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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

Of our universities The German stu.
dent. therefore, In the opinion of the
educationalists of his country begins
where many of our students finish.
From the moment that he receives his
leaving certificate the German youth
is man. He is freed from domestic
control, he enters his name as a stu
dent In any university he chooses. Sc
lects his faculty and course OF studies,
and attends lectures or not just as he
feels disposed.
All the German universities are non
residential, SO the student finds a
lodging in private house, where he
Is subject to no control whatever. Ex-
pense is no bar to university ca
reer In Germany. The fees paid by a
theological student amount to only
about $125; in the other faculties
they are slightly higher, and the high
est--namely, about s375-are paid by
medical students. Books and instru
ments cost very little as they can
easily be obtained from the universi-
ties or other institutions An exam
ination fee. however of from SIS to
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Hioh Cost of Livino,

There is a little girl in Washington
who has very decided notions with ref
erence to the high cost of living
whereof we hear SO much.
This child has weekly allowance
which her mother employs, rather In
geniously, as means of correction.
For every little naughtiness the cul-
prit is fined-in other words, her al
lowance is diminished.
One morning the child was in a pc.
culiarly contrary mood. She did some
thing out of the way and was fined
a cent. In a few minutes she erred
again. and second fine was imposed.
For the third time the offense was
committed
Now, Marie" said the mother, 81
shall fine you two cents this time, and
if you disobey again l shall make it
four cents"
Dear me-" sighed Marie, Il think
this is a pretty expensive place to live
in
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
SwoaD cMz1yT nv 2NzZz1G On

/ nave their corps, several of which al
most compare in organization and
management with the exclusive Lon
don clubs. 1t is in these corps that
the students duels are fought.
Inc students are jealous of their
| liberty, and all academic and other
laws have failed to put down duelling
among them. The German student is
as keen In learning to be proficient
In the use of the rapier as his Eng
fish confrere is to become a first-class
| sportsman. and the authorities recog-
nize how valuable the "mensur' is in
accustoming the duellist to look his
opponent fearlessly in the eye, to col
lect all the force of his will, and to
control his faculties. They realize
that 1t helps the formation of cbarac-
ter and prepares the student for a
courageous battle with life. The code
or honor among the members OF these
corps is very strict and an infringe
ment of it can be wiped out only with
blood. That the duels are fought ac-
cording to the most rigid rules goes
WltnOul SdyIuS, duU every care Is
taken that the vital parts are pro-
tected. It requires courage however,
not to finch or to move an eyelid
while the cheek or the chin is being
slit or the end of the nose cut off by.
an opponents rapier.
Doctors are always In attendance to
bind up the wounds, and student
with yards of lint round his head, COW
ering up almost every feature, is a
common sight In the streets of the
university towns. The scars left on
the face as the result OF these duels
are the lifelong pride of their owner.
The emperor in his recent speech to
the pupils of the upper class of his
old gymnasium at Cassel again advo-
vocated training in the use of the
rapier for the above mentioned rea-
sons. His majesty also warned his
hearers against Over-indulgence in
beer drinking. This touched very
sore point, for the beer mug is as dear
to the German student as are his
books; often more so. Every corps
and association has its special restau-
rant in every university town, and
here the students assemble at stated
times of the day. generally in their
caps and colors, to enjoy their lib
erty under special rules and regula-
tons
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

SIPS, according to the faculty, is paid
by the student on obtaining his doc
tors degree. 1t is stated that a stu
dent can live on 5000 year, except in
cities like Berlin, If he spends his va
cations at home and Isl provided by
his parents with clothes and linen. 1t
must be added, however. that each I'M
iversity student costs the state about
$3.50 year
The number of students at the 81
German universities was last summer
just over $1,000 of whom about $500
are women; and 1t may be mentioned
that In 1871 the number was barely
10000. Berlin university had last
summer S,425 male and TT female
students; 613 Of the latter study in
the philosophical faculty, 152 in the
medical. 10 are studying jurisprudence
and theology, The German student
does not remain at one university, he
is even encouraged by the education
al authorities to sit under various pro-
fessors in order that his knowledge
and judgment may be widened. There
are, of course, rich students and poor
students, though no distinction is
made in the lecture rooms. In their
non-academic life however they rare
ly associate. German students have
always belonged to associations es-
tablished among themselves. In earl
Ter times these had political object,
nowadays their object is social or ed
h. <Sf
athletics and sport The upper classes
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Unfortunate Experience Has Preju-
diced Miss Amy Against Its Use
for Joy Riding.

Thursday evening last Station
Pringle, proprietor of our millinery
emporium, out riding on his handcar.
There was only one slight accident to
mar the pleasure of the occasion. Hod
Renfred's male bovine caught sight of
Amys red shirtwaist and chased her
and Rem half way to Hickeyville
1t was upgrade most of the way,
and Rem mad to pump like all git out.
He was putting and painting and about
ready to give up when he got an idea,
and hollered: Put your jacket on,
Amy!"
"Haint got no jacket with me"
says Amy.
Go home and git it," says Rem
That was happy idee, but Amy
dassent jump off and cut cross lots.
because the critter was only about
two rods behind and gaining every
minute. Rem yanked his own coat
off and gave 1t to Amy to put on
Rem forgot that he only had his red
flannel shirt on under his coat. When
Amy covered up her red shirtwaist,
the bull stopped for a minute; but he
caught sight OF Ren's flannel shirt
and come on again full tilt. The last
hope was about gone when Rem spied
the brickyard siding. He got off,
turned the switch. and run the hand
car on the siding. Then he throwed
the switch back and the infuriated
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

President Taft gave a little party
one night not long ago to members of
the Republican national committee. A.
l. Vorys, Ohio member of the commit
tee, was on his way to the White
House when he ran into Carmi Thomp-
son. assistant secretary of the interior,
and warm personal friend of Mr.,
Taft Thompson happened to have his
automobile nearby
"Get in he told vorys, and I'll
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Never Again the Handcar

animal went by on the main track
licketty larrup.
It were a close call, and Miss Prip-
giles rat turned gray from fright. The
bull didn't slow down and get the
air brakes on till he was passing
through West Hickeyville. Ken says
If he hadn't happened to have his
switch key ssSas with him it would
have been all off with him.
Amy says she prefers to do her joy
riding In an airship in the future
Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
From the White House

haul you over to the White House"
Thompson drove his machine up the
driveway into the White House
grounds, let Vorys out, and was about
to drive out again when White
House guard ran up to him.
Get on out now" said the guard,
"We can't have you banging around
here after you've let out your passen-
ger"
Cant go into the kitchen and
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Haby Cried pay and Nioht

with Collie till she was 8 months old,
then we got Kopp's Baby's Friend and
that cured her. Used it also when she
was teething and cannot speak too
highly of it, SO writes Mrs. L. P. Plum
mer, Rockland, Me. Sold by druggists,
10c., 25c. and Soc, or sent direct by
Kopp's Babys Friend Co, York, Pa.
Sample by mail on request.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

warm my hands over the stove?" ask
ed Thompson whimsically
"Cut that stuff and drive along."
replied the guard. This isn't any
chauffeurs' refuge"
So the assistant secretary of the in
terror smilingly put on the next speed
and drove quietly out of friend Taft's
front yard
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Mo Chance Abo,,4 ~

I'm awfully sorry it happened"
apologized the abject young man, aft
er the stolen kiss.
Happened" she exclaims. Hap
pened! That is worse than the kiss
If you didn't have it in mind when you
asked me to stroll away back here in
this quiet corner of the conservatory
l shall be offended, after ALL Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
She Knew II.

"Oh. dear, ! think I've sat on your
hat!"
You think you've sat on it? MY
dear madam, you must be thoroughly
convinced you've sat on it!"-Harpers
Bazaar.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Shiny Thinn.

She-Oh, l have no doubt you love
me; but your love lacks the supreme
-unselfshness.
He-What makes you say that?
She-You admit it. You want me
for yourself alone, you say.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
The STAGE.

Stella-Is her marriage announced?
Bella-Yes; now it only needs to be
denounced and enounced-Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
OF Course,

What would you do if you had a
million dollars?"
Nothing"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inflamma
ton, allays PAIN cures wind collie, 25c a bottle.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qulnine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If 1T fails to b. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. Csc.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

It's the uontrariness of her sex that
induces woman to agree with a man
just when he doesn't want her to.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

To Dyspeptics: Others have found
steady course of Garfield Tea pleasant
means of regaining health. Why not you?
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

A woman doesn't care what her
husband earns; it's what she gets out
of it that counts.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
Retort to the Point.

Retort to the Point.
DR.. Mary Walker, who long dressed
in mems attire, had been lecturing in
a certain small country town. AS she
walked down the main street one aft
ernoon an impudent urchin called aft.
er her:
Say. are you the Mary that had a
little lamb?"
NO" answered DR.. Walker, but
your mother had little jackass. =
Lippincott's Magazine.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29


claim to liberty. The freedom
that the German student enjoys
Is as matter of fact very real
In this country university life is
continuance on wider basis of public
school life, but such is not the case
In Germany. Here the pupil in the
gymnasium is subjected to strict
school and home discipline until ne
passes his leaving examination He
remains schoolboy in every sense of
the word, and only his intellect is
trainef so that 1t may benefit from
the fuller instruction of the university
The moment he finishes his school
career, however, an absolutely new
life suddenly opens up for him. The
leaving certificate given him by his
teachers at the gymnasium entities
him to enter as a student at any Ger
man university without further ado,
and the fact may be mentioned that
Germans contend that this leaving
certificate is equivalent not to our
matriculation but to the B.A degree
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

For HEADACHE-EIcfxs CAPUDTNE
whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you
It's hquid-pleasant to take-acts immedi-
ately. Try 1t. 10c., &c, and so cents at drug
stores.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

ITCH ITCH relieved In 80 minutes by
Wcoford's Sanitary Lotion. At Druggists.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

Platonic friendship and perpetual
motion are all right theoretically. but
they refuse to work
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29

A man never forgives his enemies
until he wishes them prosperity
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-03-29
GERMAN STUDENTS OF To-Day

HE student, even in these
modern times, is a charac-
teristic figure in the Father
land. His dress is no longer
distinctive, that is to say in
the large towns and in every
day life, but as a type he is
unmistakable. "Frei its der
bursch' is his proud boast,
and his general appearance
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
house on North Main street.

house on, North Main street.
i MIR. and Mrs. Albert Schneider on
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. James White
Sr, Mrs. Chrissie Rogers and Miss
Sarah Rogers at supper on Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Carr, of Pitman. was
an over Sunday visitor at the home of
j. j. Moore and family. She passed
the 9th grade examination at public
school at Pitman at 12 years of age
and will be among the number of pu
pills, 22 in number, who will enter
the Glassboro High School the COM
ing term. She is the daughter of DR.
and Mrs. Harry Carr, of Pitman. and
the parents are to be congratulated at
her success.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Emerson, of
Connecticut, are guests of Mr. and
Mrs Parker Steward They made the
! trip in their handsome touring car.
Mrs. Rebecca Parker entertained
her son, Mr. Albert Parker and fam
lily, and her sister, Miss Anna B.
Steward at dinner on Sunday.
Wednesday, July 3rd, was the 85th
anniversary of the birth of Joseph
Stratton, Sr., one of the Oldest resi-
| dents OF our town, and a few friends
thought it would be pleasant to have
1T celebrated in quiet way by hay
ing his children, grand nd-children and
lew friends and relatives surprise
HIN. The affair was held in 3he
beautiful home of his son, Joseph
Stratton, Jr., and family. About 5 D.
m., the guests began to arrive, the
Following being present: Mr.. and
Mrs. Israel Mattson and daughter,
Miss Ada, of Collingswood Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Stratton, Jr., and son.
Master Harold Stratton. Mr. and Mrs
Wilmer Stratton and son, AIR. Leslie
Stratton, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Strait.
ton and daughters, Misses Edna and
Altha. and Sson Earl Stratton of
EVAN, Rev. and Mrs. G. S. Goff and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. James White.
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac S. White and
daughter. Miss Lillian White. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank B. Carre, Mrs. ]. ].
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Elkinton.
Miss Olivia Richman, Mrs Chrissie
Rogers, Master Samuel Richman. Miss
Sarah Rogers. The friends regretted
the absence of Mrs. Carrie Mood and
family, of Evan, through indisposi-
tion of the former The guests took
their well filled baskets and a deli
cious supper was soon served. Every
thing passed off pleasantly and a de-
llghtful social time was enjoyed. The
10Th inst. will be the 18th anniver-
sary of his wife, Mrs. Sarah M.
Stratton, so it took the form of a
dual event. Many gifts were receiv-
ed and various tokens of remem-
brance groceries and money includ-
ed At a late hour the guests depart
ed Mrs. j. P. Stratton proved her
self a charming hostess as did her
daughter, Miss Richman
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
Look Here for 1t
Many a Woodbury. Reader VIII be
Interested.

When people read about the cures
made by a medicine endorsed from
far away, is it surprising that they
wonder if the statements are true?
But when they read of cases right
here at home, positive proof is with
in their reach, for close investigation
is an easy matter. Read Woodbury.
endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills.
H. c. Wilson. painter, 81 Chestnut
ST., Woodbury., N. j., says: Il found
Doan's Kidney Pills to be just as rep
resented and l gladly endorse them.
A cold settled in my kidneys and
caused a great deal of trouble with my
back. When | heard about Doan's
Kidney Pills, began their use and
they restored my kidneys to a normal
condition. / am now free from pain
and have no cause for complaint .
If your back aches-if your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
DOans Kidney Pills, the same that
Mr.. Wilson had -the remedy backed
by home testimony soc. all stores.
Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
N. Y.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11

tion of council of national defence
which will determine definite naval
program with a view to increase eff
fieiency and economy. The party that
proclaimed and has always enforced
the Monroe doctrine, and was sponsor
for the new navy, will continue faith
fully to observe the Constitutional re-
quirements to provide and maintain
an adequate and we'll proportioned
navy sufficient to defend American
policies, protect our citizens and up
hold the honor and dignity of the
nation.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11


government, and we believe that the
officials appointed to administer the
government of all our territories and
the District of Columbia should be
qualified by previous bona fide resi-
dence.
The Russian Treaty.
We commend the patriotism of the
Democratic members of the Senate and
the House of Representatives which
compelled the termination of the Rus
sian treaty of 1882, and we pledge our
selves anew to preserve the sacred
rights of American citizenship at
home and abroad. No treaty should
receive the sanction of our govern
ment which does not recognize that
equality of all of our citizens, ire
spective of race or creed, and which
does not expressly guarantee the fun
damental right of expatriation.
The constitutional rights of Ameri-
can citizens should protect them on
our borders and go with them through
out the world and every American
citizen residing or having property in
any foreign country is entitled to and
must be given the full protection OF
the United States Government, both
for himself and his property.
Parcels Post and Rural Delivery.
We favor the establishment of a
parcels post or postal express, and al
SO the extension of the rural delivery
system as rapidly as practicable.
Panama Canal Exposition.
We hereby express our deep interest
tion to be held in San Francisco, in
1915 and favor such encouragement
as can be Properly given.
Protection of National Uniform.
We commend to the several states
the adoption of law making it an
offense for the proprietors of places
of public amusement to discriminate
against the uniform of the United
States, similar to the law passed by
Congress applicable to the District of
Columbia and the territories in 1911.
Pensions.
We renew the declaration of our
last platform relating to a generous
pension policy.
Rule of the People.
We call attention to the fact that
the Democratic party's demand for a
return of the rule of the people, ex-
pressed in the national platform four
years ago, has now become the ac-
cepted doctrine of a large majority of
the electors. We again remind the
country that only by a larger exer-
else of the reserve power of the people
can they protect themselves from the
misuse of delegated power and the
usurpation .of governmental instru-
mentalities by special interests For
this reason, the National Convention
insisted on the overthrow of Cannon
ism and the inauguration of system
by which United States Senators could
be elected by direct vote. The Demo-
cratic party offers itself to the country
as an agency through which the conn
plete overthrow and extirpati0n of
corruption, fraud and machine rule
in American politics can be effected.
Conclusion.
Our platform is one of principles
which we believe to be essential to
our national welfare. Our pledges are
made to be kept when in office as we'll
as relied upon during the campaign,
and we invite the cooperation of all
citizens, regardless of party, who be-
lieve in maintaining unimpaired the
institutions and traditions of our
country.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11

A young man of Vineland became
impatient because a last years can
non cracker did not go off promptly.
He jumped on it, and when it ex-
ploded, his feet were badly torn.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
FOR RENT

FURNISHED HOUSES.
For further particulars inquire at
F. L. WILKINS.
10 Cooper St.. Woodbury.. N. J
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11

Hoboken, with a population exceed
ing 10000, has only SO negroes.
Washington, with less than 1000, has
several times that number.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
Alaska.

We demand for the people of Alaska
the full enjoyment of the rights and
privileges of a territorial form of
government, and we believe that the
officials appointed to administer the
government of all our territories and
the District of Columbia should be
qualified by previous bona fide resi-
dence.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
Agriculture.

We believe in encouraging the de-
velopment of a modern system of agri-
culture and a systematic effort to
improve the conditions of trade in
farm products SO as to benefit both
the consumers and producers. And
as an efficient means to this end, we
favor the enactment by Congress OF
legislation that will suppress the per
nicious practice of gambling in agri-
cultural products by organized ex-
changes or others.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
Arizona and New Mexico.

We welcome Arizona and New Mex
leo to the sisterhood Of States, and
heartily congratulate them upon their
auspicious beginning of great and
glorious careers.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-07-11
RETURNING

Leaves Atlantic City (Rlectrie Station 63o p. m.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-25

of your flyer exercise in connec-
ton with the stretching of the
abdominal muscles, whichis done
by standing straight and allowing
the head to go over back as faras
possible, you will reduce yourself
about the hips and abdomen. Be
sure and put your head back,
bending at the waist until you can
feel the muscles pulling over the
abdomen and down the front of
your legs. This exercise may
make you a little dizzy at first,
but it will soon wear off.
Just one last word-No one
need be burdened with flesh I'M
less they lack energy and win
power.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-25

This is one Of the questions we
hear on all sides, but most of
those who ask want an easy way
to do it.
My system of physical culture
will not only reduce ones flesh,
but if persisted in will keep one
from taking on flesh. A woman
who is too heavy is usually OPP
posed to taking much exercise
and her liver is quite as lazy as
the rest of her body.
There are a couple of move
ments which will stretch and
wiring the liver. The first one is
to stand straight upon your feet
and move to the left side, stretch
ing the body over as far as posi-
BILE; if you can touch the floor
without bending your knees, SO
much the better. Do the same
bending on the right side. After
you have done this, place your
feet firmly upon the floor and
turn your body as far as possible
to the right and to the left, NOV
ing it only at the hips; this has
been known to help chronic cases
of constipation.
Ifyou are very fleshy and wish
to reduce rapidly, take your
stretching exercise in bed COW
cred with blanket and with a
couple of hot water bottles beside
vou. The exercises which Won