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Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
"A BANK NEATLY sWINDLED.
How an Ofly.tOngue Young Sfran-
ger worked the Salem
Bank.

SALEM, N. j., April 5.--A neat
swindle was perpetrated on the Salem
National Bank yesterday. During the
morning q we'll dressed, gentlemanly
young man entered the law Office of j.
Foreman Sinnickson and introduced
himself as client of Judge Buchanan,
of Trenton, and said he had been sent
here by him. He intended starting a
large stone works here, and wished to
open bank account. Mr.. Sinnickson
took him into the Salem Bank and in
troduced him to Cashier Rumsey.
After pleasant talk the stranger,
who gave his name as A. J. Bowman,
deposited checks on the First Nation
al Bank, OF Hudson, N. Y, and Eliza
beth, N. j., for about $1,000, drew
5000 on his check and after arranging
with Mr.. Sinnickson to go to Trenton
on the four o'clock train bowed him
self out. He then hired team and
went to Wooistown. gave OUT his iuA
tention of going to Pennsgrove, but
went to Swedesbcro and from there to
Woodbury., where all trace of him was
lost. The authorities are seeking for
HIN.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
DID NOT AWAKEN.
Sudden Death i'm Eanrt0n Satur-
day Night.


Saturday night Samuel Btlderback,
aged seventy-three years retired about
eight O'Clock. Twenty five minutes
later he was dead.
Mr.. Bilderback formerly lived in this
city with his sister. He was q wild.
over. About two years ago he en-
tered the employ of Wilbur Elmer,
who lives just out of Fairtop, as farm
hand.
On Saturday Bilderback seemed to
be suffering from indigestion and DR..
Straughn, of Fairton, gave him atten-
tion. After retiring Saturday night,
the old man was attacked with ap-
poplexy, and his groans attracted the
attention of the Elmer family. Mr..
Elmer went Immediately to the room
and found Mr.. Bilderback partly out
of bed, his head nearly on the floor,
He was unconscious and died as stated
in a few moments.
Sunday Coanty Physician Thomp-
son and Coroner Bellows visited the
house accompanied by q PIONEER re-
porter. After viewing the body, a
death certificate was given In eompli-
ance with the above facts by Coroner
Bellows.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
PASTORAL RECEPTION.
Pleasing Occasion at Central Nj.
Il. Church.

s >AA~A
Owing to circumstances entirely be-
yond the control of those interested,
the reception of Central NJ. E. Church
to their pastor, Rev. John 8. Heisler,
who has been returned for another
year, was not given until last Thurs
day night.
The main auditorium of the church
was fill with the members of the con-
gregation, and the event was very
pleasing to all present.
The interesting program was nicely
performed by all those who took part.
An orchestra was present and enliv-
ened the occasion with splendid music.
After an overture by the orchestra,
prayer was offered by Jos. Butler, and
Prof. Chas. DeMaris performed most
artistically splendid solo upon the
pipe organ. Miss Susie Appelgate fol-
lowed with pleasing recitation. The
orchestra performed again, and Miss
Lizzie Babcock read q selection. The
Young Ladies' Choir sang a chorus,
and Charles III. Barnes made the ad-
dress of welcome. The words spoken
were heartfelt and expressed the feel
ings of all present. Mr.. Heisler re-
sponded in neat address and express
ed his great pleasure in again being
permitted to return to this people.
John 8. Ware made an address to
the young converts, and @. w. Shoe
maker spoke expressly to new men,
bers, after which the orchestra played
again, and refreshments and general
social time followed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
NOT SATISFACTORY.
A Plea of Desperation WfII not be
Accepted for Wrong Doing.

Accepted for Wrong Doing.
Thursday local paper gave what
it claimed to be an explanation from
Rev. Geo. 8. Sykes for deserting bis
family and absenting himself from
them the past five months; also his
version OF the ugly rumors which have
been In circulation regarding his cor
duct.
Ii the statements as published were
authorized by Mr.. Sykes, then thev
fail in any particular to excuse him for
the course he has taken, and one of
two conclusions must be arrived at by
every intelligent person; either the
troubles OF which Mr.. Sykes speaks
preyed upon him to such an extent as
to unbalance his mind and therefore
render him not responsible, or else he
stands convicted of guilt by his own
admission.
1t is not enough for Mr.. Sykes to say
Il just became desperate" The ques-
ton Is did his desperation unsettle his
mind to the extent that he was not a
responsible being! II so, where is the
proof! He does not claim anything of
the kind, nor do his friends. IT they
did, as reasonable people they would
have been prepared with expert medi-
cal testimony to establish such a
position. Any sensible person knows
that simple claim of desperation is
not justi1able cause for committing
crime. How often has this theery
been exploded in the courts of justice.
We do not wish to be understood as
saying that Mr.. Sykes Is not of un-
sound mind, on the contrary we be-
lieve 1t possible. bat this has not been
Proven. And in this opinion we are
backed up by large number of peo-
pie, many of whom have always been
friends of Mr.. Sykes.
If men are to be excused from re-
sponsibility for crime because they be-
come desperate, then the public safety
| is in great peril. There would be no
limit to which such a plea would be
carried. There are not a dozen men
and women in this city, who have had
to battle with the cares of this life and
the opposition of enemies, but who
have become desperate"
We, with many other friends of Mr.
Sykes and members of the Church
with which he is connected, are disap-
pointed with his explanation. It is
not such an explanation as he would
have been willing to accept from some
member of his church. II he expects
the sympathy of his friends he must
show beyond the shadow of doubt
that his desperation" unsettled his
, mind to the extent as to render him an
irresponsible being.
While it is true that wicked men
conspire to break down and besmirch
the character of those who profess
holy lives, and delight in so doing, yet
we believe it is possible for men to
live above suspicion. A Christian
minister can order his walk and con-
versation so as to be able to not even
be guilty of an indiscretion. We have
In mind several such, against whom
the tongue of SANDER stands palisied.
We trust that even yet Mr.. Sykes
may be able to set himself proper
ly before the public, and we would be
delighted If he could establish his in
nocence as clear as day and bright as
the noon-day sun.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13

The prettiest and best as
sortment of Ladies' Satteen,
Percale Printed Muslin, and
Bengal Blue Shirt Waist is now
on sale. Light and dark COL
ors. Plain and fancy effects.
A great variety in box and
knife plated back and front,
ruffle collars and cuffs, etc.
Price, soc. and up.
HUNT BROTHERS & GO.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
Cloakings.

Broadcloth, Serges and
variety of new plaids, checks,
striped and mixed effects for
Ladies' and Children's Jackets,
Capes and overgarments.
Hunt Brothers & Go.
456m
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
Rupture

To obtain the best knowledge of how to be
cured, send for J. A. Sherman's New Publica-
ton, illustrated with Photographic likenesses
OF American and English patents before treat
case. No work go convincingy interesting has
ever before been published. Sent by express
on receipt Of 25c Plain book Of information
sent for l0cts. sherman recently returned
from London, England, where the result of his
treatment surpris the most eminent Sur
geons, and may now be consulted at his former
Offices. Address J. A. Sherman, Hernia
Specialist. 294 Broadway. N. Y.
3.S2 div 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13

m EN to take orders in every town and city
wi no delivering; good wages from start; pa:y
weekly; no capital required; work year round.
8 89-dw 4w GLEN BROS. Rochester. N. Y.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1893-04-13
Dress Goods.

To give a description of all
the pretty and stylish fabrics
over our counters to-day,would
take the entire page of this
paper. They embrace every
thing that is new and beauti-
full. Changeable Whip Cords,
Wove Surah, Henrietti, Benga-
line, Epingaline, Serges in
changeable effects, novelties in
Silk and Wool and a great va
riety of Dress Patterns. Only
one of a kind in high class
goods are offered to-day.
rs Styles Of
DRESS GOODS IN
NE " WEFEECTS FOR SPRING
SO IN. aoide, at 25c. yd.
HUNT BROTHERS & GO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
LONDON IN OCTOBER.

Autumn goes wandering wandering on her
way
Down the mild slope that shortens day by day
Under these quiet skies.
Here, as the green leaves fade, the gold leaves
fall;
A still enchantment wtdens over all,
Painting the streets With vague autumnal
Like ancient tapestries.
Touching to fantasy Intelt before
The motley hUatding-' many cotore1 lore.
With every floating Ieaf, each solud hat
sighs
Fcizinc the sense with something subtier yet
The deep Cxhilaration Of regret
For this sweet hour that dies.
The long, barge laden stream
Bears on the roscttc haze The golden CLEAN.
The leaves go hurrying at the light wind cali
As to some festival,
While we, half -orrowful, nalf eXrltant 100.
Blown 10y tie old years breath 30 meet he new,
Stretch forth our hand, 20 greet we know not
what
So fair forever i, the unknown ,ot'
80 strong the glamour of the london street,
With dim eXpcctancics
Holding the heart in bondage stCtmy add
sweet
Here. though the dead leaves fit,
Doubt shall not hold dominion over II.
Nor age nor sorrow. but sensuous sheer delight
In the blue. lamp hung night.
Thine are our hearts. beloved City OF Mistl
Wrapped in thy wells of opal and amethyst.
Set in thy shrine of lapis lazuli.
lowered with the very language Of the sea.
Lit with million gems of living fire
London. the goal of many souls desired
Goddess and sphinx. then hold'st US safe in
thrall
Here while the dead leaves fall.
C. Il. Tomsun in London illustrated News
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
Tremendous Profits of Gambling.

AT the last half yearly meeting of the
gambling company of Monte Carlo it was
reported that the total revenue from the
tables for the past year had been about
$4,000, 600, or $4,000 more than the receipts
of the previous year. The capital of the
society is about s., 100000, in 10000 shares
of 500 francs, or 800. A total revenue of
1870 francs per share was paid during the
year, or IS per cent. upon the original value,
and 81 per cent. upon the existing val
Tie. The total returns in 1891 were $50
francs n share, and in 1890, 100 francs.
The contract Of the company expires in
1913, when it is expected to reimburse the
shareholders in full, 5000 600 having been
laid aside each year for the past six years
for the purpose.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

The oldest college in Chill is the Insti-
tuto Nacional, which received its charter
from the king of Spain more than 100 years
ago. In provincial days it was known AS
Ell Colegio de San Felipe, but in 1862 it
was recognized and renamed. 1t occupies
a fine building on the Alameda, alongside
the National university. The institute
has an average annual attendance of 1,4O0
pupils and the university about 900. The
latter has library of 10000 volumes and
all manner of scientific apparatus for the
use of the students. 1t is divided into five
faculties, and its course of study covers IA
period of six years, embracing mathe-
MATES, practical surveying, physics, natu-
raj history, chemistry, astronomy, cos
biography and other sciences, languages
ancient and modern, law, theology and
medicine. There are 800 primary schools
in Chill, with an average attendance Of
10000 children. About ten years ago con
gress appropriated Sl50,0OO to introduce
the best method of teaching, and to that
end sent learned professor to the United
States and various parts of Europe to study
the systems of those countries, and decided
upon the most successful.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

In this connection it will be well for the
reader to note warning for visitors re-
Gently sent out through the medium of the
Chicago papers. at would be wise" says
one of the daily journals, "for persons con
templating a visit to the fair and desiring
Information as to accommodations while in
this city not to pay too much attention to
the schemes and promises of the thousand
and one sharks, whose only object is to
grow rich off the gullible. The best thing
for such intending visitors to do is to com
municate with the eXposition's bureau of
public comfort which was inaugurated to
supply just such information and to attend
such wants"
Major w Marsh Kasson is the chief of
this bureau, and whatever is done in his
name is official. The bureau has estab-
l'shed "A hotel and renting department.
IL would advise the people to inquire di-
rectly of u.s. said Chief Kasson. "What
we may do in the matter is official, and we
are here for that purpose. We have no au-
thorized agents and many of the concerns
advertising great privileges in the way of
transportation and hotel facilities for the
fair are swindlns schemes Some of them
are fraudulent on their face Why, saw
IA circular the other day ISSUED by some.
body and guaranteeing to give people good
seats in the railway trains Some of these
schemes have already died a natural death.
One or two of them, think, mean well. and
of course we are glad if they can assist us
in taking care of visitors, but they are not
authorized bV us"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

teeth-that Is the last word Of phNsiolog-
ical chemistry And the ply steal injuries
due to loss or decay of the teeth are greater
than are likely to be inflicted by headvent
of an epidemic. That is second remark
able fact, and here is a third-if some
effective methods are not devised for pre-
venting denial decay, the poor classes Of
England will be practically toothless IN
another halt century, before they reach
their twentieth year. The Americans, who
live at the highest nervous pressure, have
as a race the poorest teeth. Decay is
caused by scid producing fungi and these
thrive upon sugar. Hence the dental dead
illness OF sweatmeats.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
SOME FRENCH jokes,
PERFECT RATED IN A FRIENDLY SPIRIT
ABOUT THE FAIR.

The Columbian Exposition Cartooned by
the Famous Artist Hcnriot-A Few OF
His Designs Reproduced-A Warning to
Visitors.
"A few years ago distinguished politi-
clan, who has since risen to the dignity of
craftsmanship, declared that he did not
feel assured of success in public life until
lie saw that Mast had caricatured him in
llarper's Weekly. CATER that" he said
to me the other day, 81 knew that was
all right. In order to achieve "A career a
man must have warm friends and bitter
enemies. He must also attain the prom
lnence Of being cartooned. Satisfy these
three conditions and the future is simply
what his ability and opportunities can
make it,"
Accepting this statement as correct. the
Worlds fair must he on the great highway
to phenomenal triumph, for its managers
have made many friends and few enc
mics and the exhibition has just been car
tooned in one of the leading Partisan illus
trated weekli"s. The pictures are by Hen
riot, and they are entitled Attractions at
the Worlds Fair"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
LOVE AND STARS.


When watched the flock upou the In.
heron I remained whole weeks without see
ING a living soul. alone in the pasturage
with my dog. Labri and my sheep. From
time to time the hermit of Mont de l'J re
pass,d there TO look for medical herbs. or |
saw the black face of some Piedmont collier.
but they were simple souls. silent 10y dint
of solitude. having lost the taste for talk
inu and knowing nothing of what was said
down i'm the villages and towns.
Hence every two weeks. when | heard
upon the ascending highway the bells OF
orr farm mule bringing me my provisions
for the coming fortnight, and saw grad
uallv aDpear from below the lively cotin-
tenance of the little farm boy or the red
locks of old Aunt Norade, was indeed de-
lighted. made the visitor tell me the
news of the country at the foot Of tie
mountain-rbe baD;isms. the MARRIAGES
but tb4t which interested me most of all
was what had happened to my masters
daughter. our Demoiselle Stephanette the
prettiest girl for ten leagues around.
Without appearing to be too much bent
upon acquiring this knowledge gathered
information rs to whether she went "A great
deal to parties and evening assem- lirs;
whether new admirers were still throng-
ing about her. and should you ask me
what good those details could do me, a
n moor shepherd of the mountain, | will re-
ply that | was twenty wears old, and that
Strpbauette WAS in my ewes the hand
soonest creature on the face of Gods earth.
Now. one Sunday when | was waiting
for nv provisions, it so CHANGED that they
did moi arrive until very late. Inthemuln-
ing said to myself 1T is the fauit Of the
HIGH mass" Then toward noon a heavy
storm came on. and thought that tie mule
Ind been unable to set out because of the
bad condition of the road. At last about
3 o'clock in the afternoon, the sky having
cleared and the mountain being all of n
glitter with water and sunlight. | heard
amid the droppings from the leaves and
the overGowinv of the swollen brooks the
bells of the mule, as gay and brisk as
grand church chime on Easter day.
But il WAS neither the little farm boy
nor old Aunt Norade who was urging the
animal along. It was-puess who? Oar
demoiselle. nv friends-ourdemoi II. r
self seated riHht between the osier baskets.
all ROSY with the mountain air and the cool.
ness brought on by the storm.
The little farm bow was sick. Aunt No
raue was apaehU Oh hoi'u"y Nislu 10 her
chilureh' rre''y N'ePhaneu.e uoid Ile an
inns as she SPrahs uoWh from her NUE.
ana aiSo thac she was la'e Ia arriving be-
cause she ma" 1851 her way tut 70 e her
SO HueIy uresseu' Win her hoWereu ribbons,
her Drllllaht Skirts ana ler lace she HAD
rather the ar OF having fingered at some
dance IMAM OF having sought Tor her road
among the bushes
On the dtl'cipus creature! My eyes co"ld
not grow weary OF gazing at her 1t IS true
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
CODY IN DAUONFY.

One shows how Buffalo Bill" Cody will
demonstrate at Chicago next year the way
in which he could have settled matters
with the Amazons of Dahomey had the
French government accepted his services
Another is picture of Nesuvius. The
volcano sis to be transported to Jack
son park" and in order that it shall
not get too frisky will be covered with
boiler iron appropriately riveted As a
consequence, instead of emitting smoke
ashes, fire and molten lava. there will re-
suit constant shower of fresh roses and
perfume, ''all of which," says the reliable
Partisan chronicler, ARE included in the
one price of admission"
Besides these 'nouvelles attractions"
if we are to believe the French writer, there
will be genuine collection of trains. the
volunteer passengers Offering up their
lives rs II sacrifice to patriotism also in
cendiary blazee, kindled in order to give
the local liremrn "A chance to display to the
visitors their ability and promptness in
answering alarms and extingushing the
flames
This is of course in the nature of friendly
and good humored testing, but it goes to
show more than any serious article how
much the peoples of Europe are taking no
tice of the preparations for what will he
the most magnificent exhibition recorded
in the history of civilized man.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

For the past two or three years~
nave been subject to crampng pains in
the stomach" says Mr.. W. A. Baldwin,
hardware merchant in BOwnville, Dali
las Co., Iowa. II have tried number
of different remedies; the best one being
Chamberlain's collie, cholera AMI diar-
rl~a remedy. One or two doses of it
always cures me-. Sold by druggists,
Mlddlebury; also by f. &. Dyer, West
Salisbury, VI.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

The curious way in which fish eat is
quite study. Some fish have teeth, IN
some have none at all. In some the teeth
are found upon the tongue, in some in the
throat, and in some in the stomach Some
draw in the food 10y suction; the sturgeon
is one of this class The jellylish absorbs
all its food 10y wrapping It's body round the
prey it covets.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

and face the great Art building to the
south. Between is a magnificent stretch
of roadway, lawn and garden 400 feet
wide, and to the left, almost within pistol
shot, is the shore of Lake Michigan Of
this front New York has the eastern and
Pennsylvania the western half
The Pennsylvania building, designed by
Thomas p. Lonsdale, is combination not
to be described by the specific terms of any
order of architecture, and for convenience is
claimed to be the best of the state build
ings. All the materials in the structure
are of Pennsylvania production-stone,
iron, steel, glass, slate and woodland the
total cost is 100000. AS the site is but six
feet above the lake level, and all the
ground there is the result of filling, the
foundation required careful study and
skillful work. The first floor is to be de-
voted entirely to reception purposes, and
the second to the transaction of business.
Unusual facilities will be provided for
the Pennsylvania press, and the leading
papers of the state will be kept regularly
on file. The fiat section of the roof will
serve for garden, in which the Pennsyl-
vania ladies will aim to have all the at
tractive plants native to the state. The
lot devoted to this beautiful structure is
$50 feet long and $50 feet deep.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

Policcman-Mr SmarJle, nave some
BAD news Tor you. Your shop was lurglod
last night, ami the thieves carried off every.
thing
Smartir-ls thai soi But amt luckyP
II WAS Gully Yesterday that | marked down
uy goods p per cent.-Exchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

"There are hundreds of such schemes"
says The Inter Ocean, land more are com
ing to light every day Some of the new
est are particularly free with their prom
ises One concern has a plan to issue cou-
pons TO country merchants at twenty five
cents per coupon. which are to be accepted
at their full face value at hotel in pay
ment for lodging accommodations during
the fair. No such hotel exists, nor does the
circular say when or where it will be built.
No names are mentioned in connection
with the enterprise and 40 Chicago address
is given, although it is IA Chicago affair"
CEPHAs DE VERDE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

A horse can live twenty-five days with
out solid food, merely drinking water;
seventeen days without either eating or
drinking, and only five days when eating
solid food without drinking.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

New Zealand is the healthiest and west
ern Australia the most unhealthy of the
Australasan colonies, according to the
latest statistics. The New Zealand death
rate only amounts TO ten per !, 900
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
TITS A MODEL BUILDING.
The Keystone States Quarters at tho
Worlds Fair.

New York and Pennsylvania, as the EN-
pire and keystone States, the two largest
northern commonwealths, were given the
best sites in the space reserved for states
at the Columbian exposition. Their
plots occupy the front center of the tract
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06

A sportsman found in the wilds of Lane
county, Or, the other day, " valse con
tanning a lot Of watches, chains and other
jewelry supposed to be the discarded loot
of "A burglar.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-01-06
American Lard is Chenner.

American lard is being sold in the City
of Mexico as fast as received at "A whole
sale price of twenty five cents per pound,
while the native lard is held at twenty six
cents pound.