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Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
The Home of Elihu Reed, of Port Norris
Fired Saturday Night and the House
is Destroyed-the Life of a
Little Girl is Lost in
the Flames.

Special to the PIONEER.
PORT NORRIS, March S.-A horrible
tragedy occurred at Biyalve Saturday
night. when comfortable home and the
life of a darling child were destroyed by
flames.
Elihu Reed lived in comfortable home
here and Saturday night about nine
O'Clock he with his wife were busily en-
gagged in doing general housework. In
some way Mr.. Reed knocked lamp
from where it was standing, when it ex-
ploded, and in less than an hour the
family were homeless and those surviving
were crushed with grief, for a little,
bright girl who had perished in the
flames.
When the flames began In their awful
fury to sweep everything before them,
four children were sleeping in their
rooms. Mrs. Reed managed to save two
of these precious lives and Mr.. Reed car
ried one little one to safety.
There was yet another life to snatch
from the confiagration, little, four-year-
old girl, Bertha, who unconscious of her
awful position, was calmly sleeping. As
Reed dashed in the house a falling door
struck him upon the head, rendering him
almost unconscious, and but for the
prompt arrival of help, Mr.. Reed might
have lost his life, as it was his head, arms
and feet were frightfully burned.
But the life of the little child was taken
by the remorseless fire fiend and the
body could not be secured until it had
been burned beyond recognition, it being
crisp.
The number of people who came to
assist rushed in the house and carried the
charred remains out upon rails and
boards. The head and arms were entirely
burned off.
Mr.. Reed is in a critical condition and
may not recover. Mrs. Reed and the
other children were unhurt, save few
| slight burns. Mr.. Reed was taken to the
home of Lorenzo Harris and made as
comfortable as possible. while Mrs. Reed
and her children were cared for by Danie
Perry.
All day yesterday people were flockine
10 DlNdlNo W view tne ruins. TeOplt
here, ever helpful, yesterday started {
subscription paper. 1t is in the hands O.
Wilbert Robbins. Collections were
taken in the Methodist and Baptis
Churches and considerable sums wer,
realized. Oliver Webb and Charles Nc
Daniels are receiving contributions o
household goods, etc,
Coroner Bacon took charge of the re
mains of little Bertha. 1t is not ikel,
that there will be any inquest.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
A Good Member.

City Council last night in electing VIM.
81. Ballenger as member of the Board
of Health acted wisely. He succeeds
Joseph Fl. Powell, of the Third ward.
Mr.. Ballenger is representative citizen,
and has the interests of tho town at heart.
He has long been memper of the Board
of Trade and one of the active workers.
He has consented to take the Office and
will make strong officer. The Board of
Health is an important body and can do
much for the town, but it should always
be represented by men who have the
entire confidence of the people, and who
will use only the best Judgment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
Runaway.

The horse attached to the More Jonas
glass stores wagon, ran away Saturday
afternoon. The team was hitched in
ront of Church street house, and got
frightened. The wagon was upturned
and groceries spilled. Several dozen
eggs were broken. The damage to the
wagon was slight, breaking the shafts.
In the runaway the horse came on to
Commerce street, striking several wag-
ons, but doing little damage. The
animal was caught at Walnut st.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently 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. 15c and
25c per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O. 32dw 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11

WOODBURY., N. j., March followers
are anxiously awaiting to see what effect
the new Administration will have on the
glass business. A gentleman from Pitts
burg, who is travelling over this section,
says that trade is gradually getting better,
but If the factories can ali be kept run-
ning until the end of the blast there will be
big boom to the trade next fall.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11

Shake Aliens Foot-Ease, a Powder,
Into your shoes and get Rest and Com
fort. Cures Corns, Bunions. Swollen,
Aching, Sweating feet; 10000 testimonials.
At druggists and Shoe Stores Csc. Sam
pie FREE. Address,
ALLEN s. OLMsTED,
232m DIV Leroy, N. Y.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
BRIDGETON N. j., THURSDAY, MARCH IL. 1897.
.ImSface nffhe Po1.cn
Jesse G. Davis, r, No
Webster Sooy, D, %,

cUotcCc " CvC L.eClcc.
Jesse G. Davis, r, 279
Webster sooy, D, 23l
Commissioners of appeal.
George f. Hamlyn, r, $40
Benjamin Erickson, r, 34s
Joel f. Pierce, r, 312
William r. Thompson, D, 1873
Eli Loper, d, 1e5
Isaac B. Johnson, D, 10,
Overseers Of the Poor.
John V. Brown, r, 800
stephen B. Woodruff, R, 329
Frank Ross, D, ia
Isaac B. Johnson, D, 1876
Pound Keeper.
Charles 81. Bowers, R, 345
Charles H. Bishop, D, .~176
THIRD WARD.
Council.
George A. Bowen, R, 374
Clark 1edell, D, 29e
Bowen's majority, IS.
Frceholder.
Joseph 7. White, R, S31
B. f. Hires, D. a5e
Hires majority, 25.
Justice Of the Peace.
Isaac T. Saxton, R, 331
Warren S. Porch, D, 1928
Overseers of the Poor.
Frank j. Lore, r, 402
John G. Ayars, R, 40
Warren S. Porch, D, 29l
Pancoast Lewis, D. 27O
Commissioners of appeal.
Benjamin Hancock, r, All
Joseph H. Elmer, R, 413
David Bacon, R, All
Timothy Campbell, D. 274
Henry D. Powell, D, 272
Isaac NJ. Smalley, D, 275
Poundkeeper.
John Chain, r. Ala
John d. Fisher, D, 27O
FOURTH WARD.
Council.
Joseph Higgins. R, 27s
Joseph A. Woodruff, D, 1858
Higgins majority, Is.
Constable.
w hAioii q. SloSSWoll, II, 0fS
David A. Dawson, D, 1874
Cresswelps majority, 154.
Overseers of the Poor.
William A. Cresswell, r, 374
John V. Booblitz, R, 377
David A. Dawson, D, 16s
Edward S. Woodruff, D, 1863
Commissioners of Appeal.
Benjamin Harding, r. S79
Theophilus Trenchard, R. 377
Bentley W.Rogers, R, 81
Alfred T. Loper, D, 1859
George Donaghay, D, III
Edward s. Woodruff, D, 169
'Sur0eyors of Hagha0oy.
Jacob Coney, R, 37s
Robert F. Pierce, R, 375
Pound Keeper.
Thomas Robinson, R, 376
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11

Even in the most severe cases of sprain
or brulse, cut or burn, Thomas Eclectric
Oil gives almost instant relief. 1t is the
ideal family liniment. S1w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
Tickets Were Cut and Marked all
Over.
BUT ONE DEMOCRAT CHOSEN.
Joseph Il. White in the Third Ward Was
the Only Republican to Fall by the
Wayside Yesterday.


the returns were in Republican victory
perched high upon the banners. There
was but one Republican defeated and that
will be found serious mistake, not that
B. Frank Hires is not fitted for his office,
but because Joseph 7. White was one of
the best Freeholders in the county and
has done much for Bridgeton in the mat
ter of Improvements.
The vote was light. The Republicans
lacked organization and could not get out
their party vote, while the Democrats
were unusually aggressive. Personal
work upon the part of certain Democratic
candidates resulted in many Republicans
voting for certain Democrats on the
ticket. There has not been in years so
much cutting.
The Democratic campaign was also a
peculiarly slanderous one. Not in all
instances, but especially against. the
Mayor. The libels circulated were of the
most contemplate sort and were started
fresh every day, some new ones being
put upon the road yesterday. But the
calumny did not pull down the popular
Chief Executive. The voters knew him
and had confidence in him and gave him
their support, endorsing him and his past
three years of most excellent administra-
| ton. Davis went down before him under
the weight Of majority of about three
hundred.
Stevenson for Councilman large
| made splendid run and defeated one of
| the strongest candidates in the Demo-
cratic party, and his majority was 623.
Moore, Ottinger, Butler, Bowen and
higgins were elected to Council. The
| First ward did nobly as the vote shows,
| especially the second precinct. All the
| other candidates were chosen with these
men, excepting Mr.. White. in the Third.
| There was not much cutting in the Sec
ond ward, but the Republican vote was
hot out.
| In the Third ward the scrap was
| against White. There were all sorts OF
| influence against him. Hires made a
magnificent personal campaign, especi-
ally in the Second precinct. Down there
he had sixty-seven majority, while White
had forty-two in the First precinct, Civ
ing Hires twenty-five majority in the
ward. The Second precinct was leaning
strongly Democratic yesterday, giving
Hires, Davis and Iredell the most votes,
but the first precinct overcame these and
won out for everybody excepting Mr..
White.
In the Fourth ward there was trouble.
Woodruff was on still hunt against Rig
gins and did effective work. He was
given strong support from disappointed
Republicans. Tickets were being worked
in favor of Woodruff for Council and
Dawson for Constable. The fight against
| higgins was most peculiar and vindictive
| and came near defeating that popular
gentleman, but happily the city will have
| the benefit of his Judgment and action in
Council for another term.
1t was peculiar battle. The whole
fight indicates that apathy upon the Re-
publican side of the house won't do.
There should be organization and aggres-
sion.
The following returns indicate the cleo
ton:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11

That Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes the
blood and relieves vast amount of suf-
fering is not theory but well known
fact. Ga
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
NJ GGaIBIOs

We have the goods people want,
and at the prices people like.
Plain and Figured
M0hair Skirts.
All new, handsome effects, very
full sweep, and all bound with vel
vetine. $l.25, $1.50, $500.
PIC PercaIes for
Dresses and Shirt Waists.
Handsome designs, lovely color
ings, very wide and all fast colors.
Soc Harness
Buckle Belts.
The proper thing in belts, black,
navy, green and tans, with gilt and
silver buckles. If you are ever up
in date, you want one.
Hamburg
Edging.
Our own importation, lots OF
new designs in match patterns,
with inserting to match. Also
Swiss Edging and Inserting in
endless varieties.
Spring
Dress Goods.
Arriving every day. New color
ing, new design and weaves.
For instance, a so in. all wool Shep-
herd plaid for so cts.
S. T. u'GeaI ( Bio.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
Spring
Dress Goods.

Arriving every day. New color
ing, new design and weaves
For instance, a so in. all wool Shep-
herd plaid for so cts.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-03-11
We have the goods people want,
and at the prices people like.

All new, handsome effects, very
full sweep, and all bound with vel
vetine. $l.25, $1.50, $500.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
Texas and Pacific Excursion List.

The Texas 81 Pacific, lei Paso
rOute,' have lnauguraLed through
sleeper service between Ell Paso and
Nash vile, Tenn, to accOmmoda ate
the travel to the exposition. Leave
Ell PasO at 2 p. M, city time, arrive
at N ashvllie at II:OO p. M. second even
ing out.
For the Tennessee Centennial and
Interna.lon exposition to be neld at
Nashville, Tenn, May 1st To Novemb sr
lst, 1897, reduced rates are offered you
by the Eel Paso route" Texas q Pacl
nc railway as follows: Tickets on sale
a pril IA II aud from April 18th TO Oc-
tober 15Ln inclusive, final limit for re-
turn November TIN, 1897, at the rate of
$o6 10, Ell Paso 10 Nashville aud return.
I1ckeLs on sale April 29Gh to October
10Th, inclusive, limited to twenty days
f. ON tate of sale at S4l 20 Ell Paso to
Nashville and return.
In addition To the above there will
be reduced rates via "El PaSo route
Texas and Pacific to meetings to be
held In Buffalo, N. Y. g. A. r. Ma
tiOnal Encampment In August, Annual
convention National Educational as
ISOLATION, Milwaukee, July 9th TO 9th
further Information call on or address.
E. S. STEPHENS, B. F. DARBYSHIRE,
Depot agent, S. w. r.. q p. A.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

drifts will be run, giving backstopes OF
I25 heiohth between the third and
fourth levels. The ore as it occurs in
the mine has an average value OF SAT
per ton gold and silver, about 80 per
cent of the value being gold. Add tc
this the copper contained in the ore
and it will bring the average value uE
to $50 per ton or more.
The Detroit Copper company had en-
gineers make survey to see If 1t was
possible to fiume water from the head
of Eagle creek into MOrenci. The en-
gineers reported it feasible, that the
hume would be fifty or sixty miles long
and would cost about half million Of
dollars. The engineers are now at
ork making their final survey. This
is great deal of money to spend for
water, but water has always been an
expensive luxury in Arizona. The
company now gets it's water by pump
ing 1t from the river. This is very eX-
pen-ive and the water is not very good
there being considerable alkai In 1T.
This alkall attacks the pumping ma
chinery and the pipe line, making fire.
quent renewals necessary. With the
tiume the expense of the pumping sta.
ton would be done away with, the
Company would get better water and a
largrr supply. large power could be
prod uced, thus saving money now spent
for coal, and besides This there is an
abundance of tim Der at the headwaters
of the Eagle which. could be cut and
sent down the hume and thus furnish
the company with mining timber much
cheaper than it now is supplied. The
company has enough ore in sight to
keep It's works running at an increased
outpat for many long years, and saw
ing of cent p)und on the cost OF
pr ducing the copper means a great
deal of mOneV
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
One Fare for Round Trip Plus So.

Travel Is a Joy to those VINO know
how to get tue most out of it. LuXu-
riOus Pullmans, comfortable chair cars
modern Gay coaches S, reg ular and appe-
tiziDg meas at dining rooms or In din.
iug-cars, in connection with shortest
distance and tune between given points
ma kes travelling pleasure at any sea
son of the year. This is what you pay
for and get wnen your ticket reads via
Santa Fee route. National Educational
association, Wis, July = to 8, 1897.
Cool breeZes are most appreciated
during the summer, when the hot sun
makes its presence felt.
Milwaukee is situated right on
breezy Michigan's shores, and the tenn
peraLure there is usually just rig ht.
If you expect to attend the Nation al
educational meeting to be held July
8, 1897, you will tind the shortest ill d
most com for table line to be the Santa
Ee route,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
Bicyclist LenZ's Murderers.

Two of the Kurds who are supposed
to have been connected with the MUIR
der of Frank G. LEM, of Pittsburg,
Pa, the bicycllss, who was shot and
killed on the road between Kourtah
and Zahar about two years ago while
on tour around the world, have died
in prison at Erzeroum, and other
Kurds suspected of completely in the
muro err have escaped from prison.
United States Minister Terrell has
appealed to The supreme court here to
secure the recapture and trial of the
fug itives. = In all, eleven men were ar
rested on the charge OF being con-
cerned in the murder of Mr.. LEM.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
NO POLITICS..
Mexico Ian l Without Office Seekers,
and PartiZan Politics.

anu PaftlZan POIlticS.
An estimated critic says: "Why
doesn't the Mexican Herald treat Mex
lean politics. eoitorially?"
Why not expatlase on the extraction
of sunshine from cucumb.rs, or dis.
course profoundly on the complexion
of the inh bitants of the moon? There
are, happily, no politics in Mexico to
write about. Part! sanship lies dead
factions are dumb; the people are all
patriotic and are addressing them
selves to improving Their fortunes.
Nobody talks politics because, luckily,
Mexico has nOne.tO speak of. A business
like administration is attending strictly
to business, and working for the good
of Mexico, and all of Mexico. General
Diaz takes an Impartial interest in the
affairs of the whole country. He has
said he would like to live 80 years to
see the Mexico of the future. We all
wish that he mil ht, for it will be his
great monument, a mOderniZed, pros
porous and conteoted nation.
There being 40 office-see6ing on q
huge scale he e, no linkering of tariffs,
DO upsetting of fixed politics, news
paper men have to look for something
else to write about, public improve
gold and silver mining industry, the
new factories, the transmission of the
energy of waterfalls to distant points,
and Otuer profitable and comfortable
themes. We do not have to occupy
space every day to tell how the Hon.
Mr.. Blank was with the president two
hours yesterday, urging his 'claims"
to the mission to Belgium, or the con-
sulate-generalshlp at YOkuhoma.
Thank heaven, the president of Next
co has something more useful and i'm
pOrtant to do!
General Diaz works all his waking
hours; all his ministers are hard toll
ers in their respective vineyards;
there is no idleness, no political lntri-
euing going on: this government is a
big business machine.
And this is why We have "no politics
to write about. Mexican Herald.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

IF it be true, as reported from Wash
ington few days since, that Judge
Day, our assistant secretary of state, is
{ rawing up the ultimatum OF tie adj
ministration to Spain in relation to
Cuban affairs, crisis is not far off. 1t
il said that the pre- sideut in this note
will hold, first, that Spain has lost
control of the island of Cuba;" second,
that Spain has failed and is impotent
to protect the lives and property of
American citizens" and third, "that
Spain has failed to comply with its
,reaty obligations" Intimation will
be given that "if the United States is
forced to recognize the independence
of Cuba the island will take its place
and rank Immediately and by that very
act in the family of American nations. !"
and then the Monroe doctrine will
apply aud be enforced.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

THOSE VINO have hau ACCESS to fun
text vi Lne outside speeches made by
Nlr. Mckinney since he became presi-
LenS cOuIu NO tall TO be 1mpresseu With
Inc depth anu Umprehenslveness u
mis- thuug u Us and the happy facility Lac
Possesses Uf clUtu1ng Them IN the mUst
impressive and eloquent language. Ills
speech al lhe oeulIaSIon u the w ash
lux,On monument in PnIIauelpnla was
gem, anu his recent speech aL NASH
vile was no less sO-ln facS LO.h are
Classics, ana deserve TO be preserved
in scnCOl reaQerS.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
Mexican Central Railway.

Is the only standard gauge line be-
tween the United States border and
Mexico City.
Mexico is known as an all the year
round tourist resort for pleasure travel
Health resorts and mineral springs ad-
apted to all the various ills to which
human flesh is heir are found in the
great country. Climate unsurpassed
For full particulars address
r. E. COMFORT,
Comu. Agent. e. Paso, Texas
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

THE blatant Tillman met with q
severe rebuke from Senator Hoar on
Monday for his persistency in trying tt
bring olecredlt upon The senate by Con-
stantly Calling for a committee TO In
vestigate every vague rumor set ahoat
about corruption in that BODY. The
repuke Was more severe because OF Inc
calm dignity and impressive manner OF
IA dollv-rV
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

GREEK Newspapers are SAID 10 DE
felic,Latiug themselves over The state
ment by General Miles that ''posltions
At ThermOpyIae are lmpre gnable.
Thew OVERLOOK the tact that General
Miles probably meant, but was too dip
lomat.c aud kindiy to say that these
posi- .ivns are lmpregnabIe-f defend
ca 10y ancient Greek or moaern Am
aricnn SnIulers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

ANOTHER anti-missiOnary war has
broken OUT in the prosln Oh MOL
Roiia In Cnlna,a mob having attacked
a French CatnOlic MISSION at Lieu
Ching, killing three priests outright,
wOunuing eight vthcrs anu Capturing
Jour-. however, The priests ulu nUJ
tamely submit 20 massacre, but fought
like tigers and with their rifles lalu
lnany u MOuyOIIau fanatic out.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

In recent talk DefUre The Louis
lana Sugar Plan.eis' association, Cop
tain Mo-. DERBY, U. 5. engineer Coz ps,
gave Lne planners sumo gOod auvIce
" Mich the people vi Eli Paso migh n.
prOnt by lakirg 10 themselves. he
said: I'VE ought not To nave aLy
weak or dang CT GUS ievees. BUCK rig IL l
btraik hL al 1T un.ll we shall have elm
iantuu nIl .hv Weakness anu danger"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

DEMOCRATIC candidates for governor
and United States senator are swarm
ing like house flies in Ohio-lust as
though they thought they could carry
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

WHILE President Mckinley was adj
dressing an enthusiastic crowd at Ash
land, KY, on his way to Nashville, a
lady in the crowd sent Mrs. Mckinley
a bunch of roses ana daisies, accompan-
led by this message: Love from
Kentucky Mckinley democrat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
Santa Ee Route.

Low rates to the Jubilee Celebration,
to be held in Salt Lake City in July.
Tickets on sale July 10th ,l7th and 18th.
Call at Santa F'e ticket Office for parti-
culars. E. COPELAND,
Genl Agent,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

THE minority in the lower house OF
congress is still trying to run that body,
but Speaker Reed continues to pre-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

The great lakes aud the island re-
sorts of Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Michigan afford means of enjoyment
despite the heat of summer. Cool
breezes. generous shade. If you want
vacation at reasonable cost and at
seasonabe period, apply for details to
E. Copeland, Genl. Agent. Quickly
reached ia Santa Fee route.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

Hundred of thousands have been in
duced to try Chamberlain's Cough Re-
medy, by reading what it has done for
others, and having tested it's merits for
themselves are today it's warmest
friends. For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16

Sufferers use it. Belief will be
speedy and cure positive and perma-
nent il directions are strictly fol-
lowed. For sale by Kelly g. Pollard,
druggists,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
Tie MEEKIXHERAIQ.

THE WEEKLY HERALD.
A large eight page paper giving the
local events of the week, puoilsheo
avery Saturday. just the paper to
sand friends for information regard.
ing Fl Faso. Price So. 90 per year
ak months $1.OO.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
ADvER rIsINo RATES.

Rates of advertising In the Daily or WeehIy
addition made known on application at ohe
publication office. Or ring up telephone num-
Der 115, and a representative of the business
department will call and quote prices anu
Contract for space.
Locals 10 cents per line in every instance
for first Insertion, and cents per line 1or each
additional insertion. .,
Legal notices of every description u per
nch each insertion.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-16
} JOB PRINTING.

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
sraE HERALD is fully prepared to do al
Kinds of plain and fancy JOB printing In az
the latest styles. Work perfectly anu
nvornntlv done,