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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
NOT FIT 10 BE HANGED.
The Pathetic Story of an Irish Boy and
Priest.

Priest.
It is the general opinion that a man
must be pretty bad in order to be fit to be
hanged. There was one man, however,
who used to take exactly the opposite view
Of the case. 70 him it appeared that
man must be pretty good in order to be fit
to be hanged. In his entertaining Rec
objections" Aubrey De We're tells an inter
esting story of how this good man, who
was an Irish priest, once succeeded in
helping a man to become good enough for
the gallows.
There was boy whom the priest had
taught to shoot, but unfortunately the lad
went further than his teacher intended and
showed his skill by shooting gamekceper
Then came remorse. and by and by it be-
came so strong that it overcame the fear
of death
nIm tired out l can't bear the pain
In my heart ary longer, said the boy, SO
he went to the priest and told of his crime,
with the intention of giving himself up,
"Is it to be hanged you have come
hereP" asked the priest
1T is to be hanged your reverence,
was the reply.
my boy, it's very serious thing to die
and meet ones God, Z" said the priest
I'm afraid it's a long time since you
were at church and that you have forgot
ten your religion. Let me hear now If
you can say the Apostles Greed F"
The youth strove to repeat it, but failed
"This is a strange thing" said the
priest. Here is a man who does not
know B from bulls foot, and yet he
thinks he Is fit to be hanged WHARF are
you living, my bOy?"
81 am living down there, your rever-
ence, about mile to the west, answered
the youth
The priest replied: 81 viii go to you ev-
cry night about 10 o'clock. I'd be afraid
of going before it was dark, for might
be hanged myself as an accomplice. As
it is, it's a likely thing enough if they
come upon us. -
The priest kept his word. Every night
found him visiting the self condemned
youth, teaching him the fundamental
truths of the Christian faith He made
him this promise: AS soon as ever find
you are fit to be hanged will tell you so.
Till then don't dare to do anything of the
kind. "
Many nights, at the risk of his own
safety, the priest made his way to the boy
and taught him till the repentance that Is
only the sting of remorse passed into that
truer repentance that is born of love.
One night, before giving the young man
his usual parting blessing, the priest said,
II promised, my boy, to let you know
when l considered you fit to be hanged,
and now have the satisfaction of assur
ing you that never knew man filter to
be hanged than yourself.
The lad thereupon informed against
himself, but instead of being hanged, as
he and his friend had expected, he was
transported
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
What English Means.

Mrs. Smith-What are you reading,
Johnp
Mr. Smith, am reading Herbert
Spencer's Principles of Biology"
Mrs SMITH Why-what-what's that,
JohnP
Mr.. Smith-Herbert Spencer's biol
ogy." Let me read you an extract-his
definition of life. Listen: "It consists of
the definite combination of heterogeneous
changes, but simultaneous and successive,
in combination with external coexistences
and sequences
why, John, what in the world is the
man talking about?''
IT am astonished at you, Jane Why,
this is the work of the great English scien-
tist j"
"Yes, 1 know, but what is he writing
aboutY''
''He is defining life. I told you. What
did you suppose he was writing about9"
"Good gracious thought he was try
ing to get patent on clotheshorse. -
London Tit-Bits
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

Every one has heard of haunted houses,
but the railroad men know there are
haunted cars as we'll. For instance, on
the L. and N. there is a caboose known
as 1908" which carries ON in the most
supernatural manner. What do you say
to caboose that suddenly begins to
shake and shiver like man with the
ague, and this, too, when it is standing
alone on the track? My informant sol
emnly asserted also that "1908' is sub
ject to attacks Of hysteria. 1t jumps up
and down without the slightest provo
cation. He says it did the most remark
able thing, however, one day near Rich
mond. It was standing on siding with
all brakes set All at once it started and
ran up grade, over an embankment into
a field. Paris (Ky.) Reporter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
where Ready Money Is scarce.

In the British settlement in the great
Chinese city of Shanghai ready money
is practically unknown After you have
had lunch at restaurant you calmly
get up and walk out without thought
Of payment in cash. Some time later in
the day coolie arrives at your residence
with a tiny slip of paper-a s'chit, as
they call it-simply memorandum of
the amount. You get shave at your
BARRIERS. The same system is carried
ont. You purchase newspaper or a
buttonhole bouquet, 'schit' is the re-
suit. The very shoeblack does not ask
for coppers, but brings his bill at the end
of the month. London Answers
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

No English court ever was able to keep
suit alive for SO long as some French
tribunals have managed to do Three
French lawsuits have been veritable Me-
thuselahs of litigation. One, begun in 1910
by the Comte de Nevers against the in
habitants of Donzy, went on till 1S48 A
second, begun in 1854 by the inhabitants
of Campan against those OF Bagneres.
went on till 1892. But there is q third,
also begun in 1854 and by the same Cam
pan folk against four villages in Ancau,
which is still going on, hale sex cente-
marian and doubtless looking wonderfully
young for its time of life, as hale old pco-
pie do. ALI these three suits are contests
about forest rights and pasture rights
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

Not long ago his majesty Of Siam
gave an Italian (for painting one Of his
wives from photography ''the grand
cross of the Siamese crown. 1t is a
rather large order. This cross, " said
bis majesty graciously, twill entitle
you to marry l2 wives. 1t is a distinc-
ton seldom confer, so / hope You will
make good use of it. Siam Observer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
Pr. mary walker Sits Like woman.

1T. Mafy Wafker 5lts Like WOman.
The ex-queen of Hawaii, surrounded
BIZ her court, was engaged in earnest
conversation with pr. Mary Walker.
The little doctor was peat and spick and
span from tie cellar of her Prince AL
bert coat to the soles Of her little boots.
She was dressed like man. She wore
no petticoats, but the serpent trail Of
the petticoats her forcmothers wore is
over her still, for all the evening she
sat with her knees close together. She
wears trousers. but the inherited re-
straint of the petticoats binds her knees.
She may dress like ii man, but she'll al
ways sit as women sit. Washington
Post
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
smoke From the Fire End.

Rico some time ago, says in the Chicago
Record: ! observed phenomena at San
Juan and the same at Ponce de Leon, for
which have never been able to obtain a
satisfactory explanation The old ne
crosses who sit around the market place
and the shady street corners selling dulces
from large baskets are habitually smoking
long black cigars, and they put the lighted
ends in their mouths Why they do SO
and how they can endure it are mysteries
that could not l:e Solved, but it is never
thcless fact and a custom that is unique
in Puerto Rico .
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
Borrowers of Tobacco.

There are some smokers who do not
buy tobacco or cigars more than once
year. There is probably no other article
which is SO often borrowed and not re-
paid as tobacco. A wit in this city once
said in newspaper paragraph, The
American people last year used 50,000.-
600 pounds of chewing tobacco, half Of
which they borrowed" {" There is almost
as much truth as fun in that assertion.
Chicago Chronicle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
NUMBER 48
GouHAeE.


It is not they that never knew
Weakness or fear who are the brave
Those are the proud, the knightly few
Whose joy is still to serve and save
But they who in the weary night
Amid the darkness and the stress
Have struggled with disease and blight
With pitiful world weariness,
They who have yearned to stand among
The free and mighty OF the earth,
Whose sad, aspiring souls are wrung
With starless hope and hollow mirth,
Who die with every day, yet live
Through merciless, unbrightened years.
Whose sweetest right is TO forgive
And smile divinely through their tears.
They are the noble, they the strong,
They are the tried, the trusted ones,
And though their way is hard and long,
Straight TO the plying God it runs.
-Harper's Weekly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
The Longest Love Letter.

Perhaps the longest love letter in the
world is one written by certain courtier
in the time Of Queen Elizabeth to his
ladyloye on the return from the armada
campaign It occupied 400 sheets of
grabbed writing, the number of words
being something like 100000,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

1t may not be generally known that
Darwin long ago proved that plants and
flowers have brains and that If they do not
exactly argue mai tiers out among them
selves the instinct OF self preservation Is
strong upon them
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

In France, as in Germany, boys are first
sent to gylnnasiums when they are 12 or
13 years Of age and spend five or six years
in study and under discipline that is much
more severe than is that OF the preparatory
schools and colleges of tho United States.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
Not So Rad AZ That.

"Johnny, Johnny, are you smoking
the nasty little things again? thought
you had sworn Off Z"
Nom. | never swear. All / said
was that I'd be doggoned if ever smok
ed em again. Chicago Tribune.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
The Man to See.

my husband insists upon riding hob.
by, announced the anxious wife to the
GROSS grained family physician What
can we do about iti'
Better consult horse doctor. DE
troit Free Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

When the little girl is naughty" says
Miss Jessie M. Fowler, giving a mother
directions for curing her small daughters
bad temper, put on her best gown, and
you will see that she cannot withstand its
llfuence
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
No ALLOWANCES.

"They say, Blokely, old man, that
your wife has an independent fortune?',
"That's right. It's so eonfoundedlv
Independents that can't get any Of il. -
Detroit Free Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07

No man can be provident Of his time
who is not prudent In the choice oz his
company Jeremy Taylor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
Wonderful to See
An important Change the Cause
of Much Gratitude
A New Jersey M other Writes some

A New Jersey Mother Writes some-
thing About Her Daughters.
"My little girl was trou bled with inn
pure blood. Every little pimple or
scratch would make great sore which
would not heal but kept getting worse.
My husband got bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla, and as had heard of its won
derful cures, the little girl began taking
it. When she had finished taking one
bottle she did not have sore or blotch
on her, but gave her another bottle to
make sure of permanent cure. Since
then / have given Hoods Sarsaparilla to
both of my little girls for loss of appe-
tite and it is wonderful to see the change
in them. They have gained in flesh and
weight and their cheeks are rosy. When
ever I want blood purifier | shall get
Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. EDWARD
GARRETT, care Warren Foundry, Phillips
burg, New Jersey. Remember
Hoods SarsapariIla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills ss sre the oo%y only pills to take
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-07
JOHN Fl. CARPENTER
PLAN AND ARTISTIC PAPER HANGER

Calls attention OF all who need work In his line
that he will promptly attend to all orders by
mail OF otherwise. and guarantee satisfaction
WINDOW SHADES of all kinds on hand and
hall decoration neatly executed. A trial respect
fully solicited. Popular prices. Estimates rem
kered. P. o. box 49, Office, 26 Delaware street.
Residence, % Cak street, North Woodbury.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
BANKING AND CURRENCY.

Washington March 9-The report Of
the republican subcommittee to the house
committee on banking and currency was
laid before the full republican member
ship of the committee. This committee
was appointed month ago to report a
general banking and currency measure
The bill reported is entitled. a bill to
provide for strengthening the public cred
1t. lor the relief Of the United States
treasury and the amendment Of the laws
relating to national banking assocIa-
tlons"
The method OF dealing with greenbacks
Is now by the substitution Of the legal
tender notes which the banks are re-
quired to assume and for the redemption
of which .ney are required 10 ind gol1
so long as they are conducting solvent
business
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
CRAEMER WILL NOT HANG.

Olympia March a-Henry Craemer
will not be hanged at Seattle next Fri
day. Governor Rogers commuted his SEN
tence to life Imprisonment. in conformity
with the recommendation Of the board OF
pardous and the petition Of Judge Ja-
cobs, who says there is possibility. bor-
dering closely on probability. that Crae.
mer is not guilty Of the crime OF which he
stands convicted.
While the continuation OF Craemer's 2
sentence gives him longer lease Of he
IL also gives him an opportunity to ap-
peal To the supreme court for new
trial His attorneys claim 10 have new
evidence which will show him to be inno-
cent.
The crime Of which Craemer was con-
yicted was the murder Of Mrs. Phlmpcnn
Mueller and child on the night of August
=, 1894. In South Seattle Robbery was
supposed TO be the mo"ve OF the murder
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
srrrl.Es roR YUKON.



Garry l5,oo Tons This Season,
san Francisco. March G-puring the
coming season tn Alaska Commercial
Company proposes to get i5NN tons "
supplies up the Yukon river and dis
tribute them among the various trading
posts nom Behrins sea, Last year ~ n.oO
tons were forwarded hut most OF this
was started late In the season after the
KIondlkc excitement began and some
thousands ~ tons got NO farther than st
MlchatlS This year the company will
have thirteen river steamers moving
with heavy loads az the earliest possible
mom,ut. Five viii bc new ones. They
wer, bull, on she Ohio river and have
been shipped 60 Unalaska They are ex.
p,ctcd to make four river trips between
June Il aud ,rcczing time.
The yomp1ny's hnc new 2iN.tou ocean
steamer ST, Paul now being built at the
Union Iron Works will De launched az
midnight ON April 6 The Northwest
Trading and Tlanspoi ation Company.
the Wearc-Gagc corporation. Is expected
20 keep mp with It's older rival. the Alaskn
Commercial Company. In the way ot sup
plying the people u Alaska with the nee
cssarits % iitc and from present ap.
pcaranc,s there viii be no lack Of food
next winter In the frozen gold fields OF
the north
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
CAk4roItrA.
rrAcllnns. lNsr1rl,rr

Clatsop County Teachers Institute will
De held at Astoria, March q. . and n
instant Evening session az Methods,
Episcopal church; day sessions az lllgh
School building. State Superintendent O.
VI. Irwin. Superintendent A. r Arm'
strong. Of Muitnomah county. Hon John
Mimic, Of Salem, and Prot J Burnham
ot Portland, are expected here An teach
ers will be present Parents. friends and
the public generally invited
II. s. LYMAN. Superintendent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
GUNS FOR SEATTLE.

New York March a-The government
has contracted with the Northern Pacific
railroad 10 transport two ls.lnch rined
and four S-inch guns to Seattle to be used
az the new fortihcations guarding the
Straits Of Fuca. The guns are now at the
proving grounds at Sandy Hook and the
carriages are ready at the arsenal At
wa,ervlle Mass.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SiE FsAtCiSCO. Cit
LOUISVILLE, a. ACW f0SN M
TREsTIE. TURNrAnLE FouNp\.
TtON. ROUND HOUSE ANp
MACHINE SUOrS

Proposals Will DO received by the un
dcrslgncd at their office lu Astoria until
noon. March %,h. for the furnishing %
material and construction " pile ,rcsilc
work pile and concrete foundation tor
turn table. also a round house. IN Astoria,
Oregon. and machine shops ou west
side. Plans and specifications may hr
seen and blank forms Tor proposals will
be furnished at the once ol the under.
signed. Astoria Approved bonds will bo
required ~ the successful bidder Tho
undcrslgncd reserve the right 20 reject
any or all bids,
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION COM
PANY.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

The lighthouse tender ManEanita re-.
turned yesterday from Coos hay. Cmp.
qua, NaQuipa. Rogue River. and CO.
Ouulc Captain Gregory says he changed
several buoys. landed supplies, and did
great deal of other department work
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
SIMPLICITY ITSELF
A simple. Harmless Remedy
Yet It Cures the worst Cases Of Dyspep-
sla and Indigestion.

sla and Indigestion.
DR.. JenHIson, who has made life study
Of stomach troubles, says: All forms OF
indigestion really amount TO the same
thing that is. failure 10 completely digest
the food eaten no matter whether the
trouble Is acid dyspepsia or sour stomach.
holching Of wind. nervous dyspepsia or
loss Of flesh and appetite: a person Will
not have amy of them II the stomach can
b' induced by any natural. harmless way
10 thoroughly digest what is eaten, ana
this can be done by a simple remedy
which ! have tested in hundreds Of ag-
grayltrd cases with complete success.
The remedy Is a combination Of fruit and
vegetables essences, pure ascpuc pepsn
and golden seal put up in the form of
pleasant tasting tablets and sold by
druggists under the name of quarts
Dyspepsia Tablets. one or two Of these
tablets should be taken after meals and
allowed 10 dissolve in the mouth and
mIngng with the food in the stomach,
digests It completely before II has time 10
fermcnt decay and sour.
on actual experiment one grain OF
Stuar's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
three thousands grains Of meat, eggs and
similar wholesome foods.
II Is safe to say II this wholesome rem
edy was better known by people general
ly, It would be a national blessing, as
we are nation OF dyspeptIcs and nine
tenths Of all diseases owe their origin 10
imperfect digestion and nutrition.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are not a
secret patent medicine but n lfty-ccnt
package will do more real good for "a
weak stomach than fifty dollars worth
Of patent medicines and person has the
satisfaction Of knowing just what he Is
putting into his stomach, which he does
not know, when widely advertised patent
medicines are used.
All druggists sell Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets, full sized packages, Scots.
A little book on cause and cure Of
stomach troubles mailed free by address,
ing The Stuart Co., Marshall. Mich.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
ron TINE REGATTA.

To the cltlsrna ~ Astoria
Believing that the Regatta. held annu.
ally. Is of much bcnrnt 10 our city l
hereby rrqurat all those interested 10 moe,
az tho rooms ~ the Astoria Progressive
Commercial association on Monday rvrn,
lns tho g,Bt inst at To p IN.
ISAAC BERGMAN. Mayor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
Madam McLearn Ross
Late " Boston, has opened
DreSSmaKing ParlOrS -.
AT 6SS COMMERCIAL STREET
CROWS GALLERY,

All kinds ~ gowns made at lowest
price. and French tallor-madc Suits s.
and up. For two weeks only
Old nir made into collorcttcs FOR spring
a speciality
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

\ sclnns noat with house sHin Is only
one year old. and IN good condition rrlrc
ono hundred dollars Apply 10 J y Nj.
Faflauc. knappa. or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
AsstoNnrs NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

Notice u hcrpby given that the under
signed has this day bocn appoin,ed ~
alssnoe OF Rcbecca strauss, an insolycnl
debtor Creditors of tho said asslsnol
arc hereby notified TO present thsr claims
under oath 20 thc undersigned within
,hrre months troI thn date at hla place
of business at No S1s commorrlal street
Astoria. orrgpn.
Dated this ii,h day of December. 1901
n. sCHLuSsEi..
Assignee ~ Rebccca strauss an lnsolv-
ynt debtor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

Both tina method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; II is pleasant
and refreshing Ia the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver aud Bowels, clcanscs the sys.
tom etTectually, dispcls colds, head.
aches aud tevcrS and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duccd, pleasing 10 the taste and ac.
ccptable TO the stomach, prompt in
It's action aud truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agrccahlcsuhstanccs. its
many excellent qualities commend il
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup OF Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes 10 try it. Donot acccptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SKRUP co.
SiR FsAfciScO. cIt
LOUISVILLE a. GCw T0SS M
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
nOARn Nm NOOMa

Three cr four rooms with board. AZ
reasonable rates Table boariers can ho
accommodated Mrs 4 c Holden corner
Ninth and Duane atr-ota
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

For Sale Sand. gravel. black dirt ana
various kinds OF manure. See X NJ Gas
ton. NJ l05 Fourteenth street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

one ~ the quickest trips ON rccod was
made yesterday nv the tug Emma Hay
ward which brought down from Portland
government barge NO 8 loaded with NOR
tar beds which were discharged yestcr-
day afternoon az Fort Stevens, returning
in the evening with the barge 80 Portland
for another load.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24

There is some question about the right
of the county 80 lay out roOd on the
pipe line. The water works commission
is obiccting 10 the use of the road by
heavy teams while originality Judgc Gray
says they wanted a road established over
the line. The matter is still under con-
sideration by the county court
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
LACE CURTAINS

Mes X Rasmussen ls prepared TO 10
up curtains In satisfactory style uood
work guaranteed. Leave orders az CioVe-
lands bakery
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-24
I. 5 PROPOSALS ron FUEL

Once c. O. NJ Vancouver BARRACKS,
wash. March -. lSsS scaled proposals..
In tripllratr will be received here ur AZ
offices nf luartcrmuH,crs at HolHF liar-
racks and Fort sherman Idaho Port.
land. or and Forts CANDY spokane Wat
Ia walla and Vancouver barracks Wash
until II o'clock a. m. Aprll -, lN,. and
then opened for furnishing fuel therefor
FOR fiscal year commencing july D. iye
Information furnished here or by said
quartcrmastrr~. 4. = reserves th, fight
20 reject ar accept any or all proposals
or any part thereof Envelopes contain
lug proposals should be- marked FRO.
posals Tor fuel NJ -." ana addressed
to undersigned or to respective quarter.
masters j W Jacobs. a. o. NJ