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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

A burglar who entered a Harlem
house recently suffered a unique form
of punishment. 1t happened that the
family he had come to rob were incon-
veniently early risers, and before he
had half finished his work he heard a
step on the stairs. Quickly gathering
up his booty, he slipped behind the pi-
ano, intending to make good his es-
cape as soon as opportunity offered.
But opportunity did not offer, for it
appeared that the step he had heard
was that of one of the daughters of the
house. who had come down to the par
lor for a couple of hours piano prac-
tice before breakfast. When she had
finished another daughter was stand
ing ready to occupy the stool for an
other two hours. Next followed the
music lesson of each of the young la
dies in turn. After these lessons were
over their brothers violin teacher APP
peared and, seating herSelf at the pr
ano, began his accompaniment. But
this was too much The burglar rushed
from his hiding place.
For heavens sake, have me arrest
cdr he implored. "At least there are
no pianos in iailw-New York Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
pin Counters.

When you buy pills do you stop to
count them before you leave the drug
store? Lots of people do. Indeed. one
observing drug clerk claims that the
person who does not is rarity.
What they all do it for l don't
know be said in an aggrieved tone
Possibly they think they are getting
cheated. Anyway, most drug store pa
irons have the capsule counting habit
and if by chance the number they re
ceive does not tally with the prescrip-
ton they raise no end of fuss. If
the directions say. Take one pill four
times day for five days. and the Gus
toner finds that he has only eighteen
pills to be taken, be swears that he
has been done out of two doses and
demands satisfaction New York
Post
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
WEST JERSEY 4 SEASHORE R. R.
On and after OCT. 4, 1904. trains will
leave Woodbury. as follows:

For Phila, SIS, ESQ. rs, 7.ao, 7.s9, $50, $50,
EOS, 1902, s1l.H M; l.o2. liz, 500, 40,
4.4S, SIS, 5.4s col, 6.53. 40, 1922. and lI.o5
D. M, weekdays. Sundays, s.22, Sal a.. M; sos,
$50. 5.51, 6.2s, 1924 p. m.
For Glassboro, GA, SIG, s.4s, 922 1904. II 30
am. 1888, 2.02 Saturdays only 322. 337 3.47,
500, 526 5.43, 6.32, 7.02, 500, 9.32 Hip p M;
1922 night weekdays. Sundays s.3o,a. M; SOL,
For swedesboro, GA, 9.l2, 11S2 a. M; 2.o2 4.ss,
e.12, 7.o2 p. m. weekdays. Sundays, $50 a. rn.;
For Vineland and Millville, 6.44, SIC, and e.22,
am; 1913, s.37, 5.4s, 7.o2 p. weekdays. Sum
days, $50 a. m; 81 p. m.
For Maurice River and points on the Maurice
River Branch. s. 19 a. M; l233 5.z3 p. NJ week
days. Sundays, 5-3l p. m.
For Sea Isle City and Ocean City. s.22 a. m,
1887, pm. week days. Sundays, 9.22 a. II.
For Cape May, % a. M; 1897, p M, week
days. Sundays, $50, 922 a. M.
For Atlantic City, s.le a. M 387 p. na-, week-
Gays. Sundays, $50 a. M and 5.3l p. N.
For Salem (via Glassboro and Elmer s.4s a.
m; 3.47 p. M, weekdays. Via SwedesboTo, -,
eI2 ll82 a. M; 202, 4.33, e.12 p. n. weekdays.
Sundays, $50 a. M. sol p. m.
For Bridgeton. ga, SIS a. M; SO, 5-47, $50
s32 p N. weekdays. Sundays, $50 a. M; 5 81
.. M.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

ne i ChN1SO LIE Anu Dam
the easy work of floating theater to
the more strenuous life of 1.-THE road
but to the manager personally only one
member of the company counted, the
dainty little woman who played the
ingenue roles in the rather lurid plays
which formed the repertory of the
Branscome stock company.
Being a strict disciplinarian, Brans-
come gave no outward evidence of his
love, and none of the company with
the exception of Miss Montague, whose
real name was Blanche Blake, ever
dreamed that the hard hearted, brusque
manager had fallen a victim to Cupid's
wiles.
AS for Miss Montague, the phi
losophy of life was summed up in the
quotation, Men were deceivers ever
and she had heard that the Nancy B. was
named after Branscome's wife. Some
how she could not help being attracted
to the big hearted, outspoken giant.
but there ever ranked the memory of
his letter-the only love letter he had
ever written-and the side comments
of the players about his wife. They
had come almost simultaneously.
Branscome soon saw that his atten-
tons were unwelcome. and, being at
heart gentleman. he desisted from
any further attempt to WOO her. He
had no idea of the rumor that the boat
was named after his wife, and, being
keenly aware of his lack of polish, he
supposed that his rejection was due to
this cause.
Meanwhile Miss Montague showed
preference for the society of the lead
ing man, jim Burrows, and Branscome
passed sleepless nights wondering how
he could warn her of the actors real
character without making it appear
that jealousy was the motive of his re-
monstrance.
So they drifted down the Ohio. pass
ing into the Mississippi at Cairo just as
the days began to turn cool. Branscome
had played the route dozen seasons
in an old boat and knew just how to
time his tour. They reached the lower
river Just as the cotton, sugar and rice
began to weigh the down boats. and
money was plentiful.
Branscome would gladly have dis
charged Burrowes to save Blanche. but
Burrowes had an ironclad two years
contract without a canceling clause.
Usually two weeks notice might be
given on either side. and Branscome
groaned when he remembered that it
was he, thinking only Of the leading
mans popularity. who had urged and
finally had carried the omission of the
cancellation clause
Branscome strove to win Blanche's
confidence, with the result that she cul-
tivated Burrowes all the morn assdu-
ously.
They We're about thirty miles below
Vicksburg, ard BranscoIne had about
decided TO let Burrowes go. no matter
what the consequences, when fate solv-
ed the problem for him. 1t was their
custom to tie up at a town for several
days, avoiding the cities where there
were permanent theaters. The compa-
ny could then play to profit three or
four nights.
At this particular landing a profess
sionaI gambler had been driving
brisk business. and, with well lined
pockets sought to attract Miss Monta-
CUES attention when she made little
trips to the postoffice and general store.
Her disdain had been noted by the
townspeople. and, with the memory of
their poker losses still fresh, they were
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
TOUR TO PINEHURsT, N. c.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad for the Golf
Championship.

IMAM plOHsH4p.
For the benefit of those desiring to visit
Pinehurst, n. c., during the great cham
pionship golf tournaments, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will run person
ally-conducted tour to this attractive mid
South resort, leaving New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore, and Washington March
81, by special train. The rates for this
tour, including transportation in both di-
rections: Pullman berth and meals in din
ing car on going trip only, and three days
board at the Hotel Carolina, will be: New
York, 5000; Philadelphia, $1,000; Balti-
more and Washington, $1,000. Proper
tionate rates from other points.
For tickets, intineraries, and other i'm
formation, apply to ticket agents, or to Geo.
w. Boyd, General passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, philadelphia. 3-23-2t
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
GLOUCESTER 80
disposed to tvit him upon bis lack OF

disposed to twit him upon his lack OF
success.
Stung by their taunts, he bet heavily
that the little actress would give him
kiss before the boat dropped down
the river, and by the last night of the
engagement he stood to lose several
hundred dollars more than he had TAX
en- from the local gamesters.
Desperate at his lack of success. he
began drinking and arrived at the boat
just sober enough to pass the door.
During the first act the fumes of the
liquor mounted 70 his head, and when
in the second act Blanche Montague
came out in short skirts to do her imi-
tation of a child he sprang to his feet
and loudly commanded her to come
and kiss him.
ParalyZed by fear, she was unable to
move The gambler. before the at
tendants could Interfere, sprang upon
the stage, wildly waving huge bowie
knife At sight of it Burrowes re-
treated to the back of the stage and
slipped into the darkness of the deck
The audience was in a wild commo-
ton and, panic stricken, made for the
doors. preventing the boat people from
reaching the stage. Suddenly Brans-
combe darted from the wings and
without a moments hesitation Crap
pied with the gambler, now crazed
with excitement Several times fhe
knife sashed viciously, but at last
with one desperate effort Branscombe
turned the arm back, there was a
snap, and the knife fell from the
nerveless hand, which dropped Imply
to the gamblers side.
Sobered by the pain Of broken arm,
the gambler suffered himself to be led
away and Branscombe fell to the
stage exhausted from loss of blood
which poured from the ugly but not
dangerous wounds he had sustained
When he regained consciousness he
was in the bunk of his own cabin,
neatly bandaged, and Blanche was
holding a glass of brandy and water
to his lips.
Il didn't let him." he exclaimed.
'Where'd Burrowes go?'
HE ran away, the coward!' cried
the indignant Miss Montague.
TOO bad he disappointed you" said
Branscome feebly. But it's like him.
He's got a yellow streak clear
through
Miss Montague's face clearly indi-
Gated her feelings upon the subject,
ond a vrave of SatiSfacfion Sypnt over
Branscome. Her eyes We're open any
how
Don't you think your wife ought to
know" she asked.
Wife, he echoed. What wife?'
Yours" she persisted. "The one
the boats named after"
Never had one" said Branscome.
1.-THE boats named after the sweetest
old lady in Ohio, Nancy Black, my
mother
"They told me it was your wife, "
she cried in surprise.
rs that why you didn't even an
swer my letter. be demanded. half
rising from the bunk.
Gently she forced him back. You
mustn't come to me. IL ought to
come to you. because / was so foolish"
And she did-for better or worse-aS
soon as Branscome was strong enough
10 stand up before a parson.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Trolley Time Table.

Jan. 2, 1905. First car leaves Camden for
Woodbury. at 5ls a.. m. Last car 1918 a. M.
leaves Woodbury. 1928 a. M. Cars leave Wood
bury every 10 minutes for Camden. Leave Cam
den every Is minutes for Woodbury..
Leave Woodbury. for Mantua, A. NJ, 5.45, 6.15,
730, 500, 900, 945 11.30. p. M, 12.l5, 1.30,
ZOO 400, 500 $50, 60o $50, 7.3o $50 e.15, IL Sc
Leave Mantua, A. NJ, 600, $50, 7.45 8.15, 9.15.
IO.l5 u 90 NJ p. NJ. 12.45 1.45, 2.15, AIS. SIS,
s.45, 615 Gas, 7.45, s45, $50, 1915
Leave Woodbury. for Almonesson, A. NJ, 6.55,
$50, P. NJ LOO $50, 40, mail; 700, 500, 800,
e.z5, Ills
Leave City Line South 7.22 a. M. 9.0o, 10Y p.
m, 2.52, 4.52, 7.22, s.o7, 9.07, 1907. 11.45.
Leave Almonesson for Woodbury., A. M, us,
MALL s. As, P. NJ. LIS, 245 mail, AS us, 1000.
First car leaves Woodbury. on Sundays for
Mantua at s 90 a M. leave Mantua at e.l5
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
The Colonel's Waterloo.

Colonel John M. Fuller, Of Honey Grove,
Texas, nearly met his Waterloo, from Liver
and Kidney trouble. In recent letter,
he says: 4 was nearly dead, Of these COM
plants, and, although tried my family
doctor, he did me no good 50 | got SOC
bottle Of your great Electric Bitters, which
cured me. consider them the best medicine
on earth, and thank God who gave you the
knowledge to make them Sold and guar
anteed to cure, Dyspepsia, Billiousness, and
Kidney Disease, by J. w. Merritt drug
gist. ali SOC bottle. 3-2-1m
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Delaware River Branch.

Leave Pennserove for Philadelphia, z.55, 6.35,
740, 1920 a. M; 1905 sos. 500, $50 p. Satur-
days only Sunday, 6.52 a. M 49, $50 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia for Pennsgrove, s.24, HOO
a. M; so, 4.0s and 600, $780, p. m. Sunday,
$50, a., M. go, 1000 p.
Leave Woodbury. for Pennsgrove, eos, $50,
1l.33 a. M; 3.25. 4.35, 6.35, p N. Sunday 1928,
s.55 am: 654, 1924 p. NJ.
For time tables and further information spply
to ticket agent at the station.
W. w. ATTFRBURY. J. q. WOOD,
General Manager. General Passenger AR +
GEO. w. BOYD,
General Passenger Agent.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

Inc kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
ter out The waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, hey fail 10 do
their WORK
Pains, achescndrheu-
mansnl come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood. due TO neglected
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
RETURNING TRAINS.

Leave Phila for Woodbury., 6.12. AS s.24, s4s,
600 e.32 HOO a. M. 1900 noon; 100, ESQ, S15,
10.40, II. so o. M. weekdays Sundays zoo, $40
a. M; 1890, 500. $780, 900 p. m.
Leave Swedesboro for Woodbury., SIS, csc.
sos. s.S4 a. m; r. % 4.46, go p. "a. week days
Sundays, 7.42 a. M: 4.49 D. m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

A man, just a common sort of
farmer, whom we know received S72.65
for the cream product of his nine
cows during the month Of January. OF
course these were good cows, well
cared for, but that is the only way to
run dairy. What this man did thou
sands of others might do and don't.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

If one can raise one ear of corn on
each hill weighing one pound, which is
a nice big ear, the yield Of corn per
acre will be about thirty eight bushels.
If he can raise two such ears to the
hill But we will let you do the rest of
the figuring.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

A weeks snow blockade compelled
The burning of some forty cent corn in
place of coal in some western COM
munities this winter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30
Over-Nork Weakens
Your Kidneys.
unheallhy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

and is sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty.
cent and one-dollar siz-|
es. You may have a
ran,nla hnttle hu MIL
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

One Of the most successful railroad
contractors and constructors in the
country is Mrs. Theodore Beacham, at
present working on a road in Virginia.
The railway company not long ago sent
Mrs. Beacham check for $4,000 for
services performed to date. Once MORE
why not:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

Miss Tremere. eighteen years old, is
a girl who, with her mother, conducts
a grocery in certain big city. Not
long ago she was robbed of several
hundred dollars in property and mon-
ey. The police were notified. They
were supposed to have put their most
foxy sleuths on the thief's track.
These gentlemen did nothing. The
prospect was the girl would never get
any of her property back. She deter
mined to hunt the thief herself She
evolved a plan which, perhaps because
of it's very simplicity, was overlooked
by the astute masculine sleuths. She
patiently watched and waited and at
length ran the thief to cover and got
back her money and jewels. Women
everywhere are proving that they can
attend to their affairs better than any
body else can do it for them.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

Do you know how to sign and indorse
a check? So many women don't
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

When the race is truly civilized, dis
ease and decrepitude will be wiped
out The glad years will come and
go and leave no trace upon men and
women except that they will become
always wiser. stronger, more loving.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-03-30

The king of Siam has six grown
daughters, and they dress in hand
some uniform Of white blouse, black
knickerbockers, black stockings and
buckled shoes. They are graceful and
beautifully formed and look very at
tractive. with their dark hair and spar
king eyes. Their mother. the queen,
dresses in the same way as the girls
do. Their attire is the national garb
of the Siamese women.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
NO STATEHOOD
THIS YEAR

The following special from Washing
ton has appeared In the Denver and
a number Of other papers:
Arizona and New Mexico will not be
Joined together in one state, II the re-
commendati0n Of President Roosevelt
IL needed by congress. II is said that
the president will recommend that the
territorial government be continued
for two years longer, and that the
territories then be admitted as separ-
ate states.
While the president favors separate
statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
1t Is said, he will recommend that
Oklahoma and Indian Territory be ad'
mitted into the union as one state. A
large delegation from both territories
are in Washington urging this action.
Were it not for the fight on the sale
of liquor In the proposed new state,
the two territories would be admitted
without much debate However, the
brewing and whiskey interests are
fighting the statehood bill. because Of
the prohibition clause In the proposed
state constitution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
Mr.. ROOsEVElT'S DELAY

The following incident IL told by
Henry Beach Needham In Mr.. Root
and the State Department" In the
November Worlds Work.
The secret Of Mr.. Roots success as
creative statesman, aside from his
unusual intellect, has been persistent
aud thorough work. He would reach
the department Of war about 10
o'clock, 10 Immediately 10 his private
office and remain there until late In
the day. often until p. NJ. He
would take no time for lunch. but
would send gu, 70 ra bite and keep
hard at work. When thus engaged
he was not the man TO be diverted
as President Roosevelt himself has
learned. A request OF the presi-
dent for cabinet officer to call az the
White House Is regarded In the ma
ture Of a command. Not so by Mr.,
Root. On one memorable occasion,
when buried deep In some fascinat'
ing and absorbing matter Of impor'
tance TO the government, a telephone
message was received from Mr.. Loeb.
secretary to the president:
"The president desires to see you
at O'Clock"
MIR. Root told his secretary to ask
the president, through Mr.. Loeb, to ex.
cuse him. as he could not leave his
work. Then came this second mes.
sage,
"The president will se you at 1890"
To this the secretary OF war sent
the same polite reply. Then came a
third message:
"The president desires to see you at
5 o'clock"
Again there was request on the
part Of Mr.. Root to be excused. Final
ly came this message:
"The president will call at your OF.
flee at $50"
Sure enough. at halfpast s In strobe
President Roosevelt. He eptered Sec.
retary Roots private Office, and there
the president and his cabinet adviser
held close communion for an hour
Then they went out together for a
walk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
RAILROAD RE-
BATE CASES
ON TRIAL
Santa Fe. Burlington. Missouri
Pacific and Rock Island
Involved
Railroad Charged with Violation Of Res.
training Order Issued by United
States Judge Philips

kansa. City, November 1.-THE
hearing Of the railroad rebate cases
brought by the federal government IN
March, 1902, on behalf Of the federal
government against the Santa Fe rail
way. Burlington. Missouri Pacific, and
Rock Island, was begun here to-day In
the United States District Court be
fore Judge John F. Philips. The ar
guments upon behalf OF the govern
ment were presented by Milton d
Hurdy. assistant United States attor'
ney general. and A. s. van Valken
burg. United States district attorney
for the western district Of Missouri.
The railroads named were original
ly enjOined by Judge Philips for grant
ing alleged rebates on meat products
salt and coal, and later contempt pro-
seedlings were filed In district court
alleging the railroad companies had
violated the courts enjoining order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

all affects the public opinion Of the
two nations.
It has been asserted that the Gear
was weakling. We all know that he
IL an adept at changing his mind
But II IL more than like that he Il
really a weak-strong man. or a strong
weak man, which ever way you care
to put It, II Is said on good authors
ty that amid the disEsters Of TIE
war he remained serene. self-confi
dent, self-possessed. aud that the 20
litical troubles Of the hour pass
through his mind like wateroff a ducks
feathers. It Is possible that he ex'
amined the blaze at Cranstadt. six
miles away. with curious interest.
No sane man would bet on Nicholas
being on his rickety throne a year
from now. Yet, quite Indifferent 70
fate. the sovereign Of the loyal Cos
sacks plays with the plans for a peace
conference that aims at making war
more humane. One thing he isn't, a
humorist. On second thought, per
haps that is just what he Is.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
Sena.Martinex Wedding.

Miss Guadalupe Martinez, daughter
of Luciano Baca and Benigno Marti.
nez and Enrique Sena, son Of Aniceta
Sandoval and Trinadad Sena. were
united in marriage this morning al
eight O'Clock at the Church Of Our
Lady of Sorrows, by Father Paul Gil
berton. in the presence of about four
hundred relatives and friends.
The young couple are both well
known in this city. the brides father
being one of the county commission
ers and the groom is an ex-marshal OF
the town of Las Vegas and present
TAILOR, at the county jail.
After the ceremony. solemn mass
was held at The church. A big wed
ding dance will be given this evening
at Martinez hall. The young people
will make their home in this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
BUILDERS EXCHANGE

The Phoenix Builders Exchange Is
one Of the most unique organizations
OF It's kind In the entire country. Us
ually. when we hear Of an organiza'
tion Of merchants. manufacturers, pro.
fessional men and workmen we look
farther and try to discover just how
high prices are going to be boosted
or what particular interests are to be
antagOnized.
So far as the Phoenix Builders Ex'
change Is concerned search of this
kind, no matter how diligently It may
be prosecuted, cannot but help prove
unsuccessful. for the reason that the
exchange was not organized for any
such purpose and IL not being oper'
ated along such lines. On the CON
trary, Its objects are purely educa.
ti0nal--a sort of information bureau
as II were.
The exchange IL made up OF nearly
every contractor In the city. c0mpris.
Ing every branch of the building
trades--carpenters prick masons, pa.
per hangers. decorators. painters,
plumbers. stone masons and so on.
The exchange meets regularly once
each week. on Thursday night, and
one OF the principal features of these
meetings Is what is called the "ques-
ton box" Any member who Is con
fronted with difficult mechanical
problem or one on which he needs In
suction. It perhaps not being In his
branch of the trades. Is privileged to
write out his question or designate
the particular point on which he
needs ADDITIONAL light and place II In
the box. Un opening the box and
making himself acquainted with the
different requests the president OF the
exchange appoints "A suitable commit
tee TO deal with the subject matter OF
each inquiry. Upon the report Of this
committee "a general discussion Is
had on It's merits and findings and
thereby the fullest possible measure
of information is impaired.
The Builders Exchange is not only
proving a grand thing for the mem.
bers themselves. but, indirectly, will
benefit the city as whole, as IL will
undoubtedly place the members In a
position to do better work than other
wise would be possible.