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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-11
PEACE nErwEEN FRANor Ann on

PARIS, May l0.--rbe minister Of
foreign affairs has sent a French min.
lister 20 China with de6nite instruc-
tions regarding the negotiations for
the treaty OF peace.
Paienotre Presents His Credentials.
TIENTo, May DISCRIMINATION
have been exchanged between tho
French and Chinese V iyernments on
the lines OF the Fournicr msmoraD'
dunn These communications show u
tendency 10 a peaceful settlement be.
tween France and China.
NJ. PAteuotre, the French minister
who will conduct the negotiations on
the part Of France for definite treaty
OF peace, has presented his credentials
to the Chinese government. All du-
ties IN roDquip have besu fixed al
per cent. adyalorem
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
Ivy Hall Commencement,

The closing exercises of the Ivy Hall
School year took place in the First
Presbyterian Church, North Laurel
street, Tuesday morning. There was
large audience present. The Church
platform was beautifully decorated
with plants and flowers in honor of
the occasion. The exercises began
with prayer, after which the choir
sang the chorus-"J "Jehovah's Praise. "
Miss Carrie B. Trenchard, who was to
have delivered the Essay and Saluta-
tory, was excused because of recent
bereavement in her family. Miss
Name Miller, of Salem, rendered the
Essay-"It Might Have Been,n in verv
pleasant style, the production showing
considerable ability. Miss Margaret
L. Barker, of this city, followed with
the Essay-"Characteristics of the
Romans" in vivacious manner which
gave evidence that the young lady
was amply able to deal with the sub
ject which she had selected. Inter
spersed with excellent music there fol-
lowed the Essay-"A Bright Meteor of
History" ably delivered by Miss
Helen w. Barrows, of Mount Holly:
the Essay-'Little Things" nicely and
appropriately worded by Miss Mary
E. Minch, of Bridgeton; the Essay
achievements of the Arts" literary
production of much merit by Miss
Nell Parsons, of Morrisville, Pa: the
Essay-"Dreaming and Doing,n which
was full of excellent points, by Miss
Lyle r. Randolph, of Camden. Then
came the Duet-'In His Hands are
All the Corners of the Earth" by Mrs.
f. c. Brewer and Mrs C. J. Buck.
This was magnificently sung to the
great delight of the audience. The
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
Items from Fairfield,

Justus H. Livingston has bought the
stock and fixtures of the store in Cedar
vile lately occupied by Harry Cobb.
He will take in new stock of groceries
and provisions, and place his son
Charles in charge Of the store. Mr.
Livingston will still reside in Fairton.
The hay crop is better than was ex-
pected, and the farmers are happy.
Theophilus Mulford, of Back Neck,
is building a new wagon-house, and
otherwise improving his premises.
The picnic which was to have come
off on Thursday of this week, is post
poned until Thursday, June 25th, at
the same place, Port Norris.
The churches were decorated with
flowers on Sunday, it being Sunday
School Anniversary and Children's
Day. Mr.. Chas. Padgett, of Bridgeton.
addressed the children at the Presbv-
terian Church, in very interesting
manner. The Methodist Church was
filled with people. Rev. Mr.. Stewart
spoke to the large audience eloquently
and ably directing his remarks princi-
pally to the large company of Sunday
School children present. Mr.. Stewart
has been resident of Fairton only a
short time, but he is much beloved bv
the people, and his ministry promises
to be a success.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Essay-''Not to Live Only, but to Live
Well,' by Miss Annie r. Reeves, of
Bridgeton, was replete with good
thoughts and suggestions. Miss Mary
r. Whitaker, of Bridgeton, in the Es-
say-'The Advance of the Nineteenth
Century," proved herself to have been
close and successful student of the
march of great events. One of the
best of the Essays was that of Miss
Lizzie w. Trenchard, entitled-"T
World is What We Make it," Her ar
gument was Il good one, and true to
the letter. The Choir sang very beauti-
fully the Chorus Marvellous Work, -
after which Miss Mary Wyckoff, of
Freehold, gave the Essay-"The Ro-
nance of Superstition we'll written
and well read. The Essay and Vale
dictory-"Does Liberty Enlghten the
World?' by Miss Matte r. Janvier,
of Bridgeton, was finely prepared and
pleasantly rendered The Principal,
Rev. Henry Reeves, conferred diplo-
mas upon the graduating class, and
gave the graduates Il few words of ad-
vice and counsel. Rev. S. A. Mutch-
more, ID. d., one of the most eloquent
ministers of the Presbyterian denomi-
nation, delivered an able address which
was commended on all sides. The
Soirec Musicale was held in the new
Chapel of the First Church in the
evening, and thus closed one of the
most successful school years in the
history Of Ivy Hall.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
Institute Week.

AAotilotC NCSk
This week has witnessed a series of
events in the way of society entertain
nents, examinations and closing exer-
clses at the South Jersey Institute.
The Musical Soiree at the Institute
Chapel, on Monday evening, was
one of the finest entertainments ever
given by the young ladies of the Insti-
tute. The closing exercises of the
Philosophian Literary Society came
Off at the Institute, Saturday evening.
They reflected great credit upon the
young gentlemen who have taken 50
large an interest in society matters
during the past year. Tuesday even
ing, Rev. Clarence Adams, of Camden,
delivered a fine grafton before the
Literary Societies at the First Baptist
Church. On Wednesday evening, the
Alumni Association met in the Church.
and listened to an grafton, history and
poem from members of that society
Inns (Ihursday) morning, June 18th.
commencement exercises will occur at
Moores Opera House, at 1920 o'clock,
The Germania Orchestra, of Philadel-
phla, Will be present and furnish music.
Prof. II. X. Trask will present diplo-
mas to the graduates. Next week the
PIONEER will give an account of the
commencement exercises
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
Kindergarten Recital.

Many persons are not familiar with
the mode eofinstruction as given in a
kindergarten School where veryyoung
children (from to 6 years of age)
are taught by means of object lessons
in the use of blocks, balls, fancy colored
papers, and various articles to form ia
miliar objects.
To give a number of the friends of
the school and it's patrons an illustra-
ton of its every day work Miss Matte
r. Fithian the Principal of the school
in this city gave Kindergarten Re
cital' in the chapel of the 1st Presby-
terian church on Pearl street on We'd
nesday morning of last week, where
there were gathered about $50 people
who had been notified of the entertain
ment. Just the ordinary work of the
school was performed. The class of
little ones (21 in numbr) very credita-
bly, performed their parts, all seeming
to enjoy this kind of instruction where
the manner of gaining knowledge is
made pleasure instead of a hardship
to the young mind, as in the older
methods.
The Recital consisted of illustrations
of some of the games, ball, block, pa
per folding and other methods of i'm
parting instruction interspersed with
singing by the class accompanied by
gymnastic and marching exercises.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
SHERIFF"S SALES.

Property of Benjamin L. Tyler, Greenwich
township, June GOTH
Property of Ellen p. Moore and others, lands
townthp, June 17th
Property of Norton l.. Pauin, Third ward,
city of Brdgeton, and townships of Hopewell
and Millville. July 1lth, 1885.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Captain Richard Bennett. of Cedar
vile, started for Port Norris Monday
morning. He hurried to make the
train, and dropped his pocket-book
containing $4,000. The loss was not
discovered until the train had nearly
arrived at Newport station. Conduc-
tor Slim, however, ran the train back
to Cedarville, where the pocket-book
was discovered lying on the track with
its contents safe.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Advertisements and communications to in
sure Insertion, should be handed in by Tuesday
evening # each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
municatiOus.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Assessor Samuel P. Fithian. of Green,
wich Township, reports the following
as the result of the census in that sec
ton of the county:-Number of inhab-
itants in the Township, 1867. Number
of families, 275. Number of dwellings.
1868 Number of white males, 44s:
number of white females, $50; number
OF colored males, 1872 number of col
ored females, 1854; number of foreign
born-Germans, IA; Irish, 5; other nat
ionalities, 4; number of persons under
five years of age, 139; between five and
twenty years, 1893; between twenty and
sixty years, COS; over sixty, 1877. DR..
Enoch Fithian is the oldest person in
the Township, having recently passed
his ODD birthday.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The cherry crop seems to be very
good this year. Cherries are now sell
ing in our home markets for from eight
to ten cents per quart
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The East Lake Woolen Mill and the
property belonging to the company is
to be sold at public sale, on Thursday,
July 10th, 1885, at the hands of Jona-
than Elmer, Receiver.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
THIRD WARD.

Grammar department-W F. Rob
inson, Principals; Miss Anna NJ. Harker,
1st Assistant.
Secondary department-Miss Rie NJ.
Whitaker, Principals; Miss Sallie I.
Wilson, 1st Assistant.
Primary department-Miss Ida V.
Randolph, Principals; Miss X. Louella
Richer, 1st Assistant; Miss Ida F. Ware,
I'd Assistant; Miss Rovilla Babcock. Sd
Assistant.
Loder School-E. D. Custer, Princi-
pal.
Ephriam T. Shaw was elected Jani-
tor of the First and Second ward
schools.
John d. Mires was elected Janitor of
the Third ward schools. Salary $3.50
year.
Jos. c. Brooks was elected Janitor of
the Pearl street school. Salary $3.50
year.
The Secretary was instructed to no
tify Mr.. Chas. E. Elmer that the Board
would have no further use for Harmony
Academy after July 1st, 1885.
On motion it was ordered that after
Primary teachers have taught three
years continuously in the schools of
this city their salary shall be $3.50 a
year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Eighteen thousand quarts of straw
berries were recently shipped in one
day from Woodruff's Station, on the
New Jersey Southern Railroad.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Rev. r. B. Cook, D. D., of Whining
ton, Delaware, delivered the Baccalau-
reate Sermon before the students of
the South Jersey Institute, at the First
Baptist Church, Sunday evening. The
sermon was able and interesting.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The act concerning the tenure of po-
lice officers, enacted by the recent Leg
islature, will be found in another col
umn.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

June is likely to be the hottest month
OF the year, judging from the charac-
ter of the past few days. During the
last week the weather has been in
tensely warm, so much so that the ice
companies did larger business than
ever before. The ice dealers are happy
while the general public swelters with
the weight of heat which is like unto
that of the torrid zone. 1t is an ill
wind that doesn't blow somebody some
good.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Mr.. VIM. Sheppard, brother OF City
Solicitor, Chas. E, Sheppard, is visit
ing his old home in this city. He is
now a resident of Springfield, Missouri
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Summer Silks in pretty styles at low
figures. Call and examine them before
purchasing elsewhere. New York
Store, 90 Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Every one wants Cabinets and every
one wants Parlor Size Photographs.
You can get eight Cabinets and one
Parlor picture for $1.75, over Camm's
drug store, for few days.
may 21-1m E. F. LUMNIIS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

EX-Sheriff Hanthorn and family:
Capt. Lehman Blew and family; and
VIM. H. M'Gear and family, propose
spending the Summer in cottage life at
Ocean Grove.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The Stratton lots on East and Irving
Avenue are all sold, and the lots on
1orke street are being taken up rapid
ly. These lots are growing very valu-
able because of their being situate
in one of the best portions of the city.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
LOCAL NEWS.

Parasols and Sun Umbrellas at low
prices to ALL at the New York Store, %
Comm cree street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

W. G. johnson, Geo. B. johnson,
Samuel S. Heed, and others have filed
a certificate of organization in the
Clerks Office, for the purpose of asso-
ciating themselves togetherin the man
ufacture of hollow ware under the firm
name of the New Jersey Glass Manu-
featuring Company" capital stock
$4,000. The company have leased the
Lupton glass factory at the foot of
Water street, West Bridgeton, and will
soon commence business.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Mrs. Hannah Watson, wife of John
+. Watson, of this city, deceased on
Friday last, after brief illness. Mrs.
Watson was lady of gentle and loving
disposition, highly respected in the
community. She was prominent in the
Sunday School work connected with
the First Baptist Church, and greatly
loved by many friends throughout the
CITY, Until recently she had been in
excellenr health, but suddenly she was
stricken down, and death took her.
The funeral took place from the resi-
dence of Mr.. William Dare, ON Bank
street, in whose home she died. 1t
was largely attended, and was of "a
very affecting character.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
West Jersey Academy.

''SSS JSioSy ACADEMY.
On Friday last the school wear closed
at the West Jersey Academy. Since
Prof Caleb Allen became Princinal
this institution of learning has had
much OF its old-time popularity re-
stored. During the past year Prof
Allen has had sixty-five lads and voung
men under his charge, so that his hands
have been full. AS tutor, however
he has few equals, and the result ;s
the class OF 50 has taken high grade
AT the examinations last week, George
Hampton, son of Judge Charles G
hampton, took the $40 gold prize for
excellence IN mathematics, geometry.
algebra and arithmetic, in which bic
average was 81 9-10.) Robert Loper So
cured the highest average of marks in
all the studies of the year, and drew a
$50 prize for classics, in which his m.rlxS
were 80 91O, but did not receive the
prize for best average owing to the rule
that no one scholar could receive mora
than one prize. Wallace Rice received
the SSo prize for highest average, and
the extra $5 prize for excellence in nen-
manshlp. Stoyan Vatralsky, who had
a record of 81 40 was awarded the 81
prize for defamation, David Applegate
the So prize for improvement in nen-
manship, and H. Dubois the S5 prize
for the finest English composition.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Assessor Jere H. Lupton, of the
Third ward, has completed the census
taking for that portion of the city.
The result is as follows:-Number of
inhabitants, 1854, of whom 1858 are
males, and 1881 females Number of
dwellings,, SIG. Number of families.
500. Number of inhabitants under
five years of age, 219; between five and
twenty years, 775; between twenty and
sixty years, 1889; over sixty years, 1913.
Number of colored people in the ward,
101. Number of foreign born people
in the ward, S5, divided as follows
Germans, 81; Irish, 81; other nationali-
ties, 3. When the census was taken
in 1880 the Third ward had 2, ,527 popu-
lation, so that in five years the gain
has been 107, a small increase com
pared with other sections of the CITY.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Another lot of New Carpets just re-
celved at the New York Store. 90 Com
merce street. They are handsome, and
as usual at the lowest prices.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Gloves, Lace Mitts, Hosiery and Rib
bons in great variety, at low prices, at
the New York Store, SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The closing exercises of the Bank
Street Public School, occurred Fri
day, June 18th. Under Prof. Princes
administration the school is growing
better each and every year, until it
now has few superiors anywhere. The
total number of children present at the
examinations was 457. OF this number
@6 are noted for the Grammar Depart
ment, and so for the Secondary De-
partment. The Second ward Public
School, under Prof. Platt, and the
Third ward school, under Prof. Robin
son, have also closed their school wears
very successfully.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Bargains in White Goods for Sum
mer Dresses at the New York Store. 90
Commerce street. Call and see them
before they are sold.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

"A young man of this city, who ought
to have known better, placed his arm
around the waist of Mrs. Alexander
Edwards, last Friday evening, without
asking the lady's permission, and con. +.
sequently got himself into trouble
MIS- Edwards was standing on the
pavement in front of Mr.. Sylvester
Koselle's residence, No. 231 East Com
merce street, at the time. Her bus-
band made complaint to the Mayor
and the offender was taken before His
Honor, when he stated that he hadn't
lntendedany wrong, and acknowledged
that his action was indiscreet. The
Mayor gave him lecture and let him
depart.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Mr.. Daniel w. Henderson, of Deer.
field township, is one of the most sue.
cessful fruit growers in Cumberland
County. He left at the PIONEER office
on Saturday last, box of strawber-
rles, the very appearance of which
was enough to make the mouth of even
old Epicure himself water. The ber-
ries are of the variety known as the
Jersey Queen" and were the largest
and finest that we have ever seen.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

On Thursday last, Mr.. Charles H.
Anderson, of Vineland, was united in
marriage with Miss Mary E. Miner,
the accomplished daughter of ex-Post-
master Joseph S. Miner, of this city.
Mr.. Anderson is the Cashier of the
National Bank of Vineland. The
young couple are now on bridal tour.
but will return in few days and max e
their permanent residence in Vineland.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

Bluetish have been biting at Cape
May Court House for the past week.
They are of large size.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

DAD DRAINAGE causes much sick
ness. Bad blood and improper action
OF the liver and kidneys is bad drain
age 10 the human system, which Bur
dock Blood Bitters will remedy.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18
Board of Education.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Mon.
day evening last.
Members present-Messrs. Stiles, Sill.
vers, Trenchard, ,Applegit, Loper, Peck,
Kienzle, Whitaker, and Supt. Cox.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were ordered paid
Chas. f. Dare, 50. As for stationery; A.
E. Prince, $14, for services as examiner
and bill paid for tuning piano; Chas.
ii. Platts, $40, for services as examiner:
w. F. Robinson, $40, for services as ex
aminer; VIM. E. Cox. $35, for taking
the school census of the Second ward.
Applications for positions as teach
ers were read from the following per-
sons: Jennie Renninger, Eva Allen.
Amy Ames, Carrie Ames and Miss
Gilman.
Mr.. kienzle withdrew the name of
Mr.. Filter as an applicant for a posi-
tion as teacher.
On motion, it was ordered that the
new school house be known as the
Pearl Street Public School.
The Board then proceeded with an
election for teachers with the follow
ing result:
FIRST WARD-PEARL STREET.
Secondary department-Miss Mary
E. Foster, Principals; Miss NJ. Ellie
Swing, 1st Assistant.
Primary department--Mis Bercie
Humphrey, Principal; list Assistant
Miss Lydia Hubbs; 2d Assistant Miss
Jennie Appelgate.
FIRST WARD-BANK STREET.
Grammar departmental E. Prince,
Principals; Miss NJ. A. Lincoln, 1st As
sistant; Miss R. A. Woodruff, I'd As
sistant.
Secondary department-lIiss Lottie
b. Elmer, Principals; 1st Assistant,
Miss Matte W. Laning; Miss K. W.
MCGOWAN, 2d Assistant.
Primary Department-Miss Emily
b. Flthian, Principal; Miss Jennie d.
Dubois, 1st Assistant; Miss Annie
Nicholson, 2d Assistant.
SECOND WARD.
Grammar Observation-Disclosures Fl.
Platt, Principal.
Secondary Department-Miss Mary
A. Walker, Principal; Mrs S. NJ. Reeves,
1st Assistant.
Primary Department-Miss Hannah
M. Riley, Principals; Miss SalIie NJ.
Westcott, 1st Assistant; Miss Helen
f. Hall, I'd Assistant; Miss May Rob
bins, Sd Assistant; Miss Carrie G.. Lo-
per 4th Assistant
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The saw and grist mills of Abijah
Hand, in Deerfeld Township, were en-
tirely destroyed by fire Monday even
ing The origin of the fire is us yet I'M
known.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-06-18

The anniversary exercises of the
Sunday Schools connected with the
First Presbyterian Church of Bridge
ton, took place in that church, on Sun
day afternoon Rev. VIM. NJ. Paden
delivered an address. Several mem-
bers of the Olivette Orchestra fur
nished music. The exercises We're in
teresting and heartily enjoyed by those
present. The past year the Presbyte-
rian Sunday School has greatly in
creased in membership, and the year
has been one of unusual prosperity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-11


The following account Of the death Of
Mrs. Alpheus Husband is taken from the
Dallas Centre Globe It wss handed Us by
Capt. T. J. Walter.
HUoBAND-On Tuesday morning, jan
nary q, 1855, at 8 O'Clock. Ars. Priscilla
Husband, wife Of Al. Husband, aged 80
years, and Q months.
A postmortem examination made by Doc
tors Criley and Gpssmsu revealed the fact
that her death was caused by rupture of the
uterus, while in confinement, and the rup-
;ure was caused by the disease ofthe uterus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Husband we're married Feb
Is, 1864, and by their union eleven children
have been born unto them, AMI large fam
lily of children and q husband is thus left to
mourn the loss of a mother and wife.
For the past eight years. off and on, this
family resided in Dallss Centre and have
many warm friends here who extend their
heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Husband was a
good Christian woman having been menu
Der of the Christian Church nineteen years.
The funeral will take place to-day, and
the sermon will be delivered by Rev Archer
at the NJ. E Church at one O'Clock and the
remaius viii be laid to rest in the Dunkard
cemetery east of town.
WADSW0RTH.-At Mill. SOM
erset County, Pa, February Cd, 1885, Miss
Rebecca Jane Wadsworth, aged 12 years, 5
months and u days.
The funeral services were held in the
Hop-well 81 E. Church, which was full of
sympathizing friends and relatives. Rev.
J. C. Brodfuehrer improved the occasion by
showing the duty of this life is to prepare
for that life beyond the grave. The Text is
found in the nineteenth Psalm, twelfth
verse: so teach US to number our days,
that We may apply our hearts to wisdom"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-02-11

AFTER THE RAILRoADs.-Senator Wallace
has introduced an anti-discrimination bill
in the Senate that IS very exhaustive in its
provisions. 1t provides that any railroad
shall have the right to interseci, connect or
cross any other railroad, and shall receive or
transport passengers, tonnage and cars, load
ed or empty, without delay. Any railroad
or canal company refusing or neglecting to
act as a common carrier or demanding an
exorbitant compensation, shall forfeit and
pay threefald the actual damages suffered to
persons or corporations by reason Of such
refusal. Any railroad or canal director,
official or employe neglecting or refusing to
aid in the performance of that railroad as q
common carrier shall be adjudged guilty of
q misdemeanor. subject TO imprisonment for
not more than six months, and pay fine
of not more than 5000 Any railroad de-
manding or receiving exorbitant rates for
Transporting of freight or passengers is sub
ject to payment of threefold damage to the
party injured. or if the employe so charged
shall be adjudged guilty of the misdemean-
or. with the punishment stated In the first
instance Threefold damage is to be award
ed where unjust discrimination is prac-
ticed.