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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
The Change In the Primary Law

The Jackson bill just signsd by Govern
or Stokes will make the pre-primary cam
paign this year just two weeks longer, than
it was last fall Instead of being held on
the second Tuesday in September, the
primaries will be held this year on the
fourth Tuesday OF that month, September
25. The reasons for the change, as set
forth when the bill was pending in the
Legislature, were that it had been shown
by the operation Of the law that the people
needed more time after the close Of the
summer vacation season to study. the poll
tical situation and decide for whom they
desired to vote, and that, except in Guber-
natorial years, there was no necessity for
such long campaign as the law provided.
These views met with the approval Of a
majority Of both houses of the Legislature,
aud the bill was passed. There can be no
question as to the intent Of the measure,
but the language Of the new act is involved.
For instance, the first section provides
that the first registry day in cities having
population exceeding 80, 900 shall be held
on the fourth Tuesday of September in
each year, except that in each year when a
Governor is to be elected said first registry
day shall be the second Tuesday in Sep
tember, and in ali election districts outside
OF cities having population exceeding
al
tion shall sit, for the purpose Of this acs,
as primary election boards, on the second
Tuesday or fourth Tuesday of September. =
AS the act further provides shat the prim-
ary election shall be held on the first day
of registry, it is apparent that the quoted
section was most carelessly drawn and
might leave the law open to attack. The
thirteenth section OF the act is, however,
clearer, for it provides that such primary
elections shall be held annually on the
fourth Tuesday in September preceding the
annual election for members of the General
Assembly, except that in each year when a
lGoyernor is to be elected said primary cleo
tions shall be held on the second Tuesday
of September This proves that Senator
jackson, in drafting the act, had in mind
that all the primaries should be held on
the same date throughout the State in any
one year, although he failed to state what
he meant in the first section.
The intention of the act to limit political
activities until the last week in September
will fail Of its purpose this year, at least.
The deferring Of the primaries for two
weeks will not materially alter the situa-
tion. The Colby followers have been SO
active that she regulars haYe been
forced to go into the field already, and
there is no prospect Of a let-up until cleo
tion day. Newark News.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
Post Office OFdeF-R. F. D. Routes

At the request of Postmaster James, Of
Sewell, we publish the following notice
To Postmasters,
1. On and after July l, 1906, patrons Of
the rural delivery service will be required
to display signals on their boxes when they
leave mail in them for carriers to collect, as
after shat date, carriers. when serving their
routes, will not be required to open and ex-
anime any mail boxes except those to
which they have mail to deliver and those
on which signals are displayed to indicate
there is mail for carriers to collect.
g. Those patrons whose boxes are not
provided with signals must attach thereto
some deyice which, when displayed, will
plainly show passing carriers there is mail
to be collected Il is not necessary that
such device shall be either complicated OF
costly; very simple arrangement will
answer the purpose.
g. Carriers must lower the signals on
boxes after making collections, provided nc
mail is left therein; and must display the
signals when they deposit mail for patrons,
unless the patrons have made request to the
contrary.
A. The carriers must be instructed tc
pr0mptly INFORM patrons eI tAtlf Iouees
with regard to this Order, and you should
without expense to the Departments, uss
such other necessary means for informing
them as will secure complete understand
ing and full compliance by all patrons on
the date mentioned.
S. Two copies Of this letter are herewith
inclosed, one to be Immediately posted bJ
you in prominent place in the public par
of the post office, and the other to be
placed on file. Very respectfully,
p v. GRAW,
Fourth Assistant P. M. @.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
PROGRAM for Memorial Day.

The following program will be observed
by General Howell Post, No. 81, Grand
Army OF the Republic on Memorial Day
The Post will leave the Court House at
eight O'Clock, accompanied by the fife and
drum corps, Of Glassboro.
Arrive at Mantua at $50 Address at
cemetery by Rev P W. Bilderbeck
Leave Mantua at $50. Arrive at Egling-
ton at 1890 Address by Rev. ]. R. Van
Malta.
Leave Eglington at 11.30. Arrive at
Woodbury., Broad street and Salem avenue,
at ~ IA. March up Broad street to monu-
ment accompanied by the drum corps
Decorate monument Adjourn for dinner.
Assemble at monument at 2 10 sharp
Order Of exercises in the Court Room at
go o'clock. Music in charge of Mrs. T.
d. Clark.
Chorus 'sTenting On the Old Camp
Ground. =
Solo and chorus Tramp! Tramp Tramp?u
Miss Maud Handle and others.
Prayer-By Rev. A. P. Botsford.
Semi chorus Cover them Over With
Flowers"
Llncoln's Address at Gettysburg by
order from National Headquarters Of G..
A. r.
Chorus--"The Battle Cry of Freedom. /"
Address-By Rev. R. H. Gage, Of We
nonah.
Singing America
Benediction.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
In Mem0riam.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty
Father in His infinite wisdom, to visit
Mickleton Grange, No. Ill, P. of H.,
and to remove from our midst our be-
loved sister, Mary V. Dawson there
fore, be it
Resolved, That in her death this Grange
loses a good member her companions a
kind and true friend, and her family
loving daughter and sister.
Reso1eed, That while we deeply mourn
this loss, we feel she has been called from
a world of suffering to a better world,
and we bow in humble submission to
Him who doeth all things well, and say.
6 Thy will be done. !"
RESOLVED, that We, the members of the
Grange, extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the family, and commend them to the
care of Him who is able to comfort them
in this their sad hour of bereavement.
Resolued, That our charter be draped in
mourning for a period Of thirty days
that a copy Of these resolutions be pre-
sented to the family. and that they be
written on the minutes of the Grange,
and that they be published in the county
papers.
EVA P. REED,
T. EDGAR HAINEs,
CHARLES 7. HERITAGE,
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
The Counties Of New Jersey.

Two centuries ago there were bus nine
counties in New Jersey, and by statute
of 1909 their boundaries were fixed. These
counties were Bergen, Burlington, Cape
May, Essex, Gloucester, Middlesex, Somer-
set, Monmouth and Salem.
The areas of these counties caused incon-
venience and four new counties were set off
during the first half Of the eighteenth cen-
fury. These were Hunterdon, in 1918;
Morris, in 1873; Cumberland, in 1747, and
Sussex, in 1853.
These 13 counties remained unchanged
more than 70 years, the first effort at
county making in the nineteenth century
being Warren in 1924 Within SO years
the number Of counties was increased to
q. Atlantic and Passaic were set off in
1887, Mercer in 1888, Hudson in 1910,
Camden in 1s41, Ocean in 1850 and Union
in 1867. Jersey City Journal.
Ask your grocer for Good Record
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
new LAWS.

Governor Stokes approved another lot Of
bills last week, the most important Of
which was assembly No. 456, by Mr.. Per-
kins. This was one Of the railroad tax acts
and completes the series Of new laws on
that subject. The measure provides that
second -class railroad property shall be as
sessed and taxed by the local assessors at
local rates for local purposes.
It's effect in Woodbury. will be that the
passenger and freight station, sidings, sig
nal tower, water tanks. tool houses and
all other property with fixed situs, out
side the main stem, will be assessed by the
local assessor, and the assessment put in
with the other Woodbury. ratables. Then
the regular local tax rate will be levied on
this property and the tax collected by the
city. The passenger stations were taken
from the main stem class and added to the
second class property by another act passed
by the last legislature and already signed
by Governor Stokes.
Assembly No 351, amends the act rela-
tive to the maintenance Of insane asylums
Assembly No. 344, provides that associa-
tions operating Fairgrounds for public use
for philanthropic purposes shall not be
liable in damages for accidents happening
on such grounds.
Assembly No. BAT, permits boards of
freeholders to remove persons from county
poor houses and support them outside
Assembly No. 37l, amends the act rela-
tive to morgues.
| Assembly No. $50, authorizes borough
councils to issue certificates of indebtedness
to run five years or less for the purpose Of
suitable buildings for borough council and
fire department purposes
Assembly No. 399, amends the school act
relative to the consolidation Of school dis
tricts.
Assembly No. 400, provides for the em-
panelingo of talesmen in criminal cases
Assembly No 40, amends the orphans
court act ia reference to assignments
Assembly No. All amends the orphans
court act.
No. 157, amends the crimes act Pro-
vides that any person who shall receive or
buy any goods or chattels that have been
stolen, knowing the same to haye been
stolen, shall be guilty Of a misdemeanor
The act applies whether the robbery shall
have been committed in New Jersey or any
other State of the United States. Il is also
made misdemeanor to harbor or conceal
any thief or robber, knowing him to be
such.
No. 102, provides that circuit court and
common pleas judges may, under proper
conditions, direct the cancelling of the rec
ord Of mortgages.
No. 113, provides that villages may
pension on half pay any member Of the po-
lice department after 30 years. service, or
who has become incapacitated in the service.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
County Board Of Agriculture.

A meeting Of the Gloucester County
Board OF Agriculture will be held in
Grange Hall, Mickleton, on Monday, June
4th, 1906, at two o'clock, p. N. The Exc
cutive Committee has arranged the follow
ing programme
sswhat benefit, if any, is to be derived
from the small country schools ?'' Mary
B. Brown and E. T. Ridgway.
us the higher education of the boys and
girls desirable to keep them on the farm ~
John G. Whitall, Benjamin Heritage.
Singing Lucy Satterthwaite.
ssButter VS.. Oleo, = W. P. Haines.
proper Packing, using tomatoes in
actual pack.'' John G. Wolferth.
Exhibits of fruits, flowers and vegetables
or farm things Of interest is requested.
All are invited to attend and take hand
in the discussions
ELLA MORGAN, Sec'y.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
ANOTHER VETERAN GONE.

Emanuel Stratton, Jr., member OF
Company F. Twelfth Regiment, New Jer-
sey Volunteers, died at his home in Phila-
delphia, May 11th, 1906, after several
months illness. He left surviving him
widow and two children Theodore Of
Bridgeton, and Mrs. Bacon, of Philadel-
phia. He was enrolled in Company F.
August IL, 1862, for three years, under
Captain E. L. Stratton, and at the battle of
charlottesville, Virginia, May 30, 1853
received a gun shot wound of neck, and
injury Of spine, resulting in total disability
Of left hand. He was taken prisoner and
after about two weeks paroled, and brought
into the Union lines. He suffered intensely
for long while, and counted it great
blessing that he was allowed furlough,
soon after lis return 10 the Union lines, to
return home The injury, from his wound
was of permanent character, and be was
discharged from the service at Camphill
Hospital, Washington, D. c., March 16.
1864 He was the son Of Mr. and Ms.
Emanuel R. Stratton, and had three broth
ers in the same Company, VIM. H. H.,
corporal, who fell at Gettysburg, Pa, July
8. 1868, and Charles c., who laid down his
life at SpottsylYania, May 12, 1864, and
Captain Azariah Stratson, Beasley's Point.
His funeral took place from his late resi-
dence 1919 North Sixtieth street, Phila-
delphia, Monday, May 14th, at one o'clock.
Revs. DR.. Griffith and Bamford, former,
and Rev. E. Stillman, the present pastor of
the Methodist Church, to which be belong
ed, took part in the services, and spoke
beautifully of the noble character and life
Of the deceased, and OF his service and
sacrifice in the defence Of the Union. That
be had lived in the best seventy years that
the world had ever known.
About twenty members Of Schuyler Post
tG. A. R., of which he was member,
furnished the escort and gave him mili-
tary burial at Monument Cemetery. Com
rades James and Joseph White, William 7.
Halnes, John Tonkin, Harry NJ. AVIS,
Azaiah Stratton and E. L. Straston, Of
Company F, and Cobb and Weidman, also
Of the Twelfth Regiment, were present,
some acting as pail bearers. A manly man,
loving husband an affectionate and kind
parent, devoted friend, good citizen,
patient sufferer, has been removed. We
will miss him, so will the church, but to
those of the home circle who haYe so
| lovingly and faithfully ministered to him
these many years, the stroke is severe
one. Their loved one and friends extend
heartfelt sympathy to them in this their
sore trial.
| Another veteran of the Twelfth Regi-
ment New Jersey Vols, has answered the
last call. VIM. H. Duble, Sergent Company
B, died May 20, in Burlington county e.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
Memorial Day.

A debt we meier can pay
To them is justly due,
And to the Nations latest day
Our children's children still shall say,
aThey died for me aud youn
With tender care the Nation has gathered
its dead from the rude graves in which,
mid lull of battle during or roadside halt,
they had found hasty burial. As in life
they stood shoulder to shoulder, so in death
they lie side by side, with the same flag float
ing oyer them, Memorial of their Yalor and
token Of their victory. So long as the G. A..
of the Republic lives, the beautiful cere-
mony Of paying tribute to the heroic dead,
who sleep meath the sod will be cbser-
ved
It is hoped that all places Of business will
be closed and as heretofore that our patrio-
tic citizens will assist in the observance Of
the beautiful custom Of distrib uting flowers
and also gather with the assembly at its
usual place Of meeting when appropriate
exercises are TO be held. The appropria-
tions voted by City and towns Of the County
are gratefully accepted BY the veterans,
and judicously used. Rev. D. B. Harris
ex- Presiding Elder Of this dlstriet and q
veteran Of the I2sh NJ. Volunteers will de-
liver the oration III Town Hall, Mullica
Hill, Memorial Day, about 2. 30 p. ID. All
cordially invited ID come and hear him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
TURNPIKE COMPANY Trial.
Under Criminal Process.

The Gloucester aud Salem Turnpike
Company were defendendants in an action
brought by the people along its route, for
maintaining nuisance, in that the Com
pany has not maintained its road in con-
dition stipulated by its charter. The trial
was begun Wednesday morning before
Judge Jessup, and Joseph j. Summerill
and Hon. d. o. Watkins appeared for
the company, and Prosecutor Starr and
assistant Rogers conducted the prosecution,
At the opening of the case, motion to
quash the indictments on technical grounds
was made and argued by Mr.. Watkins, but
Judge Jessup oyer-rnled bis contention and
the case proceeded.
The charter of this company was granted
in 1851, between Woodbury. and Woodstown
but the portion between Swedesboro and
Woodstown has been long abandoned. The
complaint is that the portion between
Woodbury. and swedesboro is, and has for
a long time not been kept up to the charter
requirements. The bridge over Mantua
creek, at Mt. Royal, Prosecutor Starr al
legged in his opening, did not contain a
sound, solid stick Of timber.
Will a. Hoffman, of Mickleton, was the
first witness. He said he was at one time
a stockholder. He testified that the road
is operated between Woodbury. and Swedes-
boro toll-gate. The condition of the road
is such that his teams have had to go
around by Thorofare to get to market;
lucky sometimes If his teams got through
the Salem aye. portion without axle drag
ging; in other places the road is sandy and
fiat, not ridged; very few places on the
whole line has solid, even surface at all
seasons OF the year as the charter requires.
Witness read from notes made Of actual
distances where the road was defective.
EIwood Usinger and a. &. Handle, who
had examined the bridge over Mantua
creek witha view to discovering its ccndi-
tion, testified tliat they found the timbers
badly decayed.
oh. Mumford, liyeryman in Woodbury.,
testified to having his moving van stuck on
Salem ave, ,and horse mired, also buggy
stuck going down Knights hill.
VIM. Rode, farmer Of Swedesboro, who
goes to market twice week the year round,
testified to its bad condition most Of the
time, that his wagon went axle deep in
some places, and he was delayed in his
business. Toll was exacted when the road
was in such condition.
We learn that the State has summoned
some forty witnesses, while thirty witnesses
will testify for the turnpike company. The
trial is proceeding as we go to press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
Veterans Reunion

The surviving members Of Company G.,
2sth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers held
their second reunion on Thursday last, at
the residence Of Comrade James Fl. Hutchin-
son, this city.
Only Is members Of the Company are left
ont Of the original enrolment Of 10 and Of
the 18 the following we're present to enjoy
the hospitality Of their Comrade:
James Il. Hewes, Bridgeport
Eustace Eggie, Mantua.
Jacob Ballinger, Panlsboro.
A. S. Moses, Pitman.
James Fl. Hutchinson, Woodbury..
Thomas Fl. Andrews, Woodbury..
William B. James. Hurffyille.
Arthur Hoffman, HurffYille.
John Toole, swedesboro-
Phineas Ledden, Mullica Hill.
William D. G. Richards, Bridgeton.
E. B. Hutchinson, Camden.
William Il. Stiles Rspaupo
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
Struck by Lightning.

The large barn on the farm Of Howard
Crispin, near Harrisonville, was destroyed
by fire last Thursday night, and it was
thought to have been struck by lightning
during the heavy storm which passed over
during the evening.
Fortunately the stock of horses and cows
were gotten ont in safety, but had it not
been for the heavy downpour Of rain the
other buildings and house would have
fallen prey to the flames also.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
PROTECTING CIT FISH
Farmer Fined For Catching one.


Thirty-five farmers in the vicinity OF
Mantua creek, near Paulsboro, are joint
owners Of small gill net, which they take
turns in using to catch few shad for home
consumption.
Last Monday afternoon Elmer E. Clement,
Hiram W. Clement, Harry Kircher, Wm.
Jones, Louis Dunn and II. Dunn took the
net and went to Briscoe's fishery near Pauls-
boro. During the afternoon they had poor
luck, but about 8 O'Clock they made quite
a haul, and amoug the shad and herring
was three catfish. Game Warden Avis and
one of his assistants was near, and saw the
whole transaction Two Of the catfish
we're thrown overheard, while one, big
one, was left in the boat
At she next haul, one catfish was caught
and flung over board. About that time Game
Warden Avis called Elmer E Clement
aside and inf rmed him him that he was
under arrest for catching catfish out Of sea
son; he informed him, however, that he
would not lock him up that night, but would
allow him TO fix his own time for answering
the charge. Mr.. Clement named Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock, and at that hour
after hearing the testimony, Justice Man
kin imposed fine and costs Of $23, which
he maid
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
Ice Plant and Lumber Yard Burned.

The ice plant and lumber yard Of Clayton
D. Tice at Williamstown was destroyed by
fire on Monday morning entailing a loss Of
about $4,000. The exact cause Of the
fire has not been determined but it is sup
posed to have started from an oyerheated
pipe and the flames spread with such rapid
ity shat ii was impossible to save any part
Of the plant or contents. Within the past
six years Mr.. Tice,s loss BY fire has been
over $l4, 600.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
East Greenwich.

The East Greenwich Township Fire
Association will have flag raising at the
engine house, Clark's Hall, Clarksboro, on
Saturday afternoon, May 26.
The ceremonies will begin at o'clock
with fire drill.
There will be speaking and singing, and
a drill by the J. O. Of A. M.
The public are cordially invited to at
tend. By order of the Fire Company.
G. C. HUGHES, President.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
OBITUARY.

Gottleib Noturst, young farmer, died
at his residence near Clarksboro on Wednes-
day of hassy consumption. He is survived
by wife and FIVE children. The funeral
will be from his late residence on Friday,
the 25th instant at 2 80 p. m. and from she
German church at 8 O'Clock.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24
TPYinG Indictments.

Officer McDiyitt, Of Woodbury., retfacted
his plea Of not guilty, and plead guilty as
charged. A fine Of $25 and costs was i'm
posed, aggregating $50.
Peter Zell was conyicted as charged, with
a recommendation to mercy.
Carson and Sagairs, were tried on Fri
day, and verdict Of not guilty rendered.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-24

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f3onr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-20
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chicago Oct. 1s.-An advance in the min imum rate of discount & of the Bank ,ns..1a of responsible for weakness today in the local wheat market. At the close wheat for off Nc Oats showed a loss of %c. Provts- ions were 2h 07hc higher. The furry in the money market due to the action of tho Bank of England caused active selling at the opening and the mar ket failed to rally from the initial decline Other bearish factors were favorable ed- vices concerning the Argentine crop. lower prices for cash wheat at Kansas City fol- lowing increased receipts at that point and generally improved weather condition in the United States.
 Pit traders were free sellers early in the day and later small holders joined in the movement. A report by St. Louis trade paper to the effect that a large acreage had been sown to winter wheat increased the late selling, The demand came mainly mhy from shorts and commission houses. The
 December opened H@Nc to Na*o low. CT at 74o te s,n 7tSe < sold off to 7s" lie and
 Trading in the corn pit was quiet and the tone of the market was weak. Large s%,pMeo movement of ' the new crop in the south west and improved weather conditions
 The selling was mainly by pit traders and the demand came from shorts and cash oDsn.s Tss to 42%@ hc to 42hc sold between 427sc -nu 42%c and closed at 42Sc
 Local receipts were 266 cars. with 170 of contract grade.
 Oats were quiet and easy. There was some selling by local longs and commission houses, while offerings were taken by cash purchasers. The bearish factors were fav- orable weather for the movement of the crop and the weakness of wheat and corn.
 December opened IS @kc lower at 33hc sold between 33bc and 33k m %c and clos ed at 33N sc. Local receipts were PAP cars.
 Because of light offerings the provision market was quiet. the tone was firm owing to a strong market for live hogs. fea- ture of the trading was the buying of Jan