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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12
THE FIRST AUTOMOBILE
was Built in the EARLY Fifties and
Cost $4,000 and Made a Sue
cessful Trip to the West.

ceSS1W& AEAp W tAkC w CSes
Minnesota can lay claim to being the
birthplace of the commercial automobile
in America. The first self-propeiled wagon
in actual service piled between New. Ulm
and Mankato in the early ffties. Breyet
Major General Joseph r. Brown, who,
when lieutenant, assisted Captain Zach
ary Taylor, U. s.. A., afterward president
Of the United States, to build Fort Smelling,
was the author of this audacious enterprise
and the first man who ever operated horse
less vehicle in the west.
Upon leaving the army in the early fif-
ties, Gen. Brown was appointed Indian
agent at New Ulm and was afterward cleo
ted delegate from the territory to Con-
gress.
Gen. Brown conceived the idea Of build
ing self-propelling wagon with an oscil-
lating machine to haul Indian supplies
from the Mississippi river to the agency,
and while in Congress secured an appropri-
alton for that purpose, which to avoid ridi-
cule and opposition was skillfully concealed
in paragraph providing for schoolhouses,
churches, agricultural implements, farm
wagons and livestock for the Indians. This
wagon was built by J. A. Reed, superin-
tendent Of the Novelty Iron Works in New
York city, where Robert Fulton's first steam
er and Ericson's monitor were both built.
Mr.. Reed had charge Of the construction Of
the latter.
The steam wagon was shipped west by
train to Rock Island and up the Mississippi
river to Red Wing by boat. Ii made sew
eral trips across the praries to Mankato and
New Ulm for supplies, and was reasonably
successful, but after Gen. Browns death it
was abandoned and the engine was utilized
at the New Ulm agency for grist mill.
In 1860 Gen Brown who had retired from
Congress, conceived the idea Of crossing the
continent in steam propelled wagon. He
want to New York aud contsaeaed with Mf.
Reed to build an improved steam wagon to
be called. The Prairie Motor, = at cost
of S12, 900. Reed was given eighteen
months' time to perfect the machine, and
n June Z, 1862, it started from New York
in charge of o. Z. Osborn, master mechanic
| of Reeds machine shop
The wagon was such a huge affair and SO
unsightly in appearance, that is frightened
all the horses, and Fernando Wood, then
mayor of New York, issued an order pro-
hibiting Reed and Osborn from experim ent-
ing with it in the streets. Therefore when
Osborn started West he had to leave the
CITY in the night.
The driving wheels were ten feet IN
diameter and the tire was two feet wide;
the forward wheels were six feet in diamet-
er and the tires were eighteen inches wide.
| 1t was driven by four ten horse duplex os-
cillating engines, so constructed that one
would turn each wheel. The boiler was
upright, s6 inches long, connected with
water tank ten feet long and'thirty inches
| in diameter. There was cab on top OF
the tank behind the boiler and platform
tender with fuel opposite the firebox, sim
liar to the arrangement Of any ordinary
locomotive. The whole weight of the wag-
on was twelve TONS
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12
Letter to w. H. sithens.
Woodbury.. N. j.

Dear Sir: A big mill-owner, Spartans-
burg, S G., wanted 5000 gallons of paint,
and bought my price; paid 5 cents less
than ours; got lead paint;
but the lead was sulphate Of lead not
carbonate Sulphate costs about half; and
covers about half.
That paint was adulterated about six
times as much as the 5 cents paid for. He
saved cents; and it cost him 30
Oh no; it cost him more than that; we
forgot the labor. Can't work it out ex-
actly; don't know how long it will wear.
Short-measure besides; that alone was
twice as much as his saving cents.
Is was thin, too; some loss there; don't
know how much.
There was too much dryer in il. The
maker made something on that; he didn't.
Taking it altogether, he didn't make
much by that 5 cents.
Go by the name; and the name is Deyoe
lead-and-zinc. i
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE & Co,
49 New York.
P.s. Woodbury. Mill and Lumber Co.
sells our paint.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12
Notice.

beg TO inform my friends that I have
removed my office TO the Perry Building,
18th and Chestnut streets.
make speciality Of extracting decayed
teeth with 'narcotisea airn absolutely Nth
out pain.
DR.. CHARLES b. LORENCE
{Dentiat)
Residence, Wenonah, N. J.
Both 'phones 2.1-06-3m.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12
BIed.

JEFFERSON-In Woodbury., Nj April 4th,
John jefferson aged s. years.
DENSTEN-In National Park. prh Ath. 1906,
Benjamin Densten.
CURTIs-In Woodbury., on April 5th, 1905,
Annie Curtis, aged so years, wife Of William
Curtis,
CLAYTON-In Woodbury., on Saturday April 8,
John B. Clayton, aged IS years.
TURNER-Near Turnerville. on the 9Th inst.
Burris 81. Turner, aged 6S years.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12

OBITUARY.
STEPHEN q. MULLER.


One Of Paulsboro's oldest citizens, died at
his home in that borough on Tuesday morn
ing last in the s0th year Of his age. Mr..
Miller was onesof the pillars Of she M. E.
Church, and all his life factor in the pub
lie life Of the township. He is survived
by five children William and Howard W.,
and Mrs. Francis johnson, with whom he
|liYed, Mrs. Wilson d. Gill and VIM.
HIM. Stratton. Peritonitis was the imme-
diate cause Of his death. which was sudden
ani,a great shock to his family and the
community, as he had been seen on the
street. only few days ago. The funeral
services will be held at his late home on
Saturday next, at $50 p. M.
JOHN B. CLAYTON
On Friday succumed to the disease which
for so long has held him prostrate, and he
was laid to rest in Eglington on Tuesday
Rev. 6. w. Tomson conducted the service
at both the house and at the cemetery
Messrs. Thompson Allen, Sam'l Wilmer,
Theodore Burrows, VIM. A. Atkinson,
John Garret and Max F. Engle were pail
bearers. Mr.. Clayton is survived by his
wife and three children Miss Anna and
Mrs. Harold Robertson, and Walter, Of
PhiIa. He was member Woodbury.
Lodge /. o. o. F., Fraternal Encampment,
and the Al. O. IL. NJ.
JOHN HAMMOND COFFIN,
An old citizen Of this county, died on the
10Th instant, aged 81 years. Deceased was
long resident of Franklin township, near
Franklinyille, and dealt extensively in real
estate. Funeral services will be from the
home Of William B. Rosabaum, 645 Market
street, Camden, on Friday, the 18Th instant,
at one O'Clock p. m.
PETER ZELL
An old citizen Of our city, passed away at
Z O'Clock this morning, aged rs Years. Mr..
Zell was born in Hessia, near Frankford,
Germany, and came TO America when 2l
years of age, settling in Woodbury.. An IN.
firing worker, and by Thrift be accummu
lated considerable property. He was one Of
the oldest members of Woodbury. lodge No.
81, l. o. o. F. On Thursday last he took
cold, which on Sunday developed pneu-
monia He is survived by four children
Peter and William, and Mrs Theo. Laub
and Mrs. Leutke, all Of this city The
funeral will be on Monday, April IA, at
O'Clock. Interment in Green cemetery.
DoRATHY SARA
Daughter Of Walter L. and Della J. How
ell. aged years, died in Philadelphia OIL
the 10th inst. The funeral viii be from
she residence of grandparents, Elijah and
Sarah j. Heritage 2430 Marshall ST.,
Philadelphia, on Saturday, at $50 a. M
| Interment in Green cemetery.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12
Advertising Pays.

Advertising creates many a new business,
enlarges many an old business, reYiyes
many dull business rescues many q lost
business, saves many q failing business and
secures success in any business.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12

ssGood Record. Z
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-04-12

P. S. woodbury. Mil and Lumber Ct
sells our paint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
MACKEY-OLIVER.

At the home of MT. and Mrs. Lem Oliver, Locust Hill," Pulaski Tenn, was solemnized the impromptu marriage of their daughter, Maggie Marie, to MT Louis Knox Mackey of Birmingham yes terday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. MT Hudson officiating.
 After the ceremony they were driven to the station and departed for their future home in Birmingham, and upon arriving in the city were escorted to the Hotel Hillman, where an informal reception was rendered all of his friends during the hour from to p. m.
 The bride was gowned in travelling suit of purple and white silk with hat to match The groom wore the conventional black, with gloves of pearl.
 Mrs. Mackey is graced with character of many charms and accomplishments.
 MT. Mackey hardly needs any introduc- tion. He counts his friends by the score' who hold him in the highest esteem, be- ing a prosperous business man.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mackey will be at their temporary home to friends, 17o6 Eleventh avenue south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
Shooting in Texas.

Brenham Tex, January 25.-The fourth day of the Sunny South shoot consisted or eleven twenty-target events, aggregat- Ing 22O Of those who shot, the entire programme the score was:
 Veach 213, Bray 196, Schroeder 2O6, Max we'll POI, Illion 1O6. Miller 1sS, Young 211. Stillson 197, Huff 21S, Lednum ISL Crosby 2l5. Powers PIT, Burmeister 194, Hokes 19l, Taylor 210, Reihl 211, Dunnel POT. Stilling 196, Graham POS. Binyon 2i1, Weatherhead 206, Hutches 209, Mackey 194, Fisher 192, Densman 197, Atcheson 211, Day 206. Wade 214, Hubby 210, Woodward. 194, Plank POP. Clayton 2O4 Townsend 206. Thorpe 195. Money 210, Saxon 211 Ellison 2O2 Guerraz 200 Harrell 135, Out 160.
 After the conclusion of the programme for the day, w. R. Crosby of Altoon, H.. and George W. Maxwell of Holstein. Neb.. who tied yesterday with 9S out of 100 for the Sunny South handicap cup, shot off at 25 targets, Crosby winning with a score of 22 to MaxWells 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26

Montgomery is experiencing an unusually brilliant winter. Society has not been as gay there in several seasons.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Munger are at ormand for the automobile races.
 Mrs. Frederick Northrup Rix. after spending the winter with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Pearson. re- turned to Hot Springs, Ark, on W ednes- day
 Mrs. William North will entertain the Edgewood club this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Chew Phillips re- turned last night from their wedding jour ney and are at the Hillman
 MT. and Mrs. Paul II. Earle have re- turned to the city after their wedding trip.
 Mrs Fletcher Conner will arrive Mon day to be the guest of Mrs. B. B. Conner.
 Mrs. Hugh M Conner and daughter, Miss Mary Conner. arrive tomorrow to be the guests of Mrs. Conner.
 The Clionian club will meet at o'clock this afternoon with Mrs. F. L. Ledbetter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
YESTERDAY EVENTS
 IN SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. Darlington Gives ReCep-
 ton to Her Guests
SOME SOCIETY NOTES
Mrs. Henley's Luncheon to Mrs. Mol- ton Smith at Which a Number of the Winters Brides Were
 Present-soclal Gossip.

Mrs. J. B. Darlington gave reception yesterday afternoon to her house guests, the Misses Bessie and Emma Darlington of Richmond, Va- Mrs. Thomas Gillespie of Chattanooga, Tenn, and Miss Seelye of New Orleans. About 125 guests were invited to meet them. the receiving hours being from to 6 o'clock.
 The house decorations were in pink begonias. yellow and white carnations. palms and ferns. The drawing room was in yellow, while the candelabra held white tapers. The dining room was in pink, a basket filled with begonias being the cen- ter pieces Coffee was served by Mrs B. F. Moore and Mrs. Evans J. Dunn, in the library which was decorated with red carnations.
 Mrs Darlington received In a handsome gown of black spangled net. Miss Caring ton wore lavendar and Miss Emma Car rington was in blue. Mrs Gillespie was also cbarrningly gowned in blue, and Miss Seelye wore 8 white and lavendar costume. Mrs. John Fletcher, who received with them, wore blue.
 A bevy of charming women also as- sisted the hostess, among whom were, Mrs. W. E. Ieake, Mrs. L. w. Collier, Mrs. D. M. Drennen, Mrs. B. F. Moore, Mrs. Vincent Ferguson, Mrs. Evans J. Dunn, Mrs. w. c. Rosemond, Mrs E. T. Taliaferro and Miss Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT and Mrs David Thompson have leased the Haskell residence on Highland avenue and will be at home there for the winter. They have only recently re- turned from New York, where they have been staying at the Waldorf-Astoria since their marriage.
 Mrs. Allan w. Haskell. who is in New York for the winter. intends going abroad when her son. MT, Burt Throckmorton. finishes at Princeton in June
 Miss Mary Long, who Is passing the winter with Mrs Samuel Bedbetter will go abroad with Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Tal- iaferro in May.
 Miss Marjorie Weatherly, who has been abroad since last May. is expected to re- turn in the spring
 Mrs. Frank G. Kinney and Mrs. Gull pepper Exum have returned from Day ton, o.
 Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss is the guest of Governor and Mrs William Dorsey Jelks in Montgomery Mrs. Jelks and Miss Catherine Jelks have spent almost the entire winter in Montgomery Miss Jelks was in Baltimore earlier in the season where. with her cousin, Miss Shorter of Eufaula, she was extensively entertained by Baltimores smart set. She is going out a great deal in Montgomery society and entertains very charmingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Frank w. Mosby.

Frank Wade Mosby died yesterday morning at o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W. II. Hulsey, on Sixth avenue. after an illness of several weeks. The news of his death will bring sorrow to a wide circle of friends. MT. Mosby was born in May, 1880, in Rich mond, Va He removed from that city to Columbus Miss. in 1885, where he en- tered upon a business career in which he was successful
 He was among the first to enlist in the Confederate army and was brave soldier MT. Mosby was married in 1860 to Miss Salue Williams. Four children blessed their union, two of whom are lying. MT. Daniel Mosby of Columbus. Miss. and Mrs. Hulsey of this city.
 MT Mosby, despite his advancing years, was in active business up to few weeks ago. He expected to make a visit during the holidays to his old home in Columbus, but he was taken i'll with a serious at- tack of grip, from which he never en- tirely recovered, although he was able to be out for a short time. His enfeebled condition gave little hope to his family and friends that he would ever regain his
  tention could accomplish was given him by his devoted wife and daughter. Two days ago the change for the worse took place, and while he was conscious that the end was near, when the final sum mons came he passed away as gently and as peacefully as he had lived.
 The death of MT Mosby means the pass ing of one of those gentle and beautiful souls whose influence has been felt by all. He was beloved and respected by young and old, and his was an example of faithfulness, of gentle piety and of love.
 Besides these qualities of heart and soul, Mr. Mosby was a man of broad literary culture He was devoted to historical search, and an authority on matters per taining to the genealogy of illustrious so- c.eties and organizations of this nature.
 MT. Mosby has contributed frequent ar ticles to the Virginia papers, all bearing upon historical subjects Indeed. he de- lighted in such work, and his knowledge was so thorough that he was able to in- stantly detect those historical inaccura- cles that creep Into present-day ltera- ture. Nor was he less conscientious rar garding proper accommodations and what the indifferent might consider not worth while in the matter of the correct use of words He was a purist in every sense of the word. Altogether his tastes and his j0eas, together with his personality. made him belong wholly to another generation. To use his own words, The was but a fragment of himself" yet he retained to the last all of his inherent graciousness and consideration for others.
 MT. Mosby had been member of the Christian church for thirty-one years. The remains were taken to Columbus Miss, last night where the interment will take place today. They were accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Watkins of Woodlawn. Owing to the serious Illness of Mrs. Hull sey and two of her children. other mem- bers of the family were unable to go to Columbus,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26

nacitv as secretary and treasurer. MT. 1llrrel said he was instructed not to use any of the forms of the Standard oil company in his accounting system, so that it would not become known that the Standard had anything to do with the Republic company. He further testlned that all of his communications were di- rected to 75 New street, New York, which was the back entrance to the standard building, at 26 Broadway.
 Testifying further MT. Turrel said that he was never given a certificate of the 300 shares of stock in the Republic oil company to which he subscribed, that after he subscribed for it at 26 Broad way it was retained by the Standard oil company and that later he received a letter asking to cancel the certificate
 Letter Offered In Evidence.
 This letter was offered in evidence. It was from C. T. Nichols president of the Republic company. The Republic com- pany MT. Turrel said, went after the independent trade as best they could Their general policy was to go after only high grade oil trade, so as not to interfere with the regular trade of the Standard, also to go after what was called a dissatisfied trade which the wit ness described as various small dealers who refused to deal with the Standard company because 1t was reputed to be a monopoly. The witness declared that he was instructed to do all he could to create the impression that the Republic company was an independent company and to deny all reports that 1t was con trolled by the Standard.
 'The reports were true, however" said MT Turrel "as everybody in our office knew and letters were sent out to dealers in an effort to hide the truth The Re- public company obtained its oil largely while I was with the concern, from the Standard company"
 Frank Hagerman of Kansas City, repre- senting the Standard company's interest, took frequent exceptions to the ques- tions and answers, saying that many of them were illegal and woulu not stand in a court of equity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
AT GRAND JUNCTION.
Believed National Championship Was
 Between Baby Alec and Pioneer.

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 1.- Courier Journal with Count Fly and Cor nelia J. with Chesterfield Sue today con- cluded the last of the first series of the national championship at the field trials. None Of the dogs lacked class and snap In their work, but the last brace was bet ter, both dogs showing good speed and range, but both were ragged on their game. Sue finished remarkably strong, hunting out the full three hours in good form. She had look In for first place ex- cept for what the judges thought was a blink on her part.
 For tomorrow morning Baby Alec and Pioneer are ordered down. and the under standing is that with only these two in the second series, the national champion ship lies between them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
FRANK ROCKEFELLER
 IS WILLING ID TALK
Denies Statement That He
 Would Not Testify
HADLEY IS IN CLEVELANE
Dispositions Are Taken to Show that Republic oil Company is Con- trolled by the Standard
 Oil Company.

Cleveland, Ohio, January 26.-Frank Rockefeller gave out statement today in which he denied that he had told the deputy sheriff who served him with subpoena to appear as a witness in con nection with the action of the state of Missouri against the Standard Oil com pany, that he would refuse to testify.
 T have, however explained to Attor- ney General Hadley," he said. that my connection with the oil business ceased six years prior to the time to which this suit refers. and I think that he Is satis- fled that I have no information that would be of any service to this litiga- ton, but should he ask me to appear as a witness l will of course respond"
 Attorney General Hadley said:
 MT. Rockefeller and I had confer ence last evening and reached an under standing. I am sure his position must have been misunderstood. I can only say that he will testify if needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
TO MRS. SMITH.

Mrs J. Motion Smith, a charming bride of tine season, was the guest of honor at a luncheon given yesterday by Mrs. John c. Henley The luncheon party was made up of recent brides, a bright and spark ling coterie of young women. The table decorations were in Golden Gate roses. Those invited were. Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Mrs. William G. Brantley, Mrs. Frank Nabers, Mrs. James Arthur Smith, Mrs Forney Johnston, Mrs Paul H. Earle, Mrs. Eugene Northington, Mrs. Walter Chew Phillips, Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Mrs Eli P. Smith, Mrs. T. G. Bush, Jr., and Mrs. John Fletcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
MONEY ADVISES
 THE PRESIEEN1 I
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(Cont.nued from First Paqe.) mingo, saying that the present popula- tion would soon become Americanized un- der the rule of the United States. In that island we would have a picket post at the mouth of the Panama canal. and we should take 1t while we can and be- fore foreign complications render 1t im- possible to get 1t. Me suggested that the Senate advise the President to negotiate for the island as the best means of solv- ing the controversy. Once secured, the island could be dealt with as any other frontier.
 MT Tillman suggested as the President of Santo Domingo Is at present within our lands we should proceed to negotiate with him and thus very easily add to our col ored population if "gluttonous for more of them"
 MT. Hepburn replied that if his ideas should prevail the colored people of the island would be supplanted by whites.
 II wish" replied the South Carolina senator, that the senator would be more consistent with reference to the colored race. and that he would not be so kind to those near us and So cruel to those abroad"
 Atlanta Gets Public Building.
 The bills were passed authorizing the erection of public building at Atlanta, Ga, at a cost of s1.O00OO0, and at 'Ander- son, S. C., costing s75,000.
 MT. Hepburn gave notice that on next Monday he would ask the Senate to fix a time for voting on the pure food bill.
 At the instance of MT. Lodge the con sular reorganization bill was read at length and the amendments suggested by the committee on foreign relations agreed to-
 MT Lodge explained that his desire at this time was only to have the bill per fected so as to secure new print of it. The Senate then, at AIS. went into execu- tive session, and at 4:25 adjourned until Monday.
 House Passes Statehood Bill.
 Washington. January 2.-The House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
Robert c Wilson.

Robert c. Wilson, 6S years of age. Confederate veteran, died at St. Vncent's hospital last night.
 The funeral will be held from his late residence. 3Ol1 Avenue F, south, today at p. m. The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
A New Opium Cure.

MORPHINA-CURA is for sale at S1.00 per bottle by local druggists:
 For literature and free trial treatment address Delta Chemical Co.,, 220 Missouri Trust Building, St. Louis, Mo. 1-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
James A. Roy's Funeral.

The funeral of James A. Roy took place yesterday afternoon from St. Pauls church. The services were conducted by the Rev. Father Coyle, who delivered a short discourse. At the church there was aL large attendance of the relatives and friends of the deceased, and many fol- lowed the remains to Oak Hill where the body was laid to rest.
 E, T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.
 Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26

recently elected governor of Virginia, was presented to the House. At 4:35 D. m. the House adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-26
Atlanta Gets Public Building.

House Passes Statehood Bill. Washington. January 25.-The House