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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-28
?HE SOUTH.
THGIG: rs AND SUGGESTIONS AS TO THE
SITUATION.

Ess@Y by Colonel Eugene b. Gary,
-.enci Before the Abbeville Litera-
p. society at the August Meeting,
$50. at the House of Mr. j. Allen
.Wi.h.
i. no; our purpose to give more than a
n.,,~c outline To some of the most important
i:.c.nr.; IN The history of the South.
we have Il North and q South and even
Nrs: not simply because of the geographical
position of these sections of the United
States, but because OF the great diversity OF
inir",.st which prevails, and which has given
r:s,. TO so much bitterness OF feeling.
:;,j;,rc the war between the States, the peo-
p.r oi ;,!c South lived in n luxurious elegance,
which was not surpassed anywhere 10 tne
world The ruins OF some of their splendid
t:U%cr-cardcnS covering acres OF grounQ,
t!.rir p.,!atial houses overlooking the smooth
Eu.:!,j.. waters of the beautiful rivers, the
artificial lakes abounding in choicest fish,
and their parks enclosing the deer and other
:,nc, attest in what grandeur they lived.
A change, however, came over the spirit Of
their dreams: their servants were released
from bondage, and they were despoiled OF
their fortunes.
many arc found who are pleased to call our
land the "New South"
This term is applied by some to denote
change in our material welfare, and when 80
applied is not very Objectionable. There are
others, however. who willing to "sell their
birthright for q mess of pottage," and to
''bend the pregnant hinges of the knee that
thrift may follow farming" seek 10 cast tne
veil of oblivion over the past and upon every
OCCASION are the selfconstituted apologists
for the part We took in the late war, Such
men arc untrue to the cause for Whlcn 80
many brave men gave up their lives, untrue
to the country that gave them birth, and un-
true to the highest Instincts OF noble man
hood. We will ever cherish the brave deeds
OF our soldiers, and when the anniversary OF
our surrender each year rolls round, we VIII VIII
repair to the spot where they sleep their last
steep. recall their noble exploits, scatter flow.
ers upon their graves, and moisten them with
our tears What man with brave heart can
behold our battle flags that were baptized In
blood, and purified by the fire of the enemy's
musketry, without an emotion Of respect
and admiration for those who fought under
its folds?
Father Ryan's poem of the Conquered
Banner" Is SO beautiful that We Insert a verse
from 1t in our essay:
Furl that Banner! True, tits CORY,
Yet It's wreathed around with glory,
And twill live In song and story,
Though its folds are in the dust:
l-t-l
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
No ASDiratiOns

Ex-Congressman George Hires, OF
Quinton, was in this city Monday
and PIONEER representative had q
very pleasant chat with him. II see,
said the newspaper man, that you are
among those mentioned for Cover.
nor" Yes, l see," replied the genial
gentleman, with smile "but l have
no such asperations.
who do you think will be the COM
ing man?"
1T looks to me like Gen. E. Burd
Grubb. He is a very strong and pop
ular man, and as l understand it,
when he goes into fight, he goes into
win. Senator Nevius is a very strong
man, and decidedly popular, but
Grubb in my opinion, is more likely
to receive the nomination"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
SCHOOL MONEY.
AppOrt1Onment Made by super
IntendenJ HanlDtOu.

County School Superintendent
Hampton has made his apportionment
of school money for the year begin
ming Sept. list, 1889. Some of the fig
ures he uses will undoubtedly prove of
interest. Deerfield township, 10 schools
and 664 children of school age. The
appropriation for that township is
$3,9555 56. Downe township has
schools with SIT children. The appro-
priation, $2,573.07. Commercial town.
ship has 5 schools, with 1888 children.
The appropriation, $3,424 90. Fair
field township has four school houses
with 453 children, and an appropria
tion of $2,111S3. Lawrence township
has schools and 483 children, with
an appropriation of $2,481.l73. Green
wich township has schools and 1856
children with an appropriation of
$1,61229. Hopewell township has s
schools and 529 children, with an ap-
preparation of $3 IT'S Is. Lands town
ship has schools and 1918 children,
with an appropriation of $8,054 81,
Maurice River township has 7 schools
and 694 children, with au appropria-
tion of So, 2S. Stow Creek town
ship has schools and 229 children,
with an appropriation of 81. 1876 co..
Bridgeton has 2,611 children, with an
appropriation of $1O,663 43. Millviile
has 2,55S children and an appropria
ton of 2S. The total appropri-
alton is $53, 3,00955. The apportion-
| ment is basen on the census of 1888.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Head Cut.

A. II. McClintock received a bad cut
on the head Thursday evening and that
is why he goes with so much cotton
under his hat. He drove down to
Cedarville just at evening and while
standing in front of job n Diameat's,
he stopped down and commenced
brushing mosquitoes off his horses fore
legs. The mosquitoes were pretty bad
and the horse seemed to be aunoyed
with them. While STOPPING under the
horse, the animal lifted his hind foot
and gave swipe with it under its
belly at the mosquitoes, and in doing
so, he struck Mr.. McClintock upon the
top OF the head, severiug an artery.
The blood spurted from the cut in a
stream, and it was feared he would
bleed to death immediately; ne was
taken to DIR. Glanden, who succeeded
in stopping the flow of blood and
dressed the wound. and Mr. McClin-
tock is about all right now.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Stathen.-ShenDard.

One of the grandest occasions ia the
social life of Cedarville was the mar
riagesof Mr.. Paul II. Stathem to Miss
Eva R. Sheppard, June 26th. The
wedding took place at the residence of
the BRIDES parents. A large number
of relatives and friends of the happy
couple were present to witness the
ceremony and extend their congratu-
lations. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Mr. Bent, of the Presby-
terian Church. After the ceremony
the guests were invited to the dining
room, where Caterer G. R Corey, of
this city, had prepared a bonnteous
| repast. There were many beautiful
and valuable presents received
Among those present were:
DR.. Wheaton and wife, Millville; Mrs
DIR. Robinson, Miss Agnes Robinson,
! Miss Laura Robinson, Glassboro; Mr.
Albert Conover and wife, Miss Emma
Conover, Mr.. Frank Conover. Mrs.
Samuel Laning, Miss Julia Laning,
Master Willie Laning, Mr.. Hewlett
Thompson and wife, Bridgeton; Mrs.
Jonathan Sheppard, Mr.. VIM. Law
renee, Mr. Joseph L. Richman and
wife, Misses Mary and Mertie Stathem,
Mr.. Belford Stathem and wife, Mr..
Philip Stathem and wife, Mr.. Thomas
Stathem, MIR. and Mrs Furman Shep-
pard, Miss Edna Sheppard, Roy and
Leighton Sheppard, Mrs. DR.. Ewing,
Mr., Phoenix Cosier and wife, Miss
Clara Mulford, Mr.. Allison Camm, Miss
Mary F. Sheppard.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Lawn Concert.

The Fourth of July Lawn Festival,
by the members of the Musical Union,
will be one of the grandest events ever
given in this city. The festival will be
upon the spacious lawns of Robert J.
Buck, on Franklin street and will com
mence at eight o'clock in the evening.
\ grand chorus of 200 voices will take
place during the concert. The special
engagements will prove very strong
attractions. Mrs. Marie l.. Edwards,
will sing soprano solos; the popular
Veale sisters will be present, and in
addition there will be a special male
quartette and the City Cornet band.
The grounds will be handsomely illum-
mated by electric lights and colored
fires. The chorus will be under the
leadership of t. A. Janvier. The whole
entertainment will indeed be delight
ful, and the admission has been fixed
at twenty-five cents.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Funeral Of DR.. WIN. Elmer,
E. W. MCGANN,
Observer, Asst in charge.

The funeral of Dr. Vim. Elmer, Sr..
on Saturday afternoon was very large
ly attended by the friends and rela
tives of the family. Perhaps no man
in this section of South Jersey was
more intimately known and generally
beloved than DR.. Elmer. and no more
sincere regard for the memory of any
one could be manifested than was
shown on this occasion. Besides the
general presence of the medical pro-
fession of this vicinity there were also
in attendance number of prominent
persons from other cities. Rev. DIR.
Allen II. Brown, Of Camden, for
mally conducted the funeral services,
but he was assisted by other clergymen
of the Presbyterian church. Rev. S.
w. Beach read the scripture lesson;
Rev. H. H. Beadle made the prayer,
which was followed by the address of
DIR. Brown, and Rev. w. H. Belden
read some appropriate verses. Rev.
DR.. Brown pronounced the burial SER
vice at the grave, and Rev. Henry
Reeves made the closing prayer. The
address of DR.. Brown was replete
with encomiums upon the high charac-
ter of the deceased and was full of
thoughtful reflections. The pail bear
ers were Daniel Elmer, DR.. M. K.
Elmer and Jonathan Elmer, Jr., of
this city William and Walter Elmer,
of Trenton, and William Whiteley,
of Wilmington, Del. Among those
present from sbroad were John Hood
of Camden; DR.. Ward, of the State
Lunatic Asylum, Trenton; DIR. Garri
son, of Vineland; George W. Bush, Of
Wilmington; DR.. Adams, of Vineland
and Henry Grey, of Pennsylvania.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Union Meeting.

The Sunday Schools of Bowentown
and Dutch Neck, met with the West
Presbyterian Sunday school Sunday
afternoon, and listened to an able ad-
dress by Rev. w. H. Belden on "The
Prodigal Son." The speaker used
some curiosities that he had gathered
in his travels to Illustrate his remarks.
He gave each a small piece of ''husks.''
which is spoken of in the parable as
having been eaten by the Prodigal
Son.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
John Gould Dead.

John Gould, d prominent and well-to
do oolored man of this county, died
about midnight Wednesday night, of
last week. at his home on BuckshuteYn
road. Mr.. Gould was thrifty farmer
and carpenter, and well known in the
community, his pretty residence and.
snug farm attracting much notice.
A short time ago, while driving out
Commerce street, his horse took fright
and he was thrown from the wagon,
and seriously injured. Pneumonia
seems to have developed from it, and
after an illness OF only one week, he
died. He was about 65 years of age,
and leaves a widow and two children
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
A LETTER FROM JOHNsTOwN
Supplies Yet Needed at That LII
fated Place.

We publish below extracts from a
letter received Thursday by Rev. g..
w. Beach from Rev. D. J. Beale, D. D.,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
Johnstown, Pa. The letter is dated
June 25th, he says: II have been
worked day and night. For ten days
after the fiood,:I had not my clothes
off my person. They dried on my
body. For nineteen days I wore the
same linen without change. Many of
our best people have no beds yet. Oh,
you have no idea of our calamity
But God be praised that any of us
escaped. One whole family in my
church was blotted out, others have
only one remaining. Our first wants
of food and raiment are tolerably well
supplied. We need shelter, cook
stoves, beds, linen, women's under
wear, SC. Contributions will be thank
fully received. Most of all we need
prayer. But it is not true that any
body burnt his Bible. The Bible is
dearer to Johnstown to-day than ever
before. Mrs. Beale is distributing sup
plies to our people. Most of my chill
dren are away-all saved"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Horse Racing.

The 10Th of July will be red letter
day at Riverside Park There will be
some fast trotting. OF course the
most notable event is the match race
for $400 between "Gray Eagle" of
Bridgeton, and Jack Logan" of Mill
vile. There win be two other classes.
The three minute class will be for a
purse of $1Oo, divided in three purses,
$50, $50 and $40. The $50 class will be
for $125, divided id $50, $40 and $25
purses. All entries will close on July
18th. Entrance fee 10 per cent.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
NEW CHURCH.
Smith & COnOver Receive the
Contract.

smith a. COnOver Receive the
Contract.
Central M. E. Church is now sure of
having handsome edifice on the corner
of Bank and Commerce street and June
Goth, Smith & Conover was awarded
the contract to erect the structure
The building will be of Avondale
stone, on the style of the plan shown
sometime since in these columns, and
will cost not less than $4,000. The
bid OF Smith & Conover is for $780,
1880, but it does not include seating,
gas, glass or carpets. There were six
bids in. Work will probably be COM
menced Immediately, and the old
stores which have so long been an eye
sore to the town, will be removed
The new edifice will be one of the
handsomest church buildings in South
jersey.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
AlAela0n-s Ckeck,

The new lactric clock which John
Sheldon, the jeweler has put in his
store, was pat il operation Thursday
for the first time. The clock is a new
invention and is known as the Syn
chronized Clock. 1t is self winding
and the only one ia the State of New
Jersey. IL fact there are none in
Philadelphia, and but few outside OF
Washington, Boston or Baltimore
The clock i connected with the West
ern Union Telegraph Company's wires,
and at noon each day is set exactly
right from WasAingtos, by flow OF
electric current.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
THE REPUBLICAN CLUB,
THE SECOND MEETING MON
DAY. NIGHT.
committees Appointed for the
Work of Permanent Organi-
ZatiOn. A Union Club.

The members OF the newly formed
Republican Club were out Monday
night in considerable numbers, and they
were enthusiastic in the work of form
ing an organization for active cam
paign work. President John 8.
Mitchell, ESQ.,, was in the Chair, and
at the appointed time raped for order,
and Chas. E. Bellows read the minutes
of the last meeting and they were ap
proved.
President Mitchell then remarked
that this meeting had not been adver-
tised in the newspapers because as yet
there was no real organization, from
the fact that the committee on rules
and bylaws had made no report, and
this meeting was simply called to go
on and perfect an organization and get
ready for the hundreds Of Republicans
who desired to unite with it. The
President then announced his commit
tees. The Committee on Rules were ::
First Ward, Aaron Smith, Jr.; Second
Ward, Thomas Beach; Third Ward,
Edward B. Simpkins; Fourth Ward,
Isaac L. Nichols. The Executive Com
mittee are First Ward, iona. Riley,
Jr.; Second Ward, Geo. E. Duffield !;
Third Ward, Joseph 7. White; Fourth
Ward, VIM. B. Trenchard.
Surrogate Samuel P. Fithian who is
also Treasurer of the club, was called
on to speak. He said that he thought
it was good idea to form an organi-
zation before asking men to join the
club. AS he understood it, the object
of the club was active campaign work
next fall. By forming the organiza-
tion now, the way for real work of the
campaign would be paved.
The President again made remarks,
and this time the members cheered
veciferonsly, and it was evident that
| they were in the fight to win and
wanted Republican doctrine ex-
pounded. to them at all times. Mr.
Mitchell said that this club was not
formed for the purpose of advancing
the interests of any man or faction
1t was not to force upon convention
a nomination. The club sprang into
existence to advance the interests
of the party to which the members be
longed. The election this coming fal
was great one. A Governor was tt
be elected and that official had a vas
amount of patronage at his disposal
In fact the whole machinery of tbt
State was in his hands. The Presiden
continuing, said he was not in the clul
in the interests of a candidate before
the nomination. He was only anxious
that the convention would nominal,
a man who would do credit to the
office and his party. Cumberland
county properly organized, he said
was good for 1000 Republican ajority
Only by factions are the Democrat
ever able to succeed. His remark,
were particularly interesting auc
cheering to his fellow Republicans
The meeting adjourned to the cal
of the chair amid the best of feeling.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04

Mt. Holly.-The greater part of week
favorable for the gathering of hay and
tine cutting of grain, and much pro-
gress has been made in the harvesting
OF these products. Reports all show a
heavy yield of grass. Corn, except in
low ground is making rapid growth.
Hopewell--Farmers gathering hay.
Corn growing rapidly. Many fields
cannot be cultivated owing to frequent
rains.
Piscataway.-Week favorable. Much
hay cut and housed; yield nearly three
tons to the acre. Corn and vegetables
growing nicely. Grapes and apples
will be very short.
E. W. MCGANN,
Observer, Asst in charge.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
The First of His Race,

John Gould, whose death notice APP
pears in another column, to-day, was
the first colored man in Cumber.
land county to act as a juror. 1t was
during the administration OF Sheriff
Wilson, and Lewis Youngs, the yet
eran court crier, served the summons
upon Gould, whe took the matter as
a joke and came to Bridgeton purposes
ly to learn if it was true.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
DEATH OF DIR. VIM. ELMER.
After a Lingering Illness he Dies
Peacefully Thursday.

DR.. William Elmer ST., died at his
residence on West Commerce street
Thursday morning, at seven o'clock,
surrounded by his children, after
somewhat lingering illness. DR.. Elmer's
life from early manhood, has been
prominently before this community
for nearly two generations. He was a
representative of that old family which
came down from colonial days and
which has always been identified in
prominent degree with the history of
this county, and with the profession
which his life SO brightly adorned.
DR.. Elmer was physician of the first
rank. and the skill of his ministrations
have alleviated the sufferings of hun
dreds, yes, thousands, during the fifty
three years of his practice of medicine
in this county.
He was the son of DIR. William and
Nancy Potter Elmer, and was the
grandson of DR.. Jonathan Elmer, one
of the first graduates of the Medical
Department of the University of
Pennsylvania.
He graduated from Princeton Col
lege in 1882 and four years later-in
1S36-he graduated from the Univei
sity of Pennsylvania with high honor.
He Immediately commenced the prac-
tice of medicine in Bridgeton and vi
cinity, where he continued to practice
throughout his long life-an almost
continuous practice of SO years. His
life has been useful one; his tender
and kindly disposition leading him
more into the walks of benevolence
than into those of business. He was a
lifelong member of the Presbyterian
church and prominently identified
active in state and county charitable
organizations, and was a member of
the N. j. State Medical Society; he
was one the Directors of the State
I.unatic Asylum, and also Director of
the Home For Feeble Minded. He
was President of the Cumberland
County Bible Society and President of
the Board of Trustees of the West Jer-
seY Academy, as we'll as President of
the County Board of Organized Chari.
ties.
Two sons, William Jr. and Henry W.,
both physicians, and one daughter
Margaret, wife of Robert Porter, SEN
ior member of the firm of Porter &
Coates, of Phila delphia, and Julia
Frame, an adopted daughter, survive
him.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Delegates Elected.

The following delegates we're elected
Thursday night by the BridgetonProhi.
bition Club to attend the State conven.
tioo next month: First Ward-Jona.
Loper, S. NJ. Bassett, VIM. Loper, G.
r. earns, Geo. w. Elwel Second Ward
j. D. Fithian, Wm. Thompson. Wm.
kiucaid, John Davis. Third Ward
E. E. Johnson, j. l.. Rice, Francis
PSobasco, Wan. Custer, VIM. Chap
man. Fourth Ward-Ogden Burt,
Jos. Butler, Stephen Butler, S Tomlin,
J. Downing, ID. Ed. Smith.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
FullY AllYc.

A prominent Prohibitionist said re
Gently that his party was fully alive
and would be heard from in the fall
He said they would have a hurrah
campaign, although he admitted there
was no hope of doing anything but
getting ont a good vote OF course
this will do nothing but defeat a tenn
perance legislature.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04

The killing of woodcock can now be
carried on without fear of prosecution.
This is splendid game bird and hunt
ers will be out in great numbers after
the little flyer. The habits of the bird
make the hunters get about almost be-
fore daylight to find them.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
Paid the Bet,

Two South Pine street ladies made a
bet on the election last fell, the wager
being new dress in the election of
Harrison. Last week the bet was
paid, but they had kept the matter all
to themselves for fear the PIONEER
would get hold of it. One Of the little
sisters gave it away.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1889-07-04
VineIand Fair.

Next week the Vineland Fair AS
Association have their annual exkibi
ton. They give excellent premiums
on horse racing, the purses ranging
from 500 to $780, All the fast horses
from this city will be taken over and
entered for speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-01

uoo.ier soIOns Pass the Lie and Come
20 EfSitcUGa.

An INDIANAPOLIS telegram says: The bear
nit methods which have prevailed during
the present legislative session eliminated
this afternoon IN an encounter between
Representative Linck Republican,, OF JET
ferson, and " llsfd Oemocrs0 OF Law
renee. Several proposed constitutional
amendments had heca under con-
sidclauon when the prohibition amend
mcut was called mp. Reynolds, the
father OF the proposed amendment, led
OF m criiiOsing Democratic LEGISLATION,
which BROUGHT Willard 10 bis feet. ana q
sharp debate followed between him ana
stanley. Of Hendricks. Nillird cut 1t snort
by moving 10 l.y the proposed amendment
on the table. and on this motion he demand
Cd tbc pieviou, question.
Stanley ther.upon called Willard coward
for cutting on tie debate
''If ven clr me a coward you are a liar."
Tetortcd Willard.
wien willard had seated himself Repre-
scniatiy Iinck demanded to know II II was
not unnariiameniary Tor member TO call
another mar on the floor Of ths House.
"rast il not The lingutge ! used,' said
WHlard, land want 10 cXplsn.'
You cll,od stanley Hail." shouted
Imck. land il you say you did not you are
a har'
willard attempted 70 start 10 his feet.
when Ltnck rushed IN and dealt him sting
ing blow in the face. Members sprang 10
their feet and started forward, but general
7liee was prevented by the timely inter-
ference ~ ne doorkeopers, who seDara'ed The
conbaiau,s. Luck afterwards numbly Of
fered AN apology 10 the House. huf IL was
laid over until Tomorrow. TIE probability
/, thai when the matter comes III FOR final
consideration extreme measures will be re-
sorted 10 against Lluc6.