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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION.
The Annual Meeting Held in Trenton Yes
terday.

Ueruay.
TRENTON, Feb. 3.-The New Jersey
State Editorial Association met here to-
day. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, George
w. MCGOWAN, Bridgeton; Vice Presi-
dent, j. F. Simerson, Belvidere; Secre-
tary, Charles Bechtel, Trenton; Trea-
surer, James S. Yard. Freehold. Execu-
tive ommittee-Sinnickson Chew, Cam
den; Frank w. Baldwin, Orange; Josiah
Ketcham, Belvidere; w. B. r. Mason,
Bound Brook; E. G. Stahl, Trenton.
1t was decided to invite the State Pub
lishers' Union, to consolidate with the
organization. The invitation was ac-
cepted by the Publishers Union, which
also met here to-day for it's sixth annual
meeting. The union was organized with
view to taking action before the Legis-
lature onmatters affecting the newspapers
of the State, and it was an offshoot from
the Editorial Association.
President l.. 0. Stiles made his annual
| address. He said the coming year was
to be a critical one in the history of the
association. 1t would be necessary for it
to take on new life or else go out Of exis
| tence. 1t would not do to merely meet
for an hour or two once year and eat the
this was required.
The editor that lacked backbone, he
said, was the prey of all kinds of people.
The members had been too long negligent
of their interests. One result was the re-
peal of the act requiring the publication
of the laws in the newspapers. The re-
form wave of the last Legislature had
deluged the newspaper publishers and
there it had stopped. Not Judge or a
State officer had got drop of it. If the
Editorial Association had been what it
should have been, this could not have oc-
Cured.
Sinnickson Chew, of Camden, said
court expenses had increased 261 per
cent. during the life of the association,
but the reform of the last Legislature be-
gan with the printers and ended with
them.
On motion of Harry G. Page, of Bay
onne, Legislative Committee of five
was appointed, whose duty it will be to
endeavor to have acts passed restoring
the publication of the laws to the news
papers, regulating the kind of papers
that may be designated to print legal
notices and other matters. The President
appointed Harry G. Page, of Bayonne
Josiah Ketcham, Belvidere; Maxy E.
Applegate, Freehold; A. Killgore, Flem-
mgton, and Frank E. Everett, of Dover.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
NOT A CANDIDATE.
General Harrison Does Not Want to be
President Again.

President Again.
INDIANAPOLIS, February 4, 1S96-Cap-
tain John K. Gowdy, chairman of the
Republican State central COMMITTEES
called on General Harrison this evening
by invitation and the ex-President
handed him the following explanatory
letter.
'Hon. John K. GoaUdy, Indianapolis, Ind.
''In view of the resolutions passed by
the State central committee at its recent
meeting and of the fact that delegates to
the National Republican Convention are
soon to be chosen in this State, 1 have
concluded that some statement from me
as to my wishes and purposes should now
be made to my Indiana friends. Hith-
erto have declined to speak to the pub
lie upon this matter, but scores of friends
scores more to whom have written, will
recognize in this expression the substance
of what have said to them. To every
enc who has proposed to promote my
nomination l have said mo" There
never has been an hour since l left the
White House that 1 have felt wish to
return to it.
my Indiana friends have beer most
devoted and faithful, and 1 am their
grateful debtor. The Republican party
has twice in national convention given
me its endorsement, and that is enough.
think the voters of our party are now
entitled to have a new name. For the
sentiment, great or small, that has been
manifested for my nomination, l am
grateful; and of that wide respect and
kindness-breaking party lines-which
have been shown me in so many ways, /
am profoundly appreciative.
~ cannot consent that my name be
presented to or be used in the ST. Louis
convention, and must kindly ask my
friends to accept this as a sincere and
| final expression upon the subject.
| BENJAMIN HARRISON.
indianapolis, Ind, February 4, 1885,"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
THE WOOLEN MILLS SOLD.
Surrogate Fithian Buys the Entire Large
Plant.

Surrogate Fithian Buys the Entire Large
Plant.
The entire plant of the East Lake
Woolen Company was sold Thursday by
receiver John Smalley. The plant was
sold subject to mortgages.
There was some delay in getting the
the sale started. Those particularly in
terested being somewhat uncertain as to
what should be done. 1t was desired
that the sale should be adjourned, but
MIR. Smalley said his orders from the
Court in Chancery was to sell and sell he
must. The auctioneer was ordered to
proceed and he did SO. There was but
little bidding. Those interested and who
were expected to bid made no offer, and
Surrogate Fithian decided to speculate,
and he bid $50 above the encumberances,
and the property was finally knocked off
to him.
1t is presumed that those holding the
mortgages will now make some arrange
ments with Mr.. Fithian to take the con-
Germ off his hands, and ne will probably
pull out ahead of the game,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06

5OTH MILE POST.
Cumberland Lodge, No. 35, 1. o. o. f.,
Celebrates its Fiftfeth Anniversary.

Cumberland Lodge, No. 35, 1. o. o. f.,
Celebrates its Fiftieth Anniversary.
The elegant hall of Cumberland Lodge
of Odd Fellows, of this city, was filled to
its utmost capacity Thursday night. Long
previous to the hour of meeting members
of the Order began to gather in front of
Messrs. Ayres q Mulford's building, on
Commerce street, in which the Lodge is
located, marching from thence to the
room where the entertainment took place.
Two hundred Odd Fellows were present
and sat dowr to the splendid repast which
caterer Monroe Ogden had furnished.
The menu consisted of oysters on the
half-shell, oysters fried, rolls and butter,
coffee, ice cream and fruit. During the
serving, music was furnished by an or
chestra, and in one of the intervals Past
Grands Stephen Cox and G. r. Corey
joined in schottische, to the sgreat de-
light of the brethren.
The exercises of the evening We're very
pleasant. 1t being the occasion of the
golden wedding of Cumberland Lodge,
the mother of all the Odd Fellow Lodges
in this vicinity; historical and reminis
cent speech-making was INDUCED in to a
late hour.
Past Grand Master James w. Trench
ard, gave carefully prepared and inter-
esting account of the formation and
history of Cumberland Lodge, from the
date of it's organization, January Is, 1916.
AT the conclusion Of Mr.. Trenchard's
remarks District Deputy Grand Master
Robert G.. McGear, presiding, announced
the list of speakers for the evening by
calling their names for response. Past
Grand Geo. B. M. Schiller gave brief
history of Bridgeton Lodge, No. 129, and
Past Grand Joseph Powell spoke for Co.
hansey Lodge, both of these Lodges be-
ing the daughters of old Cumberland.
Bro. Edward Davis, of Fairton, respond
ed for Welcome Friends Lodge, Cedar
vile; DR.. Wilson for Leesburg Lodge;
Thomas Hoff for Tuckahoe Lodge. Brief
speeches were also made by Past Grands
I. T. Nichols and Stacy w. Matthews.
Brothers Charles F. Dare, DIR. James B.
Ware, Frazier Bell, Barclay Rainear, of
Millville, Joseph Burt, Enoch Hanthorn,
Stephen Cox and others.
Captain Henry Neff, Past Grand, who
was the first secretary of Cumberland
Lodge, and the only surviving charter
member, save one, was present and made
interesting remarks concerning the early
history of the Lodge. While so many
had passed away, he still survived.
Cumberland Lodge is one of the most
successful benevolent organizations in
this section of the state. After fifty years
of existence it still has handsome sur
plus in its treasury, with a membership
of 2l0. In the half century past the
Lodge has paid for relief of the sick and
distressed brethren nearly sixty thous-
and dollars. This is splendid work for
benevolent purposes, and one of which
Odd Fellows may well feel proud.
Previous to adjournment the closing
ode was sung with great fervor, and
midst Misunderstanding and congratulations
the brethren departed for their homes,
long to remember this red-letter night in
the history of Bridgeton Odd Fellowship.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
ORPHANS COURT.
Quite a List of Business to be Looked
Over.

Uulle List OF BUSINESS to be Looked
Over.
A special term of Orphans Court was
held on Monday. Judge Hoagland ap-
peared, but Judge Hendee did not, and
Judge Ludlam was quite late in getting
there.
There were quite number of specta-
tors in court, most of them being the
friends of the Dolans, who are in Jail
awaiting trial, and who, it was thought,
would appear at this special session.
But there were no criminal cases
booked for Monday, and when they heard
that there was nothing but Orphans
Court business, they did not long tarry in
the court room.
Surrogate Fithian had long list of
business in his line, and there were sew
eral other matters of minor Importance
before the court.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
WILL FIGHT IT.
The Oystermen Don't Like the State Bill
will Fight.


The members of the oyster association
have agreed to fight the State oyster bill
In the open and kill it if possible. This
bill differs but little from the bill which
Mr.. Austin introduced last winter.
The oystermen say the bill is entirely
Objectionable to the oyster industry of the
county, which annually markets a mil
hon and half dollars worth of oysters,
and which gives employment to some
twenty five hundred men.
The State bill provides that hereafter all
oyster grounds now owned by the State
shall be placed in control of commission
of three persons. The oyster association
claims that this exempts the Riparian
owners if the grants heretofore made by
the State are legal, and gives them mo-
nopoly of the business. The Riparian
men claim the right to take their oysters
| in market in the summer, which the Cove
planters cannot do. The Commission
steps in under the bill and takes charge
of the Cove and has no jurisdiction over
the riparian grounds.
Again it is claimed by the Association
that the qualification of Commissioner
under the provisions of the bill is simply
that he shall know nothing of the busi-
ness. The bill provides that the Com
missioners shall not be in any way in
terested in the business. Then unlimited
powers are placed in the hands of the
Commission. These men are empowered
to make any ordinance they see fit, and
can compel the oystermen to live up to
it. No matter what the ordinance is, no
| matter if it drives the men out of busi-
ness, it must be obeyed. The bill further
provides that any violation of any law of
the State, or of any ordinance of the Com
| mission, shall be a misdemeanor, pun
ishable by fine of $500 and imprison.
| ment in the State Prison for one year.
That is not the maximum punishment
| only. 1t is the punishment and must be
imposed. The court has no discretionary
powers.
The Commission is further authorized
by the bill to employ competent sur
| veyor and run the lines of the present
| beds, prepare map of them and give
present holders the prior right to lease
| them. The association will claim that
this is physical impossibility. Before
any lease under the bill is made, however,
the surveying must be done. There are
about fifty square miles of these oyster
grounGs, and certainly about 5000 seper-
ate and distinct beds, properly staked.
1t would take, it is claimed, years to
survey the present beds and properly
mark them as provided for. and in all
| that time the oyster business is dead, ex-
cepting that part of it upon the riparian
grounds, which is not affected by the
| bill.
With these and many other objections
the oystermen will appeal to the Legis-
lature to refuse to enact the law. Strong
petitions will be presented and every eff
| fort made to kill the measure.
Those in favor of the bill, however,
have said but little, as yet, and it may be
| that they will have strong facts in favor
of the measure. The struggle will be
very interesting.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
SHE rs IN JAIL.
Amanda Saxton Brought From Philadel-
phia Friday Night.

Amanda Saxton Brought From Philadel-
phia Friday Night.
Amanda Saxton, the young colored girl
is occupying cell in the woman's corri-
dor of the county Jail. She will probably
remain there until the May term of
court, when she will be tried upon a
charge of stealing from the residence of
Oberlin Smith.
Miss Saxton was arrested some time
since in Philadelphia and locked up there
until requisition papers were procured,
and Friday night she was brought down
here by Constable Lore, and is confined,
as stated.
Miss Saxton will not talk about the
crime, and refuses to implicate anybody
else, although there is no doubt but that
others are connected with the crime.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
Found Dead on the Floor.

On Thursday when the family in the
house on Elizabeth street arose they found
Rueben Pierce lying on the floor, dead.
Mr.. Pierce has been sick for about a
year, but recently was able to go out, and
"Wednesday was feeling better than he has
for some days.
1t is supposed that he got up in the
night to get something and in walking
across the room fell dead.
He was well-known colored man, and
lived in BTidgeton all his life,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
How 1t Came About,

Some weeks ago, at a meeting of the
Ministerial Union, call was made to the
pastors of the various churches and one
delegate from each young peoples socie-
ty, to consider the advisability of union
evangelistic work in this city. There
was large and hearty response to the
call. 1t was surprise to all to see the
union sentiment in favor of such an eff
fort
The deep concern seemed tor be what
would be the best method of reaching the
desired object, saving souls. AS the,
general committee met, from time to
time, the importance of such a work
grew upon them. All felt, as they knelt,
that the Holy Spirit was leading in this
matter. One of the first things that con-
fronted the committee was where would
he the best place of holding the meetings,
all things considered. 1t was thought
that to hold the meetings in the different
churches of the city, would be to scatter
the forces, and to select any one church
would be to the disadvantage of all the
others.
Finally it was unanimously decided to
secure the Opera House as central point,
and to hold overflow meetings in the
nearby churches, as occasion demanded.
The time of the meetings are near at
hand, the preparatory work is almost
completed, and now let all Christian peo-
pie pray for the Master TO breathe the
Holy Spirit upon US.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
THE CHAIN PARTED
And Clarence Leake Receives a Dangerous
Wound on the Head.

And Clarence Leake Receives Dangerous
Wound on the Head.
While working on the pile driver at
the new bridge Tuesday afternoon, Clar-
ence Leake was badly injured on the
head. He, in company with the other
workmen, were engaged in the work,
when one of the heavy chains used in
drawing up the weight, parted, one end
flying towards Leake, striking him on
the forehead just over his temple.
The force Of the blow was so great that
Leake was knocked down on the deck of
the pile driver, and blood from the wound
spurted several feet away.
His fellow-workmen thought him dead.
He was picked up, and it was found he
had received terrible wound. Leake
was taken to DIR. Smiths Office, where the
wound was dressed. 1t was almost
miraculous that Leake was not killed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
WIN Get an Apnointment.

Ex-senator 1. L. Nichols has been up
about Trenton for day or two and is
home again feeling pretty cheerful. He
says he will get an appointment from
Gov. Griggs. but what the position is he
does not say. He does not know just
when his appointment will be announced.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
BIG PHILADELPHIA FIRE.
Million and Half Dollars go up in
! Flames.

Special to PIONEER.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Fire broke
out about o'clock yesterday morning in
the Hazeltine building, 14l6- 14lS Chestnut
street, and completely gutted it, as well
as the building of the American Baptist
Publication Society, 142O-1422 Chestnut
The back of the Hotel Lafayette was also
badly damaged, and by the falling of a
wall, the centre of the dry goods store of
Homer, LIE Boutillier & Co., 1412-1414
Chestnut street, was completely wrecked
The Union League Clubhouse was
slightly damaged by the heat from the
fire. A conservative estimate places the
loss at about 81 200, only part of
which is covered by insurance. There
were no lives lost by the fire. The guests
of the Lafayette Hotel, who included
Mayor King, of Atlanta, and the Atlanta
Committee, as well as Miss Olga Neither
sole. the actress, were gotten out without
any panic.
The fire is supposed to have started in
the cellar of the Hazeltine building, and
it spread with great rapidity through that
building. Mr.. Hazeltine's entire collec-
tions of paintings, many of which were
exceedingly valuable, were entirely de-
stroyed. An explosion broke open the
party wall between the Hazeltine and
Baptist Buildings, and the flames fed
upon the latter building like tinder. The
entire stock of the Baptist Publication
Society, while not entirely destroyed by
the fire, was so damaged as to be total
loss. The almost priceless library of the
Baptist Historical Society, containing
records which cannot be duplicated, also
fell prey to the flames. The whole stock
of Homer, LIE Bouttllier d Co. was more
or less damaged by water, dust and the
falling in of the east wall of the Haseltine
building. while the Hotel Lafayette had
ten rooms burned out. A valuable collec-
ton of manuscript plays, the property of
Miss Nethersole, was in one of these
rooms, and is supposed to have been been
totally destroyed.
The fire ragged furiously for about six
hours, and for three hours the whole
block from Broad to Fifteenth and Chest
nut to Walnut streets was in danger of
being destroyed. The Fire Department,
| however, proved its ability to handle a
fire even of the magnitude of this one.
While the greater part of the loss falls
upon a few persons, there We're numner
of lawyers artists and others - soti.
buildings to whom this fire means a
great deal, many ofthem losing priceless
personal articles.
THE LOSSES.
The following is partial list of the
losses as estimated by the various par
ties damaged:
Charles Hasetine e...................... $500. 600
American Baptist Publication Society,". 400, 600
Baptist Historical Society. 100000
Homer. LIE Boutillier & &Co............. 100000
Lafayette Hotel. Observation-Disclosures. 100000
N Stetson Co........ $4,000
Othor losses about. Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
Kenin & Wolfson
For Only s1.oo, s1.ss, or $3.50
"a SOUTH LAUREL STREE

For Only @1.OO, e1.25, OF $3.50
We will send the
WEEKLY PIONEER
and the N. Y. Weekly Tribune, both pa
pers one year Ito two different addresses
if desired) for only $l.0O; or
We will send the
WEEKLY PIONEER
and the Philadeldhia Weekly Press, both
papers one year Ito different addresses if
desired) for only $l.25; or
We will send the
WEEKLY PIONEER
the N. Y. Weekly Tribune and the Phila-
delphia Weekly Press one year, Ito three
different addresses if desired) for only
$l.50.
We don't make over $500 on each order
received, but there is nothing like being
accc cmmodating.
Send all orders with the cash) to
PIONEER OFFICE.
DIV If Bridgeton, n. J.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
Wants the Paper.

Rev. j. Eugene Dietrich, formerly pas
tor of the Christs English Lutheran
Church, writes from his home in Penn
sylvania, subscribing for the PIONEER.
He says that he desires to keep in t.uch
with the Bridgeton folks.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06

fyou are interested in poultry, read
about the one hundred poultry pictures
in another column. 23 4w w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
"-he Common People,

As Abraham Lincoln called them, do not care to
argue about their ailments. What they want is a
medicine that will cure them. The simple, honest
statement, Il know that Hoods Sarsaparila cured
me" is the best argument in favor OF this medicine
and this is what many thousands voluntarily say
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
The Goods
Always Here

Not big stock at one season and none
between times. Twelve months in year
this big establishment is crowded with
Sup-to-date goods-the goods that are in
season, the staple goods, the novelties,
the notions, the little popular conceits
are always ever here.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
Admitted
Facts

The Corner has made its reputation in all
these years we have been doing business
in this community land we never misstate
the facts. That gives us the confidence
necessary for successful business.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06

Reed, l29 S. 18th ST., Philadelphia. Send
for circular. 751y
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06

Hoods Pills are the best afterdinner pills, assist
digestion, cure headache. Csc. l24
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06

Catarrh Gamble successfully treated only
by purifying the blood, and the one true
blood purifier is Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-02-06
The Best is
Best Cheapest
YOU MAY OBTAIN THE SAME
QUALITY ELSEWHERE
! 1T CHEAPER
HERE.
That means on all lines-nothing
in particular-everything in gen.
eral.

The Corner is busy,
not as busy as at some
times, but still there
are no dull days here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-09-19

Finds us fairly busy
Every day orders are
taken for IS trousers.
They will hold their
own side by side with
any ST pair you g t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-09-19
MRS. YOUNGWIFE'S ECONOMY.

HE otLer day Mrs. Goungwifc came in
to borrow the mucilage Mrs YoungNfe
had written letter, put her last stamp on
the nvelopc and then addressed it wrong.
II was so provoked" she said "and |
made up my mind I'd save that stamp if it
tool; me all the afternoon. I've been at it
an !o"r but got it off. Don't you think
I'm oco.omical?'
Some one suggested that there was a
saying about penny saved was as good
as two earned, but there was another saying
about penny wise, pound foolish"
"Ah.' said Mrs Youngwife. That's
my husband! He is always complaining
about the size Of our bills. He said to ne
this morning: What do you do with all
the coal? Do You eat it?' assured him
l didn't, but what do you think he does?
He comes home Saturday night with 81 or
50 worth of the most expensive fruit. which
spoils before we can eat it. They made
him pay 81 dozen for oranges and tell
him they are from Spain. They are no
more from Spain than | am But so it
goes.
The other day he met an old acquaint-
ance down town. They hadn't seen each
other since We have been married"
"Well, said the man to my husband,
"have you good boarding place now"
just fair, said my husband.
Cheap" asked his friend.
"Umph! Not exactly"' said my hus-
band.
where is it?'' asked his friend.
up near Sixty fifth street and Tenth
avenue said my husband.
"How much do you pay?' asked his
friend.
We'll it costs me about $3.50 a month, )"
said my husband.
Great Scott! Are you crazy?' said his
friend. Sup near SIXTY fifth street and
near Tenth avenue! And it costs you $3.50
a MONTH Why, what in heavens name
makes you do it,"
"I'm married." said my husband.
con- was all his friend said