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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
THE TATTLER.

Mrs John Rockefeller Is as devoted to
hospitals where her charities are concerned
as her husband is to universities.
Miss Jessie Ackermann will soon enter
upon her duties as assistant pastor of the
Fourth Baptist church of Chicago.
Mrs Croly. known as Jennie June,
was the first woman to enter the tread
mill of newspaper work. She originated
the syndicate system.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox is no longer young
and giddy. She has just celebrated her
forty third birthday. The "Poetess Of
Passion" was born near Madison, Wis.
Mrs. Theodore Tilton is home from Eu-
rope. She has been living in Paris for a
number of years, but has come back to
New York, bringing all her household
effects with her.
Lady Harconrt Is an American by birth
and the daughter of the late John Lothrop
Motley, the famous author Of "The His
tory of the Dutch Republic" She first
married Mr. Ives and was a widow
when she became the wife of Sir William
Harcourt in 1876.
The late Miss Mildred Beresford Hope
gave evidence of her love for dogs by leav-
ing friend "a locket containing the hair
Of her dog Quiz" and bequeathing 2100
to her brother to keep the said dogs
grave green. Miss Hope was Zieoe Of the
Marquis of Salisbury.
"Gentlemen, calculated Mrs Hstty
Green in New York street car the other
day, fare you aware that the election Is
overf There Is time for all things, politics
included. wish you would stop talking
politics until you get home / am not
deaf, and you make me nervous.
Miss Mary French Field, daughter Of
the late Eugene Field, was stopped by
footpad the other night. When he de-
manded her money, she did not give 1t to
him, neither did she scream. She simply
lifted her umbrella and threatened TO
punch his eyes out That settled 1t.
Bedrio Hanem, the Circassian princess
who was the fayorite wife of the Sultan
Abdul Assiz during the period that imme-
diately preceded his deposition and Suicide
has just met with shocking death. While
dressing to attend wedding her light,
gauzy robes caught fire, and she was burned
to death.
Mrs. Temple, the wife of the new arch
bishop of Canterbury, after making call
the other evening entered what she sup
posed was her own carriage and asked the
coachman to drive to the palace. The man
promptly drove her to the Palace Theater
of Varieties, and it was with great diff
Guilty that the good lady, who had never
been in such place In her life, was able
to persuade him that this was not the des-
tination she wished.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
How TO Renovate by Bronzing.

If you buy bronze powder, such sS
gasfitters use on pipes, and mix it with
size Of two parts linseed oil and one
part coach varnish, you will find that a
great deal may be done at slight cost.
To use it. pour some Of the size into a
shallow dish-a sauce plate is good
being sure to shake it up well first, SO
that the Oil and varnish will mix. Put
some of the powder into another plate.
Dip your brush into the size, and mix up
little of the powder at time. 1t
should be thick enough to form good
body and must not run. It dries rapid
ly. If the luster is not enough after once
going over the article, give it q second
coat Old frames can be made TO look
like new in this way. 1t can be applied
to metal or wood. Any one who can use
a brush can apply it satisfactorily.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
He KNEW THE SIGNS.
yohn Banclxs Did Not Have to BE ; Mind
Reader.


John BancIs Did Not Have to BE Mind
Reader.
"John,'' said Mrs. Bancks as she
came in from outside radiant with
news, "T've been over to Mrs. Smiths
for few minutes'-
''Few minutes, interrupted Mr..
Bancks, looking at his watch. 'sOne
hour and 30 minutes, for timed you. I"
'sWell. / like that. John Bancks.
Who asked you to keep tally on me2'
~ wanted to go out myself this even-
ing. but it's too late now. "
II just ran over to tell Mrs. Smith
Eyes. / know. You just put shawl
over your head like any other neighbor-
hood woman and carried back six eggs
you borrowed of her yesterday. !"
''John"-
''And she told you that Johnny had
the mumps and Mrs. Jones Jimmy had
the measles and lent you pattern of q
new sleeve
'sJohn Bancks''-
''She also told you that If Smith didn't t
give up going out nights and stay home
with her and the children. she'd pack
up and go home to her mother. f"
"Cn, you listened. did You, John
Bancks?''
81 haven't left this chair since you
went out. You brought the bowl that
you took over the eggs in back with you
full of chill sauce and promised to re-
turn 1t when you made yours.
Before I'd spy on a woman! Sup
posing did, is there any harm in it?''
''Not bit. only wanted to save
you the trouble Of repeating what you
said to Mrs. Smith and what she said
to you. You haven't mentioned the
scandal yet. .
"What scandal?'
''The one Mrs Smith whispered to
you and told you never to breathe to a
soul as long as you lived. -
"John Bancks, are You mind reader?'
81 don't need to be where you and
Mrs. Smith are concerned. know the
signs.
"Johnl"
"Yes, Mary"
''Just tell me one thing. How did
you know about the eggs?'
Heard you tell the dairyman when
he called this morning that you wanted
six extra to return some you had bor-
rowed. y
"Ohl And about the scandal?'
'It's in tonight's paper and has just
struck Mrs. Smith. "
Thanks. John Bancks. You have
missed your vocation. You would have
made first class detective. Too bad
that SO much talent should be thrown
away on the home circleI'' And Mrs.
Bancks went out and slammed the door.
Detroit Free Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
Cures

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla -posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofula in severest forms, like
goitre, swelIed neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores in the eyes.
Cures Of Salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning, scald head, tetter, etc.
Cures of Boils, Pimples, and all other erup-
tons due to impure blood
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
a good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of Rheumatism, where patients were un-
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarrh by expelling the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
Pennies Not Popursr.

It is estimated that many hundred
pennies are collected by the car con-
ductors in the course Of day, and as
they cannot turn them in at the end OF
their days work they often have trouble
IN disposing Of them. In speaking Of
this cable car conductor said to q re-
porter: women are almost sure to give
MS pennies, and they often search their
pocketbooks for these coins. We usually
give number of pennies back in change
when bill is given US, and we see that
women get their fair SHARE The reason
why the company viii not receive PEN
nies is because it would take too long to
count them all New York Mail and
Express.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
POLITICAL ouIPs.

The first duty Of politician is to make
himself solid with the incoming admins
tration. New York Press
Before March Il Wanted-A cabinet po-
Eition. After March 4: Wanted-Any kind
of position. Washington Capital.
1t is proposed to increase the salaries Of
congressman. What the most of congress-
men need is an increase of work. -Balti-
more Herald.
The house at Washington should not
have abolished the saloon at it's end Of the
capitol unless 1t is prepared to justify the
public expectation of improved statesman
ship which that act has awakened. kan
sas City Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
A Mans Knee.

At the reception given to DR.. John
Watson in Syracuse two Scotohmen. in
highland costume, presented themselves.
As the day was cold. many OF the other
guests expressed the fear that they would
suffer discomfort from their bare legs.
Hearing this, one of the Scotchmen
laughed and said: DO you know that a
mans knee is like dogss nose? It is
bound to be cold anyway. That is a
fact, and swathing the knee in hannels
and trousers doesn't make the body q
bit warmer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07


chilla or nutria. Skunk is a beautiful
fur and is used in some cases, but it is
costly, and the fues are too long for any
but the heaviest goods Stone marten
and sable are also used, but, as may be
supposed, not SO often as the palmer
qualities A very novel design In this
kind Of ornamentation was shown on a
light gray drap d'ete gown. The skirt
was made quite plainly. The waist was
cut short in the back, and the skirt was
shirred to the depth Of three inches and
sewed to the waist, giving u a quaint,
square appearance. In front the skirt
was gored. and the waist was lengthen-
ed down to two square tabs about eight
inches below the waist line. There were
two bands of sealskin rolled over cotton
down the front, about two inches apart.
On each side of this was row of flame
tongue" lace, set fiat upon the material.
Between the two rows of the fur and
for the collar there was band Of cheney
ribbon in delicate, vague design. The
sleeves fitted the arms snugly and had
doubled ruffles for caps. The wrists
were finished off with the lace and fur
as cuffs. A belt of gray corded satin
ribbon tied around the waist on the left
side with two outstanding loops. 1t
made very novel and generally pleas
ing gown.
Fur is now in evidence everywhere,
and every kind is used. though naturally
some kinds are better liked than others.
The only fur that appears to be abso-
lutely "out'' is monkey skin. That is a
glossy black. with deep, long iues, but
it is not durable and. strangely enough,
is not becoming. All sorts of devices are
invented to obtain new effects in furs
by means Of thy joining of different
kinds. In some of the capes there will
be yoke of seal or moire astrakhan,
and to this will be sewed a fiuted border
Of mink, narten or Hudson bay sable,
or in other cases the body Of the gar
ment will be of a smooth fur. with the
rest of it in the rougher, huffier sorts.
The seal and astrakhan box coats are
very rich, and these generally have the
yoke and collar of some other fur,
Alaska sable or skunk being the hand
soonest Long cloaks, mantles and capes
are made up in much the same way.
Some have grebe yokes and high storm
collars. Seal makes the richest back
ground. One odd and very effective con-
ceit was stole shaped pelerine of seal,
with high storm collar of stone mar
ten. There were also double revers of
the same reaching to the bottom of the
waist, where six tails made a rich
fringe. The seal portion formed deep,
round pelerine cape in the back and a
background for the other fur down the
front. There was muff Of the marten,
with small bow made of seal upon the
upper side. There was quaint little
bell crowned hat of sealskin to match
this. There was bow in front made Of
the seal, and tail took the place Of a
plume.
There are also round turbans of seal,
trimmed with ribbons and hawks
quilts and once in awhile with q few
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

Every one has noticed how, when
large branch of tree is cut of, small
branches will shoot out around the
stump. These branohes are from the re-
serve buds, of which all trees have q
great number at every portion Of their
surface. Under ordinary circumstances
these never come to maturity, but when
the tree is wounded or out of or loses
some Of its branches the reserve buds at
once come into play and renew the foli-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

A certain teacher Of class In mis-
sion Sunday school has difficult task
imparting scraps Of religious instruction
to her young charges, and often anus
ing answers are unconsciously returned
TO questions which she asks. On one 90
casion she asked her pupils:
"What do the high priests do7''
She received this reply:
''They burned insects before the peo-
pie. London Figaro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
NaturaI M,ataka.

my good man, you shouldn't be
sleeping outdoors like shis, = said the
belated citizen
"None of your clatter now. or I'll take
you inl''
beg your pardonl had no idea that
you were policeman. ''-Detroit Free
Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
LONGING FOR The FIELDS.

Beyond the realm of barter and of pence;
Beyond the cioseness OF social cline
Where, like an eager bard enchanted By
rhyme,
Ones freer spirit oft receives offense;
Beyond brick walls and dreary chimneys,
whence
Beyond the purlieus Of disease and crime
And haunts where honest lives grow hard and
tense
Beyond all these in what tranquility,
Glad as the skies that over them do rest,
The fields upyield their new mown fragrancy
To winds refreshed on some clear stream d
cool breast
Or laden with wood scents and minstreisy
OF the musicians Of the bough and nestl
William Struthers In Home Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
FUR ORNAMENTATION
NOVEL DESIGNS in COMBINATION
WITH LACE.

All Sorts of Devices to Obtain New Ef-
fects-A Graceful Costume Fans, Gloves
and Ball Gowns For Quite Young Ladies'.
General Fashion Gossip.
Copyright 1896, by the Author.l
Lace and fur combined surely make q
heterodox affair of dress or cloak. but
/ think the fancy grows instead of di-
minishes, for many house gowns are Or
namented with narrow and rolled bands
of fur, edged with applied white or
cream lace of the eayiest qualities.
The fur, to have its best effect in such
q case, should be Of the close varieties,
such as seal, astrakhan, Persian, chin
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
An Experi,n.nt.

Where are you going. Michael. SO
sarly?''
"ApotheOary's. Wife got sick last
night. y
Doctor been there yet?''
"No just found a prescription in
the street when / was in town. and I'm
going to have that made up and try it y
--Fliegende Blatter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
JOHN H. CARPENTER
,LIAN AND ARTINFIC PAPER HANGER

Calls attention of all who need work in his line
that be will promptly attend to all orders by
mail or otherwise. and guarantee satisfaction.
WINDOW SHADES of ali kinds on hand and
hall decoration neatly executed. trial respect
fully solicited Popular prices. Estimates rem
kered. P. O. box 49, Office, rs Delaware street.
Residence, sa Cak street. North Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
She Knew Better.

''Chaste moon, sang the poet.
At that the moon hid her face behind
cloud.
ALIAS, that | am unworthy Of his
praise'' she sighed.
She doubtless had in mind the notcri-
ous fact that once month she got mi
and staid out all night -Detroit TrIs
une.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

The Canary islands have peculiar
plant known as the fountain tree, which
contains receptacles for the collection Of
rain. Several gallons of water are often
found in one Of these natural pitchers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07
A Reaaction ON Her Ace.

.'That prim Miss Pasaay is mad
enough to bite me. .
What's the matter?'
"Why, she has just joined the new
society that believes that human inn
pressions are mainly derived through
the sense of smell .
Welli''
"Well. suggested that she was q
scentenarian. &C Cleveland Plain DEAL
er,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

The mosquitoes found in swamps and
damp woods are generally more bril-
liantly colored than those varieties
which frequent human habitations.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

Henry III Of France was surnamed
the Minion, it is said, on account Of his
compliance with the wishes Of the en-
peror.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

The balances in use in our mints are
said to be SO accurate that they will dis
close q difference Of one -thonsandth
part OF q grain.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-01-07

Pliny says that the almond blossom
was regarded by the young people Of his
age as an emblem Of hope.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
"BILL" ROGERS CONFIRMED.
Kansas Senate sanctions His Appoint-
ment as Regent of the
State Unfvcrsfty.

Topeka, Kas., Feb 1s.-(Special.) The
senate, in executive session, to-day con-
firmed the appointment of William Rogers
as regent of the state university. The
Sterne and Johnson Republicans. voted
With the Populists for confirmation. while
CrcEsen and Hanna, Populists, voted with
the Republicans against.
As soon as the executive session was
called TO order, protest signed by nine of
firmation was presented. Senator Sterne
Republican. of Shawnee. made motion to
confirm Rogers. Sternes action Is due to a
mutual hatred that exists between himself
and Cy Leland. They have always opposed
each other, and Leland generally has the
opportunity to get even at a single stroke.
Leland filed charges against Rogers, and
succeeded in getting him ousted as regent
Leedy reappointed him for vindication, and
Leland started out to defeat confirmation
Sterne. in order to rub 1t in. not only voted
for Rogers confirmation. but also made a
speech cxtolling his virtues.
johnson. Republican, of the DOugIas-Jef-
ferson county district, voted for Rogers be-
cause. 1t is said, the professors of the uni
es favoring the confirmation were made by
King and Titus. while Lamb and Fulton
spoke against. They denounced the ap-
pointment an outrage on decency.
The vote was Their taken, and resulted
q 10 II. Morrow. of Rogers county. avoid
An effort was made to have the record
show the vote on the confirmation. and
also the protests. The president, backed
by n Populist majority and an alleged
precedent, overruled all motions of that
nature. The Republicans will renew their
nal show the correct proceedings of the
executive session.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
KEEFER IN SORE TROUBLE.
committee of which He Is Chairman
Is "Hypaotfzcd, and Won't
Do AnYfhiur

Topeka. Kas.. Feb. 16.-(Spccfal1 What
Is the matter of the house committee on
telegraphs and telephones? Chairman
keefer says the members arc hypnotized
ana he cannot get a favorable report on
any pill to reduce the charges for telc-
grams or telephones. He has drawn up
several bills on that line and ATTEMPTED 10
get the committee to report them back for
passage, but each one was killed. Keefer
Is a brother-in-law of the general solicitor
OF the Western Union Telegraph Company
and the fact that so many bills regulating
telegraphs and telephones come back 10
the house with the recommendation that
the same be not passed, with his name
attached to the reports, has caused the
PoIuIists to become suspicious. They
clsimed that Kaefer' - relative uas oeffIns,
In his deadly work In order TO show The
legislature that relationship cut no figure
with him. Keefer has been endeavoring 10
gel q favorable report on some OF his ire
Having failed to get any bills through
the committee OF which he Is chairman. he
drew up a bill regulating Telephones and
telegraphs and had IL referred 10. the COM
mittee on cities OF the first class 80
can't get my own committee to act :"
said he but maybe can ind another
the matter
Just after ne had sent this bill to an
other committee. Brown, of Cowley in
troduced 4 bill making 4 maximum rat, OF
S month for telephones and asked that
II be referred TO the committee on tele-
graphs and telephones.
For heavens sake don't have il re-
fcrred to that committee excldimeI
Keffer. ''It Will be killed sure The cnrn-
mitiee is hynotiZed. Send II to some 9th
or committee and 1 Will help you get it
through"
In speaking about the matter to Tho
Journal correspondent Keefer said:
II have attempted TO get some measures
through for the relief of the people on this
line. but TO save me 1 can't get that com
mittec TO act. The telegraph and teIe-
phone companies have the strongest Job
bies here Of any corporations. II Is sim
ply impossible to do anything in the face
Of their opposition. The committee Is SOL
I'D against me. Although that is the COM
nittee all such bills ought to go TO. yet
] have been compelled TO seek another
committee"
The house committee on telegraph and
telephones is made uD OF Keefer Davis.
Brown. OF Pratt: Wallace. WiIliams.
Grimes and Bennett.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
Given Away
These
Useful
Books

Mrs. Nella Daggett, of Boston. has re-
Gently written book, Fancy Work and
Art Decorations" that gives practical in
structions for making doilies. table covers,
scarfs, tray cloths. pincushions. etc, etc..
with fifty illustrations. This book, togeth-
er with Successful Home Dyeing," will
be sent free to any reader who will address
Diamond Dyes" Burlington, Vermont, en-
closing a cent stamp.
The above liberal offer Is made to ad-
vertise the reliable Diamond Dyes. and to
get their book upon home dyeing into the
hands of women who want to dress well
by making their old clothing look like new.
The fact that Diamond Dyes have been
the standard home dyes for nearly twenty
years, and that their sale increases from
year to year. is proof positive that they
have never had an equal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
ton of money: Unsettled questions pay no

tion of money: Unsettled questions pay no
heed to the repose of nations.
Be wise to-day.
'TiS madness to defer
Mr.. Chandler closed at $50 p. M, having
spoken for three hours.
The Indian appropriation bill was then
taken up. the bankruptcy bill giving way
temporarily. Without action on the Indian
bill, at $50 p. m., on motion OF Mr.. German,
the senate went into executive session.
The executive session was brief and the
open session was resumed at 4:15 p. m. The
bankruptcy bill was taken up and Mr.. Hoar
spoke in favor of the bill. He said the
pending hill sought to afford help to the
10000 bankrupts of the country, well as
protection to the creditor class. The state
insolvency laws were manifestly made
quate, as only thirteen states had laws
embracing voluntary and involuntary in
solvency. He explained that the pending
measure provided voluntary as well as in
voluntary bankruptcy. Involuntary pro-
ceedings could be sustained on a showing of
actual insolvency.
Referring to the old bankruptcy law Mr..
Hoar said it had been brought into disfavor
by the scandals attending its administra-
tion, particularly in the South. In Louis
lana. five judges had been driven to resign
for fear of impeachment The present bill
carefully guarded against possible evils of
extortionate fees and administrative abuse
At 5:15 the senate adjourned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-02-17
TWO BOYS HANGED.
ter Died for the Murder of
Artist Afwater.

ST Louis. Feb. 16.-At Clayton, a suburb
of this city. and the county seat of St
Louis county, Peter. better known as
"Cottonhead,'' Schmidt, and Sam Foster
tcoloredD were hanged to-day. Peter
Schmidt, who is only is years old. was
swung off first. He died gamely at i:O9 a.
m, with a sullen look on his face and with
out any sign of repentance. Sam Foster,
the big. brutal negro. who followed him to
death fifteen minutes later. was so weak
that he almost had 10 be carried to the
scafold. His lips quivered and his eyes
filled with tears the black cap was
drawn over his head. Both died almost in
stantly.
The two men, or rather boys. who sul-
fered the death penalty. held up Bertram
E Atwater. young Chicago artist at
Webster Groves. a suburb Of St Louis. on
the night of January q. 1896 Mr.. Atwater.
who was on the way TO pay visit TO his
fiarcee resisted. and was shot dead WITHIN
a stones throw of the door of her house;
John Schmidt. who has also been convicted
of completely in the murder. has been SEN
fenced to hang on March IS. He Is cousin
of Peter Schmidt. who was hanged to-day.