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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
EXCITING FIGHT FOR CROSSING,
Reading and Pennsy Renew the Ocean
City Battle.

OCEAN CITY, n. j., Aug. 25-The fight
between the West Jersey d Seashore and
the Atlantic City Railroads over the
crossing at the "Y'' was renewed this
morning. About 7 o'clock the Reading
sent force of laborers to extend its tracks
across the Pennsy's Y switch. All the
necessary frogs and attachments were on
haho, and 1t was evident that the Reading
meant business. The PENNSYLVANIA peo.
pie soon discovered the situation, and
Word was sent to headquarters. Crowds
or rival sympathizers gathered at the
scene, and the excitement was great
Inc laoorers worked on, and about Is
O'CLOCK mad almost finished cutting the
rails on the first track of the Pennsyl-
vania. Just then, however. one of the
Pennsy's giant engines. No. 50. came
gliding over the Y to the point of inter-
section. The laborers had to get ont of
the way, and the engine was planted di-
rectiy on the spot where they had been at
work, thus preventing further operations.
mat did not end the trouble, for the force
went around the second track of the y.
ana resumed their labors there.
BY this time word of the trouble had
spread through the town, and people
came hooking from all directions. About
IL O'Clock the Readings men had cut
away both rails of the track, and as they
did SO the dummy train came around the
curve, but as the rails had been removed
the motor retreated. While the cutting
OF the rails was in operation the men
were getting the frog and ties near the
spot. About noon, however, the West
Jersey people sent gondola car down
the track and it landed on the ties. where
II was allowed to remain. With an en-
gine on one track and car on the other
the Reading people ceased work.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
Funeral Services.

The funeral services over the remains
of Joseph Richmond, were held Sunday
afternoon from his late residence on N.
Laurel street. Many of his friends paid
their last sad tribute to the deceased.
Rev. Charles H. Elder conducted the
services. Floral tributes were many, the
employees of the Traction Company send
ing beautiful one. The pail bearers
were employees of the Traction Company,
and We're: Lewis Marks, William Prick
EFT, Charles Connor, John Kirchhoft.
Arthur Sooy. The body was placed i'm
Overlook cemetery.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
Serious Accident.

Roland DEM met with a serious acci-
dent one day last week. He was riding
his wheel past Bacon's canning works,
on the road to Greenwich Piers, and
when in front of the works the big
was going at high rate of speed at the
time and ran against the gate with con-
siderable force. He was thrown from his
wheel and rendered insensible. The side
OF his face was mashed in and he received
a cut on his neck. He was injured inter-
nally and vomitted freely. He was I'M
able to ride his wheel and came home on
the cars
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
DEAD.
Henry K'rchhoff Passes Peacefully Away
Monday.

Henry K'rchhotf Passes Peacefully Away
Monday.
All that was mortal of Henry Kirch-
hoff, one of our Oldest, and most re-
spected citizens, passed to that beyond
from whence no man returneth, about
half past three O'Clock Monday after
noon. His death was calm and peaceful.
Deceased had been in failing health for
several years. He was first stricken
with paralysis, while ON visit to friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Kirchoft came to this country when
he was twenty -four years of age, and had
resided in this county ever since. Soon
after his arrival he located in Fairton
opening tailor shop. He married the
only daughter of Squire Jonathan Wood,
of that place.
Deceased afterward Moved to Bridge
ton and was for several years engaged in
the clothing business where d. .Mulford
is now located, ,having,purchased the stock
of S. F. Wolfson. Going out of business
he.was employed by &C. Grosscup, ,Ayres
& Mulford and later with the late P. H.
Goldsmith.
Mr.. Kirchhoff leaves widow, three
daughters and three sons. His daughters
are Florence, wife of William Morrison,
Carrie, wife of Christian Heller, Jr, and
Annie, wife of Frederick Maier. The
sons are DR.. VIM. Kirchhoff, Harry and
John.
Deceased was of jovial disposition
and we'll liked by ali who had dealings
with him. The funeral services will be
held on Wednesday afternoon from his
late home on Cohansey street,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
New Era of Prosperity.

MILLvILLE, Aug. pa new era of
prosperity is now in progress at Wood
bine, the Jewish colony controlled by the
Baron De Hirsch trustees, situated fifteen
miles below this city. Last spring an
appropriation of $4,000 was made to the
town for improvements, and of this
amount $4,000 is being spent in erecting
a new college dormitory for the Wood
bine Agricultural and Industrial School.
This when completed will accommodate
one hundred students, and the curriculum
will be the best of any Jewish agricul-
tural School in the United States. The
Universal Lock Company is placing ma
chimes in vacant building, and will
start operations in few days. giving en-
ployment 10 sixty men. The clothing
factories are all running full handed, and
thirty new dwelling houses are in course
of construction. Plans are being laid to
establish new tin factory OF Woodbi
which will give employment to 400 per-
sons. The factory will be built by New
York capitalists, and is an assured fact.
The electric light plant which was burned
out short time ago is being rebuilt and
new dynamos placed in position, prepara
tory to starting up.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
WILL TAKE A VOTE.
The Soldiers viii Decide for Duty Them
selves.


CAMP VOORHEES,, Sea Girt, Aug. 90
Governor Voorhees, has designated all
the military officials who are to poll the
four New Jersey regiments of volunteers
as to whether they desire to be mustered
out or remain in service with the two
regiments from New Jersey which are to
be assigned to the armies of occupation.
Judge Advocate General Edward p
Meany will poll the First regiment at
Camp Alger, Dunn Loring, Va Inspec-
tor-General of Rifle Practice Bird w.
Spencer will poll the, Second Regiment
at Jacksonville; Inspector-General Jos.
w. Congdon will poll the Third Regi-
ment at Pompton Lakes, Fort Wads-
worth and Fort Hancock, and Colonel
Alexander G. Oliphant to poll the Fourth
Regiment, now in camp here.
These officers will take the vote and re-
port to the Governor, who will in turn
report the result of the ballot to Adjutant-
General Corbin, of the War Department,
who will recommend to President Nc
Kinley the two New Jersey regiments to
be assigned to service.
The poll will be kept secret. Even the
Colonels of the regiments will not be al
lowed to see the ballots.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
BEER FARM HEARING.
All Four the Proprietors Held for October
Court.

All Four the Proprietors Held for October
Mayor Appelgate gave a hearing to
Albert Lily, Nelson Lily, David Irons
and Frederick Schlagei the proprietors
OF the Horse Pond bottling place, on Irv-
ing avenue, Monday afternoon, The
1estmony of ten witnesses was taken.
John Rodman said he had been there
and bought less than two cases. Had
bought three bottles for twenty-five cents.
Hrd seen others do the same thing. Had
played whisky poker for drinks; never
saw women there and had never been
there on Sundays.
Chester Loud had also been there and
bought be9r in less quantity than two
cases. Had seen QUOT pitching, but did
not know what it wps for. Could drink
inside or outside of building; any old
place was good enough.
Edward Garrison had been to the place
and one time saw man and woman
there.
Rufus Watkins had bought beer there
in less than two case quantity.
Other witnesses had bought beer in
quantities of two bottles, half dozen and
dozen bottles.
The testimony was dead against the
defendants end they We're all held for the
Octobe term of court.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
SPECIAL SESSION.
city council Called, But Adjourned Almost
as0uick as Called

asQuick a Called.
Council met in special session Monday
evening. In the absence of President
Stevenson, Capt. George A. Bowen was
appointed president pro tenn, and in the
absense of Recorder Hewitt, Joseph H.
Powell was chosen Recorder.
At the roll call there were present:
Messrs. Bowen, Dare, Ottinger, Matthews,
Moore, Woodruff. Powell, Como, Blew,
No one seemed to know who issued the
call for the special meeting and President
Bowen said according to law, there
could be no special meeting without a call.
therefore a motion to adjourn would be
in order.
Mr.. Dare said he had an invitstio;i
from the Bridgeton 4 Millville Traction
Company, for Council to attend in BODY
the NTH anniversary of the company's
e&lstance, On motion they accepted the
invitation.
council was called, it was learned. to
have building inspector appointed at
the erection of the new fire engine house
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
INJURIES TO WORKINGMEN.
Inc New English Law Providing Compen-
sation for the Men-Cbtef stainsby
wi Publish it in His Renort.

wi Publish it in His Report
The New Jersey Bureau of Statistics of
Labor and Industries, of which William
Stalnsby is chief, will publish in its re-
port for 1898, the full text of the English
Workmen's Compensation Act, which
went into operation in that country on
July l, 1898, and also an act of the same
character which recently went into op-
GRAFTON in France. The French Act is
modelled on the lines of the English. In
po'h countries, the principles of law ap-
plcable to the case of a workingman in
Jurtd in the course of his employment
We're, before the passage of these acts.
substantially alike. Until 1880, the date
OF the first Employers Liability Act the
English workman who was injured at his
employment had no redress, EXCEPT at
common law; and there he had but little
II any chance, as the courts held. that in
accepting employment, the workmen as
sumed all risk of being injured through
the negligence or incapacity of fellow
workman.
There was SO much dissatisfaction on
account OF the injustice of this state of
things, that Parliament in that wear
passed the first Employers Liability act.
winch opened an opportunity for the
"oFKlDgman to secure damages for an in
jury resulting from the negligence of an
employer or any other person in his
service, whose orders he, the injured
man, had to obey. This law, while un-
doubtediy very long step ahead, did
not give general satisfaction, and as a re-
suit OF long and persistent agitation, the
new act. which is very sweeping in its
provisions, was obtained.
The new law takes no account of either
direct or contributory negligence. and
makes the employer liable to compensate
bis workman for any accident "arising
out OF and in the course of his employ
ment," except only where the injury is
due to the workmans' own gross and
wiliul misconduct. The expense of pre-
vlding compensation to workmen in case
OF injury is thus made, by the provision
OF this act, fixed charge against the
business, as are the items of rent, taxes,
New Jersey is one of the few States of
the Union in which there is no ststutory
reg ulation of employers liability. Tie
con non law still governs here, in thai
respect. and under 1t, as was the case in
England before 1887, there is practically
no chance for workingman to obtain
compensation for injuries sustained at his
employment, or for his family to secure
even the funeral expenses as compensa-
ton, if the injuries rceuf. in his death.
A list of cases of claims for compensf-
ton that have reached the court Of last
resort, in New Jersey for the last ten
yr, 50, and have been finally adjudicated
there, VI i'll also be published.
In England, The passage of the Work
mans Compensation act is regarded as
the most beneficial meFstre ever enacted d
there in the interest of the workingman.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
THE POLICE RAID EN-.
Chester Loud Endeavors to Skip Out But
Is Captured When Fired Upon,
Saturday Night.

Late Saturday night four officers left
this city in couple of teams for the
Carmel road They went out irving
avenue until they came to the beer
bottling place that for years has been
conducted there
In the darkness the four officers sur
rounded the house. Officers Betchner
and Lore started for one door, while
Constable Cresswell and Charles Hem
derson went front.
AS the officers neared the building, the
occupants heard them and one of them,
Chester Loud. started for the woods.
Constable Lore started alter him, and
fired couple of shots in the air. Loud
stopped, crying out, Don't shoot, I'll
give up.'
The officers arrestt Fred Slagle,
Daniel Irons, Nixon Lilly and Albert
Lilly, and the five men were hustled into
wagons and brought to this city.
AS Officer Betchner's team arrived at
the lookup, Loud made dash for liberty
and ran down the lane toward Cohansey
street. Betchner fired gun at him and
he dropped down by a fence, where he
was picked up and taken to the prison.
Yesterday morning the Mayor COM
mltted the gang to Jail, in default of bail
to await hearing this afternoon at two
O'Clock.
There has been warrant for Loud for
some time, but he has been away. He is
charged with assault and battery.
The other four have two charges
against them. One is for maintaining a
disorderly house. and the other is for the
illegal sale of liquor.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
The Sure LaGrippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, if you will only get the
right remedy. You are having pain all
through your body, your liver is out of
order, have no appetite, no life or ambi-
ton, have a bad cold, in fact are COM
pletely used up. Electric Bitters is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief. They act directly on
your Liver. Stomach and Kidneys, tone
up the whole system and make YOU feel
like new being. They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale at H.
W. ,Fithian's Drug Store, only so cents
per bottle. % mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01

HANDSOME STORE.
III. A. Jorden VIII Present a Surprise to
the Public,

Unless something should happen to
cause disappointment, II. A. Jorden will
be in his handsome new store Saturday
of this week.
The finishing touches are being put
upon the interior, and the completion, it
is confidently expected, will be in time
for an opening on Saturday.
A reporter caught glimpse of the in
terror this morning. The room is sur
prisingly commodious and extremely
light and bright. The walls are laven-
der, and the fixtures are pure white, in
fact enamelled. with a rich china gloss.
The fixtures were placed in the store ty
that master mechanic, James Simpson
The work is superb. The shelving and
drawers are most attractively arranged.
Complete in every detail, the arrange
ment gives Mr.. Jorden facility and con-
venience in the attendance upon cps-
toners.
One of the most attractive features of
the store, is the handsome new fountain.
This is placed in the east wall by the
front window. The fountain is entirely
OF onyx, the panels being beautiful. The
trimmings are silver, while over the
fountain is a superstructure on white
which embraces French plate mirror
and beautiful chandelier, with crystal
pendants.
The other convepiences of the st 1re
may not be noticed by the visitor, but
Will be appreciated by Mr.. Jorden and
his assistants. The laboratory is arranged
in the most satisfactory manner, and the
store has ell modern improvements.
That Mr.. Jorden will enjoy increased
business in his new store is assured.
Such enterprise deserves the commenda-
ton OF the public, and people are quick
to support such efforts for their conven-
ience and pleasure. The community
will be greatly surprised With the de-
llghtful features and beauties of the store
waen it is opened next Saturday.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
A LAUNCHING.
The "Esie NJ. Reichert' Glides Gracefully
Into the Waves.


At 1905 O'Clock Wednesday, the
schooner "Elsie NJ. Reichert" glided
gracefully from the ways at Rice's ship
yard on to the placid waters of the Cohan-
scy. Never has there been more sue
cessful launching in this city than this
one.
About two hundred persons W witnessed
it, and half that number, including many
women, were on the boat
The vessel was full rigged and from the
main topmast swung the boats name on
fly, while from the bowsprit the stars
and stripes fioated.
The boat is painted white, with green
trimmings, and is a pretty trim little
vessel. AS she slackened her pace in the
water several boys on board dived from
her railing into the water.
The vessel was built for the owner,
Charles Johnson, of Cedarville.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
WHOLE NO. 1920
COUNTY FAIR RACES.
some Good Ones Have Already Entered
the Bicycle Meet

the Bicycle Meet.
That the coming bicycle races for the
Cum berland County Fair on September
oth and 9th will be we'll worth SEEING. ia
evidenced from the fact that there bava
oeen entries made of notable ridero
among them Leroy Austin. The nrizos
ana special prizes are worth competino
Iof. Following are the events and prizes.
First Day.
No. l. One mile novice-1st nriza emit
OF clothes, $40. Second prize, bicycle
SUIT So' Third prize, shoes, "a.
NO. 2. One mile open-First prize
diamond, SIS. Second prize, watch. sl5,
Third prize, ring, $40.
NO ). Two mile handicap-First nrize
diamond ring, S25. Second prize. dia-
mona ring, SIS. Third prize, dress suit
case' eIo. Fourth prize, ring, S..
Second Day.
NO. l. One-half mile handicap-Fjrst
prize, diamond ring, $40. Second prize.
diamond stud, sl5. Third prize, iewelrv.
$40. Fourth prize, iewelry, s.
No. z. One mile county championship
FIRST prize, gold medal. Second prize.
silver medal. Third prize, bronze medal.
30 D. Ihree mile handicap, lap race
FIRST prize, gold watch. S25. Second
prize Jewelry, SIS. Third prize, dress
suit case, $40.
Ihere will be special prize of s25 for
the fastest mile made on the days of the
meet.
Another special prize of $50 and $40 will
Do given IN match race between Leroy
Austin and Cumberland county man,
best two in three heats.
A pursuit race of six persons, two from
brldgeton, two from Vineland and two
from Miliville will be given, Prizes, s25
and Sl5.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
IN A JUSTICE COURT,
German Westcott Called to Account for
something He Did Not Do.

German Westcott Called to Account for
Something He Did Not Do.
one day last week German Westcott
tried to pawn coat at several places in
this city. This fact aroused suspicion in
the mind of Shiloh farmer.
This suspicion of the tiller of the soil
was brought about simply because he
mad been the loser of coat and vest
which some one had purloined from his
quiet domicile. SO he comes to Bridge
ton and goes before Esquire Nichols and
swears out warrant for German West
colt, supposing him of course to be the
culprit.
The hearing came off yesterday before
the Esquire, but the farmers witness
swore that Westcott was not the man who
stole the coat and vest. This was not alf
that Westoott had to face, as the farmer
had made complaint that he had also
stolen a basket of lima beans from him.
When German was asked to plead, he
did so very quickly. "Are you guilty or
not guilty." queried the Squire.
Nit" answered Westcott.
And it was proved init" when West
colt produced witnesses in his behalf.
Westcott went on the stand, and with
uplitted hand swore that on the day he
was charged with the theft of these
articles he was down the bay with party.
And IN this he was corroborated by sew
eral witnesses who were with him. After
hearing both sides the Squire said: "You
are discharged.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
BRYAN'S NEWSPAPER.
-' ~ A'n w NJ al LII
The Evening Post" of Lincoln, Shu,

The Evening Post" of Lincoln, Shuts
Down.
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 30.-The Eveni,,q
PoSt, which was owned by ". ]. Bryan's
private secretary, and has been operated
for two years as free silver organ. to-
day closed up its office doors and ceased
publication. In its farewell notice to the
public the paper says that it succumbs
because OF "a persistent tendency on the
part of gross receipts to fall below the
gross expenditures" 1t further explains
that this is malady to which many
other reform newspapers have fallen
victims, and intimates that the silverites
are not Loyalty supporting their official
organs.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
FRANK NJ. M'GEAR.
THE CROP REPORT.
Weather Has Been Favorable and Corn
Promises a Great Crop.

Weather Has Been Favorable and Corn
Promises Great Crop.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 30.-The OBJ
servers and crop correspondents report
for the week ending Monday, August
Goth, that the weather conditions have
been exceedingly favorable to all matur-
ing crops corn now promises to be the
largest crop in several years, the stalks
have obtained an unusually large growth
and the ears are we'll formed; in the
Southern section some fields will be
ready to cut next week. Sweet potatoes
lima beans, and all varieties of melons
are maturing rapidly, and large quant-
ties have been shipped during the week;
late tomatoes and round potatoes have
also improved, but the yield of both these
crops Will be decidedly below the aver
age.
Late orchard fruits are not at all promis-
ing. In some sections the peaches are
forcing, and in others rotting on the trees.
Apples, the State over, will be short
crop, but the quality will be good.
Grapes are coloring, and in well-cared-tor
vineyards the yield will be about one-ha #
of the average. A good second crop of
hay and clover has been secured in fine
condition. Fall blowing and seeding is
progressing rapidly, and in some Sec
tions is already completed.
The temperature during the week
averaged five degrees above the daily
average, the sunshine being largely il
excess, while the rainfall was greatly dt
Goia
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
6rulses, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblainsl
corns. and all Skin eruptions, and posi-
lVely cures Piles, or no pay required,
it IS guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per pox. For sale at Fithian's Drug Store.
mwf w ly
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
Finger Hurt.

John Stanger, of N. Laurel street. had
his little finger on the right hand seriously
hurt Saturday afternoon He was clean
ing wheel when another boy gave the
crank turn, catching Stanger's finger
between the chain and sprocket, COM
pletely mashing it and lacerating it
severely. Aphysician dressed the finger.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01

Henry Clews, one of the leading New
York bankers, predicts that the last half
OF this year will mark the highest notch
of prosperity to which this country has
ever attained He says: "In all my busi-
ness experience in Wall street, which
covers period of forty years, l have
never seen a brighter outlook for all
business interests in this country than
the situation now presents"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
Jerseys Oldest Woman Dead.

PLA1NFIELD, N. j, Aug. 30-Rose
Farlee, who was 107 years old, and who
died few days ago, was buried to-day.
Miss Farlee was born in Ireland and until
she was 50 years old was employed as a
domestic. She was the oldest woman in
the State
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1898-09-01
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Csc. The genuine has L. B. @.
on each tablet. S5Sm