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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17
CITY COUNCIL
Mayors salary Ordinance Municipal
Building Criticised Not Legal
to Pay for Chickens Killed
BY Dogs Bond issue
Insufficient.

Messrs. KugIer and Pearson were absent
from Tuesday evenings session of Council.
After the minutes had been read and
approved. she ordinance relating to the
compensation of the Mayor was taken up
When the provision for $500 salary was
under consideration, Mr.. Clark brought up
the matter Of Office rent. He expressed the
idea that if the Mayor was expected to pay
office rent, $500 was not sufficient compen-
sation. President Williams suggested that
provision for the Mayors office might be
made in the new municipal building. Dr..
CLARK said the walls of that building were
too crooked for the people to get in and out.
The ordinance was passed by unan-
imous vote.
Superintendent Lowell, of the w. j. r.
R, in letter asked to have the arc light
at the railroad, sor which they paid 500 a
year, discontinued, as they proposed TO do
their own lighting On suggestion of Mr..
Clark the Clerk was directed to Investigate
and see if the lamp had been paid for
twice.
On request, Henry R. Magee, was ap-
pointed special officer of the Country
Club.
The Clerk was directed to issue the Gar
rigues pool license.
Harvard Law School in communication,
asked for copies of the City Ordinances A
copy of the City Charter was ordered for
warded, the ordinances not being in printed
form.
Aquit-claim deed from Mr.. Newton TO
Mr.. Lee for the Centre street portion Of
Curtis aveune, was read and ordered sex
eeuted, on the fling OF an agreement BY
-hr. Leesnot 10 ssose shs land itsEl rae BeoisA
street end is opened.
A Communication BY Solicitor Davis on
the Bottle Works tax reduction was read
and ordered filed.
BILLS PAID.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17

This scheme oi collecting taxes al Christ
mas time is about the most heartless one
eyer invented.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17

The City Treasurer was directed to pay
all salaries On the 10 Ii instant
u a capsnaunies she Civic League
asked Council TO abate the nuisance Of noise
by dogs.
Mr.. Shivers moved that the vote by which
tie bill Of Mrs ]. NJ. W W.ssitIey was paid be
reconsidered Carried BY the following
vote:
Aye Burkett. CoOmbs, Matlock, Will
Jams. 4.
No-Clark, Paucoast. q.
This action was taken on advice that
payment was not legal, as the dog tax in
cities was not applicable to damage by
dogs.
The bill was referred to the Solicitor for
his opinion
Mr.. Shivers asked Mr.. Cattell to make
an account Of the 500 appropriated for ex-
penses of she special lighting committee
Mr.. Cabtell said he was under no compul-
sion TO make an accounting, but he would
do so if Mr. ShiVers would make report
OF she special investigation into the water
department. made by the Water committee
Mr.. Shiyers said the Water committee had
no report to make. The errors found had
been corrected.
Mr. Clark said he would like to know
who was responsible for the crooked walls
of the municipal building. Mr.. Pancoast
moved to refer 80 the Property committee
for investigation.
Mr.. Shivers reported the chemical hose
carriage would be delivered on the 26th
instant.
% motion Of Mr.. Shivers, the chairman
OF the Fire committee was directed to as
certain who is responsible for the loss Of the
FIRE engine fittings
Treasurer RedfieId informed Council that
the Delaware street bond issue was not
sufficient to pay the cost Of the road. The
shortage grew out Of paying engineers fees
Of over $500 and items of Strengthening
cufbs
Adj withous action on this proposition.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17
TWeniy-elaht Chickens Killed.

When officers Merchant and Redfeld
heard commotion in Mr.. J. NJ. 7. sitley's
chicken house, 9S s. Broad St. at 2 80 last
Monday morning, they smeIled thieves.
Investigation reyealed mnrderers 1.-TWO liz
sic dogs owned By Henry White, black
on Wood street. and 28 dead chickens out
Of As. Next day Mr.. White executed the
dogs.
Union Store, MuIIioa Hill, advertise
incnbators and chick foods.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17

officer notified to communicate with them
to cease at once, under penalty of the law.
Mr.. Coombs moved that the Street. com
mittee repair Delaware street where sewer
pipes were laid. The opinion was expressed
that that was under control Of the Free
hoolders, and the Solicitor was asked to
advise who is responsible.
c. G Sehrenk, care Of batteries. $l2 81
Thos- Hutchinson, electrical
W0rK ...s...-. "a
] H Leppee, blue stone. 20 25
On motion of Mr.. Matlock, the appro-
priation of $50 to Friendship, and 500 to
Good VIII, fire companies was ordered
paid.
]. F. Wilson, printing ...... S28 80.
Constitution Co.. 20 80
An ordinance TO repeal an ordinance
granting permission to the West jersey and
Sea Shore Railroad to lay, construct, man
tain, operate an additional track at grade,
on its right of way, over and across Broad
street, Park avenue, Edith street, Cooper,
Hopkins, German, and Carpenter streets,
and Glassboro avenue, and to provide for
abolishing grade crossings, at Cooper street
and Glassboro avenue was introduced, and
laid over for two weeks, under the rules
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17

State Liye Stock Commissioners Or. T.
Earle Budd, Of Orange; Ephraim T. Gill, Of
Haddonfeld; F. c, Minkler, Of New Bruns-
wick, have returned from their European
trip TO purchase stations They left Oct.
2S aud returned last Friday. They pur-
chased seyen Peroheron stations in France,
coach horse in London, and four Clydes-
dales at York. Some Of the horses have ar
rived and are at The State farm at New
Brunswick, and will soon be at the disposal
Of horsemen.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17
gloucester Co. HOrsemen Organize.

I The Gloucester County Horse Breeders
Association has been formed, with Joshua
s. Joyce as President; Harry Moore, Sec
retary and treasurer. This Association will
endeavor to get one Of the stations recently
purchased by the State located in this Sec
tion, the object being to improve the
stock.
The commission appointed by Governor
Fort recently met in Woodbury., when a
number of stations were on exhibition.
This commission on trip to foreign coun-
tries purchased number of these studs,
and if there are enough to go around the
State one is promised for Gloucester coun-
ty. Among the requisites toward such an
apportionment is to have the owners of
forty mares assist, and Veterinarian Bassett
Kirby has succeeded in getting over that
number from that section.
Gloucester County Horse Breeders Asso-
citation will hold meeting at The Green"
on Cooper street, Woodbury., on Wednesday,
December %, at 2 p. m. All who are in
terested are cordially invited to be present.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1908-12-17

3-%-' -
j F. Sweeten, g q g so 90
E r. Johnson, g g 9 80. 35 90
A. Juntish {. g q Y so
E Redfield g q q So So "a
e. Whilden 9 " g 50 90
Mrs J. M. w. Sitley, % chickens
killed by dogs on Monday
morning g......... 2s 90
There was discussion as to the las;-named
bill, and it was the concensus of opinion
that the city was liable for damages done
by dogs The bill was ordered paid.
VIM NJ Carter, sundry surveys $12 90
a. T. Grant, shoeing horses, etc. s IS
J. H. Leppee, suddries. es....... l 35
D. Fl. Mumford, bTooms, sun
dries and taking out two trees 81 35
The master the location of lamp at
Smallwood Place and New street, was re-
ferred 10 the Street committee for exam
ination.
DR.. Clark moved, and it was ordered,
that the Street committee make the walk
in front of the Allen property on Carpenter
street passahle 'till cement can be laid in
the Spring.
Mr.. Coombs brought up the matter Of
people on Franklin and Hopkins street
throwing ashes on the street, and the VIC
lation was referred to the Mayor to enforce
the ordinance
DR.. Clark requested shat a gas lamp be
placed at she corner Of MiIlard and Gattell
streets, and that the motion be referred to
the Street committee to Investigate and re-
port to Council.
Mr. Clark moved that the Solicitor fur
nish Council with method Of compelling the
Public Service 80 make proper repairs to
streets they have opened to find gas leaks
Carried.
Mr.. ShiVers moved that a committee be
appointed, with power to act, to meet the
Freeholders on Salem avenue on Thursday
morning to investigate the matter Of i'm
proving Salem avenue from Broad street TO
the City line from curb to curb.
Mr.. Clark advocated streets from curb to
curb, and building good substantial road.
He added TO Mr.. Shlyer's motion shat it is
the sense Of Council that she street be
paved from curb TO curb. Mr. Shivers ac-
cepted the amendment, and it was adopted.
The President appointed Mr.. Shivers, Clark
and Burkett.
DR.. Curry was granted the privilege OF
the floor, and called attention Of Council to
the dumping Of refuse on Yacanct lots in
the neighborhood Of Holroyd Place. He
said dump piles were numerous and often
| siYe. He asked Council TO abate the nui-
sance. The names Of parties guilty Of the
offense were given TO the Clerk, and that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

The state and federal inspection OF
railways is advocated.
Child labor is denounced and pro
bibition asked.
The manufacture OF prlscn.nade
goods Is denounced
The federal Inspection OF grain Is
urged.
A declaration is made in favor OF the
creation OF a department OF labor. the
head OF which shall be a member OF
the presidents cabinet
A demand is made for a gradual re
duction OF tariff duties, with just con
sideration for the rights of the public
and established industries.
All combinations for the restraint OF
trade and establishment OF monopoly
are denounced.
The government ownership Of al
public utilities. including railroads and
telegraphs. is urged.
The creation Of postal savings banks
IS asked.
other important planks declare FOR
a larger navy. endorse the inland deer
waterways project. advocate the pOpu
lar election OF senators by the people
and favor a graduated income tax.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
earbarous EnoIIsh cu.tom.

Boys in the west OF England believe
that by squeezing a mole TO death be
tween the hands and touching the az
fected parts with the blood that oozes
from the mouth OF the dying animal
warts viii disappear and will not re-
appear The culprits are convinced
that moles. worms and other subter-
ranean jewellers have no feelings. and.
therefore. it is not cruelty to put
them TO death fin this way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THoMAs l. HIsoEN.

When he mentioned the candidate OF
the Democratic party" a storm OF
Kisses and boos greeted the reference
and the hall was in an uproar. and the
delegates broke IN upon Mr.. Sheppard
and a scene OF riot followed. Several
delegates attempted 20 offer physical
violence 20 the speaker A number OF
sergeants-at-arms threw themselves
across the aisle in front OF the ros-
trum steps and held back the infuriat-
ed men by sheer physical strength.
Mr.. Sheppard was asked II he in.
tended 20 nominate man who was not
a member OF the Independence party.
"Of course. I don't want 10 deceive
you" said Mr.. Sheppard. Il intend, II
/ am allowed 10 finish, TO nominate
Mr.. William ]. Bryan"
The hall broke into a wild uproar. a
dozen delegates again madly strug.
Cling in the main aisle in an attempt
20 reach Mr. Sheppard. Canes and
fists were shaken at him furiously.
while bowls OF execradon went up
from all sides OF the hall. Sheppard
Instantly started to leave the plat
form, and Sergeants-at-arms Frank
Brust and Max Annenberg. realizing
what might happen 10 Sheppard. step
ped close 10 his side as he started
down the aisle
Instantly a crowd OF delegates. all Of
them in an ugly mood closed in, and
for a minute or two Sheppard was in
actual danger.
Brust and Annenberg almost carried
him and fought their way foot by foot
along the passageway. John DAILY, a
delegate from the Twenty-fifth assem-
bly, district OF New York city. struck
viciously at Sheppard's head with a
cane, and II the blow had not been In
tercepted might have seriously injured
him. DAILY was showed down into a
seat and. escorted by sergeants-a at
armss. Sheppard was taken 10 the door
and told TO leave the hall. He lost no
time IN obeying the Injunction.
The Platform.
The tentative draft OF the platform
IS as follows:
Direct nominations by the people,
The initiative and referendum and the
right of recall
Severe and effective legislation
against ali forms OF corrupt practices
at elections and the prohibition OF the
use OF money at elections except for
meetings. literature and necessary
travelling expenses OF candidates is
demanded.
The extravaganza OF the federal ad-
ministration is denounced and econ
omy urged.
Over-capitalization OF industrial en-.
terprises is denounced.
The arbitrary use OF the writ OF in
junction ia contempt proceedings are
condemned as a violation OF the right
of trial by jury. II is declared that no
injunction should issue until after a
trial upon the merits. and that such
trial should be had before a jury, and
that no person should be deprived of
liberty in contempt proceedings with
out trial by jury.
The enactment OF law prohibiting
the black-listing OF employees is favor
Cd. as is the passing on an employers
liability law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

During the dinner hour on board a
steamer Che other day a passenger
was much disturbed by the vulgar way
In which the man who sat next TO him
ate his meat At last. after watching
him pick bone IN a very primitive
fashion. he could control his feelings
no Longer. and. turning 90 the offend
ing party. be said: Don't you think
you would De more comfortable II you
took that out on the mat, "-Tit-B Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
National conv.r,atlons.

II you see three men standing To-
gether on the Sidewalk in any given
country, you can guess the subject
OF their conversation. In Germany IL
Is the army; in Russia the bu-
reaucracy; in France, women: in the
United States. business; IN England.
sport. and IN Turkey. nothing at ALL
la Derniere Heure, Brussels.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Modern Man and Charms.

Many a hard-headed business man
will stop TO pick up a cast horseshoe
or a lucky" farthing. and Is not a bit
ashamed OF the finds. but pockets them
with great satisfaction. comments the
London Crown. II is a fact that civ
ilization has not improved US much
in relation to our quaint beliefs. and
charms and amulets are collectable
and interesting curios.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Waternrnnf Shinnl..

Shingles are now made under a pat
ented process from asbestos fiber and
portland cement Owing 10 the enor-
nous pressure under which the
shingles are manufactured. IL is said
that they absorb, when fresh, only
about five per cent. OF their weight
Of water; and when exposed to the
atmosphere for a year or two that
hydration and subsequent crystslliza-
ton make them absolutely impermea-
bic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
How Girls VAL

Between their short skirts and their
smart pumps the feet OF the average
young woman are extremely conspicu-
Gus just now. and passing glances at
them reveal the fact that most girls
and women do not know how 20 walk
properly. Ninety-nine out Of a hun
dred OF them place the heel on the
ground first, a trick that is not only
uresome, but extremely ungracefuL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
"Mad Parliament"

The name mad parliament was
given 10 the parliament which as
sembled az oxford IN the year 1858.
and broke out into open rebellion
against Henry IN. The king was de-
clared deposed. and the government
was vested in the hands OF "a council
OTIS. with Simon de Moutfort at their
head.--New York American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Harm Done BY Wrong Food.

A New York skin specialist says.
Had 1 20 choose between the cook
and the apOthecary as colaborer.
think ] would not hesitate for a mo
ment TO yoke myself with the former. %
He goes on TO say that the board
kills more than the sword" Many
people eat not only the wrong foods.
but too much Of them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

"Old Grabdollar. the eminent and re-
spected trustocrat-" Yes. he is
dead But in his will be showed his
gratitude TO the best friend he ever
had. He left a large chunk OF his plum
der to erect a monument in grateful
remembrance OF the man who in
vented technicalities.'- Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Confusion Of Poisons.

The Russians may make a mistake
in putting "a skull-and -cross-bones label
on bottles OF vodka They will teach
the simple peasant. who cannot read.
20 look for The poison label when ne Is
thirsty. and who can tell how much
carbohc acid. vitriol and such deadly
drugs will Doe taken in the guise Of the
other poison?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Nlnhtinnale. Under a Ban

II is said that no nightingales sing
In Havering. England. Legend has
it that the singing OF the birds dis
turbed the devotions OF Edward the
Confessor when az his Havering pal
ace. and be therefore placed them
under a ban from which they have
never recovered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Bird and Insect wsavers.

The art OF weaving. rope and net
making is practiced by some OF the
lower forms OF life. notably among
caterpillars and spiders. The weaver
birds Of Africa and India. which are a
species of finch. construct wonderful
nests out OF leaves by sewing them to-
gether
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
BY Stealth.

II understand that your sister
has decided to become a settlement
worker"
"Sh--shl Don't give IL away. She's
only pretending She hopes by going
down among the people who welcome
the settlement workers TO find some
girl who viii be willing to come out
and accept d position with u.s. Chi
cago Reoord-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Scarcity Of Hunnr

It is TO be feared that II the papers
reserved a special corner once each
week for the witticism OF the week. IL
would be often left blank. There is no
wit 20 speak OF to-day. only a feeble
imitation OF IL which people are fond
Of calling the saving sense OF humor.
London Saturday Review.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
The First EneYelopedla.

The honor OF first bringing a die
uonary of general knowledge into al
phabetical order belongs 20 Ephraim
Chambers, an English Quaker. whose
taste for literature was acquired in
a globemaker's studio; he stole the
time belonging 90 his master TO com
pose behind the shop counter the en-
cyolopedia published in l727.-Ameri-
can Review Of Reviews.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Needed an hournlasa-

A clergyman made an unusually long
call az the home OF a parishioner re-
Gently. He talked and talked. until
finally little Edna. who was present,
whispered: Mamma. did the preach
er forget TO bring his amen with
him?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Hsaddres. Of indian Rul.r-

The maharajah OF Upal has a head
dress Of gems which IS valued at
$250.00O Il is worn only on state oc-
casions. The front and crest OF this
part OF the maharajah's regalia are
formed by "a mass OF closest dia-
monds. while a fringe OF large drops
Of pure emeralds hangs over the fore
head.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
10 Prevent BREAKING Glass.

In opening jar OF frui; with a knife
always insert the blade between the
jar and the rubber. Frying against
the thin edge OF the cover bends IL out
OF shape, perhaps running it for fu-
ture use. and is likely 10 break the
glass
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
ALWAYS Snow o, pixies Peak.

There is never part of the year
when Pixies Peak is entirely without
snow. In the hottest July and Aug
ust weather snow IS to be found even
at a considerable distance from the
top OF the mountain.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
setter Than writino Poetry.

Literary work is all right. but the
surest way to make your name
household word is 70 advertise exten-
sively. Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
starfish pefi.. Canture-

The starfish. Melted. commits sui
eide. II dissolVes into many pieces.
which escape through the meshes OF
the net Then a kind OF resurrection
takes place. each piece growing into
a perfect starhsh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Thr Real Ihlnn-

II guess III take hand in the
poker game" Kissed the gamblers
wife, as she broke up the party with
a flourish OF that homely but useful
kitchen article in her muscular hand.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
His Reason.

PA, why do they speak OF a won.
an as a mans better half2"
Il don't know unless 1t is because
she carries the pOcketbOOk. Detroit
Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Merely In the MarLst

"Bagley is always bull in the mar
ket isn't he?"
He may be in the market: but
when | went TO speak TO him about his
daughter he struck me as being
good deal Of a bear. Chicago Record
Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
TIE Smallest Possible.

Rodrick-"But IL he is az enemy OF
yours. why did you contribute TO his
wooden wedding?" Van Albert-"Just
to make him look small" Rodrick-
What did you send?" Van Albert
Why, a toothpick."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
As She Understood Il.

Small Margie while at church heard
the choir sing Rock OF Ages. Cleft
for Me" Upon her return home she
was heard singing. very seriously,
Rock the babies. kept for me-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
IlI.pirected Enernx

you say that you were discharged
from your former place for being too
industrious"
Yes. ma'am"
That's vesy strange. What did
you dor
Il Went Down II he collar one ca.
and dasiad p cd 49, , ,.t.-s--
itSyal a.as4..ae.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

Cautious Oficial-Has your friend
tact and administrative ability?
Enthusiastic Indorser--He never UNI
PRED baseball game yet where any
body kicked.-Baltimor American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Vlenna aRusIness opportunitx."

In Vienna newspaper appeared the
following: Wanted. by important
firm, a commercial agent; good talker.
arrogant and INSCRIPTIONS; good sal
airy. with prospect OF increase il sat
isfactory all round"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
A FIirt.

A firt is a rose from which every
lover piucks leaf-the thorns being
reserved for her ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ter Union.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
AphorIsm ION stevenson.

a wet rag goes safely by the fire:
and If a man is blind he cannot expect
to be much impressed by romantic
scenery Louis Stevenson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

The first thing she looks at may be
just what the woman shopper wants.
but she will never believe IL until
she has examined everything else.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
cIothino shop Of United state,-

New York is now the clothing shop
OF the United States. Lower Fifth
avenue is the center OF the cloak and
clothes manufacturing industry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
A Louder One.

why is red the danger signaI9"
why not?"
Il should think a more appropriate
color would be Baltimore
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Matrimonial REQUISITE

A doctor says no woman ought 70 be
considered eligible for matrimony I'M
less she could pass a practical exam
ination In household management.