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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
PEDRICKTOWN.

Cooper Pedrick, of Philadelphia, and
Howard Pedrick and family, of North
Woodbury., spent Sunday with Mrs Emma
Pedrick and family.
Linemen from Camden nave placed the
wire on the telephone poles, but the battery
isn't arranged yet.
George Dousbten has left the employ o.
Preston Livceten, and will work for his
former employer and partner, Crowley &
Green.
II is said the person who got in Jacob K.
Justices Sunday evening week, did not
cover their tracks very well, but has left
town.
William Dilkes, former miller here
spent Sunday with Harry Justice and
family.
Last Wednesday evening Clarence
Doughten and Miss Epma Hertz were
married; also George Weatherby and Miss
Lille zeigIer.
Charles SchwaVel Preston, and Reuben
Pedrick, Fred and Frank Biddle, started
this week for Georgetown, North Carolina
to engage in shad fishing.
William Titurs work as bridge tender al
the railroad bridge ended the last day OF
1899 Charles Webster, of Jordon's gang,
is filling the vacancy, while several are
trying to secure the job permanently.
Ground was broken Tuesday last for
Frank Dawson's new house on railroad
avenue next to VIM. Holetons.
Walter Baker and John Buchanan are
on business trip to Henderson, Maryland
Samuel eileen and family, of Daretown,
have been recent guests at Mrs. Maria
Layton's.
As 1899 was drawing to close, and 1900
beginning, both church bells here were
rung and few guns fired, but distant
sounds of cannon or dynimite came from
across the river.
Miss Katie Cooney has been visiting in
Camden and Philadelphia
Saturday night week turkey was put
up for the person guessing the amount OF
seeds in the watermelon at Ford Deans
restaurant. Each guess cost ten cents. and
Jacob Titus got the turkey as his guess
was nearest. Last Saturday night another
turkey, box Of cigars and pumpkin were
put up, and all three were won by Cooper
Pedrick. The guess was the amount of
seeds In the large pumpkin.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
BLAcKwoop

Ice seems to be the one thing coveted
and which is now in abundance. All who
have ice houses are getting them filed
with good, clear ice, off Good Intent poud
Don't forget the "Old Maids Convention,
in the Presbyterian church tonight Thurs
day.. This will be up to the standard
The union meeting of the w. C T. u.
held in the M. e. church last Sunday even
ing was well attended. The congregation
was thrilled with songs by Mrs. E. Wilson
and the Misses Morgan The address was
given by Mrs. Emma Horner, the County
President, of Camden.
Miss Name Paulin, of Atlantic City, has
been spending the holidays with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeremiah Paulin.
A petition has been circulated asking fol
the continuance of the late train which has
been run on this branch of the railroad
for the convenience of those who wish to
spend the evening in Philadelphia
We would like to know why the goose
bone prophet did not tell us Of this SNAP
of Winter, and whether they did not col
slider this worth mentioning.
VIM. M. Godfrey, our village blacksmith
in looking over his accounts the other day
found that in the past forty-two years, he
personally has shod $4,000 horses and
that between Jan. 3 and March 2, 1867
he shod 30 horses in 81 days, shooting 81
many as fifteen in one day We would
like to hear from others.
The week of prayer will be observed il
the NJ E. church the first four evening"
next week and in the Presbyterian churct
the balance of the week.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
ABscONDHR AND DEFAuLTER.
A PennsyIvania County Treasurer
Ruined by Speculation and Poker.

A Pennsylvania County Treasurer
Ruined by Speculation and Poker.
Lancaster, Pa, Jan. 2.-The contin-
ued absence of County Treasurer e. H.
Hershey and the ugly stories concern
ing his accounts, which have been
afoat for a week past, prepared the
public for the formal announcement
yesterday that he is defaulter and
absconder. Mr.. Hershey's son was in
charge of the Office last week, endeav-
oring to straighten out the books. He
called County Auditor Marsh to his aid,
and they have found a defalcation of
s65,042.41, and it is believed the defal-
cation will be much greater.
Hershey is believed to have gone to
Canada. His financial condition has
been regarded with suspicion for a
number of years, but it is not believed
that much, if any. of the county's
cash went to help along his regular
business. He had been dabbling in
stock speculation for long time, and
lately on an extensive scale, and 1t is
claimed that in the slump of a week
before last he lost $4,000. He also be-
came strong votary of poker, and his
losses in this line have been a matter
Of talk on the street for some time.
Speculation and poker are believed to
have practically eaten UP the entire
amount of the defalcation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Our Forcea capture TWO Town.

Manila, jan 2.-The first movement
of a general southern advance occurred
yesterday, when two battalions of the
Thirty-ninth infantry landed and oc-
cupied Cabuyao, on the south side of
Laguna de Bay. Two Americans were
killed and four wounded. Twenty-four
of the enemy's dead were found in one
house. One hundred and fifty prison
ers and four six FOUNDER rapid fire
guns were captured The rebels were
pursued to Santo Rosa. which was also
occupied by the Americans.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
General woods CIemencv.

Havana, Jan. yesterday General
Wood issued an important order Civ.
ing freedom to 40 men in the province
of Santa Clara. Some of them had
been detained without trial and others
were suffering excessive punishment
All had been released ten months be-
fore by an order issued by General
Bates, but they were Immediately re-
arrested by orders from division head
quarters on the ground that depart
ment commander did not have the
power to pardon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Chfcaro,s Drainnge Canal Opened


Chicago, Ian. 3.-The $33 900 00f
canal, at present used for sewage dis
posal. but ultimately to be shiE
canal also, is in use today after seven
years of hard work by the trustees Of
the sanitary district, which is the name
of corporation including the larger
part of the city of Chicago and many
of its suburbs. Probably never before
has the completion of a public work OF
such magnitude been marked with such
absolute lack of ceremony. There were
no speeches, no exercises and no cheer
ing
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
DRoPosALs FoR LIGHTING.

In accordance with the action Of City council,
bids addressed to the undersigned win be re.
ceived at the Council Chamber, Delaware Street,
Woodbury., N. j., at eight O'Clock D. m on the
10Th day of January, 1900 for the lighting of the
streets and highways of the City OF Woodbury.,
New jersey, for one year from May 18th, 1900
the lighting to be by arc electric lights, mean
descent electric lights, gas lights or gasoline
lights. or by any two or more OF the above kinds
of light Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check in the amount of one thousand
dollars, conditioned that the bidders win enter
into contract with the city, should the contract
be awarded TO him or them. The successful bid
der win be required to give bond to the amount
of fifty per cent. of the contract price, conoi-
toned for the faithful performance of the con
tract. d. T. MATHERS
Woodbury., N. j., Dec. %, 1899. City Clerk
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

Baltimore, jan While aiding her
mother to nurse sick baby sister at
her home at 663 West Lexington street
yesterday Lillian Dietz, 7 years old
ventured too near hot stove and her
clothing caught fire. She ran scream
ing through the house, and was ia
tally burned when one of the inmates
succeeded in smothering the flames
She was unconscious when taken. to the
Maryland University hospital The
physicians say she cannot live.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
nI,cbirau OnIciaI Arrairned.

Lansing. Mich, Jan. 4.-Harold A.
Smith, assistant quartermaster general
of the Michigan National Guard, was
arraigned yesterday afternoon on a
grand jury indictment charging fraud
and embezzlement in connection with
the alleged fraudulent deal by the
state military board in the disposal
and repurchase of state property con-
sisting of military clothing and equip
ment Smith pleaded not guilty, with
permission to change the plea He was
released under $4,000 bail Smith is
not a member of the board, but is the
secretary, and was assistant to the
missing General White.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
rncIe snm,r Indehtedness

Washington, Jan. 3.-The monthly
statement of the public debt, issued
yesterday, shows that at the close OF
business Dec. 80, 1899, the debt, less
cash in the treasury, amounted to ST.
1874, 300, 007, a decrease for the month
of 1919, S24, This decrease is largely
accounted for by the purchase of bonds
during the month.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. A tele-
gram has been received from President
Ripley, of the Santa Fe, in which he
says the action of the agents of the
company here in the matter of citrus
fruit shipments meets with approval
There are now nearly a hundred car
loads of oranges awaiting shipment
President Nafberger, of the Southern
California Fruit Exchange, says the
shippers will hold ont. though he be-
lieves much of the years crop may be
ruined. The fight between the fruit
growers and the railroads is on rates
it being asserted that certain shippers
were given favored rates.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

Lake Linden, Mich, Jan. 4.-Tues-
day night buildings in this city were
shaken as result of an explosion OF
over 20 tons of powder, which occurred
nearly 20 miles distant, near Eagle
river. Yesterday it was learned that
two sleighloads of black powder, each
containing II tons, had been in some
unknown manner exploded Two men,
Joseph st. Louis and Joseph Pammer-
ton. and four horses were blown to
atoms
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
better ware. For TraInmen,

Pittsburg, Jan. 4.-A general adj
vance in the wages of trainmen on the
Pennsylvania lines seems assured, but
the exact amount of the increase can
not be stated as yet Following up the
series Of conferences between trainmen
and officials it is the understanding
that the increase demanded. with GER
tain notifications dependent upon
prosperous conditions. viii be granted.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

London, jan "A dispatch from
Singapore announces that the British
steamer Borghese, of Glasgow, foun-
dered off Cape Finisterre last Friday
during a hurricane. Twenty-Five Of
the crew were drowned The surviY=
ors, eight in number, have just ar
rived at Bristol. The Borghese was
last reported as arriving at Malta Dec
18 from Ergasteria. She was built at
Sunderland in 1870. and was of 1881
tons burden.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Denial From Senator Hanna,

Cleveland, Jan. 4.-Senator Hanna
declared today that although he had
been urged to stand for the permanent
craftsmanship of the next Republican
national convention he would not dc
SO. There are other men," he said
who are more ambitious than l am
who value that honor more than ! do
I will give way to them" He also de-
clared that he will not be one of the
delegates-at-large from Ohio.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
New York Horse Manure Prices.

We will receive orders for New York Horse
Manure for delivery ON West Jersey and Sea
shore and Delaware River Railroads, at last
seasons prices. New short manure $i.90 per
in bank October L. 1900. At all points south of
FranklinYille, Monroevie, and MI. Airy. Q0) ten
cents per ton additional win be charged. Fifteen
cents per ton off above prices for cash. All ma
nure to be settled for within thirty days after
shipment either by cash or note. Orders re-
ceived by Q. T. Mallory, sales agent, Woodbury.
N. j.; VIM G. Brooks, Deerfeld, N. j.; B. A.
Headley, Swedesboro, N. J, for Swedesboro and
Salem branch, or George NJ. Wells, our general
collecting agent, who will be at the Molony
building. Woodbury., N. ]. every Monday until
1.30 p. m.
NEW YORK HORSE MANURE TRANsPOR.
TATION COMPANY. lo-l9y96mos
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
The Grand Old Man and the Boer
State.

A good deal of discussion of Mr.. Glad
stones Transvaal policy has been going on
in England during the past two or three
weeks. It must be said that not quite so
much deep lingo distain for his incredible
feebleness and baseness in giving back its
independence to the South African Repub-
lie has been expressed since the iauntv
idea of picnic march to Pretoria has had
to be abandoned. They charge as with
throwing away the TransVaal," said Mr.
Gladstone in 1884. Well, gentlemen, if
you found that lyon had snake in your
hands that was going to infict a poisonous
bite upon You, you would very likely
throw it away" That smile is still more
pat to-day than it was in 1884, considering
how many rattles the snake has since
grown. But the real reason for resembling
the annexation, Mr.. Gladstone explained,
was that there had been misapprehension
about the wishes of the Beers When it
was found that the great majority of them
did not want to be annexed, England
could not, without the grossest and most
shameless breach of faith, persist in hold
ing them when we had pledged beforehand
that they should not be annexed except
with their own good will"
n. 7. Evening Post
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
A MarveI at a Hundred and seven

Fort Valley, Ga, Jan. Aunt"
Polly Jordan, colored, who lives about
two miles from here, is, according to
reliable authority, 107 years of age.
Some years ago she lost both sight and
hearing, and her mind became derang-
ed. Recently hearing and sight have
Beturned, and her mental balance is
completely restored.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Gunhoat ResoIute Sunk.

Boston, Jan. 4.-The United States
tug Resolute. which runs between this
city and Fort Warren, was sunk in a
collision with the Reading Coal COM
pany's tug Swatara in the harbor last
night All the men on the Resolute
were saved except the engineer, Henry
Ottobine, who is missing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

Jackson. Miss, Jan. 4.-The Demo-
cratic caucus here last night unani-
mously nominated Governor McLaurin
for the long term Of United States
senatorship. Senator Sullivans friends
declare he is sure of the nomination
for the short term, but Judge Lowry
will make a strong fight.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Ohio,s Centennial Expoaitlon.

Columbus, Jan. 4-The Ohio centen-
niaI commission, of which Colonel
James Kilbourne is president, yester-
day submitted its report to the Iegisla-
ture asking that 1909 be fixed as the
date for holding the exposition at To-
ledo, and recommending an apprepria-
ton by the state of 100000
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
The Convicted French Statesmen.

Paris, Jan. 4.-The conspiracy trial
before the senate, sitting as the high
court, came to an end yesterday except
for the sentences in the cases of those
convicted. Out of the rs alleged con-
spirators who were thrown into prison
five months ago. and who have been
since released in patches, owing to
want of evidence, only NM. Deroulede,
Guerin and Buffet have been found
guilty, and these three men are ac-
corded 'extenuating circumstances >
which reduces their punishment to de-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.
Precautions to Prevent Spread Of
the Disease in Hawaii.
THE DEAD PROMPTLY oREMArED.


Troops En- Route For Manila Were
At Once Ordered Aboard ship--No
More Transports to Land at Homo
lulu Until Plague Is Suppressed.
Washington, Jan. S.-Surgeon Cen
eral Wyman yesterday received a long
report from Surgeon Carmichael, who
is stationed at Honolulu, bearing on
the condition of affairs there regard
ing the bubonic plague. DR.. Carmichael
says the presence of the disease was
not suspected until Dec. IL, when a
Chinese patient died. An autopsy was
held, the examination pointing strong
ly to the fact that death was caused by
the bubonic plague. Another case, also
a Chinaman, who had died on Dec. IL,
was examined, with the same result
There were three other deaths in the
two days.
On Dec % there was another death
from the plague. The victim was Miss
Ethel Johnson, of Iwelti. On Christ
mas day there were two more deaths,
the victims being Cinnamon.
The bodies of the deceased have been
cremated All the places where deaths
occurred have been quarantined and
disinfected. The Hawaiian board of
health surrounded Chinatown by a
sanitary Gordon, the district was di-
vided into sections and a house to
house inspection at once begun. The
state council has appropriated 5000
to begin the necessary sanitary work.
A receiving hospital will be erected
and crematory is almost ready for
use. Communication with the other
islands except under quarantine re-
strictions has been prohibited.
The United States military authori-
ties were promptly notified and troops
on shore leave returned to the only
United States transport in port, the
Warren, with 800 colored soldiers for
Manila. She arrived at Honolulu Dec.
8, and as no disease was suspected in
the city the soldiers were given shore
leave during the time the vessel was
taking on supplies and coal. She
promptly left the harbor and anchored
outside the reef, where she was to re-
main until Dec. Is before proceeding
to Manila. All on board were bathed
and their clothing disinfected.
The origin of the plague is obscure,
but it is supposed to have been in some
article of food, clothing, merchandise
or by rats from Oriental steamers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
carnewte.. Git 10 CSoner upion

New York, Jan. 2.-Andrew Car.
negie has given 100000 to Cooper
Union for the establishment of day
school, similar in scope to the present
night school, and the object of which
will be to give such practical instruc-
tion as shall enable young men to be-
come first class and skilled workmen.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

SEaEs II OF tfIe ftHbUOrt FIctOrIMf
San Francisco, Jan. 4.-The big
transport Victoria is now 70 days out
of this port for Manila, and shipping
men are fearful that the vessel has
gone to the bottom. Twenty per cent
reinsurance was made on the Victoria
yesterday. 1t was spoken by the trans
port Tartar on Nov. Ia between this
port and Honolulu with a broken
shaft. The Victoria refused tow, ex-
pecting to have the broken shaft re-
paired in a week at most. A few days
later terrible typhoon ragged in the
track of the Victoria, the same storm
that nearly sent the Manauense to the
bottom. Nothing has been heard of
the transport since spoken by the Tar
tar
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

George Obenland and David Obenland Execu
of the Surrogate OF the County Of Gloucester
hereby gives notice to the creditors of the said
David Obenland, deceased, TO bring in theil
debts, claims and demands against the estate Of
the said decedent, under oath or affirmation
within nine months from this date, or they viii
be forever barred OF any action therefor against
the said executors.
GEORGE OBENDAND.
DAVID OBEELAND,
David o. Watkins, Proctor
Dated December % go.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
THE PRODUCE MARKETS.

Philadelphia. Jan. 3.-Flour dull; winter
superfine, s2.25G240; Pennsylvania roller
clear So. lOd3.2O; city mills, extra, 2.5oG
20. Rye flour steady at S325Gs.4 40 per
barrel. Wheat slow; No red, spot in
elevator. Od71c. Corn dull; No mixed
spot. in elevator, 37lkGS7a4c: No. 2 yell
low. new, for local trade, SSG39c. Oats
dull; No. white, clipped. s1A6311kc.
lower grades. 2S03Oc. Hay in fair de-
mand; choice timothy. s16d16.5O. Beef
dull; beef hams. s22Q22.5O Pork steadier;
family, $13.50d14 Lard easy: western
steamed $50. Butter firm; western
creamery, 23G29c.; do. factory, 16Q21c.
June creamery, 22@261sc. imitation cream
cry. 1Sa24c.; New York dairy 20G27c.; do.
creamery, 23q29c.; fancy Pennsylvania
prints jobbing at 31634c.: do. wholesale.
SOC. Cheese firm; fall made, fancy small
and large, 12s4@13c.; late made. large. Il
G12Kc.; do. do. small. 11%G12c. Eggs
firm; New York and Pennsylvania asa
26c.; western. ungraded, at mark, 14G
2Sc-; western, 24G25c. Potatoes steady
Jerseys, 81. 2561. IS; New York, 81. 5061.S 7lz
Long Island, 81 .5O@2; Jersey sweets. 81. 5Od
$50. Tallow firm; city, 5G5lsc. country,
47sQ5zc. Cottonseed oil firm: prime
crude. 9Oc.; do. yellow. s41zQS5c. Cabbage
steady: Long Island 1905 per 1O0
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Mtehiean.s Mininm Tax

Lansing. Jan. 1.-The house yester-
day afternoon, by vote of rs to 10,
passed the bill taxing sAoer peninsula
mining companies specifically on their
output. instead of on their capital
stock. as at present.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Earihnnahea kill six nnnnren.

st. Petersburg, Jan 4.-The latest
reports from Achalkalek, in the gov
ernment Of Tifis, show that 500 lives
we're lost during the earthquakes
which visited that district on Monday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

City of Mexico, JAN At is believed
here in scientific circles that there will
be series of earthquakes in North
America in the coming months. The
seismic circle is said to be appearing.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

List of advertised letters for the week
ending January 2, 1900: Mrs Martha Bud
Alick Erickson, Mrs. Martha Woody
Persons calling for the above letters viii
please say advertised.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Tran.ports viii snub Honolulu

San Francisco, Jan. 4.-Until all
danger of a spread of the plague now
prevalent in Honolulu is past trans
ports leaving this port for the Philip
pines will not stop there, as has been
the general custom, but will go
straight through to their destination,
taking sufficient coal with them from
here to last the entire trip.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04

Sealed proposals will be received for stone for
the Woodbury. and Knights Run Road on Thurs
day. Jan. Is, 1900 at O'Clock a. m, at the Board
of Freeholder's room in the Court House, Wood
bury. New Jersey. The stone to be in accord
ance with the specifications on file at the office
OF VIM. g. Cattell, engineer, Wenonah, N. J.
HOWARD G. HENDRICKSON,
Dated Dec %, l899-Sts. Chairman
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
Russia VIII Not Interfere.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Vienna CORE
spondent of The Standard says: En-
peror Nicholas has assured the British
ambassador at St. Petersburg (Sir G.
S. Scott that Great Britain need not
fear intervention or any sort of diff
fclllty from Russia in the present
South African complications. This may
fairly be interpreted as an assurance,
including an indirect Mise, that
France will abstain from ating diff
ficulties for England.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-01-04
III. MuMFORD.
Livery Stabl
ENIRsENATEoNALB BANK OF woOD

WOODBURY.. N. T., Dec. 4, 1899.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of
this Bank for the election of Directors, will be
held at the Banking House, TUESDAY, January
9th, 1900, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
1879 Cashier.