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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

At the close of our civil war the national
debt was $2,70O.OOO,0oO. II is now about
81, 200,000,0OO. This simple statement,
made without any explanation, is CRAFTY
ing assurance to producers that the heavy
load of debt under which they have been
staggering is growing lighter. Itmoderates
the tone of their rejoicing when they are
informed that the shrinkage in the CONNER
cial value of real estate and of personal pro
perty Except bonds and other fixed invest
ments), occasioned by forced change in
the money standard of value, makes the
burden greater than it was at the beginning.
It requires more property to pay a debt of
81 ,200,000,G00 in 1898 than would have
cancelled debt of $2,7OO,00O,OOO in 1869.
The foreign holder of government bonds
has had good living on the interest of his
investment, and while one-half of the prin-
cipal has been paid, the interest on the bal
ance will furnish him more generous SUI
port than that received when the debt was
at Its highest point. While we might be
reconciled to this condition if it applied to
our own individual citizens who loaned
their money to the government, it is differ
emit when the interest is drained away to
foreign countries, or goes to increase the
growing power OF Interpretations at home; and
what assurance have we that, should the
present debt of the nation be reduced to
one-half its present dimensions, there will
not be another turn of the screws upon the
debt paying class-the producers-so that
measured in labor and in the productions
thereof, the burden of debt will not be ac-
cordingly increased, rather than dimin.
ished? Farm Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

In New Jersey, according to Justice
Gummere's recent decision, if trolley car
crushes the life out of horse, COW or
a dog, damages may be recovered, because
these animals have value. but child
the trolley company may kill, and as to
that, quoting the language of the Justice =
The law is plain. and every sentimental
verdict of this nature will be set aside by
me if am presiding in the case. It is all
light to bring in a verdict for nominal
damages, such as six cents or dollar.
That ! would allow to stand, as the rail-
road company, for instance, that might
have caused the DEATH could better stand
The costs, probably, than the plaintiff
Children are an expense. as a rule. and not
a pecuniary benefit to their parents. Yet
it is generally accepted that the larger a
mans family is the more likely is he to
die RICH
Two things the people are responsible
ioI, one is. electing as Lawmakers the tools
OF corporations, who will enact inhuman
laws for the benefit of corporations !;
another is, eiecting Governors, who, as
tools of corporations, will raise corporation
lawyers to the Supreme Court Bench, who
place higher value on animal than
human life.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

"A mlAoOAOOh AkAMDO1N.
Spanish possessions. The evident pur-
pose of the Madrid authorities was to
first learn whether the United States
would treat on the subject of peace,
and after that to take UP such terms
as the two parties might suggest.
Neither was there any suggestion from
the Spanish government that an arm
istice be established pending the peace
negotiations. 1t seemed natural, how
ever, from the proposition that formal
peace negotiations be entered upon,
that pending their conclusion cessa-
ton of hostilities would occur.
Naturally the plea of Spain to open
peace negotiations opens up wide
field of conjecture on what the terms
of peace will be. Thus far there is no
official warrant for saying what terms
Spain will propose, OF what terms the
United States will offer or accept. So
far as this country is concerned it is
the general impression that the COM
plete Spanish evacuation of Cuba and
Porto Rico will be insisted upon as a
sine quanon. There is not the same
certainty as to the Philippines, La
drones and Carolines, although the be-
lief is growing that the terms of the
United States will include coaling
stations in these groups.
On the part of Spain it is believed
that she now had reached such reali-
cation of her misfortune that she will
readily consent to terms for the evacu-
alton of Cuba, and probably Porto
Rico. The Spanish desire is apparently
very strong for the retention of the
Philippines, although there is little
doubt that coaling stations there and
at other points would be conceded.
The matter of war indemnity is for
future consideration, although there
does not appear to be disposition
among the officials here to pile up a
heavy war indemnity against Spain in
her present helpless condition
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

Our Army Mostly American Born.
To examining the list of soldiers killed
and wounded before Santiago one is struck
by the great proportion of what may be
termed distinctly American names which
appear. 1t has been common belief that
the majority of our regular soldiers were
foreigners, and the hasty deduction was
made that they were of the floating popu-
lation, fighting simply for their pay, and
distinctly inferior mentally, morally and
physically In one list of $50 wounded,
80 bore American names-fully rs per
cent.-and we think it justifable to claim
that fully one-half of those having Irish
names were born in this country. Conse-
quently, if this list is type of all, at least
so per cent. of our army must be Ameri-
can born. This is very gratifying to know.
All reports from correspondents and dis
interested people unite in praising the fine
physique, general intelligence and good
conduct OF our enlisted men. OF their
conduct in battle, the losses they sustained
at Santiago is the best proof, and it is
gratifying to our pride to now know that
they are practically all Americans.
[Army and Navy Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

Among the fool laws now in effect, as
the result of the last session of the Legis-
lature, is one punishable by fine of $500
or imprisonment for ten days. or both, for
hunting or fishing on the lands of another
without permission. But in order to bar
trespassers, farmers must first post in at
least four conspicuous, places on said lands
within three months next, before the date
of such trespass, written or printed notices
forbiddipg tTespassing. This means, If it
means anything, that a farmer must post
a new lot of notices, in the presence of
witnesses, every three months. if he wishes
to preserve a flock of quails or keep pot
hunters off his lands. If the Republicans
keep in control long and keep on passing
laws alleged to favor the farmer, every
well-equipped farm will be improperly
stocked unless it has a lawyer among the
assets.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
THE PEACE PROBLEM.
President Mckinley Thinks we Hav'

President Mckinley Thinks We Have
No Use For the Philippines.
Washington, July 2S-The initiation
of overtures for peace has had the eff
feet of suspending in a large measure,
for the time beaing at least, interest in
the military and naval situation.
Though it is known through the open
admission of members of the admins
tration that the present peace phase
would remain unchanged until after to-
days cabinet meeting, there was still
eyinced q disposition to discuss this
matter in it's every aspect. Naturally
the first point of inquiry was the exact
shape taken by the Spanish presenta-
ton. Curiosity on this point remained
unqualified and must probably so con-
tinue for some days to come, the presi-
dent having decided that nothing more
definite than the statement issued from
the White House on Tuesday shall be
given to the public at this time. The
motive is prudential one and the
president has even gone so far as to
suggest to the Madrid authorities the
expediency of keeping the text of the
Spanish overture from publication at
this time.
The next point of interest was the
character and extent of the demand
likely to be made by the United States
as the condition of peace. 1t is felt that
the terms of peace, both from Spain
and the United States, may be some
days off, as there doubtless will be con-
siderable diplomatic fencing at the
outset before the actual point of stat
ing terms is reached. There will be
much discussion in all likelihood also
regarding an armistiee, for it is the dis
tinct purpose of the Spanish authorities
to secure suspension of hostilities
pending the negotiations for peace. It
may be that the application will be
granted, but if so 1t will be only under
the most effective safeguards to pre-
vent loss of any advantage to the
United States, and upon binding
pledges that certain well defined OBJ
jects are to be conceded to u.s.
1t is virtually admitted by leading
members of the administration that
upon only one point in peace negotia-
tions is there likely to be serious fric-
ton, and that relates to the future of
the Philippines. As to Cuba and Porto
Rico our government feels that there
Is a reasonable certainty of encounter
ing little opposition to our demands
The Spanish government might in
sist upon the proposition thrown out
by the vatican, namely, that the United
States shall annex Cuba, the ostensible
purpose being to secure full protection
for the Spanish element left in the
island. but while this would be vexa-
tious point it would yield to adjust
ment.
As to the Philippines there is full
expectation of greater difficulties to be
surmounted There is reason to believe
that these difficulties. like the Cuban
settlement. will be rather internal than
international in their character at
least from the outside. The president
is firmly of the opinion that the United
States has no use for the islands as a
permanent possession
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

Right Rev. Thomas McGovern. Cath
olic bishop of Harrisburg. died in that
city Monday, aged Sc.
A convention of representative men
from all sections will be held at Sara
toga, n. Y. Aug. 10 and 20, to discuss
our governments future policy.
Louis Warner, fugitive bank presi-
dent and manufacturer of Northamp-
ton, Mass, is under arrest at Louis
vile, charged with looting the North
anlpton bank of over $780, 900.
The jury in the case of United States
Senator Kenney, on trial at Whining
ton, Del, for alleged completely with
Boggs in wreclSing the Dover bank,
failed to agree aud were discharged.
The mining town of Eveleth, Mimi, is
to be removed to the top of a noun
tain several thousand feet away from
its present location, vein of valuable
iron ore having been discovered under
It.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
molsted one Spanish Flag.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, July 49, Some tim.
during Tuesday night or early yester-
day morning the large American flag
over the pusiic school house in Ham
over township was removed from the
pole and Spanish flag. feet long and
4 feet wide, substituted When the resi-
dents Of the township awoke and saw
the outrage that had been perpetrated
their Indignation knew no bounds. A
large crowd soon collected and four
men climbed to the cupola and tore
down the Spanish emblem. The Ameri-
can flag was again raised and the
Spanish flag was torn to pieces and
trampled upon
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
oroportionate rates from other points

Proporticnate rates from other points.
Rate includes transportation in each
direction, two days hotel accommodations.
and carriage drive over the entire battle,
field under the direction of Capt. James T..
Long, the celebrated guide, who will de-
scribe the battle at the prominent points of
the field A tourist agent and chaperonI
will accompany the party. A Pullman
parlor car will be run through from Phila-
delphia to Gettysburg and return.
For itineraries, tickets, and full inform
alton apply to nearest ticket agent; Tourist
Agents, 1876 Broadway, New York, and
789 Broad Street, Newark, N. j.. or address
Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant General Passenger
Agent, PHILADELPHIA. 7-28 96-3ts.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
4 PLEA TOR PEACE
spain Makes a Direct Appeal to
President Mckinley.
PRESENTED BY M. CAMBoN.
The French Ambassador Acts for
the Spanish Government.
SPAIN MAKES NO DIRECT OFFER.

The Only Apparent Desire of the Don Is to
Bring About Cessation of Hostilities,
and It Seems Likely That Our Govern
ment Will Refuse to Stop Our Succession
of Victories Unless the Enemy Offers
Material Concessions.
Washington, July 27.The Spanish
government has sued Tor peace, not in
directly, through the great powers of
Europe, but by direct appeal to Presi-
Gent Mckinley The proposition was
formally submitted to the president at
3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon by the
French ambassador, M. Jules Cambon,
who had received instructions from
the foreign Office at Paris to deliver to
The United States government the ten
der of peace formulated by the Span
ish ministry.
The proposition submitted by the
ambassador, acting for the Spanish
government. was quite general in
terms. and was confined to the one and
essential point of an earnest plea that
negotiations be opened for the purpose
of terminating the war and arriving at
terms OF peace The communication of
the Spanish government did not sug-
gest any specific terms of peace, nor
was there any reference made to Cuba,
the Philippines, Porto Rico or other
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
Admiral MINER or For Irono,n,p

States steamer Philadelphia sailed for
Honolulu yesterday afternoon. Admiral
Miller transferred his flag from the AL
batross to the Philadelphia yesterday.
The Philadelphia viii make all speed
to Honolulu. Admiral Miller. it is be-
lieved, carried no special instructions
with him, but viii remain at Honolulu
until ordered elsewhere. Admiral Miller
will not raise the flag of the United
States over the island until after the
arrival of the Hawaiian commissioners,
who leave this city for Honolulu early
in August
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
WANAMAKER,S

And prices are scarcely above
half.
We bought all they had-took
the stock on hand from three
American shoemakers whose ag-
gregate business is ten million dol
lars a year. At our retail price
there is nearly SIS, 900 worth.
Yet that is only about a third of
one per cent. of the yearly volume
Of their business-as though you
had a hundred apples and gave a
third Of one apple away. Too little
for them to worry oyer-a most
fortunate year that brings SO little
loss at the seasons cIear-up.
But it means eighteen thousand
(1S, 1000 pairs of mems seasonable
shoes to be Sold-at $1.90 a pair,
instead of So and 81.
Stylish and seasonable shoes
of these five sorts of leather
tan color willow calfslsin
tan color Russia caIfskin
brown kidSkin
black kidskin
tan color kidskin
There are bulldog toes and Eng
fish and London and Boston toes to
choose from-yes, and some of the
plain wide comfortable French toe
shape.
The shoes are all weIted- which
means to you perfectly smooth
foot rest and shoes that can have
new Soles sewed on when needed.
So and 81 shoes at 81 80.
We don't feel like selling these in
quantities, ento storekeepers who
offer the retail price. The advan-
tage is for our everyday, aIl-the-
year-round shoe customers, and for
newcomers who shall become all
the-year-round customers Of a store
that sells shoes so well.
John Wanamaker.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
Aguinald6,s AbsurI pro..1.,,,at,,,

Hong Kong, July %. The latest mail
from Manila reports that the rebels
have lately suffered several reverses
and have lost territory south of Malato
Generai Aguinaido has issued an abb
surd proclamation dealing chiefly with
official insignia. He, as president of the
Philippine ministry, is to wear a gold
collar, with q gold triangular pendant,
engraved with the sun and three stars
and to carry gold whistle as well as
a stick with gold handle and a tassei
of gold. The badges of innumerable
other officials are infinitely dealt with
in the proclamation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD.
LOW RATE PERSONALITY CONDUCTED TOUR

VIA PENNS4 LYAN1A KAllAROAD.
The recent triumphs of our arms by
sea and land revives the interest in that
greatest of all American battlefelds,
Gettysburg. In order that the residents of
New York, Philadelphia, and neighboring
cities may visit this great battlefield in the
most satisfactory manner, the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company has arranged for a
three-day personally conducted tour on
Saturday, August Is.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
Not his Fault.

"Fweddy. why don't you let your
mustache grow?'
Why don't let it? Good heavens,
deah boy, ] do. but It won i "-C hica.
20 Record.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

Congress man Loudenslagers delegates
were largely reconcentrados. They had to
come into camp, and do as they were told,
or their supplies would be cut off.
lSunbeam.
And these were the alleged representa-
tives of the Republican party in the First
Congressional District!
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
skaters Vital Statistics.

Washington. July 2s.-Last night the
war department posted the following
dispatch from General Shafters dated
Santiago: Total sick, 1910; total fever
cases, 2,924 new cases of fever, $50.
cases of fever returned to duty, 53S. The
death LIST for Tuesday includes five
from yellow fever four from typhoid
and two from malaria. Deaths not pre-
viousiy reported; Kellow fever, four:
dvsenferv two.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

L. C. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas writes that
one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was
worth $4,000 to bim. 1t cured his piles of ten
years standing He advises sufferers to try it. It
also cures eczema, skin diseases and obstinate
SORES. A. S. Marshall, Woodbury., N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

State OF New Jersey, will be exposed at public
sale, on
Monday, the Twenty-ninth day Of August,
next. between the hours of 12 and o'clock, to-wit
at 2 o'clock i'll the afternoon of said day, at the
Court House in the city OF Woodbury., County of
Gloucester, and State of New Jersey, all the fol-
lowing described Real Estate, that is to say:
All the following described lot, tract, or piece
of land situate In the City of Woodbury. in the
County of Gloucester, and State OF New Jersey,
bounded and described as follows: Beginning
at point ON the North side of Cooper street.
eastwardly from Broad Street, and extending
thence northwardly along the cast line Of land
and premises now owned by George g. Green TO
corner 10 the southerly line of lands Of Asa
CoIson nov occupied by G. T. BsnnettI; thence
eastwardIy along the southeriy line of said Asa
said. to a corner In lands now belonging to the
Friendship Fire Engine Company; thence south
wardy along lands of the said Friendship Fire
Engine Company to corner IN the n0ftheTIy
side of Cooper ST. aforesaid; thence westWardly
along the nOrthefly side of said Cooper street to
bounds a two-story brick stable fifty feet in
front or width said Cooper street by forty feet
in depth. being the same premises which John
Brant and vile, by deed bearing date the
twenty first day OF May, in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ninety-One, OF
record in the Office OF the Clerk in the said
County of Gloucester, at Woodbury., in Book 1853
OF Deeds. folio ~, DC, granted and conveyed to
the said Lewis D. Dilks, under the name Of Lewis
D. Dilks, In fee.
Seized as the property Of Lewis D. Dilks. Ell
ux ct al defts., and taken in execution at the
Guardians &C., compartments, and to be sold by
WILLIAM COLLINS,
Dated July IS. isss, Prs fee $500
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

q 1 think DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIVe is the
finest preparation on the market for piles.r So
writes John G. Dunn, of Wheeling W. Virginia,
Try il and you will think the same It also
cures eczoma and all skin disease. A. S. Mar
shall, Woodbury., N, ],
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

The natives of Siberia prepare sin.
gularly Intoxicating beverage from a
common mushroom
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
Beware Of LIQUID Kidney Remedies.

they contain Alohol. Sick kidneys should not
be fed on alcohol-it aggrayates the disease
Utah Ei1sseu beans are solid; they concern
trated; and they act directly on the kidneys
Rev. Roland Hull an eminent clergyman Of,
the Baptist church, residing at Williamsport,
Tennessee endorses UTAH KIDNEY BEANS
for the great relief his wife received from usingl
them. Rev. Mr.. Hull is known from one end OF
the State of Tennessee to the other. having been
good man would not endorse medicine or any
thing else unless he knew beyond the shadow or
a doubt that it was worthy. Therefore such en-
standing that no other remedy In the country
has. Mrs. Hull received great benefit from theI
use of UTAH KIDNEY BEANS; they gave her
new strength-and new life. They will lift all
sufferers from kidney troubles out Of sick beds
and restore them to vigorous health. Strength
begins TO return after the first few doses.
Utah Kidney Beans, made by the Turner'S of
Phila.
p Ssss'sF agent e, ]. VI Merritt, Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
UTAH KIDNEY BEANS
The Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy

A certain cure for Brights Disease, Diabetes,
Dropsy Stone in Bladder, Gall-stones, Inhama-
ton of Kidneys or Bladder Incontinence of
Urine, Retention of Urine, Sediment in Urine,
Scalding Urine, Difficulty In passing Urine and
bed-wetting of Chilnren, Rheumatism, Dropsical
in the bladder. Palpitation OF the heart, Pains
under the Shoulder blades, Extreme pains In the
Loins, Sallow Complexion, Blotches, Continuous
Headache, Great Thirst.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills. Bill
iousness, Indigestion, Headache, Easy to
take, easy to operate. 25cs
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
TOuS z. TRUITT.

IOuS +. TRuITT.
BRIDGEPORT, N. ].
Justice of the Peace and General Collector,
Commissioner of Deeds, Real Estate Agent. etc.
Deeds Mortgages, Leases, and all other legal
documents carefully executed. Sales made and
clerked. chattel Mortgages foreclosed, etc.
56-97-1y
Edgar WrigIey, Carpet weaver, Barnabaro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
p Psss'sF agent e, ]. y. Merritt, Woodbury..

Turner's, Little Liver Turners--A very
An after dinner pill.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
CHERRIES SALE.

By virtue of a @rit of ieri facias, TO me di-
rected, issued out of the Chancery Court of the
State OF New Jersey, will be exposed at public
sale, on
Monday, the TWentY-ninth daY Of August,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28

Nobody is surprised at the Democratic
attack on Congressman Loudenslager. The
bosses never did like him, meyer failed to
attack, never hesitate to resort to any
method that will show the intensity of
their opposition. Thus they make public
acknowledgment of the work of his party
and public service.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
37I6
REPORT of the Condition of the
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
AT WOODBURY.
AT WOODBURY.

III WOUUBUhl
the state of New Jersey, at the close of bust
ness, July II, 1893.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-07-28
WAR BREViTiES.
Friday. July 81.

1t is authoritatively announced in
Washington that our government will
always retain Porto Rico after its cap
ture.