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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
December's Names.

December. so called from being the
tenth month when the year began in
March, has probably had more names
conferred upon it than any other of the
twelve into which our year is now d.
vided. Among the early Saxons it was
called Winter Monat, or winter month.
After their conversion to Christianity
they called it Heligh Monat, or holy
month, in honor of the birth of Christ.
In later days in Germany it was called
Christ Monat for the same reason.
Fires used to be lighted for warmth in
this month, and the want of chimneys
used to cause too obvious inconven-
ience, which led to its being called Flu
mosus, or smoky. 1t was also dubbed
Canus, or hoary, from the SHOWS or
hoarfrosts which then generally whit
ened the higher grounds.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06

A CIergyman,. Callers.

There are persons with requests for
money for queer uses. For example,
a woman once wanted to borrow So,
which sum, she assured me, was suffi-
cient to stock and equip candy store,
the income from which would support
herself and three children.
There was man who had long been
out of work who wanted to borrow 81
with which to buy a stock of tin horns
to sell on the street at profit on the
night following election day.
But here, again, perhaps the strsn-
gest case was that of man who came
to tell me that, as book agent, he had
been canvassing for orders for the BIZ
BILE. Not having met with success, he
explained that the reason was that
''the Bible was played out" He there
fore wanted to borrow quarter to
invest in some sort of a sample mouse
trap, the need for which. he thought,
would be abiding, permanent, per-
petual and perennially recurring
Independent.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06

about the case, he had only to keep
quiet and charge it in the bill. Thus
the news went forth that Lawyer Brax-
ton had bad attack of infammatory
rheumatism and that as he couldn't
be moved for weeks Mrs. Mason would
be his nurse. A few people spoke Of
the trouble it would give her, but
most of them said it was romantic
incident that must lead to a happy
marriage.
Inflammatory rheumatism is a bad
thing. A doctor should call on patient
once a day at least, and if he calls
twice nothing can be said except in
his praise. In this case the doctor
didn't hesitate to call. He spoke of
the danger to the heart, and he chang
ed medicines, gave directions to the
widow about diet and selected a male
assistant. The lawyers scheme work
ed-that is, the widow spoke words of
sympathy and hope, smoothed his fee
yered brow and with her own hands
prepared the gruels and drinks. The
patient was duly grateful and he got
hold of the smoothing hand as often
and held on to it as long as he could.
Eventually he couldn't go to sleep un-
less he was holding that dear hand. 1t
was matter of two weeks before the
doctor decided that the hour of peril
had passed, and as the patient sat
bolstered up in bed he decided that the
game was in his hands. All he had to
do was to slowly get better and ask
the widow to lay her hand in his for
life. He took another three days. and
then one evening after he had been
read to for an hour he lovingly said:
''Viola, feel that 1 must speak to
you tonight
"Wasn't the cruel right? she asked
in reply.
'This is not question of cruel, but
of gratitude, affection and love.
Viola"-
.'Please don't get excited"
81 was never more calm."
'But I think you are excited, and
you may have a relapse. Here, take
my hand, and while you hold it will
tell you something to soothe you and
make you go to sleep. Mr.. Dayton was
here last night
"He-he WASP" gasped the patient.
''Yes, for two hours when you were
asleep. He asked about you and ex-
pressed his sympathy
"But don't want his sympathy"
"But you must accept it for my sake.
have done my best, haven't I?'
"You are an angely' he exclaimed as
he patted her hand.
Not quite, l guess, though Mr.. Day
ton says so too.''
"But what business has he got talk
ing such bosh to your
"Can you hear some good news and
not get excited over it,"
'aTry me-"
"Sure it won't send the rheumatism
to your heart? don't want you to die,
you know. Mr.. Dayton is going to ask
you to be his best man."
"B-b-est whatY' stammered the sick
man as his hair began to curl
''Why, his best man at our wedding.
He proposed last night, and | accepted
him, and we are to be married in about
six weeks
That night at midnight the rheu-
matte lawyer arose and dressed and
left the house, and the next day it was
said that he had gone to the springs
for his ailment.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06

Careful estimates of the force of
cyclone and the energy required to
keep a full fedged hurricane in active
operation reveal the presence of pow
er that makes the mightiest efforts Of
men appear as nothing in comparison.
A force fully equal to over 400,000,o00
horsepower was estimated as develop
ed in a West Indian cyclone. This is
about fifteen times the power that can
be developed by all the means within
the range of mans capabilities during
the same time Were steam, water,
windmills and the strength Of all men
and all animals combined they could
not at all approach the tremendous
force exerted.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
The fare on the Kongo railroad for
250 miles is 500, or 40 cents mile.
HORSE TALK.

Lissa Bee, 2:13A, will be bred to Bin
gen, 2:0614.
1t is reported that Jack Curry in
tends to locate at Allentown, Pa, for
the winter at least.
Will Leyburn, 2:06, is now the fastest
of the get of Milton, 2:19A. His dam is
Criterion, 2:29M, by Crittenden.
Daredevil, 200, Village FARMS ia
nous race and prize winning son of
Mambrino King, was exhibited at the
Pan-American horse show.
Direct Hal, the Village Farm ten
thousand dollar PAGER without a record,
worked mile for Ed Geers at Mem
phis in 2:06s4, last half in 1:02.
Onward Silver, 2:0S, is the first Ten
nessee bred tretter in the 2:10 list. He
was bred by w. A. Collier of Memphis,
who still owns his dam, Sylvan Maid,
by Aberdeen.
Red Princess, 2:12A, who has raced
SO well for w. L. Snow this fall, is
owned by the veteran reinsman, A. j.
Jack Feek, now retired from the
sulky.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
NUMBER 27
Why is ROYAL
Baking Powder bet
ter then any other ?

Because in it's mammoth works
corps Of chemical experts is con-
stantly employed to test every ingre-
dient and supervise every process of
manufacture to insure product alb
solutely pure, wholesome and perfect
in every respect.
The most wholesome food and
the most digestible food are made
with Royal Baking Powder.
POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST, NEW YORK.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
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!. LETTER !: Pee a'is1 IS E-''- : :

rSpecial Washington Letter I

Especial Washington letter.
R. SCHURMAN, president OF
Cornell, president of the first
Philippine commission, the be.
loved Of William Mckinley, may
thank his stars that when he re.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06
1t Struck one.

A windbag of barrister was noted
for popularity in speaking. He new
er spoke without using over and over
again the words, ''It strikes one.''
There came a time when the habit
passed from him, and this is how il
came about: Rising to speak for his
client he said, "M'lud, it strikes one in
reviewing the evidence
"Stopr' said his lordship. eff il
strikes one that is the hour for lunch
con, and the court must adjourn"
And the court instantly adjourned
London Tit-Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06

The causes of headache are many.
Some grave headaches are due to cere-
bral disease = meningitis, tumor, abb
scess, softening of the brain. In these
cases there will be other symptoms
pointing to the cause. Other causes are
oyerfullness of the blood vessels. caus-
ed by the condition of the heart; a
plethoric condition of the body, and men,
tai excitements. Such cases are mark
ed by a flushed face, glittering eyes, a
beating in the ears and giddiness on
StOODinp
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-06

dressed in warm. well tailored little
coats. in stout shoes and sensible hats
which will not blow off with every gust
of wind In summer they wear low
socks with fiat shoes, and their sturdy
little brown legs flash merrily over the
ground as they play good, old fashioned
healthy games. The boys. fine manly
little fellows. have their hair cropped
short as boy should The girls wear
theirs in the plainest of manners This
is happy, healthy childhood; childhood
as it is meant to be
REATRicE MILLER
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

Uncle Jake, the best five-cent cigar
in Georgia. For sale only at Loew-
enstein's.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

The cost of a gas heater is nothing
by the side of medicines to cure that
cold taken while in the bath room.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24
RheNm0lISm

Rheumatic pains are the cries CT protest
and distress ON tortured muscles, aching
joints and ex tied nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation Of
waste matter il the system, and can no
longer supply the p@rc and health sustain.
ing food tAey reqai.c. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to a healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kcl, of 7o7 Ninth street, N. r,
Washington y. G, writes as follows: IA few
months ago had an attack of Sciatic Rheutna
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

MONTGOMERY ( GOODYEAR,
Insurance - Fire, Storm, Accident.
Prompt and Courteous Attention.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24
A eoop LUMcH.

The Arcade Is now serving the best
lunch in the city. and this popular
place should be literally patronized
by the public.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

lions AID WOMB Ec- well. Alter having filled
twelve times without receiving tie Slightest
benefit, declined 10 continue his treatment anv
longer. Having heard OF S. S. S (Swilts Specifcl
recommended for Rheumatism, l decided, almost
In despair however, to give the medicine trial
and after had taken few bottles was able I'd
ho55ie around on cratciies, and very soon there
after had no use for them ct I'll, S. s. S having
cured me und ard well. All the distressing
pains have le!t nc ny appetite has returned
and ara happy to DC again restored to perfed
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

GG& e. s'; 4: ::a, S :::s f !.
~ % h.ya rheumatic troubles.
Sa~ Ssss1 az There are no opiates OF
minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits. .
, We have prepared a special book on
Rheumatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read 1t is the
most complete and interesting book Of
the kind in existence. It will be sent free
to any one desiring it. Write our physi.
clans fully and freely about y--lr case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, ca.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

= III 10 WI % ITlI ~ 7 nc
pain was 50 intense that /
became completely pros
trated, The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
cd as being very dancer
Gus. ] was E,s~nded by
one of the most aisle doc
tors in Washington, who is
also a member cf the fac
ulty of a leading medical
college here. He told nc
TO continnc rs Trcscsip-
fiOYie (, NJ 7 1vN,,f ,~,t ,,,,,it
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-24

' III IAtN'@IA1 Nt171FI tIIfNI 2
cry one-horse hack or car
riage used for the trsnsporta-
ton of passengers to and
from depots or elsewhere in
the city, for hire mot belong
ing to a licensed livery stable
owner -. 49,. 49,. ......
Each and every two-horse
hack or carriage used for the
transportation Of passengers
to and from depots or else
where in the city for hire
mot belonging to a licenged
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13

smiled to see that he was lodged as he
desired, and that his clothes had been
renewed in fine cloth, with lawn to his
neck and silk stockings for his shrunk
calves. My master was an elderly beau;
and I gave myself no care that he had
spent his money-the money of the expe-
dition-on foppery.
Skenedonk also had new toggery In
scarfs and trinkets which did not rec
ognize, and his fine bucksldns were clean
ed. The lackeys appeared subservient to
him. and his native dignity was never
more impressive than in that great house.
I watched my host and my servant hold
ing interviews, which Skenedonk may
have considered councils, on the benches
in the garden, and from which my secre-
tary, the sick old woman, seemed exclud-
ed. But the small interest of seeing birds
arrive on branches, and depart again,
sufficed me; until an hour when life rose
strongly.
4 I sat up in bed, and finding myself alone,
took advantage of an adjoining room
where a marble bath was set in the floor.
Returning freshened from the plunge,
with my sheet drawn around me. found
one of those skilled and gentle Wallets
who seem less men than he-maids.
ct am to dress monsieur when monsieur
is ready" said this person.
''I am ready now" I answered, and he
led me into a suite of rooms and showed
me an array which took my breath; dove
colored satin knee breeches, and long
embroidered coat of like color, a vest
sprigged with rosebuds, cravat and lace
rufhes, long silk stockings and shoes to
match I'm extravaganza, shirt OF fine
lawn and hat for a nobleman.
Tell your master" said to the lackey,
that he intends me great kindness, but
I prefer my own Clothes"
These are monsieur's own clothes,
made to his order and measure"
but I gave no order, and 1 was not
measured"
The man raised his shoulders and ell
bows with gentlest dissent.
These are only a few articles OF mon
sieur's outfit Here is the key. If monsieur
selects another costume he viii find each
one complete
BY magic as it seemed, there was
wardrobe full of fineries provided fol. my
use. The man displayed them; in Close
trousers and coats with short fronts, or
knee breeches and long tails; costumes,
he said, for the street, for driving, rid
ing, travelling, for evening and for morn
ing; and one white satin court dress. AT
the marquis's order he had laid out one
for a ball. OF my old clothes not piece
was to be seen.
The miracle was that what he put upon
me fitted me. became transformed like
my servant and my secretary and stood
astonished at the result.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13
CHAPTER VI.

ENTER the prince of fairy tale" said
the MARQUIS du Plessy when the lackey
ushered me into the garden.
IT was a nest of amber at that time of
sunset. and he waited for me at a table
laid for supper, under fiat canopy OF
trees which had their tops trained and
woven into a mat
I took his hand to kiss, but he rose up
and magnihcently placed me in chair
opposite himself
your benefits are heavy, monsieur" /
said How shall acknowledge them?
YOU owe me nothing at ALL he an
swered; "as you will see when have told
you a true story. 1t would sound like
a lie If anything were incredible in these
fabulous times"
but you do not know anything about
me-"
'T am well Instructed in your history,
by that charming attendant in fringed
leather breeches, who has been acquaint-
ed with you much longer than you have
been acquainted with yourself"
yet 1 am not sure of deserving the
marquis interest"
HAS the marquis admitted that he feels
any interest inoyou? Though this VIII
own: few experiences have affected me
like your living eyes staring out OF the
face Of my dead king!'
We met eaclRfother again with steady
gaze like that III the mortuary chapel.
''Do you believe am -"
"Do I belleve you are -? Who said
there was such person in existence?"
Louis Philippe"
"The Duke OF orleans? Eth, bien! What
does he know of the royal farnily2 He is
of the cadette branch"
'But he told me the princess, the dau-
phin's sister, believes that the dauphin
was taken alive from the Temple and
] sent to America.
.sdy dear Iazarre, I do not say the
Duke Of Orleans would He-far be 1t from
me-though these are times in which we
courageously attack our betters. But he
would not object to seeing the present
pretender ousted why, since his father
voted for the death of Lous XVI, he and
his are almost outlawed by the older
branch! Madame Royal. the Duchess of
1 Angoulen1e, cannot endure him. I do not
| think she would speak to him.
"He is my friend" said stoutly.
Remember you are another pretender,
and he has espoused your cause. think
him decent myself-though there used to
be some pretty stories told about him and
the fair sentimentalist who educated him
Madame de Genlis But 1 am an old
man; forget gossip"
My host gave lively aud delicate atten-
ton to his food as it was brought and
permitted nothing to be overheard by his
| lackeys
The evening was warm and fresh with
| the breath of June; and the garden, by a
| contrivance of lamps around its walls,
| turned into a dream world after sunset
| faded. ta
1t was as impossible to come to close
terms with this noble of the old regime
| as with a butterfly. He alighted on a
subject; he waved his wings, and rose.
| felt a clumsy giant while he fiuttered
around my head, smiling, hooking
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13

me-" said the Marquis du Plessy, ito find
how many people do disapprove of!
really require very .littls--of the people /
am obliged to meet" ID
He smoothed my hands which were yet
holding his. and exploded:
THE Count of Provence is an old tur-
tie! Not exactly a reptile, for there is
food in him. But of devilish fat head
and cruel snap of the jawsr'
''How can that be- argued, when
his niece loves him so? And even I, in
the American woods, with mind eclips-
ed, was not forgotten. He sent me Of the
money that he was obliged to receive in
charityr' ~
.It is easy to dolefout charity money;
you are squeezing other peoples purses,
not your own, What I most object to in
the Count of Provence, is that assumption
of kingly airs, providing the story is true
which leaked secretly among the emigres.
The story whichnI heard was that the
dauphin had not died, but was an idiot
in America. An idiot cannot reign. But
the throne of France is not clamoring so
loud for a Bourbon at present that the
idiots substitute must be proclaimed and
hold a beggars court. There are mad 10y
alists who swear by this eighteenth Louis
1 am not one of them. In fact, Lazarre,
I was rather out of tune with your
houser
mot your I said.
'T do not At in these times. ought to
have gone with my king and my friends
under the knife. Often / am ashamed
of myself for slipping away. That 1
should live to see disgusting fools in the
streets of Paris, after the Terror was
over!-young men affecting the Greek and
Roman manner-greeting one another by
wagging of the headl They wore gray
coats with black collars. gray or green
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13

cravats, carried cudgels, and decreed
that all men should have their hair plait-
ed, powdered. and fastened up with a
comb. like themselves The wearer of
a queue was likely to be knocked on the
head. These creatures used to congTegate
at the old Feydeau theatre. or meet
around the entrance of the Louvre. to talk
classical jargon, and wagP'
The Marquis du Plessy drew himself
together with a strong shudder. 1 had
the desire to stand between him and the
shocks OF an alien world. Yet there was
an adroitness of self-protection which
needed no champion.
Did the Indian tell you about q man
named Bellenger?' inquired.
To be continued.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-13
a NoveILuncheon.

A dainty centerpiece at a recent luncheon
was OF Palma violets, arranged in low silver
dish set on a mirror mat, while on either side OF
the center were two circles Of the same flowers.
or parchments had violets painted upon them.
and traced in gold upon each one different
line from the Shakespeare, Wordsworth
and Percy-relating to the same modest flower.