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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
There have been no sbad ID Woodbury.

There have been no sbad ID Woodbury.
this week
The county financial statement will be
advertised next week.
Robert Roxby, our news agent, is on 4
visit 10 New York City.
Harry Hitchner went to Wills Eye
hospital this morning for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Miller, Jr., oele-
brated their tenth wedding anniversary on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Rachel Clymer has returned to
Atlantic City, after visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Andrews Of
Hopkins street.
Members Of General Howell Post, G. A.
r. ,Jr o. u. Al. NJ, Sons Of Veterans and Co.
q, N G. N. J. will attend divine services
in the Central Baptist Church next Sunday
morning.
Andrew NJ. Carey, Of Curtis avenue,
has just undergone successful operation
of having cataract removed from his eyes.
The operation was performed at the Wills
Eye Hospital
Mr., A. W. Chaplain, formerly Of this
city, has purchased the $4,000 residence
No. SO Stevens St. Camden, and his neigh
bors are reported to be up in arms at the
,,ros,,as.s NJ ,.oIorod .,a;oibars
The engagement of Mr. Ewald Klinger,
Secretary and Treasurer of Sitiey & Son,
Camden, and Miss Lula B. Dubois, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard F. Du-
Bots, OF Clayton, is announced. The nup-
tials will take place next month.
Lewis Starr, ESQ.,, representing the
property owners abutting Cooper ST., will
protest to Judge Jessup tomorrow against
the assessment of benefits levied against
them by the Cooper st. commission. They
claim that the assessment lays too great a
proportion of the cost against them.
The Board of School Estimate met IN
Council chamber last evening, Mayor Laid
acting as chairman. The sum of $40, 500,
the amount recommended by the Board of
Education as necessary to be raised by local
tax for the maintenance of free public
schools in Woodbury., was approved, and
a certificate Of that fact made to City
Council to incorporate in the tax levy
This is an increase of $500 over the sum
raised last year.
The County Board Of Assessors met in
Woodbury. last Monday and organized by
electing Eli Heritage, chairman and S. B.
Burkett, secretary. A new law, approved
by the Governor, May II, was source of
mystifcation to the Board as the banks of
the county claim that under 1t they are en-
titled to large reduction in valuation
those of Woodbury. alone being exempt to
the extent Of nearly $500, COO The Board
referred the question to the State Board of
Equalization Of Taxation for an opinion, and
adjourned to meet at the call of the President
and Secretary when the State Board s advise
is Teceived. II the contention Of the banks
is correct it occurs to us that the the legis-
Iature and the Governor are doing all in
their power to make impractical their
maximum tax rate scheme. With an increase
in amounts 10 be raised, an increase in ex-
empMons to the extent above indicated, and
a Sl.5Q tax rate, the assessors are going to
have warm time adjusting values TO meet
demands, and holders OF property that our
rulers have left subieot to taxation will
hare warmer time preparing shenselves
to look the collector in the face after
December 20.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
PitmaR BOROUGH.

On Tuesday last Governor Stokes affixed
his approving signature to the bill incopor-
ating the Borough of Pitman. Thus end
eth the long contest that has caused heart
buruings more or less painful. The deed
is done; the Borough is launched. Here's
to the new municipality. May it prosper
even beyond the expectations Of its most
sanguipe godfathers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
A Creeping Death.

Blood poison creeps up towards She
heart, causing death. J. E. Stearns, Belle
Plane, Mimi. writes that a friend dread
fully injured his hand, which swelled up
like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica
Salye drew ont the poison, healed the
wound, and saved his life. Best in the
world for burns and sores. rs cents at +.
w. Merritt's drug store. 5s41m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25

The old Nicholson General Store Property
located at Gross Keys, New Jersey. The store
room is large, with feed room annex Good
stables 18x30; wagon sheds and new ice house,
Connected with the store is a comfortable resi-
denee with seven large rooms water is excel
lent and convenient. The location in the
centre OF good farming community. Can be
purchased right by applying to
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
5-lI-05-5ts Blackwood, N. j. 4
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
For SALE.

The Homestead Farm of the late George
HurH, situate near Turnerville. The farm con-
ia acres, divided into convenient fields, every
one of which has stream of running water.
Four acres oak and hickory timber of over 100
years growth. There is also fine gravel bed on
the farm The buildings are ample and we'll
preserved. One hundred acres in high state OF
cultivation. For particulars apply to
GEORGE r HURFF,
on the farm, or
MRS. CHAS. F. WEATHERBY
Apl-2005-6t 50 Glassboro ave, Woodbury., N j
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
GERTIFICATE RE-EXTENDING
~ CHARTER.

Treasury Department. Qfiee Of Comptroller Of the
Currency.
Washington, D. c., May 49, 1905.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned, it has been made to appear
that THE First National Bank of Woodbury.
located in the City.of Woodbury., in the County
of Gloucester and State OF New Jersey, has com
piled with all the provisions OF the Act OF Con-
gress to enable National Banking Associations
to extend their corporate existence and for other
purposes approved July ~, 1882, as amended
by the Act. approved April Il, 1902;
Now, therefore, /, Thomas r. Kane, Deputy
and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do
hereby certify that THE First National Bank of
Woodbury. located in she City OF Woodbury. in
the County of Gloucester and State of New Jer-
sey, is authorized to have succession for the
period specified in its amended articles of associ-
alton: namely, until close OF business or May
16 1s25.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
fr-sa Seal of Office this Sixteenth day OF
SEAL May, 1908.
T.P KANE,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
Charter No. 1899. Extension No 749.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
6loureslet 1lrnlurral.
LONG DISTANCE rElErHonEs NO IA
REGISTER or SALES.

May 20 Harry A. Fish, Executor III SO. Bread
Street, Woodbury., n. J.
) me Harry a Fish, Executor ct Woodbury..
june 8 Real Estate by John F. Truitt Execu-
tor, at Bridgeport
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25

All kinds 81 cabbage plants ready for setting
cut. Tomatoes and peppers Ia season.
A. KNISSELL
NJ 1905. 4t. Seweil, N. ].
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
MAKRIED.

E--GREEN.-Atth the M. p. parsonage
Glassborc, May Is, 1905, by Rev. r. f. Craig,
Mr.. Edward Sheppard and Miss Hattie Green
all OF Glassboro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25

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WEAVING,

Carpet weaving By the old reliable. All styles
at lowest prices. Orders called for
@. LADD.
s-So-o5-3m. IS II. Broad ST., Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25

For SALE
A few tons OF nice bright hay.
CHARLES A. LLOYD
5-054t Mulica Hill. n. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-05-25
FOR SALE

Small Farm OF ~ acres near Centre Square
Station, room house and a nearly new barn
5000, and $500 eaniremain on the premises, i'm
mediate possession.
JOHN F. TRUITT,
Apl6-05-h. Bridgeport, Nj.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
BONDS. Due. Price. Pct. Pct.
COTTON and Conner.

Brokers wires from the East yesterday said:
COTDoN-Washing1On d. C.. wires: Over
the eastern portion Of the cotton belt weather
conditions have been favorable for planting.
which is much delayed. less than half of area
having been planted in Louisiana, Oklahoma
and Indian Territory; only about one-half in
north Mississippi ana very little in Arkansas.
practically none being up in the last men
toned State In northern central and east
eru counties of Texas much OF cotton area
remains IMPLANTED and much cotton land in
both Texas and Louisiana has been washed
cut by rains and repianring viii be necessary.
Over the southern part OF the cotton in
eNss cotton is generally doing well and crop
ping. and cultivation are in progress
Tie American Cotton Oil Company has de-
cared the regular semi-snnual dividend Of 8
per C6nt on preferred stock. payable June 1.
COPPER BOSTON. May 1.-The market to-
gay IS whole continued strong with much
less activity. The buying of Utah still con-
tinues and at time the stock jumped to
q - bur was allowed TO drop hack the
close Good Suying Of Michigan was IN evil
oerces and the supply OF stock was small.
The rest Of coppers were strong but dull,
with very small fluctuations We expect the
.r1aTset To be uncertain for some time 10 come.
with fluctuations OF 10 points up and
down and would sell stocks on any further
advance.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
Banking Matters.

The net profits Of the Rongkong and shang-
hal Banking Corporation for the half year end
ing December 81. 1908 including s.. .492. 554 81
balance from the last previous account and
making All DEDUCTIONS, amounted 10 81. 4.T45.-
Us %. The directors recommended the trans
fer Of Sl.OOO.O0o from the profit and loss ac-
count 10 credit OF the silver reserve fund.
which VIII then stand at IS. .ooo. ooO They also
recommend writing of bank premises account
the sum OF 500. 600. After making these trans
fers and deducting remuneration 10 directors
there remains for appropriation SO. $50. 544 o5,
CUT of which the directors recommend the pay
ment of q dividend OF 21 los per share
which at 4s Cd viii absorb S533. 1873 SO and a
bonus OF 81 per share, which at As Cd will
absorb S355, ,555 55. the difference in exchange
between As sd. the rate al which the dividend
ero bonus are declared. and is l1e16d, The
1a1e Of the DAY, amounts TO s.. 14S 246 ~. The
balance, $LzO3, zoS IS 10 be carried new
mont and lnss account
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.
Future Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, May "A liberal decrease, in
the worlds visible supply had a strengthen
Failing Off in primary receipts also tended
to advance prices. At the close July was UP
y cent. Corn is up Nc oats show a gain OF
ssQAo and provisions q shade to 1T1s
cents higher. The wheat market had a firm
undertone the greater part Of the session. Tn
der the influence OF higher prices at Liver
pool the market opened firm, with july un
B@%c at 1914 to 83%c. For time Dit trad
crs were free sellers. predictions of rain over
the wheat belt in general being responsible
for the greater part Of the selling pressure
The best demand was from shorts. After July
had sold Off to S2Bc offerings dwindled and
a ans firm tone ne again developed As trading pro-
strength powerful factor was decrease
of 1900 900 bushels in the worlds ayaflabIe
about a million bushels. Total primary re-
cepts were less than for the corresponding
day year ago. This fact had much to do
with late bullish sentiment In addition ad-
vices were received claiming damage by rust
In Texas and Oklahoma The highest point
on July was reached just before the close,
finished strong with July at ssMc. A''
C1earances OF wheat and flour were eoual
to $4,000 bushels. Primary receipts were
ago Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago report
ed receipts of 1853 against 914 cars IasY
week and 10s year ago.
tive covering by shorts In the corn pit to-day.
resulting In strong market July opened
M to &c higher at 461 to 1880, sold he
LOCAL receipts were 7s cars. with two Of con- an
Trading in oats were DUR all day. but m.
tone was firm. July opened unchanged at
2s%c. sold up to 2sAc and closed at 28S0
. Provisions Isr were nrm on smaller receintsI e.
hogs At the close July pork was up 5 cents
s. a2A@7 Is. Ribs were up i2ss cents snt at at
Tha leading futures ranged as fo,,ou.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03

dition Of all crops. Grain is looking well
and viii yield a heavy crop in most places.
The hay crop will be about average Beans,
sugar beets and potatoes are in good condi-
ton and will yield more than average crops.
The army worm is damaging gardens and
vineyards in San Diego County Green feed
ie plentiful and stock is in prime condition.
Nalnuts backward. Oranges lemons and
oeciduous fruits looking well.
EUREKA SUMMARY-Weather favorable.
Grass. grain. vegetables and fruit are in ex-
cellent condition and making good growth.
Species of aphis attacking some grain fields
In Mattole section. but no material damage re-
ported.
Los ANGELES SUMMARY-Crop prospects
are not as good as earlier In the season in
some sections but light showers benefited
late sown grain. Too much cloudy. foggy
weather. Vegetation generally needs warm
sunshine
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
wheat and Other Grains.

WHEAT FREIGHTS-Are reported firmer,
with owners bscomng e unwiins to S accept Js the ne
for Barley. usual options. No advance has yet
been established however Thus far about
fiffeen vessels have been taken at union rates.
The chartered Wheat tonnage In port Is 26S6
tons. against b162 tons on the same date las last
year, dlsengaged 2ss4o tons; ton ooa asainst s.sso;
80 0W1;HEATLForeign; futures were higher and
Chicago was also several a fractions better eestsr in In
unchanged but futures were lower in the
morning owing to the general rain over the
s'ase CASH WHEAT.
California Club. 81 47H9l 80; California
White Australian, y COOL e2h; Northern her
Northern Nue r. Red Red. 81 boG1 SIX per ctl; lower
grades Of wheat. 81 ao@1 As per ctl
FUTURES.
Session 9 to II 80 q m.
Open. High. Low Close
nscemser nsysa 4s 1's as s. ssA hs' 81 2sx 81 asx
p. m. Session.
nsymsa nssysmberah az % s5d bid, 81 2s4 asked
BARLEY-Futures weaker owing to
the rain. The cash grain was % steady and un-
continues neglected and freely offered
CASH BARLEY.
Feed. 81 POOL 2214 Brewing and Shipping.
81 2Ba1 2711; Chevalier, 81 20@1 "a per cti.
FUTURES
n Session to IL 80 a m
Open. High Low Close
nsymS1 nsSsmSer .. sex ssx sea- ssx
p. m Session
May-$1 IA bid 81 Is asked.
December-86Bc.
oATS-Dealers continue to report a quiet
and featureless market Offerings are not
large. but they are sufficient for the light de-
White, 81 4571 60; Surprise. 81 55@1 80:
Red. 81 6o@1 go for No: and 81 4001 As for
No. 2; Black 81 32hG1 45; Eastern White.
81 421kn1 As per ct1.
CORN-The market continues inactive and
more or less weak. with stocks hero larger
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
New York Metal Market.

NEW YORK, May 2.-There was a sharp
ADVANCE In the London tin market where spot
closed at G13S 5s and futures at E134 lbs
The local market responded to this showing,
but was very quiet. Spot closed here at $500
80 40. yoSS
Copper was q little higher in London also.
closing at f65 los for spot and s65 12s Cd for
futures. Locally the market was dull and
more or less nominal. Large holders are stiIi
asking $15 20 for lake and electroytic 1t is
reported that the price can be shaded on
actual transactions while there are continued
reports Of lake obtainable below $15 Lake ia
generally quoted at S15915 25. electrolytic at
Sl5Q15 20 and casting at $14 75@15.
Lead was unchanged at 81 50G4 so in the
local market and at E12 lis I'd in London
Spelter was easier at f23 los in the LON
don market but remained quiet at yesterday 8
decline at $5 so in New York.
Iron closed at 54s Cd in Glasgow and at
b2s Cd in Middlesboro. Locally the markets
quoted at SIT 2591s; No. 2 foundry northern,
$17 5b@16 %: No. 1 foundry southern and
No. l foundry southern soft at SIT 25@17 7b;
No. foundry southern at $16 1911 o.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Boston wool Market.

BOSTON, May 2.-The feature OF the wool
market Is the notable strength here and the
centering of interest in the West, where 1t
is reported the highest prices OF the season
are paid. Most OF the Boston buying is now
proceeding in Montana which outside of Ore
gon is practically the only State where any
amount of wool remains unsold. Few Terri
tories are Offering beyond the new Arizona
grades are hrm 80 a9ef y b
Territory quotations Idaho--Fine. 2o921r;
heavy fine, 17d918c;r fine medium, 20121c; I'VE
dunn 22@23c: low medium. 24@25c. Wyom-
ing--Fsne 1s019c; heavy fine. 16@17c; fine
medium 19012Oc: medium, 23924c; low ruedf-
urn 24G251tc. Utah and Nevada-Fine. 100
21c: heavy fine 16@17c: fine medium. 19921c;
medium. 23d24c; low medium, 24Q25 Mon
2Oc: fine medium choice, 22Q23c: average. 100
20c; staple, 23@25c: medium choice. 2S925c.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
summary OF THE MARKETS.

Money plentiful and cheap in Ne7U York
Local Stock markets qtiet and feaf0clcss
Interest North Shore Railroad Bonds being paid
WalStrecf Stocks higher, gcTth bnoyan tone.
SilVer and Exchange rates about before quoted
Wheat Freights firm, 7Vith hints Of an advance.
Weat and Boriey Futures acsdkey, o5e4ng TO the rain
Oats and Rye quiet Corn 7veak under larger stocks.
Local demand for Flour reported daH
Hay easy, o7oing to the rain. Feedstnfs steady.
Beans and Seeds quiet at unchanged quotations.
Butter, Cheese and Eggs still coming IN literally.
Dried Fruits Mats aud RGisins quiet.
Hams and Bacon firmly held bnt not Gctve.
Wool octfVe and strong here and in the East.
Hop gro1uers generally holding out for 3oc.
Hides and Leather firm and Gtive zcith Hides higher
Veal and Lamb frner. Other Meats unchanged
Potatoes and Onions Gctve and firm
Poultry in light receipt and selling aceA Game so1o.
Fruit market firm, zcTth a good denand
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
Potatoes. Onions and Vegetables.

The market for old Potatoes was active and
firm with choice offerings OF all table de-
scriptions selling readily at maintained prices.
Some new arrivals of fancy Oregon Burbanks
were held at 81 80 per Genital. an advance, but
business reported at that figure. The
first new Potatoes from the river districts ap
peared yesterday and sold at 81 80 per GENITAL.
Receipts from across the bay were light owing
to the recent rain and prices had a sharp ad-
vance Onions ruled firm and there was a
general advance in prices.
There continued activity In miscelia-
neous vegetables. but prices Of several de-
scriptons were lower under heavy supplies.
Tomatoes were being offered freely at easier
rates and Asparagus had a fractional decline.
String Beans from Vacaville and Winters
found ready sale at or near the top quotations
while lie the highest price obtained for
southern lots.
IS per ctl: Oregon Burbanls. 81 1901 40 per
ctl: Petaluma Burbanks S161 25 per ctl; New
York Rurals, S141 10 per ctf. small seed
Burbanks. SOL 10 per ctl: Sweet Potatoes.
7569oc per ctl: new Potatoes. 81 50d2 per
oNToNs-Australian, SIS 80 per ctl; new
Red. $3G3 so per ctl: Green Onions, 509eoc
per box
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4G615c per ID:
Rhubarb, 35760c per box: Green Peas. 365c
per lb; String Beans 106f215c per ID; Wax
Beans. 100125c per lb: Tomatoes. s292 IS per
box crate for Los Angeles. S202 so for
Summer Squash s161 80 per box; Hothouse
Cucumbers. 60d9Oc per dozen. Cabbage, soc
per ctl: Carrots 40650c per sack; Garlic. 15c
per lb; Egg Plant per 1b; Dried Peppers
106121ac for sun-dried and 13G14c per 10 for
evaporated; Green Peppers. sG15c per ID.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
New york Grain and Produce.

NEW YORK May 2-FLOUR-Receipts
q POO; exports 600; steady; winter straights.
wHEAT-Reeeipts. 1000. Spot Arm. No, 2
red. 91Hc nominal elevator; NO. red. eS1c'
luth. 9eMc, T. Q. b. aioat; No. hard Mani
toba, s7%c, (. o. b. afoat- Except for brief
period Of weakness s when wnsr the m. market fell on be-
closing A9%c higher. Demand was based on
bullish statement of worlds stocks. higher
@a4ss, an mas st aaS Closed sssss 5a
SIS l-16Qs9 1-ieo; closed. ssHc; September,
s8hQs4lc, closed. s4Ac.
WOOL-Steady.
HOPSLSteady
HIDES-Quiet.
CoFFEE-There wa. nothing stimulating in
the character of news from European markets
this morning and II was expected the local
tendency Of yesterday Instead, there was a
good firm opening. this Improvement being
helped by come very good buying. believed to
be on expectations OF sharp decrease in the
visible. The Improvement was we'll main
tanned throughout the session and tended to
influence the markets abroad. Prices closed
with a net gain of 3 to 10 points. with sales
Futures closed steady at a net advance of
e.a5@e. SOC; August. es5gssoc: September,
6,so@7c; December 7.2oc; March' loo. Spot
Cordova, l0Q13c
sUGAR-Raw, steady; fair refining. 4c;
centrifugal, % test, 4Sc; molasses sugar,
3&c; refined steady.
BUTTER-steady: street price extra cream
cry, 26q2615c.
= CHEESE-Unchanged
EGGS-Steady; Western storage selections,
1Sc; Western storage selections hrsts, 17Zc.
DRIED FRUITS.
EvAPoRATED APPLES-The market con-
tnued quiet, but about steady @tn tone. Com
mon to near by prime are quoted at 4@5Ac;
prime at 5.3oq5 35c; extra choice at 6G6hc,
and fancy at 7c
PRUNES-Continue frm according to coast
advices, but show little improvement SO far
as the local spot situation is concerned, owing
to light demand. Quotations range from 21a
to SIC according to grade.
APRICoTS-Are dull, choice are quoted at
13Q15c.
PEACHES-Are steady; choice at 1oHc; ex-
ira choice at 1019Q1o34c and fancy at 115@
RAISINS-Are steadier, particularly for
seeded Loose MuscateIs quoted at 40
SIC; seeded raisins at bA96%c and London
layers at 81 05Q1 20.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
Flour and Farinaceous Goods.

Millers report the local demand for Flour
very dull There Is the usual business in
Farinaceous Goods
FLOUR-California Family Extras, S4 500
10. usual terms; Bakers Extras. 81 1905:
Oregon and Washington jobbing at $4G4 so
per bbl.
FARINACEOUs GOODs-Prices in packages
are as follows: Graham Flour. So 25 per 100
lbs; Rye Flour $3 10 Gin barrels 81 75): Rye
Meal. So so lin barrels. s4 5o): Rice Flour.
IS; Corn Meal. 81 so; extra cream do. So IS:
Oat Meal, 81 25Q4 so: Oat Groats 81 so;
Hominy, SO 1901: Buckwheat Flour 81 500
I5: Cracked Wheat So u.s. Farina, 81 so:
Whole Wheat Flour. IS 50 Rolled Oats. bbls.