davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
FATAL RUN.
A Chimney Fire IN East Bridgeton Caused
the Department to Come out, and
Horse Lost.

A chimney in house opposite the
East Brdgeton chapel, on East Com
merce street, took fire Monday, and an
attempt was made to turn in an alarm
from the box of the Water works, but
snow had broken one of the wires and a
telephone message was sent to the depart
ment.
All the fireman were present, attend
ing the monthly meeting, and the ap-
paratus was quickly gotten ont. Substi-
tnte, Reed was upon the driver seat of the
engine and started out promptly with
the three big horses.
The heavy snow made the big La
France very weighty and the horses could
not make very good time. They were
not over-driven, but the tug was very
great and the horses labored considerable.
When the team had gotten up the hill
east OF the Ferracute, and were nearly to
the station, the handsome gray horse,
''Dan," gave lunge as if he had slipped,
partially recovered himself, another
lunge, and he was down. A kick, and
the noble animal was dead.
with the aid of chemical extinguisbers
put out the flames
The firemen were badly broken up over
the death of their handsome pet, DAN"
Another horse was secured aud the
engine returned to the department Ar
rangements were made to take the dead
animal away.
There was not much enthusiasm
among the firemen when the apparatus
was being put away. Every body was
talking about hard luck Reed was
especially respondent. and declared he
would never drive again. Driver Neal
heard of the loss of the horse and got up
from sick bed and came down to the
house. He was badly broken up. He
declared Dan" was one of the finest.
never having had sick day or missed
mess. Sadly Neal said that 5000 couldn't
replace his favorite.
Undoubtedly the nne animal pulled
himself to death. He was particularly
ambitious and always we'll up in the
collar. He undoubtedly suffered from
some internal injury.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
VIII be Tested.

Just as soon as the weather will permit
the chemical engine that came here from
Racine, Wisconsin, will be publicly test
ed. The engine is one of the most mo-
dern machines, and can be operated by
one man. The engine is combination
hose cart as well as machine. Last ye ar
these engines were sent all over the
country, and as a result of the public
tests, over 1900 of them were sold.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
PROPERTY SOLD.
The Baiienger Property Brings Over Five
Thousand Dollars.


Thousand Dollars.
Saturday afternoon, in front of the
Hotel Cumberland, Sheriff Cheesman
sold at public sale the Ballenger residence
property, ON Broad street. The property
was at one time, part of the Rev. Sam
uel b. Jones' estate, and the present inn
provements We're built by ex-Councilman
Albert Randolph. A good many persons
were present to see the property sold
The bidding began at $45OO and ran up to
$4SSO. when it was knocked down to Rob
ert M. Ware, the we'll known farmer of
Hopewell township. The property was
sold subject to taxes amounting to $40,
thus making the aggregate price of the
property $4,000. Mr.. Ware will occupy
the residence, moving here from his farm
as soon as the deed is passed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
CHARLES STRANG DEALl
Died Early This Morning at His Home on
Ellis Street. From Kidney Troubles.

Died Early This Morning at His Home ON
Ellis Street. From Kidney Troubles.
Charles Strang, we'll known in the
second ward as Populist and Democrat,
died early Monday, at his home on
Ellis street. His death was unlocked
for, he not being taken sick. until Satur-
day afternoon. In the morning of that
day. he was down town, and as appar-
emily as well as usual. He suffered from
kidney troubles. He leaves wife and
two daughters, one married. Mr.. Strang
had many friends, and was one ofthe best
shots in this locality. He was engaged in
small way with the canning business,
and had made plans for big pack this
eaSOn.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only rs cents. Money back
if not cured. Sold by H. W. Fithian.
Druggist. 6mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn. Scald
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salye.
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns.
all skin eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only 25 cts. box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by III. w. Fithian, Druggist.
mwf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
The win Filed.

The will of the late Joel Garrison, who
recently died in Deerfiild township, has
been filed. Lawyer Samuel Iredell is
one of the Executors. The inventory of
the estate has been completed, but as yet
not filed. The estate will probably
mount to 100000. The will beoueaths
Se property to members of the family.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
Receiving Letters.

The Board of Trade has received sew
eral letters from manufacturing firms
abroad, asking for inducements to locate
here. George Hampton, of the Board,
has them, and will answer, giving the
advantages of Bridgeton for their locating
here
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09

A unique and pleasing recital will be
given in Trinity M. E. Church, Feb. 2Sth,
by the pupils of Miss Sayre's elocution
classes. An admission of 15c will be
charged, proceeds for the benefit of the
Ladies' Aid Society. The public is COR
dially invited.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
1t Keeps the Feet warm and Dry.

Ask for Aliens Foot Fuse, powder,
It cures Corns, Bunions, Chllblains,
Swoolen, Sweating, Damp feet. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample
free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y. 10 NV
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
The Difference.

Down at Fairton the ayeraye monthly
business of tho Central r r, Co. was
about three hundred passenger tickets.
Last month the company sold but elo yen
the trolley. "SA"
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09

Success comes to those who persevere.
If you take Hoods Sarsaparilla faithfully
and persistently, you will surely be bene-
fitted. 70
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09
Meeting Postponed.

The special evening meetings which
were to have been held in the w. c. T. U.
Hall this week, are postponed until
later date.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-02-09

A man often spurns good advice when
it is free, and accepts bad counsel when
he has to pay for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
ROBBERS POSE AS
GOOD SAMARITANS
THOMAS FITZsIMMoEs HAS AN
EXCITING ADVENTURE.
Has His Wrist Broken and on His
Way Home Is Garroted and
Robbed

Thomas Fitzsimmons. SO Minna street,
thought he had fallen into the hands OF
three good Samaritans early yesterday
morning. but later he found to his sor-
row that he had fallen among thieves
He had his wrist broken late Sunday
night and was taken 10 the Receiving
Hospital, where IL was attended to. He
left the hospital shortly after midnight
and while on his way home met three
men. He told them Of his mishap, and as
he was suffering considerable pain they
offered To see him safely home.
They walked along together. and Fftz-
simmons, at their suggestion. took them
into saloon and treated them to a
drink. He paid fos the drinks with n
five-dOllar gold piece and they saw him
put the change I'm his pocket. They left
the saloon, and when they were In front
OF TOmpkins stables on Minna street he
tween First and Second. one OF the trio
threw his arms round FitZsimmOns' NECK
and strangled him. He took 81 so out ~
Fitzsimmons' pocket and bolted. followed
by the other two.
Fitzsimmons yelled for the police ana
his cries were heard by Policemen STAPLES
and CoOney. who started In pursuit Thee
chased one Of the trio as far as Suffer and
Montgomery streets, where he was can
tured by Policeman ID. Murphy He we
taken 10 the City Prison and booked ON
a charge OF robbery. He was ldentihed
by FttzsimmOns as the man who
strangled and robbed him.
He gave the name OF j. w. Roland hut
was recognized later as Harry Baldwin
an ex-convict. He served two years IN.
Folsom penitentiary for shooting al Nat
Woods in Billy Abbott's saloon on Grant
avenue. He was released about two
months ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
KING HENRY " TO BE
PERFORMED BY AMATEURS

The members OF the Gentlemen's Sodal-
fly Of St lgnatlus Church will hold
grand benefit entertainment next Wednes-
day evening at St Ignatius College Hall.
when Shakespeare's masterpiece, king
Henry w." will be presented. The final
dress rehearsal took place in the College
Hall last evening. and from the manner
in which the play was presented the en-
tertainment will doubtless be a success
both from dramatic and financial stand
point.
This drama Of the great poet has seldom
been presented 10 a San Francisco audi
ence, and considering the ability OF the
amateurs who are to present IT on this
occasion, II should be OF particular inter
est to lovers Of the work of the illustrious
poet. The cast will consist of the follow
Ing gentlemen:
King Henry ". W. Kelly; Prince Of Wales
J. Mulrenin; Sir w. Blunt. v Power; Hotspur
T. Hickey; Northumberland. NJ. Lennon; West
Sir J. Falstan. DR.. w. II. Sieberst: Poins. O.
Oglvie; Douglas, =. Longbaugh; Host l..
Flynn; Bardof. ]. Fairy; Sir Richard Vernon
i. Gonzales; Gadshill. G.. Hegarthy: Francis
W. Lonergan; Prince John. J. Lonergan.
The musical part tot the programme will
consist OF selections by Professor Mar
Quardts orchestra and of vocal music by
the far-famed quartet of st. Ignatius
Church: J. Desmond, tenor; Sidney Hope
craft, second tenor; @. Berger, barytone:
G.. V. Woods. basso.
The committee having charge of the af-
fair consists Of j. L. Fitzpatrick CHAIR
man. J. II. Dignan, John L. Pope. DR. 6
Wellbank. T. McAuliffe. ID. ]. Costello and
Frank j. Burke.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
TO Be
NAMED TACOMA
Contract for the Union
Iron Works.
Special Di.pa.eh to The Call.

WASHINGTON. Nov. Z.-Contracts for
the six new 35co-ton cruisers were awarded
to-day at the Navy Department in accord
ance with the recommendations OF the
Board OF Construction. one to each OF the
Following firms: William r. Trigg, Rich
mond; Lewis Nixon. Elizabethport, y. J.;
the Bath Iron Works. Bath. Ne: the
Union Iron Works. San Francisco. Cal:
the Fore River Engine Company. Brain
tree. Mass, and Neafie q Levy, Philadel-
phia- All the boats are TO be constructed
In accordance with the departments de-
signs.
The six vessels will thus be distributed
among the builders named: The Calves
ton to Trigg, at Richmond, for 81 or 900
20 be built In twenty-four months: the
Chattanooga 70 Nixon. at Elzabethport
y. J., 81, 0S9 $50. 10 be built in thirty
months: the Cleveland TO the Bath Iron
Works, Bath, Me-. 81 OIL $50. to be built in
thirty months; the Tacoma 10 the Union
Iron Works, San Francisco, at 81 O4l 900
TO be built In twenty-seven months: the
Des Moines 10 the Fore River Companv
Braintree. Mass, at 81 O65 600. TO be built
in thirty months: the Denver to Neaae q
Levy, Philadelphia, at 81 $50 900, TO be built
in thirty months.
While rated at fifteen knots Chief Con-
structor Hichborn said they will make no
less than seventeen knots II necessary. In
fact the firm Of Neahe & Levy has under
taken 10 guarantee that their vessel
though built on the department. designs
can make seventeen knots At a minimum
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
SHOT IN THE NECK
BY AN UNKNOWN MAN
LIVELY ROW IN AN EAST
STREET SALOON.
Edward Burke, Sailor on the Iowa,
Wounded During a Heated Dis
pute With a Stranger.

Edward Burke, one OF the crew Of the
battleship Iowa, was shot in the neck by
an unknown man in an East-street saloon
yesterday. Burke, who was under the in
fiuence o. liquor. engaged his murderous
assailant in a wOrdy dispute as TO the
relative merits of Green and NELL, the
prize-fighters. The sailor. who Is warm
admirer of Neill, declared that he could
have beaten Green in the first round OF
their recent fight II he had so desired.
The stranger replied that NELL was
clearly outclassed by Green, whereupon
Burke promptly knocked him down. After
regaining his feet the stranger drew a
revolver and fired at Burke. The bullet
grazed Burkes neck, making a superficial
wound Immediately after firing the shot
the would-be murderer ran from the sa-
loon and made his escape.
Burke was at once taken to n DOCTOR
office, where the wound was dressed. Sub
sequently he visited police headquarters
and gave a description OF his assailant TO
Captain Bohen. who detailed two of his
men to arrest the shooter, but up TO a late
hour last night they had not succeeded in
getting "A trace of him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
OVERPAID ITS TAXES.
Gas Company by Mistake Tenders
$4,000 Too Much.

In paying the taxes OF some $50. 900
yesterday the San Francisco Gas and
Electric Company, through an error of
an employee of Wells. Fargo & Co.'S Bank.
paid exactly $4,000 too much into the city
treasury, or n total of s120 600. The error
was discovered by Treasurer Trumans
deputies and the surplus money was re-
turned to the banks representative.
When the bank opened yesterday morning
one of the officials OF the gas company
presented a check for 5000 and four
sacks OF money supposed to contain SIC, 900
each were delivered to him and imme-
diately conveyed to the Tax Collector
office The taxes were paid with demands
held by the company against the city for
a little over 0000 and the four sacks of
coin supposed to contain 40,0O0 and a re-
ceipt given. The money was taken to the
Treasures office Immediately and there
the mistake was discovered and restitu-
ton of the $4,000 made.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
JUDGE TREADwML's DEFENSE.
he Scouts the Idea of Being I'm
peached and Starts an Inves-
ti1ation.

Judge Treadwell held an investigation
yesterday afternoon in regard TO the allie
cation that he was TO be impeached for
allowing James II. Barnett, clerk in the
owl drug store. charged with petty lar
ceny. out on his own recognizance.
r. z. Miller. manager OF the drug COM
pany. who was represented by Attorney
stratton, was asked by the Judge a num-
Der Of questions. TO each of which he gave
the answer that under the advice of his
attorney he would say nothing. The
Judges intention was, II Miller admitted
making certain statements about him,
that he would order him into custody for
contempt OF court.
Attorney Fred Frey, who represented
Barnett, declared that the Judge had re-
fused 10 allow Barnett out on his own
recogniZance, and he was corroborated by
toward Vernon, the court stenographer
turther investigation was postponed until
this afternoon.
The Judge made a statement from the
bench that he was not afraid OF being I'm
peached, as he had done nothing wrong,
but somebody had been altering the rec
ords IN his court to get him into trouble,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
TAXES DELINQUENT TO-DAY.
Efficient Work Of Tax Collector Shee.
han and Deputies.

the first installment of taxes on real
estate and the personal property taxes
entire could be paid. All day long there
were two lines of taxpayers in the main
corridor of the City Hall, all of whom
were anxious TO escape the penalty of IL
per cent which will be added from to-day
on. Tax Collector Sheehan and his depu-
ties were kept busy until o'clock last
evening taking in the money The force
was reduced by twenty men and only
eighteen are now left in the office to com.
plete the work. During the past month
the force has been kept at work from
9 o'clock in the morning until u O'Clock
there has been little or no complaint re-
garding the manner in which Tax Col
iector Sheehan and his subordinates have
performed their duties.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
BRIDE-TO-BE'S PREDICAMENT.
Miss Maggie P. Fashion Cannot Get
Possession of Her Wearing
Apparel.

Miss Maggie p. Fashion. a pretty girl IS
years OF age. living at Jessie and Third
streets, secured a search warrant from
Judge Mogan yesterday TO secure pos
session OF wearing apparel and other arti-
cles of the value of 800 from Mrs. Minnie
LapOrte. l43 Silver street.
She told the Judge that she was to be
married to Robert II. McCallum and the
license had been procured, but as Mrs.
Laporte has refused to give up possession
Of her clothes she was unable to dress
properly for the occasion. She had lived
with Mrs. Laporte for three of four years,
and Mrs. Laporte did not approve Of her
marriage to McCallum and kept her
clothes out of spite.
The girls clothes are now in the pos
session of the Property Clerk. and the
Judge will hear the case this morning His
sympathies are with the young bride-to-
be. and IL is probable she will be able to
obtain her hearts desire this afternoon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE
COMMERCE COMMISSION
Will Consider the Matter of Railway
Safety Appliances in Washing
ton Next Month

The following notice regarding railway
safety appliances has been issued by the
Interstate Commerce Commissions:
Notice is hereby given that numerous
railroad companies have applied to the
Interstate Commerce Commission for fur
Their extension OF time (for the period Of
a year, or until January /, 1901), within
which to equip their cars and locomotives
with automatic couplers and power brakes
as provided by sections and OF an act
approved March 2, 1885, relating TO the
equipment of cars and locomotives with
safety appliances. and that a hearing
upon such applications will be had at the
Office of the commission in the city OF
Washington, d. c., on Wednesday, De-
cember 6, at 10 o'clock a. m, at which
time and place all persons interested will
have opportunity TO be heard in person or
by counsel. whether for or against such
extension. and may forward by mail any
affidavit. statement or argument bearing
upon the question By order of the COM
mission, EDW. A. MOSELEY,
Secretary"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
SWELL SOCIETY
AS HOOT MONS
Golf CotiIlOn the Latest
Fad OF Upper-Tendum.

OCIETY is going TO have a "hoot
mon cotillon. The details for this
" novel affair were all arranged to-
day. The ten patronesses prepared
the list Of Invitations, decided upon the
cotillon leader and chose the hall for the
golf party. The ladies who will act as
patronesses are Mrs. Southland Hoffman.
Mrs. Pelham Ames. Mrs. T.. F. Preston,
Mrs. Josslyn. Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. McCu-
then, Mrs. Samuel knight. Mrs. Murphy,
Mrs. kittle and Miss Hager.
December %. from 8 until in the after
noon, is the time set for the affair Ii will
be held at Cotillon Hall and the two hun
bred and fifty invitations insist upon cos
tunes.
clad like a Killed Highlander The Sc
lection of Mr.. Greenway for leader prac-
tically settles who is Rex in cotillon CIR
cles. Several OF the cub" leaders. who
are always in training waiting for the
mantle of their superior to fail upon them
had cherished hopes that this affair
would ring the death knell of the king:
but Mr.. Gfeenway Is evidently SUI Rex;
originating the idea of golf party. II
"'just growed'' at an afternoon tea. The
ladies all agreed that ii would be great
fun and to their surprise found that the
men did not need coaxing.
1t is to &c strictly golf party and
therefore will be held in the afternoon.
skirts, pink Jackets and golf caps. The
men will be clad as Bonnie Prince Char
lie in all his plaided glory was not. 1t
NAV take nine tailors to make a man,
but a ''hoot mon" in knickerbockers and
pink coat requires a dozen. Pink by
way OF explanation. is the correct term
for the golf Jacket, though il looks scar
let" to those uninitiated in the argot Of
the links.
This is society's maiden venture in the
line of freak affairs. New York has had
its "children's" parties, where adults
acted like 1O-year-ods. its paper balls
and animal parties. But n golf party
is something new under any sun.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
IngIeSide'S Vicious RiValrieS the
Cause of BIOOdShed.
Dan Hayes Shot to Death by Zip Chambers
After a Series of QuarrelS Over
Opposing Strings of Horses.

they waited for the last car TO the
track in the expectation OF meeting
Chambers and they were successful.
Chambers was on the car and as soon
as II started for the track Hayes
pulled a revolver out OF his pocket
and threatened TO shoot Chambers.
The motorman cautioned Hayes 10 be
quiet and instead he pointed the re-
volver at him and took considerable
amusement in compelling him 10 make
the car 20 quicker or slower as his
fancy dictated under pain OF having
his head blown OF.
After leaving the car near the track
they entered Lees saloon, where
Hayes again pulled out his revolver
and threatened 10 shoot Chambers.
Lee interfered and Chambers left the
saloon and went 10 his sleeping room
in the stables. Butler and Hayes fol-
lowed him and Hayes. finding the door
barred. attempted TO break Il down.
swearing all the time that he would
have Chambers life. Chambers fired
three shots through the door. two of
them taking effect in Hayes body,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
PAPER FACTORY FIRE.
Spontaneous Combustion Causes a
Loss nj $4,000.

A disastrous fire broke out in the Bart
lett Paper Can and Box Factory at 434
jackson street about I o'clock last even
ing and before It could be held under con-
troll about $1,000 worth of damage was
done.
The place had closed about o'clock
and at that time there was no fire on
the premises About I o'clock Special
Officer Gillen saw smoke issuing from the
front of the building and turned I'm an
alarm from box q. When the depart
ment arrived the interior OF the place
was ablaze and in n short while the entire
contents and fixtures were rendered use
less by fire and water. The cause of the
confederation is supposed TO have been
spontaneous combustion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
A Pillow for Dewey.

Mrs. Bell Ingram, department president
OF the Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic. will in a short time send to Adj
miral Dewey a beautiful pillow as a gift
of the ladies of circles of California The
pillow has n manipulated portrait OF
Dewey's flagship Olympia, by Mrs. VII
liam Kennedy, surrounded by ribbons in
national colors. bearing the names OF 800
ladies of the circles. On the reverse side
IS a spray of peoples worked by Mrs In
gram. The pillow is a work Of art in its
conception and execution, and will bear
with II the best wishes OF the designer
and the ladies of the circles of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28

f1e1Cc, bnUalo, n. Y.
sBefore commenced 10 use your medicine
v~s ~ a bad condition for eight years. and
t<r doctors treated me- writes Mrs prfti,
hsl-ru', q CarysburR, Northampton Co. y. G
.They, OF course, gave az the time some re
tsez bui 4 did not last long. ! was some days
II my bed and some days dragged about tie
boss have used Eve bottles OF DR.. Pierce
Es~1nite Prescription and five Of the Golden
NctSal Discovery and four walls Of the Pei
lcra' Now feel ike a new woman and want
The world 20 know it-p
The action OF the "Favorite Prescrip-
ton Is assisted By the use of pleasant
Pellets when the bowels are irregular