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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
FIRE NEAR JERICO.
LARGE FARM HOUSE TOTALLY
DESTROYED.
The House on the phoebe TOm,in
Farm Destroyed by Fire In
the Dead of Night. was
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The dwelling house on the Phebe
Tomiin farm near Jerico. was DESTROYED
by fire early Friday morning.
The dwelling was occupied by Jos
Atkinson and was totally destroyed,
together with a good part OF Mr.. At
kinson's goods.
The fire is thought to have been set
by au incendiary.
Mr.. Atkinson and his family retired
about the usual time in the evening.
and about half-psst twelve o'clock he
was suddenly awakened by the light
of a blaze of fire shining in his face.
He sprang up and aroused the family
and hired man, aud found the house
was on fire, the fire making good head
way. They hurried the goods out of
the house as rapidly as possible, but
were. unable 10 get them all out. of
course, with the means at hand it was
impossible to save the dwelling.
The fire when first discovered was
burning in the shed and had the ap
pearance of having been started from
the outside.
The farm is owned by Mrs. William
Tomlin, and is large farm; the house
was a large, well apportioned farm
house and was in good condition. The
loss was between $1,000 and $4,000
dollars
No clue or explanation, has been
given as to the cause of the fire, other
tnan that it was thought to have been
set by an incendiary. The family had
a narrow escape with their lives.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
The Oldest Mason.

For several weeks, the Philadelphia
Press has been calling upon the masons
of New Jersey to give them the name
of the Oldest mason In the State. A
man by the name of Wade claimed the
honor, having been mason for fifty
or more years. Then gentleman by
the name of Blaisdell from Vineland
announced himself claiming mem
bership to the order of sixty-five years
On Sunday next, the Press will print a
portrait and the masonic history OF
DR.. Enoch Fithian, of Greenwich, who
enjoys the distinction of having been
continuously a member of the masonic
fraternity for seventy-six years. 1t is
more than probable that the Doctor Is
the Oldest living mason in the United
States.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
No Deception.

Deception is not our object, we can
not make you A FINE PHOTO
GRAPH FOR $3.50, but will for two
dollars give you A DOZEN FINE
CABINENT PHOTOS that are not
equaled in the larger cities for three
dollars.
Stop and see our samples and be
convinced. We have all the modern
appliances backed with THIRTY
YEARS EXPERIENCE in the art of
fine work.
The many Thousand Photos turned
out the last year. bear us the best tes-
timonials.
SERLER, over Camm's Drug Store.
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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
DAVID q. PLA'rTN.
Death OF a Former Cum berla d
Go. m an.

The Cincinnati Journal and Messsn
yer of April h, notes the death of
David g. Platts, formerly of this
county
"PLATTs-In Newport, KY, March
s, 1892, David g. Flats, aged SO years,
II months and II days
He was born in Cumberland county,
N. j., March s, 1909, and. in early life
became a member of Baptist Church
'In 1887 he came to Ohio and located
in Cheviot, near Cincinnati, where, in
1874, he married Miss Hannah Ann
Wood. He soon became an active
member of the Bethel Baptist Church
of Cheviot, and was made one of it's
deacons, an office which he filled With
credit and to the honor of his Master.
He was among the always true and
faithful, cheerful ands hopeful. He
served his day and generation with
earnest fidelity, and was highly re-
spected as citizen and neighbor. A
few years ago he renewed to Newport,
to be near one of his sons, who was
there engaged in business, but his re-
mains were brought back to his old
home In Cheviot, and funeral services
in the Baptist Church were conducted
by the Rev. w. 8. Bayne, the pastor.
Wife and three children-swoso sons and
a daughter-surYive him, together
with nine grandchildren. All were
present at bis death and at his fu-
neral"
Joel Fithian, father of ex.Sheriff
Jonathan Fithian, over fifty years
ago, owned tract of land near Gin
cinnati, and sent Mr.. Platts, who was
then young man, out to look after it.
Mr.. Fithian diving soon after, the
property was disposed of, but Mr..
Platts remained and made his home in
Ohio. He visited Bridgeton few
years ago, after an absence of forty
years, stopping with G. j. Fithiap, at
Bowentowp.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
BUILDING LOAN.
A New organization to be Formed

A New Organization to be Formed
A branch Of the New Jersey Build
ing Loan and Investment Company,
of Trenton, is to be formed in this
city. Organizers of the company have
bsen in this City fer several days, in
teresting prominent citizens in the
movement.
The organization is incorporated
under the laws of New Jersey, with
Hugh H. Hamill, President; John H.
Scudder, Vice President; James G.
Beebe, Secretary, aud William g.
Moore, Treasurer.
A meeting of citizens was held recent
ly to talk the matter over, and an
other meeting will soon be held to Or
ganize the local branch which con-
sists of President, Vice President, Sec
rotary, Treasurer, and the usual num-
ber of Directors. Among those of this
city prom nent in the movement, are
Sheriff Whitecar, exCouncilman Jer-
rell, ex-City Collector Jacob Ernest,
Postmaster Hewitt. Col Jacob KEN
re, Freebooter William J. Moore and
Surrogate Fithien. At the meeting
last night the p'an was generally dis
cussed, and those present expressed
themselves AS we'll satisfied with the
plan, and think the local branch will
become great success. William J,
Moore will ably be 8 Secretary, and
Surrogate Fithiau, Treasurer.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
Purchased the Plant.

Thursday Sheriff Whitecar sold the
Scheyler Electric Light Company, at
Millville. 1t was bid in by the COM
plainant, Hon. William H. Carbin, of
Elizabeth. The price paid was $l525.
The purchaser will hold the plant for
sale and alresdy there is talk of the
city purchasing it and running their
own plant in the future. A syndicate
of citizens are also talking Of negotiat-
ing for the plant, with the idea of
competing with the Wood Company,
for the business Of the city.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
Accidents.

and how to deal with them, and other
valuable medical information, will be
found in DIR. Kaufmann's great Medi-
cal Work; elegant colored plates.
Send three 2-cent stamps to pay pos
tage to A. p. Ordway & Co., Boston,
Mass, and receive a copy free.
202w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
Rev. q. # Brooks

says that his little girl is troubled with
malaria very severely, and that since
he gave her Sulphur Bitters, he never
thinks of leaving New York for his
summer resort without a few bottles,
for they always cure his family, and
are far superior to quinine.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21
IDGEToN, N. j., THURSDAY. APRIL 81. 1892
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
An UnevenIful Meeting Of the
school Guardians.

Ah OheVeHbIul Meet1nE Oh the
school Guardians.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held Monday
evening, April 18Th.
Members present-Messrs. Lambert
McGear, Silvers, Albertson. Loper.
Peck, Ogden, Hort, (Plesident) and
Supt. Cox.
Minutes of the last regular meeting
we're read and adopted.
Supt. Cox reported as follows:
Balance March repo t. 5 $40 13
Apr, 13. Reed from CITY Treas. 1000 90 1910 IS
Expenditures
School Repaire, 30 81
Rent, 6s5O
Janitors' salaries. 70 16 ia go
Bal. in Bans. S2,765, SO
The following bills were ordered
paid:-Fithian & Pennell, $27.15, for
coal and kindling; w. g. Harris, $13. IS,
for repairs; w. G. Sithens, So 90, tfor
repairing organ.
Report from the Second ward school
was received anO nleQ.
A petition signed by all the teachers
in the city, asking for. an increase in
their salaries, was received and re-
ferred to the Visitipg Committee and
Supt. Cox and DIR. Peck.
The special committee on heating
and ventilation, presented the follow
ing:
BRIDGEToN, April IS. 1892.
TO the Board Of Education, Gentlemen:
Your committee appointed to secure
plans for the proper heating and thor
ough ventilation of the Pearl Street
Sehool Building aud Third ward annex,
beg leave to make the following re-
port: At no cost, whatever, to the
Board, we have secured visits oy
gentlemen representing the Smead,
Wills Go, Of Philade pnia, and Hop
son, Chapin Mfg. Co, of New Lou
don, Conn.,, which gentlemen after
making personal visit to the build
ings have furnished plans, specifica-
tions and estimates for the purpose
indicated. These plans, specifications
and estimates we transmit here with
for your aci ion as may be deemed best
by you. Respectfully submitted,
VIM. EDwD Cox, Chairman.
G. ALBERTSoN,
O. e. PECK
The repert was received, ordered
fled, and the committees discharged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21

If you suffer with your feet read the
Common Sense Shoemaker's adver-
tisement. ''Tis feat to fit feet" III
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21

Statistics From the state Board.
The State Board of Assessors have
concluded that part of their annual
report that deals with miscellaneous
corp ,rations. The ssessmentis is made
on 2.377 orporatious of all kinds, the
largest number of which are out of the
State. The capital stock of these con-
Germs ranges from $4,000 to $50. .00O,-
600. 10 the list there are over 80 cor
porations that, are capitalized for more
than $3.t03000. The American Sugar
Refining Company, better known as
the Sugar Trust, is the largest corpor-
alton. It's capital stock Is $40, 125, ,O0O,
and it pay tex Of $6,206. There is a
noticeable change in the amount of
tax paid by them in former years
In 1891, law was passed making
per cent. tax. including $3 10000, but
above that amoun. upto $4,000. 900 it
was one-twentieth of per CEN. Over
$50, 100000. and for each additional
$1,000, 900. the lump sum of $50 was
charged.
This was done to encourage the
laige combinations of capital to incor-
porate In this State. Ia former years
the Sugar Trust paid $40, 1876, but ua-
der the new schedule it pays only
$6,206.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1892-04-21

Piles permanently cured; no pain
Dr.. Reed, 139 8. 18th st., Philadelphia,
Send for circular. 326-1y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
MURPHY ESCAPED.
He Made Wicked Assault on
Martin Mccormack and Ran.

Martin Mccormack. living in the Fox
Point district, was stabbed late last even
ing by a man named Joseph Murphy.
The deed occurred at the corner of Eddy
aud Globe streets, in the Fifth district.
Mccormack, it is asserted, was passing
along the 81 rect near the gas house in
company with two or three others, and
passed Murphy, who was standing at the
edge of the sidewalk.
Some one spoke and either Mccormack
or Murphy asked for a match. At any
rate dissension was soon brewing and a
moment later the hot blood of all con-
cerned was aroused. During the alterca-
tion it is said Murphy drew out a pocket
knife and made "A lunge toward McCor-
mack, cutting him In the back. and in
fiicting painful although not necessarily
Lieut.. Scott of Station 5, who chanced
to pass, soon after investigated and made
a search for Murphy, put did not find
him. Mccormack was taken to the hos
pital In the ambulance. A watch was
placed around Murphy's house on Globe
street, but at n late hour this morning he
had not been arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
Lothrop,. providence Museum.

"Trip Van Wrinkle" had first class
rendering by Lothrop's players at the
Museum yesterday afternoon and even
ing. The attendance was large aud ap-
plause frequent and hearty indicated a
we'll pleased audience. "RipVan Wrinkle"
will always find place on the American
stage and future generations will crowd
the playhouses to listen to the story of
Washington Irving's Vagabond of the
Catskills. The cast includes the entire
membership of Lothrops reorganized
stock company No 2, Jay Hunt appear
ing In the title role of Rip and following
closely the lines laid down bv Joseph
Jefferson. 1t was a remarkably clever
portrayal from the hour Rip was Jolly
drunken Dutchman to the time when he
awoke in the mountains after his long
sleep. Mr.. Hunts makeup was also re-
markably good, while his accent was ex-
cellent, the ton6 of his voice being at times
quantity humorous and at others pathet-
fc. He displays wonderfully correct
understanding OF the sentiment of the
play. Miss May Prindle made pleasing
Meenie, Rips daughter, and was very
favorably received, Miss Lena Mitchell rs
Gretchen, Rips wife also received gener-
Gus recognition for her clever work The
remaining support was good, particularly
Joseph T. Fannin rs Derrick, ID. l.. Gay
lord as Nick Vedder. Clearance Geldert as
Hcndrick, and Miss Josey DeVay as Little
Hendrick, but the interest OF the produc-
tion was conferred in Mr.. Hunt, and he
more than met all expectations "Trip
Van Winkle" will be repeated every after
noon and evening during the remainder
of the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
ALONGRIDEON WHEELS.
Herbert Enos Of This City Makes Over
200 Miles In Eighteen Hours.
AN ACCIDENT PREVENTED SPEED.
Sam miller Was Pace-Mal<sr and But for
the Accident to His wheel. Enos Might
Have Made More Miles and Better
Record on the Trip.

Herbert Enos of the NarragAnsett
Wheelmen, who made such good run
over the triangular course OF $50 miles
between PROVIDENCE. Worcester and
Boston recently, made another long run
last Sunday.
He had intended to cover $50 miles, but
owing to an accident to his pace-maker's
wheel he covered only little over 200.
He made the start at midnight Satur-
day and rode directly to Worcester. From
there they proceeded to Boston over
course somewhat longer than the regular
one aud fpom Boston they went to west
Lynn. 1t was here that Enos' compan-
ion. Sam Miller, met with an accident to
his tire necessitatinR the return directly
to PROVIDENCE. The accident retarded
them good deal AS the tire had to be
blown up every fifteen miles and the
time made on tho entire trip though good
was not SO fast as Mr.. Enos is capable OF
making.
They arrived in the city at 10 p. M.
Sunday night, after having been eigh-
teen hours upon the road.
William Sherman accompanied the
above named riders as far as Boston,
from which place he returned to this city,
covering the triangular course OF loo
miles In fourteen hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss OLMsTEAD's preparatory school at
623 High street. formerly Miss Gardner's 5
West Side school, will begin its sixth year
Monday, Sept IL, as advertised.
S. c. EDWARDS, who was injured by
falling over balustrade at Brown Uni
versity, and who was taken To the X. /.
Hospital Is reported as quite comfortable
this morning.
THE Weber Lady Quartette started this
morning Cruesday) tor Bethlehem, ". III.
where tiiey are engaged to sing Tonight
From Bet ilenem they will make two or
three weeks trip through the mountains.
THE next session of the State Norm n |
school will oped Sept. z Examinations
for admission on the common English
branches ill be held Tuesday, Sept. q,
Graduates OF regular high schools are ad.
mltted TO the advanced course without
examinatlon. Young men TO enter
should De IL and young women l6 years
old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
A NEW CONCLAvE.
The Knights of Sherwood Forest
View the Institution Ceremony.

A new conclave of the Knights of Sher-
wood Forest was instituted last evening
by Supreme Inspector p. w. Baxter. The
conclave will be known as Conclave Con-
tinental, No. 103, and starts off with a
membership of thirty-six. The ceremony
OF initiation was performed by ConcIave
No. IS under the supervision of Past
Commander Daniel j. Barr, Jr.
The following are the officers; Past
commander. John b. Finn; commander.
Thomas Il. Noonan; vice commander,
Edward j. McGovern; adjutant, John III.
Brown; paymaster. Patrick Lovett; 1st
Lieutenant, Edward McDuff; I'd lieuteu-
ant, John Keogh; sergeant, Major ID. j.
McOsker; 1st sergeant. Theodore Miller:
Cd sergeant, John ii. Stevens; master at
arms, Al. O'Donnell.
Under the head of the good and well
fare" remarks were made by all of the
newly-eected officers: Brother Baxter,
$. l.. g., Past Commanders Bray, Barr
and others. The work of the evening was
brought to a close with supper sent by
Sir knight John J. Kiernan. The Conti-
mental Band, G. A Stone leader, was In
at endance and entertained the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16

Our Own
People.

The music at the Oakland Beach Hotel
is certainly very much superior to that
usually found at summer hotels and IL
furnished by three Harvard students,
and consists of violin, cornet and piano.
The class and style OF music given is a
source OF great delight every evening to
the cottagers and guests at the hotel.
Professor Edgar M. Dexter is spending
his vacation at Perryville, X. l. Mr..
Dexter is grand commander OF the X. w.
b. q. Lodge.
A progressive whist party will be given
at the Oakland Beach Hotel tomorrow
evening, to be followed by collation.
and dancing. 1t will probably be full
elaborate.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Andrews are at tho
Oakland Beach Hotel
Miss Bassett of Taunton il n guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Read at their cottage
at Shawomet Beach.
Miss Ames of Chicago is considered the
belle at Oakland Beach Hotel this season.
Maurice Ulman entertained a party OF
friends at the Country Club last week,
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Ting
ley. Mr.. and Mrs. Tingley Wall aud Miss
Ames Of Chicago, all guests at the Oak
land Beach Hotel.
Postmaster Charles II. George is a guest
at the Oakland Beach Hotel, and Is "A de-
cided acquisition to the social element OF
that place.
Miss Gertrude Greene is at Nantucket
for the rest of the season.
The engagement of Irving p. Irons to
Mrs. Cowie OF Newport has just been an
nounced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
Minor Excursions.

The Mount Hope took "A very large
number Of excursionists to Block Island
this morning.
The steamer Queen City took out n
larQe party for matinee aud moonlight
excursion this afternoon and evening
The boat drew out at 2:30. it's objective
point being Sakonnet, which they expect
TO reach NJ about z o'clock. The return
IL the weather permits will be made out
side.
The Gagnon Democratic Club OF Cen
trail Falls made a moonlight excursion TO
Rocky Point last evening. The party
numbered about 400 aud was accom- panied
by the Pawtucket City Band. Al Rocky
Point the proceedings partook somewhat
OF the political rally. In the Casino
speeches were made by j. s. Brazeau of
lawtucket aud Beujsmin Lautbier. ed IL or
OF L'Esperoncc. 1he excursiopists sale
at IL o'clock Tor holne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
THE DEMOCRATS EAT CLANS,
Providence Democracy at Rhodes
on-the-Pawtuxet To-Day.

The PROVIDENCE Democracy is having
It's annual clambake at Rhodes '-on-the-
Pawtuxet to-day.
When the last one was over the mem-
bers entertained hope that they might
have Democratic governor and other
State officials present this time, but a
solitary Democratic mayor is all that they
can boast Of, SO far as this city in con-
cerned.
The chairman Of the committee is Sena-
tor Comstock; true, they can boast Of a
senator, too.
Senator Comstock said that there was
no program and no speakers had been
arranged for to-day. II any Of the mem
bers wanted to speak they could, OF
course, do SO, but asids from that 1t was
intended simply to eat clans and have a
good time
The members of the wing of the party
known as the PROVIDENCE Democracy
went down about l O'Clock, some later,
and the clam bake lasted until four or
later.
Senator Comstock said that he had
arranged for $50 at the tables and didn't
know but there would be over 200.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
Sixth District Court.

John Hart, charged with an assault on
Michael Darlington, pleaded guilty in the
Sixth District Court this morning, and
was held In $500 surety for sentence
larceny OF loaf of bread from Avery NJ.
Matthewson, was fined 81 and costs.
John Flood, charged with an assault on
James kiernan, was fined $40 and costs
Margaret Lynch, common railer aud
brawler. was sentenced 20 six months nj
the State Workhouse James Conley W as
fined $50 and costs for assaulting Abby
Ia ureehe. anu Wir,iam Malloy, Tor an
and costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16

Another Connecticut Quo warranto Case
Settled.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 16.-Counsel
in the quo warranto case OF Marvin III.
Sanger, against Il. Stevens Henry, state
treasurer, have been furnished with cop
les OF Judge Halls finding. The finding
Is very similar to that in the Pnelan-
Walsh case.
The gist of the finding is In the follow
ing paragraph: by ths correction OF
actual mistakes made in the count, and
by counting 122 prohibition ballots i'm
properly rejected, find that upon the
lace OF the returns az verified by the
counters, and evidences in the case and
thus corrected, Marvin III. Sanger had a
prima facie majority over all persons vo-
ted Tor at SAID election for the Office OF
treasurer of 126 votes. Included in this
count, however, are certain ballots which
ere counted for some OF the several
candidates which the relator aud respon
dent, each for different reasons claim
were illegal and should have been reject
ed and excluded from the count.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
A RIDE TO LIME ROCK.
Sc. Johns Lodge OF Good Templars
Moonlight Excursion.

A very enjoyable affair occurred last
night when the memb srs of ST. Johns
Lodge Of Good Templars, with their
friends, made party wagon excursion to
the residence Of Sister Annie M. Shaw
near Lame Rock. After long ride the
party arrived and found abundant prepar-
ations. A number of friends had as
sembled, Chinese lanterns were tastefully
hung and every attention to add to COM
fort had been made. The good things
provided, together with games and other
matters, kept the time fully employed
until the return, which was III the "wee
sma' hour"
Hearty cheers for the entertainers and
for the lodge preceded the moonlight
ride and closed one of the pleasantest ex-
cursions ever participated in by the lodge.
The committee of arrangements was
Brothers 4. +. Lakey, George Ia Mitchell
and Sister NJ. Eta Mattoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 1s.-Two
young men giving their names as J.
Fletcher aud L. 8. Gay, were prisoners at
the city court yesterday charged with
trespassins on the property OF tho Con-
solidated road. They admitted that
they were deserters from the ". 3. =.
Richmond. A nolle was entered on the
charges and the men were sent back to
the Richmond at Newport, where they
-ill be court -martialed-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16

DANBURY, Conn, Aug. 16.-Fire broke
broke out in John Mullady's house on
Decklyn's Lane during the absence OF the
family. The neig b bors broke In and found
four different fires buring in the cell
lar, In q bed on the hrst door, and in a
closet up stairs. The building was ruined
with water and the furniture was burned.
No clue TO incendiaries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-16
BUY YOUR COAL NOW.
That Commodity VIII Probably Advance
to 90. 20 During Next Month.

to 80. 20 During Next Month.
Now is the time for the housekeepers Of
PROVIDENCE TO buy their coal. In June
the price went MP twenty-five cents a ton,
and coal dealers expect it to go up again
an equsl amount the last of this month
or the first Of September.
The New York sales agents held meet
ing Sunday and adjourned for two
weeks without transacting any important
business. The question of an advance
will probably be considered at the next
meeting.
Stove and furnace coal now sells for 60
a ton. The prospective advance will make
total advance of fifty cents, caused by
the Reading deal. The advance to whole
salers has been seventy-fve cents.