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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
DISGRACEFUL MELEE.
Washington street Residents In
q Turmoil.

All Washington street was in tur-
MOL Saturday night, and if the police
officers could have made a number of
arrests the community might haYe re-
joiced.
1t is difficult to get head or tail OF
the racket, but some of the foreign
residents who live near Pearl street
got into large sized family row, and
it is alleged that three burly men be-
gan to outrageously beat a woman.
Her screams of murder brought a
large crowd of people about the house
and when the crowds gathered the
three women beaters got out and have
have not been seen about since. Such
rackets are most disgraceful. and it
will! be bad if some arrests are not
made in connection.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Rev, w. w. Mofiett, d. ID.

At the annual commencement OF
Dickinson College Thursday, among
those upon whom honorary degrees
were conferred was Rev. w. W. Moi
fett, of this city. DR.. Moffett is a
member of the New Jersey M. E. Con-
ference, having been admitted in 1865.
Since the time of his connection with
the Conference Dr.. Moffett has filled
many of the largest and most influen-
tial appointments, and has been very
popular both as preacher and pastor
of Third st. Church, this city, In 1881,
and served three years. DIR. Moffett
Is now Disteict Secretary of the Amer
lean Bible Society, to which position
he was appointed by the Conference
some years ago, and in this field he
has done a splendid work, being zeal
ously devoted to the cause of Bible
distribution and Camden Post
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
WANT YORKE 81. EXTENDED.
Residents ThInk it Would be an
Advantage TO the Vicinity.

Some of the residents on Yorke st.
and Irving avenue want Yorke street
extended across the purchase recently
made by the land syndicate.
Yorke street stops at Irving avenue
and Myrtle street stops at Walnut
street. Orchard street, it is said, is to
be extended across Walnut and across
the syndicste's purchase, eastwardly.
1t is argued that if Yorke street is ex,
tended northwardly to intersect Orch
ard street, 1t will be greatly to the ad-
vantage Of residents of that part of
the town who desire communication
with the outlying vicinity.
They say that the syndicate do not
intend to extend Yorke street as de-
sired by the residents, and 1t is caus-
ing Dissatisfaction.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
LAWYER HARRIS ON TRIAL.
A Camden Attorney will Al
tempt to Explain Queer
Transactions.

Lawyer Thomas B. Harmed made
strenuous efforts In the Camden
Court of Quarter Sessions Monday to
secure the postponement of the trial
of Lawyer John Harris on three in
dictments for forgery embezzlements
and obtaining money under false pre-
lenses, Judge VraoE, however, over.
ruled every MOTION and objection
counsel for Harris made aud ordered
the case to proceed.
The principal witness was Henry
Kenneman, of 927 South Fifth street,
Camden, who testified that a check
for $169O.25 had been given Harris for
him by the Guarantee Building and
Loan Association, of which Harris
was solicitor. The check had been
given to pay off q mortgage, but
Kenneman said his signature had
been forged on the back of the check
and deposited by Harris to his own
account. He had never received any
of the proceeds.
Harris will take the. stand to-day
and attempt to explain the transac-
tion.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Heartily fn FayOr.

In half column editorial the Eli
mer Times favors the proposed scheme
to construct an electric road between
this city and Millville. Among the
other things the Times says:
1.-The proposition to extend the elec-
tric railroad from Bridgeton to Cedar
vill9 is one that means wonders for
Cedarville and corresponding bene-
fit for Bridgeton, especially if it shall
be found feasible to place the fare at a
sum of not more than fifteen cents for
one way or twenty-five cents for the
round trip. The distance between the
two towns is only about seven miles,.
and between the two is the thriving
village of Fairton The only interest
of consequence to suffer will be the
passenger traffic of the New Jersey
Central railroad, which is exceedingly
poor at best between those places"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
WHOLE NO. 2355
A HARVEST OF DEATHS.
over Three Rnndred Persons
Killed On Railroads
in 1892

TRENTON, June II Every railroad
In the State Is required by law to re-
port to the State Comptroller an
nually the condition of the road, Its
financial standing, and among other
matters the number Of accidents that
occurred during the year. The re-
port as to the condition of the COM
panies are quite brief, but in erder to
publish an account of all the accidents
which occurred during the year 1892
the Comptroller was required to print
343 pages
The book has just been received by
the printer. and is the only publica-
tlon which gives any idea of the num-
Der of accidents that annually occur
on the railroads and canals of this
State. A comparison between the re-
port of 1891 and 1892 shows that there
Is very material increase in the num-
ber of railroad accidents which oc-
Cured In 1892 over those that occurred
in 1891. In the latter year the total
number of accidents reported is, 1,541,
in which 1877 persons were killed and
1884 injured. Tn 1892 the total num-
Der of accidents was /; 719, in which
1923 persons were killed and 1881 in
jured
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.
COhansey Lodge No. 2O5 CeIe-
brate il Last Night.

Cohansey Lodge No. 205 l. o. 0. F.,
last night celebrated the seventh an.
niversary OF it's institution.
The program was interesting to the
brothers and the two hundred people
present. The invocation at the open
ing of the exercises was made by Rev.
J. F. Heilenman.
A piano and violin duett was finely
rendered by the Misses Woodruff, and
the proclamation from the G. g. for
Memorial was read by p G. Jos. II.
Powell.
A committee for the purpose re-
ported suitable resolutions on the
death of A. s. Carman, member of
the lodge recently deceased.
A short address was made by P. G..
Richard Trenchard and the address of
the evening was made by Past Grand
Master James W. Trenchard. W. G.
Rice sang the solo, The Old Sexton" F"
Rev. J. Eugene Dietterich made q
lively speech which was followed by a
humorous speech by II. Frazier Bell.
The program closed with the closing
ode, and this was followed by COLA
tion In the usual order.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Making improvements.

The Trustees of the Aims House are
now engaged in making important i'm
provements to that institution. Very
little money will be necessarily ex-
pended, but it is something that should
have been attended to long ago. The
house is always nicely kept, but there
has been very much unnecessary
work. For instance, all water has
been carried from the first to the third
floors, and this too, despite the fact
that the water tank is always up near
the roof. Plumbers will now arrange
pipes SO that water can be obtained
upon every floor. A large dumb
waiter will also be placed in the build
ing, so that attendants will nos be
compelled to carry heavy loads from
the basement to the stories above.
Work bas already been commenced.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
JOHNSON Is COUNCILMAN.
The Supreme Court Sets Aside
the PROCEEDINGS.

the frOcecOzugss
By grace of the Supreme Court,
John F. johnson will hold the position
for three years. The matter has been
argued before the Supreme Court,
Col. VIM. E. Potter appearing for
johnson, and Hon. T. w. Trenchard
for Mr.. Allen, the contestant.
The case is fresh in the minds of the
public. johnson was defeated by a
majority of votes cast. By d mistake
of the Board in the second precinct,
johnson was credited with one more
vote than he received, and Mr.. Allen
one less. This gave johnson one ma
jority in the ward, with certain ballots
rejected by the Boards. If the vote in
the Second precinct had been counted
correctly, the majority of one would
have been Mr.. Aliens.
Mr.. Allen contested the case before
Judge Reed, and he declared that the
vote was tie, and issued an order
stripping Mr.. johnson of his author
ity as member of Council. The mat
ter was taken to the Supreme Court
on appeal, and that Court set aside
the whole proceedings, alleging that
there was no cause for recount.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Interesting Exhibit.

Many glassworkers who intend to
visit the Worlds Fair have asked
where the glass factory is located. Lib
hey & Co. are operating the factory
and it is situate In the Midway Plai-
sance at Fifty-ninth street and the ILL
nois Central Railroad. The exhibition
factory is 200 feet long, $50 feet wide
and the tower Is 100 feet high. 5000
visitors can easily be accommodated,
each visitor having full view of the
different processes of glass manufac-
ture. 1t is the largest glass plant ever
erected for exhibition purposes. One
of the most interesting sights to be
seen in the factory is the manufacture
of spun and woven glass which the
workmen make into lamp shades,
dresses, bonnets and large variety of
articles. The factory will be In full
and continuous operation during the
Fair and gives employment to 800
hands.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
East BrtdgetOn m. Il. Chapel Sun.
day school Organized.

At the close of Sunday School at
East Bridgeton NJ. E. Chapel Sun
day afternoon, representatives of the
various M. E. Churches met at the
chapel, together with the school, and
In the usual Methodist manner, pro-
ceeded to the election of officers for
the Sunday School. The representa-
tives were Messrs. @. W. Shoemaker,
8. M. Ogden, B. r. Garwood, Daniel
Parker and Geo. w. Ireland.
Mr.. John 8. Ware was elected Super.
intendent; Mr.. MeAllister, Asst Super
intendent; Superintendent of the In
ant Department. Mrs. McAllister;
Secretary, Alfred E. Richman; Treas
urer, Edward Shuster; Organist, Mrs.
P. j. Davis; Asst Organist, Miss
Mabel Pierce. Provision was also
made for preaching every Sunday
night. by some local preacher, and
prayer meeting every Wednesday
night,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
A PitfaDle sight.

An old man, probably sixty five
years of age was standing against the
walls of the w. j. r. R. Station Satur-
day afternoon. He asked a man to
buy him ticket, and this request
was complied with. The man left the
building to board his train, when he
plunged headfirst into the platform
soaring his face horribly. He lay
there prone upon the platform, un-
able to rise. Conductor Moore re-
fused to allow the man to board the
train In his condition, fearful that
something serious might happen him.
He remained In this city, and the
train pulled out without him.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
RAPID TRANSIT.
Material Progress Making in the
Construction of the Road TO
MfIllYille.

A PIONEER reporter was over the
route of the Traction railway between
here and Millville Saturday afternoon.
The progress of laying ties and rails is
rapidly prosecuted.
The ties are laid along the whole
distance now, from the reservoir hill
to the western limits of Millville near
the toll gate.
The iron rails are stretched along
the route from the Millville terminus
to short distance this side of the five
mile post, and they are laid and spiked
on the ties tamped In and dirt leveled
up almost as far as the Bethel farm.
A gang of men were digging holes
for the electric poles, and Saturday
night had got as far as the west side
of the Bethel farm, and in sight of the
Wood farm. These holes are dug
seven feet deep and, though the work
seems to be slow, the men advance at
the rate of about mile day.
The poles for the electric wires were
expected to have arrived In Millville
this morning, and will be Immediately
hauled out along the route.
Great drums of wire are now to be
seen along the road, ready to be put
upon the poles as soon as they are set
in position.
1t will not be many more days be-
fore the road will be ready for the
passenger cars; two weeks more will
witness very material progress towards
this, indeed, it is confidently expected
that In two weeks more the road will
be In a condition for the running of
the cars.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
BADLY INJURED.
webster SOOy Is Seriously Hurt
While Working at q Buzz
Saw.

Webster Sooy, a brother of Council
man Sooy, came near getting killed
Thursday morning while at work in
the Cumberland Glass Works boz
shop.
He was ripping board at the cir.
cular saw, when, by some means, the
board was caught by the saw and
whirled around, striking Mr.. Sooy at
the base of the chest. He was knock.
ed insensiole, and when taken up by
the workmen it was feared he was
fatally injured.
He was taken to his home on Pine
street, and DIR. Oliver was summoned.
The doctor was not able to say
whether any bones were broken Oh
not, but is fearing peritonitis.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
PURE WATER.
The City is Getting q Splendid
Supply.

Few cities In the country get purer
ana more elaborate supply of water
than the city of Bridgetoa. The large
well that has been In use for two or
three years has furnished excellent
water, and not particle of fault has
been found with it, now the supply,
while as large as ever, does not equal
the increased demand. Consequently
a large gang of men are engaged in
digging basin upon the city proper
ty In the rear of the East Lake ice
house. and here there Is enough pure
spring water rising from the many
springs during single night, to fill
the large we'll, In which it Is con-
dncted by pipes. The supply of spring
water here Is almost endless, and by
digging the basin deeper here at any
time, there will be much more water
than now. The pumping station is
pumping nearly one million gallons of
water daily now, and both engines are
a part of the time in use. 1t should
be remembered that there are twenty
miles OF pipe in this city at the pres.
ent time.
This property south of East Lake,
has been a most fortunate investment
for the city. $4,000 was paid for the
entire tract, and the city has since re.
ceiyed from the West Jersey Railroad
Company, $4500 for right of way
through there, and the property is not
damaged in the least. The basin at
present being constructed, will cost
probably $500, and a $1,000 iron fence is
to be placed around 1T, to prevent con-
tamination.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
ORGAN RECITAL.
The superb MOiler Organ; IL Re-
spends so the Touch of the
Gifted Prof. Lindsey; sweet
Solos by Mrs. Potter and Miss

Gifted Prof. Lindsey; sweet
Solos by Mrs. Potter and miss
Murray.
Notwithstanding the extreme heat
Monday evening, which was enough te
make any one swelter, a good .siz ed
audience assembled In Pearl st. Bap.
tist Church to enjoy the organ recital
of Prof. Lindsey, of New York, on the
superb new Moller organ just com.
pleted in the renovated church. Those
who went there expecting a treat o1
the finest organ music were not disap.
pointed; the pleasing program rend
cred was made up of gems of the
finest musical character, those origina
selections arranged by Prof. Lindsley
being exceedingly fine and rendered
with captivating skill. Mrs. Potter
of the South Jersey Institute, sang
but one solo. Miss Amy Ward Muir
ray, of New York City, singing two.
Perhaps the sweetest of all these
was that always sweet anthem 50
know that my redeemer liveth" which
was sung by Miss Murray, and ir
which her full, round and sweet so
prano voice had fine effect.
The Gavote in ''C"' Major by Prof
Lindsey was charming, but this ever
was exceeded by his rendering of thu
transcription of Home, sweet home.
Zone sweetly solemn thought" wal
the last solo by Miss Murray.
Harry E. Martz' solo ''Out on thu
deep'' showed the fine qualities of hi
voice; the accompaniment to this wa
played by Mr.. Coyle.
The program had been 50 arranged
as to bring out the excellent combina
tions of tone of which the instrument
is capable, and their character mus
have been highly gratifying to tn,
musical critics who had gone their t.
listen. The organ has % stops, 81
pipes and stands IA fit. high, 16 #. wild,
and s ft. In depth. 1t is indeed, {
very handsome instrument.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Killed by q snake.

A large pine snake, four feet four
inches in length, on Thursday en-
circled the neck of sleeping girl
baby of William Parvin, near Egg
Harbor, and choked the little ones
life ont before 1t was discovered. The
mother of the child had placed a pill
low on the grass for the child to sleep
on during the hot afternoon. Mrs.
Parvin did not hear any outcry and
first knew of the snakes presence
probably a quarter of an hour after 1t
had finished it's deadly work.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Large Buildfngs.

The South Jersey Packing Company,
In which F. w. Towle, of this city, is
interested, has finished handsome and
commodious buildings at Glassboro.
They are situated just South
of the station, on the West side
of the Bridgeton tracks. The
buildings are complete, and mod
ern, and especially adapted for the
business as conducted in this age.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
wCOnductOrs.

Friday four new conductors got reg,
ular appointments on the West jersey
and Camden and Atlautic Railroads
the order having been made by Super
intendent Dayton on June 1st. The
new men are: George A. Drummond
J. w. Goff, E. j. Wilson and Charles
Larew, Jr Mr.. Drummond is Bridge.
ton man and the other three are resi-
dents of Camden. The men took their
places as regular conductors this
morning. The appointments came
through the result of the averages
passed by the railroad whose require.
ments for this careful and responsible
position are very strict, and only the
most reliable, competent and we'll
posted men are selected. The new
men have all been in the companies
service this morning. A coincidence
is that Charley Larew took out the
Atlantic accommodation this morning,
on which he served as brakeman sey-
eral years ago, when he first entered
the company's employ Camden Post.
Lanes Family Me0tcfuo Moves
the Bowels
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
They Were Notified.

Solomon Linker, the Hebrew, whose
cap factory was burned out last week,
should have attended to his insurance
papers, for he was more than once no.
titled by the Merchants & Mechanics
Saving Fund and Building Associa-
tiop, that his insurance had expired.
The Association supposed he had
renewed bis policy, and never knew
anything of 1t until after the fire had
destroyed the factory.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
To Ruild Car station.

The Rapid Transit Company has
changed its mind concerning establish
ing its car station at the corner of Sum-
NIT avenue and Fayette streets. The
line will not continue further south on
Atlantic street than Cottage avenue.
The car stables will be erected on
South avenue, on the tract known as
Potter's Pines. The building will be
50x90.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Opened Business.

Councilman Eli T. Robbins, is now
doing business on large scale. He
has opened his grocery and bakery,
on Lincoln street, in the new building
he has erected for the purpose. He
has branch grocery store down at
his old stand on South Pearl street,
and is ready to meet all demands of the
public. The products OF his bakery
are first class in every degree.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL EVENT
A Brilliant Audience is Enter
tanned by q Sparkling Perform
ance OF Rare Musical SecIec-

6uCe Oh kMrC MuSHCAA 0CCAcC~
IiOns.
Ivy Hall Seminary had no COM
mencement this year; the school gave
q musical recital last night to mark
tue closing exercises of the school.
The recital was given In the chapel
of the First Presbyterian Church and
was attended by large audience Of
fashionable people.
In appreciation of the fair perform
ers, the ladies were In superb toilets
and the ushers, as well as many of the
gentlemen In the audience were In full
evening dress. The chapel was taste
fully decorated with flowers and plants.
The program was In two parts and
was opened with chorus Come to
the Woodlands" Prof. James Baker
was violinist and Rev. L. E. Coyle
played the violocello.
Miss Marie Whitaker Stathem fol-
lowed the chorus on the piano in q
very charming selection, and piano
duo, by Misses Hoch and Steele came
next Miss Mary Smith Young rend-
cred very delightfully."- as a solo a
mezurka. "Lou-Lou;" Miss Gertrude
Woodruff gave selection In trio
which was we'll received and the first
part of the program was closed by the
performance of Miss Myra Antoinette
Merriman in another delightful trio.
The principal number in.the second
part was piano quartette Magic
Fluten by Misses Lambert, McPher-
son Merriman and Woodruff.
After the recital reception was held
at Ivy Hall which was largely attended.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
annual commencement

The thirty.sixth apnual commence
ment of the State Normal School will
be held Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday week afirr newt, at Trenton
The commencement exercises will be
held Thursdsy evening at eight O'Clock
in Taylor Opera House. Miss Eleanor
Flthian Silvers is one of the graduates.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Necessary Changes.

Recently Governor Werts app ,inted
at the New Jersey State Prison. This
positions Of ps oonferenos sen minister's r sns
Rev, Eberhardt, of Union Church goes
to Trinity Church, Trenton, and Rev.
Eckersly, of Long Branch, is sent to
Onion Church, Trenton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22

Piles permanently cured; no pain
DR.. Reed 1879 8. 18th Street, Philadel
phia. Send TOR circular. 751y
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Ginghams.
1000 yards Dress Ginghans,
8 Cents I'd.

Our Zephyr Ginghams at
1oc a yard beats the world
fine quality, beautiful styles,
80 in. wide and the price 1oc
a yd., the lowest mark Zephyr
Ginghams has touched for
years. Hunt Bros. & Co.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-06-22
Lanes Family Medfcfue Moves
the Bowels

Each day Most people need to use
III Y. d &w
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-13
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR.
A Splendid Show Which Will At
tract a Crowd.

Special to the Globe.
FARMINGToN, Sept. 12.-The annual
fair of the Dakota County Agricultural
society will be held at this place Sept.
Is, IA and Is. AS this is the oldest
county agricultural society in the state
the officers are striving to make it one
of the best to be held during the year.
Situated as TO location there is no reason
why it should rot make the coming fair
long to be remembered. The trotting
interests, both in contests and exhibition
will be represented by drafts from the
following farms located in that vicinity:
The WeStwOod farm, trOtters, Jerseys
and swine. The Westwood stock farm
will also sell on the second day of the
fair twenty head of their trotting- bred
fOals of ;92. AS the Premier stallion
Beauclere. the sire of Bethel, 2:l64,
will be represented, as well as other
tirSt-clasS slres, the sale will nndoubt-
edly attract large number of horse
men. The Bruce stock farm will be
represented beth in the speed ring and
in the exhibition, Porter, Martin &
Sons by trotterS, Fred Balch. trotters;
John Wright, trotters; Leonard john
son, his stud fresh from the worlds
fair and other heavy draft horses. c. 1.
HaineS will have draft from his fine
her1 of Shorrhorns. besides cattle eX-
hibit from other breeders. Weather
permitting. there will not only be an
immense exhibit, but large attend
auce