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Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
JAMES NJ. SEYMOUR.

The death Of James NJ Seymour removes
from the rapidly thinning ranks of men Of
the past Democratic generation, figure,
which, for years, has been conspicuous.
James NJ. Seymour was, in many ways,
a remarkable man. Educated in Newark
and Seville, Spain, he became identified
with the iron industry, rose 10 prominence
in railroad construction in New York and
Cuba, and during the Civil War was con-
spicuous in Trenton as superintendent of
the New Jersey Arms and Ordinance Comp
any In 1865 he returned to Newark,
founding the manufacturing firm Of Sey-
mour & Whitlock.
In political life Mr.. James NJ. Seymour's 's
name was Unidentified with the Democratic
party, in its seasons of success and defeat
After serving upon the Water Board, OF
Newark, he was thrice elected Mayor Of
that city, and in 1901 was the Democratic
candidate for Governor, being defeated by
Franklin Murphy.
In his personal relations. Mr., Seymour
was man of the highest integrity, firm in
convictions and direct in his statements.
Particularly did these qualifications find
expression in bis attitude as an employer Of
labor, when ii is known that for forty
years ID his great manufacturing firm there
has never been strike Or any other form
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
Some Suggestions For Thoughtful
People.

Editor DMoCRAT, Dear Sir:
1t has been said that by employing two
mounted police the lives and property Of
our citizens could be much better protected
than by three unmounted police; that it
would not cost the city any more money
than at present.
It cannot be reasonably expected that
three foot police can properly patrol the
streets of our city that extend more than
mile in one direction, and nearly mile
in another, even if they went singly. The
frequent robberies, and the increasing dan
ger to pedestrians on our streets, makes
protection a much more serious question
than formerly.
With one hundred and fifty thousand
tramps rovingI over our country, no part
of it seems to be free from danger to the
peaceful citizen.
1t is the belief of many that two mount
ed police would not only be a greater pro-
lection, but could render better service in
case of fire or other emergency when dis
tence and promptness is consideration. OF
course, it would require active and sober
men for the service, men who could be
trusted with the care of the horses.
PROTECTION.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
Retail Merchants Association.

The above Association held their April
meeting in Prehl's Hall Wednesday after
noon, the 9th instant, President Munyan
presiding. The following were appointed
Directors: s p Clark, Pitman; W. Il.
Flowers, Jr., Paulsboro; S. B. Burkett and
Jacob Heaton, Woodbury.; VIM. Copestick.
Mullica Hill; Jephtha Abbott, Glassboro.
Two new members were added to the
roll.
The following committees we're appointed:
Finances. B. Burkett, R. A. Jester,
David Owen.
Auditing. Committee-William Cooper,
joseph Lodge, H. K Shoemaker.
Delinquent Acct. and Collector Charles
Minister, E. v Locke, John Leppee.
This organization, though young, is on
solid basis, and now ready to protect the
interests of both the consumer aud retail
dealer. Every retail merchant in the
unity should be member.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06

provided that they keep the avenue in good
condition, and moved that the Special COM
mittee be authorized to compel the turn
pike company to put Salem ave. in better
shape Carried
Mr.. Mnnyan reported that Council
could purchase a sweeper for $3.50, the
amount fixed by that body, but it was not
guaranteed. He further reported that
guaranteed two-horse sweeper could be pur-
chased for $500, shipped on approval.
A motion of Mr.. Cattell to increase the
amount to $500 was carried.
There was some doubt as to the need of
a sweeper and the motion to buy a
sweeper was re-considered and lost.
Mr.. Davis moved that the Fire commit
tee be directed to bring in amendents to the
Fire ordinance so that city could use the
fire hose or apparatus in case of necessity.
Mr. Cattell considered the present ordin-
ance all right as it stood Said the hose
used for FIRE protection should not be used
for anything else.
The motion was lost by aye and nay
vote.
The March report of water Superintend-
ept Wilmer showed collection Of $230.53,
pumped IA, IA 800 gallons Of Water, cou
suming AZ, 3775 pounds Of coal.
An application to operate bowling alley
BY Turner, Vogel & Co., on recommend
alton Of the Vice and immortality commit
tee was granted.
On motion of Mr. Person the Printing
committee was authorized to receive bids
for printing 1000 city reports and award
the contract to the lowest bidder.
Wood street ordinance was received and
laid over for two weeks.
On motion of Mr.. Davis the Water COM
mittee was instructed TO transfer the pipe
on Penn street to Davis street to replace the
pipe on that street which was frozen so
often; also to place FIVE fire plugs on Small
wood and New streets.
A bond of $500 was received from Null
Ter Bros. with George w. Chenoweth and
John NJ. Henderson as sureties, for sewer
license. On motion same was granted.
The privilege of connecting three prop
critics with the sewer was granted,
On motion the Sewer committee was
authorized to buy carload Of S-inch pipe.
A communication from the Public Service
Corporation was received, stating that they
would fix their part of the streets as soon
as possible.
resolution prepared by Mr.. Cattell
was presented and accepted, to commence
proceeding against the Camden, Gloucester
and Woodbury. Railroad Company for not
complying with their ordinance.
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Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
A Disease Which DefieS Physicians.
PROTECTION.

Cerebro-spinal meningitis, OF more
commonly known as spotted fever, is
fearful disease that is at the present time
occasing great alarm in New York city and
has spread to the upper part Of New Jersey.
There have been several deaths in Warren
county and the disease has become quite
epidemic in its character. Death from the
cause is irightful and is as much to be
feared as is hydrophobia.
Speaking of the disease New York
paper has this to say.
''what is really known about this for
midable disease may be told in few words.
The mengines are two membranes enyelop-
ing the brain The inflammation Of one
or both of these membranes is called men
ingifis The variant of this disease known
as cerebro-spinal meningitis is acute and in
fictitious TO certain extent-but to just
what extent is not known-and involves
both the meninges and the spinal cord. 1t
occurs specifically and in epidemic form.
The usual accompaniment of rash has
caused it to be known in localities where it
is prevalent as spotted fevern The aver
age duration Of the disease is from ten to
fourteen days. The mortality attending
it, while variable, is always high.
There appears nothing the medical pro-
fession can do, with the knowledge now
available to control this epidemic. 1t will
probably snbside in obedience te its laws
in few weeks. AS il is not known how
the infection is transmitted no precautions
can be ADVISED. =
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
Judge EndicOtt Takes New View.

Our readers will recall that in the trial of
the suit of Mary E. Huff vs.. the heirs of
Gerard Wood, few weeks ago, Judge
Endicott granted non-suit to the defend
ants, On the ground that they had presented
no proof that any property descended to
them from Gerard Wood.
Counsel for Huff, J. ]. Summerill and F.
B. Davis, at once made application to
Judge Endicott for rule to show cause
why the non-suit should not be set aside
and new trail granted. Argument was
had on this motion and last week Judge
Endicott set aside the order Of non-suit,
and new trial will be had at the May
term OF court
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
FRANK 7. HENpRIcKsoN.

young and thrifty farmer of Deptford
township, near Wenonah, died suddenly
last Sunday after two days illness Of pneu-
monia. His son was i'll with the disease
and Mr.. Hendrickson had been his constant
attendant, and when the disease attacked
him it found his exhausted system easy
prey. His death was great shock to the
community and a crushing blow to his in
teresting family Of wife and three children.
He was member Of Wenonah Conclave
Heptosaphs, Butterworth Council o. U. A.
M, Of Hurffville, and Mantua Grange.
TIE funeral was from his late residence
this morning at 1920 a. M, the interment
being at Mantua.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
The Grange, Its Aims and influence.

The Grange is an organization whose
motto is Progress, whose watchword is
Advancement. The aims and influence of
the Grange is to do more for the farmer. 1t
has brought him from comparative isolation
into constant contact with his fellow farm
ers, and its deliberations and discussions
impart much knowledge that cannot be
obtained in any other school; it aims to
cement and bind together the interest of
agriculture, and to advance social inter
course and practical education
Bound together by the social ties of fra
ternity, the Grange mutually resolves t..
advance the happiness and prosperity of its
members.
Our Order has for its mission the build
ing up permantly the welfare of our peo-
pie, it has done noble work IN the past,
It is doing well to day, but the future de-
pends upon our children the boys and from
the farm They must come up pure, true
honorable men and women TO guard the
institutions of our country that they may
be permanent and enduring. 1t is the
Toying atmosphere of the Grange influence
as well as the house and house influence
upon the farm that must do this.
Wherever the Order is known, the name
of Miss Carrie Hall should be held sacred
by its women. Ii was her mind that
grasped the advantages TO be derived not
alone for the farmers, but for his family
also; and to her we are indebted for the
recognition Of women in the Order upon a
plane of perfect equality with its men.
The refining influence Of the Grange is
due to the good advice and gentle teachings
of its women, who so deftly CLEANED the
fields of mercy, constantly aiming to do
good
Patrons of the aims and influence of the
work Of the Grange is before you; shrink
from no effort which will advance the pros
perity of the Order in which our hope for
the future is centered.
ANNA G. CANT.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Regular meeting of City Council was held
on Tuesday evening with every member
answering roll call.
Minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
The Delaware & Atlantic Telegraph &
Telephone Ordinance was placed on second
reading and number of amendments offer
ed and adopted.
Archibald Wright an official Of the tele-
phone company was given the privilege Of
the floor and expressed an opinion that there
were many things in the ordinance that the
company could not accept. Woodbury.
would be given the same service as any
other city or town, bnt'there were certain
things that he considered unfair to the
company in the ordinance. He thought
that If a committee could be appointed to
meet with representatives of the company
the ordinance could be fixed to their mu-
tual advantage before same was passed.
| Mr.. Catte wanted tn know why the
company had not already filed objections 10
the ordinance as they had been provided
with copy of same. Also, asked Mr.
Wright why the company had taken so
many privileges in the city without per-
mission being granted, such as erecting
poles, etc.
Mr.. Wright professed not TO know why
the company had not fled objections, 10 or
dinance, and admitted the company bad
unintentional erected poles without per
mission and said they had gotten themsel-
yes in hole thereby.
Mr.. Davis moved that the ordinance be
referred to the Fire Committee to meet with
a representative from the company.
On motion an amendment was offered
and accepted that the ordinance be referred
to Special committee.
The motion was then passed as amended.
The Glassboro ave. and Hopkins ST.,
crossing committee reported little progress
and was continued.
Committee on Finance presented Treas
urer's accounts which was accepted and
ordered printed with other reports.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06

further supplement to the present law
(revision Of 19O0) increasing the age limit
becomes law.
In the appropriation bill of last year
there was an item of $500 for the expenses
Of the electoral college and the state board
Of canvasers. This item is left out Of the
new bill and must be reckoned in the de-
creases shown by comparison Of the two
bills.
There was no appropriation made for the
new North Jersey Normal School.
The annual appropriation Of 1000, 900
for reducing the local school taxes is made.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06

A bill from Louisa w. Reeves for $1,000
for chickens killed by dogs on motion was
ordered returned as the city could not be
held liable, according to an opinion Of Il e
City Solicitor.
Report of the committee and engineer ac-
cepting the improvement on Cooper street
was received and accepted.
Mr.. Cattell said that there were several
holes yet in the street, and be for one did
not want street accepted by the city until
same had been repaired.
Committee informed Mr.. Cattell that the
contractor was liable for the condition of
the street for ten years, and the city would
be safe in accepting the street in it's present
condition.
Mr. Chenoweth called attention to the
fact that Mr. Durelis pavement had not
yet been fixed as ordered by Council, and
moved that the Street committee be in
strncted to have same repaired at once.
Carried
Mr.. Cattell asked for information about
Salem ave. He wanted to know who was
responsible for its condition.
Mr.. Reading said it was the turnpike
company's place to put the avenue in good
condition.
Mr.. Cattell said some residents have been
complaining about its condition, claiming it
was menace to health in its present con-
dition. He said one resident would pave
and curb his property if street was put in
better shape.
Mr. Davis took the chair and President
Reading reported, as chairman Of Special
committee, that the turnpike company
owned the roadway and part of sidewalks
on Salem ave-, and said the city had to
get permission before they laid their sewers.
Had hoped the. turnpike company would
turn the avenue over to the city. but his
hopes had not been realized He futher
stated that il the avenue was unhealthy it
was the place Of the Board Of Health to
compel the company to put same in sani-
tary condition.
Mr.. Cattsll said the company's charter
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
JOSEPH V. LOCKE,

One Of the oldest citizens of this county,
died at his home near Clarksboro last Mon
day, in the 92d year of his age. Mr.. Locke
was born near Warrington's mill and has
been citizen Of Gloucester county all his
life. By his first wife be had four children,
one of which died in infancy, and three
survive William, of Clayton; George, Of
Camden, and Mrs. Ella Wood, of Wood
lyn.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
LiqhtninQ Strikes.

During Tuesday nights electrical storm,
at 7.30 o'clock, lighting struck the north
west corner of Clement Budds residence,
fspring Lane FARM scattering weather
boards in all directions, and filling the air
with sulphurous smoke. There was no
fire. The family was gathered in the sit
ting room, and for time were greatly
frightened, but when the true situation was
discovered, were thankful it was not worse
Bibo's Jumbo cigars are better than ever
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06

of labor difficulties.

of labor difficulties.
The career of James NJ. Seymour stands
as remarkable example Of power of man
to make for himself record which is alike
an honor to his city and the State, and
credit to his own exertions.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
JEFFERSON

The Epworth League OF jefferson N. E
church will hold their annual Easter supper
in the basement Of the church April 18th,
1905 from 5 until . o'clock. Everybody.
invited 2t
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
COST Of JERSEY
GOVERNMENT.
Items Of Increase and Decrease

The general appropriation bill passed by
the legislature, for the fiscal year beginning
November /, contains these items Of in
crease and decrease over last years bill
The first increase is found in the allow
ance for the executive department., where
an extra $3.50 is made for the compensation
Of the assistants in the Office.
An increase of Ss, $50 over last year is
made for the attorney generals department,
while in the state board of assessors allot-
ment the amount appropriated is $3.50 less
than last year.
For the new board of equalization the
bill appropriates $23, 200, as against the
amount allowed to the board of taxation in
last years bill, which was $25, ,230, so that
the new board will cost 81, 030 less than the
body which it supercedes.
The state board of health gets $l,O75
more than last year year, and there is an
increase of $500 in the appropriation for the
state museum.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
Number Of Legislative Bills Passed.

During the session of the legislature just
closed $50 bills were introduced, PAT in the
Senate and 403 in the house. OF this num-
ber 123 senate and 275 house measures es-
capped the rocks Of the committee room,
weathered the storms Of passage through
both chambers and reached the safe haven
OF the governors office. Up to the last
night 90 senate and 3s house bills had be-
come laws through executive sanction.
In the senate the Republicans introduced
POI bills, of which Ill passed, and the
Democratic members 43 bills, Of which IA
passed. In the assembly the Republicans
introduced 343 bills and secured the pass
age of 155 of them, while the Democrats
introduced 60 and secured the passage of 10
Senator Minturn Of Hudson, the most
active member on the Democratic side in
the upper house, introduced 80 bills and 10
OF them passed, Assemblyman Lehlbach,
of Essex, introduced 81 bills in the lower
house aud secured the passage Of Is Of them
which was the record in the assembly.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06

MIR. and Mrs. Warren II. McBryde
left on Wednesday by way Of Mobile,
Alabama, for California. They expect to
spend short period with Mr.. McBryde's
parents in Mobile.
President Madden, Of the Board Of
Education has announced the standing COM
mittees as follows: Property, Carpenter,
Hughes. Redfeld; Applications, Burkett,
Underwood, Carpenter; Supplies, Redfeld,
Burkett, Hughes.
Principal storrie announces the follow
ing as the graduates from Woodbury. public
schools this year: Nita 3. Roe, Mary R.
Walton, Lillian A. Garrett, Katherine G.
Carpenter, Helen /. Smith, Walter G. Picard
Alois Seifritz, Leon A, stratton.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
BRAND NEW ITEMS.

The regular appropriation bill includes
the following new items, none of which
were figured in the bill Of last year
For the equipments and maintenance of
the sanitarium for tuberculosis diseases,
$50, 900.
For the board of commissioners appoint
ed to represent the State of New Jersey at
the jamestown inter-centennial exposition
to be held on and near the waters of Hamp-
ton Roads, in the state OF Virginia, during
the year 1907, $25, 900.
To the revision commissioners appointed
under chapter 227, laws of 1904, for ex-
penses and for, compensation of assistants,
$1a, 900.
For the purpose of carrying out the pro-
visions of a bill pending, entitled can act
for the better regulation and control of
the taking, planting and cultivating of
oysters and CLANS on lands lying under the
tidal waters of the county of Atlantic, in
the State Of New jersey" 5000; provided
said bill becomes law.
For additional salary for the chancellor,
chief justice and associate justices of the
supreme court. $4,000; provided, the bill
pending, entitled IA supplement- to an act
entitled An act relative to the court Of
errors and appeals (revision Of 1900, ap-
proved March 90, 1900 . becomes Law.
For salary Of charities commissioner,
$1,000
For salary of assistant (architect) 80, 500.
For clerical hire, 5000.
For travelling expenses Of commissioner
and assistant, 5000.
For blanks, stationery, postage, ETC.,
$500.
For the purchase Of forest lands and
expenses Herewith by the state board Of
forest park reservation commissioners, pur-
suant to chapter forty seven, laws Of 1908,
$4,000.
For the use of the state board Of forest
park reservation commissioners, pursuant
to said chapter, including maintenance Of
state forest funds, So, 500.
For maintenance, $4,000; provided, a
Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-04-06
OTHER INCREASES

Other increases are as follows
Geological survey, 81, 600: Office of clerk
of supreme court, $780, Office of clerk in
chancery, 1925; national guard, $4,000;
adjutant generals department, 500; quarter
master generals department, SIS; home for
disabled soldiers, Kearny, Sl7,500; state
board of agriculture, 1000; agricultural
experiment station. Sc, 800; state hospitals,
$500, state hospital at Trenton, $500; state
hospital at Morris Plains, $l2, ,240; county
1unatic asylums, $1,000; state prison,
SIS, 500; state home for boys, $1,000; state
home for girls, 5000; blind and feeble-mind-
ed persons, SIS, 200; printing public docu-
ments, S5,OO0;a legislature, $500; collateral
inheritance tax, $4,000; court expenses,
81 900; Farnum preparatory school, $500;
Industrial education, $4,000; superinten-
dent public instruction, 1900; state board
Of education, $500; state sewerage commits
sion, $3.50; soldiers home, Vineland, 3d.
$50; state board of children's guardians.
81, 500; public library commission, $500;
New Jersey reformatory, $1,000; epileptic
village, SIS, 900; stenographic reporters,
$se2; tenant house commission, So, $50.
A number of items OF the regular bill
are found to be less than were allowed to
the same departments last year. The de-
creases are as follows:
State board of assessors, $3.50; court of
chancery, $3.50; court OF errors and appeals,
81, 500; court of pardons, $3.50; state oyster
commission, Ocean county, 500; public
roads, 81, 500; state house insurance, S3, 500;
governors emergency fund, $4,000; state
oyster commission, $1,000; voting machine
purchase, $4,000.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-17

San Angelo. Tex. June 1e.-Tho en-.
tire eight months spring wool clip OF
the Conoho county. the largest clip Of
short wool In the state. was sold yes
terday. The clip amounted 10 i.a5o 900
pounds, and waS bought By two Boston
hrms. Prices are held strictly ssorsG
but are believed TO be between 20 ahd
- cents . pound. The II months
wool clip. also the largest Ia the state
amounting TO eight or nlns hundred
thousand pounds. has hoa ret been
sold. but will be disposed Of this week.
Competition IA brisk among the buy.
ers here, every big vol house N the
United States IL represented. anesH-
men are delighted with the pgsoss. 80
advance q 9 TO cents oEsg last ysAs,
ana the highest price sinos isbs.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-17
Dangerous Kidney Diseases
Cured.

At the appearance Of the first symp-
tom Of kidney trouble, PerunA should
be taken.
This remedy strikes at once the very
root Of the disease.
IL At once relieves the catarrhal kid
neys Of the stagnAnt blood, and prevents
the escape OF serum from the blood.
Peruna stimulates the kidneys 10
excrete from the blood the accumulat-
ing poison, and thus prevents the con-
vulsions which are sure TO follow IL the
poisons are allowed 20 remain.
II gives great vigor 10 the hearts
action and digestive system, both of
which are apt 10 fail rapidly In this
disease.
Peruna cures catGrrA OF the kidneys
sinply because IL cures cAtarrh wher-
ever located.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-06-17

Raieigh n. c. June 1s.-Ths state
boaSd Of health has issued . buIistin
showing the sxiStsnos Of Enaiipom IA
Is Of the - counties. the disease bS
Ing scattered from the ssa coast 70 tAs
high mountain region. aD1 belnG lit
orally al over the state. ne disease
wss never 70 wtaesgseAd ~ n hss bass
for the past sin moatbs. though the
mortality was auits Low. the typs a.
the disease being gsasrally mia