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Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
THE E-UNIoN.
Washington Excursion Association Have
Good Time.

"oohAhAcoh AACuISlOA ASSOcfat1On nave
a Good Time.
Four years ago the, steamer Bridge
ton," with party Of more than one hun
dred soldiers, their wives and families
went to Washington for a week. The
object of the party was to attend that
wonderful National Encampment of the
q. A. H., and it was one of the grandest
trips ever enjoyed by Bridgeton people.
A year ago it was proposed that the ex-
cursionists should form an association,
and each year have an annual reunion.
Last year the reunion was very enjoy
able. This year it was more so.
The reunion was held Thursday at
Tumbling Dam Park. There were pre-
sent at least one hundred and fifty, and
pretty much the entire day was spent in
having royal good time.
Sylvester served splendid course din
ner in the second story of the pavilion,
covers being laid for more than one hum
dred. Mr.. Sylvester had splendid SER
vice, while the menu embraced oysters,
raw and stewed, all kinds of cold meats,
all kinds of fruit, etc. 1t was a most de-
lightful dinner, and was thoroughly en-.
joyed by everybody.
After the banquet there came speech
making and songs and general good
time. President Edgar Sheppard pre-
sided over the meeting. Addresses were
made by 3. f. Ogden, Henry s. Garrison
and othenss. A quartette of young ladies',
rendered delightful old war songs.
After the exercises the Association held
its annual business meeting. The follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year:
President, Edgar J. Riley; Treasurer,
w. B. Trenchard Secretary, Samuel F.
Bard; Executive Committee, Richard w.
Morris, John L. Hubbs, VIM. N. Hewitt,
Daniel e. Souder, w. J. Purvis, Benz.
F. Ogden, E. H. Sheppard; Obituary
Committee, Henry S. Garrison, BENZ. F.
MaulI.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
ELECTRIC SHOWER.
Several Places Struck by Lightning. A
Barn Burned Down.

Barn Burned Down.
AT ten o'clock Thursday night an cleo
trio shower passed over this city. There
appeared to be several showers which all
seemed to centre right here, and for
awhile there was general cracking of
the electric currents passing through the
air, and the sharp rolling of thunder
peals made the timid ones shiver with
fright on hot summer night.
The rain came down in torrents and
did not seem to give those who were out
of doors much warning. When it came
it was of a sudden rush order and every
body scampered for shelter. Many were
! caught at the Park and had to wait there
until the power was turned on the trolley
lines.
Notwithstanding the heavy shower, the
atmosphere this morning was anything
but pleasant, and the humidity was
intense. All night long the atmosphere
was Of a sultry nature and many who ex-
pected to enjoy good nights rest after
the shower, only had to pass through an
other night of restlessness on account of
the heat.
Electric bolts struck many places, some
Of which did no damage to any great
extent.
A barn belonging to Frank Pierce, on
the Burlington road, was struck and
burned down. They were fortunate
enough to get the horses out, but all this
seasons crop of hay and everything else
in the barn were consumed
The trolley lines did not suffer very
much damage. A storm which swept
over Millville about seven O'Clock, blew
down the trolley wires across the guard
wires at the juction, which caused travel
| to stop. Mr.. Walter Bacon happened to
| be in Millville at the time. The power
was shut off here, and Mr.. Bacon got a
gang to work on the wires, and they soon
had the line in working order again.
When the shower which passed over
this city was at it's hardest on the Bridge
ton and Millville car line, the Cooler"
which was on its way home, was weather
bound just beyond Gouldtown. The air
was so full of electricity that the current
was shut off at the power house. The
party braved the storm until it ceased,
and then were brought safely to this
city. With the exception of burning
out the motors and delay to travel, the
company. suffered no damage.
A tree in front of Edward Barrett,s, ON
| South Pine street, was struck, and shorn
| of some of its bark.
| A tree at the Park was struck and
pretty badly splintered, but beside this
| there was no damage there.
Two electric light poles on South East
avenue and one on Willow street were
badly shattered.
The residence OF Mrs. Lydia Cox, on
Fayette street, was struck and slightly
damaged. Some shingles and weather.
! boards were torn off. The family were
| away from home.
The report that the Halfway house on
the Bridgeton and Millville turnpike had
been struck and burned down, is untrue,
The bright light seen in that direction,
was from the burning barn of Frank
Pierce.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
Shake Into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smarting
feet and Instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight-fitting or new shoes
feel easy. 1t is certain cure for sweat
ing, callous and hot, tired aching feet.
Try 1t to-day. Sold by all druggists and
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, Leroy N. Y. S4dw 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
A Funny Runaway.

Willie Shinn, young lad living at
Mount Holly, saw a stray colt running
loose in the streets, and decided to catch
it. Being unable to hold the animal by
the head, he concluded to make capture
by seizing the colts tail. The boy
grabbed the tail and held on, when the
colt struck out with both hind feet, land
ing heavily on Shinn's face, which is
badly cut and bruised.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20

A LITTLE sQUABBLE.
Who is Bossing the Local Democracy ?
Jack Lippincott Holding the Reins.

Who is Bossing the Local Democracy
Jack Lippincott Holding the Reins.
Who is bossing the local Democracy is
the burning question of the hour?
The answer is hard to find. The old
line leaders are up in arms and John M.
Lippincott, the big Populist leader, is
warm under the collar.
The rumpus is all over the proposed
Bryan and Sewall meeting, which is to be
addressed by that illustrious Hudson
county patriot, Bill DAILY.
1t seems as if the local Democracy, or
that part of it that can take pretty much
anything including the Boy Orator of the
Platte, arranged for free silver demon
stration. They secured Senator Bill
DAILY to come here and address the meet
ing. The bills were put up and then the
Democratic Committee sat down.
Now Populist Lippincott is a free silver
man and Bryan is Populist candidate as
we'll as Democratic one. That brought
MIN into the scheme and he did not like
the manner in which the Democrats were
working things. Yesterday he got ont
lot OF circulars, advertising the meeting,
and signed his name to them, together
with that of his fellow Populist, Charles
Carman. That made the Democratic
leaders mad and they jumped John and
asked him why he was running the
affairs. He curtly told them that it was
time somebody was running the affairs
OF Democracy in this county. He added
that he put his name upon the cirenlars
because he knew the people had no con-
fidence in Democracy, and they had in
him. He hired band and was going to
see that the musicians were paid, hence
he wanted to be Band Master. He fur
ther told these inquiring Democrats that
he was Bryan man and was sure that
these same Democratic kickers did not
yet know who they were going to vote
for.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
A-MAIER.
A Quiet Wedding on Academy Street Last
Night.

A ouiet wedding on Academy Street Last
Night.
Frank X. Muta and Miss Alice A.
Maier, daughter of Jacob Maier, were
married Wednesday at the home of the
brides parents, 10 Academy street.
The wedding was quiet one. only
about 25 of the contracting couples
friends being present.
Rev. G. S. Hoover, pastor of the En-
glish Lutheran Church, performed the
ceremony which was of the ring order.
The bride was dressed in white organ
die and the groom wore the regular con-
ventional black.
A reception followed the marriage.
after which the couple were driven to Mr..
Muta's home on North Pearl street where
they will reside.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
Executive Committee,

The Executive Committee of the Agri-
cultural Society had meeting Monday,
and its importance was manifested. The
greater part of the afternoon was taken
up with discussion concerning the new
grand stand, and the provision for its
payment.
Secretary Smalley and Treasurer Pow
ell were made a committee to arrange for
bicycle races each day.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
JERSEY DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

Gold Men to Hold Convention in Trenton
on August 26.
NEW YORK, August ia meeting of
the gold standard Democrats was held in
Jersey City this afternoon, and deter
mined upon State mass convention and
selected State committee. 1t was de-
cided to hold the convention on August
q, at Newark, but later the State COM
mittee changed the date to August 26
at Trenton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
Poisoned the Dog.

Some low-lived unprincipled person
poisoned the valuable pug dog of E. E.
Grosscup, Thursday. The dog never
harmed anyone, and was pet in the
family. Mr.. Grosscup's children had
their hearts nearly broken when they
saw their dead pet. Several attempts at
poison were made before this one.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
Will Build Houses.

1t is said that one of the projectors of
the new Bridgeton glass works, who
owns good deal of real estate here,
is contemplating the erection of
new double houses. Should he carry out
his proposition he will expend at least
$4,000, which will go largely into the
hands of carpenters. May the work be
pushed along.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
Two Charges Hanging Over Her.

Bertha Facemire is in Jail with two
charges hanging over her head. She was
committed charged with keeping a,dis-
orderly house and Wednesday was again
committed by Squire Joel F. Pierce on
the charge of stealing two chickens from
a neighbor where she lived in Turkey
Point.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
CARL Held for Court.

In Squire Meyers Court Wednesday,
ex-policeman< Sam CARL was required to
furnish bail in the sum of 800 for his ap-
pearance at Court. CARL was charged by
Mary Harrington with assault and bat
terry. He had Mrs. Harrington, arrested ,
charged with keeping disorderly house
and she has now turned the tables on
bip,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20

Every day symptoms of digestive dis
orders-acid stomach-distress after eat
ing, burning at pit of stomach, dull,
heavy feeling-Burdock Blood Bitters
never fails to correct any troubles of this
SORT IL lw >
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn). Elegant lunch
in Milk. OF can, 10c. 722dw 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20

Birchs Carriages and Harness stand
the tests oftime and finances. sew 3m
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-08-20
VOL. XLVIII.
NJ 'GeaI Bios.
Wrappers.

We place on our bargain counter
this morning about fifty Wrappers,
inlight and dark Calico, and twilled
Berlins, both stripes and figures;
have sold for 85c. and $1.O0. 10
move them quickly we have made
the price
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VIII Meet mt Chicago.

1t took 90 ballots and three hours of speech
making last week for the National Democratic
Committee to decide that the big Democratic
Convention to nominate Presidential eandi-
date will be held in Chicago July7
Chairman Harrity presided. Four cities
were in the race-Chicago, st. Louis, Cincinnati
and New York-and the selection was finally
made by the combination of the friends of New
York and Chicago, with some assistance from
Cincinnati. Although it did not appear on the
surface, the fight was practically one between
the silver and anti-silver men of the committee
The same division had shown itself earlier in
the day, when. on the question of the date of
the Convention the silver men cast Is votes for
the I'd of June, and these same votes were cast
solidly for st. Louis from first to last. The
sound money men, on the other hand favored
New York or any city except st. Louis, for they
were fearful that if the Convention went to the
Missouri city, the Convention would be domi-
mated by free silver sentiment The belief
that the selection of New York meant an out
and-out single gold standard platform had it's
influence against the latter city among the
Western and Southern men, with some few
exceptions. The choice of Chicago, therefore
must be considered as a victory for the anti
silver forces.
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FRIDAY. JAN. IL.

In the House, the Pension appropriation bill
was passed as amended
Mr.. Bartlett n. Y, d. raised the point OF
order against all new legislation proposed in
the way of amendments, such as that looking
to making pension vested right" etc., and
Mr.. Dingley Me, R. who in the chair,
sustained them.
The bill was passed about 80 DAYS ahead of
any previous Pension appropriation bill, and
carries Sal, 325, $40, or some $4,000 less than
the estimate.
The Clerk first reported the bill by title, and
then by amendments. He first read an amend
ment by Mr.. Steele. being proviso requiring
tie Commissioner of Pensions to make public
all the rules and regulations regarding the
prosecution of cases. in matters of evidence, to
conform to the rules of the courts, aud to give
claimants aud attorneys prosecuting cases ac-
cess to all documents and papers relating to the
cases with which they are connected.
Mr.. Bartlett IN. Y. d.. raise the point of
order against the amendment offered that it
violates the provision of the second paragraph
of Rule XxI in that it Incorporates into this
provision certain changes in existing law in
general appropriation bill.
Mr.. Steele. Mr.. Chairman, this amendment
does not, in my opinion, change existing law.
1t only provides that decent and just considera.
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POLITICAL NOTES.

caucus OF the Democratic members of the
Kentucky Legislature was held at Frankfort
last Friday evening. but Ia believers in sound
money refused to attend or be bound by the
action OF the caucus. The vote in the caucus
stood Blackburn, 81; McCresry, ID; Brown,
6. Blackburn made speech in which he pro-
fessed entire confidence that he would yet be
elected. appealed for harmony, and declared
that the highest ambition he had was to re-
store Democratic ascendancy in Kentucky
Isaac wilson. Democratic Representative from
Nelson County. This destroys the tie and may
Change the whole situation. Some time must
elapse before election can be had of his sue
cessor and the Republicans propose to improve
the opportunity to have joint session and elect
Senator. This will probably be DIR. w. God
frey Hunter, at present member of Congress
The Louisiana Populists have declined to
fuse with the sugar-bounty Republicans and
put straight ticket in the field. The State
election comes off in April.
Chicago is making a fairly-vigorous effort to
secure the Democratic Convention and St
Louis is putting forth all her strength. Chi
cago men claim Senator HILL and St. Louis
says that she has already nine members of the
committee pledged.
Senator Chandler says that New England ia
solid for Reed, and that he is New Yorks Sec
ond choice.
frst-class sensation has developed in
Arizona. The Grand Jury has found Gov.
Hughes. Territorial Auditor Leitsch, and ex-
Representative McCord guilty of grave mis-
demeanors. and report alleged heavy misappro-
priations of Territorial funds. The whole
matter will be reported to Congress for in
vestigation.
The Oklahoma Statehood Convention broke
up in dispute between two factions one want
ing to form State with the addition of the
Chickasaw Nation to the Territory, and the
other to form one State OF the whole of Okla
homa and Indian Territories
The Democrats of North Carolina feel quite
hopeless unless tho alliance between the Re-
publicans and the Popuists can be broken,
and the best chance for this relates to the
Electoral ticket this year. One faction of the
Republicans favors fusion with the Populsts
on all but National issues, while another fac
ton opposes all kinds of fusion. Senator
Buffers paper claims that the Populists are
bound to keep to the middle of the road on
the financial question, and will not support any
man for any place who is not unqualifedly for
free aud unlimited coinage of silver.
Gov. Morton has been placed definitely in
the race, with all the New York factions
uniting on him.
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BRIEF NEWS.

II Is stated In the official organ Of the Gov
eminent that over 600 families in Sc. Johns,
N. f., are without food. fuel or clothing. Four
months of Winter still before them. The
city clergy are arranging a meeting to prepare
some plan of relief. The Government will
have to furnish supplies. as most citizens are
unable to assist.
The Commission appointed by Gov. Morton
70 investigate McGough's confessi on that he, and
not Bat Shea. killed Robert Ross, at Troy. N.
T., will probably report adversely, and Shea
may yet be hanged.
According to the official figures just made
public French imports for 1895 decreased 1872
OOO 600 francs and exports increased 80 0O0, 900
francs compared with 1894
The proposition that the German Govern
ment should establish q monopoly for the sale of
grain was defeated in the Reichstag by vote
of PIG to 81.
Judge Brauseweeler. who was the severest
and most reactionary of the Berlin judges in
all political trials, is dead. He had recently
become insane. and had been placed in
asylum. An attempt is now being made TO
have some of his severest sentences set aside.
Friendly negotiations are proceeding be-
tween Great Britain and France looking to
the opening of the West River, China, ports to
foreign commerce.
An imperial decree has been issued ANNOUNCE
ing that the coronation of the Gar OF Russia
will take place at Moscow in May next.
A bill has passed both Houses of the Vir-
g1nia Legislature appropriating 100000 for
the rebuilding of the buildings burned at the
University of Virginia, and Gov O'FertaI
Will approve the appropriation.
Ex-Gov. and Mrs. William Mckinley were
formally welcomed home by the people of
Canton. o., on Saturday night. Dir. Mckinley
made a speech on local topics.
The South Carolina House of Delegates
passed resolutions asking the United States
Government to recognize the Cuban insuT-
gents.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com
pany of Boston, Mass, will visit England in
May as the guest of the Honorable Artillery
Company of London, the oldest volunteer or
ganization in England.
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health is the very thing he neglects more
than anything else. His health is the rope
by which he climbs to success. 1t be-
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GEN. cAMPos RECALLED.

A Policy of Terror Likely to he Followed
by His Successor. Gen. WeyIsr.
Capt..Gsn. Campos, commander Of all the
Spanish forces in Cuba, has been recalled 70
Spain, and Gen. VaIeriane Weyler appointed
Captain-General TO succeed him. Gen. 4amir,
Governor Of Porto Rico, died of yellow feysr,
and Gen. Sabas Marin has been named as Gov
ernor. "A number OF minor appointments have
also been made by the Spanish Government.
The recall of Gen. Campos to Spain aud the
appointment Of Gen. Weyler virtually means
that the Spanish Governments has decided 70
abandon the policy Of humanity pursued By
Gen. Csmpos, and resort TO cruelty in it's deal
ings with the insurgents
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Mrs. Dimmick is the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie
Scott Lord, who was the elder sister of Gen.
Harrison's first wife. Her father was Russell
+. Lord who was at one time General Superin-
tendent and Chief Engineer ofthe Delaware &
Hudson Canal Co. Mrs. Dimmick's mother.
who was the second wife of Russell Lord and
her aunt. Gen. Harrisons first wife, were the
daughters of John Scott Presby terrain Minis
ter at indianapolis, where Benjamin Harrison
began the practice of law. John Scott's wife
a sister of Mr.. John Lord, of Honesdale.
Pa, who was brother of Russell Lord. IL was
while the two Scott girls were visiting at the
Pennsylvania home Of their uncle that Russell
Lord met and married Lizzie Scott About the
same time Benjamin Harrison came on from
indianapolis to see Carrie Scott, and their en-
gagement was announced.
Russell Lord died soon after the end of the
rebellion. and his wife took her two daughters.
Mary and Lizzie, back to indianapolis to the
home of her father. There Mary Lord became
a great favorite of her aunt, Mrs Harrison In
the early SOS Mrs. Lord went to Honesdale
for the Summer with her daughters. Among
the friends whom she visited were the family
of Samuel E. Dimmick, who had been At
torney-General of Pennsylvania. His son,
Benjamin Dimmick, was at that time at home
from college. He fell in love with Mary Lord
and after a few weeks they were married
Three months later he died, leaving her COM
Portable fortune. Mrs. Dimmick went back to
Indianapolis, and made her home with her
mother. When Gen. Harrison was elected to
the Presidency she went to Washington and
became conspicuous a member ef the White
House household. While she was in Washing
ton her mother died, and after Gen. Harrison
left the White House, in 1893, Mrs. Dmmick
went to New York and has made her home
there since.
Gen. Harrison is in his SD year. He was
deeply attached to his first wife, and her loss
was a cruel blow to him. She died in October
1892, after lingering illness
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WORK OF THE PENSION OFFICE
Certificates Issued During the Week Ending JAN H. 1896
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GEN.HARRIsON'S MARRIAGE

1t is Authoritatively Announced, and VIII
Take Place After Lent.
Ex-President Harrison has caused to be pub
licly announced that he is to marry Mrs Dim
mick, and that the wedding will take place
some time after Lent
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A mans health

A mans health
carries him through
the world. He de-
ponds on 1t for en-
joyinent, for happi-
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the achievement of
anything he has in
han d. Am orleans
take big chances.
Theyrisk everything
lin business. They
have confidence in
their brains and
their ability. The
American business
man Is active, neX1-
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ure and he is up
again in a minute.
AS long as he keeps
his health, failure
doesn't mean any
thing to him. He
has lost a little time,
but that is all. If he
can keep his health,
he will go on to sue
cess. He feels sure
rs shot a-l ok L..
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FREE J WoS SUFFERING

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