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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
FIFTEEN KILLED
IN TRAIN CRASH.
Awful Wreck Just Outside of
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-Death came
to fifteen persons without warning,
and two score of men, women and
children were injured, some fatally,
in crash of trains yesterday morning
on the Bethlehem branch of the
Philadelphia & Reading Railway, at
Hatfield station, three miles north of
Lansdale and twenty-seven miles out
OF Philadelphia. Life was crushed
out in many horrible ways, the
majority of those who met with the
frightful end having been mashed,
mangled and torn apart. The ex-
cursion train, destined for Atlantic
City, was crowded with happy ones
from Bethlehem and nearby places,
whose laughs were in a twinkling
turned to groans, was speeding at
the rate of over fifty miles an hour,
when it dashed into the regular milk
train that was being loaded at the
station, at 6.55 O'Clock, and carried
death in it's van and wake.
The story is one of terrors. The
milk train had been standing on the
track only half minute, when the
excursion train crashed into it.
Four persons on the milk train and
nine on the special were killed. The
locomotive of the excursion train was
thrown to the northbound track and
o1poOct f,1rnod oro1p6 ond fha fap
der was knocked into the air and fell
upon and through the roof of the
first passenger coach, which was
forced forward.
Seven eXcurSioniStS were caught
under the tender and only three of
these were taken out alive. The
other excursionists who were killed
were also caught in the wreck of the
first car, number having been
squeezed to death under seats.
The two passenger cars at the rear
of the milk train were cut in halves
lengthwise by the force of the COLI
sion, and those who were killed in the
wreck of these cars were caught under
the debris and fairly driven into the
earth. The two passenger coaches
and two of the three milk cars on the
train were reduced to splinters. The
locomotive and one car were cut
away in the collision and the engi-
neer opened the throttle and escaped
to safety. Seven of the cars in the
excursion train were broken up and
distributed on both sides of the rail-
road, blocking travel in both
directions. The locomotive was
completely demolished, battered out
of all semblance to a big engine.
For 800 feet the tracks and ties were
ripped up, some of the rails having
been twisted into spirals.
The blame of the awful accident
will be fixed at an inquest which Cor
oner Grant McGlathery, of Montgom-
cry county, will hold as soon as pos
sible.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
Be Particular.

Fruit eating in the hot season is
altogether sensible if one is partic-
ular as to the quality of fruit, and
doesn't eat an absurd quantity at a
time; but an immense amount of
summer sickness comes from eating
fruit or berries that are either not
ripe enough or are over-ripe, tainted.
The slightest indication of decay
in fruit should bar it absolutely as
an edible; but thrifty housewives
would rather spend money on doc
tors bills than throw away fruit
and, even, in luxurious homes, not
enough caution is exercised about the
fruit that is put on the table.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
THE ROMANCE
OF A SHY FARMER.
Alone in the World, He Adver-
tiSed for Wife.

Elmer, August 81. Forty years
Old, well-to-do, in a fine health, with
bounteous CROPS, Henry Lehman, of
Lower Mill, feels to-day like bird
that has just learned to fly. If he
were not strictly temperate man he
would indulge in a jollification that
would paint things a carmine hue.
His joy is over the fact that Nancy.
no became his wife fifteen months
ago, has lit out, as he hopes, never to
return. He was SO pleased with the
performance that he helped cart her
furniture to the station for Ship
ment.
When he married Nancy, Lehman
was bashful bachelor, who had al
ways been satisfied to live with his
good old mother; but she died and
left him alone. He had never learned
the art of courtship, and decided
that the cheapest and quickest way
would be to advertise for wife in
the matrimonial columns of a city
newspaper. He has truthfully repre-
sented himself as fairly we'll to-do
farmer, and Mrs. Nancy Vrooman,
aged Al years lost no time in answer
ing. Henry was pleased with her
nice letter, and, finding that she was
willing to come to Elmer at once and
marry him, if all was satisfactory,
he decided to save the expense of
car fare to West Virginia, and noti-
fed Mrs. Vrooman to come. She
came; she saw; she con quered, and
Henry was her willing slave.
The couple talked matters over,
and at once decided to send for a
minister, and they were married.
Accompanying the bride was an in
teresting daughter, Miss Edith,
about p years old, whom Henry
charges with helping to wreck his
happiness by her interference: but to
a stranger it would not appear from
her.more than ordinarily winsome
face and manner that she would
harm anything or anybody.
One year ago Henry began to sus-
pect that he was not the only hus-
band his partner had living, and as a
result of troubles between them
Nancy published the following adver-
tisement in local paper one month
ago:
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
THIS YEARS APPLE CROP.
viii Be from Eighty to One Hun
dred Million Barrels.

New York, Sept. 3. According to
the Natinal Apple Shippers Associa-
ton, the crop of apples this year
in the UNITED States, Canada and
Nova SCOTIA" will be the largest crop
in the history of the country" :"
While the drouth has affected the
yield in Missouri, and many apples
have dropped prematur ely in this
State and the States adjoining on the
east, the crops, it is estimated, will
exceeded the record crop of 1896,
which was seventy million barrels,
by from ten million to thirty million
barrels.
This years crop in North America,
it is believed, will be from eighty to
one hundred million barrels. Four
teen States have bearing apple trees
numbering more than three million
each. The report from these States
are favorable, and in New York and
Pennsylvania the yield is reported to
be heavy. There will be large num-
bers of apples on the Pacific coast,
and in Canada and Nova Scotia also.
There is market for apples abroad,
and it is said that Great Britain,
France and Germany are prepared to
take some of the surplus. The quail
ity is good. according to the reports,
as well as the quantity.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
SAID SHE THREW HIM OUT.
Miss Blizzard was Too Much for
Daniel.

There was a bit of a seance >on
Mulberry street Saturday night, and
according to the reports, David Irons
was knocked out for fair. The
fact that he was lying unconscious
on the pavement indicated that
there had been some sort of a fracas
and an officer was sent for. John
Woodruff answered the call, and
found Irons unconscious. He en-
tered the house of a woman named
Blizzard, to investigate. She said
there was no trouble to tell about it.
Irons, she said, came to the house
drunk, and her daughter ordered him
out. He wouldn't go and the daugh-
ter threw him out. That was all
there was to 1t. There were no ar
rest.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnq

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t cools the
feet and makes tight or New Shoes feel
easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Smarting, Hot. Callous, Sore and Sweating
feet. Aliens Foot-Ease relieves all pain
and gives rest and comfort. We have over
$4,000 testimonies. 1t cures while you
walk. Try it to-day. All druggists and
shoe stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent
FREE. Address. Allen S. Olmsted. LIE
Roy, N. Y. law
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
Must Be Stopped.

On Tuesday several boys were taken
in custody for riding their wheels
about town without lamp lighted.
Mayor Hampton gave them a very
vigorous lecture and warned them not
to come before him again. The
authorities are determined to break
up this dangerous practice. Several
accidents have recently occurred be-
cause of collisions and the Mayor an
nounces that the next person who
comes before him charged with this
offense will be fined as provided by
the ordinance.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
Purchased Shoes.

Joseph Shoemaker, while in France
this summer, visited small fishing
hamlet where the women do much of
the work. He noticed the women
wearing sandal-like shoe, the toe
being patent leather and the soles
and heels wood. Mr.. Shoemaker
was anxious to obtain a pair of the
shoes but did not know where to find
them. He finally offered a young
woman twenty cents for those she
wore, and she Immediately took them
of and ran home in her stocking feet.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06
TIMELY WARMING

Is given that from this date 1 will
prosecute to the full extent of the law
all persons interfering in our family af-
fairs. cir iating untruthful stories in
regard 10 me, or giving my husband,
Henry Lehman, information that would
make disturbance between us:he makes
trouble enough himself without any
outside parties assisting him.
MRS. HENRY LEHMAN.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-09-06

Do you know the differance between
our Wrappers and those sold by most
stores? In every instance abont 10 per
cept. cheaper and the fit is perfect, too.
On sale to-day in navy blue, silver gray,
black and white, at 75c, sold elsewhere at
CSC,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
THE CUBAN PROBLEM.

Adylces from Cuba now indicate that
there is a very general sentiment
among the people In favor Of indepen-
dence. II Is not denied that the Ameri-
can rule has been greatly beneficial, but
influential cubans are said TO have a
preference for sef.goyernment, and a
great many Of the people are with
them.
II may be set down as fact that the
Cubans do not realize that every State
In the American Union Is a soyerei On
State, whose citizens are self-governing
and that no independence can be more
complete, and at the same time safe.
than that enjoyed by the States under
the American flag. They evidently have
an idea that the entrance Of Cuba into
the American Union would be but 10
change masttrs--to emerge from Span
ish bondage and enter into American
seryitude. That seems to have been
one OF the Ideas that Inspired the
Philippine rebellion. The same mis-
understanding Of American government
would undoubtedly produce disturb
ances In Cuba, too, but for the declara-
ton OF Congress that American occupa-
ton Of the island should continue only
until order and peaceful conditions were
established. Cubans have placed their
confidence In this promise. They are
quietly submitting TO the arrangements
made BY the American military authorl-
ties, and awaiting the time when they
shall be entrusted with the duties and
responsibilities OF government
The Cubans need some enlightenment
both practical and theoretical In the
principles Of American government.
When this has been given them, this
country cannot but offer the people a
chance TO say what disposition they
wish to make OF the island II they
prefer the precarious existence as a
weak republic, TO a union with this
country, this government is bound 20
listen 10 the expressed win OF the peo-
pie,
In the meantime our policy toward
Puerto Rico should be such that the
Cubans will have no excuse for an un-
friendly attitude against the country
that freed them from oppression. The
difficulties OF the Puerto Ricans, who
welcomed the Americans with open
arms must have the effect Of turning
the hearts Of Cuban patriots from this
government and thus render the work
Of creating harmony and mutual good
viii more difficult than otherwise 1t
would no
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
DANGEROUS TO HEALTH.

The Omaha World Herald directs the
attention Of advocates Of sanitary re-
forms to the cigar cutters in tobacco
stores. as vehicle by which diseases
are conveyed from one individual to
another A man. the paper says, steps
In and buys cigar. The first thing
he does after purchasing the cigar Is
to moisten the tip between his lips
Then he steps over and jabs the mois'
tened end into the cigar cutter The
next man does the same thing, and so 1t
goes from early morn TIL late at night.
Could anything be more calculated to
spread disease?
What about the cigar itself? Aside
from the bad effect OF nicotine on the
human system, the history of some ci-
gars, were the details of making and
handling known to consumers, would
be enough to make persons Of refined
taste quit INDUCING, The public cigar
cutter should certainly be abolished,
and the cigar with II, There are a
great many things besides splitting on
sidewalks that need the a'tentiJn Of
the guardians Of public health.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
BIBLE AND THE SCIENCES.

The yefihoation Of the Bible by the
sciences is one Of the most interesting
subjects Of human inquiry. As far as
II has been carried on, II has been en-
tirely satisfactory TO believers Il has
shown most concluslyely that there Is
the strongest possible ground for faith.
Biblical hygiene, for instance, shows
concluslvely that the author OF It was
perfectly familiar with the human sys-
TEN and the causes Of many diseases.
The rules OF the Mosaic legislation are
often suggestive Of the most advanced.
modern discoveries BY these rules "un-
clean animals. those most likely 10
convey diseases, were excluded from
the diet; the blood Of no animals was 70
he eaten, and effectual and clean cook
Ing was specially provided for, thus
reducing the danger Of Infection by mi
crobes 10 a minimum. Further, ell
earthen vessels that had come into con-
tact with unclean food were to be de-
stroyed. and all other vessels were 70
be thoroughly cleaned. No diseased an
Inals were TO be eaten, and their fitness
for food was determined by the sound
ness Of the delicate vital organs.
Much in this ancient legislation was
IN the ignorant ages of man considered
as prejudice, or ceremonial enactrents
without justification, bu, in the light OF
modern science which has revealed a
world In a drop OF water or a particle
Of dust the Mosaic code becomes in
tellisble and gives evidence OF It's d.
vine origin.
Equally striking Is the testimony Of
astronomy. All are familiar with the
statement that the shadow on the sun
dial OF Ahaz went back 10 degrees 10
the days Of Hezekah, the king OF Ju-
dab. Oh Kings. 20' SLID 1t is also
well known that the historical account
Of this statement has been doubted, and
that It has been set down as a myth
or perhaps an allegory
Now In a recently published work, by
George F. Chambers, a fellow Of the
Royal Astronomical society Of England
the author proves that the miracle was
an actual occurrence. BY going back
through the annals OF astronomy, he
finds that on Jan. II, IN the year $50 Il.
c., there was partial eclipse Of the
sun at 1880 a. m, visible In Jerusalem.
The instrument on which the miracle
was shown must have been a sun dial
in use at that time. II was a contriv.
ance by means Of which a shadow was
east along a given line. But It is evil
dent on reflection that the
darkening Of the upper limb Of the sun
by the passing moon would produce on
the sun dial the effect Of the shadow
going back during the progress Of the
eclipse
on one important subject-the age OF
man on the earth--there seems at pres
ent TO be serious disagreement between
the Bible and science. But there can
be no doubt that discrepancies will fin
ally be removed. Geology and kindred
sciences are young yet. Theology too,
has much to learn. When all the facts
are sifted down, It may be found that
the disagreement Is only between en-
thusiastic scientists and Bishop Ush-
ers biblical chronology The Mosaic
account OF the creation and Of the APP
pearance Of man will be corroborated
finally.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

people into wild-eyed enthusiasm caus-
Ing them to jump and gestlculate. or
throws them into hysterlcal prostra-
ton, IL not religious In any way. It Is
wrctehed and ridiculous substitute for
religion, not even as much like it az to
be fairly called It's counterfeit.
Proper amusement that Is, such as
Is not sinful, excessive or injurious 10
mind or body. Is compatible with re-
ligion, but not an integral part OF IT,
TO learn to know God, 10 keep His
laws and counsels and 10 be guided
by His Spirit which leads into all truth.
Ia truly religious. and is so practical
that II influences the devotee IN his
whole nature, and Is manifested In his
actions rs a member Of society, as a
citizen. In labor and in business, IN his
relations TO his fellow man as we'll as
In his duty and service to God. with
whom he ondeayors TO become asslmi-
lated until he shall shine in the perfect
image and glory Of the Eternal Father.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
CHILDREN ovERwoRKED.

II Is becoming more and more ap-
parent to observers Of the practical re-
suits OF our public school system, that
the children are oyerworked, and that
consequently wisdom would demand the
cessation Of the oyer-exertion that Is
as bad to the teacher as the pupil. The
Medical Record pays some attention to
this subject, and quotes this from an
address by Or. ]. S Landlord before
the Western Texas Medical society:
What shall we say Of the death-deal-
Ing mental burdens placed upon our
children? We impart 10 the child by
heredity and example an ambition 70
know everything. or N be doesn't nap
pen TO have that ambition we proceed
10 hammer everything into him. we
reach out eagerly TO grasp and incor-
porate all the affairs Of the universe in
our course Of instruction. Regardless
OF aptitude or natural tendency Of mind,
we group the pupils IA enormous classes
and give them all just the same.
The burden Is too heavy, ana JUST
as sure us elltNl luAlNNe AdAHf az
natural law, our generation Of children
Is being weakened and unbalanced, and
still weaker generation will follow
our great public school system, de-
signed to bless the nation, will become
a natural curse. This Is not a false
alarm CT an idle prophecy. Visit the
schools and see the careworn teachers,
always working beyond natures rea"
sOnable limits, and you can better UNI
derstand why she or he seeks your aid
before the middle Of the term In order
10 be able to continue work. And here
In this broken down condition Of the
teacher We see an index TO the heavy
course and wrong classification"
1t cannot be denied that children
growing up under the influences OF ma
ture in regions where there is plenty Of
pure air, good water and good food, are
the peers both physically and mentally
OF those living under too high intellec-
tusl pressure In the impure atmos-
phere Of over-crowded class rooms. Tn
less the warning is needed, 1t stands TO
reason that the too heavy burdens VIII
result in injury to the growing genera
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

be- sbrogated by It's ratification va s.
WIN still rest Just where Il has aIna,'
rcsle,l. moi on the worlds recognilois
OF any standing II has IN lnteti nv. =,
law. but upon the uuprohtaplelsss. "a
an attempt by any European por,s,,s
challenge It or defy Il. The tn' ~
States i strong enough 70 malnthnln an
Monroe doctrine and also TO MAJ a, III
lsthinian canal q neutral coliile, 80
highway. II II Isn't, It had oet,s I,s ss
its money and keep out OF who'e''
business as world power.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

pu, in claim for pension That Is a
matter that ought to be investigated.
From appearances Il must be supposed
70 be true. And II so. the law ought to
be made to reach the birds Of prey that
In this way are endeayOrIng TO main
tain a rapacious existence on public
beneyolence
Nobody begrudges the worthy soldier
The allowance to which he Is entitled
bat some measures seem called for as a
protection against the robbery certain
pension agents are said to be planning
and successfully execntlng
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
THE CANAL TREATY.
Philadelphia Press.

The canal treaty accepts, asserts and
acts on the precise principle. policy and
practice Of the Monroe doctrine, now
not far, as the current and tides OF
territory run, from its centenary. But
the canal treaty takes this forward
step In and for the Monroe doctrine. No
European power but England has ever
accepted our right thus alone to guar.
antee the peaceful Integrity Of Amer.
lean states against all European inter
ference. The canal treaty provides for
this guaranty. II will give the Monroe
doctrine the final sanction Of accepted
international law In the consent and
Practice OF nations. Under the majestic
shadow OF this great doctrine, we have
protected a continent without mounting
fort or gun. We can do as much by
the canal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
APPLICATIONS FOR PENSIONS

The Boston Herald publishes some
figures which illustrate IN a peculiar
manner American pension benevolence.
According to data in the possession Of
the pension Office, from eight volunteer
regiments which took part IN the war
against Spain there are 3.5ss appllca-
lions FOR pensions. But IN these regi-
menis there were only 2a casualties
reported. There are, then, 1884 more
applications for pensions than actual
cases Of injuries sustained.
II was asserted, not long ago. By a
representative In Congress that there
was not volunteer in the Spanish war
who had not received letter from
some pension attorney urging him to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
Boston Journal.

The one serious objection has been
the seventh clause Of article 2, OF the
treaty. which forblds he United States
70 erect Notifications at the ends Of the
canal or in the waters adjacent. But a
careful study Of this prohibition has
shown II TO be of very much less import
ance than was at hrst imagined.
The mastery Of the waterway. without
prejudice to peaceful trade or offense
TO our Central American neighbOrs.
will rest with the nation that, on the
unfortunate outbreak Of war can get
there the quicker with the more ships
and the heavier guns And that nation
must always be America. which has the
most at stake Of all nations, and lies
the nearest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

force under Gen Cronje is becoming ex-
hausted by the fierce assault Of the
large British army, or n time is fac
tor In giving him aid he has gained a
point by his ability 10 delay, Which Il
is Of these is unknown but the lapse Of
a day makes an important change In
the position.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

Queen Victoria called for the old SOL
diers not now in service to enlist in
the home defense army as the royal re-
serve. The old soldiers began pouring
in their names. but the war Office was
not ready. Evidently the patriotism
and promptness Of the veterans are
far superior to the official machine that
has brought forth so much adverse
criticism Of late in Great Britain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24
indianapolis News.

Acting on the theory that the canal
win he a great international highway
an instrument OF commerce and a bond
of union between the nations Of the
world. Secretay Hay has negotiated a
treaty which will make It's construction
possible, ana al the same time will pre-.
serve Il against attack IN time Of war.
II Is 20 be hoped that the Senate win
promptly ratify the treaty. There ought
10 be no party politics In the question.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-24

Here Is the way the Philadelphia Led
ger makes o political point AS we
understand Mr. Clark's testimony. he
was not candidate for United states
senator, but the Montana legislature
insisted on electing him because he
spent so much money to purify the
states politics"