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The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
FLOOD AND TORNADO WORK
RUIN IN SOUTHERN STATES

the blast of death swept down upon
the village.
The destruction Of the large cotton
mill by the tornado was the first seri-
GUS blow that had been struck the
growing industry. Then series of
disasters bofcll the towns in the val
leys of the three states.
This time the elements hurled back
to the earth the water il had sucked
up, not in rain. but in sheets and
torrents that swelled the streams
until their beds were the confines OF
the valleys.
The most serious result, of course
is the loss of life. Thirtyfour are
known to have been killed. The prop
erty loss is over three million del
lars.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
The Candidates "Sociability."

Major Gen. Isaac Catlin tells a
story of one of his political cam,
paigns. Il voted for you said a
workingman the day after an election
in Brooklyn, where the general fig.
ured as candidate for a county of.
flee. Il didn't intend to at first, but
one afternoon you were going by my
house and you patted my goat, Billy.
and guy him an apple. and, says !, if
the generals so sociable as all that
he must have my vote New York
Times.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

For days ard weeks the sunny
southern skies had been sreedily
drinking up the waters of the rivers
and streams of North Carolina, South
Carolina and Georgia In the valleys
people sweltered as the feverish
earth was subjected TO the overpOwer-
ing sway of the sun. and the rivers
and streams dwindled.
The elements seem TO have become
drunken mad with the draughts of
natures wine and began a revel that
knew no bounds of life or property
and swept all before.
The peaceville little town of
Gainesville, Ga, and its envirOns was
the first to suffer from the play of the
monster of the air. With deyilish fury
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
Feathers by Photograph.

The power of the camera in repro.
ducing form and texture in feathers is
well shown in an article in "Photog.
raphy.' The marvellous accuracy of
its drawing, its power of reproducing
texture as well as form. appear to
render photography most suitable
process for the purpose of recording
those minute variations in plumage on
which our classitications are based
The one difficulty which presents it
self, that of color values, can be over.
come by the use of ortho-chromatic
plates and light filters.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
PRAISE FOR COLONIAL TROOPS.
Sir Frederick Darlington Estois Their
Services in Boer War.

Il have never commanded a better
lot of all-around men than the Cana
dians." was the remark made by Sir
Frederick Darlington, whose name
was a familiar one during the South
African war. Sir Frederick and Lady
Darlington have just arrived here
from the Pacific coast, Speaking of
the colonial soldiers. the General said
they left a very handsome record be
hind them. He said they were treated
somewhat differently from the regular
troops, as their military training had
been different. However, the Cana
dans, Australians and New Zealand,
ers were highly intelligent men. and
adapted themselves very quickly to
their new Montreal
(Quebec) Gazette.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
Mormon Progress in Mexico.

James Butler representing the large
Mormon colony in Chihuahua. has
been in the City of Mexico applying
for concession to develop the i'm
mense water power of Guaynopa can.
yam. In return the Mormons offer to
construct miles of canals and fumes
and would install power plant to Oh
crate sawmills in the vast forests of
that region.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
To Examine Historic Documents

A. c. Mclaughlin, the professor of
history in the University of Michigan,
has been given leave of absence
beginning next fall and continuing for
year, and he will spend the time in
Washington making an examination
of the manuscript material of historic
value which is to be found in the
archives of the government The
work will be done at the expense of
the Carnegie institute.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
Keep Your Eve

On the sunny San Luis valley. for 1t
is going to be a winner this year. You
viii have full information from time
to time in these columns.
The Colorado Bureau of Immigra
ton. GIG Majestic Building, Denver
Colorado.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
Via Grand Trunk Railway System.

BOSTON-SingIe fare. Going dates
June IS. z6 and %. Return limit Au-
gust 1st. 1903
BOSTON-Singie fare plus 81 Co
ing dates July LIST to 9TH inclusive.
Eeturn limit September lst. 1903.
TORONTO-Sinsle fare plus 81 Co
ing dates June 29th and Both. Return
limit July sth. 1908.
Single fare Going
lates July 5th and 9th Return limit
JIly Goth, 1908
DETROIT-SinsIe fare. Going dates
My 18th and 10th Return limit Au-
gust 18th. 1903.
For further particulars address Geo
". Vaux, A. G. p. 4 T. A, Excursion
Dept. Chicago, Ill
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
Do Your Feet Ache and eurn7

Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease. powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Swollen. Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, NJ
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

our community. 1t was he who fired
the shot which felled Hertel. He and
he alone was to blame for the irregu-
lar execution of himself. He suffered
IL consequence of his own cowardly
deed
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

The man with kind eyes and a grutf
manner is like the dog that erows and
wags its tail-you are never sure which
sign to believe.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

Before ask you to prescribe for me
doctor, said the patient with the shiny
black coat. Il should like to know what
r stem you practice" Cash replied
the doctor.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

Water--Well. yC-u know. IFS poor
rule that won't work both WAYS" Wise
mdn-NonsenSe. You couldn't possibly
Tor instance
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

Most men object to a visit from their
mUther-in-law until baby has the whoop-
ing cough.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

All Up to Date Housekeepers
Is better, and OF. more OF it for same
money.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

"he miidest tobacco that grows is used
IN the makeup Of Baxter's Bullhead )
cent cigar. Try one and see
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

Tramp-Madam. I was not always thus.
Maddm-No. it was your other arm you
had in sling yesterday.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

1T beats alr' how good cigar you can
$uy for cents Il you buy the right brand
Nry "Bullhead."
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best. 16 oz. for 10
cent? Once used, always used.

aliiug a young man "a chip of the old
t"ck Is sometimes only a gentle way OF
j FiHudtlns that ne is blockhead
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19
DOCTOR ADVOCATED OPERATION
PE-RU-NA MADE knife UNNECESSARY.

rATARRH Is very frequent cause OF
" that class of diseases known As
female weakness.
Catarrh of the pelvic organs produces
such a variety of disagreeable and irri;at-
ing symptoms that many people-in fact,
the majority of people no idea that
they are caused by ca,arrh.
If all the women who are suffering with
any form of female weakness would write
to DR.. Hartman. Columbus, Ohio. and give
him a complete description of their symp-
toms and the peculiar,ies OF their troubles,
he will Immediately reply with complete
directions for treatment. free of charge.
Mrs. Era Barfho, J5.3 EaS! I2M
strrrt, A. y. City, ". j., ao,1frS :.
Il sndvfd fer three years plfl
knfoyyhea anu uIcuation ot tie
zoom6. Tie aottor ad5ofated an
operation 7ohiA I Arcadcd pe,y
mnfh, amt styonSIy obIeflea 10 go
nnatr ii. Nozo / am aansta
amman. PtyHua currd mr;- ii fook
nine botthcs, Int I -ItK So mutA i'm
bropea / kept fakiAs il, as / Meaaea
an operation So MHfh. / am foday
IN 1cr/fI Ne1IfH anu HaVS n0I /fIl
So a1cU fer .n/trrN years. - Mrs.
Eva BWth0.
Miss Maud Steinbach. 1899 18th Street.
Milwaukee. Wis. writes:
Last winter felt sick most of the time.
was irregular and suffered from nervous
exhaustion and severe bearing down pains.
had so frequently heard of Peruna and
what wonderful cures it performed SO | sent
for a bottle and in four weeks my health
and strength were entirely restored to me. "
Miss Maud Steinbach.
EVERYWHERE the women are using Peruna
and praising it. Peruna is not palliative
simply; it cures by removing the cause Of
female disease.
DR.. Hartman has probably cured more
women of female ailments than any other
living physician. He makes these cures
simply by using and recommending Peruna.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

Miles-Iiow did Dc Jones get to be such
q confirmed woman hater? Giles-Oh he
ts IA floor walker in dry goods store
tNT seven years.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-19

you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the
Peruna Dr. Hartman giving full
he will valuable advice
gratis.
Columbus
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
FEEp IT IN THE F1ELp.

A great many farmers throughout the
west have fields of soft corn-corn
which, because of the early frost and
the unusually cool season, has not
properly matured which is not worth
husking, as it would be impossible to
keep it in crib, and have bought cat
tie, intending to feed this corn off in the
field We are asked whether it is safe
to turn such cattle into these fields of
corn and let them eat as much as they
want at the start We should say it is
not Such a course would be almost
sure to make the cattle sick. even if it
did not kill some of them. The right
way would be to get them on TO this
sort Of feed gradually, letting them in
TO the field but for a short time at first
and gradually working them On to fun
feed, taking a week or ten days III
which TO do it. This plan of disposina
of this immature crop is every way the
most economical which can be adopted
provided it is done in the right manner
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
PAULsBoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. c. Turner, R. A. Jester, wife and
daughter, Anna, attended the funeral Of
their uncle, Clayton Shuster, at Gloucester
City, Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Walker is home here again
from Delaware, where he has been work
ing at the carpenter trade He will fish
for sbad the coming season.
Charles Ferrell moved into his house on
Washington street last week He has been
farming at Swedesboro for one year, but
thinks Paulsboro the better place
The NJ E. Sunday School held Mis-
sionary meeting in the main room Of the
church Sunday last when an interesting
program was carried out, such as addresses
by missionary workers, children and
others Sixty dollars was raised to sustain
native missionary in India, in addition to
the regular missionary Offering of the
school. Superintendent H. F. Castlebery,
and his teachers, deserve great credit for
the able manner in which they are manag-
ing the Sunday School, as it is in better
condition than for many years.
Dr. Laws, B. G. Paul, w. D. Gill, w.
S. Thomson, B. s. Cox, w. T. Adamson,
H. w. Miller, E. L. Leonard, John H.
Brown and E. G. Miller were among the
taxpayers who went to Trenton Monday to
represent the town in the matter of incor-
poration, some for and some against it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
CLARKSBORO.

Rev and Mrs. J Y. Burk, who have
been spending some time in Phila., have
returned to the reetory.
Clement Bruner moved into G. w.
Browns house last week.
Mrs. Scott Green entertained the Thimble
Club on Friday evening last. Notwith-
standing the storm there were about
twenty-five present.
Rev Mr. Folsom, of Salem is conduct
ing series of meetings at the Berkeley
Baptist Church.
Services will be held in ST. Peters
Church on Friday evenings during Lent to
which all are cordially invited.
On Friday evening last Capt. Howard
Craig's boat, the Alert, was sunk at the
mouth of Mantua creek with load of lun-
Der. The boat has since been raised and a
part of the lumber recovered.
Newton Hallowell moved from Berkley
Hotel on Tuesday. The new landlord,
Charles Kerns, took possession on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Kircher came back
to their home in Mt. Royal on Saturday
after spending the Winter in Camden
Mrs Sarah Paul moved from Woodbury.
to Ogden Heights on Saturday last.
VIM. Green has sold his farm to Phila.
gentleman. He will have vendue on
Thursday next Mr.. Green will buy the
stock and store fixtures from W. H. Bun
ming, Mt. Royal, and take possession in
about two weeks.
At the Democratic primary held last Sat
urday evening, the following candidates
were nominated: - Clerk, Tulis Packer;
Assessor, James G. Dawson Collector,
Gideon Peaslee Township Committee,
George Magin; Freebooter, Chas. Wolferth
Surveyor of Highways, Nathan Hoffman
Commissioner of Appeal, Thos. w Reeves;
Overseer of Poor, George Walters
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
GLASSBORO.

Several of the glassblowers who are en-
ployed at the Acme Glass Works, Olean, N.
Y, have been home the past week The
recent fire which destroyed the engine
room and box shop caused the blockade
Miss Nettie Keebler spent Sunday with
friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Lillian Tice entertained a number
of friends Saturday evening.
The union revival services are being con
tinued in the M. E. Church this week.
This is the fourth week of these services,
and the interest continues. Members from
both churches take an active part.
Howard r. Moore has returned from a
visit to Clean City.
Mrs. Patrick Irwin, Of Aura, was buried
in Glassboro on Friday. Services were held
in st. Bridget's Church.
Miss Ella Frans, of Camden, is visiting
Miss Bertha Evan.
The pot-pie supper held Saturday even
ing for the benefit of the M. P. BOYS
Brigade was quite a success. About $39
was realized.
Miss Della Lutz is able to be about again
after several weeks Illness
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
PITMAN GROVE.

Joseph Carr is in the West buying another
carload Of horses.
Ralph Porch has opened five and ten
cent counter.
Miss Chandler. of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Treat
William Kerns has announced himself a
candidate for School Trustee.
The new we'll for the water company has
already reached depth of about one hun
bred feet.
The amount of business transacted at the
railroad station during February, was
$500 greater than the corresponding month
last year.
There are three routes planned for the
trolley, but the company will make a
great blunder if they do not run the line
into the heart of the town.
Mas, Kate Lillyer, of Vineland, and Mrs.
Prehl Shute, residing near Sea Isle, have
been spending several days with Mrs. Isaac
Haines.
We regret to record the death on Sat
urday morning of Mrs Lizzie E Simpson,
wife of Charles Simpson. Mr. Simpson,
who is flag manufacturer and decorator Of
Philadelphia, moved his family here several
years ago, and he and his wife have en-
cleared themselves to many by their kindly
social qualities. Mrs. Simpson threw her
whole soul into church and League work.
She has been the chairman of the social de-
partment Of our local league for several
years, and really did more work in that
field than one of her bodily frailty should.
She caught severe cold during the recent
zero weather, and succumbed to pneumonia
after an illness of one week She leaves
five sons, two Of whom are small. She
realized her grave condition, and in mo-
ments of consciousness gave strong evidence
of her religious faith. Her funeral on Tues
day afternoon was largely attended. The
floral offerings were many and very beauti-
full. very touching tribute to her in.
f1uence and usefulness was the grief of the
young people associated with her in the
league work
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
REDWOOD.

Mrs. Michael Faunce and little daughter
OF Riverton, are guests of her sister, Mrs
G. w. North.
The Mite Society held their social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Rulon Tues
day evening.
Some Of the farmers here are putting out
their onions
Mrs. G. W. North is on the sick list.
Wade Heritage is slowly recovering.
Joseph Boden and family moved to
Hardingville on Tuesday.
The school cleared about 81. so at their
Clipping Social last Thursday night.
VIM. P. Madara lost horse on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Heritage is suffering with The
grippe.
Edward Knight, Jr., was given surprise
party on Saturday evening by number of
bis friends, it being his 2lst birthday.
One lady in this vicinity attended fu-
neral, wedding, and social ALI in one day,
and at different places, and she did mt travel
on the cars or in an automobile
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
BRIDGEPORT.

On Monday last Martin B. Robinson for
twenty-four years the representative of this
paper at Bridgeport, and whose weekly
letters have been an interesting news fea-
lure of the paper, was SO unfortunate
as to have one of his limbs broken
in two places by horse falling on him.
The animal was attached to cart, and in
turning fell in such way that the shaft
came in contact with his right leg, dslo-
eating the ankle joint and breaking the
bone above the ankle. DR.. E. T. Oliphant
gave medical attention and he was conveyed
to Cooper Hospital Monday evening, where
he is receiving best attendance possible.
Mr. r. wishes us to express to the people
of Bridgeport his gratitude for attentions
bestowed on him and his family, especially
to Mr.. Frank Kroes and Mr.. Hanee Helms
who accompanied him to the hospital. A
host of friends regret Mr.. RS misfortune,
and hope for his speedy and permanent re-
covery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05

The annual seed catalogues are COM
ing to hand They are of two kinds
one got up with intent to deceive and
mislead would be purchasers as to the
yield and size of the particular kind
advertised. the other containing a fair
and conservative statement OF the re-
suits to be obtained Because you buy
a peek of potatoes advertised to yield
800 bushels to the acre it is no evidence
that you will get over 100 or $50 bush
els. The stories and illustrations to be
found in the catalogue issued by one
prominent dealer are so manifestly
overstated and misrepresented as to de-
feat the very object of the publication
with every careful buyer. But then
there are always plenty of suckers
waiting to be hooked.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
TIoRsEFLEsH AS Eonn.

We are asked the reason for the pref
udice against horse meat as an article
of food, when the horse is one of the
very cleanest of our domestic animals
both in diet and habit We really do
not know. The old Mosaic ban which
by implication barred the horse can
hardly be the reason, when civilized
humanity so readily and eagerly ac-
cepts the hog as an article of food, and
that, too, with the hog explicitly for
hidden. We incline to the opinion that
the real cause is an honorable senti-
ment and not a prejudice, the horse in
all history having been mans COM
panion and burden bearer, and thus
man is reluctant to devote his faithful
friend to such sordid and ignoble pur
poses. Germany is working out this
problem for the world at large-starv-
ing herself to it, and may have to await
passage at arms with some beef eat
ing nation to finally settle it. A world
of inhumanity and cruelty practiced in
connection with the horse would be
done away with if this almost univer
sal prejudice against horsefesh as food
could be removed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Lots of burglar alarms are being put in
now.
L. G. Green, one of our electricians is on
a business trip to Bridgeton and Millyille.
Weather permitting the degree team
will visit Energetic Lodge, Ladies' |. o.
NJ, at SANKEY'S Hall tonight. All men,
bers are requested to be present.
Miss Lottie Ellis has secured position
with the Welsbach Light Company
The Christian Endeavor Society will
elect delegates to the National Convention
to be held at Washington, D. c., in the
near future.
The pleasant weather of last Sunday was
the means OF larger congregations in the
churches. Quarterly Meeting and Love
Feast were held in the M. P. Church.
The handsome reading lamp for the pull
pit of the Newbold Baptist Church, dona-
ted by DR.. James Hunter, was gotten in
place in time for yesterdays services and is
in keeping with the other beautiful fix
lures.
The residence of r. T. Sparks was enter
ed by burglars Friday evening, who Sc
cured two valuable rugs, but were fright
ened off without further booty.
Mr.. Clement Mount and two sons left
yesterday for Los Angeles, California,
where they will make their future home.
The best wishes of host of friends will
attend them
Master Paul Cassidy celebrated his 9Th
birthday on Feb. 2Sth by inviting a num-
Der of little friends to his house. Games
and music were INDUCED in from 2 until
5, after which refreshments were served.
Mrs. E. G. Mount is quite ill at this
writing.
MIR. George Fl. Barker, of Los Angeles,
California, Was a Sunday guest at his
brothers., Mr.. Charles r. Barker.
Quite number of our young people are
to take in the cantata, Red
Riding Hood Is Rescue, \ in the Kemble M
Z Church, Woodbury., Tomorrow evening
The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ p Church
will give an Easter Tea, Saturday evening,
April IL.
The company with which Messrs. George
and VIM Miller. OF Newbold, are connected
is travelling in Missouri.
The piling for the wharf Of SANKEY'S
coal yard is being carted.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05

Three factors are at work through
many of the agricultural districts OF
the country to break through the shell
Of conservatism which has so long Ell
veloped the farmers as class-one, the
telephone; another, the rural mail de-
livery, and the third and not least, the
advent Of the daily paper in his home.
Heretofore he has been at least week
removed from the stirring events of the
day and so failed to take that interest
in the worlds work the man does who
is in daily touch with it. The change
wrought by these agencies is becoming
very manifest and is wholly in the line
of making the farmer broader and
more intelligent man.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
MANTUA.

Charles Cooper and family, of Holmsburg,
Penna, were guests of his mother ovel
Sunday.
Miss Sue Smith was the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Davies, in Frankfort, over Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. James Longs New Hope,
Penna., are guests Of Miss Sarah c. Long.
st. Barnabas Guild was entertained by
Mrs. Shoemaker at Paul's Hotel, Wood
bury, on Tuesday evening.
Jules Lenthy and family, of Phila., have
been the guests of John Pinzka and family
for few days.
Miss Katie Pinzka and Everett Morgan
were married in st. Johns Episcopal Church
Camden, last Wednesday evening, and are
spending some time at Merchant9ille.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-05
TEN BUSHELS MORE PER ACRE.
W. 4L;..lz Ill L. LIZ "a

TEN BUSHELS MORE PER ACRE.
We think that it will be generally adj
mitted that it is possible to increase
the yield of the corn crop at least ten
bushels per acre. This will be done
largely in the line of securing a better
quality of seed corn, corn of a better
type. The better preparation of the
ground before planting will also help,
as we'll as the more thorough cultiva-
ton Of the crop. Touching on the inn
portance of the seed used and the type
of corn raised, we mention that thirty
samples of corn, supposed to be the
best that thirty corn raisers could en-
ter for premiums, offered at farmers
institute and carefully scored varied in
proportion of corn to cob from 6S to 8S
per cent. Of the thirty samples exhibit
ed tWenty-seven were what might be
properly called scrub corn, showing no
distinct type or breeding, the best corn
exhibited being q pure bred corn. We
believe that seven bushels per acre
may be added to the product Of any
cornfield by the use of pure bred seed,
just as 81 per hundredweight is added
to the value of a pure bred steer. This
reform may be easily brought about by
any man who will give the thought to
this subject which it deserves. The 9th
er three bushels per acre we believe
can be secured in the matter alone of
more thorough preparation of the
ground before planting.