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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The Methodist Missionary Board in
appropriating 81, 900 900 for the coming
year, gave $439, ,796 to their foreign mis-
sions. $309, 100 to domestic MISSIONS
$73,200 to missions in the United States
800, 1856 to liquidation of the debt, and
$SS,019 to miscellaneous purposes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

A Union veteran at Watertown, N.
Y, it is stated, has, through the post
master of Petersburg, Va, learned the
name of worthy but needy Confed-
crate soldier, who lost leg in the war,
and has turned over to him the pension
the Union veteran has been drawing,
but which ''he can live without"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

A MARYLAND JoKE.-In certain vii
lage in Maryland, small boy kicked
up a breeze in the parish church one
Sunday. 1t seems that certain good
woman bought calfs head and put it
to boil leaving her little boy to mind
it while she went to church close by.
The preacher had reached his
''Fifthly, my brethren" when a small
boy stuck his head in the door and
whispered:
"Mamma!''
The good woman recognized her son
instantly and began to make signs to
him to leave the door.
''Mamma!n again came the whisper
this time a little louder than before.
The mother shook her fingers warn.
ingly at the boy, and INDUCED in other
familiar pantomime with which she
was accustomed to awe her son, but it
didn't work worth a cent. The boy
was excited and in dead earnest, as
the sequel will show. Raising his
voice he shouted:
Mamma, you needn't wink and
blink at me, but you had better come
home right away, for the calf's head is
buttin' all the dumplings out of the
pot"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
ALLEGED BOGUS EGGS.

A number of dealers in eggs and pro-
duce in Paterson, were called on re-
Gently by a man representing himself
as Garret Onderdonk, of Rockland
county, N Y He sold each of the
dealers lot of fresh country eggs" at
a remarkably low figure. The eggs
were delivered by another man to
whom the dealers refused payment.
Afterward, Onderdonk called for his
money, but was arrested under an act
of the New Jersey Legislature prohib-
iting the sale of adulterated food. He
pleaded guilty, whereupon he was
fined $50 and costs. This he paid
promptly and left the city without
attempting to collect for thes eggs
delivered. He admitted to several
dealers that the eggs were artificial,
and were manufactured by firm in
Newark, whose name he declined to
disclose. He said there was nothing
deleterious in the composition of the
eggs, but refused further information.
The eggs had all the appearance of a
miscellaneous collection of barnyard
eggs, being of various sizes and differ
ent shades of color. The formation
of the eggshells and the filiment on
the inside does not differ from those of
the genuine article, but in most of
them the albuminous matter is very
thin and the yolk thick, gumlike and
heavy.
Cooks experience trouble in prepar-
ing them for the table and this led to
the discovery. The eggs are to be anal
yzed by chemists and number will be
sent to the New York Butter, Cheese
and Egg Exchange.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats, mice,
Rats 15c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

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Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs.
Heart Pains,
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Indigestion, Headache, SleepleSSness cured by
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"Rough on Corns."
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bunionS.
uchu-Paiba.''
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Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats, mice,
gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by "Rough on
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Thin People.
"wells' Health Remover" restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervous
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Cures cholera. collie, cramps, diarrhoea aches,
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"Water Bugs. Reaches"
"Rough on Rats" clears them out, also Bee
ties, Ants.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

"Water Bugs. Reaches"
Rough on Rats clears them out, also Bee
tnS nj
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Quick, complete cure all Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases, Scading, Irritation, Stone
Gravel, Catarrh of the bladder. 81, Druggists
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Palpitations, Dropscal Swellings, Dizziness.
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
"Wells Health Remover"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Singing irritation, inflammation, all kidney
and Urinary complaints, cured by "Buchll-
Paiba." 81
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
"ROugh on Pain"

''Wells' Health Remover" restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervous
ness. Debility. 81.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Though on COrns.'
Ask for "Wells" Rough on Corns." 15c Quick
conplete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts
bunions.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
Rough on Catarrh."


Corrects offensive odors at once Complete
cure of worst chronic cases, also unequaled as
gargle for Diphthera, Sore Throat, Foul Breath.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Cures cholera. collie, cramps, diarrhoea aches
pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia, rheuma
tism. zoe. Rough on Pain Plaster, 15c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
The Hone of the Nation.


slow in development, puny, ,scrawny
delicate, use wells Health Renewer."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
Life Preserve

If you are failing, broken worn out and ner
vous, use Wells Health Renewer." 81. Drug
gists.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

CROUCH on Itch.'
"Rough on Itch" cures humors, eruptions
rngworm, letter, sat rheum, frosted feet and
chillbans.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Cures Piles or Hemorrhods, Itching Pro-
trudng Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure 50c Druggists.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31
Trough on Piles

If you are losing your grip on life, try wells
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

Mrs. Florence NJ. Atkinson, the ~ r.
liant associate editor Of the Indani? y.
has become queen Of zine ~ !.
mans Kingdom in the Chicago >, I, Il K
Ocean, since that throne was aOoI''' o..
Elizabeth Boynton Hrrbert. MIS- A. M. n,
bert having purchased Our Hefo'a A.. i, h
Helen NJ. Cougar, takes charge o. ~ - r1
per with the title changed to IA' ~
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

The unfortunate Empress Charlotte, d
Mexico, who has been insane ever since
the death of her husband, is said to show
signs of recovering reason. OF late, she
has grown 50 much more sensible and alive
to passing events, that the doctors hopetla
now she may get we'll.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

J. W. Cross, the husband Of George
Eliot, passed the ten years Of his life S'
tween 1852 and 1872 in New York, IN '@
banking house ofhis uncle, William woO7
of the Board of Education. Mr. WOOD
received few days ago from his nePl'' :,
an English edition of Mr.. Gross "DS"
George Eliot"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

Miss Maokay has married AZ i. #, vi
noblemen, and Mrs. Tom THUMB i i ~
espouse another. The marrl'ge NAM III
fellows to ladies able to support u .niana
tend to abolish the hand-orgap
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14
The Loose Board.
~ MARY /. B. BRANCH.
Continued from last Week.)

"Pm sure these mittens are for you,
said Bert, Try that finished one on"
Il fitted Lens hand exactly, with
warm, clinging softness that warmed his
heart as well as his fingers
DWELL, girls are the greatest +" he ex
claimed. That's the red stuff I saw her
buying with her money, and she's been
hiding up her knitting
"They're Christmas presents for You
don't you SCI" said Bert. q say, | think
you've got the jolliest sisters in town.
What are you going to give them, Len ?"
Len colored up and felt ashamed, for he
had not thought word about giving them
anything.
lie put The pretty girlish work back in
the towel and laid it carefully in its hiding
place, 50 they would not know it had been
touched, and, as he did so, he began TO
feel mean to think he had hunted down
their aiiectionate little secret.
"Pm going to give my sister Lucy
Pilgrims Progress continued Bert.
bought it at Muggins' book counter for
seventy-fve cents"
A heroic thought darted into LENS
mind, and made a little man of him. He
had dollar in his pocket, you know.
"Well," he said, 81 guess I'll go over
and look at the book counter myself.
Ruth's great for reading"
That meant giving up the sled-and it
was a sacrifice; but the mittens and the
book-mark had touched him, and Christ
mas love had crept into his heart.
Before Ruth had finished the dishes, he
was on his way to Muggins' store, and
passing the sleds by without a glance, he
went up to the book counter, and after
great deal of thought, picked out well
Illustrated copy Of " Robinson Crusoe."
Then he had quarter left, and laugh
ingat the funny shopping he was doing,
he bought a doll with china head for
little Jane.
Home he went with his parcels, and this
time it was he was absurdly afraid of being
seen, and who had something to hide.
He slipped through the kitchen, and up
@ hi own room, where he carefully placed
his purchases between the feather bed and
the straw bed, after Lucy Fieldings
fashion.
After supper that night Mr. Beckwith
arose and put on his overcoat.
Anything youwant at the store, wife2'
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

The law library of the late Charles
O'Conner, which is acknowledged to b
one of the most important private colta-
tions in the country is to be sold shortly.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14
Oliver T. Morton, son of the late Sem.
tor Morton, has become editor of the Ind.
anopolis Times.

The siege of Khartoum lasted 322 dsp
It was attacked in force by Ell MahdTs id.
herents, for the first time, March p, 1884,
It fell by treaehery on 10Th of January,
1885.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

Christmas, and that's Monday, you know;
so whatever you want will have to be got
tonight"
Mrs. Beckwith made cut a short list, and
her husband departed Five minutes after
ward she exclaimed:
'eThere! forgot nutmeg8, and we
haven't one in the house. Len, run after
your father and tell him"
Len started out, nothing 10th. He did
not catch up with his father on the way,
but as he passed the side windows Of the
store, he saw him inside, standing by the
sIeds and talking with Mr.. Muggins.
A sudden bright hope sprang up in
Lens heart.
Could it be that his father was going to
buy him sled for Christmas?
He crept up close to the window and
watched, fairly trembling with expectation
But no Mr.. BeckWith smiled, shook his
head, and turned away to the candy
counter.
The hope and the disappointment COM
ing 50 close together, were almost too
much for Len. He was afraid there were
tears 8pringing to his eyes, but after
moment he held himself in check, walked
quietly into the store, and told his father
of the nutmegs, and then helped him to
carry the things home.
Sunday passed soberly and properly in
the BeckWith household, and Sunday night
little Janey at first was the only one who
had faith to hang up stocking, though
Ruth and Len rather 8hyly urged each
other to do 50. At last Len said
"Well, ifyou'Il hang up your stocking,
Ruth, I'll hang up mine, or else one of my
old mittens. They're too old and worn
for any other use"
1t delighted him to see the swift blush
and smile that flew over Ruth's face as
she hastily turned aside, but she agreed
to the proposal; so three stockings hung
that night by the fireplace. And in the
morning! Oh, that glad, that joyous
Christmas morning
Little Janey hinged her doll and nibbled
her candy and wore her new blue hair
ribbon. Ruth had a linen handkerchief
and candy, and that splendid "Robinson
Cmsoe," which she had been wanting all
her life to read, and Len wanted to be 50
surprised at the mittcns and book mari,
that he turned two somersaults when he
saw them, which was ecstasy for his sisters.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-03-14

Florence Nightingale is raising f,.l.
to provide assistance for sick and Ton.1, '1
British soldiers in the Soudan. ~

The gross earnings of Mr.. Ejui.
Booths season in New York amounted b
$4,000, ofWhich sum Mr.. Booth receiys1
one third.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06
An Unique Observance.

Tho rear of Tohlas & Kaufman's
store, yesterday, bore somewhat the
appearance of fairy bower, decor
ated rs it was with evergreens, flags
and streamers, in commemoration
of tho golden wedding of Mr.. S. w.
Toklas, and Amelia his wife, occur
ring at that precise date, away over
in Faderland-Germany. A masnifi-
cent bridal cake occupied the center
OF a table, surrounded by fruit and
nuts, and embe,lished with flowers.
Opposite this was display of fam
lily portraits, artisticalIy arranged,
the central figures of course being
the couple who, fifty Years ago,
pliShted their troth at a common
altar. In Germany, the preparations
may have been on q grander scale,
and with the family circle nearly
complete to witness the impressive
ceremony, but we doubt whether o
more devoted heart quickened its
beats as the hour approached for the
family reunion, than that of our fei-
low townsman, Mr.. kaufman, who
10y this act of hospitality to his
friends here showed, likewise, his
love for those beyond thu deep blue
sea.
1t will be remembered that a few
weeks ago, in commenting on the
departure of Mr.. y. Toklas, for Ger
many, to lie present at this event,
we alluded to the fact that three
other brothers, would accompany
him. ono from New York, one San
Francisco and another from Texas,
as also TO the remarkable coincidence
Of this anniversary being likewise the
bilth day of the principal actors in
the drama.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06
/ Queer Position.

Last Monday, while Judge Hoyt
was sitting to determine law ques-
lions in the District Court, the case
of the Territory vs. J. G.. McFnldcn
was called, TO lie heard upon writ
of certi0fari TO review an allcdced
error of the Justice Of The Peace and
jury who tlied the cause, i'll assess
the costs Of prosecution to Mr. Geo.
ID. Shannon, tie complaining wit
ness, instead of She Territory. Joe
Robinson was urging the granting OF
the writ, when tie ilrepre*-ible Is
rael suggested to the court that he
had motion to dismiss the Wi; on
file and should be heard. judge
IIoyt wanted to know by what au-
tLority he could appear in Il matter
between the Territory ana the com
planning witness, whcrcupon I>rael
said that he was aware that under
the law he had no right, that it was
the District Attorneys duty, but
that an examination Of the record
would divulSe the strange circum-
starce that the Territory WAS unplu-
tec;ed, that this officer, Mr.. Porter,
was the person who had ma !e the
Affidavit on which the writ WAS
granted and WAS one o: the attor-
neys of record for Shannon and was
cndcavorin9 to " sinch" the Terri
tory i'll the interest OF his client, and
hence he, Israel, wished to appear
to protect the Territory.
Judge Hoyt seemed to view the
District Attorneys position in n
doubtful light, and continued the
matter until June. In the meantime
Mr.. Porter, who we hope erred
through ignorance, will probably BACK
down and out OF the case on behalf
of his client, Shannon, and bob up
serenely' on the side of the Terri
tory in June, to protect its interests
i'll foim, if nothing more. To say
the least, Mr.. Porter has placed
himself ill a very queer position.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

The Mandan, Da., Times shows
how easily people can be con'e nted
with little, if they can reasonably ex-
pect no better. 1t says: The
people of Dakota can fully appreci-
ate the kind of weather they are hav-
ing. In Illinois, Iowa and other
States. Traffic has been seriously in
terlupted by storms, but here If Il
heary storm comes up. big snow pio,c
and a double-header crash through 10
stations uninterrupted. Dakota for
erer" Westinghouse, with their
balmy, Sprins-like weather, feel like
blessing a people who are SO easily
contented.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

One Of the pleasures of visit to
Seattle is to see and talk with Major
Jack Stratman, one of the old-time
Californians, who keeps a newsstand
at the head OF Yesler's wharf. The
Major is fair sample of the ever
green (no, that won't dog We mean
live-oak material, of which many of
the '49ers were built, who defy
Times ravages and maintain a per
petual flow of youthful energy and
ambition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

A VISIT the other day, in company
with Judge Henry, to Arcadia, dis
closed those old-time patriots, Gen.
Wilson and Robert Watkinson,
Esq, happy in the belief that the
political millennial had surely come
The former gentleman is suffering
from rheumatism, but it is hoped
that the balmy days of Spring and
the inspiration afforded by Demo
cratic rule, will drive out all pain
and rejuvenate his whole being.
Some of our Republican friends at
Arcadia candidly admitted that a po-
iitical change was necessary, but
when closely questioned it was as
certained that a change from Arthur
to Blaine was the one that would
have suited them best.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

Ir is said that every third man in
Seattle is q candidate for some Fed
eral office. This is probably placing
the estimate rather high, but certain
it is their name is legion. The me-
tropolis evidently feels hor oats on
the forfeiture achievement, and, us
Mrs. Grant forcibly though inele-
gantly expressed it, when Ulysses
was elected President, feels just as if
she had given birth 10 an elephant.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

II vote could be taken before
the Federal appointments are made,
there is little doubt but that the Re
publican majority of severa! thou.
sands in this Territory could be cas-
ily overcome.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

WHILE Mr.. Cleveland does not
claim to have served an apprentice
ship at the trade, it must DO admit.
ted that lie shows considerable skill
as a cabinet maker.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

IT is said !hat the value of the
floral offerings to Ade!ina Patti, on
her late visit to San Francisco,
amounted to $4,000. She is truly
the Patti that takes the cake.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

The people of Snohomish now
sing:
Sauftly, once the light Of day,
Fades upon our sight away.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1885-03-06

If times become much harder,
bills will have to be collected to the
tune of Your money OF your life. -
with shotgun accompaniment.