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Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
THE OYSTER WAR AGAIN.
Riparian Men Arrested for longing Out of

Riparian Men Arrested for longing Out of
Season.
Sunday night Charlesan Harry Candy
of Newport, occupied cells in the county
Jail. They were brought up from their
home by Constable lore upon warrants
issued out of Justice Appelgates Courts.
The young men are charged with TAX
ing oysters cut of season in the Delaware
Bay, and they are arrested upon COM
plant OF the officers of the Oyster Asso-
citation. A hearing will be arranged
later.
The Gandys are sons of the late Capt.
Candy, who became famous during the
recent struggle off Fortescue by estab-
fishing what was known as Fort Candy
Harry is the gentleman who fired upon
the oystermen and wounded one.
The Gandys claim that they are owners
by virtue of riparian grants, upon which
beds they were longing, and there were a
few oysters that had not been stolen and
they were trying to get them. When
they get out of Jail they will do the same
thing over again.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
GARRIsON's DEATH.
County Physician Thompson Investigates
the Case and Gives Burial Certif-

1CdDcs
The awful tragedy at the mouth of
Back Creek Thursday, which robbed
Howard Garrison of his life, was very
sad affair.
The body arrived home shortly after
the extra edition of the PIONEER was on
the street announcing the sad event. The
widowed mother of the dead boy was not
prepared for the awful shock. AS the
body was being brought up Pearl street,
the party met Mrs. Garrison in company
with two other ladies on their way to at
tend a funeral of friend. One can
scarcely judge of the grief of the poor
woman when she suddenly learned the
awful truth. The dead boy was carried
into the house, and County Physician
Thompson investigated the case.
Howard and his brother William had
been down the bay ON an oyster boat.
When Back Creek was reached the
wind died away, and Howard suggested
that they go for ducks. This was agreed
to, and the anchor of the vessel was
thrown over. Howard had brought his
loaded gun on deck and laid it upon the
cabin and was assisting Will in lowering
the sails. In some way stray rope at
tached to the sails caught the trigger of
the gun, and discharged it. The load
ploughed into Howard's leg, and he was
knocked off the boat into batteau. Will
looked around and heard Howard cry
out, MY leg is shot off," William did
not know his brother was injured and
called for him to come on deck. The in
jured man replied 81 cannot, I'm shot.
look here" He also begged William to
go for doctor.
When the awful truth was learned,
William jumped into the boat and hur-
| riedly took his brother to a neighboring
| boat, where help was secured, and the
man was carried on shore. A wagon was
secured, and Howard lifted in, but at
that time he was dead, life becoming ex-
tinct in eight minutes from the time he
was shot. The poor fellow bled to death.
| The wound was a horrible one. The
entire load of the gun entered the outside
of the left leg at the lower end of the
upper third bone. The gaping hole was
two inches in diameter. The gun shot
plowed its way downward and came out
inside the leg, making tear nine inches
long. The skin was torn as cleanly as il
it had been cut with knife. The mus
cles were blown entirely away Tnf
bone was badly splintered but not brok.
EN-. The shot tore off the femoral artery.
The notice of the funeral appears else
where.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
WILL LEAVE.
DIR. j.. r. Mace, of Central M. E. Church,
to go to Camden.

DIR. j. r. Mace. of Central NJ. E. Church,
to so to Camden.
The Broadway NJ. E. Church, of Cam
den, has signified its desire to have Rev.
]. r. Mace, Phi. D., of Central NJ. E.
Church, as its pastor next year. The Of
fer made the learned minister is very
flattering, and while his relations with,
Central are pleasant, the gentleman has
decided to accept, if there is nothing in
the way at the time conference meets
here.
The members and congregation will be-
sorry, indeed, to learn of his determina-
ton, and the city will also feel keenly
the loss of this very able and popular
pastor and scholar. DIR. Mace has been
here but one year, and has shown that he
is one of the best preachers ever occupy
ing local pulpit. He came from New
Brunswick. Central church, at this time,
has no knowledge Of his successor.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
THE CLOSING MEETINGS.
A Very Large Congregation at the Opera
House.


Father, mother, are you praying for
that boy Sister are you praying for that
brother Just now, in this solemn hour,
does your petition go up for that uncon-
verted soul?" Rev. w. D. Stultz was
asking the questions. He was standing
down upon the floor of the theatre. The
great congregation was as silent as the
grave save the voice of the speaker.
Every head was bowed reverently. 1t
was solemn scene.
The big choir had conducted most de-
lightful and inspiring song service, the
Scriptures had been read by Rev. w. J.
Bridges. prayer had been offered by Rev.
S. w. Beach, and the sermon, a soul STIR
ring, eloquent appeal for the saving of
lost souls preached by Rev. A. Edwin
Keigwin, A. NJ. pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church, of Millville, led up to
this important part of the service.
1t is the after service that appeals to the
people. Somehow, Rev. Mr.. Stultz al
ways says the right thing in the
right place. He makes duty appar-
ent. He shows the way so plainly,
that the wonder is that any hesitate. 1t
was meeting rich in experience, in
hopes and anticipation. Immediate re-
suits were not shown perhaps, but there
must be something in the future as a re-
suit from such service, and no doubt
there will be souls made happy from
some word, some prayer, some request
dropped Tuesday evening.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
A HORSES KICK,
1t May Cost Charles Davis His Life. A.
Dangerous Wound.

1t May Cost Charles Davis His Life. A.
Dangerous Wound.
Charles Davis, living on South Pearl
street, was seriously, if not fatally, in
jured Monday afternoon, by being kick
ed in the head by horse.
NJ. Davis has taken the farm of Joseph
Burt, on the Bridgeton and Shiloh turn
pike, to farm on shares, and Monday
was his first day to commence work.
He was in the stable attending to the
horse. when, it is supposed, the animal
kicked him. He was found by the hired
man, lying on the stable floor, bleeding
and unconscious.
1t was found that Mr.. Davis had been
kicked over the eye and his skull fractur-
ed, cutting him severely and knocking the
eye out. The eye was pushed back by the
man who summoned help and Mr..
Davis was carried into the house. A
wagon was procured and he was brought
to his home on South Pearl street.
DR.. Jacob Streets was summoned and
dressed the wound. 1t is a serious and
dangerous one and may prove fatal.
Mr.. Davis never regained consciousness
until five o'clock Tuesday morning. 1t is
quite blow to Mr.. Davis, just commenc-
ng his Sprin work, to meet with such
an accident.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
NO. 2497
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
The Veteran Legion Have a Most DELIGHT
full Evening,

full Evening,
The veterans of the Union Veteran
Legion held special meeting in Robe
son Post rooms Saturday night, for the
purpose of annual inspection, and the.
evening was most delightfully."- and enter
tainingly spent.
The old soldiers composing this strong
Encampment are the boys who served
two years or more during the war, and as
consequence their experience is great
and more interesting "reminiscences come
from them.
Saturday night nearly the full strength
OF the Legion was represented at the In
spection, and Col. Dan Caldwell, of Phil
adelphia, Inspector General U. v. L., of
the United States; Thos. ]. Magnify, Jr.
vice National Commander, of the Legion.
who were present, were given royal
welcome.
After the regular business3and nspec-
ton was over, the entire company
marched to Brooks G. A. r. restaurant.
and took possession of the ladies' dining
room. Here a long table, very hand
somely set, ran the entire length of the
room, and covers were laid for about
twenty-five, and ever chair was TAKEN.
Besides the members, there were present
as guests, members of Robson Post and
newspaper men.
The menu was very nice, raw oysters,
fried oysters, stewed oysters, ice cream,
cake and coffee being served, and the old
soldiers enjoyed it all the more when
their thoughts drifted back to the days of
hard tack and bean soup. 1t was Jolly
spread, and then came the cigars, and the
veterans marched back to their rooms,
and for an hour about the camp fire, rem
iniscences of the days when these men
were bound together by stronger ties
than blood, were freely exchanged and
enjoyed by everybody present.
The Union Veteran Legion is strong,
live successful organization, and it's mem
bership is made up of sterling patriotic
men, and every soldier who possibly can
should avail themselves of the privilege
OF being mustered in.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
SILK WAISTS.

A thousand or more pieces of new,
choice and desirable silks for Spring
wear. In colors, evening shades and
plain, and the price lower than you ever
dreamed. These paragraphs speak vol
umes:
CHECK TAFFETTAS the colors are blue and
white, pink and white, serge green and white, pale
blue and white, brown and white. All 20 in. wide
the price 3719c Last season they were Soc.
STRIPED TAFFETTAS at SOC; shades of
nayy blues, in grays, in garnets, in olives
browns and old rose. 75c elsewhere.
CHECKED TAFFETTAS in changeabe CLASSY
effects at Csc, usually s5c comprising every
ceivable color.
NICE ASSORTMENT of Dresden and Light
Novelty Silks at 75c SIC and $1.O0 Can give you
better for $1.5O the yard.
BLACK BROCADE India Silks, % in wide, 5Oc
BLACK BROCADED Satins 4sc. They have
been cheap at CSC.
BLACK BROCADE India % in. wide, 75c. Extra
heavy, good quality.
Just opened complete line of New
Habutai Wash Silks at Csc the
yard. Anywhere else, $50.
Annex--left of centre.
The exposition open for the sight seers
as well as shoppers. =
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05

the number of dozen or more sitting
around the room and many beer bottles.
Some OF the men were asleep and the of
ficer awakened them and told them they
were under arrest.
ltwas reported to the officers that there
was fight there the night of the arrest.
Andrew Timey and his wife both testi-
fed that they lived next to Dolan's about
month; had heard singing, but no dis
order; had heard beer bottles rattle, but
never saw or heard any profane lam
guage.
Chalkley Hider told of visiting the
Dolans at various times. Was there the
night OF the arrest; saw no drunk kenness
nor disorder of any kind.
Charles Charles saw nothing out of the
way there. Mr.. Dolan, his wife, daughter,
and another woman were there. He only
saw two bottles of beer which he took
there and drank.
Harry Hughes and o. Vanaman were
were there also, but saw nothing of any
disorder
The State rested.
Mr.. Dolan went on the stand and said
on the night of the arrest, his family went
to Millville to a party. Men came there
and stayed with him until his folks came
home. There was no beer there except
what the men brought there and drank.
There was no fight at the house that
night.
On cross examination Dolan &aid he
had been arrested twice, once for cruelty
to child; never heard of any complaint
against the houses where he had lived.
| Fannie Dolan, the daughter, was called,
said she was eighteen years old. On the
night in question she and her mother
went to Millville to party; got home
about two o'clock; saw the men at the
house, but supposed they were there
keepingeher fathers company.
The judges retired and after delibera-
ton came in Court where Judge Hoag-
land announced the verdicts as follows:
Edward Dolan, guilty; Anna Dolan, not
guilty.
Edward was sentenced to sixty days in
county Jail to run from time of commit
ment. Dolan was put in Jail on January
10Th.
Mary Jane Hustled was found guilty.
and sentenced to sixty days in county
Jail, run from time of her commitment
Court then adjourned for the special
| term
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
SECOND WARD DEMOCRATS.

They Nominate Full Ticket Last Week.
The Democrats of the Second ward got
together, or at least a very few of them
and went through the form of naming a
ticket to be beaten by the Republicans.
Ex-Justice Riley was chairman.
After some time the Democrats and
Populists combined and made up a
ticket. The combination looms up some
thing like this:
Council-Henry Maier (subject to his
acceptance.)
Freeholder-Silas Royal (Populist).
Justice of the Peace-Thomas Tyler,
Constable-Harry Dare.
Overseers of the Poor-John Miller and
John Hayes.
Commission ers of Appeal-William r.
Thomas and Nicholas Hartman.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
A MONSTER HOG.

1t was Killed at Centreton Tuesday. A
Big Crowd to See 1t.
One of the biggest hogs ever slaughtered
in South Jersey was killed Tuesday at
Centreton by mine host c. Frank Gruff.
There was big crowd present, many
going from this city to see the monster
hog. The animal was killed in the morn
ing and left hanging until afternoon when
it was weighed.
In the meantime people were taking
chances on his weight and would deposit
in guessing box the number of pounds
and would have as many chances as they
preferred.
There were two persons who guessed
the exact weight of the hog, one man was
from Falrton and the other from Could
town. The box had $65 in it and the men
divided the money.
The hog weighed 960 pounds. 1t was
taken to Salem by man named Girls
com.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
M'GEAR BROS.
HUSBAND AND WIFE DEAD.
Mrs. Hessert, Sister of Henry Grass, Dies
Suddenly and is Soon Followed by
Her Hushand.

Suddenly and is Soon Followed by
Her Husband.
On Saturday last Mr.. Henry Grass re-
ceived telegram that his sister, Mrs.
Valentine Hessert, had died in Philadel-
phia, and that the funeral services were
to have been held yesterday. Mr.. Grass
went up Sunday to stay until yesterday
and be present at the funeral, prepara-
tions being all made for the services.
On Sunday Mr.. Hessert, husband of the
deceased. called on minister to engage
his services for the funeral and on going
to his home was taken sick and Tues
day, the day set for his wife's funeral, he
died.
The couple were aged seventy and six
ty-seven, and both died of the same dis
ease, peritonities. The father and mother
leave several children wllo sorely grieved
at the sudden taking off of their parents.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
MONTHLY MEETING

OF the Republican League. A Special
Meeting Next Saturday Night.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Republican League was held Monday
night in their rooms over Seeley's carpet
store.
There was a good attendance of the
members and reports were heard from
the various officers.
1t was decided to hold special meet
ing next Saturday night, at which time
they purpose having an interesting
meeting.
At the next monthly meeting the an
nual election of officers will take place.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
BLACK GOODS

This is Black Goods Season,
and stylish fabrics that will not
hold dust, are at premium. We
have some premium winners.
Your attention to these hints.
SOC THE YARD.
Black Henrietta all-woo, 46 in. wide. Same in
silk finish at 75c.
4oC THE YARD.
46 in. wide, a-wool Serge, black, others have
them. Not at that price.
SOC THE YARD.
so in. surah Cloth that you have been paying 75c
for.
SOC THE YARD.
SO in. wide, dust proof Serge, all-wool. Better at
75c, some at &c. Better than giving dollar else
where.
81 THE YARD.
Very fine dust proof Serge, usually sold for s125
A word right here to explain. These
dust-proof goods are hard finished and
in some way that the manufacturer found
out, the dust simply strikes the goods
and rolls off. A perfect delight to the
wearer.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
win Build Houses.

u Howard Laning left this city Tuesday
morning expecting to remain away a
year or more. He goes to Colorado
Springs, Col, where he will build several
nne residences for Daniel B. Mayhem,
formerly of Bridgeton. This town is
booming and there is a great demand for
real estate.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
Captured a Thief,

Saturday afternoon Constable Lore ar
rested Thomas Bodine and Alexander
Reed, upon a charge of breaking and en-
tering the store OF Joseph H. Elmer.
Bodine was identified by Oscar Hum
mel who grappled with the burglar that
night. The pair will be given a hearing
before Jnstica Powell.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
YESTERDAY

We received a complete new line Of
fine black figured crepons, $l.25 the yard.
They are 46 inches wide.
In general way we speak of the black
figured mohair, 40 inches wide, at SOC. the
yard. Big consignment made the price,
The front windows give you hint. The
plain mohair and scillions run up to 81.
We are making special leader of the
black serge at 25c. the yard. Nobody
else can duplicate it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
Committee Met.

The Committee appointed at the last
meeting of the Board of Trade to make
arrangements for the Boards annual
banquet, met last night and made their
final arrangements. They decided to
hold the banquet in the Board of Trade
rooms, Thursday evening, March 10th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
Seriously Affected.

Farmers in this county say that the
wheat and grass crop will be seriously
affected. The last cold snap, with zero
weather, like we had for several days,
and no snow to cover the wheat will most.
seriously affect it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05

Thousands have tested the great build
ing-up power of Hoods Sarsaparilla and
have found renewed strength. vigor and
vitality in it's use. 2S
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05

lfyou are interested in poultry, read
about the one hundred poultry pictures
in another column. 123 4ww w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
''''4I!5 14 7lz Corner!

N The Calendar marks the opening OF the
Spring season, and this week the new
stuffs for Spring shall havea front place
at the Corner. A little blustery, the
weather, but that's way March has,
always. sThe bright sunshine, the green
upon the trees, the little buds that will
later spring into flowers will soon appear,
but the pretty things at this big store out
pretty even these delights of nature.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05

Try can OF Hopkins's Steam HON
my (Hulled Corn). 1t is delicious. Full
ot., l0c. 80 DIV 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
FOR CAPES.

Black cloths and .twills. The price
explains their popularity.
Annex-Extreme Rear.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All DruGRists.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-03-05
THE SPRINGS DESIGNS

Are more brilliant and dainty in
style than the productions of any
recent season. Our opening ex-
hibit is, to the well informed wo-
man of to-day, a veritable Fairy
land of Fashion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-18
rs TO ILLINOIS.

Although the republican National
Committee claim that they will carry
the State Of Illinois by 100. 900. and that
victory for Mckinley is already won
Mark Hanna is raising the Maccdonion
cry 10" help in the shape of additional
FUNDS from New England hanks. and
expressly states that the money is to be
used in Illinois, Indiana. Ohio. MICHIGAN
ana Iowa.
In fact during the remainder of the
camEaign all the funds they can get
and all the speakers they can COM
mand will be put in these States, and
dispite their claim of 100. 900 majority in
Illinois they are really alarmed over the
situation in that State
There Is no question but that Indiana.
Illinois and Michigan are the States
upon which the contest hangs. and the
candidate who gets them will be elected.
The Democratic leaders were wise
enough 10 understand in the beginning
that the Middle West was to be the bal, :
! tie ground OF the campaign. and from
! the onset have been doing some quiet
and ofrcc;ual wor!; in that section.
They have not proclaimed from the
| house tops what they were doing, vet
no man knows the effect of their work
hetter than Mark Hanna. hence the cry
| for more money for these States. Rec
ognizinS the Importance of carrying
| them. the Democrats will from now on
! to the close of the election canvass
every town and crosS-road village in the
three States named and the belief pre-
| walls that they will win them despite
the Doodle" Hanna is spending I'm the
interest of his man, Mckinley
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-18
1.-THE glTAI. VIEW"

Senator Hoar. of Massachusetts, upon
since. almost Immediately went on the
stump for Mckinley. and in one of his
recent speeches he confessed To the fol-
lowing:
Leaders of the opposition To BIZ
metailism in England, Sir William
Harcourt especially. and MIR. Glad
stone. who, although out of Office.
is still Il great political force take
the brutal view, that so long as
other countries owe England an in
debtedness estimated by some per-
sons as high as $4,000. O00, 900, every
thing that increases the value of the
coin in which the debt is TO be paid
is clear gain 10 her"
Certainly England does not favor BIZ
metallism, and free coinage of silver b.
this country means financial death to
the English creditor. but is it not n lit =
tie strange that Senator Hoar should
have made such confession? 1t is
said that Hanna has called his atten-
ton to the mistake made'by him, since
which time the Senator has studiously
avoided any further reference to the
English view of our finances The Au-
gusta Chronicle says on this subject
that Mr.. Bryan's contention is that this
brutal view" shall be turned to plague
the European Shylock. He is rousing
the American people to stand upon the
constitutional rights and hear the true
American policy Of finance. Senator
Hoar and the Mark Hanna tribe pro-
pose TO continue this brutal English
policy for an indefinite period and allow
the European money power TO double
the debts of our people. And. yet, be
cause Bryan and the true Democrat
contend for this they are branded by
the American Tories as "repudiators."
"conspirators," anarchists" "rogues"
and "secessionists."
The last thing England wants to see
in this country is free coinage of silver,
and 1t may be depended upon. that
wherever English influence can be ex-
erted it will be in the interest of Nc
Kinley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-18
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

Tie Porturuncse say that no man can
De n good husband who does not eat a
good breakfast.
Cities like Berlin. Vienna. Munich.
Hamburg and Leipsic have opera cvcr,.
night. except Sunday, for ten months in
the year.
Don NJ. Dickinson has collected SlO2.
ouo To he used in making an AGGRESSIVE
sound money campaign in Michigan.
Ohio and Indiana
Has Maudc's head been turned bv
mat fortune she nherltcd?" mo: only
her nose. 1t has turned up about mr.
teen degrees. "ICincinnati Enquirer.
The failures in this country for the
third quarter of the present year" saws
the philadelphia North American. I'm
VOWED the enormous total OF $73, 2Si ,Gig. -
The Raleigh has been detached from
Admiral Bunce's fleet and is now on her
way South 10 take the station of the
Newark. off the Florida coast to watch
CuDa filbusters.
Every man hopes to be better to his
wife than his father was to his mother.
and every woman declares that she will
be less patient than her mother. saws
the AtchiSon Globe.