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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
New Jersey and the Trusts.


The most outrageous Law ever passed by
the Legislature was passed in the closing
hours of the late session, too late for
ex posure to the public, and toO late for the
popular opposition to express itself.
While the people and press of the State
were almost universally protesting against
the formation of trusts destructive of compe-
tition and while the Legislature was looked
upon and requested to prevent the inc ,r-
poration of these destructive combinations.
there was passed through the Legislature
and approved by the Governor, on the last
day of the session, bill which was in
these words:
II. ANY corporation of this State. except
railroad aud canal corporations, may here
after, with the assent of two-thirds in
interest OF its stockholders, either in person
or by proxy, lease its properly and fran
chises TO any corporation, and every cor
poration of this State is hereby authorized
| to take the lease or any assignment thereof,
| for such terms and upon such conditions as
may be agreed upon, and that any such
lease or assignment, or both heretofore
made, are hereby validated; provided, how
ever, that nothing herein contained shall be
construed to authorize any corporation
which is now specifically prohibited by law
or by its certificate of Incorporation from
leasing its property or franchise to do so,
nor to authorize the leasing by any corpor-
alton without the consent of the Legisla-
ture, when such consent is now specifically
required by any law OF this State"
This law turns the State OF New jersey
bound hands and feet over TO the trusts
and provides an easy, expeditions and eco
nomical method for the formation of trusts
and combines.
While Governor Voorhees, was pretend
ing to be IN doubt whether trusts which
destroyed competition did not also lessen
prices he signed the bill, which authorizes
any corporation of this State, except rail-
roads, to combine and consolidate with
any others for the monopoly of any business
or any dozen businesses in the State OF
New Jersey, upon the assent of two-thirds
of its stockholders.
Under this law il is possible to make q
close corporation which shall hold the
public at its mercy, 10 regard to its control
of the necessaries of life aud civilization.
Under this law every coal mining cor
poration, incorporated under New Jersey
laws, can combine and hold the public
markets at their disposal.
Under this law, every New Jersey
corporation is freed from the surveillance
of the Court of Chancery and enabled to
make contracts in restraint of trade" or
destructive of competition at their own
will.
1t is a law, conceived in greed and
passed in subserviency to its demands.
II the Legislature had done or omitted to
do anything else, this one action is vile
enough to damn them in the public
esteem. True American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Speaker Watkins and Editor Barber are
at odds on the subject of Protection.
The Speaker said in urging the passage OF
the cash bill, that the Union was the only
protection the blowers ever had While
Editor Barber keeps the bell ringing in
this strain -" Protection is keeping its
word with the American workingman.
Az matter of fact, protection is very
variable article. Here are the glassbIowers
of Woodbury., who want protection against
the eDcroachments of the gIassbIowers Of
Glassboro and Clayton, while the glass.
blowers of Glassboro and Clayton pray fol
protection against the avarice of their
employers, who want the cake and penny
too. Mr.. Watkins asserts that there are
workmen in the latter named towns who
have received only 6Oc in cash for a
seasons work. Is that the kind of Protec
ton the Editor down the street asserts i.
Keeping its word with American work
ing man?p
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

That the late Congtess YVES extravsgani
beye precedent goes without the saying
but review of the record shows that il
was not so extravagant as President Nc
Kinley would have had it. By open recon-
mendation and private prompting be tried
to get Congress to spend some 5000, 00O,00l
more than it did. The Nicaragua Canal
bill nomiDaIlY carried SIG. 100000 and
would surely have led 10 at least $50 600
900 more, yet the President favored tina;
costly leap into the dark. The Shipping
Subsidies bill stood to take anywhere from
$50, 100000 to $I00. 100000 out of the
Treasury, and the President advised Cen
grsss to pass that. He informed it that
the Hawaiian Cable bill, sppropriating
$500, 900, was paramount necessary y
and should be made law at once All the
executive indictments to extravagance
Congress withstood. Congress has better
record, bad as it is, than the President, who
is the embodiment of reckless extravaganza
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Lansdowne This T. i handsome
Philadelphia-made
fabric seems TO have no equal either
American or imported in a silk-and-
wool fabric at a moderate price.
Every yard contains 1000 fine CLASH
cal Italian silk threads in the warp,
and over $50 threads of fine Saxony
wool in every inch of the filing. So
much care is required in the produc-
ton that it takes a weaver an entire
week to weave one piece of fifty-five
yards. 1t requires perfect light, alb
solute cleanliness and even tempera-
ture to perfect this lustrous fabric, Of
which a seven yard dress pattern
weighs just seven ounces. Other
goods are frequently sold as "Lans-
downe" SO prone is human nature
to insist that limitations are as good
as the real, hence entitled to the
stolen name.
The maker secures you from inn
position by perforating the sewage
with his name. The price
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Attorney -Generel Griggs says that the
States must defeat the trusts, and the
State of New Jersey Immediately proceeds
to ratify and legalizs every trust incor-
porsted or formed in New Jersey, and to
authorize every New Jessey corporation to
combine with others in legal valid trust,
irrespective of scope or purpose.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Senator Stokes cash bill is now doing
duty as law, Just as lot of other cash
bills have been doing duty for seversl
years. Things are at q queer pass wher
the Law making power must intervene tC
compel solvent employers to pay theil
workmen in lawful money. What ii
really needed is greater reliance ii
manhood, and less in law
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The Boston Transcript bas begun early
10 quote the word trusts" Soon all ths
Republican organs will be defending the
trusts and calling those who oppose
them demagogues and anarchists,
even as they designate the opponents o
Imperialism rebels " and traitors Th,
weakness of their arguments must be com
pensated for by strong language.
Paterson Guardian.
Tho Constitution, the Republican organ
here, has been doing that thing for a con
siderable period.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The appropriations made by the Repub
lican Legislature of New JERSEY aggregate
s2.9e9, AIT n, and increase of $685.. OBI. At
over last year The total has been Gun
niDgly made less than 100000 but i.
only $582.23 short of that round sum
which would more strikiDgly impress upor
the average citizen the steady and rapid
growth of State expenditures since the
Democraticparty relinquished control of the
Government.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that canfain MareurN

as mercury win surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on preseEip-
lions from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do Is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio. contains no mercury, and is taken In
ternally acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying HaIl's
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. II is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, O..
j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists 75c. per bottle.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
TnEIR MARRIAGE ANNULLED.

Married Couple Freed without the
Formality Of Divorce.
Trenton March 2S.- Chancellor Ne
Gill yesterday afternoon fled decree
aPnnlling the marriage of Rachel +
Peele, of Jersey City. and George Il.
Fisher on the ground that there was no
actual marriage, notwithstanding that
the couple went through a marriage cere-
mony. This decision is considered a
novel one in point of law.
Two years ago Fisher was a student
at the University of Michigan, and Miss
Peele was taking a special music course
at the same institution They became
engaged to be married, Fisher intending
first to go to Mexico in the hope of max.
ing a competency. According to Miss
Peele's testimony Fisher fearedA that
she might tire of her engagement and
asked her to go through a marriage cerC
mony to bind the engagement, but not
with any idea that it should make them
husband and wife. Miss Peele con-
sented. They were married in Toledo.
but continued to maintain towards eacn
other the relations of single persons.
Fisher went TO Mexico, where he still
is. Recently he wrote home that he was
not doing well, and that he felt that he
should release Miss Peele from her en-
gagement to marry him at some future
time. On the strength Of this she III
stituted proceedings for the annulment
OF the Toledo marriage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Paterson Guardian = @The Five Per
Can't Interest bill was defeated drought
theiDfuence of the banks with the Republi.
can machine, and the farmers Of this State.
who especially favored it, will have to seek
satisfaction at the next election
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
WANAMAKER'S.

Philadelphia, Monday, March 81, 1899.
The Spring Wouldn't it be fine
nres :, Gnads tohavea six weeks
visit to the style
0loW setting points ofthe
Old World before you decided on
your spring gowns? To be sure,
you'd have a busy trip-to Monte
Carlo, Nice, Vienna; yes, Dublin
and St. Petersburg; besides the
places you thought of-London and
Paris.
Well, the trip is taken for you by
proxy several times each year. It's
our business we set experts to do
it. And an expert can see more of
the styles in six-weeks' jaunt than
traveller could on the first trip, be-
cause our buyers have entrance to
every modiste's inner work-rooms
and know just how to economic
time. They take ii art. too, and
the beauties of the country-for
beauty lies back of style and its
study prospers their business.
We know no retail store that sends
so many of its people abroad each
and, hence, leadership in dress
goods and silks and costumes and
millinery and the other lines. This
isn't said boastfully. We merely
want you to know the care we've
given to the selection of the Dress
Goods for spring.
THE FINE FANCY WEAVE5
Silk-and-wool Colored TringeIine, IN
shades Of perverche, tan, gray AID
castor; 4S in. wide, ST.. 50 yard.
Silk-and-wool Corded Bergaline, 46 IN
wide, $l.75 yard.
Silk-and-wool Colored Crspon, 20 In
wide, $2.25 yard.
We were fortunate in finding many
lines of the more staple dress stuff:
in hands that were overburdened,
and these excellent goods are here
at much below prices that must ruiz
when these are gone. THESE IN
COLORED DRESS GOODS
$l.50 Figured Granite, 7sc.
$I.25 Plain Canvas, 7sc.
ST.. so Pin-head Pebble. 7sc.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

La Grippe Is again epidemic. Every precau
ton should be taken to avoid It. Its specific
cure is One Minute Cough Cure. A. ) Sheperd,
Publisher Agricultural Journal and Advertiser.
Eden, Mo, says . No one will be disappointed
Pleasant to take quick to act Alfred S. Mar
shall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Why all this shedding of American
blood to subdue the rebellious Filipinos
Why not allow Armour and Swift, ct ais
to sell them canned roast and embalmed
beef?
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
is He 3 RevenssfaI eoxsrner.

Forest and Stream, a weekly journal
devoted to rod and gun, publishes the fol-
lowing in this weeks issue
"GovernOr Voorhees,, of New Jersey, has
named for Fish Commissioners Messrs.
Howard p Rockingham, of Mount Arlin-
ton. and William A. Halsey, of Newark
Republicans and Benjamin P. Morris OF
Long Branch, and J. Frank Budd, of Bur-
lington, Democrats. The Governor has
given out that be has the new Commission
pledged against the reappointment of State
Game and Fish Protector. Charles A.
Skinner, of Paterson, because, as Mr. yoor-
bees explains his action, Mr.. Shriner
opposed his election. Mr. Shirner has been
intelligent alert discreet, honest, faith
full and efficient official he has con-
Quoted bis Office in way TO serve the pub
lie interests 10 the highest practicable
degree. His dismissal now would be q
public outrage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

1t is beginning to dawn on a good many
Americans who follow events in the Philip
pines. that the Filipinos are brave ant
patriotic people.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
New York Horse Manure Prices.

We will receive orders for New York Horse
Manure for present delivery on West Jersey and
Eeashore aid Delaware River Railroads until
January 1st 1899 at last seasons prices. New
short manure. 81 30 per ton; old manure, i75
per ton, payable by note in bank October 1st
1893. At all points south of Franklinv ille. Mon
roeville. and point Airy, ten ll0l cents per ton
additional will be charged. Fifteen cents per
ton on above prices for cash AL manure to be
settled tor within thirty days after shipment
either by cash OF note Orders received by G..
7. Molony. sales agent, Woodbury.. n. j.; VIM.
@. b. Brooks. Deerfeld, n. j.; B. A. Headley.
6wedesboro, N. j.; for Swedesboro and salem
branch. or by Geo. NJ. Wells, our general col
Letting agent. who will be at the M0lOny build
Ing, Woodbury., NJ J. every Monday until l 50 p.
m.
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE TRANsPoRTA-
TION COMPANY Ia Q8-bYnnh.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The New York Christian Aduocate, organ
Of the Methodist Episcopal church, forcibly
SAYS of the Filipinos
aWe have all the title to the islands
which Spain could confer. but it is hardly
20 be expected that our fathers would have
tossed up their hats with joy and submitted
if. after the Revolutionary war had gotten
well under way, Great Britain had trans
ferred her colonies TO France. Nothing is
gained By calling the insurgents rioters
and marauders they are simply fighting
for independence
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Senator Pitney was one of the Sena torial
disappointment of the last session of the
legislature.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The smallest things may exert the greatest
influence. DR.. DeWitts Little EARLY Risers are
unequaled for overcoming constipation and
liver troubles. Small pin, best Pill. safe pill.
Alfred 8. Marshall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Ex-senator Gray Il Judge.
Washington, March 3U.-Ex- United
States Senator George Gray, of Della
ware, has been appointed United States
circuit judge for the Third district.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

So far We do not remember having heard
Congressman Loudeuslager express any
views az to what disposition shall be made
Of the Philippines. Camden Democrat
How would It do to get an option on
them and unload them at big proft--as
the farms ut Woodbury. Heights were
manipulated That would be outside Of
yice CnanceIlor Pituey's Jurisdiction
lCape May Gazette, Rep.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The New Jersey volunteers begin to
realize how cleyerly they we're buncoed by
Governor Voorhees, and other Republican
politician last year. Their case is like that
Of the woman who failed to comprehend
when she was married that endowment
with all her husbands worldly goods
meant two calico frocks year.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

JeweIry The Jewelry Store has
anticipated your wants
of the season, and these helpful as
well as ornamental things in silver
and gold are ready and quite reason
ably priced
Gold Plated Belt and Sash Buckles, rich
cnameis, with and without stones, CSC
to 81. 50.
Sterling Silver Buckles, $500 TO $500.
Rolled Gold Placquette Pins, 25c and Soc
set.
Rolled Gold Dress Pins, with and with
out stones. 25c and Soc for set Of 3.
Sterling Silver Shirt Waist Sets, studs and
sleeve buttons, Soc, 75c and 81 set
Rolled Gold Waist Sets, 7sc and 81.
Plated Lorgnette Chains, 25c and 7Sc.
Silver Nethersole Bracelets, 75c, 81,
SIPS. $l.50, $l75.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

enable Contractfr riynn to conoemn
lands for municipal water supply also
was srnothered. The old system of sell
ing riparian lands will be continued an
other year, the lease plans failing Of
passage.
The general revision Of the school
laws reported by the state board of ed
ucation also failed. but bin providing
for the introduction of the kindergarten
system passed. The teachers retire
ment fund bill passed. but it was
amended so as not to compel any
teacher to join, and the amendment is
considered very damaging.
The Democratic effort to get a state
constitutional convention, of course,
was lost in the shuttle. Nothing fur
ther was heard of Senator McDermott's
demand that an investigation be made
into the Hudson county election returns
of last fall Other measures failing
were the jury commission bill, the anti
trading stamp bill pure beer bill mort
gage shark lean bill and the state board
of health bill against pollution of fresh
water streams.
Appropriations and Appointments.
The Spanish war and the Railway re-
formatory were the two special sources
Of expense for the legislature. The vol
unteers' pay alone viii cost $180,000
The Railway reformatory takes $2S0,000
Some of the other large expenditures
follow:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

BRITISH Omcer Killed and Eaten.
London, March 30.-The Liverpool cor
respondent OF The Daily Mail telegraphs
that news has been received there of
the terrible fate of Lieutenant Bell,
British officer with the Belgian troops
in the Congo Free State. He was cap
tured by the natives in fierce fight and
was afterwards killed and eaten.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
WANAMAKER's

$l.Z5 Arraure Granite, 7sc.
$3.50 Herringbone Covert, 81.
$l.3s Silk-mixed Stripe, ST.
$l.50 Imported Covert, 81.
$l.35 Striped Poplin, 81.
Widths range from "A ito 48inches.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
SI.IO a yard
These in BLACK Drap d'Ete, in
No. CO. five grades;
LIN Cos 0OONo cnlendid ct,;+;no

cloths for all seasons, in lustrous jet
black. They will sell at the full
values we name as soon as these
special lots are gone.
S.. 50 quality at zoe $1.75 quality at ooc
$1.65 quality at 8oc $l.8s quality at 81
81 quality at $1.2s
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

HOODS PILLS cure Liver fIls, Bill
iousnsss, Indigestion Headache. Easy 10
take, easy 70 operate. 91e.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

7Rfs pupsy e entered in the Post Office at
Woodbury. n. - - ssc0nd-class matter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

The total amount included in the reg
ular appropriation bill for the next year
is 80. Al, 546.
Governor Voorhees, has been singular
ly fortunate with his appointments dur
ing the winter. giving satisfaction In
every instance. The last batch he sent
in, however, stirred up a breeze in the
Democratic camp, the silver senators
declining to support William H. Nor
row of Warren as a nominee for the
state board of education. He was OPP
posed because it is alleged that he fail
ed to support William J. Bryan for
president. AS the Democratic vote was
needed for a suspension of the rules
Mr.. Morrow went unconirmed. and the
governor will have to appoint new
man ad interim. The other nominees
were confirmed as follows:
For Riparian Commissioners.-Joh
Holt, William Cloke. Willard c. Fiske.
For Inspectors of the State Prison.
William H. Carter, Samuel r. Stranger
Lysander E. Watson, Markham E. sta
pies. Thomas f. Brennan, Jacob Var
Wrinkle.
For State Road Commissioner Hen
ny l. Budd.
For the State Board of Education
Edward H. Grosscup. George f. Frey
silas r Morse. t. Frank Appieby, WI.
liam H. Morrow. swceting Miles, James
NJ. Seymour. William D. Forbes, Benja-
min H. Campbell. James Owen.
For Board Of Visitors to the Agricul,
tural College First district, Elwood
Evans, T. F. d. Baker; second district
Samuel B. Ketcham. John E. Darnell
third district. David d. Denise. James
Nelson: fourth district. Elias n. Mil
Ian: fifth district, Samuel B. Demarest
Jr.. George N. Blakely: sixth district
L. H. Muller. Charles L. Jones; seventh
district, Rynear j. Wortendyke: eight
district, George e. De Camp. George F
Doty.
The riparian commissioners get 81. 50i
a year. the road commissioner alsC
$500, the prison inspectors $500 and tn,
other appointees serve without salary
New Laws.
Some of the more interesting laws en-
acted during the winter follow;
Limiting the pay of the special judges
of the court of errors and appeals t.
about 81, 500 year.
Providing for fortnightly payment O
wages and prohibiting the store order
system.
Authorizing alterations to the senate
chamber at the statehouse; authoriz-
| ing an addition to the womens wing a
| the state prison; authorizing an add
| ton to the Girls Industrial school.
Placing all building and loan associa
lions under supervision of the stat,
banking department.
The general township act, reported b.
the commission TO codify township laws
Providing that freeholders in second
class counties shall hold office two year,
and in third and fourth class countie.
three years.
Abolishing engrossing departments il
| the legislature and authorizing the gov
ernor to appoint supervisor of bills a
a salary of $1,000. with five year tern
and two assistants, one appointed BY
the house and the other by the senate.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30
FLOWER SEEDS

FLOWER SEEDS
The same reliable flower seeds are
here this year, but at half the cost
of former years, because double the
quanty is in each package and the
price remains the same
&c "a package; 2 for Sc; z5c a dozen
But in case the smaller quantity is
preferred, we have them also put up
in the usual sizes at &c a package,
3 packages for SC; l5c dozen
packages.
John Wanamaker.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-03-30

Five hundred and forty-nine bills
were introduced during the session
31S in the house and 231 in the senate.
Two hundred and thirty-one became
laws Under the system adopted by
Governor Voorhees, the legislature was
held in session till he could act on every
piece of legislation laid before him.
This is regarded as quite an improve
nent over the former custom OF pass
ing a hundred to hundred and fifty
bills and throwing them into the gov
errors lap after the session had closed
There was some disposition to continue
the old practice this winter. but Gov
ernor Voorhees, gave the members
plainly TO understand that his wishes in
the matter must be considered. The re-
suit is that the whole work of legisla-
ton was practically closed when final
adjournment took place.
Among the many bills that fell by
the way was the pei. cent interest bill,
which looked like q winner for time.
Newark again failed to get the legisla-
ton needed to compel the railroads to
raise their tracks within the municipal
lines. The matter was debated at great
length in committee. but the influences
in opposition proved too powerful. The
battle will be renewed next winter Jer-
sey city failed to get its SO called equal
taxation bills through, and its bill to