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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
FORT ON WHEELS

inVen'ion Is now at work 10 circumvent
the danns train robbers In the West. the
latest step In this direction being bull
let-nroof car
1nis tx, supplied With cages designed 10
be opened only from the outside by a
station master. which are provided for
the safe and the more valuable narc,ls
and the arrangement'i is such that n tho
robbers succeed In entering the car they
Will be exposed to the fire of the messen
ger from n bullet-proof compartment in
each end OF the car the messenger beinv
also adle TO shoot along the sides OF the
car 10 protect the engineer or TO pre-
Vent burglars and robbers from making
AN entry
The car has double floor and double
roof. and at each end IN a messengers
compartment, from which he may shoot
along the side OF the car from outwardly
swinging sections provided with portfolios
or through portfolios in It's end. At op.
posite sides OF the car, adjoining each
messengers compartments OF cages, for
the reception OF safes. etc. each care
being reached by a door opening into me
body portion OF the car, and a passage
way is left on one side OF each cage from
the messengers. room 20 the central por-
tion OF the car.
rms passageway Is designed 10 be clos
ed at each end by doors carried on the
ends of platform pivotedf between tho
floors, the doors thus being Simultaneous
~ opened and closed and the arrange
ment being such. that a robber gaining
access TO the centre of .the ear In liable
TO be shut In there or in the passageway
by the messenger. the latter taking re-
fuge in one OF the end Compartments
where he may fire through the portfolios
IN the door upon the robber thus Inn
prisoned The passageway Is also clos
ed by an intermediate door having a look
on the side next TO the passengers room.
The construction is designed TO be very
simple and substantial, and yet very ex-
pcnsive.-Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
THE IDEAL EDUCATOR.

Andrew S. Draper. president OF the
University oil Illinois. has an article in
the Youths Companion on the Ideal
Public school," in the course of which he
SAYS this about the teacher:
There may be cases I'm which this is not
So Clothes do not make the man, IL In
true, but in normal business conditions
clothes indicate the qualities of the man.
A business man who II cleanly and neat
Iy dressed Is probably much better and
stronger man than one who looks shabby,
because the better man will usually look
well So a rickety and particularly a
dirty schoolhouse is almost as certain
proof OF n weak school as a four-days-old
beard, dirty shirt and baggy trousers
are commonly indicative Of a cheap kind
of business man. People that know the
value OF "A good school will provide a
good home for it, and I'm turn the good
home Will help the school 60 grow better
A true teacher. well sustained VIII
make an ideal school; but true teachers
are few. or at least, they seem few be-
cause so many people who are really un-
able 20 teach well want 60 work at IL for
the nay. and are allowed to do so. Here
is tho greatest trouble I'm building up
ideal schools
Au,ideal teacher must be an ideal man
or woman. IL IL not enough that a teach
or docs not lie or. swear or cheat. There
are plenty OF people trying 20 teach
school who do not do any OF those things.
and vet they do very little teaching. No
one teaches well unless he has the re-
spect of pupils and he can not have that
unless he Is self-respecting character.
IN he Il this. no will be neat in person.
regular in his mode OF life, honorable IN
his treatment OF others, and sincere in
his purpose 60 make the most OF himself
and do the most he can for others.
An efficient teacher will be well-in-
formed. lie will know what has oc-
cured I'm the world. and what Is happens
ing every day. II he knows only n little
about numbers and geography and the
IKE. and does Mtfle but 90 over the rou-
tine Of these things year after year. he
will shriyel up and ought 10 blow away.
IIo must read the ncwspa pers and maya
zines and the best books aud be must
travel and see things lf ne would be- of
use 20 q school
A feather must not only know all about
what he tries To teach hut be must
know how a. leach. lie must have
striied thc minds ~ children. aud the
best Wnys ~ gaining their Interest aud
u leading them to act tor themselves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
81 & D..

ALLEN-In North Kingstown. 18th inst.
Nathapiel S. Allen. in the 10th year of
his age.
DALY~Iu this city. 18th inst, Frank
DAILY
DEAN-In Pswtucket. 18th inst. cathe-
rine, wife OF Charles III. Dean.
FAY-In this city, 18th inst. Catherin.
wife of the late Thomas Fay.
GILLIGAN--In this city, 18th inst, John
Francis Giiligan, aged Is years, 10
months and Is days.
GOULD-In this city the 18th inst, Emil
ly G. Gould, daughter OF the late Ste
phen J.. and Mary A. Gould, in the Gath
year OF her age.
GIILoGLEY--In this city, 18th inst.
Mary J.. daughter of Thomas and Annie
Gillogley.
GRIME-Tn Manvile. r. L.. 18th inst.
Sarah wife OF James Crime, and mem
Der of Daughters Of St George, aged 20
years. M% so
HEAGNEY-In this city, 18th inst, Bird
get, wife OF Francis A Heagney.
I.AMPREY-In this city. 18th inst, Juliet
= A. Lamprey
Funeral Saturday, at y. M, from the
residence OF her brother-in-law, J. VIII
liam Rice. Sos Washington street.
LEvEsQUE-In this city. 18th inst. at
her late residence. No. II Merrill street.
Mary Elizabeth, wife OF Alexander
Levesoue, and daughter OF Joseph r..
Wood, aged 20 years and z months.
MITCHELIr-In this city, at his late resi-
dence, No. "a MIX street, 1Sth inst,
Hugh Mitchell
NELSoN-In East Greenyicb, 18th inst,
Mrs. Eliza A. Nelson, aged si years.
PALMER--In this city, 18th inst, Har-
riet Russell Palmer.
RODMAN--Eptered into rest, 10TH inst,
at Ashland. Wis, Rowland Gibson Rod
man, son OF the late Samuel and Mary
Peckham Rodman.
SPILLER--At Newburyport. Mass, 10th
inst, Sarah l.. Spiller. widow OF Will
liam III. Spiller, and daughter OF the
late Stephen Caldwell.
TILLINGHAST--In this city, on the 18th
inst, Lille B., wife OF Walter G.. Til
linghast In the 18th year OF her age.
vAUGHN-In Apponaug, r. l., on the
12th inst Benjamin w. Vaughn, I'm his
SD year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
FOR MANOAMUS.
Attorney Thomas +. Vests Ac-
tion Against Judge Sphinx.

Attorney Thomas f. West has filed "A
petition in the appellate division OF the
supreme court, asking for writ OF man
damus against Judge Joseph Il. Sphinx. OF
The Municipal court
Mr. West claims that Judge Sphinx has
held back wrongfuly his findings on pc
tiuoner's account as administrator on the
estate OF George j. West.
Judge Sphinx mas been for the past few
weeks In very poor health, and IL Is UNI
derstood ne has been considering the case
thst Mr.. West is anxious about at his
home. during his illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14

BENJArliN HARRISON.

The Whole nation mourning today death OF
who in every position called
conspicuous Benjamin Ex President
States olspokeu and nobemnd
public spirited citizen great career which
was much to houor and little to regret
Few Q had the deep knowledge and the solid
necessary performance the
great American
He thoroughly believed being governed
DECISION important questions experiences past
being progress world
always be making.
There much in his that might be carefully studied with
profit by young One quality in all his work
thoroughness day
boy until few ago when his strong
ing great public his we'll
Some in the height their
they kind
great clearly very
centre things there ar
When dead American today be generally
acknowledged any generation
president jeaousies
Today his elow-countrymen his life
unbandsged eyes discover frequently
they had occasion to know such characters.
Among very first affairs this country produced
Benjamin Harrison, he
types of the ideal citizenship OF republic.
The characteristics Of pes
varied abilities his
recently brought public affairs only
strony mind. but pened those who convinced
tened with the respect that always given by all the
foolish, to honesty and intelligence.
His brings also notice the variety life
though it is old interesting this
farmers high place the bar At time
was that ancestry
myth and how ruly great abilities place
for themselves is again selfevident
nation today is of the soil worthy family
had for long time rendered services
country one
The place he achieved
intellect guided always by proby
unchallenged by friend or foe.
This, his native land, could miss but ewso her
bier all today lay the laurs given the
walks a worthy life deserved well the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
Chat 4bouf
People.


r ran across a Western man yes
terday, and he had just sampled
plate of clam chowder for the first
time in his life. and was quite en-
thusiastic over it. Say he remark
ed. II am going 20 bring all my people
here next summer, stay A month and
eat clam chowder every day l told
him that while the 4chowder he had
eaten was good. / knew where he
could find it better next summer, when
he replied: Then viii come, sure.
%@@ h
The following advertisement APP
peared I'm the Springfield Republican,:
"A married lady would like work in
a boarding house: one that can 40
home nights" An exchange remarks
that boarding house that can go
home nights is something worth while,
) 1t would oil long felt want
e~~
The first robin OF spring has al
ready been reported, hut whenl this
mornings belated snow storm caught
him he quite likely considered him
self a blue jay.
notice that several of the mem
bers OF the General Assembly are
after the dealers In iHtoxicants and
should the acts that have been intro
duced pass there would be many
LIQUOR sellers who would seriously en-
tertain the idea of going out OF busi-
ness. incidentally somebody is after
the druggists.
The country members OF the General
, Assembly do not seem 70 be taking any
great amount of interest in the police
commission bills, although one OF them
said to me today: I'VE are ready 70
vote for or against the bills. just as
the people of Pawtucket and Central
Falls want. We have little. IL any,
interest in the matter" Queer atti-
tude for men 10 take, isn't IL?
900
The weather bureau should be petit
toned to guarantee New England
against those changes In temperature
which keep people guessing. Yester-
day IL was spring-like; this morning
a slight snow storm. Well, it is only
another instance OF what TO expect in
the glorious climate OF New England.
421
A feeling OF alarm, OF grave appre-
hension, has seized upon the people OF
this city who have been waiting, oh.
so long, for the states representatives
at Washington TO do something that
VIII help along the often-promised,
but ver-given new post office build
ing. A stone cutter has been at work
for three days, dressing the granite
steps OF the post office and custom
house building. 10 make them safer.
The fear which exists Is that this big
Job, which may cost all OF SIS WIN
he taken in Washington as evidence
that the local public building has been
improved and that that, belief win
serve as a pretext for further side
tracking the new building scheme.
4 well known citizen, and one when
the time comes. who will give a large
check for memorial from the state
OF Rhode Island 60 the battleship
Rhode Island told me today that no
did not approve OF private concerns
making capital ~ the AFFAIR and he
inferred that the proper way 10 pro-
ceed was tor the governor 10 appoint
= committee to raise funds aud that
the citizens NJ large should have the
honor. He also said that II would be at
least frc years before the slGp would
be ready.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14

The talk in the English newspapers
about the Nicaragua canal and the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty has taken on a tone
of swagger which Is both illstimed and
impolitic. one of the London papers sng-
gests that II Is time for Europe to pitch
in and destroy Monroeism," all Of which
Is arrant nonsense, The responsible Brit
ish government doubtless takes different
view Of the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14

dencd with LIQUOR legislation just at pres
ent the most interesting act being that
introduced by Representative stillman
OF HopkintOn, which really provides for
a high license IN cities and towns An
other act imposes restrictions on clubs,
so far as the sale OF liquor IS concerned.
Evidently the temperance element in The
stale IS wide awake
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14

II will be interesting to see what course
the Sultans government will adopt in
relation 20 the demand OF the Turkish
minister at Madrid for the salary due
him II the minister leaves his post as
he threatens 20 do. unless he gets his
money Turkey may find herself in an
embarrassing POSITION ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14

lessen neither the pride OF she siver nor
the receiver and whether the amount be
large. or small while many Inequalities In
conditions can only be righted by time.
the present good .lies tn the pathway OF
all and hefwho is blessed with evell a
small sun beyond his own peeds will hnd
fhe is zeaious and has a GOOD heart OPP
portunitits 10 do his own share towards
the happiness OF the less fortunate and
the retsrn viii be most satisfactory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
5hs Gossio.
HAD A SILVER WEDDING

George Roberts and his wife. who was
daughter OF john Long. of Chepachet.
celebrated their silver wedding anuiver-
sary az their residence, ~ sassafras
street There was goodly company
present, consisting OF some ~ members
OF the family. Including REPRESENTATIVE
Albert Roberts. brother OF George Rob-
erts. and number oi ncphews ana
tis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
At BELL STREET CHAPEL.

Tomorrow evening the subject of Bet
ter Laws aud Better Enfofcemenp VIII
be discussed a. Bsn street chapel Hon
FriSk r CASTOR viii talk on The law
reiatlng Ia caiEus.s and elections. and
ReN Wuliam Shssic Chtr viii d.scuss
EAcctiv, NOiing b. The bcuc- cla.s,s 2"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-14
20 Owe, finl war.

MRS. WINs1ON"S SOOTHING SYRUP
MS been used for over NIFTY years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teethink. with perfect success. lt
tootbes tho child softens the gums al
lays All pain cures wind collie. ana e. the
hest remedy for Diarrohea ~ will re-
listf the ror little sufferer Immediately,
SsIi h. druggists Coz every part pf the
world Tweuty-nvs cents bottle 80
s4ifs, aud ASK for Mrs Win-low = Sapfh.
tns sts1n and take no ether klad
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
wILLIAMsTowN.

Memorial service was held in the Presby-
terian church on the 18th instant. Rev.
Mr.. Krause paid glowing tribute to our
martyred President.
Mr. Henry Moosbrooks has bought the
old Steelman fifty acre farm on the Blue
Bell road.
VIM. G. McIlvain represented this
township in the Republican State Conven-
ton held on the 26th.
Our town was full of fighters on the 21st
inst. While the Republicans were strug-
Cling over the Assembly nomination, the
Democrats were holding their caucus for
the election of a delegate to the State Con-
vention. Mr.. John Hendrickson crossed
swords with Freebooter Tombleson. Tom
bleson came out victor by two majority. II
was the largest Democrat caucus held here
for several years. Hendrickson is still true
to his colors.
Joseph SimmermOn, assistant manager al
the glass works, died on Saturday evening
2Sth ult. His death came as a shock tx
this community, as he was sick but few
days. He complained Of rheumatism il
his right ankle and the pain became Sc
intense that he was compelled to call in {
physician, who diagnosed his case as blood
poisoning; he also had heart trouble. 1t il
generally believed that he was completely
run down, as he was not of rugged con
stitution, and was compelled to be at tn,
works all day and greater part Of tn,
night. The works will close down OF
Wednesday, the day Of the funeral, which
will no doubt be largely attended. De
ceased was only 20 years of age, and leave
widow and small son. He was membel
of the Masonic fraternity, also the JUNO
Mechanics. He had his life insure'
heavily.
VIM. M. TombIeson represented on
township at the Democratic State Conyen
ton.
BENZ. Simmermon is building tenan
house on the Sicklertown road.
/ DR.. Mcclure has been quite sick, but
about again.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
BRIDGEPORT.

Sweet potatoes are being shipped from
this place, heavy trains leaving every day.
Price $1.25 per barrel.
Mrs Mary Fowler, who was at St.
Joseph's Hospital some time ago and had
an operation performed, improves quite
slowly.
Mrs. Martha Cooper, who was stricken
with paralysis, continues in the same help
less condition.
The old folks meeting on Sunday morn
ing last was success, several of our Oldest
citizens being present, some not having
visited the church for some years. Young
folks meeting, conducted by old married
folks and widows are not much of a success.
Geo. H. Platt has his coal bunkers well
filed for winter trade, also, full supply
of hardware and lumber always on hand.
VIM. Indie and M. Stanton are catching
large quantities of carp and other fish.
Your correspondent is busy taking pills
being under the DOCTORS care.
Blanson Risler, who was hurt by falling
from wagon some time ago, has so fal
recovered that he is about again.
| Unclaimed letters remaining in this post
Office for the month ending Sept. 30 to be
sent to the dead letter Office No. / Mr.
Chas. A. Bechter, Mrs. W. P. Black, Mr.
FRANCESCA Gannoth, Mr.. Fred. Wage.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
WENoNAH.

Mr.. A. w. Carey and Mrs. J. M. Elton
started for Kansas on Monday.
Mrs. Emma Finch and family have closed
their house for the winter and will board
in Philadelphia.
Messrs. Hirst and Wolf, who rented
properties here for the summer, returned &c
their homes in Camden on Monday.
Mrs. Geo. G. Deyo, of Naples, N. Y, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. G. Wilson.
Mrs. D. c. Cobb is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. J. NJ. johnson will teach the Bible
class in the M. E. Sunday school, W. ].
MCGOWAN having resigned.
J. K. Schultz has rented his property to
a family from Philadelphia.
Little Rena Ogden met with an accident
on Tuesday afternoon by falling from the
new building being erected for Mr.. F. Ben
son. Fortunately no bones were broken.
S. A. McHorter has moved his family
into the Fischer property, on Railroad ave-
nue..
Mrs. George Coward and daughters are
visiting in Monroeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. J. MCGOWAN are Wis
iting in Philadelphia for few days.
Mrs. Stewart, ST., entertained few
friends at luncheon ON Wednesday
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
TIMBER SALE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

The Paulsboro Traction Company having filed
with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen
Freeholders of the County of Gloucester, q
petition asking permission to construct,
operate and maintain a street railway in,
over and upon certain public streets or high
ways OF the County of Gloucester, situate in
the Townships of Greenwich and West
Deptford, in said County, the Board of
Chosen Freeholders of the County Of
Gloucester, in accordance with the statute in
such case made and provided, hereby gives
public notice as follows
That the name of the corporation presenting
the petition is Paulsboro Traction Company.
That said petition was filed September 49, 1901
That the character of the road intended to be
constructed, operated and maintained is street
railway, and the motive power to be used
thereon is electricity.
That the streets public highways or places
through which the same shall extend is the
public road leading from Gibbstown through
Paulsboro, also called the main or Broad street.
IN the township OF Greenwich, and the Crown
Point road, and the Woodbury. Dam road also
called Delaware street, in the township of West
Deptford; and permission is asked to construct
operate and maintain street railway on said
roads, beginning the said Gibbstown and
Paulsboro road, at the junction of the Devault
road herewith, and running thereon, in an
Eastwardly direction, through the village of
Pauisboro to and over the bridge over Great
Mantua creek, to Crown Point road; thence on
said Crown Point road, in an Eastwardly direc-
ton, TO the junction of the Woodbury. Dam
Dam road in enthusiastically direction to the
city line OF the City of Woodbury..
That the Board of Chosen Freeholders Of the
County of Gloucester will consider said applf-
cation at the Court House, in Woodbury., on
Thursday, October II, 1901, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
Dated September 20, 1901.
e. G. MILLER, Chairman.
CHAs N BELL, Clerk 926
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03
o, q, A. II, Celebration.

The Order United American Mechanics o.
this city gave a reception to their new
banner on last Thursday evening. The
members met at the lodge room at 7.30, and
headed by the Mechanic Band, marched
through the town and back to the Council
chamber. After regular routine of business
speeches were in order. State Councillor
Walton addressed the members urging
them to be loyal to the Order, and ex
pressed his pleasure at being permitted to
be present with Woodbury. Council at sucf
a time.
State Council Protector, Sherman follow.
ed with few appropriate remarks. Elk
State Secretary Carney then addressed
the Council complimenting them on theil
good work during the year, and expressed
a hope that the good work would continue,
Pastor Wendell, of the First Baptist church,
was then called upon, and gave some good
advice to the members, and urging upon
them their responsibility as members
After adjournment of Council, banquet
was INDUCED in, prepared by Caterer Clap
han.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-10-03

PAULSBORO.

A very lively meeting was held in Laws
hall on Saturday evening last to see whether
we should have gas or not Sixty-eight
votes were cast-64 for and against.
Work will commence this week on the
tract of land recently purchased just below
Paulsboro. Contractor Usinger expects to
finish the stone road this week.
The ferry boats from Lincoln Park will
continue to run for two months yet.
John Densten is no longer first mate on
the Anna Bell.
Truck season is nearly over, very little
being shipped via boat now, and the Deacon
will now commence carp fishing.
Lewis Parker has moved out of Fritz
Kooper's and will hereafter supply his Gus
toners with fresh pork, sausage and scrap
pie from his wagon.
The Billingsport Methodist church cele-
brated its tenth anniversary on Sunday
last and had very nice time.
Pastor Humphreys will preach in the
Memorial Baptist church next Sunday
evening from these words: That neighbor
of mine who is church member Come
hear him.