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The Van Buren press., 1899-06-10
THE HANGMEN'S VICTIMS.
Ralph w. Wirebaek Hanged at Lam
caster, Pa, for Killing
David B. Lands.
CRIME OF A BlINDLY DESPERATE MAN.
Freeman Cochran, Who Killed Geo.
Scarborough, in 1897, Hanged In
the Jail at Bethany, MO.-A Crime
With the Usual Woman at the
Bottom of 1t.

Lancaster, Pa, June S.-Ralph w.
Wireback, the murderer of ID. b. Ian
dis, was hanged in the jail yard, in
the presence of several hundred per-
sons. The drop fell at 10: and life
was pronounced extinct Is minutes
later.
This was the first execution in this
county since 1858. Wireback walked
quietly to the scaffold and died with.
out struggle.
The crime for which Ralph w. Wire
back was hanged was the murder, on
April Z, 1898, of David L. Lands, pres
ident of The Conestoga national bank.
Wireback occupied house owned by
Landis, and which the latter sold.
Wireback refused to vaeate the prem
ises, claiming that he had a verbal
agreement with Landis which gave
him the option of retaining the house
another year. Proceedings were insti
tuted, and constable repaired to the
house to eject him. lie found the
house barricaded from cellar to gar
het. Wireback was driven from room
to room until, eventually, he took
refuge in the garret, which had beer
strongly barricaded, and access 10
which was only by a narrow stairway.
He was armed with al old muzzle-load.
ing shotgun, and from an apemture
in the barrieade, he had complete con
trol of the stairway. DutIng one of
tho purparo,,S r,arlayc hold with bir,
he asked for Mr.. Lands, md the lat
ter ascended the steps, when Wire
back asked what would he done for
his (Wireback's) family il he should
surrender. Lands made an equivocal
answer, and a moment later Wireback
fired, blowing off the top of Landis'
head. Wireback then surrendered!
Hanging at Bethany, Mo.
Bethany, Mo-, June s.-Freeman
Cochran, who killed George STAINS
brough near here in 1897, was hanged
in the county Jail here. He ate IL
hearty breakfast, and went to the
scaffsld with assurance. Before the
trap was sprung Cochran made n
speech, saying he had accepted re-
ligion, and urging the spectators to
beware of liquor, which, he said, had
caused his downfall.
Cochran and Stansbrough were farm
ers, and quarreled over woman. Ac-
cording to mutual agreement, they
fought out their differences with bare
fists. After honor had apparently
been satisfied, both men shook hands
and retired to a nearby farmhouse.
Within few minutes Cochran secured
a shotgun, and deliberately shot Stars-
brough in the back, mortally wound
ing him.
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Doctor Roosevelt Now.

New York. June S.-Columbia uni
versity has conferred the degree Of
LID. on Gov. Roosevelt.
The Van Buren press., 1899-06-10

No man is the wiser for his learning.
1t may administer matter to work in,
or objects TO work upon; but wit and
wisdom are born with a man.-JOhn Sch
The Van Buren press., 1899-06-10
Seven DEATH. From Heat.

New York, June S.-Seven deaths
from the heat were reported during
the "a hours ending at noon.
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Death of the Nun of Kenmare.

London. June s.-Sister Margaret
Anna Cusack, known as the Nun of
henmare, died at bennington, near
Warwick.
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Suicide of Lieut.. Pearce.

Manila, June Lieut.. Fred. W.
Pearce, of the Sixth United States ar
tillery, committed suicide here this
morning. He came from lloilo a week
ago on leave, but fingered here beyond
the limit, and failed to reply to repeat.
ed kilograms from his commander.
Yesterday he was put under arrest
on his commanders order. This MORN
ing another officer called 10 see him
when he suddenly pulled revolver
from under his pillow and shot him
self through the head. His friends
say his mind was affected by recen.
Ct I.1,l1n
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New York, June S-Money on call nom
lnally 2H2lz per cent. prime mercantile
paper. SA14 per cent. sterling exchange
steady, with actual business In bankefs'
bills at 4SSU4SSA for demand and 4Ssa.
a4so Tor 80 days. posted rates. 4S6iSfflSf
and $50; commercial bills, 4Ss.s df4S5ib- all
set certlncates, 6g62; bar silver, COS
Mexican dollars, sSA Government bonis
weak.
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Cottou.
Financial.

Quotations for middlng range as fol-
lows: ST Louis, 5-lS-l6c; New York, 81. !;
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HeIr. Brigade Has Left Morong.

Gen. Halls brigade left Morong yes
terday, marching along the lake to
Taytay. The troops encountered prac-
tically no opposition on entering sew
eral small towns, though few insur
gent sharpshooters hung about the
fanlls of the brigade. Morong, which
is an important port, will be garri-
soned temporarily by the North Da
kota regiment and the Fourth cav.
airy.
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AMONG THE PHILIPPINES.
Prof. Schureman, of the Philippine
Commission, to Make a Tour
of the Southern Islands.
WILL 60 ON THE 6UNB0AT BENNINGTON.
Cen. Halls Brigade Has Left Morong
Suicide of Lieut.. Fred w. Pearce,
of the sixth Artillery, at Manila
Costly Friendship of FilipinOs
for Americans.

Manila, June 7, 4:40 p. m.-Prof.
Schureman, of the United States Phil.
ippine commission, sails from here,
on Friday, on board the United States
gunboat Bennington, for three
weeks trip among the southern ISL
ands. The gunboat Petrel has also
been placed at the professors dis
posal, and he will visit lloilo, Cebu.
Negros and Sulu. He expects to in
vestgate the local governments and
have talks with the leading natives.
He will sail for home in July.
The other members of the commits
sion will remain here for some months
Ion
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
ALMONEssoN.


Last Friday morning our village was
profoundly stirred by the report that Mr..
William G. Eastlack. or as he was more
familiarlY known, Uncle Billy Eastlack
was dead Mr.. Eastlack caught the epi
demic that hag been raging in our neighbor-
hood, the grip, and attending horse sale
on the preceding Saturday is supposed to
have contracted heavy cold, resulting in
pneumonia, together with heart trouble
took him off IN the early hours of Friday
morning in his 63d year. No man would
have been more missed in our village than
/" Uncle Billy Kind, jovial, with always
a pleasant word for everybody, companion
able, his company was songht by old and
young In his earlier years be led sea.
faring life, but of later life he settled down
to farming. The funeral which took place
last Monday was largely attended, attesting
TO the high respect and estimation in
which Mr.. Eastlack was held BY all who
knew him. His two SONS are all the
family that survive him, his wife having
preceded him to the grave fifteen or sixteen
years. They have the sympathy of the
entire neighborhood in their sad and sud.
den bereavement.
Mr. Frank Jones is very i'll with the
typhoid fever. 1t is sincerely Hoped by
his friends that he will pull through.
Mr.. Lewis warrick is a very sick mar
at this writing It is hoped be may sOou
convalesce.
The young peoD'e took party to Mrs
Benjamin Engard's last Saturday night
A royal good time was reported. Among
those present were: Messrs. Harry Finch
Howard DouGhertY, of Phila.; William
Pearson, Chalkley HanuoId, Edward Hud
son. Misses Claretta Hannold. Anna Mul.
Ter, Louelia and Eta Handle, of this place
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02

Mrs Aubrey, of Baltimore, has been
spending a few days with Miss Hannah
Hendrickson.
Miss Linda Houck, of GIassboro, is
visiting her aunt Mrs. ]. J. Truncsr.
Miss Sue Smith spent Sunday with
friends in Paulsboro.
Scott DiliSs was the guest OF frien5s 81
Cape May, on Sunday.
Eugene Shoemaker has been West, and
shipped number of rabbits home They
were distributed among his friends, who
appreciated very much bis thonghtfulness
as well as the feast OF rabbits
The barn on the A. L. Knight farm, thai
was recently destroyed by fire, is being
replaced by a new one.
Miss Anna, daughter Of Mr.. Cooper
Dilkes, aud Mr. Bert Hunter. were united
in marriage on the Is ult.
Extra services are continued this week
10 the NJ E. church, and special services
to-day. Rev. J. b. Wesscoat, of Cramel
Hill, Preaching this evening
The little folks Of the primary depart
ment Of the Sabbath-school, were very
much pleased with the sand map used
by their teacher, Miss Heritage on las
Sabbath.
There will be quite number Of changel
iu the village. and on the farms this Spring
Frank Stratton. of MuIliea Hill, moved
on the John Ross farm on Monday.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
wfLLfAMsTowN.

Mrs. Jeremiah Hilyard died Oh the 2ath
alt, and was buried on the 9th. Services
were held in the Presbyterian church,
intefment in 81 E. cemetery. Mrs Hill
ward had been suffering for long time
with a complication of diseases. She
leaves a husband who is in very poor
heaith. and five grown children. Mr.. II.
has the profound sympathy Of the entire
community. A few years ago he was con-
sidered very prosperous man, being
general manager Of the glass works, owned
fine home, ETC., but of late adversely has
taken the place of prosperity.
The factories were closed on the 25th
nit. owing to the funeral of J. Alfred
Bodine, who was President and Treasurer
of the firm. A delegation of wnrkmen
represented the employees at the funeral.
There was a startling article in some of
the Philadelphia and New York papers of
last week, stating that MIR. Bodine fell dead
in his Office atWilliamstown,s and that death
was brought on by over exertion of his
nervous system, brought on by fear Of the
rumored trouble that is said to be brewing
among the glass firms of South jersey. No
doubt a great many people who do not
understand the situation, will accept the
statement as printed in the dailies as
correct, but the writer is in position to
say that such stuff, which is the proper
name for such manufactured articles, is
incorrect and nonsensical. As Mr.. Bodine
had no known cause to be worried over
glass matters, especially over an impending
strike. because there are no signs of any
trouble here ia that line as this is union
place. aud has been for over four years.
Should a strike occur among the n0n-uni0n
factories. it would be to the betterment,
and not the detriment of union firms.
Snch articles as the writer has mentioned
are not only 50 injustice to the firm, but
are very offensive TO the blowers.
Mr.. David Laughlin has moved on the
farm of David s. Champion. Dave has
Just commenced housek eeping, ,andiais many
friends wish bim success.
Mr.. Arthur westcott's house has been
blessed with another daughter, this makes
three straight Arthur always did like
the girls.
Mr.. Joseph w. Simmerman became the
proud father of a fine boy last week, at
least Joe says it is fine. Nature no doubt
compels him to say so. as the old saying is,
that blood is thicker than water.
There seems to be great deal of sick
ness around yet. Mrs. John Brown has
been lying very low Of late,
Josiah ireland is sick at this writing.
also james Middleton, in fact, the doctors
seem to be very busy.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
CLARKSBORO.

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Wep.
pier, who was found dead in her bed last
Thursday morning, were held in the
Episcopal church on Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Mrs. Weppler was the wife oil
John Wepple, tollgate keeper on the JEFF
ferson pike. She was "a years Of old, and
one Of the oldest members of ST. Peters
church. Death was due to heart disease
Her husband, who suffers from the asthma
was up several time during the night, and
noticed nothing wrong until about o'clock
when he arose for the day. He was greatly
shocked to find that she had received the
heavenly summon, and was deaf to his call
Mr.. Wilbert Duell and family, moved tC
Mnllica Hill on Tuesday.
The last quartly conference for the year
was held IN the German Evangelical
church this afternoon. There will be com.
mnnion next Sunday morning The
Presiding Elder is expected to be present
The ]. o. A. NJ. are planning to give 4
home talent entertainment on the evening
OF February 2lst.
There was a larger attendance at the
dancing school last Thursday evening thar
before, and the pupils are progressing
rapidly ander the careful management O.
Prof Francis
Some time ago William Coleman
scratched his hand on some briars, since
he has been suffering greatly, and it was
thought blood poisoning would be the
result, but at this writing he is improving
Jacob Meblhorn, of Mt. Royal, is selling
out his notion business, having accepted 8
position with a grocery house in Phila.
John Souders, an aged resident OF Mt
Royal, is very sick.
Job S. Haiues was a delegate to tbs
Pure Food meeting held in Washington, d
&C., last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lippincott, of Har.
risonville Station, were guest of Nj. Ed
ward Steward on Thursday.
Carpenters are at work building a
yersnda to the front of the house occupied
by Nathan Smith.
The regular meeting of the w. G. T. U.
will be held February 3rd at 80 p. m.
full program has been prepared, and {
good attendance is desired.
Mr.. C. G. Hughes has been appointed
manager of the South Jersey Grocer,
Company's store, and John Brown clerk.
Bishop Scarborough visited st. Peter
church last Sunday afternoon, and deliyere,
most excellent sermon from Matthew
"a. There was no Que confirmed.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
BRIDGEPORT.

Smith Shoemaker has placed several
very fine work horses in his stables for
sale.
Mr.. Winslow J. Mattson, the marine
from Repaupo, visited home on Saturday
last, on short leave of absence. Mr.. Matt
son is enjoying good health, and is salts
fed with his position he has accepted he
expects to leave Brooklyn navy yard on
the U. s. s. Newark on the 15 inst, to
proceed TO Valparaiso, Chill, where the
Newark will be stationed for some time
Grand Master Workman Earnest c.
Stakl, of Trenton. will visit Bridgeport Oh
evening of Feb. IA, at which time he will
give an address on the objects and bene-
fits of the Ancient Order United Work
men. An invitation is given to the public
to attend.
The vendue season is fully on, and auc-
tioneer Elwood Usinger is having a large
share of the work to do.
&The bear scare. Well, what is It'll Any
thing from an elephant to q rabbit will do.
Mr.. Peter Torbert, who had a surgical
operation performed on his hand for
removal of a cancer in Philadelphia, a
cuTAb titAC ukOt HAS 4UtuA0<0 hOAnEt anu 10
doing well. the oDperatiOn being success.
The remains of Eli Lawerence, son of
the late Thomas and Ann Lawrence, were
brought from Philadelphia to Bridgeport
for interment on Wednesday of this week.
Mr.. Lawrence followed the farming busi-
ness near here few years ago, then going
into business in Philadelphia, where be
departed this life Jan. 28.
The resident of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.
Flanagan, on Harmony st Pennsgrove, was
the seeene OF a quiet wedding on Wednes-
day evening of last week, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Albert Naylor and Miss
Anna B. Flanagan, daughter of Mr.. Bartine
w. Flanagan, Esq, of Bridgeport. The
parlor was tastefnliy decorated with ferns
palms. roses, etc. Rev. Sanford M. Nichols,
Ph. D. performed the ceremony. The
bride wore white silk trimmed with pearls
and carried white roses. Miss Rose j.
Robinson, of bridgeport, was brides maid,
she wore white organdie, and carried red
roses. Joseph S. Flanagan. cousin of the
bride, was groomsman. After those pre-
sent had offered congratulations, all e. 'joyed
an abundance of refreshments Those pre-.
sent were /: Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford NJ
Nichols, Mr.. Bartine W. Flanagan, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Nichols, Mrs. Rhoda Davis
Mr. and Mrs Walter Justice, Mr.. aud
Mrs Charles Flanagan, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos
Flanagan, Mrs May Smith, Mrs. Edward
Brick, Mrs. G. Mattson, Mrs. Hannah
Atkinson aud son Walter, Mr.. and. Mrs
Job Beyis. Misses May Lanning, iSallis
Lanning. Minnie Bevis. Minnie Baker
Edna Smith and Gertie Keen.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
Death Of an old Mason.

As last year past away, so did an old
Mason of New Jersey, Captain John c.
Sparks who died at ClaIksboro on the 3lsi
of December, 1898, in the 91st year of his
age. Brother Sparks was born in the
vicinity of Woodbury.. this county, on the
26th OF February, 1907. In 1927. he was
made q Mason in Woodbury. Lodge, No.
IL, and remained a member until the
lodge became extinct.
In 1868 he assisted in forming Mantua
Lodge, No. 95. of Mantua, and continued
his connection with that lodge up to the
time of his death During his early years
he followed the waters as a vocation, and
always took a keen interest in the welfare
Of the craft, and as the time drew near fol
his dinner, his greatest pleasure was to
converse with his Brothers on the beauties
of the order. Since 1892 the late Brother
WAS under the immediate care of Mant Us
Lodge, No. 95. and the members of the
lodge hold in heartfelt remembrance the
many acts of kindness shown our late Bro
bV Bro George G. Weatherby of DIarks
bor0 "MAC"
Mantus, January 81, 1899
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
Proposals far the Building Of
Two County Roads
N GLOUCESTER COUNTY, M.

Two separate Committees of the Board of Caosen
FteehodeEs Of the County of Gloucester In charge
Of the construction OF said roads, viii meet N the
fteehoiders Room IN the Court Honse, In the CITY
OF woodbury.. n. J.. Saturday, March 1lth, 1882
at 10 to receive sealed proposals. for the build
ing Of the two following described Roads.
The First to be bnilt Of Mscsdam Beginning ct
the intersection of Broad Street and Red Bank Ave-
nne, at the southerly terminus Of the Woodbury.
aud Gloucester Stone Road in the CITY Of Wso1-
bafy and extending southwardly along Btoad Sire It
on both sides OF the trolley tracks, to the northern
terminus, OF the Woodbury. and Asntua Stone Raad
dist nce of 4204 feet.
Second Road to bs built Of Gravel. BepIunius a
glsyton Borongh line At iLs intersection With the
q q Township hoad leading from Clayton 70 Frank
Invite IN the TOWNSHIP OF Franklin thence aIong
said Road through Franklinville aud Malaga 10
Cumberland Comfy line, distance Of six miles more
OF less.
Both roads to be bnfIt in all respects In accord
ance with separate Specification Those for the
Maeadam foad, being on fie at the Office OF William
I = Carter, Engineer, No 127 South Broad Street,
WoodoHrys N d. and those for the gravel rosa on
nie at the County Clerks Office In W W3odbary n J.
Separate proposals from bidders, for each separate
4 roa1 shall Be accompanied with separate eertifIzd
checks in the amount OF one thousand dollars esch
conditioned shst Il the contract be awarded TO him
he viii when required, by the Board. exaeuse an
} ing to the specifications.
The successfnl bidder, for the Macadan road will
De reQaiFed, IN addition TO the agreement aforesaid
10 execufe 70 SAID Board. bond, Ia tie Of At
least $1,000 90, with SUCH securities ss the sad Board
may approve Conditioned Tor the faithful performance
of the contract
The successful bidder for the Gravel road shan
furnish similar bond in the sun OF at least $500
suhjsct to the sans conditions as aforesaid.
Al dds must be presented TO the C3mmittfe At
the time and place aforesaid and st no other time
Bids viii thsn be immedistely opsned and publicly
resd.
The Board reserves the tight to rejscs any or all
BIDS
CIV. STARR.
Director Board of Chosen FgeeHolders.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
FLORIDA.
PERSONALLY. CONDUCTED TOUR VIA

PERsoNALLY.coN TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The next Pennsylvania Railroad tour to
Jacksonville, allowing two weeks in
Florida, will leave New York and Phila-
delphia by special train of Pullman Palace
cars Tuesday, February 7. Excursion
tickets, including railway transportation
Pullman accommodations lone BERTH, and
meals en- route in both directions while
travelling on the special train. will be sold
at the following rates: New York, $50 90
Philadelphia, $4S 90 CaDandaigua $52 65
E lie, $55 IS Wilkesbarre, $50 S5; Pitts.
burg. $500: aud at proportionate rate,
from other points.
For tickets, itineraries. and fall informa.
tion apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent
1856 Broadway, New York 7S9 Broad
Street, Newark, N. J. Z; or address Geo. w
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station. Philadelphia.
22-1t.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
Reaister of vendues.

Feb. 4-Geo. W. Crothers, horses. Woodstown.
Feb 6.-Anthony q. Petro-ky, near Cross Keys.
Feb s-H. N. Rambo. Gibbstown. hay, stecE
grains
Feb. Hiram Hurff. Cross Keys
Feb. r. John y cpl Ter, near Clarksboro.
Feb. s-John Redfeld, agent, Lambs station.
Feb. s.-Hugh McGhncy, near Bridgeport
Feb. 9.-Jos. w. Leigh near Mickleton.
Feb. 10.-Brooks Brothers, horses. Westyile
Feb. lO-I G. Cox & Bro. Paulsboro.
Feb il-H. A. DeHsrt. Thorofare.
Feb. ii-Thomas Black. Westville.
Feb 1s-Moses T. Gr0f. near Clayton.
Feb l5-Levi Pimm. near Redwood
Feb. 15-John Wilkins, Grenloch.
Feb. 20-Richard Evans. Jr.. HnIffville.
Feb 2s.-F Turk, Evan.
Feb. 25-Estaue of Mary Schott, decd. real and
personal on Grown Point road.
Feb 2e-Jos. Carr, Pitman Grove.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
Obituary.

GEORGE WILLIAM SoFLErss. eldest son
of our former townsman, C. c. Sofieiss
died at 2 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning
January 8Ist. at the home Of his sister,
Mrs John Viereck, ut WeBonah. Deceased
was born 10 Woodbury., and followed The
trade Of his father, plumbing, roofing and
heating. He WAS unmarried. He was 8
member Of Woodbury. Castle No. 10, K.G. Z
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
County Notes.

James Sweeten & Son, merchants, ci
PedriektoWn and Pennsgrove. have 10000
splint baskets for the Spring demand.
Joseph Myers has purchased the Gleeson
farm, at Repaupo, from Mrs. Kate Louden-
slayer. VIM. Gleeson will remain on the
farm.
Mrs. E B. Allen bought the homestead
at Gibbstown, sold by Special Master 8
week ago.
The Ridgway property. at HarrisonyiIIs
consisting of two double houses and l.ts on
Main street, has been been sold. one tc
Andrew Knisell for $1s5 and the other tt
the heirs for $780,
The widow of the late Rev. Stump. Of
Pedricktown, will receive $1,000 from the
A. o. q. W., in which Mr. stump held 3
certificate. being member Of Pedricktown
lodge.
Robert ]. Rink who gained considera
bic notoriety as an aeronaut at Alcyor
Park last summer committed suicide at hiI
boarding house in PhiIada, on Sunday
night. He took his life By taking dose .
Iandanum then got into trunk and shu
! the lid. He was not found until next da r
His parents live at Pitman Grove and ar,
heart broken over tho sad affair.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1899-02-02
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

All the members of City Council were
present at the stated meeting on Tuesday
evening, except Mr.. Glading. ss@sssss Z!
Minutes Of the last meeting Nere read
and approved
More than the usual number of citizens
we're present, interested spectators Of the