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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
3. WHOLE NO. 1924
THE PREsBYTERY.
Inc west Jersey Presbytery in Session
Tuesday.

The Prcsbytery of West Jersey con-
Vened IN annual session Tuesday morn
ing, IN the Calvary Presbyterian Church.
oI camden, with large attendance of
clergy and elders. The session was CON-
stltuted with prayer, by the retiring
Moderator, Rev. Frederick r. Brace. n
D., of Black wood.
Rev. Sylvester w. Beach, of Bridoeton
was elected Moderator for the ensuing
six months
Rev. Albert Reid, pastor of the Irving
Avenue Church, of Bridgeton, asked for
a dissolution of the pastoral relations.
which was granted, to take effect on Oc-
tober 8. Rev. A. J. Snyder was elected
Moderator Of the session.
Mr.. Reid was granted a letter of dis
missal, to the Presbytery of New Bruns-
WICK, where he has accepted call.
Rev. George Tomson presented the re-
port of the Committee on Foreign Mis-
sions.
The contributions of the Presbvtery
from all sources were S3541 06, an increase
over last year of S78.S4. The report saws:
Our statistical table reveals that we
spent for congregational purposes last
year Sill, ,9l6, or, in other words We spend
thlrty-two times more on ourselves than
we did for the spread of the Gospel in
foreign lands. The number of additions
last year by by confession and by letter
was 907 We are growing in numbers
more rapidly than in faith"
The place for holding the January
meeting of Presbytery was fixed at
Cramer Hill, and On invitation to meet in
April at Deerfield was accepted.
Rev. DR.. Spooner presented the report
on young peoples work, showing the
financial operations of the church as rem
resented in the contributions to the Ital-
ian work, which three years ago was laid
on the hearts of the young people. The
Importance of this work among the Ital-
lans is recognized by the Presbyterv, but
the committee fears that not all the
churches make as earnest an effort to sus-
| tain it as they ought.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29

Barney Ford, to the furnishing of private
! houses at State expense, forged vouchers,
absolute theft of public funds and other
State issue still fresh in the minds of
the people. Well, we can NEE. them on
those or any other issues, and we will
win."
Major E. P. AndelAAp of Somerset.
Senator William NJ. Jd4keon of Bergen,
Congressman J, J.. Gae4l Of Atlantic,
Senator Edward c. StokesAsef Cumber-
land and Secretary of State George
Werts of Passaic, composed the commit
tee appointed to frame a platform.
The platform was adopted as follows:
The representatives of the Republican
party of New Jersey, assembled in con-
vention Sept. %, hereby resolve and de-
clare:
That we affirm our adhesion and de-
Votion to the fundamental principles of
the national Republican party as set
forth in the platform adopted at the ST.
Louis convention in 1896; that we spe-
cially declare our undyng opposition to
any proposition to debase the national
currency, proposition so repugnant
to the honest voters of New Jersey that
when it was presented to them in all
its bare iniquity in 1896 they promptly
buried it under an unprecedented ma
jority of $1,000 and declared in favor of
the representatives of national honor
and honesty, Mckinley and Hobart.
We heartily approve and indorse the
administration of President Mckinley
His treatment of domestic questions has
more than fulfilled all expectations and
the wisdom of his foreign policies and
the firmness and dignity with which it
has been maintained have won for him
not only the confidence and appreciation
of our own people, but the highest re-
spect of the civilized world
Involved without due preparat ton in a
war in the interests of humanity. he
pursued a course which commanded
United States support at home and ef-
fectively siIenced the assaults of inter-
ested diplomacy abroad. In three
months this conflict was brought TO a
practical end, with a smaller perc entas e
of loss from battle and disease than in
any war of modern times and with the
result of freeing a suffering people
from a rule of cruelty and oppression,
of acquiring new and valuable territory
of opening to our people new avenues
of trade and commerce, furnishing new
outlets and demands for the agricuI-
tural and industrial product of our
people and, above all, providing to MI
lions of our fellow creatures an open
door to those blessings of education
and of civil and religious liberty viii h
have for 100 years followed the advance
of the American flag.
The platform also eulogizes Attorney
General Griggs for his policy as gov
ernor of New Jersey.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
All Day the Program Was One That At
tracted General Attention and
Pleased Greatly.

The fifth anniversary of the Berean
Baptist Church was Sunday celebrated
in manner most befitting. The beauti-
full temple-like building was very tast-
fully decorated and festooned with plants,
flowers, vines and bunting.
Congregations ware large all day and
the program arranged was very pleasing
and interesting.
In the morning the usual exercises
were held, including special music by the
choir, and charming solo by Miss
Mabel Hancock.
| Rev. G. l.. Hart, the successful pastor,
preached a strong sermon, which was
very much in keeping with the occasion.
He founded his discourse upon that part
ofScripture found in ST. Luke, I'd chap
ter and 10th verse: "And the child grew,
and waxed strong in spirit, filled with
wisdom; and the grace of God was upon
him" The theme of the speaker was
"Symmetrical Growth" 1t was glori-
ous revelation of the development of the
perfect man-of Jesus. the Christ Child.
and from the life of the lowly Nazarine
the pastor forcibly and earnestly drew
lessons of great Importance, not only to
the individual members of church, but
| to the organization itself.
Following the sermon proper the pas
tor referred to the growth of the church,
reading from history written two years
since by Isaac w. Mulford. 1t began
upon that stormy night back in 1898 when
30 faithful. earnest christian people
formed the organization that has since
grown to substantial organization of
24S members.
In the afternoon there were interesting
exercises by the Sunday School, many of
the numbers being delightfully."- pleasing.
There were quartetts, clarionet solo,
vocal solo, addresses and short talks.
The address by Rev. r. A. Ashworth
was very appropriate.
In the evening the auditorium was
crowded with a congregation that was
delighted with the richness of the pro-
gram. The services were conducted by
the Christian Endeavor Society. One Of
the charming features ofthe program was
the character presentation of the parable
of the Ten Vergins.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
S. E. Dl'GGaI & BIO.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.
Held Last Night at the irving Avenue
Presbyterian Church.

helu Last NlSnb AT the IiNiuS EeFShuo
Presbyterian Church.
A congregational meeting was held by
the members of the Irving avenue Pres
byterian church Monday evening to take
action on the resignation of their pastor,
Rev. Albert Reid
They voted to accept his resignation at
his request and ask the Presbytery to
grant it. Rev. MIR. Reid has accepted a
charge at Kingston, n. j. A committee
was appointed and presented the follow
ing resolutions:
WHEREAS, In the providence OF God,
our pastor, the Rev. Albert Reid has re-
ceived call to larger field of labor,
we in congregational meeting assemble
to testify our appreciation OF him as an
exemplary christian, sympathizing G
friend and a faithful pastor to whom we
could go under all circumstances for
help and advice, therefore be it
Resolued, That we regret the step that
takes him from us, but cheerfully com
mend him to the brethern in his new
field of labor and bespeak for him the
earnest prayers and hearty cooperation
of those with whom he shall be called to
work. And be it further
ReSOlUed, That a copy of these resolu-
tionS be presented to our pastor, to the
city press. and also spread on minutes OF
Session.
F. G. MOORE,
G. II. NEwKIRK,
ALFRED Z. RICHMAN,
Committee.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Elmer Camm Dead.

Elmer Camm, one of our best and we'll
known citizens, passed away at his home
corner Walnut and Cedar streets, Thurs
day about noon. Deceased had been 6
sufferer from dropsy for a long time and
his death was looked for, owing to his ex
treme old age of past eighty years.
For years Mr.. Camm was employed al
the Cumberland Nail & Iron Company
Works, and was captain of their trading
steamer, the David Reeves" and later
was in the employ of the Diamond Pack
ing Company. He was well-known in
shipping circles on the Delaware.
He leaves two sons, Henry V. Camm,
the druggist, and James Camm. Alsc
one daughter, Miss Martha Camm, OF
Hunt Bros store. His wife died several
years ago.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
An Enterprisins DRUGGIST.

Ihere are few men more wide awake
and enterprisingthan H. w. Fithian. who
spares no pains to secure the best of everv-
thing IN his line for his many customers.
he now has the valuable agency for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful
remedy that is producing such Juror all
over the land by its many startling cures.
1t absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections of the
Throat. Chest and Lungs. Call at above
drug store and get trial bottle free or a
regular size for so cents and Sl.OO. Guar
anteed to cure or price refunded.
26 mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
How to Look Good,

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive, you have bilious look;
if your stomach is disordered, you have a
dyspeptic look; if your kidneys are
affected, you have a pinched look. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters" is good
Alternative ard Tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach, liver and kidneys, pur;fies
the blood, cures pimples blotches and
boils, and gives good complexion
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at H. w
Fithian's Drug Store. so cents per bottle
,,U,F
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Cole Celebrate A
Pleasant Event

Mr. ana Mrs Albert Cole Celebrate A
Pleasant Event
Ten years married, were Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Cole, Bank street, on Monday.
and the occasion was most delightfully."-
celebrated. by the legion of friends of
the couple.
The tin wedding anniversary was to
have been celebrated Monday night. but
owing to the storm, and the fact that the
pike trolley cars were not running. a
large number of Millville people were
unable to be present.
The Bank street home was beautifully
trimmed and decorated, with handsome
flowers and plants, and presented a most
attractive and interesting appearance.
On Monday night about forty persons
We're present, and last night there were
some thirty-five there.
What is said of Monday night can be
said OF last night. 1t was simply sea-
son OF rare pleasure. The games. the
social pastime, the delightful intercourse,
fast whirled away the hours.
Refreshments were served, and greatly
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole were congratulated
by all their friends present, and very
handsome presents We're received,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
cunning Accident in Which William Lilly
Lost His Life.

Lost LiIes
The first fatal cunning accident we
nave had to chronicle since the rail bird
season opened, happened Thursday after
noon, when William Lilley, prominent
resident of Greenwich, was accident
ally killed.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Lilley and
Charles T. Jones, proprietor of Green
Wica Piers Hotel, started off to 90 after
rail birds. Before leaving home. Mrs
Lllley pleaded with her husband not to
go, and told him he had better stay home
ana go to work in the canning factory,
where he has been employed this Sum
mer, attending the scalder.
will, don't go!' said his wife, but he
replied: 'Oh, guess Pll take a dav off
ana go with Charley, he has been want
Ing me to go, and you had better not go
10 the can house to-day" and left the
mousse, carrying his gun with him.
Inc two men started up the river in a
sail boat, carrying cunning skiff with
them. When about six or seven miles
up just below the Broken Meadows, they
anchored and took to the small boat.
Ihey had killed several plover, but the
toe was not high enough to go on the
meadows for rail bird.
The story told by Mr.. Jones is as fol-
lows: he was sitting on a box in the
centre Of the boat and Mr.. Lilley was
standing on the platform in the rear end
OF the boat, his gun lying down with the
muzzIe toward him. Mr.. Jones saw
hawk soaring toward them and shot at it.
but missed the bird. In a moment he
heard tie report of gun, and turning
around saw Lilley overheard about ten
feet away from the boat. Mr.. Jones
asked: Are you hurt, Bill?" and re-
ceived no answer. He Immediately got
hold of him and saw he was shot. He
raised him the best he could and called
for help. Bert Hopkins and Chester
Williams came to Mr.. Jones' assistance.
and Mr.. Lilley was placed in the boat
and brought to Greenwich wharf by Mr..
Jones.
When the dead man was pulled into
the boat, Mr.. Jones held his head while
his life's blood flowed out So sudden
was the shock the unfortunate man never
knew what struck him.
The body was en- from the wharf, in
Rideeway's wagon, to the home that he
had left so cheerfully in the morning.
O. )ner Davis was notified, and he and
County Physician Diament went down to
Greenwich, where the body was viewed.
An examination showed that the entire
load of No. 10 shot had entered the dead
mans neck on the right side and lodged
on the opposite side and top of his head,
MASKING his left jaw and discoloring his
left eye. 1t made hole in his neck
about an inch and half in diameter.
Mr.. Lilley was thirty-nine years old,
Of fine physique and weighed two hun
dred and ten pounds. He leaves a
widow. but no children. The gun which
he used was a very old breech-loader,
twelve bore and he used No. 10 shot.
After viewing the body, County Physi-
clan Diament deemed an inquest unneces-
Sary. Pierce q Carl have charge of the
body.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Narrow Escape,

Thu rsday the GA train from Philade
phia narrowly escaped the injury OF
three women. just before the Irving
avenue station was reached the passen-
gers on the train were pitched forward
owing to the sudden stopping of the
train, the engineer throwing on the air
brakes, and reversing his big machine.
The cause of the act was due to three
women walking upon the track, ahead of
the engine, and apparently paying no
attention to the approach of the train
The women did not hear the passenger
train, owing to the rumble of the Central
freight train, which was passing that
way.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
RAz0RS AFTER THE CAKE WALK.
One Man Probably Fatally Cut in a Row
at Salem,

SALEM, n. j., Sept 23.-The police of
this city were kept busy from 10 O'Clock
last night until this morning, qae.liug
disturbances which resulted from dance
and cakewalk given by Camden col
ored organization in Rumsey Hall.
Everything went along quietly until
some of the participants got little too
much Jersey lightning: then trouble
commenced. Razors, knives and re-
volvers were freely used. Frank Will
let's was cut in several different places.
One cut across the stomach is feared to be
serious. Henry Davis was arrested for
cutting Willetts. Charles Anderson and
Allie Accoo, as participants in the fracas.
were held for Court in default of 5000 bail
George Nichols, who was present, but
knew nothing when put on the witness
stand, was held for Court upon the charge
of perjury. Several others have been ar
rested and are in Jail awaiting a hearing.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
LIEUT.. POTTER HOME.

Will Not be a Candidate for the As
sembly.
Lieutenant James Boyd Potter has been
mustered out of the service of the
United States Navy, and is now at his
home in this city.
The Lieutenant looks splendidly, is
heavier than when he went off with the
''Montauk," and has had an experience
that he will recall with pleasure all his
life.
Mr.. Potter was asked if he was to re-
main here permanently, and replied that
he was non.committal upon that point.
His future was somewhat undecided.
He declared that he would not be a
candidate for the Assembly, owing to the
fact that he might not be able to attend to
the duties, in the event of his leaving
here.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Will Not Enfar-

The basket ball team OF the Brdgetou
Athletic Association will not join forces
with the National Basket BAH Associa-
ton according to the statement of the
local manager. The first game of the
season will be on the evening of Thurs
day. October 9th, when the team will
play the Quaker City wheelmen on the
home floor.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Foot Ball at the A cadenv.

The prospects for strong foot ball
team to represent the West Jersey
Academy this year is very promising.
Since Monday Captain Frank Cartwright
has had the team out every day practic-
ing and the boys are showing up in good
form, Nearly twenty are trying for the
team, and its members will soon be
selected. The management will have the
schedule arranged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
VOL. L.
N M'Geur 4 Bro.
SiIverWare
Checks Given.
Fancy Silks at 49C.

About 25 pieces Fancy Trimming
Silk and Silks for Waist, in all
sort of lengths-have been Csc,
75c and 85c. To close. them out
quickly, we make the price 49c.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Black Dress Goods at SOC.

We place on sale this morning,
100 pieces of new and seasonable
Black Dress Goods, ranging in
price from 25c to $500 per yard.
We will be pleased to show them
to you.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Wrappers at Csc.

If we told you how many we
sold Saturday, you would not be-
lieve it. They are the best we
ever sold, at 65c, 75c, 05c, $l.OO,
S125, $50 and $l.75.
Take a look at our West Window.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-29
Table Linens and Napkins.

Entirely new stock, handsome
designs, finest qualities, lowest
prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-22
AN OLD GERMAN TOWN.

Interchangeable Neckar, Germany.
a .townlet of the grand duchy Of
Baden, Is about to celebrate the
1,S00th anniversary of its foundation.
The ancient Romans called 1t Lopo-
dunum, from which Lobden county,
whose capital 1t is, was named. All
the epochs of civilization have left
their traces on its soil and walls. The
aeighboring country, greatly favored
by nature, early invited human set
tiers. The Celts probably first felled
the trees of Its primeval forests and
established colony, which. centuries
later, became an important advanced
post of the Roman conQuerors. In-
Vulnerable Roman relics, which are
still now being constantly discovered
in the vicinity, prove how firmly that
race had taken possession. Lupo-
dunum became chief town and the
strongest fort of the Decumatic pro-
vince, especially under Emperor Ira
jan. During all these centuries Lad
enburg never lost its antique signifi-
canoe. 1t retained to this day STRAIT
egic Importance. Situated on the
Main Neckar Railroad, the worlds
traffic passes 1t unnoticed, while its
old-time picturesque character re-
mains the tourists delight In 1S49
the Prussians defeated the Badish in
surgents near Ladenburg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-22

actually induced them to believe blind
ly, trustingly, to abandon the approved
methods of business and the habits OF
lifetime, and to invest hundreds Of
thousands of dollars in something they
could neither see nor understand. And
he kept this up after it had been ap-
parently demonstrated that he had dis
covered no new force, and that his
queer applications of known forces mad
NJ commercial value. There is some
thing impressive about a man who
promises to nullify the law of gravita-
ton. People lost money on Kelly,
cursed him, fell under his spell again,
and lent him more. Charlatanry will
not explain it. He could have accom-
plished such results only through the
most evident and impressive sincerity.
If he had been religious enthusiast
with a new creed he might have led
armies Of fanatics like modern Ma
homet. AS an inventor, Keely was a.
failure. AS a solicitor of huge sums
of money he was probably the greatest
success of his generation. He fur
nished an extraordinary example of the
power over men that may be held by
one who thoroughly and honestly be-
lleves in himself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-22
FOREIGN.

1t is reported that France will ask
Great Britain TO recall Sir Edmund J.
Monson, ambassador at Paris, on ac-
count OF his speech criticising French
diplomacy in ITS dealings with Eng
land.
William Black. the English novelist
Is dead.
The Paris worlds fair may be
postponed.
A tumult in the Hungarian chamber
OF deputies forced suspension of the
sitting.
A cabinet crisis is imminent in Hun
gary owing 70 the failure to arrive at
an agreement with Austria,
The empress dowager OF China is
reported to have ordered that Kang
Yuwei, the fugitive reformer, be
captured at any cost.
A farewell banquet was given at the
Hotel Cecil, London, to Baron Curzon
of Kedleston and Lady Curzon, who
are about to start for India.
It Is announced in Berlin that the
diet of Lippe- Detmold will be allowed
to settle the question of succession to
Count Ernst, regent OF that principal
ity
The Dreyfus case precipitated a fight
by rival crowds at the opening OF the
new Opera Comique in Paris In the
presence OF President Faure and mem
bers OF the French cabinet.
An official denial has been issued in
London OF the report that the Prince
of Wales contemplates attending the
celebration OF Washington
ms the capital of the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-22
RECIPROCITY RECOMMENDED.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE first mat
ter which came before the meeting OF
the national board of trade yesterday
was the report of the committee on
reciprocity and trade. The resolu.
lions embodied in the report and
adopted call attention to the gratifying
Increase in the export trade of this
country, especially Of manufactured
products, and recommend that recipro-
cal treaties be negotiated, especially
with countries Of the American contin-
emit. 1t was also resolved that, in the
boards opinion, commercial manufac
turing, industrial prosperity and the
country will be greatly promoted by
the nearest practical approach to the
establishment Of complete reciprocal
trade relations between the United
States, Dominion OF Canada and colony
of New Foundland.