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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
THIRTEEN.
The Superstition Attached to 1t Is by
No Means Modern.

The Superstition Attached to 1t Is by
No Means Modern.
1t is usually stated that the supersti
tious objection to sitting thirteen at a
table in Christian countries was based
on the fact of the last supper, when
Christ and his twelve disciples sat
down to eat together Immediately be-
fore the Saviour was seized by his ell
emies. But in the Morse mythology,
which is supposed to antedate the In
PRODUCTION of Christianity among the
mortimer, we find the superstition re-
ferred to the fact that at banquet of
the gods Loki, the spirit of mischief,
intruded himself, making thirteen at
the table, wherefore there was q fight.
and Baldour, young hero especially
loved by all the gods, was Killed For
the fact is the objection to this num-
Der seems to have existed even before
Christianity. Among the Turks the
number is SO disliked and feared that
tt is never even named With the Az
tees, the aborigines of Mexico. 1t was
believed to have magic power, and a
like fancy has been found In other In
dian tribes. Among the ignoran.
blacks of the south the fear Of this
number in any connection is actually
absurd, but whether they have bor-
rowed this idea from their imperfect
knowledge of Christianity or whether
It is a survival of the voodoo worship
of their ancestors it is impossible to
say. for the superstition has strong
hold everywhere, even among those
who should know better than to be
swayed by It. In Italy 1t is never used
in making up the numbers Of the IA
vorito lotteries, and In Paris 1t is omit
ter in numbering the houses on the
streets. Housekeeper.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
Tennis Champion and Humorist.

Miss May Sutton, the clever little
California girl who recently wrested
the womans international tennis
championship from England, has a
keen sense of hunlor, and some Of
the stories which she tells of her ex-
periences at home and abroad are
amusing in the extreme.
sWhen / was IN England" she says
II saw good deal of country life.
At one charming old place where
was guest often drove out with
my hostess on philanthropic errands.
We stopped one day before a quaint
white cottage with matched roof, tiny
window panes and stone floors. We
carried the tenants fannels and medi-
cines and tracts, and they seemed to
be most grateful. The master of the
house was dining
ooh, excuse me-" said my friend,
who had been unaware of this when
she entered. Don't disturb yourself.
Hodge. I'll come back when you have
finished"
Pray take seat, ma'am,' insisted
the man very politely. Sim nearly
done You'll excuse me. ma'am, for
not eatin' this rice puddin' with my
knife, ma'am. it's SO sloppy
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14

FIGHTING AGAINST SLEEP.
Experience Of a Traveller In Crossing
the Cobb Desert.

Experience Of Traveller In Crossing
the Cobb Desert.
Many difficulties must the traveller
contend with when crossing the desert
Of Cobb, and one OF these is the almost
overwhelming desire to sleep. Hans
Doring writes in the North China
Daily News: Hitherto | have. thought
that travelling by carts over stony
roads and staying in Chinese inns at
night was the hardest thing a foreign
traveller in China was called upon to
endure, but since have travelled with
a caravan of camels / have changed
my opinion. The monotony of the des-
ert by day and the bed of camels' sad
dies at night, the evil smell of camels
and the slowness Of their drivers and
the acrid, choking smoke of the little
fire on which ones food is cooked
none of these things is so trying to
the foreigners as the sleepiness which
attacks one in this high region. This
to me was real torture. Travelling
through the cold night with no other
company than dull Chinese, who seem
to sleep while walking alongside the
camels or while sitting on their backs,
and being weighed down by heavy
sleepiness is the worst thing have
endured.
You sit on your horse and, in spite
Of every effort, fall asleep Presently
you wake up and find yourself on the
ground with your horse standing be-
wildered at your side, wondering
whether you are alive or dead. Then
you try to keep yourself awake by
walking and talking a bit to the camel
drivers, but you soon find that they
are just as sleepy as yourself. A few
words are exchanged and then you are
too tired to open your mouth to talk
or even to think of anything but sleep,
sweet sleep. Oh, for just few min
utes there at the roadside in the soft
sand! But, no, you must go on and
fight against this desire. 1t is too dan.
gerous to sleep by the roadside on the
ground. The caravan cannot wait and
your servant would not watch over
you; he would soon fall asleep like
yourself. The wolves would then have
an easy time.
"Yet in spite of all this reasoning
you feel as if you were drawn to the
ground by the power of a thousand
strong magnets and soon yield to
sleep again. Suddenly your watchfuI
horse, whose reins you have kept
slung around your neck-this is wise
thing to dopulls up, starts and jerks
you wide awake. You jump up, moi
knowing where you are for some sec
onds, but you see your horse trembling
and realize that danger is near.
For a few minutes you are fully
awake and feel glad and refreshed.
You jump on your horse and catch up
with the caravan, which has gone a
few Ii "a II is 654 YARDS ahead
s'After another ten II or so sleep
creeps on again like huge boa con
strictor embracing You in its irresisti-
bic grasp The same fight has then to
be fought over again. Then at last the
caravan arrives at the hating place
for the night"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14

er ambitious girl, seeking position.
She was a good stenographer, and that
gave her the first opportunity. 1t
CHANGED at that time that the comp
troller of the treasury was in need of
a typist. and the young girl in COM
petitive examination won the place.
Her evenings were given up to study
ing law and perfecting herself in short
hand and typewriting, and she soon
won the reputation of being the most
capable stenographer In the depart
ment. When the position of law clerk
became vacant she enrolled her name
as an applicant, and. although several
practicing attorneys took the examina-
ton. she came out first and was ap-
pointed. As she is still ambitious and
still In the twenties, it is impossible to
tell what successes are In store for
this brainy young woman
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
Armenian Marriages.

An Armenian mother usually chooses
her daughters husband After all bust
ness preliminaries are settled between
the families the bridegroom's mother,
accompanied by priest and two ma
irons, visits the bride and gives her Q
ring In token of espousal, and with
this ring the couple are ultimately
married. Among the fishing communi-
ties very ancient and elaborate rings
are used and they descend as heir.
looms from generation to generation.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14

Better the last smile than the first
laughter. Italian Proverb.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
Women Who Do
The Pretty Poria Who Guards
Uncle Sans Money Bags -EIow
One Little Woman Beat a Pow
erful Corporation. J: :: !: !: J:

One OF the most remarkable women
in Uncle Sans employ is Miss Clara
Graecen, law clerk in the United
States treasury department. She pre-
pares all its legal opinions with clear
ness and accuracy. Her salary is
$4,000 year. and she holds her posi-
ton through civil service examina-
ton and not through favor or infu-
ence. A dozen years ago, when she
was mere slip of a girl, Miss Graecen
went to Washington, like many anoth-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-11-14
surnrised Her.

Mrs. Jaggsby-I was very much sur
prised at the condition in which you
came home last night.
Jaggsby There you 90 again! I'd be
willing to swear that came home per-
fectly sober.
Mrs. Jaggsby So you did, That's
what surprised me. illustrated Bits.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06
Ooktrec Occurrences

Oakree, Va. June 80. - The
w. c. T. y. Social held at
Bieelow on the 10Th instant proved
successful. The principal feature Of
the program rendered was a TEN
pecance drama by Misses Ethel
Thompson. Laura DiVal. Grace
Slater. Mary Schenck. Ethlynn
.Styrnbrough. Grace Evans and
Edith Nosmeut. Misses Grace
Schenck, Laura DiVar. Ethel
Thompson and Nerte Marshall gave
piano selections. Misses Mary Pit
man and Blanche Howard sang ::
Sing Ne 70 Sleep" Misses Pear
and Mary Schenck sang Beth
any," Misses Grace Slater an6
Grace Evan sang: Mothers Pow
Of Ribbon White" REGULATIONS o.
Temperance poems were made BY
! Misses Kathryn Bail~y and End
/ Rowlev. TheGroeseller's Dream
was impressively read by Mr., Ser
emo Thompson.
At the close OF this entertaining
program refreshments were served
| BY a committee o. Young ladies'. ar
the remainder of the evening vas
spent in social intercourse.
Miss Ethlynn Stynbroueh. o.
Westover. IS visiting Miss Mar,
Schenck here.
Miss Willie Z. Schenk goes L
Richmond on July lst to tske
position as bool-keeper with c. +
Sauer & Co.
The Norge friends OF Mr.. sn'
Mrs. o. J. Aas gave them mos
delightful surprise party one even
ling recently at their home on Skim
inc Farm. Numerous presents wer
presented them and a pleasant
social evening was spent by IN
goodly number present.
Miss Rebie Evan has been o
the sick list this week.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06
BigeIow's Briefs.

Bieelow's. July 3. - Mr.. Eddie
Maynard. Jr. gave sailing party to
a number ofshis friends last Friday
The party boarded the schooner
X. Y. Lane" about nine o'clock
soT Yves, point and spent most Ge-
ichtiul tine in that city despite the
rsin. An excellent dinner was
esve6 on the schooner. The follow
ing composed the party;
Misses Rebie Evan. Ethel Thomp-
en-. Grace Slate. Grace Evan.
Srace Schenck. Maud Marshall.
Laura OVAL. Lott;e. Louise snC
Maggie Maynard, Ruth Hansford.
1osSs. Barren and John Marshall,
Aitcrt New man. Dwight Thomas.
2cbrct DiVaH. Serene Thompson
I'd Dewitt Post. The chaperon,
was Mrs. Willie Evan and Mr.. B.
n Evan. ST.
Mrs. ]. c. Maynard has returned
/ from a short visit to Gloucester.
Mr.. !. c. Maynard was in York
town this week.
M. and Mrs. Fletcher Simonsoi
ard their daughter. Miss Eleanore
lare visiting in Staunton. Va.
Miss Louise Maynard was sightl'
I Ind spose6 he first part Of this week
NJ. John Chsushry VIII lesv
soon for New York where he ha
acoepte 3 a position.
Mss IVA Post has return &c frOr
a TIP ID Newport News. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06
Help Wanted

Men and Boys wanted I'm
mediately at the Williams
burg Knitting Mill. Steady
employment at good wages.
apply at the mill.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06

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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06

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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06

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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06
DO You GET Up
WITH A LAME BACK7

kinney Ir0uhie Makes You Miserable.
Almost everybody who reads the news
papers j. sure 70 know Of the wonderful
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-07-06

dress 70 Dr. Eiiuc-
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efyv-ceut and one
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04
REASONABLE REASON
 OF 0fMARkELDULlNFSS
There is no Demand for Stocks Any where in the List.

New York, June 3.-The tone of the stock market was very weak today and heavy declines carried some of the most conspicuous stocks lower than they sold last Monday. Reasons for the weakness were not very apparent, beyond the fact that there is no de- mand for stocks. No effective de- mand developed at any time during the session. The sales were not large. Pacifics and copper. and industrials were weakest features. although the declining tendency was comprehensive.
 Published reports of assertions of the head of the Hartman system of the necessity retrenchment through out the railroad world had some eff feet on the stocks of that system. The weakness of Coppers was sufficiently explained by severe decline in London prices of that metal. The New York metal exchange also marked down the price of the metal here.
 The report from Washington that a determination had been reached not to push the government prosecution against the Hartman railroad com bination had no effect in checking the decline Substantial recoverles re- sulting from the late covering of shorts were well maintained to the last. Bonds were unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04

In the course of the conference with strikers delegates NJ. Thompson de- clared that it was impossible to ac- cede to their demands. He said, how ever. that any proposition would be considered if the strikers returned to duty immediately in which case no punishment would be meted out and the ship owners would be requested to retain both officers and men in their former positions.
 The firm attitude of the minister and his promise that no penalties would be inflicted strikes convinced them that 1t would be wiser to accept the governments proposal to increase the pensions of seamen from s40.S0 to S72 and of officers from s156 to s200 a year than to continue to paralze com merce and thus entirely alienate the sympathy of public which already has been greatly strained.
 The only possibility of a hitch ap- pears to be that men might decline to follow the advice of the delegates. but persons well informed regard this un- likely. There is reason to believe that work will be generally resumed tomor- row.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04

their right hands in solemn asscver- ation of a pledge to do exact justice by the accused. It was an impressive scene and there came another two hours later when Haywood listened to the reading of the indictment against himself, Mover, Pettibone and Simp- kins.
 Haywood seemed whitened some by illness, but as the clerk walked in front of the jury box and began reading. lit tie blood came up along his neck and spread about the cheeks. He looked away from the scene for a moment. Then he seemed more self-possessed and returned his gaze to the jury box. His wife and daughters sat at his side during the session. Haywood talked with them and the counsel after the statement.
 Tomorrow morning James H. Flaw ley. for the state. will address the court with the opening statement. He had prepared no manuscript he said today and it would be very brief. Broadly speaking the state will charge that Haywood conspiring with Mover. Pettibone. Simpkins and others of the alleged inner circle" of the Western Federation plotted a campaign of ter rorism that had for its double purpose the removal by assassination of those opposed to the organization and the retention and increase of their power within the organization. It will allege that the explosion at the Vindicator mine. the blowing up of the Independ- ence depot. the murder of Light Greg ory. a detective of Denver. the murder of Arthur Collins of Telluride. the al legged blowing up of Fred Braley of San Francisco. and the alleged attempts on the lives of former Governor Peabody and Judges Gabbert and Goddard of Colorado were all acts in a single great conspiracy to which the murder of Steunenburg was incidental. It will be charged that Haywood was the genius and strength of the plot. IL will be all legged that Haywood and his associates standing in the background planned d long list of crimes and sent Harry Or chard and Steve Adams forth as hired executionerS.
 In the work of securing the Haywood
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04
NOT GATHERED
 FOR ORATORY
One Time When Col. Bryan
 Was Shut Out
The Confederate Reunion Could N Ot be Made a PO- litical Rally.

Richmond. Va, June 3.-Under a perfect sky, with bands playing Dix ie," and Maryland" the remnants of the army of the gray passed through the streets of Richmond and out on splendid Monument avenue and un- yelled an enduring memorial to Jeff ferson Davis. The event came as a climax of the reunion of the United Confederate veterans and every mem- Der of the body who was able to walk took part.
 That the great multitude had gath cred for one purpose alone was evil denced by the attitude of the people toward William J. Bryan. who was the guest of the reunion. He was given a remarkable ovation as he drove through the streets and cheered to the echo as he mounted the stand just before the program was begun. At the conclusion of the ceremony there were a number of calls for him to address the people. but these were immediate ly drowned in a chorus of "No, no, no" many times repeated.
 The objections came from every where and were led by the women of the Jefferson Davis Monument asso- citation. and also General Stephen n. Lee. the grand commander. who pre- sided at the stand announcing in ring ing tones. There will be no politics here" He turned to the crowd in every direction and shouted his warn ing, and it had the desired effect.
 During the ceremony. .Mr. and Mrs. Bryan occupied an inconspicuous po- sition in the rear of the speakers stand out of sight of the people As soon as his name was called Mir Bryan made a movement as to with draw from the stand. He realized that if he appeared before the people. a political move would be attributed to him by many and for that reason he had opposed going on the stand at all. The prompt suppression of the calls by General Lee and others saved an em- barrassing situation.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04
THE SfAMtN'S STRIKE
 A THING OF THE PAST
French Vessels After a Three Days Tie Up Will Again Be In Motion This Morning.

Paris, June 3.-The extensive strike of the seamen has virtually come to an end with equalization of the strik- CTS who are expected to resume work at home and colonial ports tomorrow morning.
 Captain Lapeyre. one of the strikers delegates. conveyed this information to the minister of marine at late hour this evening. He informed the min- ister that the strike committee. as- sembled in Paris, had telegraphed the following message to all ports. Del egates have been in conference with the minister of marine and the naval committee of the chamber of deputies. The minister has abandoned the pros ecution of deserters and has requested the navigation companies to reinstate all officers and men. The members of the naval committee have assured the delegates that NJ. Thompson's propo- sition in the matter of pensions will be improved. The delegates. therefore. immediately propose that the strike cease"
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04
BUFFALO MILLIONAIRE
 AUTOMOBILE VICTIM
Killed in a Collision With Wagon in Cloud of Dust.

Buffalo. N. r., June 3.-Harry Ham, lin. one of the best known and wealth. fest citizens of Buffalo. was killed in an automobile accident on the Will iamsvilIe road. a mile north of the city line this afternoon. Hamlin's 's automobile collided with a light wa gon driven by Jacob Schaller. a retir- ed butcher. Hamlin was hurled to the roadside and instantly killed. Schaller was badly hurt but will recover. John Heckle, d 10 year old boy in Schal- ler's rig. was fatally injured. Both his legs were broken and his skull was fractured.
 In the automobile were Anthony Gavin, a member of the Buffalo police force and two of Hamlin's employees. one acting as chauffeur. Two auto mobiles going in the same direction passed the Hamlin party. The road was covered with dust, and the two rapidly moving machines left dense cloud in their train. Schaller and the boy. were driving toward Buffalo the automobiles going in the opposite di- rection.
 The first two machines passed them well to the right. As Schaller was peering ahead through the dust Ham, lin's machine flashed directly in front of him. There was no time to turn out. The automobile struck the horse. tearing off his front legs and carrying the necessity of retrenchment through feet down the road. Hamline was 50 years old. the son of the late Cicero J. Hamlin. famous as a breeder of trot- ting horses. He is survived by d vii dow and one son. Chauncey D. Ham, lin.
Arizona republican., 1907-06-04
STEUNENBERG STORY
 READY TO BE TOLD
The Jury for the Trial of Haywood Has
 Been Sworn
The Personnel of the Body Which Has. the Fate of the Secretary of the Western ederatiOn of Min CTS In It's Keeping.

Boise Idaho. June3.-Twelve men to try Haywood for his life on the charge that he murdered Governor Frank Steunenburg have been chosen and bound by oath to honestly deal the laws of justice between the state and the prisoner. Haywood heard the in- dictment charging him and tomorrow after the state has recited its case and made promise of proof the first chap ter of the tale of the Caldwell crime will be retold.
 The wearisome work of jury se- lection ended quickly and unexpectedly this morning. Alfred Eoff. the first talesman examined was declared quail flied after a strong and repeated pro- test from the defense. Eoff said he had an opinion that he would carry into the trial; that he could not pre- sunre the defendant innocent: that he would not like to be tried by a man who had his opinion but despite these conditions he thought if sworn he could fairly try the case according to the law and the evidence. Four chal- lenges for cause against him failed but the minute he was passed the defense expended its tenth chal- lenge to get rid of him.
 O. V. Sebern was the next talesman called and proved to be the last one needed. When a resident of Wyoming. Sebern. served as a member of the Tom Horn jury and the defense iNvent into the question quite thoroughly but in the end the talesman qualified in manner satisfactory to both sides. The defense had contemplated making a request for permission to reopen the examination of certain jurors. but this plan was abandoned and no objection came from either side.
 The court room was hushed to si- lence as the twelve men rose in their places and facing the clerk raised