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Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30
A MISER'S WEALTH.

OF late years several very peculiar
cases of persons who have ae-
quired great wealth by extreme
penuriousness have come to light in
our large cities. One of the strangest
cases on record is that of miser Paine,
who recently died in New York City.
He left will, and when it came up for
probate in the Surrogate's Court,
quarrel arose among the heirs, and
contest ensued. Lengthy testimony
has since been taken by the Court, and
some strange disclosures made.
Among the witnesses in the case was
r. b. L. Wood. paying teller Of the
Metropolitan Bank, of New York, who
testified that Paine made deposit in
that bank in October, 1861, to the
amount of 10000, taking four certif-
Gates for the same in the name of one
of the bank officers. Paine said he did
not want his name used in the matter,
and only left the money for safe keep
ing. - has lain in the bank vaults
ever since, drawing no interest Chas.
E. Chickering also testified that he
had known Paine for thirty years. In
1868 Paine came to him with a package
which he desired Chickering to keep
in bis private safe. 1t was put up in
newspapers, wrapped up in an old
handkerchief, tied with stout string.
Paine occasionally asked if the pack
age was safe, but never spoke of taking
| it away. The witness produced the
| bundle, which contained, besides val-
j liable papers, $3.50, ,75O. 10 all in gold,
silver, National Bank notes and old
State Bank bills. In addition to the
money deposited with Wood, and that
contained in the package left with
Chickering. Paine had some 10000
cash ON hand, and lot of stock in the
Chicago Land Company.
| Such was the great wealth of this un-
known man who seems to have made
| money his God, and lived only for
gain 1t is one Of the most rernarka-
ble cases of miserly accumulation Of
wealth ever known in this country
and illustrates what man can accom-
plish in the way of money getting
when ne devotes his life to downright
lneaaness. ~ 'aine went about scantily
I<clothed, ard poorly fed, occjlpying his
days with an everlasting grapple after
money He got it-died and was bur-
led, leaving his thousands behind for
strangers to wrangle over. His money
did nobody any good, and his life was
a failure
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30
Another trick has had birth in Phi

Another trick has had birth in Phil
adelphia, to the great detrinent of the
hotel keepers. Recently a well
dressed man entered one of the promi-
nent hotels, registered, and engaged a
room. Taking a sealed envelope from
his pocket, the stranger handed it to
the clerk, saying: There is a check in
this envelope for $500 [ want you to
put it in your safe, and keep it for me
till Saturday. Don't give it to me
before that time, for if you do I'll be
sure to get it cashed and spend it all. ="
On the strength of this he lived luxur-
iously for a week, and then the propri-
etor's suspicious We're aroused, and he
tried to get the stranger to settle up.
But the stranger didn't do it. The
proprietor then examined the envel-
ope and discovered that it contained a
piece of tissue paper only. And thus
the hotel man was left.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30
Big Sensation at Port Norris.
CUMBERLAND CIRCUIT COURT.
Leonard G. Hand,

CUMBERLAND CIRCUIT COURT.
Leonard G. Hand
vs. In Case.
Charles d. Lake,
Looks innocent don't it!
And yet thereby hangs tale which
is likely to shake Port Norris to it's So
cial centre, and the unfolding of which
will make this one of the celebrated
cases on Cuiuberland's Civil Calendar.
A few days ago Sheriff Williams Wis
tied Port Norris and served upon Capt.
Lake, a paper requiring him to ''be
and appear" &c.
The receipt of this document seemed
to agitate the Captain considerably,
and great curiosity has been mani
tested to know what was up. This
morning the cat emerged from the bag.
Messrs. Reeves & Bacon, Attorneys
for Capt. Hand, filed in the County
Clerks Office, the declaration in the
case setting forth the cause of action.
1t is a somewhat lengthy document
replete with "whereases' and ito
WITS but stripped of it's legal verbiage
and put into United States is substan-
TALLY as follows:
1t begins by stating that Leonard G.
Hand is a good, true, honest and faith
full citizen of this State, that his repu-
tation, especially for honesty, has al
ways been of the best in the commun-
ity where he lives.
That Charles d. Lake we'll knowing
these facts and greatly envying his
happy state, with guile in his heart
and malice on his tongue, willfully and
maliciousiy slandered him.
That on certain day and in the
presence of diverse good and worthy
citizens of this State and neighbors of
the plaintiff, the said defendant falsely
and maliciously, spake and published,
of and concerning the said plaintiff the
false, scandalous, malicious and de-
famatory words following, that is to
say, Len Hand, (meaning the said
plaintiff), is the chicken that stole my,
(neaning his, the said defendants
oysters, meaning thereby that the said
plaintiff was thief.
That by reason of this conversation
some of these ''good and worthy citi-
bzensn refuse to isave their accustomed
dealing with Capt. Hand and he is
thereby injured and damnified, and
demands damages of a large amount.
Inquiry reveals the fact that Capt.
Hand is young, energetic and enter
prising citizen of Port Norris, an ex-
tensive planter of oysters, a man highly
esteemed in the community. Why
Capt Lake should charge this crime
upon him is as yet an unsolved mys-
terry. Capt. Hand, strong in his con-
sciousness of innocence seems deter
mined to show his accuser, that if he
is chicken he is specimen of the
game variety.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

Mrs. III. j. Mulford, widow of the
late Horatio j. milford, has just
received a very handsome stone, which
is to mark the grave of Mr.. Mulford.
1t is long, solid block Of granite,
handsomely polished on top. On one
side in bold letters is "Horatio J. Null
ford" On the opposite side is the
inscription peace through our Lord
Jesus Christ" On one end is inscribed
"Jan. Is, 1918, July 16, 1886" The
whole is very handsome, and will
prove very appropriate.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

Farmer William Haines, OF Hope
we'll township, left 70 punches of hand
some celery at Ed. NJ. Fithian's grocery
store Thursday. While in town he
also stopped at the PIONEER office and
presented us with several punches,
which would make the eye of an epi-
cure water to look upon Haines'
celery is what is known as Peter Hen
derson's Half-dwarf, and it can't be
beat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

The society for the prevention OF
cruelty to animals, have under in
vestigation case of starving dog to
death Chas Rynick, the hackman,
was the owner of coach dog, and
some of his neighbors charge that he
is guilty of starving the dog to death
because the dog refused to follow his
coach. Mr.. Rynick stated that for
some time the dog has been unwell,
and that he has penchant for killing
chickens. For this reason he has kept
him tied in his wagon house. Since he
acquired the taste of warm blood in
chickens he has refused to eat prop
erly, and this coupled with his illness,
caused his death.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

The following pathetic incident is
telegraphed from New Orleans
A little boy, years old, who was on
board the ill-fated steamboat y. NJ.
White" burned on the Mississippi
river few days since, was saved by a
colored woman who was fortunate
enough to get hold of a floating log,
and landed about u mile below the
wreck. Although the woman made
every endeavor to ascertain who he
was, her efforts were unsuccessful.
He was undoubtedly deck passenger,
and the remainder of his family were
lost.
The child is too young to give his
name. When asked Whose boy are
your he replied, 'Mamma's."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

1t is related that a proud father of
twins invited friend to dine with
him. The friend came, in q condition
more befitting man who had dined
than one about to dine. The twins
had been rugged out in their best bibs
and fuckers and sat in high chairs side
by side. There" said the proud
father, "did you ever see anything to
match that ?" The friend looked at
the twins, and, conscious that he was
in condition to see double said with
great gravity ''Yesh. Tha's splendid
child.n
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

Bivins, the west side paper man, has
in his window two valuable relics.
They are both in good state of pres
ervation. One of them is Bible die
tionary, and is 231 years old. The
other is copy of Meloposcopia, and is
925 years old. He also displays num-
Der of coins of the year ITO. They
are considered very valuable by their
owner
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

A Committee was appointed at the
recent monthly meeting of the Metho-
dist ministers, in Camden, to obtain a
paper prepared by Rev. Jos. Atwood,
a few days before he died, and which
he was to have read at the meeting.
The paper is valued as the last produe
ton of the veteran preacher, and it
will be read at the next session of the
Minister'S Association.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

John d. MAleer has invented fire
kinder, and will have it patented.
This is a capital invention. Hereafter
wives will not have to get up so early
in the morning to make the fires, be-
cause the fire kinder will start the
flames, set the coal to burning, and
have the coffee-pot boiling and ready
for breakfast, in ''the twinkling of an
eye," as it were.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

Mr.. Stacy Mathews, who, for
thirty years has been blacksmith at
the Cohansey Glass Works, was on
Friday night presented with hand
some gold headed cane. The presen
tation speech was made by Mr.. Stow
McMullen, on behalf of the employees
of the works, and was feelingly re-
sponded to by Mr. Mathews, who was
greatly surprised.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

One night recently a suspicious look
ing wagon stopped in a certain part of
Commerce street, and delivered to a
certain club room certain cases, con-
tanning certain suspicious looking
liquid, which, if used to great ex-
tent, will be certain to inebriate.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30

The poultry show in Philadelphia is
grand success. A gentleman who
was there witnessing the show, states
that the exhibit of turkeys, made by
Mr.. r. Fl. Dare, is very fine, and stands
good chance of being the prize
winner.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30
Christmas at Newport.

The Christmas Cantata was rendered
to large and appreciative audience
Christmas night The exercises took
place in the Town Hall, and were par
ticularly pleasing. The dialogues and
songs were particil ated in by members
of the NJ. E. Sunda y-school, ably and
WELL Among those deserving special
mention were the duet by Rev. Mrs.
Elder and Miss Alice Sheppard, and
the solo by little Miss Emma Hines.
The duet by the Misses Hustled and
Lore, and the solo by Misses Eva
Campbell and Sophrona Robbins, We're
sung very prettily. The quartette by
Messrs. Theoph. Hustled, Bateman,
Connolly and Lore, did much credit to
these young men, while the dialogues
by Messrs. Howard Hustled, Chambers,
Candy and Cruise, caused much
merriment. The appearance of old
Santa Claus,n the children's friend,
was hailed with round after round of
applause. His quaint costume and
humorous speeches were the most in
teresting features of the evening. DIR.
A. P. Glanden was the principal in this
merry scene, and he acted the part OF
"Old Kriss' in a mastery manner.
The entertainment was under skillful
management of our popular townsman,
Capt. Thos. Cruise, and was voted
success by all. The receipts will
amount to $500, and are for the bene-
fit of the church.
On Saturday afternoon Rev. Chas.
Elder, the talented pastor of the M. E.
Church, was summoned home, and
found, upon his arrival, some thirty
members of his Bible class assembled
to do him honor. Then the nature of
their errand was made known, and
Captain Edward Riley, on behalf of
the class, presented Mr.. Elder with a
beautiful gold watch. In presenting
it, Capt. Riley said it was an evidence
of the love and esteem in which he
was held by his many friends in New
port, and he was right, for no pastor
was ever more highly esteemed and
loved by our people. Mr.. Elder ac-
cepted the gift in an appropriate
speech, after which refreshments were
served to the company by the min
isters estimable wife.
Christmas Eve hammock was
hung in the NJ E. Church, and loaded
with handsome presents. There were
recitations and singing, then each
member of the Sunday school received
a large bag of candy.
Alfred Bradford has SO far recovered
from his recent severe attack of ty
phoid fever as to be able to resume his
former occupation. OBSERVER.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1886-12-30
Brearley Lodge, F. A. M.

The annual communication of the
Brearley Lodge was held Monday even
ing, at which time the installation of
officers took place. Past Master, S. f.
Pennell, of Evening Star Lodge, acted
as Grand Marshal. The following Of
ficers were installed
w. NJ, Frank G. Westcott; S. W.,
Edward p. Bacon; j. w, Frank L.
Hewitt; Treas, Frank N. Riley; Sec,
Past Master BENZ. T. Bright; Chaplain,
DIR. Putnam; S. D., Samuel p Fithian;
J. d., w. Dayton Whitaker; S. M. c.,
Past Master David P. Mulford, Jr.; J.
NJ. G., William III. Ballenger; Steward,
Past Master William E. Service; Stew
ard and Tyler, II. Gates Davis; Trus-
tees, Daniel Bacon, W. L. Service, and
D. P. Mulford, Jr
The Society adjurned to meet at
restaurant of Robt NJ Elwell, on South
Laurel street where they sat down to
bountiful collation.. Brearley Lodge,
No. 2, is next to the oldest one in the
State. and is in fourishing condition
in point of numbers and financial
affairs.
Morris Bacon, President of the Cum
berland County Board of Agriculture
is one of the most thoughtful farmers
in the State. In conversation with
him few days ago, on the low price
of grain and the poor prospect ahead
for South Jersey farmers, hesuggested
that our farmers, would soon perceive
that they would have to make radi-
cal change in their methods of farming.
He thought that instead of marketing
their grain, farmers would hereafter
feed it to stock on their farms. Where
land is favorable to peach culture, he
believed that orchards would be set
out, and he hoped that New Jersey
would soon successfully rival Delaware
in the raising of that fruit. In the
western part of Cumberland county
numbers of new orchards have been
set out. Last year more peaches were
sent away from Greenwich than ever
before in the history of the place, and
many farmers there believed that
peach raising is the coming pursuit in
that neighborhood, at least.-iSalea
Sunbeam.
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Telegram-herald., 1886-11-29

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Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29

MtA$ IN West Haven houses and lots in the best #S::i locations at low prices and easy terms.
 Building lots on Main street at $10 per foot. On other streets at $5 per foot and upwards.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29
AN HOUR IN THE WHIRLPOOL.
The Daring Trip of an Adventuroul
 Couple Through the Rapids al

The Daring Trip of an Adventurous Niagara.
 Falls has had another sensation to-day.
 George Hazlett and Miss Sadie Allen, of this
 city, went through the rapids in barrel
 constructed for that purpose. They started
 from below the Maid of the Mist landing and
 soon struck the whirlpool which dashed
 them around in all directions for few min
 utes and shot them down the river toward Lewiston. After proceeding two hundred
 yards down the rapids sudden eddy caught the barrel and flung it over near the Canadian shore where the current struck it and carried it back again in the direction of the whirl pool, only to be again forced in the opposite direction by the volume of water rushing from the outlet of that wonder of nature. Forty five minutes passed and the craft still slowly travelled up and down and around the confines of this miniature whirlpool, one moment almost approaching the centre of the rapids, the next nearly touching the shore. A rope was thrown to Hazlett, who caught it and the barrel was drawn to shore where the occupants were assisted out of the barrel. They had been in the interior of the craft one hour and fifteen minutes. Miss Allen suffered m at tack of vomiting, but soon recovered and the journey back along the margin of the river to the elevator began. This was no easy task, but it was safely surmounted, and after being nearly pulled to pieces by her friends who could not restrain their joy Miss Allen was driven to her hotel.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29
YOUNG GIRLS HEROISM. while Roasting to Death She Saves the
 Life Of a Little Child.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 2s.-Mary Wilson, agad fourteen, employed at the home of MT. John Hanberry, farmer living two miles south of here, was fatally burned yesterday. The girl was standing before the grate when her clothing caught fire and in an in- stant her clothes were a mass of flames. In her efforts to save herself she set the bed on fire and also cradle in which baby was sleeping. At this her fears for her own safe ty were overcome by her anxiety for the in fant and with the flames about her body she struggled to save the child. She succeeded in extinguishing the flames, saving the little one. By this time her clothing was burned from her body and the very flesh roasted. She wrap ped sheet about her body and walked some distance for help all the members of the family being away from home. The neighbors provided everything that would tend to the comfort of the girl, who died from the result of her injuries at o'clock last night.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29

by United Ireland and the league leaders.
 MT. John Deasey, M. P. addressed the meet
 ing. He asserted that should MT. Dillon
 and MT. O'Brien be arrested the Irish people
 would not be deprived of friends. The land lords. he said, were entitled to only four five years purchases and they would not get any share. MT. Mayne, M. F., followed MT. Deasey in speech defending the plan of boycotting. A government reporter was present and took down the speeches delivered st the meeting. He was closely guarded by constables. Com moners Maurice, sHealy, Lane, Fox and O'Hea spoke at the large meeting at Killeagh to- Gay. Their speeches were moderate and guarded, but all declared that no action of the government could terify them or deter them from doing whatever might seem best for the interests of the Irish cause and the achievement of the independence of Ireland.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29
HIS CUNNING OF NO AVAIL.
Hermann Narrowly Escapes Drown
 Ing in Chesapeake Bay.

Ing In Chesapeake Bay.
 WILMINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Herrmann, the prestidigitateur, while duck shooting Friday had narrow escape from drowning in Chesa peake Bay with his manager, Frank Curtis. Hermann occupied compartment in B dou- ble sink box about three-quarters of a mile from the sloop belonging to the shooting out fit. The heavy wind made the rough and the captain of the sloop vainly endeavored to dissuade the two men from embarking. The ducks were flying in such numbers, however, that good sport was promised and Messrs. Herrmann and Curtis thought the game worth the hazard. They were taken to the box therefore and left, the small boat return ing to the sloop. The bay was covered with white caps and the sink soon filled, going to the bottom. Both men were wrapped in heavy overcoats. Curtis managed to get out of his, but his pockets being filled with load ed cartridges, Hermann was less fortunate. With the assistance of a lot of decoy ducks, however, Curtis managed to keep himself and Hermann ahoat until the sloop's crew came to their assistance, both men being ex- hausted when taken from the water. Herr mann dragged through performance at the Academy of Music here, but was completely prostrated at the end. He is somewhat bet ter today, but is suffering from severe cold contracted by his involuntary bath
Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-29
Adulteration A of Food.

This is an age of deliberations and nearly every article of food we use has to some ex- tent been cheapened and the value lessened by the introduction of foreign substances. Even salt has suffered at the hands of the money makers, and the salt used upon your table contains chloride of clay and other insoluble matter which is entirely injurious to the health. Saltine is pure salt, absolutely free from adulterationa, and is put up by the Saltine company of New Haven, Conn.,, snd is for sale at all grocers'; price five cents package Toka m other