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Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
INDIA,S RAT KILLER.
Uncle Sam Decides to Import tho
~ Mongooss. ND
His Purpose Is to Extermiaate the Goph-
ers and Other Species of Rodents That
Play Havoc with the Crops of
Western Farmers.

The mongoose is to be added to the
fauna of this country under government
auspices. 1t is small carnivorous
mammal, about the size of a big cat,
which is native to India. In that part
OF the world it docs excellent service by
killing snakes, to which it has a mortal
antipathy, not hesitating to attack even
the formidable cobra and almost inva-
riably winning the fight. Also it is
death on rats, and on this account it
was imported not long ago to the Sand
wich islands. Field rats, the multitu-
dinous progeny of the domestic species
run wild, were creating havoc there,
and this remedy was sought with re-
markable success, so that the objection
able rodents bid fair to be soon wiped
out. In Jamaica likewise the mongoose
has been int1 oduccd for the same pur-
pose and with equally satisfying re-
suits
So serious has the plague of gophers
and certain other rodents become to
farmers in some parts of the west that
the department of agriculture proposes
to bring a few specimens of the mon
goose to the United States with view
to exterminating the pests. The animal
is thoroughly able to earn its own liv-
ing and is in no way likely to become a
charge to any community. 1t subsists
on small and mostly obnoxious mann
mails. lizards, snakes and occasionally a
birds egg. Entirely susceptible of do
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
Jonah and the Whale,

There is nothing in the original texts
OF the Bible to show that the creature
which we are told swallowed } onah was
really the same animal we call a
whale in this day and age of the
world. The word translated into both
the Septuagint and the New Testament
by the Greek "Katos" means simply a
sea monster, and this word was the
one used by our Lord in his refer
ence to the account of Jonah's exploit.
| Matthew xii, 29-41.] So far, therefore,
as the Hebrew or Greek words are con-
<erned, the monster may have been a
shark, sea-serpent or some other un-
canny dcnizen of the deep. Hence there
is nothing incredible in the statement
that Jonah, upon being thrown into the
sea, was quickly overtaken by some
water monster and swallowed without
suffering mutilatiou. To Biblical stu
dents it is well-known fact that YES
sci sailing from Joppa to any Spanish
port must pass through section
swarming with species of shark
called "sea-dog." The sea-dog has a
throat large enough to swallow fair
sized mon
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
Why the Irish Like Green.

well-known writer for one of the
standard publications of tie United
States in summing up the lrishmans
legends, tastes, fads, etc. has this to
say in regard to their preference for
green: The early Celts worshiped the
dawn and the sunrise 1t is more than
probable, therefore, that their liking
for the color green, which we see in
their flags, sashes, etc, arose from a
mistake among those who had lost a
thorough knowledge of the Irish
language. The sun, in Celtic, is called
by word pronounced exactly like our
word green, and it is likely that the
Irish fondness for that color arose
through the striking similarity of the
two woft,s. In the same way when we
talk about a greenhouse we think they
are SO called because plants are kept
green In them lrsi!lg the winter; vet it
is far more probable that the word is
derived from the Old Celtic word for
sun, because greenhouses are so built
As to catch the rays and heat of the sun
and store them for future use"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
MODEL CONSERVATORY.
II VIII BE Located Ia Lincoln Park, Mort
Chirago. .ohI N

II VIII BE Located Ia Lincoln Park, North
Chicago.
The American Florist publishes an
engraving from the architects drawing
of the new eauservatoriesnow in course
OF construction at Lincoln park, Chi
cago The height will be 81 feet at the
center and so feet at the ends, and that
OF the orchid and New Holland division
20 feet. The building will stand seven
feet above the lawn and the ground
will be terraced down to the flower
garden in front. Hot water will be the
system used in heating, and to over
come friction in the long length of pipe
used a steam pump will be connected
with the return pipe near the boiler
and thus the water will be impelled
into more rapid circulation, which
can be increased or retarded at will by
increasing or diminishing the speed of
the pumps. The pressure system will
be adopted whereby the temperature of
the water can be increased to $50 de-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02

hour where no power under Heaven
could stop us but those rocks.
Iyelled an order to let go the anchors,
foolish as 1T was, and started for the
helm.
There was another fearful flash, and
the whole ship was white glow. The
mast beside me flew in splinters. 1 saw
two men at the wheel fall senseless.
A ball of fire danced along the deck and
burst under the water-c ask. saw the
great cask thrown from its fastenings
and coming directly toward me.
remember the cask striking me and
knocking me down. remember grasp
ing it to prevent its rolling upon
me. Then a loud report reused me. l
was still clinging to the cask, but the
casl was in the water striking furious
ly against the rocks.
1t saved my life. 1t did more, for
the water il the cask kept me alive on
that barren rock for eight days, until I
was rescued,-Lieut. Col. Thorndike,
in Wide Awake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
READING RAILROAD SYSTEM

Central Railroad of New Jersey.
(The Port Reading r. r. Co. Lessee,)
ND. SOUTHERN DIVISION.
TINE TABLE IN EFFECT MAY 2sth, 1892
LHAvA BRIDGlToN:
7.6ga, M. 4.l0 p. M. for New York. Newarh
kltzabeth. South AmbOy, Red Bank, Tom
River. Waretown. Barnegat WhitinRs. &c.
For New York via Sandy Hook at 7.6O a. m,
l0.7 .. me-. 6.3S p. M, for Bay Side and inter
mediate stations.
FOB RrHILADkLPHIA AND ATLANTIC CITY.
Leave Bridgeton 7.b0 q. M. 4.10p. m.
Above trains connect for all points on TIE
AtlSntic City Railroad.
lRsa q ~c~ RnruRMXNaiy
For Bridgeson, vineland. Intermediate sta
tions, 10.
Leave New York from foot of Liberty street
40 Q. m. 1.80 o. m.
Leave New York. Pier 8, N. r. via. Sandy
Hook Route, at 4.30 a. M, p. m. Saturdays
only.
leave Philadelphia pier 8, Delaware Rver
800 g. m.. and 4.l5 p. m.
Leave Bay Side 7.16 a. M. 8 IS p. m.
CUMBERLAND AND NAuRIcn RIVER BRANCH.
Trains leave East Bridgeton for Por Norria'
A. lg.30 q. N :, and G.8S o. T..
Leave Port Norris for East Bridgeton at 100
q, m, and 15p. IN
A. A. MCLEOD. President and Gen' Manager.
g. G. HANCOCK, Gen'l. Pass. Agt. Phila.
H. T. BALDWIN, Asst, Gen'l. Pass. Agt., N. Y
6-o-dw-t
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02

grees If required. The radiating sur
faces in the houses will be cut into in
dependent,sections each controlled by
automatic heat7regulating devices The
houses " are constructed entirely of stone,
IRON and glass; trusses. raftcrs and pur-
Inns OF wrought iron. The bars are Of
steel and zinc and the glass rough
ribbed plate. The construction of a
fernery alongside of the conservatory,
,9oxeo and 25 feet high, is deferred until
another season. The house will be of
stone walls with glass roof and will be
lower than the palm house by six feet
and will have masses of rock filled in q
picturesque fashion along its walls, and
with running water, cascades and ferns
planted among the rocks will simulate
the fern-turfed rocky dells of nature.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
Plausible.

Maj. D'Arlandes, like many another
French soldier, vas tired of waiting for
promotion and opportunities to distin-
guish himself He seized an oppor-
tunity to enjoy a little excitement, and
at the same time to remind Louis XVI.
of his baff1ed ambitions.
He made q balloon ascension, which
at that time was thought to be a very
risky affair. The king promptly re-
proved him for his rashness.
Your majesty will pardon me,
hope" said the officer, ''but the fact is,
the minister of war has made me SO
many promises in the air, that went
up to look for some of them"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
a NARROW ESCAPE
shipwrecked In the Treaeherous Straits
of Cape Horn.


of Cape Horn.
Shipwrecked?
Yes. Three times, in all.
Once on a steamer That only
amounted to little excitement and the
loss OF my luggage. Once on a Japan
ese junk, resulting in a vigorous swim
for half mile. Once | was ship
wrecked in good earnest. l shall never
forget it.
Our staunch schooner went ashore in
the straits at Cape Horn.
The wind blew gale 1t always
blows there. The night was black as
ships coffee. We had all fast but lib
forward, and a bit of sail aft, to steady
her. The sea was running SO hard that
no anchor could have held us. 1t was
go on, or go down.
We did both.
One who has passed through the
straits by daylight, and admired that
wilderness of rocks and lodges aud
wild Islands, may perhaps imagine
what 1t would be to fly through at
night, before a gale of wind, without a
light anywhere, and in such dense
darkness that one could not see the rope
that he was working.
Two men were at the wheel, two at
the PROV, and all hands stood waiting.
was making my way forward, when
suddenly the jib tapped against the
stays.
The wind was gone! Nothing but a
cliff close upon our starboard bow
could have done it. 1 shouted to put
the helm hard down, but before the
first man could repeat the order there
was a binding flash of lightning. 1t
was years ago, but would give all that
possess to obliterate the memory of
that sight to-day
There was great cliff to star
board; giant rocks were to port; saw
age ledges rose dead ahead. They were
all white with angry foam, and we
were making at least eightsmiles an
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
BALTIMORE AND. ONO R. r.
Station oath and Chestnut street. Phila.
Schedule in effect Nav %. 'O2
FOR THE WEST,


Schedule in effect May %, '92
FOR THE WEST.
Chicago. S.15 a. m. and 4.05 p. m. daily.
Cinclnnari. st. Louis and indianapolis, II .35
a. m. and 1874 p, IN. daily.
Pittsburg, 8.l5 a. m. and 4.c5 p. M
Royal Blna Line for Chester, Whining
ron, Baltimore and Washington,
daily ALB s.i5 and II. .35 a. M, (l.35 p. M. Din
Ing Car. Two hours and fifty-five minutes to
Washngto". stops at baltimore only 4.05.
(5.5l Timing Car). and 7.2+ p. m For Balti
more. stopping n Wilmington and Newark,
s.45 y. m. dtily. Far way stations, 600 a. M.
30, p. M. dali
For id i ional trsins to Chester and Will
mington time table to be had upon appli-
cation 10 Ticket Aeen'.
Rtgga0e called v and checked from hotels
and reside noes by Union Transfer Co. on or
ders left ut ticket offices. S33 Chestnut street.
N. E corner Broad and Chestnut streets. 600
South Third street, 1862 Market street, 1909
5-25
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
Nothing to Crow About.

Little Arthur was visiting his grand
mother, who owned large rooster that
was possessed of fighting qualities.
Arthur went out to feed the chickens,
when the rooster flew at him, peclSing
him severely.
Arthur beat him off as well as he
could, and finally got away and ran to
the house. Some time later he was
playing on the porch, when all at once
the rooster flew upon an adjoining
fence and crowed Justify. Arthur looked
up and exclaimed
You lie, you lie; you didn't lick mel
/ runned!'
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02

house is the "model cat'' which the art.
ist pets and sketches.
The studio is at the top of the house
and huge window opens from it to a
little square balcony under TIE stars,
where Kate can sit and dream o'nights
should she feel so disposed Flowers
are everywhere, in all sorts If queer
pots. and jars, and through all the
rooms the fresh. air blows morning,
noon and night.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
German
Syrup
Asthma.

nave Deen a great
Asthma. sufferer from Asth-
ma and severe Colds
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as we'll as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing, and inability to raise any of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my time was close at hand.
When nearly worn out for want of
sleep and rest, a friend recommend
ed me to try thy valuable medicine,
Boschee's German
Gentie, Syrup. am con-
Rafraeh;ne hdent it saved my
life. Almost the first
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief and a gentle re-
freshing sleep, such as had not had
for weeks. My cough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
| found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. I am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures I
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. G. B. STIcKNEY,
Picton. Ontario. q
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
KATE ,GREENAwAY's. HOME.

The Picturesque Cottage of q Well Known
f..-5 Literary Woman.
Kate Greenaway lives in a beautiful
little Queen Anne cottage in the pictur-
esque heath of Hampstead. The lower
story is of red brick, and all sorts of
odd and unexpected windows peep out
of the red tiles at the top.
In the garden is the identical apple
tree which has SO often figured in her
sketches. and roaming through the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02

mestication it is warranted to keep
houses clear of rats. What it has done
for the sugar fields of the Hawaiian
islands it is expected to do for the grail
crops in the wheat belt and elsewhere.
The mongoose has never been known
to be harmful in any way, by killing
chickens or otherwise, and no damage
is likely to result if it should multiply
greatly on this side of the water.
So much cannot be said of many other
animals which have been introduced in
this country with the expectation that
they would prove desirable. Awhile
ago some people in Oregon thought it
would be an excellent thing to bring
thither the Chinese pheasant. Six
species We're brought over and colonies
of them were established on Protection
island in Puget sound, ON Vancouver
island, and at the junction of the Will
lamette river with the Columbia They
were imported from China by ex-Minis-
ter Denny, and were taken care of, fed
and guarded from sportsmen. Four of
the six lzinds-the golden the
green" the 'ring," and the silver
survive and have spread all over the
Willamette valley, which is the most
fertile in the world. Already they have
begun to do much damage and the
farmers are seriously complaining of
them. They multiply at an enormous
rate, each female producing two or
three broods a season of from fifteen to
eighteen each. The cocks are very
courageous and will fight anything
They even go into the barnyards and
thrash the best roosters.
The trouble is that an exotic animal
upon being introduced usually finds it.
self in situation of great advantage
for multiplying. 1t has left all its old
enemies behind it. The crows in Oregon
have only just begun to prey upon the
eggs of the pheasants. having ascer-
tanned the nesting habits of the latter.
Inasmuch as nature always makes al
lowance for destrpctiGp by foes in pro-
viding for the propagation Of any beast
or bird, the fresh immigrant is apt to
multiply enormously and to become q
nuisance.
Taking all these things into view the
government of the United States is in
clined to disapprove of the importation
into this country of domestic animals
without its own authoritative superin-
tendence. Uncle Sam will bring the
mongoose and will keep an eye upon it
for awhile, So that, if it should prove
obnoxious, it can be promptly extcr-
minated by concerted measures. Re-
Gently the department of agriculture
Bridgeton pioneer., 1892-06-02
WEST JERSEY RAILROAD.
On and after Dec. 2lst, 1891

Trains leave Bridgeton as follows:
For Philadelphia and Way Stations. at $50, 2 .Ol
500 M, 2o5. 800. sos p. m. On Sundays 7.55
q. m. and 4.45 p. m.
For Salem Branch sos q. m. and 500 D. m.
For Trenton and New York, via Camd en-
sos q. m.. 12.05, 300, sos p. m. On Sundays 7.56
9. n. via. Camden and 4.46 p. M. via Bread
For Sea Isle City. Ocean City and Cape Nay
3.09 pm. Sundays. lbs a. m.
For Atlantic City. sos q. M. and 800 p. ..
Sunday train 7.56 a, m.
Tor Maurice River and all points on the
Maurice River Branch. 8.96 q. m. 12.05 and 6.C5
PEE. On Sundays AS pm.
RETURNING.
Leave Philadelphia for Brlds eton $50, 500
g. M, 12.00 noon, $50, 500 800 p. m. On sur-
day, 500 q. M. 4.46 p. m.
Leave Salem 6.56 q. m. and LBS p. m,
CONFLICTING RAILROADS.
Trains leave yineland for Millviues TAT, 9.44
and % q. m, 1.85, 4.35. 500 8.H p. m. ON Sum
day. 81 and 1901 q. III. and 8.l2 p. m.
For Cape May. leave Vineland, 1902 q. m.
4.85 and 800 p. m. Sunday, 9.3l and 10. VI q. m
Rridgeton City office No. "a East Commerce
street. Tickets sold to all points. Baggagt
checked from residence to destination.
j.R WooiD. Genl Pass. Aeen,
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-07-22
Some Foolish People,

Allow a cough to I'll until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
"Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases
it wears them away. Could they be. in
duced to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold or a
positive guarantee to cure, they would i'm
mediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price SOC and 800.
Trial size free. At all druggists.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-07-22

seen with the girl yesterday afternoon,
and who is thought TO have committed
the murder. VI. Cummings planning
mill and lumber yard were burned early
this morning. 1t is thought the fire Origi-
mated from a spark of a passing engine
of the Norfolk and Western road Five
hundred thousand feet of lumber were
burned. Total loss $4,000. No insur-
ance
The citizens of Homestead are very
much diSpleased at the continued pres
ence of the militia and the manner in
which General Snowden nses his author
ity. A committee of citizens headed by |
a leading physician called upon Cover
nor Patterson late Thursday night, and
after stating their grievances to him
they requested him in the name of the
citizens of the borough to withdraw the
military from Homestead. The Cover
nor received the delegation politely bat
firmly declined TO grant their requst,
saying that the National guard will re-
main where it is until the issue is finally
settled.
A. Hatchett, in writing to The News
and Observer from Greensboro, yester-
day, says Rev. DR.. Yates, of Durham
has been invited to deliver a lecture be-
fore the Kelley club here on Friday
night. This is an organization of the
IL m q taS IF tho Il an1au inctitnto bara tho
objects Of which is to promote social
intercourse among the members, and
raise means to assist other unfOrtunates
who may wish to be cured, having
professional men. The discussions last
night were rich in OratOry and repartCe
Mr.. John f. Duke, late of Raleigh, has
taken charge Of the boarding depart
ment of the Kelley, and the boys are
feeding high.
Yesterday was the last day Of grace
allowed by the Carnegie management for
the striking steel makers and Other en-
ployes at Homestead mills to apply for
reinstatement. Scores Of wOrkmen were
putting in applications, but it was not at
for asking at the rooms of the amalga-
mated association advisory board and
headquarters of mechanics and labOTers
further down the street. DWyer and In
gel, a firm of railroad contractors, had
made a requisition at both places for at
least 300 workmen and as many more as
wished to come to help grade the new
branch Of the Pennsylvania line near
MillvaIe, a short distance from Home
stead. The boon was readily accepted,
chiefly by unskilled workmen, and the
vicinity of the Carnegie offices presented
a more deserted appearance than ever.
The Charlotte News says: News was
received in the city to day of the death Of
a 10-year.old girl from injuries in a mill
at Zeno, York county, S. c., yesterday.
The victim of the accident was a daughter
of Mr.. II. B. j. Riddle, and a grand
daughter OF Mr.. G. l.. Riddle, one Of
South Cardinals prominent men and a
representative Vi tHat S'"te III INC leg'Sia-
lure. Il'tie chlid was PLAYING ABOUT
MI. l'ludle gfiSt mill ana became en-
tangieo IN Ife machinery at a moment
when no one was near. Before the ma
cnIhtly couiu oe StoPpe" sue was telIIoIy
manS'en' iler rsn' leg was co"pie'ely
'o'h on DIT vhe 'n'gh' her r'ght arm was
'o'" II III net Sh"ulleF' her oach-oohe
was "''hen an" hfF SNoI' was lractureu'
III St'' VI "'So '''''''' ''u''1"'ion' "
tdl'"'h"I.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-05
Humphreys Specific No. 10

CURES DYsPEPsIA. INDIaEsTIoN
BIbIoUsNEss q CONSTIPATION.
For Poor Appetite, Weak Stomach, Slug
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Strength, Want of Vigor, and as an Anti
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Il has no equal. Thousands are curedby it,
Sold by dealers. b2S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-05
Fail to do our DUTY.

Everybody has al times failed to do
their duty towards themselves. Hundreds
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ample of Mrs ii Herbechter, Stevens
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greatly from Nervous Prostitution and
sleeplessness, tried physicians and diff
terent medicines without success. But
one bottle of DIR. Miles Nervine caused
sleep every night and she is feeling like
a new person. Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler.
Laramie City, Wyoming, who tried all
other remedies, declares that after three
weeks use Of the Nervine for Headache.
Nervous Prostration, ETC., she was en-
tirely relieved, Sold by VIM. L. Marcy,
& Co. Trial bottles free
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-05
ESTABLISHED 1850.
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The Eminent Specialist on Mems
Diseases,

The Eminent Specialist on Mems
Diseases,
FormerlyIofsNew York City, is now located at
his permanent Office and residence, No. 600
w. LOMBARD STREET, Baltimore, Md.
DR.. Jordan treats with unparalleled suct ess
all casee of Nervous, Mental and Physical
Debility, Catarrh, Kidney and Lung Troubles.
also GOut, Rheumatism, etc. Having devoted
many yea of his life to his specially. diseases
of men arising from whatever causes, he is
enabled to treat the uost obstinate cases with
perfect success. DR.. Jordon's medical work,
"The Philosophy of Marriage" containing
many valuable hints and instructions for the
treatment Of various diseases arising fromrthe
errors of indiscretion of early life, can be had
OH application, or will be mailed to any adj
dress on receipt Of rs cents. All cases and
correspondence strictly confidential Medicine
sent to any part of the United States. Con-
suItation hours from 10 A. NJ. till 2 P. NJ
Sundays-10A. N. till P. oDly-Or by
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N.B-No cases undertaken unless cure
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and aeis
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eHectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ae-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action aud truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent cIalities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SAN FRANCISCO. GIL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. sEH r0RE ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-02-05

'WR should not permit small
things, either in State or national aft
fairs" said Senator German, ito dis
tract consideration from matters of
greater moment or TO side track those
great questions which are to be de-
cided next November and oh which
the life of the nation depends"