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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
EVEN WITH THE DUN"
Spectator Squares Himself with His
Lawyer Creditor.

Lawyer Creditor.
The lawyer had won an important
case for the man. He had dabbled in
stocks Of one kind and another, and,
hard luck having overtaken him, he had
bolstered up his vanishing fortunes with
$50, 600 Of other peoples money.
But the other people had troubles Of
their own. They had wants that needed
catering to, and when they found that
the dealer in stocks had invested their
means of subsistence in an enterprise
that would benefit no one but himself
they arose with a howl Of righteous in
dignation and brought suit for dam
ages.
That was where the lawyer had his
chance. He knew the man was guilty,
and he told him SO. But for all that be
cleared him. He charged a pretty big
fee, 90. 600 being conservative estimate
Of the value of his services. The man
paid him 81. 500 in cash and promised
to give him the other $500 month or
two later. That was more than three
years ago. The lawyer patiently waited
on his client for year, and then he put
the matter in the hands of a collector.
In the course Of two years the collector
gathered in $400, and then, as his salary
was more than eating up the amount
collected, the lawyer took the case from
his hands and gave it to the office boy.
As an incentive to energetic work, be
said:
Jimmie. there is 800 coming to me
from Mr.. -. If you can get anything
out Of him, I'll give you half Of it. -
Jimmie's eyes snapped, and he went
to work. He labored diligently for three
months. Monday morning at II O'Clock
he would go into the Office and present
his employers claim, and SO run the
gamut Of the other five working days,
and then repeat the procedure the sue
ceeding week The man got mad about
it at first and threatened to throw the
boy out Of the Office, but he finally
thought better Of it and contented him
self with turning Jimmie away with
some stinging rebuke.
Jimmie kept up the daily siege till
last Thursday. Then he was sick and
could not come down town. About Q
O'Clock the lawyer was in his private
office holding consultation with two
clients, when there came an imperative
rat-a-ta-tat on his door. He bade the
visitor enter. and head, half concealed
by shock Of bushy red hair, was thrust
nto the room.
please, sir. said high keyed voice,
tsT'm from NJ an ba xrap+u ~
know why your boy amt been over to-
day to dun i'm for that 500 he owes
you. Chicago Tribune
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Among minor modes we see that, in
place of the huge white sailor collars
worn last summer, fashion now affects
the spreading collarette that is cut il
one, with a faring medici that stands
ont picturesquely around the face. The
storm collar, which is straighter, is also
still in fashion. and this can be brought
up snugly as protection against wind
or cold and allowed to fall when not Oh
duty. A collar of this sort, if well
stiffened and Of course we'll shaped.
gives very smart appearance to the
garment it finishes. and the quantity of
handsome fur required for it is less than
might be supposed. Here again is an
opportunity for utilizing remnants Of
fur and turning them to excellent ac-
count.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
Japan and Australia.

An Australian gentleman, Mr. Aud
ley Coote, sends to the Melbourne Ar
gus an account of a recent visit to Ja-
pan, in which he says: ~ was travelling
with friend of mine who speaks jap
anese fiuently when be asked me if /
could guess what a number of japanese
military and naval officers who were in
the car were conversing about. 1t is
Australia, be continued, and they are
saying that You have a large country,
fine pastoral lands, great forests, and
in the north excellent land for the cul-
tivation Of rice, coffee, tea and other
tropical products; that you are like the
dog in the manger among nations, and
that some one will have to take good
part Of Australia to develop it.. My
friend also told me that the officers
spoke about it being a great pity to see
so fine country lying waste, and
though they recognized that England
was useful nation to have as an ally,
still, if i'll feeling arose, the policy they
ought to pursue was to send several of
their battleships down south to annex a
large portion Of north Australia. These
statements | found We're only one ex-
preston of public opinion i'll Japan in
regard to Australia, and when you con-
slider the matter 1T is not surprising that
small country, teeming with its
As, 600, 600, should regard Australasia,
with only 100000 with certain
amount Of covetousness. .
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
A FAMOUS RECIPE.
How the Hobol1en Turtle Club Concocts
Its Time Honored Turtle Soup.

How the Hobol1en Turtle Club Concocts
Its Time Honored Turtle Soup.
Good livers will be interested in this
recipe.
By it $50 pounds of turtle will pro-
duce 80 gallons Of soup. 1t is the recipe
used by the Hoboken Turtle club for
many generations, and the original
recipe is now in the hands of the stew
ard Of the club:
Take kettle Of 80 gallons capacity
and fill nearly full Of water. Put in 8
sets of calves feet 1927, well cleaned,
and 80 necks Of beef To this add 2
dozen parsley, l dozen leeks, half peck
of small onions and sat and pepper to
suit. Boil the whole to rags, about 20
hours
Kill the turtle, scald of the thin out
side glazed portion and take off fins. Put
the shell, cut up into small pieces, into
boiling water until the citron comes off.
Then add the turtle meat, also cut in
small pieces. To this add the meat of 8
calves heads which have been suffi-
ciently boiled to remove the skin.
Strain off the stock through fine
sieve. Strain twice out of pot and back
again. Now add citron and boil three
hours. Then add turtle meat and calves
heads and boil the whole until the cit
ron is wholly done.
Add these spices: Quarter pound each
of ground allspice, ground cloves, ground
mace and ground nutmegs, a pound Of
sweet marjoram and the same of thyme
and summer savory, with black and
cayenne pepper to taste.
Put the spices into two small salt
bags and drop into the pot until salts
factorily seasoned, taking ont and put
ting in again from time to time and
occasionally squeezing the bags into the
pot.
After adding the turtle meat and
calves heads boil five hours until all
the sour taste is gone. Boil over slow
fire and be sure to keep well stirred to
avoid burning.
When cooked and poured into vessels,
let it get perfectly cool before covering
up or touching with spoon. 1t should
assume gelatinous consistency. Keep
at same temperature. Use 2 gallons each
of claret, sherry and brandy.
Original recipe in possession Of NJ. p.
Phillips, steward Hoboken Turtle club.
New York Herald.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Jake. His available assets consisted of
two revolvers. knife and record of
two murders and three plain killings
Before he had been in town many hours
he let it be known that he was hunting
trouble, and the boys decided that he
should not be long finding it.
1t was always believed that Bob
Sweeney put the stranger up to picking
row with little Johnny Neeley, but
was late at night, and Neeley was in
the faro bank playing the high card and
losing right along, as usual He seemed
to have faith that his luck would change
that night and kept close watch of the
game. He had spent his last dollar for
chips and had staked his last stack
when Arizona Jake entered the place
with regular Indian warwhoop and
fred shot through the roof as a warn
ing that he was out for trouble. Nearly
every one in the place got out Of the
way, but Johnny Neeley did not even
look up from the card table. Jake was
big, strong fellow, and when he
caught sight of the little, smooth faced
chap sitting there playing faro it seemed
TO set him wild He walked over, and.
catching hold Of the back of Neeley' s
chair, lifted both fore feet from the floor
and let go. The young gambler got quite
jolt by the fall, and as he Strengthened
his chair he looked in mild surprise at
the big desperate who lowered three
feet above him.
''Get out, you white faced kid Go
home to your NAL You are a nice look
ing thing to be sitting down to game
like mani Get out Whoopr'
With fearful string of oaths Arizona
Jake brandished pistol over Neeley g
head and ordered him to leave the game
and get out Of the house.
The boys held their breaths for min
ute. but to their surprise Neeley merely
said to the big bully, "Please go away
and do not annoy me. :"
''Go awayl Ha, hal like thati Say,
young fellow, do you know mef''
Don't want to. Let me finish this
deal, . replied the young gambler.
The big bully seemed a little nom
plused because Neeley would not resent
anything he did, and, standing a few
feet away, he began to curse and abuse
the young fellow. By this time Neeley
had lost his last chip.
"I'll try one more deal Give me S.
worth OF chips on my gum" said the
gambler as he took out his revolver and
passed it over to the dealer. The chips
were pushed across the table and Neeley
staked them all on one turn Of the cards
Arizona Jake had seen the young man
pass over his pistol, and with a yell he
jumped and seized Neeley by the collar,
lifting him clear over his head. He
swung him around two or three times
and then let him drop on the floor.
Neeley landed ON his feet and there
was fire in his eyes. Quick as flash he
reached across the faro table and snatch
ed up his pistol from the open drawer
where the dealer had put it. Jake saw
the movement and reached for his own
guns, but he was not quick enough. There
was loud report, and the big, coward
ly outlaw tumbled over, shot through
the heart. Neeley turned back to the
faro table just as quiet as if nothing had
happened, and, handing his pistol back
to the dealer. he said:
go on with the deal. Ny last five
on the queen. Buffalo Express.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
WOODBURY., N. J, Thursday DECEMBER 81 1896

ladies met at Mrs. Ogden Hoffman s, on
Wall street, i'll 1904, and banded them
selves together to teach and sew for the
children Of the 'poor widows" Then
came the need of caring for the chill
dren when the mothers died, and the
New York Orphan Asylum society was
founded March is. 1906. The orphan
asylum on Riverside drive, between
Seventy second and Seventy third
streets, one of the finest institutions in
the city. is the outcome of the work.
There were many names familiar in
the early history Of New YGSk connect
ed with the society. The 'nrst direct
ress' Of the original Orphan Asylum
society was Mrs. Hoffman; the second
directress' was Mrs Alexander Hamil-
ton. Mrs. Hamilton continued to be an
officer until she removed from New
York to Washington.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
POISONOUS POTATOES.
An AlkaIoid Called Solanine Does Great
Damage Sometimes.

An AIkaloid Called Solanine Does Great
Damage Sometimes.
1t is not very rare to see serious ac-
cidents happen by poisoning from the
use of potatoes in places where food il
supplied by contract, as in schools, pris-
ons and barracks, and establishment is
expressed that this precious and highly
estimated food stuff should be capable
of doing so much damage 1t is we'll to
know that the potato, even when abso-
lutely sound. contains certain amount
of vegetable alkaloid called soIanine
The remarkable point is that this sol
anime is much more abundant in sum
mer than in winter; whereas it amounts
to .044 per kilogram from Novem Der
to February, it reaches the figure of 236
in July and August This evil would
not be very great if the production Of
the alkaloid were not still further in
creased by the process Of termination
and putrefaction Of the potato The use
Of potatoes deteriorated in this way may
give rise to cases of poisoning character
lied by vomiting, diarrhea, fever, di-
lated pupils, convulsions and profuse
sweating
1t is usually in the months of June
and July that these accidents occur, at
the moment when the potatoes of the
preceding year have begun to germinate
and rot. The contractors of the above
mentioned establishments send these po-
tatoes there, since they have no longer
any marketable value, because the new
potatoes are already large and reduced
in price.
It is therefore necessary to watch
these supplies in a most careful manner
and to refuse potatoes that show any
black or .softened spots or that have be-
gun to germinate. As a general thing
potatoes used in eating should be as
fresh as possible. Paris Herald.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
LADY HaYfer.

Lady Hayter, known in London as
the zenobia of the Liberal party. is not
only an accomplished woman OF the
world, but also one of the most inde-
fatigable of women travellers. With her
husband, Sir Arthur Hayter, she has
journeyed twice around the world, hunt
ed kangaroos in Australia, elephants
in Ceylon and tigers in India and has
explored the Yellowstone park and the
Yosemite valley. In spite of her taste
for outdoor life, she is said to be CON
summate artist in dress, and her toilets
serve her as the frame to charming
picture.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
wanted a Clock and a rimepieoe.

1-DN@A
II want something handsome in the
way of clock" he said to the jeweler.
"We have very fine line Of goods, "
was the response. ''and the prices are
very moderate. +"
81 don't care anything about the
price. want something that will show
at a glance that it cost whole lot Of
money"
Certainly We have some beautiful
imported goods. y
"That's the idea-something that
came from abroad. Iwant an onyx ped
estal and ormolu trimmings and a
statue on the top Of it.
Here's veritable work Of art -
THAT'S pretty well, but I'D like
something more attractive than that
It's to be a birthday present to my wife.
We haven't been keeping house very
long, and she's been worried for fear
people would think we were going with
out clock because we couldn't afford
one I'm going to see that she has
something so handsome that it II dazzle
everybody who comes into the parlor
and so precious that it has to be kept
under glass like a specimen in the mu-
scum.
"How is this one?'' the jeweler in
quired as he lifted O massively ornate
article from q shelf
"That's the very thing. That'll please
her almost to death. Pack it up and ship
it out to my house and send the bill to
my Office.
"It'H cost 1926. . the jeweler mildly
suggested.
''That's all right. It looks as if it
were worth it. Y
He started for the door, but came
back and said, by the way, you'd bet
ter give me another clock-one OF those
small nickel plated affairs that cost
about 81 so, SO that we can stick it of
in an obscure corner to look at when
we want to know what time it is. -
Washington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
SINGLE COPY FIvECENTs
spEAkINc PIECES.

Goshi But them actor chaps reciba
Their plays too much like talk
6peakin in public it amt right
To joke an chat an walk.
Wy don't they yel an stomp the floor
A. me an Marthy would
A-speakin pieces up before
The hull dern neighborhoodf
practiced il the hoss barn Iof'.
Then wen the time had come
I'D murmur "Bingen' low an sof'
Or make ole Capuay hum
As Spartacus- The roof nd shake.
Lochiel a beware the day.
My pa wuz sartin sure I'd make
"A president some day.
Child an parents wore their best
School exhibition days,
An like vision b. the bIest
Wuz Barthy Ellen Hays
A-sayin curfew mustn't ring
BY gosh. she meant it, tool
A sight to make On angel sing
In the gownd her ma dyed blue.
o. course some gals wuz rnther shy,
Twistil Their ap'un strings,
An some boys trimbled-I dunno wy
But on the hull, by iings.
We beat them player felIers fair.
An as fer form an face,
No Moo York actress eonld compar
'Ith Marthy Ellen's grace.
). l.. Heaton in ''The Quilting Bee /"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Ornaments for the hair-feathers,
flowers and even ribbons-will be more
largely used this season than they have
been for years. A small wreath of vio-
let's around the small loose knot in the
back and tied at the top with green
moire ribbon, with the loops and ends
standing well up from the coiffure.
makes pretty addition to a rather
scant twist of hair. The combination OF
feathers and flowers is a favorite one for
small theater bonnets and for finish
to the coiffure with evening toilets.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
The Double Ven.

A double veil is possibly the newest
aid to woman's beauty and attractive
ness. A thin veil Of the most delicate
shade of pink tulle is first procured,
and over this is placed one of black.
with dots or designs in it. The two are
securely fastened together, and the i'm
provement in the appearance of the
complexion is really wonderful The
fashion, which must have emanated
from the brain Of Frenchwoman, will
be a blessing to the women who have
bad or indifferent complexions.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

1t was often said of NJ. Adrien Leon,
who has just died near Bayonne, France,
that be saved the republic by q single
vote. On Feb. "a. 1875, when the re-
modelling Of the constitution was debat-
ed. M. Walton's amendment fixing the
conditions for the election Of the presi-
dent was regarded as the crucial test on
which the fate Of France depended.
Leon, sitting in the right center, hesi-
tated, but was persuaded by Gambetta
to support the Republicans at the last
moment. and the amendment was car
ried BY a majority of nna.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
A Black satin skirt.

A handsome black satin or brocade
skirt, says a fashion writer, is always
appropriate to wear in the evening with
light and pretty silk waist, which
may be lace trimmed and made quite
ornamental with ribbon and chiffon fin
ishings. Taffeta silk, with small dres-
den figures scattered over background,
also makes a pretty skirt for evening
wear. Handsome black moires are newer
and make an elegant skirt. Beautiful
waists of chiffon or satin may be worn,
as well as the fancy silk ones.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Spanish inefficiency has been shown
up in a ludicrous way by the recent self
floating Of the new cruiser Princesa de
Asturias at Cadiz The vessel. which it
had taken seven years to build, got stuck
in the mud when they tried TO launch
her over a month ago After trying their
best to float her without success for 80
days the Spanish engineers gave up the
job, adopting the usual Micawber policy
of Spain Of waiting for something to
turn up. They were justified BY tbe
cruisers slipping into the water of her
own accord one afternoon when no one
was watching her.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
An Old Time yvoman's Club.

A writer for the New York Times
says there was womsn's club in that
city in 1897 1t was an association Of
persons for the promotion of a common
cause" missionary society the mem
bers called the Society For the Relief
Of Poor Widows and Orphans. The So
ciety, which was the first one organized
for missionary work in New York, was
founded by Mrs. Isabella Graham in
1897. Continuing the work. 20 young
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

In Berlin, at the recent international
congress of women, the petticoat was
condemned as ridiculous invention
Of the sixteenth century. The clothing
of men was approved from a practical
and sensible point Of view. The costume
worn by Queen Louise of Prussia, moth
er Of Emperor William l, was decided
ly favored, and a motion was made to
adont il
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Elephantiasis IS a peculiar form Of
leprosy id which the limb and features
swell to horrible proportions and out Of
all senblance 10 the legs, arms and
faces Of human beings. Cases are known
where the legs have become % swollen
that they measured 4 y feet il circum-
ference. The ears Of the same victim,
Walter Brisbane, al English sailor,
were is inches in length and his nose
elongated to upward Of 2 feet when i'll
the last stages of the horrible malady.-
st. Louis Republic
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
An Obstacle.

First Chicago Woman--And you had
to get rid of Fido?
Second Chicago Woman--Yes, he got
cross and wouldn't let any strange hus-
bands come in the house Detroit
Tribune
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
Table Decorations.

No longer are tall Towering plants
used for decorating the tabls. Instead
there are low dishes tastefully arranged
with choice flowers and delicate trailing
plants, mingled with appropriate leaves
and mosses Another pretty way to ar
range flowers for the table is to fill a
low dish with small blocks Of ice and
sweet smelling buds and blossoms.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Our tests. as whole, indicate that,
while a fertilizer containing only phos-
phorio acid and nitrogen may be expect
ed generally to produce an increase Of
crop, that increase may be relied on
more certainly if potash be added.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
sure sign.

''Did you come out well on your ex-
aminations?"
Didn't |, thought All the professors
wanted me for a son-in-law right
awayr" Blatter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
A Stocking Bag.

A stacking bag is convenient article
to have about the house-a receptacle
into which 60 all the stockings brought
from the laundry that need darning,
there to rest until made ready for the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

II il not believed that literary life
impairs vitality. Mrs. Oliphant is q
rarely bright woman at 68, Miss Brad
don still a prolific novelist In her six
tieth year and Ouida as capable as ever
Of writing startling romances. although.
she c0nfeszes that she in 56 years uId
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
Getting Civilized.

The Cherokee Indians Of Kingfisher,
o. T., have organized professional
football team. How is that for Lot
Chicago Times Herald.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31
JOHN Fl. CARPENTER
PLAN AND ARTISTIC PAPER HANGER

Calls attention OF all who need work in his line
that he viii promptly attend to all orders by
mail or otherwise. and guarantee satisfaction.
WINDOW SHADES OF all kinds On hand and
hall decoration neatly executed trial respect
fully solicited. Popular prices Estimates rem
kered. p. o. box 428. Office, % Delaware street.
Residence, IS Cak street, North Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

From 46 To so pounds equal bushel
of cornmeal in various states, the lower
figure being the legal weight in North
Carolina, the latter in Arkansas and
others.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

Tea was first brought to this country
in 1919, consignment arriving at Bos-
ton in the summer Of that year.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

dresser drawers. The basket shown in
the sketch has a wicker standard tinted
q bright red.
The sides are covered with scarlet den
i'm arranged in bag shape. with a wide
frill finishing the top. Full knots of
scarlet satin ribbon set off the sides. A
durable material such as denim is by far
the best to use, as the dark stockings are
apt to soil it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-12-31

For short time we will sell the
simplest, best and most easily
worked CLOTHES WASHER
at 25 per cent below regular
price. Would make very
useful Christmas present Call
at No. 100 North Broad street,
above Dare street. Woodbury.,
NJ.