be alarmed by such foolish declarations,
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The first of the fall elections took place
in Vermont on Tuesday, and while it was
expected that the cause of sound money
would triumph, yet the magnitude of the
result bears a significance that is most
important as forecasting the greater
result in November. The plurality for
the Republican ticket and the cause of
souud money is estimated, from incon-
plets returns. at least 81, 900, and some
figures make it 40, 600. In the Guber.
material election four year ago the
plurality was 10, 702, and the highest
plurali ty since 1880 was at the Presi-
SS.464. The campaign in Vermont was
conducted on strictly rational lines. Mr..
Circuit, the Republican candidate, stood On
q platform that demanded sound money;
DR.. Jackson, his opponent, Endorsed the
Chicago platform and nominees. The
issue was as squarely drawn as Is possible
in a State campaign. The significance of
the result is too plain to be misunder-
stood, says the New York Tribune. The
farmers and quarry workers of Vermont
have served unmistakeable notice on
Mr.. Bryan that they want zone of the
fifty. three sent dollars which he has
offered them as the panaoea for all ills.
The splendid victory for sound money in
Vermont will iuspirit the supporters of
Mckinley in all the other States, and
fo~reshadows a sweeping victory through
out the Union two months hence. 1t is a
day for rejoicing-and for resolving to
work hard right up to the closing of the
polls on November 8.
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Conference Echoes.

solve the best part of our lives for the
help of suffering humanity"
Not having succeeded in making timely
connections with the special from Broad
street station Gas was the case with all
who went via our Woodstown trains to
Market street ferry) on the morning OF
the 25th inst, but having to wait for the
regular train to Swarthmore, we reached
that point of interest just in time to hear
the above closing remark of Superin-
tendent James II. Atkinson's "Report on
Temperance"
1t bad been Il anticipation to be in
close attention on this especial report,
but only this crumb was gathered there.
from, which, after all, reminds one very
much of the parable of the loaves and
fishes, for it seems that all who are giving
the best they possess for this especial
line of work, in philanthropic labor,
which is the basic line upon which all
other successful lines must be bnilded,
through the forgetfulness of self-giving
the best within us to help a blind, a slug.
gisb, a suffering humauity-understood
fully the wealth of love, through the
denial of self and selfish pleasurcs-this
giving of the ''best part of our lives"
means.
True, it may not seem much to those
who are not in sympathy with US in our
especial line or method of work. In
fact, to these unsympathetic ones, it may
really appear that those among us who
have expressed by years of williD gness
to carry forward these lines of work to
the exclusion in many instances Of a
more successful financial career-having
shown a willingness to be the burden
bearers of the heavy lines of work along
temperance reform-have finally had
loads of work heaped upon US which in
order for its careful accomplishment t calls
for a direct veto on this, that and the
other pleasure, which our hearts, but for
the more imperative duties, would 80
delight in. And through this very veto-
ing power given MS by Him whose cause
we serve, we are often, no doubt, eon-
sidered selfish and unfriendly, because
time does not permit US to enter into the
calls, the visits, and the nameless host of
outside pleasures, and even in the general
pursuits of the family circle during the
evening times, stearn reality showing
us that much depends upon our individ
ual faithfulness in working out the duty
with which We have been instructed.
Be this as it may none. probably,
enjoyed more keenly than did your cor
respondent the discussion which followeJ,
opened by DR.. Laura D. Satterthwa ate,
of Trenton. The same opening having
claimed our undivided attention, the
only comments thereon being fine, fear
less" jotted down at its close.
DR.. Satterthwaite was followed by Isaac
Wilson, of Canada, who asserted that it
was only through the force of habit and
custom that the ungodly trait, was for a
day permitted to exist. and compared
the relation to this deadly problem of the
processing and possessing Christian.
Jonathan K. Way said: "If a plan
could be devised in this conference on
which all could unite. the annihilatiou of
the liquor traffic would be settled" A
Friend in the audierca informing: ''There
is generally q Prohibition ticket to be
found in every neighborhood."
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

LII Hung Chang, the Viceroy of the
Chinese Empire, and the Bismarck of the
East. has been the guest of Uncle
Sam for a week and more, having reached
New York last week from Europe, where
he went as a special representative of his
August Master, the emperor of China, to
witness the Coronation of the Gear of
Russia. He was received in the metrop-
oils by President Cleveland, and then
spent several days in seeing the sights,
and getting an idea of the ways and
customs of the New World. On Sunday
he visited the tomb of Gen. Grant, and
was deeply impressed as he viewed the
resting place of the hero of Appomattox,
with whom he became acquainted when
Gen. Grant made his tour around the
world. Yesterday the distinguished visi-
tor came to Philadelphia, where he receiv-
ed the freedom of the city from Mayor
Warwick at Independence Hall, and then
viewed such places of interest about the
s'cradle OF liberty as his limited stay
aHorueu, leaving tue CITY Ill tue aiteTuoou
for Washington, and from thence he will
90 to Vancouver, where he will sail for
home. Lii proved himself quite a pleasant
guest, though given to asking some odd
questions. indicating that he was bent on
making the best use of his visit to the
New World. He will no doubt carry
away with him such an impression of the
thrift and prosperity of the people of the
United States as will give potency to a
more aggressive policy in the internal
affairs OF the Flowery kingdom.
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NEWS AT THE COUNTY.sEAT
SALEM, Sept. 8, 1896.

oVO
The reed bird season opened on Tues
day and by daylight the meadows were
alive with gunners, popping away at the
birds. The game, of course, is not al
fine as it will be after awhile, and the
low tides render the work of tho sports
men somewhat difficult, but nevertheless
these things do not deter them, and thew
will make good use of the thirty DAYS
allowed them in which to kin the
''reedies."
John Gayner, the glass manufacturer
we understand, was a heavy loser by the
failure of r. j. Allen & Co., of Philadel.
phia, crockeryware dealers. The amount
involved is said to be $15, 900 or SIG 600
but the gossip of the street has nlaced il
much higher.
Prosecutor Acton and Dettc Carney
have for some time been ''eyeing" some
"queer doings" at Centreton, and on
Saturday night Detective Carney and
Sheriff virgins arrested J.. R. Fitzbuoh
and his chief man, John Vanleer. on A
charge of selling beer without a licensa
They were brought to this CITY and
locked up, and at the hearing on We'd
nesday morning were bound over to Court
in the sum of $500, Branson VanIeer
becoming surety for them.
Rev. A. H. Sembower preached his
final sermon in the First Baptist Cburob
on Sunday evening, and has zone to Mill
vile to assume the pastora,e of the First
Baptist Church. The departure of Rev.
Sembower and wife from this city, where
for twelve years they have been instant
in every good work, is greatly regretted
by a large circle of friends and by the
community 10 general. Rev. Edward
McMinn, of Jersey City, breaches in the
First Baptist Church next Sunday.
DR.. B. A. Waddington and wifi. ana
John M. Stiles and family have gone to
Atlantic City for a two weeks ~soiourn.
Our base ball team, after wiping up the
diamond with the Atlantic City and
Camden clubs, has disbanded, and the
enthusiasts are now exploiting the doings
of the season where men most do congre-
gate.
John Lawson, one of Salem's most3tigh-
ly esteemed citizens, passed away at his
home on Fifth street, Wednesday after
noon, after al illness of several weeks.
Mr.. Lawson, the third son of the late
John and Elizabeth Lawson, and brother
of ex.Miyor Charles S. Lawson and
James D. Lawson, formerly secretary of
the West Jersey Fair Association, was
born in the house where he died in 1880.
During his life he held many responsible
positions. At the time of his death he was
Overseer Of the Poor in the West Ward,
which office he had held for a number of
years. lie had been Superintendent of
the East View Cemetery from the time
of its organization. He was a consistent
member of the First Presbyterian Church
and Superintendent Of the First Presby
terian Cemetery for thirty-five years. He
was one of the charter members of the
Forrest Lodge, No. 7, K. OFF,. and during
his connection with that Order had held
many State and local offices. AS a mem.
of the Firemen's Relief Association he
stood very high. In 1868 he was elected
a COMMISSIONS of Appeal from the West
| Ward, and from 1872 till 1875 was City
Recorder. The funeral will take place on
onday from his late residence.
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Rich Discoveries of Gold

At Cripple Creek, Colo, and elsewhere,
are being made daily, and the production for
1896 will be the largest ever known, esti-
mated at Two Hundred Million Dollars
Cripple Creek alone is producing over One
Million Dollars a month, and steadily increas
ing. Mining Stocks are advancing in price
more rapidly than any other Stocks, and many
pay dividends of IS to so per cent. They
offer the best opportunity to make a large
profit on a small investment.
J. TALLMAN & CO., as Broadway,
New York, are financial agents for the Pru
DENTAL Gold Mining Co., and others in the
famous Cripple Creek district. They will send
you free, interesting particulars OF the Mining
Companies they represent also their book on
speculation in Stocks, Grain and Cotton, con-
tanning many new and important features.
Send for these books at once il you are
interested in any form of speculationtor
investments. They may prove proftableo
Won
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

woven into Scotchified checks.
They'll be charming for tailor-made
gowns. 46 in, $1.25.
Taffeta Plaids twenty-five color
plays and each overplaided with
silk. They're for dresses, waists and
skirts for grown folks. They're for
children. too. 80 in. 75c.
Plaids-crisscros prettiness
from France, Germany, Scot
land and Yankee-land. More
plaids than ever, which is say
;ng much. A peep at a few of
5oc-Gay Plaids of serge
and Granite weave, over
plaided with bright silk
threads. 26 combinations.
65c-Gay Plaids-wool SUI
rah grounds over-plaided
with silk. % combina-
tions.
75c-Sixty-two over-plaided
Plaids-wool taffeta and
granite grounds, with silk
threads asparkling over
the surface.
S5c-Wool Taffeta Plaids
with bright silk cross
plaids. IL styles 43 in.
81 and $I.25-Wool Tafeta
Plaids-fancy and dark
colorings with contrasting
co!or-plays in the over
plaid. IS styles I; As in.
$I.25-Scotch Tartan Plaids
that have the soft touch
of the old-time blanket
shawl. Twenty clan plaids
faithfully reproduced by
an enthusiastic Scotch
man. 50 in.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

The grain crop in Iowa is so large this
wear that the farmers are puzzled to know
what to do. The granaries and cribs OF
the State are filled with last years crop.
Those farmers who d. not have to sell
and who want to wait until prices go up
don't know what to do to provide storage
for the crop they are now about to har-
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

The Sound Money Democratic Conven-
tion at indianapolis yesterday nominated
Senator John N. Palmer, of Illinois, for
President aud Gen. Simon B. Buckner, Of
Kentucky, for Vice President. Senator
Palmer was nominated on the first ballot
and Gen. Buckner was nominated by &C
clamation. The platform adopted de-
nc uces the free coinage of silver and de
mands the maintenance of the gold stan
dard
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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WANAMAKER'S

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Aug. 81, 1896.
HELPS TO HOME-MAKING
The City of Homes can
best appreciate Wanamakers.
Merit is the test of the stufs
we sell, and merit means much
toward endurance. Concen-
tration of business lessons cost
of business; great buying less
ems cost of goods. Merit with
true economy makes buying.
safe and easy. And the gen
eral Wanamaker guarantee
makes the assurance of right
ness doubly sure.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
A Pointer for Advertisers,

Ont of a total If PIT weekly papers
n;shed in New Jersey, the Amer,
loan Newspaper Directory for 1880
sccords a circulation in actual figures
- hut 81. The MoNIToR REGIS
TER is one of the 81, and the cir
culation is guaranteed by a re 'ara
of 500.
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The New Jersey State
Normal and Model Schools
Fall Term will Commence Sorto,ho. o.L

NORMAL SCHOOL is a profession
al school devoted to the preparaiion u
teachers for the Public Schools Of Newh OF
sey. Its course involves a thorough know
edge of subject matter, and how 10 prese Mt
that subject matter in conforming to the
laws of mental development.
THE MODEL SCHOOL is a thorough
Academic Training school. prepar. tory 10
college, business or drawing room.
The schools are we'll provided with appa-
ratus tor all kinds of work, Laboratories.
manual training loom, gymnasium 4.
The cost per yea: for boarders, Including
board, washing. tuition books, Sc is from
5000 for others.
The cost for day pupils is four dollars r
year fol those intending to teach. and from
W. to S5S per year, according to grade, foi
those in the Model.
The Boarding Halls are thoroughly lighted
by gas. heated by steam, well ventilated
provided with baths and the modern con
veniences. The sleeping rooms are nicely
furnished and very cosy.
For further particulars. apply to
j. M. GREEN, Principal.
S-74 TRENTON, N. j.
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DISEASES OF THE sx1N

Inc intense itching and smarting incl
dent 70 eczema letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases Of the skin is instantly allaved hv
applying Chamberlain's Eve and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. It is %eonaliv
efficient for itching piles and a %fayorite rem.
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
plains, frost bites, and chronic sore ewes
FOR sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
IryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, thew
areJust what a horse needs when in bad cond;-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifnge
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
BLACK DRESS GOODS

Bright, brilliant, good Black
Storm Serge 50 in. wide, soc
a yard. We've sold as good
at 75c-never before for less.
Crush a handful of it release
it and it's fresh and CHEEKY
looking as ever. Just wool,
coloredwith fast-black dye that
leaves the fabric soft and un-
harmed.
John WANAMAKER.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

Reputable dealers throughout the
length, breadth and depth of glorious
land fortunately keep the genuine Hires
Rootbeer in stock. Did you ever try it ?
It is known to be a safe, delicious and
healthful temperance drink. 1t will be
the great Campaign drink for tired
p~araders.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

The New York Herald has been devot-
ing a good deal of time and money to a
poll of representative voter iu the State
of New York, New Jersey and Copnecti-
cut, for the purpose of ascertaining the
trend of pnblic sentiment on the issues of
the campaign. The result of this poll
indicates that the three States in question
will give overwhelming majorities for
Mckinley and Hobart. The percentage
OF Republican silverites was found to be
exceedingly smali-very much less than
the percentage of sound money Democ-
rats who propose to vote for Mckinley.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

The Republican County Convention OF
Cumberland, on Tuesday, nominated
Reuben Cheesman, of Millville, for Sher-
;s Tbere ware a number of candidates.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
SOUTH JERSEY FAIR
Will open at Gloucester City. on Septem'
Der 9th, for four days. $4,000
in Purses and Premiums,

The second annual Fair of the South Jer-
sey Agricultural Association will be held at
the grounds of the River View Driving
Park, Gloucester City. September 8, 9, 10 and
IL. The success of the first annual Fair last
year has spurred the management to re-
doubl their efforts this year.
The entries in every department are I'M
usually large. thus insuring splendid exhib
its. Premiums and purses amounting to
$4,000 will be distributed during the contin-
uance of the Fair.
The attention of farmers is specially di-
rected to the lucrative prem iums offered for
all kinds of exhibits, particulars OF which
may be obtained from the Society's Fair
book, a copy of which will be forwarded by
addressing George M. Wells, Secretary,
Box 80, Gloucester City.
Running, trotting and bicycle races will
form a part of the interesting programme
Of each day. The trotting events scheduled
are as follows:
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

The State Supreme Court has at last
given a decision as to the constitutionality
of the law passed by the Legislature last
winter, abolishiDg the lay judges and
superceding them by a law judge. The
opinion was prepared by Justice Depue,
and it declares the law constitutional.
Justices FanSyokel aud Gummere concur
10 this opinion. The contrasting judges
now propose TO carry the matter to the
Court of Errors and Appeals. and it will
likely be argued at the November term.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
Election of Officers.

The annual meeting of the Woodstowr
w. G. T. U. was held 10 the Unions
parlor, 10 Library Building yesterday,
with the president, Elizabeth Broadway,
in the chair. Reports of officers and
superintendsnts. for the years work, were
submitted to the Union and the following
four general Officers who have SO ably
and SO conscientiously filled their posi-
of duty during the past, and one during
many years, were re elected as follows
President, Mrs. Elizabeth Broadway ; Cor
responding Secretary. Mrs. Jennie W.
Humphreys !; Recording Secretary, Sarah
B Peterson Treasurer, Ms. Elizabeth
F. Suelbaker Vice Presidents from tn
different churches !: Friends. Carrie An.
drews; Methodist, Mrs. Julia Senser
Baptist, Mrs. Anna F. Souder Presby-
terrain, Mrs. Adam Knowles. More will
be said next week of our general election
and work of the past and outlook for VI G
coming year.
Sincerely,
G.zr~.l-. n l.. ~ o. aOop
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

All the above will be under the rules OF
the National Trotting Association. Purses
will be divided into four premiums-fifty,
twenty-five. fifteen and ten per cen The
Secretary of the Speed Department is Jos.
P. shinn, 1ls North Second street, Camden.
Mr.. VIM. J. Thompson, President of the
Association, and his fellow managers, feel
.sanguine of making this q distinct fair for
South Jersey Farmers. The attendance last
year ran up to u, 900 people. but these figures
will probably be doubled this year. The
price Of admission is fixed at % cents. Ex-
hibitors competing for money premiums can
purchase season tickets, good for one admis-
sion each day. for so cents. Exhibitors not
competing for money premiums will be
admitted free.
An advantage obtained by a visit to this
Fair will be the opportunity OF visitir g
Washington Park on the Delaware. the most
famous summer resort in this country. The
Park is readily reached from the Fair by
trolley cars, fare 5 cents. The wonderful
$75, 600 electrical fountain will play every
evening in time to permit country visitors
to return home at night in good time. There
is abolutely no charge for admission to the
Park.
Special trains will be run on the West
Jersey 4. Il. and Delaware River r. R., stop
ping at the grounds. Philadelphia visitors
can reach the Fair by boats from Arch and
South Street Wharves. or by trolley cars
from Camden connecting with the Chestnut
and South Street Ferries, Philadelphia.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

From all accounts Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the
afflicted. There is no advertisement about
this; we feel just like saving it. The
Democrat, Carrollton. KY. For sale by
Geo. III. Andrews, Druggist.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

According to the news from Vermont
.be politieal frosts have set in early.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04
GLEANINGS.

FRIENDLY TOPICS-THE SwARTHMORE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THEREOF
NOTES AND COMMENTS THEREON
OPENING OF OUR HOME FIRsT-DAY
sCHooL-ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
WOODSTOWN w. C. T. U.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

If you bake bread from Lotus" -four
and have good butter, We think you will
enjoy yourselves at meal times.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

Try a can of Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled CORN. 1t is delicious.
Full qt., loo.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

Only the sufferer knows the misery of
a., spt I,sia. hut Hoods Ss'ssparilla cures
4hs n4ust s.u5bvi4 cases "a this disease.
The Monitor-register., 1896-09-04

Rough Heath
er Suitings,
seven dark
rich color
mixtures, the
grounds COM
pletely COW
cred h
loops of mo-
hair t h a t
carry the col
or schemes.
"A in, S1.25.
Rough Check
ed Suiting-
coarse look
ing threads
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therefore, still originates, still leads.
and publishes More News 10 the go
umn than its neighbors of larger df-
mansions.