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Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24
THoRoFARE.

Mrs. Wells, the evangelist, whose work in
Westvllle last winter proved so efficient in
she conversion Of souls, and who is now in
Woodbury., spoke in she Nj. E. Church here
on last Friday evening. Her discourse was
eyangelistie and considered very fine.
The Rey. B. G Lippincott, D. D., from
Ocean Grove, preached in the NJ E Church
on last Sunday nighH His theme was the
good work being done by Pennington Semi
nary at the present time, and of the needs
OF the Seminary. His address was so effec-
tiye that $42 were subscribed by the church
and the League.
The Ladies Aid held the usual meeting on
| last Tuesday afternoon. Under the head OF
Lew business it was decided 80 hold an oy-
SER supper in Wilkins Hall, on Saturday
night, Noyember 2nd. A special meeting
has been called for Thursday afternoon Of
this week to make final arrangements. Ii
is hoped shat all the ladies will be present.
The new school superintendent, d. T.
Steelman, visited the Thorofare school on
last Wednesday. He expressed both pleas
ure and surprise at the beauty of the school
building He was also much pleased with
the excellent order aud general deportment
OF the pupils, and with the interest which
they show in their studies.
On Saturday evening, October 18th, the
fortieth birthday Of James Carter, Assessor
for West Deptford Town ship, was celebrated
About eighty of his friends and relatives
came to do him honor He had engaged a
fine band Of music for the occasion, and Mrs.
Cirter had provided a feast both lavish and
elegant Youth and beauty made the house
gay and brilliant, and dancing and game
LETT nothing to be desired for good time,
and delightful evening was spent Mr.
Clrter received some handsome and useful
presents, and the postal shower outnumbered
the years that be has left behind him.
Mrs. Emma Locke and daughter Frances
aud Mrs. Mary B3l sck, all from Philadel-
phja, visited Mrs. VIM Bowers last week
Harry Green and wife and son Chester,
from Gloucester City, were oyer Sunday yisi.
tDrs with VIM. Tredway and wife.
John Robb and wife and son Norman, from
Amber, Pa, were guests over Sunday of
Thomas Robb and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs Aaron Windish opened hos
pitable doors on last Thursday evening, to
celebrate the eighteenth birthday of their
daughter, Miss Hetsie Windish The friends
who came to grace the occasion were the
Misses Laura DeHart, Kizzie Wilkins, Mag
gle Gibbs, Frances McGill, Tiilie Platt, For
ence Heritage. Margaretta, Mary and Flor
ence Low, Lizzie Campbell, Ella Banks,
Bessie Denstea, Minnie Obenland, Bertha
Allen, Ada and Ruth Wilkins, Alice Wind
ish, and the Messrs Harry DeHart, Jr., Les
lie Gibbs, Richard and Joseph Wilkins,
Harry Platt, Harry Windisb, Lewis and
Warren wilkins, T.. x Wilkins aud wife, G.
w. Wilkins aud wife and William II Cihhs
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24
"CIyic" Righteousness

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Fort
and several auto loads OF county and state
oficeholders went oyer Gloucester County
last Thursday, and the burden of the candi-
dates speeches was "Ci, ic Righteousne s.
Wherever he speaks, Civic Righteousness
is his theme. To be Righteous one must be
just, upright and free from sin hence Civ
ic Righteousness, is the acme Of all shat is
good and true in government. Mr.. Fort says
his party stands for that, and yet his cam-
paign managers are not men OF that stripe.
The nasty Sam Dickinson, who borrowed
his friends wife and with her as his COM
panion toured Europe and our own country
is among the chief of bis campaign manag
ers every one OF the grafters exposed by the
Hahn committee, is his ardent supporter.
and the Republicans OF Newark. who have de-
clared for the open saloon on Sunday are
supporting Mr.. Forts brand Of "Ciyic Right
eousness". How would 'sDavyn Baird, Mr..
Forts chief in Camden, and long line Of
Republican bosses we might mention, appear
in sanity garb labelled Upright and Free
from Sin.n
II the people have not long ago penetras-
ed the fraud the Republican gangsters are
endeayoring to perpetrate on the State we
oyer-estimate their power of penetration. We
don't believe the people are deceis ed, and
will clean house just the same
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

The County Board Of Taxation has been
SO anxious to show lower tax rate in Woed-
bury that they have made blunder that
will cause trouble, because at the rate of
STA not enough money will be raised to
meet appropriations. The valuation ia So. :
800, SO, at the rate fixed by these wise
men, this will produce S57, ,445 s6 P,ls
and dog taxes, $1289, will Inc; care this TO
$5S, 734.S6 The amount necessary to meet
appropriations is $5s, ,73s 70-$3. 81 short if
every dollar is collected. Everybody knows
there are always deductions and uncollect
able dog and poll taxes, and percentag
OF the real and personal comes in slow, hence,
we are safe in saying that the County Tax
Board has blundered
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

Here's suggestion for any Doubling
Thomas candidate: A Republican nominee
for Assembly in Warren County, Angle by
name-note it-decares for the Bishops
bill AND local opsion Don't say he's fish
ing for votes Newark Star.
And the Republican candidate for As
sembly in this county has climbed on the
same platform. Hes for the Bishops law
to get the hotel vote, and for local option
to get the Prohibition vote. And it's no
unusual feat for Republicans in this county
to carry rum and water successfully in the
same campaign they are trying il
again this year-anything to avert house
cleaning.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

1.-THE Editor Of the DEMOCRAT states
that no responsible person has been found
who advocates open saloons on Sunday, yet
a number OF the Democratic nominees in
Essex openly declare for the Sunday saloon.
We are wondering to what extent our es-
teemed contemporary fixes the responsible
ity Of those Essex Democrats.
Constitution.
It IL we'll known all over the State that
both parties in Essex have declared for the
open Sunday, but there is nobody who has
any fear shat such sentiments will prevail
In fhis State. 1t would not be possible to
enact such law, no matter what party
was in power, because everybody, except
Newark and Atlantic City, is opposed to
ii. Hence IL Is not the open Sunday
saloon that worries the Constitution, but a
house cleaning al Trenton. That strikes
the Constitution II d tender spot.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

If, in the past year, there has been re-
turned to the counties the sum of So, ,026,
084.95, from railroad taxes, as the Consti-
tuition asserts, bow much could have been
returned if there had been fairly honest
administration Of State affairs, and corpor-
ate property had been fairly taxed. Pres
ent methods give us full State Treasury
and empty municipal treasures; a rich
state and poor cities; high paid and never
work State officials and tax burdened
municipalities; half taxed corporations and
the property Of the people assessed. in some
instances, at double its value, while corpor-
ations, as David Baird, railroad assessor
said under oath, assess themselves. The
people will answer at the polls, on Nosem-
ber 5.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24
In MemarIam

WHEREAS, Il has pleased our Heavenly
Father in His infinite wisdom s remove
from our Grange by death, our Sister,
Sarah Onens, who departed this life Oct.
s, 1867. 1t is therefore
Resofrfd That while we bow in humble
submission to His divine will whose acts
are perfect, we extend our sincere sympa-
thy to the hereaved family, and commend
them to Him who is able to control above
all others. whose chastisements are sent in
mercy, and who is able to bring them all al
last around His throne
Resoired, That this expression Of loye
and sympathy be spread upon our minutes
a copy sent TO the bereaved family, also 70
the county papers, and our charter be
dfaped III mourning for thirty days
MARY r. Low,
GEORGE 4 CHEW,
ANNIE AZ REED,
COMMITTEES.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

Candidate Fort spent last Sunday in At
lantic City and his henchman from South
jersey gathered there in considerable nnm-
hers One Of them said to friend he met
on the train, sswine flowed like water. !"
Now, is he just, upright and free from sin
who breaches civic Righteousness all week
and entertains his friends with flowing
wine on Sunday
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

The people Of Salem are to be congrat-
ulated on the fact that Robert Gwynne has
consented to become the Democratic candi-
date for Mayor, because it was be who in.
augurated, completed and financed the
city's most notable improvements, and
made prompt aud accurate accounting fol
every cent expended.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

NOMINEES FOR CHOSEN FREEHoLDER.
Clayton DR.. c. F. Fisler.
ElkJoseph Mood.
HarrisonT Thomas L. Munyan.
Monroe Vim. M. Tombleson.
West Deptford- WILLIAM COL
DY.
Woodbury., I'd Ward Augustus
Prehl.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

The voters are not fooled, the morality
of the country will take care of the Sunday
saloon question that the Republicans are
attempting to raise in this State. The
real issue is house cleaning
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

G. W. Carr is making an active canvass
of the county and meeting encouragement
everywhere.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

JOS. T. Sickler is finding friends in every
town. They know "Joen will stand by
the people on all the real issues.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24
THE INDEPENDENT PRESS.
On the True fssue.
THE GAME.

From the Long Branch Record, Ind.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1907-10-24

This paper is entered IN the Post Office at Wood
bury, NJ j. as second-cldss matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11
Large Grocer an Offender.

But why jump always on the small
store writes a critic TO Womans
Home Companion. We'll We
wontlF replies the editor in the De.
cember number. Make trip 10
the store Of large grocer. one OF
a string Of stores under the direction
of well known firm.
The shelves, 0stentauously hung
with a rather dusty looking mosquito
netting, are half hidden by fiamboy.
ant announcements of cut sales, re.
auctions in canned goods, specials in
coffee and tea, cuts in butter and
eggs and potatoes. Men are seurry.
ing about the store. clad In long
coats that were once white. Gus
toners elbow and shove Small de.
livery boys dart in ana out Of doors.
The entire place radiates enterprise,
push and the r1n Of custom dear to
the heart of the modern merchant?
Women read off their lists and hurry
away. Telephone orders come in
by the score. In fact, SUCCESS is
stamped all over the place, and ia
capital letters, too.
But step boh nd the counter. Pa
pers are strswa thickly all over the
floor. which Is Shiny almost to point
Of being dangerous. and yet the pa.
pers are not thick enough 70 hide
the telltale marks Of the chronic
sp tier. From a bin of coffee hangs
a dirty rag. It was dropped there
by man who had just filed an
order for kerosene. Some other man
will look az bis wife across the break.
fast table, and inquire, I wonder why
this coffee tastes Of coal ollY and
she will not know-because she new
er really knows her grocer or looks
behind his counter Nor does she
go back 70 the refrigerator. where
she would find open lard pals next
to open butter tubs. and some espe
cially high-priced bacon tn the slab
next to a freshly cut cheese.
"These are extreme cases exclaimB
the housewife I never saw such
scenes in the store where trade.
The man who takes my order always
looks very nice
''Yes-but what Of the man who Ellis
your order? Do you ever look behind
the counter. into the refrigerator or
the back ROOM
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

Dodgeville, WIS, Dec. 1.-Mrs Vol
ney Whitford was hot by the acoiden.
tai discharge of a shot gun in the
hands OF her 7-year.old son at aer
home in Waldwick, the charge enter
ing her thigh and seyering every
cnrd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

Great total .....$4 .039. 100000
Wealth production on farms in
1907, $7,412,000, 900, transcribed the
high record of 1906, which was itself
much above the highest amount be
fore reached. In arriving at the to
tai the farm products of the year are
estimated In value for every detail
presented by the census and at that
point in production at which they &C
quire commercial value.
The value OF the farm products Of
1907 was 10 per cent greater than
that of 1906, IL per cent over 1905. 20
per cent over 1904, rs per cent over
1908, and 81 per cent over 1899.
\ simple series OF index numbers
shows the progressive movement Of
wealth production by the farmer.
The value of the products In 1899 be
ing taken at 100, the value for 1903
standss at 125. for 1904 at 131, for
1905 at 1874, for 1906 at 143. and for
1907 at 1877.
During the last nine years wealth
estimated as above explained was
created on farms TO the fabulous
amount of $4,000. 100000.
Groups Of Products.
Besides the crops, there were farm
dairy products in 1907 which nearly
reached $500, 100000. The price Of
butter increased AZ cents pound
over 1906 and OF milk three-fourths OF
a cent a gallon.
More than s60O.OO0.0OO must be re-
garded as the value Of the poultry and
eggs produced on farms in 1867 The
anoua: map easily have been larger.
This industry has advanced at such
senid rate that no arithmetic
can keep up with It. The farm
price OF eggs in 1892 was 1li5 cents
per dozen as an average for the
United States; in 1903, 1887 cents; in
1904, 17.2 cents; In 1905. 1877 cents:
in 1906. II cents. and In 1907, 1872
cents.
Dairy, Poultry and Livestock.
Dressed poultry in New York sold
for 1918 cents per pound Wholesale In
1899, for 1897 cetns Ia 1908, for 1887
cents In 1904, for 1885 cents in 1905,
for 1879 cents Ia 1906. and for 1919
In 1907.
The animals solo from farms and
slaughtered on them in 1907 were
worth about Sl.27O.0O0000.
Dairy products are much more valu-
able than any crop except corn, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11
AMAZING VEAL I'll
AND PROSPERITY
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
TELLS OF RECORD.
VALUE OF THE OEPARTM I
Farm Worth of principal Crops More
Than $4,000 900. ooo--Won6erfu In
crease Of Wealth Productions
From the SoiI--Poulthy Worth
More Than Wheat.

Washington, Dec. lit is difficult
to express in dollars the value OF the
work of the department of agriculture
to farmers, and therefore to the ma
ton. but an attemp. to do so was
made last winter for the COMMITTEES
of the house OF Representatives on ex
penditures in the department of agri'
culture, which made total of $685..
100000. Fundamentally the work oil
the department is concerned with the
production OF wealth, as by increasing
crop yield per acre by plant breed
ing; or the preservation OF wealth. as
by suppressing insect and fungous
pests; or by enabling farmers to
make a fair sale of their products, as
by promoting cooperative selling OF
by giving to the public information OF
the Size of a crop in order that de
mand may be fairly adjusted to sup
ply"
The above declaration is introduce
DRY to the report OF the department Of
agriculture submitted yesterday by
Secretary James H. Wilson.
Amazing Figures.
According 70 the report corn is the
chief of crops and exceeds every
other prominent agricultural factor o.
national prosperity. It is a human
food and more especially a livestock
feed, with striking results. II Is one
of the great motive powers in the
food OF an energetic age. The starch
OF corn becomes the fat of the hos
and tks finish" OF the steer. NJ
meat products are so much in demand
In international trade as animal fat
and oils. The value OF these is more
than one.half Of the value of all exports
TO Germany, Italy, ana to Norway anC
Sweden; from two-thirds to four
ffths OF these exports to France, anS
nine tenths of these exports to Austria
4 Hungary, Denmark, and the Neither
lands. There have been three large
corn crops-those OF 1899 1905, ant
| 1906. In value the corn crop OF thi
year is much above the high-wate
mark Of 1906. On the assumption
that the crop viii be sold by farmer
at an average price not below tn
present one, its value Is estimated Il
be 81. $50, 100000 or 26 per cent abov'
the average value OF the previou
Ave crops. Four crops before had Oh
ceeded one billion dollars in value,
The farm value of the other crop
are estimated as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11


There is no reason to fear any re
fusal or unpleasantness from them,
presum ." said Mr.. Fulton proudly
Il will make them offers over settle
m hts that will meet with their appro-
bat. on.
Their consent or refusal is not
really matter of great moment" said
Lady Grahame. "If for any reason
they refuse the worst that they can do
Is to limit my income, and control, in
some degree, my NOR ey; but do not
anticipate anything of the kind. My
uncle, Lord Hereby. is very proud.
He would, l think, be pleased at my
marriage, provided the pemgree an1
fortune of my husband met with his
approval as they would do in this
case" she added, with a smile
At the word pedigree sudden
fear chilled the bright hopes and fan.
cies Of Mr.. ulton. what If taese
tiresome old guardians or trustees
should ask unpleasant quest ons about
his family? What was he TO say? 1t
would be easy 70 invent, but these In
yentions we're never sure; at any time
they might fail. and the lies they con
cealed stand out in all bare deceit
He could only hope and trust that,
satisfied with his vast wealth and
liberal offers, the fair widows guard
ians would ask no uresome questions.
He proclaimed his triumph loudly;
he managed to inform every friend be
had that he hoped soon to marry the
fashionable and highly connected Lady
Grahame. BY some means or other
the report spread everywhere. and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

The present aeronautical activity
recalls the kite craze Of ffty-hve years
ago. when kite carriages we're being
extensively built and Experimental
with With TIE aid Of two kites a
carriage T:.s pulled twenty-five miles
an hear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11
FAcrs WORTH KNOWING.

Many French vineyards are likely
TO be turned into rose gardens. The
perfume factories pay 5000 per kilo-
gram for pure essence OF roses, and
the demand Is greater than the sup.
ply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

Wrestling Is the popular sport In
Persia. Great tournaments are held
TO decide supFemacies OF districts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11

A Boston preacher informed his
congregation that in eight years the
reign Of the devil win come 10 an end.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11


gram for pure essence OF roses, and
the demand Is greater than the sup.
ply
Wrestling is the popular sport In
Persia. Great tournaments are held
TO decide supremacies OF districts.
A Boston preacher informed his
congregation that in eight years the
reign Of the devil win come TO an end
Statistics Of China's postal service
record a wonderful Increase, namely,
from 76,000000 pieces Of mail in
1899 to 113,O00,o0O pieces in 1905.
Miss Waneta Aoskatomba. a full
DloOded ChOctaw maiden, with a good
education and 100000 IN her own
right, announces that she would
rather devote herself to charity than
matrimony.
There are 1913 savings banks In
the country. with S.027.192 depositors,
and the average amount due each de-
positor is s4S2.79. Iowa, with 4s4 OF
these institutions. leads the list, but
the number OF patrons is only 1887,
while New York, with 1874 savings
bank has 2.6S7,2S5 depositors. The
deposits in New York are correspond.
ingly high, and the average balance
is s506.25.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-11
Fatality at jefferson.

Jefferson, Wis, Dec. Ray, the
f5yesT-oid son of Orr.n Puerner, died
from the result OF an accidental dis
charge OF gun while out hunting.
While going over a stone wall 40
used his gun as cane and In some
manner the gun was discharged, tear
Ing away part Of the skull and brain,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27
GOV. BfCKHAM'S
TITLE CLEAR.
Says Henry COanty'S RepreSen-
tatiye in the State LegiS-
Idture.

The Rev. Geo. Waggoner. Dem
ocratic Representative elect from
Henry county to the Legislature,
III answer to. specific questions,
gives out the following interview
on the present Senatorial situation
How about h e Senatorial
middle, DR.. Waggoner-wilI there
be deadlockN
Il don't see much muddle about
it, although the Courier-Journal
and other papers seem to be trying
to mix things the wish being
father to the thought, | don't see
how there can be a deadlock in
the General Assembly with q
Democratic majority on joint bal
lot, and Mr.. Beckham the nomi-
nee"
Then you will vote for Mr..
Beckham!"
Most certainly; / couldn't do
otherwise. ! promised in my
speeches during the campaign that
| would vote for him. Besides it
is my inclination and pleasure to
do SO. Furthermore, he is the
Democratic nominee, so couldn't
vote against him if | were inclined
to do otherwise"
do you, or not, question Mr..
Beckham's nOmination?''
mo, | do not, have not seen
any evidence to the contrary. He
was certified as the nominee by
the proper authority in the party;
that's enough. His majority in
the primary was over 1O,000-how
can anyone question his title?"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27
Arguments Heard on Land Grant
Suits.

Arguments in the case of the
Eastern Kentucky Coal Lands
Company were finished in the
Court of Appeals W ednesdav. For
the first time in months the court
held an afternoon session to allow
the attorneys engaged in the liti-
CATION to be heard.
The arguments were made by
David W. Baird, of Louisville,
and Il. +. Ninson, of Huntington,
w. Va, for the appellees, and by
Judge James III. Hszelrigg, of
Frankfort, and Gen. William j.
Hendrick, Of New York, for the
appellants. This was one OF the
most important cases argued in
the Court of Appeals in several
years, affecting as it does the title
to thousands of acres OF coal and
timber lands in Knott, Pike, Floyd
and Letcher counties, the richest
section of the State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-11-27
DiSIikcS Negroes as SChOsImatcS.

james Mobley, ninc-year-old
boy. of Cincinnati, was taken into
custody at Frankfort, having run
away from home several days ago.
He made his way to the home Of
his aunt, Mrs. Richard Foster, and
when pressed for n reaS os
f or leaving home, the lit
tie boy said he objected to sitting
with negro boy in school. He
promised the officer that if allowed
to remain in Frankfort he would
attend school regularly, as he
knew hewould not be made to AS
sociate with negroes in Kentucky.
The boy said hc would rather be
dead than to return to his home in
Cincinnati and begged the officer
to shoot him rather than send him
back. He was left in charge of
his aunt, who will communicate
with his parents.