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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29

OF WOODBURY.

OF WOODBURY.
WOODBURY., n. j., Dec 6, 1898.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stockholders
of this bank for the election Of Directors will be
held at the Banking House, Tuesday, January
10th, 1899, at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
Dec. 8. 1909 Cashier.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
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EOR RENT.


Known as Briscoe Farm, situated near Pauls
borc. Apply to
WILLIAM BRISCOE,
l2-22-9SSt 1888 s. 18th ST.. Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29

Harness fed with Porpirsine Black
Velvet Harness Oil is always soft and clean
to handle.
Thos. Il. Wentx, farmer near Wood
bury, has made an assignment for the
equal benefit of his creditors, naming A.
q. SwaekhameF as assignee.
The Woodbury. Exempt Firemen's
Association held their annual election in
Good VIII Iire house Wednesday evening,
when the following officers were chosen -
President B. W. Cloud Vice President,
John R. P Fowler Secretary, S. H. Ladd ;
Financial Secretary, II c. Waram; Trustees,
A. ". Ckttell, John Riehl and s Fl. Laid;
Auditing Committee. g. Starr, ohm RiehI
A. r. Crammer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29

Constipation prevents the body from Riding
itself of waste matter. De Wits Little Early
kisers win remove the trouble and cure Sick
Headache. Bili0usness. Inactive Liver and clear
the Complexion. Small. sugar colted. don't
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
Family Gafharina

The Carson family met at the home Of
VIM. 4. Carson. near Woodbury., on
Monday. the 26th inst,and had good time
all the family being present except two
The table was laden with all the good
things which the country affords and men
and women and children enjoy. The girls,
Rebecca and Mary, know how to ct the
appetite to perfection. Those present were:
Grand Pop, A. NJ Fisher Mr. and Mrs W.
B. Fisher; Albert Fisher and wife Clar-
ence, Mabel, Louisa, Anna Kay, and Mas.
ter Leon, of Merchantyille; Mr.. and Mrs.
B. A Cade, Hanson, Lewis, Walter, Will
liam; and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen, OIL
Pitman Grove; Mr.. and Mrs. r A. Jester
Adelna, Francis, Anna and Fons, of Pauls-
hOFo; Anna E. johnson. r. j Johnston
VIM. Z Carson, Rebecca, Mary VIM. G.
SmallweQd. MF. and Mrs JAS. s. Carson
Isaac Carson, Olive, Anna, Bertha and
Thomas Urison.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
EOR SALE.

NOH SALE
a fine Chester County White seed hog, year
old. Apply at
Premises OF late A. MERRITT PIERCE,
Grown Point and Hessian Ave.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
VENDUE.

VIII be sold at public sale on the farm of the
subscriber. on he Franklinville road, leading
from Swedesboro to the Mullica Hill and
Woodstown turnpike, near Battens School
House. about miles from Swedesboro. on
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29

Edgar Wrigley Carpet weaver, Barnsboro
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
EOR SALE.

Fos SALE.
PAIR HORSES, 8 and IS years. good honest
team, price $ft0. Rural Blush white potatoes
soc basket 9Oc bushel. Hay Of best quality
seed sweet potatoes.
FOR RENT.
Good size house and about acres of ground
fine place for chickens and uucks.
ANDES E. BUDD,
l2-2s-4t Farm Delaware ST., Woodbury. n ].
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29

CAV MILL NOTICE.
The subscriber ill otter this date operate
| the saw mill formerly Henry B. Hendrickson's
and solicits the patronage of the public.
1a-s-9s.4ts,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
UHARM FOR BENT Or ron SALE.

i =
The 100 acre farm known as the Lambs Farm
at Pitman. Possession can be had on Jan. 25
For further particulars apply P. MOGLADE,
1929 98at Gloucester City, N j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-12-29
SOL 10000
81. 10000
s1R8.800 00

Total $163, 800 90
This amount of money would nearly all
have been spent and kept in our county
instead of going out Of it. When we look
we'll to our own interents we look well to
our county 5 interest, and then to the State,
and SO on.
THOMAS C. DILKRs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
CLARA BARTON CABLES.
Heroic Woman's Work Caring for
Americas Wounded.

New York, July 8.-The following ca
blegram has been received by stephen
Barton from Miss Clara Barton:
SibOney, July Z, via Playa del Este
Came from Skaters front in the night
for food and clothing for refugees, who
are leaving Santiago by thousands,
starving and naked. The State of Tex
as has gone to Port Antonio for ice to
save her meat, will return tomorrow.
Are sending supplies to refugees, all
we can from both camps, by army Wag-
ons and pack mules. 1t is nearly i'm
possible to land supplies, high tide, no
docks surf terrific, our ships yawls
cannot stand in surf. Have mended one
Of the broken fat boats which our men
drag ashore in the surf, waist deep No
transportation. Horses and packers
tent would be helpful Wounded men
taken from our operating tents are laid
on ground, often without blankets or
shelter from rain or sun. As others die
their clothing is taken to put on the ma
ked, to get them down to Siboney, ten
miles over roads that upset any wag
ons. Mrs. Gardner, myself and whole
working force of the Red Cross at the
front are in direct range of the sharp
shooters. Lesser and the nurses are
doing splendid work at SibOney. The
men are as brave as lions. Shafter is
acting wisely and humanely. doing all
he can. We return to the front at once.
(Signed) CLARA BARTON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
FOOD FOR CAPTIYES.
Another Weighty Problem Connected
With Santiago's Siege.

Washington, July 8.-The problem of
feeding the people of Santiago and the
prisoners taken there, in addition to the
United States troops under Shafter, was
discussed at a long conference this. af-
ternOon between Secretary AIger
Quartermaster General Ludington and
Commissary General Eagan. It is a
very. serious matter and cannot be ade-
quately adjusted until the war depart
ment has been acquainted with the con-
ditiOns that will exist after the town has
been taken. Gen. Shafter took with
him supplies for six months for about
90, 900 men and animals. These, it is
estimated, will last the United States
troops and their Cuban allies. the needy
people of Santiago and the Spanish ar
my defending the place for three
months, so that there is no fear for the
present of any lack of subsistence.
The supplies that accompanied Gen.
Shafter were intended for use in the
Porto Rico as well as the Santiago
campaign, and for that reason it is in
tended to send additional supplies to
Santiago, so that those now in the pos
session of the American forces will not
be depleted. Arrangements for send
ing a greater quantity Of food stuffs
to Santiago will be made at once by the
cOmmissary general and the quarter
master general. The administration
does not propose to let the people Of
Santiago suffer after the city is in pos
session of the American army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

sas was told that every man who vol
unteerd in the army for the war against
Spain wrote his name. That is a fact
of tremendous significance. The high
est civilization is moving forward and
the lower goes to the rear.
THE events of the past week are so
vast in their influence upon the destiny
of this country and the world that it
fills the mind of a thinking person with
an almost OverpOwering sense of the re-
sponsibility Of this nation. We learn
to be broader. We see beyond the tur-
MOL of political strife, and feel the
heart thrOb of the people. One political
party rules today and another tomor-
row but whenever the crucial test
comes somehow the nation is carried
forward to a higher destiny. Here is
a great nation, receiving elements from
far distant lands, which are not always
assimilated, but experience of more
than a century has demonstrated that
the great body of American people can
be trusted. This war opens new re-
sponsibilities, but 1 firmly believe the
problems will be wisely solved. I am
not an ardent advocate of acquisitions
of territory far removed from this con-
tinent, but I feel that the genius of our
people for success will carry them
through. This is one of the proudest
days America. has ever known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
AT DETROIT IN 1899.
Kansas City Endeavor Society Wins
Progressive Prize.

Nashville, Tenn, July s. Auditor
ium EndeavOr was filed with an en-
thusiastic assemblage when the Seven
teenth international convention of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor was called to order by Presi-
dent Clark. Following devotional ex-
ercises, addresses of welcome were de-
livered by Governor Taylor and others,
and a brief telegram of greeting from
President Mckinley was read. In his
reply telegraphed on behalf of endeav-
orers Rev. Clark expressed, the heart
lest sympathy of the endeavorers, with
their Christian president and informed
President Mckinley that his praise and
thanksgiving proclamation had been
read during the opening exercises Of the
convention and that the endeavorers
had united in prayer for a speedy peace.
Secretary John w. Bear then read
his annual report, and President Clark
followed with his annual address.
The speakers references to a friendly
union between the United States and
Great Britain were vociferOusly cheer
ed.
The Kansas City union was given the
banner for the best progress made.
Detroit was selected for the meeting of
1899
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
WHO is TO PAY?
The Question as Regards Ex-
press Companies and Patrons
to Be Settled in Court.

United States District Attorney I. E.
Lambert will on Monday next file com
plants in the United States district
court against c. L. Traver, agent of the
Wells, Fargo express company, and
Frank Lewis, agent of the United
States and Pacific express companies,
in this city, and S. r. Smith, joint agent
for the WelIs-Fargo, American, United
States and Pacific express companies
at Leavenworth, for violation of the
war revenue law. The complaints were
sent to Leavenworth today to be sworn
to by Collector of Internal Revenue
Sutton.
The express companies in this city
and over the entire country have been
forcing their patrons to pay the revenue
OF one cent on each bill OF lading by
charging an additional one cent on
each consignment shipped. Mr.. Lam
bert holds that it is the intent of the
law that the companies and not the
Shippers should pay the revenue, and
the criminal prosecutions will be
brought to test the matter.
The penalty for violations of the law
in this connection is $1OO for each Of
Tense. Several hundred bills of lading
have been issued by each company
since the new law went into effect.
The section of the revenue law which
it is held has been violated by the ex-
press companies reads as follows:
1t shall be the duty OF every rail-
road or steamboat company, carrier,
express company, or corporation or
person whose occupation is to act as
such, to issue to the shipper or con-
SignOr or his agent, person from
whom any goods are accepted Ortrans-
pOrtatiOn, a bill of lading, manifest, or
other evidence of receipt and forward
ing for each shipment received for car
riage and transportation, whether in
bulk or in boxes, bales, packages, bun
dies, or not so inclOsed or included; and
there shall be duly attached and can
ecled, as in this act provided, to each of
said bills of Iading, manifests, or other
memorandum, and to each duplicate
thereof "a stamp of the value of one
cent
After the complaints are filed the
three express agents will be arrested
and a preliminary hearing held before
United States Commissioner Geo. W.
Clark. They will probably then be
bound over to the next term of the
United States district court. Unless
special arrangements can be made, the
cases will not come up until next No
vember.
One of the Topeka express agents re
marked today that he thought Mr.
Lambert would be wise to let the mat
ter remain as it is until after the test
case brought in New York is decided.
The case there is on friendly grounds
for the purpose of testing the law, and
it is understood that arrangements
have been made to carry it at once to
the United States supreme court for
early and final settlement of the Ques-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SPANlARD AGROUND.
Was Chased by American Gum
b0ats-ThOught to Be
Alfonso XII.

Key West, July s.-A four masted Span
ish steamer of about 6,OOo tons, with two
tunnels. has been aground at Mariel, west
of Havana, after being chased by the gun
boats Hawk, Castine and Prairie The
intelligence was brought here this morn
ing by several auxiliary warships return
ing from the north coast blockade At
the time they left the lines the identity of
the wreck had not been established BY
many however, she is thought to be the
Alphonso XII. The steamer was first
sighted at the western end of the Ha-
vanaa blockade about six miles from Nor
70 castle, heading for Havana. The Hawk
Immediately gave chase and was soon
Joined by the other two gunboats- The
trio opened a hot fire on the enemy, who
unable to escape and helpless, was forced
ashore.
The affair occurred day or two ago, but
none of the ships which participated in it
has since arrived here and the boats
which brought the news were not close
enough to learn further details.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
ANONYMOUS LETTERS
Are Pouring in on Marshal Strauss
Regarding Joints in Operation.

City Marshal I A. Strauss has been
flooded with letters and complaints since
he took charge of police affairs. and a
large number of the communications have
been unsigned. People, especially within
the past two days. have written to him
saying that there was joint in operation
at a certain place, and they would sign
the note "A Citizen"
Marshal Strauss says that unless COM
munications are signed he cannot pay at
tentiOn to them. Speaking OF the matter
he said today: Il will be glad to attend
to any violation of the law which people
may wish to call my attention to, but I
must ask them to sign their names. I
got two letters yesterday signed "A Citi-
zen and "A Resident Now, 1 don't know
whom these communications come from.
and 7 don't care to get mixed up in any
trouble where I don't know the source
of the information
IF people can't place enough confidence
in me to sign their names to cOmmunica-
lions, or come to me in person, then I
can't attend to the complaints. I will
willingly do all in my power to attend to
complaints when signed, and as quickly
as possible. If get a letter complaining
Of a joint and it isn't signed, then that
joint will have to go until we get around
to it in our regular work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
PLENTY TO EAT.
There Are No Signs of Famine in
Havana
Says the Correspondent of the
London Times.
POOR ARE IN DISTRESS
Owing to Lack of Work and
High Prices of Food.
Situation No Worse Than Ex-
perienced in London.

London, July 8.-The officials of the
Spanish embassy here say they have
no knowledge of any peace agitation
being on foot at present. A dispatch
from the United States declaring that
the Americans are able to capture San
tiago de Cuba and that the perpetual
strain has broken the mems nerves and
constitutions, bringing them to the
verge of disaster, unless reinforced, is
published conspicuously here and has
also been telegraphed to Madrid.
The Times today published a long
letter from one of its correspondents,
e. W. Knight, dated from Havana on
June g. in which the writer gives de-
tails of his difficult landing in Cuba, ex-
perienceS in prison, and release. In
regard to the conditions of affairs in
Havana, Mr.. Knight says he found the
city in very different condition from
that described in the American press
and that the town is perfectly quiet
Continuing he says there are no signs
of popular excitement and no intima-
ton of a general massacre of foreigners
which has been fOretOld. The CORE
spondent also says there are no signs
OF famine in Havana, though he ad-
mits, it is true, that provisions are very
dear and that there is distress among
the poor who are without work owing
to the blockade. But he adds, that the
distress is no greater than some times
experienced in London. OF the pres
ent attitude of the population, civil and
military, the correspondent says he can
hardly speak too highly, adding:
There is no excitement and no fear,
but a dignified calm resolve to defend
the country braVely. All here eagerly
desire an American force to land IN
Cuba in order to try conclusions IN
fair fight with Spanish troops The
latter. 1 think, will give a good account
IF them selves when the time comes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
PLANS CHANGED.
New University Building Enlarged
by George Fowler.

Kansas City, July 8-Contractor VIII
liam NadelhOffer. of Lawrence, Kas.,
who has charge of the construction OF
the new machine shops, at the universe
ty, the gift of George Fowler, the kan
sas City packer, was in the city yester-
day ordering the iron work necessary
for the building.
The excavations have all been made,
the rock for the foundation is on the
ground and two car loads Of cement
were covered up on the site of the
building yesterday afternoon. The
building originally was to cost $4,000,
but Mr.. Fowler has ordered changes in
the plans which will increase the cost
several thousand dollars and it is
thought that the board of regents may
make some further additions, making
the building, when completed, cost
1925. 900 or more.
Mr.. Nadelhoffer says the new building
will be the finest of its kind in the west
ern country and will be finished and
ready for occupancy by December 1, of
this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
ENDED IN ELOPEMENT.
Comic Opera Lovers at Wichita are
Now Married.

Wichita, July S.-The friends of the
contracting parties were surprised to
learn of the marriage of Miss Jessie
Lantz of FL Dorado, and Harry Hill Of
this city The ceremony was performed
Tuesday night just this side of the
bride and Wichita, and was the culnlin-
atiGn of a romantic cOurtship extending
over a period of many months.
Miss Lantz will be remembered as the
young lady who sang the principal con-
tralto role in the"Doctor of Alcantara,"
a comic opera given by local talent last
year. She has a magnificent voice and
a very pleasing stage bearing, and
made quite a favorable impression on
the local audiences. Harry Hill took
part in the opera and was devoted in
his attentions to her, which she receiv-
who was with her objected to the
growing intimacy and forbade her
daughter having anything to do with
him. Apparently she Obeyed her moth
erS commands and many months of
clandestine correspondence followed.
Tuesday, in accordance with pre-ar-
ranged plans, Harry Hill boarded the
Missouri Pacific and went to FL Dorado.
They met, secured a carriage and start
ed overland for this city. A marriage
license had previously been secured and
when SedSwick county was reached
they were married. Continuing their
journey, they arrived here and are now
North Market street.
The bride is a charming young lady
and has a host of friends both in her
home city and here, who will wish her
long years of happiness. The groom is
a native of Wichita, having made this
his home, though he spends a part of
his time with theatrical companies on
the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
WHEAT IN SALINE.
Conditions Do Not Justify the Com
plants as to Yield.

Sa1ina, July S.-With all that hes been
said about the damage done to soft
wheat it is difficult to find one who will
tell you that he has a. very low average
in his yield. One poor farmer who was
entering loud complaint about his soft
wheat, when asked what his average
was Che had be threshing) said it would
go about II bushels to the acre. And
yet two years ago he would have been
dckled to death over such an average.
1t is by comparison with the yield
last year that the farmer is discomfort
ed with the yield this year. The high
land farmer has eclpsed the '1owland"
farmer this especially if he has
hard wheat. The hard wheat crop
composing nearly two-thirds of the
crop of the county, averages good
Take quantity, location, price, and sew
eral other features into question and
Saline county is fully as well favored
in the yield this year as last. In hay
and oats the yield is much better. Pos
sibly the corn crop viii be good al
though it is too early to make any spec
uIatiOn concerning it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SURGEON no LEGS ARMY.
Distinguished New York Physician to
Go to Cuba

New York, July S.-Dr. George Ryer-
son Fowler, chief of the staff of sur
geons in the New York Polytechnic, has
been appointed chief surgeon in the
United States volunteer army, with the
rank of major, and by direction Of the
secretary of war he has been directed to
report to Major General Fitzhugh Lee
at Jacksonville, Fla, for assignment to
duty
Dr. Fowler was seen at his office in
Brooklyn. He said:
Il am ready to start for Jacksonville
In compliance with General Coburn's
order, and expect to leave Brooklyn
today. The order was not wholly IN
expected, as I put in my request for a
commission some time ago. I received
my. request with the signatures of the
president and secretary of war written
upon it. I cOuntersigned it and re-
turned it two weeks ago. I have been
awaiting orders ever since,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
BURNED IN CARRIAGE.
Peculiar Accident to WASHINGTON
Women While Driving.

w omen While Driving.
Washington, July S.-A very peculiar
accident happened to Mrs. J. Ford
Thompson and her daughter Mrs
Thomas E. McArdle, while driving up
Fifteenth street, near Riggs bank Mrs
ThOmpsOn's dress caught fire and was
burned completely off the lining, for
tunately without more serious damage
than to slightly scOrch her arm and
burn quantity of her hair Mrs Nc
Ardle's hand was quite badly burned
in her effort to tear the burning cloth
ing from her mother, and her dress was
also injured by the flames, but not to
any great extent. What started the
fire can only be conjectured. 1t is sup
posed that one of the ladies stepped
on a match on the floor of the carriaee
igniting the fiimsy material of Mrs
ThompsOn's summer dress, which quick
~ caught fire.
The carriage in which Mrs ThOnD-
son and her daughter were driving was
a surrey, and the ladies were on the
rear seat, with a light laprObe over
their knees. This caught fire at the
same time as the dress, and the blaz-
ing edge of the robe, when hung out
at the side Of the carriage, attracted
the notice Of cOIOred man who was
driving down Fifteenth street. He call
ed out to the Thompson's driver to
stop and, jumping from his seat, ran
to Mrs. Thompson and began to beat
out the flames with his hands
Both Mrs. Thompson and Mrs Nc
Ardle jumped out of the carriage when
they saw the flames, and Mrs. McArdIe
tore the blazing dress from her mother.
Tom Bowie driver for the California
Fruit company, ran up to them with a
blanket, which he wrapped around Mrs
Thompson and extinguished the flames
entirely.
The fire had run quickly up Mrs.
ThOmpsOn's skirt to her waist. then
up the sleeve and back, scorching one
arm slightly and burning her hair The
dress was less inflammable stuff which
resisted the flames and protected Mrs
Thompson from more severe injuries
The cOlOred man who first saw the fire
and beat out the flames was quite
badly burned about the hands.