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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
BRINDLE NOMINATED.
THE DEMOCRATS INHARNONI-
Gus CONVENTION.
Cumberland County Wanted to
BOIf--A Convention of COnfu-
sion--NeweiI Receives a
Majority.

Out OF confusion and discord the
Democrats of the First New jersey
Congress district brought order, har-
mony and General William Brindle.
The Convention was held Sept. 10Th, in
Morgan's Hall, Camden. There came
nearly being bolt, but the determin-
alton of young Mayor Acton, of Salem,
the Chairman, restored order when
That element seemed almost impossi-
ole. The trouble arose over the mat
ter OF the apportionment, Cumberland
county claiming forty-one votes, while
at the outset of the Convention it was
understood by the other counties that
it was entitled to but twenty.eight
votes. This led to all the trouble, and
while the Convention was moving
along smoothly, without the sign of
jar, the first ballot resulted in an up
roar that required q half-hour's time
and no end of engineering to subdue.
The names of General William Brin-
die, of Gloucester county, ex-senator
w. Burr Miller, of Cape May county;
DR.. William A. Newell, of Cum berland,
and Belmont Perry, OF Gloucester,
were presented without much ado.
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Perry withdrew
their names immediately, leaving the
field to General Brindle and DR..
Newell. After the names had been
presented, J. L. Van Syckel, Chair
man of the Cumberland county dele
CATION, arose with the complaint that
his county was allowed only 2S votes,
while it was entitled to Al. Imme-
diately there arose objections to the
grievances of Cumberland county
being brought forth at such time.
Finally. after quiet had been restored,
a motion of James H. Fitzgerald, of
Camden, to allow Cum berland to cast
the vote returned by the Committee
on Credentials, was carried. Then the
Convention took a ballot, and this is
how it really resulted:
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
POSTAGE STAMPS.
Over Six Thousand Different
STAMPS in Existence.

There are about six thousand differ
ent descriptions of postage stamps in
existence. The museum of the Ber-
lin post Office alone contains between
four and FIVE thousand specimens, of
which half are from Europe. and the
remainder divided between Asia,
Africa, America and Australia. What
country carries off the palm for absur-
dity and grotesqueness of artistic de-
sign and inferiority of execution, we
are not told, but if the collection is
faithful representative, the variety
of ugliness must be considerable.
Some of the stamps, it appears, bear
coats of arm, and other emblems, i'm.
partially borrowed from the heavens
above, the earth beneath, and the
waters under the earth-stars, eagles,
lions, horses, serpents, railway trains,
dolphins and other" fearful wild-fowl,n y
There are, moreover, the effigies of FIVE
emperors, eighteen kings, three queens,
one grand duke and several inferior
titled rulers and many presidents. In
SO many countries and nationalities
some really attractive specimens must
have been elaborated, but, if so, it is a
pity our authorities did not borrow a
hint or two from the best !; for any,
thing more bald, monotonous and
commonplace than the British series
of postage stamps down to the latest
issue cannot well be imagined.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
THE PROHIBITIONISTS.
THEY HOLD THEIR COUNTY
CONVENTION.
Candidates Placed on NOmina.
tiOn for Surrogate. Assembly
and Coroner.

Vineland was the centre of attrac-
ton for Cumberland County Prohibi-
tionists Sept. 10th, as the County Con-
vention was to be held in Cosmopoliton
Hall. The meeting was called to order
at half-past ten o'clock, by E. E. John
son, of this city. Rev. Geo. s. Sykes,
of Vineland, was made permanent
Chairman, and G. E. Welch, Secretary,
All present were considered dele
gates, it being decided that no Gre
dentials were necessary, and SO this
committee was dispensed with. A
Committee on Resolutions was ap-
pointed, and after retiring, they
brought before the Convention a
series of short resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted.
A letter from Gen. Fisk was read,
in which chat gentleman stated that
sickness prevented him from being
present.
In the afternoon the nominating of
candidates was taken up. J. w.
Vannaman, of Maurice River, was
unanimously nominated for Surrogate.
For Coroner, c. E. Welch, of Vine
land was nominated, after Henry
Sayre, of this city, had declined.
John B. Hoffman was nominated for
Assembly in the First District, and
Ferdando Hudson in the Second Dis
trict.
The candidates were then brought
before the Convention, and made
speeches thanking the Convention for
the honor.
The executive committee appointed
was as follows:
Bridgeton-First ward, Samuel Bas-
sett; Second ward, James Penn; Third
ward, Elmer johnson; Fourth ward,
D. Edward Smith; Hopewell, DR.. John
Sweeny; Stoe Creek, Isaac s. Fogg;
Greenwich, Maskell Ewing; Fairfield,
David Taylor; Lawrence, Chas. O..
Newcomb; Downe, G. s. Mints; Com
mercial, B. F. Davis; Millville-1st
ward; VIM. 0. Johnson; 2nd ward,
VIM, Bingham; 3rd ward, Geo. Goblin;
4th ward, VIM Tweed; Maurice River
1st precinct. VIM. H. Sheppard; end
precinct, DR.. Wilson; Landis-1st pre-
cinct, &. g. Richman; 2nd, G. F. Welch;
30, T. A. Burch; 4th, John Wheeler;
Deerfield, Chas. Hetzell.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
County Institutes Arranged.

Arrangements have been made for
holding institutes as follows: Camden
and Atlantic counties, at Atlantic City,
on October Gath, 25th and Goth; Cape
May and Cumberland counties, at
Vlneland, on October 10Th, 10Th and
18th; Gloucester and Salem counties,
on October 18th, 18th and 10th. at
Woodbury.. These institutes have
heretofore been held in each county
separately.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27

the Assembly nomination.

Aue iOllOWlnS gentlemen Were az
pointed on the Executive Committee.
| Bridgeton-First ward, Chas. Lam
ing; Second ward, Baron Kincaid;
Third ward, W. "A. Logue; Fourth
ward, G. III. Pierson, Greenwich, Sam.
uel Wheaton; Stow Creek, Samuel
Tomlinson; Hopewell, Geo. P. OFT;
Fairfield, Harry Buck; Lawrence,
Josias Cobb; Downe, William Hart
man; Commercial, Constant Hand.
The Second Assembly District was
called to order in the Grand Jury
room, by DIR. William N. Newell, and
that gentleman was unanimously re-
elected Chairman.
j. B. Elfreth was elected Secretary
by vote; the Chairman put the mo
tion and declared it carried before a
single man could vote
DR.. Whitaker, in very nicely
worded speech, presented the name of
Mulford Ludlam as candidate for the
Second Assembly District, and he wa,
unanimously elected, the result of the
vote being announced amid applause.
The following gentlemen were made
members of the Executive Committee:
Millville-First ward, John Stratton;
Second ward. ]. w. Whitaker; Third
ward, Howard Vail; Lands = First
district. William Martin; Second dis
trict, W. W. Whiting; Third district,
w. j. Hislop; Maurice River First
district. William oliver; Second dis
trict, Samuel L. Russell: Deerfield. w.
H. VauIeer
The chair appointed Judge Hampss
| ton and Charles Laning committee
! to escort candidate Norton to the plat
form, where he was introduced. The
gentleman stated that he was very
| much gratified that his nomination
| had been made with such unanimity,
| but he knew that nomination was
not an election, and now came the
time for earnest work, aud he appealed
to all of the party to stand by him.
Chas. Laning and Jesse Cobb hunted
up candidate Smalley, and he said it
would take work to elect the State OF
county ticket, but he for one was
going to take off his coat and work for
such a result.
DIR. Newell, the handsoinezD Democrat
from Millville, was called up for a
speech, and he endeavored TO show
that any man who would vote against
the Democratic doctrine of Tariff Re.
FORM was fool or villain.n He
also informed his hearers that while
Blaine is not running for President, he
is running for Secretary OF State, and
that is the power behind the throne. ,
He did not say, however, from what
source this information came.
| A motion was then made that the
number of delegates from each warc
and township be increased from five
to eight, and it was carried. This, the
persons who made the motion said was
to awaken interest.
Campaign literature was generously
distributed about the room, and the
Democrats with beaming faces wended
their way aome, satisfied that they
would elect the whole ticket.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
STATE CROP REPORT.
The Latest Bulletin of the Con-
(litiOn Of the Crops.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 22.-The
week has been very unfavorable for all
farming interests. The rainfall has
been largely III excess of the weekly
September average, and affected the
fruit and root crops injuriously, espec-
tally peaches and sweet potatoes.
The temperature during the week has
been about the average, but with a
deficiency of sunshine. These con-
ditions were very unfavorable to the
growing and maturing crops. esit
EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS
Piscataway-Frequent rains have
caused considerable rot among the
sweet potatoes; white varieties, a fine
yield. Grapes fine crop.
Clayton-Wet weather has retarded
the ripening of corn and tomatoes;
also injurious to sweet potatoes.
Moorestown-Co Continuous wet de-
stroyed many tomatoes, and has not
favored the ripening of corn crop.
Ocean City-Much loss of hay by
the wet weather. Tomatoes are rot
ting on the vines.
Hanover is generally in shock
and good crop. The wet weather
has interfered with the gathering of
potatoes
Oceanic-Celery and root crops
never better; corn lodged somewhat'
but weather still favorable for its
growth.
Rancocas-Late peaches a total loss
on account of rot; corn now being cut,
a heavy crop; sowing and plowing
progressing, but retarded by wet
weather.
Trenton-The weather has not been
favorable for vegetation; lack of sun
shine has caused much rot among to
matoes and melons; very little wheat
sown owing to wet condition of ground.
Readington-But little grain sown;
farmers have commenced cutting corn;
sunshine and dry weather very much
needed.
Tenafiy-The wet, muggy weather
has delayed the gathering of apples
and potato digging; grapes have rotted
in unusual quantities.
Egg Harbor City-The weather du-
ring week favorable for all crops, for
the gathering of grapes and cutting
corn; late peaches rotting on the trees.
Madison--Weather favorable for all
late crops; potatoes and melons are in
good condition and abundant.
Vineland-- Everything saturated with
water. Glover knee-deep (third crop;
corn all safe; grapes mostly gathered;
late melons and potatoes mildewing
rapidly.
Shamons- Cranberry bogs flooded;
considerable scald but crop will be
good, commenced picking.
Locktown-The excessive rainfall du.
ring the week has been injurious to
peaches, causing them to rot badly on
the trees and in transportation; buck.
wheat has also been injured, and some
report grains sprouting; comparative
ly little seeding done as yet; corn is
ripe. E. w. MCGANN,
Sipnal COrDS SSiSfapt
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
Brindle. Newell.

Brindle was thereupon declared the
nominee. The Committee on Notifi-
cation was appointed, and the Conven-
rion was addressed by John Gilchrist,
President OF the National Democratic
Colored League, and Rev. H. B. Price,
also colored.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
Brindle. Newell.

AS "a votes were necessary to
choice DR.. Newell was clearly nomina-
ted, but the Secretary declared that
General Brindle had received 80 votes
and Dr. Newell 81, basing his state
ment on 20 votes for Cumberland.
Brindle was declared nominated, and
bolt was threatened A second bal
lo5 was then taken, with this result:
ri
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1888-09-27
THE JURY LIST.
Completed Monday All

Completed Monday Aft u
The following is the list o
lrawn for the October teri III
GRAND JUR'
Elmer Danzenbaker, !.
Henry w. Elbirn,
Joel S. Fithian,
VIM. r. Thompson.
Howard s. CARL,
John G.. Ayars,
James Horton,
Jacob NJ. Slough,
Belford B. Elwell, St( .ek.
John B. Anderson, L:
John G. Wheeler,
John s. Kimble,
George G.. Null,
J. Portius Gage,
Walter Mole.
Ellis Reeve, Maurice ! er.
Morris Goodwin, Gree 'ich.
Edward P. Counsellor lillville.
John B. Madden,
VIM. G. Kirby,
John N. Branin, .
Theodore F. Baker, Hopewell.
Jacob Flanagan, Z"
Charles g. Diament, Lawrence.
PETIT JURORS.
E. Milford Appelgate, Bridgeton.
Charles Chamless, i"
John Cornwall, I"
VIM. Tice, I"
Harry Connor, +"
John G.. Davis, 6
Stephen Cox, Jr., "
Levi Haines, I"
Charles Marts, I"
Robert H. Dare, +"
Smith Gilbert, I"
Simon W. Daley, !"
Samuel M. Allen,
Lewis Tomlinson, g
Charles Cassidy, "
Hugh McCorristan, Millville.
Henry Phifer.
David Duffield,
Franklin Ladd,
Walter Hates, :"
James Mains, Jr.,
John Cam bron, d"
Vim. Eberhardt,
Thomas Fowler.
Joseph Garwood,
AAiOHuS AAO4 Aub, Ol., I1ODcWei.
Edwin f. Hires, -"
Joseph Burt, /"
Jonathan s. Ayres, +"
Winfield s. Bonham, -
John g. Mitchell, Maurice River.
Jay Hoffman,
Robert Sharp, 8"
Lorenzo Hess, {"
James A Barraclough, Lands.
James Welsh, /"
Herbert J. Mason, .'
VIM. r. Nelson, i"
John Seigman,
Charles Chambers,
John Ackley,
Summer Goodell, g
Ephraim B. Fisher, Stow Creek.
Daniel 6. Brooks, I"
George Hannop, Deerfield.
Robert Peacock,
Charles Barker,
Samuel Flanagan, Greenwich.
John Doughty,
James N. Allen, Lawrence.
Eli Earl,
Joel Hustled, Downe.
Smith Davis. Fairfield.
Andrew J. Blackman, Commercial
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miration as deb'.tan at her llrst COM
pliment.
81 saw you through the windows" ex-
claimed deep voice at this moment, and
Ethel's brother, blonde and big, stood be-
fore the astonished girls.
''I've been looking everywhere for you.
May get you a rose or twoi"
Eyes if you haven't any deadly in
tentions," p" laughed Marion, demurely.
The Englishman only looked bored at
this little attempt at joke, and begged
the girls to name their favorite roses.
catherine Mermet roses fer me"
answered Ethel, F" land bride roses for
me-" laughed Marion.
"What rose is your favorite ?" she
added, innocently, as she fastened huge
,orsage cluster in the folds of her close,
red bodice.
"My favorite ?" he repeated, lifting q
luxurious pink rose from its moss-haired
ray. "This, dare say, is as pretty as
my. / must have one. What do you
all IL ?"
ooh, that" answered Marion; ''that is
IN American beauty"
"Ah, yes, to be sure" drawled the
blonde giant, fixing pretty Marion with
his single eye-glass, 'that is the sort l
,ancy, you know, even II they are thickly
set with thorns."
P. SIT is whispered that Marion will
oe a transplanted rose before Easter tide
comes again, and mistress of pretty
villa in st. Johns Woods and town
house in London. b. u. ID.
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There is no man in the country who
las greater responsibility on his should
,rs just now than the gentleman who
)resides over the Board of Commission
.rs having in charge the affairs of the
Cincinnati Centennial Exposition, and
Is such he is now known all over the
United States.
He was born June 80, 1S43, at Frank
'ort, Pa, of Scotch parentage, and at the
lge of twelve removed with his parents
% jefferson county, Indiana, and for n
period of five years went through vari-
rus phases of farm life, with such oppor-
unities of attending school as those
lines afforded.
The log school house had its influence
n developing genius in other ways than
earning With a natural talent for
mechanics and craving desire for de-
ound his way to Cincinnati and ap-
,renticed himself to the plumbers trade
the west. Two years later patriotism
mustered every other feeling, and the i'm
dement's of the craft were exchanged for
;he musket. He enlisted as private in
;he Twenty-fourth Indiana regiment for
;he war, and during a period of three
If soldiers life
Returning to Cincinnati at the close of
;he war he again entered the house he
eft, determined TO finish his trade, and
lis aptness, skill and ability soon made
aim foreman and afterward partner in
;he concern. Some twelve years ago Mr..
Allison severed his business connection,
md has since been successfully conduct
ng the plumbing business under his own
lame.
Few men are better known in the west
n connection with sanitary affairs and
he impetus which sanitary science has
received within the past few years is
argely due to his efforts, winning the es-
,eem of his patrons and the confidence Of
The community at large.
For two years in succession he was
slected President Of the National AssOci-
alton of Master Plumbers of the United
States, and member of the American
Health Association, director Of the Ohio
Mechanics Institute and the Cincinnati
House of Refuge, in which he takes very
great interest Having served as mem
Der of the Board of Commissioners in
former Cincinnati Industrial Expositions,
under appointment of the Ohio Mechanics
Institute, he was again reappointed, and
On the organization Of the present board
was unanimously elected its president,
and, in his official position, has been un-
tiring in his efforts for the complete sue
cess of the Centennial Exposition of the
Ohio Valley and Central States, to be
held in Cincinnati this year. His quick
ness and cleerncss of practical conception
especially qualify him for the important
position.
With q view of becoming informed as
far as possible on matters relating to ex-
positions, President Allison took an ex-
tended trip to Europe last summer at his
own expense, visiting many such exhibit
tions, and the Exposition of 1888 will
have the benefit Of the knowledge thus
acquired by him. d.
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that / have not seen here. AS soon rs
girls engagement is announced all her
friends rifle their conservatories to send
she choicest flowers. Even the strictest
gardener never dares to interfere with
engagement bouquets, as we call them,
and every one makes point Of calling on
the happy girl before her flowers have
faded. Not bad idea, is it ,"
Perfectly lovely. They do 1t in Boston,
[ believe, but the fashion hasn't reached
us yet. Perhaps It will come in time for
my engagement. Here are your gloves
and your umbrella, and now we must
start. We shall be awfully late"
81 say, Marion," said Ethel, as they
reached Fourth street and passed a
florists window gay with great jars filled
with gorgeous flowers, 81 say, can't we
stop moment and ask the man to show
us some of his roses should like to see
II he has any new varieties that l might
send home"
In another moment they were bending
over the counter examining all sorts of
lovely flowers, which the polite salesman
brought from the depth of his refrigera-
tor and displayed with pardonsble pride.
81 hope the young lady will stay for
the Centennial Exposition" he said,
smiling at Ethel's enthusiasm, "for Hor-
ticulthral Hall will be laid cut in a style
Of ornamental landscape gardening, such
as has never been seen in this country be-
fore. They say, too, that the sub-tropic
exhibit that has made such furor in
Florida will be transplanted bodily and
make the scene quite oriental A fortune
is going to be spent in keeping up this
department, and the flower days will be
one of the great features Of the exhibi-
tiOn.
"Do you see this Marshal NielG Isn't
It beauty ~ And he held up to the
sunlight perfect blossom, twice the size
Of an ordinary rose, each golden petal
exquisite in color, lovely in outline and
heavy with perfume.
''The bride rose is a symbol of purity
and innocence,p added the florist, with
genuine eloquence. "You see, the color
! Is perfect white, the buds pointed and
the ends of the petals turned back, max
ing 1t as chaste as some vestal offering. !"
"And here, in striking contrast, we
have the General Jaqueminot, and he
brought out a tray full of these brilliant
warriors, guaranteed to subdue the best
guarded heart and take 1t by storm.
"These are my choice" exclaimed
Ethel, her eyes shining as she looked,
''these in the brown jar, " and she pointed
{ to cluster of graceful buds, blushing to
the very heart and conscious of her ad-
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Half Fare Land Excursions to Kan
sas, Nebraska, Minnesota and
Dakota, via Wabash West
ee ern Railroad.

Round trip land seekers tickets will
be on sale to points in above states
and territory, April 25th, May Sth,
and 22nd, June 9th, and 10Th at one
fare for round trip.
Tickets good to return within 80
days from date of sale.
Travellers should see that their
tickets read via the Wabash Western
Railroad. The Short line to the
West and Northwest. For rates,
time tables, maps &c, address II. H..
FOWLER, Travelling Passenger
Agent, 223 Fourth Ave, Louisville,
Ky. Or Jos. w. GRIFFIN, Room 8,
Union Depot, st. Louie, Mo. E =
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ONE OF OUR CUSTOMS,
AND A BEAUTIFUL ONE, TOO, is THE
SENDING OF FLOWERS.

Surprise of an English CousIn-They
Don't DO It, "You Know''-Ethel and
Marion Discuss the Subj ect-A Great
Floral Show.
"What lovely flowers" cried Ethel.
"Are they eally for meS And from your
brother, tooP How awfully good Of him" p"
She took Che fragrant roses from their
box aud held them close to her face.
"Don't mention II" laughed Marion.
Everybody sends flowers here--it is
custom OF the country. Don't you do it
in England2"
"Not often" answered Ethel, regarding
the huge cluster of General Jaques with
renewed interest, "unless a man has in
tentions."
"Intentions |" gasped Marion, turning
around from the beveled mirror, in which
she had been taking critical view of her
adorable Psyche knot. "Intentions My
dear girl, what do you meanS l should
as soon think of expecting man to pro-
pose because he paid me an after-dinner
compliment as to dream that box of
flowers meant anything more than mere
act of courtesy. That is the beauty Of
them, don't you seeS"
"Reallyi" exclaimed Ethel, allowing
her patrician English voice to express
something like surprise. "How very odd.
America is such lovely place, isn't it ?
Now In England we are SO different to
you, you know. There are only a few
shops in London where one can buy cut
flowers at all, and then they cost tre-
mendously. But then, You know, one al
ways has ones own conservatory, so it
would be absurd to buy flowers, anyway.
But the great trouble is ones gardener is
always so tyrannical one is never allowed
to cut any roses for ones self. / think
old Dyer, at home, would have fit of
apoplexy IL I dared ask for so much as
one rosebud to wear. He cuts certain
number every morning and arranges
them ON the dining table, and there they
stay, as much fixture as any other part
of the decorations.
"I'm sorry for you; I'm sorry for you,"
sang Marion, putting on stunning black
hat and tying it down with a wicked
ittle tulle veil. "We do these things bet
ter in America, don't we, deari Here,
man with any pretension whatever to
'ashion sends flowers on every possible
occasion TO dowagers, debutantes and
chaperones, regardless Of age or good
looks. Very often it is the only way a
bachelor can return the faYors he has re-
ceived II he is at all CONNIE il faut he
embraces the opportunity and sends
basket of roses and orchids at Christmas,
Marechal Niels and General Jaques to
usher in the New Year, bride roses for
st. Valentine, and for Easter lillies-of-
he-valley, hyacinths, Mermet roses, and,
In fact, all the fairest flowers that bloom.
II he is very punctilious, he sends an oc-
casioual bunch of Parma violets as
Lenten Offering and on Mi-Careme
spreads himself on great basket of
gorgeous tulips and yellow jonquills.
In this way, you see, he balances the
social scale and can accept Madame's
hospitality, her kindness, her champagne
and her patte de fois gras with a clear
conscience "
Fancy" said Ethel, with more enthu-
,asm than would have been considered
strictly good form in Belgravia, 'but we
England have one rather pretty custom