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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
The wealthy Apple.

The Wealthy apple is growing in
popularity to such an extent that it is
a leader for northern planting. If If is
gathered with care and a little early,
just as the seeds turn brown, it can
be kept from three TO four months
easy enough with only the ordinary
means of storage. says Iowa Home
stead.
Fhe- "other side" of the Belgian
hare craze, as the press is now quite
generally presenting it. gives some
what the impression of burst bubble
nothing in it." Still it may be re-
called that many enthusiasts came to
grief in amateur chicken raising before
that industry settled on to a common
sense basis.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
4 Theory of sorghum Poison,np

A theory which seems to be spread
ing at present in regard to sorghum
poisoning cattle is that the fatalities
which occur come from the use of
sorghum grown on ground highly fer
tilted with barnyard manure. This,
y true, places remedy in the hands of
farmers who grow sorghum.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
Making Bulls Work.

A thoroughbred bull full of vitality.
well fed and with no means of working
off bis superintendent vitality is about
as dangerous a combination as can be
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

This is the yellow sport of Lady
Iitzwygram, known as Yellow F'itz-
wygram. which is in its third year.
The color is perfectly fixed and it is of
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
Maine sfate College.

George II. Pollard in a lengthy and
interesting article written for Reliable
Poultry Journal describes the poultry
plant with which experiments are
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

Special Dispatch to the Editor of The TINES.
New York, October L.
Accept my hearty congratulations for THE
TIMES support Of Bryan aud its clear anunea-
ton of its stand against Imperialism, Miitarisin
and McKinleyism. The TIMES editorial of to
day will appeal to the true American people.
RICHARD CROKER.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

Slipping roses is as difficult thing
to some perhaps as it once was for
me. But since trying the following
simple method ! have had no trouble,
says a writer In an exchange: In the
fall before frost comes, secure as
many varieties of rose slips as can.
These place In little trench, burying
the larger part of each slip and leaving
about two inches above ground. Next
l take several old glass cans. which I
have saved for the purpose, and turn
over the slips. If the cans are cracked.
it does not matter My rose slips are
then left III this condition until spring,
when remove the cans aud find they
have rooted and are ready TO- trans
plant to mounds or borders and VIII
soon become thrifty little bushes
GOD NEWS comes from those
~ who take Ho@d's Sarsaparilla for
scrcfuia, dyspepsia and rheumatism.
Reports agree HAT "A GODS CURES
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

10 tiS lllttot u 1 he 1iflla}-
Camden, October /
Democrats in Camden county and throughout
the First Congressional district indeed ali New
jersey Democrats. viii welcome the able assist
anec of THa TINS in its advocacy Of the cleo
ton of Bryan and Stevenson and to join in the
glorious victory of such incompatible eundi-
dates. HARRY Il. PAUL,
Delegate al Large to National Democratic Com
yention,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

Here is what filed cheese has done
for this country since 1880: In fl,at
rear the United States exported 1877
VOo'oO0 pounds. 1t was that year that
our chief customer. Great Britain
smelled the rodent" The next year
the exports fell to 100000 pounds
ana has gradually decreased until in
1888 we exported but $4,000. 900. Of
which Great Britain took only $4,000
VoO pounds Honesty is the best policy
10 cheese making. Canada and Dem
mark are now supplying the trade that
once WINS ours
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
speeial Dispatcl,- @ Do Editof q Tnr TIaIls.


Bloomington, ILL.,, October l.
The Democracy of this entire country j. to be
congratulated upon your editorial OF this morn
ing 1t IS an inspiration to the defenders of our
free institutions.
ADIAI j.. STEVENSON.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25

Special Dispatch to the Editor o. THE TlNEs.
New York, October ].
The Democracy Of New York are gratified
that THE TINES will support the National STAN
dard bearers. Tho cause is growing every day
AL over the Union. Accept my congratulations
DAVID j. HILL.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
snecilll pisnateb n tle Edifor d ne TLnns

Special Dispatch to the Editor OF THE TIMES
INTERCHANGEABLE n. j., October j.
THE TINES viii be determined factor in the
Congressional struggle in this district. ] hope
that every Democrat in this district will appre.
ciate your action and give you hearty and sub
stantial support
GEORGE PFEIFFER,
Candidate for Congress, First District New
Jersey
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-10-25
Seven Piece Bedroom Suit

polished flsh handsomely carved large French plate
beveled mirror, 20 inches New sliaecoraistjne
Of Bureau, Redstead Washstaud chairs Rocker and
Table Formerly $500 Reduced t0.... IN
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
SOCIETY FOLK
TOPOSE AND SING
viii Entertain for Charity's
Sweet Sake To- Night.
Wedding Of Miss Pierson and
Mr.. Ellis Takes Place
This Evening.

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed
to Society Editor, care Of the Evening
Journal Communications should De
written on one side OF the paper only.
Tableaux for charity will be attend
ed by fashionable folk in the New
Century Club Building this evening.
They will be under the auspices of No
blesse Oblige Circle Of Kings DfSgh
ters. which Is collecting funds to estab-
lish a home for insurables in this city.
Besides the tableaux, there will be a
fine musical program. Miss Rebecca
G. smith will sing The Rosary and
"The Irish Love Song, and Mrs.
Swithin Chandler viii sing THE Swal-
low and The Creole Love Song
A quartet composed of Miss Isabelle
B. Wales. Miss Lulu Elliott, J. New
man Davis and Leonard E. Wales, will
render The Lotus Flower Awake
the Flowers Unfold" and The Night
Has a Thousand Eyes
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
RAILROAD MEN FISH
Reported Great Success, But Have
Not Proved 1t.

John Fleming, conductor, and Rich
ard Harrison. engineer on the Della
ware division of the p, w. & b. rail-
road. took advantage Of a layOver at
Wyoming this morning to fish in the
Wyoming mill pond.
The two representatives of the Della
ware road were called at 430 o'clock
this morning, and made haste to be
early on the scene. On their return
they said that they had been successful
beyond their expectations, having
caught one dozen fine bass, six carp
and two dozen suckers.
This was a great catch for more than
one reason. In the first place, the fish
have not been exhibited by the con-
1uctor and engineer. and in the second
place, carp and suckers were never
known to be caught by hook unless by
accident.
Mrs. Jakes. with whom the men take
their meals at Wyoming, would have
had a late breakfast II is said. had
she depended upon the fshermen to
supply the table
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Social and Personal Notes.


Mrs. Lewis c. Vandegrift will give a
tea this afternoon in honor of her
guest, Mrs. ]. r. Brinckle.
There was a large attendance at the
twentieth annual ball Of the Barbers
Protective Association in Eden Hall
last night.
Mr. and Mrs George II. Anger have
returned from their wedding trip to
England.
Mrs. William StaytOn is visiting Mrs.
A. J. Stayton, at Greenwood.
Harry Collins. of this city. who has
accepted a travelling position with the
American Coffee Company, Will leave
for Erie, Pa. in a few days.
Edmund Maag. Of the lighthouse
tender zizania will leave the boat on
Monday next, having secured employ
ment in this city.
Mrs. A. r. Williams has returned to
her home, in this city, after visit in
Atlantic City.
After a two weeks sojourn in Allan
tic City. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Wheeler,
Miss Mary Wheeler and Miss Lizzie
Wheeler have returned 10 their home,
here.
William Rogers. who has been visit
ing in Delaware City, has returned to
his home.
Mrs. George w. Sloan. Of Green
wich, n. j., is tho guest Of her niece,
Miss Rachael Bigger, in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grandell. of To-
ledo, o.. are visiting the family of
George w. Kirkley, at No. $50 Poplar
street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
TO GUARANTEE TITLES
New Company Will Do Business in
Wilmington


Growth Of business methods has
long indicated that business of guar
titles to real estate would
sooner or later be taken up by viii
mington financiers. A move in this di-
recticn has been made by Herbert II.
Ward, j. Ernest Smith, William Mich
ael Byrne and William +. Kurtz, who
sent to Dover last evening a certificate
of incorporation for a Guarantee and
Trust Company.
One of the ccrporators, in speaking
to a reporter for the Evening Journal
to-day said: The company intends
to start with a strong capitalization.
the subscription to which they will in
vite al home. We start with an ex-
tended knowledge OF the titles Of VII
mington TO begin with. The long as
ISOLATION of J. Ernest Smith with the
Wilmington Savings Fund Society OBJ
tains for the new company the benefit
OF his valuable experience, and Messrs.
Ward, Byrne and Kurtz will bring to
the company the benefit of their work.
II Is not cur intention to cut into the
business Of the Security Company OF
the Equitable Co.. but we propose to
embark in the business of guaranteeing
Titles, believing that the people will be
benefited by this progressive and con-
servative business"
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
THE EVENING Journal. TUESDAY. APRIL 2I 800

decision alone can be final We will
use every possible means to expedite
the determination Of this question, un-
I'll which time we respectfully insist
that matters should remain as they
now are, and that no action should be
taken by your board 10 change the
situation. We are ready and willing to
fight this battle to its conclusion, but
we emphatically protest against any
action by your board which will make
IL impossible for us 20 obtain redress
in the courts. or which will place the
Wilmington City Company in a posi-
ton where il will be forever impos-
sible for this company to exercise its
rights should such rights be decreed to
belong to IL by final judicial decision.
We recognize that the people of this
city. whose servants and agents you
are. have the rights in the streets of
this city which all corporations are
bound to respect. and we do not believe
that the time has yet arrived, when the
people will authorize you TO hand
over to a monopoly, without some pro-
test these rights.
AS we have before stated we are
ready and willing to fight this question
W tue Illlnnf WuA VIC AtAAAA1N AAH' ~
prevail II your department shall tic
our hands, by taking from us the
only possible way by which We ear
avail ourselves of those rights. We
therefore. respectfully request that nc
right be given to the Wilmington City
Railway Company to use Sixth street
until after the final determination oI
the litigation now pending, and that
in the meantime they be kept upon th'
same footing as any other citizen ol
corporation, namely, in obedience C
the laws of this city and state, which
can only be done by the continuance
OF the restraining order and injunction
already pending.
Yours -ery respectfully,
ROBERT c. JUSTIS. President.
After the reading of the communica.
ton It was referred for further action
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
CLAYTON DWELLING ROBBED
Kent Burglars Actively Plying
Their Profession.

Burglars are active again near
Smyrna, and the residence of Andrew
Soamans, in Clayton, was entered and
robbed this morning. Il is supposed
that the thief was colored and was
frightened off before he had finished
the job.
He was a cool one. and his first move
after entering the building through a
back window was 10 feast upon what
ever cdibles he could find in the pantry.
After he had secured a sum of money
and some other valuables. one OF Mr..
Seamans children was awakened and
screamed for its mother. The burglar
fed and has not been captured up TO
the present time.
1t was about 3 o'clock this morning
when Mr.. Seamans was awakened by
the crying of the child.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
REPAIRING ENGINE HOUSE
Liberty Fire Company Remodelling
It's Stables New Trims.

Members of Liberty Fire Company
are having extensive repairs made 10
heir house. New Castle avenue and A
street, which. when completed. will
add much to the convenience of the
headquarters.
The entire flooring of the stable at
he rear Of the fire house has been torn
1nt and a new flooring set by John ~.
aealy, contractor. John T. Healy has
also been employed putting in stone
work.
Frank Brand. president of the Fame
fire Company has put in new trips to
he various doors of the house.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
NEW COMPANY
WANTS STREETS
Another Railway Line De-
SireS to Operate.
DEPARTMENT APPEALED TO
Surprise Sprung Upon the Directors
This Morning. Propose to Use
Principal Streets.
DEPARTMENT APPEALED TO

Another surprise was sprung upon
the directors of the Street and Sewer
Department at their meeting this
morning, when notice was given that
application would be made for the use
of certain streets for railway purposes
by the Citizens Railway Company.
The letter presented notifying the
directors Of the proposed application,
was as follows:
Wilmington, Del, April "a.
To Members of the Street and Sewer
Department.
Gentlemen: We hereby respectfully
notify you that at the proper time we
will petetion your honorable body for
permission to lay upon certain streets
in the city of Wilmington, tracks for
street railway purposes.
We have mapped out a general rail-
way system, which will include the fol-
lowing-named streets: Second, Sixth,
Seventh, Ninth, Pennsylvania avenue,
jefferson, Broome, Poplar, King, Ship
ley, Washington, Boulevard and FL
lott avenue. Respectfully,
CITIZENS TRACTION CO.,
BY Tilghman Johnston, Attorney for
incOrpOrators.
When seen by a reporter for the
Evening Journal Tilghman Johnston
attorney for the new corporation, de-
clined to make any statement as tc
who the incorporatOrs are.
CARNIVAL INDORsED.
This resolution, endorsing the pro
posed street carnival and fair, was pre-.
sented and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Wilmington Lodge oi
Elks, No. 307, has expressed to this
board Of directors a desire to hold q
street carnival and fair in our city al
an early period of this year, and
Whereas, 1t appears to our judgment
matter of public interest and a bene'
fit to our municipality, and as such de-
serving unreserved approval and sup
port of our citizens, therefore be II
Resolved, By the Board of Directors
of the Street and Sewer Department
that 1t is the sense of this Board of Di
rectors that said Wilmington Lodge o
Elks, No. 307 be and it is hereby com
mended for its enterprise in providing
the entertainment proposed for ou
NAAAAiA9 hNhtnAI anu NAAoA kNNAF AdAAAAAl
should be contributed for the success
Of the movement.
IRON COVERED CUTTERS.
President Simmons introduced al
amendment to the ordinance regard
ing iron covered cutters on sidewalks
which was passed by Council in 1870
The resolution was given two reading
and provides for the abolition OF side
walk gutter plates.
OFFICES COMBINED.
Upon motion of President Simmon
the offices of bookkeeper and assistan
secretary were combined. The offfc
will be filled by Leslie V. Christy, tn
present assistant secretary and book
keeper.
CONDITION OF CAUsEWAY.
The president called the attention o
The board to the condition OF the cause
way beyond Market street bridge. H
stated that owing to a lack of funds /
would be impossible to put it in tn
condition that is desired. On motion @
Mr. Simmons. Street COMMISSIONS
Frank W. Pierson was instructed I
obtain, if possible, quantity of Gin
ders from the Diamond State Stee
Company, for use in the roadbed.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Summer Cars in Service.

Summer cars have been put in ser
vice on the Wilmington City Railway
Company's lines, and are appreciated
by the patrons. While Summer car
No. 4 was passing an enclosed car on
Market street, between Second and
Third, the conductor Of the former, who
was out on the side step and leaning
back, was struck on the back of the
head by the other car. He was not in
jured. beyond a small bump on the
back Of his head. He remarked that he
had learned a pretty good lesson.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Ellis Pierson Wedding

Miss Eva Pierson, of Dover, will be
married to William Ellis, of this city,
this evening The ceremony viii take
place at the residence of Mrs. Thomas
Benson, cousin of the bride, at No. 1904
West Tenth street. and will be per-
formed by Rev William Writ King, ID.
d., pastor OF Grace Church.
! 1 !
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Illness of Mrs. Cooch.

Newark. April 23.-Mrs. S. c. Cocch,
mother OF J, wilkins Cooch, who has
been dangerously i'll for some time at
the home of her daughter Mrs. S. NJ.
Donnell, is showing signs of improve
ment She has passed the four-score
mark in life's journey, and, notwith-
standing her advanced age, is a remark
ably active woman.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Lodges Eighty.frst AnniversarY

Grand Master John NJ. Ross. of the
Grand Lodge Of Delaware. l. o. o. f..
has called the attention Of the subordi-
nate lodges throughout the state to
the fact that next Thursday viii be the
eighty-irst Anniversary of the grand
body. There have been no steps taken
so far for demonstration in honor OF
the event.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Contracts For Steel Work

Pusey and Jones Company has re-
ceived a contract from the Columbia
Paper Company, of New Mills, Bristol,
Va, for the construction Of a dry pulp
paper machine, capable of producing
highgrade paper 125 inches in width
The local company has also signed con-
TRACTS for building a steel dry dock
caisson and several digesters.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24

LIFES A BURDEN-If the stomach
is not right Is there Nausea2 Is there
Constipation? Is the Tongue Coated
Are you Light-Hesded? DO you have
Sick Headaches? Any and all Of these
oonote Stomach and Liver Disorder.
Dr.. Agnew's Liver Pills act quickly and
will cure most stubborn and chrCric
cases. 40 in vial for 10 cents.-S4.
Sold by Miller Drug Co.. 402 Market
and \. B. Danforth, Market and Seca
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Closes Next Week.

William L. Dockstader. manager and
proprietor Of the Wonderland Theatre,
Seventh and Shipley streets, will close
he season on Saturday, April 2S. AZ
er a few days rest Mr.. Dockstader
will assume control OF the Auditorium
)ier at Atlantic City, besides placing
several park attractions on the road.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Test of Wrecking Crane

In the roundhouse in the East Yard
Of the F.. w g. B. railroad to-day. the
large new wrecking crane recently re-
ceived was tested. The new apparatus
will lift a large locomotive and place
1t at almost any angle. The test was
satisfactory in every particular.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Continued Until Friday

To-day was the appointed time for
returning rules before Judge Edward
G.. Bradford. in United States Court, in
the bankruptcy proceedings OF Mich
olas Grub, of this city. BY consent
of counsel on both sides. the matter
was continued until Friday, April 81.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
TO oRDA1N DIR. DoDD.
Bishop Coleman viii Go to New
York to Preach the Sermon.

Bishop Coleman will go to New York
tomorrow to ordain Rev. Or. e. A.
Dodd. The service will be conducted
in st. Marks Church. on the
Rcwery. New York, of which Dr. Dodd
is 10 become rector. Bishop Coleman
will preach the sermon.
DR. DOdd is well-known to Whining
tonians. he having been assistant rec
tor at ST. Andrews Church several
years ago.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Delivered His Prisoner.

Constable William p Windish last
evening took George Reason. colored.
who was locked up In this city ON a
charge of assault and battery. to Lin
wood and delivered him TO the Penn
sylvania anthorities. Constable VIII
liam ODonnell took charge Of the
prisoner and locked him up.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Gift to Mrs. Keigwin

Ms. A. n. Keigwin, wife Of the pas
tor of West Presbyterian Church, cele-
brated her birthday anniversary yes
terday and in the evening the members
OF her Sunday school class and others
called on her at her home, in Park
Place A pleasant feature OF the even
ing was the presentation of fine tea
set TO Mrs. Keigwin.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Death Of Mrs. sehI

Mrs. Teresa NJ. Sehl died at the home
of her husband, John sehl, No. 60S
Pine street, this morning, from con
sumption, after a years Illness. Mrs.
sehl was 2s years OF age. She was
well-known. throughout the state hav-
ing lived at times at Dover, Middle
town and Clayton.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Register Grants Letters.

Letters Of administration on the &C.
tate Of Liza Jane Backns We're granted
By Register Croasan this morning TO
Henry q. Conrad. Letters OF adminis-
tration c. I. a.. on the estate OF Ash
ton A. Writ we're granted to Robert j.
Writ
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Lieutenant Rodney on Sick Lis

Lieutenant George V. Rodney. who
has been with the United States Army
in the Philippines has gone TO Japan
on a one-month's leave Of absence He
has been III several months. A letter
from the young lieutenant was re-
ceived in this city yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Photographed BarreI Men.

Wilmington barrel men were
photographed this morning by Leslie
" Christy, assistant secretary of the
Street and Sewer Department The
men were attlred in their white suits
and presented a neat appearance.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Want saturday HaIf HOLIDAY

Maohinists in the Harlan and Hoi-
lilgsworth Company's shops want
half holiday on Saturdays, beginning
the Ist cf May. A petition has been
drawn up and submitted 70 the COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Not a Quorum Present

Owing 10 the absence Of a quorum
no meeting OF the trustees Of the Della
ware State College for Colored Stu
dents was held at Dover last night.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
Imnrorement 10 orphanage

John 2. Healy, contractor, this
mcrnng began the work Of repairing
and remodeling st. Peters Orphanage.
Mr. Healy will put in a new front
and other additions to the building.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
To Receive President's Portrait

Hugh c. Browne will present to the
East Side Republican Club next Mon
day night a portrait of President VIII
liam Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
|. LEWIS ROW & CO.,
413 KING STREET.
Men For a RriekYara

Two carloads OF colored men from
Danvine, Va. passed through viii
mington to-day en- route to Haver-
straw. n. Y. where they will work in
a brick ward.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
WHITE MOUNTAIN REFRIGERATORS
AND ICE CHESTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

All hard wood finished in beautiful
golden oak" We offer one size. A
inches tall and 30 inches wide at $40.
Evening journal., 1900-04-24
ROWS CHINA DEPOT.
FINEST ON THE MARKET

Perfect and simple In construction.
Improved this season. They are unlike
all others no valve: no packing; no
piston movement; no wick. Oil cam
not overflow burner. We sold one hum
dred last season.