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The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Ube STORY Of the -four Envoys.

NNkBOUI the middle of the tenth century of the
INV Christian era, the great rabbnical school at
oora IN Asia Minor was in great straits for want of
funds and had actually to close it's DOORS It had
been in existence for seven hundred years and the
jews IN Sora felt the enforced closing of their venera
pie ana famous college or university very keenlv
1hey chose tour young Of great learning and
honesty and sent them abroad to collect funds from
the fourishing Jewish communities scattered over
Europe and Africa. The four envoys set sail but
when near the coast of Italy their ship was cap
tured by a Moorish-Spanish admiral and the I'M
happy messengers seized for slaves One of
them named Shemaria ben Elchanan was sold in
Alexandria He was exposed for sale in the slave
market, and the Alexandrian Jews, finding that he
was Jew bought him and set him free He settled
in Egypt, and founded new Tamudic college in
Cairo. The second, Chushie, was bought and freed
at kalrnan, IN the north of Africa, where he founded
another great school, The third, Nathan ben Isaac
Cohen reached Narbonne, in France, which he also
made seat of learning. The fourth, Moses ben
Chanoch, reached Cordova in Spain Thus the four
messengers instead of bringing back money to the
parent university, founded four new ones, one Of
which at least destined to outshine and outlast
that at Sora His story is very romantic He was
accompanied by his young and lovely wife and his
little son. The Moorish admiral saw how beautiful
she was and determined take her from her husband
and make her his slave. Learning his intention she
turned to her husband and aske him whether people
who died from drowning might hope for resurrec-
ton. He told her that they might, and expounded
the Biblical and Talmudical laws on which he based
his opinion. When the sailors of the wicked admiral
came to seize her and carry her his cabin she cast
herself overheard and was drowned in the sight of
all She chose death and life hereafter ather than
life with shame in this world The sorrowful hus
band and his little orphan boy carried in chains
to Spain and were sold in the slave market of Cor
dova Then the Spanish Jews bought them and set
them free Moses ben Chanoch kept the secret of his
high learning to himself. One morning he presented
himself at the th-Hamidrash, or college, in Cor
dova. The rabbi presided and the people began to
ask questions and to argue about points of theology
as was their wont and still is to this day in some
parts of the world. No noticed the poorly-clad
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25

ransomed slave who sat modestly in a corner and
took no part in the discussion. Now the Jews in
Moorish Spain of that time were well treated and on
the high road to great honor They were very
wealthy and intellectual, but owing to their great
distance from the seats of learning the East their
Talmudc knowledge very slight. Once the
rabbi made quite schooLboy's mistake in answer
ing question: and he confessed his inability to
answer. Then the quiet shabby stranger in the
corner arose and modestly gave the right answers
The astonished people listened with delight. Then
the rabbi asked questions, followed by the
people, who had many doubts of long standing to
solve The poorly-clad captive was equal to all
HIS courtesy OF manner equaed his knowledge and
ne charmed all present by his and grace in an
swering the puzzing questions which had tormented
the Cordovan Jews for SO long. Then the rabbi said
am no longer fit to be your judge and rabbi
That rag sed stranger alone is fit to occupy my posi-
ton The community resolved to follow his advice
They gave Ben Chanoch house and servants they
made him rich presents placed carriage at his dis
posal, allowed him generous salary and appointed
him to be their rabbi and Judge.
When the admiral who had captured him heard of
all this he regretted he had let him go SO cheaply and
claimed to have his prisoner returned to him SO that
ne might get great ransom. The Cordovan Jews
appealed to the Caiph Abdul Rahman Ill who was
AUST and enlightened prince. He had great prime
minister, Jew named Chasdai in whom he had
great confidence. The latter's influence was suf6-
GENTLY strong to counterfeit the admral's designs
So Moses ben Chanoch remained unmolested at Cor
dova for the rest of his life c. in Australian He
brew.
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The JEWISH SOUTH.

sixth Division of the Turkish Army at the front is bv
birth Russian Jew He was born in the Govern
ment OF Petrokotf, whence he emigrated at the age
OF fifteen. Jewish Chronicle.
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= NoTE-The Hebrew day begins with of day
preceding the corresponding
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Send your JOB PRINTING to this office.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
Saloon Licenses.

A question that will likely claim
the attention of our City Council is that of
an ordinance allowing the sale of malt
liquors by saloons, as petition, asking
such an ordinance, has been circulated in
the city, and we are informed has been
numerously signed.
We have obtained the views of some
citizens on the proposition, and find opinion
pronounced either for or against
A large taxpayer says he favors the
saloon license, as revenue measure and as
means of stopping the annoyance of beer
wagons that now swarm the city. He al
leges that majority of the cellars of our
people are supplied with beer from these
wagons, and the evil thereby introduced to
the entire family. The licensed saloon, in
his opinion, would destroy the business of
beer wagon, largely curtail the consump-
ton of beer and bring the city revenue of
$500 for each license.
Citizen No. 2, equally liberal on the SUBJ
ject of license, is opposed to the saloon be-
cause the public needs do not demand
them. The licensed hotels supply the
public need, and meet the requirement of
the individual citizens in freedom of eating
and drinking what he chooses. Saloons
are simply tipping houses, and only in
crease the demand for home supply of
liquors. A town filled with saloons, he
says, is not good place to live in, that's
why he opposes saloon licenses.
This is question of city interest, and if
there is any desire to express opinion, the
DEMOCRATS columns are open.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
Health Boards Organize.

Pursuant to a call issued by the Wood
bury Board of Health several members of
the other local boards of Gloucester county
met on Monday afternoon in the Freeholders
Room in the Court House for the purpose of
obtaining the sentiment of the county as to
the ACCESSIBILITY of organizing county as
ISOLATION. Warner Underwood of Woodbury.
was selected as temporary President and
William c. Cattell of Deptford township as
temporary Secretary. DIR. I. E. Parker of
Woodbury. briefly stated the objects of the
call and read letter from the Secretary of
the Stste Board of Health congratulating
Gloucester county on being the first in the
State to start such movement, and offering
his earnest CO operation and support. The
members present freely expressed them
selves as in favor of such an association. DIR.
Isaac Crowther, of Chester, President of
similar organization in Delaware county,
Pa, was present and in an earnest address
stated the advantages that would follow
from a union of the several boards in a
county. DIR. James Hunter of Newbold,
DR.. B. F. Buzby, of Swedesboro, DR.. L. NJ.
Halsey OF WiIliamstowu, DIR. T. E. Parker
and VIM. M. Carter, of Woodbury., with
the temporary President and Secretary
we're appointed committee to complete
arrangements and secure the active CO.
operation of all the members throughout
the county. 1t is intended to have at an
early date public meeting in Woodbury.
at which able speakers will be present to
make addresses. in which it is hoped the
public will be thoroughly interested.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
Social.

A very pleasant surprise was given to
Mr.. Geo. Nicholson at his residence near
Redwood on Thursday evening, June 18th.
The Glassboro band attended and furnished
some very fine music. After a very
pleasant evening they were invited out to
the dining room for refreshments. Those
present were Messers VIM. Dnfield and
Harry Batten, of Woodbury. L. W. Sickler
VIM. Dill, Chas. Abbott, Ralph johnson,
Frank Zanes, Edward Abbott, VIM. Smith,
of Glasshoro; Albert Nicholson, Edwin
Munyon, of Redwood Mr.. John Nicholson
and wife, of Mantus Mr. Geo. Nicholson
and wife, Mr.. Chas. Nicholson aud wife, Of
Redwood Mr. Geo. C. Cattell and wife, Of
Jefferson; Misses Sallie Nicholson, Of
Glassboro ; Minnie Sonder. of Swedesboro
Belle c. Cattell, of Wenonah; LIME Nichol-
son, Of Mantua; Maggie Fl. Cattell, Of
Camden Lillian Nicholson, of Redwood
Pearl Eta Cattell, of Jefferson.
ONE WHO WAS THERE
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
Supreme Court Decision


The Supreme Court has just affirmed the
Judgment of Taylor Bros. against Joseph q.
and Josiah III. Shute. In December 1894
Taylor BROS. sued the Shutes as late part
ners, for merchandise sold. The case was
tried before Judge Garrison and jury.
The defence was that the partnership
between the Shute Bros. had been dissolved,
that Taylor Bros. had notice of the dlssolu-
ton and accepted the mole of Joseph Fl.
Shute, which had not then become dueand
had released Josiah. The judgment was in
favor Of Taylor Bros. FIR $545 so. Shute
carried the case to the Supreme Court on a
writ of error, but the judgment was at
irmed sx-Judge Clymer for Taylor Bros.
Jos J Summerill, Esq for Shute.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
The Oldest Woman.

The funeral of "Aunty" Raymond, an
aged coIored woman who died At Jericho
a coIored settlement near thiscity last Satur-
day was held in the Presbyterian church,
Wenonah to-day. It is alleged that "Aunty"
was born in 1885, and is therefore liz years
OF age. For one of her age she was nm
usually active and moved ab-ut her rom
until few days before her death. She
resided with her daughter who is 80 years
OF age.
In 1872 she married man named King,
and being widow, in 1874 married
jeremiah Raymond One OF her delights
was to entertain her friends with stories of
events OF century ago. She was deyout
christian. and received much assistance
from the ladies Of the church from which
she was buried.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
GLAsSBORO.

Mrs. Edward Munyon has a half gallon
jar of mammouth gage plums which has
been In keeping eleven years, and they are
in perfect state to-day.
At the home of Magistrate Paulin you
can see grandfathers clock in running
order with a calander on the face also run.
ming, and the old family relic has passed
the century mark. Elmer Carter, the
watch maker, has recently cleaned the
aged time piece, and he says she will merk
time for years TO come.
Mrs Thomas E. Turner has a Jar of
peaches of the stump of the world variety
twenty-si4 years of age.
Our post office is undergoing the painters
brush, and it is great improvement.
The bicycle fad has struck our town in
earnest-two of our clergy ride bike
There will be great changes at the
Whitney glass works among their huge
tanks while the fires are out during July
and August
The farmers are cutting and harvesting
their clover, and the yield is great.
Reader, if you wish to see sight, 90 to
Mt Ariel and see 500 acres of chestnut
grove.
The township committee have notified
the officers to strictly enforce the bicycle
ordinance in all its provisions.
John Wilmot had a fearful hemorrhaee
of the lungs on Friday last, losing over a
pinhof blood.
Engineer Walter Jenkins, of the w. j. &
Seashore R R. is on the sick list.
Richard Doughty, who was squeezed
while coupling cars at Millv'lle has re-
covered, and is working daily on his
engine.
Glassboro has an epidemic of whooping
cough among the children, and some are
very sick
Belmont Perry, Esq was in town on
Monday on official business
Volunteer Castle is making great prepa-
rations for their excursion on July II
Fine music will be furnished.
The stone road to Westville is completed
within one mile of the town.
I. c. Allen is making himself fine side
walk around his home, corner Broad and
High streets.
@. Edward Shute, with Wanamaker &
Brown, is selling lots of clothing and having
same accredited to school fund tor piano.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
WEST JERSEY RAILROAD.

On and after May 20, 1897. trains will
leave Woodbury. as follows:
For Philadelphia, 5.5S, "a, 727, 745 2 So. $50,
800, 1000, 11.24. a. m. 100 / Is, 800, o. 45O,
5.ls. sos. $50. 7.l6 1905 1l.05 Sundays, S.27,
s.45. a. m. S.05, 5.2s, $50. 11.O5 p. m.
For Swedesboro, 6.52, 84S, 11.Ss a. m. 2.O5,
4.o5, GIL, 7.06. Sundays, 1852 m. 6.04 p. m.
For Glassboro, $50. sS5. SAG, 10 o. 1872 a. m.
II IS, 2O8. S27 S43, 353, sos 49, 645; 632, 7O3.
o.O0, l0.4o p. m. II IA a. m. Sundays. 8.35 q. m.
5.S2 p. m.
For vineland and Millville so, BAG, a. m 70 80,
S4S, 5.45, 7-0s m. Sundays s.S5 a. M, $50 pm.
For Cape May, s.46 a. m. s4S D. m. Sundays.
S.35 q. m.
For Atlantic City, S46 a. m. s4S p. m. On
Sundays s.3s a. m. 5.S2 p. m.
For Maurice River and points on Maurice
Klyer Branch, s.46 a. M, 5.45 p. m. Sunday 5 80
For Sea Isle City and Ocean City, s.46 a. m.
S4S p. m. Sunday, sS5.
For Salem Via. Swedesboro, 6.52, s.4s, II. IS
q. m. 2;05. 4:S5, 6. II. Sundays s.52 a m, 6.O4
p. M Via. Glassboro 6.46 q. m 1853 p. m.
For Bridgeton, so. s.46, a. m. 10 80, S.5S, 5.2s,
6.Ss p m. On Sundays. 8.35 m. 5S2 p. m.
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Pbila. for Woodbury.. 90 500, $40,
9SO, llO0 400 a. m. 1.30 $50, $40, $50, 410,
4.sO. 500 90 $40. 500 $50. 3d. 600 10 is, IL 49,
P: m. Sundays, 800, S.15 a. M IL 80. 500, 5 80.
1000 o. m.
S.1i, $50 q. M 1888. 446, 6.24 D. m Sundays T. so
a. m. 4.53 p. m.
Leave Glassboro for Woodbury., $40, 6. Is. 7.O8,
7.S0, 7.36. S46. $40. 11.05 "a. m 1874, 1856, 24O
3.44. 49, 5.45, 6.26. 6.54 1047 M Sundays
S.e6 a. m. q p. m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
Evans commencement.

The first commencement of the school at
Evans, was held in the NJ. E. church,
Friday evening, May 18th. The church
was crowded but not uncomfortably 80.
The platform was very tastefully decorated
with lovely flowers, and with the class
motto, LAHORE ct honor. With the opening
march, the teacher, Miss VanLeer, with the
graduating class, and clergymen marched
up the aisle, and took their seats upon the
platform. The exercises opened with the
singing of America by the entire audi
ence, which was followed by prayer by
Rev. ]. ]. Davies, of Mullica Hill. The
Welcome Song was sung with much ex
preston by the class. An essay on
" Flowers by Bertha Scott was distinctly
read, and, and in sentiment gave much ex-
preston to the ministry of those fair mes
sengers. The Whistling Regiment" by
May Mikesner, was well rendered, and was
followed by instrumental music by Mrs.
Clark. An Essay on Independence by
Edna Scott, revealed true patriotism. A
recitation and song combined, There's a
Wilderness in Gods Mercy, etc." was very
touchingly given by Ella Ham. An essay
by Miss Mikesner, portrayed, the wonders
of Electricity.' A recitation The Lost
Hymn" by Bertha Scott, and Just Show
Him your little hands, by Edna Scott.
were we'll received. An essay on "Nature''
closing with the valedictory was beautiful
ly and touchingly expressed by Ella Ham.
The class song by the graduates was
very feelingly sung, after which the diplo-
mas were presented by Miss E. R. Chatham
a member of the Board of Education, who
thanked the teacher and graduates, in be-
halt of the Board, for the excellency and
success of their efforts, urging the class to
make :" true womanhood" the highest aim
of their lives. Rev. J. J. Davies, and Rev.
William Tomlin, made addresses, highly
appreciative and appropriate, which were
greatly enjoyed by all present. A Good
bye" song was sung, and with the bene-
uictlOu closou CuiS lucai CoMm0Acon cn''
Thanks and appreciation are due Mrs.
Clark for her excellent musical perform
ance, and her fine alto which added greatly
to the success Of the occasion,
The people of Evan are highly favored
in having so long retained their principal,
Miss VanLeer, who will enter upon her
eighth year, in that position, at the opening
of the next school year.
A SPECTATOR.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
pAULSBORO.

The Presbyterian church people had a
very pleasant time at their lawn social
Tuesday evening last, and added twenty
dollars to the church treasury.
Thomas Norman has bought the Watson
dwelling house on Oak street, and moved
there this week.
The Junior Epworth League of this place
will attend a grand rally at National Park
on Saturday of this week.
Harry A'Heron aud Louis Owens each
picked a basket of ripe tomatoes on Satur-
day last the first hereabouts.
George Lodge had two new masts put in
his schooner Anna Bell" this week, and is
having her prepared for the truck seasons
run to Philadelphia.
Edward Cole has opened barber shop
in Fritz Helpers small store on Delaware
street. This makes three shops in the
town-just two more than can make a
living.
PROT W. 81. Bennett has returned home
after three weeks spent on Mr.. Wallis berry
farm at Port Norris. Mr.. B. looks well
after his outing.
Our town feels the effect of the parks
being closed this Summer. There are a
great many more people here at nights. the
money usually spent at the park we get
here in the town which makes il better all
| around.
William Dubois has bought the house on
Chestnut street he now occupies, from w
J. Adams0n.
Two truck boats were started Tuesday o.
this week BENZ Lodge and John Lodge
They carried parts Of loads OF white pota
toes and some tomatoes.
| r. A. Jester has some fine mackerel hs
is sell ng at 10 cents pound truck baskets
$500 and S. so per hundred the finest ali
dried beef, 25c pound, sliced; cake
Oline soap, 10 cents
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
HURFFvILLE.

Presiding Elder D. B. Harris preached
ence on Sunday night.
So many visitors speak of the need of re-
pairs to our church, and wonder that it il
not fixed up. How fine it would look put
in good repair and reprinted, and it can be
done this season.
Miss Annie Gallagher, of Glassboro, is
visiting Mrs. Watson.
Porch Brothers are painting their house
inside.
E. K. Cant is making extensive repairs
on his bui dings.
The teams will finish hauling stone for
the new road this week, probably.
.. ]. Davenport has sold number of
cultivators and mowers.
G. A. Shaw AID family have been called
to Millville to attend funeral.
Joseph T. Paulin and wife have returned
home.
Mrs Amy James has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Arthur Heritage.
Several of the orders will hold elections
soon.
Mrs. Susan G. Andrews was visiting in
Camden last week.
Richard Evans, Jr's. new picket fence
looks we'll
Albert Dilkes was suddenly taken very
sick last Wednesday, but is able to be about
again.
Charles McNulty is turning the baskets
out OF his shop, getting ready for threshing.
Gertrude Crane has been having the
measles
The sermon next Sunday will be on
The offerings of the present time"
lilly Cant and Herbert Grier are home
from the Normal
Mrs. II. HUFF is visiting in Pennsylvania.
Little Roy Evans had bad tall last week
iDjuring his chin and teeth.
Gibbie Lloyd has been home, sick.
Harry Bradagan made trip to Millville
last week.
Mrs. j. w. Chew, of Cramer Hill, has
been visiting friends here.
S. B. James and wife were over from
Glassboro visiting at Albert Hurffs.
Albert bikes has sold his place to Henry
Wolf, of Philadelphia
August Tnies, Jr., is happy over the adj
dition of little girl to his family.
The poor birds have hard time to get
living between the scare-crows in the fields
and cow-bells in the cherry trees.
Joseph Shaw has moved to Cramer Hill
Mrs. Howard Hannold, who has been
quite sick, is much better.
Mrs NJ. French has gone to Salem to see
her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd, who is sick.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
BRIDGEPORT.

Capt. Geo. Richmond, who was hurt re-
Gently by being cut with an ice hook, ii
improving and hopes of his recovery with
out serious results, are entertained.
By request of the County Superintendent
VIM. Fl. Eldridge, the Board of Education
have called another meeting to be held on
Wednesday, June Both, in the Town Hall
in Bridgeport, at eight o'clock p M
for the purpose of voting an appropriation
for the purpose of building school house
at Bridgeport. This will be the last cal
the Board will make and those having a
desire for the continuation of the schools
the coming term should attend thi:
meeting.
Mr.. Geo H. Plat is building an add.
ton to the rear part of his dwelling house
Cutting hay is in order. A good crop Of
upland is being gathered. Meadow is only
the usual crop.
The young folks of the M. E. church
will give an interesting entertainment in
the town hall on Saturday evening, 26th
this week. A well directed programme
has been prepared and will b. ably per-
formed The public is invited. Admission
free
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-06-24
The Gloucester courts

Judge Jessup held special session Of
Court of General Sessions last Thursday
Jesse D. Grier, who was committed to ia I
some days ago by Justice johnson for fail
ure to support his wife, was released as the
commitment papers were illegally drawn
Samuel Richards, Of Westyile, pleaded
guilty to assaulting his wife. The latter
was present and pleaded in behalf of her
husband, and Judge Jessup at her request,
suspended sentence.
George Schick who Deputy Sheriff Gun
ard located him at Hartford, this State on
Wednesday and brought him to Woodbury.,
pleaded guilty as indicted and was SEN
fenced to three months in the county jail