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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07
Amazing Ianoranee.

Director w r Merriam, Of the Census
Bureau. is amazed at the PERCENTAGE Of
failures among the applicants for place
under him He says -
They cannot spell, and they cannot do
ordinary arithmetic. Fifty per cent. fail
and they fail because they cannot divide
100000 by 4028 that is. they cannot get a
correct result 1t is simply marvellous, the
lack of education in these rudimentary
branches. Something must be radically
wrong with our system Of education. Our
public schools teach botany and psychology
and sewing and mounding, but apparently
they do not teach simple arithmetic and
spelling
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07
Haddonfeld (6)


The morning game between the c. C. B
c. and the Austin A. A., of Phila, proved
to be very lively affair. The interference
on both sides was very good, both teams
scoring touchdown but failing at goal,
making the score a tie at 5. The lineup.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07

The Dewey Club, of North Woodbury.
scored victory over the Exposition team
of Phila., by score of 6 to 5, on Thursday
afternoon. The lineun
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07
Court.

Last Friday, before Judge Miller, the
case of G. g. Green, trading as L. Brown &
Co., against Emma D. Davis, was tried
The suit was brought 10 recover $500, the
value OF merchandise consisting of lumber
and hardware, furnished to defendants
hotel in Woodbury.. A portion of the
account was charged to Elwood j. Davis
husband of defendant, purchases of more
recent dates were charged to Mrs Davis
Evidence was produced by the plaintiff to
show that Mr.. Davis was agent Of his wife,
and by her cognizance OF the purchases for
her use and benefit. Swackhamer for
plaintiff Watkins for defendant.
The defense offered no testimony, and
requested the Court to instruct the Jury to
fad verdict for the defendant on the
ground that the plaintiff had failed to es-
tablish that the account was opened with
the defendant. Judge Miller, in explain
ing the status of the case, said it was q
question of law, and discharged the jury,
and will render 8 decision later
The Supreme Court issue of Isaac Stew
enson VS. Isaac G. Stevenson, who the
next taken up. This was to recover $274
with interest. The plaintiff is a nephew
of the defendant. The plaintiffs case was
that bis uncle, the defendant, held mort
gage against him aDdforecl Osure proceedings
were threatened, when the defendant, ae-
cordiDg to the plaintiffs statement, agreed
that he would stop the foreclosure proceed
| ings, provided the plaintiff would raise as
much money as he could and pay it. The
| plaintiff 10 pursuance to the agreement
alleged that he paid the defendant the
amount involved in the present suit, but
the defendant failed to stop the foreclosure
proceedings, and the sale was made and the
plaintiff objected. The defendant fatty
contradicted the allegations OF the plaintiff
and denied that he ever made an agree.
ment with his nephew, except that he
wanted $500, the amount of the NOR t.
gage. Ex-Judge Carrow for the plaintiff
Judge Jessup tor the defendant.
The case was then adjourned to Wednes-
day, December 5.
WEDNESDAY, DEC s.
The above case was resumed on this
date, and concluded before the noon recess
| The jury rendered verdict for the full
amount of plaintiffs claim, 1914, and
interest, 1914 05
The cases of VIM. H. Hudson and Lizzie
SimpkiBs against VIM. Collins, former
Sheriff, in replevin, were combined, and q
Jury was drawn. Swackhamer and ely
mer for plaintiffs and Carlow for defendant
/ A non suit was granted the defendants, as
1t was testified that Collins was not in pos
session, hence not the proper party to tbs
suit New suits have been instituted.
Courts were then adjourned to the 18Th
inst when the Hough murder indictment
will be tried.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

At the stated meeting of Council last
Tuesday evening, all the members were
present.
Mr. Best reported the sale of Friendship
FIRE house for 81 $50. and that the amount,
less expense of transfer, $l1, As. now awaited
the action of Council. Mr.. Clymer moved
that the action be approved, and that the
amount be applied to heating the new fire
house, and the balance be turned into the
City Treasurer Carried unanimously.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07

j. D. Bridges, Editor Democrat Lancaster. N. H.
says, zone Minute Cough Cure Is the best
remedy for Group ever used" Immediately re-
lieyes and cures coughs colds, Group, asthma,
phenumoqia, bronchitis grippe and all throat
and lung troubles. II prevents consumption.
Alfred s. Marshall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07
panser TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Lovers of chrysanthemums will be
alarmed to learn that blight has attacked
these flowers. Mr.. Byron D. Halsted,
State botanist of New Jersey has sent out
a warning, and would have cultiyators
take great care if they expect to save their
favorites. He says that his intention was
first drawn to the existence of the blight
or rust" in October, 1897. Previous to
that European chrysanthemHm experts had
been sadly familiar with the malady, and
one of them had said of it: Every gard
ner should be careful where be obtains
cuttings and plants. otherwise he may quite
unwittingly introduce the rust into his
collection" The effect of the disease upon
the plant is that it becomes dwaried, with
small leaves which are brown on the under
side. The small, stiff, nearly leahess
Stoned in stunted heads, that develop
into unsatisfactory flowers, while all over
the plants is brown powder, like tobacco
dust. As preventative the foliage should
be sprayed with an effective fungicde
And if the rust appears the affected parts
should be destroyed at once. If the dis
ease spreads there is only one thing to do,
burn the whole stock and start fresh 1t
appears that there is great deal of mystery
about the deadly foe of the chrysanthe-
mum, and the real nature of the micro
scopic threads which feed on the plant has
not been fully determined. In the mean
time the eager seekers after strange variety
will do well TO be on their guard.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07

President McKinley's message to Con-
gress will be found on our first and fourth
pages.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-12-07

On the premises of the subscriber situate on
The road from WestviIle to Sewell, about "a mile
from the Westville and Glassboro stone road and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-17

Pair of Blankets.
1 Bo, > Overcoat.
! nice Marsailles Quilt
/ pr. Ladies' Shoes mentioned
abuve.
/ Pretty Emb. Infants Cloak.
/ Rhadana Silk Muffin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24

The pictures of the Shamrock print
ed herewith are the first that have
been published showing the spar plan
Of the challenger. 1t will easily be
seen that the new boat has an enor-
nous spread of canvas. Taking the
water line of the yacht at 30 feet, and
il is probably little under that, the
main boom measures ITO feet, and
from the end of the bowsprit TO the
forward side of the mast Is 81 feet, 80
that the base of the triangle for meas
urement is very close to 1914 feet. The
yacht in appearance is not unlike the
Columbia. but the arrangement of sails
is somewhat different. The head sails
of the Shamrock are probably larger
than those of the Columbia. The boom
on both yachts is about the same
length. The height of the mast and
topmasts Is very near the same, so
what extra spread the Shamrock has
is in her head sails.
The rigging of the yacht apears to
be very light and simple. All the hal
yards lead through the deck and will
be worked from the deck below. The
masthead rigging is similar to that of
the Columbia. Two shrouds lead to
the hounds and two from each side of
the topmast head. The spread Is larger
but appears to be light.
The picture of the yacht from posi-
ton aft shows her great beam and the
length of the spnnaker pole, which is
standing forward of the mast. The
steel boom is round. not octagon
shaped, like that which was carried on
the Valkyrie Ill. Looking aft, the
Shamrock has a somewhat ''tubby" ap-
pearance The construction of the
boat, according to all reports, is won
derful piece of work, and while every
thing has been done to make her as
light as possible she Is strongly put to-
gether and is braced in an ingenious
way.
The Shamrock. according to reliable
information, Is 100 feet over all, 80 feet
on the water line. and % feet inches
beam. Her oyerhang forward is 10
feet. and aft 1t Is q feet. The mast
Is stepped 80 feet from the forward
end of the water line. 1t is steel spar
LOG feet long. From deck to hound 1t
is rs feet. The spar Is made of three
eighth-inch steel, is 5 feet 8 inches in
circumference and 3 inches in diam
eter The bowsprt Is 33 feet outboard,
the gaff IS feet and the spinnaker pole
81 feet long.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
SHAMROCK'S BOOM.
THE NEW BOOM LONGER THAN THE
OLD ONE.

Pictures of the New Challenger Show
Her TO Have Enormous Spar Plan
Headsaiis of Shamrock Proba-
bly, Larger Than the Columbia's.
The shiphuilding firm of j. q. Fay 4
Co, Southampton. il constructing for
the Shamrock a still larger boom than
the one with which she is fitted at
present, as il is thought that in the
lighter atmosphere OF America she will
be able to carry more canvas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
RATEa or AnYERTEaTNa.

one square. mix linesl first insertion o.. 90
euhseuuent insertions 50 Gents. Special rates
made with monthly quarterly and yearly adj
yertiserS.
Local notices and political or personal
communications. Is cents per line; suhse quent
Insertions. 10 cents per line.
Ordinary marriage announcements, twenty
Ave cents. Obituary notices viii be charged
for at one-half the usual rates OF advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
Cycling Notes.

10 keep the nickel parts of a bicycle
bright use a solution of hypOsulphite
of soda. wiping it on with n rag and
drying with a soft towel. Afterward
use channels to brighten the nickel.
The teeth of the pedals should be
filed periodically. They become blunt
by running them against curbstones
and by ordinary wear. If filed occa-
sionally they will be as serviccable as
when new.
A forward" position causes many
case of side-slip. This position tends
To lessen the control of the machine,
makes steering more difficult and any
thing slippery ON the road will com.
plete the necessities for slip.
The roads of England have cost the
government $150000,000 in the last
two hundred years. There are $4,000
miles of them. according to official re-
ports Compared to ours they make
ours look like the popular thirty cents.
When chain rivet is not TO be found
in the tool bag and repair shop is
not convenient, cyclists will find that
a wire nail filed down makes good
substitute where one is necessary.
Wire nails are now SO common they
may be found almost anywhere and
the tip may be valuable to those who
remember 1t.
Occasionally n wheelman should ex.
anime the cement tube to ascertain if
il is ready for use. Cement hardens
with time and when in that condition
is not seryiceable for repairing punct-
ures. 1t should be kept as nearly air
tight as possible to prevent the harden
ing process.
The greatest trouble novices have is
steering 1t is no unusual sight TO see
them wobblIng the front wheel in
every direction. This can easily be
remedied If the wculd-be cyclist will
keep his or her wits and remember not
to look at the front wheel or very near
it, BY keeping the eyes as nearly as
possible at least thirty feet away it
will be found much easier to balance
and steer. When the eyes are on the
front wheel each little movement be-
comes aggravated and the effort to
overcome the unSteadiness makes il
worse.
The racing department Of the l.. A.
w. is self-supporting. 1t derives its
revenue from the granting of sanctions
and from the registration of riders, and
the expenses of the members of the
board are paid therefrom. This is the
only department of the organization
which is not supported by an annual
appropriation. The other departments
cause a great expense and thousands
of dollars are spent annually. particu-
larly by the committee ON Highway
Improvement. but the department
which governs all the racing men and
tracks in this country pays as il goes
aud asks for nothing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
A. the Ticket Window.

.when does the next train that stops
nj MeAllisteryille leave herer
lyon will have TO walt four hours.
Il think not
We'll. maybe you know better than
do whether I'm expecting 10 travel
on that train myself or whether l am
iplniling for relative that's visiting
m my house and wanted me 10 call
here aud ask about il and save her the
trouble because she's packing mp her
things and expects 10 take that train
herself and not me and maybe you
ihinI it's your business TO stand be-
hind there and try 10 instruct people
about things they know as Well as you.
if not better. but my idea is that you re-
pat there because they couldn't use you
ia The switching department and per
laps you'll learn some day 10 give peo-
pie ciyil answers when they ask you
civil questions. young man: my opin-
Ion is you WON'T
with a gaspl-"Yes. ma'am. CHI.
caso Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
A DEMON WHEELMAN.
Breakneck Exploits of "a Bicyclist
Who Plays With Gable Cars.

Who Plays With Cable Cars.
Could you ride the Broadway cable
slot on the hind wheel of your bicycle
with the front wheel in the air. In-
anires the New York Journal.
Gould you take OF your coat and
vest in front of an on-rushing cable
car while pedalling backwardsI
Maybe you could-once; but DON'T
An amateur bicyclst in this city has
blanched the face of nearly every mo-
torman on the Broadway line. His
feats attract crowds near Twenty
third street and broadway every even
ing. Some people have been going TO
see this rider night after night during
the past month.
II expect to see his mangled body
picked up every night ! see him. was
the way one OF them put it.
The riders name Is John A. Ryland.
He is attached to the Empire Theatre
but has never given stage exhibitions.
Ryland was riding in front of car
with his front wheel in the air when
seen by the reporter. When he came
to the house AT which he wanted to
stop he swerved his bicycle into the
gutter Then he said:
Il ride for fun. MY bicycle Is made
TO stand the strain There is no danger
Motormen get scared when | come sud
denly in front of their cars, and new
men stop short. After one or two eX
periences they get used to my style Of
riding and keep going.
II practfsed week after week before
| attempted any tricks in front of cars
The pavement bothered me mt first. Ii
is great sport and the element of dan
ger makes 1t more interesting. If my
bicycle should slip | would fall out
side of the tracks"
Then Ryland jumped on his bicycle
and, as an electric ear came up Tween
ty-third street. he darted out and
threw the front wheel in the air. Then
he rode half way up the block. His
wheel was at no time more than six
feet from the car. He turned to the
track running west. grasped the back
of the bicycle saddle and sprang in the
air. twisting his feet over the top bar
of the machine. Then he caught the
pedals and. sitting ustride the top bar
with his back against the handle-bars
started UP the street. Then he did the
disrobing act
First the coat came of Then Ry-
land took off his vest and waved them
mt the motorman all the time travel
ling backward ten miles an hour. At
Sixth avenue Ryland put on his coat
and vest. and without changing his
position on the wheel. steered east over
the rough pavement, still riding back
ward.
Then Ryland saw crowd gathering
and said:
There are too many people. 1t don't
do to get such crowd together"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
Fitz Nay Meet MCCOY.

Bob Fitzsimmons and Kid Mccoy
may fight before ole of the New York
clubs in September for the middle
weight championship of the world
Plans for the meeting have been per-
fected, it is said. and both men are
willing. The only thing left undone
is the signing of I'll articles of agree
ment Beyond a little disagreement
over the stipulations of the Marquis OF
Queensberry rules everything is salts
factory to both men and their sigma
lures will be affixei TO the articles
when Mccoy arrives from Denver
within the next III 40 weeks.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
Humorous Items.

- thought kittens purred and birds
sang
THAT'S il. of course"
"PsIiaw. Did you never hear OF a
lark spur Philadelphia Bulletin.
First Goat-- You'd better be careful
aTont eating that
Second Goat Why Sog
BILLY. over there. atetan old silk one
the other day. and he's been talking
through II ever since. Brooklyn Lie.
Tramp Yep. lady. Use known from
Maine to California as Printed Cali.
ca"
IaGy-What a funny name What
do they call you that forI
Tramp-'Cause Ii yer went to wash
ne Id run.-Chicago News.
'T have observed that the West is
extrtinG a growing influence over the
East; even our Eastern flowers have
attained to Western habits: they re-
mini me of those desperados who dis
charge their weapons before they take
them from their pockets
''Icw is that?"
"Why. they shoot before they show
their pistols Richmond Dispatch
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24

The Maryland division of the L. A.
W. has succeeded in having the street
railroads of the City of Baltimore com.
mcnce the replacement of all the rails
at crossings with rails that will not
inconvenience wheelmen or other own
ers of vehicles when riding over them.
The chief consul of the division Sc.
cured the change by acting in ce-opera.
ton with the city authorities. who
have on other occasions recognized the
power of this division.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
TRY ALLEN'SFOOT-ERSE

A powder to shaken into the shoes. Your fee
feel. swollen nervous and hot, and get tired
easily II you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Allen Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen. sweating
feet ingrowiDg nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of ali pain and gives
rest and comfort Try IL today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 26c. Trial pack
N.Y. 7-16. 2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to these diseases is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles an
a favorite remedy for sore nipples. chap
ped hands. chilblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug
Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24

DR.. Cady's Condition R5sodr,s, are just
what horse needs when in bad condition
Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine ard the
best in use TO put horse in prime con-
dition. Price IS cts per package. For
sale by Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24
$500 REWARD!

We will pay the above reward for any case OF
Liver Complaint, Dyspei STA, Sick Headache, In
digestion. CONSTIPATION or Costiveness we cannot
cure with Liverita. the Up TIC. Date Little Liver
Pill, when the directions are strictly complied
with. They are purely Vegetable. and never
pills loo boxes contain 40 Pills. &c. boxes con-
tain 10 Pills. Beware OF substitutions and imi-
tations. Sent by mail. stamps taken. NER-
VITA MEDICAL CO., Cor. Clinton and Jack
son SITS Chicago. Ill. Sold by Feldmeyer Bros.
Druggists. Annapolis, Md. Off.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-08-24


The sheer of the boat is straight and
she looks very well. Fife always makes
pretty boat, and this one is no ex-
ceptlon to the rule. Abroad there seems
to be a disposition to find fault with
the challenger. This Is probably done
so as to be able to criticise freely if the
Columbia successfully defends the cup.
and it is doubtful II any reliable idea
of the Shamrock's speed will be had
until she appears in these waters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-02-04
USELESS STRATAGEM
Upon Some Fearless stnge
Robbers.

Yep, tn road agents used t be purt,
'eekless wen | wuz drivin' stage way bac
n ia EOS, remarked Tank Wilson, REM
7!scent,y, an all kinds OF schemes was pu
Up { throw them OFF \ the scent.
Time was changed on 81. the stag
routes, an dummy mai. bags an expires
boxes were carried, but 'twan'tn no use.
"Ih wust case of hold up | ever expert
ences wuZ dur a III smallpox scare, W
wuz full Of pa sengers, inside an out. an
every one I them carried 4 bot I gold dust
We had heerd thai new in1eyidooal had
taken TO tn road, an tharicre makes oul
precautions.
"Of course, ii six or seven men holds up
a stage it amt no use 10 fight, cause only
one shows hlsself an all III rest 4mbushe.
an gifts Ii drop on you. Then they comes
iorrard an takes your wealth.
so We gets up a scheme. We knows
road agents Is purity much asheered I
smallpox, so We takes along an ole tramp.
wraps him up in bandases an hangs out a
yal.er tag from tn roo! I the stage.
Jest as We wuz 2uiIE ont ia canyon we
hears a tami.yar hail, an, o: course, pulls
up.
Watts that ye'ler flag ior, asks 4 teller,
WIKI his Winchester q; his cheek, : powertC.
bs Teller with a mask on.
Passengers g.. tn smallpox | an
sTers, II Z waTl.n' tone.
~ a.. all YOU passengers q: GU. an kol'
your hans up. vas the answer. Throw
down them NAL bags, al ihA, there express
box
Them Wins took ey'ry b: 7 drs; ths:
wuz carried on the stage, an then tn head
'L.ln though: noEiel, 20 h.sse.f. an then
pulls tn bsnd'ees Of n tramp. Then lie
srns, an says sone;A.n : one { his pasd.
rtrs, who pulls Z small boX out, 7 his pocket.
III head yJ,lin then ranges h. men
where they caLrsks huTre loTrs N tn
COX az then l4es i : hall i5ch inter IL
arm. He does til sane /: each an
svrr che Z Us an then seq:
NON. there's no dagger, ssuVnea.
! o. re all ~vaccyEaied. As fer ne an nv
We ain .sksers9 I "a smallpox. 81
VIZ : remove these yere masks YOU
Fo2.4 see ne 5 al pocknarked. "-C,rcia.
k-guLrsr
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-02-04

The work Of a carriage wheel never begin,
until it's tlred.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-02-04
"She bent him to her will and he re-
allied the force OF her great sole."-L.
A. w. Bulletin.

sometimes Goes by COntrnries.
After ten years counting Brown ma rr,ed
And soon he vas disconnected.
But Robinson married in haste
And he has never repented.
Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1899-02-04

In a small village Just outside Netting,
ham a farm laborer went to the genera.
store, which was kept By an cid woman not
overstoeked with brains, and asked fer "a
pahnd O. bacon Tie old lady produced
the bacon and cut a piece of, but could not
End the pound weight. "0h, never mind I
pahnd weight said he; me fist jus.
weighs a pahud. SO put Their bacon in t
scales" The oma confidently placed the
bacon into one side OF the scales. while the
nan pat his fist into the other side, and Of
eourse took good care to have good weight,
While the woman was wrapping the bs-
con up the pound weigh; was found, and
on seeing ]; the man said: Nah you see
ii me ifs, don't just weigh a pahni." The
pound weight was accordingly yu: into ore
scale and the mans is; into the other. this
time only just 70 balance. The old woman
OF seeing this sad: "Wha. | uevsr .ssi
sueht 50 near storel Here's 1 rel hsrsa'
,oT thee honesty, ne lad. -Lo1ton Spare
Mnr~ar.s