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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
A Colossal government Favor


The National City Bank is the most
powerful financial institution in the coun-
try. It has the largest capital stock, in
creased on December from 81 600, 900 to
10000, 900. 1t has the largest deposits
an average of more than $100,O00O00. 1t
has the most imposing directory, including
William Rockefeller, representing the
Standard Oil interests; Fl. Walter Webb
and William Douglass Sloane, representing
the Vanderbilt interests Robert Bacon, of
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co.; H. o. Have
meyer, of the Sugar Trust, Jacob H. Schiff,
representing such vast interests as those
back of the great Union Pacific syndicate /;
John A. Mccall, of the New York Life In
snrance Company.
1t is bank of railway kings and trust
barons and all manner of great interests
that have direct concern in national fnan
eial and commercial legislation.
The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Gage,
has selected this bank as the beneficiary of
a colossal financial favor. He has ordered
that the internal revenue receipts of the
government shall be paid over to it to use
or distribute.
These receipts amount to close upon a
million dollars each k-day-upwards of
S250,OOO,0O0 a year.
For this favor the National City Bank
will pay not one single penny to the gov
eminent. Out of this favor it will make
enormous sums, for it will put the money
out at interest. And interest in Wall street
ranges from to 100 per cent.
The law fOrbids the Secretary of the
Treasury to use the custom receipts of the
United States to enrich persons and inter-
ests friendly to the administration. But it
leaves him tree to be benevolent ana appre-
ciative with the internal revenue receipts
Therefore you are contributing to the
wealth and the happiness Of the Mckinley
Hanna syndicate pet bond syndicators and
railway kings and trust barons whenever
you draw check, or smoke a cigar or q
cigarette, or sleep in Pullman car, or send
telegram, or give promlssory note, or
send package by express, OF drink glass
of beer.
Has Secretary Gage eyer heard of
United States Bank issue which made and
unmade Presidents of half century ago?
IN. Y. World.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

The National Grange, at its recent meet.
ing in Chicago, after full discussion, par
ticipated in by many of its thousand Of
delegates and members, adopted this reso.
luton as the sense of the agriculturists Of
the country:
ResOIved, That while this national grange
does most heartily desire the urbuiIding OF
the American merchant marine, we are
emphatically opposed to the principle Of
subsidies and believe desired results can
and will be accomplished without resortina
thereto.
On December Is, the American Fedora.
ton of Labor, at its annual convention al
Detroit, declared almost unanimously moi
only against subsidies to ship owners, but
against the principle and practice of sub.
sidy legislation. This action was taken
after three hours vigorous discussion
which was participated in BY Mr.. Samuel
Gompers, President of the American FEEDER.
alton of Labor, and other officers of the
organization.
In the union of these two great elements
Of Our people there is food for the closest
deliberation by those who purpose to buy
through Congress the appropriation Of mil.
lions of dollars Of government funds for the
enrichment of few present ship owners.
The scheme stands condemned by the
very people whose assent is most material
to it's successful inauguration.
True American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
sure Death 70 Country Msrei, ants.

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Some members of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, together with the
proprietors OF several large department
stores, and other philanthropic citizens,
who seem to think that Uncle Sam should
conduct his affairs to servo their personal
interests, are trying to get Congress to pass
a law admitting large parcels of merchan-
disc into the mails at low rate of postage.
Among the arguments they present is the
fact that 10 Great Britain the postage on
parcels is 6 cents for the first pound and 2
cents for each additional pound, thus MAX
ing an l1-pound package, which is the
limit, cost only 26 cents; and then they go
into Mysteries over the great benefit and
convenience it would be to the plain people
to have such a rate of postage for the trans
missions of their Christmas presents. The
wonder is that they do not ask Uncle Sam
to carry their packages for nothing.
Let us see how this would work. To
begin with, our postal service now has a
deficit of some 100000 per annum for
operating expenses alone, and if to this be
added the appropriations for new post off,
ces and new equipments, with q reasonable
amount OF depreciation in values and wear
and tear, the deficit would probably amount
to $40, 900, 900 or more per annum.
Who pays this shortage?
Every schoolboy knows that if Uncle Sam
does not sell postage stamps enough to pay
his postal expenses, he must make it up
from his custom duties, or from other
internal revenues, SO that the people pay
the Governments deficit, which forms the
profit going into the pockets OF few large
business houses who are in a position to
work Uncle Sans machinery to their per-
sonal advantage.
If woman in Oklahama. or Oshkosh, or
any other out-of-the-way place, can get a
new dress, or ten pounds of tea, or boys
suit, or pair of shoes, or anything else
that her family or household uses, in New
York, Chicago or St. Louis, or any other
big trade centre, at an expense of 26 cents
or less for postage, will she patronize her
local store keeper?
A cheap parcels post means sure death
to the country merchants, blow to the
prosperity Of every little country village,
and an enormous reduction in the business
of regular jobbing merchants-and all for
the benefit of few merchsntile aggrega-
tions that are not satisfied to corral all
business within 100 miles of their estab-
lishments, but now want Uncle Sam to pay
delivery charges on their packages SO that
they can capture the retail trade of the en-
tire country.
If we are not very much mistaken, the
million or 80 of country merchants will
have something to say before Congress
passes any new postal laws which would
inevitably drive these merchants out of
business.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
a Ria Bank rrus4

Under the above caption, New York
despatch on Tuesday describes proposed
new banking institution about to be or
ganized there, as follows;-
There is a prospect for this city. &C.
cording to rumor among bank men, great
financial institution, which in this country
will rival the power of the Bank of Eng
land in Great Britain. 1t is the foundation
of an immense bank of deposit and issue.
under the name of the National Bank of
the United States, or the United States
National Bank. with resources so large that
it will be able to command the finances OF
the country.
1t is the intention to ally the institution
with the United States government as a
sort of fiscal agent of the United States
The nucleus of this great institution is
the National City Bank, which already in
its existence has been strangely favored by
the powers at Washington. With it,
rumor says, will unite the powerful Han
over National Bank and a smaller institu-
ton whose name is not given. 1t is not
impossible tbat-as rumors in the past
have hinted-the money kings behind the
project are aiming at far greater COM
biDation of bank capital
The seat of this new United States bank
is to be in the old Custom House. The
amount of it's capital and the extent OF its
resources are yet, of course, problematical
What the money power of the combna-
ton will be may be Guessed from the re-
sources of the great institution named and
the individual wealth Of the men backing
the scheme.
The resources Of the Hanover National
Bank are from forty to sixty millions of
dollars. the National City Bank has had
out in loans at times as much as 800 600, :
000-a power over the business and specn-
lation OF this city unequalled by any other
one bank in the United States since the
days Of the old United States Bank which
. Old Hickory strangled
These two banks alone would form in
combination q power whose nod wonId
practically control Wall street and the
financial destiny Of the nation.H
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
BLACKW


The Christmas festivities of the town
with entertainments for the Sunday school
children, were held on Saturday evening
in both the Presbyterian and Methodist
churches. Both churches were well filed,
but not over crowded. The programs
were delightful, and a success in both
places.
John T. Grover is having a top layer Of
gravel laid on the turnpike from Church
street to the top of the hill. When it gets
settled, will make a much needed improve
ment to Main street.
Last Wednesday week, Stewart r. W.
Iszgard, of the Almshouse, killed his pen
of hogs. The aggregate weight of three OF
the hogs was 1850 pounds
Superintendent Charles F. Currie, of the
Asylum, gave the inmates a fine dinner on
Christmas day, which has been his custom
every year since he has had charge of the
institution.
Mr.. fremont Brown is home with his
mother, being unable to attend to his
duties in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Alfred North and wife moved into
the Hall house, recently vacated by Milton
Redrow. We wish them long and happy
life.
Mr.. Samuel Hagermau, student at the
Temple College, is spending his holidays
at home with his father, C. G. Hageman
Mr.. Hayes Rouand, who has been mail
carrier, has resigned his position. Hayes
expects to begin farming in the Spring and
finds it will take all his attention in that
direction
Mrs. Lizzie Baker and son, of Atlantic
City, are visiting her parents, K. g. Morgan,
of this place.
The boys and girls are in high glee over
this cold weather, anticipating some fine
skating on the pond
Special preparations are being made at
the Presbyterian church for an Old Folks
Day." which will be observed next Sunday
The services will be in charge of the pastor,
Rev. G. L. VanAlien, and will be highly
Interesting and entertaining. special
invitation is given to those in advanced
years, and no one need stay away because
they do not consider themselves old enough.
Independent Lodge, No. "a, I. o. OF.
has elected the following officers Noble
Grand, William II. Watson; v. g., DIR. ].
A. Smith r. s.. Z. G. Cole F. S., Charles
D. Nicholson t. DIR. ] Hurf. Twelve
new members were placed on the rolls at
the last meeting, and more are awaiting
admission.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

The formal call for the selection of
delegates to the National Convention,
which is to assemble in Philadelphia on
June 10, 1900. has been issued. The call
is notable for its appeal to all electors,
without regard to past political sffliations
who believe in the principles Of the Re-
publican party aud indorse its policies.
The G. o P. is willing TO figure as the
New Woman of Politics, although if any
body were 10 ask what are its principles
and policies, they would be informed that
it is the same old greed for office. and the
same willingness to wear any disguise
which will coin power.
True American, Gold Dem.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
The Mexico-chfna Treaty,

City of Mexico, Dec q. The nego-
tiations which nave been in progress
for some time between China and Mex
leo for general treaty of trade, navi-
cation and immigration now have been
brought to successful conclusion at
Washington, Senior Aspiroz. the Mex
lean ambassador, signing for his coun-
try and Minister WI Ting-Fang for
China. The main feature of the treaty
Is in establishing official relations be-
tween China and Mexico for the first
time, thus giving promise of the deyel-
opment Of trace relations between
them
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
PennxyIvania Co.I rar Por.no.,

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-The British
steamship Benedict, Captain Cox, now
en- route to Philadelphia from Porman,
has been chartered to load coal here
for Lisbon, Portugal. The vessel will
carry $500 tons of Pennsylvania min
ed coal. and it will be the first ship
ment of the kind ever made to a Portu-
guese port. Heretofore British mined
coal has had undisputed claim to the
trade Of Portugal American coal is
now being used in nearly all parts of
the world
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

Through the efforts of the North amer
icaD the election frauds IN Philadelphia are
being exposed. 1t was supposed that the
high water mark of fraud had been found
in Salter's division of the Seventh Ward
but the ballot box of the seventh division
of the Fifth Ward, opened on Tuesday
shows fraud even more fragrant and
triumphant-the actual vote being tripled.
Unknown men, says the North Amer
iean, are credited with having cast ballots
in regular order, and legal voters ballots
were changed"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
Nenroen rhrenten Incendiariam.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 2S.-There is
much excitement at Fort White, a
town 80 miles from here, over the
threats of the negro portion of the
population to burn the town. The
negroes are excited because of the kill
ing of Tom White, who resisted ar
rest by the town marshal. The
marshal, 1t is claimed, acted in self
defense. The white people have arm
ed themselves and are on their guard.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

Perry, I. T., Dec. 28.-On Jan. l
every lessee of land in the Indian Ter
ritory will be compelled to leave the
territory or submit to election by the
United States authorities. The num-
Der of farmers who are leasing lands
on the five civilized tribe reservations
will reach into the thousands. and all
will have to vacate. The exodus from
the Indian Territory began some days
ago, and it is estimated that more than
5000 families. have come to Oklahoma.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

indianapolis, Dec. ga joint COM
mittee of the Commercial club and the
Board of Trade met last night to or
ganize for raising fund of $25, 900 or
more to erect statue of General Law
ton here. 1t was resolved that an In
diana Lawton monument commission
be organized, of which the governor
should be (ex-officio) president.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

Carl Lentz has again been placed at the
head of the Republican organization of
Essex county. Lentz has an unenviahle
reputation among members of the Bar, but
that seems to commend MIN to the present
Republican leaders for high political
position.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

''I have always been an ambitious
man, not ambitious to lay up wealth,
but to leave you work to do
In substance Mr.. Moody urged his
two boys and his son-in-law, Mr.. Fit
to see that the schools in East North
field, at Mount Hermon and the Chi
cago Bible Institute should receive
their best care. This they assured Mr.
Moody they would do.
Just before IL o'clock the watchers
saw that the end was approaching, and
exactly at noon the great preacher
naSSad AWAY
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
The CoIifornia Ear,noua,xe,

San Jacinto, Cal, Dec 27-Thfs lit
tie city is a scene of desolation. Peo-
pie are beginning to recover from the
terror inspired by the earthquake
which centered here on Christmas
morning. The losses in this city ag-
gregate 10000 At the Saboba Indian
reservation six squaws were killed out
right and two died later, while score
were badly injured
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
civil Mnrriages in the PhiIippines.

Washington, Dec. 28.-General Otis
has issued decree authorizing the
celebration of civil marriages in the
Philippines. Secretary Root promptly
approved the action Heretofore all
marriages were celebrated by the Cath
Ollie church, so that Protestants and
non-Christians were prohibited from
marrying. The decree does not inter-
fere with the Catholics.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
a Miners Awful suicide.

Marquette, Mich, Dec. 28.-Henry
Paul, miner, committed suicide in
Section q mine, Ishpeming, yesterday,
by discharging 100 pounds of giant
powder in his immediate vicinity. His
body was literally blown to atoms, the
only remains found being a toe
knuckle and boot heel
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

1t is only coincidence that the passage
Of the Gold-Standard and Currency corner
ing bill through the House is simultaneous
with the most disastrous "panic" Wall
street has had for years
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
Growth of the Lnwton Fund.

Washington, Dec. Adjutant Gen
money and checks S17,323.45 towards
the Lawton home fund, and has re-
ceived notices of subscriptions suf-
ficient to bring the total up to $751;
404 As.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

With Brother Abner" working valu-
able franchises" in Cuba, and the Sugar
Trust concentrating the governments bank
ing business in New York, it looks as il the
present administration would take the
palm for scandal breeding robbery.
TTrua AnaAriean
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

Dr. r. H. Haden, Summit, Alabama, says, ~
think Kodol Dyspepia Cure is splendid medicine
l prescribe it, and my confidence in 1t grow
with continued USE" 1t digests what you eat
and quickly cures dyspepsia and indigestion
Alfred Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

Ashcroft, B. G., Dec 27.-S Seven Cam
adams, including two women. were
drowned Christmas night short dis
lance west Of this place, by the up
setting of canoe in which they were
attempting to cross the Thompson
river.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
DEATH OF DWIGHT /. MOODY.
Foted Evangelist Expires at His East
NorthheId Home.

NUEtHHtNU ANUAItC
East Northheld, Mass, Dec. 3D.
Dwight L. Moody, the famous evan
gelist, who broke down in Kansas City
while conducting services there a
month ago, and was compelled to re-
turn home, died yesterday. Mr.. Moody
first knew at 5 O'Clock Thursday even
ing that he could not recover. When
the knowledge came TO him his words
were:
"The world is receding and Heaven
opening"
A little later he said to his boys:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28
Indin,a Panner MiIIinns.

London, Dec. 2S.-The viceroy of
India, Lord Curzon of Kedleston, tele-
graphs from Calcutta that there has
been no increase Of rain and that o.
i51, 900 natives suffering from famine
sre now receiving relief
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

LaGrippe with its after effects, annually de.
stroys thousands Of people. Il may be quickly
cured by One Minute Cough Cure, the only rem
edy that produces immediate results Ia coughs
colds. Group. bronchitis, pneumonia and throat
and lung troubles. Il win prevent consumption.
Alfred g. Marshall,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

A fifty per cent advance has been put
on brooms By the Trust We have official
assurances. though, that the = Trusts are
beneficial
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

misses, formerly owned by George Il. Morrison,
late Of the City and County of Salem, now de
ceased
No. ] is Known as the Wick Farm
Being the following described plantation, situate
in the Townships OF Franklin and Pittsgrove in
the Counties of Gloucester and Salem, State OF
New Jersey. Beginning at stone in the centre
of the road leading from Malaga to Porch's Mil
south Of the Zion ~ E. Church, and liz bounded
by lands of w lillian Bowen. the road from Viii
low Grove to Barnsboro. by lands of John Filler
leading from Porch's Mill, lands of late Martha
Porch, deceased, lands Of John Edwards, and
the road to Porch's Mill, containing
ITO ACRES
More or less, excepting therefrom a certain
house and lot sold by Elijah Porch and wife to
Frederick Griffith; and. also, excepting lot Of
land whereon the Zion NJ E. Church now stands
containing about one acre. Being the same pre-
misses conveyed to George R. Morrison by George
F. Wick and wife, by deed dated February -
1895, recorded in the Clerks Office of Gloucester
County in book No. 1863 of Deeds, folio 81. This
farm is in good state OF cultivation, well
fenced and has good buildings
No. is that certain tract of land situate al
Paulsbor0, in the Township of Greenwich in the
County Of Gloucester, and designated as lot No
103 on plan Of lots made in eighteen hundred
and eighty-nine, by said company, and FLED in
the Clerks Office of the County of Gloucester, al
Woodbury.. n. J.. bounded as follows: Beginning
in the middle OF Mantua Avenue, as laid out BY
said company, at q corner Of lot No. 10l; thence
north seYenty-gix degrees and fifty-fiv minutes
west one hundred and sixty-fve feet to corner
thence south thirteen degrees and five minutes
west fifty feet to a corner; thence south seventy
six degrees and ffty-fYe minutes east one hun
bred and sixty five feet to a corner; thence
north thirteen degrees and five minutes fifty feel
to'the place of beginning; reserving TO said com
pany the rights and imposing the restrictions
particularly set out and described in the deed
from the BillingspOrt and Paulsboro Improve
ment Company, 70 George r, Morrison. which
deed dated June s, 1892. recorded In the Clerks
Office OF Gloucester County, in Book No. 100 oil
Deeds, folio 146. &C.. which restrictions will be
read at the time and place of sale.
CONDITIONS at sale.
MORRIS. H. STRATTON,
Special Master in Chancery of New Jersey.
Jonathan W. Acton, Solicitor
Dated Woodbury., n. j., Nov %, 1899.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-28

At the Office Of the Sheriff of the County of
Gloucester in the Court House Of said county
IL and 5 o'clock, in the afternoon of said day,
to-wit, at O'Clock, p. m, all the following de-
qerihad