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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
what Make lts charaetsr.

St. Clair McKelway, editor OF the Brook
Ign Eagle, one of the foremost leaders of
public opinion in the country, in recent
lecture in New York City, pointed out the
features which gave character and influence
to public journals. He said =
Advertisers and newspaper men to-
getheI make the character of a public
journal The editorial page, all contra
diction to the country Notwithstanding, is
the most important page of the newspaper.
The news pages, by their fairness, their
cleanness, their intelligence and their
enterprise, largely make evident the
ability and the resources of the sheet But
the editorial page reflects not only the
ability, but the character of the journal its
virtue as well as its vigor its conscience
as well as It's capacity Its courage as well
as its conscience. The editorial page indi-
Gates the quality of the constituency of a
newspaper. l know that it could not get
along without the news pages, but / also
know that the news pages would get along
in limping and hating fashion without
the editorial page. Recall newspapers with
poor editorial pages or with none, but with
0iASHN HOWE pdSCb ucy may nave vogue,
but they do not have influence They may
have circulation, bot they do not have
power. They may be able to say things
and to spread things, but they cannot do
things aud cannot get things done And
the exact measure of their impotency is
suggested by the blare of their claims of
efficiency and of accomplishment Happily
these newspapers of blare are just few
enough TO be as distinctive as repulsive,
and desirably to differentiate themselves
from the general journalism that, at home
and abroad, was never more respectable
and more honored than it is to-day.
give a short duration to the journal
ism of dirt, defamation. demagogy and
Boosting. That journalism, in all its few
examples, is becoming the victim of a
throat cutting competition and of recip-
rocal evisceration; and the other jour
nalism, holding its steady course, was
never more prosperous and never more
deservedly so than now.n
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
MULLICA HILL.

DIR. D. p. PancOast returned to his home
here on Tuesday after several weeks spent
10 Florida.
Miss Anna Parker is spending few days
in Phila.
Mrs. Trueman futile. Of Hartford, Con-
neeticut, il visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Mary A. Kirby and daughter, Miss
Emily Kirby, of Woodstown, were guests
OF Mrs. Alice Stratton on Saturday.
Mrs r. Ridgway returned home on
Thursday, after several week g absence.
Willie D. Iredell has a handsome new
Spalding wheel
Both schools of our town cele brated Ar
Dor Day last Friday with interesting exer-
cises. Pupils Of Harmony very cheenully
and creditably repeated their entire pro.
gram for the benefit of visitor who arrived
just as they were dismissed At the close
they we're accompanied by their teacher to
the woods where they enjoyed the remain
der of the afternoon. High school pupils
rendered several musical selections which
were enjoyed by the audience. The pupils
of the primary department were taken to
the principals room, where they were the
chief speakers, rejecting credit upon their
for their cheerful compliance with what
was required of them.
Walter Shoemaker, of Swedesboro, has
been employed by several of our citizens
for room papering.
Examination this week brings additional
anxiety to teachers and pupils.
| Mrs. Beulah Stratton was stricken with
| paralysis few days since and is ly ing in a
very helpless and critical condition though
slightly better at this writing.
Mrs. Ellen Sooy, of Merchantville, visit
ed friends here on Tuesday.
Quantities Of aspa ragus are being shipped
from this station daily Winfield Sithens
is said TO have the finest varieties.
"The Press department and its increasing
influence was the topic at Stokes Union,
at the regular meeting on Thursday. Some
interesting articles were read, and many
| commendatory remarks in reference to the
courtesy of editors in general.
Citizens are anxiousIy inquiring about
the return Of electric street lights.
The Knights Of Pythias will attend St.
Stephens Episcopal church on the morning
of the fourteenth OF this month.
Mrs. William Dilks and children are
| quite sick.
| Many regrets are expressed in reference
to the closing of Mr.. Matthew's drug store.
Friends of Clinton Iredell will be glad to
learn that from latest reports be il still i'm
proving.
Miss Ella IredelI is spending fortnight
in Camden.
Miss E r Chatham was delegate to
County Convention at Newfeld on We'd
nesday.
! A meeting of the Board of Education of
Harrison township was held on Tuesday
evening for the purpose of electing teachers
for the coming year, but on account of
unusual perplexities and difficulties I'M
usual, the decision was deferred until later.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
GLASSBORO.

The wren is small insectorial bird, also
insectivorous.
The dry, hot weather has forced all the
trees to blossom ahead of the usual time
the apple trees are about week in advance
of former years, although the bloom is ad.
mirable and very heavy.
The farmers are preparing their corr
fields for planting
E. L. Leap has sold $500 worth of scul-
lions. He is cutting his asparagus which
promises to be heavy crop.
J.F Ioehoff. the insurance and inter
national ticket agent Of ocean liners, is
kept busy at his desk.
The boys at the Whitney Glass Works
struck for bigger wages on Tuesday of this
week.
Francisco Abbatto, the supposed muir
dered of DeFeo, passed through here on
Tuesday evening for Camden, N. j., with
detectives who had him going over the
route where the murder was committed
near Blue Anchor. A lot of curious persons
followed them to the depot.
A. j. Mann is having big run at present
in fruit, cigars and tobacco. Also, is kept
busy feeding the hungry.
The secret organizations have been drawn
upon heavily during the winter. there has
been 30 much sickness.
|. G. Souder has added i've acres more to
bis property on High ST., by buying it from
Michael Simmerman who adjoins him in
the rear Of his property
All mechanics are busy here since the
town has been Unionized. It has made
work for most every one IN the trades; also,
has increased property % per cent. in value.
a little boy was left. ten days ago, at r.
Louis Pulimann's. They will keep IL aud
bring II up ii their own.
q b S. Adams Is improving his property
on Main ST.. BIZ building AN addition to the
house. Ware 8 Son are doing the work.
Thos NJ Ferrell's tulip beds are bsauti-
fui now
= n, shreve, tho nndsrtaker, il very
busy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
DOINGS IN NEW JERSEY.

Vineiand. May Mrs James G.
Jones, residing near Forest Grove. was
gored almost to death by newly pur-
chased cow yesterday While remov-
ing stake to which the cow was teth-
cred in the field Mrs. Jones was knock
ed down, trampled upon and badly
gored by the beast. The woman S
cries far help failed to attract atten-
ton, and she soon tainted Her ter
rible predicament was finally discov-
cred by neighbor, who noticed the
COW running and jumping about her
PROSTATE form She was carried to
the house and physician summoned.
She may recover
Pennsgrove. April 30. The past week
has been the best of the season for
shad fishermen The bay and river
has been alive with shad all the week.
Al net could be cast in amy old place"
and good catch be made The aver
age per net around here was $50, al
though some of the men caught as
high as $50. Last Monday roe shad
were worth $3.50 per 100 and melts
$780, shad as caught brought $3.50.
but the price fell to $751; New Castle
fishermen have adopted a good plan
apparently and sell through one man.
The men here are considering the mat
ter OF doing likewise
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
Gregg Not a Candidate.

Reading. Pa, May Am authorized
statement was given out last night
that General d. Mem. Gregg has finally
decided to decline the Republican nom
ination for state treasurer. The state
ment says that although General
Greggs recent sudden illness was not
dangerous. yet it was sufficiently
alarming to cause his family to press
upon him their wish that he should
not become candidate for any Office.
BY the advice Of his physician he haG
yielded to the family's wishes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

Bro. Barber says there is business side
and political side to trusts. Being presi-
dent, vice president. secretary and treas
urer of the Gloucester County Office holders
trust. he probably speaks by the card. A
good Republican voices the fear Of large
number Of Republicans here, that Editor
BARRIERS trust has just begun business, and
when in thorough running order, those not
within its charmed circle might as well be
off the face of the earth. Oar friend may
be right. but some OF the loyal think they
might as well be off now, so far as recogni-
ton is concerned. That is the business
side Of BARRIERS trust.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
necided ArnInst lsana.nl 49,.

Washington, May 1.-The Wade court
of inquiry. in its report now in the
hands of President Mckinley. finds the
charges of embalming1 the fresh beef
to have been unsubstantiated by the
testimony, and says no chemicals were
used to preserve it. It also finds that it
would have been impracticabIe to Sc
cure beef on the hocf for the Cuban
campaign. The finding is Likewise IN
opposition to The assertion on the part
of General Miles that the use of tho
bees was an experiment.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

The flour trust has taken out jersey
articles of incorporation. 1t is capitalized
at $25 900 900, halt common and half
preferred stock, and $4,000 900 six per
cent. forty-year gold bonds. Hereafter
when We pray, Give us this day our daily
bread, it will be with feeling that New
Jersey has tried to interpose between the
giver and his creatures. Record.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
PEDRICKTOWN.

Mrs John Whitaker and daughter Irene
have returned home.
Mrs. Eph Jess and son Grover, of Woods
town, have been visitors here.
Among the Pedricktowners seen in
PenDsgrove Tuesday were Lewis Cook,
Bicycle Lnster, Misses Mary Justice, Tillie
Cook, Mrs Laura Douthiety and son Adel-
bert, Mrs. Charles Webster and daughter
Yelma. Ebenezer Sparks and wife.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
DenfaI nv Mrs. Chtlds.

Philadelphia, May 4.-The Ledger to-
day makes an authoritative denial of
the widely published statement that a
marriage was contemplated between
Mrs George w. Childs and General
Joseph Wheeler. The denial of the
truth of the report was made by Mrs.
Childs to Major ]. M Carson, the
Washington correspondent of The
Ledger. Mrs. Childs, after expressing
surprise at the original story and in
dignation with the persistence with
which it has been adhered to, re-
quested that the fullest and broadcast
denial be given it. There was not at
any time the slightest foundation for
the story or justification for its pub
LEGATION.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

New York, May Mrs. Schuyler
Hamilton, Jr., 80 years old, wife of
the son of General Schuyler Hamilton,
died yesterday afternoon at her home
in this city from morphine poisoning.
1t is said that an overdose of the
poison was taken by mistake Mrs.
Hamilton awoke yesterday morning
and found his wife unconscious. Ply
sicians were called at once, but they
failed to revive her Mrs. Hamilton
was Miss Jane Bird Mercer when
Schuyler Hamilton married her in Bal
timore on Aug. IA, 1896 She was a
granddaughter of Ex-Governor Mercer,
of Maryland, and was well known in
Baltimore society before her marriage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

Little Rock, May 4.--Governor Jones
has been informed of movement to
bring into the coal mining district an
armed body of men to take the places
of the strikers. He has given in
structions to state authorities to sum-
mon every able bodied man in Sebas-
tian county, if necessary, to enforce
the injunction of Judge Rowe pro-
hibiting the Importation of laborers.
All such armed men are to be met all
the state line and placed under ar
rest, as are also those who supply the
arms. Mine operators will also be ar
rested by state authorities when they
attempt to bring in armed laborers
under protection of deputy marshaIs.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

The imperialistic idea that private sol
diers are merely good for powder seems to
be gaining ground at Washington. Dis
charged volunteers in Havana have been
compelled to sleep in the parks and beg
while waiting for pay and transportation.
The citizen soldiers of the republic were
never treated in this way before.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

Rome, May 4.-The Italian ministry
has resigned. The ministry was con-
stituted June 20, 1898. as follows.
President Of the council and minister
of the interior. General Luigi Pelloux;
foreign affairs, Admiral Felice Ma
Doleone Canevaro; treasury, Peitro
Vacchelli; finance. PaoIo Carcano;
justice and ecclesiastical affairs, Ca
milo Finocsliaro Aprile; war, Gen
eral Alessandro Asinari de San Mar
zano; marine, Admiral Giuseppe Pa :
Jumbo; commence, industry and agri-
culture, Alessandro Forts; instruc-
ton, Professor Guido Baccelli; pub
lie woi ks, Pietro Lacava; posts and
telegraphs, Nunzio Nasi.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
MANTUA.

A new bridge is being built over Mantua
creek.
Samuel Craig met with painful acct
dent on Tuesday. While working on the
bridge, heavy piece of timber fell on his
foot crushing it.
Garrett Sheets squite i'll at this writing
with pneumonia.
]. J. Truncer's new house on Turner
street was raised last week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
DIED.

FARR.--At Wenonah, N j., On April 20, 1899,
Mabel Ruth Farr, aged 81 years.
CURTS-In Camden, April 3Oth, Mary Jane
Curtis widow Of the late Isaac NJ. Curtis.
FULLERTON Wenonah, on May I'd, William
W. Fullerton.
VIERECK-In Wenonah, on the Gath ult.. Mrs.
John Viereck. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs G. G.
Sofieiss.
STOK rs AT Wenonah, Wednesday, May 1899,
louisa d., wife of Rev n. G. Stokes, Of the
New Jersey Conference, aged ~ years.
Funeral from her late residence In Wenonah
on Saturday morning, 9th inst, at 10 a. m. Inter
mept private.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
WENoNAH.

Death has laid heavy hand on our
Borough recently. Since August first last,
eighteen of our citizens have Joined the
great majority, greater number than for
twenty years previous to that time. No
disease has been epidemic, the causes
however being largely from old age and
pneumonia.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

The Missouri Court of Appeals has de-
aided that the accounts of the National
Lead Co. are not colIectable, because it is
az unlawful combination The laws of
Missouri make it possible to deal with the
trusts in an effective way.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
Nsw York Horse Manure Prices.

We will receive orders for New York Horse
Manure for present delivery ON West Jersey and
Seashore aad Delaware River Railroads until
January list, 1899, al last seasons prices. New
short manure, 81 90 per ton; old manure, Lbs
per ton, payable by note In bank October list,
1899. AT ali points south of FraDklinville Mon
rOeville. and point Airy, ten fl01 cents per ton
additional will be charged Fifteen cents per
ton on above prices for cash All manure TO be
settled for within thirty days after shipment
either by cash OF note. Orders received by G.
7. Molony. sales agent, Woodbury.. N. j.; VIM
g. b. Brooks, Deerfleld, N. j.; B. A. Headley.
Swedesboro, n. j.; for Swedesboro and Salem
branch. Or BY Geo. d. Wells. our. general col
Letting agent, who will be ct the Molony build
ing, Woodbury.. N. J. every Monday until 30 p.
m.
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE TRANSPORTS
TI0N COMPANY. lis 95-5mos.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

FIIIIH ITFFFftF%IFDfIs 7 TIC VI SffsTN
Philadelphia, May A fire of mys-
FERROUS origin yesterday totally de-
stroyed the big clothing store of Bach
arach & Co., occupying the triangular
building at Ridge avenue, Thirteenth
and Green streets, and gutted 26 other
buildings The big building was a
mass of ruins in 20 minutes. The loss
is estimated at 100000 Four per-
sons. including three firemen, were
injured, and Fireman Duncan, who
had his skull fractured, will probably
die. The flames started in the cellar,
and although the firm employed both
an engineer and fireman, neither we're
in the cellar at the time. There will
be a rigid investigation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
MARRIED.

BURK-CLARK-I Philadelphia. on the 9th
ult at ST. Simeon Episcopal Church. by Rev.
jesse Y Burk, father Of the groom, assisted
BY the Rector, Rev. Mr.. Cope Rev. Edmund
Burk and Miss anehe CLARK, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs, b. G Clark of Swedesboro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

People who have once taken DeWitt's Little
Early Risefs wall never have anything else
They are the famous little pills for torpid
liver and all irregularities Of the system. Alferd
8 Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

IF You have piles, CURE them. No use under
going horrible operations that simply remove
ne results Of the disease without disturbing the
Witch Hazel EalTe. 1t hiss pever failed To cure
orHxRs; It viii not fail to cure yoU. Alfred s.
Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
REDWOOD.

The annual May Party will be held in
the church grove on Saturday evening
May 18th If stormy, the 10Th. All will,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

BY allowing the Accommodations in the bowels
to remain, the entire system is poisoned. De-
Wits Little Early Risers regulate the bowels.
Try them and you will always use them. Alfred
S. Marshall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
37Hc a yard

Forty-two exquisite patterns in the
lot; the fabric is like an organdie,
but more substantial. and has a finish
that glistens like mohair. The same
fabric has been selling elsewhere at
Csc a yard. Direct importations in
very large quantities help to this saw
ing in cost on one Of the most beau
tful new cotton fabrics.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

Subscribe for the DEMOCRAT
Pay In advance, and get the Farm
I0u,uak, for FIVE years free.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

Advertising rates made known on applying 10
ne Office, I6z South Broad Street
Advertisements In local columns, ten cents per
tine the first insertion. and Eve cents per line each
subsequent insertion
Notices Of Marriages and Deaths inserted free
ebituary Notices win be charged i've cents per
due for all over six lines.
!. o. CARPENTER,
EDfToa AND PROPRIETOR.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
Pineapple Batiste

This delightful summer dress fab
ric was first made by a Scotchman
and sold at Csc yard. Then other
Glasgow makers improved it and
sent it to US to sell at 45c. Now a
large shipment Of 1899 styles has
arrived and goes on sale at
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
Still Some S1.35 Wilton
- ,TLoaa and Extra"
Special Carpets At ooc. -

$1.35 Brussels Carpet at 81.
Notified Moquette Carpets at SOC,
which are made into good room COW
erings in combination with fancy Dor
ders. These borders are close to half
PRECISE to 75c a yard.
This carpet store holds a COM
handing position. It is untrammeled
by precedent or engagement, or al
lance with producers. With its inn
portant buying power it brings not
only most of the finest productions
to Philadelphia, but secures the bulk
of such special lots as are forced to
sale.
The collection of Mattings is en-
tirely without rival. China Mattings,
Sc to $18 roll of 40 yards; Japan
Mattings, SO to $40 a roll. This $40
Mating is almost as fine as Pana-
ma hat. The art of its weaving was
almost lost by neglect, and special
loom was built to produce the lot we
show.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
Beautiful Swisses at SC a yard
eight cents a yard

Another remarkable value is still
here because we were fortunate in
getting another supply
Woven Piques at lz1zc yard
A splendid quality Of pique, with
white grounds woven with plaids and
stripes in a variety of colorings; also
brightly colored grounds with woven
stripes and plaids in white. They've
been selling this season at 30c and
37Hc.
l2Izc Lace Lawns at SC a yard
The daintiest fabric that ever sold
at this little price. A fine sheer
cloth, with woven lace stripes, beau
tifully printed in a multitude of de-
signs
There are also
1870 Batistes at &c yard.
American Dimities, as fine and
dainty as the Irish sorts, at 121zc yd.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04
WANAMAKER'S.

Philadelphia, Monday, May l, 1899.
Cation Most surprisingly priced.
Dxare Several lines of new and
Co.. beautiful cotton fabrics
uoouS are on our counters at
quite remarkable prices. Goods want
ed right nowand selling in other good
stores at their full values are, by a
fortunate trade incident, selling at a
fourth to a half below their value.
And the array of patterns is a
magnificent spread of beauty
Beautiful Swisses at SC yard
These are daintily dotted Swisses
printed in a multitude of exquisite
designs by one of our most artistic
makers; white grounds and brightly
colored grounds. We've sold the
same grade OF Swisses at 18c. We
know of their being sold today at
l5c, and they are well worth it. It
was lucky accident that lets you
share their beauty at
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-05-04

r, CO. The quantity of
Flower Seeds seeds in each
package is doubled this year, while
the price remains the same. And
the seeds are from the same grower
whose seeds you have proven in the
past. These varieties
Balsam Morning Bride
Dianthus P.nks Phlox
Calendu Morning Glory
Daisy Stocks
Cockscomb Petunia
Gourds Wall Flower
And SIS other sorts at &c a pkg. !;
Csc a doz. pkgs.
The seed packers thought some
folks might prefer packages same
size as last years, at lower price,
so they are also here-half as many
seeds as above at DC a package; l5c
a dozen packages.
Basement.
John Wanamaker.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Would Have its Hands Full.
Watertown Public Opinion.

If reputable newspaper is to answer
categorically all the questions which a
wild-eyed popocratic editor is to ask and
If such reputable newspaper is to stop
to debate all the folly and gush and par
tisan claptrap which a hair Drained, mush
room popocratic editor may be trying to
foist upon the public, we fear that the
people generally would get very little of
the legitimate news of the day. Some
men have the faculty of ~betraying the
weakness of their own position in every
cantankerous article they write, and we
apprehend that the public cares very
little about the stuff which emanates from,
such a pen. Happily the public is able
to distinguish between the genuine and
the spurious, and If reputable newspapers
decline to indulge in personality and re-
frain from interfering with meutal org
les and political vagaries::of certain addle
pated writer's who, perchance, may have
" fallen from grace" in their younger
and better days, 1t Is because there seems
to be no necessity for doing otherwise.