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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Mr.. Clarence Atkinson, the Burlington
county resident who divides with Senator
DAILY the responsibility of caring for Mr..
Bryan and the free silver interests in this
State, authorizes the statement that he will
be candidate for Governor on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Why such authorization
What explanation for such political reck-
lessness Constitution.
It is not expected that the editor of the
Consultation can understand independent,
manly, political action, because such has so
long been a lost art in Republican politics
in New Jersey. No ambitious young Re-
peblican dare aspire to political honors for
which be is qualified until permission is
obtained from the Old Man" at Camden
New Jersey Republicans have almost ceased
Ia he Americans in the full acceptation OF
the word, and are merely jumping jacks to
a monarch more relentless within his
domain than the Gear Of all the Russias.
Young Republicans do not rise until ne
calls them up. With full knowledge Of
this. il is natural that editor Barber should
be surprised that Democrat should pos
sess the American spirit OF Independence
ia matters political. But Mr. Atkinson
need offer no apology to free men ior
either his Americanism nor his conylcIions
nor his political aspirations. He is compe-
tent, he is honest, and be is true jersey
man.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
A DIscREpIrEp RFpoRr.
General Lee Did Not Advise Amer
cans TO Leave Havana.

General Lee Did Not Advise AmerI-
cans TO Leave Havana.
Washington, Feb. 24.-The arrival of
a mail in Washington from Key West
yesterday afternoon bringing several
private letters from naval officers late
Iy attached to the Maine caused wave
Of excitement to run over the depart
ments and the Capitol, for there were
all sorts of rumors as to the contents
of these letters, very few of which ru-
mors, in point of fact, had any sound
basis. The only feature, so far as could
be discovered, of real Importance as
throwing any light on the cause of the
explosion contained in the letters was
the statement that the two after boil
ers in the after boiler space were all
Of the eight boilers of the Maine that
were under steam at the time of the
explosion. This fact had negative
value, for it disposed at once of the
theory that an exploding boiler had
caused the wreck. The experts all say
that by no possibility could the after
boilers explosion have wrecked the fore
part of the Maine and left the after
part almost unframed.
The report that Consul General Lee
had advised Americans to quit Havana
Is discredited here. 1t is said that the
consul general, in the course of friendly
talk in Havana with Americans, may
have expressed the view that there are
at present other places more desirable
as resorts for persons who have no par
ticular business there than Havana, but
the state department authorizes the an
noucement that 1t has not yet been adj
vised that he has either officially or
semi officially delivered himself Of any
expression on the subject. The Spanish
legation also discredits the reports that
General Lee has given such warning.
It Is also said at the department that
no message has been conveyed to the
owners of American vessels at New Or
leans or elsewhere that it would not be
safe for them to visit Cuban ports at
this time.
The senate on Tuesday passed bill to
add two artillery regiments to the
strength of the army This measure
has been urged for many months by
officials Of the war department. who
foresaw that, while congress Of late
years had taken measures for the pro-
lection OF our coasts by considerable
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Camden, N. j., Feb. 21.-The steamer
Appledore, owned by Peter Hagan, was
destroyed by fire yesterday while tied
to her wharf at Cramer Hill. She was
used as a ferryboat to Philadelphia, and
carried 300 passengers. The police be-
ueve the fire was the work Of an in
Aendiary.
Lambertville, Feb. 19.-Joseph Smiths
Touring mill, at Prallsville, was entered
by burglars last night, the safe was
blown open and $50 in money was Sc
cured. No one heard the explosion, and
the robbery was not discovered until
this morning. Two strangers seen neal
the mill last night are suspected of the
burglary.
Vineland Feb. 19.--W. J. Wells, whose
favorite and eldest son created SEN
sation here by marrying Miss Marah
Woodford, mulatto, said today: 81
made my will today, and my son. Will
lam, is now not only disinherited, but
disowned forever. If possible I will by
law have his name banished from the
family" Mr.. Wells is nearly wild with
grief, and cries, ''Oh, William, William,
how could you have SO forgotten your
parents and brothers!"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Poetic justice has been done by at least
one of Mayor VanWyck's appointments
For several Summers Nathan Stratus, a
wealthy and benevolent merchant, furnished
free milk to the poor of New York City
Last year the municipal Board of Health
prohibited the distribution, alleging that
the milk was impure. Mr.. Stratus showed
that it came direct from his farm and was
in no way tempered with by those who
handled it. Nevertheless, the prohibition
was not revoked by the health authorities
and the free milk charity was discontinued
It was said at the time that the action Of
the Board of Health was inspired by milk
dealers whose business was seriously inter
fered with by this sort Of philanthropy
Whether that allegation was true or not
Mr.. Stratus bided his time, and now be
finds himself President of the New York
Health Department, Viee his prosecutor, re-
moved.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

appropriations Ior extensive wvrn5 olnu
great guns. it had not provided the men
necessary to operate these engines of
war. Should the house pass the bill, as
1t undoubtedly will, 1t will enable the
department to carry out plans it has
long had in view.
The navy department has compiled
the following summary showing the to-
tai results of the Maine disaster:
Total officers and men on board Maine.
355; total officers rs; total men, 1928; to-
tai officers saved, "a; total men saved.
rs: total officers lost, 2; total men lost,
246: total men injured, 81; doubtful. Z.
The seven men appearing as doubtful
probably represent that number, or less,
whose lives have been saved, but who
cannot be identified at present on ac-
count of errors in the transmission of
kilograms. The 81 appearing as injured
are included in the rs appearing as
saved Two men reported as having
died in the hospital are included in the
total of 246 appearing above as having
been lost.
During the discussion in the senate
yesterday a sharp debate on the Cuban
situation was precipitated by Mr.. AL
len, of Nebraska, who offered as an
amendment the resolution passed by
the senate a year ago recognizing the
belligerent rights of the Cuban insurg-
ents. Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama, said
that this country's relations with Spain
at the present time were seriously
strained and that intervention by the
United States. which a year ago would
have been offensive, would now be al
most cause for war. He expressed
the opinion that the Cuban affair would
eventually be submitted to the arbitra-
ment of the sword between the Uni
ted States and Spain. Mr.. Foraker, OF
Ohio, thought the day not for distant
when the time for action by this coun-
try would arrive. Mr. Thurston, of Ne
braska, counseIed calmness and pru-
dence, for he believed that the coun-
try was rapidly drifting into a wal
with Spain. Mr.. Hoar maintained that
the floor of the senate was no proper
place for angry discussions on inter
national affairs, and that no senator
ought to utter anything that might moi
well be uttered by the president of the
United States. Mr.. Aliens amendment
was ruled out Of order, and the ap-
peal from the ruling was laid on the
table. Mr.. Allen offered a resolution
providing for committee of five sena-
tors who should go to Cuba and ascer.
tain the precise situation on the island
A variety of subjects occupied the at.
tention of the house during the con.
sideration of the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. Mr.. Mahany. Of New
York, made an attack on the patriotism
of some of the social leaders of New
York, whom he said held higl
revel while the nation was bowed dowr
with grief over the loss of life result
ing from the Maine explosion. Tht
item appropriating $25, 900 for power fol
the pneumatic tube mail system &C,
casioned a good deal of debate, but Il
stood in the bill.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

The case of the State of New Jersey W.
Assistant Prosecutor Noonan and As
semblyman Simpson, of Hudson county
which grew out of charges of official NAL
feasanee, was tried in Hudson county
courts and came to an end last Saturday
when the jury, after being out forty-tw,
hours, stated that it was impossible to agre.
upon verdict. The statement is that th,
jury stood to for acquittal The result
is disappointing to both parties, and re
trial will probably follow soon. It il
announced that suit will at once be insti
tuted against the journal for attempt t.
bride public officials.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Not since the Great Rebellion has the
United States been stirred as during the
past week, yet perfect calmness marks the
demeanor of citizens and officials while
waiting exact information as TO the causes
which sent the battleship Maine to the
bottom of Havana harbor, Tuesday night
of last week, and the death of 260 Ameri-
can sailors
There are probably few Americans who
have any deep doubt as to the cause of the
great ships fate; they are sure that no lack
of discipline; no criminal negligence; nc
lack of precautionary methods marked the
conduct of the ships officers or her crew
either, to contribute to such catastrophe
The very demeanor of the survivors
carries conviction on this point. A guilty
commander would not have asked the
Commander in Chief of the Army and
Navy, and through him his countrymep,
to suspend judgment until after an official
investigation had revealed the cause, did
any doubt exist in his mind as to that cause
The committee OF inl estigstion is in
session now, and divers are examining the
the wreck. No information will be given
out until this investigation is concluded
and the verdict made up.
In the meantime the American masses
will be calm; there will be time for Other
things when those charged with these
grave responsibilities speak.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
New York Horse Manure Prices.

We will deliver New Short N. Y. Horse Manure
at 81 80 per ton and Old Manure at $l.S5 per ton
payable by note In bank Oct. 1st 1898, without
interest. At all points s01th of Franklinyille,
Monroeville aud Point airy ten (10) cts. per ton
additional will be charged.
Fifteen cents per ton discount from above
prices will be allowed for prompt cash. All
manure to be settled for In 80 days after ship
ment either by cash or note.
Orders will be received by C. T. Molony, Sales
Agent. Woodbury., N. j.; VIM G.. Brooks, Deer
ileld Nj: John w. Mcclure, Williamstown N.
T.; B. a. Headley, swedesboro, N. J., for Swedes-
borO and Salem branch, or by G. NJ. Wells,
Moorestown, n. j., our general collecting agent,
who viii be ct the Moiony building, Woodbury.,
n, 8. every Monday until $50 p. m, and will
attend at any time to matters Of Importance in
Connection with the business OF the Company al
any point 10 South Jersey.
NEW YoRK HoRsE MANURE TRANSPORTATION
loi4-s7-sm COMPANY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Guardian 1T is said that all the Com
gressmen from this State are to be renoml-
uated except Representative McEwan, of
Hudson County, who has been black listed
by Boss Sewell for insubordination. The
Others haYe been docile servants of the
Republican machine and are capable of
greater usefulness than new men, The
people of New Jersey, however, are tradi-
tionally opposed to the holding of Office
for more than two terms, and they will
probably elect several Democrats to Con-
gress next Fall,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
Fugitive Teller Returns.

Wilmington, Del. Feb. 21.-William
N. Boggs, the teller of the First Ma
tional bank. of Dover, who is accused
of taking 100000 from that institution,
walked into the Office of Marshal Short,
in the federal building, Saturday and
gave himself up to the United States
authorities. After strenuous efforts to
secure bail for the accused man he was
taken to New Castle Jail late in the af-
ternoon. Boggs refuses to say where
he has been. Four prominent citizens
were arrested for alleged completely
with Boggs. They are Thomas S.
Clark, Charles Butler, Sheriff Cole
and Colonel Cooper. They furnished
bail and were released. They vigor-
Dusly assert their innocence.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

In the Ohio Legislature sugar-beet
bounty bill is pending Any industry
that depends for success upon the public
treasury, practically upon the taxation OF
the general public, had better be abandoned
for something more profitable. There are
industries that have been established in
this country f1r one hundred years that
are dependent upon that principle as en-
bodied in protective tariffs, that, taking
their word for it, are not as well able to
support themselves as they were at the
beginning The fact is, that when enter
prises are taught to depend for support
upon anything outside of their own push
and energy they generally fail to become
seIfsupporting. The same rule holds good
with individuals. People taught to lean
upon their more thrifty and energetic
neighbors, or upon public charity at length
become paupers.
FMnnmnnth democrat
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
PILEs PERmANnNrLY cuRED
In From ; TO s Days, Time

by the use of Lo-Mo One bottle
guaranteed to cure any case of piles,
regardless OF how long standing, what
you have tried. or what your physician may
claim. Money refunded if permanent cure
is not obtained in the most severe cases in
less than days time. After all others fail
get Ionic and be cured.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all first
class druggists, or sent prepaid to any
address. on receipt of price. Address Harry
Logue, Williamsport, Pa. 81 1917
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
The viscaya still at New York

New York, Feb. 24.-The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya did not leave this har-
Dor yesterday, as announced in these
dispatches. The error was due to a
misunderstanding of the reporter. Cap
tain Eulate was ordered, before leaving
Las Palmas. to spend one week in
American waters before sailing for Ha-
vana, and up to this time has received
no instruction conflicting with this
order
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Several hundred Democrats gathered at
a Democratic banquet given at Bridgeton,
Tuesday night at the Hotel Cumberland.
Among those who made addresses were ex.
Judge Carlow, of Camden;C G Atkinson
of Mt. Holly; Lawyer Samuel Iredell, Of
Bridgeton; Editors Robert Gwynne, John
Cheeseman and others. The issues of the
day were reviewed and discussed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
WANAMAKFR,a.

wave1lnes on wnlre
leaf green, blue and white
but the list grows too long.
THE FRENCH printed two colors
on one; all square dots
Of black and white on lavender
and on light brown
and on new red
and on beige
and turquoise and chartreuse.
Five sizes of dots in most of the
coIorings.
These Foulards are printed in
Alsace.
New black-and-white silks at
S5c, and
New blue-and-white silks at 85c.
Medium NEVER before had
nriced easy-priced Dress
~. Goods with so much
CiSsS character and style to
UOOdS them. No matter for
what use, no matter how little the
dress is to cost, there is no excuse
for its being other than pretty.
The change comes by giving such
attention as never before to selec-
ton. Care for detail is the founda-
ton stone of the success Of this
business. We don't believe "just
anything will do, !" and with every
chief of stock in the house the
knottiest problem is not what to
let in, but what to keep out.
You'll notice the success of this
now, as never before, in the dress
goods at 75c and less.
At 28c and BIC yard
Illuminated Homespun Mixtures, smart
colorings.
At 371ac a yard
Fancy figured two-toned Armure, nine
colorings; 38 in.
At SOC a yard
Seven shades Of Crepe BriIliants; 40 in.
At 371zc a yard
Atwood Alma Twills, nine colorings; "A in.
At SOC a yard
Satin Soliel, a modest combination of col
orngs on lustrous surface; So in.
At 55c yard
Wide Vale Diagonal, in tones of grays,
blues and brown, AS in Usual value, 75c.
At COO a yard
Iridescent Brccade, brilliant stripes flecked
with contrasting colors.
At Csc yard
Satin-striped Bayadere Covert, unique
and distinguished; Is in.
At 75c yard
Illuminated Crepe Monte Melange, full
gamut of spring shades; a in
At 75c a yard
Atwood Kersey Cloth, nine coloringsi
so in.
At 75c a yard
finished fancy-back Covert, in hosts
of multi-colored tones; So in.
At 75c a yard
Mixed Tweed Diagonal; so in.
| ct 75c a yard
Fancy Mixed Cheviots; % color expires
| SionS.
At 75c yard
Basket Matalasse Cheviot, harmonies o
dark and light tones; AZ in.
At 75c a yard
Fancy Corded Stripes, with brilliant col
orings on dark grounds; 80 in.
To FARMERS-Among the 30t
horses in our delivery service there
is always giving-out; as a rule, q
foot tenderness that makes then
poor for city streets. These ami
mails give good service on the farm
and are economical to buy. Oul
stable is at Twentieth and Wharton
streets.
John Wanamaker.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

The Republican legislature has promptly
whitewashed Ebie, the member from Essex
who organized strike at Building and
Loan Associations If Democrat had done
such thing, he would have been expelled
and the Republican press would have
famed with righteous indignation. Ebie
is evidently either scoundrel or fool
and an investigation should be instituted
to officially determine his status. Here If
real business for that Hudson county in
vestigation Committee that is SO embar-
raised for lack of subject worthy its at
tention.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

The Dingley bill is a revenue producer
Its predecessor was producer of deficits
From the Constitution, Feb Is.
Because Editor Barber keeps his head in
the sand, he must not think his readers
do. According to the official figures ths
deficit under the Dingley bill for the first
six months was upwards of $51 10000
and thus far this month the shortage il
above s1OOOO0OO There is nothing in
the past to compare the Dingley bill with
its record as deficit maker is unparalleled
and everybody knows it, except Editor
Barber.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

Il hold the opinion that mixed cur
rency, composed partly of gold and silver
and partly of good paper redeemable and
steadily redeemed in specie on demand, is
the most useful, and convenient, for such a
country as we inhabit, and is sure to con-
tinue to be used to greater or less extent
in these United States. The idea of an ex-
elusive, metallic (gold) currency, being
either the mere fancy of theorists, or what
is more the truth, being the means of popu-
lar delusion." From speech by Daniel
Webster, in Wall St, N Y, Sept 20,1840
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
sTArE o. onI0 CITY o. I,0IED0. ! !.

LUCAS COUNTY. "
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. CHENEY & Co
doing business IN the City of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D., 1856.
- A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces o.
the system. Send for testimonials, free
FL CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

The rug-weavers of the Lamond & Rob
ertson mill in Paterson had to quit work on
Monday because their wages of 81 25
were cut down to $1.0O a day, and they
were already living on the lowest limit Of
hard earnings. When Ex-Governor Griggf
(who lives in Paterson) lately told the
Legislature how much better times" the
laborers of New Jersey were having under
its Administration, he seems not to have
been any better informed as to his own
town than as to the rest of the State.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
AtkinSOnS
High [[RTI| l7[pe
Grade lLHHLILLllu

In buying fertilizer don't de-
pend on what the agent or manu-
facturer tells you. Have them tc
refer you to farmers who have used
it not only one year but several.
Go and see those men, talk to them,
find out the facts, and then buy
your fertilizer from the man that
will give you the
Most and Best Plant Food
for your money. l could tell you
how I raise from twenty-five to
thirty acres ofearly potatoes yearly,
twelve acres of asparagus, some
other truck, cut from seventy-five
to one hundred loads of hay, sell
the biggest share of it, don't buy
manure and don't keep much stock,
but it will take too much space. 1t
might pay you to look it up.
Here's a testimonial from one of
our wide-awake money-making far
mers
WARREN ATKINSON,
Cherry Lawn Farm,
Mullica Hill, N. j.:
Dear Sir Il have used your
high-grade fertilizer with very sat
isfactory results for the past five
years. AS long as you keep it as
good as it now is I want no other.
I have tried several other brands
sold in the county. Yours is al
ways ahead. For me it has been a
great early canta1oup and early to-
mato forcer. Where / used it on
early tomatoes last years in connec-
ton with manure the crop was fully
one-third more than where manure
was used alone. Alongside of this
fertilizer I used another brand on
my tomatoes with not near as good
results.
For early white potatoes it is a
complete fertilizer used either with
or without manure. Last year my
early potatoes were planted on
ground that, owing to dry sea-
son, produced about thirty (3o) bus.
of corn to the acre the previous
year. spread moderate quantity
of homemade manure broadcast,
blowing it in and commenced plant
ing potatoes on the 9Th of April,
with a Robbins potato planter,
using from 1000 to 1900 lbs. of
your high-grade potato and early
truck fertilizer per acre. I COM
menced to dig these potatoes for
market the 18th of June, while
green and growing fast. They
yielded at the rate of goo baskets
per acre. The average yield when
through digging of S acres the 2Ist
of June was over 900 baskets, or 90
barrels per acre. A half acre that
was left to mature yielded over $50
baskets, or 90 barrels per acre.
Yours respectfully,
JOSEPH M. ADAMS.
Mullica Hill, N. j., Jan. 20, 1898.
Don't delay in sending your order
for fertilizer. Order promptly The
money -inaking part Of my business
is my farm. When work opens in
the Spring and | get busy with
those early potatoes and asparagus
I don't want to bother much with
fertilizer away from home.
Warren Atkinson
Mullica Hill, N. j.
Cherry Lawn Farm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24
A Royal Poet.

The emperor of Japan seems to be a
very prolific poet, for the Japan Mail of
Yokohama says: eve are told that dur
ing the last ten years the poet laureate
in Japan has seen more than $4,000
couplets composed by our sovereign. His
majesty has penned $3.50 couplets with
in the last few months"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-02-24

The revenue deficit for the first half o.
February was $9,45O,O7O. The foregoing
are the New York Tribune's figures, and
Bro. Barber won't question their accuracy
of course As a means of mendiDg def
cit, old Dingley is less of success thar
"Prof.n Wilson.