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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
NATIVES IN THE CONGO
Find Champions in Indignant Pres
byterians.

Find Champions in Indignant Pres
byterians.
London, May 14-Robert Whyte, the
representative in England of the
American Presbyterian Church, has
given out the reply of Rev. William
Morrison of Lexigton, Va, to the let
ter addressed to him by Mr.. Houdret,
consul general of the Congo Independ-
ent State in London. Rev. Mr.. Morri-
son is a member of the American Pres
byterian Mission. He recently made
public here charges of tyrannical beha-
vior on the part of the whites in the
Congo over the native population. To
these charges Mr.. Houdret replied,
saying in part:
Your allegations would have been
more serviceable If they had been
made direct to the authorities at Brus-
sells, who desire to repress abuses If
any have been committed"
In the letter made public by Mr..
Whyte, Mr.. Morrison says he did not
mention the matter of abuses in the
Congo while he was in Brussels, be-
cause the state officials at Bona had
just concluded an investigation" and
had reported. that the charges were ex-
aggerated. Consequently, no more could
be done, and he did not believe pro-
tests on behalf of the natives of the
Congo would be officially noticed if
submitted to Belgium.
Mr.. Whyte, in giving out Mr. Nor
rison's letter, says King Leopold was
appealed to in 1900 by Mr.. Morrison,
who called attention to the atrocities
committed on Congo natives. This
appeal was acknowledged by the chief
of the cabinet, who said the matter
was already being investigated. Mr.
Whyte says further:
THE investigation and punishment
alike were a travesty on justice. No
wonder an appeal has been made to
the heart and conscience of the people
of England and America. The crimes
to which Mr.. Morrison calls attention
are the outcome of a system of treat
ment of the natives which is a fragrant
violation of the Berlin convention. The
rights of natives and traders are in
vaded; hence the interests of COM
merce, humanity and religion claim the
attention of the governments of Great
Britain and the United States"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
C0LIMA VOLCANO
IN VIOLENT ERUPTION.

Tuxpam, Jalasco, Mex, May IA
There was a very violent eruption of
Colima volcano last night. accom-
panied by deafening subterranean
noises. an abundant flow of lava and
heavy rain of ashes. The eruption
continued all night.
People on the haciendas and ranches
in the neighborhood Of the volcano are
panic stricken and are abandoning
their pueblos for safer places.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15

Richmond, Va, May 14-Fire, which
started IN the restaurant Of Robert
Tate. colored, IN Suffolk to-day, spread
rapidly east and west, destroyed the
Offices OF the Gay Manufacturing Com
pany, burned all the buildings on a
block on East Washington street. some
four or FIVE. belonging 70 the Suffolk
Guiding Kelly's Hotel. There was little
insurance. The Joss was about
sfb.O
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15

Washington. May 14.-Announcement
was made at the Navy Department to-
day that two constructors, an engineer
and two line officers yet TO be selected
would compose the board to execute
the order OF the acting secretary re-
voking the contract with the Trigg
shipbuilding Company for the building
Of the cruiser Galveston. The board
viii arrange for the launching Of the
vessel az Richmond, whence she will
be towed 20 the Norfolk navy yard
for completion
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY.
Weather Bureau showed a Rainfall
of liz Inches.

Greensboro. Ala, May 14.-An un-
rrecedented rain fell here yesterday
and last night The government rain
gauge showed 91k inches Of rain
Eight inches IL the highest mark ever
known previously. Trees were blown
down. sewers damaged, and gardens
and CROPS ruined.
Much damage IL reported throughout
Hale county; every bridge IN the
county 10 said 20 be swept away.
Lands are badly washed and on some
places crops are entirely destroyed.
A trestle on the Selma and Akron
branch Of the Southern has been wash
"a away and all trafnc IL suspended.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
WITH NON-UNION CREWS,
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Is Rum
ming It's Trains.

Meridian, Miss, May 14.-The. strike
situation on the Mobile and Ohio Rail-
road to-day is more favorable to the
company Local trains were sent out
in both directions this morning with
non-union crews.
Superintendent Alexander says he
has applications for work from more
men than he can use. Notwithstanding
this the strike leaders remain conf
dent and declare that the real strug
gle has only just begun.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15

Richmond, Va. May lathe House
Of Delegates to-day agreed to the
Senate bill appropriating $500 for the
removal Of the remains OF the wife
and daughter Of President Monroe from
Oak Hill, Loudon county, 70 graves be-
side the body OF the President. which
lies In Hollywood cemetery hare
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
DIED FOR PASSENGERS.
Engineer May Would Not Jump
From His Engine.

EHBIHerT Why WOuIu MOI Jump
From His Engine.
Washington c. H., O., May 14.-The
Cincinnati and Pittsburg express on
the Midland division of the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern was wrecked
FIVE miles east Of Washington c. H..
to-day. Two persons were killed and
several seriously injured.
The killed were Engineer John May,
Newark. o., and Fireman ]. A. Leigh
ton. Newark. o.
The accident was caused by spread.
ing rails. The train was running at a
speed OF about forty-hve miles an
hour when II left the track. Engineer
May stuck 70 his post, shut on steam
and applied the airbrakes. He might
have escaped BY jumping. but gave up
his life 70 save his passengers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
T. THOMAS FORTUNE
HAD A LITTLE SPAT.
Negro Commissioners Had Trouble
in Manila.

Manila, May 14.-After difficulty
with the local police T. Thomas For
tune, a negro, Special Labor Commits
sioner appointed by the War Depart
ment to visit the Hawaiian Islands and
the Philippines, has left Manila ior
home
A companion Of Fortune was arrested
for a petty offense. and Fortune ac-
companied him to the police statlon'
where an argument led 70 hght, DUR
Ing which the police dubbed Fortune
secretary and charged Fortune Win
resisting officers OF the law.
Fortune made counter-charges but
later all the charges were withdrawn.
7. 7. Fortune e. a resident OF New
York city, and was the publisher OF a
"a uor
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
MUTINEERS MUST HANG.
seamen of the Bark Veronica Will
Pay the Penalty.

Liverpool, May lotto Monsoon
Gustaye Rau, ais Augusta Malahn, and
William Smith. alias Dirkherlaar' sea-
men of the British bark Veronica,
from ship Island. Miss, against whom
the grand jury on May 5, returned true
bills on the charges Of murder and
arson. have been convicted and sem
fenced 10 death. Monsen was recon-
nended to mercy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15
EMPLOYED APPLICANTS.
The Subway strikers Places Are
Being FILLED.

New York. May 1.-THE subway con-
tractors began to-day to employ every
man who asked for work in the sub
way In place of the strikers who yes
terday refused to return to work In
a short time a big force had been en-
ployed. Police guarded the whole
length OF the subway.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-15

The Veronica was burned at sea
Dec. 20. The prisoners were charged
With numbering Capt. Shaw ana SIX
members OF the Yeronica's Grew
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
Mantua to Mullioa Hill BY Trolley.

Why is it our town folks cannot have
this done? 1t would be great benefit to
us in every respect. The town would bene-
fit by it, business must increase, land must
advance in price. This would bring people
into our town, and where the people are
the business and money will be found. The
people will go where they can haye proper
transportation at little expense and trouble
Mullica Hill is situated very much better
for the trolley than any Of our nearby
towns It is on a direct public road and
only five miles from connecting with the
Mantua trolley. There has been some
movement to have the Penna. r. r. Co.
build line from Wolferth's Station to the
Hill, but this would be harder to overcome
than it would to extend the trolley line. 1t
would necessitate greater expense and re-
quire very much longer time, as the R. R.
Co. must buy the land. All these things
require time. Now, on the other hand, the
trolley company would only need the right
of way granted them by the different town.
ship committees. The expense and time is
a small matter where the distance is so
slight. The general result and benefit to
our town and its people would be great.
Let some Of our able citizens come to the
front and put their powers to work in this
direction and see if the Hill can be one
ahead of our nearby towns. Progress is the
word and to make this all our people should
come to the front. We now have bank,
water works and electric lights. Now let's
try for the trolley.
A RESIDENT.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
JEFFERSON.

The Sunday School Convention Of Har-
rison and South Harrison Townships met
in Jefferson NJ E. Church Tuesday even
ing, June 18th. Rev. Frank Moore, of
Woodbury., gave very instructive adj
dress.
Rev. G. H. Tullis will give comic lee
ture on "Gab" in the Jefferson M. E.
Church on Friday evening, June 26, 1903.
All are cordially invited to come as we are
sure it will be both amusing and instruct
i've. Admission free, but hope all will
favor us with liberal collection, which
will be devoted to the benefit of the church.
Several of the friends of Miss Anna
Spires met at her home in Jefferson, We'd
nesday afternoon, June II, and rendered
her pleasant surprise.
Mr.. Ferman Abbott has purchased the
land formerly owned by Mr.. Isaac Lloyd.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
PAULsBoRo.

Nine children were baptised by Rev. J.
H. Payran Sunday morning in the M. E.
Church.
The Sunday school Of the M. E. Church
are picknicking at National Park to-day,
Thursday, going via boat from Lodges
wharf.
Mr.. aud Mrs r. A. Jester attended the
wedding of their niece, Miss Anna Inskeep
to Mr.. John Engle, both of Camden, at the
residence Of the BRIDES parents, w. H.
Inskeep, 30S Benson street.
The people Of Paulsboro and vicinity ar.
wondering what has become Of the Pauls
boro Trolley Company? Why they do no
build the road or let some other company
do it if they can not. Let's hear from them
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
MANTUA.
A RESIDENT.

Mr. and Mrs. John Abel spent last week
with her sons in Phila.
Miss Elizabeth Eggie has been visiting
Rev. w. S. Ludlow and family at Salem.
Stacy Garten and wife, of Camden, have
been visiting Mrs. L. P. Long.
Job Scott is entertaining his nieces, the
Misses Wilkins, of Colorado. We are glad
to state that Mr.. Scott was able to 90 to
the Office on Saturday.
Samuel Evans has purchased the Evans
property here and also thirty-eight acres of
land below here.
Grocer Smith has purchased the lot adj
joining his store and will improve his prop
erty to meet the demands Of his increasing
business.
The base ball team came out this week
in new suits. On July 4 they will play a
game with the married men of this place.
Benz. Kircher has been improving the
property he recently purchased at the cor
ner of Union and Turner streets.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
Chaplain Wins.

Several weeks ago the DEMOCRAT printed
an item to the effect that Arthur Chaplain,
the caterer, had purchased the late A. S.
Barber, Jr., house on Centre street, but
the truth of the statement was denied by
the other papers of the city. The next
learned of this case was that Mrs. Bar
Der had sold it 10 E. F. Dell. Then there
were rumors Of law suit brought by Clap
han against Mrs. A. S. Barber to enforce a
contract and praying Chancellor Reed to
grant an injunction against the sale of the
property to Mr.. Dell. At first hearing the
Chancellor refused the order, but at 3
further hearing reconsidered and granted q
temporary injunction, and last week the
injunction against the sale to Dell wa:
made permanent. This means that Mrs
Barber will be required to execute deet
to Chaplain, and proves the truth Of tbs
statement originally printed in these col
umns. The price is So, 500.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
children's Home Society.

The 9th annual meeting of the New Jer-
sey Children's Home Society was held in
Trenton on June IL. The financial show
ing of the past year for the Society was the
best in its history. All told there were
raised during the year for the General
Fund, So, 477.23, and for the Mckinley
Memorial Fund, So, 630.73, total of $11,-
107. So.
The Board of Managers reported that
they had purchased Receiving Home on
Brunswick avenue, just outside Trenton
City limits, for S., 600, and that So, 900 had
been paid upon the same, with another
81 900 in the treasury to be devoted to that
purpose. There are eight acres Of land,
with good house upon it, The Society
has already taken possession, and fifteen
children are in the home awaiting place
ment. The committee in charge of raising
money for the home are preparing to make
canvass Of the State.
In the nine years the Society has re-
ceived 1877 children and placed 767 for the
| first time. Many of these have been re-
placed, number Of them again and again.
The following officers were elected:
| Board of Managers: Glass 1908, Rev.
w. Strother Jones, D. D., Trenton; Hon.
John T. Bird, Trenton; Rev. A. w. Wis
hart, Trenton; Rev. Daniel r. Foster,
Trenton; Miss Mary E. Tours, Nutley;
Rev. W.. S. VOORHEES,, D. D., Trenton; Rev.
James Parker, Phi. D., Jersey City; Mr.
Benjamin Patterson, Woodstown; Mr.. C.
| v. Brinkerhoff, Hackensack; Mrs. I. H.
Willing, Trenton; Rev. w. D. Stultz,
Manasquan; Miss Edna Scudder, Trenton
Glass 1904, John B. Hutton, Esq, Dover,
Delaware; Glass 1905, Rev. William
Stewart, Nutley; Mrs. Thomas H. r. Red
way, Trenton.
President, Rev. d. r. Foster, Trenton
Vice Presidents, David Warman, M. D..
Trenton; Mr. G. v. Brinkerhof, Hacken
sack; Secretary Treasurer, Rev. G. Fl. In
gram, Trenton; Counsellor, Hon. John 7
Bird, Trenton; General Superintendent
Rev. M. T. Lamb, Trenton; Assistan
/ Superintendent, Mr.. G. N. Williams, Tren
ton; Superintendent's Assistants, Mrs. E
H. Braddock, Jersey City; Rev. E. ]
Brewer, Trenton; Rev. J. NJ. Hunting
HackettstoWn.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
n N ORDINANCE.

"A
An ordinance for permanent improvement OF
Cooper street, Woodbury., from its intersection
with the East side of Broad street to Easterly
side of Bayard avenue, extended under the
provisions OF an Act of the Legislature entitled.
IAN Act to authorize the Improvement of streets
and highways in cities of this State, and to pro-
vide for the payment of the expense of the
same" approved June thirteenth, eighteen hun
bred and ninety eight, and acts amendatory
thereof and supplemental thereto.
Section l. Be it enacted by the Mayor and
portion of Cooper street in the said City OF
Woodbury., extending from the intersection of
said street with the East line OF Broad street
easterly to easterly side of Bayard avenue, ex-
tended for full width of said street between the
curb lines thereof, as fixed by ordinance,
including that portion of the roadways of all
interesting streets or avenues, included within
ntersecting streets and avenues, the full width
thereof, twenty feet from said curb lines ex-
tended, be paved with vitrified brick or block
with concrete foundations and that the curbs of
the said portion of said Cooper street be made
and laid of stone or cement; all under specif-
cations to be hereafter approved by resolution
of City Council said paving to be done under
supervision and superintendent OF the Street
committee
Section 2. And be it further enacted that all
ordinances heretofore made in 80 far as they
are inconsistent with this ordinance, be and the
same are repealed and that this ordinance take
effect Immediately.
Passed at regular session of Council held
June 2, 1903.
GEORGE EVANS READING,
President of Council.
Attest John E. Estell, City Clerk.
Approved June 10, 1903
Saml fl. Laid, Mayor. 6-18
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
ALMoNEssoN.

The sum of 500 was cleared by our late
strawberry festival.
The Ladies' Aid met last Tuesday even
ing at Miss Benjamin Engard's.
Owing to the cool weather, only one
trolley party has been out to our park this
month Last June there was one nearly
every day.
Our public school closed for the Summer,
last week.
Our Sunday school goes on its annual
picnic to-day Thursday to National Park.
Bass fishing became legal last Monday
Very few have been caught in our lake.
Notwithstandingthe stormy day last Sun.
day, our Children's Day services were Z
success.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18

Leave Pennsgrove for Philadelphia, ass, 6.S5,
TAO, 1920 a. M; 1900 M; 805 sos p. week
days; (6.1O p. m. Saturdays only. Sundays,
us a. M; AS p m.
Leave Philadelphia for Pennsgrove, s.24. Hoo
q. M; ESQ., 4.os, 500 p. m. weekdays; (Il5o p.
llSs a M; s27, ABS, e.s5 p. m. weekdays;
Leave Woodbury. for Pennsgrove, COS, $50,
1l.33 a. M. 3.27, 4.35. 6.35 p m. weekdays; Sun
days. 1923, $3.50 a. m.. Cos p. m.
For time tables and further information apply
to ticket agent at the station.
w. W. ATTFRBURY, J. r. WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger Ag't
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

All the members attended the stated
meeting of City Council last Tuesday even
ing After the minutes Of the last meeting
had been read and approved, under the
head of unfinished business, the ordinance
authorizing the issuance of street improve
ment bonds in the sum of 100000 was
taken up. Mr.. Batten presented an amend
ment to the title, changing the phraseology
but not the substance, which was adopted
the ordinance was read and passed by the
following vote:-
Aye. = Reading, Batten, Chenoweth,
Davis, Glover, Kugler.-6.
No.-Burkett, Henderson, Munyan.-3.
Mr.. Davis moved that an order for $40
be drawn in favor of the Farmers and Me-
chanics Bank, interest on fire bond "E."
Carried,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
SMALLPOX Again,

On Tuesday night last Mrs. Fobble, a
widow, with her six children, were brought
to the Isolation Hospital, at the Aims
House, from Monroe Township, the Oldest
daughter Martha, being ill with smallpox.
Mrs. Fobble is the widow Of the late Mar
tin Fobble, an old soldier, who died sud
denly three years ago. The widow with
her six children lived in small house a
mile from Williamstown on the Janvier
road, and when the Oldest daughter was
stricken the authorities had them conveyed
without delay to the hospital, sending a
team from Woodbury. to convey them over.
The case is a severe one.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
TROLLEY TIME TABLE.

Cars leave Broad and Cooper streets every I
minutes for Philadelphia.
Leave Woodbury. for Mantua 5.45, 6.l5, 7.30
1245, I30, co. 23o $780, S.45, AIS, 50e $50, 800
6 30, us, SIS, 9.l5, 10 80, p. m. l2.o5, a. m.
Camden car
Leave Mantua for Woodbury., 600, $50, 7.45
s.l5, 9l5, 945, lois. 110O, I145 1900 a. m. 1890
LIS, I.45 2I5, As, 3d. 400. As, 5I5 545, 6.I5,
700, 7.3), 80, $50, 1913 p. 1920 a. m.
mail: $50. 10 Is, IiO0 IL As a. M 1880, u.s. 100
80 sl5, 3.45, 49, mall; SIS SEQ, 6.45, 745 s.45
9.45 p. m. HOO p. M, City Line.
Leave Almonesson for Woodbury., IT'S. mail
S45 945. 1890 Ills a. m. II co m. LOO, 1.30
2I5, 245 mail; $780, 400 500, 5.45, $50, 7.15 500
900 1000. 1J.07 City Line.
6l5 first Su nday car for Mantua.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18

In a communication, the Delaware &
Atlantic Telephone Company stated that
both telephone companies refused to CO.
operate with them in the construction OF
the fire alarm system, and that they would
do so at their own expense if the city shall
agree that they shall not be called to con-
struct, reconstruct or maintain, at any
time, police or other system in the city.
The communication was received and filed,
then Mr. Chenoweth moved that the Della
ware and Atlantic Telephone Company be
requested to proceed and construct the sys-
tenn under the ordinance as accepted by
them, with no restrictions. Carried.
The Ordinance committee then presented
an ordinance providing for the laying OF
the sewer service and water main to the
curb line on streets about to be permanently
approved, same to be lien on said prop
erty. On motion of Mr.. Davis the ordinance
was laid over under the rules, and referred
to the Solicitor for an opinion as to the
legality of all the sections.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
REGISTER OF SALES.

June 22-Property of Arthur E. Beardsworth
by Sheriff Jones.
June 2e-Real estate. George Bundens admins
TRAITOR.
July properties of septimus A. Chew, by
Sheriff Jones.
July I1-Ten building lots, by Omar III. New
kirk and Leon Hampton.
July 13-Property of Jos. Ferrell, to be sold by
Sheriff Jones.
July 1s-Property of septimus Chew, to be solo
by Sheriff Jones.
John F. Truitt, agent, Dairy Farm.
Several farms at private sale.
June 20-Near Bridgeport, 40 acres of Timothy
Grass, by John F. Truitt.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
STOCK VALUES.
A Case in Chancerv.

An injunction case of R. w. Lacy against
DIR. J. Fl. Ashcraft, owner, and VIM.
Leonard, tenant Of the Black Horse
Tavern Farm in Harrison township was
heard before Vice Chancellor Grey in Cam
den on Monday, J. w. Acton, of Salem,
for Lacy, and A. H. Swackhamer, of this
city, for Ashcraft. The case grew out Of
Ashcraft's effort to keep portion of his
land being flooded with water that flowed
from Lacy's farm. and in so doing he had
closed an alleged water course, thereby
backing water on the Lacy farm. Ashcraft
claimed that the watercourse was Of recent
making and not such watercourse as com
plainant alleged. The temporary injunc-
tinn was dismissed
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
RETURNING TRAINS.

Leave Phila for Woodbury. 6.l2, $780, s.24, 1872
e2s 90 a. m IL. 90 noon; 1870 130, 2.50, 25
4Os, 80, 500, So $40, $780, 6.2s, 730, 900 10 40
IL so o. M weekdays. Sundays, 7.30, 500, $50 q.
M; 1890, 400, 500, $50, $50, 1000 p. m.
Leave Swedesboro for Woodbury., 5.2S, 6.5S
sos, 9.34 a. M; 1929, 446, 6.2l p. weekdays
Sundays, VA q. M: 4.47 D. m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
The Loan ASSOCIATION.

The June meeting of the Woodbury. Real
Estate Mutual Loan Association was held
last week, Wednesdsy. Approved loans
amounting to Sc, 100, were sold to six pur-
chasers at premiums ranging from to 7
per cent, on properties in Woodbury., Pit
man and Gloucester.