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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

BENJAMIN G. BURROWS died at his
residence IN this city on Saturday evening
last, aged y years. Benjamin was son
of Charles and Acsah Burrows, of Mant1a,
and 1910. at the age of 10 years, went in
the Consultation Office. where he served an
apprenticeship of eight years. At the
expiration of that period he followed the
business OF printing in Philadelphia and
later went to Cincinnati and Dayton,
Ohio. At the latter place he engaged in
business on his own account, and success
fully conducted large business for several
years. In 1874 he returned to Philadel-
phia, and the following year his wife died
in that city. Four children survive him,
Mr. Theodore S., and Mrs o. B. George, of
this city /; Mrs DIR. W. A. Davis, OF Cam
den, and Robert NJ. of Philadelphia. The
funeral was from his late esidence on
Tuesday, the interment being in Camden.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
openins BIDS for Gravel Roads.

The Road Committee of the Gloucester
County Board of Freeholders held a meet
ing in Woodbury. last Saturday foc the
purpose of receiving and opening bids for
the construction of two new county gravel
roads, fro Cross Keys to HuIffville, and
from Woodbury. to Knights Run. Two
bids were received on the Cross Keys road,
which is about five and a half miles in
length QuinIan & Leary, OF South Amboy,
bid $4,000 and smith TOmlin, of Bridgeton,
bid $649O.
Only one bid was received on the Wood
bury road, which is 10 be about FIVE and a
quarter miles in length. Quinlan & Leary
bid $ll 200.
The bids will be referred to the Board in
session day for acceptance or rejection
There is feeling that the latter bid is
exOrbilant
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
SALEM WINS AT COLE

The golf team of the Salem County
Club played an interesting match with the
team representing Woodbury. Country Club
on the links of the Salem team. The
match proved to be very interesting. The
Woodbury. team WIS much slated at the
excellent showing made, as this was the
first game played off their own grounds in
Woodbury.. Councilman Leeds made the
star play of the day in making the sixty
five yards hole in two strokes, breaking
the record in that section. The score:
SALEM WOODBURY..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Thomas Rhoads, CentrefeId, Ohio, writes: II
suffered from piles seven or eight years. Nc
remedy gave me relief until DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve, less than q box of which perma.
nently cured me- Soothing healing. perfectly
harmless Beware OF eounterfets. Alfred 5
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
Reduced Rates TO Pittsburg via Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad. Aecou It Young Peoples
Christian Union, u. p Church

Ga account of the Young Peoples Chris
tiaB Union. U. r. church, to be held at
PittsDnTg, Pa, August 2 TO 2, the Penn
sylgania Railroad c, mpany will sell excur-
sion tickets from points on IFS line, to
PittsbuEg. st rate OF single fare for the
round trip; minimum rate, twenty five
cents
Tickets will be sold on August ] and 2,
and will be good to return until August o.
inclusive, except that by depositiDg ticket
with the JOINT Agent at Pnlsburg before
August 8. and the pay ment Of fifty cents,
the return limit may he extended TO leave
Pjttsburg not later than August 81. 1899
For specific rates and conditions apply
TO Ticket Agents. Z 30 80 us
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
Grange Picnic.

The Oranges OF Gloucester County
will bold their sixth annual picnic at Al
cyOn Park, near Pilman Grove, Wednesday,
August 2 There will be an exhibit Of
farm implements and appliances for which
space Will be provided free of charge
Manufacturers and dealers in implements
are invited TO make an exhibit, believing il
will be to their benefit, as well as TO the
interest Of large number of practical
farmers who will be in attendance. The
exhibits shonld be on The ground the day
before abe picnic Any further information
can be had of
ELMER BRADSHAW, Mickleton
AARON B. SOMERs. Jefferson
ALBERT HERITAGE, Swedesboro;
JACOB SHIyLER, swedesboTo;
Committee
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Mr. and Mrs b. Lackhamp. EIston, Missouri,
write: Zone Minute Cough Cure saved the life OF
our little boy when nearly dead with Group.
alfred s Marshall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
BILLS PAID.

Mr.. Batten moved that the street COM
mittee be instructed to relay and reset
curbs and cutters where necessary to do so,
also, authorized to relay drain at South end
of Rroad STRAIT
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Mashas Diahea Remedy Ps RI. :, rs 2: j.. cts
dies known for the of Darrha Dyspepsia Cramps Collie
Cholera Morbus Cholera Inanum, and all disorders of the
stomach and bowels MARSHALIS BROAD ST. PHARMACY WOODBURY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

The following statement will show the
value OF the real estate and personal prop
erty in the several townships aud the
total valuation taxable on each =
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

J.. " Hobbs NJ D., Fort Valley. Ga, says 81
have been practici medicine twenty-five years
andikn0w piles 10 be one OF the most difficult OF
diseases TO cure, hut have known DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Saive to cure numbers OF cases and do
not hesitate to recommend It." Be sure you get
'sDeWitts." there are Injurious counterfeits on
sale. Alfred 8. Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Total, s1s, o7.O49 $s,7l2,7Ts sl4,s9s,6l6
The following figures show the changes
made in the valuation in the several town
ships of the cou nty during the past year:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
DIED.

HARPER In Woodbury., July Is Roland C.,
son of Jacob and Rosa Harper, aged months
and days.
HEYWOOD.-In Woodbury., on the 18th Inst 5i
cholera infantum Cecil Virginia, daughter of
Frank A. Haywood, aged months
BURROWS.-In Woodbury., on the 18th inst
Benjamin G. Burrows, aged y years.
MILLER-Iu Woodbury., n. j. July 49, 1899
Robert Adams, son OF Frederick William ana
Julia Miller. aged months and p days.
Funeral from his fathers residence No. 30
German St.. on Friday the 2lst inst, at o'clock.
Interment at Green cemetery.
IB0wMAN-In Woodbury. on July II. Bessie.
daughter OF Frank and Matte Bowman. aged :
years and months.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

D5Cfta55l 3IUltyI
The following statement will show the
amount of school and county taxes appor-
toned among the several townships on the
basis of the above valuation taxable, and
the road and poor taxes
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Other correspondence see second page,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Pure clean blood and healthy liver result
from the use of Dewitt's Little Early Risers. the
famous little pills" They cure constipation,
biliOusness and sick headache. a. S. Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

The Greatest Detective LiviBgm
Prof n. p. Iorman, M. o.
THE Original1
Better known as the INDIAN DOCTOR"
Tne Disease Detective, Lecturer and Physician.
SS~The Eyes Of Whom Disease Cannot Deceive
AT HOME
Office, 1904 n. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
10 BE SURE
you know where your pains are, but do you
know their causeg What diseased organ that
causes them
TREAT THE CAUSE.
This s The man vino has only to look at you
and d. srioe all your ailneuts-places his finger
di eetiy upon your pains and aches without
feeling your pulse, looking at your tongue or
a king you any questions Tells you the cause
If you are doing we'll sRder the care OF your
home physician and there is q reasonable rros-
pect Of recovery, do not come 70 me. Ny prov
Iuce is 70 treat those who cannot lind eieE
otherwise, and have no disposition OF desire 20
interfere With any system that Is honest and
effectv-.
Herbs, Roots. BARK, Gums and Balsams are
the only remedies used, and are furnished at
my rooms.
CONSULTATION.
Weekdays, 7 a NJ t05P M-Free.
Hours Sundays 8 a. NJ to4P M-Sf00.
Evenings. $50 10 lis 90.
When Notified
| Please bear in mind that do not ask you any
question preparatory to describing your all
| ments, nor do feel your pulse or require you TO
shoy your tongue.
IN PRACTICE 80 YEARS
July6, 99-6m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
Personal.

Total. sas.sa8 % ss5.OOO 90 sae.aoO slO7S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
EXCHANGED FOR THEATRE HAT.
women Keep the Law and Yet Con
quer Annoying Hafit

me law that forces women to take
their hats and bonnets or at The theatre
mas been law of annoyance IN ire fem
mine victims ever since the stern Judges
insisted on its fuhllment.
Tho fashionable girl who has suffered
al the tOlturls OF anxious uncertainty
su,e the edict came INTO effect. has AT
last solved the problem OF comfort and
Decomingncss of living ANA fetfing those
behind her live Ga the delights Of the
theatre or opera. some one was clever
enough 10 Il-nlln couuettfsh little
something which at once enhanced rhe
charms OF Us wcarer and left her neigh
Dor behind her n0 possible room for
Srumbiing. Then, Of course. two or
three who saw the effect OF rho first
ventured out with rather prettier but
as harmless CONNECTIONS In millinery
until II became quite thething for wo-
men to enter the theatre in hoods OF a
hundred types and 10 be- able 10 feel
throughout The performance that her
hair was not possibly pulled TO one side
by the catching OF some frOu frou or
flower and then she was shared the
dread OF putting 10 on sans a mirror and
perhaps making q perfect fright OF her
self.
Men In particular are enthusiastic over
the departure. they uniting that the
girls who wear them were never 50 preffv
or so fascinating before. aud with mis-
announcement she-the feminine fash
fOn world In fact-has adopted hoods IA
innnitum There are hoods Tor the the
atre. for the opera little affairs called
hoods for dinners FOR balls for con-
certs, really for surely hoods as ones
little sister would put IT, for skating or
sleighing .-Chicsgo Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

around the bottom OF the skirt al the
back.
The corsage Of the canvas was close
hlting. 10 had long square yoke Of
deep cream satin and merged into n
narrow vest at the front This was
outlined with band Of the sable that
formed an unbrOkeu line with the soble
ON the skirt 10 give the princess effect.
me sleeves Of the canvas were close
hitlns ana were finished with a narrow
band Of the sable. White satin VAS on,
ployed by the narrow ceinture and bigb
coiar a band OF the sable edged the
collar 'ne
A gown Of gray cloth trimmed with
chnchIla was novel The skirt was 80
lAer straight ANA ciineing and M The
PACK the iuiness merged into siight
iiain. ~ was trimmed around tho hot
i9m with two shaped LOUNGES of chin
chlia VI chill
me coat was c,ose-dttlng with long
Da7ques that were rounded and cut avvaS
az '"e 'front.' IL fastened with two
ro"S OF cur silver buttons and had tbo
effect Of "a vest '''u 'ne
shaped nounce of tho oh,,ohn,-
edged the revers and bottom ~ ~.
~. me sleeves Of the cloth vera ,s7ior
made with band of tho cbincbi,,a e'
Iahlhs them az the hand Tho iao III
W. cur away 10 show "a cbemiso3,o
'oet tdHeta and Cravat OF cream, To-,
AT hrst II seems strange 20 mfv cb,ea..
ana Iur in this way. but vou 60 ~.
us,u 20 10 and then 70 Is not noticeoblo
Ai.eI aMhiie YOU come 10 think n a.,
rsht pretty, as the Yankees saw Ros"..
nesue IN tur toques and chiffon rufies
"' i"l' NINA GOODWIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
SHE DIDN'T LEARN A WORD.
How Everything Conspired Against
the Pretty School Girl.

She was q pretty girl. and It was ap-
parent that she was not entirety lsho-
rant of the fact. she had Dig dark eyes
dark hair. and she wore a coquettisn lit
tie short Jacket and a fur cape. In her
hands she carried a big French gram
mar. There were no seats vacant In the
car when she entered, and she put up
her hand dainty 10 grasp strap, IN
genously unconscious that she was
standing In front OF a gOod-loohng
Young man. The young man arose i'm
medately and gave her his sect, which
she accepted with a sweet smile. She
sat down. carefully arranged her skirts.
tucked her red purse into the breast Of
her Jacket, and generally prepared 10
be- as comfortable as possible under the
circumstances She drew a sigh Of re-
lief when everything was arranged %
her satisfaction, and settled back. Then
a sudden thought appeared TO strike her
and she sat UP straight and frowned
slightly.
She drew down the corners Of her
mouth until two tiny dimples appeared
and took up the big French grammar
and opened It with a determined air
She turned to the very back part OF
tie book, something like a praytul eX-
preston crept over her face, and she
turned HtE tgts uRNdiuf Win a. AaA-
away look IN them, toward the adver-
tisement above the windows I'm front Of
her For the space Of half minute IL
was evident that she and the French
grammar were happily en- rapport Then
it seemed to occur to her that she might
possibly not be studying in the right
place. The prayerful expression vanish
ed. She came down to things terrestrial
with a sign, and turned several more
leaves In the book.
She was treasured then She was right
after all. and she proceeded to concern
trate her mind again. This time she
closed her eyes and her efforts could be
observed by the movements Of the eve
balls under the closed white lids. For
a whole minute her eyes were closed
The car stopped then; some one was
getting out The girl was I'm line with
the open door. How cold 1t vast The
laboring mind became conscious OF its
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

surroundings The girl shiyered a little,
cast "A reproachful glance toward the
door, and drew her fur collar more close
ly around her throat.
II was too much to try the back OF the
book when people would get on and or
the car and distract her attention. She
turned 20 the front OF the book. found
her place there, then turned % look from
the car window TO see how far she had
progressed on her Journey The car had
almost reached the bridge. She gave a
little sigh. and turned 20 her book. IN
the front Of the grammar she had lit
tie piece OF paper upon which an exer-
else was written. For couple Of min
utes more she compared the written
words on the paper with the printed
words in the book drew another siEh.
this time of satisfaction. and gave her
attention again 10 study. With both
hands she held the book open on her lap
her face took on, this time. a sad far
open, unseeing eyes straight ahead OF
her. For a whole minute she Was lost
10 everything but mental effort.
'All change for the car ahead" called
the conductor, and the girl with the
French grammar and the other passen-
gers changed cars,
"All change for the car ahead" came
the voice a second time. There was
block on the bridge. and fer over half
ana hour the car crawled along for one
minute nNly 10 stop lot a uOANE. IL was
nearly half an hour going that easy
mile. The girl had her book open, but
she did not study. When the car was
going she was obliged 10 give II al her
ct'ention 70 see when n would stop. ana
while II was at n standstill she was
kept of a necessity on the qui viye 20 see
II it was going to start again.
The car had made its last pause almost
at the terminus OF the bridge The girl
closed the book with a dissatisfied air.
and an expression more Of sorrow than
OF anger appeared on her face. 1T f.
a whole hour since I left home" she vol
unteered 10 a benignant old lady who sat
beside her; and ] don't know a word
OF It. l thought I could learn 1t going
over. but II is too mean the way things
conspire against one. I am going 10
walk" 4 minute later the car b0wled
past her as she trudged along. her lps
with a melancholy droop at the corners.
and her French grammer held tightly
under her arm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
SIMPLE GUIDES
FOR DRESSING.
Some Hints for the Woman Who
Wants to Dress Well.

Few women know how 20 dress ap-
pfOpriately. though taste In that respect
N happily on the gain. American wom-
en- have the reputation OF robing them
selves in moro becoming apparel than
;heir foreign sisters. but even the Amer
lean women would do well to put In prac-
tice few simple rules for her aeSthei
guidance.
Before deciding upon n toilet study
your own lines ard contours. Remens-
her you gown can conform 10 you-you
are practically a fixed and foregone con.
cluslon and. n you are slender or stout
you will remain so; and II Is TO the out
lines OF your dress or wrap that you
must look 10 for The enhancing OF charms
or the covering OF defects.
Run back. mentally, over all the dress
ca YOU have had which were a particular
and lasting satisfaction and you VIII hn'
a keynote OF similarity somewhere. IL
may be color. but likely II was the grace
n gave 10 the length OF your waist or the
shane OF the shoulder. Bear these happy
racollectlons IN mind AM quietly incor-
porate them IA the fashioning or your
new wardrobe.
Velvet and fur are almost universally
becoming. while lace is bad selection
for many features. II lace is used care.
fully. select the Sft0rs AiF WA'N't 49,
In masses. often has a tendency to IN
tenslfy complexion imperfections. while
brownlsh or cream tints often have the
reverse effect A touch OF color az the
neck. or in the inner facing OF hat -
often lust the right complement for tho
tint OF your eyes. hair or complexion
Few women know the outlines ~ their
own heads and are therefore. only occa-
s'onaliv seen at their best. and this hap
mons when. by within or accident. the hair
4 beconingly dressed. Tho hair II ma
.ure's mai touch Of Z uty. She may
have made but poor success OF your
features )r coloring but she adds this
soft. plant mass to DO with as you please
ana Il IS clearly a woman's own fauit
II she Is not attractve-if, indeed. not
strictly beautiful -.
You feel that in the main you must
rollow prevailing modes. yet your neck
i1 so short that you feel Ike you were
b, a piilorv I'm the new high collars The
no xt best thing 10 do Is 20 affect an up
..-and-down decoration for the PANT
thereby giving II an appearance or AZ
do1 height instead Of the rouhoso styie
or that which is stopped OF WIN nolnss
which make tho face look IKE = nenpw,rsr
hear, with its petals al around ln,s
eject Is ANYTHING but 20 be desired UPON
n rather plump hgure.-Chicago 'hfoh-
fcle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

for there one secs Just now often the
same piece OF fur does service. Last
wear my lady boosted an astrachan jack
ct The year before this same piece
OF astrachan was In the form OF cape.
This season IL has been carefully cut
into nounces and a yoke for her walk
ing gown.
AT the end OF the winter the fur will
b ripped off and sent to the warerooms
OF a fur dealer and next year 1t Will be
picced as II by magic and perhaps will
take fits original cape form. II fashion
DEGREES 1t.
After all. the slashing OF fur Is not as
eNtrayagant as 1t might seem TO the
furgal mind.
USE OF BROADTAIL.
Broadtail, / notice, is used a great deal
this season for trimming. especially
where a gown has a fitted waist OF best
of fur as the couturiers find it quite
pliable.
walking gown ~ gray blue cloth
was very stunning with rs trimming of
hroadtail. The skirt fitted close over the
hips and was without fulness at the
waist band. II was trimmed around the
bottom with broad shaped hounce of
bro1dtall
The corsage was a blouse OF the cloth
with short round basques II was cut
away at the front 10 show n broad vest
of hroadtaH. The high Medicis collar
was OF the same. II was faced with
white satin and was finished with
cream lace jabOt. The sleeves of the
cloth were close fitting and were fin
ishod with a point over the hand. Black
satin was employed FOR the draped celn-
ture.
A visiting gown Of violet cloth trim,
med IN black astrachan was very smart
The skirt was close-h'ting in the upper
part and was trimmed around the bot
tom with n broad shaped aounce Of
black astra chan that was deeper at the
back than at the front.
The corsaee was n ciose-ftting affair
Of the black astrachan and fastended at
the left shoulder and under arm seam.
over this was cuirass effect Of the vio-
let cloth shaped rather like the bib OF
a housekeeper's apron. AZ the front and
back n ended IN a rounding point that
extended over the top ~ the skirt The
cioee-fttlng sleeves and high collar were
of astrachan. 4 narrow black satin band
finished the bottom Of The corsage that
was cut round.
A PRINCESS EFFECT.
A fur trimmed gown OF green wool
canvas was trimmed so as 10 give a
graceful princess effect The skirt was
close fitting in the upper part was
cut so that the front and sides were
straight and rather clinging The fulness
at the back merged into slight train
Down each side of the apron it was
trimmed with a band Of sable that
turned in sharp corners at the lower
part Of the skirt and continued all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
Ancafhless Memory.

u
.,,,, .u ,be sweet pleasures that come n
when my head lies plllowed on sol'-
And memories reeur liKe tne ''o''e'
There's one. the purest, Tho sweetest.
the best,
That fingers long. like a sad. sweet
dream.
Fer melting my strong heart 10 tears
And returning anon. re-pictures a stream
OF the pleasures OF LIES sweetest
years.
Is II the memory Of childhood, cheerful
and bright
care.
When prattle and smile made home de-
light.
And / kneslt by mother for my evening
or does It yet speak OF the gay flush OF
youth.
when launching my bark on the ocean
of life.
To fight my way forward in honor and
truth.
To meet every conflict. to conquer each
strife?
No il tells Of the time when my path
way was strewn.
with loves fragrant and beautiful
flowers.
When the warbling birds sang love in
each tune.
And the days seemed 70 me as but
hours
An yes. n recalls the fair image OF her.
Whose womanly love was my own.
And I'll guard Il tnl death. az men,
DRY dear.
Although IL forever has flown.
g. A. y.
Grape Lawn. Va. January IL. 1899
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
FUR TRIMMED
STREET GOWNS.
TaiIor-Built Gowns Of Almond Green
Trimmed With Astrachan.
Skirts Are Trimmed with Fur Put On
in Ovcrskirt Patterns - Heavy
Cloth for Cold Weather.
4 Princess Eject.

PARIS. JAM ia Paris woman hates
above am other things. GO hide her form.
She is proud of her Uim neat figure and
she likes very we'll to ht taiior-inade
gown to hcr curves and. chem Orb sally
forth. The coolest days cannot keep DER
in nor The most slippery weather deter
her from her constitutional walk
Fur AS o. trimming becomes more pop
uIar as the season advances. Not only
are street gowns cmbellished with fur
founccs and bands. but dinner and BAH
gowns. too boast good deal of fur
trimmluc Sable and Chinchila are ac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

The corsage was blouse Of the cloth
that fastened at tho lef, shoulder and
underarm seam. lt was trimmed with
band of sable that wont staight across
The back and continuing under The arms
formed two points al the bust line
The ends were carried down into tho
girdle a high straight band Of fur
formed Tho collar The sleeves N the
cloth were c'oso-htting and were finished
with point over The hands. Satin I'm
% darker shade than the gown was en-
ployed for the drapo1 ceinture.
10 gives one Just little pang Of regret
to sec rich furs siaehed into nounces
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

and into modish yOkes and vests. cs-
pcCally when one reflect on the tickle
ness ol fashion. and is morally sure that
The gowns that boast this fur. will only
survive one season.
4 visit Go The establishments where
furs are renovated is reassurlug. though.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

stair carpets are securely fastened
without injury by new device, formed
OF a base to be attached 10 the riser by
screws. with a spring jaw which opens
20 allow the edge Of the carpet 10 be
inserted. being then closed against tho
base 10 sorm a grip.