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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
A Dainty Booklet.

eshadowing the numerous specialties
and bargains laid in stock by the Phil. ].
Walsh Estates big department stores at
Nos. %, 80, 80 and "a South Second street,
Philadelphia, has been distributed dainty
booklet throughout the county, and is we'll
worth careful perusal by recipients. This
booklet Of the Walsh Estate is gem Of the
printers and illustrators art, and IN terse
and simple style demonstrates how the firm
leads the ssin making buying easy" and
convenient 10 all.
| The coming Of Spring is always an epoch
making time at Walsh's big Departments
stores. In many departments the winters
sales makes broken stocks throughout the
store, and these stocks, though Of standard
quality are offered at from !, ] to of the
regular prices. This is particularly the case
| in the china, glass, bric-a-brac and art wares
affording "a rare opportunity to the thrifty,
quick -witted housekeeper."
A glance through the Walsh bookiet
shows how wide and diverse is the range OF
goods carried by the horse. In the Wom-
en- and Mems suits the stock is elaborate
and quantity Of fabric standard and servi-
ceable, comprising the newess weaves in
domestic and imported textiles, and all as
prices to suit careful and economical buyers.
The same diversity may be found in the suit
departments devoted to children Of both
sexes, and all are offered at attractive prices.
In the equipment Of the home in carpte-
lngs, in furniture, draperies and in uphols-
terry Walsh 5 store appeals to all sorts and
conditions Of people-from the everyday
wage worker to the man Of aflluence. Espe-
cially is home-making made easy for young
married people, the firms system OF selling
on credit being especially liberal to those OF
moderate means and good standing. The
best thing to do is to visit Walsh's store
rooms, showing plenty Of room and light
and every convenience to make selections
freely without being persuaded to buy some
thing unsuited to the buyers needs. A
llistle child could buy just as cheaply as
trained expert at Walshs, and this is the
finest compliment that could be paid to
any firm. Honest goods and generous
equivalents is the law at Walsh's, and this,
more than aught else is the real secret OF
the firms popularity and success.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
Ben GIbsOn's Trial and Sentence.

At 10 a. m. last Friday, May 8, Judge
Starr held his first session of court. 1t was
an extraordinary session and grew out Of an
assault with intent to rape by Ben Gibson,
coffee-colored negro, an 19 year old lady
Of Wenonah, at $50 on the evening Of May
1. Court was held in the Grand Jury room,
and it was packed with men. When Glib
son was brought into court Judge Starr
asked, Have you counsel (" There was
no response. To the next question, DO
you desire Counsel he said, Il do not
know.n The question is, said the Judge,
ssDo you desire counsel assigned" 1T
makes no difference, y said Gibson in sui
len tone.
Prosecutor Rogers then read the charge
against the prisoner which included assault
with intent to ravish
John Hollinger, ,Jr., was the first witness,
and he told of being at home when the fam
lily heard woman's scream and the dogs
began to bark. His father said, There's
trouble on the hill He went in that di-
rection. He saw two persons struggling on
the ground. When within 90 feet Of them
the man ran. I followed and caught him
after going about square; took him to
Mayor Lorenzo, then went back and took
the lady, Miss Paris, home. Her face was
bruised, left eye closed and face and neck
scratched.
Charles Curry, who was visiting Holm
ger, stayed home to quiet Mrs. Hollinger,
who was nervous. but helped the young
lady home, and testihed as to her condi-
tion.
Dr. II. A. Stout testified that Miss
Parish was not able to come to court. She
was suffering from shock, her face and neck
were bruised and scratched, and her body
bruised.
Mayor Lawrence said when Gibson was
brought before him his clothing was disar-
ranged and his person exposed. He COM
mittef him to jail for ASSAULT, attempt to
kill aud rape.
Judge Starr asked Gibson ii he had any,
thing to say: Said he was sorry and would
not have done il if be had not been drunk.
In passing sentence Judge Starr said in
toxication was no defence. You, said the
Judge, are disgrace to your race, and I
shall visit on you the full penalty Of the
law, which is that you be confined in State
Prison for period Of u years, pay fine
Of $4,000, and costs Of prosecution, and be
further confined until fine and costs are
paid.
Gibson was then returned to Jail, and on
Monday Sheriff Wilson transferred him to
State Prison.
Gibson is 25 years old, married, his wife
and two children residing near Jericho. He
has for years found employment in the
"best families Of this section, and has the
reputation Of being fairly faithful.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
viii DISfFanchise Negroes

The Florida State Senate has adopted BY
q vote Of % to 5 a joint resolution to declare
she fourteenth and titteenth amendments TO-
che National Constitution void, and to dis
franchise the negroes in Florida. Senator
Beard, who introduced the resolution, de-
clared that he believed the Supreme Court
would uphold this action. The house is
overwhelming for the resolution, and the
question will therefore go before the Su-
preme Court Of the United States.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS.
Last Meeting OF the Old BOARD. First
of the New. 100000
Appropriated.

All the members except Messrs. Fisler,
Mathers and Whitney were present at the
last meeting Of the Board Of Chosn Free
holders last Thursday
The most interesting discussion OF the
session was on the subject of repairs OF
County Roads II developed that about 40
lof the 81 miles of county roads Of the
county were gravel, and Mr.. Handle wanted
to have special committee to look after
these. He did not believe one committee
could give proper attention to the entire
system Of county roads. Mr.. Usinger re-
piled that the law fixed the committee, and
be was entirely willing to give his place
thereon to some one else. The trouble
with our roads is, be said, lack Of money.
The discussion developed that the cost Of
repairs of gravel roads is about one-fourth
that Of the stone roads; that the stone
roads are subjected to the greatest ware.
The farmers are hauling from to tons to
a load. The Crown Point road, he said,
was their greatest problem, because the
ground was spungy, and it was not well
drained.
Mr.. Ledden wanted the road appropria-
tion increased from $4,000 to $4,000,
S., 600 Of which should be expended on the
gravel roads.
The question Of wages was discussed.
Mr. Top,hlesan said laborers were now de-
manding 50, and carpenters aud masons all
kinds Of money, yet the Freeholder, he
still got his So. Mr.. Usinger said he did
as much work as any person he employed,
yet many of his men receiver a great deal
more pay than be did, but he said that was
the fault Of the law, and not Of the people,
and we didn't haye to accept the work.
Further consideration Of the question was
postponed until the annual meeting May g.
The following estimate Of bridge expen-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09

The Board of Chosen Freeholders of 1907
1908 organized at II o'clock Wednesday
morning, the 9th inst, the roll call Of MEM
bers being as follows:
VIM. T. Cooper. Ist Ward, Woodbury..
D. T. Mathers, I'd
John Raehor, Bird
DR.. G. F. Fisler, Clayton.
Thos. d. Cunningham, Deptford.
| Robert Eldridge, East Greenwich.
Samuel S. Ledden, Elk.
Harry w. Jones, Franklin.
Geo. Dudley Whitney, Glassboro.
Jesse Casperson, Greenwich.
Thomas Z. Munyan, Harrison.
Elwood Usinger, Logan.
Elmer L. Sharp, Mantna.
VIM. NJ. Tombleson, Monroe.
Geo. w. Tonkin, So. Harrison.
Alfred L. Handle, Washington.
Joshua s. Joyce, W. Deptford.
James Horner, Woolwich.
Clerk Bell called the meeting to order, and
Geo. G. Tonkin was the only nominee for
Director Mr.. Whitney was selected to casi
the unanimous vote Of the Board.
Mr.. Jones was directed to escort Mr.. Ton
kin to the chair. He thanked the Board fci
the honor. He said we are criticised fol
spending money carelessly, and be hoped
the members would be as economical al
possible in order to ayoid such criticism.
The roll was called and all the members
were present.
Mr.. Usinger moved that the salary Of the
clerk Of the Board be fixed at $3.50 instead
Of $500 as heretofore. He then, in speech
very complimentary to Mr.. Bell nominated
Mr.. Bell for reelection, and same was made
by unanimous vote, Mr.. Whitney casting
the ballot.
Mr.. Bell accepted with thanks, and prom
ised to give satisfaction 10 every member.
On motion Of MI Rachor, the salary ol
the Solicitor was fixed at $f00 and John
Boyd Avis was reelected BY unanimous
vote.
The salary Of the Prison Physician wa'
fixed at $75, and Or. H. Il. Clark was re-
elected by unanimous vote.
The salary Of the clock winder was fixed
at $50 per year and A. w. Castell was re
elected
MI. Usinger presented the rules, and recon-
mended tIle adoption Of the rules from ]
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
JERSEY HAPPENINGS
DURING THE WEEK.

has taken in trade 10000 eggs in the past
two weeks.
Vineland's dog warden has been threat
ened with five arrests and six good thrash
ings within the last week.
A large gray fox was killed near Cumber-
land after chase of five hours by Game
Warden Phifer and party Of hunters.
A West Jersey & Seashore express train
ran down bakers team, driven by William
Boose, at grade crossing in COlIingswood
on Saturday.
An association has been formed in Vine
land whose object is to build new and
up-to-date opera house and amusement hall
for that town.
Owing to the scarcity Of tending boys in
she Millville glass factories, one company
has offered $6 to every boy who will work
without missing day until the end of the
blast about June 80.
At Vineland preparations are being made
for the State tuberculosis exhibit, which
will be held in the City Hall, Vineland.
under the auspices Of the Vineland Anti
Tuberculosis Society.
William F. Watson, of Germantown,
Pa, graduate Of the University Of Penn
sylvania, has been elected to the princi-
palship Of the Elmer public school, at a
salary Of $50 per month.
Mr.. I'D. Snelbaker. one Of the prominens
men of Woodstown, is missing from home
1t is said he left because Of financial embar-
assment. He was in the grocery business
and his stock Of groceries and provisions
were sold at public sale Wednesday.
The oysterman Of the Maurice River Cove
sre very busy since the planting season
Bpened. More boats and men are employed
*ban for several years, and all ssthe oyster
growing conditions are said to be better
shan usual.
Engineer Thorn, Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, has announced that the eleYated
tracks Of shat road will be ready for use be-
fore the first Of July. The inbound tracks
viii be ready the last Of this month and the
outbound tracks! will be ready short time
later.
Government Engineer William E.Snyder
and force Of men Monday last began the
work of making survey Of Salem creek
from the Covered Bridge to the Delaware
River in accordance with the act of Congress
making an appriation to improve the stream.
Fogg and Hires expect to have the can
ming factory moved from the Richard
Grierv farm near Salem recently purchased
by Robert Fogg) to their canning factory in
Quinton. The building viii be fitted up
and used for canning ksiffsr pears exclusive
ely.
Awakened from his slumbers by the yig-
orous changing Of his door-bell, Justice Of
the Peace Finkinni, Of Camden. learned
that be was wanted to perform marriage
ceremony. When be made Rachel Crowski
and Samuel CropIin man and wife be was
handed a bulky looking envelope, which
was found to contain several sheets Of paper
and half dollar.
Citizens have petioned the Board Of Trade
to use It's influence with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to prevent the aboiish-
ing of Haddon avenue station. There has
been rumor that the company expects to
do this when the elevated service is inau-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
OF COUNCIL.
Eastern Phone Contract. Chemical
Engines Purchased. school
House Proposition Killed.

Engines Purchased. Sch0Of
House Proposition Killed.
All the members were present at Tuesday
eyening's meeting Of Council.
After the minutes had been read and ap-
proved the Clerk read communication
from the Solicitor shat Council could not
legally return sewer assessments made on
Curtis Ave. He explained that by this
Lopinion be did NOT advise that the assess
ments had been legally made. form Of
Isewer bond prepared jointly by the Solici-
tor and she Treasurer was read. The form
was afterward approved.
In the matter Of the ownership Of the
Hand known as the Presbyterian burial
Iground, Solicitor Rogers advised shat the
etitle was in the Presbyterian Church. l>o
Mr.. Cattell moved that the Street COM
mittee proceed to curb and gutter the
properties on the Sonth side Of High ST.
Carried.
In the Aberdeen Place matter Mr.. Cat
tell reported that theexpense OF straighten-
ling Aberdeen Place would involve an ex-
pense Of 500, and asked that the matter
kbe continued in the hands Of the commit
Tee. Carried.
| Also, that the Street committee be au-
thorized to pave the properties on the North
side of Curtis aye.
Mr.. Clark wanted the Clement front ex-
1empted from this motion as they had given
orders to have the work done. Mr.. Cattell
opposed, for She reason that the Clements
had no title to the property. Later he With
drew his opposition, and Mr.. Clark's OBJ
Iiection was sustained.
Mr.. Cattell moved that the City Solicitor
be directed to apply to the Courts TO have
lthat portion of Salem ave. in the city limits
leondemned by commissioners. Carried.
Mr.. Cattell moved that the Surveyor in
looDjunetion with the Street COMMITTEES draft
Ian ordinance to establish lines and curbs Of
jackson street. Also she same motion as
/ to Wood street, according to plan Of the
year 1850. on file in the Clerk 8 oaiee.5 6p
Mr.. CatteIl moved that the Street conf
mittes lay terra Gotta pipe on Mantua ave-
in front Of Mumford property. Carried.
The gas lamp at the end Of Holyrood
Place was ordered moved half way up the
block.
Mr. Cattell moved that the Street COM
lmittee be authorized to have cement curb
klaid in front Of the City property on Della
l|ware street. Carried.
Mr.. Cattell reported that the Public Ser
vice and the Penna. r. r. were negotiating
IS eliminate the dangerous crossing on
North Broad street.
The Solicitors opinion was asked as to
whether ii is the duty Of the property
owner or the city to pay for grade lines,
given by request Of the property owner
Mr.. Cattell submitted the keystone Tele-
phones proposition to lay conduits to carry
their wires under ground, also furnish the
city with nine free phones, and give the
city one duct free for light wires. The
Street committee, he said, acting under
power given it by Council. had accepted
the proposition, and the company was lay
| ing the pipes. A plan accompanied the
proposition.
Mr.. Kugler moved that the proposition
be referred to the City Solicitor for an opin-
| ion as TO the legality of the agreement with
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09

After paging bills the Board adjourned
sine die.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-09
THE NEW BOARD

The Board Of Chosen Freeholders Of 1907
1908 organized at II o'clock Wednesday
morning, the 9th inst, the roll call Of mem
hers being as follows:
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11

Mr. Stanton has the modesty and
amiability of the born poet, and is gifted
with wonderful memory, the fibers Of
his nature key naturally with the har
monies of life. and are Jared and jan
gled out of tune and sense by any rude
buffeting of circumstances
1t was well for Mr.. Stanton and for
tunate for the South that he refused
many hattering offers to sell his personal
service to periodicals in the North and
West "The old red hills of Georgia
bereft of the South winds music in the
pines. robbed of the cries of the blue jay
and the riotous rollicking of the mock
ing bird, Stanton's music would have
starved and his own soul have been
sluggish with spiritual sloth.
A century from now men will be re-
surrecting and repeating the immortal
epigrams of Stanton's optimism-Wat-
sons Jeffersonian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11

Following this agreeable diversion
there was a unique literary programme,
opening with a sketch most interestingly
told of the work and influence Of the
celebrated Woman's Club of New Or
leans, the foremost club in the South.
Miss Brown is one of the organizers
of the Woman's Club. and an ex-presi-
dent. Her fine executive ability and
great fund of information have made
her one of the clubs most valued MEM
bers
Some very clever verses by Mrs. Ham
ilton, played on the phases of August
heat and its willing effect upon ones
mentality. which seemed not to be true
in her case A "beefsteak joke" was
told by Mrs. Curtis. A story of an art
lists studio was prettily written and read
by Mrs Nelson, for whic she received
Recamier prize.
Mrs. Alexander gave an interesting
and graphic account of one day at the
Jamestown Exposition, which was fol-
lowed by Miss Sco6eld, who told of the
experience of two girls in Chicago, and
a latch key. Mrs. Lindsay gave a sketch
using words little known, which might
have passed for a Johnsonian produc-
tion-a warning to use the dictionary
more freely.
Miss Tally told of the arts and crafts
shop soon to be opened in Our city, and
of her trip in quest of novelties and
bric-a-brac for it. A little sketch of the
Bronte family and how Patricius Bronte
taught his wife humility was contributed
by Mrs. Williams. A beautiful toast by
Mrs. Nelson to the gracious hostess,
Mrs. Bailie, and her guest, Miss Brown,
was gracefully given and received with
applause. A course LUNCHEON daintily
served followed, the first course of pale
green grapes and juicy yellow peaches,
was an appetizer for the good things
that came after-salad, stuffed tomatoes,
sandwiches and olives.
Two o'clock came before the guests be-
gan to disperse, carrying with them
pleasant memories and beautiful hand
painted souvenirs of yellow roses-Miss
Tally's artistic work
The guests were Mines Alexander, S.
B. Hicks, Curtis, D. B. Hamilton, Mel
son, Scovell, M. H. Williams, Lindsay,
Misses Brown, Scofeld and Tally.
Mrs Lula Kretz assisted Mrs. Bailie
in dispensing this lovely hospitality.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11
PERSONALS.

Mr. and Mrs Guido Marburg of St.
Louis, who have been visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs H. Marburg, left for
their home Friday.
Miss Lily Furman is visiting Mrs. c.
H. Minge and family at their delightful
coast home.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Agurs and chill
dren have returned from a months stay
at Mena, Ark, were they found it de-
lightfully cool and restful.
Miss Nettie P Boisseau will leave
this afternoon for Texarkana, where she
will visit her sister, Mrs. R. L. Grant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon Nesbitt and
son are visiting relatives near Marshall
Mr.. Glen Rule has accepted fine po-
sition in Fort Worth, Texas, in whole
sale drug store. The going away of this
popular Shreveport boy causes much
regret to his many friends.
Mr.. Thomas T. Land of Benton was
in Shreveport during the week, en- route
to Mineral Wells, Texas.
Mr. Aleck Thompson of Benton is in
the city, having been called here by the
serious illness of his daughter, Mrs
John Sewall.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11
SANDERS SLANDERERS
Who Have Been Guilty of Surrepti-
tiously Slandering Him?

The Colfax Chronicle in an article
headed Doomed to Die Aborning
says:
MI. Sanders or his friends seem to
have lahore hard to make it appear in
This campaign that some of his oppo-
nents have been guilty of surreptitiously
slandering him. This matter was inject
"a into the campaign before It was de-
linitely known who his opponents were
10 Sc. General Jastremski and Mr..
Wilkinson have doubtless been sorely
nroyoked At times to retort to this covert
attack, but this far have ignored Mr..
Sanders buncombe challenges to come
out sin the open with matters they know
nothing about. If facts continue to de-
xelop, IS they have for the last week or
s.. & seems that those much talked OF
sslanders' viii be shown to be ancient
history, known to NJ. Sanders months
ana even years ago, and could readily
81 explained and answered by him, ana
his attempts and those of his friends to
sturn them into sort Of roorback or
boomerang to reflect on his opponents,
are doomed to die aborning, as It were.
Ilet Mr.. Sanders and his friends con-
6ne themselves to the record as It IS
openIv discussed by his opponents, and
Will End they have their hands full
cut hunting for alleged secret IN
Isl 7oes and insinuations upon which to
basc ] stunt for the sslandered candi-
sdate to do the martyr act in order TO
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11
NEWS IN BRIEF
A Budget of Interesting Items Gathered
by Caucasian Representative.

Frank L. Stanton, poet of optimism
81 distinctly the poet of the South. He
is native of South Carolina, now in
middle age. Like John Hay, James
Whitcomb Riley, and other poets o1
equal fame, he began writing in the local
columns of country newspapers. He
soon became a contributor to the At
lanta Constitution and added largely to
the literary value of that big Soutern
daily.
Mr. Stanton has not and will moi
write good epic. He will write nc
national anthem in stately staccato
notes. He will tell no tale romantic Of
a Lady of the Lake" nor Prisoner oi
Chillon. In the soul of Stanton lives
the joyous gospel of the morning song
a-d the evening prayer Forever and
Mfever in the simple lines of Stanton
one discernS the soothing incense of The
larger faith and the echo of eternal hope
But the world knows him best by tht
dominant strain of optimism that run
like the thread of an unfinished rosar,
through all his writings. He sings tt
stir the deeper intuitions of the heart
or to stimulate the brotherhood of hu
manity, or to fix the mind on the divin,
purpose of good in all things that affeo
Eliff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11
LOUIS MALKUS.

Louis Malkus should have been in
Shreveport yesterday. Perhaps he came
last night. Better not worry about
Louis Mallkus, Drop him.
Yesterday Mr.. F. G. Snyder. district
deputy of the Elks, had conversation
over the telephone with lawyer and a
lady who desired information of NAL
kus. In substances the inquirers were
informed that Malkus has a legal and
lawful wife in Shreveport with two chill
dren. 1t is surmised that the lady at
Fort Worth is Mrs Malkus of Okla
homa. With the information obtained,
it is fair to assume that this Mrs. NAL
kus will not come to Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-08-11
MINDEN CIVIC CLUB.

On August 80 the ladies of the Civic
Club of Minden will issue souvenor
edition of the Minden Democrat. 1t will
contain valuable matter, summarizing
the industrial, social and historical con-
ditions of Webster parish. The ladies
are working to beautify their town and
will appreciate advertisements of busi-
ness firms in greater Shreveport, which
already has important business connec-
tions with Minden.
Mrs. w. H. Webb is president of the
Civic Club. Advertisements for space
can be sent to her.
Good luck to the enterprise of the
Minden Civic Club.