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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
N. ]. SALOON STATISTICS
1000 Drinking Places in N.J.

A compilation of the statistics Of the
drinking places Of the State has been COM
piled by Counselor Peter Baches, secretary
of the nterdenomiDational conference that
drafted the Bishops bills.
The object Of the statistics prepared is
to use them to oppose the repeater to the
Bishops laws introduced in the legislature
several weeks ago by Assemblyman Breun-
ing Of Essex county. In his report Mr..
Backes shows that two-thirds Of all the
saloons in New Jersey are in Hudson, Essex
and Passaic counties, which have one-half
of the population. This leaYes the other
Is counties to support the remaining one
third Of the drinking places.
According to the figures there are more
than 1000 drinking places in the state
Last year there were out of that number
117 convictions for violation Of the excise
laws, but only 20 licenses were revoked
Paterson and Newark fail to report either a
conviction or violation.
The population Of Hudson, Essex and
Passai, counties is !, ,O35, ,665, and there is an
average Of one drinking place for every 250
persons These three counties having two
thirds Of all the saloons, the other one-third
supplies population Of 1,108, AIS, or an
average of one for every 40 persons. With
the 1000 licensed places in New Jersey
there is one for every 300 men, women and
children in the whole state.
Mr.. Backes has made application to
Assemblyman Klenert for public hearing
on the repealers before they come up for
passage Is is thought, however, that the
bearings will be unnecessary
The complete table, as complied by Mr..
Backes. is as follows:
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
New Books In Woodbury. Free Library

Baiieq, clyeopsaia cf horticulture.
Brady, the sou herners.
Burnett, the dawn Of a tomorrow.
Burnham, She opened shutters.
Cafiin, American masters of sculpture.
Barey, the household OF Peter.
Corey, the old, old story.
Carpenter, Captain Courtesy.
Chambers, the lighting chance.
Churchill, coniston
Ciement women IN the fine arts.
Connor, the doctor.
Coreili, the treasure of Heayen.
Cotes. the pool in the desert.
Dillon, in old Bellaire.
Emerson, English traits.
Emerson, miscellarries.
Emerson, nature addresses and lectures
Eison, history of the United States.
Flick, consumption.
Gray, the last sentence.
Green, William Pite.
Green, the woman in the alcove.
Henderson, short history of Germany,
Howells, a pair Of patient lovers.
London, white fang.
Longman, Frederick the Great.
Magchmont, for love or crown.
Miller, in nesting time.
Muuay, Japan.
Ober, COLUMBUS.
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Osborn, three speeds forward.
Poe, Arthur Gordon Pym.
Remsen, chemistry.
Repplier, in our convent days.
Rhsdes, history OF the United States.
Richmond, the second violin.
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Schierbrand, Germany.
townsend, lees aud ieaYen.
Warner. Noah Webster.
. George Ripley.
Watama, the love OF Azalea.
Wilkins, by she lighb OF the soul.
Williamson, Lady Betty across the water.
Zimmerman, Hansa towns.
JUVENILE
Alcott, Aunt JOS scrap bag.
ElmsIie, she little lady of Lavendar.
Meade, Deb and the duchess.
Tomlinson, in the camp OF CORVALLIS.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Thomas P. williams S Illness.

AS many Of our readers have q deep
friendly interest in the result Ct the inju-
ries sustained by Mr.. Thomas P. Williams,
Of Grenloch, ten days ago, we 'phoned his
physician, DR.. J. E. Hurff, Of Blackwood,
this morning for late news Of his condition.
On Monday last, Prof. Roports, of Phila-
delphla, performed an operation, and since
his condition has steadily improved. DR..
Hurf informs us that Mr.. Williams con-
dition is decidedly hopeful.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
"CIean, Well Printed, Interesting. =

An occasional patron Of our advertising
columns, in Washington, D G :, writes;-
"When wrote to you for copy Of the
paper meant copy OF single issue, con-
tanning adver. can congratulate you up
on having a clean, we'll printed, and one Of
she most interesting weeklies published in
New Jersey. I do not get time 80 read all
that comes to me at the present time, how
ever you may send it to \
x x 31l South Broad street, Wood
bury, for one year" Yours respectfully,
w. B. CLEMENT.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Mrs. SARAH FLpRIDGE

Widow OF the late Joseph Eldridge, died
on Wednesday evening, at 5 o'clock, at the
home OF Samuel Waram, on Red Bank road
near she Red Bank School house, aged 81
years. The funeral will be held from the
Waram home on Saturday next at 1-30
O'Clock, interment at Eglington.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Seed Potatoes

I will have four car loads Of strictly first
class Maiue grown seed potatoes. They are
due here March 10th, and consist Of all lead
ing varities, which will sell a. lozVest mar
ket price. will be pleased to have any one
wanting frst-class seed to call and see my
stock before placing their orders elsewhere
]. A. BALLENGER,
2-21-07-6t Mullica Hill, n. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Confesses Arson Of Glass Works.

Samuel Pharo has confessed to setting
FIRE to More-Jonas Glass Works ia July
q. 1905 Is will be remembered that the
glass company secured a verdict Of $94, :
425 is against the West Jersey and Sea
Shore Railroad for causing the destruction
Of thsir plant. Counsel for the railroad
have f ed this affidavit with an application
for new trial.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
MRS. ]. w. Humphreys.

OF Woodstown, Salem county, who was
brought home from Florida last Saturday
in very weak condition, died Wednesday,
evening. She was the widow Of Edward
b. Humphreys, who died two years ago,
and is survived by son and two daugh-
ters She was sster-in-law of Collector
Of the Port, Patterson, and an aunt of
County Clerk Patterson, of Camden. aud of
Lawyer Horace F. Nixon.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
SoMERs r. STEELMAN,

One of the oldest hotel keepers of this Co. !,
died at his home in Newield last Sunday
in the list year of his age. Thirty years
ago Mr.. Steelman was proprietor OF the
original hotel in Clayton, and since that
time has owned and operated hotels at
various places in and out OF the county.
About five years ago he bought the hotel at
Newield, aud has conducted it since.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
CHARLEs a. DAVIS.

A native of this county, died at his home
in East Orange last Sunday in his 59th
year Deceased was a brother of Elwood
Davis, of Port Norris, N J. and uncle Of
Ellison Fl Davis. treasurer Of Woodbury.
Trust Company. He is survived by wife
and two adult children. The funeral and
interment was held in Clayton on Wednes-
day.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Church Notice

A Grand Bake will be given on Saturday
evening, Fen 23d, from s 80 10p. M. al
Sewell Baptist Church, SeweIl, N. j. lee
cream, candy, cakes and pastery for sale.
ALI welcome.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
OBITUARY
SAMUEL BAKER,

CT this city, died at Miami, Florida, last
Monday, whittier be bad gone for his
health. The remains will reach Philadel-
phia to-day, at 2 80. The funeral will be
held in Friends meeting house, this city,
at 2. 80 p. M, on Saturday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
THINGS Talked ABOUT.

ssHow to keep the boy on the Farm, has
been the subject of deep concern of more
than one farmer, and the topic of discussion
Of every grange in the country, and now here
comes our Editorial friend, Jacob L. Bunnell,
Of the Newton Herald, with practical sug-
gession.
HThe breeding OF horses seems to have be-
come lost art in the State OF New Jersey.
Especially does this hold true in Gloucester
County, where we noticed in recent issue
OF the DEMOcR At, OF Wooddu ~, half
dozen carloads Of western horses advertised
at public sale. If more colts were raised on
the farm there would be fewer farmer boys
looking for occupation in the towns and cit-
les A fine team of -year-olds, attractive
aud mettleseme. binds the farmer boy closer
to the farm than dozen milch cows
s'citizen'' writes us on the school site
question. He says:
Woodbury., N. j., 2-15-'07.
Mr.. james d. Carpenter:
Dear Sir: Much has been said OF the
school site. To purchase the Wick lot
would certainly be buryinga $50, 600 build
ing behind buildings, that, in time would
have to be bought, to give the school an OUT
let.
Has the northwest corner OF Broad and
Centre sts. ever been given a thought? Our
public buildings should be located on cor
ncr sites if possible, for city Improvements.
The above site would give two points, of
advantage Of great value. This would make
Broad and Centre sts., one of the most
attractive and valuable parts Of Woodbury.,
with not as much cost as some other sites
already mentioned
Yours very truly
CITIZEN.
Yes, that piece of ground has been given
several thoughts, the selling price OF the
land secured, and considered by the Board
Of Education. The corner lot will cost
So, 600, the second 81, 600 and the third, Sim
merman's, So, 600, total OF $4,000 This
piece of ground if a school house was located
there, would be much improved, and the
Centre St. corner would rival any section OF
the city, in sightliness.
But we do not view shenew school house
entirely from .Citizen's' staudpoint.
A school house is primarily a workshop,
where quiet is necessary for best results.
Any Broad street site is open to the same
objection.
One Of the first questions asked by people
having children TO educate is ''Haye you
good schools and suitable buildings They
never ask, "Are your school houses located
on a corner los on Broad street."
We inspected an $4,000 school house at
Ardmore recently, and found it located on
a narrow street, considerable distance
from the business street.
II Citizen" would investigate the sub
ject of school houses from an educational,
and not town advertising standpoint, he
will find that in selecting Sites lots are
chosen with view to peaceful surround
iugs, and the prime necessity in construct
ion is ample light, even heat and fresh air.
We assure Citizen" that the money expen-
ded in new school house, whatever the
amount, will not be buried if it secure
these necessities; neither will it be lost, if
considered as business investment, but
will grow in value as our educational sys
tenn is strengthened and made symmetrical
and therefore efficient.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21

A woman living near Vineland was badly
poisoned BY eating grape jelly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21

Mr.. George Bennett, the well known
engineer of the Salem branch of the West
Jersey & Seashore Railroad met with a
painful accident, Wednesday evening last,
which will prevent him from attending to
business for several weeks.
The New Jersey Training School at
Vineland is the owner Of a Holdsteiu COW
four years old which has produced 102
pounds Of milk per day The test showed
4 2-10of solids. From seven days milk
they produced 20 2-10 pounds Of hutser.
This COW was brought from Ohio in car
load Of cows by G. W Hartzell, and sold
by Riley & Hartzsll in She Fall Of 1905.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
Number Of saloons PopuI
OTHER LOCAL BRIEFS.

Major Shivers is suffering with the
grip.
The Lee farm, one of the most produce
tive in this section, is yet without tenant.
Charles Tucker of Lancaster, Penna
is visiting his brother Louis, on Maple
street.
The February meeting Of the Board Of
Education will be held in the Academy
to-night.
The South Woodbury. Sunday paper
route has been purchased by Leon Marcus
from Samuel Bnrkett.
We have received requests by postal,
'phone and personally, for Governments
garden seeds. yet have some left.
William Gietz has accepted a position
with the "Abbott Dairies," in PhiIadei-
phia, and will move there shortly.
M. Ware Scott, OF North Woodbury.,
was reminded Of his birthday last Satur-
day by a shower Of post card greetings.
Charles Maler, of this city, and Miss
velma Green, OF Gloucester City, will be
married on March 20, at the home of the
brides mother.
-Lieutenant A. Hutchinson,o of Company
I, has been appointed member OF she
Regimental Examining Board Of the Third
Regiment, N G. N. ].
IT. r. I Tiffany, She Gloucester County
Representatives of the Singer Sewing machine
for the past three years, has been trans
ferred to Norristown, Pa.
Erred Kirby swiped twenty prizes at
the New York dog show last week with
thirteen dogs What Fred don't know
about winning prizes at dog shows, isn't
much.
Officials Of the West Jersey and Sea-
shore Railroad state shat the line is TO be
made four track line between Camden
and Atlautic City. Work Of grading for
the new tracks has begun. and will be
pushed with all possible speed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21

A citizen with an eye to the future deYel-
opment OF the city as we'll as to its beauty,
has figured that we ought to have boule
ward, and that we could have one of sur
passing beauty at small cost. Starting say
from the old Browning property, just north
Of Paul's Hotel, aud following the creek
west to the new city line, or the Crown
Point road He asserts that nature has
there been lavish with her gifts OF beauty
to degree far beyond the idea Of even
many of our oldest citizens. The reason
this fact is not understood is that section is
now practically inaccessible. II such
was done, be says, the most beautiful
residences ever built in Woodbury.
would be constructed on the high bluff
overlooking she creek and the broad fields
to the north and east, and facing the rising
sun. AS we go along in steady march up
ward, let as not overlook the things that
tend to beauty, Gentlemen Of Council, and
progressive citizens.
II is suggested that il Representative
Loudenslager don't give US postmaster
pretty soon, Booker Washington will. We
all know what the President did on the
suggestion of this gentleman out in Cincin-
uati, Charleston and many cities through
the South, and the conclusion is that he
wouldn't hesitate to do it to Woodbury.. On
occasion we have Booker Washington
mail carrier, and when we reach the state of
mind shat lends assent TO that proposition,
| Why not 20 step farther and haye posi-
master Of Booker Washington's selection
| Is is argued that the ballots Of citizens Of
lB WIS color give the Republican major
lities, hence they are entitled to this fit Of
recognition IN the North as we'll as in the
south In all seriousness we advise Mr..
lLondenslager to get busy, and fill this hole
or there is danger Of some such thing hap
psning right here in Woodbury..
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
DESTROY THE GERMS.

Prevent the spread Of the disease to
Others and to the sound parts Of your own
lungs by destroying what you cough up
before it can get dry. Never spit upon the
floor, wall, stove, or sidewalk. Do mot
swallow it, Spit only in pieces Of cloth or
soft paper. Use each but once. Keep a
paper bag IN your pocket OF handbag and
put the soiied pieces into it. Burn the bag
and contents once or twice a day. A spit
cup may be used indoors if boiled twice q
day. Keep flies out Of ii, as they carry the
germs to your food. When coughing hold
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-21
CLEANLINESS.

Keep clean. Wipe your body every
morning with cool water and rub it dry
quickly and thoroughly. Always wash
your face aud hands before you eat Never
hold money or other things in your mouth.
Never lick your fingers while turning the
pages of a book, or counting money.
Never neglect cold. For heavy cold
stay ia bed 48 hours.
Keep yourself in full health and you
need not fear consumption.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-12-07
GOVERNMENT LOSS
IS OVER 100000
Indictment Against Dry Forks
Distillery Co. Makes Remarkable
Charges as 10 Extent OF Frauds
Against the Revenue Laws.

DASVILLE. NA-SrecI lind lcr-
uerts returned by the Federal rra-l
jay. which Is row .n lts third geek
- lrFes,l -ltlor against officers. lirec-
tors and e-c.c klu.ler- - the Dry Fr-k
L-FtI.iirc Company. lrc9rporlte-- were
mace public yesterday. when the case
cf = 81 angle. manager 90 the con-
Germ. was called fo- Trial Those iD-
elected are T. l. Farrls. president,
Charles 81 MCCOY. sec-e-ary and
treasurer. J. +. Evans. J W Bryan.
co. A. Strcure. s. W Jones. John T.
Casper C. =. owens. J. A. PruEtt ~
= Jones. and W T Turner
lr is alleged the Dry Fork company
has lef-altel tre Government out q
100000 lr taxes during the LAST
twelve months J. s. Evars fs ayor
% the town of Dry Fork casper il G
wholesale uhlsEty dealer % Roanoke.
arc was brought here tonight He
furnished bond ln the SUM q $4,000.
lie denies that he is connected with
ere Dry Fork company.
Earr other Indictments returned
are lelE kept secret uutl the arrests
are Effected
The motlon o. the defense 70 cuash
al 20 the indictments on the ground
that Cllef % Revenue Agents Gates
and SPECIAL Emrlcye Drakesforl we're
lE che grand 5gry room. aiding in the
c1ezrlorirE q rrlrDesses. was argued
To-Day. IL case the indictments are
Quashed. District Attorney Moore -
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-12-07
WERE GAMBLING ON
DEATH OF DRlNKER
Supreme Court Declines to Grant
Appeal to Persons Who Paid
Premium on Another's
Life Policy.
RICHMOND. vA.-speciai.-

RICHMOND. NA.-Speciai.--
The Virginia Court OF Appeals this
morning declined 10 grant an appeal
in the case OF II. II. Nolte against the
Mutual Life Insurance Company. OF
Hartford. Willie A Drinker. ct a..
which came up from the Law and
Equity Court OF this city.
This litigation Involves a contest
growing out Of fight over the ss.-
600 life Insurance policy OF the late
William a Drinker. or Hsnrico. For
three years or more the case has been
in the courts. bue today's action OF the
states highest tribunal will forever
set IL at rest.
IL means. too. that Mrs. Willie A.
Drinker, viii get practically all OF the
money involved In the litigation
Broadly stated. the facts In the case
are these:
Joseph E. Drinker. a man IN some
what reduced circumstances. was In
ducec 20 take out n 5000 life insur-
ance BY one W. L. stage. who agreed
20 md men who would pay the prem
iums on condition that they receive
5000 OF the $1,000.
Among those who entered into this
agreement. besides the insured. were
city Sergeant :. 9. Smith and Mich
sel Kelly. Mr.. Drinker. contrary to
expectations. proved somewhat
healthy subject and apparently lived
much longer than had been expected.
At any rate. some OF the men help
Ing 20 pay the premiums weRried OF
the investment and assigned their In
tereSts 70 others But. finally the in
sured shufied of this mortal coil and
then came the tug OF war.
The Insurance company preferred
20 have As litte as possible 10 do with
the matter. and 50 its agents depositei
the money 20 the credit % the court.
and asked that the contendiug parties
interplead. 50 that their respective
rights might be determined.
Complications too numerous TO men
don followed. and many persons be-
came parties 70 the suit but the court
finally decreed that Mrs Drnker was
entitled 20 all the money save the
amount OF premiums advanced by
those who had carried the policy. In
terest also was allowed those who had
paid the premiums.
The decision OF the lower court was
based on the doctrine that Smith
Kelly and the others concerned had nc
i-surable interest in the life OF Mr
D-inker. and that their agreement
sr1acked OF wager or gambling IN
vcstment.
This opinion concerning the law a.
DO existed GO the time the contract was
entered into. apparently. IS also held
mo Judges in declining 90 grant the
appeal shut ont all hope OF a re-
Vcrsal " the lower court
since the cause % action arose On
the case % Drinker. n statute allow
Ing. under certain conditions. the pay
uent % Insurance premiums by out
silers has been enacted. but il did no
art rerroac-vely. ard therefore did no
apply On the case az bar.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-12-07
CANNON BALL TRAIN
HITS LAUNDRY WAGON

RICHMOND. NA-SpeciaI
II J. Erubhs. driver (or the Eagle
Laundry. narrowly escaped death this
morning about o'clock
he was driving his horse from
~uarsbcro toward Manchester. on Hull
street and was struck by the Cannon
BAH train as lt was on Us way 70 Pc
tersburg
He was thrown from The wagon and
badly Jared and bruised. suffering
mainly from shock. His face and side
We're bruised and his back was pain
fully wrenchec. No bones were brok-
en-. but the shock viii probably keep
him 90 his bed FOR some days
The horse was badly injured and
the wagon wrecked
Dr. Lawrence and DR. =. T. Rucker
attended the injured man and sent
him 70 his home. lts Beech street
Richmond.
The gate across the track was down.
but the horse became frightened al
the engine and became unmanageable.
The wagon was dragged around the
end of the gate on 20 the track
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-12-07
TRIED TO DESTROY
THE WRECKED BANK

NEW YORK. -Spccial.-Fire broke
out iu the building occupied by tho
Borough Bank o. brooklyn. the wreck
ca Institution. which has suited In
chain % criminal prosecution and
the suicide 90 IT'S president. shortly
after o'clock this morning. The IN
tcrlcr ~ the structure was badly dam
aged The Ere marshal and police be-
leve the blaze was % incerciary ORR
gin. but can make no Official state
ment until an invcstig cation IS COM
pletcd. a strong guard is about the
structure
The bank occupies the corner. and
next door Is a building. the ground
roo- q which o. occupied by Herman
Frorh's restaurant. The Ere Was dis
covered In Eroth's restaurant and
quickly Jumped 20 the next door oc-
cupled BY a bowling alley Il then
worked It's way along through the va
rlous houses 20 the Waltord Shoe
Company. at No. 5l12. When the cre-
men came the blaze had gained such
Roadway that second alarm was
sounded.
The nremen AT nrst were OF the opin-
SON that the blaze had been due 10 an
accident. but statement made ~
william Stokes. an cmploye OF the
branch bank. led 10 an investigation.
Nj Stokes said he was awakened by
three distinct explosions. and that he
ran from his rooms over the branch
bank 20 the street before the fire had
got q good start He said the eXplo-
sions seemed 10 him 20 have come
from the bank. though o. THAI he was
not positive