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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

The object of Mr.. McKinley's war in the
Philippines, as defined by Peace Commits
sioner Reid, is to establish and maintain
ORDER in those islands This duty, he
argues, was imposed upon us by our con-
quest of the islands and our succession by
purchase to the sovereignty of Spain.
1t is observed in the first place that we
have not made a conquest of the islands.
We actually hold. according to Commander
Ford. late feet engineer with Admiral
Dewey, not quite as much ground as
during the first of August last year, Our
lines. he says, are practically restricted to
the suburbs of Manila" That is to say,
we have a foothold, under protection of the
guns of our navy, on one Of the 1900
islands, and are now Fastening reinforce
ments to Gen. Otis after 1873 days of war
nineteen days longer than our war with
Spain.
In the next place, there has been no
disorder or fighting in the Philippines
except where our troops have gone by Mr..
McKinley's order, demanding the I'M
qualified submission OF the inhabitants
and their recognition of our sovereignty
over the entire archipelago" From no one
of the islands, however savage its inhabi-
taRts, has come any report of tribal wars,
upsprings, or anarchy. Commander Ford
says: They have a good government,
which they are operating successfully. and
preserve law and order" 1t may not be
government up to the Ohio standard-that
Of Cleveland at the present time. for
exsmple-but it is more satisfactory to the
Filipinos than our military rule would be,
or they would not fight so desperately and
die SO bravely for what they consider their
unalienable right" to freedom and indie
pendence.
So that the pretext of maintaining
ordern falls with that of protecting the
fruits of conquest which we have not
made and guarding property which Spain
had no power to deliver to us.
What then is the object OF this costly
and apparently endless war? 1t cannot be
10 secure the annexation of the Philippines,
for Congress failed to declare such policy
and the President said that "forcible
annextion is criminal aggression Before
this unauthorized, unnecessary and IN
American war progresses much further some
one in authority ought to tell the American
people what it is for. IN. Y. World.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Sls.545.SOO SlO.sl2.1S 5 81. SIC

SAT that time in Camden county.
Comparing the valuations of 1898 with
those of 1858 "a lapse of 30 years-we find
that the valuations have increased $791 ,423
and our tax levy has doubled enc and a
half times.
The census of 1870 gives the population
of the county as q .562: that of 1895, 81
l9I-an increase of one-half in the same
period. Hence we have the remarkable
showing of a steady increase in population
and taxation, with no perceptibie increase
in values.
The period of 1868 was one of high
prices of wages and materials, yet our
bridges were built. courts conducted, and
the machinery of the county kept moving
on an expenditure of 49,, 576, and it Is not
written that the county maDagers OF that
period considered themselves great fnan-
ciers, either.
The only explanation Mr.. Pierson makes
of the brilliant financial method of carry
ing $780, 900 of loans at rate of interest
procurable By individuals, is that, /" Action
will be taken to fund $4,000 of this
amount in bonds, at the lowest rate of
interest for which they can be disposed of,
at the July meeting OF the Board. which
amount is the highest limit the Board can
authorize for this purpose at the present
time"
We do not desire Mr.. Pierson to under
stand that we object to the manner of
carrying the comfy loans. County Collec-
tor Barber no doubt. feels that he ought to
earn his salary, and his services are as
valuable renewing notes as in drawing
orders. Hut Mr.. Pierson is above the mar
ket in the interest rate, which is proof that
he is not up to date in negotiating loans.
He should confer with some of the school
districts in the county, and learn the b
C of finance.
We have read Mr.. Persons last letter
with great care and regret that aside from
the quotations made, find nothing to war
rant giving it the space he invites.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
PHILIPPINES COMMERCE,
General Otis Opens Important ]
For the Traders.

General Otis Opens Important Ports
For the Traders.
Manila, June 28.--Major General Otis
has ordered the opening to trade OF
many important ports that have been
closed since the outbreak. These in.
clude San Fernando, on the west coast
of Luzon; APART, on the north coast;
Curimoa and all ports in the islands
of Samar and Loyte
There will be a great boom in the
hemp business, which has been at a
standstill. The ships will race to bring
the first cargoes before the demand
weakens. AS there is a heavy expor:
duty on hemp this will greatly in
crease the revenues. The interests oil
the natives, as well as the merchants
and traders generally, led General Otis
to take this action. Delegations from
the southern islands told him that the
cessation of business was bringing
much suffering to peaceful inhabitants
Gunboats will protect the shipping
in some ports, but elsewhere shippers
must risk eonfscation by the insur-
gents, who exact heavy tribute of all
ships they permit to sail.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
s,.tn GRANTING Extraorfitnarv

Waterloo, La, June g. One of the
most extensive skin graftings ever at
tempted was performed Tuesday, local
physicians operating on VIII Barrett
to cover an area OF three square feet
burned during a fire two months ago
Skin was donated by II friends of the
young man, who is very popular. Such
extensive burns generally have been
considered fatal. but his case prom
ises to be an execution.
Bordentown. June "a. -Ine sawmsl
property standing on Blacks creel
here, owned by DR.. James s. Gilbert
was destroyed BY Ere at an early hon,
this morning. The mill stood idle yes.
terday, and the fire Is undoubtedly the
work Of an incediary
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
NEW JERSEY FARMERS
Give Optimistic Testimony Before the
Industrial Commission,

Gfve Optimistic Testimony Before the
Industrial Commission.
Washington, June "a. RichmaH
Coles, a farmer of Salem county, New
Jersey, was before the Industrial COM
mission yesterday He said the farm
ers of New Jersey had no especial com
plant, though there was general
feeling that conditions might be i'm
proved. Prices for their products
were generally lower, while wages for
farm hands were higher than formerly
Within the past rs years farms in his
section had deprecated in value about
SO per cent. The depreciation in the
price of products was not so great. He
was inclined TO attribute the lower
prices to competition from tins west
and south. He advocated tariff on
farm products,
Mr.. Samuel 3. Ketchum. also New
Jersey farmer. expressed the opinion
that the outlook for farming in the
United States was bright, believing
that the time was not far distant when
the demand for farm products would be
equal to the supply. One of the hard
ships with which many farm owners
had had to contend for the past quar-
ter of a century was the decline in
prices of farm lands. He also thought
that the best agricultural lands in the
west had been located, and that the
Increase in production in that section
would not be so rapid in the future as
it had been in the past. AS a conse-
auence the increase in population
would soon make good the difference
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
PEERLESS COLUMBIA.
Inc Gallant Defender no Match
For the New Yacht.
SPLENDID TEST FOR SUPREMACY.

The Race Was From Brentou's Reef
LightshIp to New London, and In
cluded Beat of ThIrty-two Miles
to Wind ward In a stin Breeze.
New London, Conn, June 29.-In
S8 mile beat to windward yesterday
the new yacht Columbia beat the old
cup champion Defender eight minutes,
beside giving the old champion two
minute handicap. Yachtsmen from
New York and hereabouts are jubilant
for the yachts sterling qualities must
come out in race to windward. The
race was from Brenton's reef lightship,
off Newport, to New London. Thirty
two miles of the long stretch of water
was beat to windward with stiff
breeze blowing The distance, in
Guiding the long beat TO windWard, was
covered in a little over three hours.
Neither yacht carried working top
sail, and it was in this kind of work
that Columbia gained such long lead,
averaging more than a quarter of a
minute faster each mile than the De-
fender The water was very rough,
but the new boat rode very easily and
did not buffet the waves as much as
the Defender.
The great white yachts made splen-
did picture as they raced up the bay
their enormous sails bellying out with
the strong breeze from over the quar-
ter and with the water curling away
from their sharp bows.
OH the Pequot the Columbia dropped
her lib ana forestaysail and let go her
anchor well out in the stream The
Defender anchored near her. Both
boats were sailed skillfully Captain
| Charlie Barr was at the Columbias
wheel the entire distance, and Cap
tain Rhodes steered the Defender. After
the first ten miles the race was I'M
| interesting to watch, for Columbia had
| in that short distance worked out into
fine windward position and gained
| steadily on the Defender.
While everything was being made
| snug aboard the Defender her man
aging owner, w. Butler Duncan, rowed
over to the Columbia and eongratu-
lated Mr. Iselin on the splendid show
| ing the new boat had made in the
days racing.
Mr.. Iselin and everybody aboard tho
Columbia were delighted at the racer S
great speed. To press representa-
tive Mr.. Iselin said he had nothing to
say, except that he was more than
ever satisfied with the boat He said
he had not figured out how many
minutes he had beaten the Defender,
but Woodbury. Kane stated that he
thought about eight minutes was near
! u right.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
A $4,000 COUNTY.

We hope to make the discussion Of
county affairs which Mr.. Pierson has
engaged us in profitable to the people in
showing that high taxes and running the
public business at high pressure has not
resulted as Mr. Pierson insists, in material
advancement. Indeed, as matter of fact,
the assessors duplicates show reduction
in county values during the period that
Mr.. Pierson acknowledges responsibility
for the financial management.
1t is the experience of all except Repub-
lcan fnanciers, that high taxes lower
values, and lower taxes increase values.
In other words. that a community is not
made rich by high taxes.
The table of assessed values of real and
personal property OF the county since 1890
and including 1898, show steady rednc-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Mnrderer Lester Identifien

Shawnee, o. r.. June 2S.-John W
Gales, of Chicago. yesterday unhesi-
tatingly identified Alexander Jester as
the man who murdered his brother
Gilbert Gales, % years ago The
identification took place In the Jail al
Tecumseh, where Under Sheriff Ward
had about Is prisoners sitting to-
gether With scarcely moments
hesitation Mr. Gates, after a glance al
the prisoners, identified Jester. Jes.
ter at first professed not to know Mr.
Gates. bat he finally broke down and
murmured ia broken tones. God for
give ma -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

When the Fourth of July is celebrated
in Manila and the ships and forts display
the starry banner. what hollow mockery
it will be to the starving Filipinos, they
snd their wives and their little ones driven
from their homes, only because they wish
their independence and the right to govern
themselves. Think OF this Mr. Mckinley
when you celebrate your Fourth of July.
Jefferson Democrat.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

Providence, June Sadie B. Mat
thewson, rs years old, was murdered
by her alleged paramour, Samuel R.
Owens, 81 years old. at Foster, R. l.,
Tuesday. 1t is claimed that both were
drunk, and that Owens drove the
woman into the yard, knocked her
down and split her head open with an
ak, stabbed her twice in the breast
with a carving knife and then, pour
ing kerosene oil all over her, set her
on fire while she was still breathing.
Her body was burned to crisp. Owens
was arrested.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Deserted Yonng Mother,s crlme.


Richmond, June q. Mrs. Lizzie FL
lis, of Farmyille. Va, aged II years,
killed her 16-months-old child by Civ
ing it laudanum, and then attempted
suicide. When the coroner was called
to view the remains of the child, which
was reported as having been found
dead in bed, the mother told a most
improbable story. but on being in
formed that she was not believed she
made full confession She said she
had been deserted by her husband,
that she could not support her child.
and that she had bought the drug in
Farmville and come to Richmond with
the deliberate purpose of killing the
child and herself. She was arrested on
the charge of murder. Her family is
well connected.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

United States Senator Wellington, the
Republican boss of Maryland, has warned
the Administration that if it does not stop
prosecuting Admiral Schley, the State will
surely return to the Democratic fold. That
is matter in which President Mckinley
is interested, as well as the Senator, and
Secretary of the Navy, Long, will probably
have to relax his efforts to make Admiral
Sampson, who wasn't there, the hero of the
battle off Santiago. The people first
laughed at this absurdity, but now they
are beginning to get mad about it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Another Batoh on IL.D.,s.

Cambridge, June 29.-Among the
honorary degrees conferred by Har-
yard university yesterday were those
of doctor of laws upon Jules Cambon,
tlle French ambassador to the United
States; General Leonard Wood, U. S
A., military governor of Santiago de
Cuba; Rear Admiral w T. Sampson,
u. S. N; Arthur T. Hadley, president
elect of Yale university, and Kentaro
Kaneko. a former member OF the Jap
anese embassy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Kentu.clsy,s Democratic Ticket

Louisville, June 29.-The Demo
cratic state convention adjourned last
night after nominating the following
ticket: For governor, William Goebel;
lieutenant governor, J. c. w. Beck
ham, secretary of state, Boeck Hill;
attorney general Judge R. G. Breck-
inridge; auditor, Gus Coulter; treas
Arer, Judge S. w Haeger; commits
sioner of agriculture. l. B. Nall; com
missioner of public instruction, H. V.
McChesnsy. The ticket is a complete
victory for Goebei, who came here
with less than one-fourth OF the dele
gates instructed for him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Captain CoghIau,s Now Command.

Washington, June 20. Captain
Goghlan will go to Puget sound, after
all, as commandRnt of the naval star
ton at Bremerton The original order
was suspended, owing to the discov-
cry of the inability of the navy de-
partment to retire Captain Green, the
present commandant of the station. I'M
der the terms of the personnel act.
Having already made arrangements to
give up his command, however, Cap
tain Green will turn it over to Captain
Goghlap Aug. l next and come east.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

There is more Cstarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years was supposed to be in
nounced it local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be constitutions
al disease, and therefore REQUIRES constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. II is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspoon
fui. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
otis For one e,ahInatf

San Francisco, June ga report in
circulation here. which lacks con-
iirmation. is that General Harrison
Gray Otis, of Los Angeles, has been
summoned to Washington by Presi-
lent Mckinley. who proposes to tender
the Californian the war department
portfolio. General Otis is a personal
friend Of the president, and he served
with distinction in the Philippines. He
returned from Manila about six weeks
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
women,s Congress HarsilIy Criticized

Women's Congress Harshly Criticized
London, June 29.-The Times. in a
rather ironical leading editorial on the
International women's congress, says:
1--WE cannot believe that the general
attitude of the congress is either wise
or representative, or that the pro-
ceedings are likely to further the real
interests of womankind. 1t would be
lamentable II these indiscreet grand
danes should foster reaction against
the process of Gradual development,
whereby women have already gained 50
much.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
indians VIII sue For Camp wixoT,

New York. June 2a.=-The appellate
division of the supreme court yester-
day authorized the Montauk Indians to
bring to trial their suit for 81 900 900
worth of property at Montauk Point
This land. including 1900 acres of
pasture and about 1,500 acres of Fort
Pond bay, the Indians claim was seized
by the railroad. The Indians, led by
King Wyandank Pharaoh, have been
suing since 1897. Camp Wikoff was
situated last summer on the property
claimed by the Indians.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

iDeWitts Little Early Rises benefit permanently
They lend gentle assistance to nature. causing
no pains or weakness, permanently curing CON
stipation and liver ailments. Alfred S. Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

Dewey itesumes His Homeward Voyage
Colombo, Ceylon, June 49, The Uni-
ted States cruiser Olympia, with Adj
miral Dewey on board, sailed from here
for Port Said at 4 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. The admiral has been Iiv-
Ing quietly here and his health has inn
proved Previous to his departure
Admiral Dewey visited the auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite. now at this port,
having on board Captain Richard n,
O'Leary, u S. NJ. the governor of the
Island Of Guam, who Is on his way to
his post.
Thomas Rhoads. gentrefield, Ohio, writes: Il
suffered from piles seven or eight years. No
remedy gave me relief until DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. less than q box of which perma-
nently cured me Soothing healing, perfectly
harmless. Beware Of counterfsits, Alfred 8.
Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Ronsarelr,s PresIdentiaI Boom.

Milwaukee, June 29-''He won with
our boys in blue, and he will be our
president, too Thus ran one Of the
banner inscriptions displayed yester-
day in Mflwaukee's flower parade, Of
which Governor Roosevelt was the
center of attraction. But this appar-
entity did not interest the governor
half as much as did that other, dis
played everywhere and on every lip,
"Our Teddy"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
How five soldiers We're Drowned

Victoria, B. c., June 29.-Details OF
the drowning of five men of Company
G, Twelfth infantry, U. S. A.. in the
Pasig river June 8. were brought from
the Orient by the steamer Empress OF
China. A number of soldiers under
the direction of an officer were cross.
ing the river on a small raft made OF
bamboos. dashed over small boats. The
men were crossing in regular squads
put at the time of the accident the raft
was overloaded, and rapidly filled until
it sank about ten feet from the bank
The water was full Of struggling men
fighting against the swift current and
heavy equipments, and before they
could be rescued five had gone down
for the last time
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
Hot
Weather
Underwear

to supply the needed garments for
eemfort at home on the heated days,
or for wear at seashore or mountain,
or ocean travel. The fit of the gar
ments is most important essential
Of comfort in undel wear, and many
Of the lines we sell are remodeled
for US, to give this added comfort.
This hint of the variety to choose
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

What might have been 1--ff that little cough
hadn't been negiected-Is the sad reflection If
thousands 0f consnmptises One Minute Cough
Cufe cures coughs and colds. alfred s. Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29

The Philippine war has cost the United
States to date $50, 100000 in money, and
664 men. Besides, about $500 soldiers
have been wounded and many times that
number made invalids. An army officer
Just returned from Manila says that eighty
per cent. of the soldiers in the Philippines
will get pensions for dysentery and other
intestinal complaints. The total cost Of
the islands will probably NOT be less than
$780, 900 600, and President Mckinley may
find difficulty in convincing the people
that they are worth the money.
Congressman Lentz, of Ohio, who may
be the Democratic candidate for Governor
of that State. makes the following sugges-
tive observations in regard to the Admins
tration's policy =:
In his attitude in the matter of the
Philippines the President has not followed
the instincts of an American heart. He
has accepted his guidance from English
sources and English policies, which must
radically differ from ours always England
took her ships and branched out on colonial
adventures because of geographical condi-
lions which made such policy Imperative
and she seizad the opportune moment and
became powerful as colonial factor. No
such policy dictates our course, whose
destiny is the development of this CONT
nent and the upbuildiDg of a higher grade
of manhood and womanhood. The benefits,
if any, from conquests in the tropics will
accrue to the syndIcates and trusts of this
country. Small dealers and small cap
italists can carry on no enterprises there.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-29
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