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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
M'Pherson WilIProbabIy Retire.


TRENTON, Oct. Sit is an open Sc.
cret among political leaders that
United States Senator Mcpherson in
tends to retire into private life at the
end of his term, and that Billy Thomp-
son, the Duke of Gloucester, is leaving
no stone unturned to succeed him. To
be sent to the United States Senate Is
said to be the height of Thompson's
ambition.
1t is known that In a private CONVEX
sation Mr.. Mcpherson has indicated
his utmost Indifference to returning to
the Senate. He has made for himself
an enviable reputation In the Senate
upon matters of financial concern, and
as chairman of the Naval Committee
and member of the Finance Com
mittee plays more than an ordinary
part in the preparation of important
legislation.
His health Is not improving. If it
had not been for sense of duty which
impelled him to remain throughout
this long and tedious extra session he
would have spent the summer In
Europe in an attempt to recuperate
his system, His family is abroad, and
will remain In Berlin and other Ger
man cities until spring. He would like
to join them, but Is kept prisoner, so
to speak in Washington.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
SCOTT HELD FOR COURT.
The Evidence shows That Harry
helped steer Cuff ana Bryant
10 Liberty d Couple of Weeks


Age.
The escape of Clayton Cuff and Ned
Bryant from jail has caused trouble
for a good many people. Two women
are under bail for their appearance at
Court, and last night Harry Scott was
added to the number in jail, charged
with aiding prisoners to escape from
Jail.
The arrest of Harry Scott was made
known through the news columns Of
the PIONEER Thursday, and last night
he was gwen hearing before Justice
E. M. Appelgate. The prosecution
was looked after District Attorney
Logue,
Harry, OF course pleaded not guilty.
Carrie Gibson, who Is ia Jail, testified
against Harry first. She said she was
cousin to Harry, and had known
him for long time. Sometime before
the escape of the two men, Scott came
to her and told her that Cuff wanted
her to secure for him pair of corset
steels and a file. He further said that
Cuff had given him letter for her,
but he did not deliver it to her. At
the request of Scott she secured the
instruments and took them to Cuff.
Scott was then permitted to make a
statement. He said that some time
ago he was in Jail serving time for
being drunk. At that time Cuff gave
him letter for Carrie Gibson. He
took the letter to Cornelius Gould and
asked him to give the letter to Carrie.
He never saw the letter since, but
thought that Gould tore it open. He
told Carrie about 1t, but did not re.
member saying anything about the
corset steels or files.
Cornelius Gould Is in Jail waiting to
be taken to State Prison, on a charge
of forging and utteripg a check, and
he was trotted out to give testimony
in the case.
Gould said that Scott gave him a let
ter from Cuff, but it was directed to
Gould. The letter stated that Cuff
wanted some tools that would saw of
iron bars, and wanted Gould to gel
them, when he read the letter Scott
was standing near by. Gou'd re
marked that he did not want to get in
any trouble, and would not take the
risk. Scott said that he did not blame
Gould for not wanting to do this, but
if he would do it, Scott would help
him. Gould further said thst he
thought that the letter spoke Of corset
steels and file.
This Is where Scott got the idea nd
the opinion of the State. is that he
then went to Caroline Gibson, on his
own responsibility and had her In.
terest herself In the matter.
The evidence was deemed sufficient
to hold Scott, and he was committed
to await the action of the Grand Jury,
| In default of $500 bail.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
SPECIAL ORPHANS COURT.
The Evidence tn the Case. Which
Has Been Continued, is Taken
Monday.
MONDAY MORNING.


MONDAY MORNING.
Judge Hosgland, with judges Hen
dee and Ludlam, held special sessio
of the Ofphat E Court to-day, to hear
evidence in the contested will case Of
Mrs Rhoda B. Smith.
Hon. Thomas W. Trenchard repre-
sented Lummis Smith and the other
proponents, and had associated with
him Judge Westcott, of Camden.
Mr.. Trenchard asked for delay Of
the case until o'clock this afternoon,
in order to give Judge Westcott sn
opportunity to be present, as he wish
ed to make the argument In the case,
and ought to hear the evidence, but a
telegram from him stated that he could
not arrive until the arrival of the noon
train.
The Judges conferred few miuutes
aud then Judge Hoagland said the
court concluded not to allow the case
to wait that they thought Mr.. West
colt was tr fling with it.
This hearing was continuation of
the case, and Judge Hoagland contin-
ued, The court is satisfed that Mr..
Westcott deceived the court at the
other hearing of the case, and we don't
feel like delaying the case any longer p
So the case was ordered to proceed.
LawyerJ James 8. Ware represented
the caveators, and Mrs. Uriah Mayhew
was called to the stand.
She was the widow of Uriah May
hew, whose first wife was a daughter
of Mrs. Smith whose will Is contested.
Mrs. Smith is supposed to have been
worth some IS 600 or $4,000.
The witness was produced to prove
no undue influence on the part of the
coveators and this part was aban-
doned by the proponents.
MIR. Trenchard called Ephraim Lum.
mis- Smith, one of the heirs mentioned
in the will. Mr.. Smith stated that he
had lived in Cedarville sixty years,
and was the only surviving child of
Rhoda B. Saith.
Mrs. Smith, he said, left an estate
consisting of some mortgages, PROM
missary notes, and some husband, in
all, worth about $500.
He never had any part of his
mothers estate during her life time,
but his sister Mary Stevens, and her
children most surely did" he said, and
he thought they had had their full
share of the estate, during his mot hers
life time.
During the examination of the wit
ness, Judge Hoegland stopped the
proceedings a moment and said to
Clerk W. B. Trenchard.
''Mr. Clerk, in the matter of that
sentence last week against John Perry
and others of the Cumberland Glass
Co. the court has reconsidered the
sentence of $5 and costs and imposes
sentence of $40 and costs.'
The case is very dry one in detail,
the evidence being of an uniaterestipg e
character. 1t is the result only in
which the interest rests. The case
may be concluded this afternoon.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
Jones Must Not Drink tor Three
Years.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 In granting
pardon to Claude E. Jones, sen.
fenced to four months imprisonment
in the Jail of the District of Columbia
for al assault, President Cleyeland
makes the following endorsement
Let the pardon be specifically condi.
tional upon the convict's abstinence
from drinking any kind of intoxicat-
ing liquor for the period of three years
from date of pardon-the pardon to be
void If the condition is violated"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
Y. NJ. q. A. COurSe.

The people of this city may enjoy q
Y. M. @. A. course of entertainments
If they so desire. A word OF encour-
agement or desire expressed to the
members of the committee, will be an
indication that the people will sup
port the course, and appreciate 1t. 1t
Is quite likely that course will be ar.
ranged, and the people will enjoy a
series of superb entertainments.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
The Treasury statement.

WASHINGTON, Oct 3l-The gold
reserve is nearly $s5, OOO,O 900 to-day and
bids fair to reach s9O 900, 900, at pres.
ent rate of increase, within the next
ten days. The currency is running
down, being to day $40, 100000. The
debt statement to be issued tomorrow
will show loss of three million or foul
million dollars during the month, but
the general balance will stand over
5 loo, ,O00, 900.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
A Card.

Certain interested parties have put
in circulation the story that If elected
this fall, will be under the ir fiuence
of William J, Thompson. 1 have only
to say that the statement is false.
stand squarely upon the platform
adopted by the Republican county
convention, for the repeal of the L.
cense Commission law and against
race track legislation.
JOHN N. GLASPELL.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
NEw JERSEY BAPTISTs.
Nearly -Four Thousand Delegates
and Others Present, Rev. Nj.
H. POgsOn Makes the Adds ess
of Welcome.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Oct. 31.-
The First Baptist Church of this city
was filed to over flowing this morning
with the nearly 400 delegates and
townpeop!e at the opening of the Bap-
tist State Convention, of New Jersey,
for its 64sh session. The exercises
opened with devotional services, con-
Quoted by Rev. John T. Craig, Pastor
of the Central Baptist Church, Tren-
ton. The hymn Of "Zion," was then
sung by the congregation, after which
Rev. D. J. Yerkes, of Plainfield, read
the second Psalm. The address OF
welcome was delivered by Rev. M. d.
Pogson. On behalf of the three Bap-
tist churches of the city, he extended
a cordial welcome. to the delegates
Vice President Rev. w. V. Wilson, of
Port Monmouth, in the absence of
President F. w. Aver, of Camden, re-
sponded iu suitable terms.
The report of the Committee on
Temperance was presented by Rev.
Edwin McMinn, of Jersey City. The
report stated that the activity of the
saloon, far from being reduced, had
widened it's influence In every direc-
tien, and now had its grip on every
department of the State, from the
member of the Legislature to the
township constable. The report also
referred to the race track laws in terms
of strong condemnation. One OF the
delegates, prior to the vote, called at
tention to the fact that every one vot-
ing aye would thereby be pleeged to
vote for anti.race track candidates, !r.
respective of party, but this did not
seem to frighten any one. and the vote
was unanimous.
Rev. Albert Foster, u. D., of New
ark, not being present. the report OF
the committee on Home Missions was
read by Rev. j. A. Chambliss, of East
Orange. The report was quite lengthy.
During the past year the New Jersey
Baptists contributed for home mis-
ions S7.91S.4O; of this North jersey
contributed $5, ,54S SO, and South Jer-
sey, So, 569 81. The report was followed
by an address upon home missions by
Rev, Il. W. Moore, of New York, one
of the District Secretaries of the Home
Home Mission Society.
The annual sermon followed, and
was preached by Rev. D. 7, MacCly-
mont, of the North Baptist Church, OF
Newark. His text was from Luke l,
80, "Fear not, little flock; 1t Is your
Fathers good pleasure to give you the
Kingdom" At its close recess was
taken until afternoon.
The Convention will close tomorrow
noon. The New Jersey Baptist Educa-
tional Society will hold their fifty
fourth convention tomorrow after
noon and evening.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
A Gas Plant Blown In.

WILLIAMsTowN, Oct, 81 rhe gas
producer of the gas furnace of Bodine
Thomas Glass Manufacturing Com.
pany blew out this morning at four
O'Clock, demollshiug things in general.
The report was heard long distance.
No one was injured. The cause of the.
explosion is unknown. The loss will
not exceed 5000.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
AOrsGS Home.

Jacob Mengle's trottipg horses ben
D." and MAUD M. " are home for the
winter, after a campaign in which they
were quite successful. Both horses are
In good shape.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
why w I'LL You

Allow your health to gradually fall
If you are closely confined indoors
with little or no exercise, and desire
good health, you must take care of
Yourself. Use Sulphur Bitters and
YOU will hvae sound mind and etrong
body. 70 wv
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
Thinking Abouss,

These frosty mornings are beginning
to make the motormen on the traction
cars which run over the pike, think Of
the time when the thermometer will
be away down. That ten mile run will
make their ears tit gle and their faces
flush.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
Their New Gym.

The new gymnasium of the South
Jersey Institute Is being made ready :
the apparatus has arrived and a crew
of workmen from the factory are put
ting 1t up. 10 few days more s. J,
l. will have gymnasium equal to thas
of anV institution Ia the land
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
1T LOOKS

as though you would have to make
change in your clothing shortly. 1t
begins to feel like cooler weather.
You cannot find better plabe than
our store for
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1893-11-02
CLOTHING +!

We can fit you out as cheeply for
good fitting garments and we'll made
clothing as any store in South Jer-
sey.
We give you special invitation
to call and look over our store,
whether you wish to buy or not, our
statesmen will show you through and
give you prices.
Clothing for Men, Boys and Chill
dren; Hats and Caps for Men, Boys
and Children; Warm Underwear for
Men, Boys and Children; Hosiery for
Men, Boys and Children; Gloves for
Men, Boys and Children; Boots and
Shoes for the Men and Boys; Rub
ber Boots and Shoes for Men and
Boys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
4 GREAT DAY IN ROME
Pope Leo XIII. Celebrates His
 Jubilee Mass.
wArEi.s RISING AT BRISBANE

Twelve More Lives Lost Already Crops
 Dsstreyed in New south Wales Rising
 Waters TIoated Out the stranded no- ts
 -tiIlsastone Visits Balgour.
 EoME, Feb. 20-At daybreak yesterday the pealing of church bells aunounced the celebration of the Pope's episcopal jubilee. By i o'clock thousands of pill .srims, tourists and citizens were crowded before the doors of St. Peter's. At , o'clock two battalions of infantry ill full
 uuiiutm were drawn up before the cathe-
 dfaa, So as to help the 200 or more gen darines in preserving order
 The crowd swellel steadily, but re- laiued quiet despite the tremendous pressure caused by some 5000 ticket holoers in their helpless struggles to get | ear the doors.
 Al o'clock the cathedral doors were Lpenci, and the foremost of the crowd weui m. Within half all hour the great hultlling was packed to the steps. Thirty | tAuusaud pilgrims and 25,UOU or 50, ,OOU | catholics iron this city had gained ad- | mission. Not fewer than 40, ,OO0 persons, | many of them ticket holders, were turneI lway Oy tue military, who cleared the spaces round the building so as to pre- vent disorder when the service closed. The scene at the Cathedral Was bril- | liant and impressive. The interior Was uuug ill crimson and was profusely l dressed with flowers. The Pope, in full l cauOnicllS, was borne on the seIil gesta. | torio up the nave to the altar, accompan- | ied by d gorgeous procession ot richly robed and bejeweled cardinals and officers l of the Swiss Guards. As he tered the | cathedral rang with tum ultuous cheering. | Ills Holiness was apparently ill better health than usual and oiliciated at the l special j,t1ilee mass, intoniug the opening l words Ul the Te Deum and giving his | blessing in a clear, penetrating voice. l The mass lasted until l0:45, but appar- ently did not fatigue His Holiness. He | remained in the cathedral 10 minutes | after the CelebrtJion and then proceeded | to his apartments. The crowds dispersed | slowly. At noon most of them had gone | and a quai ter of an hour later the mili- l tary withdrew.
 The weather was magnificent. Last l evening St. Peter's and all the othel churches all the converts and hundred: l of private residences were brilliantly il | luminnted.
 The streets were tLronged, and tht l square ill front of St. Peters was almost l impossible.
 Without exception, however, the people | have been orderly.
 The vigor of the Pope's movement, | during mass and the energy of voice ant
 gesture as he gave the blessing astonishet
 the people.
 A little incident occurred during tn,
 day which slightly marred the genera
 peace and joyousness of the occasion. A transparency before the Belgian col
 leSe attracted a group of Liberals, whC
 shouted, Long live ltaly," to which tn
 Catholics replied, Long live tn
 PapLcy." There was q little excitement
 and grnlarmes removed the transpar
 ency. Otherwise nothing occurred to ma
 the peace and pleasure of the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
BUSY WEEK IN CONGRESS
But Little Will be Accomplished
 in Either House.
EXTRA SESSION MORE LIKELY NOW.

Sundry Civn AppropriatIom, Pension,
 Hawaiian Treaty in the SCnmte-Appro-
 priation Bills Also in tho House, To-
 Eethcr With the New York Bridge Bin.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The backward state os appropriation bills lends serious interest to the remark that Senator Villas dropped during the long debate on the Sherman bond amendment, that there might be only a short interval between the adjournment of this Congress and the assembling of the next.
 There are two or three other matters of discussion still to come up in connection with the pending Sundry Civil bill in the Senate, whose consideration has all ready consumed the best part of the week. Included among these is the proposed amendment in regard to the site for new Government Printing office, round which many opposing interests seem to have ccntrred and to have en- listed champions on the Senate floor. After that bill is disposed of, there is the Legislative Appropriation bill, ready for action, upon which there are half a dozen hot fights imminent. Then there are the I it is not likely that they will be lightly passed over in the Senate.
 The Nicaragua bill, another fruitful subject of talk, is the unfinished business and there is the Hawaiian treaty to be disposed of in executive session.
 The Appropriation bills are also in a backward state in the House, owing largely to what threatened to be an in tcrminable debate over the Pension Ap- propriation bill and recourse will be had to-day to rapid transit in parliamentary procedure by passing the Agricultural and Naval Appropriation bills under sus- pension of the rules.
 It is possible that the New York Bridge bill and the Utah Admission bill also may come up under suspension of the rules. The passage of the Agrlcultural and Naval bills will leave before the House only the Postoilice and Indian Appropria- = tion bills.
 Mir. Hatch is getting very restless over the delay in ths Rules Committee on his request for a day for the anti-Options bill and it is almost certain that a move of some sort will be made by him during the week.
 Notice has been given that the Car Coupler bill, with Senate amendments, will be called up Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
Tried to Dash His Brains Out.

NEW HAVEN, Feb 20.-Cieli Pitro, the insane Italian who was put off the gilt edge express at this station and turned over to the police, has been very violent to-day. His ticket shows that he in tended to go to New York and it was the intention of the police to forward him to that place this morning, but his violence became so great that such a the almshouse. He requires constant watching. He stood off about ten feet from the wall of the lookup and ran throwing himself with all his force against the wall. His head was badly bruised and Dr Park was summoned. He cries and moans and seems to hate the sight of any person.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
Condemning the Breakwaters.

NEW HAVEN, Feb 20.-Steamboat men are experiencing great difficulty in getting their crafts in and out of the New Haven harbor, owing to the ice which chokes the harbor continually. This is said to be due to the building of the new breakwater. Shippers with one accord condemn the structures as Instructions and a constant menace to shipping. They have openly stated that the principal projector of the new who make money by supplying ma terial. They predict that it will not be long before the government will dis cover that the structures are traps, and will then put out more money to re- move them than was spent ln con- struction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
OPPOSED TO ANTI-oPTIoN.
The New Secretary of Agriculture Civ
 His Views on Important Questions.

The New Secretary of Agriculture Gives
 His Views on Important Questions.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-J. Sterling Mor- ton, of Nebraska, who has accepted the office of Secretary of Agriculture in MT, Cleveland's Cabinet, was interviewed in this city yesterday. He is man of fue appearance and carries his 61 years wei!
 II am opposed to the Hatch anti-option bill. What the farmers of this country most need Is protection from some of their alleged friends. I could not be called protectionist, but 1 should be heartily in favor of that kind of protec- tion. The farmers need a change in some of their ideas, and they would be mate rially benefited by certain kind of education. It is generally said and be lieved that the farmers are the instigators and supporters of this anti-option bill. In my opinion they should be its most vigorous opponents. The Produce Ex- change and Boards of Trade which this bill is intended to destroy are of the greatest advantage to the producers of grain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
WILL FORM A NEW SOCIETY.
Profs. Briggs and smith May Leave the
 Presbyterian Church.

PrOfs. Briggs and smith May Leave the
 Presbyterian Church.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Dr. Charles S. Briggs has returned from his trip to Gin cinnatl. He was preceded by statements ns to his plans for the future that are somewhat startling to the religious world, the moro so as they come with some show of authority.
 It is said that if the General Assembly decides against him he and Prof. Smith, of Cincinnati, will secede and form q new church.
 Incidental to the project of the two "heresy" leaders, it is said that they will command the influence and active sup port respectively of the Union Theologi- cal and Lanc seminaries.
 They havc assurances, besides, that they will be supported by controlling majorities in the larger congrega tions in New York, Chicago, Cleveland and Gin Clnnati
 During his absence pr. Briggs has de- livered lectures at Detroit, Toledo, and before the students of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-02-20
BISHOP WIGGER SPEAKS.
Explains tue Pope's Letter on Free Ma
 sorry at the Jubilee Concert.

Explains tue Pope'S Letter on Free Ma
 SOury at tho Jubilee Concert.
 JERSEY CITY, Feb. 20.-The Pope's Jubilee concert took place at the Academy of Music in this city yesterday afternoon and was attended by many prominent priests and laymen from all the Roman Catholic parishes of the diocese.
 Bishop Wigger was present and made an address from the stage explaining the Pope's encyclical letters in regard to Free Masonry and the labor question. He said that the Roman Catholic Church was op- posed to all secret societies, but the Pope had selected Masonry for illustra- tion because it was the most prominent seret organization in the world.
 In regard to labor he said that the church would always be a friend of the working people 50 long as their cause was just.
 The music services were conducted by Prof. Dessert, organist of St. Bridget s Church, Jersey City, and composer of the Pope's Jubilee Mass which is to be sung in Rome next summer.