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EHOR REM
Il B. H. WARNER CO.,
BRAINARD H. WARNER, EDWIN A. MCINTYRE
816 r street northwest,

Alse, a number of other Houses, in every section
of the city, list of which is changed nearly every
day on the bulletin at our office. tr
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"ANTED-On furnished and one unfinished
w ROOM, for two ladies', where questions
vii! be asked. Terms moderate. Location central.
Address d., Star Office. j15 2t*
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"ANTED-A PURCHASER for a well-estab-
,N lished Cigar and Tobacco Store in one of the
best locations in Washington, near Departments,
the owner having other business which demands
his attention. Address ''Indian' Star Oicej14-3*
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VNANTED-A good second hand covered light
w spring WAGON. one that has been but little
lsed. Address Box 6, Star Office, stating where it
IAN he seen. i15-3ts
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"ANTED-A live MAN, with large small
w capital, to tak the exclusive control for this
city or elsewhere, for new and valuable article
needed in every house, which sells for 81 each and
can be made for Is cents. Facts are stubborn
things. Call and for yourself at 641 st. NV.
l.. MOONEY j14-3,s
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Religious physicians are getting into pub
lie notice just now in various parts of the
country. Joel Mayn, Free Methodist ex
horter in Wisconsin, processes ability to
cure all diseases by the simple laying on of
hands. He is followed from place to place
by sick persons, and marvellous stories of
his powers find believers. A party of zeal
OTIS in Mrabile, Mo-, attribute all disease to
the possession of devils; but in trying to
cast the evil spirits out of John Ballinger, a
typhoid fever patient, in spite of the oppo-
sition of his doctor and brother, they wrought
him into such a frenzy that he died before
they were through with their incantations.
William Pinckney, Charleston physician,
has been arrested for making lunatic OF
Estelle Swinton, aged IA. Pinckney usually
lances his patient over the affected part, and
applies plaster of tar and SCOT; but in try
ing to cure the Swinton girl of weak mind
edness, he covered her head and body with
sores, and made her hopeless maniac. A
man in Alabama advertises salve that, he
says, is made under divine guidance. Each
box-price 25 cents-is made the subject o.
separate prayer by the manufacturer that
it will prove effective; and for double the
regular price he will make a prayer es-
pecially suited to the case for which the
salve is purchased.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
DISTRICT NEWS.

On Saturday morning last, the cap of one
Of the glass furnaces of Messrs. Hall, Pan
cost & Craven, at Salem, fell in on six pots
of molten glass. The steam fire engine
was taken down and flooded the furnace.
The loss is estimated at 5000, with no in
surance. The furnace will be Immediately
rebuilt and new pots put in.
On Thursday last an eight month old
child of Mr.. George Button, living near
Morgansville, was drowned in small pud-
die of water which had been formed by the
recent rains near the house. Some children
had the baby out to play, and not returning
in due time, the mother went to look for
her infant and found it dead as above stated,
with no one near, the older children evil
IDENTIFY having become frightened on its
drowning or else left it alone carelessly.
at o'clock ON Saturday morning last,
David Halter, a farmer, while driving into
Allowaystown after doctor, was shot at
when about mile from the town. The
ball passed through the sides of the car
riage curtains, about six inches in front of
Mr.. Halter's breast. During the same
night William Chew's sweet potato field
was invaded and about one hundred hills of
potatoes dug up and carried away. This
being the place where Mr.. Halter was shot
at, it is supposed that he disturbed the
thieves, who, fearing detection, essayed
murder to hide their crime. Two men were
arrested on suspicion, but the Justice did
not consider the evidence sufficient to hold
them
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
MAYS LANDING SUBMERGED.

The Dam above Woods cotton mills,
Mays Landing, N. j., on the Egg Harbor
River race, burst on Sunday night, Sept. 16,
causing great damage to property. Hun
dreds Of persons narrowly escaped death
from drowning, and the widest excitement
prevailed. The town, which is the capital
of Atlantic County is situated in Galloway
Township, on the Great Egg Harbor River
at the head of navigation, and is about
sixty-five miles south of Trenton. 1t is
divided into two parts, Mays Landing
proper, which contains the court house and
Jail, and Hamilton, about quarter of a
mile up the river where the dam is located.
The race was fed by the river, and was used
to afford power for Woods mills. When
the dam gave way the whole body of water
seemed to burst forth in single huge col
umn, and the town was submerged in few
minutes. Bridges, lumber and coal piles,
and, in fact, all things movable, were borne
away by the flood. The villagers were
aroused by the crashing in of windows
and doors, and the rush ofea current of
muddy water carrying lumber, sticks, COAL
and stones through their houses. A scene
of the widest excitement followed. Men,
women, and children shouted and screamed
for help, and some raved in their terror.
Several persons are reported lost, and it is
said that two bodies, one of woman and
the other of a child, have been washed up
on the river bank three miles below the
town. On the other hand it is averred by
the police and town authorities that no
persons have been reported missing. Great
numbers fled from their houses and es-
capped through the rushing waters to the
high grounds Many of these were in their
night clothes, few taking time even to catch
up their clothing. Two women were bruised
by timber and lost their footing. They had
very narrow escape, being rescued with
the greatest difficulty.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
BUSINESS NOTICES.

| New Cheese, at Shoemaker's.
Cheapest Sugars, at Shoemaker's
Oleine Soap only cents, at Clark's.
Best Rio Coffee, 25 cents per 10, at Clark's
Sugar Cured Hams, 13 cts, at Shoemak-
er's.
A fine Laguira Coffee, at % cents per lb,
at Clark's.
A good roasted Coffee, Is cts, at Shoe
makers.
A Good Imperial Tea, at So cents per lb.
at Clark's.
Palmetto Stove polish, cents per stick,
at Clark's.
Try Myers Sprinkling Blue, and 10 cts.
per bottle, at Clark's.
Fresh Citron, Currants and Raisins at
Shoemaker's.
French Shoe Backing, large boxes, only
cents, at Clark's.
The very latest improved Mason Jar for
preserving, at M. G. Belford's China Store,
Commerce street.
M. G.. Belford has splendid line of Glass;
ware at his store, No. SO East Commerce
street.
Best quality of Cutlery and Willow Ware,
at M. g. Belford's store, on Commerce
street, next door to County Clerks Office.
All who propose going to housekeeping
will do well to call at M. q. Belford's China
Store, and purchase one of those splendid
dinner sets.
The undersigned hereby announces him
self a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Cumberland county, subject to the decision
of the Republican Convention to be held in
the city of Bridgeton, on Tuesday, Sept.
Gath, 1878. JAS. L. WILSON.
Millville, N. j., 9th no., 1878.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

A Presbyterian clergyman in Russellville,
Ark, said, in sermon, that in a certain
year the people of Missouri, by simultane-
GUS religious services in the churches,
prayed to God to deliver them from the
scourge of grasshoppers, and that as soon as
the prayers were commenced in the morning
the grasshoppers began to leave, and by
night the State was free from them. An
incredulous deacon has gone to St. Louis to
search files of newspapers, in order to learn
whether the preacher was correct.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The mortality in the fever districts has al
ready reached between four and five thou
sand. The number of deaths reported how
ever, is not SO great as few days ago, and
the survivors hope that the doctors are get
ting the upper hand.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Some of the boys of Carrollville, Wis,
made a midnight parade, wrapped in sheets
and starting from the village graveyard
They succeeded. Three women went into
convulsions at the sight, one sick man wa'
thrown into relapse, and girl broke hel
arm by a fall in climbing hastily over {
fence,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

East Liverpool, Ohio, is warmed and
lighted by its natural gas wells. The gas
gives fame that almost rivals the electric
light in brilliancy, and it cost so little that
the lamps in the city streets are kept burn
ing day and night. 1t is used in private
houses and factories alike, and cooks steak
or heats furnace
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

At the close of his sermon on Sunday
week, the Rev. Mr.. Vosburgh, Of Jersey
City, read a letter of resignation, which was
based upon two reasons-First, ill health,
and second, a desire not to remain pastor Of
a divided church. Mrs. Vosburgh, who is
living with Deacon Bumstead's family, was
present in the church, but made no demon
ctratiop
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The village of Kollmar, in Holstein, is ia.
nous for the longevity of it's inhabitants.
1t has a population of 1,4O0 souls. A dia.
mond wedding-the seventy fifth anniver-
sary-has just been celebrated there, the
tenth in fourteen years, and two others are
impending.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The Republican candidate for Congress,
Hon. George M. Robson, will be present at
the Republican County Convention which
meets in Bridgeton next Tuesday, and ad-
dress the Convention on the issues of the
day. There ought to be large gathering
Of the Republicans of the county, and we
trust the Court House will be filled with
people. Gen. Robson is an able and elo.
quent speaker, and every voter should hear
him. Congressman G. FL. Sinnicksonn will
also be present.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
Assignees Second Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors of
~ Dallas l. Compton, of the Township of CONNER
cia State OF New jersey that all claims against his
tate must be exhibited to the subscribers his assgnees
under oath or affirmation before the a6h day Of October
next being three months from the date of assignment
be forever barred from coming in for dividend of the
estate and said creditors further notified that list
OF the claims against the said Dallas L. Compton, will
before the January term Of the Orphans Court when
exceptions thereto may be filed by any person interested
DANIEL T. HOWELL,
CHARLES BUTCHER
Assignees of Dallas L. Compton.
Dated August 2oth, I878.-aug 2o-6t
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The Swiss watchmakers have held a meet
ing at Geneva to devise means for the refu-
alton of certain injurious statements con-
corning the Swiss watch trade said to have
be en- published in circulars by the American
xhibitors at Paris.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

George Gentry was quite seriously hurt
on the Exhibition grounds Wednesday.
He was crossing the track at the time, and
was run into by trotting horse. Had it
not been for the sagacity of the animal in
stopping just at the right time Mr.. Gentry
would have been killed. AS it was, he was
badly injured.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Perfectly Pure Spices can always be found
at Reeve Il Fithian's, 46 Commerce ce street,
Bridgeton.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Mem. from Society Journal. "Miss
s. appeared to positive disadvantage be-
cause of cloudiness of complexion and
must we write it?-Pimples it spelling an
otherwise beautiful countenance." [She
should by all means procure and use DR..
Bulls Blood Mixture. Rep.]
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

A movement is on foot to establish a
Poultry Association, by parties in this To-
cality.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Rev. 81. H. Beadle, as President of the
Board of Education, is the right man in the
right place.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
BORDEAUX SAUCE.

Cabbage, cut fine, gallons.
Green Tomatoes, sliced, gallon.
Onions sliced, dozen.
Sugar, II pounds.
Vinegar, gallon.
Salt, pint.
Turmeric (ground,) ounce.
Celery Seed, ounce.
Alspice, 1 ounce.
Cloves, 1 ounce.
Pepper, 1 ounce.
Ginger (ground), ounce.
White Mustard Seed, pound. Mix
and boil one hour.
Spices for the above can be had at Chas.
F. Dare's Drug Store, 81 E. Commerce
Street. sep 12-2t.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

There was large attendance of voters at
the Republican Primary Meetings in Bridge
ton, on Saturday evening. At the First
ward there. was a heavy vote polled. Nc
Bride delegates for Sheriff were chosen in
the First and Second wards. and Lupton
delegates in che Third ward. The follow
ing is list of the delegates to the County
Convention:-Firstw ward-Geo. W. Cook,
Thomas M. Woodruff, l. T. Nichols, Elijah
Hyder, T. W. Williams, Samuel Humphries,
Evan Evan, Eli E. Rogers, Chas. Hetzell.
Second ward-Levi Dare, Wallace Taylor,
Thomas S. Green, II. B. Harker, Chas. E.
Mulford. Third ward-John G.. Ayars, R.
NJ. Recap, Samuel B. Wood, Benjamin
Ford, Benjamin Hancock. Full delegations
were also chosen in the several wards to
gressional Convention.
The 25th Animal Fair of the Cumberland
County Agricultural Society was held in
Bridgeton on Sep. 18th. Some five thou
sand people were in attendance, and the
Exhibition proved one of the most success
full that has ever been held here. The dis
plays in the various departments were more
than average. The Fruit Department at
tracted great attention, for the reason that
the display of grapes, apples, pears, and
peaches was unusually fine The Ladies'
Department was superior in many respects,
to that of any previous year. The Stock
Department was general resort for sight
seers, and the display of blooded stock ex-
eellent. AS usual the eyes of the multitude
were upon the race-course. Several thou
sand persons gathered around the ring in
the afternoon to witness the trotting. A
number of single and double teams were
entered. Mr.. c. P. M'Gear carried off the
first premium for single horse. Taken alto
gether the Exhibition was grand success.
The day was fine, which fact added much
to the general excellence of the Fair. In a
short time we shall publish full list of the
premiums awarded, in order that the public
may see who have drawn the prizes for best
exhibits in.all the departments.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
list nE ChJEc

Inc following sales are advertised to take place:
Property of Horace Bishop et al, Fairfield
Township, Sept, 2lst 1878.
Property of Leonard Cuff, Bridgeton, September
2Sth 1878.
Property of NJ. G. Carstens, ct al, First ward
Bridgeton, Oct. 18th, 1873
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of VIM. Frank decd near Shiloh. Sep.
26th, 1878.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

A full stock of School Books at the low
est market prices at Reeve & Fithian's, 46
Commerce ST., Bridgeton.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the accounts
OF Eli Sayers, administrator of Dorcas Cornwall de-
ceased.
William G. Brooks administrator of Beulah R.
Renshaw deceased.
Edmund s. More, guardian of Anna c. Moore.
John G. Weaver. administrator of Jacob H.
Weaver, deceased.
Eldrige G. McClung, assignee of George H. Fos-
ter.
Wilmon Bacon, executor of Martha Reeve dec
Daniel I: Howell and Hannah c. COrson admin
iStratOrS of William E. Corson, dec.
Fanny r. Whitaker and James j, Reeves exec
tors OF James L. Whitaker. decd.
AblJah Could administrator of TamSOn Cuff
deceased.
Elias Wilson and James L. Wilson, adminstra
tors OF William ID. Wilson, decd.
Jefferson Lore and James Dunlap, administrators
of Addington Lore decd
William Dare, executor of John w. Stiles dec
Lydia L. Watson, eXecutrix of William Watson.
deceased.
lanes Powell, executor of Charles Bacon, decd.
Joseph L. Davis, administrator of Sarah Davis,
decd.
Estate Of George E. Compton, guardian of Eu-
gene Compton.
Will be audited. and stated by the Surrogate, and
reported for settlement. at the Orphans Court Of
the County of Cumberland, on Tuesday, the first
day OF October, A. D., 1878.
JOHN SMALLEY, Surrogate.
Bridgeton, N. j., August lst, 1S78-1-2m
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

guaranteed, at E. c. Lambert's, No. 96
Commerce Street
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
new Rich DLQ0l!.

Parsons Purgative Pills make New Rich Blood and
will completely change the blood in the entire system in
three months. Any person who will take pill each
night from weeks may be restored sound health
if such thing be possible. Sent by mail for letter
| stamps, ]. S. JOHNSON & Co, Bangor, Maine.
aug l5-4w.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

A sly movement is on foot to secure the
Endorsement of G. c. Grosscup at the Dem
ocratic Congressional Convention which
meets in Camden to-day. Mr.. Grosscup is
anxious as are also his friends in Bridgeton.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The Democrats had lively time at their
Primary Meetings in this city on Saturday
night. In the First and Third wards dele
gates were chosen in opposition to Mr..
Grosscup's Endorsement by the Democratic
party.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

A couple Of fellows with good supply OF
the ardent aboard settled ''little differ
ence," in the rear of Davis Hotel, last night.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
LOCAL NEWS.
Soaps, 3, 4, 5, 6 and cts at Clark's.

The farmers are now busily engaged in
getting ready for sowing wheat.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

The Bridgeton Daily has changed hands,
Mr. Elmer having disposed of it to Mr.. Geo.
+. Nixon, the former proprietor.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Mr.. VIM. N. Hewitt gives the highest
market price for poultry and all kinds of
produce. Chickens-old fowls, 1908 cts. ;
young fowls, 14@15 cts; eggs, 1S cts. );
squads, u cts.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Rev. Mr.. Conway, of Vineland, delivered
an able sermon in the First Baptist Church,
on Sunday evening. Mr.. Conway is one of
the most eloquent ministers in the Baptist
denomination.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Jona. Gould left us bunch of ripe straw
berries one day last week. We believe we
never saw strawberries in such perfection in
this climate at this season of the year.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

DIR. o. E. Peck has removed his dental
rooms to No 90 Commerce street, up stairs.
Nitrous Oxide Gas administered.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Advertisements and Communications to insure
Insertion, should be handed in by Wednesday noon
Of each week.
NO notice will be taken of anonymous commu.
nicatons
marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

School Books, Slates Pens, Ink, Paper,
and everything in the Stationery line at
Reeve & Fithian's, 46 Commerce street,
Bridgeton.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
NEWPORT,

At the Republican caucus on Saturday
evening the following persons were elected
delegates to the County Conventions john
T. Ladow, Richard Lore, Chas. Chew, Ma
thaniel Lore.
The nomination of Hon. Geo. M. Robe
son for Congress gives general satisfaction
to the Republicans here, and he will poll
the full vote of the party.
Quite a number of our citizens visited
the County fair, and were well pleased with
it,
The Hickman Brothers from Turkey
Point, who have some notoriety in stealing,
were committed by Magistrate Glanden, lin
default of baiD for stealing oysters on Tues
day last.
The horse disease is abating. jefferson
Newcomb has good one down with it.
Maurice River Cove oysters are very fine,
but prices are low, from $1.OO to $1.25 per
thousand for cullens, and So to So for
primes.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

Several of our store keepers have had
money stolen from their stores during their
temporary absence, within the past few
days.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
GREENWIGH.

The heavy winds of last week did great
damage to the peach trees, blowing off the
peaches, and breaking the limbs.
The horse disease still prevails. Joseph
Sloan, Mark r. Dare, VIM. Glasspell and
others have lost horses. The disease acts
differently from the ''blind staggers" in
some cases. In several instances there
seems to be lung fever, but in other cases
one side of the horse becomes dead or rot
ten.
Greenbackers are scarce in this township.
The great majority are good solid Republi-
cans, with about fifty to sixty staunch old
hickory Democrats, which are stubborn as
mules, and as good in the harness.
DR.. Geo. B. Wood is now at Greenwich.
He is very feeble, but not so much so as
should be expected for man of his age
Very few men stand SO high in medical pro-
fession as the doctor.
Dr. R. P. Ewing has announced himself
a candidate for the Republican nomination
for Assembly. DR.. Ewing has great many
warm friends here. He served his country
faithfully during the late war, and if nomi-
mated and elected will do his duty honestly
in public life.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
ELECTRICITY,

Dr. A. H. STEVENS treats very successfully all durable
specially for more the years He Consump-
ton, Dyspepsia, Liver and Kidney Diseases, Uterine
Mispacements, and Many Tumors with Electricity with
shocks. few patients have board in his family
Circulars with certificates and all particulars free
Address, A. H. STEVENS NJ. d. f. D., 1850 Green
street. Philadelphia aug 2o-4w
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19
MAURICETOwN.

MAOhlCEIOWN.
The horse epidemic has made its appear
ance here, and several of our farmers have
lost animals.
The melon crop is about harvested with
large returns to the owners. The sweet po-
tato crop is about being moved to market.
Small shipments have already been made.
Our Benevolent Societies have made con-
tributions for the yellow fever sufferers in
the South. Notably Neptune Lodge A. F.
& A. M. That worthy disciple of Vulcan,
A. M. Loudenslager, is Worshipful Master.
An interesting time is anticipated next
Tuesday, on the occasion of the launch of
the new schooner ''Harry B. Ritter" Capt.
Isaac Peterson, about being completed at
Vannaman Bros. yard. A Church congre-
CATION from Millville, are coming here to
have picnic, and witness the launch. A
large attendance is anticipated.
Mrs. Mary Haley, wife of Capt Asa Ha.
ley, was Frustrated on Sunday, by stroke
of paralysis. A second stroke followed on
Monday, and she now lies in critical con.
dition.
Mr.. George Shropshire, employed in the
shipyard of Vannaman Bros, was injured
by the falling of stage, on Monday, but
is not thought to be seriously hurt.
The record of births, deaths and marri-
ages for the year ending May 1st, 1878, in
Commercial Township, is as follows: mar
riages, 10; births, II; deaths, 25.
Mr.. David Tomlin, has taken possession
of the "Burdsell Farm" on the opposite
bank Of the river from this place, and is
harvesting large crops of hay.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-09-19

pIhNnc Retail price $1,000 only sa75., Parlor Or
TIHVUC gans, price $40 only sos. Paper tree-
Daniel +. Beatty, Washington, N. J. aug 2o-4t
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-01-20

such application. This is especially true
of Mississippi. Having ouly abont 100000
to distribute this year, we though1 it un-
wise to reduce our rates tt the several
classes OF schools beyond what was
done i'm most of the states, es-
pecially Virginia. Tennessee and West
Virginia last year. The superintendent in
these States reduced our published scale one
half and in many Instances two thirds. We
could not reduce further without giving so
thin covering of the Whole area as TO rem
der it nearly worthless to each school.
What was more natural or proper than TO
continue our assistance where the greatest
number of schools had been refused in past
years, and to withhold it one year where
every, or nearly every. application had been
accepted (? 1t may not be improper TO add
that men whose character and position en-
title them TO the hi CHEST respect, have given
it as their opinion that the time has not yet
come to give largely TO Mississippi Ii this
is an error on their part shall be most hap
ply to have it corrected. You are at liberty
to make such use OF this letter as may seem
to you proper. -
Yours very respectfully,
r. SEARS General Agent.