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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
A Nickel for the Lord.

Biting sarcasm was never put to a better
use than in the following satire by g. F.
Raymond, in the Toronto Star:
Yesterday he wore rose in the lapel Of
his coat, and when the plate was passed he
gave a nickle to the Lord. He had several
bills in his pocket and sundry change, per-
haps dollars worth; but he hunted about,
and, finding this poor nickel, he laid it on
the plate TO aid the church militant in its
fright against the world, the flesh and the
deyil His silk hat was beneath the seat,
and his gloves and cane were beside it, aud
the nickel was on the platea whole
nickel.
And the man had his shoes polished on
Saturday afternoon, and handed out dime
without murmur. He had a shave, and
paid fifteen cents with equal alacrity. He
took a box Of candies to his wife, and paid
forty cents for them, and the box was tied
with dainty piece Of ribbon. Yes, and
be also gave nickel to the Lord
Who is this Lord ?
Who is He !? Why, the man worships
Him as Creator of the universe, the One
who put the stars in order and by whose
immutable decree the heavens stand. Yes,
he does, and he dropped nickel in to sup
port the church militant.
And what is the church militant
The church militant is the church that
represents npon earth the church trium-
phant Of the great God the man gave the
nickel to.
And the man knew that he was but an
atom in space, and he knew shat the Al
mighty is withous limitations, and, know
ing this, he put his hand in his pocket and
picked out she nickel and gave it to the
Lord.
And the Lord, being gracious and slow to
anger and knowing our frame, did not slay
the man for the meanness of his Offering,
but gave him this day his daily bread.
But the nickel was ashamed, if the man
wasn't.
The nickel hid beneath q quarter that
was given by poor woman who washed
for living.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
Wedding Bells.

Mr.. William S. Wilkinson, Of Washing
ton, D. G., and Miss Laura Davidson, OF
Clarksboro, were married at the BRIDES
home Friday evening by the Rey. ]. E..
Shaw, Of Milltown, assisted by Rev. ]. r.
vannatta, of Clarksboro. While Miss
Carrie Davidson, sister Of the bride, played
the wedding march, the bridal party de-
scended the stairs proceeded by Mr.. George
Fink, Of Mantua, as best man, and Miss
Ella Davidson, Of Woodbury., cousin Of the
bride, as maid Of honor. The bride wore
white, handsomely trimmed with lace and
Insertion and sash, and carried white Bride
roses.
The maid Of honor wore white and car
ried pink roses.
After congratulations the bride and
groom were greeted with showers Of rice,
after which they were invited TO the table
where ice cream. cake and fruit were served
in abundance.
At eleven o'clock the guests departed
wishing the most worthy couple many years
Of truest happiness
They received many useful gifts. Mr.
ana Mrs William Wilkinson leit for their
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
Enforce Law on Scale.

In order 50 saYe our fruit and other trees
from being destroyed by the San Jose scale,
the Legislature OF this State has passed
laws on the subject, making it obligatory
on property owners and tenants to take
measures TO eradicate the scale either by
spraying or by cutting down the trees in
tested. The law empowers the State Ento-
mologist and his deputies to enter upon any
lands to make any necessary investigation.
If, upon notice being given, action is not
taken at once to destroy this pest, there is
a penalty of $50.
This will no doubt be considered very
meritcrious law, and not too stringent,
provided every tree owner occupied his
own premises. But tenants don't always
take the same interest in these things.
When we consider that provision has
been made for spending something like
$3.50, 900 to exterminate mosquitoes, that
at most are temporary pest, and not a
dollar to save the valuable orchards of the
State from a disastrous disease, practical
men will become suspicious that our law
makers have placed material public needs
in second place.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
The Prudential Benefits New Jersey
People.

The benefits which have come to New
Jersey people through the fact shat The
Prudential Insurance Company is New
Jersey institution are shown by the state
ment that nearly 18 million dollars have
been paid by The Prudential to residents Of
this State, and that more than o,000
policies are now held in The Prudential by
New Jersey people.
The Prudential wrote more new business
and paid more claims in New Jersey last
year than any other Company operating in
this State. In purely voluntary conces-
sions alone (that is dividends, ETC., granted
by the Prudetial which were not provided
for in the policy holders contracts) New
Jersey people have benefited to the extent
Of over 81, ,000, 900.
These figures show that The Prudential
is Of great value as a soures of wealth to
the State.
In other respects this big institution is
also important to the State. A great life
insurance company is something more than
an indemniier against risks; it is lncident-
ally great investor, a great employer OF
labor and great source of revenue to both
city and State. Figures showing The Pru-
dential's status in these various aspects are
given.
Thus the amount loaned on bond and
mortgage in New Jersey is over So, 600, 600;
an investment which must have its effects
in the developments of productive indus
try. Again, The Prudential finds liyeli-
hood for between 5000 and 1000 New Jer-
sey people who have dependents represent
ing perhaps two or three times that NUM-
Der. As a taxpayer The Prudential has
paid to New Jersey the great sum OF $2,-
800, 900 which somebody would have had
to pay if The Prudential had not located in
New Jersey. This leaves out Of account
the reduction Of taxation shat has taken
place through the decrease Of public funer-
ais since the introduction Of Industrial
Life Insurance.
The Prudential carries oyer $155, ,000, 600
Of paid for Life Insurance on the lives OF
New Jersey people, which is the best cyl
denoe Of the confidence held by the citizens
of the State in that great institution.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
Two Fires at DOWneF.

Downer has been so unfortunate as to
be visited with confagrations Of a serious
character during the past week.
Last Saturday afternoon the, tenant house
on the farm Of Mrs. A. L. Thomas caught
fire. The sparks from the chimney set fire
TO the roof. The flame was extinguished,
but il was only very short time before
the roof caught again and this time it was
found impossible to put out the fire and
house was soon mass Of ruins. The loss
is about $3.50, on which there was an in
surance of $500.
About 1890 O'Clock on Monday night
the large saw mill Of Samuel W. Downer
was discovered to be on fire.
a. L. Thomas, who lives just across the
road from the mill, first saw the fire. He
rushed out in his night clothes to see what
could be done but found the whole struc-
ture ablaze.
Every precaution had been taken to pre-
vent tire at the mill. There was large
tank with $500 gallons Of water in it and
300feet Of hose at hand. An effort was
made TO reach the pump house and attach
the hose. The wind was blowing in that
direction and the, pump house was already
on fire making it impossible to get at the
hose. The building with all its machinery
was soon mass Of ruins.
The fire is supposed to have caught from
the boiler. There was some valuable machin-
cry in the mill, including feed grinder,
shingle machine, planer, etc. Also about
$500 worth Of stock. The total loss will
reach close to So, 500.
Mr.. Downer states that owing to the
scarcity Of timber in this locality the mill
will not be rebuilt.
There was no insurance on the building
or contents, owing to the prohibitiye rate
charged for that GLASS Of insurance.
The destruction Of the water tank cut of
the water supply TO Mr.. Downer's residence
also
Downer has been very unfortunate in
recent years in the way Of fires. a few
years ago the sand wash was burned, then
the NJ. E. Church. Last january Mr..
Downer7s residence was discovered to be on
| fire just Ia time 90 save its destruction and
now comes the mill and the house ol Mra'
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
(1AADENS NEW
COURT HOUSE.

The dedication OF Camden's new Court
House, the most magnificent structHre Of
the kind in New Jersey was feature IN
Camden official life on Tuesday. The
people cordially congratulated the mem
bers OF the Building Commission Irving
Buckle, George Fl. Whyte, of Camden; and
William J. Thompson, Of Gloucester City,
for their achievement IN having the build
ing complete, furnished, lighted, heated
and ready for its uses in every respect 10
just two years. The people passed through
the structure, admiring its admirable ap-
pointments, its superb decorations and
general air of comfort and solidity without
sacritce of the artistic effects. The marble
and MOSAIC work of the wide and high
ceilinged corridors were especially praised,
while the offices and Court rooms, furnished
in quiet taste brought fourth enthusiastic
comment, with refreshing unanimity
PROGRESS OF FIFTY YEARS.
The dedicatory exercises were held on
the landing Of the grand staircase. opposite
the main entrance and under the noble
dome. There Rey. DR.. W. Fl. Fishburn,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church,
invoked the divine blessing upon the
Temple of Justice, and Supreme Court JUS
tiee Charles G. Garrison made the oration.
The Justice was brief but happy in his
remarks, touching upon the cardinal points
of the occasion, and barking back to the
days when Camden was first made connty
and had six years Of trouble in locating the
county seat. He reviewed briefly the
achievements Of the fifty years that haye
interviewed since the old Court House, then
adequate for all the purpose Of the county
was built, and showed the progress that
has been made in the arts, the sciences and
in all Of the avenues of human endeavor.
He paid glowing tribute to the members oi
the Building commission and congratulated
the citizens OF Camden County that this
fine structure had been erected without
even a suspicion of what the world to-day
calls graft. He said be had occasion to kn ow
personally that the members had devoted
their time and energies to the best interests
Of the people, and that they had done we'll
by the taxpayers The benediction was
invoked by Very Rev. Dean Mulligan, OF
the Church Of the Immaculate Conception.
The new building cost, inclusive OF full
equipment and furnishing, about $740, 900,
while the available funds amounted in all
to $3.50, 900, so that with all charges met
the Commission will have balance to turn
back into the county treasury
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
The Civic League Of Woodbury..

A Civic League, for town improve
ment, has been organized in Woodbury.,
for the purpose Of concentrating the
efforts Of all the inhabitants who want
the town kept clean, healthy and attrac-
tive and every citizen is asked to become
member. We hope to arouse the in
dividual interest and stimulate the pub
lie pridesof our people to such degree
that each householder and store-keeper
will feel it obligatory to keep his prem
ises free from waste paper, ashes and the
unsightly rubbish that accumulates in
cutters and on highways. By united
action, our old city, replete with histor-
ical association and witha natural beauty
OF fine, old trees and comfortable homes,
will develop into model of all that is
truly beautiful and satisfying to the eye.
We want particularly to reach the
children and make good citizens Of them
through home influence and by special
appeal to them from their teachers, to
awaken in them patriotic spirit that
will rebel strenuously against the tyranny
| of dirt We earnestly beg them in their
play and in going back and forth to-
school, to remember not to throw papers
and litter on the street. Our City Coun-
| Gil has courteously acceded to petition
from the Civic League, that they place
at three different points on Broad street
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
White SchnldeP Wedding.

The beautiful home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
james White, Of Meadow Brook Farm,
Mullica Hill, was the scene Of a very pretty
wedding on Wednesday the eighteenth
instant, at so o'clock, when their daugh-
ter, Miss Sarah Summerill, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Albert Schneider, Of this
place, Rev. F. L. Jewett, Of Pitman Grove,
officiating.
The bride was attired in a gown Of white
Paris muslin trimmed with Dutchess lace,
and carried white carnations, the groom
wore the conventional black. The maid of
honor was Miss Mariana White. Miss Sarah
Rogers, Of Merchantyille, was brides maid.
The best man was Mr.. A. G. Schneider, Of
Atlantic City, and DR.. T. E. Boysen, Of
Egg Harbor City, usher.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Anna Schneider, sister Of the groom. Fol
lowing the ceremony wedding banquet
was served.
| The bride was the recipient Of many
beautiful gifts.
| White, ST., Joseph L. White and wife, Isaac
IS. White and wife, James White, Jr., and
wife, Misses Mariana and Lucretia White,
Norman a. Parker and Isreal Evan, Of
Mullica Hill; Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Jewist,
lof Pitman Grove; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
NEW LAWS.

Governor Stokes approved another string
of bills Saturday, making $50 be has ap-
proved thus far
The new automobile law has been issued
in pamphlet form.
The bills signed Saturday were as fol-
lows
Assembly 274, the Perkins railroad tax
distribution measure, provides that the
tax assessed on railroad and canal property,
after deductlng therefrom one-half Of one
per centum Of the total valuation Of the
property on which said tax shall be assessed,
the balance Shall be devoted to the main
tenance and support of the public schools,
and shall be apportioned annually on or be-
fore February among the several counties
by the state comptroller, in proportion to
the amount Of taxable real and personal
estate in each county as shown by the last
abstract Of ratables from each county as
made out by the several boards of assessors
and fled with the comptroller, ard the
warrant for the payment Of such moneys
shall be drawn on or before Nov. /. The
county superintendent shall apportion the
money among the several school districts at
the same time and in the same manner as
he apportions other moneys.
Senate No. SO, the mosquito bill. Pro-
vides $3.50, 900 for state aid in extermin-
ating mosquitoes. The money is to be made
available IN such sums as the legislature
shall appropriate each year. Municipalities
desiring state aid must first appropriate so
per cent. of the sum needed. The method
Of determination is to drain all the marsh
lands in the state, thus preventing the
breeding Of the insects IN the stagnant
water. The work under the bill, is to be
directed by the state agricultural expert
ment station.
Senate 180, by Mr.. Avis, authorizing the
Goyernor to send suitable military dis
play to the unveiling Of the Red Bank battle
monument in Gloucester county. Three
thousand dollars is appropriated to cover
the expenses.
Senate 1874, by Mr.. Hutchinson, provides
for cleanliness of vessels in which milk
and milk products are kept, either in
dairy or stores. Supplement to the pure
food act Of 1904.
Senate 81, by Mr.. Horner, providing
that the chief inspector of the board Of
health of the state shall hereafter perform
the duties of state dairy commissioner.
Senate 339, by Mr. Jackson, authorizing
the state commissioner Of charities and cor
rections to employ from time to time archi-
teets and draughtsmen to assist in plans
and specifications for state buildings.
Senate 335, by Mr.. Wakelee, enabling a
railroad to lease its road or take lease Of a
road, and permit lessee to operate said road,
but rates shall not exceed the limit Of any
special act.
Assembly SO, by Mr.. Perkins, permits
purchaser of real estate at public sale un-
der judicial proceedings to be relieved Of
bid by showing defect in title or the exist
ence Of lien.
Assembly 272, by Mr.. Elvins, flor the
speaker), amends the act providing for the
purchase Of toll roads by boards of free
holders.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.

A meeting Of the Woodbury. Auxiliary
of the Red Cross was held April 10, and
it was voted TO contribute $3.50 from the
funds Of the Society for the San Francisco
disaster Contributions to this fund were,
and still are, earnestly solicited. Dona-
tions received are as follows:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
WOODBURY. RESPONDS
70 'FR|SCO'S NEEDS.
$1,000 Quickly contributed.

In response to Invitation of Mayor Ladd,
a large number Of citizens assembled in
Council chamber last Monday night to eff
feet an organization through which the
citizens Of Woodbury. might systematically
and effectually contribute to the relief OF
the suffering people of San Francisco
Mayor Ladd called the meeting to order,
and was at once chosen chairman, and ap-
pointed Mr.. W. E. Keat secretary.
The object was stated and suggestions
for organization asked for.
Rev. Mr.. Tomson suggested that gen
eral treasurer at some central point be
named for the deposit Of the funds, and it
was voted to make the First National Bank
the custodian of the moneys.
Mr.. Cattell moved that the chair appoint
a committee of three from each ward, which
was carried.
The Mayor appointed the following COM
mittee:-
First ward-W. q. Liyermore, W. T.
Cooper, A. E. Card,
Second Ward-C. Walter Shivers, c. A..
Madden, D. o. Watkins.
Third Ward-J. d. Carpenter, Robert
D. Hughes, BENZ. Warner.
Mr.. KRONER moved that the pastors Of
the different congregations be asked to act
in conjunction with the above committee.
Carried.
A communication was read from the
president Of the Woodbury. Red Cross So
@ciety, suggesting that the money collected
by the committees be forwarded through
our Red Cross Society and published in the
local papers from the City Of Woodbury.
through the Woodbury. Red Cross Society
as it would be better TO forward in large
than small sums through various channels.
A motion by DR.. Reading that the relief
fund be forwarded through our Red Cross
Society was adopted.
Mr.. Watkins suggested that as soon as a
reasonable sum is collected, that it be for
waTded.
The length Of time for soliciting was left
to the committee.
Mr.. Cattell moved that the Mayor be
appointed as an active member of the COM
mittee. Carried.
Adjourned to meet at the call Of the
committee.
Tba follow;ng snms were ;mmadiatejv
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
THE CHOSEN FREEH(aDERS.

The April meeting Of the Board Of Chosen
Freeholders was held in the Court House
last Thursday, all the members being pres
ens except Mr.. Barnaby.
Mr.. Ledden, Of the Aims House COM
mittee, reported the improvements to the
water supply completed, and results satis-
factory.
Mr.. Munyan, Of the committee to put in
brick arch bridge on the road from Mullica
Hin to Swedesboro, reported the work COM
pleted.
The subject Of the lease Of the Whitall
mansion 10 johnson Brigg, Jr., was referred
to the Property committee to report to the
next meeting.
Solicitor Watkins made the following re-
port on the road law, in reply to a petition
from property owners on the road from
Swedesboro to Auburn brides:
DEAR SIRs:-I herewith enclose you the
petition referred to IN yours Of the 14th, and
would say that under the existing law, inn
provements may be made by the Free
holders without any petition, and the Board
may also require, as a condition of their
approval, that the township or townships
or other municipality, through which the
road runs, shall pay ten per cent. OF the cost
of the improvement. If all the owners Of
the property abutting on any road or high
way desire said road, or any section there
of, to be improved, and shall certify to the
Board in writing that they are willing TO
bear the entire expense Of the Improvements,
then, under the existing law, the Board
can go ahead and act.
II there is anything further that can
adyise you concerning this matter, | await
your instructions.
Yours respectfully,
DAVID o. WATKINS.
A petition from the Delaware and Allan
tic Telegraph and Telephone Company for
privilege to erect poles along the Bridge
port stone road was granted
Mr.. Usinger stated that Woolwich town
ship had no representative in the Board
and novel that some member be appointed
to make examination Of bridges in said
township. The Director appointed Mr..
Usinger
Mr.. TombIeson reported that Mrs. Lamb,
an inmate of the Asylum, was possessed Of
real estate. The matter was referred TO the
Solicitor. A like report as to Harriet
Schweier, who died in the Aims House, was
made by Overseer of Poor Cozens,o of Wood
bury, and it took similar course.
Mr.. Mathers brought up the matter Of
the 10 per cent. yet due from property
owners abutting Delaware street stone
road, where the property owners questioned
their liability to pay the assessment because
the road was not built the full length petit
toned for. He said while in Trenton last
week he had interviewed the State Com
missioner and learned that a similar con-
tention up the State, had been carried TO
the Courts, and the contention been decided
in favor Of the county. He therefore
moved to refer this matter to the perma-
nent road committee which was done. He
thought resort to suit would not be neces-
ssry, if the parties understood the principle
had been adiudlcated. The sum due is
about $500.
County Clerk Ridgway certified that
A. Brown, court crier, had rendered As
days services, and payment at the rate OF
So per day was ordered.
After payment Of bills the Board adj
iourned at noon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
Total receipts to date, April 25..$4sS so

CHARLOTTE Z. JAoUEs, Treas.
A citizens meeting was held at Weno-
nah on Saturday night, presided over by
Mayor Lorence. Postmaster English was
made the treasurer of the fund.
In the Wenonah Presbyterian Church
on Sunday the collection taken for the
sufferers amounted to 500.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26

Subscriptions to this fund will be re-
ceived at the DEMOCRAT Office and name
and amount announced in our next issue.
Subscriptions need not be confined to
Woodbury., but from whatever section or
ganized relief is not undertaken. EDITOR.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-26
New Jersey Aid to Sufferers.

The cities Of New Jersey have promptly
responded to the call for aid from the
earthquake sufferers in SanFrancisco, and
thousands of dollars were forwarded few
hours after the need was known.
Among the first to respond were the