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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

.'Talxe Tha Corpse to the NTorgue. !,
New York Dec 30.--John Bergman
hailed d policeman on Third avenue
with Here. copper, take this corpse
to the morgue, and then sent a bullet
through his own brain, falling dead
at the officers feet. Bergman is said
to have been formerly a wealthy resi-
dent of Chicago. He lost his money
in speculation on the board of trade
Of Chicago, after which he came east.
He toek 10 drink, and in spite Of aid
which Tc1atives extended to him, he
reached the depths OF poverty He left
letter SAYING: "Give my body to
some college or hospital, so it will be
of some use It wasn't while / was
alive"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

Where Should the Currency OF
Country Come From2
The contraction and ultimate destruction
of Government currency and the expan-
sion of a corporation currency is the settled
policy of the Republican party.
1t is claimed by the advocates Of corpora
tion currency that their object is to relieve
the Government from continuing the bank
ing business.
But is it true Questions the Cincinnati
E. quirer) that the issue of currency is a
function of legitimate banking?
The late Charles A. Dana, of the New
York Sun, had in an eminent degree the
happy faculty of giving his opinions in terse
and PLAIN language. o. this subject he
said: " Legitimate banking consists in re-
ceiving deposits of idle money, discountinp
commercial paper and dealing in exchange
He added Tne banks complain that
they cannot live without the power to issue
currency. II they cannot live by transact
ing legitimate business, they ought to
die .
This has been cardinal doctrine of the
Democracy from the day of Thomas Jeffer-
son to the present. The issue of the cur
rency is dangerous power to confer upon
parsons or spectators dealing in money II
the moDey-lender can supply the currency,
he can conduct or expand the volume as his
avarice or greed may dictate. He can
gather in the wealth produced by labor
and make bankrupts of business men at his
pleasure.
The late Peter Cooper, the statesman, the
philanthropist,t the successful business man,
who had an army of toilers in his employ,
said that several times in his business
career he would have been bankrupt if he
had taken the advice of bankers. They
would invite and urge him to borrow money
at his own terms to enlarge his business. II
he had accepted their tempting offers when
money was abundant, as soon as it became
scarce and he needed bank accommodations
he would be required to pay up. He under
stood well the results of contraction and
expansion. He had observed the boosted
flexibilily of the currency, always came at
the wrong time for the debtor, but just at
the right time to enable the lender to COB
BILE up the fruit of toll. If a bank combine
ton controlled the issue, it could play fast
and loose at is plasure with the productive
industries
1t is the function of government to coin
money and regulate its value las the
American Constitution expresses it), and
the issue of currency is incident to the
power to coin gold and silver, and the
Government is no more engaged in the
banking business when it issues greenbacks
or Treasury notes than when it coins gold
or silver.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

has for years been plan of storekeepng make
great sales of merchandise in January.
The idea has spread country wd yet other
With necessity do selling only during the
months that had been counted selling months during every month";
Away back in 1877 believed could sell really dependable
goods for household personal cheap sold
questionable carelessIgaered goods-maybe cheaper The
life and developed but dull
penes bid the profits We either skip dull
their by charging higher prices all the time
must find the remedy or be like other stores
Hence January Sales and large other
danger of being dull
These for sensational advertising. We do
advertise nowadays except tell the plain story the goods
gathered.
January prices much reduced partly from Iessened profits
largely the fruits of earyad plans for getting goods
The whole country looks way-or the mails all
neghbors the great bulk of this business with good
who continually into the and make personal selections.
Chiefly interesting among January merchandise
THE HALYEAR SALE OF MUSLIN AND CAMBRIA UNDERGRADUATES
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SPECIAL SALE OF SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES, BEDDING
BLANKETS.
SALE OF HOUSEKEEPING LINENS FOR TABLE AND BATHROOM
SALE OF MEMS SHIRTS AND NIGHT-SHRTS
Happy New Year wish tangible something when help
toward ordering of real economy in the household
JOHN WANAMAKER
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

The Legislature will be asked. in accord
ance with the action of large public
meeting,to authorize the issue by the Uniop
County Board of Freeholders of bonds for
the construction of a trolley line from Eiiz-
abeth to Plainfeld ,alopg with dirt road a
macadamized drive and cyle path There
is no reason why the manifest desire of the
people concerned in this matter should moi
be granted. and novel experiment in the
way of country roads will probably be tried
Its success might lead to revolution in
New Jersey with regard to many public
functions now performed by corporations
1t is always the first step that costs.
Poforeon Euardian
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
1G7.'ggs-mo.
An ORDINANCE

/ IA
Granting permission to the Pitman Grove, Glass
boro and Clayton Electric Light and Power
Company its successor OF assigns. TO construct,
maintain and operate for the uses aud pur-
poses OF It's business, system of electrical
conductors vita the necessary poles. fixtures
ana supports along across aud above the
streets, avenue, highways and public places of
Inc To@n hip of Mantaa.
Be 1t ordained, by the Committee OF the Town
ship If NautuA as follows;
SECTION l. Thai The fitman Grove, GlaSsboro
ana aytou Electric Light and Power Company
its sHceeeso ana assigns, 10 and It hereby is
author ze0 and eiapaw cred TO construct, main
tain and operate fef the uses and purposes Of
It business, system Of electrical conductors
with the necessary poles. fixtures and supports
along across and above the street. avenues,
highway end public places OF he Township OF
Manius.
SEcTIoN That poles shall be erected in ac-
cotdapcs with the rules and ordinances Of said
town hip, nos ia force or which may hereafter
DC adopted regulating the uses OF streets for such
purposes.
SECTION That the said company shall re-
place anu properly relay any sidewalk or side
walks, which may 0e displaced or disturbed In
the erection of their poles at its own propsr cost
ana charges
SECTION / Thai this ordinance shall take eff
feet immediatelS
fasSrd as tue regul,lr meeting of the Tow.
ship Committee Ga Dee IL 1897.
JOSEPH LODGE.
ATTEST: Chairman Of Committee.
Wul z. skinner. Township Clerk.
l1s6W
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

Chattanooga Tenn. Dee. 30.-The
miners strike IN the coal fields along
the line of The Cincinnati Southern
railway IN kenaucky and Tennessee.
which began last May over a reduction
of wages Of 10 per cent inaugurated
by the operators of the various mines
in the territory. was yesterday declared
off by the men. The strikers have been
suffering greatly, and several times
committees from the strikers have
solicited aid for their starving fam
lilies. Yesterday proposition was
submitted by the operators and ac-
cepted by the men to make the reduce
ton Of wages 5 per cent instead of 10
as originally proposed. From $500 to
5000 men are involved.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
The New Year.

The GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRAT
wishes all its readers Happy and Pros
porous New Year. 1t extends this greet
ing to all the people; it desires that all
may be both prosperous and happy, and in
so far as is in IFS power will exert its in
fnence for the general welfare. We will
aid in promoting good government; in the
up-building of our community in diffusing
correct information, and encourage
every proper enterprise both public ano
private.
Because the past year has witnessed the
fulfillment of few of the glowing promises
of the past; because pet schemes of tariffs
have failed as measures for establishing
a general prosperity because there Is lack
of harmony of purpose among our great
law makers in inauguratiDg a practical
system of currency reform because of un-
fulfilled party pledges to restore peace in
Cuba and give independence to the island,
we still hope that the New Year will wit
ness something accomplished that shall be
wholesome, and aid in promoting prosper
GUS and happy year.
While the New Year opens with wild
rumors of wars that may embroil all the
great powers of Europe, in our Own fair
land the mutteripgs are less audible, and
carry in their worst features ultimate free
dom to neighbors soreIy oppressed and en-,
titled to some sacrifice at our hands.
Let us then write 1898 with firm hand;
take up our individual tasks with strong
determination to do our own part thor
oughly and well meet our public duties
courageously and periodically, and the
new year will bring more joys than SORROWS,
more victories than defeats, and the graver
questions that beset the Nation will then be
met and settled by minds best prepared to
grasp and dissect and settle them right.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
n.he Trial of ELL sha.u.

Camden. N. J.. Dec. 29.-Eli Shaw
will be placed on trial for his life next
Monday. that day having been set by
Judge Garrison as the time most con-
venient to him to hear the case. The
action of the judge was based on the
indictment found by the grand jury
of Camden county on Monday against
Shaw, who is charged with the murders
Of his mother, Mrs. Sarah M. Shaw,
and his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Zane.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
Howe This.2

case OF Catafrh that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENNEY & co Props. Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known f. ].
Cheney for the last is years. and believe HIM
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and fnancisliy able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio. WALDING, KIEEAN & MA1vIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo OHIO
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system Price. IS cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

The Portland 0regonidn, the leading Re-
publican paper on the Northern Pacific
coast, frankly admits that Attorney Gen
eral McKenna is not fit for the United
States Supreme Court, and the bar of the
whole slope almost unanimously condemns
the nomination. The support of McKenns
is political and the opposition to him
professional. The general belief at Wash
iugton is that he will be confirmed, although
Republican Senators do not hesitate TO say
that President Mckinley has made a
mistake. He makes a personal matter o:
the case, however. and they have no desire
to quarrel with him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
Disastrous Fire in Haxti.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec. 30.-At Ii
o'clock Tuesday night fire, which
assumed considerable proportions on
account of lack of water to supply the
pumps, broke out and destroyed 800
houses, including a number of ware
houses, hotel, the Church of St. Jo-
seph and its parsonage. About 5000
people were rendered homeless.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
po,,roaa constructton in 1897

hdIIFUHU OOfISIT uCtFOH III 1eO =
New York, Dec. 30.-The figures COM
piled by the Railroad Gazette shows that
the new railroads built in the United
States in the year 1897 amounted to
about 1888 miles. The new railroads
built in 1896 aggregated 1897 miles, and
in 1895 j, 1922 miles. California built more
miles of railroad than any other state
in the Union in the year just closed,
namely, 1879 miles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
" 8. Trust control Of our taxing power. y

Senator Sewell is accredited with the
statement that whatever demand there il
in New Jersey for Constitutional Conven-
ton to amend the State Constitution
comes from newspapers, whose reporters
would, for purposes OF agitation, amend the
Declaration of Independence or the Lords
prayer" The genial Senator, however
favors an amendment to that sacred docu-
ment providing for biennial sessions of the
legislature, and there is feeling abroad
that the agitation and consumation of that
scheme would be of greater value to the
business interests that be represents than
would a whole Convention to the wicked
reporters and the newspapers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
CHOW fo Cnra an slxinn.aeaaes ),

Simply apply "SwAYNE's OINTMEEr" No in
telnal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
itch. all eIuptions on the face. hands, nose &C..
leaving the akin. clear, white and healty. Its
great healing and curative powers ara possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your druggist for
SWAYNE's 0feTsRN5
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
Wednesday, January 18th, 1898,
All the following described
Stock, T arming Utensils
Household Goods

Household Goods
sTOCK-Bay horse Tom and bay horse
Jerry fine double team, l6 hands high, and
weighs 2o00 lbs, sound and all right; gray horse
Frank and gray horse Harry" sound and all
right, 1917 hands high, blockySouilt, an excellent
farm team. bay horse George" good worker
black mare Dolly brown horse Skipper 2
cows, a lot of Buff Cochin and Wyndotte roost
ers, and fine lot of pullets.
HARNESS-Two sets of heavy team harness,
made by Eggie, two sets of single carriage har
ness. and one set of cart harness, lot OF other
single and double harness, hynets, collars,
brides, Ines etc.
WAGONS, Etc.-Three 2horse farm agons
and sets OF truck shelvIngs 2 of which are A.
inch tread, used only about six times, market
wagon, pole and shafts will stow 45 baskets g.
inch axle carts, buggy, jumpseat carriage, road
cart. twohorse failow harrow. cultivators. Cox
vine turner's, Diamond tooth scratch harrow. 2
one-holse plows, horse rake, Darnen marker.
Mccormick mower Champion reaper, 175 hot
bed sash, some as good as new, large hay rope
forks, rakes. shovels vinegar barrel and vinegar,
ETC., lot OF lima bean seed, first class.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Heavy Wilton rug par
lor suit, made to order, as good as new, stuffed
with hair; one oak bed room suit, six pieces. in
good order springs. pillows, mattresses, walnut
extension table, side-boafd, refrigerator, Wilton
rug couch nearly new; walnut hat-rack sold
fashioned walnut desk, | dOz. chairs, 4 rocking
do, SO yards body Brussels carpet, entirely new,
and 40 yards ditto, nearly new; 35 yards ingram
do , lot OF mating, rugs, No. Z cook stove, in
goOd order: large gasotlne uo., oil no., nearly
new White sewing machine sundry lot of kit
chen utensils, clock. lot of curtains. lamps,
pictures, books and sundry other articles too
tedious to mention.
Sale to begin at u O'Clock sharp and will be
positive. Be on hand early as have great
deal to sell.
CONDI1 IONS-A credit Of months will be
given on all sums of $40 and upward. by note,
with approved security, payable 10 First Nat
ional Bank of Woodbury., with interest after two
months; under 5 cash at close of sale.
l. P. Knisell. Auct EDWARD NJ HOWEY,
G. Selden Johnson, Clerk. 1890 07-2t
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

The chairman of the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs, Mr.. Hit, of Illinois,
grew eloquent the other day on the p-o-
lection OF seal life in the North Pacific
ocean, when he was interrupted with this
pungent question by an irreveIent Geor-
gian -
As chairman of the Foreign Affairs
Committee, you have in your possession a
resolution respecting the poor and defence
less people Of Cuba What do you intend
doing about that Are not the Cnbans as
much entitled TO your care as the seal
pups?
That was just as good as and a deal more
effective than three-column speech.
The failure of VIM. M. SingerIy of the
Record, and the closing of two large fnan-
ciai institutions Of Philadelphia of which
he was head. last Thursday, were and YET
are the sensations of Philadelphia business
circles. No statement of the condition of
the financial institutions have yet been
given to the public, but Mr.. SiDgerley's
obligations are said to reach the enormous
sum Of 81, 100000. The unfortunate condi-
ton which has overtaken Mr.. Singerly is
said TO be due to shrinkage in values and
productiveness of manufacturing and meT-
camille enterprises in which he is widely
and largely interested.
A scheme to capitalize the Record 10 a
large sum promises present relief and the
ultimate solution of all his financial troub.
les, and kind public will trust that these
anticipations will be realized
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
III &. GARRISON
H.
Gonsta BILE and Detective

Wriis served in any part Of Gloucester county
Detective work az reasonable rates. Sales
cleFked, and chatsal mortgages fclosed, aud
collections made Of notes without costs.
ll.4esam
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

The Overman Wheel Company of Spring
field, Mass, assigned on Monday, and the
Hall Mavion Safe Company last Friday
As result q large number Of workmen,
several hundred, are out OF employment
Both institutions were considered to be
doing large business on sure, safe lines.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
Sewell Nurseries
Truit and Ornamental Trees

III F'-sN slll-l-I51I7aFI sES5s
Comprising apples, pears, peaches, cherries.
piums, ounces, gooseberries and currants, shade
and eYergreens, grape vines of all varieties,
straw berry plants, blackberry and raspberry, as
paragus roofs, one and Two years old. all of the
best and latest varieties, Japanese chestnut and
English walnut trees warrant all my stock
nrst-class and true to name
Visitors Cautiously received. Orders filed by
mail.
Prices as low as any reliable nurseries
JOHN McCLEARY,
10-7'976 -mon. Sewell. n. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

Judge Garrison says spublic gambliDk
means official corruption" Ia principle
which, if applied TO Hudson county, will
explain why certain things flourish like a
green bay tree upon the dominion of Boss
DAVIS CONSTITUTION Dec. 20.
Az public gambling, as it exists in the
dominion Of Boss" Sewell, in Camden,
called forth the expression from Justice
Garrison which the Constitution quotes,
men Of even temper and calm Judgment
will inquire why the Constitution should go
SO far from home to make the application?
Will Bro. Barber tell us how it is that
gambling dens,open and defiant, flourish on
the principal streets Of our Deighboring
city, to an extent to call for special instruc-
ton to the Grand Jury, with Senator sewell
and his corps Of sanctitied lientenants-
West. Baird, Morgan, Armstrong, ct al in
command
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

President Mckinley gave another de-
fsulting bank president Christmas present
in shape of pardon last week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

In little nutshell Bryan put the whole
gold policy of the present Administration
and the Republican party when he sum-
married. it thus
Il. Foreign control of our primary
money"
80. National bank control of our paper
money"
"3. Trust control of our taxing power. y
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

susscRl . ron gEE DEMooas I
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30
Q. ". ELKINTON, H NIL, E' ).
a Clean SMAan From Dec. IL
Glad to see you!
Glad to know you!
Glad to serve you!
Glad to show YOU!

In these sixteen days there must be clean sweep from
end of the store to the other and thought will
reign in business for the daysGOl
col QUIT OUTw be said to every piece merchandise
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-12-30

| By virtue of a writ of fieri facias, to me
directed, issued out of the Chancery Conrt of
the State of New Jersey will be exposed at pub
\ IL 10 an,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31

Hurrah for annexationl Now, it
is assured, says contemporary, be
cause William Jennings Bryan is in
favor Of it. We have yet to learn
an instance when Mckinley favored
any political scheme Of William,
etc, or vice versa. If Bryan and the
opposition to he present admin
stration favor annexation of Hawaii,
it is safe to predict that annexation
is dead, dead, dead, as long as
Mckinley is in office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31
RUBENSTEIN, PIANIST.

Rubenstein, the great pianist, was
seldom at loss for an answer. A lady
once begged him for a seat at his con-
cert, where, of course, there was not
a single place to be had. 81 have only
one seat" he said, "but I will willing
ly give it up to you" "Oh, thank you,
how good you are. Really, I don't
know what I have done to deserve
such kindness. And where is the
seat?" cat my home, where I enjoy
bringing RAINIER BEER. Phone .oJ.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31

Bryan has now become an LII. d.
by grace Of an Illinois fresh water
college. At the rate these new doc
tors are being made. Colonels will
become comparatively rare"
So says the Chronicle. Lucky
Hawaii She can only boast of DIR.
Hyde, DR.. Judd, DR., Dole, DR..
Bishop, and a few others. The
"colonels" are yet in the majority in
Hawaii, Another reason for annex
ing US.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31

While it is tho hope of the Ad-
ministration that the treaty shall be
ratified at this ression, there are
several Republicans who, while
favorable to the treaty, will oppose
this, as they consider the matter too
important to be carelessly consider
ed Daily Chronicle.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31
SATURDAY, JULY 81, 1897.
ANNEXATION ALWAYS COMING.

A tuneful Tyre in tho Office of the
Star sets the following words to
music, with the purpose to lull its
supporters to sleep that will soon
or or later have rude awakening
Says the Tyre:
"Never has more encouraging
news of the annexation cause come
in any steamer 1t is assured. What
those who have had the cause at
heart have worked for they have sue
ceeded in. 1t has passed from an
economic question into a national
one. Congress is now besieged with
petitions in its favor, and these run,
not merely to annex the islands at
some definite time, but the words
are "as early as possible" whilst
the Trans. Mississippi Congress calls
for "prompt annexation" By rati-
fcation of the treaty, by joint reso,
luton Of the Houses, or by hoisting
the flag and proclaiming protect
crate, Hawaii will be part Of the
United States in very few months.
The die is cast. The star of destiny
has risen, and its rays will soon gild
our mountain peaks-its light flood
our valleys"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31

idiotic that we don't blame the un-
fortunate teachers for kicking. But
they ought to kick in a moro SEN
sible manner even if the attendance
Of tho Board Of Eiucation's summer
class must be considered an ample
excuse for the development and
symptoms Of softening Of the brains.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-07-31

The anti. .annexationists in Ha-
waii are gaining in numbers day by
day. Sober second thought is get
ting in its perfect work. We say
this OF tho foreign element in these
islands, for the Hawaiian has never
wavered in his opposition to annex
alton.