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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
indebted to the New Jersey children's

indebted to the New Jersey Children's
Home Society.
And this is entirely outside Of the im-
mense saving to the tax payers Of the State
70 have nearly nine hundred children lifted
out OF the position Of dependents and placed
over into the ranks of the producers and
helpers Five hundred children cared for
as panpers, as criminals or even as boarders
would mean an average tax Of not less than
500 or $3.50 each year for an indefinite
number Of years, or in round numbers from
$50, 600 to $135, co. per year, perpetual
drain on the pocket books Of the taxpayers,
from all Of which this Society has relieved
the public The small a.uount we there
fore ask from benevolent people to support
this work year by year is but the merest
fraction of the money we have saved and
added to the assets of the State.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28

or stupid are often the victims Of some
ease or infrmity which, with careful su
vision could be prevented or remedied.
II do not mean TO say when I
fault with public schools and public sob
methods, that | do not appreciate wha
grand institute onr public school is Al.
view it now think the American pub
school system is the greatest thing we hss,
produced. | only mean 80 say that I
think all our ideals are attainable and til
we ought to struggle for them. I have St
died the relative successes Of the boys Z
come to Harvard from public schools, frs.
private schools and from other institution
and know that those who succeed best q
their admission by examination are th
boys from the public schools I know ais
that those who win the highest honors q
graduation are not the pupils Of privat
schools, endowed institutions or 9th
schools, but they are the pupils Of publ.
schools =
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
Country Club Minstrels.


The fourth annual minstre show given
by the Country Club was held in the
Opera House on Tuesday evening before a
well-filitd house Joseph Knight, Arthur
Starr, Joseph Gibson and Frank B. Ruther-
ford were end men. and their jokes, some
stale, others new, excited great laughter
The singing was fine In every respect and
the original verses, hits on our municipal
ity, added to Bpdelia. by Arthur Starr,
excited much mirth One of the best hits
was made when Mr.. Rutherford initiated
the Frenchman, Irishman, Bostonian and
in fact represent tives Of all nationalities.
The scenery was covered with red cloth
and IN the midst of the circle sat West
Jessup, the middleman, clothed in knee
breeches suit of white silk. Behind the
semi-ciIcle of 'coons'' sat several Country
Club ladies' who assisted in the singing.
In the second act there was club swinging,
tumblipg, banjo playing, singing and
piano playing by foreign talent. The show
closed with sang by Mrssrs. Carl Roger,
Duncan Jacques, Mrs. George Grove and
Miss Halcheon Mohr. The entertainment
committee, under the leadership Of Mr.. H
N Twels, deserve great credit for this ex-
cellent entertainment as does Mr- S. Alvin
Clark for his work in drilling the singers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
The Unior Evangelical Services.

The plan to cl0se THESE meetings last
Friday evening was changed by a vot- Of
the committee and coDcurred in by the
people at FRIDAY evenings service, hence
they have been continued this week, heing
held every evening in The Curt House.
The afternoon meetings. that have hereto
fore been held in nne Of the churches, are
also held in the Cnurt House. Mr.. Toy
says this his first experience III holding
meeti, g in a c,urt house. and from the
4uecess that has attended the movement,
not 4 had influence pervades our house Of
law and jistice
The afternoon meeting last Sunday was
open /. both men and women, and by
actual count the audience numbered eight
hundred All the mretiligs have been we'll
ATTENDED AID the interest is not III the
least ai,attd Al every serv ce many rise
fur pray efs. and conversions are numerous.
Un'e-s present plans are changed, the
meetings will cluse tomorrow evening
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
Surrogate silvers.

Surrogate Silvers entered upon the duties
Of his Office on Saturday last, the 23d M
slant His induction into Office, which
occurred at noon, was followed by BAN
quet at Newton Hotel at two O'Clock At
the banquet were retiring Surrogate Du-
Bois, and former Surrogate w. Harrison
Livermore, Republican County Chairman
B W. Andrews, the lawyers and newspaper
men of the county and county officials.
With the cigars and coffee there was some
speeches by the former Surrogates Liver
more and Dubois and lawyer Swackhamer.
Mr.. Dubois referred to the peculiar fea-
tures Of the Surrogate office. During his
incnmbency Of the office, he said, be be-
lieved he had had business relations with
nearly every family in the county; fifteen
years works great changes, and these are
observed by the Surrogate to greater
extent than any county official He re-
ferred feelingly to the fact that Of his three
bondsmen all had passed away, and that
during the last years Of his last term. Mr..
Swackhamer, in his remarks, paid high
tribute to the business methods Of the Sur
rogate's office as he had found them under
MIR. Dubois administration. The gather
ing was as pleasant function Of the kind
as it has been our fortune to attend in this
county in many a day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
Historical Society Tru sfeas.

The Board Of Trustees Of the Gloucsaid.
County Historical Society held me- me
in this city on Monday afer, con. Sv WlIt
boro was appointed as the place o
Spring meeting of the Society,o the g -
Monday in April. At that time pap s
be presented upon the early hiatdfy Of tlssE
Swedes and Moravian churches atlSwede1
horo The Board decided 10 incorporate ii i
Society. and David o Watkins was instr.
cted to take the necessary steps. A ceftifcaas
Of membership will soon be issued 70 each
member of the Society
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28

Mrdico Chi, first and second, met defeat
in the Armory on last Saturday night
rhe first teams game was close aud inter-
pstisg in thr fi,st hall, hnt the fast playing
1T the locals IN the second half soon dis
tanced the visisors Score. Co. /, 40 NJ.
c., is
The second team outplayed their oppon-
ent=. and wen easily Davis. Co sec
ond 's fast forward. made the recold, SO far
this year. throwing II ieid goals Score,
43.16
Brideeton will play here next satp'daA
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
Salem County Notes.

It isreported TO US from Prdricktown that
the verdict in the breach Of premise suit Of
Justice v. Davis, tried in Salem Courts
last week, when verdict M n cause OF
action was rendered by the jury, vii he
appealed 70 the Supreme Court. The
plaintiff is Agnes C Justice and the de-
fendant Rey. j. w Davis Of the Prdrlck-
town Baptist Church. Damages were laid
at 10000
Two weeks ago Anna Newkirk, young
lady aged about 20 years, disappeared from
the home OF her gsand-fsthef, Waddingt"n
Ridgway, OF Hancock ) Bridge Ailoway' 3
creek, that flows near the Ridg~ay home
has been dragged as thor ughIy as ts frozen
state would permit, and search has heen
made for her in every direction, without
success. Miss Newkirk LETT the house
about 7 O'Clock in the evening, on the pre-
text OF going to a neighbours, aud has not
since been seen. Lately ugly stories have
been circulated, which are yet unsubstan-
tiated.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28


turn of the E. G. Hall property to Mr..
Hall reported progress
Mr. Davis moved that the Water and
Fire Committees be authorized to purchase
horse for the joint use of those depart-
ments, to be paid for by the Water Depart
ment Carried.
Mr. Davis then moved that the Fire
Dept. purchase horse for Good Will Co.,
No 2. Carried.
VIM. H. Turnbull, in communication,
asked the privilege Of erecting sign in
front Of his business place. The same was
referred to the Street Committee.
A communication from Horace F.. Nixon,
inviting Cornell to attend the evangelical
meetings was read and tiled.
Mr.. Davis reported adversely to repaying
Mr. Geo. W. Carpenter water rents a legged
to be due hun. The report was ordered
laid on the table. and the Clerk instructed
to look the matter up.
Mr.. Davis moved that he vote by which
the use Of cellar draineIs was prohibited
after July 1, be rsconsidered and advocated
the motion because the water could be
turned into the sewers Carried. Then
the orign,a. motion was repassvd with the
amendments except when the water is
drained into the seweIs.n
On motion Of Mr.. Kugler the Clerk was
aut. p to uotify the Public Service
O,rporatiou Of the poor condition Of the
lights supplied Woodbury..
Adjourned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28

We do nos wish to stase. hut we do know that
any lads can attain purity and ssothuess Of
a Im10md Meal for toilet and bath Ii Is so
ciiarnsitgly perfumed as "a render IL deI ghtful.
Price 25e.
For sale by
j. W. Merritt opposite Court Heuae
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-28
COUNCIL Proceedings

4 stated meeting of Council was held on
Tuesday evening last, with all the mem
bers present except Mr.. Pierson.
After the minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved the following bills
were presented and paid.
E Rpdfield, Jan. sal, as Collector IS so 90
VIM Marcus. sub policeman. . "a
Lewis H Dopson, $ II II
Police salaries for Jan. n........... $50 90
is B Burkett, relief f......... AZ 65
E.. r. johnson. ...-............. 25 0O
Mr.. Chenoweth. of the Committee on
Accounts presented written report, on the
bill of Sl25 presented TO the last meeting
by City Treasurer Ernest Rpdfield. The
report was signed by only two members Of
the committee.
Mr.. Kuger ASKED who was the third
member Of the committee and was inform
ed that it was Mr. Henderson. Mr.. Hen
derson replied that he had declined to sign
the report because this officer had been paid
for 12 months work in that year, and by
the payment Of this bill he would receive
SIPS for one years work.
The vote on the payment of the bill was
called.
Mr.. Henderson asked for the ayes and
nays on the motion to pay the bill, and all
the members present except himself voted
to pay the bill. AS there was no fund to
take this amount from, the order will be
withheld until the end of the year
The Fire Committee reported that they
had secured samples of hose, but was not
yet prepared o make recommendation as
to purchase.
Mr.. Kngler asked that the ordinance reg
ulating the erection Of fire escapes be read,
which was done.
He then asked that the Clerk be instruct
I'd to furnish the Fire Committee with the
names Of parties who had been notified at
that time to erect fire escapes, that the
committee might proceed intelligently.
Carried
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
HURT IN FALL FROM A WHEEL
James Thompson, Of CordoVa, Render
ed Unconscious in Accident.

James Thompson. of Cordova. while
riding on his bicycle toward his home
Wednesday evening took a header
near the village bridge. He was rem
dered unconscious, remaining in that
condition several hours. There were
fears that his skull had been fTac-
tured. but these were dispened after
an examination by DR.. Freek. who
found that he had not Jared more Sc
rioUsly than a few cuts and bruises
and Il severe shock. The front wheel
of the bicycle breaking caused the ac
cident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

I perhaps save himself a defeat, and he
heaved TO on the first respectable ap-
| pearing sample that Fiene passed over
10 him, sending it away over in the
/ left garden and scoring Hessler. and
himself stopping on the third sack.
Then there was little luck OF late
Rock Island has been out of luck. The
/ boys have had TO work and fight for
every point that they received credit
for But this was the real article of
luck. You could not call il anything
else While Thornton was tantalizing
Fiene in his endeayor 10 pull his pedal
for a pass Pas blond swung a hot
down shoot that went through Looie's
fingers and disappeared in the vicinity
of the front of the grand stand. No one
saw the ball hit the ground. II did not
alight on the grandstand roof, for if it
had there would have been a report.
Well, during the search Lakaf came
home. The discovery was made that
the ball had gone though d knot hole
in the trent of the stand beneath the
press box. The opening was just wide
enough TO admit of its passage. If il
had varied a fraction OF an inch in
any direction il never would have gone
through. One who can put a ball
through 4 crack of that size surely
should not have difficulty in splittins
the plate. the fans drought undoubted-
~, but you must remember Mr. Fiene
was not aiming at this opening. He
did not know it was there. He was
real angry at Swami. the ground keep
er. for not having il boarded up. and
Pa Fill really ACCUSED Swami OF CON
spring with the home team to de
foac the poor little Bunnies. There is
no questioning that Swami is a deep
dyed william for pulling for his home
team even TO the extent OF making in
viting holes for the opposing pitcher
to loose himself in. but dollars to
doUghnuts Swami Will have that hole
removed by this afternoon. For his
team is liable to have little of the
bad luck that Mr.. Fiene had.
Winning Run in the Ninth.
The Rabbits punched two singles in
the eighth, but fast double executed
by Miller and Lister cut of the
chance to score. The two runs that
won for Rock Island came in this
wise: Sweeney. as stated at the be-
ginning of the narrative. led off with
a triple. The next two men, Smith
and Hesslcr. went out, and it did seem
as if he was doomed to die where he
stood when Lakaf grounded over third
ana caused Brown to error on his first
chance during the game. Thornton
waited for four wide ones, filling the
bases for Lister. Pete had the hit,
- ~, 4
tallying Sweeney and Lakaff. Ludwig
playing a contemplate trick in his an
ger over the loss of the game. throw
ing his mask over the plate in front
of Lakaff when he was running in
from third. Scribner saw it and kick
ed the mask off before the arrival o.
the runner. probably saving Lakaif al
injury. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.


Philadelphia 4 Detroit. 0.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. y: Cincinnati. >.
Philadelphia. :; Boston. ! (frSt
gamcD.
Boston. i; Philadelphia. o (sccond
samcD.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee. $: St Paul, &.
Columbus, 1: indianapolis. =.
Toledo. y; Louisville. q.
Kansas City. %; Minneapolis. 80.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Sioux City, 0; Denver, >.
Omaha. 10; st. Joseph. 0.
DvS MOineS. ,: Colorado Springs, 9.
THREE EYE, LEAGUE.
Rock Island. (: Cedar Rapids. ,.
Bloomington. .: Davenport, =
Decatur. =: Dubuque. 3.
Springfield. 81; Rockford. O-3.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Fort Wayne. Is: Grand Rapids .
South Bend. II; Peoria. l.
Terrc liautc, q, Dayton, 1.
Wheeling. .: Evansville. ].
IOWA LEAGUE.
MarShalltown, 6; OSkalooSa. |.
Waterloo. y: Ottumw;t :.
Boone, ]; Burlington. 6.
KeOkuk, l; Fort Dodge, >.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Colorado Springs. Colo, July %
The Milwaukee baseball franchise in
the Western ieaguc mas been pur-
chased by D. J. Finkelstein of this
city for $4,000. The franchise is
held in Pueblo, which next season will
have a regularly organized team in
The Western league circuit. Finllcl-
stein is organizing the Pueblo Athletic
association, of which he viii be pres
ident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

ignore the request Of the fire and po-
lice commissioners for "A meeting to
act OH charges against him. Thirty
six veniremen have been examined in
the trial of George Honan, charged
with the murder Of two deputies. Thus
far ZIG vcniremen have been heard
and only three jurors accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
NEW THEATRE ON STRING
Chamberlin, kindt & Co.. Have Sew
cured House ut Aurora.

Chamberl.n, Kindt K Co. have added
another TO their string Of playhouscs,
having secured a lease Of the one at
Aurora. This is fine property and is
one Of the best paying houses in Hi
nois. The booking for the Illinois
here and the other houses Of the cir
cult will not be known until after the
first Of the coming month. when the
Office that Chamberlin, Kindt & co.
maintain at the Knickcrbocker, in
New York City. during the summer
for the purpose of selecting attractions
for their patrons. VIII have closed.
However. they promise the best that
will be travelling outside the biz cen
tiers the coming season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
BOTH ARE HIT HARD
DeIIer and Ruby Fare DisastrousIy
for Davenport Before BillCOnnerS'
Bunch at Bloomington.
FORMER RETIRED IN Sixth
Rusty Owens Leaves Field at Decatur
on Account of Work of New
Umpire.

Bloomington, July 29.-Bloomington
made it three straight in ragged
contest. The visitors opened fast. but
Bloomington played an uphill game
and knocked Deller from the box in
the sixth. Ruby going in. The latter
was also hit hard Score.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
pavls Descendant 70 wed.

Colorado Springs, Colo, July %
Tarina Hays. granddaughter Of the
late Jefferson Davis, president Of the
confedeTacy, is TO marry DR. Webb, n
close friend and hunting companion of
President Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

South Bend, Ind. July 29.-Pitcher
Fleming of the Wheeling Central
'eague team has been released and
First Baseman Haag of Grand Rapids
aas been exchanged for Outfielder
LindebeCk of Peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Summary: Stolen base - NicoL
Two base hits-Nicol. Meek. Three
base hit-NeaL Double plav-Wright
TO Ebright. Struck out-By Brittsen.
5; by Ballet. 3. Time-1:2O. Umpire
Milan. Attendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Summary: Two base hits-O'Con-
nor, Mcfarland. Home rum. Wal
ters. Struck out-By Hardy, II; by
Owens, l; by Eastman, 3. Stolen
bases-Gruebner, O'COnnor, r. Wal
ters. WOolf. Hit by pitcher-Kuhn.
Hughes. Bases on balls-Of Hardy,
>; off Eastman, 3 Passed balls
O'COnnOr, Thiery. Timc-1:4O. I'm
Dire-Iee Hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Rock Island 30 0 0 0 0 > 0 p
Cedar Rapids 20 0 0 o o , ! 0-&
Twobase hits-Ball, Nandine, La
kaf. ThTee-base hit-Sweency. Bases
on balls-Lakaff. l; Fiene. l. Struch
out-Lakaff. ); Fiene. ;. Double play
Miller-Lister. Passed bail-Ludwig
Hit by pitcher-Hessler Time-1:40.
Umpire-Scribner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Brown, Hills new third baseman.
comes from the Iowa league. He
mussed the one chance that he had
yesterday and helped lose the game
for his team in the ninth inning. At
that he looks like a ball player.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Umpire William Hart of the Ameri-
can association has sent his resigna-
zion to President GrilIo. The reason
assigned is i'll health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

John II. Davlin, Houston-Was all
run down; nothing did me any good
until ! got hold Of HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Now I am strong and
well; gained 40 pounds. Csc, tea or
tablets. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Springfield Gets Even Break.

Springfield, July 9.-Springfeld
and Rockford broke even in a dou-
Die header. The league leaders took
he first game and the tailenders took
The second game. Hankey's error was
largely responsible for Springfield's
loss. although Rockford outbatted the
locals in the second game Sensation
Al ball was played throughout the first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Piles upon Top of pies.

Piles upon top OF piles of people
have the piles. and DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures them. There are
many different kinds of piles, but il
you get the genuine and original Witch
Hazel Salve made by f. c. Dewitt &
Co. of Chicago. a cure is certain. II
A. Tisdale. of Summerton. S. c., says
y had piles 20 years and DeWitt's
Salve cured me after everything else
failed"
When bilious take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
bv all leading druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

again. There are q more games, in
Guiding the one today. to be played on
the home grounds. Springfield is the
only team that will he here twice be
fore the end of the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Expect TO Trv Menphis chief.

Memphis. July 29.-Chief Mason has
returned from Chicago. and it is be
Heyed Mayor Williams will not longer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
Feeds Negroes; Must Leave.

Star, Miss, July 27.-Thc citizens
committee Of this place has notified
Louis POlotta. restaurant keeper, to
abandon his business because he fed
negroes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Summary: Bases on balls-Of Del
lar, 2; off Ruby, ,. Two base hit
Cassidy. Three base hits-Donovan.
Jacobs, Dunno. Home run-Alperman
Stolen bases-Donovan Cassidy.
Dunno. Hit by pitched ball-Hackett
Struck out-By Barker. /; by Deller.
1; by Ruby, ,. Passed ball-Williams
Wild pitch-Deller. Timc-1:45. I'm
pirc-Needham. Attendance-5O0.
More UmpirituS at Decatur.
Decatur, July 29.-Decatur took the
concluding game of the series from
Dubuque. 1t was an unsatisfactory
exhibition. due TO the continual object
ing of the visitors to Umpire Hall,
local man. Owens pitched one inning
and 4 half and then refused to go on
Eastman took his place. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29
NOTES OF THE DIAMOND.

Davenport today, tomorrow and
Sunday.
The Greenbush Juniors yesterday
put it over the American Nationals by
4 score of to o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Farewell, Dummies, till we meet
again next season. Rock Island has
been the stumbling block to Pa Hills
team all summer, having started it
IN the toboggan on the former visit
mere, when three straight were taken.
and Springfield aided to the first posi-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-29

Togo" Durkee, released BY Cedar
Rapids, today was signed by Manager
Nicol to be played in the field. Danny
Hupp, another former Rabbit. has ac-
cepted terms from Rock Island, but
he has not reported. and Durlce viii
be placed in right garden in the event
he fails to materialiZe. Durkec all
season has been playing a star game
at third for Cedar Rapids, having been
secured from the Western league.
Decatur Herald: The class Of base
ball. win or lose. now being offered
the people in this city IS worth a large
attendance every afternoon. II is the
fastest ever seen in this league and
do Jtless as fast as any minor league
in the country IS offering. It is sport
good sport. and with TWO such teams
rs Dubuque and Decatur pitted against
each other IT IS liable 70 he any5ody's
game The contests such as have been
offered the past few days are worth
the price twice over, and if you are
really a good fan. and want TO see the
game illustrated you viii get the worth
Of your money regardless Of who is the
victor. Same here.