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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
The Mayor to the Corner Loungers.
To His Honor, the Mayor.
Bridgeton, N. j., Aug. 81. 81

Bridgeton, N. j., Aug. 81, '85.
WHEREAS, it has become practice
with certain men and boys to congre-
gate around the Barracks of the Saliva
ton Army and on the corner of Com
merce and Laurel streets;
WHEREAS, this practice is both det-
rimental to our business and a. public
nuisance, therefore we the undersigned
do herewith present the following peti-
tion; that you, the Mayor and Chief of
police of this city, will give our places
of business and our patrons that pro-
lection which we, as tax payers and
citizens, are entitled to receive. by
breaking up the crowds.
(Signed by eleven of the business men
on the north side of Commerce street
between Laurel and Pearl streets.
QUOTATION FROM THE LAW.
ANY person or persons who shall
tOiter or assemble on the streets. at the
corners of the streets, or in public
places of any city of this State. who
shall indulge in and utter loud and Of
fensive, or indecent language, or shall
address or make audible and Offensive
remarks or comments upon any person
passing along such streets or public
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Why They Object.

The Pennsylvania do not take very
kindly to the game laws enforced by
the West Jersey Game Protective
Society. A Chester (Pa.) paper has
this to say upon rail and reed bird
shooting:
The laws of Pennsylvania do not
permit the shooting of rail or reed
birds before September lst, and make
it an offense, punishable with fine to
either shoot the birds previous to that
time or have dead birds in possession.
The New Jersey laws permit reed bird
shooting little earlier, but as the Jer-
seymen are very jealous of their game
no one can shoot in the lower part of
the State unless he is a member of the
West Jersey Game Protective Society.
Any trespasser not holding license is
swooped down upon, taken before a
magistrate and summarily fined.
AS the Jersey gunners are very lib
eral in the amount of time they spend
on this side of the river looking for
game, the Delaware county sportsmen
have combined for revenge. Already
men are seen coming over from New
Jersey with strings of reed birds, which
they sell to hotel keepers. The fact of
having dead birds in possession is prima
facie evidence of guilt in Pennsylvania,
and gunners on this side are going to
move like avenging Nemeses on eVerv
Jerseyman seen landing with birds
about him. The river will be patrolled,
as fishermen and others will keen their
weather eyes open for every illegal
sportsman who paddles over the Della
ware to Delaware cOuntYn
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Special Election.


Since the death of Peter Camblos,
of Newport, there has been consider
able talk as to who should be his sue
cessor as Township Collector. 1t was
at first thought the Township Commit
tee would appoint for the unex-
pired term, but the Committee refused
to take the responsibility, and accord
ingly Especial election has been ordered
Saturday next, August Goth. Several
gentlemen have been named as candi-
dates for the position, among the num-
ber being Capt. Luther Bateman,
Capt. Peter Cozier and w. w. Riley,
of Newport; also Capt. Edward Fleet
wood, of Dividing Creek. The election
will take place in the Town Hall at
Newport. An active interest is taken
in the matter, and the voting will prob
ably be very lively.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

The Auditing Committee of the Maur-
ice River Cove and Delaware Bay Oys-
ter Association, Capt. William H. Ber-
ry, chairman, was in session at John
Campbell's hotel at Dividing Creek
Saturday morning last Routine bust
ness only was transacted. The Com
mittee partook of an elegant dinner
which Mrs. Campbell had prepared,
and made themselves happy over
chicken pot pie, fried oysters, and other
delicacies.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Cancer of the Throat.

Cancer OF the Throat.
Captain William Parvin, of this city,
is seriously ill with a cancer which
partakes somewhat of the nature of
that from which General Grant died.
1t first appeared about Christmas,
since which time it has largely in
creased in size. It's location is in the
throat near the root of the tongue.
The Captain takes but little nourish-
ment and that through a tube. He
suffers terribly, and longs for the end.
1t is believed that he will live but a
short time. The Captain has been a
habitual tobacco chewer and smoker
most of his life. The physicians in
General Grants case thought that
smoking had something to do with his
disease, and it may be that a like eff
feet has been had in Captain Parvin's
case.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Freaks of Lightning.

Freaks OF Lightning.
The storm of Sunday afternoon did
some damage at Pitman Grove A tall
chestnut tree at the northwest angle
of the grove was struck by fiery bolt,
which then ran to the cottage of Geo.
r. Creedmore, of Camden, stunning
the entire family. Mr.. Creedmore has
black mark across his breast where
the lightning ran to his right side, par
TALLY paralyzing that portion of his
body. The electricity then passed the
turnpike to the hitching grounds and
struck there in two places. 1t then
concentrated into huge ball of electric
fire, which then separated and one
part struck chestnut tree while an
other ran under the barn of Charles P.
Carty, its entire length, and set the
building on fire. In spite of the heavy
flood of rain pouring on the structure
it was entirely consumed, with & lot of
farming implements and new grain.
The house of Paul Deemer, east of
Reeves Pond, was next struck twice,
but its occupants fortunately escaped
injury. The lightning also burned off
all the wires at the Pitman Grove tele-
graph Office, and set fire to the build
ing, but the flames were extinguished.
Three houses at Ewing's Mills and one
at Unionville were also struck by the
fiery element.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Benjamin Ferguson, Esq, brother
to the late James B. Ferguson, of the
PIONEER, has been visiting relatives
in this city. Mr.. Ferguson is now a
resident of Paris, France, in which city
he is engaged in teaching. He has
lived in Paris several years, and has
become much attached to the great
French metropolis. He will return to
France in.September.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Will Not be Rebuilt.

The Lupton Glass Works which were
destroyed by fire few weeks since,
will probably not be rebuilt 1t was
stated just after the fire that the work
of rebuilding would begin at once, but
this seems to have been a mistake. 1t
is now believed that no effort will be
made in that direction for some months
to come. Mr.. johnson who ran the
factory will leave Bridgeton in Sep
tember to take charge of the Swedes-
boro Glass Works in Gloucester Co.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

The second game of the five to be
played by the Bridgeton and Millville
Base Ball Clubs came off at the Fair
Grounds, West Bridgeton, Saturday
afternoon. The attendance of specta-
tors was large, including several ladies.
The total receipts amounted to $5s.
At the conclusion of the game the
score stood:-Millville. 81 runs; Bridge
ton, 13 runs.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Opens September 10th.

Opens September 10Th.
The South Jersey Institute re-opens
Wednesday, September 10Th. This is
one of the finest schools in the State.
1t deserves the patronage of not only
the people of Bridgeton, but of the
county at large. No parent who sends
his children to Prof. Trask will ever
regret it. With the new school year
the Professor informs US that he will
have greater and better facilities for
students thanever. The corps of teach
ers is the best the Institute has had.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Election of Mr.. AmeS.

At special meeting of the Board of
Education of this city, held on Thursday
evening last, Mr. Alfred B. Ames was
unanimously elected Principal of the
Third ward school. This is an excell-
ent selection. Mr. Ames is a son of
Prof. B. G. Ames, former Principal
of the Third ward school. He is a
young man, but has all the qualities re-
quisite for a successful teacher. He
comes to Bridgeton highly recon-
mended, and will undoubtedly prove a
success.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

The tug Emma" has been sold by
the Cumberland Nail and Iron CON-
pany, to John Reese, of Philadelphia,
for So, 500. She will be taken to Neafie
& Levy's shipyard for new circulating
pumps and other machinery. Captain
John Tracy, of Blackwater, Del, form
erly of the tug Simpson" will com
mand her. She will have her name
changed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
A Shoe Department.

Mr.. P. H. Goldsmith re-opens his
Shoe Department at his business place
Nos. 1876 South Laurel street, Satur-
day next, August Goth. He will have
new and fresh line of the finest
Boots and Shoes ever offered in the
Bridgeton market. Those who exam
inc his stock are sure to purchase, be-
cause the goods will be first-class in
every particular. Mr. Goldsmith is a
reliable business man. He guarantees
his stock, and it will pay ysu to call at
the Enterprise and secure the bargains
which will commence with Saturdays
re-opening.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

A cloud of mosquitoes passed along
the road from Newport to Dividing
Creek Friday and Saturday last The
Oldest inhabitants declare that they
never before knew them to be so
numerous in Downe Township.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Extensive preparations are being
made for the reception of the veterans
of the 10th New Jersey Regiment Qn-
fantry) who are to hold their annual
reunion in this city, Friday, Septem-
ber 4th. The ex-soldiers will partake
ola banquet at Briant'shotel. Moore's
Opera House will probably be en-
gagged for the reception.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
Messrs. Whitall, Tatum & Companv.

Messrs. Whitall, Tatum & Company,
the Millville Glass Manufacturers, have
agreed to pay the same wages to glass
workers this year as those paid last
The flint and green glass blowers will
begin work early in September
Whitall, Tatum & Co. never have any
trouble with labor. They always do
the right thing by their men. The firm
is one of the largest and best in the
world.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Belford E. Davis, Esq, of Shiloh, re-
Gently presented us with a very fine
lot of apples, which we have termed
the 'B E. Davis Seeding" 1t will be
hard for any farmer in Cumberland
County to beat them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

The annual Exhibition of the Vine
land Fair Association will be held in
Vineland, on Wednesday and Thurs
day, September I'd and 3d. The dis
play of fruits and vegetables is expected
to be very fine.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Chancellor Runyon has appointed
Councilman Benjamin Hancock, of the
firm of johnson & Hancock, Receiver
for 'Juniata Steamboat Company"
of which R. W. Ramsden is Captain.
The steamer will probably be sold at
public sale within a short time.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Ex-Deputy Collector of Internal Rev
enue Ginenback has opened an office
as Justice of the Peace in J. S. Mitch
ellis building on Commerce street. Dan.
had much experience as a Justice
previous to his acceptance of the Col
lectorship, SO that any business placed
in his hands will be sure of prompt and
careful attention.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

An earnest effort is being made to
complete the organization of the East
Lake woolen Company so that the mill
can be put in operation again by the
middle of September.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
SHERIFF'S SALES.

Property of Benjamin L. Tyler, Greenwich,
Sept 18th.
Property of Ephraim E. Pearce Fairfield
township September 10Th.
Property of Ellen P. Moore and others, Ian
dis township September 9th.
Property of jeremiah Dubois, First ward
Bridgeton September 18th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

The camp meeting at Kennie's
Branch, near Haleyville, has proved a
great success. Over twelve hundred
people We're present on Sunday. 1t
will continue during the present week.
Trains on the Cumberland and Maurice
River railroad convey visitors to and
from the camp daily.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Louis Heller, young man formerly
employed in the PIONEER office, while
on his way to work on Monday last,
trod on a piece of glass, severing an
artery in one of his feet, and inflicting
a painful injury.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

1t is stated that the Bridgeton Win
dow Glass Factory, formerly known as
the Albertson glass works, will be run
during the coming season by Messrs.
Townsend & Jones, the Millville Win
dow Glass Manufacturers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
LOCAL NEWS.

AT w. H. Cawman's hotel, in New
port, this county, the traveller is always
sure of hospitable treatment. Mr..
Cawman sets good table, and keeps
first-rate house.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Mr.. John Elkinton has assumed
charge of the Broad street laundry,
and is doing a good business. He has
added several improvements to the es-
tablishment, among them an I'm
proved Hydraulic Washer" Mr. FL
kinton is now prepared to do the finest
and best laundry work at very reason
able rates.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Advertisements and communications to in
sure Insertion, should be handed in by Tuesday
evening Of each week.
No notice will be taken of anonymous COM
municGtions.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
It's Camp Meeting Time.

In shady forests kneeing,
While organ notes are pealing,
In wonder, birds are dumb.
Back erring ones are staying,
Some listening, some praying,
Camp meeting time has come.
In melon patches kneeling.
Some boys the fruit are peeling,
Their voices mute and num-
More erring ones are staying,
Some listening, some preying,
Scamp meeting time has come.
-GOT'7ldnI NO1l7lt0iReei'
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

George f. Nixon, Esq, late editor of
the Bridgcton Chronicle, but now in the
Post Office Department at Washing
ton, called at the PIONEER Office one
day last week. We regret that, owing
to absence from home, we We're unable
to see him. Mr.. Nixon was visiting
relatives and friends in this city.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27

Messrs. O. Fl. Bailey & Co., Litho-
graphers of Boston, Mass, have a re-
preventative in Bridgeton, making
preparations for taking a bird 's-eye
view of this city, similar to the one
which they have recently taken Of
Vineland. 1t will be a beautiful pic
ture, and should have large sale.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-08-27
All the way from Fairton.

| The oystermen have been down in
the Cove trying their oysters. Several
report the bivalves as being very poor,
consequently they feel somewhat dis
couraged. 1t sometimes happens that
when the oysters are fat the first of
the Summer, they become poor again
and remain so until late in the Fall
1t is hoped that this will not prove the
case this year.
A correspondent of the PIONEER re-
Gently stated that Fairfield has a can
didate for the Republican Assembly
nomination this Fall This is probably
the same individual who has had aspira-
tions in that direction for several years
past. A man who cannot get the dele
cation from his own township always
has slim chance for the election
This is the case with "Jack."
The trustees of the public school are
getting the school house ready for the
opening of the Fall term. Mr.. Ralph
Howell, of Mauricetown, is to be Prin-
cipal again, with Miss Julia Davis, of
Shiloh, as Assistant
According to previous notice Rev.
Lewis Citizens, of California, preached
for the Presbyterians on Sunday morn
ing. His text was from Mark, 9th
chapter, gath verse. The discourse
was excellent When near the close he
spoke feelingly and touchingly of those
who were his companions in attending
church in Fairfield both in Fairton and
at the Old Stone Church, in his youth
full days, and he made the statement
that not one of the grown people who
resided in Fairton then and attended
church with him, were among the liv-
ing now. There was very large con-
gregation present to hear Mr. Citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
Another Free Dispensarx.

The Bobbs free dispensary, reorganized and
located at No. 45 South Pennsylvania street, will
be ready to receive patients tomorrow. The
hours will be from 9 A. NJ. to 8 P. M. every day
in the week. The staff consists of the following
physicians, who will render special service at the
times designated: DR.. John A. Comingor, sur
gical diseases, 3 P. NJ, Tuesday; DR.. Thomas
B.. Harvey, chronic diseases of women, 3 p.
NJ. Thursday; DIR. Isaac G. Walker, diseases
of the nervous system. 10 A. NJ, Tuesday; DR..
Henry Jameson. obstetrics and diseases of
children, 4 p. NJ, Monday; DR.. John Cham
bers, medical diseases, IL A. NJ, Monday;
DIR. W. b.. Fletcher, medical diseases, IL A. NJ,
Wednesday; DIR. j. L. Thompson, diseases of eye
and ear, l P. M, Monday; DR.. c. E. Wright, dis
eases of eye and ear, IL A. NJ, Friday; DR.. Jo-
seph ". Marsee, surgical diseases, 4:30 p. NJ,
Thursday; DR.. Franklin w. Hays, (superintend-
ent), diseases of the skin, $50 A. NJ, Wednesday.
In addition to these, and making the most com
plete dispensary service this city has ever
known, there are q number of other physicians
who will act as assistants, and with the gentle.
men here named, will furnish their services to
the poor, free of charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
Mortality in the Tippecanoe Club.

TIL Tippecanoe Club, the local organization
which consists of men who voted for President
Harrison, is rapidly decreasing in numbers 1t
was formed in December, 1880, with All mem
bers, and in the succeeding year 26 members died.
In 1882 the mortality was %, in 1883 it was 19.
and in 1884 it was Is. Accessions were
made daring these years, and the present mem
baTship is 335. The average mortality since the
organization was made is 5 $40 per cent, and at
this rate the membership will be exhausted in
years. The oldest embe of the
club is James Hubbard, of Broad Ripple, who
will be 100 years ole on March q.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
AMERICAN AID FOR IRELAND.
A Plan for Raising a Fund for Payment Of
Irish Members of Parliament.

CINCINNATI, Jan. l0.-A new movement IN
Irish affairs will be inaugurated by the publica-
ton tomorrow, in the Commercial Gazette, of
two letters ON the Irish question, one from Hon.
j. P. Carbery, a prominent merchant. to Ma
jor John Byrne, a well-known railroad man, and
late vice-president of the Irish National League
of America. asking Major Byrne to institute a
fund for the payment of Irish members of
Parliament. The other is Major Byrneis re-
ply, proposing the organization of an
American Irish Parliamentary Club" by which
20, 900 persons in the United States will agree to
pay S. per annum each toward the support of
Irish members of Parliament 80 long as the con-
stitutional methods conducted by Mr.. Parnell
are maintained. Major Byrne, in a forcible
manner, makes the Irish cause an American
question, and asks Americans, and the more
prominent and influential class of the Irish race
in America, to interest themselves in the move
ment, which, it is thought, will lift the Irish
question to a higher plane and place it beyond
personal or political use in this country.
These gentlemen, because of the control of tn e
National League by a secret, oath bound organl-
cation, have withdrawn from that body.
Mr.. Eugene Kelly, banker, of New York. will
have custody of the funds. The prominence
and standing of these gentlemen give significance
to this movement Everything of an sillicit
character is condemned, and fidelity to American
citizenship and moral law is advocated. tits said
that many prominent Americans and leading
men of Irish blood in this country are encour-
aging the movement, believing that a few years
of parliamentary struggle will give self govern
ment to Ireland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
Mr.. Clark,s Lost Will.

Ben: Perley Poore's "reminiscences
General Gaines, Familiarity known as 1.-The hero
of Fort Erie was not pleased when General
Scott was promoted, although he was then up
ward of eighty years of age and unfit for military
duty. Tall. spare and erect, with snow white
hair and keen eyes, he presented a striking con-
trast to his small, vivacious and energetic wife,
who was at that time commencing one of the
most celebrated of the causes celebre of the
United States. Amiable, courteous and affec-
tomato, Mrs. Gaines became an heroic litigant,
and went from court to court seeking to establsh
her rights as the lawful heir of her father, Dan
lei Clark. MIR. Clark was in his day one of the
most ambitious young men of New Orleans,
who divided the confidence and respect of the
people with Governor Claiborne He was a
high spirited, ambitious young Erishman, full of
energy, and wealthy. Embarking in politics, he
was elected the first delegate to Congress from
Louisiana, when he forgot his VOWS to his wife,
who had not, at the time of his marriage to her,
been divorced from her first husband, a confec-
toner named De Grange. Their child was Myra
Clark, subsequently Mrs. Gaines. At Washing
ton he became infatuated with the beautiful
Miss Cation, of Baltimore, and he returned to
New Orleans determined to have his marriage
with Madame De Grange pronounced illegal, that
he might wed Miss Cation Pecuniary embar-
rassment fortunately arrested this resolve and
induced a fatal sickness, during which he re-
pented and sought to make reparation to Myra
by making a will in her favor,
in which he acknowledged her as
his legitimate daughter. When shortly
afterward he died this will could not be found,
but a previous one was produced which con
tanned no recognition of Myra. Under this will
hts real estate in the city of New Orleans was
administered upon and sold. Nor did his
daughter Myra, then q child, know anything
about her parentage and history until she had
grown up and become the wife of Mr.. Whitney.
She at once commenced the prosecution of her
claim to be recognized as the legitimate daugh-
Ter and heiress of Daniel Clark. This She
continued, and when, after the death of Mr..
Whitney. General Gaines addressed her, she
consented to be his wife only after he had prom
ised to second her litigation. The great num-
Der of persons interested to defeat her, and
their large means, rendered the contest appar-
emily a most unequal one. But what has been
wanting in means, influence and array of great
legal talent has been made up by the singular
heroism, pertinacity, patience and indomitable
will of this remarkable lady.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
A Millionaire,s Peculiar VIII.

BosToN, Jan. 10-The late George Gardner
of Boston and Beverly, a recently deceased mill
ionaire, left a peculiar will, which was filed to-
day. There are no public requests, but the bulk
of his property is left in the hands of trustees.
They are directed to pay his wife each year /, 161
Troy ounces of pure gold, and in addition, if she
wants it $40. 600 cash. 1t is said that when this
will was made this quantity of gold represented
his wifeis exact weight, which was between 80
and 100 pounds, avoirdupois. The will further
specifies that the trustees 'shali, if she from
time to time so direct, deliver to her said .pure
gold debased by alloy, estimating such alleged
gold at the weight, said Troy weight, OF pure
gold it may from time to time contain The re-
mainder of his income Of the estate is to be
divided among his relatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-11
Cruel Joke ON a student.

BOSTON, Jan. 10-A Japanese student, Ma
suda, who came to this country last year to study
textile manufactures in Massachusetts,, was de-
ceived by some young men on a Hoosac-tunnel
train into believing that he was on the wrong
train and going to Canada, where Japanese are
ill treated. He became alarmed and jumped
from the train, receiving serious injuries. While
lying insensible he was robbed of his watch and
money by tramps. and, on recovering, they beat
him and left him for dead. Revivirg again, he
dragged himself to a farmhouse, where he was
cared for and sent here. He has been very i'll
since, and may never recover. He is studying
English, and hopes to be able to continue his
scientific investigations. He brought letters
from the Emperor and high functionaries, some
of which escaped the robbers.