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West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
LIVING In NEW HOUSES,

The Pail Mall Gazette says truly that one
of the errors which people who build houses
are apt to commit is that of living in tn EN-,
or, rather dying in them, before they are
sufficiently dry for occupation. 1t not un-
frequently happens that man, disgusted
with the sanitary arrangements of the gen.
erality of houses, ancient and modern,
builds dwelling for himself and his family,
constructed with all the latest improve
ments; and, in his extreme anxiety to COM
mence a career of longevity, rushes into it
almost before the workmen are out of it,
and while the walls are still saturated with
moisture. The consequences are as might
have been expected; in addition to the ar
chitect's charges, the rash owner is called
upon topay, within the first few months, a
further bill to the doctor, and too often to
the undertaken also. A house-agent not
long ago, being asked why the house-agenc
business was SO commonly combined with
that of the undertaken, grimly replied that
the two "went together" and, on being
asked for a further explanation, stated that
he had found, as an almost invariable rule,
that when, as a house-agent, he found
tenant for newly house, he was ap-
piled to as an undertaken on behalf of that
tenant or some member of his family within
twelyemonth from the date of occupation.
He added that he himself (the house-agent)
would be sorry to live in any house ''that
had not been baked by six summer suns"
whether this amount of baking is absolutely
required is question for doctors and archi-
tects to decide; but there can be no doubt
whatever that want of caution in this re-
spect leads occasionally to the most lament
able consequences.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
THE BEST WAY TO MAKE HEN.RoosTs.

Last season l made new and improved
hen-roosts in my hennery mot patented)
which please me better than any other style
OF roosts have ever met with. On one side
OF the -hennery, which is about twelve feet
in length, there are three shelves, twenty
two inches wide, one above the other, and
about twenty inches apart The back edges
of the shelves touch the wall, so that moth
ing can fall down behind them. About
three inches above the middle of each shelf,
roosting pole extends their entire length.
The ends of the poles are so supported that
they can be removed without difficulty.
The fowls ascend to their roosts by walking
up an inclined board, with numerous cleats
on the surface to prevent their feet from
slipping. This inclined board is placed par
allel with the shelves, close to the front
edges, so that as hen asceuds, she can step
on the first shelf, or ascend to the next, or
to the top roosts. The shelves prevent any
droppings from falling ON the fowls below
them. More than this the roosts occupy
but little room, which is so admirably ap-
propriated that one can senter the hennery
at night and get desirable view of every
fowl as they are all arranged in regular
rows within convenient reach. Another
excellent advantage is, all the droppings
are received by the shelves, SO that the ac-
cumulations may be collected with a shovel.
Twice every week the poles are removed
and the shelves are scraped clean. During
the past two months the accumulations col
lected from the shelves filed a barrel Such
fertillizing material is worth more per hun
dred pounds than the best Peruvian guano
that farmers can obtain, after it has been
adulterated foI market. By June next
there will be sufficient quantity of choice
manure to apply to one acre of growing
corn. The roosting- poles are about four
inches in diameter. Fowls prefer large
to small pole for a roost. In lieu Of round
poles, scantling, three or four inches square,
would make excellent roosts. Fowls are
not half as liable to fall off the roosts at
night If the poles are broad or fiat as when
the roosts are no longer than a broom-han-
do
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

A Russian nobleman who is settingParis
agog by the extravaganza of his entertain
ments recently gave dinner, at which he
promised to show his guests dish they
had never before seen. Just before the
banquet was over covered silver tureen,
nearly five feet long, was placed upon the
table, and, when the cover was removed,
Dramatiques, in the costume of "Lady
Godiva," was disclosed, reclining upon a
silken cushion. The tureen cost $4,000,
and the actress received $1,000 for her
share in the performance
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

A man about two-thirds drunk was rid
ing on street car, and he hadn't yet un-
bosomed himself when nice looking young
man, highly scented, entered the car and
took a seat opposite the inebriate. The per-
fume fioated over, and the man snuffed and
turned his head this way and that. He finally
got. his eyes on the young man, and point
ing his finger at him inquired, "Y young
man-d-do your fleet smell-smell that
way all the time ?' There was dead silence
in the car.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

An American youth, while travelling in
California, was ambitiously displaying a
small pistol before brawny MINER whose
belt was weighed down with two heavy six
shooters, when the miner asked what he
had there. :Why," replied the youth ''that
is pistol "Well,'' said the rough, 'sif
you should shoot me with that, and should
find it out, I'd lick you like fun.''
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
NEW JERSEY SOUTHERN R. R. LINE

WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.
Commencing Monday, October 18th, 1874.
The new staunch and commodious steamer, "Jane
Mosely" and ''Day STAR leave New York
from Pier g, N. R., foot of Rec
tor Street.
For Bridgeton, Vineand, and all stations ON Vine
land r. r. at 945 a. m.
arr We IN NEW YORK,
From Bridg tol vineland and way stations, 4.2o
p. Iii.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA,
From foot of Market ST., upper ferry.)
For New York and Long Branch. 1O.3Oa. m.
ARRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA
From New York, and way stations, 800 p. m.
LEAVE BRIDGETON,
S46 a. IN. for New York, Long Branch. Red Bank,
Toms River, Waretown, Tuckerton Bar
negat. Writings, Atsion, Winslow juno
tion and Vineland, connecting at Wins
low Junction for Atlantic City and inter-
mediate Stations.
500 p. m., for Greenwich and Bay Side
ARRIVE IN BRIDGETON,
$40 a. m. from Greenwich andBay Side
454 p. m. from New York, Long Branch, Red Bank
Far:ningdale, Brcksburg, Manchester,
Toms River, Waretown, Tuckerton, Bar
negat, Writings, Atsion, Winslow June
tiOn and Vineland connecting at Wins
low Junction from Atlantic City and in
termediate stations
Excursion Tickets from Bridgeton to New York,
are now issued at greatly reduced rates.
VIM. S. SNEDEN,
june l9-ly. General Manager.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

Chow much is your stick candy?" in
quired a boy of a candy dealer. 'sSix sticks
for five cents" six sticks for five cents, eh :
Now lem me see. Six sticks for five cents.
five for four cents, four for three cents,
three for two CENTS two for one cent, and
one for nothin.' I'll take one' And he
walked out, leaving the candy man in a
state of bewilderment.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

Havana advices state that the exports of
all articles from the consular district of Ha-
vana to the United States for the year 1874
were 10000, 900, of which 81, 600, 900 were
in cigars, leaf and cut tobacco, and cigar
cites, and $12,250, 900 in sugars and molas-
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

According to the latest statistics gathered
by European linguists, there are 90, 600, 0OO
of people who speak the English language;
$4,000, 900 speak German; 55, 900, 900 Span
ish, and As, 900, 900 French.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

A Westeren paper tells of man who
earned barrel of -four by carrying it a
mile on his back, taking only one rest Of
ten minutes on the way" How many
longer rests he took it does not say.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

Letyour pleasure be taken as Daniel took
his prayers-with his windows open; plea
sures which need not cause a single blush
on an Ingenious cheek.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

Temperance puts wood on the fire, flour
in the barrel, meat in the larder, vigor in
the body, intelligence in the brain, and hap.
piness in the whole family.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

How to be happy on the cheap: Go with
out your dinner and see how happy you will
be-when supper time comes.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
WEST JERSEY RAILROAD LIVES.
ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS
Commencing Tuesday, December 22d, 1874.

ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS.
Commencing Tuesday, December 22a, 1874.
Trains for Philadelphia
Leave Bridgeton 6ooand 7.sOa. m s2op IN. Freight
Leave Salem 7.15 a. m, 800 p m. Freight H. a. m.
Leave Swedesboro 10, a. M andl0O p. H. Freight
Leave Woodbury. SO, 72s, $50 and e,s5 a. M, and
lnand All, 6.l2and lol5p. m. Freight
Leave wenonah at lis, s47 and 927 a. m,, and Is
LBS m 10 Frsig6t 81 e ct 7q5 m p and m
Leave clayton M S. GfsSn' SS' a. mi s p NJ Freight
Leave vineland 6.i5, SIS, a. M, 3ls p m Freight
Leave Millve 500 Sos a. M, 800 p. M Freight
Leave Cape May $40 a. m. and ll0 p. m. Freight
500 a. m.
BRIDGETON AND PORT NORRIS RAILROAD.
Trains connect at Bridgeton with trains to and
from Philadelphia.
RETURNING TRAINS WILL LEAVE PHILA-
For Bridgeton, SIS a. M, $50 and $50 p. IN.
For Salem, SIS a. m. and $50 p. m.
For Cape May, sis a. m, :. Is p. m.
For Millyille, s. Is a. M. 8 Is and 5: 80 p. m.
For clayton SIS a. M, 35l5 and $50 p. m.
For Glassboro, SIS a. M. 3.l5, $50 and $50 p. m.
For For WeoGbany $n3 a. n s5 s6 ESQ.,
$50 and 1l30 p. m.a
For SwedeSbOro SIS a. m. $50 and $50 p. m.
COMPUTATION TICKETS.
For sale at the office of the General Ticket Agent,
Camden n. j., and at the Camden ticket office, viz
Is coupons, (good for any member of the family,
for three mOnthS).
so good as above (Or for business part
ner or emplOyee), six months
100 good as above, Cor for business part
ner or employee), one year.
81 good for the purchaser for month in
which purchased only.
These tickets are sold between Philadelphia and
Millville Bridgeton, Salem Swedesboro and all in
termediate stations.
For rates and rules regulating their see post
erS at the different stations.
Tickets sold at, and baggage Checked through
from all principal stations, to stations the New
Jersey Division of Pennsylvania Railroad
Passengers by the morning trains can connect
with and 10 a. m. trains at Camden for Trenton,
New York, Mount Holly, Pemberton, &c.
dec 81, 1874 VIM. j. SEWELL, Supt.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11

DROPS OF COMFORT.
SMITHS
Dropsy and Gravel Cure,
Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Weakness and Inaa-
nation Of the Kidneys. Bladder and
Urinary Organs.
II r ELI1BLE REMED Y.
READ THE FOLLOWING.
Have you distress in the small of the Back when
You walk too far stand too long, or lie or sit too
long, or have you this distress when you
getupin the morning. II so, thisis
POSITIVE EVIDENCE that the
KID NEYiS ARE AFFEC TED!
Affections OF the Kidneys are first caused by
stralning heavy colds or severe fever and if this
disease Is not treated early 1t will produce distress
and soreness in the sides and bowels stiffness of
the limbs, distress in the head, and a very severe
weakness of the nerves, followed by futteripg Of
the heart shortness of breath and snothering SEN
satlon and when this disease is thus far advanced
IN IN, many eases the Dropsy or Rheumatism both
VIII 1olloW Many have strained their backs when
young, and have. not felt it until they have ad-
vanced in years, it then comes on, and may be de-
the kidneys fail to act freely, small particles will
collect, like b1ickdust sediment. and form a hard
substance, this is the origin of gravel in other
eases weakness OF inflammation takes place, which
causes great deal of unpleasantness and loss of
rest at night all this is caused by the kidneys not
performing their proper functions
Many severe cases of DrOpSy, Grayel, Diabetis,
and long standing Rheumatism, have been cured
by the use of this article.
Persons young in middle life with this distress
in the back, or if advanced to severe state.
may find relief from one or two bottles and persons
advanced i'll years with these troubles may find q
cure by the use of from three to six bottles.
Mothers who have children troubled on account
OF Weakness OF Kidneys, can be relieved of all that
trouble by giving this medicine to their children
1t is entirely vegetable and safe in all cases; it can
not be excelled for Female Weakness or Delicacy
it will purify the blood and restore the constitution
generally.
1t will renovate cleanse and purify the whole sys-
tem and its first effects is to remove that distress
IN the back, by cleansing, regulating and stimula-
ting the Kidneys to action, and the cause of all
other trouble is removed. A sufficient use Of
'Smth's Dropsy and Gravel Cure' will bring about
good state of health. Try it and be convinced.
REFERENCEs.-Mr. Lewis Ireland Mlvie; Rev.
Westley Stewart, Millville Mrs. L. N. Townsend
Lancaster, Pa: Mrs. A. Taylor, Fourth and Whar-
ton Sts., Philadelphia; T. Allen, Mullica Hill N j.
Ask tor Drops of Comfort. See that the name of
the proprietor is blown the bottle. Prepared by
Rev +. j. Carrall, Broad ST., Millville, N j. John
A. Wright. Agent, Millyille Sold by all Druggists
Price, 81 90 per BOTTLE apr l1.1s
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
J. II. Elmer,

j. II, Elmer,
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Hardware, Cutlery,
Edge Tools, Farming Implements, Fish
ing, Tackle, Guns, Powder, Shot,
Percussion Caps, Shot Pouch
es Powder Flasks, &c.
Would invite attention to his wel-selected stock
All of the above goods have purcha ed as far as
possible from first hands, for cash, ana am ena.
bed to offer special inducements to cash buyers.
Having just received into stock most superb and
complete assortment of Pocket Cutlery Scissors
and Razors, SURPRISING in quality anything of the
kind heretofore seen in this place. These goods
are from the most celebrated manufacturers, Eng
lsh and American and are of quality as near
perfection as human ingenuity attain. will al
ways have on hand a complete assortment of these
justly esteemed. Pocket Knives, Scissors and Ra-
zors, and request the patronage OF this community,
being assured that the goods of such excellence
as to merit and win the praises OF all who shall use
them. j. H. ELMER,
Commerce st. West of the Bridge,
oct 29ly y Bridgeton, n, J.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-02-11
Gums! Gums! Guns!

HAVING received an additional supply of Dou.
IL bic and Single Barre! Shot Guns, Powder, Shot.
Percussion Caps, Powder Fasks, Snot Pouches and
Belts, Wad Cutters and Gum Wadding, all of which
is offered cheap for cash, at
DANIEL BACON'S,
HI. NJ ulford Bros Old Stan
s. 2s.'67tf Brdgetan, NJ
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
MEDICAL.
THE MILD POWER CURES
HUMPHREYS
homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
] experience, an entire success. Simple, prompt,
efficient and reliable they are the only medicines
perfectly adapted 10 popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; so harm
ess as 70 be free from danger; and efficient as
TO be always reliable. They have The highest com
mendation from all, and will always render stais-
faction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25

We now enter the field for
the fall and coming Winter
and are furnishing the bes
payinga d most easily worked
agency in the world. eur
agents have always neen the
/. most successful. and W. nave
lately added II " and exceed
ing Y taking induce ments, re
quiring only intelligence and
application Tor any one.young
or old, If -ei her sex, 10 make
real y first-class p ying busi
!. We have the most agents aud
ness in o line. We have right
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
AVOID QuAcKs AND IMPosTERs

No CHARGE FOR ADVICE AND CONSULTATION,
Dr. j. b Dyott, graduate If jefferson College,
au3nCr OF eral valuable works.
} Z Consulted ON all diseases of Sexual Urinary
Organs which he ha made an especial study }
either in male or female, 40 matter from what
cause originating OF OF how long stan ing A prac-
tice OF 81 " enables him to treat diseases with
success. Cures guaranteed Charges reason ble
Those at distance can forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp to prep v post q.
Se"ds or the GUIDE TO HEALTH. Price 10 cents
.B.DiOTT, D. Physic all anu Surgeon
lU4 Duune Street, New YORK
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
Thonpson's Remedies.

This Verniu-e Is conf lenty rec mmen led to
the pubic us an effect al remedy eXpellimg
Worhs from the system. Il is extensively used
and has IN every case produced tn desired effect
and often after remedies ailed. It is uIrey veget-
able, mild i'll its p ration, and M, be giyen with
perfect safety. Worm COnfec ions Worm Luzep-
ges, Worm sugar Plums. Worm Chocolate. &C. are
attractive and sweet na Les. but of account I'M
less they destGos The ms. Thompson's YER
MIFUGE is an old estapl shed and well tried rem
cdy, containing no CALoMEL MINERAL of any
kind. 1t is rranted y O destroy worms
out by its slight purgatHv property, carry off the
mucus an slime which produce and nourish them
Worms are frequently the cause of disease in ch Id
rem when they are not suspected un tn, account of
the s. mptoms or them often resembling DysenIery
Fever, Cenvulsions &c Children are often treated
for the alb aud similar complaints with sue
cess, while these pests OF the bowels destroying
the life as they increase rapi y and contin-
ua1ly moving from part OF the body to another.
parents should pay particular attent to all symp-
| toms of W rms; pic ing of the nose. otfensi c
breath, sunkcn and dim with dark ci. cles
around thenl gri ding of the teetl during sleep.
irr gular appetite, duli sickly, swelled tomacb u
sense vi something rieidg III the roat; fever DIR
'iness starring in tie -leep, fits nausea unusual
thirst gnawiug sensation of the stomach fcrquent
desire to something from the bowls sllmy dis
charges, &c. Persons If all ages liable TO suf
| fer from orms
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
FAMILY CASES.

FAMILY CASES.
No.
l With 20 Large Three Drachm ViAls Rose
wood Case, and Humphreys Homeopath-
lc Mentor New Book. ok).....................12 IL on
With 35 Large Three Drachm Walls, Moroc-
co Case, and Specific homeopathic Man
ual, Small Book. .............. .... 10 on
8 With 20 Large Three Drachm Vials, Moroc-
CO Ca-e. and Specific homeopathic Manual 6 On
4 With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls PAPER
Case, md Specific Homeopathic Manual o.
Single Large Walls, ....:......: SOC and U
sold by all Druggists. Sent by mail or express
free, on receipt OF the price.
Address
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-25
TH5 BBSP
PAYING
business

ness Tor themse yes. We have the most agents aud
do the la. .1est business in % line. Ne have right
exclusive rrito y furnish the best tools to work
with, give the largest cash pay. Book AGENTS ami
all experienced agent find the business furnish,
deciuedly he most profitable. Everybody Can
max money. Send our name and addres 1T once
for circulars term, et.. AGENTS. no matt r what
yOu are do ny, send to us for particulars Address
WATERS Il TINKER. Publishers. Chicago, Ill.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-02-25

Freebooters-Those who kick for
nothing.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-02-25
A DESPATCH from Madison Yesterday

"
says that the Senate Railroad Committee
had before them Mr.. Quimbys amend
ments to the Potter law. These were
intended to equalize the division of the
gross rate between roads in proportion
to distance carried on each also to insure
close connections between all cross roads.
Mr.. John G. Gault, Assistant General
Manager of the Milwaukee Railway,
clearly pointed out the injustice Of the
law, and the impracticibiity of carrying
some Of the proposed amendments into
execution. He was followed by Judge
j. Fl. Howe, Vice-President of the West
Wisconsin Railway, who made an elo-
quent and most effective argument
against the Potter Law. He showed
that his Company, although an import
ant link in the through line from Chica-
go to st. Paul, had not, with unrestricted
rates, been able to earn enough to pay
operating expenses and interest upon it's
bonds, and that since the enforcement of
the Potter law its revenue had SO fallen
| off that the Company defaulted on their
last interest, and the road was liable to
fall into the hands of receiver, unless
by wise general legislation the credit of
the corporation could be restored and a
Aot'H tIieLeUy De stCuieu. DeHdtOF NItlmpy
| pressed his bill to vote, which resulted
in laying it aside, several members ex-
pressing desire to take time to consid-
er the Commissioner bill, which they
suggested might probably cover the mod
| ification desired.
The bill submitted by the Railroad
| Commissioners differs from their first
bill in only one essential particular,
namely: that the Potter law rates shall
continue in force until the cost Of sever
al roads has been appraised. AS the
appraisal must be renewed by the next
Legislature the last bill would practical
" throw the whole question over to the
| next annual session. 1{iI,Coeekee 14da,e7.-
| tiser. 1871.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-02-25
THE RAILROAD QUESTION

K
The appearance of the report of the
Railroad Commissioners brings the
question fairly before the Legislature,
what shall be done toward perfecting
the legislation of last winter. We be-
heve that the report will be generally
recognized as an able one, the product
Of a laborious collection of facts, and of
Intelligent dehberation in reaching it's
conclusions. Another document which
deserves to be studied in this connection,
though with some suspicion on account
of its ex parte character, is the memorial
recently presented by the railroads. It
presents some startling statements, and
lief by the Legislature.
The Sentinel has contended, perhaps
more zealously than any other paper in
troll over railroads. That principle is
now firmly settled, and nothing less
than an amendment to the constitution,
which no monopohst will be found
insane enough to propose,-can disturb
it. The question now presents itself
how shall this power be exercised. For
premise it may be assumed that all the
people in the state concede the right of
parties investing in railroad securities to
q fair return upon the capital honestly
invested. The trouble has been to ascer-
tain what is the capital honestly invested.
Watered stocks should pay no dividends,
because it is fraudulent and represents
no actual invest ent.
The conclusions reached by the Com
missioners seem to indicate a solution OF
the difficulty. They propose to ascer-
tain the value of the property by actual
apprisals, without reference to the
amount of stock that has been issued to
represent it, and then to permit such
tariff as shall pay reasonable interest
thereon. This is fair, If practicable,
and it does not appear from such refiec-
ton as we have given the subject why 1t
is not practicable.
The Sentinel is informed that the
railroads, or some of them, are dissatls-
fed with this project and will oppose
the legislation recommended by the
Commissioners. We find no difficulty
in believing that such is the fact, for
the railroads have shown their capacity
for any degree of folly. The wishes Of
the people are to be considered before
those of the railroad managers but we
would be glad to see the unnatural strife
between the two classes terminated on a
basis of justice to both, and we are con-
vinced that this measure presents an OPP
portunity to realize that important con-
sideration. The railroads ought by this
time to recognize the fact that their
best interests require policy of con-
citation, and the people, in their turn,
firmly entrepched in their constitutional
power, ought to be careful to be just !;
they can even afford to be generous.
Finally, this consideration ought to
be borne in mind by the representatives of
the people at Madison. The passage of
bill embodying the recommendations
of the Commissioners will surrender no
part of the vantage ground gained in the
strife of the past year, and if it shall
appear that the new system does not Sc
cure all the just and proper purposes OF
state control, in less than year hence
the Legislature can act again IN the light
of the experience thus afforded. Nil.
| Sentinel