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Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Life and Mission Work in India.

Rev. Geo. w. Leitch, of Ceylon, gave a
beautifully illustrated address on Life
and Mission Work in India, in the First
Presbyterian Church Sunday. The
church was comfortably filled despite the
bad weather. The services opened with
selection by the choir and after prayer
by Rev. S. w. Beach, Mr.. Leitch ad-
dressed the audience, illustrating his ad-
dress with over one hundred photographs
taken from actual life in India.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Caught the Thief.

WIN. aould, living on Southeast Ave.,
was awakened few nights ago by hear
ing noise in his chicken COOP. He went
down TO the coop armed with shot gun
and on arriving there he discovered a
great big opossum, which he captured
The animal weighed fifteen pounds.
Several chickens were found dead in the
coop.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17

The Republicans elect six of the eight
congressman, losing the heavily Demo-
cratic Hudson district, where Senator
DAILY is elected by nearly 10000. and the
strong free silver Fourth district, where
Salmon defeated MIR. Kelley by nearly
1000. The congressman elected are:
Congress.
First District.
H. G. Loudenslager, R.
Second District.
John j. Gardner, r.
Third District.
B. F. Howell, r.
Fourth District.
j. I. Salmon, D.
Fifth District.
James F. Stewart, R.
Sixth District.
r. Wayne Parker, R.
Seventh District.
William D. DAILY, D.
Eighth District.
Charles N. Fowler, r.
Congressman Benjamin f, Howell.
Rep. whose reelection was in doupt
Tuesday night, has carried the third dis
trlct over Patrick Convery, Dem., by 800
majority. He had 3l1 in Middlesex and
649 in Somerset, while Convery carried
Monmouth by not over 600.
The next Legislature will have Re-
publican majority of seven in the Senate
and fourteen in the House of Assem-
bly,. The next Senate stands the same as
this year. There is a Republican gain of
one Assemblyman in Passaic and
loss OF one in Salem. The Republican
majority on joint ballot for United States
Senator will be twenty-one. Following
is the complete list of Senators and AS
semblymen, to comprise the one hun
dred and twenty-third Legislature of
New Jersey:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
NEW JERSEYS VOTE.

Inc state Elects the Full Republican
Ticket With Six Congressmen-The
Legislature all Right.
The latest returns received indicate
that Mr.. Voorhees, plurality in the State
will be between 5000 and 5000 But few
of the counties have made full returns
yet, and the exact figures will not be
known until the votes are officially can
vassed tomorrow.
The following shows the pluralities on
the Governorship. based on figures re-
ceiYad and estimates.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17

Success comes to those who persevere.
If you take Hoods Sarsaparjlla faithfully
and persistently, you will surely be bene-
fitted. -
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
MAY Locate Here.

A gentleman named Faust, of New
York City, is here, and may decide to
permanently reside here. Mr.. Faust
was for more than twenty years police
sergeant in New York City. He is now
retired, and is visiting South Jersey
towns, with the idea of finding quiet
country town, in which to locate. He
was much surprised to learn that Bridge
ton has but four officers. He thinks the
officers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Underwear, I8c, worth 25c.

Heavy, feecy lined Vests anc
Pants, regular made, neatly trim
med, at 18c, worth 25c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Canton Flannel
at 6A C, worth Sc.

Best you ever bought-Iong,
feecy nap, heavy twilled back,
extra wide. While they last price
is 64c, worth Sc anywhere. Better
grades and greater values at 7, s,
9, 10, 121c, etc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Bargains in CoIored
Dress Goods, 75c.

We place on sale this morning
about fifteen patterns Of Fancy
Dress Goods, exclusive styles, nc
two alike, at 75c, reduced from ST.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
N Gear 4 Bro.
STRICTLY ONE LOW PRICE
Underskirts at 75c.

Plain and Fancy Satine Skirts,
Moreen Skirts, ETC., from 75c to
1926.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17
Black Dress Goods,
from 25c to $500.

We are proud Of our Black
Goods. Finest line we've ever
shown-they are right in quality,
styles and prices. Hundreds of
yards sold daily, which proves
what we say. Prices from 25c to
So per yard.
S. E. M'GEAR & BRO.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-11-17

Union. ....... Joseph Cross, R...........1s 1900
Warren ...Isaac Barber D ........ . 1900
Republicans IA; Democrats. 7. Republican
majority,7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

These tiny accessories to a racing tot
lette are covered in leather to match TO
harmonic with the toilettes and they
are either mounted with silver or gold.
The pencil that bangles oa a separate
chain matches the book in color and the
metal used in mounting.
In Paris all women attend the races,
especially the better classes. The Presi-
dent of the republic invariably occupies
box at the large races and his wife and
her circle of friends never fail TO ac-
company him.
The Grand Prix almost marks the
opening OF the season and the gowns you
see here are the ones you will see later
at Newport NINA GOODWIN.
The recognition of the stage as an edu-
cational agency In Germany has been
generally recognized since the time OF
Schiller. and I'm recent years this has de-
Veloped practical results in the way OF
special representations for the benefit Of
pupils Of the common schools. In Ham
burg 5000 children were taken TO the
Stadt Theatre in January. February and
March. where such plays as william
Tell" "rhe Maid OF Orleans" and Min
ma Won Barnhelm" were given. with an
excellent assignment OF parts. The seat
ing capacity OF the house being 1000.
each play had 70 given four times. The
price OF admission had been put TO six
cents and when II was found that some
children could not afford even this small
amount they were provided with tickets
at the expense OF benehcent citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

nloth faced with white grosgrain. II
fastened al tho front with a Japot or
white embroidered gauze. The sleeves
were close fitting ana tucheu
,engthways In punches OF five. The per
feet NJ and hang Of this gown was IT'S
chiefest charm
Another smart tailor made gown was
bult OF deep violet and parma blue
cloth The upper part OF the skirt was
violet Ii was cut with a long round
point and ftted perfectly plain over inc
hips. The lower part OF the skirt that
was of blue cloth was gored very run
20 give the effect OF a Spanish fiuounce
and was trimmed around the bottom
with Eve rows Of narrow soutache.
A SMART CORSAGE.
The corsage had the effect OF short
blue Jacket over blouse OF violet
shouCh IL was really made I'm one II
was cut with short close fitting basques
and opened at the front to show great
expanse OF the violet cloth vest. At the
back Of the corsage there was V OF the
violet cloth strapped with bands OF the
stitched blue cloth, narrow violet SOU
taehe trimmed tile edges OF the jacket
The sleeves OF the blue cloth were
trimmed az the top with rows OF the vio-
Jet soufache put on IN V form. A cravat
Of white tulle gave a soft erect 70 the
high straight blue cloth collar.
There was such a remarkable air Of
originality about a number OF the hats
worn with the more elaborate gowns
One worn with drsssy gown OF printed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

on the Sunday before tho next COM
muaion. Tom and his mother were talk
ing together. I, was winter. and the light
Of the rising moon was just silvering the
floor Of the room.
Toms mother was oftenor bothered and
tormented by her restless son than was
Gustavus Adolphus and all his host. Only
love suffereth long and IS kind .
'endureth all things. hopeth all things
never faileth." She believed In Tom.
Pretty soon, It seemed 90 Tom as though
&c was the Divine One, who was knocking
al the door - his heart, that talked TO
him through bis mother. She talked Of
a full surrender" 10 the Lover OF our
souls. And the knocking, waiting Lover
seemed 70 say: eyes, she Is right let me
in"
Love and wisdom were Joined in that
mother. She did not talk too long.
She felt that besides her. the Lover was
pleading. Surely her boy would open
the door, So she told Tom 10 pray
for hiu- n. and then left Tom 70 himself
and the Lover and the moonlight.
There. on the moon-silvered floor, Tom
knelt and made a fun surrender The
Lover entered and he and Tom still sup
together. though thirty years have pass
ed since the surrender"
For that night Tom met his pastor In
the Inquiry ROOM" though that wasn't
the name Of It then. He told his story.
The pastor-a war horse" In battle with
infdehty rum, and sin, but mother
hearted man IN his winning tenderness
heard his story. He invited Tom 20
come before the session on Friday even
ing.
So Tom, with a humping heart. oD-
peared before the six stately elders. ani
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
AT NE W YORK.

Purdy, is, Of course. the most promi-
nent member of Richmond's stable and
though big and strong but little has been
done with this grand circuit winner OF
1897 so far this season, beyond jogging
and an occasional brush through the
stretches of the half mile track at Glen
will be given the son OF Sultan and If he
keeps right Richmond expects TO stars
him in a few races
Human, 2:20 Ii the small, but shapely
son OF Quartermaster and Winnie D.,
daughter OF Hannis, has worked an easy
half at the trot in 1:10 1-2. and Is a prime
favorite with Richmond. BranchwOod.
2:22 IL. the bay pacing gelding. now
thirteen years old by Woodburn Ham,
bletonian, recently worked a half in
III f-2 and should be good enough to
win in his class this season.
Guy Fly, by Lord Guy. dam Virginia
Maid. and Loudoun. by Norfolk. dam by
Messenger Duroc have both shown mlls AZ
around 2:25. while a big bay gelding four
years old. by St. Vincent, out OF Peach
and Honey, a full sister to Mosuls dam,
acts like a trotter in his work and Rich
filly. three years old. by Bourbon Baron.
out OF Virginia Maid, which Richmond
regarded as quite prospect for speed
during the earlier part Of the season. has
been let UP In her work and bred TO
Toodles, Jr., the sire OF Nellie d.. Els IA.
Mr.. George ID. Bennett OF Goldsboro,
n. c., has quite speedy horse in thu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

among them his critic Talk about tho
Diet Of Worms. This seemed Diet Of
Dragons
; Nevertheless. Tom answered as best
he could the questions which the kindly
pastor and elders asked. All seemed
willing TO accept tho boy, despite the APP
parent suddenness Of his conversion.
when. 10, tho critic arose. Then IL SEEM
ed as If a cloud filed the room, out Of
which lightning was 10 dart.
Gustayus Adolphus said he thought the
session would make a great mistake IN
accepting the young brother, Tom Eyre.
Tor membership. The conversion seemed
too sudden. The proofs were not suf-
hcienty manifest; for had not he, Gus
tavus AGolphus. seen with HIS own eyes
the irrovercnt behavior and mlschieyOus
tricks OF Tom Eyre2 Had not even one OF
the girls handed him ono OF the Hight and
tuhing love letters" which Tom had
tossed into said damsels pew even on the
Sunday OF Holy Communion? lie pro-
posed that Tom Eyre should be put on
probation for three months. Happily the
pastor and the other elders voted to take
Tom in.
With eyes half blinded with irrepressi-
bic moisture. with choking voice. a heart
that kept humping his ribs, Tom thank
ed his critic lie told him that by Gods
grace no would not disgrace his Master,
while Gustavus Adolphus might live 10
take back what ne said. II is true that
while one third his nature seemed 20 say
TO Tom Eyre, "Glve up the whole thsng,'
the other two thirds said. This Is your
first cross; bear It," SO the critic was
thanked. with at least sixty-six per cent.
OF sincerity.
Nevertheless, afterward. on cool sec
ond thought and earnest prayer Tom
Eyre resolved TO make his. sincerity
chemically pure" and. IKE the Bible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
.tandnrd. % "a hnndral - -.

standard, OF one hundred per cent
lie made good use Of that critic. he
became p better Christian because OF
that derogatory speech in tha session
room. Thirty years OK unbroken friend
ship have bound Gustavus Adoiphus and
Tom Eyre in closest ties. They are SILL
binding sneaves in the Masters field
Through his critic. Tom Eyre learned
90 find out the eXceiien. uses of both
critic and an enemy That speoch
against him put him on his meitie. drove
him nearer 20 Christ. took eeit-conceit
ont Of him. made him alert, yigiant, fun
of grit as wei as grace.
And as for cnomaa wen. Tom Eyre Oh
this day does not love to make enemies.
but he does know how 90 use thom Flo
employs them as sonti1els. as expert
critics, whose opinion is as valuable - a
lawyers. as scouts ana scayengors.
Through his very few enemies be- Is en-
abled 10 be circumspcct wise. cautious.
averse 20 making mistakes.
Next 20 the blessing of having ono 90
encourage aud praise Sc the benefit u
critic. Next 10 q friend is a lively. wide
awake cnemy.-Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
NEWS OF HORSES
AND HORSEMEN.
Some of the TrotterS and PAGERS at
GIenIea Farm.
THEY ARE ALL IN FINE CONDITION
Rapid Wins at Baltimore-Notcs from
Belgravia Farm-Mr. Hersh's Sta
ble-Traverser at Harlem.
Other Items.

At Glenlea Farm where a larger num-
Der OF horses are being worked for speed
than at any other establishment in this
section. trainers William l. Bass ana
Geo r. Richmond have their stables
Of trotters and PAGERS in nice shape.
Bass has driven the bay mare Marie.
by Jolly Friar. dam by sam Purdy' an
easy mile IN 2:30 and Will save her for
the slow classes trotting this fail, ana
by that time he thinks she will be good
enough to win. Redlight. 1892 IL, the
chestnut mare by Red wilkes Jr.. dam
by Twilight, that started last month at
Norfolk and Baltimore, getting por
ton of the money I'm each race and
trOtting a half in 1909 In q heat at the
latter place, is in fine condition and Bass
looks for her to beat 2:2O before the close
Of the season. She will be kept In shape
and started again later, probably some
where along the line OF the Maryland
and Delaware Circuit. Osmic, the green
PAGER. by Egwood. dam by Young jim,
has shown a mile IN 1925. latter half In
Ill, and Tidewater big bay gelding
by Phalanx dam by Harkaway. worked
three miles at the trot last week in 2.30:
2:zJ II: 2:29. and Bass regards him IS
being good enough 10 race this fall.
Among other good prospects FOR speed
in the same stable are DraGant bay
Gliding. T. by Temple Bar, dam by Pat
tersOn; an unnamed black horse 4. by
Rupee, dam by Dictator, and a bay geld
ing. 2. by Willis. dam Louise, full sis
ter 10 the PAGER Branohwood, 2:22 IL.
The big bay gelding Mosul, 2:09 Ia, by
Sultan, dam Virginia Maid. by Sam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

We want to see whas kind Of reporters
our juniors would make, so ask each ono
OF them who want that First June Prize
TO go ahead and send us a news item de-
scribing any incident that interests them.
For instance. If one of our boys saw the
train 90 out last Sunday with the Third
and Fourth Regiments aboard we should
like TO have his description Of it. Under
stand? You may take any incident, how
ever, that most interests you.
THE TIMES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

gray gauze was OF gray gauze spangled
with strass. 1t was tOQue draped tull
with the gauze and at the front there
started a garland Of yellow roses that
was carried over the top Of the hat and
hung over the hair. -Four stiff black
spangled feathers were arranged at the
front of me tOQue
THE HATS.
A large hat that was more picturesque
was OF white satin straw-was trimmed
around the crown with pale green gauze
gathered into puffs. and at the left side
over the gauze there was profusion OF
passion flowers with their green leaves.
A gown worn by young girl at the
races was made Of cream mohair. Inc
bottom OF the skirt was trimmed around
with a hold Of bright cerise toneta
Around the hips there was band OF
English applique lace with the ends
crossing at the left seam of the apron.
The corsage of the mohair was
blouse trimmed with stripes Of the cerise
taneta going from the shoulders TO the
yaistband. and horizontal strips encir-
cling the corsage. Between the strips
the English applique was inserted. The
sleeves were trimmed at the top with the
lace and at the wrists there was band
of tafeta. The tafeta was employed for
the high collar and girdle.
4
extremely simple and yet so rich. The
skirt was cut with slight train at the
back. II was trimmed with violet vel
vet ribbons arranged in rows Of two that
came from the waistband al the left side
Of the Skin. and slanting across the front
ended at the right side OF the bottom OF
the skirt-an ornament OF strass and sill
YER held the two bands together on the
aprons center.
The corsage was a blouse OF the grey
cashmere trimmed with horizontal bands
~ the velvet 10 give a long yoke erect.
Zach band at the middle Of the corsage
was adorned with strass and silver or
raments graduating in size. The sleeves
were trimmed at the tops with bands OF
velvet That had the effect Of being con-
i.nued from the yoke. The high collar
and gardle were OF the violet velvet.
saw a number Of dainty little rec
ord books" dangling from belts or fas-
toned at the side Of the corsages with
gold pins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
ONE GLIMPSE AT
THE GRAND STAND
What the Gay Parsians Wear When
They Go to the Races.
1.-THE TRULY BRITISH LADY,"
She IL Conspicuous in Her Severe Ira
Yelling Gown OF Cheviot-The
American Women Wear
Compromise.
1.-THE TRULY BRITISH LADY,"

PARIS. Juno 1.-For o month or two
past the minor races al Longchamp nave
attracted a fashionable crowd.
In the early afternoon the benches IN
fhe Bots on the Longchamp drive are
crowded with lockers on who wa'ch
these beautifully attired women glide by
on their way 10 the TACO track.
Tho couturiers VINO advertise IN the
Paris fashion journals have been draw
ing attention solely TO their models Tor
the Grand priX the last weeks.
SO everybody was prepared for a rare
treat on that day OF days. And rumor
has n that there never was such a dis
pjay OF handsome toilettss. Such an air
OF satisfaction reigned supreme on the
faces Of these daihes Of fashion as they
fripped along the pebble walk in 'front.'
of the grand stand. Some I'm the smart
est glove fitting tailor made gowns,
and others attired IN gowns Of gauzy
materials all frAed and funny. The typi-
cal French sporting men were there in
great number with their long close-iit-
ling light coats. checked trousers, white
srsss and silk hats.
THE BRITISH LADY.
And 'qhe truly British lady" was con-
splcuous too in her severe travelling
gown OF cheviot and unrelenting stin
linen collar. The American women's
tonettes were a sort Of compromise be-
tween me very elaborate Partisan tot
lettes and the severer English gowns.
on Of the gowns rat 1 noticed par
rioularly was n charming example Of
the typical American toilette.
The skirt was OF checked hunters
green and white poplin made on the bias.
VI fitted closely over the hips and was
Eorsd 80 that the fulness commenced be-
dow the knees.
The Jacket Of hunters green cloth had
short. close-htting basques. 10 was
stitched in punches Of perpendicular
sucks back and front and each tuck was
rdped with a narrow white grosgrain
ribbon. The collar was a medicis of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
FOR THE LADS
AND LASSIES.
The Ptizes for This Delightful Month
of June.
WANTED JUNIORS AS REPORTERS
Wanted, Also, Thomas Wilkes Adj
dress-Will Emily Excuse Us?-Do
Please-JuniorJ SUM-
days Story Concluded.
PLAYING Horse.

Playing Horse.
Up and down the pathway lined
With sweet grasses intertwined,
Where the orchards bud and bloom
FIJI the air with fond perfume,
Rides a hero. brave and bold
As the tabled knights Of Old,
on a charger that he deems
Wondrous as his wondrous dreams!
Firm he sits the reins 20 clasp
More securely in his grasp;
Swift the spurs descending clank
Deeply in tho tender flank;
Cruel swings the savage whip;
PLANT TO his figer-tip.
And his charger gallops gay
Round the wonder world away
Forth he journeys fast and far
Where the gnOmes and fairies are,
And he gladly enters in
Lands where happy dreams begin!
fingers no n little while
Where tho pleasures bow and smile;
Then away around the ringl
IT'S the land where Fun is hngl
All the ways he hastes along.
Oh. the happy birds that throng
And the gorgeous flowers that blow
over every land below!
And each little boy, with curls
Dear and dainty as a girls.
Stands with playthings waiting for
Every little visitorl
Tired. he ceases from his quest:
Horse and rider both may resti
Now the steed that gallOped gay
Munches at the brambled hay;
But the rider, never stlll,
Restless in his wish and will.
Dreams a greater dream and then
Calls himself a man of men!
All. my little dreamer. we
All are dreams in some degree,
And we learn as on we go
Dreams are dearest things we know
Blest II over blooming meads
We may ride our gallant s.~%ls.
TIL. life ended. DER the Hill
Forth we venture dreaming stlll
Songs from the Southwest Country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

timer New scholar-"N-n-no. ma m
only wh-when 4 J-t-t-talk."
A first grade urchin writes: George
Washinon was n boy an they an went
10 school together an they .al got 90
fghun together and had TO 50 10 George
Washinon to part EN-. An then buried
him out 40 Mount Winans
A Miss Mary Blank, IN one o$ our Bai-
timore schools was explaining certain
rule Of arithmetic % "a elias on one CO.
casion. She paused for q second % ma
a sufficiently simple word, when ~ VAS
Immediately supplied by an 9hciou5
youth As this was a breach OF good
breeding, she turned 20 the class ana
said. Boys you have two teachers
two by the same name. When fan YOU,
20 TO this other Miss Mary pointing
out the boy who had Just spoken. The
rest smiled: but the lad was not oiscon-
certed Looking az his teacher WIN an
engaging smile, he said; yes. but one
Miss Mary knows great deal moro
than the other one-doesn't sheY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
THOSE JUNE PRIZES.
How Nice They Are-Everybody Says
So

They are TO be:
/. A United States and Cuba Flag Pin.
This will 90 TO the one who sends us
the best answers to the questions appear
ing each Sunday No one may compete
who does not answer the questions
EVERY Sunday.
.. II won by a girl. will be box or
dainty Irish Linen Writing Paper
II by a boy, a Pocket Knife.
This will be for sending during the en-
tire month the best composition. You
may choose your subject but may not
write more than 500 words.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

Miss Ellen Terry is now acting only
IN the evening performances % The
Medicine Man." her place IN the after
noon being taken by Miss Dorothss
Baird, the original Triiby On the English
stage and the wife OF Lryings sldsst son
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

Mr.. Hoyt will personally direct tho
OF ~ Stranger in New York"
when It Is given az the Duke OF Yorks
Theatre, London. Otis Harlan. Harry
Gilfon and Harry Conor Will De In the
cast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12
Attention Tbomast

How are we 10 send Thomas Wilkle his
prize If we do not know the number OF
his fathers house and the street upon
which 1t IS? Now. Thomas. we know
you think us clever, but you fatter US
II you think US that clever.
Only an Accident. Emily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-12

Two Philadelphia theatres are suu
open. Keiths vaudeville house IS The
only theatre IN the Quaker CITY that has
been omen hfty-two weeks year during
the past nine years.