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Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
THE OFFICE OPENS.
Citizens Generally are Greatly Pleased
With the Efforts to Boom the Town.
Shares Being Taken.


The Bridgeton Development Company
is an assured fact. Subscriptions have
been made In large numbers, and an
office has been opened.
Theoffice of the company is at present
located in room No. of the PIONEER
building. This morning two young men
are busily engaged in folding and mail
ing circular letters, addressed to all
classes of local people,. Subscription
papers are out and yesterday many prom
insnt citizens subscribed for shares of
stock.
The letters that are being sent out to-
day will explain more fully than has yet
been done just what the purposes of the
Company are. The purposes as set
forth are:
FIRST TO form a corporation under
the laws of New Jersey, with an author
lied capital of 100000 divide into 1000
shares of the par vaiue of $40. each. 1000
shares will be offered immediate sale at
par (Sl0.) and every citizen of Bridgeton
is invited 10 subscribe. When the sub
scriptions close, the subscribers will be
called together to elect Board of Direc-
tors and so per cent. of the amount of
each subscription will be called in, pay
able January l, 1860. The balance to be
called as needed.
SECOND Bridgeton will be systemati-
cally. judiciously, industriously and
exhaustively advertised, from Maine to
California and from the Great Lakes to
the Gulf.
THIRD.-Options will be obtained on
land in all parts of the city, for period
of one year. The owners will be asked
to name cash price for which they will
sell their lands, giving the Company the
privilege of purchase, SO that the stock
holders of the Company will receive the
profit in the increase in values resultant
upon the Company's enterprise.
FoURTH.-Manufactur attracted here
will be encouraged to locate and be
judiciously assisted so to do.
FIFTH.-The consequent demand for
land for dwellings will be supplied by
the Company from the land it controls,
at moderate profits, and care will be
taken that the character of the dwellings
and other improvements shall be har-
monious and tasteful.
SIxTH.-The Company will engage in
general real estate business, take charge
OF property, collect rents, buy, sell, ex-
change, Improve and develop real estate
in Bridgeton.
Allth means great future for Bridge
ton. Every man is interested; every
man can help.
What will become of Bridgeton if you
don't?
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
suggs-shoemaker.

DIR. Leonidas A. Suggs and Miss Har
riet l.. Shoemaker were married on We'd
nesday at noon by Rev. VIM. j. Bridges,
at the home of the bride, Com merce
and Giles streets. DR.. Suggs is prac-
ticing physician at Edna, Texas. Miss
Shoemaker has spent three winters in
that state. with her friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lafayette Ward. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward are visiting here. The wedding
guests were as follows: Miss Hannah
More Shoemaker, of Elmer; DR.. and Mrs.
George Erety Shoemaker. of Philadel-
ph:a; Mr.. Horace H. Shoemaker, of
Bridgeton; Mr.. and Mrs. Paul B. Shoe
maker, of Deerfield; Miss Mary Erety
Shoemaker, Bridgeton; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Erety Shoemaker, of Longdale,
Virginia; Miss Helen Shoemaker, Bridge
ton; Miss Martha Ward and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lafayette Ward, of Edna Texas;
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Shoemaker; Rev.
and Mrs. VIM. J. Bridges and Miss
Elizabeth Whitaker, of Bridgeton; Miss
Sara Morris Longstreth, of Philadelphia.
DR.. and Mrs. Suggs will soon sail from
New York for Galveston, Texas, and go
from there to their new home in Edna.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
CAUCUS POSTPONED.
Assemblymen in no Hurry to Settle on
Anybody.

Assemblymen in no Hurry to Settle on
Anybody.
TRENTON, Dec. Sat an informal
meeting at the State House to-day of
members of the IDLY, it was decided
to cal caucus, to be held on December
~, ht II a. m., in the Assembly cbamb ber
NO action was taken as to whether the
caucus would be an open one, which was
thecase last year, all precedent then hav-
ingbeen broken by allowing the public
to attend the session.
ltis reported that there is likely to be
speedy legislation in amending the Su-
perylsor OF Bills act so as to allow each
House to select Supervisor, and also
to shorten the term of the position. In
this case Mr.. Folwell, of Burlington.
would undoubtedly be the official for the
House, and Mr.. Salmon would act for
the Senate. This will undoubtedly be
doneif the act is taken to the courts and
its alleged unconstitutionality is sus-
tanned.
A large number of Republicans from
HUDSON called on the Governor to talk
over coming legislation affecting that
county, with view, itis said, to partisan
sain. They object to the system under
which pfsne of the municipal boards arc
now named They also told the Cover.
nor that if the Supervisor of Bills had
come from Hudson there would have
been more satisfaction in the party
They gave as reason for the big Demo-
cratic majorities in the county the fact
that the locality gets such little recog-
milton from the administration that there
is little to snthuse the rank and file to
come out and vote.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
AGAIN UNDER ARREST.
Wallace Taylor Taken to MilIyille ON
Warrant.

~ nAAAAsille on a
Warrant.
Wallace Taylor yesterday paid to
Sheriff Hendee something over hundred
dollars for fine and costs. Then he went
to Millvills. He was taken over by police
officer James Newcomb. Taylor was
arrested upon warrant charging him
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. The complaint was made by
Joshua Clark, who is also under bonds
for maintaining gambling house. It
seems that Taylor and Clark were to-
gether interested in poker rom here.
and they each put aside sixty dollars to
pay expenses if either was arrested.
Taylor's arrest came first, and as soon as
he was admitted to bail he slipped over to
Millville, had an interview with Clark
and secured the sixty dollars held by the
Millville man.
Then came Clark's arrest, and the latter
said this was directly due to the confes
sion of Taylor, and now Joshua wants his
money back. He wants it for his own
defence.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. E, Lilly, prominent citizen Of
Hannibal. Mo, lately had a wonderful
deliverance from a frighlful death. In
telling of it he says: II was taken with
Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. / expected to soon
die of Consumption, when heard of DR.
Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. | continued to use it, and
now am we'll and strong. / can't say too
much in its praise" This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
in the world for all Throat. and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes SOC and $l.OO
Trial bottles free at H. w. Fithian's drug
store every bottle guaranteed. mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
No Right To UgIiness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she is weak, sickly and
all run down, she will be nervous and
and irritable. If she has constipation or
kidney trouble. her impure blood will
cause pimples, Blotches, skin eruptions
and a wretched complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine In the world
to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to puffy the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, briget eyes. smooth, velvety skin,
rich complexion. 1t will make good
looking, charming woman of run down
invalid. Only50 cents at 81. w. Fithian's
Drug store. mWf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
Joseph Fox,s Funeral.

The funeral services of Joseph Fox
which took place at. Salem Tuesday
was one of the largest ever occurring
there. Deceased had a large circle of
friends who paid their last sad tribute TO
his remains. The services took place
from his late residence and were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Wagg, of Broadway
Nj. Z. Church. The body reposed in a
black combination casket. The inter
ment took place in the Baptist cemetery.
The pail. bearers were: A. F. Atkinson,
James Green, Lucius Hires, ex-Sheriff
Westcott, Harry Connor and Lewis Het
Zell
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
May Leave Here.

1t is entirely probable that Commerce
street M E. Church will lose it's efficient,
earnest. successful pastor, Rev. Charles
II. Elder. The probabilities are that he
will accept an urgent call of the Trinity
M. e. Church, Trenton. A com mittee
was here from that place Thursday to
meet Mr.. Elder. The pastor has been
here three years, and he has seldom con-
tinued longer in one charge. If Rev
Elder should leave Bridgeton, it is quite
probable that Rev. John II. Boswell will
c)me to Commerce street.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
Read Then, All.

Bridgetou merchants are putting their
best foot forward to deserve liberal
patronage in the Christmas trade. Their
stocks are large and new and timely, and
will afford opportunity for wide range
OF choice; and as a rule the merchants are
advising the public through the local
news papers, of just what they have, and
just what they are selling for.
Just now the most interesting feature
of the Bridgeton newspapers is the no.
tice by advertisers of the appeal they
make to the purchasing public. Read
the PIoNEER's advertisements, and fol-
low their advice, and you cannot go far
aStray
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
IS A PROMINENT FIGURE.
Congressman Londsns1ager Conspicuous
Leader.

Congressman Loudenslager Conspicuous
Leader.
Yesterday, the Camden Post TesecruD,
had very interesting correspondents from
Washington, D. c., describing the part
New Jersey had in opening Congress. 1t
gave very nice account of Senator
John Kean's reception at his home on
Sixteenth street, and discussed Congress
man Loudenslager: Il says:
Leaving the home of Mr.. Kean with
many expressions of good will, the Cam
den visitors paid their respects to Con-
gressman Gardner, at Willard,s Hotel
and then joined Congressman Lsnden
Slayer at the Dewey Hotel where they
remained until the midnight train ssft for
Philadelphia. While the guests Of the
latter, with many other South Jersey men.
the general sentiment was expressed that
1t would be unwise to reiegate that able
representative to private life. Sheriff
David Baird praised Congressman Lou
denslager as the best representatives tile
First New Jersey district had ever sent
to Washington, and he announseG that
A>-AANC.SO II POSscSSQ WOE4tQ De
given in support of the denomination Of
Mr.. Loudenslager. Sheriff Baird said he
had heard that some of his friends had
been booming him for Congress, but he
was not seeking such honors and above
all things desired to continue Mr.. Lon
denslager in his present position. These
expressions were heartily endorsed by
ex-Congressman Hires and all others
present.
Congressman Loudenslager is cutting a
big figure in Congress- just at present. He
is one of the confidential aides and advis
ors of Speaker Henderson, is secret..ry of
the Republican caucus and will probably
be retained as chairman of the Comaittae
on Pensions. Mr.. Loudenslager will also
undoubtedly be able to retain Chief Clerk
William J. Browning and Clerk George
Randall in their present positions and also
secure the appointment of page. This is
pretty good share of patronage for one
man, but only goes to show the power and
influence welded by the Congressman
from the First Districl, who is hard
worker. possessed of more than the aver.
age intelligence, broad and liberal s, h;s
views and deseryedly popular 9Th gsI
ichasees ,S ~ u STs
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
A NEW BRIDGETON.
Public Spirited Men VIII Undertake to
Show the Advantages of the City
to the World.


to the World.
We will have new and greater Bridge
ton.
The right steps are being taken to boom
the town. 1t will not be spasmodic,
fiimsy boom, but thorough business
like movement thar will have a perma-
nent standing.
All Bridgeton is interested in the
scheme that has been launched, and
upon the people of Bridgetop. the manu-
facturers, wage earners. landlords, land
owners and merchants depends the sue
cess of the movement.
Prominent and successful business men
of this city-men who have the welfare of
the town at theart-progressivetm men, have
considered the idea of incorporating,
I under the laws ofthis state, the Bridgeton
Improvement and Development Com
pany. 1t is proposed to issue one thous-
and shares of stock at $40. per share. one
half of which is to be paid in the hands of
the Treasurer by Jan. 1st, 1900 1t is pro-
posed that the company will advertise
the city in systematic manner from
Maine to California, from the Lakes to
the Gulf. The advantages of the city,
which cannot be surpassed by any town
in the East will be fully set forth. and
manufacturers must of necessity be at
tracted.
The company will further obtain from
property owners options upon all real
estate in the market, and every effort
will then be put forth to locate diversified
manufacturing interests here
The company will build and sell
homes, on easy terms, to wage earners;
will sell building lots; will take charge of
properties, collect rents, ETC., and carry
on a general real estate exchange.
Behind the scheme are representative
men ofall classes. There are merchants,
lawyers, wage earners, capitalists, land
lords and tenants. It is general move
ment.
Saturday subscription blanks will be
passed among the people. There are few
people who cannot take stock. 1t is not
desirable or hoped that the stock will be
subscribed generally. Everyone should
take some shares, and be interested in
the. matter.
When the stock is subscribed there will
be q meeting of all the stock holders, and
board of directors and officers will be
chosen. A temporary Office will be
established in room No. 9, of the Pro-
NEER building. The work of building
up the town will begin at once.
Bridgeton depends almost entirely
upon glass, Trouble or depression in
that particular line of business makes
dull times for this city. We want more
Industries, diversified manufacturers,
many small plants. Labor in Bridgeton
is organized, 1t is ready for wage earn
ing places. The Bridgeton Improvement
and Development company means to
nd places for the men and women who
want employment.
This is the way to get it. Every body
can do something. 1t is not dream-it
means something's brighter dawn of
more successful days for the garden town
of South Jersey.
Prosperity yreigns-business is booming
all over the country. Never was there
a more auspicious time than now to boom
the town.
Circular letters will be sent to all the
citizens. These letters will be followed
with subscription blanks.
Study the matter. Get behind the
scheme.
What will become of Bridgeton if you
don't?.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
Rismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only 26c at 81. w. Fithian's drug
store. mwf
Note Heads
With your business printed thereon and
put in pa Is for n.60 per 1000. Il
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
REBELLIoUs MECHANICS CONFER
Pennsylvania aud Jersey Council will
Hold Out.


NEWARK, N. j., Dec 3.-Winona Coun
Gil, Junior Order of American Mechan-
les, of Germantown, Pa, left for home
this afternoon after spending night
and half day here as guests of the coun-
ellis of Essex County. The object of the
visit was to bring into closer. relations
the councils of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey, with view of uniting the five
State bodies which have severed connec-
tion with the national body.
There was banquet last night, fol-
lowed by speechmaking. Among the
speakers were State Councillor M. A.
Rogers, of Camden, and VIM. A Pike, OF
Philadelphia. The general trend of re-
marks favored holding out against the
National Council.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
There is a Glass Of People

who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed III all the
grocery stores new preparation called
Grain 0, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach receives it without distress, and
not cost over as much. Children may
drink it with great benefit Is cts and
25 cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
Gaain-O. 54w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
Volcanic EruptIons

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
OF joy. Bncklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores. ulaers. Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Caapped Hands. Chilblains, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only rs cts. box. Cure CUR
ranteed. Sold by H. w. Fithian Drug.
gist. mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
l"Deeds Are Fruits. ).

Words are but leaves" 1t is not what we say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparila does that tells the story
The many wonderful cures effected by this medi-
cine are the fruits by which it should be Judged.
These prove to be the great unequalled remedy for
dyspepsia, rheumatism, scrofula, salt rheuln.
catarrh and all other ailments due to impure or i'm
poverished blood.
Hoods Pills are Eon-irritating mild effective.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07

Charies Hendrickson, Irving avenue,
Killed his hogs last week. They say that
they weighed about thousand pounds.
put we believe the weight is up little.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
To Accommodates

those who are partial to the use of atom
izers in applying liquids into the nasal
passages for catarrhal troubles, the pro-
prietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying tube
is 75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal properties
of the solid preparation Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed ~ shs membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but changes
them to natural and healthy character.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST. N. Y.
41w
Poster Printing.
In one or more colors at the lowest
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-12-07
Poster Printing.

In one or more colors at the lowest
possible prices If
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14
MAFEKING is HOLDING OUT
Report Little Damage Done by the
BOer Bonn mba rd dment-List
of Casualties.

LONDON Nov. 13-The war Office this
morning published the following dispatch
received from General Butler:
"CAPETOWN, Sunday, Nov. 12.-Night.
The following reports have been received
from Colonel Baden Powell:
'MAFEKING, Monday, Oct 30-All
we'll here, enemy apparently shy OF attack
ing. Now closing to invest us. Are today
destroying railway twelve miles north with
dynamite. Shellng continued Doing very
little HARM
Tuesday Oct. 31.-Enemy attempted as
sault today on Cannon kopje and southeast
corner of town. Attack most brilliant,
Notwithstanding hot shell fire by the Brit
ish South African police, under Walford.
Enemy lost heavily. Our casualties, five
killed and five wounded Killed: Captains
Hon. d. H. Marsham, Fourth Bedfordshire;
C. A. Petchell Third Kings Rifles; a SER
geant major and two troopers. Wounded:
Five non-commissioned officers and troop
ers, all British South African police
The war office also made public the fol-
lowing dispatch from General Butler:
"CAPETOWN, Sunday. Nov. 1.-THE fol-
lowing is from Nicholson:
'MAFEKING, Wednesday, Oct 25.-All
well here. Enemy still shelling. We made
successful night attack oil his advance
trenches last night getting in with bayo-
nets. Our loss, six men OF the Protectorate
regiment killed, nine wounded, including
Captain tz-Clarence, Third Royal Fusileers,
and Lieutenant Swinton. Enemy's loss u'n
known, but considerable Enemy nave va
Gated Signal hill and laagered two miles
northeast OF town and two miles south
east A."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14
WRECK or THE CHARLESTON
United states Cruiser Goes on n Reef,
but All Hands on BOARD
Arc saved.

MANILA, Nov. 14.--10:25 a. m.-The
United States cruiser Charleston, which had
been patrollug the northern coast of Luzon,
was wrecked on reef off the northwest
coast Tuesday, November L. All on board
were saved
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The Charleston
year. 1t was one OF the first vessels to he
sent to Manila after the destruction OF the
Spanish fleet the Navy department utiliz-
ing 1t for the purpose of sending ammuni-
tion and other supplies for the Asiatic sta
tion. Just previous to Its assignment to that
duty 1t had undergone an overhauling at
the Mare Island navy yard, San Francisco,
and therefore was in prime condition The
Charleston is one of the vessels OF more
recent construction and belongs to that
class which is commonly referred to as
1.-The new navy" 1t has full complement
of officers and crew. The naval register is
sued at the beginning of the year gives as
its commander Captain William II. Whiting
and its lieutenant commander was Gotfried
Blockinger.
The cruiser Charleston. which was built
in San Francisco in 1888, had displace-
ment of $3.50 tons, was 31S feet Z inches in
length, 46 feet inches in beam and q
feet inches in draught. 1t was of steel
having two propelers, one funnel and two
masts with military tops.
1t had the following armament: Two g.
inch guns, six 6-inch guns four 6-pounders,
two 3-pounders, six 1-pounders, two ma
chine guns and one light gun with four tor
pedo tubes. 1t had complement OF So6 men.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14
TO RAISE PRICE OF BR0OMS
Associated Broom Manufacturers of
United states and Canada Meet
in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1S-The Associated
Broom Manufacturers of the United States
and Canada will meet in executive session
here tomorrow to raise prices. More than
seventy-five makers will be represented. An
advance of at least so cents a dozen on all
grades is in prospect Heavy increases in
the cost of raw material, including handles,
wire and corn are named as the causes re-
sponsibe for the jump in prices of the fin
ished product.
Broom corn producers from Illinois will
also attend the meeting In an advisory ca
pacity. They will report a shortage of TO-
zoo tons in their market, with prices ad-
vancing steadily.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14
Gar and Kaiser Deciue " u ,Yd in
the Transvaal Trouble.
RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE AT BERLIN
This Step Is Not Decided Upon Without
First Consulting the French.
OFFER WILL eMANATE FROM tn: CAR
AS Author of the Peace Conferences He Will
Take Initiative,
OFFER WILL EmANATE FROM tn: CAR
BEST QUALIFIED TO ACT AS PEACEMAKtR
II England Rejects the Oycrtures
General Mix-up VIII Follow to
Insure Once for All the
Peace of Europe.

Copyright 1899. by Press Publishing Co)
BRUSSELS, Nov. 13.-tNew York World
Cablegram-Specal Telegram.) 1.-THE Inde-
pendence Beige states on what 1t claims to
be trustworthy authority that as a result OF
the meeting between the czar and the kaiser
the question of friendly Intervention in the
South African imbroglo is about to take
definite shape. This step, 1t is said. was not
decided upon without first consulting with
France. The offer will emanate from the
car, who both as the author Of the peace
conference and as a sovereign not directly
interested in the quarrel, is best qualified
to act in the role of peacemaker 1t is hinted
that II these advances are rejected by Eng
land, "lt would be necessary to take UP
arms for the last time SO as to assure once
for all peace in Europe and throughout the
world"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14
.EMBEzzLER RETURNS HOME
Treasurer of Grant County, In
diana, willing to Face Penalty
and Pay Shortage of $4,000.

MARION, Ind. Nov. 13-Wiliam f. Heal,
the Grant county treasurer who disappeared
from Marion October 8, 1897 returned home
today, after an absence of over two years.
When he left Marion it was disclosed that
he was an embezzler of nearly $4,000, o,
which 1000 was Grant county funds. Upon
arrival here he was arrested.
Mr. Heal says he has returned to face the
penalty and to pay every cent Of his short
age. He has a wife and family here. He
will remain with them until his bond is ad-
justed, after which he will return to Pitts
burg. where he has good position, He was
released on bond