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Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
CAPTAIN HAND ARRESTED,
He is Charged With Illegal Dredging
Oysters. How the Report of His
Being Arrested for the MUIR
der of Norman Pinkard<

Started.
Captain Leonard Hand, of Port Norris,
was arrested and brought to this city by
Constable John Elwell Sunday, and
given a hearing before Esquire Isaac T.
Nichols. Captain Hand is charged with
dredging oysters illegally.
The charge against Hand was made by
Charles Pinkard, father of Norman
Pinkard, who was accidentally shot and
killed by Captain Hand three weeks ago.
Mr.. Pinkard was made administrator of
oyster grounds in Maurice River Cove
which belonged to Hand at one time, but
which he gave bill of sale to Norman
Pinkard for seventy five dollars, due him
for wages.
These grounds Charles Pinkard says
have been dredged by Hand since Nor
man Pinkard's death. For this he had
Hand arrested.
Captain Hand appeared on Sunday and
entered bail for his appearance at Court
Justice Nichols held him in the sum of
$500, Captain Henry Lowe becoming his
bondsman.
There was a report circulated and
printed in Philadelphia papers Sunday
that Captain Hand had been arrested,
charged with the murder of Thomas
Pinkard. This was not the case. Cap
tain Hand was arrested on the charge as
above stated.
The report undoubtedly originated from
remarks made by Chas. Pinkard, who was
in this city Saturday, and said he had had
a warrant issued for Captain Leonard
Hands arrest, on the charge of murder
ing his son, by shooting him. He said
that the gun carried by Hand on the
night his son was shot could not be easily
cooked, and in fact could not be unless
done by the hand. That his carrying the
gun on his arm with his overcoat was
only ruse of Hands to make it appear
when he shot Pinkard that it was ac-
cidental. 1t is said that Pinkard also on
Saturday claimed that Hand had a mo-
tive in shooting his son. That he owed
him $1,000, and held bill of sale that he
had given young Pinkard on his oyster
grounds, and which if he killed Pinkard
he would destroy. The old man Pinkard
told many harassing tales about Hand
trying to get his son out of the way long
before this sad occurrance. He had en-
gagged well-known lawyer here, and
was going to Port Norris then with a
warrant for Hands arrest for murder.
and would have him in Jail that night.
Our readers will remember the sad oc-
currance which happened in Port Norris
three weeks ago last Saturday night,
when Norman Pinkard was shot and
killed by Captain Leonard Hand. A full
and complete report of the affair was
given in the PIONEER at the time.
At the Coroner's jury Captain Hand
was quickly exonerated of the shooting.
Everyone who knows Captain Hand be-
lieves in his innocence, and never look ed
upon the sad accident as anything else
but accidental shooting. Captain Hand
is a well-known and highly respectable
citizen of Port Norris, and his friends
are greatly exercised over the report sent
ont
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
FIRE IN THE COUNTRY.
A Store and Housed Burned at Cohan-
sey Last Sunday.

A Store and Housed Burned at Cohan-
sey Last Sunday.
Last Sunday night, just as E. F. Cook
and family were leaving their home in
Cohansey, fire was discovered in the
walls, having caught from defective
f1ue. Alarm was Immediately given and
the family and neighbors began battle
to save the house. 1t was a bitter fight,
and the flames seemed to gain great head
way for time, burning through the
weather boarding and floors, and spread
ing into the store adjoining. A bed and
carpet, together with some other furni-
ture was destroyed.
Had the flames not been discovered
just as they were, the entire property
would have been destroyed. The loss
was very considerable as it is.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
BURIAL OF HARRY STEELMAN.
The Funeral Took Place in Clayton Tues

day.
A number of Bridgetonians went to
Clayton Tuesday, paying their respects to
the memory of the late Harry Steelman,
who died there last week. 1t will be a
sad duty, for the deceased was particu-
larly loved and greatly respected by all
who knew him, and his acquaintance
was more than usually wide spread.
Mr.. Steelman, some forty years ago,
was born in Tuckahoe, son of Anthony
Steelman, and he rapidly builded himself
up into prominent, self-made man, de-
spite frail constitution.
Years ago he became interested in the
glass business, and was large owner of
the Moore Brothers glassworks at Clay
ton. He was also interested in various
other enterprises.
He was thoroughly identified with
Christian work, was an earnest Metho-
dist and accomplished great good. He
was also man who had much interest in
secret societies, and was known promin-
emily in that connection all over the coun-
try. Especially was he prominent in
Masonic Circles, being twenty
degree member.
In politics he was always Republican,
and quite active in the advocacy of it's
principles, although he was never cam
didate for personal honors.
His death is deeply deplored and he
will long be remembered as good fellow
and loved friend. His bereaved family
will have the sympathy of this wide circle
of personal acquaintances.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Try Grain-O Try Grain-O!

Ask your Grocer day to show you q.
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAINO has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains. and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. the price of
coffee. l5c, and 25cts. per package. Sold
by all grocers. 14dw4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of Coffee
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that
takes the place of coffee. The most deli
cate stomach receives it without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee. 1t
does not cost over as much. Children
may drink it with great benefit. Is cts.
and 25 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O IA DIV 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Burial of Harry steelman.

One of the largest funerals ever seen in
Clayton was that of the late Harry Steel
man Tuesday. The Moore Brothers
glass works were closed downand nearly
every employe paid last tribute of re-
spect to the dead. Many prominent men
were present, and the several secret
socities of which Mr.. Steelman was a
member were represented.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
SUDDEN DEATH.
Jacob Wolfe Suddenly Expires in His
Yard.

Yard.
Jacob Wolfe, who has been living with
his son, George Wolfe, on Bank street.
died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. He
was an old man of eighty-two years, and
for one of his advanced age was in good
health.
About half past three o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon he was noticed to have fallen.
He was picked up and carried to the
house, but before be was inside the spirit
had fled, leaving naught but the tenant
less clay. A physician was called and an
examination made and death was discov-
cred to have been due from pleurisy of
the heart. He leaves several children
and widow.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

For earache, put couple of drops of
Thomas Eclectric Oil on a bit of cotton
and place it in the ear. The pain will stop
in few moments. Simple enough, isn't
it? % 1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
n Necessity
KNOWS NO LAW.
The COATS MUST GO
THE CAPES MUST GO
DO
YOU
NEED
A COAT !?

Can't we sell you one? The
best part of the winter is before
YOU. Four more months to wear
them. Our stock and assortment
is still good. All new, all up-to-
date.
We will sell you a Coat much
cheaper than we can buy them.
The times and prices are all in the
buyers favor. We will not quote
prices as they are misleading.
Come aud see for how little money
you can buy new and stylish
garment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Fed The Birds.

Game Warden Harold Pierson and
Harry Dare went out Sunday feeding the
game birds. They found several quails
nearly perished. The snow in the woods
is so deep that it is impossible for the
birds to get anything to eat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Give 1t a Trial.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps
generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever
Cure (Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to-
demonstrate it's great merit Full size,
soc. ELY BROTHERS.
56 Warren St., New York City.
My son was afflicted with eatarrh.
induced him to try Ely's Cream Balm and
the disagreeabe catarrhal smell all left
him. He appears as we'll as anyone.-J.
G. Olmstead, Arcola, Ill. 2S 1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Have Been Prompt.

The post office clerks deserve much
praise for the promptness and rapidity in
handling the enormous amount OF mail
matter during tne holidays. The mails
have been exceedingly large, but the
matter has been delivered very promptly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
To Prison.,

John and Francis Ayars are now re-
siding in Trenton, and their mail will be
received at the New Jersey State Prison.
Sheriff Cheesman took the pair up Tue s.
day morning, his first trip for this pur
pose. The two will remain for three years
each
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

DR.. woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
sent as special providence to little folks.
Pleasant to take, perfectly harmless, alb
solutely sure to give instant relief in all
cases of cold or lung trouble. 2S1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Return Thanks.

The employees of the freight office of
the West Jersey Railroad station wish to
return their thanks to Clem. Newkirk,
one of their co-workers, for the pretty
Christmas presents he gave them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

You can't be we'll if your blood is inn
pure, but you may have pure blood and
good health by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. SO
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
You Should Think Twice

before going out to buy coal. First think
WTere you can get the best and most care
thiy thbii.y prepared. And then be sure and
Sn.,.A Snank mat the place is at HIRES, "
Soatn ;s . "a - Laurel street, for the last thought
is d iact' 1872 WIS If
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
The International News and Book Co.

Baltimore, Md, makes most liberal offer
hof $4,000 to anyone selling 200 copies of
their books "Child's st ,rv of Jesus" or
Religious Jewels by Spurgeon. The
greatest selling book out. A gold watch
is given in addition To the commission
for selling 60 copies in 80 days. One
agent sold rs copies in two weeks another
40 copies in days. Complete 81 90 COM
bination outfit for both books for so cents
Freight paid, credit given; other books
nd Bibles also. Best books and Fibles
or fall and Xmas holidays. Write them
Immediately. S27
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31
Catarrh in the Head

Is dangerous disease. 1t may lead directly to
consumption. Catarrh is caused by impure blood,
and the true way to cure 1t is by purifying the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh because
it removes the cause of it by purifying the blood.
Thousands testify that they have been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparia.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, IndlgestioA, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do not
purge pain or gripe. All druggists. 25c. 146
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

LAXoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil. 10 d sw w 1t
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-12-31

Birch's Carriages and Harness stand,
the tests oftime and finances. S6w3y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Notice TO Correspopaen,.

No notice viii be taken CT anonymous
communications.
in answering queries our first attention
viii be given to the letters Of those cor
respondents who ask but one question
each.
We cannot publish copyrighted songs
and poems without the permission Of
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This column IS not an advertising me-
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the answer to which would necessitate
the advertising OF any persons business
o. wares
Nor viii any attention be given to long
strings Of questions. Every week
numbers Of correspondents ignore this
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their queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
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write TO some dealer in them.
We cannot undertake to answer queries
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We are frequently called upon to re-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
All IInlIo,vs-Eve.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please inform me through your column
the origin OF "All Halloween s-Day," and
how observed. and oblise
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
In Go. the Pope ordered that the heather
pantheon should be converted into
q Christian church, and dedicated 10 the
honor Of all martyrs. The festival Of
All Saints was first held May LIST, but I'm
the year Ssi. It was changed to November
1st. "Hallows" IS from the Saxon halisan
TO make or keep holy. and All-HaRevs-
Eve. or Halloween, IS tho eve Of All
Saints-Day
According 10 Scotch superstition, Il *
the time when devils, witches and cs-
pecially fairies have their annual holiday.
and It has always been the occasion Of
certain popular usagcs IN Christian coun-
tries. such as the performance Of spells
by young people 70 discover their future
partnes for life. and certain nresido
revelrles. as cracking nuts ana ducking
for apples.
Robert Burns's poem. Halloween"
gives at length the custms and beliefs &
the Scotch pessantry concerning this fes-
tival.
According to HIS authority, the
first ceremony OF Halloween Is pulling a
plant Of kail by couple who 90 out for
the purpose. with eyes shut and hand In
hand. The size and shape Of the kali
indicate the appearance OF a future hus-
band and wife. The sowing OF hemp
seed Is another famous spell. The sower
should steal OFT alone and sow handful
OF seed, repeating "Hempsced l SOW thee:
hempseed l sow thee; be or she
that Il 10 be my true love- come after
mo and show thee" II the sowor looks.
then. over his or her left shoulder. the
psrson invoked WI appear IN the attitude
Of pulling hemp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN PULPIT
A Collection OF sermons by Ministers OF
the Southern Presbyterian Church.
Richmond, Va, 1896: The Presbyterian
Committee of Publication. Pages ~.
Price, $780,
THE PRESBYTERIAN STANDARDS
An Exposition Of the Westminster Con-
fession Of Faith and Catechisms By
Rev. Francis r.. Beattie. -. d.. Ph. D..
ID. D., Professor Of Systematic Theology
and Apologeucs I'm Louisville Presbyte-
rian Theological Seminary. Richmond
Va; The Presbyterian Committee Of
Publication. 1886. Pages 81. Price. s.
Why may not these two handsome vol
umes be noticed together? They are not
only Of the same brood. but come from
the same nest One embraces the de-
liveranccs OF thirty-three living standards,
to whom DR.. Beattie may well be added,
Of Presbyterianism. from thirteen differ
ent Southern States and the District Of
Columbia. The other contains q fun and
systematic exposition OF IT'S historical and
theological documentary standards.
The well-selected living standards are
led of By such men as Drs. Palmer. Of
New Orleans. and Hoge, Of Richmond.
aud tRsze are followed by Drs Armstrong.
DaDney, Rosebro. Bryson. Kerr. Smoot.
Peyton, Hoge. Moore, Wilson. and others.
and Of all these seven or eight can be
accredited at the present time to Vir-
ginia, and others are her sons.
Some years ago, at the annual meeting
of the American Bible Society in New
York. the programme included various
speakers, clerical ana lay. from different
sections and denominations. The assem-
blage was q fine one. and worthy of the
cause and the occasion. But the proceed
ings dragged without interest or anima-
tion until the Rev. Or. II. VI. Palmer was
introduced. In less than five minutes he
had the undivided attention of the whole
audience. infused his own spirit into
them, redeemed the important anniver-
sary. and prevented II from being a dull.
dead failure. Rev. DR.. II. u. HOge could
have produced a similar result. His SER
mon I'm the volume before us is on "The
Changing World and tho Unchanglng
God" IL IS I'm his chaste. ornate. and
felicitous style. and embodies his fine
characteristics. The work will admirably
subscrve the purposes for which It was
issued.
The preface SAYS that readers viii have
the benefit Of an excellent likeness Of the
author Of each discourse, and this Is true
so far as we have any knowledge Of the
originals. But there is an omission I'm the
case Of Rev. DR.. w. U. Murkland, OF Bal
timore. We hope that this omission can
vet be supplied. as the whole edition may
not have been bound.
Dr. Beattie says that the aim Of his
exposition IS 20 give a simple and con-
nected and not a new view Of the entire
Westminster standards He makes 1.-THE
shorter Catechism" his basis, but care
fully Incorporates the contents Of 1.-The
larger Catechism" and "rhe Confession
of Faith" following closely their Ian
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
building Of the Washington AIonu
ucnt.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you please answer In your Query
column how many years 10 took 10 build
the Washington monument in washing
ton city, FARMS CHARITIES.
The cornerstone Of the Washington
monument was laid on July 4, 1913, by
the Washington Monument Society, and
work was carried on by means of voiun-
tary contributions until 1850. when the
shaft had reached a height OF l52 feet.
Owing To lack Of funds operations were
suspended. and not renewed for about
twenty-five years. In 1876 the General
Government took charge Of the work,
and Congress made an appropriation for
continuing the construction.
The shaft was placed in charge Of
Colonel Thomas L. Casey, who resumed
operations upon 1t in 1850. and It was
completed in 1854 1t was, therefore. COM
menced in 1913 and completed in 1SSl
but. practically, there was no work in
progress for the period Of twenty-five
years-between 1Sl5 and 1850.
The following figures may be Of In
tercst: Height. J55 feet inches; weight,
$1,000 TONS materials OF walls. white
marble; interior bsclsing, granite; base,
55 feet square; number Of steps from
base to top floor. 800; capacity of eleva-
tor. tons; officer in charge. John W..
Wilson, colonel OF engineers. United States
army. Since the monument elevator was
opened TO the public October Z, 1889 the
number Of people who have visited the
top is over 10000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Proximity the Anrle-Tree norer.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer the following: I notice
on my 2-year-Old apple-trees spots Of
black bark, and, upon examination, I
find the tree is dead upon that side, with
a worm-dust between the bark and the
wood. and a white worm I'm the tree about
one 10 one and q quarter inches long,
with a large, fat head. What is its
name, and what is the best remedy to get
rid Of them? d. +. d.
Toano. Va.
In the absence Of specimens Of the in
sect, it will be impossible to positively
determine the culprit specifically. 1t is
probable. however. that the insect con-
cerned is the well-known fat-hcaded ap-
ple-tree borer (chrysobothris femorata).
This species, as may be readily gathered
from the name. is most often associated
with the apple-tree. but it is Of frequent
occurrence IN oak. maple, and other
forest and shade-trees. After the insect
has once obtained a foothold in the tree
1t l. next to impossible 10 eradicate it..
This is true Of most species of borers.
Tss. &izl-fashioned and time-worn remedy
OF cutting borers out with a knife is
stin employed, and is about the only
one which affords much satisfaction. As
a preventive OF further injury by borers
It will be well to whitewash the trunks
OF the trees, adding a sufficient amount
Of Paris-green 70 give slight color TO
the wash. Another consists in reducing
soft SOAP 10 the consistency Of thick
paint by adding a solution Of common
washing-soda, and painting the trunks OF
the trees with this. or our correspondent
might write to i. O. Howard, Entomolo-
gist OF the United States, Department Of
Agriculture. FOR further information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Cousin sally DiIInTd.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch
Many years ago, say in antcbellum
days Cfore &c war;, there was a cele-
brated case tfied either IN Brunswick OF
IMnonblrg county. this State. 1t seems
that there had been a quilting at Cousin
SALLY billiards.. where the rustics Of The
neighborhood cot into free fight. VII
you. for the OBLIGATION OF your jovial
readers. reproduce this masterpiece OF
amusing reading. and Vcry much oblige
one OF your constant rcadersy
Yours very respectfully, Il. II. J.
Wakefield. Va.
The Dispatch published the story some
years ago. We will print it again, II
any one will furnish US with a copy Of IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

II you mean 10 vote for Bryan,
scyynli, and Lamb. rcgunint your
self with the method OF preparing
the ballot. IL Is not an easy thing
to do ut the FIRST trial. see forms
in this issue. and test your skin
until you are perfect. Put NO. = out
of sight while you are marking No.
:; but afterwards compare your
marked ballot with the Dispntch's
marked ballot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

BY a. C. Gordon.
published by Request)

lie PLAYED with you when you was n
chile you and he growed up to-
Wait lemme see. Closeri so 1 kin look
Mars Georges smile, Lord love YOU,
Marstcrl Oar meath dat cypress is "nare
krce lays.
Sunburn and Growni
Mars Goorge.1 shullen ha' knoWed you
Count Of De beard dat yer face has on.
But for dat oie-time smile o. ycurn.
AN kree? YOU say
Hadn't YOU heerd Marster go,
lie ceased de year you went aWay9
How he ole times comes back oust mo-:
Moonlight fshin's am hyars ln de snow
SQUIRRELS an iay-birds up over neai
In de oak trees dat De sun shlned through
Lock az me. Marsler,
Here's me Twin. and kree, he's DEAD!
Pears TO me strange.
Now when I think on EN-, dos, o,e years
Mars George, sometimes de OHM teii9
count Of idi'SS misery now and de change.
10 an ole man when his one boy dies.
Worn ont ana gray. c..-.. .,o,o
! Here 7 sits waitin' Mars george aiohe'
Niarster an Mistis. ana Charley an he;
1Ou and me only is leIi some uay a.
When you've done back 10 yer snip on ue
sea.
tn hear him say.
jos 81 he used ter. a-fshin', ter me;
Daddy. come Oyeri' An passin' away
Dat side de- river again III be
Wild my boy krec
Did you say How? 49,,
ont in de dug-out one moonshine Night
ITe him wild your baby brother-he
Wild de curls o. yaller like streaks
An de- dancing bic blue eyes. Dead now.
Kroe died for him. An yc2rning LOT
Krce, de Lord TUX him. Marster:
De green grass kiyers 'em both from
sight.
Herd o. Dc tale2
Didn't know Krce was de one dat drowned
Sayu' Mars Charley? Well, 'tWere ne;
De chile waXed weaker. his face mo palS,
AFTER the corpse O. poor kree was iouhd'
TWO months later he went, you see.
God bless You, Marster,
Nine years has rolled over both under
ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
A REQUEST ron THE STORY OF
"coUsrN SALLY DILLAnD."
THE SUCCESSION TO JACKSON.
"Au HaIIowS" and "Haliowcen'-
The Festival, and the Supersti-
lions ana ReVclrics Connected
with the Evening Preceding It.
10 ,bo raitor Of the Dlspatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
win you be so kind as to answer the
following in your Query column shouid
A have parcel OF land transferred from
Is TO A. are or Commissioner books
has the Commissioner Of Revenue the
right 10 charge for same. and II allow
Cd. how much? a SUBSCHibft''
yes: he is entitled 10 fec Of 81.