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The age-herald., 1899-10-12
PROMOTIONS IN NAVY
Howison's Retirement Moves Up the
 Other Officers

Washington, October 1.-The retirement of Rear Admiral Henry l.. Howison has re- suited in the promotion of the following named officers: Captain A. s. Barker, com mandant of the Norfolk navy yard, to be rear admiral; Commander Edward P. Strong, to be captain; Lieutenant Conn mander J. B. Briggs, to be commander; Lieutenant R. T. Mulligan, to be lieuten- ant commander; Lieutenant Gunior grade) J. H. Rowan, to be lieutenant
 Admiral Howison stood number three on the list of rear admirals His retirement advances Rear Admiral Schley from No. 9 to No. 8, and Rear Admiral Sampson from No. Il to No. 10, placing the latter at the head of the list of junior rear admirals
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
COTTON SEED PRODUCTS.
His hest Price Paid in Texas Since Panic
 oflS92.

Houston, Tex, October 11.-Not since the panic of 1892 have the cotton seed products reached such prices as are now being asked for them. Most of the mills in this state have sold their holdings, and for the next two weeks will have none to offer. Today prime crude oil is selling for 25d25lAc, and prime yellow at 27a2Sc. Last year this prime crude was being offered on the mar ket at 12@121k and prime yellow at 15@151kc, or just about one-half what it can be bought for now.
 Seed and cake are $20.50 per ton today, while last year both were stagnant at SIP. .50a13O0 per ton. The traffic in cotton seed all over Texas is in chaotic condi- tlon owing to the competition for seed, and from $11 to SIP per ton is being paid.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
BO[RS EXTEND TIME LIMIT AND BOTH NATIONS
 REALIZE THAT WAR IS ONLY A QUESTION 0F TIME

permit it to descend. It seems that the painters desired to ascend few feet, and Mir. Estes gave the rope hard pull in or der to hoist himself and companions, but it appears he got hold of the wrong rope, and the quick jerk he gave it sent the scaffolding down with lightning rapidity, dashing MT. Estes to death on the rocks below. His two companions saved them- selves by grabbing rope and holding on until rescued by other workmen.
 MT. Estes is survived by widow and five daughters, Mrs. Annie Startham, Mrs Charles Smith, Mrs. Geneva Duke. Mrs. Hattie Newsome and Mrs. Mary Mills, all of whom reside in Phoenix City. The re- mains were brought to Phoenix City this morning for interment.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
First Shot May Have Been Already Faed Though London Has
 Received No News Announcing Conflict

contractors this week alone amounting to coo, 900 pounds. The authorities, anticipat- ing serious reduction in the output or the South African coal mines, have ordered that 5000 tons of English steam coal be sent to the Cape for the use of the war ships. The outbreak of war has sent up the price of English wheat, and on various country markets the farmers have refused to sell wheat under thirty shillings per quarter, in some cases even holding out for a still higher price.
 dispatch from Kimberly says Cecil Rhodes is expected there shortly.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
ELEcTLICAL WORKERS STRIKE
Street Cars Have Not Moved in San An
 tonic Since Saturday

San Antonio, Tex, October 1.-The elec- trical workers who are in the employ of the Consolidated Street Car and Electric Light interests of this city joined the striking street car employees today.
 Not a street car had been moved in San Ontonio since Saturday night. A confer ence between the strikers and the employ CTS was held at the request of Mayor Hicks this afternoon. There are strong probabil- ities that the street car strike will be set tied tomorrow as result of this confer ence
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
DASHED TO DEATH
Painter Falls from Railroad Bridge to
 Rocks Below

Columbus, Ga., October n.-News reach ed this city last night of the horrible death of J. M Estes, a we'll known citizen of Phoenix City, which occurred eight miles this side of Birmingham on the Central of Georgia railroad.
 MT. Estes, together with two other men, was engaged in painting railroad bridge. They were ninety feet from the ground and changed their position from time to time by means of block and tackle. The pulling of one rope would elevate the scaffold and the release of another would
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
MEXICO PLEASED
Appreciates Mariscals Reception in the
 United States Crop Statement

City of Mexico, October 11.-Much pleas. ure is expressed here regarding the cordial reception of Minister Marscal in the United States.
 General crop statements show that while in some sections the crops have partially failed, this has been more than made good by the splendid crops in other sections so that the crops this year will be abundant.
 Two Frenchmen, Erienne Courmont, and Edupin, have been murdered by the In- dians in the state of Morelos. The cam palgn against the Maya Indians in revolt in Yucatan will be energetically pushed.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
witb Yellow Fever

Santiago de Cuba, October 1.-The Mo- bile line steamer Flandria, Captain Bran- don, arrived here yesterday with her first officer and chief engineer i'll with yellow fever, which they had contracted at Ha- vana. The chief engineer, 1t is thought will die. The ship has been strictly quar- antined The infected ship is the first to arrive from Havana this season and it Is thought the health officers will enforce 0 quarantine against Havana and Key West. There has been a decrease of yellow fever for a month, and General Wood says the troops will return to their quarters in short time.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
FELT MEN IN SESSION
Endeavoring to Consolidate for the Pur-
 pose of Raising Prices

New York, October 11.-For several months Boston promoters have been en- deavoring to consolidate the papermakers' felt business of the country. There are thirteen factories in the United States manufacturing the product used by all paper and strawboard makers. The ma- terial is made of fine grade of wool. The factories are situated in Maine,- New York, Ohio, Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Near ly all the principal manufacturers are in session in this city, endeavoring to regu- late prices to conform to the 20 per cent. advance in wool.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
CITIES AFTER DEWEY.
Savannah, Macon and Augusta Want
 the Admiral.

Savannah, Ga., October 11.-At a special meeting of the council at noon today the city of Savannah donated $500 to pay the expenses of a committee to go north and invite Admiral Dewey to Savannah. The committee on invitation consists of the mayor, President D. c. Purse, of the board of trade, and President H. T. Will Hams, of the cotton exchange
 A telegram was sent the admiral today asking where tine committee can meet him.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
NJ Additional Vessels Needed

Washington, October 1.-The secretary of war has decided thta the movement of troops to Manila can be accomplished by the present fleet of transports without hir- ing additional vessels, the Vostock, Abbe, Flintshire and Moyune, whose charter has been under consideration. But by using the Warren and the Sherman at the earliest op- portunity the two additional colored regfs ments can be landed by January 1st and January 10th, respectively.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Another Home for schIex

Washington, October 1.-The Woman's National Industrial league tonight took the initial step to raise fund with which to purchase home in Washington for Ad- miral Schley. An active committee with Mrs. Charlotte Smith as chairman, was ap- pointed to push the movement, and the Citizens National bank of Washington was designated as the institution to which sub- scriptions should be sent,
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Maior Webster Dead

Chicago, Ostober 11.-Major George O. Webster, U. s. A., retired, died in the post hospital at Fort Sheridan yesterday from the effects of fever contracted In the Phil ippines few months ago while command ing one battalion of the Fourth infantry. Major Webster was an old Indian fighter and saw active service with the Fourth both in Cuba and in LuZon.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Dewey in Vermont

Shelburne, Vt, October 11.-Admiral Dewey. who is spending the day here as the guest of H. Seward Webb. arose much re- freshed, and after breakfast he and the others of the party were taken for a car- rlage ride by Dr. Webb through the latter's estate of some 25,O00 acres. After the lunch con the visitors made preparations for their departure for Montpelier at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
+'gco FI

Macon, Ga., October 1.-The mayor and city council and all the commercial or- ganiDations are hard at work to get Ad- miral George Dewey to visit Macon when he comes south.
 The city council took action today at il o'clock, and committee will be authorized to carry the invitation to the admiral.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
FEVER AT KEY WEST
Eighteen New Cases Reported-Dr Me-
 Adam Critically Ill

Key West, Fla, October n.-Eighteen new cases of yellow fever were reported during the past twenty-four hours.
 Dr. McAdam, of the marine hospital ser- vice, is critically i'll and his attending phy- sicians have little hope for his recovery.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
McDume.s Fast RIdIng

Brocton, Mass, October 11.-Eddie McDuf- fie went after the two-mile record here today and made it in 2:54, cutting four sec- onds from the record he made yesterday af- ternoon for the same distance. His first mile was made in 1:2S 3-5 and the second in 1:25 2-6.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
WnIGo to Philippines

Washington, October 1.-The war depart ment has issued orders to the Forty-fifth regiment, at Fort Smelling, Minn., to start for San Francisco on October 22d, to em- bark there for the Philippines The two companies of the Forty-fifth now at Van- couver barracks will sail with the Thirty ninth regiment direct from Portland, Ore.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
LEARY DEAD
Could Not Survive Wounds Received in
 s Reconnaissance

Washington, October 11-General Otis has cabled.t .the war department announcing the death of Capt. Woodbridge Leary, Thir- teenth infantry.
 He died at o'clock this morning at San Francisco De Malabon, from gunshot wounds received in a reconnaissance toward Buena Vista yesterday
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Bir Ore Land Purchase

Middlesboro Ky, October 1.-The vir- ginka Coal Iron and Railroad company has bought 50000 acres of ore land in Craig and Allegheny county, W. Va, paying $500 900 for the property. Most of the ore dug in these mines will be used by the furnaces here.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
An Abandoned Dere.Ict

Beaufort, N. C., October 11.-Captain Sa- piston, of the schooner Hettie J. Dorrnan, lumber laden, from Bogue inlet, norths bound, on October 9, passed large dere- lfct seventeen miles south of Cape Look- out light, bearing northeast-east. It was apparently abandoned. The derelict is supposed to be the schooner Carrie A, Lane. fl
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Augusta Wants Him, Too

Augusta, Ga., October 11.-A movement was begun this morning by which 1t is hoped that Admiral Dewey will be brought to Augusta for at least day while he is in the south.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Ten Americans Wounded

Manila, October 11.-1010 D. m.-During some firing near Angeles with the result that eight Americans were slightly wound ed. Artillery was used and the enemy re- sponded. General Macarthur does not att tach special significance to the incident A party of Americans was fired upon by the Fiipinos near Maraguayan, two of our men being wounded.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
JacksonviiIe Wants Dewey

Jacksonville, Fla, October 1.-The Jack sonville board of trade, the city council and the gala week committee united tonight in an invitation to Admiral Dewey to visit Jacksonville on his southern trip. A joint letter of invitation will be sent him to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
At New Orleans

New Orleans, October 1.-The board of health reports that there were no new cases of yellow fever today and one death.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Many Britons Swear Allegiance
 to Dom Paul.
EVERY NATIONALITY REPRESENTED
Americans, Germans Frenchmen, Ital- ians and Others Will Take Up
 Arms in Defense of the Trans- vaal -Steyns Reasons

- Durban, October 12.-Morning.-There are persistent rumors in Pietetrmaritzburg that a large body of Free State Boers have en- tered Natal. The rumors, however, lack confirmation.
 !
 Bloomfontein, October 1.-The Orange Free State and Transvaal officials held a conference regarding the time limit of the Boer ultimatum. The Transvaal wanted to allow only twenty-four hours but the Free State suggested a compromise on forty- eight hours, this view prevailing.
 It is not believed here that any formal declaration of war will be made.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12

London, October 11.-It is rumored that MT. Conyngham Greene the British dipo- matic agent at Pretoria, has been assas- sinated there.
 The report, however, Is unconfirmed and is diScredited at the colonial office.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12

More Stea CTS Ghartered London, October 1.-The government has chartered five more large steamers for the South African service.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
rGreene Rumored Assassinated

'igned.) PRESIDENT KRUGER"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
Two Prices Of Psaes.
THos. M. TERRELL
New York World

New York World.
The Presidents commission to the Phil
lipines secured peace and harmony with
the Mohametan Sultan of SuIu and permits
sion to fly our flag on his coast on these
terms:
1. Recognition of his Sultanship.
2. Retention of slavery and polygamy,
the twin relics of barbarism, as recognized
Institutions in the Sulus.
3. An allowance by the United States Of
$3.50 month to the Sultan and $50 q
month to nine of his chiefs for the main
tenance of their satrapy, their harems and
their slave drivers.
This may be thought by "disIoya alp and
"carping" critics high price for peace
But what did we offer AguinaIdo and his
civilized and Catholic followers as our best
terms of peace?
1. Unconditional surrender and uDquali-
fed recognition OF the sovereignty Of the
United States"
2. Military government.
3. Benevolent assimilation"-a fine
name of the OhiOizing of the Filipinos.
Why the vast difference in the two
prices offered for peace in the Philippines ?
And why should a barbaric satrapy, cursed
with slavery and polygamy, get SO much
better terms than our former allies at
Manila who Admiral Dewey says are better
capable of governing themselves than are
the Cubans2
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
WOODSTOWN.

The Fall matinee of the Union Driving
Club was held here on Tuesday and was
attended by about 500 sporting men. The
affair was under the management of Geo
J. Bates. Mr.. James Davidson, of Viii.
mington, Del, was the starting Judge and
gave good satisfaction. The summaries
follow:
2.27 CLASS MIXED.
w. s. Garrison, Blk. G., Harry G., /, 1,
Palan Stables, Oh. g., George D., 2, 2,
Ii. W. Austin, B. NJ, Lulu B. 3, 3, 3
j. G. Seagraves. s. s., Ben D., Jr., 4, 4,
Time p 264, 2.261. 2273.
2 81 CLASS, TRoTTING.
Matthew Magee, Blk. NJ, Jet, /, /, 2,
Norvsl 2. /, 2
2.40 CLASS MIXED.
Preston R. Ware, Blk. s., Gage, all
L. D. Patton, B. G., Rosonata, 3
W. Miller, B. S., Hercules. 3 3
George w. Bates, B. NJ, Bessie NJ, DIR.
SPECIAL RACE FOR 500 PURSE.
w. s. Garrison, Mamie G. /
John Sweeten, Ollie S. 2 2
NEAREST TO MINUTE
w. F. Miller, B. M, Minnie, 3 05, 2 So. 3 90
J.B. Cornish B. G Trouble, 2 SO, 1901, 8 OF ]
F. B. Ridgway, BIG F. B.R.. 3O5, O4, 3 O4I
Chas. Miller, BIG Charley M 2.5S, SO, 3.011
Jerry Callahan. Clark Elmer2 So, 90, 3.02
Samuel Riley, B. G., Rex, 259, 9 574, 3 OF
w. s. Garrison, Belle Maplewood, 2 52f,
300, 3004.
The Salem County Republican conyep-
ton was held tn the opera house here on
Wednesday. DIR. L. A. D. Allen, Mayor of
the borough, was chosen as temporary
chairman and Warren S. Bowen, Secretary.
After appointing list of Vice Presidents
and the committees on Credentials, Perma-
nent Organization, Rules and Resolutions.
the convention took a recess until 80
Upon re-assembling, the committee on Per-
manent Organization reported in favor of
continuing the temporary officers. Reso-
buttons were passed approving the National
Policy and also endorsing our State Senator
and Congressman. Senator Richard C.
Miller, OF AliOway, was re-nominated by
reclamation as was S. Luther Richmond,
for County Clerk. For Sheriff, the names
OF VIM. $. Patrick, Lower Alloways, and
Joseph N. Mayhem, of Upper Pittsgrove
were presented. Mr.. Mayhew's name was
Withdrawn and Mr.. Patrick was nominated
by reclamation. The main contest was for
Assembly, Joseph B. Crispen, Henry ].
Blohum, Joseph N. Gray and E. Somers
were named. On second ballot, Henry J.
Blohum, of Pennsgrove, was nominated.
For Coroner. J. Mcdonnell, of Salem.
Mayor Jas. d Torton, of Pennsgrove, and
Dr. w. II. Fitch, Of Daretown, we're named,
The candidates all made neat speeches Of
acceptance. Benjamin Patterson, of Woods
town, made an excellent address. Ex-
Senator Isaac 7. Nichols, of Bridgston,
also addressed the convention. After
choosing Salem a. the next meeting place,
the convention adjourned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
wENONAH.

A number Of Sunday-school workers at.
tended the convention of Thursday last
froIu this town.
A conference of district Epworth League
workers will meet at PennsgroYe on Thurs
day the 18th. A delegation of five from
Wenonah M. E. church will attend.
The needlework Guild holds its annual
meeting on Thursday, the 18th inst, al
the residence of Mrs. Wilson. Garments
will be on exhibition from four to five p.
m.
Miss Cassie Butz, of Chicago, is visiting
Mrs Geo. C. Wilson.
Miss Maggie CattelI visited her aunt
Mrs Lashley, last week.
Eldorus Richmond, former resident
paid us flying visit on Sunday last.
Miss Bertha Turner is attending school
at Drexel Institute.
Edward Johnston attends the Friends
school at Phila.
Junior c. E. met in the Presbyterian
church on Tuesday afternoon, at four p
m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12

The Constitution will convince people
who read only the Constitution. that the
DEMOCRAT abuses Republican candidates
and Republican men, but those who read
both papers well know how far from the
truth such statements really are. No Re-
publican candidate has ever been abused
in these columns. Bat there are certain
facts that the people are the better for
knowing, and if they are distasteful to a
few men it is not our fault. In certain To-
calities the people all know how foul were
the means employed by the LoudensIager-
Moffett Ring to get votes for Mr.. Stanger ;
how both the moral and civil law and party
rules were violated, to the disgust of all good
citizens. These facts were placed in our Dor :
sessicD, and we gave our readers the benefit (
them. Will Bro. Barber assert that under
like provOcation he would do less? Ifin a
Democratic primary money was distributed
and m.n1qid to vote for certain can
didates, and he or his reporters knew it.
that he wouldn't print the facts? If in a
Democratic primary men were piled with
liquor, be wOuldn't tell it in print? In
this connection it would be better for the
Constitution to look back on that primary
election with regret, and denounce the
men who conducted it and the Com
ststuti0n OF A. s. Barber, ST., would have
done sol Instead, be undertakes to sup
press the truth, and throw dust in the eyes
of his readers BY falsely accusing the
DEMOCRAT of abusing Republican caDdi
dates.
No person was ever injured by false
statements, and the truths the DEMOCRAT
has printed Of the last primary will stand
10 spite of the methods Of the Ring organ.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
Total Assessment
Office OF ASSESSMENT.
Second Section of the Public highway known
as the Old Westville and Glassbero Turn

Notice of the Assessment OF benefits conferred
by the improvement of the said road upon lands
fronting thereon.
In obedience to an order of the Gloucester
County Circuit Court, made on the seventh day
OF October 1893, /, the subscriber, Collector Of
the Township of Glassboro, In the County of
Gloucester, do hereby give notice to the owners
IF the lots and tracts Of land and real estate in
the said Township of Glassboro, fronting or
bordering on the Second Section OF the Public
Highway known as the old Westyille and Glass
boro Turnpike Road, that the several amounts
following, set opposite their respective names
have been by the Commissioners, appointed by
the said Court. for that purpose, assessed for
the peculiar benefits conferret ny the improve
ment OF the said Road upon their respective lots
and tracts OF land fronting or horde ing thereon
as appears BY the report of the said Commission
ers, by the said Court duly confirmed and on Ole
in the Office OF the Clerk of the said County OF
Gloucester; and that the said several amounts so
assessed will be due and payable to the under
signed. as Collector of the said Township Of
Giassboro, on the twenty-eIghth day of Feoru-
AFv NEXT
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
NAMES OF OWNERS.
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
Second Section of the Public Highway
Known as the Old westYille and Glassboro


Notice of the Assessment OF benefits conferred
by the Improvement Of the said road, upon
lands fronting thereon.
In obedience to an order of the Gloucester
County Circuit Court, made on the seventh day
of October, 1893 L the subscriber, Collector OF
the Township OF Washington, in the County of
Gloucester, do hereby give notice to the owners
of lots and tracts of land and real estate in the
said Township of Washington. fronting or Dor
dering on the Second Section of the Public
Highway, known the Old Westville an,
Glassboro Turnpike Road, that the several
amounts following, set opposite their respective
names. have been, by the Commissioners ap-
pointed by the said Court Tor that purpose, as
sessed tor the peculiar benefits conferred by the
improvement of the said road, upon their re-
spective lots and tracts of land fronting or
bordering thereon. as appears by the report of
the said Commissioners, by the saiu Court duly
confirmed, and on file in the Office OF the Clerk
OF the said County of Gloucester; and that the
said several amounts so assessed Will be due and
pay able TO the undersigned, as Collector OF the
said Township of Washington on the twenty
eighth day of February next
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12

Washington, Oct 12.-United States
Minister Hart informed the state de-
partment that the Colombian govern
ment is about TO seek loan of $14,-
500 500 in order to redeem its paper
money in silver. The guarantee Of
fered includes the rentals of the En-
eraId mines. the match monopoly and
certain sums annually due from the
Panama Canal company.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12
Children's Shoes in the Basement

Boys Shoes at $1-value 81. So
Black sadn-calf; bulldog toe; double
sole; new toe cap; made ike fathers
shoes. Sizes 2 to 81, with heels;
smaller, with spring heels.
Boys Shoes $1.25-value 81
Fall weight russets, with government stand
ard oak-tanned heels.
Boys Shoes at ST. 5O-value 81. so
Black Titan calf; stout soles; bulldog
toes. Sizes ~ to 81.
Boys Rubber Sole Oxfords at Zoe
Brown, white and black canvas.
Girls Springfield Shoes
Csc Black kidskin, and dull -dongols in-
ished waterproof leather; hence, fine
for school wear. Lace and button.
Sizes IL to g.
81 Fine black kidskin with patent leather
tips and kid tips. All sizes from chill
dren's to misses Q.
Children's Springfield Shoes at 80c
viscolized (waterproofed) dull kidskn,
and crackproof calfskin; button sd
lace. Sizes 81 to l0H -80c instead
of $l25.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-10-12

If Augustus Prehl is elected to the Office
OF Sheriff he will occupy the residence
which the tax payers have at great expense
erected as the residence of Sheriffs, and
conduct the business OF the Office in an
economical, bnsiness-like manner. For
five years-two terms-Mr. Prehl was a
faithful and efficient servant of the people
in the Board OF Chosen Freeholders, and if
elected to this Office he will continue that
service with greater efficiency and profit to
the people.