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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
THE SPANISH REPLY.
It Is Not Causing Alarm Among
the Government officials.

Our Government VIII Let the Matter
Rest Until Congress Meets, Giving
sagasta's Government Ample Time
to Perfect Its Plans In Cuba.
Washington, Oct. 28.-The event OF
yesterday at the state department was
the receipt of the long expected cable
gram from United States Minister
Woodford, at Madrid, transmitting the
answer OF the Spanish government to
his representations in the interest of
peace in Cuba. There were a little less
than thousand words In the mes
sage, for Mr.. Woodford, instead Of ca
bling the whole of the Spanish answer
to his note, had contented himself with
reducing the matter to a brief outline.
The first copy was taken at once to
the president, not being entrusted to a
messenger, but being delivered by Chief
Clerk Michaels in person at the White
House. After due opportunity had been
allowed the president to read the mes
sage an application was made for q
statement of it's contents or nature
This was declined by Secretary Por-
ter and it was said that under no cir
cumstances would the correspondence
be made public before consideration by
the cabinet.
From unofficial information that has
reached administration officials in adj
vance of this measure of Mr.. Wood
ford's as to the nature of the Spanish
reply it is evident that in neither Ian
guage nor subject matter is the COM
munication likely to be taken as often
sive by our government. 1t may be, it
Is true, regarded as insufficient to meet
the Asue presented by Mr.. Woodford
in his note, but officials of the state
department say that, in view of what
has already been accomplished by the
new Spanish cabinet in reforming
abuses in Cuba, in removing Weyler
and in projecting what appears to be a
liberal measure of autonomy, our gov
eminent will certainly rest, at least
until congress assemblies, and afford
the new Spanish government reason
able time to carry out its plans.
Vice Consul General Springer, at Ha-
vana has telegraphed the state depart
ment that the Spanish authorities have
pardoned Frank Agramonte and Tomas
Julio Saenz, two American citizens
who have been imprisoned at Santiago
de Cuba since June, 1895. There are
now probably less than half a dozen
Americans held prisoners in Cuba, ex-
elusive Of the Competitor crew.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

Time was when the Constitution argued,
and with much force, too, when his was the
minority party in the State, that represen-
tation should be given to the minority on
the Bench or in the Prosecutors Office.
Well, things have changed and the Repub-
lican party has the County Judge, the
Prosecutor, the Clerk, Sheriff and Surro-
gate, and the Constitution has not entered a
single protest against its party taking every
thing end ignoring the minority. There
was no charge then that the men in Office
by Democratic selection were unfit or ir-
regularly selected. What was tight and
proper then, should be right and proper
now, and added to this the candidate of the
Republican party for one county Office is
acknowledged to be unfit, and to have been
unfairly nominated. Under these conditions
q lust regard for the rights OF the minority
would dictate Mr.. Lodges election over
Mr. Ridgway.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

past four years. The disbursements of the
State were increased from ST 100000 in
1894 to $1,000 900 in 1895, and it is esti-
mated that TOR the present year there will
be at least So, 1885, 900. This is the only line
in which the Republicans have shown pro-
gress. The highest point ever reached
under Democratic administration was ST.
650,00O, in 1893, just before the Republican
party assumed control. II the Republicans
should show any return for this increased
expenditure, the people would be satisfied;
but they cannot. II has been expended
trench that party In all the departments of
the State.
Governor Griggs, the chief executive of
this State, hagrantly violated the spirit and
intent of the constitution In the appointment
OF officers. Every appointment was per-
sonal one. The people had right to expect
much from man who was by them upon
a platform pledging reform, and declaring
that they should receive "above all par
tisan considerations the very highest,
purest and best government that human
wisdom can give. But he considered that
clause of the lConstitution-the advise
and consent Of the Senate-as a nullity,
and OF no binding force upon him. Politi-
cal availability to himself rather than pub
lie service, guided him in the selection of
officers, and he boldly affronted the Senate
when they sought to advise with him.
Such was the character of the admins
tration, and such was the character OF the
Legislation that was enacted by the Re-
publican party. Upon this arraignment
of the Republican party and the issues we
present, we look to the support of ali good
citizens to again place the Democratic
party in control Of their affairs, thus en-
surfing to the people economy, home rule,
just taxation and obedience to the voice of
people in the interests of such reforms as
are necessary.
VIM. D. DAILY. Hudson, Chairman,
E L. PRICE, Essex,
JAMES w. TANNING, Mercer,
WILLIAM D. WoIFsKELL, Union,
CHARLES L. ROGERS, Ocean.
Special Committee of Democratic
State Committee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28


For five weeks lived on cold water, SO
to speak" writes man who suffered ter
ribly from indigestion.
He could hardly keep anything on his
stomach. What stayed, wasn't properly
digested and gave him terrible pangs.
This is not an uncommon case. Dyspep-
tics don't get enough nourishment. They
are generally thin and weak
They may eat enough, but they don't
digest enough. Much of what they eat
turns into poison. If this keeps on there's
no telling aUhat disease they may get next
That's why it is best to take Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial, as soon as symptoms Of in
digestion appear.
1t cures all the evils of indigestion, and
prevents the evils which indigestion causes.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $1.00
per bottle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
WANAMAKER'S.

store, second floor, center. Iut
glass, art goods and tableware are
the attractions.
Then to the Basement. The $4,000
Orchestrion plays, morning and
afternoon. We have sold several.
These now here will soon be gone.
The Humber Bicycles-royalty
of roadsters-are shown here. Sell
ing them at not much above half
price, to more thoroughly introduce
them. sos, $67, SIS.
Another Automobile is here
from Paris. A tricycle. that is driven
by a gasoline engine at thirty-five
miles an hour, or less. We sold
the first one in couple of days
after its arrival. $500.
Rest rooms here and there
principal one on first floor, Juniper
street side. Packages may be
checkedin Basement, Market street.
Post Office at City Hall corner en-
trance, and Pay-station Telephone
near at hand.
The Dairy, in the basement, is
liberal in appointment and service
"a restaurant ranking with the
best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
$500. GOO Fire in ST. louis.

st. Louis, Oct. 2s.-Yesterday after
noon fire started on one of the upper
floors of the four story building at
Seventh and Chestnut streets, occu-
pied by the Wabash railway general
offices, lawyers, real estate firms and
stores. The fire was confined to this
building, which was totally wrecked.
A. R. Field, clerk, was struck by flying
debris while endeavoring to save some
books. His head was torn open down
to the eyes and nose, and he may die.
Loss, 100000.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

Collector Butcher has appointed Charles
K. Mcpherson, of Atlantic City, chief
deputy to succeed Henry Royal, who re-
signed to manage rubber factory in Tren-
ton. Mr.. Mcpherson was connected with
the Office for many years under former col
lectors, and Mr.. Butcher made the appoint.
ment on consulting with Isaac Moffett
who will be named soon as Collector. The
Deputy Collectors appointed by Collector
Butcher are now under the Civil Service,
and cannot be disturbed in their positions
by Collector Mofett unless on sustained
charges
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
A POLICEMAN MURDERED.
Had Caught His Slayer Robbing
(yhureh Poor Roy

Had Caught His Slayer Robbing a
Church Poor Box.
New York, Oct. 7.-Policeman Fred
erick Smith was shot and killed at /
o'clock this morning by Fritz Mayer.
The policeman caught the man rob-
bling poor box in the Church of the
Redeemer, at Third street and Avenue
B. A big crowd gathered, and the muir
derer was quickly captured. 1t was
necessary to order out a detail of Is
extra policemen to prevent lynching.
When the miscreant was finally
landed in the police station he was
covered with blood from the beating he
had received at the hands of the mob.
They struck him with stones, clubs and
all sorts of missiles, and it is said that
several of his bones are broken, and
perhaps he has received a fracture OF
the skull, though no examination has
hoon made
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
500 Reward s1oo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known to the medical fratern-
Quires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
thereby destroying the foundation of the disease
and giving the patient strength by building up
the Constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith in its
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure Send
for list of testimonials.
Address, F.. ]. CHENEY CO, Toledo o
Solo by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
[Public Ledger Oct. :

The Constitution urges Republican voters
to vote for Mr.. Ridgway because Of the
patronage the Clerk has to bestow. Well,
1t is the peoples patronage that official
gives out; it is the peoples money he ex-
ponds for clerk hire and assistants. It is
not the money of Republicans alone, but of
everybody, and they pay it under the i'm
preston that they are getting good service.
Do Republicans when they want wagon,
pillow, a coat or hat, ask the politics Of
the man who made or the man who sell it?
No, but they do ask, has this man the arti-
Gle that my needs require, and in that
spirit they should select county Clerk
This effort to cram craftsmanship into every
business transaction, is too narrow for CON
sideration.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

The Consultation gives more space this
week to local political matters than usual,
but its avoidance of the burning issue must
both surprise and disgust conscientious Re-
publicans.
Mr.. Barber can stretch his political inn
agination to meet almost any political con-
tingency, but his silence on the questions
of the validity of Mr.. Ridgway's nomina-
ton and bis fitness for the Office gives assent
to the charge (made by his own party
that his nomination was not fairly gained
and that be is incompetent.
His most direct utterances on these points
are these -
County Clerk Ridgway. in pursuance
of the custom that has always prevailed in
Gloucester county is a candidate for re-
election"
The custom on which Bro. Barber lays
emphasis IS the announcement of the
Central Committee, and every newspaper
reader in the county knows that the
Central Committee refused to consider the
protest of Mr.. Barrows and to entertain
proof of fraud sufficient to change the re-
suit Of the primaries. Hence, while Mr.
Ridgway is a candidate TOR reelection
under the custom" of the party, that does
not make him the candidate of majority
of the Republican voters who participated
Ioak
not customs, nominated its candidates.
To the charge that Clerk Ridgway is in
competent, and has neglected his important
duties, Mr.. Barber says
+" He has had an experience of five years
in the Office he now fills-an experience
that will enable him the better and more
Gcceptdbly to manage the Office business
than ever"
The italics in the above paragraph are
ours. Nobody has charged Mr.. Ridgway
with being a fool, and not being fool he
has perhaps learned something, and knows
something of the requirements of the Office.
But Mr.. Ridgway's personal organ says that
that knowledge will enable him to more
acceptably fill this important trust.
There is a clear admission that Mr.. Ridg-
way has not been an acceptable County
Clerk, and that he has not been acceptable
even to so violent partisan as Bro. Barber
Here then, in the official organ of the Re-
publican party, are two admissions.
First, That Mr.. Ridgway was renominated
by CUSTOM" not by votes; ID, That he
has not filed the Office acceptably, but that
five years experience enable him to more
acceptably fill it,
If editor Barber possessed the courage OF
his convictions, after such confession, he
would take Mr.. Ridgway's name from the
ticket at the head of his columns, and ad-
wise his party to take him off the ticket and
substitute the name of some one of the
thousand or more Republicans in the county
of whom he could say he is honest, he is
competent, and he will apply his faculties
to the service of the people.
But what opportunity to become County
Clerk have any of these under the condi-
tions of Mr.. Ridgway's candidacy. None,
absolutely none, and if Mr.. Ridgway is re-
elected every adyenturer willing to scatter
promises and money broadcast, and
engage in intrigue and combination, may
silence the Central Committee and wiring
an indirect and misleading support from a
party organ.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
A common Expertence.

Scene I.-Mr. johnson is obliged to give
up work, remain in the house and take
care of himself on account OF dread
ful scrofula sore on one of his limbs.
Scene ii. MIR. johnson reads testimonial
which tells of scrofulous troubles cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla. He resolves
to try it, sends for a bottle and begins
taking it.
Scene III.-Mr. johnson has taken six
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla. His
scrofula sore is cured. He is feeling
stronger, has a good appetite and is
able to attend to his work. He writss
testimonial telling of his experience
with Hoods Sarsaparilla, and recon-
mends it to others.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
Bryan stumping IN Ohio.

Toledo. o.. Oct. william ]. Bryan
came into Ohio Yesterday to give a
finishing touch to the campaign for the
Democratic ticket He is travelling in
a private car, and opened at the little
town of Montpelier. He had a good
sized audience, and devoted his speech
to the free silver issue and in an at
tack on Senator Hanna. He also spoke
at Defiance, Paulding and Van Vert.
These towns were recently visited by
Senator Hanna. and Mr.. Bryan's fy-
ing trip is intended to offset the effect
OF that trip among the farmers Of
northwestern Ohio. Mr.. Bryan viii not
speak at any Of the larger cities of the
sfate.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
ouav Meets old Time Foes.

Philadelphia, Oct. 2S.-Harmony will
be the watchword of the Republican
campaign in Pennsylvania. Senator
Quay made that apparent yesterday
afternoon, when he went to the head
quarters of the city committee and
greeted David Martin and his other old
time foes, and they all said they were
glad to see him. The senator after
wards declared that only state politics
had been discussed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
Does Milan Want a Divorces

London, Oct. 2S.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
According to a sensational story from
Belgrade ex- king Milan, of Servia, re-
Gently visited the metropolitan Of Bel
grade and demanded an absolute di-
vorce from ex-Queen Natalie. 1t is
said that he declared that the interests
of the dynasty require him to marry
again, as King Alexander is ill and
must go abroad. There are rumors
also that Milan will be decreed regent
of SerYia',
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
WANAMAKER,S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, OF. IS, Is

PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, oct. 70, 1881.
An hour or two, or day for
sightseeing in Philadelphia Spend
the time here,
The new JeweIry store, Thir-
teenth and Chestnut streets, is a
wonderland of elegance. You might
easily think that prices would be
excessive amid such surroundings.
But there are good many surprises
here.
Right above Is the Millinery store
two Salons of Frenchy elegance
that are by all odds the handsom-
est millinery show rooms in the
land, or in the world, for that mat
ter.
In the larger Millinery Salon we
have the collection of Dresses and
Wraps that has been brought in its
entirety from the Brussels EXPOSE
ton. The display of Paris Gowns
and Wraps is in the vast space adj
joining.
The newIy-arranged Lace store
is very elegant and holds laces that
deserve place in permanent ex-
hibits. Everything is for sale.
The heart of the store is given
to Dress Goods--the most elegant
fabrics being in the Salon, south of
center.
Take any elevator to the Third
floor and toward Market street you
will find the new home for Oriental
Rugs. Magnificent pieces Of weav-
ing, some quite rare. The finest
rug is $500.
There will be many more ele-
vators running before long. They
are building on all sides.
Next. trip through the China
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

In another column we printa communities
tion on the trial of speak easy indictment
in Monroe township. The difficulty that
the State has in the past experienced in
pushing indictments of this character to
conviction is the difficulty in securing
witnesses of reputed high character, but in
this instance, according to our correspond
emit, that difficulty seems to be removed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
nenosit on the union Pacific Sal

New York, Oct. 2S.-In anticipation
of the sale of the Union Pacific rail-
road under foreclosure of the govern
ment lien, a check for $6,000,0 600 was de-
posted yesterday for the reorganiza-
ton committee with Special Master
Cornish. The check represents 10 per
cent of the sum to be paid for the road,
and its deposit was required as a guar
anty of ability to meet the conditions
If the SALE
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

The game law enacted by the last leg
islature creates succession of open sea
sons, and as consequence the annoyance
to property owners is constant and long
drawn out. This law should be entitled
An act to permit sportsmen to gun and
annoy farmers the year around.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
Killed IN a Football Game

Astoria, L. l.. Oct. q. = Andrew
Hasche, 10 years old, of New York city,
died in the hospital here yesterday
from injuries received in a football
game played at Casino Beach on Sum
day. Hasche was at the bottom of a
heap of players in struggle for the
ball, and when the tangle was ended he
was unconscious, his neck being broken.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
valuable Elevator Damaged by Fire

Buffalo, Oct. 28.-The Sturgis eleva-
tor. situated on the island at the foot
of Indiana street, was totally Destroy
ed by fire yesterday afternoon. There
was in the elevator at the time of the
fire $4,000 bushels of wheat, 10000 BUSH
els of corn and 100000 bushels of oats.
The grain was valued at 100000, and
the loss on the building and machinery
is 500. 900.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
RI.rLo+s WHO cares by what
N lane fortune comes to

RIarLa4s WHO cares by what
N lane fortune comes to
them!
Blankets are higher in price.
Blankets are lowest in price here.
Blankets are lower in price here
now than they were when every
bodv's blanket prices were down.
Think those statements over.
Unexpected to do greater blanket
selling than ever. early in Septem-
ber-planned for it and gathered
great lots of goods.
They were marked, as we bought,
cheaper than ever, in most lines.
Some lots are all gone. Their
duplicates will cost more.
Many other lots are still here
and as cheap as ever.
Each cool day will lessen the
chance of sharing these values be-
cause one by one the lots sell out.
Today these are in fair supply.
So a pair-Flufy white blankets, wool
filling, 72x84 in, 5x lbs
IS pair-Soft white blankets with pretty
pink or blue borders, 78x86 in, lbs
$3.50 pair-Pure wool all-wooE blankets
from California, TSx86 in, lbs.
$3.50 pair-All-wool silver gray blan-
kets, warm and durable, 70xS0 in.
"a a parry issahickon'' Scarlet Blan-
kets, pure wool, fast color, 7oxS2 in,
s lbs,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

There is no defence for the methods en-
ployed by Mr.. Ridgway to secure the
nomination for County Clerk, because it
was not fairly gained. Hence what claim
has he to party support
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

Simply apply "SwAYNE's OINTMENT" No in
telnai medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
itch, all eruptons on the face, hands, nose. &C.,
leaving the ekin, clear. white and healty. Its
great healing and curative powers are possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SwAYNE's OINTMENT.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

The fishermen and the hundreds of
others who depend upon the fishing indus
try for living will this fall resent the
action of the last legislature in passing
that Delaware Dam BILL
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

There isn't person of any party in this
county, who, speaking from full informa-
ton, dare assert that the present County
Clerk is competent painstaking official.
This being uncontroyerted, how dare Be-
publicans elect him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

After all tho deceit and faIshood about
the farmers of Nebraska paying off millions
of dollars of their mortgages, it turns out
that there are now on the farm lands of
that State $51S,oOO more mortgage debt
than one year ago. How this world is
given to lying
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

There are really no new devel opments in
the Zane Shaw murder case in Camden
last week. There is good deal of sensa-
tional stuff, but no facts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

The Democratic stay-at-homes next
Tuesday may be responsible for the defeat
of the Democratic ticket. Reader, don't be
a stay at home.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

If your neighbor has no conveyance, ask
him to ride with you to the polls NEXT
TUESDAY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

The value Of one vote has often been
demonstrated. Your vote, Democratic
reader, may be the deciding one NEXT
TUESDAY,. Don't lose it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28

That's right, but he should exercise his
citizenship in manner to elevate that
citizenship and bring honor to his county
and good to his fellow citizens. In the
light of facts, he can do SO only by voting
for Mr.. Lodge, and if he cannot do that he
better not exercise it at all.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-10-28
Attention Ladies'.

We can help you to settle that perpexing question
What shall for Fall and Winter dress ?'-For
we have about 500 pieces comprising
so inch Couerts 81 quality for 70 cents
so inch Broadczot7s, 81 quality for Is cents
so inch Cloth, aZluooL 0 cents, North rs cents
rs inch Henriettas at so CENTS north 50 cents
Pzaids, Checks and Mixed Novelties, Is cents
serges all wool 25c 29c, 4oc, SOC, 55c 75c Atwood
Plaids so cents. Velve all coors 5Oc 75c and $1OO.
Fancy Silks for Waists and Trimmings, best styles and
qualities at 35c, SOC, &c. 75c 81 CO. Plain Chnas Ia
fetas Satins in all coors
Full line of Brads and Braid sets for Tailor
made Gowns Largest stock Of Dressmakers' Innings and
trimmings to be found in Camden