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Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24
A DAY OF SCHOOL TALK.
All Interested in Our Public schools
Invited to attend.

AMFIGCN ~ AeSCM1-
County Superintendent Eldridge has
prepared an unusual treat for the teachers
OF the public schools Of the county on the
23th inst, when the regular Association
meeting will be held at 10 O'Clock. Adj
dresses will be made by William H. M.
Demarest, A. B., A. M, D. D., President
OF Rutgers College, New Brunswick, n J.,
Samuel L. Chew, Superintendent Of Schools,
District No. ?, Philadelphia, the latter on
'sThe Meaning of History.
THE AFTERNOON.
Reginnlng at las p. M, Doctor Demar-
ess, Prof. Sensor, of the State Educational
Department. and County School Superin-
tendent H. S. Stees, Of Burlington county,
will address the members Of the various
Boards Of Education Of the Comfy. Prof.
Sensor's topic will he the High school is
sue, while the latter will discuss Centrall-
zation and Transportation of pupils.
One of the livest topics in our State to-
day is that Of education, and those charged
with the administration Of school laws
have duty second in importance to no
other in their community.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24

We learn this morning that new fea-
ture has been added to the post Office tight,
by friends OF Samuel B. Burkett, Of the
First Ward. They have taken the matter
in hand and without consulting him, made
him candidate, and he occupies the dis
tincsion Of being 'sin the hands Of bis
friends. g Now, that is good enough
position for candidate for Office to occupy
so long as shis friends'' keep their hands
level, but the moment one Of them gets it
into his head that he can get it himself,
their hands will weaken, and HSammie"
will take cold bath Better lead that
charge in person, Sam" you will be
mora iikelv tn land uuz.,s~.,,s..,-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24

The postmastership is talked about, bu'
as Harry is the only person who knows, and
as Harry don't visit the DEMOCRAT Office
often, we can shed very little light on the
subject The mystery is Of his making SC
win be the postmaster.
The following paragraph from last weeks
Glassboro Enterprise throws some light on
the Judgship matter:-
Petitions are being circulated and
largely signed, all over Gloucester county,
asking Governor Stokes to re-appoint John
is. Jessup as Judge Of the Gloucester County
Courts. Ills term will expire about April
1st'i
The snow storm Of last Thursday revived
discussion OF the law Of clearing snow from
sidewalks. As matter of fact, in highly
cultivated city like Woodbury., no law on
this subject should be necessary, but as
some highly cultivated people are either
lazy or careless, we expect little law will
be enacted. Who will enforce it?
The Civic League has formulated pro-
gram for the betterment Of local conditions
lthat will make the whole town stand up
land look. They want corner loating abol-
4 |ished, expectorating on the sidewalk pro-
Inhibited; children kept of the streets at
night; sewing introduced in the public
schools; women visitors il the schools; the
school curriculum modified 80 prevent cram
ming; women elected members OF the
Board of Education; business and COM
mercial course introduced; better schools
without increasing taxes; and some other
things we do not now recall, @His Honor,
Mayor Ladd, nearly all the members OF
Council and three members of the Board OF
Education met the Civic League at the
Matlock home last Thursday evening, and
these reforms were very entertaingly pre-
sented by Miss Matlock, president Of the
League. So far as members Of the Board
Of Education present. expressed themselves,
they were of opinion that it might be ad-
visable to elect women school trustees IN
place of the three members who were not
there, while the Councilmen were all in
favor of abolishing the nuisances of corner
loafng and public expectoration- The
League is composed Of some very forceful
ladies and gentlemen, and no doubt much
good will accrue to Woodbury. and hei
institutions through their active co-opera-
tion with the governing bodies Of the city
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24
THINGS TALKED ABOUT
IN WOODBURY..
Artesian water, schools, Civic
League, The Judgship, Politics.

Geologist tell us, that, flowing beneath
IWoodbury toward the sea, is a river as
broad and deep as the Delaware, the waters
bf which are pure and wholesome. At
Camden this subterranean river is less than
100 feet below the surface of the earth and
from it that city. draws its present excellent
watel supply.o fhe City Of Gloucester has
also tapped it, and we believe results are
also satisfactory there. Newbold and West
vile has reached this stream at depth OF
about 1870 feet and at the Huey farm,
Noith Woodbury., we'll $50 feet deep
reached it. It would require slightly
greater depth to reach it in Woodbury., but
as there is no doubt of its existence, and as
our soil is easily penetrated, the task is not
one to deter the city finding it. Joseph w.
Pratt, the well driller, of Westville, has
driven many wells into this stream, and
has specimens of the gravel of the rivers
bed. If the special committee of council
having the subject Of a new source OF water
supply in hand, desire information from
real expert in artesian we'll digging, and
the probable success Of securing an ample
supply for Woodbury., few. if any, can tell
them more about artesian wells than Mr..
Pratt
Councilman Cattell's break into the
'sgang's'' special preserve, at SwedesboTo,
-.
last Friday night, has started political
talk that may or may not have an impor-
tant bearing on future events. They
say sthat Councilman Cattell is candidate
for County CLERK, and this swedesboro
meeting is merely a feeler OF the public
pulse. Councilman Cattell expresses him
self as very well satisfied with his first
meeting out in the county, notwithstand-'
ing il was Il very stormy night he mad q
good sized audience, and every man stayed
20 the end, because 6ir. Catteli has very
interesting story to tell, aud he tells it in
way that don't tire the people. sThey
say'' that Frank B. Ridgway is the
s'gang's'' candidate for County Clerk, not
because the agang" really want him, bus
because they can't unload him with safety
to other interests. They acknowledge that
a lot of people are tired of voting for
Frank, but that he will kiss enough babies
and taffy up enough people to make up for
any losses he may sustain by reason OF that
''tired feeling" among the regulars But
Councilman Cattell sees light shining
through Franks popularity that not every
body has seen, and having defeated the
Chairman of the Republican County Exc
cutive Committee on his own ground, be
belieyes that an open and aboye-board
campaign, backed by logical present
ment of the dangers OF further gang"
rule will discount Franks alleged popu-
larity, and smooth methods. Future po-
litical doings will be very interesting,
hence we advise lot of people to keep
their eyes on Mr.. Cattell and incidentally
on Frank-if they can.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24
A SCHOOL House SUGGESTION

NJ A SCHOOL House SUGGESTION
Apro JOS to the suggestion of our local
CiYlc League as to a plan fof keeping chill
dren off the streets at night, is an expert
ment by the Philadelphia Board of Edu-
cation. That board is about to fit up pub
lie school house as sort of public or neigh
borhood club for the boys and girls There
will be reading room, play room and
place for lectures or entertainments, while
provision will be made for manuel training,
the entire expense to be borne by the city
The building will be open two evenings a
week from z to 8, and the attendance will
be voluntary
The City of Trenton has made some pro-
gress along this line, says the True Anera-
can, with gratifying results. %
Some features of the Philadelphia plan
might be found worthy Of local adoption.
After the new school honse is built, some
rooms in the old academy being set apart
for she purpose. 20
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24

attack:
Smallpox or varioloid When all scabs
have fallen off.
Chicken pox when all scabs have fallen
off.
Scarlet feYer-6 weeks and then only if
no desquamation or sore throat.
Diphtheria 3 weeks, if convalescence is
complete and no bacilli remains
Measles-3 weeks, if all desquamation
and cough have ceased.
Whooping coughs weeks from COM
mencement Of whooping, il characteristic
spasmodic cough and whoopiDg have ceased,
earlier if cough is gone
Rubella--2 or weeks, according to the
nature of Of the case.
Mumps-4 weeks, earlier If swelling has
has sYbsided.
ANY person or persons violating any of
the above rules shall forfeit and pay pen
atty not exceedin $40 for each and every
offense.
ARTHUR STARR,
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24

The celebrated law firm Of Watkins x
sAyis is going so dissolve March 1st. For
khe last half dozen years, more or less, this
firm has occupied pleasant offices on the
,irst floor of the Coson building, first door
horth of the post Office. After March LIST
Mr.. Avis office will be on the second floor
Of the same building, while Mr.. Watkins
will continue in his present sumptuous
quarters, dispensing law but not politics,
because he is tout Of politics. Z Hence
after March the political incubator will
be moved up stairs, and every time she'll
breaks speaking tube will carry the news
down. And then the talk is that this dis
solution has an important bearing on the
County Jndgship. Soon after March 1st
Governor Stokes is going to appoint a
successor to Judge Jessup, and the talk is
that his name will not be John S. Jessup,
but John Boyd Avis. This may account
I for the dissolution that has been so widely
heralded during the past few days. II all
these plans carry, it will not be strange;
they have carried before.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-01-24

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Evening star., 1907-09-01
MAINTAINS HIGH STANDARD,
National Cathedral School at Mt, st
Albans.

The National Cathedral School, which
stands on Mount st. Albans in the forty
acres Of the Washington Cathedral Close
and which will reopen in September, was
erected at a cost Of over $500 900. the money
having been presented by Mrs Phoebe
Hearst for the purpose. The building was
opened October l, 1900. with Lois Adelaide
Bangs and Mary Bartlett Wilton, B. A., as
principals. The school comprises two en-
tirely distinct though closely related de-
partments, the boarding department for
girls whose homes are at a distance and
who live at the school. and the day depart
ment, for those who reside in Washington
and who are under the charge Of the school
during the day.
The standard Of education is in accordance
with the ideals of Intellectual training and
requirement now generally accepted by the
best schools and colleges. Every advantage
Is offered for Strengthening and developing
mental efficiency, not only through impart-
Ing a wide knowledge Of facts by instruc-
tion in all the more important branches of
study, but through training and exercise Of
the powers of observation and thought SO
that the pupils may form right habits of
study and reflection which they may carry
with them through life.
The most careful attention Is given to
health, and outdoor sports are ENCOURAGED
Every provision is made for wholesome
pleasure as well as for earnest work.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Progressive and Exclusive.

Hamilton School. Of which Mrs. Phoebe
Hamilton Seabrook is principal, was opened
at the request of friends of Mrs. Seabrook,
who desired home school for their daugh-
ters, and it Is now one of the most pro-
gressive and exclusive schools for girls IN
the country. In addition to being an insti-
tuition of instruction 1t is recognized as
home where every influence is refined and
elevating There is, naturally, regular
school course. but the actual training of
the school room is but small part OF the
liberal education derived from attendance
Located in the very center of one of the
Oldest and most aristocratic sections Of
Washington. the pupils are surrounded al
ways with the best and most pleasing sd
cial influences. Courses in languages, IN
science. music, literature, art, physical cul-
ture, etc., are provided, and it is the aim of
the school to have its graduates recognized
as sound and wholesome. both in body and
mind, and eminently we'll fitted for what
ever lies ahead Of them In the future.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Temple School Of Shorthand.

The Temple School of Shorthand and
Typewriting will soon throw open its doors
to Its fall classes. Although only four or
FIVE years old the school has already estab-
lished itself firmly in the front rank Of
commercial educational institutions and it's
progress has been little short Of phenome-
nal. Fayette P. Temple. the principal. and
his staff of teachers have prepared them
selves to handle classes of greater proper
ton than ever before. 1t is the an.
nounced purpose Of Mr. Temple to discour-
age those Improperly prepared from taking
up q profession requiring SO much more
than ordinary applicability initiative and
training. instruction will be given all de-
string It, of course, but the head Of the in
stitution feels that the school can afford to
keep good faith with its students. and In
consequence all incompetents will be ad-
vised to abandon their idea of adopting
stenography as a profession. Glasses will
be held day and evening at 1421 G street.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
SECOND OLDEST IN DISTRICT.
National University Law Schoo
Dates From 1869.

The National University Law School.
which will open for the fall term at the
regular date this month, was established
In 1869. and is. therefore, the second oldest
law school in the District. It's faculty was
reorganized in 1879 by Eugene Carusi its
present chancellor, who for the past quar-
ter of a century has been one Of the prin-
cipal teachers in the school and at present
holds the chairs of elementary and ad-
vanced real property law.
The law school was designed to be, and
has succeeded In becoming, a purely tech
nical school-a lawyers law school-ts aim
having been less the general culture of the
student than thorough preparation for sue
cessful competition in the practice Of the
technical profession Of the law
With the exception of Prof. Schouler the
eminent text book writer and lecturer in
Johns Hopkins University and the Boston
University Law School. and Gen. George B.
Davis, for many years instructor at West
Point upon international and military law,
and the author of standard works upon
these subjects. the other members of the
faculty are all active members of the bar
of the District and the United States
Supreme Court and include Hannis Taylor,
Corporation Counsel Edward H. Thomas.
Jackson H. Ralston, Justice Charles H.
Robb of the Court of Appeals and Milton
E. Allies, formerly assistant secretary Of
the Treasury.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL.
Opening Of Fall Term First Wednes
day in October.

day in October.
The School Of Law Of Georgetown Uni
versity will open it's fall term the evening
Of the first Wednesday in october at the
Law School building. 500 and sos E street.
AS in previous years the lectures and
classes will be held in the evenings, en-
abling legal students employed in law
offices or otherwise to take advantage Of
the opportunity to acquire the valuable
training Of a law school.
Students desiring to become members Of
the school should enter their names on
the secretarys register on or before the
opening date Of the fall term. Candidates
for the degree Of bachelor OF laws. given
after successful completion Of three
years course, must have received q high
school education or its equivalent. and be
able to produce evidence thereof, pre-
ltminary examination will be required.
those desiring to complete the course in
one or two years. must at the time Of entry
present certificates OF previous study at an
approved law school or under the direction
must show further that the candidate has
passed a satisfactory examination on
the subjects embraced In the first year or
two years, otherwise an examination will
be necessary.
The regular curriculum will cover
period OF three years. Candidates for q
degree must have been In regular attend
ance for at least one year and must pass
a satisfactory examination on the entire
years course of study. It Is the strictness
Of these rules governing the school that its
faculty believe. has given Georgetown
Law its enviable reputation throughout
the country. What with q faculty COM
posed Of some of the best-known jurists
and legal lights OF the District and the rich
fields Of research open to him in the law
library OF the Capitol and the various judi
cial branches Of the federal government
the student at Georgetown Law is offered
exceptional advantages.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Army and Navy School.

has achieved within one year an enviable
reputation in military and naval circles
owing to the extraordinary success which
has attended the efforts Of the principal.
Michael Dowd. Of 141O Harvard street Mr..
Dowd graduated with high honors from
Dublin University, is prize winner In
mathematics and physics under the science
and art department Of London. and has
been for the past five years engaged as spe-
cial instructor for army, navy, pay CORDS
and marine corps examinations and for the
entrance examinations to the national mill
tary and naval academies. His success
since establishing his own school is regard
ed as remarkable.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
IN NEW HANDS.
Spencerian Business College Sold to
Draughton's Business College Co.

Prof. John F. Draughton, president of
Draughton's Practical Business College
Company. which operates a chain Of thirty
institutions. has purchased the Spencerian
Business College in Washington one of the
oldest institutions Of its kind in the United
States. The college was founded nearly
fifty years ago by Prof. H. c. Spencer,
originator Of the Spencerian system Of PEN
manship. Prof. Draughton, who for long
time has had his eye on the capital of the
country as a good location for one of his
colleges. considers himself especially for
tunate in securing an institution having so
long and honorable career. He expects to
make Washington the headquarters of the
northeastern division of his college chain,
and contemplates establishing others IN
the Virginias, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
IN BUSINESS METHODS.
Thorough Drill Of Pupils at Woods
Commercial School,

Woods Commercial School, on Capitol
Hill, near the Capitol and the Library of
Congress, which is under the direction of
Court Foster Wood. LID. makes point
of drilling it's pupils thoroughly in business
methods. The courses are planned so that
the work may be done as expedtiously as
possible, but without that haste which
would interfere with excellence. Practical
methods prevail, so that the student is not
dismayed when confronted by actual busi-
ness. He learns to do by doing.
Special attention is paid to preparation
for civil service examinations, and the
school offers night as well as day instruc-
tion. 1t is highly recommended by citizens
of Washington, and former students give
grateful testimony regarding what their
drill in the school has helped them to ac-
complish.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
IN IT'S TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR.
Friends Select School Notes Constant
Progress.

Since 1888, when Mr.. Sidwel opened the
Friends School, at Washington, the insti-
tuition, it is declared. has been constantly
growing. Beginning with one room, in
which eleven pupils were instructed, the
school now occupies three buildings. with
twenty-five rooms, especially designed for
school work. There are more than 200 pu-
pills distributed through all grades, from
primary to high school, and there are
twenty-five teachers. Two years ago the
school instituted department Of manual
training and art. This year 1t is replacing
its old laboratory with two new ones-one
for chemistry and one for physics.
Hot. wholesome luncheons are provided
for the scholars, and with Fairgrounds and
gymnasium the health OF the pupils Is we'll
cared for. Students are prepared for coll
lege. and the school has sent it's graduates
to more than twenty Of the higher insti-
tutions
In its twenty-four years of life the school
has risen from comparative obscurity and
has attained a national reputation
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Americans Banqueted at Lima.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LIMA. August 31.-At banquet given
last night at the palace by President Pardo
to Profs. Todd and Rowe and party, the
president said he was glad to see such Wis
itors to Peru. They would appreciate the
true conditions there and report them in
the United States.
Prof. Rowe said he was still under the
spell of his wonderful trip to Cerro de
Pasco, and could only thank the president
for his hospitality, and express his Joy at
seeing the approximation OF Peru to the
United States on the basis of profitable
labor He was enchanted wilh what he had
seen of the natural wealth Of the country.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
TRI-sTATE TENNIS TOURNEY
Entry List Of 175 Players at Cincfn-
natl Court Today.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August 31.--With an
entry list of 175 players. many Of them of
International reputation, the tri-state tennis
tournament opened today on the grounds of
the Cincinnati Tennis Club. Weather con-
ditions could not have been better.
There were eighty-eight entries in the
mems singles, thirty in the mems doubles.
twenty in ladies' singles, eight in ladies'
doubles, and eight In mixed doubles. Miss
May Sutton will arrive early next week to
defend her title as woman's champion at
the tri-state tourney and to take part In
other matches.
Play today was limited to mems singles
and the women's singles
Evening star., 1907-09-01

OF the recent conference between the Long
Island railroad officers and a committee of
telegraph operators employed by the COM
pany, the operators are to receive an ad-
vance Of about s. a month. both towermen
and station agents. Some of the men were
already down for an increase of pay of s5
month and they will now receive one of
$40. The advance will take effect on Octo-
Der / next.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Murder and Perjury.

SALISBURY, N. c., August 31.-Ed Ashby.
twenty-one years old. who killed his broth
erin law, Daniel Overcast, in June, was
convicted today of murder in the second de-
gree and was sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary. Judge Justice. in passing SEN
tence, stated that he had never before
listened to SO much perjury In any one case.
Evening star., 1907-09-01

in Chicago this morning for conference
with local officials. Secrecy has been MAIN
tained as to the conference and also as to
the nature of the gathering. It is said that
Mr.. Perkins and his friends will return east
Sunday afternoon. 90
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Named by the President.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, August 31.-Presl-
dent Roosevelt today announced the ap-
pointment Of August E. Muenter to be COL
lector of internal revenue in California; !;
Edward Sweeney to be superintendent of
the mint at San Francisco and William NJ
Cutter to be coiner at that mint.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Advance for Anthracite.

NEW YORK, August 31.-Notice has been
received in this city by the wholesale coal
dealers that on September the companies
will Increase the cost of anthracite steam
sizes 25 cents per ton. 1t is probable that
the local retail dealers will make similar
advance to their customers.
Evening star., 1907-09-01

LODI, Russian Poland. August 31-A
terrorist yesterday evening shot and killed
a detective and a soldier who were riding
In street car. A passing patrol fired on
the terrorist, apparently missing him. and
wounded four pedestrians.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Chair Factory Burned.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DULUTH Minn., August 31.-The ma
chine shop. two warehouses. a saw mill and
storage shed Of the Webster chair factory,
at South Superior, were destroyed by fire
this morning, entailing q loss Of $125, 900,
covered by 100000 insurance.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
New York Life Officials Confer.
'cial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CHICAGO. Ill, August 31.-George W.
Perkins vice president OF the New York
Life Insurance Company, accompanied by
two other officials Of the company, arrived