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Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Still Living.

We have the authority of the Bridge
ton Pioneer, strong Republican paper,
that the Werts law is superior to the
Republican Local Option measure
Camden Morning Neaos.
Twice we have been called upon to
deny such statement by this paper.
The Camden Neacs claims to be an in
dependent Democratic paper, but its
editor is not independent enough to
tell the truth. The PIONEER has
never, nor cannot, say good word
for the Werts Bill, recognizing that it
is absolutely no substitute at all for
the Local Option-High License Law.
1t was framed by liquor men, and ap-
proved by the liquor mems candidate,
Leon Albeit, and there is no feature
about it that tends to restrict the
liquor traffic. The PIONEER de-
nounced its passage, and will use its
influence to have men elected to the
Legislature who will seek its repeal,
and put again upon the statute books
a strong Local Option High License
Law.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
NO 2I83
STEAMBOAT LEAVES.
PEOPLE COUE1EN
NOT KEEP HER.
Local Capitalists Unwilling a@
Invest amy Money in the
Side Wheeler.

THURSDAY, oct. Sls.
When a week ago meeting of bns5.
ness men was called to meet on the
I steamer 'Georgeanna," few responded
and it was soon learned from those
present, that while they would very
much like to see this boat On the river.
they could invest no money in her. In
order to thoroughly canvass the mat
ter, however, Chairman Ed M. Filth
ian, was authorized to have papers
circulated about Bridgeton and find iii
possible, some willing to purchase
stock at $50 per share The meeting
then adjourned to meet at the boat
yesterday afternoon. At this meeting
there were present Chairman FithiaKa.
Secretary D. P. Elmer and John S.
Arnold. Owing to the fact that so few
were present, a regular meeting was
not held, and in the dining saloon
Chairman Fithian presented the feel
ing of the people to the owners, Capt.
Stoney and VIM. Patterson. The
people, he said, thought the boat en-
tirely too large to pay. She having "a
large number of state rooms, etc
made it necessary to employ large
numbers of people. OF course faa
stated there was feeling of local
pride which favored keeping the boat
here, but this was contrary to their
business views. Mr.. Fithian said fur
ther that all he had spoken with were
anxious to give the boat patronage
but he had not been able to find any
one who would invest money in stock
He said he was extremely sorry in be-
ing compelled to make this discourag.-
ing report, but the state of facts de-
manded such candor upon his part.
The owners of the boat warmly
thanked Mr.. Fithian for his labors I'M
behalf of the enterprise. Capt. Stoney
then ordered Capt. Perkins to take
the boat to Philadelphia, and about
five O'clock this morning, the hand
some steamer pointed her nose down
the river toward the Quaker City, and
unfortunately, it is not likely that she
will again be seen in this port. The
owners were not greatly surprised ah
the report of the chairman. nor did
they seem greatly disappointed. Capt
Stoney said be had place for the
boat, and she would be taken imIne-
diately there. Capt. Perkins was the
most keenly disappointed man of the
parties interested. He had been led
to believe upon former visits that a
boat was desired in this city, and il
was through his instrumentality that
the owners had brought the boat here
and kept it here at the wharf tor thir-
teen days. The Captain has BEEN
busily engaged in working up the pro-
ject but could find no encouragement
whatever.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Wait u Moment.

The Democratic campaign orator
will soon be in this citv, and. will tell
the voters some wonderful things. He
will tell of the serious dull times
brought about by the election OF a
Republican President last fall. The
voters can read an item taken from t9se
staid Philadelphia Ledger, and think
that much the orator may say is done
for effect, without confining his speeGh
to facts. Here is the item:
From every quarter comes the glad
tidings of business activity. Every
week Brddstreet's and R. G.. Dunn ST
Co., the accepted authorities en- COM
mercial reports, unite in speaking of
the prosperous condition of trade, and
as for the 'fireless forgesn of which
Lieutenant Governor Jones speaks,
read this paragraph from Br0dStreegTS
last issue: Some $4,000 tons of rails
have been purchased within six or
eight days, besides which contracts for
steel billets amounting to some 200, 600
tons are reported. Prices asked fog
rails are: $33 at Chicago, $31 at Pitts
burg and 500 at Eastern mills Within
4S hours inquiries for some $4,000 toms
have been received. A further aG-
vance is predicted by makers, because
of the rapid increase in inquiries from
Western and Southern companies, ag-
gregating over 100000 TONS Numer-
GUS inquiries are on the market for
Bessemcr pig, charcoal iron and coke
irons, and prices are very strong.' The.
iron market is admittedly the barotne~
ter of the business situation"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
TrestIe Work Afire.

Monday morning Warren Lewis
and Henry Maier were walking up the
race bank toward the Tumbling Dam,
when they discovered portion of the
Central railroad bridge, crossing the
race, was atire. They speedily, and
after some trouble, extinguished the
flames, which were just beginning to
gain good headway. Had these
gentlemen not seen the flames it is not
unlikely that the bridge might have
been destroyed, or have been suffi-
GENTLY weakened to have caused q
serious accident when a train passed
over. 1t is supposed live coal
dropped from the engine which passed
over some time previously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

From Russia comes the report that
the river Dnieper has become so shall.
low that navigation is difficult at even
the deepest parts, such AS between
kiew and Catberinoslaw. Small boats
can only pass now where vessels saileSs
formerly. 1.-The Volga itself is not
much better, and the river steamers
are unable to reach Nijni Novgoroa.
In consequence of these facts a strenra-
GUS measure of river dredging and
stricter regulation for the control OF
the navigation of the greater rivers.
such as the Don, the Dnieper and the
Volga, is being advocated, and it is be
lieved that the Minister of Ways OF
Communication has the subject under
his serious consideration"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
GEO. W. MCGOWAN. Publisher.
The Program Arranged for Next
Week.

The Both Annual Convention Of the
Sabbath School workers, of Cumber-
land county, will be held in Cedarville,
next Wednesday October 16, 1889.
These annual Conventions are always
of great profit and enjoyment to those
who attend, and this year especial in
terest has been manifested in making
the necessary arrangements. ReY. g.
s. Sykes, of Vineland, is the President
of the Association. The full program
as arranged, is as follows:
THEME oFTHE CoNvENTIoN:-'And who then
is willing to consecrate his Service this day uE-
to the Lord"
MORNING SESSION.
1000. Devotional Exercises.
10,15. Reading Minutes of Previous Meeting.
1925. Address: -"Conse Grafton, the basis of
Success" Rev. d. FL. King
1855. Reports of Township Secretaries.
11.20. Conference-"Methods of Teaching"
VIM. MacGeorge
11,50, Miscellaneous Business.
1900. Adjournment
AFTERNOON SESSION.
200 Praise Service.
2.15 Address-"The Teachers Work."
Rev. Geo. W. Tomson.
2.45. Conferance-"Hindr to Success"
Rev. T. L.. Gardiner
3.15. Review of the Work.
Rev. J. G. Bowen. Cor. Secretary,
3.25. Reports of Committees.
$40. Questions Answered.
4,15. Conference-"How to secure the best
Spiritual Results in our work"
Rev. G. c. Stanger.
AS. Adjournment.
EVENING SESSION
7.30, Ser vice of Song.
7.45. .Address-"Memo1ieso of the Worlds Con-
vention. by Rev. S. W. Clark, delegate
from NJ.
$50. Words from Workers.
800. Adjournment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Political Items.

The counties in the First and Sec
ond Congressional Districts gave the
following Republican pluralities last
year: Atlantic, 476; Burlington, $40,
Camden, 2592; Cape May, 1878; Cum
berland, 1889; Gloucester, S77; Mercer,
1241; Ocean, $50; Salem, 217; Total,
S,215.
Seaman R. Fowler, Republican nomi-
nee for State SENATOR authorizes the
statement that if elected he will vote and
work for both Local Option and Ballot
Reform. The Democratic party de-
feated both measures last winter, and
will do it again if it gets the chance.
Don't give it chance.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
SILVER WEDDING.
Z. l.. PancOast and Wife CeIe-
brate the Event.

The twenty-ffth wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Pancoast.
was celebrated at their handsome resi-
dence, No. "a Walnut street, Monday
night. A large number of the relatives
and friends of the family from this
place and elsewhere honored the occa-
sion with their presence.
The house was illuminated from
bottom to top, and flowers, plants and
ferns were appropriately arranged
about the parlors and halls. Over a
sofa in one corner of the front parlor
was large wreath of smiax with q
centre of white trimmings in which
were the figures in silvered design
'1S64-25-1S89" Upon this sofa Mr..
and Mrs. Pancoast sat to receive the
congratulations of their friends.
The walls were profusely decorated
with flags; in the dining room was
large extension table heavily loaded
with huge cakes, fruits, nuts, grapes,
etc. On the icing of the pound cake,
was the legend "1864-18S9" Two
large pillars stood upon the table which
attracted much notice, they were fes-
tooned with smilax and heavy coils of
luscious clusters of grapes; the whole
was tastefully arranged, and was the
work of Mr.. Frank Sayre, who, in fact,
did good share in successfully engi-
neering the entire festivities.
The gathering was complete sur
prise to Mr.. Pancoast, and his discom-
future when he arrived home about
$50 p. H., to see the house full of
guests was source of much merriment.
The evening was spent in merry
making, and when the refreshments
were served there was no stint in the
praise given the generous collation..
Rev. g. G. Stanger, added greatly to
the enjoyment of the occasion by his
ready wit and apt repartee.
The guests numbered fifty-six, and
among the presents they were the fol-
lowing:
Silver cake basket, from Messrs.
Harry Hankins and Charlie Garrison,
and Misses Laura Cassidy and Jennie
Leeds; silver fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs.
Solomon Overdorff and family; silver
pickle castor, Mr.. Samuel Phifar and
sister Mary; silver pickle castor, Mr..
John A. Perkins and family, Washing
ton, D. c.; silver tooth pick holder,
Mrs. Keck, Washington, D. c.; silver
oyster ladle, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Krau-
ter; silver soup ladle. Messrs. William
Banks and Burton johnson; silver
butter knife, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Sharp; silver gold lined ladle, Miss May
E. Rancorn; silver sugar spoon, Mrs.
Mary V. Assay, Philadelphia; silver
gold lined sugar spoon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Booblitz; pair linen towels,
Mrs. VIM. Jones; pair linen towels,
Mrs. John Booblitz; pair linen towels,
Mrs. George Wick.
After the guests had concluded the
attack on the refreshments, the table
looked as if cyclone had struck it,
hut there was still enough left to sup
ply the wants of tramp who made
an early call this norpinu
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
WHERE is HE?
HAS WILLIAM y. BACON COM
MITTED SgICIDE?
Facts Discovered Which Leads
His Friends to Believe He
Is No Longer Living.

During the months past the PIONEER
has pretty generally informed the pub
lie of the troubles of William s. Bacon,
who has always claimed to be the in
ventor of the Gaping machine patened
by the Ferguson Bros. 1t has told
how Mr.. Bacon after leaving the EN-
ploy of Fegurson Bros, went to work
and manufactured a similar machine,
being backed by Robert Newton and
Mark 8. Westcott, well known in this
county. There was also suit pend
ing between Bacon and the Fergusons
The machine made by Mr.. Bacon is at
present in finished state in the shops
of J. Lewden Robeson.
Ever since these troubles with the
Ferguson Brothers, Mr.. Bacon has
been very despondent, and at one
time went up the race for the purpose
of drowning himself. OF late he has
been boarding at the residence of John
Pepper, on Orange street. Monday
morning, early, boarder heard Bacon
coming down stairs, and since that
time nothing has been heard or seen
of him. Mrs. Pepper, late in the morn
ing, went up to his room and found
trunk open, which contained all of his
valuable papers. This was something
unusual, as Bacon always was very
careful of the trunk. The key was in
the lock. D. A. Gentry, is special
friend of Bacon, and he was Notified
and visited the house. He found upon
the stand, under two envelopes, a long
letter written by Bacon. A reporter
endeavored to get copy of the letter
but could not, as they had been sealed
and locked up, not to be opened until
the time should come when it was
known whether or not Mr.. Bacon was
living.
The letters contained detailed ac-
count of all his troubles with the Fer
guson Brothers, and how he had made
the lawsuit cost Messrs. Westcott and
Newcomb much more money than he
expected. He told of his poverty, not
having a pair of socks for his feet. He
closed by asking the forgivness of God
for an objectionable sin.
After reading these letters there was
little doubt left in the minds of his
friends that he had committed suicide
A search was made up the race for the
body, but nothing was found. 1t is to
be hoped that Mr.. Bacon has not thus
rashly thrown his life away.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Gen. Grubb's engagements.

General E. Burd Grubb, who is con-
Quoting an active campaign, has made
the following political engagements:
Oct. Z, Gloucester City; Oct. s, Jersey
City; Oct 8, Somerville Fair and Tren-
ton same evening; Oct. 10, Mount
Holly Fair; Oct. IL, Salem; Oct. 10,
Cape May County Convention; Oct. IA,
New Brunswick; Oct. Is, Elizabeth,
Phillipsburg, same evening; Oct. 16,
Belvidere; Oct. II, Newton; Oct. 1S,
Dover; Oct. 10, Morristown; Oct. %,
Paterson, Princeton in the evening;
Oct 23, Monclair and East Orange.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Got Bit.

The Fourth Ward Statesman dis
covers that his friend Wardy has bit
him, and that the O-fish-all organ has
not kept its part of tho bargain, ex-
cept In the possible payment of the
subsidies to those who helped with
their influence to secure the publica-
tion OF the laws. The heavy editorials
lican ticket don't seem to materialize.
Can it be possible that Wardy has lied :?
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
Old TIme Postmasters.

In the United States Official Register
for 1845. now before us, we abstract
the following in reference to the COM
pensation of some of the Postmaster of
this part of New Jersey, and net pro-
ceeds of their offices, from July 1st,
1874, to June 80, 1S45. We leave our
readers to note the change which a
period of nearly fortyfiye years has
wrought:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

There is no doubt it is best to go to
the fountain head for anything you
want to buy as you often save at least
part of the profits of middlemen. Fran
els ID. Kramer whose advertisement ap-
pears in this issue is a large manufactu-
rer of furniture and offers you the
benefits of his advantages. Wit
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

The wisest OF us cannot be judges of
everything we buy, so we must trust
to our dealer for right prices and COR
rect goods. If you buy hats of Harry
Keyser, 10 South Second street Phila-
delphia yon will always get both aud
polite attention always. wilt
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
PAY UP.

There are a large number of
persons owing us on account
of subscriptions to the "Pio-
neer." Please pay up. We are
needing the money.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10
ASSEMBLY CONVENTION,
JOHN N. GLASPELL. THE NOM.
INEE.
"A Spirited Contest Won by the
Genfieman from Greenwich.
on the Sixth Ballot.

The political horizon was seemingly
clouded Thursday afternoon before
the Republican Assembly Convention
had held their session, but when the
delegates had voted six times and
John N. Glaspell, of Greenwich, was
nominated, the skies were suddenly
cleared and the bright sun of success
shone all about the w. G. 7. U. hall,
where the Convention was held.
Chairman of last meeting Daniel
Sharp called the meeting to order at
two o'clock, and Charles E. Bellows, of
Brldgeton, and Capt. Lehman Garri-
son. OF Downe, were nominated for
permanent Chairman. A rising vote
was taken and Mr.. Bellows received a.
majority of votes Mr.. Bellows upon
accepting the chair, made a few re-
marks urging upon the Convention
the necessity of harmony, and with it
assured the success of the whole ticket.
d. A. Gentry, of Bridgeton, was cleo
ted Secretary, and the Chairman ap-
pointed as Committee on Creden-
tials: Sam Humphreys, Richard M.
More, e. D. Fleetwood, Belford Harris,
Theo. F. Baker and Jere Harris.
The committee reported no contests
and the Convention proceeded to nom
nations. Ed. s. Holmes presented the
name of W. 0. Garrison. Hon. Robt.
More was nominated by Frank Egg
man. George Chester, of Commercial,
placed before the Convention the name
OF Harry G. Mayhem, and urged upon
the Convention the Importance of tax
ing man from that township. Sam
uel Lawrence nominated John N.
Glaspell. The Chairman appointed
VIM. Baxter and w. w. Riley, tellers.
Balloting then began, and the first
was announced as follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

The ballot footed up sixty ballots,
and as there were only fifty-nine voters
in the convention, it was declared il
legal. 1t was learned that two alter
mates had been appointed in the Fourth
ward instead of one, and the mistake
was made right.
The third ballot was as follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

1890
Glaspell ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Is
UarrlsOn............ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. II
More .".,......................... 16
Beach Observation-Disclosures.
WOOuruu .............................. l
Before the fourth ballot was taken,
i. +. Baker, by request of the candi-
date, withdrew the name of VIM. 0.
Garrison. The ballot then, was as fol-
lows:
......... lo
GlaSpell OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
MayHeW. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
Ogden. .......,.
This ballot showed. that the Garri-
son delegates had divided themselves
pretty evenly for Mayhem and Glaspell
The fifth ballot however, brought
Glaspell within two votes of the nom-
ination, being as follows.
JlaSpell ............................. 2S
More Observation-Disclosures. II
may .............................. 20
The sixth ballot resulted in nomina-
ting the Greenwich candidate amid
great cheering. The full vote was:
May w..................... ...........".... 81
1aH...........
A motion was Immediately made to
declare the nomination unanimous,
and every delegate arose to their feet.
Messrs Harris, of Commercial, and
Holmes, of Bridgeton, brought the
candidate forward amid great cheer
ing. Mr.. Glaspell thanked the Con-
vention for the nomination, and
promise to use all fair means for the
election of the whole ticket. If he
was elected he promised to stand by
the party, and Cumberland county.
The Convention then adjourned
JOHN N. GLAsPELL.
John N. Glaspell, the candidate, is
the son of Thomas ID. and Christina G.
Glaspell, of Greenwich, and was born
Oct. 80, 1850. Until twenty years of
age he lived upon a farm, and then
taught school two years in Bacon's
Neck. Immediately after he taught
school in Fairton for two years, iand
then went to Mauricetown, where lie
instructed the young minds of that
place for eleven years. He spent about
one year in the butchering business in
Greenwich disposing of it last May.
Mr.. Glaspell is very well informed
man, with good education secured
at public schools and at the South Jer-
sey Institute, which he attended two
years. AT present he is Assessor of
Greenwich township, the only office he
ever filed. He is popluar all over the
county and adds strength to the ticket,
and that he will represent this district
at Trenton is assured. All men can
vote FOR honest, clever. ohm N. Glas-
pell.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1889-10-10

PosrMAsTERs. SAL 'RY NET
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drinking and that he had FIVE or six gallons
of whisky tied on the back Of the boys sad
die. He wanted Mr.. Carl to transact some
business for him out at Ashley, which he
agreed to do and told him he would see him
again when he got out there. They went
on talking, not thinking of any danger,
when all at once the Indian drew his re-
volver and fired two shots, the first taking
effect, passing through Mr.. Carl's
left shoulder, q few inches above
the heart and coming out at the back.
AS he stepped back the other ball passed in
front of him. Mr. Carl thinks it was done
more by accident than purposely. DR..
Linsday was sent for and the wound
dressed. He says he thinks Mr. Carl will
soon be around again. The Indian was ar
rested and locked up, but the boy struck
out for the hills with the whisky, and has
not been heard from since, having a few
minutes the start of those in pursuit. They
had just come from Salt Lake, so it will be
impossible TO find out where they got their
liquor, but it is certainly time that people
stopped selling Intoxicating drinks to the In
dams. BAYARD.
HEBRR, June 81, 1889.
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Heller HaDDeninOS.

The people are making preparations for
the coming celebration of our national day.
There are no new cases of diphtheria in
Midway, but there is some throat trouble
here, which we hope will not prove to be
anything serious.
Mrs. John Clyde, who was hurt some
six weeks or two months ago from a strain
is still in very critical condition. DR.
Pike, from Provo city, has been up this
week to see her. He says DR.. Lindsay is
Doing all for her that can be DONE and that
he thinks she will get along now.
Our schools were all closed last Thursday
for the summer vacation. The teachers
and pupils, together with great many of
the parents and friends, making a party of
between twenty and thirty teams, went
Friday morning with their picnic to spend
the day four or five miles up the river, the
children being prepared with songs, recita-
tons, etc, after which they had foot races
giving prizes to the fastest runners. Alto
gether, it was a very enjoyable day, and
one to be remembered by the young in
years to come.
Mr.. John Carl met with very narrow
escape from death yesterday morning He
and Mr.. Al. Murdoch were preparing to
start for Uintah valley and had gone to An
derson's blacksmith shop for q wagon when
Wanroads and his son. well known Indians
IN and about Heber, rode up and COM
menced cOnversing as usual in friendly
manner. They noticed that he had been |
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ment for connection with the credit mobi-
ller frauds and suggesting the forging OF
documents duplicating the government in
those frauds He asked whether that was
the only attempt made in this case to dis
credit the republicans. NJ ThevenOt.
minister of justice, replied that ten letters
were seized In Myers house, and their con
tents testified to the shamelessness of
the Boulangist party. De Cassagnac de
clared the letters were police forgelies.
Thevenot answered the charges by saving
thatMyer admitted tbs letters were genuine,
He also mentioned the name OF an anti
republican leader who visited him. Here
there was a violent interruption by the
right and De Cassagnac in an excited man
accused Thevenot of being Meyers accom-
pilce. This led to another uproar. De
Cassagnac was censured by the president
and expelled from the chamber. MANY
members of the right followed him out
while the left cheered the presidents de
cision.
Thevenot announced that it was the in
tenuon of the government to prosecute the
Offenders. Then NJ. Herissee, on behalf of
the Boulangists, and Cazenoz, on behalf of
the Royalists, having denounced the in
tr1gues, the chamber, without a dissenting
voice, advised the government to adopt
for their repression