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The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23
Ants and Their Uses.

During IL months spent in the Aus
tralian colonies in the years 1870 /,
had more opportunities than were pleas
ant of studying the habits of ants
These insects, as is we'll known, are not
only nuisance, but an absolute pest in
hot countries. They march in myriads
and destroy everything in their road.
In justice to the ants, I am bound, how
ever, to admit that have found them
useful in more ways than one For in
stance, bought an opossum skin rug
from native. I soon became painfully
aware Of the fact that it literally
swarmed with feas and other vermin.
In vain did l exhaust my stock of pep
per. Even turpentine seemed to have
no effect beyond increasing the reckless
activity of these irritating settlers.
At last, in despair, l threw my rug
down on an ant hill. In less than half
an hour every flea and Objectionable
parasite was eaten, but the rug was full
Of ants. therefore hung il on a mimosa
bush, and as soon as the ants found they
were suspended they hastened to leave
the rug and descended by the bush as
best they could.
Again, I had killed a snake in Tas-
mania and wished to clean and bleach
the skeleton, which intended to have
mounted as a necklace. left the body
near an ants nest In few hours there
was not vestige of flesh ON the bones.
The sun soon did the erest.-Gentleman
Magazine.
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On the -ya;,inp O: q Newsnapcr.

The leading articles, which look 30
imposing and which express the policy
Of paper on important subjects, are
not troublesome from the point of view
of organization. The editor decides COM
paratively early i'll the evening what
subjects shall be written about, and he,
of course, also directs the lines which
the articles shall follow. Unless he be
a very wise or very foolish man he does
not attempt to write any of them him
self
From what we have already described
it will be sufficiently clear that an edi-
tor who really edits paper has no time
to write He is responsible for every
thing and has in the last resort to ar
range everything. He or his assistants
read every line of every proof sheet;
they have to be constantly on the look
out for iusiGious errors, for doubles
the same news given twice or given
previously-for matter which should
not be published and for numberless
other equally important things. A real
ly competent editor is one of the rarest
men in the world and one of the ablest.
The work of cabinet minister cannot
compare with his work. A really good
editor can direct the policy of his paper
on some essential matter at one moment
and at the next detect turned COM
ma" Nothing is too great and nothing
is too small for his instant comprehen-
sion. His nerves must be of iron or
worry will kill him. He must feel his
responsibility. yet carry it lightly. He
must not harass his staff. Above all, his
liver mast be i'll good order. Indeed,
we think that, given this and ability,
the other qualities will be added unto
him. m.-Chambers' J0arnal.
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belief. Flour was $120 a hundred weight
at one time, and beef from 81 to SO
pound. Moose hams sold for about $50
or So per pound. Ordinary shovels for
digging brought SIT and $1S apiece, and
other stuff of that kind could not be
obtained. A few crates of eggs were
brought ip about March by pack horse,
and these sold readily for So to So dozea.
They were not fresh by any means.
Wages, however, were proportional; So
per hour was common wages, and even
now in these long days a man can
command 81 so per hour up there, or
from SIS to $50 per day. The river
steamers cannot keep crews this summer,
for all runaway to the mines as soon as
the help that can be kept, and even they
are doing something in the line of locat
ing claims.
The man who goes in this coming
winter over the Chlkat and Chilkoot
passes, or the man who goes in this
Summer by this steamboat route, should
take in two years. grub. / understand
that steamboat companies will not carry
grub or merchandise for any man, and
that they are making fiat passenger
rate of $3.50 for any port from Seattle to
Dawson. This means that they will get
several thousand people in there this
season, and if they do not get enough
grub in, grub will be high. No less than
], 200 newcomers came over this spring
and how many will come by boat we can
only conjecture.
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John Wanamaker.
Pure Water Versus Malaria.

AS a general rule, all waters coming
directly, or, rather indirectly, from near
the surface of the ground must be
avoided. Recourse must be had either
to deep wells or the drinking water
must be boiled. The experience Of the
town of Hawkinsville, Ca, will we'll
illustrate this point. This thrifty lit
tie manufacturing city was located, un-
fortunately, in malarial section. AL
though the disease was not at all severe,
malaria was SO common that its inhab-
itants got into the habit Of expecting to
have few ohills every fall as matter
of course. The water used until recent
years was drawn from shallow wells
which undoubtedly received the surface
drainage of the country. In order to get
a larger supply Of water one Of the cot
ton factories put down an artesian well.
The autumn following the people who
had used this water exclusively during
the season were gratified to find that
they had escaped from the expected
chills. The result was that sufficient
number of artesian wells were sunk to
supply the entire town, and the place
has been free from malaria ever since.
Another very striking illustration
was found in the Brazos bottom of Tex
as, which was long known as such a
malarial country that white man
could not risk living there during the
later summer and fall During recent
visit to that section the writer learned
that the rule now is to keep out of the
damp air at night, drink only artesian
water, and you will be safe.-South-
arn States.
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LAMENTATIONS.
Time Saving That May Not BE Productive
of Good Habits

Time Saving That May Not Be Productive
of Good Habits.
Our public school children are be-
yond doubt taught nowadays much
that interests and helps them, all OF
which was unknown to their parents at
the same age
And this instruction is given in a
manner to beguile the little people into
the royal road to learning, so that it is
common occurrence to have a child
burst into tears at the fear of missing G
day i'll school. Yet-there must always
be yet-are they learning refinement
with the rest of the desiccated knowl
edge offered as their pabulum?
In the very scientific algebra taught
throughout New York state and com
piled by an instructor in the Normal
school, ''to save time" the highest
common divisor is spoken Of as the
H. @. D., +" and the least common mul-
tiple is the Ell G. M" What time is
saved, and why? And isn't such teach
ing intoxicating the vulgarity, later Oh
i'll life, which speaks of photos" and
bikes" and buses, if not of pants"
and gents
If this system of abbreviating every
thing is taught in our schools, we will
simply have to stand the jeers of the re-
fined foreigners at our being in too
great hurry to make money to even
speak the language properly.
AS great as we are, our fault lies i'll
this rushing frantically over everything
What the far seers are trying to teach
is repose-a taking of time for all the
refined things of life, and yet, if this
principle of 'chopping" the language
is taught at the very base of our life,
the public school, what can be expected
of these children when they grow up?-
Philadelphia Press.
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Additional County News.


Mrs. II. s. Justice is recovering SLOWLY
Mrs. Marie Duggan is on the sick list.
Alex Justice spent Thursday in Phila.
delphia.
Mrs. B. Hayes is visiting her daughters
in Philadelphia.
Preston Sweeten spent one day of last
week in Greenwich.
Alex Justice made his first picking of
cantelopes on Friday.
Miss Kinnie, of Philadel phia. has been
visiting Mrs. VIM. Titus.
James Sweeten, Jr., spsnt one day of
last week in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Garrison is still visiting her
friend Miss Mary Duggan.
Miss Laura Walker is visiting Mrs.
Robert Walker, of Pennsgrove.
MIR. Ford, of Woodbury., spent Wednes-
day in Pedricktown and Pennsgroye.
ID. L. johnson and son Harry spent
Thursday in Philadelphia on their wheels.
Miss Emma Walker spent Friday at
Pennsgrove with her cousin, Miss Maggie
Bevis.
Mrs. Mary A. Shoemaker, of Phila.
delphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F.
cparkes.
Mrs. s. ], Huut and granddaughter
Nellie, were visiting ]. j. Hunt and wife
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jinkins, of Sewell, have
been visiting James Sweeten and wife for
a few days.
Andrew Parker, wife and son Oryal,
spent Wednesday afternoon in
Wilmington.
Bridge tender Murphy died at his post
from heart disease. He was member of
the G.. A. r.
Joseph Hayes, of Camden, is visiting
his cousin, Thomas Cooney, and also
Thomas Lane.
Howard Munyon came home on Thurs
day and went away Tuesday again on
another visit.
Miss Saddle and Marie Duggan are
home for vacation of eight or ten weeks
with their mother.
Miss Bertha Shoemaker is now visiting
Repaupo, where she will remain till she
goes home to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Matte Dolbow and daughter. of
Pennsgrove, have been visiting her
parents, Albert Stetser and wife.
Miss Ella Wagg is now visiting her
friend. Mrs. Isaac Murphy, and while
here has purchased new bicycle.
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over the county Lines

The Odd Fellows of South Jersey will
have great fraternal and social rally at
National Park k-on-the-Delaware next Sat
urday.
A machine has been placed in cah-
niDg factory at GIassboro which will
mash tomatoes before they are placed in
the scalder.
Burlington County Republicans are
electing delegates to a convention to re-
wise the party rules, to be held at Mount
Holly on Saturday next
A party from Williamstown recently
went to Batsto pond on a loggerhead
hunt and captured 1S snappers, some of
them weighing as much as 25 pounds.
Ex.Collector Raadino of W,oah,rv
has Maid ovar IN that o;tv the snn, of
s1 5fe1e the omnnnt fonnJ 70 he d,a .ha
citv bv an exnert emnloved on his hooks
~ poa - Ta..o.,s - 49,
ou uuoaeion y. "u.oo
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NIAGARA FALLS.
Low Rate Excursions via PennsyI
VanfA

Low Rate Excursions via PennsyI-
vania Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run series of ten-day excursions to
Niagara Falls, leaving Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and Washington on July 90,
August and 10, and September 4 and
16. An experienced tourist agent and
ehaperon accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, within ten days,
will be sold at SO from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington, and all points on
the Delaware Division; SO 10 from Lam
caster; So go from Altoona and Harris
burg; So 25 from Wilkesbarre; $3.50 from
Willismsport; and at proportionate ra tes
from other points. A stop-over will be
allowed at Buffalo, Rochester, and
Watkins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion.
For further information apply to
nearest ticket agent, or address Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street Station, Philadel
phia.
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DELIGHTFUL SUMMER TOURS.
TWO Tours TO the North via PennsyI.
van1a Railroad.

TWO Tours TO the North via PennsyI.
van1a Railroad.
For the convenience of those who seek
the most attractive way of spending a
Summer holiday, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has arranged two delight
full tours to the North, under the
personally conducted tourist system,
July 81 and August II. The points
include in the itinerary and the country
traversed abound in natures beauties.
No matter how much may be expected,
one cannot be disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands,
Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm,
Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga,
or the Highlands of Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one of
the company's tourist agents, assisted by
an experienced lady as chaperon, whose
especial charge will be unescorted ladies.
The rate of 500 from New York,
Brooklyn, Newark, Trenton, Philadel-
phia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Wash
ington covers railway and boat fare for
entire round trip, parlor car seats, meals
en- route, hotel entertainment, transfer
charges, carriage hire-in fact, every
item of necessary expense.
For detailed itinerary, tickets, or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
1196 Broadway, New York; $50 Fulton
Street, Brooklyn; or Geo. w. Boyd,
assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

Rev. DR.. E. II. Stokes, the venerable
founder and President of the Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association, died at
that place on Friday night last and the
remains were inferred at Haddonfield on
Tuesday. DR.. Stokes was born of
Quaker parents at Medford, Burlington
county, October 10, 1916, and was the
youngest but one Of a family of seven
children. He learned the bookbinders'
trade in Philadelphia, and was converted
when young man. In 1S43 he began
the work of the ministry, and during his
active labors he filled many of the best
appointments in the New Jersey Confer
ence, and was Presiding Elder of both
New Brunswick and Camden Districts.
While Presiding Elder of New Bruins
wick District he was foremost of those
who discovered .O,ean Grove, and
in 1869 the Ocean Grove Camp
Meeting Association was started. Ha
was its first president, and has
held the office continuously since. 1t
was his personality and strict ideas of
morality that gave the famous resort it's
unique indis iduality and great success.
In 1874 DR.. Stokes received the title of
Doctor of Divinity from Dickinson Col
lege, and in 1898 he received the title of
Doctor of Laws from the Washington
College, in the State of Tennessee. He
was prolific writer op religious subjects,
both prose and poetry. He celebrated
the twenty fifth anniversary of his mar
rage last winter. He was familiarly
known as the "Bishop of Ocean Grove"
and his directing hand will be greatly
missed 10 the management of that popu-
lar religious resort.
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Must Change Names,

Henceforth the names of monarchs
and of princes who are now reigning or
who have reigned in Prussia may not
be used without permission as signs for
cafes and restaurants in that country.
This is the text of recent cabinet de-
cree, which, although it has been in
force only few days, has already been
applied in Berlin. Apublic house which
had Kaiser Friedrich for its sign has
been obliged to change its name.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23
SHERIDAN'S FIRST RIDE,
A John Gilpin Performance Which Showed
Young Phil's Pluck.

John Gilpin Performance Which Showed
Young Phils Pluck.
The following story was told by the
Rev. ]. L. Headley, historian and biog-
rapher of many of the heroes of the war,
in regard to a boyhood experience of
General Sheridan:
AT five years of age he was playing
near his home when some lads came
along and amused themselves with the
wide awake boy. A horse was feeding
i'll an adjacent lot
"Phil, would you like a ride?" they
said to him.
eyes. Give me one."
In few moments the boy was on the
animals back. The sudden and uncere
monious mounting of the young rider
startled the steed, and away he ran.
"Whoal Whoap' shouted the lads,
but in vain.
Over the Snce the animal sprang,
and once on the highway it was John
Gilpin performance. Phil olung to the
name, while the sobered authors of the
race turned pale with apprehension of
a tragic end to it, expecting to see him
dashed to the earth and killed. But
out of sight vanished both steed and
rider, and miles soon intervened be-
tween the two parties.
Suddenly the horse turned into the
shed OF tavern, where its owner had
frequently stopped in his travels. Men
came out, and, recognizing the horse.
questioned the boy. One of the curious
company, after securing the foamine
animal, which had neither saddle nor
bride, inquired of the unterrified Phil;
"Who taught you to ride?''
Nobody, - answered the boy.
"Did no one teach you how to sit ON
horse?" asked another.
"Oh, yes. Bill Seymouf told me to
hold on with my knees, and did,"
"Wasn't t you frightened?'
"Nary bit. 1 wanted to go farther.
but the horse wouldn't go. "
''Ain't you sore?'
Kinder, but I'll be better tomorrow.
and then I'll ride back home"
'That boy" said the questioner.
"has pluck enough to be an Indian
hunter. :"
The owner of the nag turned up not
long afterward, in search of his proper
ty. He said that the animal was vi.
cious and had thrown more than one
experienced horseman. - New York
Tribune
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Rea sons why Chamberla1n's Collie
ChOler ra and Diarrhea Rem.
edy is the Rest.

/. Because it affords almost instant
relief in case of pain in the stomach.
c"lic and cholera morbus.
2. Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of
dVsentery and diarrbe..
.. Because it is the only remedy that
viii cure chronic diarrhWa.
4. because it is the only remedy that
viii prevent bilious collie.
0 Because it is the only remedy that
VIII cure epidemical dysentery.
9 Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases of
cholera infantum.
Z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
8 Because it produc-s no bad results.
D. Because it is pleasant and safe to
take.
10 Because it has saved the lives of
more people than any other mcdici in
the world.
The 25 aud so, siz As for sale by Gao.
nj. Andrews, Woodstown, NJ j.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

The wonderful stories that come from
the newly discovered gold fields in
Alaska are really bewildering in the ao-
counts of the marvellous fiuds of the
precious metal in that far away country.
The excitement that it has created.
especially in the mining regions of the
West, rivals that of the California gold
excitement in 40. Later reports fully
confirm the iioh deposits of gold in this
new Eldorado, and fabulous fortunes are
being made in a short time by those on
the ground. The rush that has followed
the news of the gold discoveries along
the Yukon river was but the natural re.
suit of the glowing descriptions and
more material evidence brought back
from the Klondike country. The
naturally limited means of transporta-
and thousands of the nondescript army
who have been scorched with the gold
hunters fever, will be compelled to
await the advent of spring before they
can hurry to the country which is hold
ing out such golden Inducements to the
Adventures and fortune hunters. From
those who have experienced winter in
the fields along the Yukon come stories
of much hardship and privation. The
necessaries of life can only be obtained
az prices that are we'll nigh prohibitive,
while the luxuries which to q life spent
amid civilization have become almost in.
dispensable, are unheard of. Those who
have just come back from the Klondike
country loaded down with treasure and
vivid descriptions of the newly-discov.
cred wealth insist that a man should
have 81, 500 with which to secure trans
portation and to equip himself and land
in the new country with a years provis-
ions, precaution that may keep the
prospector from near approach to
starvation. With the preoipitate rush
into this wild and mountainous region,
with absolutely no means of subsistence
other than what may be carried and
some game, and rigorous winter
ahead, many more are likely to be
ruined than made rich. At no hazard,
and the best possible equipment ought
the j,n-nsy to be attempt.i before next
spring.
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Annual Reports.

The county president, Mrs. Patterson,
wishes us to Call Ghe attention of the
local supelintendents of all departments
of work that it is desirable that they
send their reports without fail to their
county superintendent in August, as
the county superintendeuts have to send
their reports to the State not later than
September 10 Find names of county
superintendents on page 16, i'll Stat g
Minutes.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

The W. q. 7. u, of Daretown, will
hold an all-day picnic in Cooks woods,
PIttsgrove, Wednesday, July 26th. If the
weather should be unfavorable it will be
held the following day. A very interest
ing programme has been arranged for the
afternoon. Every one is cordially invited
to come and bring their dinner.
The meeting held last week at the home
Of Mrs. Joseph Coles, of Whig Lane, was
we'll attended. Several visitors were
present.
The next regular meeting will be held
the second week in August, at the home
of Mrs. Fitch.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

Professor Max Muller of Oxford, in a
recent lecture, called attention to the
largest book in the world, the wonder
full Kuth Daw. 1t consists of 729 parts,
in the shape of white marble plates
covered with inscriptions, each plate
built over with temple of brick. 1t is
found near the old priest city of Man
dalay, in Burma, and this temple city
Of more than 700 pagodas virtually
makes up this monster book.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23
Ladies Can wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives insta ut relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet, blitters. callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot Ease is certain cure
for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all drug
gists and shoe stores. 25c. Trial package
FREE by mail. Address, Allen s
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

Senator Engle, of Ocean county, has
invited the members of the State Senate
to be his guests at Beach Haven on Fri.
day, Saturday and Sunday. Politics may
be part of the menu, but they will be
strictly a side dish. Senator Miller and
Mrs. Miller, of this county, will be among
the party,
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23
letter. salt-Rbeum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it, 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

If you have been deceived and tried one
of the cheap bran substitutes now on the
market, claiming to be the original ana to
have great food value, and you got a pound
of poorly roasted bran for your 25c. and q
poor, weak, sickly drink (what can you ex-
pect from bran), don't be discouraged but
try GRAIN-O. 1t is made from solid grain,
nicely Drowned and . pounds for 25e.
Grain-O takes the place OF coffee at u The
price. Get package of you grocer to day.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 90
cents per package.
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what do the ChtIdren Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O !?
1t Is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give
through their system. Grain-O is made Of
pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee but
costs about 4 as much. All grocers sell it.
l5c. and 25c.
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

The soldier boys are enjoying their
annual picnic at Sea Girt. The New
Jersey National Guard is an expensive
luxury, costing the State annually
S222, 400. But then good things always
come high,
The Monitor-register., 1897-07-23

The Paterson Press says: "Chicsgo has
set the pace probably for many other
cities in levying a tax of one dollar a
year upon bicycles aud from two to ten
dollars upon other vehicles, from which
a revenue of over 81 100000 annually is
expected for the improvement of the
streets. Efforts of the kind in some
other cities have met with deserved
failure because they have been directed
at the bicycle alone. Few wheemen
will object to moderate tax-it need not
be anything near $1-if the sum is to be
honestly devoted to the betterment of the
highways, and no discrimination is to be
shown among those who use the public
Streets