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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Thieving in the Early Evening.
Charles Compton came to town last
Friday from the village of Newport,
this county. He brought a load of
oysters which he disposed of to Gus
toners. Having secured his pay, he
went to store and purchased few
notions for his family. Then, it ap
pears, that a new idea struck him, the
substance of which was that while he
was in the city he would do a little
business on his own account. Time
and again he had heard of stores and
houses being robbed in Bridgeton, and
nobody ever brought to Judgment be-
cause of their crimes, hence he reas-
oned naturally that he could do the
same thing without danger of being
caught.
Accordingly he proceeded to act.
1t was in the neighborhood of six
o'clock when he started out. People
were passing and repassing upon
Commerce street, but it made no diff
ference to Compton. He walked de-
liberately along until he had arrived
in front of Gomersall's clothing store,
in Graham's building. There he
stopped, and calmly began business by
grabbing pair of boots, arubber coat,
and pair of buckslkin gloves which
were hanging out. He wrapped the
stolen boots and gloves in the stolen
coat, and passed on. By this time
Compton began to imagine that he
was an expert, so he crossed the street
to VIM. H. Persons Star boot and
shoe store, and unfastened a pair of
shoes which were attached to a frame
near the door. All this time the ewes
of Mr.. Charles Aaron, of Aaron's
clothing store, were upon him, and as
soon as Compton had started down
Commerce street he informed Messrs.
Pierson and Gomersall of the thefts
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
''exact spot" was any better than wa
ter from the Cohansey river, East
Lake, or any other locality.
Arrested on Suspicion.

The murder of the Quaker farmer,
John Sharpless, at West Chester, a few
days since, by unknown parties, has
attracted wide attention. Mr. Sharp
less was murdered near the barn on
his premises, having been enticed out
of his house for that purpose. Since
the murder several persons have been
arrested in various parts of the country
on suspicion, but the real criminal has
not yet been found. A few days since
a colored man was arrested in Millville
because of his suspicious movements,
and many believed that he was in some
way connected with the Sharpless
murder. 1t was shown, however, that
he was peculiar but harmless indi-
vidual, who had no knowledge of the
crime.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

A prominent citizen of Cedarville in
forms us that since the late election
there has been a great change in public
sentiment there. Were the election to
go oover again, he states tn at Foster. the
Prohibition candidate for Assembly,
would not receive fifty votes in Law
renee Township. The people have
discovered Sammy's size, and they
want no more of him.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
PRIVATE SALE.

PRIV ALE SALE.
Property of Benjamin Ackley, Commercial
township.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Property of Isaac Conner, decd, Cedarvie,
December 10.
Property of John Fox, dec, Deerfeld town.
ship, December Goth.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Property of West Side Glass Co., Dec. Goth.
Property of Martin Loder, First ward Bridge
ton, January I'd, 1886.
Property of Joshua Bates, First ward, City of
Bridgeton, January I'd, 1886.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Messrs. Benjamin Bonham & Bro,
of Shiloh. have purchased the Bridge
ton and Greenwich Stage Line of Mr..
Abbott Sayre. This is one of the old
est and best stage routes in the county.
The new proprietors are well known
men, and will continue the accommo-
dating spirit in which the line has
been heretofore run by Mr.. Sayre and
his son.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The tug boat 'Dorie Emory" blew
up in the East River, near New York
City, on Friday last. Six men en-
ployed on her were blown to atoms.
not vestige remaining to show that
they had ever existed. The 'Dorie
Emory is well known in Bridgeton,
having brought a number of tows up
the Cohansey during the past two
years.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The young man Campbell of Port
Norris, who eloped with Miss Lille
Cobb to Canada, has returned to Cum
berland county, and is now at Dividing
Creek The best thing that Campbell
can do is to leave again as soon as posi-
BILE. Such rascals are not needed in
these parts.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The water which was used at the
West Presbyterian church last Sunday
in the baptism of the child of Rev. N.
|. Rubinkam, was brought from the
River Jordan by Mr.. Rubinkam, and is
supposed to have come from the exact
spot where the Israelites crossed the
river Eregjng NeocS
What fudge! Just as though the
water of the Jordan, even admitting
that the Israelites did pass through the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

John Hefty and David Bothner hired
a horse of Jos. A. Woodruff, livery
man, a few days since, and abused the
animal fearfully. They were taken
before the Mayor, when David was
held in 5000 to make his appearance at
the next term of the Cumberland
Courts.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
9E6e Pioneer.
Bridgeton, N. j., December 10, 1885.

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
mulications.
Marriages and deaths inserted gratuitously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

An interesting letter from Harry H.
Sharp, son of Ex-County Clerk Daniel
Sharp, will be found in to-day's
PIONEER. Harry is practicing law in
Tacoma, Washington Territory, where
he has made his home The communi-
cation refers largely to the Chinese
troubles which have lately agitated the
people of the Pacific coast.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

When you purchase your holiday
goods and trinkets, call on the dealers
who advertise in the PIONEER. w.
Fl. Woodruff. and John H. Theis, dry
goods: Chas. F. Dare, and Reeve &
Fithian, confections, books, novelties,
&c; Geo. H. Whipple, candies, no.
tions, and other good things; John F.
Sharpless, CONNECTIONS of every descrip-
ton and of the best manufacture
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Bridgeton now has four mails day
to and from Philadelphia Another
through pouch was added last week to
come by the $50 p. III. train from the
city. Letters mailed in Philadelphia
at o'clock will reach Bridgeton by
7.30 in the evening.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The residence of Mr.. Joshua Bates, at
the corner of Commerce and Church
streets, has beenpurchased as parson-
age for the Commerce st. M. E. Church.
The price paid is stated to be $4,000.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Our famous Black Silks are just the
thing for holiday present. The
prices are unusually low. New York
Store, SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Mr.. John F. Sharpless the confec
toner and ice cream dealer, will occupy
his handsome new brick building on
North Laurel street, on New Years
Day.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The remains of Chas. Morris, who
was drowned in Maurice River Cove q
few days since have been recovered,
and buried in the NJ E. Church ceme-
terry at Haleyville, Commercial town
ship.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The accident at the Cumberland Nail
and Iron Works last week did not do
near as much damage as was stated at
the time. Mr. Jacob Heller who was
badly hurt, is slowly recovering, but it
will be long time before he is fully
restored to health and strength.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Prof. VIM. H. Sherwood's first piano
recital at the South Jersey Institute,
was a grand success. The Professor is
one of the earth's gifted Tonight,
(Thursday,) he gives the second enter
tainment of the Course, at the same
place.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Mr.. Jackson Briant, of the Davis
House, has been seriously i'll for several
days past. 1t was feared by his friends
that he would never recover, but it is
announced that he is now much bet
ter.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

A lad on East avenue, this city. has
seven Plymouth Rock pullets which
have laid one hundred eggs within the
past four weeks. This is pretty good
for a beginner.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Josiah Reeves, who resides in the
mansion on North Pearl street, near
the Catholic Church, has had the front
of his property handsomely. terraced
and otherwise beautifed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Mr.. Jesse G. Davis entered upon his
duties as Deputy Keeper in the New
Jersey State Prison, on Monday last.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Collector Nickel is gathering in the
city taxes. The last day, the Goth of
December, draws nigh. After that
date all taxes not paid draw twelve per
cent. interest.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Monday was the coldest day of the
year, and Winter appeared to have
set in in dead earnest. Old Boreas
made the houses shake, and the win
dows rattle at lively rate. The wind
OF Sunday night was the fiercest known
in many years.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

When you go to buy your Christmas
dry goods stop in and purchase of w.
H. Woodruff. He has every variety of
staple and fancy articles for the holi-
days.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

The Christmas attraction at Moore's
Opera House will be Sheridan's comedy,
1.-The Rivals" 1t will be given by the
Criterion Company, of Philadelphia,
one of the best theatrical organizations
in the country.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs for
Christmas presents, at very low prices.
New York Store, SO Commerce St.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Pocket-Books, Purses, &C., fine as
sortment, at Chas. F. Dare's, 94 East
Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Underwear for Ladies Gents. and
children. New York store, 90 Com
merce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Great reduction in Cloaks for Ladies
and Children to close them out, at the
New York store. 1t will pay you to
look at them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

A pretty shawl makes a useful
Christmas present, and the place to
buy it is the New York Store, 93 Com
merce St., because their prices are low
and the same to all.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Brussels and Ingram carpets, Rag
and Hemp carpets, Oil cloths, Door
Mats, Stair rods &C., at lowest prices.
New York store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Family Bibles, Teachers Bibles, &c,
&C., at Chas. T. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

A general line of Toilet and Fancy
Articles for the Holiday trade, at
Chas f. Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Knit Jackets, Hoods, Scarfs, Nubias
and Leggings, for holiday presents.
New York store, SO Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Books! Books! Books! at Chas. F.
Dare's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Gloves and Mittens for Ladies, Gents
and Children, at lowest figures. New
York Store, 90 Commerce St.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Brocaded Silk Velvets at $1.1O. A
bargain worth seeing. New York
Store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Large assortment of Hassocks. Mats
and Rugs for presents, at New York
York store, 90 Commerce st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-10

Photograph Albums, cheaper than
ever, at Chas. T. Dare's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
RUBIES NOW IN STYLE

"The fashion in jewelry about once q
year undergoes decided change said q
ieweler in Broadway to q Mail and Ex>
press reporter. These changes first
take place in Paris and after few
months reach America"
What is the popular style in jewelry
nowP"
"Rubies are the most fashionable of ali
gems and are worn, not in great profu-
sion, but in moderate display. At even,
ing parties the ladies who follow the
fashion generally wear small diamond
and ruby set together. The effect of the
two brilliants blending is beautiful. OF
course, after the ruby comes the diamond
in favor. 1t will never grow less in pop.
ularity. Immense sized diamonds arc
considered vulgar to wear, ard the small
ones have the run. Pearls. sapphires and
emeralds are worn more than usual. In
the flush times, Immediately after thu
war. none but diamonds were fashiona-
BILE, but the taste has changed
OF late years and other gems
are considered beautiful and STYLISH
Some of the lace pins for ladies are Of
exquisite design and have imbeded in
them diamonds, pearls and other gems
The most popular designs are those Of
birds, flowers, crescents, and spiders. In
bracelets those made Of links and Joints
set with various kinds of stones have su-
perseded the old style of bands.
''The chatolaine, once so universally
used, has given place to short chain
with ball, and frequently yinaigrette
as a pendant. The pendants are very styl-
ish and exquisiiely wrought.
THE bangle bracelets that slip over the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
The Prince of Wales in rrelana.

DUBLIN, April 2s.-The government has
prohibited the proposed Nationalist demon
stration at Tyrone against the prince of
Wales. There is great excitement, and
serious rioting is feared
The reception given to the Prince of Wales
at Omagh Monday was very brilliant
affair. The Nationalist had prepared to
make counter demonstration, and were
arrayed in PROCESSION form, but the police
charged upon them before they had time to
carry out their intention, captured their
black flag and their drums and dispersed
them completely.
1t is stated that the government proposes
to buy for Prince Victor, the eldest son of
the prince of Wales, as place of perma-
nent residence in Ireland, the celebrated
Ardb raccan palace. This magnificent seat
is beautifully located at Navan, in the
county of Meath, between the riv ers Boyne
and Blackwater, near the point of their con-
fluence
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
BREWSTER TESTIrIES.
THE LATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON
THE WITNESS STAND.
He Emphatically. Denies the Charges Made
Against Him-Dickson, the Juror, Ac-
quilted Official Appointments
National Capital Gossip.

WASHINGTON CITY April 2S.-The crimi.
nal courtroom Monday morning was packed
with spectators anxious to hear the testi-
mony which it was expected ex-Attorney
General Brewster would give in the Dickson
case. Mr. Brewster occupied seat at the
district attorneys table and after a few pre-
liminaries was called to the stand. District
Attorney Worthington asked him
about the conversation with Percival
Kennedy. Mr.. Brewster replied that during
the first star route trial Kennedy and NICK
erson were in his room when Kennedy told
him that Dickson intended receiving bride
and that he Kennedy wished to talk with
witness about Dickson Witness said that
he became very indignant and told Kennedy
to have nothing to do with the affair In
regard to the testimony of ex-Marshal
Henry, witness said he remembered having
o conversation with that gentleman; put,
continued Mr.. Brewster, loudly and emphat-
ically, Il never said to him that upon the
conviction of the defendants I'm the star
route cases. depended the success OF the ad-
ministration of justice"
The defense objected to the statements OF
the witness as being argumentatve. u
submit to the court" said Mr.. Brewster,
that am not to be treated in this manner.
was not brought under oath to be insulted.
The defense maintained that Mr.. Brewster
was summoned through the stupidity Of the
prosecution and not at the instance of the
defense. Mr. Brewster said that he did moi
come here with malice in MS heart as the
defense mad claimed. Finaily 5ne defense
Withdrew their opJeeuons Win tne unuer.
s.ah9ing tnat tuil cross-examihatioh OF
Alr. brewster was 10 10 allowed.
Mr. brewster was asked II stenograpnei
was not oehlnd the screen taxing NOTES dur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
REPUTATION AS AN ISSUE.

Malone talks of running for Governor
of Virginia on the platform of resistance
to the recent coupon decision of the Su-
preme court II is to be hoped that he
will. The contest will turn upon the
right of a state to resist the general gov
eminent The proposition to that effect
ought to have been buried long ago; but
Malone has succeeded, with the aid OF
the republican party-which has several
times endorsed the iniquity known as re-
pudiation-in keeping it above ground.
1t is just possible that Malone might
succeed on this platform, tho right
to repudiate an honest debt being
a great temptation to men who have to
pay taxes; but this would give leading
question the prominence it deserves and
result eventually in the destruction of the
robber programme and widespread con-
domination of the villainous political bar
gains which have made Malone leading
figure in politics for several years back
Malone was the protege Of Garfield and
afterwards of Arthur, and he was recog-
nized last year by the republican national
committee as the leading representative
OF republican principles in Virginia. Let
US see what this man and his republican
ism are made of. By all means let him b.
encouraged to run for governor on the
platform of reputation and state rights.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
IN CASE OF WAR.

If there is to be war between England
and Russia the United States will make
one of its greatest mistakes if it does not
at once abolish the present laws which
prevent American capitalists from invest
ing their money in foreign built ships.
England's magnificent mercantile marine
is in time of peace source of pride and
profit, but in war one of danger. 1t forms
her most easily available point, stand
ing invitation to the steel cruiser and the
privateer The British ships which float
on every sea would be among the first
objects which the Russians would attack.
The British capital now invested in bots
toms who seek escape for investment in
better and safer channels, and large
feet Of ships would be thrown upon the
market at greatly reduced rates. The
people of the United States are the only
ones with money enough to spare to buy
these ships. Before the war we had the
finest merchant marine in the world. The
stars and stripes futtered in every port
and on every sea, and it was one of our
greatest sources of profit. There was a
race of American shippers and sailors
that has never been equalled, and the
American built vessels were models of
marine architecture for the rest of the
world. Through various causes our fleet
declined, however, and now Yankee
ship is rarity in foreign port, though
when one does come she is worth looking
at. If wooden ships were in vogue now,
as they were then, we might still build
our own ships; but they are not. The era
OF steam and of iron ships has come in
and we do not possess the material or the
cheap labor to build them and successful
ly compete with other countries. We
must therefore buy our ships if we would
be again maritime nation, and the great
opportunity of an Anglo Russian war
should not be missed,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
Metal Poison.

/ am a coppersmith by trade, and during a Sc
ries OF years my arms fbeing bare when at work
have absorbed wonderful amount of meta
poison. Having a scrofHlOus tendency from M
youth, the small particles of copper and brass
would get into the sores, aud by this process The
poison was conveyed into my blood till my whole
system became infect d. was treated with the
old remedies of mercury and iodide potassium
Salvation followed, my teeth are all loose in my
head, my digestive organs deranged and | have
been helpless III bed for over year with mercu
rial rheumatism. My joints were all swollen
and | lost the use of my arms and legs, and be
came helpless as an infant.
My snfferings became so intense that II was i'm
possible for me to rest. The doctors advised MT
to go to the city hospital for treatment This
could not bear. friend, who hiss proved frienC
indeed urged me to try Swifts Specific. believing
it would cure me. Others discouraged me. but
secured a few bottles, and have now taken two
dozen bottles. The first effect of the medicine
was 10 bring the poison 10 the surface, and bre kt
out all over in running sores, They soon disap
cared, and my skin clesred of. My knees
which had become twice their natural size, have
resumed their usual size, and are supple as o
yore. Ny arms and head are all right again and
can use them without pain. The entire disease
has left all parts of the body save two ulcers OF
my wrists, which are healing rapidly. | am veal
from long confinement, but have the use of al
my limbs. This medicine is bringing me ont OF
the greatest trial ofmy life and cannot find word:
sufficient to express my appreciation of its virtues
and the gratitude feel that | ever heard Of it.
PETER L. LOVE, Augusta. Ga.
Jan O. 1885
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The banking capital of the United States
is SIS, 100000.
Eighteen buildings were destroyed by fire
at Randolph, N. ", Saturday night.
Mamie Evans, IL years old, of Baltimore,
died of over-exsrtion while jumping rope.
Eleven miners were buried alive by q
snow-Slide at the Honlestake mine, Eagle
river, Colo.
The Hon. Francis Wilson, judge of the
Bloomington judicial district, died suddenly
at Bedford Sunday night
A bill has been favorably reported in the
Pennsylvania legislature Wimpose a license
of 81 900 on skating Kinks
Jack Clark shot and killed his father, Joe
Clark, at Manchester, KY, in a quarrel
about the ownerihip of some hogs.
A receiver has been appointed for the
Lake Erie & Western Railroad company in
the person of Vice President j. IL Cheney.
Albertes Milton, Pennsylvania Dsmo
GRAFT, was an applicant for the postoffice al
Reading, and has become insane over the
delay by the president.
City Marshal Clay Jeans of Warsaw,
Mo-, was shot and killed by a desperate
named Eaton, who was in turn fatally
wounded by the sheriff of Burton county.
1t is reported that William H. Vanderbilt
has suffered two strokes Of paralysis recently
Ii is also reported that he was out on Sunday
driving his pair Of fast hoases in remarkably
good time.
Philadelphia consumed during the veal
Lens SOL barrels Of bear and ale This is ,
81 fnt anl,,
woman and child in that city, or about two
glasses a day all round.
The Novelty Touring mills at Indanola
Iowa, were destroyed by fire Saturday
causing loss Of 81, 900, with an INSURANCE
of 50 900, $1,000 of which is in the Millers
National, of Chicago
The number Of railroad accidents in the
United States during 1884 is given at l,l9l
OF these, 445 we're collisions, and G51 derail
ments; Is are recorded as various" Their
were il all $50 persons killed and 100 in
iurei.
At meeting of the Western Union opera
tors of St Paul and Minneapolis. f. W
Buckley presiding d. l., Wilson acting sec
rotary, resolutions were adopted asking tn
restoration Of extra compensation for extr
work.
Isaac W. England, publisher of This Ne'
York Sun, died at Ridgewood, N. j., O
dropsy Of the heart. Bushnell White
United States commissioner at Cleveland
and J. Edwin Spear, formerly of The Cir
cinnati Enquirer, also died
Ex-Judge s NJ Moore died at Ills home Il
Chicago of apoplexy. He was born in Boul
bon county, Kentucky, in 1871, and came t
Chicago in 1865. He was a prominent mem
Der of the Presbyterian church, and con
nected with many of lbs enterprises.
An order was issued stopping work at tn
Wabash shops at Moberly, Mo, for tire
days. The men took this to mean a viola
ton of their contract by which the recen
strike was settled, and accordingly all tn
employees connected with the road at tina
point quit work, which resulted in bushes
| coming to a standstill