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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
WHOLE NO. 2343
CONFERENCE ECHOES.
Changes Made i'm Some Appoint
ments.

MOUNT HOLLY, N. j., March, 22-
every train leaving here to-day car.
rled score or more of the Methodist
ministers who attended the Confer
ence, and at nightfalI this staid old
town had resumed its usual Quiet.
The session of the Conference this
year will go down In history as one of
the most exciting ever held. The an
pointments caused one rumpus after
another, and it was. not until the
Bishop firmly insisted that the elders
should submit to his authority that
anything like order was brought out
OF chaotic state of affairs.
Mount Holly, Glassboro, Atlantic
City and New Brunswick were the
bones Of contention. Committee after
committee were heard from these
places. OF course many had to be dis.
appointed, and some of the jolly
shouters Of the Conference went awav
to day with faces as long as yard
sticks.
Rev. David Stuart, who had trouble
at Port Norris during the Conference
year, and who was this year sent to
Winslow, refuses to accept the an.
pointment, and says he will 60 into
some other business before he will
take the appointment.
This morning just as the train was
about leaving Mount Holly, Rev. Al
bert Swift swooned on the platform
and had to be carried into the waiting
room, where he was soon revived.
The following changes have been
made in the Conference appointments:
Mt. Holly. Eli Clifford; Glassboro, Geo.
ID. Neal, ST.; New Brunswick, st.
james Church, J. r. Mace; Atlantic
City, st. Paul's Church, J. W. Gamble
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
AROUND THE CAMP FIRE.
A Pleasant Occasion at the
Rooms of "A. l.. R0besOn
Post Monday Ni9ht.

Post Monday Might.
1t was jolly occasion Monday night
that presented itself to those In the
rooms of A. L. Robson Post, No. AZ,
Ct. A. R., when the entertainment of
the animal Camp Fire was given. ALI
the members, their wives, children,
honorary members and friends were
present and thoroughly enjoyed the
program prepared for their amuse-
ment. The rooms were crowded and
many were unable to obtain seats,
when Comrade William N. Hewitt Of
fered the address of welcome upon the
part of the Post, of which he is men,
ber.
Commander McHenry presided, and
after the address of welcome, Miss
Lizzie Lambert sang a quaint, inter-
esting negro solo, accompanied by
whistling solo. After couple of read
ings, Miss Mary Lambert sweetly sang
the beautiful song "Oh Jenny" and
her clear voice was heard In its best.
This selection was followed by
stirring address of Rev. J. B. Whitton,
of Harrisonville. His topic was the
unpatriotic disposition OF the young
to forget the great work accomplished
during the war by the loyal men of
the blue. His words were enthusias-
tically received, and tenderly he re-
ferred to the many vacant chairs in
the homes of the soldiers' families. This
address was followed by the selection
''The Vacant Chair" by male quar-
tette, composed of Messrs Andre
Zane, Joe Trenchard. Albert Barker
and Elwood Hubbs. The singing of
the quartette was excellent, and the
audience showed their appreciation
by the applause.
Miss Lizzie Loper, of Greenwich then
recited with dramatic spirit, most
appropriate selection, "Mary's Mid
night Ride" The audience listened
In rapt attention and when she had
finished the applause was exceedingly
fiattering and the audience would not
be satisfied, until she again appeared
and recited charming little bit of
farce comedy, entitled ''Irish coquetry."
The male quartette sang splendidly
another selection, and this was fol-
lowed by remarks by Prof. Lyons.
The remarks were exceptionally patri-
otto, and referred to the riots In New
York during the war, and he then pre-
duced a flag tattered and torn, which
at that time had hung from his fathers
residence which had been greatly dam
aged by the pistol and gun shots of
the mob.
A humorous selection was given, fol-
lowed by the male quartette singing
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"
and the audience were then ushered
into the dining rooms, where there
was plenty of refreshments. The
rooms were not closed until ten
o'clock.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
Nearly u Fire.

On Friday night, the son of Walter
Davis, started a fire In some cornstalks
and in a few minutes they were in a
big blaze. A Bridgetonian was pass
ing through the village of Shiloh,
when he heard the cry of fire, and he
with others assisted in putting out the
flames. Had not the action of those
gathered been as prompt as they
were, the barn and out-buildings on
Mr.. Davis place would have been en-
tirely destroyed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
WOMEN SCRAPPERS.
A Couple of Colored women Fight

A Couple of COl0red women Fight
North Laurel street was the scene of
a most disgraceful fight Friday night
and strange as it may seem there was
no police interference.
1t was about eight O'Clock when
Mary Crawford and Annie Brown,
both colored damsels, were noticed
going up Laurel street roundly cursing
each other, and demand each of the
other her hearts blood. OF course
such conversation attracted attention,
and 1t was not long before about five
hundred people gathered behind the
women.
When Forts lane was reached, the
two irate damsels turned in the alley,
and Immediately squared themselves
for q melee.
There were no rules governing the
fight. No judges. referees, seconds or
bottle holders just the two princi-
pals and the morbid, molly crowd of
spectators. Mary reached out for
Annie and landed beautiful scratch
upon her cheek. Annie retaliated,
and Mary's lip was swelled in conse-
Quence. Then the two went at it
hammer and tongs. Each pulled the
others hair. scratched, bit, threw each
other down, walked on each other,
cursed each other, and generally des.
troying each others clothing and per-
son.
It was most disgraceful melee, but
both females seemed to get all of the
revenge they wanted. Notwithstand'
ing the fight was within a square of
the polieemen's headquarters, yet
there was no interference upon their
part.
One officer, 1t is said, saw the crowd
and asked what occasioned it, and was
informed that 1t was masquerade
party. He accepted the explanation,
and made no further investigation.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
BRIDGEToN, N J., THURSDAY. MARCH 80, 18ea
Il. II. g.. q. X. RALLY.
A Splendid Meeting in the Second
Church.

OAuEGMs
Monday night the Societies of Christ
ian Endeavor In this city, were guests
Of the Second Presbyterian Church,
and the result waa most interesting
rally.
The church was filed, even the gal
laries being crowded, large delegations
being present from the societies of
Central M. E, First Baptist, Trinity
M. E., West Presbyterian, Second
Baptist and First Presbyterian
Churches.
The rally was presided over by Jesse
Reeves, President of the Second Pres
byterian Society. A warm address of
welcome was made by Rev. FL. FL.
Beadle, directly after an interesting
song service, conducted by Robert N.
Hustled.
Prayer was offered by Rev. @. G
Tilley, aud there was singing, followed
by the reading of the first Psalm, by
all the members of the various so.
cieties In unison.
Miss Lizzie Stadler sang beautifully
sweet solo, and Rev. g. N. Makely,
of Pennsylvania, delivered an inter-
esting address upon the work of the
Christian Endeavor organization.
Misses Lizzie and Mary Lam
bert sang very pretty duett,
and a conservation service followed.
This was one Of the most interesting
of the meeting. Each society re-
sponded to the call Nearly all of the
societies responded with selection of
Scripture, recited in unison. The ex-
ceptions were the response made by
O. w. Shoemaker for the Central NJ.
z. Society, and the singing of ''At the
Gross" by the members of the First
Baptist society. The society from the
English Lutheran Church was not
represented, but a passage of Scrip
ture sent by the society, was read.
Following the conservation service
came duett by Miss Lizzie Stadler
and Lucy Hewitt, and 1t was sung
with impressive expression. A collec.
ton was taken, and after singing
"Blest be the tie that binds" the So
cieties recited the benediction, and the
meeting was dismissed.
The church presented beautiful
appearance, the floral decorations be-
ing very handsome.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
Getting in shape.

The Cumberland Packing Company,
which has the control by purchase of
the Diamond Packing works on Eagle
street, is getting the plant in splendid
shape for the coming season. Masons
are at work setting the engine, and
getting the machinery in shape for
machinists to put in running order
Can makers have begun work and
every thing points to large pack
next season.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
SUICIDE I'm CEDARvILLE.
Henry Robinson, Aged 81 Years,
Takes strychn1ne and
Dies Last Friday

Tired of living, Henry Robinson,
aged "a years, took dose of strych.
nine and just after dinner died In ter
rible agony.
Robinson last winter had q severe
attack of la grippe, and since then has
been somewhat ftghty In his mind.
He was q widower, and lived with q
lady near the railroad station at Ce-
darville.
Last Friday morning Mr.. Robinson
handed his son small package and
asked him what it contained. The
package bore red label marked
strychnine, and had been sold from a
drug store In this city. The boy In.
formed his father of the contents, and
then the old gentleman said he had
found 1t out by the station and he
would take it back.
He went off with his grandchildren,
and returned in time for dinner and
ate with his family. Shortly after
ward the housekeeper heard Mr..
Robinson call and going to his room
found him in terrible agony. his limbs
drawn and he was frothing at the
mouth. Robinson's son was immedi-
ately sent for and also DR.. GIanden, but
when the latter reached the house the
old man was gssping his last breath.
County Physician Thompson aud
Coroner Bellows Immediately visited
Cedarville and after examining the
case, concluded that an inquest was
unnecessary.
Mr.. Robinson was brother of the
late Isaac Robinson of this city.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
Big Increase.

Since the revival services have been
conducted down at the Fourth M. E.
Church, ninety-seven persons have
Joined that church on probation. A
large number who were converted
there have Joined other churches.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
TOOR The OVERCOATs.
Russian Method of Collecting q
Debt.


Debt.
Samuel Piefsky, a Carmelite Jew,
was arrested Monday by Constable
Robert Carman, on q warrant issued
by Justice 8. w. Wells. On complaint
of Morris Borosky, who charged him
with the stealing of SIX coats, valued
at $40 each.
Piefsky at first pleaded not guilty
to the charge, but admitted that he
had the coats. He said he took them
from Borosky's coat factory on Sun.
day morning, because Borosky owed
him some money which he could not
get.
The Squire told him that plan of
collecting debts might work well
enough In Russia, but it would not do
In this country. Piefsky was placed
under $500 bail for his appearance at
Court.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30

Rev. James Rogers, a well-known
Methodist preacher throughout South
Jersey, died of consumption at his res
idence at Beverly early Sunday morn
ing.
The deceased was granted years
vacation by the last conference In hope
that his health would be benefited He
leaves wife and two children. twill
be remembered that Mr.. Rodgers was
at one time stationed at the M. E.
Church, Fairton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
New form of Stamping.

The Pennsylvania company is about
to discard the old method of stamping
tickets with ink and will punch the
year and day clear through the tickets
by means of stencils. A. peculiar
feature Is that the month does not ap-
pear. Everything is reckoned in days
of the year. Following the day stamp
is the final figure of the year.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
Taken to MilrvfIIe.

Ogden, the Western drover, who
some time since brought lot of horses
to the City Hotel from the West. has
taken those that were left and has
opened o sales stable In Millville, tenn
porarlly.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
BUTTERFLY CAPE.
DRESS GOODS.

Our Dress Goods department is one
OF the busiest and most attractive
places In our store; hundreds of new
and handsome fabrics are shown in..all
the new and delicate shade.colors. For
high class Dress Goods go to
HUNT BROTHERS g. Co.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
HUNT BROTHERS e. co.
New Spring Capes and Jackets

New Spring Capes and Jackets.
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.
We now show a new and complete
line of ladies' and misses Capes, jack
cts, Refers, etc., In all the new effects
for Spring wear. The latest conceit
for Spring wear is the
BUTTERFLY CAPE.
1t is just charming, all colors, Tan,
Navy, Ecru, HAVANA Brown, Black
and Mode. The effect of the BUTTER.
FLY CAPE far surpasses the for beauty
any other style for spring wear. The
3 cape Jackets and plait capes are a
thing of the past, it you want the new
est, latest, and most charming gar
ment don't fail to see the Butterfly
Cape at HUNT BROTHERS & co.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
BIG BARGAIN.

We place on sale to-day a beautiful
line of 80 in. wide figured China silk,
for drapery, head rests, fancy work
etc, at Scots. a yard, worth 75cts.
HUNT BROTHERS Sc Co.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
Laying q Pavement.

Freeholder Joseph T. White, is hav-
ing brick pavement laid In front Of
residence on Oak street.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-03-30
UMBRELLAS, GossAMERs AND MAc1N-
TOSHES

TOSHHS.
Best assortment and lowest prices at
HUNT BROTHERS s. Go.
O 0d
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
Can't Stand the Kodak.

A Boston paper has adopted an effect.
i've method of ridding public places OF
we'll dressed loafers. Only fortnight
ago it was not possible for a lady to walk
on washington street without being
oqled ard perhaps addressed by one OF
this genus, who, with fashionably dresse.
companions, haunted some corner or
doorway from which to practice his mn
pertinences. Directing public attention
TO the nuisances, the Boston journal gave
minute descriptions of the dress and ap-
nearance of these loafers day by day, SO
that its readers began to recognize and
stare at them. Posts Of observation that
had known them lor months knew them
no more, for their impadence was not
proof against ridicule.
Those who linger receive such atten-
ton as this: The young man who was
described on Saturday in the long blue
box coat and tanned shoes is still hang
ing around, but his stand is no, so steady
by any means The man IN the long gray
coat who wears a silk tile little tn
worse for wear at all hours of the day
is still holding his place patroliing th'
coast from the Adams House to Boyi
ston street. Exchange
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
THO soa,na, euro For 1oiooy.

The cure of an idiot by means OF the
surgeons knife is the unique task no"
being attempted at the Hahnemann nos
nital and it bids fair to prove entirely
successful. The second and final opera
ton was performed yesterday afternoon.
It is one of the rarest and most dellca'e
operations in medical science
The patient is a little 4-year-old boy
named Freddie. When brought to the
hospital, his case seemed one OF hopeless
id:ocy. He was utterly incapable OF sptecn I,
as we'll. The usual openings III the Skull
allowing the brain to attain its normal
DEVELOPMENT were in his case absent
The sole hope was to perform the opera
ton of craniotomy-that is. to create
these openings artihcially.
Two linear su.ures had to be cut II
tbe skull one on each side Of the head
The 6rst was successfully made some
time ago, and even that half operator
nroduced immediate and noticeable re
snlts. The poor.little lad became abi'
TO articulate few words and gave won
derful promise of return of the oran
+o its normal functions, in case the sec
ond suture could be as successfully Pc
! formed. This operation was necessaf' II
DELAYED owing to the shock to the p
tient The second suture was cut, how
ever Yesterday, and the triumph OF tn
entire surgical feat seems assured
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
c,r,o,. Coincidence.

A business firm which was engaged Id
settling matter of importance had IN
it's Office two lawyers. one its own ana
another representing an outside estate
A document was under preparation.
aAnd these payments" said one OF the
LAWYERS, debating. shall be made rata-
by% Yes" interrupted the other law
yer. "and please see that the word rata
bly' is spelled without an e. The other
smiled. and the lawyer who had made
the interruption told his story. Yes,
terday," ne said, 81 had occasion to use
the word ,ratably.' probably for the hrs,
time for more than year. After nae
written the syllable rat ! hesitated fo'
an instant. and in that instant lost the
knowledge whether the word was spelief
witb an or not. went into judge
blanks Office. just adjoining. to consul
his dictionary. He was writing at M
desk. and as passed him ! asked
.Jndre; how do you spell ratably: d
answered, Exactly as am writing 1t a
this instant: look over my shouluSF. :.
looked, and he was just finishing IN
word ratably.' which occurred IN "a
course of a document he was writl:'e 9
He. too. averred that he had not beft
had occasion to use the word II
months, at least.
This may well pass for remarkao!
ooincidence-that one man should con-
| in TO ask for the orthography of recoi
dite little used word at the exact M
mant when another man was writing
Boston Transcript.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
sou1nture Mt tho Fair.

One of tho first delightful surprises OF
the fair is the immense population OF IN
babitants whose flesh is plaster, whose
sinews are fax and whose bones are iron
"a population as varied as the history.
traditions, arts, virtues and passions OF
mankind. It recalls the days of Greece,
when men thought in marble, and be-
oueathed materialized faneies to all the
after time of the world. These imposing
Columbian. people v III not all outlive
the days of today, although some OF
them are almost beautiful enough to de.
serve eternity. Certainly 10 one could
help wishing that the great statue OF the
Republic, modelled by Mr.. French-a
majestic woman, who stands against the
columned peristyle looking over the sea
could live forever and give to the tn
ture of America national ideal OF pur-
ity, simplicity and greatness.
But whatever else these plaster goes
are or are not, they are too many-too
many for even the lavish bounty of a
dream. They cluster in porcaes' they
stand in long professions along the
lengthy facades, doing their decorative
part with dignity and seriousness; they
pose upon pedestals, they crouch IN ar
chitectural corners or gayly greet you
from cornices and other coigns OF van
tage or they are fattened into bas-re'
Lief, like skins of statues stretched upon
some rare plain surface. In truth, all
the bigness Of the Buildings is needed to
repress and keep them in subordlnation
Gigantic inhabitants Of city OF q
dream. they people it so abundartly thai
the small human element is almost al
impertinence or, at most. something un
noticeable in the grand company OF 1T
own creation.-Candace Wheeler II
Harper's.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
r.,and Catching Cp.

Apropos of the election of seven LADY
fellows of the Royal Geographical soci,
ety it may be of interest to state tha'
during the g. years of the society's life
about twice that number of medals have
been awarded to distinguished geosrapn-
ers Of this number only two nave
fallen to the share Of womankind- NO
lady traveller. not even Constance Cor
don-Cumming. Isabella Bird or ioa
Pfeiffer, has even been deemed worthy
to rank in a list of medalists OF whom
more than one-fourth have been OF ior-
eipu nationality-European OF Asiatc-
This is one Of the things they do better
in France Nine Dieulafoy. for IN,
stance. on returning with her husband
from their romantic excavations IN per
sia on the site of the ancient Shushan
was not only suitably welcomed oy ths
Paris Geographical society, but also re
ceiyed from the state the distinction O
the Legion of Eonor.-London Letter
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
Purifying Water Tor n.tch City

Purifying Water Ror i'.''" ~'
The water supply Of the Dutch city
bearing the picturesque name OF Lee.
warden is taken from small lake OF
brackish and somewhat yellow water
near the place. To purify it for dclnes.
tic purposes it is @rated. flte-Sd end
allowed to settle quietly in large TANKS
The aration is accomplished by aaow-
ing the water to fall down serles OF
steps. and in its fall an additional eie-
rners Of purifcation is introduced u the
form of a solution of alum. which IS
forced into the water by pumps, oper
atine at the same rateas the man pump
ing engines, so that the amount OF so!u-
tion will always bear fixed raSio TO
tho amount of water. From these steps
the water passes to set of four setting
basins holding about 100000 gallons IN
ali where all the coarser impurities are
allowed to settle to the bottom.
From these basins the water flows 10
three filter beds. each having an area OF
about $500 square feet and consisting
| Of top layer Of fine sand from the dunes
underlaid by coarse river SAND. sea
shells. fine gravel and coarse grayei
The rate of filtration is about p lnche:
an hour and is controlled by series o
automatic valves so arranged that wheE
TIE effluent falls in quantity below 1T
usual amount the depth Of water Owe
tbo beds is increased. thereby maxim!
the pressure which forces the J, Sate ate
tbronph the filtering material. and thu
increasing the yield. From the tllter'n
beds the water, clear and wholesome an
er this treatment, is pumped INTO u
mains leading to tho city.-St; Lou
Globe-D Democrat.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1893-05-11
.n r,o.rimen. With Fresh Air.

An interesting experiment that proves
the value of fresh air in winter. even for
very young and delicate children was
tried two or three months ago in well
known babies hospital. All the sickly
babies that were suffering from chrome
Indigestion and lack Of nutrition ana
who would not improve in spite Of good
food. perfectly ventilated ROOMS and
careful bathing, We're taken to the top
ward of the hospital, where all the WIN
dows were open wide. wrapped as tor
the street. and put in their perambu-
lators. They were kept in this room
from two to four hours daily and soon
showed a marked improvement. Their
cheeks became rosy, they gained In
weight and appetite and would often
fall asleep and remain so du1ns 'ne
Whole time they Were in the air Very
delicate children had bags OF hot water
placed at their feet. 1t is recorded ID
the account of this experiment that no'
one child took cold as result OF It
New York Post.