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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

The trees and the cafes in Pest are
Partisan. only there are more trees
and more cafes. and in Pest the cafes
Go not have crowded existence. There
is never the impression of d few tables
and few chairs forced into a narrow
space. 1t seems as if. when the city
was laid out and when the buildings
were erected. special providence had
been made for tables and shrubbery in
front Of them In the same way that
space is calculated for gardens and
fountains and lakes in laying out an
exposition ground If old Paris was
all on hill on one side of the Seine
and new Paris had been built since
1860 and the Partisan had the free life
Of the gypsy in his heart and the Rus
SLAMS fondness for room whether out
doors or In and art and architecture
had hourished in Hungary for CEN
turtles. there might be some reason for
that comparison which frequently oc-
ours to the hurrying tourist Fresler
tex Palmer In Scribner,s
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
SCIENCE or SWEEPING.
How to Use and Take Care Of q
House Broom.

House Broom.
When using a broom don't sweep
with your back-use your arms. Sweep
In one direction with long, light
strokes. Sweep the carpet with the
pile. not against it. Don't walt to
sweep a room until it is dirty and
smelly.
To keep on using an old, stubby.
WORKOUT broom is the poorest kind Of
economy. says the Louisville Courier
Journal Not only does it wear the
carpets. but it takes double the time
and strength to do the sweeping.
When buying brooms get good. firm
ones. but as light in weight as posi-
Bile. If one has a large house it saves
time to keep a broom and dustpan on
each floor in order to obviate carrying
the outfit up and down stairs each
time it is needed
When not in use keep the broom
hung up. The cellarway, where it is
cool and damp, is a good place. If
there is no ring to hang the broom by.
bore hole through the handle or cut
a notch around the upper part of the
handle and tie a string around it.
Every broom should have an OCCASION
al bath in salt water not only to keep
the broom corn in good condition, but
to dispose of the accumulated dust and
microbes. On this account new brooms
are to be specially commended, as they
can be taken apart The top of the
broom is covered with tin, which
screws on to the handle In the top
Of the broom is tube of metal. into
which water or a disinfecting fluid
can be poured to moisten the broom
A broom cover to slip over the broom
when brushing down the walls or
sweeping a dusty piazza will be found
a great convenience. Sew up, bag
shaped, canton flannel and make mar
row hem. Work two buttonholes an
inch and a half below, one on each
side of the seam. Stitch an inch wide
casing on the underside, and run a
stout tape through the buttonholes
When ready to use slip the bag over
the broom, draw up the tapes and tie
securely. A lightweight flannel is east
ly washed. Keep several, unbleached
for the walls and colored for the porch,
and when soiled wash them.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
ANTS KiDNAP THEIR FOES.
Raid Neighboring villages and Carr
~ on Many Prisoners.

t6a10 &nD0TxnE villages Anu EAR
nv on Many Prisoners.
DR.. H. e. McCools tells OF Il species
Of kidnapping ants which make organ
ized attacks on other ant villages for
the purpose of capturing slaves. Here
is an account OF the attack:
SAT last the muster is complete.
Mysteriously, but effectively, the signal
Forward is given. and the column
moves from the hill. There is no regu-
lar alignment, but show of solidarity,
a holding of the ranks within close
compass and touch a srout STEP in
fact. There is no general; there are no
subordinate officers but such is the
sympathetic unity that they seem to
move in response to one will and com
mand. II every warrior is law unto
himself the law so binds and animates
and compels all alike that the ends of
an organized cohort are served.
Assault, battle and pillage follow
quickly upon the sortie. The objective
point of the march is not far away.
A hundred yards distant is Tuscan
village The route thereto lies across
the edge of a grove, over footpath,
along fallen tree. under whose shelter
and shaded by tufts of grass is the
devoted commune. 1t is feeble in NUM-
bers, and there is bare show of de-
tense as the freebooters hurl them
selves upon the hill and plunge into
the open gates The villagers flee at
the first onset through unassailed or
secret passages. Some run the CANT
let through the assailing ranks. All
who can carry part of the family
treasures eggs, larvae and pupa. Like
their Brobdingnagian brothers of the
human race, when disaster befalls their
first care is for their offspring. The
fugitives mount into nearby clumps of
low wood plants, whence they look
down upon the devastation of their
homes with what feelings? For one
must suppose that the midgets do feel,
though sometimes he would fain hope
otherwise.
Meanwhile the invaders issue from
the gates, bearing in their jaws the
Tuscan young and occasionally an
adult. They take the home trail. but
not in ordered ranks. 1t is go as you
please now. They are welcomed back
by their black confederates. who receive
the captives and take them-their very
own sisters perhaps-in the domestic
quarters. The soldiers hurry back to
the scene of action. for their work is,not
yet finished. = Harper's Magazine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

The Saracens called the moon Ca
bar the Great, and the crescent still
surmounts the Turkish mosques and is
emblazoned on the green standard OF
the prophet. Schlegal mentions story
that Mohammed wished to pass with
his disciples as person TRANSPORTED
in supernatural light and that the
credulity of his followers saw the
moon, or the moons light. descend up
on him, pierce his garments and re-
plenish him.
"That veneration for the moon which
still forms a national, or. rather. reli-
gious, characteristic of the Mohammed-
ans may perhaps have its foundation
in the elder superstition or pagan idola-
try of the Arabs
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
A Large Fish.

An Englishnan visiting Lake Tahoe
asked native if there was any good
fishing in the lake.
''Oh. yes, stranger
what kind of fish do you catch
here?v
ION. all kinds. stranger"
sWhat is the weight of the largest
fish you ever caught?''
"Waal, stranger. we don't take
weighing machines when we goes fish
ing. and l am an honest man and
wouldn't like to say how much that
last trout caught would weigh. But
/ tell you. stranger that when pulled
that fish out of the water the lake
went down a foot. = Birmingham
Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Make Marking Ink.

Dissolve separately one ounce of nj
trate of silver with one ounce and a
half of good washing soda. Mix the
solutions and collect and wash the pre-
cipitate in filter. While still moist
rub it in up in a marble or stone NOR
tar with three drains of tartaric acid.
Add two ounces of distilled water. Mix
six drains of white sugar and ten
drains Of powdered gum arabic, half
an ounce of archil and enough water to
make up six ounces.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to sterilizs Drinking water.

How to sterilize Drinking Water.
Here is the latest recipe for sterilizing
drinking water and killing off the ty-
phoid germ. Put four drops of tineture
Of iodine in half gallon of water and
permit it to stand at least half an hour.
By the end of that time it will be as
harmless as distilled water. Many per-
sons have not the facilities for making
distilled water. Boiling it also entails
a certain amount Of trouble. In either
case the water Is fat and unpleasant to
the taste. The few drops of iodine Inn
part practically no taste to the amount
of water they sterilize. and at the same
time they answer every medicinal pur-
pose.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
Not His Fault.

A doctor was summoned to attend
the miller's little boy. He wrote out a
prescription which was promptly made
up and administered in due form The
next day he called again to see his pa
tent and found the whole family in
tears.
"Alasv' said the mother. Il shouldn't
have thought that my poor child would
have died of the measles
"Whatw exclaimed the doctor. s'IIe
had the measles. and you never told
me?y-Paris journal.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Clean Fur.

To clean fur take equal parts of salt
and -four, mix and heat in the oven
taking care not to color the -four in do
ing SO. With a clean piece Of flannel
rub this mixture into the fur, which
must afterward be shaken and brushed
till it is quite free of -four.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

Sentimental Wife reading from a
noveb-"And. clasping the beautiful
girl to his heart, the hero pressed his
burning lips to her snowy brow
Practical Husband Yes. and I'll bet
dollar to a doughnut he'll be down
with pneumonia in the next chapter
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
how TO wash Rlack satin.

Take the white of an egg. four ounces
of honey and wineglassful of gin.
Blend these ingredients thoroughly and
then wash the satin with the mixture,
using rather hard little brush. Next
rinse it well in cold water. leave it to
drain and while still quite damp iron
on the wrong side.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
The Joke ON her.

Il suppose being the wife of a hu-
morist Is continuous joke" said her
former schoolmate.
Eyes she sadly sighed, looking at
her faded jacket, "and it's on me. -
Chicago Record Herald
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
His Occupation.

Calvert, Jr.-What is your uncle do
ing now?
Baity Moore Sitting on juries.
Calvert, Jr.- What? thought he
was Judge in one of the higher courts.
Balty Moore He is. Baltimore
American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to make Onion Sandwiches.

Onion sandwiches are good for school
girls, and the continued use of them
does wonders for the complexion.
Fresh onion and leek, new skin in a
week. an ancient doggerel puts it.
Slice the onions as thin as possible, salt
and place between slices of bread and
butter. A bit of parsley helps to take
away the odor from the breath
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
HOW to Make Tomato Toast.

Cook together two cupfuls of canned
tomatoes and two small onions chopped
fine for three-quarters Of an hour; sea
son with salt and pepper, add two lev
Ell tablespoonfuls Of butter and one-half
cupful of milk. Pour over slices of
toasted bread
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
PleaanrahIe.

It tickles a woman to death to plan
II she had an income Of $4,000 a year
how much good she could do with the
500 OF it she could not spend for
clothes New York Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

When backing has become hard in
the cake through long keeping. if a lit
tie water is poured over it and placed
in a warm oven for ten minutes it will
mix quite easily.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

To thicken the eyebrows and eye.
lashes apply yascIine or lanolin In
which small quantity IL quinlne has
been mixed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

HOW 70 mike Q OONu GnTgfes
A simple remedy for hoarseness and
tickling in the throat is the gargle Of
the white Of an egg beaten to a froth in
half glass of warm. sweetened water.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
ERNEST REDFIELD.

Attorney-at-Law
Agent U. g. Fidelity & Guaranty 90.
Surety Bonds Of all description furnished.
Opposite Court Hous~,
Aug. 8, oily WOODBURY., N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
nR. b. KIRBY.

HTM. n. CAR rEB.
Surveyor. Conveyancer and
REAL EST aTE AGENT.
Fire insurance. Special attention given &c
eonveyancing. Loans negotiated.
Justice of the Peace.
1880 WOODBURY., N. J..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

Copyright 1908 By B. B. HGmzin. Jr.
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21

by the battle Of Buena Vista. tha Civil
war by the battles OF Gettysburg Fed
ersl victory and that of Manastas a
Confederate success, thus preserving
AN equipUise of sentiment and the Span
ish American war by Dewey victory
in the bay Of Manila.
In addition Mr.. Charles Gunther. of
Chicago, ILL.,. has loaned the Battle
Abbey building his famous war
museum, formerly exhibited at the Lib
by Prison. which is equal to the world
wide famous war museum In Berlin
and is Of more historical value than the
one in the Smithsonian Institute in
Washington.
This vast collection Of relics and bat
tie paintings are so arranged that any
child can understand and by its aid fol-
low his country fight for greatness
down to the present. Mr.. Emmett w.
Mcconnell, whose fertile brain is the
soul of the great combined exhibition,
in speaking Of the Battle Abbey
building in particular said that no ex-
peuse or pains have been spared in pre-
pairing the Battle Abbey to be the
headquarters of the veterans of any of
the wars who visit the fair and he also
makes the promise that everything will
be done for their protection and COM
fort.
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
FAVORITE HOME PAPER.
Why the Twlce-a-Week Republic Has
Achieved Wide Popularity.

Established for nearly century and read
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1t is great because 1t has always aimed to In.
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reports of the great National and State COnven-
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You will want to know all about the Worlds
Fair. to be held in St. Louis from April 80 to
December l, 1904,
You will be interested in and kept well in.
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You will want to know what the world is do
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In short sketches, choice bits offctiOn articles
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The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
D, A. r Entertainment.

The many social fraternal literary and
patriotic societies of Van Buren have
given many brilliant aud thoroughly en-
joyable receptions, but none that will
compare in point Of interest, sentiment
or Significance with that given by the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Thursday afternoon at the beautiful and
hospitabe home of Mrs. p. u. Scott,
Owing to the adaptability, spacious halls
and the beauty Of its location and sur
roundings, the Scott home has been the
scene of many such functions, but none
that afforded those attending such de-
gree of enjoyment rs this one.
The society issued l4O invitations and
there were but few, if any, regrets re
turned. The afternoon WAS an ideal one
warm and pleasant--just such one
AS was well calculated to add additional
charms TO the mountains valleys, river
aud city; and 80 entrancing the view
that the guests were prone to linger
about the yards, drinking in the beau
ties of the scene.
The guests of the society were out in
holiday attire and the capacious veran.
das halls and parlors were filled TO over
flowing. The guests were received at the
door by Misses Pauline Sadler and
Rosina P,pe, The Daughters of the SO
ciety Is in NUMBER received their guests
in the parlors, Rare cut glass vases filled
with the richest of cut flowers greeted
the eye from every point of view within
the halls and parlors. Later, appetizing
refreshments, furnished by Caterer Geo.
Miller were served the guests in the
dining room by Misses Bertha Bryan
Bess Brodie, Maggie Bourn, Kate Creek.
more and Hernia Warren, 1t was in the
dining room that the colors OF the socie-
ty blue and white, were first seen In
the center OF the dining room stood Il
large circular table Of polished mahogo'
ny massive and antiqne in design, Upon
IA center piece Of renaissance lace, also
of antique design stood large cut glass
punchbOwl filled with blue and white
flowers, the ColOrs of the society in per
feet harmony with the snowy whiteness
OF the lace and the rich dark color Of the
polished mahogony, Much Of interest to
the guests WAS found in the many pieces
Of Colonial furniture, silverware and
other articles, In the hall was seen a
| massive Colonial clock more than 2OC
years old while near it, placed upon an
antique hall table, were two old-fashi'
oned silver pitchers Of Colonial design
filled with water served the guests In
silver goblets Of the same design as the
| pitchers, Thus surrounded with much
10 bring 10 their memories faint suRges'
tions Of Colonial times aud costumes,
the guests fingered long and were 10th
| TO leave.
But TWO Of the five members OF the
Van Buren, Chapter who live outside OF
Van Buren were present, they being
Mrs CIementiae Bowes, Fayetteville
Miss Lillian Lee Of Bentonville,
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
The High School Graduating Exercises
We're OF Interesting Character.

The Press having been unable to be
present at the exercises, copy from the
Times as follows:
A magnificent audience greeted the
commencement exercises at King opera
house Friday evening, and the splendid
program was highly enjoyed by all
present The entertainment opened
with charming cantata, entitled A
Visit From Mother Goose and Her
Family, - by the Meyer primary school.
AS Mother Goose Miss Ruth Pape
was the recipient of many compliments.
The credit of this part Of the entertain
ment is especially due to Misses Merle
Jones, Myrtle Bruun, Edith East and
Minnie May Snyder, The salutatory
and essay by Miss Clara Miller, who
chose rs her subject Darkness Brings
Out the Stars, was warmly applauded
The essay, "Fortune Favors the
Brave, by Miss Pauline Sadler, an
honor graduate, WAS one of the gems OF
the evening. The recitatons of Albert
Cooper and Walter Turman were well
received as was also the reading by
Miss Ruth Foutaine,
Dick Bruun was the class prophet
and his prophecy was both witty and
brilliant, Miss Eddye Flippin, the
valedictorian, spoke Of the Evil of
Coutentmeut, ard handled her subject
with ability,
There was an abundance of good
music all during the evening including
an instrumental selection by Miss Julia
Cooper, duet by Misses Grace SadleI
and Lucle Warnck, q trio by Misses
| Diva Fontaine, Sue and Nellie Pape, u
quartette 10y Misses Steward, Miller,
Sadler and Dick Bruun a trio by Misses
Lyuette Bernard, Dora Smeltzers and
Susan Bourland, and several selections
By the high school orchestra
The diplomas were presented to the
cla,s 10y Geo h. Wood, The entertain.
ment closed with the class song
Dainty white organdy gowns, elabor
ately trimmed IN lace, were worn oy the
sweet girl graduates and each member
of the class carried u long stemmed
American Beauty rose the class flower.
These were the gift Of Miss Margaret
CreekmOre.
AS the Sowing, the Reaping' Is
the motto Of the class, and the colors
are red, white and blue,
The personnel of the graduating class
Is as follows: Misses Blanche Pape
Edith Gauntz, Ruth FOntaine, Ella
Hayman, Eddye Flippin Margare,
Creeknore, Clara Miller, Bessie Fer
guson Leila Steward, aud Dick Bruun
and Walter Turman,
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
Don't be Gay.
From the Mariana Index.

From the Mariana Index.
Young men be as smart as you
can, of course; know as much as
you can without blowing out the
packing Of your cylinder head.
Shed the light of your wisdom
abroad in the land, but don't dazzle
people with it. Don't be too sorry
for your father because he knows
so much less than you do. OF course
your clothes fit you much better
than father'sI do him. They cost
more too. They are more stylish
your mOstachc is neater than pas.
But mind you young may the old
gentleman gets bigger wages, and
his homely scrawling on the bust
ness end ofa check will draw more
money out ofa bank in five minutes
than you could with your copper.
plate signature in six months,
Young men are useful. We all like
them and Cou ldn't engineer pic.
mic without them, But they are no
novelties, my son; nothing of the
kind. The world has been so full
Of smart young men that their feet
stuck out Of the upper story win.
dows. The world has great need Of
you, young man, but no greater
need Of you than you have Of the
world. Don't be too fresh, young
man, 80 that you have to be put in
an ice box to keep from spelling.
Don't be afraid you won't be dis.
covered. People all over the world
are hunting you, and If you are
worth finding they will find you.
Remember, young man, hard work
is the great secret of success. 1t
does not kill. "Fun" kills men. The
good times' the boys have lay
them out, you can't be q leader,
be somethingjust M useful. BE any
thing that is honest and useful,
but never be n loafer.
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
Insurgents and Regulars Are Not ie,

From the Little Rock Gazette,
Two Republican state conven.
tons were held in Little Rock
Tuesday, bat only one candidate
for governor aud one set of presi'
dental electors were selected, and
action was taken by two conven'
tons which il expected to result
IN the reconciliation of the two
factions before the opening OF the
campaign. Harry II, Myres was
nominated for governor by the
regular Republicans, without OPP
position. The insurgents decided
not to nominate or mdorse any
candidate, and voted to leave the
matter TO the individual voters OF
the party.
Although the leaders of the
regulars interpreted the action OF
the insurgeul convention as a sign
that peace would be restored be-
tween the two factions, the In
surgpnt leaders declined to com.
nit themselves to an expression
to that effect, and II IN generally
recognized that the breach IL only
partially healed, The insurgents
IN their platform aSsaIcd the
olllcehOlders who control the
actions of the Republican state
committee with fraudulent tactics
! IN the last campaign, While fail
| ing TO nominate candidate for
governor, the insurgents refused
! to md0rse the nominee of the
/ regulars.
/ Gen, Clayton stated Nt the close
of the convention that the sitna'
! Iliou was most satisfactory and
/ declared that he WIS confident
that all differences would be fe'
moved before the campaign opens
The delegates to the national
convention selected 10y the regu
lars were instructed TO vote iol
the nomination Of President
/ Roospvelt aud the insurgents
passed resolutions endorsing the
president
Aside from the nomination OF
Myers for governor no nominh
tons were made Tor state offices
hHt the state central rommlltrt
WAS empowered to MI these places
later II II Ia deemed advisable,