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heard shot, and bullet whistled right
bet wean us.
Hit fer the rocks. boys" shouted the
old man; and following him we made up
hill for some granite shafts sticking up, with
bullets flying thick.
Meanwhile could hear Indians whoop-
ing behind us. When we got behind the
rocks we had time to look, and there were
about twenty Apaches coming across the
landscape on their ponies,
As soon as we opened fire they paused
and began the old game Of circling. They
simply crouched over their saddles and
made circuit around our hill, firing all
the time.
"Our Mexican friend dropped dead, but
soon saw an Indian fall, 100. The firing
was like gigantic Fourth of July celebra
tion.
Those Indans kept up a steady fire
till dusk. We saw anot her of them drop.
and the old man go, bullet in his arm,
and another of our men was wounded in
the neck.
That night was one of the unpleasant
eSt ] ever spent We expected an attack
every n oment, but when morning came
the lndiunS were gone.
It's all right, boys, said the old man,
they've cooled down and quit
We got back TO the ranch without seeing
more Indians But that settled me on
buying land for sheep raising there |
wanted to leave right off, so the old man
escorted ne beck to the railway station.
"Well, would Won believe il, on the station
platform ! saw one of those same Indians
who had claimed our eir' Before ] could
get over my surprise, the old man walked
up to him, the two shook hands and they
COnver ersed
What's that mean?' asked when he
rcjoined me,
oh, we wAs jest a-talkin' over the
scrap my friend answered He was
tcllir me they had two bucks killed an
one wounded Says he enjoyed the jam
boree, an hoped did
But | couldn't see that sheep raising
and iamborees of that sort went well to-
gether.
Indians don't fight white men for any
particular grudge they bear them. In
fact. they would rather fight other Indians,
because they feel that the white mans
soul isn't in il for tho love of the sport
They know tina, we only fight when we
have to, and they consider that degrading
spirit. An old Sioux chief once aid to me:
Why white man no yell when he fight?
Because him no enjoy himself like we.
Him fight for business. Bad, Injun heap
holler cause feel good
80 when they can find some other tribe
to scrap with they let white men alone |
had thet illustrated TO me two years ago.
Il was down in New Mexico then, near
an Apache reservation. Five OF us were
camping on dry creek bed, when we heard
a whoop across the plain. and about fifty
painted and fcathered Indians came gallop-
ing down on us.
made a scramble for tho big boulders.
But on the bank the Indians came to an
abrupt halt, and rolled in their saddles with
laughter.
What mater?, their chief shouted to
us. Heap scare?'
The sun., 1903-12-27
ACARD GAME FROM AUSTRALIA
CALL on THE ACE" FAST GROW
ING IN POPULARITY HERE.
sOmewhat Like Five and Seven Hand
Euchre, but superior TO BOth--Correct
Account OF the Game as Played In
Australia-Thc Newest Card Game.


Every winter sees some new candidate
or public favor in the way of card games.
None of them is absolutely new,
All the games which have lately become
popular are ofshoots or variations of older
tames Pinochle is variety of bezique;
bridge is a combination of dummy whist
Ind cayenne; set back and Cinch are de-
rcIopments of seven up.
ANY new game, in order to command its
hare of popularity in this country must
lave two things TO recommend it. 1t
must be easy to learn and it must be possible
10 play it with an ordinary pack of cards
md counters, without the addition Of sre-
sial apparatus
That the game may be difficult to play
rell does not matter. so that it's elementary
principles can he briefly stated to the be-
kinner The complications of such games
j. shat will always be a bar TO their general
ldoption by American players.
Among the new games, one which is
apidy growing in favor. especially in
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81 IT he story itself is the fines. of any,
Sconveys the mos beautiful sentiments,
has the most wonderful combination of
Hthe spiritual and the earthly. II Is greatest
ktoo. scenically consid ,red, and no matter
/ what you may say, the music OF the eye is
4 important help to the music Of the ear.
"Then, too, the lay public has to learn
to love Wagner. 1t is not accomplished at
once.
People | know who, five years ago
couldn't stand Die Walkuere and 'Sieg-
fried are now CRYING for them. 1t will be
the same way with 'Parsfal.' Scores of
people will find it tiresome, incomp rehen-
slble tonight and after seeing it a score of
times they will love it like a native of Bay
reuth.
Eat? No. | will take mine fasting.
There is something to ma horribly incon-
gr,lous about feeding between the acts Of
'Parsifal feel az il the churches Oh zht to
be open with special services to prepare
ono properly.
The quie, and orderlness of the per-
formance were nowhere more noticeable
than in the supper room. The scene, usua
alv of more or less confusion, was as orderly
as if giving suppcrs there between acts
had been a habit of years. The walters
we're deft and quick, the tables for two,
thrc :, 70 ur more we'll filled.
One of the striking features was the
number of women in evening dress who
we're dining without escorts, enjoying tina,
freedom which is not always the privilege
of those who purchase season boxes of.
hand.
The diners were looking about for ac-
quaintances and usually discovering them
The hum of conversation was continual,
forming a running accompaniment of
sound from which occasional syllables
beca me articulate,
Mime. Sembrch? Yes, in the box next
mine" "Yes, much better than the per-
formance at Bayreuth. "Poor Conried
what an indefatigable worker, wonder
if he il happy" Yes, have attended
ten Parsifal' lectures and learned the
entire score. ] could recie the libretto o
in my sleep and dare say have for the
last few nights. It's an awful strain on
the int elect. never knew had o little
until | tackled this opera"
The lack of alcoholic stimulus was per-
haps re e3ponsible for the paucity of men
in the supper room.
The wo,nen's dressing room was the
scene of bewldering transformation One
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The conversation was OF the common
place variety. II one expected to be elevated
or refined by it, disappointment was in
store.
Whatever the mentai attitude, the relief
felt after couple of hours intense con-
centraton found vent, as is usual. in trivi-
alities Little was said about the perfection
of scenic arrangements. Kundry and Par
sifdl for a moment were relegated to the
background while questions of more i'm
mediate moment were discussed.
Have you see my umbrella" as my
hat straight? II it looks crooked it's all
right" Mrs. Astor in black velvet? You
don't say | wonder what she'll wear
this evening" go home to dress? We'll,
l guess not, We're going to have a dandy
time at the restaurant Catch us dressing!"
Hello, old chappie, thought you were
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Fox Bounty in Vermont.

T IIW TNt NNfWNWWN .NtWs.
Edward NJ Brown cam" into the Cty
C.erk of,'cc this morning with the skin OF
loN. which he had Just shot in South Burling-
ton. He asked that th" bounty be paid him
according Ia the law made 10y the last Legis-
laturr which pIlt a price upon the heads of
foxes rrtt!csrakcs and hedgehogs He took
onth TO IN" fact that he shot the fox in South
Burlington. and that the animal Was running
at largo in III uutHm"i condition. City Clerk
M1colnber Il q made II hole through the left
ear of the ioS. TINS ceremony being duly
performed, Mr.. Brown got an order on the
city treasury for - cents. This is the frst
foN of III" season. Only one bounty has
hoon given here on hedgehog since the
y ,Nious Animal law WIS established in 1902,
and not any ON rattlesnakes,
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seem real enough to evoke a murmur of
praise.
On the floor the scrubwomen are busily
washing up, watering the flowers, so to
speak. There are trap doors with cracks.
there are dangling ropes and pulleys.
there are dark bearded men lifting tre-
mendous weights as easily as if they we're
blocks for miniature theatre put to-
gether by a childs hands,
Here and there a chorus girl is walking
quietly about with a masculine escort
pointing out little corners of interest
Everywhere the hustle of work, which is
being carefully superintended to an artistic
finish The oaths, those outlets for ex-
treme anxiety, are cosmopolitan in their
variety.
From the wings the visitors are taken
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is himself the partner, he leads trump
as a rule, and such lead is generally inter-
preted as a sign that he is the one called
on If a player holds both ace and king
play the king. II is often of advanta age to
keep the opponents guessing. and it is
sometimes we'll to coax the maker of the
trump to ruff the king, 80 as to get the
lead
Those who are familiar with the American
forms Of five and seven handed euchre will
see that the Aust ralian game is superior
TO either Of them on account of its sim
plcty.
In the American five hand game an extra
and no trump is turned. 4 player may
bid three, four or five tricks, according
to the strength of his cards and his hopes
Of finding something in the widow.
He must name the suit on which he bids,
so that others may bid up the same suit
or bid against him in another suit. If he
gets the play on three. he takes one part ner
at random, without calling any suit or
ace.
If he bids four or five tricks, he has the
choice Of two partners: The successful
bidder takes up the widow selects what
he wants from it and discards
Ii he intends to take the wi1ow, but no
partners, he may bid eight. If he Is willing
to play he cards dealt him, without either
widow or partners, he may bid fifteen.
~ cast, li'' lIldht ivy lllSNN'
or he loses. Some people introduce the
calling on the ace so as o select the partner.
In the American seven hand game the
whole pack is used, seven cards being dealt
% each player and four to the widow The
player bidding five tricks takes two part
ners; If he bids six or seven tricks, he takes
three partners A lone hand bids ten, and
without either widow or partners. twenty.
In both five and seven hand, the oppon-
ents score the number Of points bid if the
IN nknr nf tl,.. tri,t, nil
points is game.
The objections to seven hand euchre are
the necessity for having exactly seven
players, complications about the bids and
the proper marking of the partners chosen,
they are. and the difficulty Of keeping the
scores, which usually requires the services
of some person not in the game.
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PERSONALLY, my feeling was one Of great
reverence, | did not wish to cat a hearty
dinner and drink a lot OF wine. / wanted
TO have o clear head and enjoy 'Parsifal'
Il really don't see how any one with
soul for art can go 70 a boisterous restaur-
ant dinner between the acts. l should
think it would destroy the whole spirit of
the occasion I couldn't do it,"
Promptly n five minutes before the .ad-
vertised time the 'rTmpe'ers took place
in the corridors and played the "Parsifal'
motif. It was the signal for seats to be
taken
With an order surprising in such a crowd
the clear notes Of the motif had scarcely
penetrate ed to tie fut hest corner of tho
opera house before every scat in box, audi
torium and gallery was filed. The great
entr'acte was over.
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my communion table will profit from the
result. Profaning the church? Never.
Against a pillar surveying the rosy
depths of the Interior two musicians are
discussing it from the point OF view of
their profession.
Fine thing, the women voices. told
Henry meaning Conried that women
voices were the thing. There is peculiar
penetrating quality to boys VOICES that is
striking, but when it comes to SIS ainai,
far reaching work, give m, tn, won'n's
voices every time.
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"No, it is not the greatest work when you
pull 1t to pieces and compare 1t with Die
Walkuere,' 'Trstran und Isolde and
'Tannhaeuser,' perhaps that is when the
question simply involves music, orches-
tration. the opportunities for certain registers
of voices. but what makes 'Parsifal great
ia the tout ensemble.
The sun., 1903-12-27

Fr0W TIC H0rVOrd FOurdn'.
HlGGASUM. Dec. 23-Yesterday afternoon
two deer. buck and doe. were seen to como
from the woods north of the railroad brid ge
over the creek AT this place. and walk down
to the river and out on the ice. The ice
broke away and they were carried out into
the river, where there was much floating
ice. The foe collded with others and the
deer were thrown into the water. After Il
short swim they came to another floating
cake and climbed upon it with apparent
ease. This proceeding was gone through
with several times until TIE east side of the
river was reached. when the deer were so IN
los, in the nearby woods. A large number
OF spectators watched the pair and were sur
prised Al the ease with which they mounted
the floating ice.
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and 'Parsifa must do that to the most
sceptical. II man gets higher thought,
a spirit raising in a gambling place, it is
better than none at all
"The only thing the Church has to fear
is not the sacrilege Of its sacranents but
the indifference and neglect. shall advise
my congregation to come to it, and expect
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
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PAULSBORO.

Mr.. Lea Wells, a carpenter, who has beer
living.at Billingsport several years, died
Friday morning last after suffering two
weeks with tetanus. He caught his finger
in cog wheel Of gasoline engine on a
boat in which be was fishing.
Mrs Fannie Jester, of Germantown,
Mrs. Grey, of Washington, D. c., and Mrs.
Sara Leach, Of Roxborough, Pa, spent
Thursday of last at R. A. TESTERS.
The Paulsboro base ball team played the
Columbia Field Club, Of Phila., Saturday
afternoon last. They had fine game, re-
suit 6 to 6. when both sides were willing to
quit.
Prof. Cooks, of Wilmington, preached
morning and evening in M. E. Church here
Sunday.
Jos. Moreland arrived home Saturday
last after being in Alabama several months
in the employ of Duponts' Powder Works.
Prof. VIM. Sullivan, supervising princi-
pal, of schools here, has resigned and been
elected to like position in Gloucester City
at salary Of 81 200.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
HURFFvILLE.


Memorial Day was celebrated here in the
usual patriotic way. Very early in the
morning carriages began pouring into
town, besides large number who came by
train. At nine o'clock Marshal James
gave the command and the procession
moved from the Hall through town to the
cemetery where patriotic songs were sung
by the Sunday School, then headed by the
fife and drum corps moved through the
cemetery, the guards doing their palt well.
Comrade F. B. Ridgwey gave the command
and all the soldiers graves were decorated
with two large pot flowers. The large
company then returned to the church. The
large audience room and gallery were not
large enough to hold half the people pres
ent. The exercises were opened by sing
ing, then an address of welcome by Prof.
Atkinson, of our public school, and solo
by Miss Stella Pearson. Chairman Shaw
then introduced Rev. J. w. Lee, of Cam
den, who gave one Of his fine addresses.
When Chas. Quay went to his barnyard
on Monday he found one of his best COWS
with her neck broken. This is quite a
loss as the COW was fresh, having calf one
week old.
Howard Wick also lost his best COW last
week.
John Cant has sold his runaway horse
to dealer in Gloucester.
VIM. Pierce has left Clark's store and
George Arnold has taken his place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
BRIDGEPORT.

| The recent rains have made great i'm
proyement in the crops in this community
and truck looks considerably better.
/ Miss NJ. Ella Helms will teach anothe
year at Wenonah, where she has beer
teaching the past year.
Mr.. Geo. H. Platt has received largs
quantity of lumber and building stone By
railroad.
This week will be the last week fishing
with many of our fishermen. Some have
quit already.
Mr.. Geo. HI. Platt is hauling stone for
the new house he will build for Mr.. Harry
Newman near the Town Hall.
John A. Dix Post, Of Swedesboro, at
tended church a; this place last Sunday, a
large delegation being present. Rev. Mac
Berney gave very interesting sermon to
the delight of his hearers.
Logan's corps Of school teachers is now
complete as follows: Repaupo, No. l, Geo.
Tonkin; Bridgeport, No. 2, principal, Mrs.
Emma F. Gill; assistant, Grace Oliphant;
primary, Rose J. Robinson; Nortonville,
No. 3, Alice VanPelt Centre Square, No.
4, Lizzie Saunders; Lincoln, No. S,
Susanna C. Bell.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton LaDow and son, Of
Burlington, have been spending a few days
with Mr.. LaDow's mother, Mrs. Sarah
Elizabeth LaDow, of Centre street.
Prof. Villars wife and son Donald, Of
Williamson school, and Miss M. Staller, Of
Ohio, were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ Garrett, of Smallwood Place, on Me-
mortal Day and Sunday.
Mrs. L. v. Garron, of AZ Delaware street,
is spending week with her sister, Mrs.
Jennie A. Livezey, at Doylestown, Pa.
Mrs. Frank Carr, Of Poplar avenue, is
making an extended visit with relatives in
Camden, N. J.
Miss Bertha Jessup, of North Broad ST.,
is the guest of her uncle at Swedesboro for
few days.
Mrs. G. B. Pierson and mother, Of Bird
geton, N. j., have been spending a few
days with Mrs. E. L. Cloud.
DIR. ]. H. Ashcraft, of Mullica Hill,
rarely honoFs Woodbury. with his presence,
but he stopped here Tuesday morning, en-
route to the city, and while awaiting q
trolley at Merritt's corner number Of
friends gathered and enjoyed brief con
fab. The doctor has reached the SEVENTEEN
milestone in life's journey, yet would pas
anywhere for boy of go. He has thu
remarkable distinction of being the young
est Of family Of nine children, ali o
whom are living.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
REDWOOD.

ormie Armstrong did some fine shooting
at blue rock match at Alcyon Park on
Memorial Day. He broke Al straight
carrying off both first and second prizes.
first prize, Remington double barrel ham.
merless gun; second prize, breech loading
hammer gun. Walton Elkins also did well
and won third prize, a good silver watch.
Quite an honor for Recreation Club.
The children here are very busy practic-
ing for Children's Day. The exercises will
be held next Sunday evening, June 7.
Memorial Day was observed here about
the same as usual. The Post came from
Mullica Hill in the morning and decorated
the soldiers graves. Mr.. Borton, of Null
lica Hill, made a very pleasing address.
The departed ones were well remembered
as there was hardly grave in the cemetery
that had not some remembrance, and many
were beautifully decorated.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
BLACKwooD.

Benjamin Williams and son Harris, re
turned on Wednesday from trip to his SOL
Marshall, at Pittsburg, Pa.
John Heating has: purchased Haine.
piano for his daughter Elma.
Albert Batten was surprised on Friday
evening by large party Of friends. Aftel
several games, refreshments were served
All had a good time.
The Blackwood orchestra accepted ar
invitation to play at Samuel Simpkin's OF
Tuesday evening at Redwood. They al
had a good time, as they took 'sUncle'
Lew with them. Refreshments were served
While Joseph E. Mathers was attending
the meeting of Township Committee al
Chew's Landing on Monday, his horse tool
fright and broke his halter and ran away
with the buggy and completely demolished
it. The horse was not hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham, of Camden,
has been visiting N. N. Wentz this week.
G. P. Wood is remodeling his house OF
Main street.
Do not forget the Water Fairy Cantats
to be given in the W. C. T. U. Hall OF
Saturday evening.
Miss Alma Marshall, Of B1ackwood, ha'
arrived homr after months visit at Wash
ington, d. c., with her uncle, Frank C
Carter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
COUNTY BOARD OF AaR1cu1TURE.

A well attended meeting Of the above
named society was held in Patrons Hall,
Mullica Hill, last Monday afternoon, with
all the officers present. After the minutes
of the last meeting were read and approved,
the topic tsOf what advantage would the
rural telephone be to the farmer OF this
county, was discussed by Will FL. Hof-
man and Mrs. Mary R. Brown.
| Mr.. Hoffman prefaced his remarks by
reading newspaper clipping from an
Ohio paper laudatory Of the rural tele-
phone. Reports from the Western States
indicate that the East is not abreast Of
their brothers Of the West in securing
this great utility.
Mrs. Brown read an article from farm
ers publication giving results, financial
and otherwise, of the rural phone service,
and urging the construction Of the service
on the mutual plan. She thought that if
they were success in the sparcely settled
West, there could be no doubt Of the result
in this county, especially if erected under
the cooperative plan.
Theodore Brown said the phone was the
greatest time-saver he knew OF. He said,
in his opinion, if a system was established
ia one township, and was successful, within
d year III WOulu NC 6AbeuuCu W lively pOWA-
ship in the county.
Thomas Borden suggested that one reason
the rural phone was success in the West
was that wire fences were utilized.
George w. F. Gaunt said in his contact
with farmers of Ohio, he found that the
mutual telephones were success, and they
didn't run them on wire fences either.
The proceedings were varied at this point
by reading by Ella Tomlin, after which
James Carter, the delegate to the State
horticultural Society, made his report.
A paper on Beauty Culture in the Farm
Home,' by Mrs. Mary R. Low, was a
beautiful feature Of the afternoon program.
The beautiful is always enjoyable, and
especially SO when it appears amid the
more or less monotinous discussion of rural
telephones and the three months old pro-
ceedings Of the State Board of Agriculture.
The eradication of the San Jose scale
was discussed, and points Of recent act OF
the legislature quoted by John G. Whitall,
which provides the method for destruction
of infested orchards, by the State Board.
Mr.. Whitall said the laws should be pub
lished in the newspapers so the people
would be informed.
The advisability of holding meetings OF
the County Board In different towns was
discussed.
Samuel Conover, George w. F. Gaunt,
Will H. Hoffman, Theodore Brown, and ].
G. Whitall, in favor of holding at different
places, and as result of this expression
motion to hold the next meeting at Mickle-
ton was adopted.
The President appointed the following
Committee on Farmers Institute to be held
at Swedesboro: William H. Hoffman, Thos.
Borton, Theodore Brown, Cadie J. Gill,
Ella Tomlin, Mary R. Low.
Warren Atkinson had on exhibition a
quart box Of New Queen potatoes, about
the size of hens eggs, dug that day, while
Mr.. George Tonkin, of South Harrison,
exhibited box Of Candy Prize straw
berries, grown by Josera E. Lock, Of Har
risonviIle. We extend our thanks to Mr..
Lock for box Of this delicious fruit sent
us next day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-04
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PEDRIcKToWN.

Misses Mae and Carrie Strimple attended
the wedding of Mr.. Frederick Biddle, for.
merly of this place, and Miss Grace Maud
Cook, of North Long Branch, on Tuesday,
June 2.
Miss Hubert Ackley and sons,of Chicago,
are visiting at the home of Mrs. Ackley's
father, Mr.. Jacob K. Justice Mr.. Justice
is seriously i'll at this writing.
William Batten, who has been ailing for
a number Of months, passed away on Fri
day, and was buried on Monday Services
were held in the M. E. Church, interment
in Baptist Cemetery. He leaves wife and
three young children to mourn his loss.
The social department. Of the Epworti
League will hold a Red White and Blut
Social this Thursday on the lawn Of Comley
and Green. A good social time is antici
pated.
Samuel Picken has left the employ Of P
P. Sweeten, and is now in the employ o
Charles Walton, of Woodbury.. Franz
Gates has taken Picken's place in th
store.
/ The commencement exercises Of the Higl
School were we'll attended on Friday even
| ing, notwithstanding the inelemenoy Of th
!, weather.
Herbert Parker and Miss Mae Strimpl
attended commencement Of the conser
vatory Of music in Philadelphia on Sal
urday evening.