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Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13

although the bottles he made were sold
for just as much as any other blower,
after six months or years work In
the five years the American boy had paid
his employer from $4,000 to $4,000 for the
privilege of learning a trade. That he
declared, was more than the professional
men paid to fit themselves for the posi-
tlons they held. After the apprentice had
learned his trade, he was moved out of
the factory to give another American boy
a chance.
The reverned gentleman then re-
viewed the entire situation. How the
men had striven to organize, the same as
the manufacturers had done. Men had
been discharged because of it, and driven
to want. Why? What crime had the men
committed Why they should organize,
he declared. 1t was their duty. They
would never obtain what was rightfully
theirs until they did. Books full of laws
might be passed at Trenton, but until the
men were organized to compel their en-
forcement, they would be dead letters.
Advancement, he declared, came from
organization and he was glad to see the
day when the men dared to band them
selves together.
The remainder of the sermon was
devoted to counselling the men to be
cautious and fair. Not to drink. To
keep away from club rooms, and save
their self respect. He then entered upon
most eloquent peroration urging the
men to take up the christian life. fight the
God like fight and be crowned with
victory over all oppression and vice, and
be forever under the brightest of free
dom's stars.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
ANNUAL MEETING.
Councilman Nichols Chosen Secretary,
While Dr. Sites is President-Some
Discussion on Health Mattars

Discussion on Health Matters.
Health was held Thursday in City Hall,
and every member was present. The
membership of the Board this year is !:
DR.. ]. G. Appellate. DIR. T. g. Davis, DIR,
Elsmore Sites, Jesse G. Davis, DIR. Jacob
Streets, Charles E. Bellows and William
II. Ballenger.
There were whole lot of politics played
Thursday afternoon and night before
the meeting was called to order Presi-
dent Sites had the whip in hand, and he
used it vigorously. The result was his
accomplishing the organization lust as
he had planned it. He lashed one mem
Der into line, forcing him to break
solemn promise given to another man in
order to save his own head. The result
of the work of organization was:
President-Elsmore Sites.
Secretary-Isaac T. Nichols.
Treasurer-Wm. H. Balienger.
Inspector-Chares e. Bellows.
Physician-David p. Streets.
Plum bing Inspector-Jesse G. Davis,
Solicitor-James S. Ware.
There was no opposition to the nomina-
ton of Sites as President, but the
troubles came over the election of Secre-
tary. Sites wanted Mr.. Nichols to have
another job and set out to make him
Secretary. He found three votes for the
gentleman including his own. 1t took
four. Here's where the lash came in.
Inspector Bellows with three other
membe had promised Barton F. Sharp
to vote for him for Secretary, and this
was sufficient to elect him Sites served
notice on Bellows that his pledge must
be dsregarded, or the next Inspector
would not be Mr.. Bellows. The pressure
was sufficient, and Mr.. Bellows was
obliged to ask Mr.. Sharp to relieve him.
The result was the absolute, complete and
masterful triumph of the talkative Presi-
dent inhis brilliant stroke Of politics.
Promptly on time President Sites ap-
peared beeind the chairman's desk, with
the slate secured tucked away in his vest
pocket.
The Board was called to order and then
things went through as if they had been
p3operly creased.
Ex-senator, Justice-of-the-Peace Game
Warden-Councilman I. T. Nichols was
nominated for Secretary. Barton F.
Snrrp was also nominated, and a ballot
was taken. The vote resulted four for
Nichols, three for Sharp. President
smiled. He almost laughed.
The other officers were elected without
opposition, excepting Board Physician,
Dr. David R. Streets and DIR. J. G. Appel
gate being nominated. The former was
elected.
Then President Sites named his stand
ing Committees. He modestly appointed
himself upon one half of the Committees,
taking the craftsmanship of one.
Sanitary-Dr. J. g. Streets, DR.. j. G.
Appelgate and Chas. E. Bellows.
Conference-Jesse Davis, DIR. T. G.
Davis. DIR. j.. c. Appelgate.
Ordinance and Printing-Dr. Sites,
Jesse Davis, VIM. II. Ballenger.
Finance-Dr. T. G. Davis, DR.. Sites.
DR.. j. G. Streets.
The Board then took up the discussion
of various matters relating to the health
of the city, although there was no special
action taken in any one case.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
FLOATING BOTTLING PLACE.
Delaware Bay May Have One Tossing
About the Waves

About the Waves.
There seems to be disposition upon
the part of some people to furnish the
shad and sturgeon fishermen with all the
drinkables they need and some more.
A bottling place has already been
started at Bay Side by Isaac Morris and
the fellows who live in the cabins can get
Two cases any old time that they have
Two hard dollars in their clothes, The
employers do not loook upon refresh
ment bottle as any thing that will help
the men greatly. They think that Buena
Vista is as near as liquor should be
brought. The men, many of whom are
foreign, are likely to dissipate at night and
1t IS not beyond the range of possibilities,
that there may be some disorder from an
overindulgence in booze. Again a
fisherman who has been drinking beer all
night is likely to have an increased
head piece in the morning and totally
unfit for word.
Now it is proposed by another bright
minded capitalist to provide refreshment
for the fishermen while at work upon the
high seas. and he is arranging to fit up
place for the sale of beer It will he
amazingly convenient for gang of finer
men to signal the floating beer farm and
have couple of cases dumped in the
skltfs. Three men would then get away
with the forty eight bottles, and it is dol
lars to doughnuts that about the only
thlng the fishermen would bring home
at night would be great Dig lag.
It's serious matter for the men who
have vast sums of money invested in the
business. Beer on shore at night for the
men, and then beer all day right out in
the bay 1t is more than likely that
somebody is arranging for himselfa heap
of trouble, for it is exceedingly difficult
to conduct beer place on legal lines.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
WHOLE NO. 264S
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
Prattle Gathered Here, There and Every.
Where.

Pratt1e Gathered Here, There and Every.
Where.
There are three candidates for the nosi-
ton of road overseer in the First ward r.
succeed Samuel B. Humphreys who is not
candidate for reelection.
candidates are springing up all
through the lower part of the comfy for
posltlors on the State Oyster Control
Commission.
There are likely to be some changes in
lne FIRE Department membership bv
Council at next meeting.
There must be some fiftv annIioot;,s
Tor the Janitorship of the new CITY Hall.
Inere will be little politics in the scheme.
came Warden Nichols has not spent
hluch OF his time looking after game or
nsh' lie is doing the "officeu work of
the wardens.
In few weeks the Governor will ha
called upon to name the County Boards
OF registration. 1t is said that one of the
nepuoiican members of the Board for
Cum oerland, win be a gentleman from
the Fourth ward
Ii Is said that the Board of Health TO-
morrow nigh. will re elect DR.. Sites for
President, and Charles E. Bellows for
Health Inspector.
Justice Nichols is reported to have said
TO friend the other day, that he only
accepted the job of Game Warden for a
little while, and that within year Sena-
tor Stokes would give him something
better.
Or. ). K. G. Thompson is getting most
encouraging reports concerning his
candidacy for County Clerk. His mail
Is increasing daily, and his friends are
calling upon him from all over the
county, and assuring him of the favorable
sentiment of their communities. The
Doctors friends say that he is as nearly
distinctive peoples candidate as ever
came before the county, and as the people
choose County clerks, he will be a
winner,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13

Chief Elwell was plainly embarrassed,
and he did not make much of an address
in reply. He acknowledged that he had
thought over some things he would like
to say TO the boys in parting, but he had
been overwhelmed by this surprising and
generous act upon the part of the Depart
ment. He could but receive the resolu-
tions, which he should always cherish.
and his heartfelt thanks were extended
to the boys, rather brokenly.
But the Department was not through
with the Chief. Secretary w. L. Silvers,
Jr, in few words said that the boys had
wanted to do something personally. The
resolutions represented the sentiment of
the Department officially, what he now
rendered the Chief was the personal act
of the individuals of the organization, and
Mr.. Silvers extended toward the retiring
Chief, handsome, gold-headed, ebony
cane-a magnificent staff. The chased
head was engraved with these words,
w. III. FL. ELwELL,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
from
Bridgeton Fire Department,


Upon the end of the crook handle of the
cane were engraved the figures "lS77-
$780,"
Chief Elwell was filled with emotion,
The boys had doubled up on him and
thus taken just little unfair advantage,
and he could scarcely express his thanks.
He simply did not try to force himself to
make a speech.
And then came the surprise to the De-
partment. Chief Elwell knew that there
was to be special meeting and he had
resolved upon surprise for the boys.
s. M. Ogden, the caterer appeared, and
spread a most delightful collation., which
was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody,
the Chief had turned the tables.
Speeches from the various members
followed, and the evening was rich one
socially.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
HELD FOR COURT.
William Moore is Charged With Burg
larly.

William Moore is Charged With Burg
larly.
thursday afternoon, Justice of the
Peace Joseph III. Powell gave William
Moore hearing at the Sheriff's office,
Moore was charged with breaking and
entering the Post Office building of
Abram L. Meyers, at Fairton.
The evidence connecting Moore with
the burglary was confined largely to the
finding of goods in Moore's house, which
were identified by Meyers as his prop
erty.
This evidence seemed undisputable.
and despite the denials of Moore that he
knew nothing of them, he was held in
$500 bail for his appearance at Court.
There are intimations that there will be
some sensational developments in the
matter before great while, and some
other persons may be dragged into the
scheme.
Detective Garrison, of Woodbury., came
here and left warrant for Moore's ar
rest, issued out of the United States Dis
trict Court by United States Commits
sioner Morgan. The warrant charges
that Moore stole from a United States
Post Office $3.50 worth of stamps. It is
not unlikely that Moore will be surrend
cred to the Government authorities by
The county officers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
Prices Dropninv

Quite number of shad are now COMING
into the market. and they are beauties
The prices are dropping. The very finest
of them going for shiny half-dollar
piece.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
Saloonksensrs, nilen,.,.

STOCKTON, April 1O.-Saloonkeepers
here were notified to-day that they must
make application to the Camden City Ex-
else Board for license for another year.
The Town Council will meet to- morrow
evening to grant licenses. Town Attor-
ney Miller has advised the Council to
proceed to transact business until after
the special election to be called shortly,
at which time the successors to the pres
ent Councilmen will be elected.
Some of the saloonkeepers have applied
to both the Town Council and the Cam
den City Excise Board, so as to be safe,
They would be pleased to see the licenses
granted by Town Council proven legal,
as it means saving of 5000 apiece, tn 9
old town license fee being $500 and that Of
Camden $500.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
vineland Greets Princess sa,m sa,m.

AiNou Ill 'ihoiauu tulS evening Tor an eX-
tended sojourn with her sister, Mrs. Ed
mund johnson. She was greeted at
the station by large crowd. The Prin-
cess was accompanied by her nephew,
Felix Johnson, who went on to New
YORK to meet her. Colonel johnson
says he has known the Princess ever
since she was little girl, and he laughs
at the absurd stories published that she
was once tight-rope walker and bare
oack circus rider; that she kissed Presi-
dent Lincoln and thereby made Mrs.
Lincoln jealous, and that she rode down
pennsylvania avenue at Washington in
captains uniform during the civil war.
Glorious News
Comes from DIR. D. B. Cargile, of w ashita.
L. L. He wri.es: "Four bottles of Elec-
tric bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of
scfoIula, which has caused her great suf
ferlng for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
hest doctors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her health is excel
ieht'" This shows what thousands have
proved,-that Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum.
ulcers, boils and running Sores 1t slim
ulates liver, kidneys, and bowels, expels
poisons, helps, digestion, builds up the
strength Only 90 cents. Sold by H, w.
F1thian, druggist. G uaranteed. 10 mwf
Will be Licensed.
receiver George I'll. Hampton, of the
Cumberland Nail & Iron Works, has de.
termined upon the plan of licensing boats
that are used in the Raceway and on the
Iumbling Dam. The license for boat
will be IS, and the boat and not the
owner, will be licensed. This will be a
distinct advantage for the owner. and
VIII give far better satisfaction than the
ola methods of having the license saw
just who could sit in the boat.
Grain-O Brings Relief
TO the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is
a habit that is universally INDUCED in
ana almost as universally injurious.
Have you tried Grain-O? 1t is almost
IKE coffee but the effects are just the op.
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach. rnins
the digestion, effects the heart and dis
turbs the whole nervous system. Grain q
tones up the stomach, aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. Is and 25c na,
% 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
The Appetite of a Goat

The Appetite of Goat
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know. that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only 25 cents at any Drug
S'ore. 10 mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
After the Boat.


tuesday afternoon Special officer An
arews, OF the Oyster Association, seized
the schooner Edna M. Lore'' and towed
1t into Greenwich Piers. The special off,
Ger charged the crew with violating the
rough Gull law. The vessel belongs to
Capt. Shellenburg. and it is claimed that
he ordered his crew to cast off the lines
and return to the bay, despite the pro-
tests of Officer Andrews.
Mr.. Andrews came to Bridgeton i'm.
mediately and warrants were issued for
the arrest of the crew.
Wednesday the officers returned to
Greenwich and towed the Lore up. Seven
men wore under arrest. They were
taken before Justice Powell and held in
pail for hearin Bail was promptly
furnished. e'-'
Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-04-13
On to Port Norris.

There is an impression deep rooted in
this community that it will not be long
before the Traction Company will move
Oh from Cedarville to Port Norris. There
will be an irresistible demand made by
the people OF that section for the conven-
ience OF the road, and the company will
De likely to respond before many months
have rolled away. 1t will be a great
boom for Bridgeton to connect the oyster
country with this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01

terday to John w. Deafenbaugh, a ma
tive of Belmont county, o., aged %, and
Mamie Small, native Of Belmont
county, aged IS.
A slight fire cs,urrei yesterday
morning at No 63 Twenty fourth
street The blaze was caused by a de-
fective fiue. Fire company No. 3 made
short work of the flames.
AS a result of some small troubles
at the Island hose house, in progress
for some time past, one OF the f1remen
was dismissed yesterday. The matter
will be reported to the Committee at
its next session.
The Upper Ohio Valley Ministerial
Association will hold their regular
monthly meeting next Monday at the
First Christian church in this city. A
paper will be read by Rev. Grant E.
Pike, of GAINESVILLE.
South Side residents complain that
the garbage collectors are not doing
their full duty. Two dogs shot by
Police officer Bero have lain where
they fell near the sand house on Eoff
street since Thursday.
The fact has just leaked out in
Clarksburg that Miss Jennie Clancy,
vino has frequently visited relatives in
this city, was married in Pittsburg Sep
TENDER 26, 1897, by the Rev. Father
Walsh, to Mr.. Bruno Miceninger, q
prominent society gentleman.
"A change is to be made on April
1st in the method of handling the de-
tective force, east of the Ohio river. of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. The
department will be placed under the
immediate supervision OF Special Agent
Shaw, whose headquarters are in Bal
timore.
The funeral Of the>late Joseph War
ner took place at two o'clock yesterday
afternoon from his residence on the Is
land. The services were brief but very
impressive The pall-bearers were
brothers and brothers-in-law of the de-
ceased. The remains were buried III
Mt. Calvary cemetery.
The Belmont county case against
the B. & o. in which the authorities
seek to impose taxes upon so much
of the river bridge as lies in the county
named, is expected to come up before
the United States Court al Cincinnati
to-day. The Belmont county commits
sioners will be present.
Just a fair sized rag Is left Of the
sdv~--'s'n0 sfrAsu,er tackled On the Nc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01
ENGLISH LUTHERAN.

The Easter services of the English
Lutheran church, on Sixteenth street,
will begin with a sunrise meeting I'M
der the auspices Of the Y. P. S. G. E.
An invitation is extelNed to other Y,
P. S. C. E. societies who have no early
meeting of their own, to join in this
service. 1t will be held by Francis
Wilson. At 1920 and 1880, baptism
of children, reception of members and
communion. Special music has been
prepared for all of these sefyices by
the excellent choir of this church. The
altar will be appropriately decorated
for the occasion. About thirty persons
will be received as members Of the
church. At 2:15 p. m. the Sunday
school will render a special Easter SER
vice, called The Ccnquering King,
prepared by the MacCalla Company, CT
Philadelphia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01
GERMAN M. z. CHURCH.

The Easter services of the German
NJ E. church, Rev. L. Allinger, pastor,
will begin with sunrise prayer meet
ing at a. NJ, conducted by the Ep-
worth League. At SIS a. n. the Sun
day school will celebrate an Easter
missionary festival by songs, speeches,
Rotations and giving. At 1870 the
pastor will have for his theme, The
resurrection of Christ with practical
lessons therefrom." At 7 p. m. the
League will have a special Easter
jubilee, ard at 1880 an Easter service
of sacred song and music will take the
place Of the usual sermon. \ rare
musical treat is in store for those who
attend. The floral decorations Of the
church will be a special feature OF the
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01
FCTRTH STREET N. z.

The services at the Fourth Street "a.
E. church will be conducted tomorrow
by the pastor, the Rev. ). =. Sooy. He
will preach in the morning at 1890 a
sermon appropriate to the day and the
choir will render some special music.
In the evening the following pro
gramme will be rendered by the choir:
Anthem with baritone solo)-"Behold,
Ye DeSpiS erS' -tOTato Pdrker
Easter Cantata with SOPRANO SOLOS,
Fill the FCurt With Roses ....:...
George William Warren
Chorus with soprano SOLO and obliga-
to)-"Jesus Chr-st is Risen To-day
Anthem with soprano solol partly
from RossfnO-" Angels Roll the
Rock Away ltert ]. Holden
Soprano So,o-'The King Of Glory"
Anthem with soprano so.ol-"As it Be
gan to Dawn ........ Charles Vincent
Chorus with soprano solo tenor 500
and violin o5iigato)-"Ye Bells OF
Faster Day '....-.....I Louis \. DRESSER
Anthem with baritone solol-"Ths Day
of Resurrection" ....... P. A. Schuecker
Chorus with soprano solo and violin
obLgato)-"O Day of Love Eternal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.

A Collection of the small Events of Each
Passing Day.
Yesterday was general pay day at
the City Hall.
No business was transacted in the
Courts yesterday.
The demand for eggs and flowers
to-day will be something enormous.
Yesterday was another active day
in the moving line, and to-day will be
ditto.
The Board of County Commission
ers meets in regular session Monday
morning.
Three deeds of trust were admitted
to record in Clerk Robertson's office,
yesterday.
The business Office Of the City Bank
was adorned yesterday with a number
of handsome Easter lilies.
From present indications, the num-
Der of saloon licenses taken out in May
will be less than for many years past.
liz SCuiiSil Ou
is called to meet Monday evening, and
the Committee or Ordinances Tuesday
evening.
1t is announced that Stole Bros.
Co. will add another story to their
Main street business house during the
coming season
The Finance Committee Of the
Board Of Commissioners met yezter-
day afternoon and further considered
the annual appropriation ordinance.
The Adams Express Company is to
open branch Office in the Seventh
ward. Heretofore express matter has
not been delivered in that portion Of
the city.
-Mendel & Co.'S new delivery wagon,
built for the firm by the Charles Elig
Carriage and Wagon Company. sur
passes anything OF the kind on wheels
in this city.
"A marriage license was issued yes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-01
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

U. N. Arnett, Jr., of Fairmont, was in
the city on business yesterday.
Col. Robert McEldowney, of New
Martinsville, was in town yesterday.
W. B. McGary, a prominent attorney
OF Weston, is in the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Camden, of Par
kersburg, were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Camden, of Par
kersburg, were in the city yesterday.
Miss Jessie Wheat and Miss Sarah
Dalzell are home from the National
Park Seminary.
Nile o. Ford is spending brief vaca-
ton with his father, DR.. r. H. Ford, OF
the South Side.
Miss Laura Dalzell is home from
Washington City, where she has been
attending school.
Miss Annie Hassell, of the South
Side, has returned from a visit to rela-
tnves at East Liverpool.
Charles Zulauf, of this city, will de-
part shortly for Pittsburg, where ne
will reside in the future.
Miss Jessie Wheat, of the South Side,
is home from Washington, D. c., where
she has been attending school, to spend
her vacation.
Harry Zeveley returned to Morgan
town yesterday to resume his studies,
after spending the April vacation with
his parents here.
Mrs j. earle Anderson will return
home from Havana. Cuba, to-day, to
attend the funeral Of her mother Mrs.
Albert Mayer, of the Island.
James Handlan, the South Side drug
gist, who has been confined to his
home with typhoid fever, was reported
somewhat improved yesterday.
United States Minister C. B. Hart has
about recovered from his indispOsition,
and was out yesterday, much to the
satisfaction OF his friends.
]. w. Dyson, George S. Davis and
VIM. Kassleman, Parkersburg; Henry
Fischer, Sistersville; J. B. Mcnamara,
Clarksburg, are at the Windsor.
T. P. Phillips, of Chicago, formerly