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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
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|OF THE DAY


A school inspector was examining a
class in a country school. IS an
arithmetic test he put the following
question 10 one OF the classes.
IF had nipce pie and should give
two-fifths to John. two-hfths to
Isaac, two-tweifths to Harry, and
should take one-hslf o. she pie for my
self. what would there be LETT"
There was a profound study among
the boys. but finally one lad held up
his hand.
Well. my boy, speak up loud. so
that all may hear. said the inspector
The Plate. shouted tie hopeful
young fellow.-Pearson's Weekly
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
A Field for Investigation.

Yes, our oldest son is OF a very in
Investigating things and is always
digging and prying in places where
there's a chance of upturning some
thing surprising"
81 haven't noticed IL
Haven't you? Well. you just watch
him at the table and you'll see that he
always calls for mince pie
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
His Faux Pas.

They were uttering the tender non
sense that succeeds the great ques-
ton.
And" said the girl. bravely, IF
poverty comes, we viii face it to-
gether.'
..Ah. dearest" he replied. the mere
sight of your face would scare the wolf
away"
And ever since he has wondered why
she returned the ring.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
The Doctors Orders.

Dedelia-Phat are yez dom takin'
the lock of the cupboard dure. Pat.
Are yer chrazy?
Pat-No. darIint; tn dochtor tould
me to-day thot must quit holtin' me
food-and I'm going to obey insthruc-
tons,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
Love Is Blind.

Sal-What's tibet? l can't get nc
man? Why, Hi Morton jest begged me
t marry him when he wus over last
week.
Si-Hump, I allus did hear as how
beggars was poor chooserg-New York
Sun.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
Reversed.

The average man out of work al
ways declares he would have been all
right if he had only had good show in
the last place"
Unless he's an actor: then his cry
is If he had only had good place
in the last show "-Philaielpkia
Press.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
A Mean Character.

A Mean Character.
Growell-He's about the meanest
white man I ever met
Howell-At any rate, he's success
full. He has taken advantage of his
opportunities.
Growell-His opportunities were
small. no doubt; another proof OF his
meanness.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08

Squibbs-"I heard that Bimler said
looked like sausage"
PhibbsS-Somebody has been stuff
ing you"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-08
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Points For Hunters.

The following prohibitions, while not
subject Of legal enactment, are recognized
as binding laws Of behavior by all lovers Of
pursuit of game;
Never kill more than you can use
Never be insulting to land owners, who
order you off their property, for although
they may not own the game, they have
the right TO exclusive possession of the
property.
Never fail to destroy a trap or snare.
Never shoot a game bird except on the
wing.
Never kill the last bird in oovy.
Leave some to breed.
Never forget that game laws are made
to improve and increase sport and not to
prevent or restrict it.
Never point an empty gun or revolver at
any one, as it is always the II did not
know it was loaded one that kills.
Never lean on the muzzle of a gun.
Never carry a loaded gun into a honse or
a wagon. Always empty it.
Never carry a gun cooked.
Never climb over fence with a gun in
your hands.
Never shoot at anything without know
ing what it is.
Never pick up a gun muzzle first.
Never pull gun towards you by the
muzzle in boat or anywhere else. It is
almost sure to 50 Off
Never shoot at the farmers poultry or
anything that belongs to them That is
the reason more land is being posted every
year
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
SUCCESSFUL WILL CONTEST.
Will of Mary @. Young, Of Cross Keys Set
Aside.


On January %. 1908. Mary G. Young,
Of Cross Keys departed this life leaving an
estate of sc, 600 ii real estate and $1,000 in
personal property. On the 29th Of the
same month her will was filed, by which
the Bethel M E. Church was left $1,000.
and Chas. Hammel made residuary leg
atee. 4 eonveat was filed against the pro-
bate Of the will BY Mary g. D. Whiteman
and other heirs. Former Sheriff, Wm.
Collins, was named as executor under the
will and Rob't s. Clymer represented him
and the legatees, while Howard Carrow
and VIM. kroft represented the caveators
The Orphans Court of this County order
ed the will probated- The caveators ap-
pealed to the Fferogative Court, and on
Monday last Chancellor Magie.filed an opin-
ion setting aside the order of probate Of the
will made by the Orphans Court Of this
County.
This victory for the heirs at law, rare
in the history of such contests in New Jer-
sey courts
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Board Of Agriculture.

The Executive Committee Of the Glou-
cester County Board Of Agriculture has
arranged the following program for its next
meeting to be held in Patrons Hall,
NIullica Hill, on Secondary, Monday,
18th Month, (Decemberl, 9th, at ? p. m.
PROGRAM.
Growing and Improving Corn by selec-
ton of Seed A. " Bofton, James C.
White, Frank Kirby.
How can farmers be convinced that
honest and uniform grading and packing Of
tomatoes, etc, is a necessity, if remunera-
tive prices are to be obtained r Samuel
d. Homau, John G. Heritage, Theodore
Brown.
Bread Making by Machinery Mary G.
Moore, Ella Morgan, Emma Carter
Some Of the good points CLEANED from
our recent Institute. John Tonkin, Cad
die } Gill JOS T. Carter.
BENZ HERITAGE, Sec'y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
FIRE AT VICTORIA.
Crane Bros. saw Mil Burned Ross
~. 900 NO insurance.

About Z o'clock last Monday morning
Crane Bros saw mill at Victoria, formerly
Piney Hollow, in Franklin township, 3
miles east Of Malaga, took FIRE and was
burned to the ground A fire was built in
the boiler at $50 O'Clock, and at !, when
the men were gathering to work a spark
set fire to the roof, and spread SO rapidly
that efforts to extinguish it were futile. A
team Of horses was hitched to the runs,
and they were dragged away from the fire.
Besides the mill about $4,000 shingles
and other lumber was burned. The rate Of
insurance being 10 per cent. Crane Bros.
carried their own risk. Their last fire was
about five years ago, when a mill in Cum
berland Co. was destroyed II the weather
is fair, the mill viii be rebuilt in month.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Death of Daniel B. Brown.

Daniel B. Brown died at the home of his
son, William Brown, at Evan, on Friday
morning, Nov. Is, 1904, in his s7th year.
The deceased suffered stroke of paralysis
on Tuesday, which resulted in his death.
Mr.. Brown was one Of the best known men
in this part of Gloucester county. He re-
sided for many years on farm at Harding
vile. He took a keen interest in public
affairs, and when the new Township of Elk
was created about fourteen years ago, Mr..
Brown was nominated by the Democrats
for Freeholder, S. S. Ledden, the present
Freeholder, was a candidate against him.
The vote was so close that Ledden made a
contest, but Brown was declared elected by
a majority of one vote.
Mr. Brown possessed considerable prop
erty and at the time Of his death, owned
the farm at HaFdngville, and the mill
property at Evan. The funeral was held
on Tuesday morning from the residence Of
his son, at Evan Mr.. Brown left three
children, Mr. William Brown, Of Evan
Mrs joel 3. Lufz, 81 eiassboro and MRS.
Chris Knisell 81 Philadelphia
Enternrise
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
NEWSPAPER FAKTR.

A week ago Philadelphia newspapers
that have ''special9 Gloucester county
correspondent who gets his correct news
items from the local press Of South jersey
counties, printed fetching item that
Gloucester county farmers were giving OK
roasts as drawing inducements to their
public vendues. There was no harm in
that, and we let it pass as dull season i'm
iginations, but this item, from the Mullica
Hill special" !" dated last Saturday, is
calculated to disastrously affect farm values
in this county, and calls for correction.
We quote form Sundays Ledger.
DISCOURAGED FARMERS SELLING OUT.
special Telegram to Public LEDGER
MULLIcA HILL, Noy 26 Within the
next two weeks forty public sales are adj
vertised to take place in this vicinity. Most
of them are by discouraged farmers who
have lost heavily by storms and COM
mission men.
In the first place, there will not be
forty public sales in the whole of Glouces-
ter county in the next two weeks. From
so to SO per cent. Of all the public sales
advertised in this county will be found in
the columns of this paper, and not one
fourth that number of sales are scheduled
OF the sales that haye taken place during
the month of November, only one was in
what is known as the storm belt and not
one was made by "a discouraged farmer, :"
or those who lost heavily by storms and
commission, men.
Statements of the character published
above are more disastrous than all the
howlings of the professional calamity howl
ers. While it is probably fact that. the
past year has not been as prosperous as our
farmers anticipated, yet, aside from the
hail belt it has been an average year, and
the number of public sales varies little
from the average of other years.
Investigation will show that the farmers
who make these sales are among the most
prosperous of our county, who are either
leaving the farm for the village, preparing
tO UCcupJ u eIudlicA idIli4 dhN orlliAS SUI =
plus stock and implements, or are sales
made by administrators or executors. OF
the twenty-six vendues advertised in these
columns in 5ne month OF November, not
one would come in the category of dis
couraged farmers who lost heavily by
storms and commission Inen.
We heartily wish there was some way Of
drilling little common sense into the
sku Is of writers for the Philadelphia press
but perhaps it is expecting too much from
weak humanity in the dull news season
inst before Christmas
As an offset, these enterprising reporters
will perhaps next week tell at what mar
velous rate OH farmers are paying off their
mortgages, discounting their manure bills,
buying sealskin sacks for their wives and
daughters, and sending their sons to Col
lege They are born fakirs.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
williamstown Farmars Institute.

The following is the program for the an
nual Farmers Institute, to be held in the
Town Hall, Williamstowu, on Friday,
Deeember9.
10 4. M.-Talk by the conductor
1o30-Potato Growing by John Jean
min, j.
11.30-Care Of Horses, Feet and Teeth,
by G. W. Broadhead, specialist.
2-P. NJ. Essentials to Dairying for Pro
fit, by Edward yauAlstyne,
245- Proper Feeding of farm Crops, by
Prof j. J Lipman.
s,40-Growing Small Fruits, by Mr..
Jeannin
7.15-care Of Fruit Trees. San Jose
Scale, BY Mr.. VauAlstyne.
SIS Melon Culture, by Charles D.
Barton.
s.45- Poultry and egg Production, by
Mr. Jeannin.
These Institutes are held ander the
auspices Of the State Board Of Agriculture,
the expense of speakers, ETC., being born
by the State, hence are open to all farmers
and those interested in agricultural pur-
suits, are invited to attend and CO.
operate with the local oranges.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01

/ il Parker was elected it meant that here
after the old conservative element would
dominate the party.
The defeats Of 1896 aud 1900 would be
ascribed to radcalism, and victory in
1901 would be taken as proof that the plrty
could only hope to win under conservative
leadership Moreover, no thinking man
believed that Democratic victory this year
meant shat the tariff, the trusts or the fl
nancial questions were to be dealt with
vigorously and effectively.
They would be tinkered with on conser-
vative lines just enough to upset business
and make times harder, without going to
the root of the matter, or in the slightest
degree diminishing the ability Of the tariff
barons and trust barons aud money kings
to bring on hard times whenever their
power to rob the public is even remotely
threatened
Bryan did what he could to induce his
old supporters to vote for Parker, but Bryan
can only lead progressive Democrats when
be is going in the direction that they are
going.
In 1892 Cleveland possessed the eonf-
dence of the rank and file Of his party as
Bryan does now, but it was because he was
believed to represent radical and progressive
Democracy.
As soon as it became apparent that this
was not the case Cleveland lost his hold
upon the common people.
So it would be with Bryan should the
Democrats who vote the ticket from princi-
pie rather than lust for office come to
think that he no longer represents what
they believe in.
Bryan argued that progressive De-
mocracy would have better show in 1903
if Parker were elected this year Many yo-
tiers in the party did not believe it. They
were sure that Parker's election would 50
firmly intrench the conservative money ele-
ment ID control Of the party that the
National Convention of 1908 would be a
repetition Of that Of 1901 And so they left
it to the element that selected the candi-
dates and shaped the platform to elect
them
The result was precisely what might have
been foreseen, and was foreseen by all who
took the trouble to study the conditions
Of the campaign.
Ont Of the smoke Of battle and the wreck
of political reputation a few men emerge
with lustre nndimmed, and these are the
men whose Democracy was something more
than desire for Office and who had some
thing more to offer the people than thread
bare political platitudes- and they are the
men who viii lead the party in 1908.
LoRENzo NELSON.
Ferrell, u. j., Nov. 28, 'o4
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
The Youths COMPANION as a Gift

What other Christmas present can yon
choose that win give SO much pleasure for
50 little money as a years subscription for
Yae I-ouH1s Compqaioa The Holiday
Number and the Calendar, ioyously well
comel Oh Christmas morning, making a
good gift ii themselves, are but The fore
taste Of d whole years feast 70 come. The
mind is entertained with the numbers in
hand, aud she imagination revels in the
pleasure tbat each new week will bring
until Christmas comes again.
If you desire 10 make a Christmas pres
ent Of 1Hd Yo,td's Companion, send the
publishers the name and address of the
| person to whom you wish to give The Conf
pauioa, With Si.75, the annual subscrip-
tion price, stating that it is to be q gift.
The publishers will send to the address
named, ii a parcel to be opened Christmas
morning, all the remaining issues for 1904,
Published after the subscription is received,
including the Double Holiday Numbers,
The Coapaaiou' Carnations, Calendar
for 1905, Autographed i'll twelve colors and
gold, and subscription certificate for The
ffth-two issues Of 1905.
Full illustrated Announcement describ-
ing the principle features Of me Conpaa-
ion's new volume for 1905 will be sent 70
any address free.
THE YoUTHi s COMPANION,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
DO NOT DOSE THE STOMACH
Hyomei the only Guaranteed Cure for
Catarrh.

Hyomei the only Guaranteed Cure for
Catarrh.
No one should confound Hyomei with the
patent medicines that are advertised to cure
catarrh. 1t is as far superior to them all as
the diamond is more valuable than cheap
glass. Their composition is secret, but
Hyomei gives its formula to all reputable
physicians aud is prescribed by them
generally.
The only way to cure catarrh and all
other diseases Of the respiratory organs is
to breathe Hyomei.
This treatment has been so successful in
curing 80 per cent. Of all who have used it,
that Hyomei is now sold by j. W. Merritt
under an absolute guarantee to refund the
money in case it does not benefit You run
no risk whatever in buying Hyomei. If il
did not possess unusual powers to cure, it
could not be sold upon this plan.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Adj.

in our report Of she meeting OF the
Board Of Education week ago an import
ant feature of the last meeting was mad
vertantly anulled--the action on the night
school. Since the law prohibiting the em-
ployment Of children under IA years has
been in effect, the attendance at the night
school in Woodbury. has not warranted its
continuance At the last meeting, the
Board decided to open the night school if
there were those who desired to attend.
At this date there are two candidates for
admission. Applications should be made
to John Redfeld, Clerk Of the Board Of
Education
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Rarness ThleYes.

On Tuesday night thieves relieved Harry
Ladner, near Woodbury., Of good harness,
to the value Of $50. The family was dis
turbed in the night, but did not investi-
gate the cause thereof.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
IA Berkeley ST, Boston, Mass.

"A subscriber, writing to make pay
ment Of his subscription adds i am al
ways anxious to get the DEMOCRAT. It
seems like getting letter from home.
May ii always prosper, and be the leading
paper Of South Jersy." GEo. H. BERMEN-
DER, Lewes, Dela
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
will,amstown Mans Sudden Death.

Oliver Darrow, who about eighteen
months ago figured as defendant in a
local divorce action in Chancery, died out
at Terre Haute, Ind, on Friday last. The
remains will be inferred at Williamstown,
N. j., to-day. Darrow was glassblower
by trade His wife resides on Liberty ST.,
Phila.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01

Elmer shivler, near the Ladner place,
was aroused the night previous by dis
turbance among their chickens. Investi-
CATION probably kept thieves from carrying
out their plans.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
Gloucester County Jail.

Jail Warden PIatt has now had amonth's
trial Of the new jail and IS loud in its praise
as complete, safe and sanitary place Of de-
tention There are accommodations for
fiftv-six inmates. It is net our purpose
to attempt a technical description OF the
new jail but Warden Platt will be glad to
show it to all who feel interested There
are twenty-eight cells, designed to acconao-
date two persons each. Each has two fold
ing bunks, a sanitary closet and all are
thoroughly ventilated. The jail ordor, 50
familiar to persons who have visited iasti-
tutions of this kind, is not detected there
By means of appliances connected with the
office the Warden has control of every pris-
oner, and there is no opportunity for q
prisoner to escape or give trouble.
Those familiar with the needs of place
Iof this character, consider this as perfect
in every respect, as is possible to be made.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01

Thieves entered the stables Of Miss
Sallie Chew, at 'sThe Oaks last Sunday
night and carried away sets Of valuable
harness. There is no trace Of the thieves.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

All the members were present at the
stated meeting Of City Council on Tuesday
evening last After the minutes Of the
last meeting had been read and approved
an order for the payment Of the last fire
bond, known as Bond r amounting,
principal and interest, to sl,01414, was
passed
BILLS PAID
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01

Msssrs. Henderson, Joseph B. Best, and
Laub aud zell were permitted to connect
two houses with the sewer, the latter
through one connection.
Solicitor Avis advised Council that it had
a right to condemn property en- one side Of
a street for side walks without laying out
walks on another side. This opinion refers
to Hendry's Court.
The Clerk read communication from
the Board OF Health, calling attention to
the condition of gutter OF the South side
Of West Centre street. Referred to the
Street committee.
Mr.. Kugler moved that Council 60 into
the election of three citizens to act as Com
nlissioners to assess benefits for the con-
Estruction Of sewers. Carried.
Mr.. Pierson nominated J. Frank Wilson.
I for the Second Ward; Mr.. Glover nomin-
ated Mr.. Joseph w. Merritt Mr.. Davis
said that after conference with his col
/ leagues from the First ward, he would ask
to have the appointments Of the member
from that Ward laid over for two weeks
MFR. Chenoweth said this was a very impor-
/ tant matter, and he would like to have the
appointment Of all the Commissioners laid
over for two weeks. This met with ap-
proval, and was ordered
/ Adj
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-12-01

Mr. Munyan moved that the City Soiici-
tor be directed to make application to the
Circuit Court for the appointment of three
Commissioners on the Cooper street inn
provement. Carried
Mr. Davis reported that the pipe was on
the ground for the Penn street extension
ordered by Council.
The Davis report on sewer extensions on
Penn street, and on the proposed new
street to be opeued by Mr.. Newton, by
presenting the following letter from So
licitor Avis 1st, That the sewer on Penn
street may be extended under the original
ordinance, by resolution of Council The
amount of money necessary for its con-
struction may be obtained by negotiating
a note and place same in the amount of
bonds when same are issued. I'd That
the new street will require a new ordinance,
and after the ordinance IS passed the
method to be puisned will be the same as
in the Penn street matter
Mr.. Davis reported that the estimated
cost Of the Penn street extension Of 80
feet from West street, would be about s120,
and that as the proposed new street, 420
feet, for s275
On motion of Mr.. chenoweth the Sewer
committee was authorized to make the
Penn street extension, and that the Clerk
notify Mr.. Newton that the city was pre-
pared to make the extension of water and
sewer main desired by him as soon as the
proposed street was laid out and dedicated.
Mr.. Davis moved that the Water COM
mittee be empowered to employ account
ants to audit the books Of the Water Super