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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
The Late Convention.

The Cumberland County Musical
Convention which closed its 3Sth an
nual session Friday evening, was un-
usually successful. A sufficient sum
was received to pay all the expenses of
the Convention beside the indebted
ness which for two years had been
hanging over the Association. = The
total receipts were nearly four hundred
dollars. A small balance remains in
the treasury with which to begin the
new year.
The Grand Concert at Moore's Opera
House Friday evening, which closed
the Convention, was the finest had in
Bridgeton for several years. The
choruses which closed the first part of
the programme, and opened part sec
ond, were musical gems splendidly
rendered. There were a number of
fine solos given, notably those of Miss
Whinnery, the most popular of which
'lll Not Telf' was loudly encored.
Mrs. Janvier, Mrs. Buck and Mrs.
Kirk rendered Down in the Dewy
DELI magnilicently. Prof Perkins
sang a solo which was more warmly
applauded than any other piece given.
and deservedly so. To the Prof. the
great success of the Convention was in
a large measure due.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
Give Us Payements


The lack of pavements on the princi-
pal streets of this city has long been
painfully apparent. Property owners
have in many instances, it is true, laid
pavements the last two years, but the
progress made in this direction is very
slow. AS Winter comes on the neces-
sity for good pavements shows more
keenly. If we wait for property own
ers many years will elapse before the
city is paved as it should be. In the
meantime the pedestrian must founder
in the mud, which on some of our
streets is half shoe deep. Now what
is the remedy? 1t can be found in one
direction only. City Council must
take action sooner or later, just as the
governing boards of other cities have
done. Let an Ordinance be passed
compelling each and every property
owner on certain streets, (taking one,
two or three streets per year, as Coun-
ell may deem best, to pave with brick
or stone, the city to pay one-half the
expense. No matter if few persons
do object. The public good is what
Council should look at Had certain
class of people been listened to Bridge
ton would not have had the splendid
system of water-works which has
proved so advantageous, and many
other beneficial improvements. So it
would be in this case. Once the order
went forth that paving must be done,
the grumbling would cease, and the
work be executed to the great advan-
taSe of both taxpayer and people,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
The largest and cheapest stock of
Shoes at Robbins.

Very handsome improvements have
been made in the lecture room of st.
Andrews p. E. Church, of this city,
recently. Mr.. DeVetters. of Philada..
and his assistant, have so dexterously
used the brush that the room seems to
have just come forth from the hand of
a magician, so beautiful is its appear
ance. The room will be used for the
first time since the improvements, at
the Friday evening services of this
week
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Here is a chance for Bridgeton cani-
talists to do something for the town
and county. In the immediate vicinity
of this city there is plenty of land suit
able for cane growing, notably in
Hopewell, Greenwich and Stow Creek
Townships. In the southern section
of the county, below Bridgeton, many
acres of land suitable for the purpose,
can also be found. There is no good
reason why the sorghum industry can
not be made as great success in Cum
berland County as it has been in Cape
May. Who will be the man, or the
men, to come forward and aid in the
work OF establishing sugar and mo
lasses factory in Or near Bridgeton? 1t
is seldom such a rare opportunity is
offered, and it certainly ought to be
improved. Such an industry estab-
lished here would increase the demand
for labor and add much to the pros
perity of the people generally.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
,[}6e P9ioneer.
Bridgeton, N. j., November 26, 1885.

Advertisements and communications to in
sure Insertion, should be handedi in by Tuesday
evening of each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
municatiOns.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Capt. Marion Dubois drills the stu
dents of the West Jersey Academy in
the manual of arms. Marion is a vet
eran OF the Mexican war as we'll as the
war of the rebellion, and he thoroughly
understands military tactics.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The ladies of the several city churches
are making arrangements for a grand
supper to be given in aid of the Young
Mems Christian Association on the ed
and Sd of December.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Congressman George Hires was in
Bridgeton Friday, on business. He
intends starting for Washington in
few days, and will be quartered at
Wizards Hotel during the coming ses-
sionof Congress-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
RECEIVERS SALE.

Property of the Bridgeton and Philadelphia
Steamboat Company, City of Bridgeton, Decem-
Der l. 1885.
PRIVATE SALE.
Property of Benjamin Ackley, Commercial
township.
Property of John P. Waithman, Buckshutem
Road, near Bridgeton.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of Isaac Conner, decd, Cedarville
December 10.
Property of John Fox, dec Deerfield town.
ship, December 26th.
SHERIFF'S SALE
Property of West Side Glass Co., Dee 26th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Special Officer Daniel Loper, of the
guard boat ''State Rights" gives no.
tice that the law requiring the number
to be placed in the mainsail of oyster
boats, together with the one in regard
to dredging before sunrise and after
sunset will be strictly enforced. Oys
termen will please take notice that
Capt Dan. means business.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

1t is said that Capt VIM. Terrell has
purchased the milford wharf property
near Cox & Sons Machine establish
ment, on Water street, and will erect
thereon a large ice house, in which he
will store the best quality of Kennebec
ice for the use of Bridgeton customers.
The Captain will also establish a coal
yard on the wharf, and furnish the
public with the best coal in the market.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The Musical and Literary Society of
Central NJ. E. Church will give Con-
cert in the Chapel, on Thanksgiving
night. An interesting programme has
been prepared. Admission 20 cents.
Children 10 cents.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Samuel H. Gaskill, of Bridgeton
Lodge, No. 129, l. O. O. F., has been
chosen District Deputy Grand Master
for this district for the current year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Assemblyman Lawrence, of this dis
trict, was in Bridgeton recently visit
ing friends. He is feeling good over
the result of the late election, as we'll
he may. We predict that he will make
good record during the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Go and see the Private Secretary to-
night Thanksgiving at Moore's Opera
House. 1t will be one ofthe best plays
Bridgeton has seen for years.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The Salvation Army has established
a branch of that institution at Cedar
Vile. The results thus far are several
converts to the cause.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

oh love an old-fashioned THANKSGIVING,
When the crops are all safe in the barn:
When the chickens are plump with good living,
And the wool is all spun into yarn
Anu s. StepHeHs
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The farmers are mostly through with
their Fall work. Crops have been good,
but prices poor. There are many
things for the farmer to be thankful
for, however, and he will rejoice over
them to-day at his Thanksgiving Day
feast.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Tom Bowers, 1913 North Laurel
street, is one of the best butchers in
these parts He will slaughter hogs
Mondays and Wednesdays of each
week during the season, at very low
rates. If you have porkers that you
wish neatly dressed go and see him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
A Rare Opportunity.

The following dvertisementr recently
appeared in st. Louis paper
A syndicate which is building a COM
plete sugar plant, with the latest i'm
proved machinery, wants a good loca-
ton in sorghum or cane-growing
State. They are ready to consider
propositions from any locality wishing
such an industry built up in their
vicinity. Address,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
The best and cheapest line of Ladies'
and Children's Boots at Robbins
Of Interest to the Ladies.

The ladies will be interested in the
following because they are always anx-
ious to know what the latest STYLES
are
Plumes of lovely curled ostrich feath-
ers are but little used while the rage
for the wings Of the barnyard fowl CON
tinues. These are grouped without
any regard to sympathy, and if they
only stand up straight and reach far
enough out that is all that is necessary.
Bonnets are worn set further for
ward, and thus leaving the back of the
head quite exposed The harris dressed
very high, the front hairlghtly crimped
or disposed in little rings Some ladies
have the front hair cut about two and
half inches long, and wear it combed
up loosely like a boys hair
Shell ornaments for the hair are
growing in favor. The real tortoise
shell pins are by far the most desira-
BILE of all ornaments Those made of
horn, bone and various other imita-
tions are certain to grow dull and
scratched after little use, and then
they must be thrown away. Real shell
remains bright for an indefinite length
of time.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
Ladies Rubbers, 30 cents; Misses. q
cents, at Robbins.

People don't carry valises any more.
They use Club bags that strap
around their neck. They are the lat
est innovation, and everybody is go
ing crazy about them. They are being
made in Newark. A big firm there
started the business. They are much
lighter than valise, don't weigh any
thing hardly, and they will hold fully
as much as an ordinary square valise.
They range in size from ten inches in
length to sixteen, and even to twenty.
Those are the ready made. You can
have them made to order any size YOU
want.
The largest and best stock of Over
coats at Robbins, 81 Commerce ST.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Hosiery, gloves, mittens, &C., for all,
at New York Store, SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Polo caps for girls, 25 cents, New
York Store, 90 Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The election is passed, and it is time
to turn the public attention to other
and more important matters, but the
PIONEER feels like reminding the edi-
tor ofthe Prohibition departments of the
Ecentng Ne,cS that he failed to do the
square thing when he refused to allow
a reply to appear in those columns
from the pen of a Republican. ANY
party that refuses to hear but one side
of a political question is too intensely
bigoted to every accomplish anything
of Importance in this world.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Bargains in corsets, rs cents, reduced
from $780, at New York Store, 90 Com
merce street.
The best Mems so cent Underwear in
the city at Robbins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
1886.
HARPHR'S YOUNG PEOPLE.
AN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY

me position of HARPER'S YOUNG People as
the leadlug weekly periodical for Young read
e'S Is well established. The publishers snare No
palns TO provide the best and most attracti,Io
reading ana illustrations. The serial and short
stofleS nave strong dramatic interest ,yhiin
they are wholly free from whatever is perni-
clous or vugarly sensatona the papfrs on
natural history and SCIENCE travel and tho facts
or lie, are by writers whose names rive the
best assurance of accuracy and yahIe Uluso
tfated papers on athletic sports, games and
pastlmeS give full information on these stib
1ects. There is nothing cheap about if but its
price. - ' i'o
AneptomG OF everything that is attractive
and desirable in juvenile literature, E0sto,l
courier. ""''o'S
A weekly feast of good things to the hovs and
girls in every family which it visits PJo0I,J1I,
Union. 'i'i''' ~ """'WS
1t is wonderful in its wealth of pictures in
formation and interest .--CHTistiaQ 1dr0cafp
TERMS: Postage prepaid, $500 Per Year.
Vol. vi. commences Noreobc.3 1se5
SINGLE NUMBERS, Eve Cents each
Remlttances should be made by Post O0ico
MONEY oroer OF pralt, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to colsJ this advertisement
tcttto@ t"e express order Of HARPER s. Bros
Address HARPER & BROTHERS. New York
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

For the most stylish Hats and the
finest line of Neckwear go to Robbins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Cardigan Jackets for men and bows.
at lowest prices. New York Store, 90
Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Do not buy Ladies' Coats until you
have seen Robbins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

The Cheapest Dry Goods Store is
Robbins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
LIPPINCOTT'S
MONTHLY MAGAZINE,

With the issue for January 1SS6 imnor,o4
dfeS ana w, 3e made in the literary character
aiiu ai y PoSrdpnical appearance of LiDDilcOtrS
MagGzfHe, which, while more than maintainin%
me former standards of excellence. will If is
expected, materially increase its popularity and
Wlden Its sphere of usefulness The distinoti,ra %
teatres M m OF LtppI"coHs for the coming year viii
1t will be a live periodical, interesting itself
IN all me current topics of the day literary ar
tistlc, political, and social and enistin@ in their
aA'SeaisSioh Ame;oo ihe ablest pens in England and
America "A lair hearing will be accorded 70
an an SIDES S OF controversy, though the magazine
WIZ STfIcbfy Wi bS PresGrye its own neutrality
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of atrimony, No New hing & h9rf1s' rfc ath9r auth
Rgraps nad tnG & &cleverest of the rising authors of
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secret Seen OF ht Wlter who prefers to keep his name
sectot, buI whose very touch reveals an inti
mate h, acquaintance with the scenes which he
Aed medium through which the choicest storios
ESSAYS, and sketches by transatlantic a,ltborss
vii VII reach the American public simultaneo,,s4
WIN thelr appearance abroad. Under this ar
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w; w; II; Mallock, Matthew Arnold. Edwin Arnold
so1 O,'ioa, i, r.. 4nstey; VIM. Black, Austin Dob
etc. ""Hio"ihe' e1c.,
+o,t 1t VIII number among its American contribu-
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thorn, Harriet Prescott Spoiord John Raaoh
McMaster, u. 5. of Dale" Brander Niatthews
1t will be the cheapest first class ,,ooo,i,o :.
sued IN America. Recognizing the needs Of tho
G 6r good literature at moderate prices, the
i' p,inisners % nave decided to lower the subscrin
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a SPECIMEN COPY SENT FREE ON APPLICATION
j. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY p,hs
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26
Breezes from Fairton.

Breezes from Fairton.
Mr.. James NJ. Campbell, for several
years past a contributor to the columns
of the PIONEER, moved from Fairton
Tuesday, and will hereafter make his
home in Gloucester city.
The Presbyterian Sunday School has
decided to hold what is termed a
Light House, Festival on Christmas.
1t will be an interesting occasion.
John Ogden. who resides in Back
Neck, has a ten acre field of corn
which has turned out three and a half
bushels of corn to a heap of sixty-four
hills. This is hard to beat in Cumber-
land County.
Richard G. Laning is having his
house nicely painted. He intends to
build German Carp pond soon, and
go into the cultivation of that delic
ious fish.
There has been more changing about
among the occupants of houses in
Fairton this Fall than ever before.
VIM. S. Hallowell, who is visiting
his father in Fairton, is a great gun
ner. Heand Henry Buck gun together,
and recently have killed as high as IA
rabbits in day, with numerous quail
and other game. Mr.. Buck has but
one arm. He is better marksman.
however, than many who have two
arms.
The Methodist revival meetings are
doing much good. Twelve persons
were recently at the altar at one time.
A very enterprising sheet is the
Bridgeton Erening News. 1t lately
gave an account of a highway robbery
committed on Richard g. Laning which
occurred nearly two years ago. and
yet from the reading of the article
many would have thought that the
affair had taken place recently.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

Ladies' Seal Plush Coats at low
prices at Robbins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-11-26

TERMS; Postage prepaid, So 90 Per Year
Vol. vi. commences Noren,dcr 8. 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-13
CLOSING THE TRIAL or ARMSTRONG.
ALL TIE lvIDENCE IN-IHE LAWYERS TO SUN VI
on MONDAY.

ALL TIE LVIDENCE IN-IHE LAWYERS TO SUN VI
Of MONDAY.
The trial of Thomas j. Armstrong for
murder In the first degree in shooting Abort r. Ilcrrck
M, stcpfaiher on August TO- not concluded IN the
Coar. Of Sessions IN Brooklyn yesterday The taking o.
evidence. which has consumed five days, was finished
and the counsel will sum up Monday Evidence was
introduced yesterday by the prosecution In rehnth %
that offered by defence uphold the theory That the
crime was not prcmeGijaied Mrs. Ella IT, willard, a
sister OF the victim Of the crime testified that the rea
lions were pleasant between errck aud hs stcson bat
her answer, were ruled out Albert +. Ho.uri. 70
partner oil ncrIc lied t1tt Ac had noticed friendly
relations bet him and Armstrong. tn" evidence o
scycId. witnesses Idkcn 90 unpracn the NciA} &"
some those who had To lcrlcbs cruelty t0 H.
-tcpsUu.
scene occurred ia the court when District Attorney
IIeay. hIs assistant, \. H. Jcuh- AID Gcu"r.u Tracy
.rprri up beside the Judge and had moments c"n-tl
tatlJu. A. they came down, ". j. Ghyuof. H~-'rsttd
with Genera, Tracy Tor the de .cucc -ld something about
stage eject" Mr. jerks turned upon him and a-Ard
what meant and Mr. GayuoI said he did NOT speak To-
hm The .D-tuct-Attorucy Appealed {" the protection
~ The eoJg, from tt remarks u o." -op o-inS coun-
The jury charged hy judge Moore mot to discuss iu'
ease rad anything about II 800 toe paI"r~ u thr'
heard ANY one SAY anything about H. even ia clilch'
jhry 10 20 AT once ont OF hearing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-13
POLrS MODERN WHIST ~ RAYME.



II yOu the modern Of wni,t would know,
From tins great prime pie IL prcccpts now;
Treat your own hand as 10 YOUR partner Joined,
And play, not one alone, but both combined.
Your Aist lead makes your partner understand
What !, the CHIEF component OF your mana,
A.d hence there ~ ne trSslty the strOugCHt
That your first lead be from your suit that's longest
In tlia with ace and king lead king. then ace;
with kim and queen, king also has first place.
Win ace queen knaVc, lead see, and then the quoen
With acc four small ones. ac; should first Dc seen
with ducen kuave, ten. Won let the queen preoodoi
il O,hcr cascs you the lowest lead.
Ere You return your friends. your own suit play.
Tut irIinps yOu must return without delay
MuCu yOu return your partners lehl, take pans
10 give MIN back the best your hand contains,
II Won received not more than three at hfsL
II you bad more, you may return tho worst.
En-, If Won hold The master card You're bound
T.pily 10, In most ca-e- second rouhd;
WhcnccT YOU want lcdi, 'uS seldom wrong
TO lead &" ilp 10 the weak" or" thGo the strong
In second hand your lowest should be PLAYED,
Unless You mean " Trump SINAI 10 hc mduoj
Or N You've King and queen or ace anu KING
'Ihrn one OF these will be the proper thlhg'
lJ well the the rules for trumps, youll ofen.neec
them, $500 ,.,
When YOU mold FIVE, IT'S always right to lead them,
Or II thc lead won't come In timo To yOu'
Then signal to your partner 20 - do.
TO lead thro' honors turned upi, bad play.
Unless you want the trump suit cleared away.
second hnud a doubtful tnck see,
Don't trump II II you hold more trumps than three
But having three or less trump fearlcssly
When weak In trumps yourself don't force your friend
But always force the adverse strong trump handl
For sequences stern custom has decrced.
The lowest you must play II you don't lead,
When Won d scard weak suits yO1 ought to choose
For strong ones arc too valuable 70 Lose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-13
TO SEARCH TIE PRIZE coUer RLCoRDs.

Somervillc p. Tuck. of No. 80 " 3ll-st., " no
has been appointed by Tie President TO search tho
records of the French prize courts for evidence caring
ON claims OF American czrns Tor French Sp lation.
was busy at oil, ycster Iy preparing L. SAL ~ to
afternoon for the West ln.le~. Mr. Iuct, associated
with lanes o. Bruadhctd. made similar sttrch o. 'ue
records M Fraucc report OF which W"s hici ~ IN a."
Government and referred to IL the Irc,l es Mes
r-. - .---.-- 81. .. ID,
20" said Mr. Tuck to TRIBUNE reporter, as
snrrln agent o. the state Department. Between ths
Years 1872 aud 1901. when vessels Win L theu COM u.s.
SONS were SEEING American vessels, they to'h NO
American vessels TO the nearest port whtrc thetc vas
a rse court to have them Cuudcmnel previous {" Iet
couf-ri ton 10y the French o.. rIhne"' INC i,'',
~ ,n.ss ,onleluuatious Will farm important eva, IS
nth fr and against the Government lh the t'', '' no
,n.rs of American claimants S'Mr OF me I,'"t'N Nto
IN. nuluuue There were prize courts al liE"ii ,"lb
Dnmlug, Guada. oupe and PORT" Kco ana AT nther
Guadaloupe are st there ana VIII roe nrr th'm Iut
Whatever evidence there l. AT ohrI lolY' - "e''o1
~, HE "a, OF CONGRESS OF January 20, lHoJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-13
rLcLLltS OF COCILNE.

CHICAGO, Dee. II lSDcciaD.-The cases of
DE- Bradley and his VIE. both OF whom became insane
from the use cocaine, continue to be tho subject OF
close inquiry by the mrdicprOfcssIen. Dr. Wadsworth,
who hl, been treating Dr. Bradley, said to-day: The
drug Is compurat'ey new one, aud, ind, ed, its full
AID exact value ~ remedial agent is not understood at
present It WAS brought out within year. and
not expect to understand II thoroughly until time,
Nprmcnt, and experience have determined its merits
Ms attention has been called to picture In an illustrated
paper where Or Bradley Is represented performing
an cN pcmcnal operation on his wcs wrist 10 test the
v,lue Of cocaine IN surgery. That s all nonsense His
c,r has attracted attention all over the country and the
facts .houi be known. His WIFE victim OF cocauc
I'M. Wa. due to his example and inluGnce upon her
,rr than To she told me herself that ut time
she used from twenty-five 10 thirty grains day. The
In,trr look 10 u ar-e quantities Whether they Will
recover from It's effects Is s question DR. Bradley =
case has accomplished some good. for it has called
nc attention To cocaine, and this may lead to proper
rr.rttou of sale. Il Is dan gcrOus thing DO sold
10 Au, one who may want To buy it,"