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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
SARAH PIKE
large one.

Died at her residence on ETC id street last
Sunday morning, aged SO years and
moaths Deceased was maiden lady and
has resided in Woodbury. many years, COM
ing here from Burlington county. Miss
Pike was known among those interested in
local charikies as good contributor to
those objects, and almost her last act of
generosity was in sending last Monday
seven hundred Friends calendars to b
distributed to the chi dren Of the psGbiis
school. A feature Of these calendars is the
excellent mottos for each month Of the
year. Miss Pike was daughter Of st,p-
hen Pike, author Of Pixies Arithmetic, who
for many years kept stationery store on
2sd street., above Market, adjoining Christ
Church.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLIfRS.

The December meeting Of the Board Of
Chosen Freeholders. held last Thursday,
was attended by all the members except
Mr.. Wolferth, who is i'll at his home.
The resignation Of Charles Walton, mem-
Der from the Third Ward, Of Woodbury.,
was read and accepted The credentials
of Mr. John Rachor, Jr his successor.
were presented, and Mr. Rachor qualified
and took bis seat Director Miller assigned
Mr. Rachor to the Committee positions
held by Mr. Walton
Rev. George W. Tomson, Of the Wood
bury Presbyterian Church, was granted the
privilege Of the floor, and in behalf Of the
Evangelical Alliance requested the use Of
the Court room for special meetings to be
held by the Alliance for three weeks be-
ginning January 3D. The request was
granted by rising vote, on condition that
the expense Of janitor, light and heat be
borne by the Alliance.
Clerk Bell reported that the contract for
tbe construction Of the Bridgeport iron
bridge was duly executed, and same was
placed in that officers hands for safe keep
ing
Mr.. Nichol asked for an opinion from
the solicitor as to how far the Aims Hou, g.
Committee could go in the payment Of
bills, direct, to be given at the next meet
ing
Mr.. Bender reported Boody's Mill bridge
repaired in way to be safe until next
year
Mr.. Nichol reported the stone arch
bridge on Mullica Hill road repaired, and
Mr.. Cunningham made similar report as
to the Tan Yard bridge.
Mr. Tombleson asked for committee on
three small bridges over Inskeep's stream,
in Monroe township. Messrs TombIeson.
Silver and Jones we're appointed.
Road Supervisor Stanger reported thas'
the Harrison lights Improvement Com
psny was digging up the connty road in
Mullica Hill instead tunnelling il, and tbe
permanent Road Committee was directed
to investigate.
On motion of Mr.. Mathers, the Clerk
was instructed to advertise the ordinances
extending the time for the completion of
the Paulsboro Traction Company
At noon the Beard adjourned
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
"Ben-Hur" at the Chestnut Street
Opera HOUSE.

Messrs. Kaw & Erlanger's stupendous
and wonderful production of "Ben-Hur,D
is to be presented at the Chestnut Street
Opera House, Philadelphia. for the third
time next week Ben Hur'7 is brought
from it's New York engagement at the New
York Theatre and it is the same elaborate
production which was made by the man
agement for the long run this famous play
enjoyed at the Theatre Royal, Drury- Lane,
London. There is much interest aroused
in the coming Of s'Ben-H Hur'' as it is dra-
matte event of such magnitude as is rarely
offered to playgoers. The organization
numbers some $50 people, including q.
large acting cast, chorus and ballet. The
story of "Ben-Hur,n = by General Lew Wall
lace and dramatized by William Young, is
too we'll known to be gone into as length.
To witness such scenes as the appearance
Of the Star of Bethlehem to the Three Wise
Men of the East, the chariot race, the fight
at sea, the grove of Dapne, and the insph-
ing spectacle where is represented the
appearance of the Nazarene to the multi
tude on the summit of the Mount OF Oliyet
and the cleansing of the lepers, is to see
the highest development of electrical, me-
chanical, scenic and costume effects ever
produced in the history of the stage. The
beautiful music which is interpo ated
throughout the play is by Edgar Stiliman
leley and tends to make this highly dra-
tnatic and romantic story of "Ben-HUr"
nearly he ideal The chariot race is with
out question the most exciting and stirring
scene in the production. It is such q
clever lusion that it becomes positiv
reality. Twelve horses and three chariots
actually enter into contest OF speed
although their movements are regulated by
mechanism and they are constantly in view
of the audience. The story of Ben Hur'S
is told in six acts and fifteen tableaux The
company provided by Messrs. Klaw & Err
LANCER to portray the leading characters ine
the play are William Farnum, J E Dod-
son, Charles Mackay, Char es T. Wilson,
Henry Weaver, Annie Irish, Mabel Bert,
Ellen Mortimer Charlotte Leslie, Stella
Bonifice Weaver, and Others. During the.
engagement Of "Ben-Hur'' at the Chestnut
Street Opera House, matinees will be given
on Wednesday, Saturday and speeiah
matinee on New Years day
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

AT the suggestion Of Prosecutor Starr
in open court this morning, Judge Jessup
revoked the sentence Of Jennie Gubitosa,
convicted Of larceny Of $400 from her
father, Samuel Music, and she was held to
appear at the February term Of court, bail
being fixed at $500 Her counsel. Mr..
Davis, Is confident Of her innocence, and
has secured new and important evidence.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

Mantua Grange, No. 80, Patrons Of II
bandry, adopted the following resoluti~..
on the death Of Rebecca Leppee.
WHEREAS, II has pleased Almighty God
in his divine providence to remove from
our midst another one Of our sisters, Re
becca Leppee.
ResoiUed, That we bow in submission to
Him who doeth all things we'll, and that
we in memory Of our departed sister drape
our charter in mourning for thirty days
That copy Of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes | this Grange, and that
4 copy be sent 70 each Of the County pap
ers.
G. ADELLA LEAP,
LIZZIE TURNER,
FANNIE LEAP.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

BY the will Of Miss Sarah Pike; CRass
Geitz, who has looked after her for some
time, and who moved into her house =
month ago, falls heir TO the residence No.
Y Euclid street, and the sum Of 81 900 in
cash. The residence Is valued = y sboak
IS. 600. S. -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
Swedesboro, N. J.,

mr.. Jas d. Carpenter.
Dear Sir: Enclosed find check Of 81 so
for which please continue Jos. Kille's Den-
yer, Col, paper another year He regards
your paper as letter from home.
Our father, think, was among the first
who subscribed when you started and it.
has been coming to the old homestead
under the old name,. Sam'l Z. KilIe, ever
since.
like the change you made this year
the paper is SO much more convenient to
handle.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
no CURE a COLD in ONE nay

Take Lsxative Bfomo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund She money Il II fails 20 cure.
=. " Groves signature ia on each box 1sc
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

There will be dance at the Country
Club next Thursday evening from s. 80
until 1 o'clock.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

S. LEWIS KILLE.

[Mr. Sam'l L. Kille was among the
DEMOCRATS first subscribers, and always a
staunch friend. Il is pleasant to know
that his sons also appreciate the paper he
did so much to aid in establishing Ed.]
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
In Memorium Of Sister ANNE E. Yetter, of
HurfvilIe Grange, No. 115, P. Of H,

Hurfsville Grange, No. 115, p. Of H.
WHEREAS: The great and supreme Ruler
Of the Universe has in His infinite wis
dom removed from among us one of our
worthy and esteemed sisters, Annie e.
Yetter, and
WHEREAS, the long intimate relation held
with her in the faithful discharge of her
duties in this society makes it emf
nently beitting that we record our
appreciation of her. Therefore:
Resolved, That the wisdom and ability
which she has exercised in the aid Of our
organization by service, contributions and
counsel will be held in grateful remem-
brance.
ResOlUed That the sudden removal OF
such life from among our midst leaves a
vacancy and a shadow that wi be deeply
realized by all the members and friends Of
this organization and will prove serious
loss to the community and the public.
Resolved That with deep sympathy with
the bereaved relatives of the deceasea
express our hope that even SO great
to US all may be overruled for good by
who doeth all things we'll.
ResotUed, That copy Of these RS
tions be spread npon the records Of ii
ganization, printed in the local pape. ~
forwarded to the bereaved family.
ADA JAMES,
ANNA s. GARDINER:
E. K. CANT.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
"A Letter from Home .

The following letter was one Of the pleas
ant features Of our correspondence yester-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23

however, to have been the era of ill-fit- ting, slovenly costumes for officers and men alike; and pictures of the period ap- pal one by the real slouchiness of the at- tire which they display. In bagginess and wrinkles the French piou-piou was out done by the costume of the boys in blue.
 At the present time the uniform worn by the troops stationed at home is trim and neat; but the introduction of khaki during the Spanish war has had bad effect upon the wearers of it, and, most of all, upon certain volunteer regiments whose members seem to think that in or- der to look like real fighters they must present the appearance of horde of un- washed cowboys. A little of the neatness required in the English and German ar- mics would be an exceedingly good thing for American soldiers. Clothes and clean liness have much to do with the morale of the individual in civil life. There is no reason why it should be otherwise in the army. Simplicity and comfort. by all means; but never the simplicity and comfort of the sloven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
BUSINESS PROSPERITY.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 Robert Fair, head credit man and man. ager of Marshall Field & Co.'S wholesale house, says: There is a very healthful business in merchandising. It does not contain the snap of a year ago. but Is of sound character and entirely free from all speculative elements. The business moving would have been called enormous a few years ago. I can- not see that our prosperity has ended. It simply Is settling down to normal con- dition, and ought to prove large and healthful from now on"
 Vice President Vanetten or the Boston and Albany road says: '1t cannot be de- nled that business in this country has suf- fered a severe reaction. We have already felt in our railroad earnings the first symptoms of a depression, although to date the loss has not been large. No par ticular line of trade seems to be suffering more than another, and the reaction is general"
 An officer of the Gould lines said: "Peo- pie down east do not seem to know what kind of prosperity we have out here, or else they simply do not care to know. All of the pessimistic reports about west ern conditions emanate from the east, and they are far from being correct. We have all the business our lines can handle, and more too. Cars are in short supply, and. with the big corn and small grain crops, we shall probably experience this condition all winter"
 There is no perceptibe lessening in general traffic of the road,p said an of- ficer of the Chicago and Northwestern "As a matter of fact, the grain traffic has increased very materially, and the road is short of cars all around. We feel that the business is here to stay. The nature of traffic suggests it. Agricultural districts are taking a diversity of things. all of which suggest there is strong feeling in those communities. We had hoped to avert car blockades next winter although it now looks as if we were going to have them again, with as much effect as ever"
 October promises to be even better for business than September and August. both of which were big months" said an of- ficial of the Burlington railway. Grain traffic is furnishing much more business than the road can handle expeditiously."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
comical Mistakes.

We make many comical mistakes these days" said a gentleman yesterday. Some of them are noticed and some are not The remarkable blunders made by even masters in art have become wide ly known, and errors of minor persons are too numerous to count. If you will look carefully in our periodicals you will have no trouble in finding all kinds of blunders some of them typographical, others editorial and still others to be laid at the door of illustrators.
 For instance, there is a well-known typewriter advertisement now appearing in number of magazines in which there is a hand with six fingers. Very Few peo- pie notice this until their attention Is called to the fact Whether this was done purposely to illustrate six points of excel lence or is merely a blunder l cannot say, but the picture certainly takes gross liberty with human anatomy. On piece of music the other day I observed To- comotive headlight that cast it's light down about the fender instead of straight ahead, as all locomotive headlights do. Typographical errors are so common that they have become trite, but when lbsens name is spelled 1ban,' Ibren' and several other ways on a theatre programme 1t seems that a proofreader is badly neeo- ed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
Ghosts.

Just now Ghosts is the general topic of conversation. No other play has ever made perhaps, a more vivid impression in Birmingham. There seems to be division of opinion as to whether Ibsen was justi- fled in writing such drama and whether it should be produced on any stage. AL though all agree that the acting of Miss Alberta Gallatin and her company was consummate the criticism has been made that Ghosts is a horrible revelation of immortality and shame, so gloomy, so awful in it's conception, and so powerfully portrayed that the audience is stunned by it's intensity. What better tribute to the genius of it's great author? Ibsen in- tended to give to the world a picture of human degradation that would carry its to be forgotten-and he succeeded admir- ably, said a professional man, who saw the play Wednesday night.
 1" Ghosts was not intended for musi- cal comedy or a nursery jingle. It is a story of life, of life in it's gloomiest as- pect, and why should not the author avail himself of scenes that constitute his plays great power? No one denies that the problem is real. We see it ex- emplifed in daily life and there is no harm in having 1t flashed before our eyes for brief space, even if it does leave us cowed by it's gloom. The sins of the fathers have been visited upon the chill dren for ages past and will so continue for ages to come, but we sometimes for get.
 Tn Ghosts we are given picture of immortality and wretchedness, but who can leave the theatre after that last tragic scene feeling that he has been con taminated, that his horror of sin is not greater than ever before? It is immortality concealed by the flash of brilliant lights. the sparkle of laughter, and all the gild- ed spectacle appealing to our senses that leads us astray. These dark scenes in Ghosts where no ray of brightness or sparkle of laughter brings relief, where all is dreary succession of mental anguish leading up to a climax of woe. could certainly fascinate no one. Instead we feel an irrepressible desire to flee from such picture.
 Ghosts is not proper play for children because they do not understand 1t and similarly it should not be witnessed by highly moral persons for the same reason. It is a masterpiece such as only the brain or master could conceive and as such delivers its message well. There is crime and shame. and bitter retri- button there, but it is life. If is well to wGle away occasional hours in stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Turn to the Riaht.

Said gentleman from the east: 'Tt Is strange that people in southern cities cannot learn to always turn to the right when on sidewalks and in public places. or course in larger towns pedestrians are compelled to adopt some methods for get ting along, and nearly all keep on the right side, but let the crowds thin out a little and you will immediately see people struggling along from one side to the other. It is much easier to keep the same direction all the time. have noticed that Birmingham people are worse in this re- spect than in some other southern towns, although the city is now large enough for them to learn better.
 If your citizens here could be taught to turn to the right on all occasions 1t would save an immense amount of trouble. Now that winter is approaching we see another evidence of this perversity of persons who never turn to the right. There is a kind of revolving door that has become popular in large cities It is constructed very much like a turnstyle. and each section is bound with strips of canvas to keep out the air. As these strips sweep the curved wall on each side the door opens nicely when pushed around to the right. but almost any time ing in and tug until they have reversed it, in spite of a big brass plate showing on which side to enter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
Alderman Wards Charges.

When an alderman presents a defin- ite charge to the effect that the gam bling dens have, in defiance of an ordinance of the city. been increased from -four or five" to lover forty" he should be called upon to substan- tiate his charge. He should be asked to name the location of the forty or more. Alderman Ward is not vis- ionary man. He means what he says, and his story of the forty or more" should be heard. Alderman Moore hastily moved to refer the resolutions of Alderman Ward to two committees, and Alderman Jones hastily seconded the motion. Why the resolutions should be referred to two committees did not appear, but either of the com mittees named is competent to hear and report upon the charges made and facts presented by Alderman Ward.
 The Ageherald has no desire to prejudice the case. It has no knowl- edge upon which to predicate census of the gambling dens of this town. Even -four or fve' is four or five too many, and it is the sworn duty of the police commission to see that there are not even -four or five" to say nothing of it's duty if the number has been increased to forty or more," all in full blast in the center of this town, and adds Alderman Ward, all known to the police.
 There is no occasion here to discuss the evils of gambling. All understand the subject in all it's demoralizing and destructive bearings. What the public desires is action-action by the board of aldermen upon Alderman Wards charges, and action by the police com- mission towards the suppression of  the forty or morep dens in the heart of the city. The people of this city demand a rigid and thorough investi gation of Alderman Wards charges. The committees to which they have been referred should go to the bottom of the subject, and all proceedings should be either held publicly, or else all testimony taken should be pub lished. No behind-the-door inyestiga- tion will satisfy the public, and the people look to Alderman Ward to see that there is no unnecessary secresy or suppression, iii the subsequent pro- ceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
Stockholders by the Millions.


 It is known that the capitalization of the steam railroads of this coun- try is in round figures twelve billion of dollars. There are twelve hundred railroad corporations in this country IT to the railroad capitalization be added that of the trusts, five thousand in number we have a grand total of about twenty billions of dollars.
 It is ridiculous to think that any considerable portion of the vast cap italization of railroads and trusts is locked in Vanderbilt or Morgan safe. No great corporation in this country is owned by an individual or even a family, with one exception, and that exception is the Standard Oil com pany. All of the Vanderbilts do not own a controlling interest in the New York Central, and J. P Morgan is a handler, rather than a holder, of se- curities.
 A table recently compiled showing the holdings in ten leading railroad and ten leading industrial corpora tions confirms the belief that the av- craze holding is not above 150 shares. In the twenty corporations there are fully 100000 stockholders scattered from sea to sea, from the lakes to the gulf The average holding in the sugar trust is but 35 shares; in the steel trust, 134 shares; in the Penn sylvania railroad, 118 shares. Using the figures thus obtained it has been estimated that there are two million stockholders in this country, and that corporate capital is widely distributed.
 The holdings of the south per cap ita are no doubt less than any other section, and in these days of slumps and shrinkages this section is wholly content with the situation. The best rule aft all is to buy shares in com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
More Than Calisthenics.

A gushing Miss was observing Troop C execute a brilliant cavalry drill. "Oh! she exclaimed" the calisthenics are the same every day" Shades of Custer! What would Uncle Sams sturdy troopers say if they could hear their dare devil man. euvers characterized as calsthenies?
 It is probable that their disgust would be expressed in no mild language. or course the young lady was very nearly right in her use of the word but it's gem orally accepted meaning is light gym nastics. We usually associate cahsthenics with young ladies colleges where in beau tiful white robes, exercises are perform ed before an admiring audience and num- bers of statuesque maidens gracefully swing their wooden dumbbells. That Is calsthencs, but the rush. wheel, and breazneck leap of a cavalryman is some thing more strenuous. It is amusing to observe the simplicity of the spectators. Some cannot understand why there is any necessity for the endless marches and counter marches, flank movements, and charges but if they could see regu- lars in action their wonder would soon vanish. The ladies are very enthusiastic when the jumping begins and charge appeals to all. The fair association is certainly to be congratulated on having engaged this attraction. It is proving highly edueative for our citizens who have never before seen regulars and had no conception of what a real soldier meant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
Why Cooks Drink.
Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record
 Drunken cooks,' said a housekeeper, "are often heard of but you rarely hear of drunken chambermaids. Do you know why, among female servants, only the cooks fall victims to the habit of alco- hol? One reason is that so much alcohol is used in modern cooking. Sherry, port, brandy, lqueurs--a dash of one and teaspoonful of another go into countless dishes, and the cook is constantly sur rounded with intoxicants. She begins by swallowing a wineglass of sherry after she has put some into the soup, and from sherry she passes on to liqueurs and to brandy. Of course, 1 don't mean that all cooks do this. or that large percentage of them do it, but do mean that you will find cooks who drink where you won't find incorporate chambermaids or walt resses or parlor maids. A cook who drinks falls fast. Men, you know, have cured themselves of alcoholism, but women can rarely do so. I have heard of cooks so crazed with the desire for drink that in the absence of anything better they would swallow glassfuls vanilla extract Hence. I say. if you would avoid putting tefnpta- ton in any ones way, use no alcohol in your cooking