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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

The people of New Jersey are afforded a
complete demonstration of Republican ex-
travaeance. Toward the close of his term
as Clerk in Chsncery Allan L. McDermott
informed Senate investigating committee
that the expenses of his Office amounted to
about $l6,500 annually, and Benjamin F
Lee, who was then CLERK of the Supreme
Court, stated that the annual expenses OF
his Office were about $4,000. The two
Clerks then received the fees and paid the
expenses. Under the present system the
fees 20 to the state and last year the Office
of the Chaneery Clerk cost $4,000 and
that of the Supreme Court Clerk cost $23,-
61362. There has certainly been no in
crease of business in the offices OF the state
court clerks TO justify an increase annually
of expenses of over $4,000 in one Office
and of $4,000 in the other 1t has clearly
been caused by giving snug berths to Re-
publican politicians.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

At each session OF the New Jersey Leg
islature for half score of years bill has
been introduced providing for a reduction
in the legal rate of interest from six to five
per cent. 1t has never become law, al
though it has sometimes received warm
support. It's failure has been largely Que
to the belief that the effect would be preiu-
dicial to the interests OF borrowers in this
state so long as the legal rate in adjoining
states remain at six per cent. This argu-
ment, which is not without force, has been
and perhaps more than it is worth, and its
effect has been to divide the strength of the
forces which would naturally favor such
reduction. Granting that in former years
reduction of the legal rate might have
been disastrous, there is reason to believe
that the danger no longer exists. 10 fact
to all except that class of borrowers who
would be most benefited by reduction
the rate of interest is now far below six
per cent The man who wants to borrow
$4,000 and can offer frst-cass security,
has no difficulty in getting the money at
five per cent and even less. Money to-day
Is seeking the borrower, and the latter is
fixing bis own. Savings banks in New
York are reducing the rate of interest
allowed on deposits because they are
unable to place their loans and earn more
than four per cent on their investment.
President Mccall, of the New York Life
Insurance Company, admits that that COM
pany is loaniug money on mortgages at
four per cent and officers of other institu-
tons which invest large sums tell similar
story. The president of New York saw
ings bank is quoted by the New York
Times as saying that he did not think that
the fixed rate of interest would ever 90
below four per cent but, on the other hand,
he thought that that would ultimately be-
come the star dard rate in New York City.
Why should not the benefit of reduced
interest rates be extended to others than
large borrowers? Why should not the man
who has note for 500 discounted share
in the general advantage of accumulated
prosperity Under present conditions,
with millions Of money seeking invest.
ment in New York and Philadelphia,
there is little danger that reduction of
the largest rate of interest here would drive
capital from New Jersey. 1t would find
no place where it could earn more, not
even in the West, where the banks are
now OVERLOOKING with money and unable
to find borrowers. When money is seeking
investment at four per cent and even less,
it is evident that six per cent is beyond its
average earning power.
The sentiment for a reduced interest rate
is quite strong in New York and Pennsyl-
vania as it is here, and there lie no doubt
that bills reducing the legal rate to five per
cent will be introduced in the legislative
sessions soon to begin. II some sort of con-
cert could be arrived at among the friends
Of the movements in all three states, it is
possible that more effective results might
be arrived at Common action in three states
would place the borrowers and lenders Of
all upon the same footing, and there is no
doubt that the example would be quickly
followed throughout the East.
Newark News.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
DIscREpIrEp IN WASHINGTON,
Alleged Acts of German Consul Would
Be Treaty Violation.

Alleged Acts of German Consul Would
Be a Treaty Violation.
Washington. Jan. 19.-The situation in
the Samoan islands is realized here
to be full of gravity. For some time
past there has been an exchange of
correspondence between the three gov
ernments party to the treaty of Berlin
respecting the choice of successor to
the late King Malietoa, and some
friction developed owing to the strict
adherence of the United States gov
eminent to the terms of the treaty.
The statements in the dispatches from
Apia are not regarded here as conclu-
sive, for the reason that they are in
conflict with the provisions of the
treaty. If, as reported. Raffel. the
president of the municipal council at
Apia, and the German Consul Rose
seized the supreme court and pro-
nouneed themselves practically dicta-
tors, it is said here they have violated
the treaty absolutely.
The chief justice, under the treaty.
is made the court Of last resort under
any circumstances. and moreover the
treaty provides distinctly that in case
of any dispute between the natives
themselves or between the foreigners
in Samoa, that dispute shall be referred
to the chief justice, and his decision
shall be final. Therefore 1t is scarcely
believed here that the president Of the
council would thus deliberately violate
the plain treaty provision.
The report that the three consuls
have Joined in provisional recognition
of Mataafa could not be reconciled with
the open disagreement with the terms
of the treaty as to the choice of a king
that such action would involve, the
power of settling disputes OF this char
acter being. as already stated, solely
lodged in the hand Of the chief justice,
who. by the way. is in this case an
American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
EACANSCOURT MARTIAL
Officers Selected to Try the Com
missary General
FOR MALIGNING GENERAL MILES.

General Wesley Merritt Heads the
Court, and Should the Accused Be
Convicted of Conduct Unbecoming
an OGicer His Dismissal VIII Follow.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-The president
yesterday announced to the cabinet
that he had decided to order a court
martial to try Commissary General
Eagan for the abusive and violent Ian
guage he had used respecting Major
General Nelson A. Miles. while on the
witness stand before the war investi-
eating commission last Thursday. The
decision promptly met with the unani-
nous approval of the members of the
cabinet. The court is made UP of
Is army officers, of whom Major
General Wesley Merritt is at the head,
and judge advocate, and it is to meet
in this city on Wednesday next, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, this
qualification being necessary because d
number of the members are at distant
points and viii require some days to
adjust their affairs and reach this city.
All the officers composing the court
save one are from the regular army,
d OuuiDCi VI WIlOIJ, HOMtfSi, QuIlllS
the war accepted volunteer rank and
still hold those commissions. Major
General Butler is the only one who is
not connected with the regular army.
The members of the court are Major
Generals Wesley Merritt. James f.
Wade, Matthew G. Butler and Samuel
B. NJ. Young. Brigadier Generals Royal
T. Frank. Alexander C. New. Penning
ton. George NJ. Randall. Jacob Kline
and Richard comba, Colonies Peter c..
Haines. George D. Gillespie, Charles r.
Suter and Francis L. Guenther ana
Lieutenant Colonel George b. Davis.
deputy judge advocate general. judge
advocate of the court.
If the course indicated by an officer
of the adjutant generals office to-
night is followed the probability is that
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

Notwithstanding the fact that not one
of the state revenue laws was enscted by
Republicans, their papers assert that 8
treasury balance is possible only under
Republican administrations. They resem-
BILE the boy who inherits fortune and
Iauds his own business foresight.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
f,aliforpla,s senatorshlp Scandal

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. is.Wheu the
committee appointed to investigate the
charges against Senator Wright met
yesterday Milton ]. Green, who ac-
lxnowledgcd that he is the manager Of
U. S. Grants campaign for the sena-
torship, testified that he had absolute
authority to spend money in Grants
fight from Grant personally. He had
used money in many assembly and
senatorial districts. but no candidate
had been asked to vote for Grant.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

Citizens of New Jersey who have been
congratulatiDg themselves upon the fact
that the state had balance of about a
million dollars on hand were the victims
misplaced confidence in Republican book
keeping. That was the amount last Octo-
Der, just before election, but it has been
rapidly depleted. The figures of the
monthly balances are well worth studying
as lesson in political finance Here are
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
the latest

II viii be seen that the balance always
reaches it highest point on October 31st,
the end Of the states fiscal year, and the
amount is triumphantly blazOned abroad
Just before election. The balance was only
about 100000 at the end of last month
and it has undoubtedly diminished since
that time.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED,
Saturday, Jan. II.

Russia. it is reported, has perfected
an alliance with the ameer of Afghan
istan.
Senatorial deadIocks continue IN
California, West Virginia and North
Dakota.
Measles. mumps and scarlet fever
prevail to an alarming extent among
our troops in Havana.
Hon. Nelson Dingley, of Maine, chair
man of the house ways and means COM
mittee. died in Washington, aged 66.
The official organ of the butchers In
Berlin shows conciussvely that Ger
manys meat production is inadequate.
The war commission returned Cen
eral Eagan's typewriter attack on
General Miles, lnstructing him to ex-
punge the Objectionable language.
Ex-vice President Capote, of the
Cuban provisional government, and Dr.
Jose Lanuza have been selected for the
Cuban cabinet. Both are leading Gu
bans.
Monday, Jan. 16.
Many leading insurgents of noilo
favor an American protectorate.
The evacuation of Cienfuegos by
before the middle of February
Spain will offer the Ladrones, Caro-
line and Peel islands for sale, being too
poor to furnish force to defend them.
General Julio Sanguily. of the Gu
ban army, is en- route to Washington
with protest against General Lud-
low.
British ship Andelina was capsized
at Tacoma, Wash. Captain Sailing,
his mate and Is sailors were drowned.
cabinet.
Agoncillo. Aguinaldo's representative
in Washington, has made another ur-
gent plea for the recognition of the
philippines republic"
Miss Anna Mary schIey. a second
cousin of the admiral, committed sui
eide by shooting in Baltimore Grief
over her fathers death had affected
her mind.
Tuesday. Jan. II.
Our exports in 1898 amounted to 1921
260.535 more than our imports.
A bill in New Jerseys legislature pro-
poses to pay New jerseys volunteers
81 day for their service in the Span
ish war.
resolution extolling the "dignified atti-
tude of General Miles in the Eagan con-
troversy"
California's senatorial deadlock has
thus far resulted in a suit for libel by
Speaker Wright against the San Fran
cisco Call.
A resolution offered in North Caro-
lina's legislature calls upon the states
congressman to oppose the admission
of Roberts, the Utah Mormon.
While in central Russia the car, at
his own request. had a conference with
Count Tolstoi. who told him that he
would believe in his majesty's peace
proposals when Russia should set the
example.
Wednesday, Jan. Is.
Tuesdays elections in Ireland show
great gains for the laborites.
Three higkwaymen held up a uni
formed policeman in Chicago and stole
his revolver.
John Russell Young. congressional IL
brarian and ex-minister to China, died
in Washington. aged 81.
The naval personnel bill, which has
been urged by navy officers for over a
USNaurs posSSd eie hduoidt uOuse-
In the conference between operators
and miners in Pittsburg the former OPP
pose proposed advance in wages.
Arrangements have been perfected
for a monthly postal service between
sitka and Unalaska, Alaska. 1,6O0 miles,
Joseph Buckley. Of the Second Lou
isiana volunteers, was convicted at Ha-
vana OF numbering comrade. John D.
Hughes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

A few Republican papers nova days
openly advocate trusts, because they re-
duce prices The power to reduce prices
carries with it power TO increase prices at
will and that is only one of the dangers Of
the trust. The men who advocate trusts
as public blessings. are public enemies.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

In nominating John Kean for q. s. Sena-
tor in the Republican caucus last week,
Senator Gross. of Union county, said of him,
among other things, HE is true to bis
trusts" If the people had any sas about
his election they would have denied him
the privilege of serving his and all other
trusts as a u. S. Senator.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
cockren For President

Kansas City, Mo-. Jan. 19.-In an edi-
torial today the Kansas City Times,
which has been a staunch supporter
Of William Jennings Bryan, urges the
candidacy of United States Senator
Francis Marion Cockrell for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination in 1900.
Senator CockrelI is put forward as ian
old fashioned Democrat who stood for
what the Chicago platform contains
long before that platform was promul-
gated"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

The Constitution, with genuine sorrow,
says that Quay has run up against some
thing hard" in bis race for the o. S. sena-
torship in Pennsylvania, but consoles him
self with the reflection that HE has re-
sources that make men winners" From
his position as Secretary of the Republican
State Committee, Editor Barber knows
what he is talking about.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
costly Bridge Wrecked by FLOOD.

Cleveland, Jan. ia costly steel
bridge crossing Kingsbury run and the
tracks of the Nickel Plate railroad at
Wilson avenue was wrecked yesterday
by a flood caused by the bursting Of an
ice dam mile or more above the
structure. The bridge cost 500. 900. and
it will cost $4,000 to repair the dam
age. For time it was feared that the
Nickel Plate trestie at the side Of the
run would also be carried away, but
this was saved by prompt work.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

Taat is happy Republican family down
al Washington and no mistake; but Gen
Miles is gaining miles of ground in his
efforts to honestly investigated the Com
missary department, while his enemies arr
using harsh language against him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

State Road Commissioner Budd wants
the farmers to organize trust in order to
lessen the cost of production and cheaper
the expense of transportation and distribu-
ton. Mr.. Budd should go little farther
and tell the farmers just how this is to be
accomplished II he can find satisfactory
and practicable method he will lake front
rank among the world great thinkers.
Any man who can organize the agricultu-
raj interests of the United States into a
trust that will control production, regulate
the output and fix prices of agricultural
commodities will make himself name
beside which those of Standard Oil and
Sugar Trust magnates will pale like tallow
dips in the glare of the MONDAY sun.
Newark News
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
MAw Ynrk Hnraa Manure Prlee.

Nav York Horse Manure Prices.
We will receive orders for New York Horse
Manure for present delivery on West Jersey and
Seashore eld Delaware River RAILROADS until
January list. 1899, at last seasons prices New
short manure, 81 90 per ton: old manure f.7b
per ton, payable BY note IN bank October lets
la99. At all points south Of Franklinv He, Mon
roepilie, and point Airy, ten to- cents per ton
additional will be charged Fifteen cents per
ton on above prices for cash All manure 10 be
settled Tor within thirty days after shipment
either By cash or note. Orders received by G..
n Molosiy, sales agent Woodbury.. NJ T., VIVA.
q, Brooks, Deerheld, II. j.; b. a. HeadIey.
ewedesboro N. "; FOR Sweuesboro and salem
branch, or By Geo. NJ Wells our general col
iecting agent, who win be az the Molony build
ing, WOODBURY., n. J. every Monday until 80 p.
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE TRANsPoRTA.
TToN CoEPANY. lis 98-smos
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

United States Senator Hoar is charged
with inconsistency because he voted for
the annexation of HAWAII aud now opposes
that of the Philippine Islands without the
consent of the inhabitants III either case,
but, surely, if man makes one mistake
influenced by party connections and asso-
Citations, he is not bound to go on making
mistakes forever. The Senator is an ardent
Republican and hates to oppose the Admin
istration of bis party, but careful inyes-
tigation of the Philippine question compels
him to do so as patriot and honest man
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
An Actual Occurrences.


Scene at public school,
Teacher Where is the Rock Of
Gibraltar
Bright Boy (who reads the papers,: In
Newark. N. j. 1t is owned by the Pru-
dental Insurance Company.
Life, December 30, 1898
Tho Legislative Session of 1899.
promises to be one of great interest.
The Trenton True american has made
arrangements for thoroughly covering the
field. Besides the full current reports oil
legislative proceedings, the under current
of opinions and actions which precede and
lead to the legislative act viii be carefully
watched and faithfully reported. All sub
Jects will be intelligently and indepen-
IDENTIFY discussed, and full standard Of our
legislative reports will be maintained.
The publishers will send the daily paper,
postage paid, during the entire session for
81 so or the during the session and the
weekly for the rest of the year. $3.50.
Address. TRUE AMERICAN,
10 Is SO Ats. Trenton, N. ].
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every precau-
ton should be taken TO avoid IL. It's specific
cure is One Minute Cough Cure. A. J Sheperd
Publisher Agricultural journal and Advertiser,
Eden, Mo-, says: 8 10 one win be disappointed
in using one Minute Cough Cure for La Grippe. !"
Pleasant to taks, quick to act Alfred s, Mar
shall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

Horrible agony is caused by Piles, Burns ana
.sk5a diseased These are immediately relieved
go nnieElv cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
sslve Beware Of worthless limitations. Alfred
n Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
omN r. TRUETr.


Justice Of the Peace and General Collector
Commissioner q Deeds. Real EAta1a Agent ere
Deeds, Mortgages, Leases and Ill other lneai
doeaments carefully executed sales made and
vlerkee Ehattel Mortgages Seraaaasaa etc.
NsBsQf.fT
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
-I,HR GREEN.
Cooper ST.. Woodbury., n, !.
Mar the B. Z. Demo-.

New management. newly furnished, modern
equipment; best caasine, home ccml0rfs
Patronage Of the public solicited. Permanent
on tsancients WM. ID. DEEENELD,
elH.9s.iy PfQpFlstok.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

The smallest things may exert the greatest
influence. DR.. DeWitts Little Early Risers are
uBequalled for overcoming constipation and
liver troubles. Small pill, best pill, safe pill.
Alfred $. Marshall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
Wenonah
Baking
Powder
Is the Best
Hot Water Bottles
And Rubber Goods.
Is the Best

We make a special feature at
this time OF HoT WATER BoT-
TIES. We have them made
with our name on every bag.
A guarantee goes with each
one-made Of pure gum and
sell for one dollar each. We
have them for rs cents. They
are all right it you don't want
to use them for any length Of
time. The dollar ones don't
give out. We also have every
thing else in Atomizers Syringes
and other Rubber Goods. Re-
member we also sell everything
else that one may expect to find
in q first class Drug Store.
MeIritt's Drug Store
opp Court House urnnnrYypw n
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
Sewell Nurseries
Fruit and Ornamental Trees

Fruit and Ornamental Trees
Comprising apples, pears, peaches, cherries,
plums ounces, goOseberries and currants. shade
and evergreens, grape vines of all Farities,
straw berry plants, blackberry and raspberry,
asparagus roots. one and two year old, all OF the
best and latest varieties. Japanese chestnut
and English walnut trees. California Privit q
thrifty and handsome hedging, l warrant all my
stock frst-class and true 10 name.
Visitors courteously received. Orders filled by
mail.
Prices as low as any reliable nurseries.
JOHN McCLEARY.
lI-f7-eS.6m Sewell, NJ j.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
Paper. lOc lb. Il
Envelopes, l5c hundred rs
John Wanamaker.

HOODS PILLS cure Liver his. Bill
iousness, Indigestion, Headache. Easy 10
take easy TO operate. 25c.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
!. o. CARPENTER.
EpEToR AND pRoPHtEToA

1hss payer e entered in the Post Office al
Woodbury., n. J., a. second-cldss matter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

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Woodbury.. New Jersey
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19
Infants Long
Dresses and
PetticOats

and sleeves.
At 75c-INFANTS' LONG DRESSES
of nainsook, with round yoke of puff
and insertion; rufle of embroidery on
neck and sleeves
AT $l25 INFANTS LONG
DRESSES Of nainsook, with yoke Of
plaits and insertions; two ruffles of EN-
broidery over shoulders; rufles of EN-
broidery on neck and sleeves.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

population Hudson ana Essex co1n-
ties think 1t is unfair that their large
populations should have only the same
representation in the senate as counties
like Ocean and Cape May. The smaller
counties. however, are masters Of the
situation, and are not likely to yield
their advantage This is one view of
the constitutional convention matter;
fhara ara ofhere
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-19

:. INFANTS LONG
s DRESSES AT 3Sc
of nainsook (; plat
ed front; rufie Of
embroidery on neck