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Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
STATE VITAL STATISTICS.
The Annual Report of the BOarte
of Health.

The report of the State Board of
Health is an interesting document.
During the year ending June Both,
1890, there were 1864 marriages, SO,-
103 births and 2S,530 deaths in the
state.
The death rates in the various coun-
ties are given as follows: Atlantic, IT,
81; Bergen. %; Burlington, 1851;
Camden, q. 60; Cape May, 1547; Cum
berland, 1906; Essex, 90. SO; Gloucester,
1920; Hudson, 25.72; Hunterdon, IA. rs;
Mercer, 1906; Middlesex. 1858: Mon.
mouth, 1886; Morris .15. 33; Ocean, IA. 81;
Passaic, ,20.04; Salem, 1921; Somerset,
1858; Sussex, 1913; Union, II Sc; War
rem, 14.40; The average 10 the State
was 1880. E
In cities of over 5000 population the
death rates were: Atlantic City. 1901;
Bordentown, 1s.43; Burlington, 1880;
Camden, 23.l5; Gloucester, 1889;
Bridgeton, ITO; MillyiIle, 19.4s; New
.rk, 1926; Orange, 24.50; Bayonne,
~. .o7; Harrison, 27.67; Hoboken, 25.62;
Jersey City, 1896; Union, 2242; Tren-
ton, 1875; New Bruins wick, II II; Perth
Amboy, 17.41; Long Branch, IA 66;
Morristown, 49,. 81; Passaic, 1851; Pat
erson, 21s7; Salem. f760: Elizabeth,
1880; Piainfield, 16 80; Railway, 1899;
Phillipsburg, 1896.
The total death rate from censump-
tion for the State as compared with
the total deaths, is 70 So per cent. The
number was 1908 males, and 1,766. fe-
males.
Of the 28.53O deaths in the State,
10,5S3 occurred from chief preventable
diseases, or 3709 per cent. From the
more common causes there were 1904
from acute lung diseases, 2,O32 from
brain and nervous diseases of children,
1,945 from diseases of heart and circu-
lation, and 2,30s froln adult brain and
spinal diseases.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
GrOsscuP--TWeed.

Atnoon Wednesday at the home of G
G. Grosscup, on Giles street, there was a
wedding ceremony, which made hus-
band and wife, Robert Tweed, of Clay
ton, and Miss Name Grosscup, young
est daughter of g. g. Grosscup. There
was very large number of persons
present to witness tho ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. Mr..
Hires, of Baltimore, uncle of the bride.
Barry p, brother of the bride,
and Miss Mary Tweed, sister of the
groom, were groomsman and brides
maid. After the heartiest congratu-
lations and sincerest we'll wishes of the
friends, the guests were ushered in
the dining room, where most sump-
tuous collation. was served.
The couple were the recipients of
many valuable and exquisite presents,
which were greatly admired by those
present ,rit f
Mr.. and Mrs. Tweed left this city
in afternoon on the three O'Clock
train for a tour to Saratoga and Nj
agara Falls. Upon their return they
will take up their residence in their
home in Clayton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
NOT MUCH BUSINESS.
THE BOARD OF FREEHOLD.
ERS' SHORT SESSION.
A Rainy Day but the Board Visits
the Commerce Street Bridge
in q Body.

When the Board of Freeholders ad-
journed for dinner Wednesday they had
pretty much attended to all the bust
ness OF the county, which for the pres
ent arises. 1t was not by any means
session of particularly important
business. About the only matter that
was considered requiring any expendi-
ture OF money, was the repairing of
the wings of Commerce street bridge.
After the members had dined, the
Board met in body about the bridge
and looked after the defects com.
planned of. The wings over which the
bridge turns are about rotted away.
All the timbers are decayed and unsafe
while many have already fallen off.
Then some OF the piling is rotten and
must be spliced up.
After re-assembling in the Court
House, and the roll call, Director
Smalley announced that the usual
quarterly report of the State Insane
Asylum shows that there are sixty in
mates from Cumberland county in that
institution.
The Public Building Committee was
authorized to draw upon the County
Collector for the remainder of the
money due on Martin Anderson's
steam heating contract, when the
work is completed to the satisfaction
of the Committee.
Mr.. Bacon offered resolution which
prevailed, that Committee of five be
appointed to make the needed repairs
to the Commerce street bridge. The
Director appointed Messrs. Shough,
OFT, White, Dare and Moore.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Bacon,
the Public Committee were given dis
cretionary powers in the laying of the
walks about the Sheriff's residence
and Jail, and the patent prepared
pavement will be used.
Other bills were, ordered paid as
fOllowe.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
A Gala Celebration Down Near
Ge0arVille.


Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Schaffer, an
aged couple living near the North
Cedarville station, have been married
fifty years, the fftieth anniversary of
that important event being Tuesday,
Such an anniversary cannot pass
unnoticed, and this did not, to be
sure. Down at the home of Mr.. and
/ Mrs. Schaffer, there were gathered
about the couple over two hundred of
their friends and acquaintance The
festivities continued all day. Early in
the morning the people began coming
and soon the lawns about the house
were covered with people, enjoying
the fresh air and the beauties of the
scenery about.
During the morning, Rev. Mr.. Lisse,
the pastor of st. Johns Lutheran
church, performed again the marriage
service for Mr.. and Mrs. Schaffer,
and at the end of fifty years
they are more firmly bound together
than ever before.
Then came the dinner and such a
banquet as it really was. Four great
tables setting out under the shade
of the out-stretched branches of a
mighty walnut tree, And every table
groaning under the weight of the sub
stantials of life. Fifty chickens and
ducks We're killed for the occasion.
Then the City Cornet Band, of this
city, appeared and during the after
noon furnished most delightful music.
One of the events of the day was the
presentation of two purses by Mr..
Jacob Kienzle of this city. One purse
contained one hundred dollars in gold,
presented by the numerous friends.
Mr.. Kienzle made an excellent speech,
and before he had finished, Mr.. Schaf-
fer was SO overcome that he cried like
child. Eleven children gave in ad-
dition, each a five dollar gold piece,
making $55 in all. Other valuable
presents were received. Rev. Mr..
Lisse then made an address appro-
pirate to the occasion, which was
grandly eloquent. The pleasant day
ended all too soon, and about five
o'clock the parties left for their homes
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
FIRE AT MILLVILLE.
Extensive COnnagrat1On In that
City Early Yesterday Morning.


Special to PIONEER,
MILLvILLE, July 12. The grocery
store and dwelling and the double
dwelling adjoining, situate at the
north west corner of Fourth and
Broad Sts., were destroyed by fire
early this morning. 1t is the most dis
astrous confagration that has visited
this city for some time.
The store was occupied by Benja-
min Wade, and a newly married
couple, blythe name of McMurray, lived
IN the dwelling proper. 1t was in this
building that the fire broke out. Wade
locked his store and went home at the
Usual hour last night, and the Nc
Murrays were away from home, having
gone down the bay on Yachting trip
several days ago.
The ire was discovered in the second
story of the building in a room over
the store and, as there was no occu
pants on the premises at the time, had
made considerable headway when first
seen. An alarm was immed lately
sounded and the firemen responded as
quickly as is possible with hand ap.
paratus. By the time they arrived,
however, the fire was devouring the
frame structure so rapidly that it was
useless to do more than try to save
surrounding property.
To this work efforts were at once di.
rected when a serious difficulty pre-
sented itself. 1t was found that tor
some cause or other the supply Of
water was wholly inadequate. In fact
there was not force enough to throw
the streams to the second story. 1t is
claimed that the stand pipe was nearly
empty at the time. However this may
be, the matter should be investigated,
as this is the second time serious file
has come upon us when there was
practically no water at hand to fight
it with.
The corner property was totally de-
stroyed, nothing being left but the
blackened foundation walls and a
smoking heap of debris, and the
double dwelling adjoining is SO badly
burnad that it is virtually an utter
ruin. What is left stan ding will have
to be demolished to make way for a
new structure.
Nothing was saved from the burned
buildings but a small lot of furniture.
1t is fortunate that no lives were lost,
however.
How the flames originated is some
what of mystery as Wade claims
there was no fire of any kind in his
store when he left. Those first on the
ground say the front window was
broken out, and a theory is that the
store was robbed and then fred to
hide the crime. Later Developments
may or may not substantiate this
theory.
Messengers were dispatched for the
McMurrays and they returned while
our reporter was viewing the ruins.
At the sight of their dwelling burned
to the ground Mrs. McMurray burst
into tears. They have nothing left
but the clothes they have on and a
portion of q parlor suit.
The store property was owned by
Mr.. Chas. Hess and there was an in-
surance of $500. Bridgeton parties
owned the dwellings. Insurance not
learned
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16

On motion the Mauricetown bridge
was ordered painted. Mr.. Hand was
appointed a committee to do the work
On motion it was ordered that the
Trustees of the Aims House shall re-
quire an affidavit to accompany all
bills coming to them.
The Board adjourned to meet the
second Wednesday in September at
the Court House.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
Lost the Property.

The double dwelling, in MillvilIe,
nearly all of which was consumed by
fire on Sunday, was the property OF
Mrs. Kate N. Woodruff, of this city
The house is damaged beyond repair
and but partly insured.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16

Professor Warren Sheppard son of
Senator Calen Sheppard, near Bridge
ton, has just returned from scientific
trip through the Southern States,
which he made on his bicycle.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
DR.. Slathenl Dead.

DR.. Thomas E. Stathem, of Green
wich, died at his home, after suffering
for some time with brights disease.
DR.. Stathem was brother of Frank
Stathem, the butcher, of this city.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
Rig Purchase.

Martin Anderson the tinman, took
advantage of the grace allowed for low
tariff tin and purchased one hundred
boxes, a very unusual purchase.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
SPURGEON DYING.
The End of the Great Preacher
Near.

LONDON, July 9th-The condition of
Rev. Charles Spurgeon, the great Lon
don preacher, was no worse during
the day, but this evening he began
sinking, and it is feared the endis very
near.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
ATLANTIC WANTS HARRISON.
The President Desires Rest, and
Declines the Invitation.

CAPE MAY POINT, N. j., July 13-
A committee representing residents.
and cottagers OF Atlantic City, headed
by Mayor Hoffman, ex-Adjutant Gen
eral Daniel H. Hastings. of Bellefonte,
Pa; William R. Leeds, Marshal of the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and
William M. johnson, Postmaster of
Baltin ore, arrived here this morning:
for the purpose of inviting the Presi-
dent to visit their city. The President
received them cordially, but declined
the invitation for the present, stating
that he was here for rest and quiet,
and if he visited one place he would
be obliged to go to many others to,
which he had been asked.
Postmaster General Wanamaker and
Russell Harrison left day.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1891-07-16
Accused of S.rangling HIS Wife.


ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N. j., July 9.
William Smith, veteran of the
late war, was charged yesterday with
having caused tine death of his wife
by strangulation. Mrs. Smith, whor
was about 80 years old, was found
dead on the floor of her cottage. DR..
Andrews and DR.. Heudrickson were
summoned, and Coroner Posten em-
paneled a jury, IS the doctors were un~
able to satisfy themselves as to the
cause of the woman's death. A post
mortem will be held. In the mean
time the accused, with one Winfield,
will be kept in cnarge of Marshals
Gardiner and Gaffney. Smith says
his wife died of heart disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28

Colonel whitehead and Mr. Jackson Address
Is Large crowd al Waveriy.

Is Large crowd at Waveriy.
There was a good crowd 40 Wayorly yester
day. when Colonel Whitehead, Commissioner
Of Agriculture. and Ar. j. f. Jackson, editor
of the Southern Planter who were advertised
T. speak On immigration. stepped from the
tram. The crowd which was composed OF
both white and col0red people. was collected
bv Colonel b w h.. Holt under dense shade.
with an lnpToyIsed platform, and explained
the object of the meeting Fe read the pros
po. tHs of the Southern Interstate lmnlgfa-
tiOn Bureau aud various extracts from indor-
saNons oi the press and Southern governors.
showing that tie great object WAS % adyer-
tie the resources agr.Cu tur j aud uineI al
of Tie Southern states. aud 10 show the all
yantages oi hey towns and cities Tor trdd' anu
manufactures bis meeting and movement
was the Introduction go an ehort 20 organize
hereafter an auxiliary bureau for sussex
county Co. Holt then introduced Col White
head. Commissioner Of Agriculture who spoke
for am huur I'm "A highly interesting m nnef
upon immigration and kindred subjects. Ills
speech WAS. as usual inteT,pefsed with rch
auecl ties. and his comparisons between the
old stvle and the new We're specially funny.
his description OF the ideal watermelon with
thin rnd ndrci, lulct meat m1 hiNeAcleoihe
colore contingent Hiss peeci wa much eu-
loved. and the applause was i1e uent.
Colonel Holt then introduced AIR. j. J.
ia KS u. OF the southern lanier. Fir. Jaflh-
son. from tie hst gained inc ears OF H,7
audience boy saving th"l he was an InEll'h
immigrant. and that Lad il been lett 20 tire
information md aoFe.lAng u"he 10y T'll"
SIX or seven years ago ne coud 4oI naFe
found BIS way lie pictured I'D Fiaphi' alyIo
the Advantages t. the prctical Inel.h Ten,
nant farmer of Virginia son ana climate. ana
said English and Scotch were no" resp9Aal
10 the circulation Of tie Planter and other
literature ln heir county ihat he' as W'H
as the Commssl lner OF Agriculture was Ie-
ceivlng many letters from those counties nom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28

was sufficient that they were there IL coun n
eel Cor SIC defense would ask as members u
the bar 10 have the books turned VNvl ="
them aud agree 20 be responsible Tor their ~
turn he weuld have not the slightest "ole e.
ton. But they did not ask loi wa
they wanted 70 see tho Doohs ~
TUNED 60 Mr.. Booker ana w
ebopces were n this we're done that
tho Commonwealth would never sec tlvag
books again. lnasmuch az the papers nah
been obtained without the use or se"i' ~
warrant they should be allowed IN eNluvnoV.
Counsel FOR the defense could not GU" 49,
10 the effect that tho prosecution coHu n4'
search the premises oi thlFd person ~ 49,,
dence ID the case. The papers nan coi.v nv
court without any violation % the sahcuDy, ~
the castle OF the defendant Mr.. Smilh "
ther claimed that the papers were NOV '.'
pri,ato papers OF Mr. Booker. Tor they aIe'i-
ei tho ianewinckcl estate more '-"n ''i'f
did him.
Major Strinafellow closed the argument for
the defense. He stated that he bad nothing
10 do whatever with the agre, mehl
made between counsel on either SIDE IN
regard 81 the keeping of tho books, nut
Il was a plain fact that the books did not
belong t. tho lIannew.nckel estate n1l
90 Mr. Booker, and If Mr. Booker as the ad-
miuistratOr of tho estate was 90 de the
books would not go go the estate, bat 10 the
agreement. however. had been illegally No-
lated by the prosecution IN having the books
BROUGHT into court and IN consequence Mt
Booker was no longer bound to keep his part
Of The agreement, and he demanded the
return Of his books. 10 was an illegal proceed
ing TO look 40 the contents Of these books, ana
any ono who had done so could be held re-
sponsiDle for hs action. These books con
tanned statements entered by Mr.. Booker
from time 90 time and they were therefore
confession which was only admissible Il mace
voluntarily. But this WAS not the case lot
they wore possession or the court onl4 nv
cOmpu.eon Furthermore, how couid lno
defendant consult with his counSei anu W
anime the books under existing clreulnst ancte,
Tho consulfat onS between counsel anu as
client were sacred and could not take = ace IN
the presence of an officer of the law VINO ihl~H,
40 any time testify t. every wOrd thai ne Aa'i
heard Counsel for theprosecuil on bad asserted
that tho books belonged 10 the HaneWlcKei
estate and that II they were To be turhe" over
to Mr. Booker any Judge would unhesilal-
inolv grant a petit for the appointment OF
a receiver ior these books If this wasactuaul
done while criminal charge was pending
AGAINST Mr. Booker he would feel in lined I'D
cali such Judge lunatic. The Withholding
OF tho books and papers from Mr.. Booker
WAS an outrage ON personal liberty and per
sonal security. which he hoped would not lie
sanctioned by the Court
Judge Witt announced that he would take
the matter under adgseInent and give MS
decision next Lue5day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28
CLOTHING.
HARD AT WORK.

Come here when YOU Will. and
you'll find us Just about as busy as
bees-slow business and dead meth
dds find no room here they're not
tolerated making hay while the
sun Shines" or hard at work are
about the proper comparisons for
thrifty people. Everything around
us is ON the move. MUST is tie
fixed determination We employ as
a maxim. Styles which are new
and seasonabIe. Patterns RELIA-
BILE, Colors and Shades BEAUTI-
Full, in conjunction with Prices
REASONABLE. We say MUST
and will command the attention
Of judicious buyers, and that's the
reason that you find us hard atwolk
all the time.
This week we're selling Mems
Business Suits at S9Which take the
lead Of anything we've yet placed
ON sale Here they are in variety
Of styles in Cassimores, Cheyiots.
Scrges and Worsteds Suits that
are thoroughly shrunk, carefully
cut, elegantly trimmed Suits that
would be a bargain at s. or s.
more than we are charging for
them, but in order TO clean up rem
nants and broken sizes at this ad.
vanced period Of the season we
offer the pick of these Finely-laiI-
ored Suits at 81.
Of course we have Suitsin mems
sizes as low as 81, S., and 81, and
good suits for the money, and lots
OF them, and the man of labor that's
looking for a good, serviceable Suit
at a MONEY-SAVING PRICE
will want to keep BURK'Sin mind
At $3.50, 81, $3.50 and s. we
have variety Of better grades OF
durable Suits IN plain and fancy
fabrics, well made and trimmed
and are just us staple in their value
as the money in your pocket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28
Hrnnerfv Transfers.

Ctv Of Riclmond.-L. T. Christian g. city
OF Richmond 204 feet on the east side Of
buchanan street near Christian. 1913
James Is. Elam 90 Andrew Washington, ~
feet Oh the east side OF Ihirteth between VI
and n. $500
George ID. Gaines and Henry J.. Carter and
their wives to Charles Bauer. 10 feet on the
west side of Randolph street near JGcqueline.
81 ,2jG.
Matilda Moore to Jane n. Yerby's trustee
1715 feet on the east side Of 1wenty-seyenth
street between and O. { POO
Hen,ico County, --Northside Land Company
to Rufus Owen 10 lots IN plan of Chestnut
Hill 600
Same oY. J.. Perkins, lot lG in square "a
Chestnut Hill. $780,
Same 20 @. II. Mills, lot in square Z, Chest
nut Hill. 5000
ID. G. Richardson special commissioner. 10
W. $ Christian, Il. Z. 1aucu aud A. Evans.
Is ieet on the north side Of u street between
Twenty and Twenty sixth, sZ5s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28

sportsmeu from All over the state TO A.
seInbie Here.

As before announced in TIE Tnrs there
will be on July lth a trap-shooting tomna-
ment at Blanton Park Sportsmen will be
here from all parts of the State. President
Folk Miller Of the Virginia fle.d Sports AS
s0clati0n has sent out the following 10 all
members OF that organization Owing 90 the
failure OF the association to hold its annual
shoot for the year $780, We deem this the best
opportunity of getting the members together
ami trust tat there viii bea large representa-
ton of our members 1t the meeting OF tie
Richmond Gun Club"
The shooting Will commence NJ 9 A. VI. and
continue al day. The programme Is as fol-
Event No. 1.-Twenty singles entrance 2;
sweepstakes.
No. Twenty SINGLES team shoot, FIR
teams cf five men: entrance 80 per team
handsome embiematic gold watch charm o.
winning team All thememUers OF each team
must have been members Of the same gun
club for thirty days
no. 3.-Ien singles; entrance, 5l sweep
stakes.
10. 4.-Ten singles. entrance 81. First
prize Marlin Repeating Rifle, donated by T.
w. Tguor. Second prize, 300 Improved Ch-
max Shells. Third prize. 200 Improved Cl-
no. g. Six pair. entrance 90 cents. Prize,
Leather Victoria Gun Case
No. C.-Ien singles entrance 81; sweep
stakes
No. Twenty singles entrance q. For
Virginia Field Sports Association emhiematic
gold watch charm, value S25. This event
open only TO members OF the Virginia Field
Sports Association
Other sweekstakes VIII be arranged on the
grounds if time permits.
The purse in the sweepstakes viii be diyi-
dod into five moneys 80. -. TO- I'd and 10 per
cent; per cent. per bird will be deducted
III the sweepstake shoots for target money
Five Standard keystone traps Will be used.
keystone rules, rapid firing system.
All ties in sweepstakes Will 10 divided un-
less parties interested agree otherwise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28

The Motion to Return Them Argued Before
Judge W.T. YeslerdaY.


The Motion to Return Them Argued Before
Judge witt Yesterday.
The Booker case was argued before Judge
S. B. Witt yesterday morning on motion
made by counsel for the defense 70 have the
books and papers now in the possession Of
Gty,Sergeant Epps turned over toi Mr.
Booker
MIR. Lewis Booker was in court with his
counsel, Judge Marshall aud Major String
fellow. while Commonwealth s-Attorney II. u.
Smith, Jr., represented the prosecution.
Judge Marshall read a lengthy affidavit
stating all the facts IN the case The docu-
ment set forth among other things that the
books and papers OF Mr. Booker had been
kept at the City Bank,Hpon mutual agreement
between Mr. Frank W. Christian. counsel for
Miss Emily Northumberland Judge Marshall,
counsel for Mr. Booker
Commonwealth's-Att Smith presented
81 affidavit made by Mr. Christian, which pre-
kented the other side of the case, and among
other things claimed that the books aud
papers IN question were not the property of
Mr.. Booker, bat were part of the Hanew nickel
estate. having been bought and paid TO. with
money taken from the estate.
Judge Marshall argued that the books had
Deen taken nom the City Bank without any
ofoer OF the court. merely by the own tree
VIII OF the Commonwealth Attorney and
they were Kept over IN place where counsel
had no access 10 them. exceDt in the presence
OF an officer Of the law There was no case on
record which could be cited to Justify tho
court 10 refuse TO return the books 10 Mr..
Commonwealth's-Attorney Smith took the
SIQuhu tn@t surrender of tho books would
defeat the ends III Justice. The hooks and
papers N question had been brought into
court Independent OF any act of Mr. Hooker
IL did not matter how they got there but il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-28

At the last meeting Of A. W. Glinn Council
No T. Jr.. q. L. A. NJ, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term. Jr. p. G.. ,
II. j. Robertson. c., r. j. Carlton; V. c.. II.
". Harris. r. S., J.. X. Smith Ar. s.. j. W.
Ouarles, F. s.. j. e. Beazeey r.. G. W.
Kinsey. Con, c. +. Bass W, S. +. Harris:
!. S. W. H. Peaso; O. S. G.. Z. Peasants:
Rept S. c.. for two years. S. f. Harris one
year. II. ~ Engeke trustees. eighteen
months, S. +. Harris; twelve months. }. W.
Quarles: SIX months. w. II. Shewbrge or
ganist, j. ". Quarles.