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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
MORE PAY FOR TEACHERS.
Cape May and Cumberland to
Move Under New Law.

At the Teachers Institute held
here last week resolutions were
adopted and committees appointed to
secure attention on the part of school
boards to the provisions of a law
passed at the last session of the Leg
iSlature, regulating the compensation
of the teachers in graded schools,
which include all schools in which
two or more teachers are employed.
The law contains referendum
clause, which makes it necessary to
submit it to the voters of any dis
trict for their acceptance or rejec-
tion. 1t provides for substantial
increase of salaries over those which
are now palu in Cumberland and
Cape May counties.
The committee appointed will en-
deavor to have them accepted in each
district of the two counties before
the next annual meeting for appro-
prating school moneys. Cape May
Star.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Taxable Property in the State.

Trenton, Nov. 20.-The State
Board of Taxation to-day made it's re-
port to the Governor. There is an
increase of s26, 72O, 759 over the rat
ables of 1899 in the taxable real and
personal property, the present amount
being 1891. 237, 1856. There is an in
crease of 81, 900, 900 over the exemp-
tions of last year, the total amount
of exempt property being s103, 470, :
342. The exemptions include: School
property, $50, S57, ,072; public property
s37. 2O5, 597; churches and charities,
s32, 3S5, 959; cemetery property, So, 750-
362; firemen and militiamen, 50, 939, :
46O. The deductions for debt are
S36, 403, $40, against $35, Ala, TIA the
year previous.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
HUNT BROTHERS.
CAPT. HENRY NEFF.
He Was Patriotic Man, a Good
Citizen.

Capt. Henry Neff, who died Mon
day was one of Bridgeton's oldest
citizens, man well known and one
who had always taken a great inter
est in all public affairs. Captain
Neff, during the troublesome times in
the early sixties was an earnest pat
riot, and was one of the organizers of
the home guards. When the Twenty
fourth New Jersey Volunteers was
organizing, Captain Neff was made
the commanding officer of Company
H., with the late Alexander Robson
and James J. Reeves as lieutenants.
Capt. Neff was one of the founders of
Cumberland Lodge, 1. o. o. f, and
always took an active interest in
that organization.
Captain Neff was dentist by pro-
fesSion, and for years has successfully
conducted large insurance business.
His wife died some years since.
Four daughters and three sons sur
viye him.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
vineland Glass Factories Active.

Vineland, Nov. 20.-This city is
enjoying business boom. The Vine
land Window Glass Company, which
has erected about S35, 900 worth of
new buildings, including a large con-
tlnuouS tank Seventy-four feet long,
began operations this morning with
over $50 workmen, and it's pay roll, it
is estimated, will be about $40, 600 per
month.
The Capital Glass Manufacturing
Company, new plant here, which
has completed the erection of build
ings worth about ST., 200, placed fire
under it's large continuous tank yes
terday, and will go into blast in
few days with aboot 130 hands.
The Vineland Flint Glass Company
of which Victor Durant is president,
is increasing its force of blowers and
preparing to enlarge the plant, ow-
ing to the receipt of orders for ther-
mometer tubes.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Kidnapped the Boy.

MillvilIe, n. j.. Nov. 20. The
little village of Port Elizabeth is
greatly stirred over the kidnapping
of Samuel Garrison, aged 10 years,
from the public school. A we'll
dressed woman arrived on the morn
ing train, and after short .conyer-
sation with the lad, they disap-
peared, and it has been learned later
that they boarded a train for Phila-
delphia.
The lad had been living with his
grandmother for the past two years,
his father and mother, it is SAID,
having separate some years ago. The
boys relatives are making diligent
search, but have not been successful
in getting any clew of the boys
whereabouts.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
BRADLEY WILL
BE THE SPEAKER.
Big Gathering of the Politicians
at Trenton.

Trenton, Nov. 2O.-lt was an
nounce at the State House TO-DAY
that Judge Kruger, of the Court of
Errors and Appeals, who had written
out his resignation as a member of
the Court, had re-considered his de-
cision. and would remain on the
bench until the expiration of his
term. Judge Kruger came here to
attend court, with the resignation in
his pocket ready to be presented to
the Governor. The reason for this
change of mind is said to be due to
pressure brought on him by his col
leagues on the Bench and the Cover
nor himself. On Monday the Cover
nor wrote to Judge Kruger request
ing him not to resign at this time.
There was the usual big Governor S
Day crowd in the corridors of the
Capitol to-day. The best informa-
tiOn pointed to the selection of AS
semblyman Bradley, of Camden, as
the next speaker of the House. Mr..
Bailey was present, and on every
hand was greeted as ''Mr. Speaker"
straw which in past years has
pointed correctly the way the wind
was blowing, in such contests.
Vivian Lewis, of PaSSaic, however,
is not discouraged in his fight for the
place. He claims that his boom is
in good shape. His friends say that
he has twelve votes outside of the
Essex delegation, and they count on
his delegation to give him votes
enough to land him. The claim is
questioned by the supporters of Mr..
Bradley. 1t is believed that some
votes now claimed for Mr.. Lewis
would only go to him as a second
choice.
Frank Tantum, of Monmouth,
feels assured that he will succeed
himself as Sergeant-at-Ar of the
House. He-seems to have no opposi-
tion.
Upton s. Jeffreys, of Camden, is
said to be slated as Private Secretary
to Mr.. Bradley in case of the latter's
elevation to the Speakership.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22

markably vigorous man. His illness
has covered a period of less than two
weeks, and his death was not ex-
pected until within the last few days.
Until within day or two of his
confinement to his home he was en-
gagged in looking after his property
interests down town.
Mr.. Elmer's family is of English
extraction, the original orthography
of the name being Alymer. His
father was William Elmer, born May
%, 17S8, and graduated as physician
in Philadelphia during the year 1911.
He was married year later to Nancy
B., daughter of Col. David Potter,
whose death occurred in 1916. Four
years later her sister, Margaret K.
Potter, became his wife. During the
first marriage Jonathan, William and
David P, were born, and during
the latter, Mary, Nancy p, and Ben
jamin f.
David P, Elmer was born in 1916
and has lived in Bridgeton all his life.
He gave his attention largely to the
buying and developing of real estate,
and is one of Bridgeton's largest land
owners. He acquired valuable prop
erty in the business heart of the city,
and possessed it at the time of his
death. He had large property inter-
ests in the Third ward, and owned
farm lands.
In 1879 Mr.. Elmer was elected
President of the Cumberland Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, and has
continuously held that position since,
always taking an active, personal in
terest in the company's affairs. He
was interested in the Bridgeton Gas
Company, and was a life member and
for years director of the Cumber-
land County Agricultural Society.
Always Republican, he took an
active interest in the political affairs
but did not have political ambition.
Under President Lincoln he was con-
nected with the United States Reve-
nue. service. He was an attendant OF
the West Presbyterian Church, always
taking a great interest in the affairs
of the organization.
His wife was Elizabeth Nixon, a
sister of William G. Nixon, Esq, and
she survives, as do three children,
Mrs. Matte Bailey, James and How
ard, the two latter for years living in
| the West.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
CAN CARRY PACKAGES.
A "POny Express" Messenger is
Upheld.

At Trenton yesterday the Court of
Errors handed down an~-important
decision and it will be read with in
tereSt. The Court sustained the YER
dict of ST., 200 damages secured by
Elmer Runyon against the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. The case,
in various forms, has been before the
court for two or three years.
RunyOn was elected from a train
at Jersey City in the enforcement of
a rule against passengers conducting
pony express business, because he
had some packages in his possession.
The Court of Errors in its opinion
yesterday held that the company's
custom in permitting the-carrying of
packages justified Runyon in assum-
ing that he had right to enter the
car
The opinion holds that in view of
the indignities to which Runyon was
subjected by being put off the train.
the damages allowed were not excess
sive. Chancellor Magic and Judge
Vredenburgh dissented as to the
measure of damages, holding that
they were excessive. Justice Van
Syckel and Judge Hendrickson also
voted to reverse, while there were
nine votes to affirm the judgment be-
low.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A Move for a New Second Ward
School House.

The Regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Education was held
Monday evening, November 10. All
the members answered to roll call ex-
cept Mr.. Hort.
A representative of the Philadel-
phia Journal of Commerce, was pres
ent and asked for permission to take
photographs of the interior of the
schools, together with groups of chill
dren and teachers. The request was
not granted
The monthly report of the Super
vlsing Principal was read and filed.
Superintendent Cox reported as fol-
lows; Balance at last report, 1923. 90;
received from City Treasurer, $4,000.
Total, Sc, 123. 80. Paid out-for teach
ers' salaries, s2,1S9.25; Janitors'
salaries, S14397; bills ordered paid,
s195.82. Total, 81, 52S.24. Balance
SO, 595. 06.
Mr.. Watson, from the Committee
on Buildings made report of the
work of his committee for the past
month.
The following bills were ordered
paid: Clayton Mcpherson, $1,000, for
fumigating school rooms; George FL.
Ogden, 800 10 for brushes, etc. Chas.
f. Dare & Son, $34.21, for stationery,
ETC.. W. z. Gould, $500, for scav-
enger work; Sharp Bros, $1,000, re-
pairs to shades, etc. Wells Warming
and Ventilating Co., $500, for fur
mace brush, etc.
The Committee on Books and
Printing, reported that the text
books recommended by the Com
mittee on Teachers and Text Books
had been ordered.
On motion Of Mr. johnson, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to
go before Council and ask for an ap-
preparation for the purchase of lot
in the Second ward with view to
building a new school house: john
son, Turner, Coyle, Custer, Hort.
The Supervising Principal was
Eauthorized to secure a supply of de-
pertinent blanks.
The Committee on School Property
was instructed to have built suit
able case to accommodate the official
war records, and that the expense be
met from the Incidental appro-
priation.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
Secretary for the Manual which he
had compiled and gratutiously fur
niShed the Board.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
AGE NO BARRIER TO CUPID.
Groom II Years Old Takes Bride of
90 Years.

Millville, n. j., Nov. 14.-The old
est couple united in the holy bonds of
matrimony on record in this section
are George L. Packard, aged II years
and Lizzie w. Hankins, aged SO years,
both of Port Elizabeth. They came
to this city yesterday on the noon
train, accompanied by a few friends,
and were driven in a cab to the First
Baptist Church parsonage. where they
surprised Pastor A. H. Sembower by
announcing that they wanted to get
married. With a broad smile on his
face Packard escorted his bride to the
parlor, and both seemed as happy as
couple in their teens. The cere-
mony was performed and they took
the next train out for their honey
moon.
Packard is we'll known and we'll
to-do farmer and upon their return
the people of the village will tender
them reception.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Railroad Company Election.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Manahawkin and Long
Beach Transportation Company was
held Thursday in Camden, when the
following directors were elected: J.
R. Shoemaker, Francis FennimOre.
Thomas Callahan, E. P. Vogels, b.
f. Archer, H. z. Loudenslager, Will
liam I'll. Sayen and J. Hampton
Moore. The Board of Directors
elected these officers: President, J.
X. Shoemaker; Vice President, B. f.
Archer; Secretary, E. P. Vogels;
Treasurer, J. Hampton Moore; Gen.
eral Manager, f. Fennimore.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Star Ouintette.

The inaugural of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Course will be the concert presented
by the Metropolitan Star Quintette,
which appears here on the 26th inst.
The company is composed entirely of
ladies, each of pleasing appearance,
ana talented in her profession. The
popularity of these young ladies is
manifested in the great success that
has been theirs since they have APP
peared before the public. Every
where they go an ovation is accorded
them and they usually have follow
them an earnest demand for a return
date. The program the Quintette
will render here, is ofgreatest merit
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Mrs. Amanda Mulford.

Saturday night Mrs. Amanda Null
ford, widow OF the late Charles H.
Mulford, died at her home on North
Pearl street. She had been ill but a
week. Mrs. Mulford was the daughter
of the late Martin Bowen. She was
married to Charles H. Mulford. who
died suddenly last January. She had
one son, Martin Mulford, who sur
wives her.
Mrs. Mulford was a member of
Central M. E. Church, and always
attended that organization. Her
death will be a great shock to her
many friends who did not realize the
serious nature of her illness.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Broke the Record

The bowlers will have to take hats
off to William Rasinger that gentle
man having knocked the spots off the
local records. DR.. David Oliver has
long held the record here with 1856,
but Wednesday night Rasinger went
four points better, and made 24O
points. The score was made in a
contest..which makes the achievement
all the more successful. During the
game he made eight strikes and one
spar. Five of the strikes he made in
succession and then three more were
made one after the other.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22

"ThiS leaves five members of the
House of Assembly to be distributed
On the basis of unrepreSented con-
stituencies, these five membres would
be allotted to Passaic, Cumberland,
Monmouth, Middlesex and, Burling-
ton, in the order named.
"Under this distribution, Warren
and Hunterdon each lose member,
while Hudson and Passaic each gain
a member; the representation of the
other counties remaining undiS-
turbed.' -
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
COUNTIES GAIN AND LOSE.
Warren and Hunderton Lose One
Each and Hudson and Passaic
Gain One-OtherS the Same.

Gain One-Others the Same.
Senator Edward g. Stokes has been
working on the matter of the pro-
posed e-apportiontment of Assembly
men to the several counties of the
State, under the census of 1900, with
a view to introducing a bill at the
next session of the Legislature.
Senator Stokes, in speaking of the
matter said:
"The Constitution of the State linn
it's the number of the Assemblymen
to sixty, and requires that sixty
members shall be apportioned among
the several counties, as nearly as
may be, according to the number of
their inhabitants at the session of
the Legislature next after each CEN
sus taken by the United States, pro-
vided that each county shall at all
times be entitled to one member.
"The population of New Jersey,
according to the census of 1900, is
1883, $50, or 81, 394 persons to each
member of the House of Assembly.
Upon this basis of representation and
in accordance with the constitutional
requirements aforesaid, the following
statement shows the population of
each county, the number of Assem-
blymen to which it is entitled and
the number of persons unrepresented
nndnr cI1nh nnrort on r,nornt
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
DEATH GATHERS
PROMINENT PERSONS.
J Sad Affections Visit the Homes
of Three.

Seldom has Bridgeton lost within a
few hours, three persons by death all
well known, prominent in the COM
munity and representing the best
families.
The "Pioneer" is called upon to-
day to chronicle the death of Stephen
Cox and David P. Elmer, men promi-
nent in the affairs of the city and
Mrs. Amanda Mulford, widow of the
late Charles III. Mulford.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
David Elmer.

David P. Elmer died Saturday
night at his Franklin street home, at
the age of eighty-four years. He has
been i'll but a short time, and for one
of his advanced years has been re-
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Back to the Farm.

Woodbury., N. j., No. 20.-There is
big demand in Gloucester and adjoin-
ing counties for small farms. This
fact is due, say the real estate deal
ers to variety of reasons, the most
interesting being that those who
tired of farm life some years ago are
again becoming fond of it and are
desirous of doing farm work on small
plots.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Distrestng stomach DIsease

Permanently cured by the mastery power of South
American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need suffer no
ger. because this great remedy can cure them
all. 1t is cure for the whole world of stomach
he first dose. The relief ii brings is marvellous
and surprising. 1t makes no failure; never dis
appoints. No matter how long You have suffered
your cure is certain under the use of this great
health-giving force. Pleasant and always safe
Sold by H. w. Fithian. Druggist Bridgeton. N.
go tn
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Jello-o. the Nav Dessert.

pleases all the family. Four fiavors:-
Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try it
to-day. "a 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
what shah We have For Dessert.

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O,
delicious dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No baking! add hot water
and set to cool. Flavors:-Lemon
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry, A
your g-ocers. 10cts A4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Splendid Meeting.

The services in charge of Evangelist
Somers are increasing in interest and
numbers. His preaching is definite
and clear, and both saved and un-
saved, get the Gospel in its simpli-
city. Let all who wish to be quicken
ed, and built up in Christian ex-
perience hear him. He will be here
every night this week.
On Wednesday there will be an all
day meeting, beginning at 10 O'Clock,
in the morning. At o'clock in the
afternoon "a Mothers Meeting" will
be held in charge of Mrs. Sommers,
wife of the evangelist.
Last evening many heard Mr..
Somers and his wife speak and were
greatly benefited by his words.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Millinery.

The richest conception of the Milliner's
Art shown in to-day's display. Elegant
Velvet hats trimmed in Gold Braid,
Buckles, Plumes and Feathers $2 80. So,
$3.50, 81. Special value in new Fur Hats,
"a, IS. S6. Children's hats and Infants
Caps 50c.to S.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Wrappers 81.

Flannelette wrappers. full founce 81,
value S1.25. Calico wrappers SOC. All
wool cloth wrappers S39S.
Extra value in winter underwear Csc,
SOC, Sl,O0
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22

To accommodate those who are
partial to the use of atomizers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles. The proprietors pre-
pare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price
including the spraying tube is rs cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid en-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to natural and healthy
N. Y. 121w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
Coats and Furs.

Our coat and suit department are doing
tremendous business. Ladies all lined
Kersey Jackets. s4.98. Kersey Jacket,
silk roman lined, pearl buttons, new
sleeve $3.50. Elegant fine soft Kersey
Jacket in Tan, Castor, Black at $40.
Children's long and short coats, trimmed
in Braid and Fur, $3.50 to $40.
Neck Furs with cluster of tails 50 to
s25. Plush capes trimmed with fur IS, Ss,
$40. Cloth Capes, s2.50 to $40.
Special values in Sheets, Table Linen
and Canton Flannels.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22

Fifty Pairs fine extra heavy White Blankets large
ful borders at 1915 pair You have paid goods
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-11-22
WHOLE NO. 2725
Hunt Brothers.
$500 Black Taffeta Waist, 1898

Another Silk Waist bargain ready to-day by o'clock Twenty
five Black Tafea Silk Waists tucked all over $685. value All
sizes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-29
THE CANADIAN BANK
OF COMMERCE.
HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO.
Capital Paid Up S6,000.000

Tho PUGET SOUND NATIONAL Rank.
seattle. vA receive -H-s 10 Re trans
.ssre4 by telegram from sAassay TO the
LAW son OF ATLIS branches Of tbs
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The evening times., 1900-03-03
CBLESqIALS IN CUSTODY
Four Cinnamon Attempt to Stea
Into the Country.
The Qunrteue Arrested i'm "a Buffalo
Saloon by squad Of oaicers-The
Federal Authorities Had Been
Watching Them for Some Time.
Others Charged With Smuggling.

BUFFALO, " Y. March 3.-FOur Chi
namen members of a gang Of Celestiais
who have been lowering along the Cana
dian border in the vicinity of Fort Erie,
and Bridgeburg. awaiting an opportunity
TO steal across the river into this country,
were captured in O'Bren & -Crowley's sal
Don. at Front Avenue and Jersey Street,
about 2 o'clock this morning, by Captain
Kilroy. of the Tenth precinct. and a squad
of eight officers.
The Federal authorities have been
watching for the Cinnamon over week
and had enlisted the aid of the local po-
lice. The Celestials we're seen to enter a
rear door of the saloon last night and the
police were tipped of -a
Going to the place the officers searched
high and low and were about TO give up
when one of them climbed TO the transom
of door and, looking through, saw the
Cinnamon huddled in corner. They maoe
no resistance to arrest.
Dennis Crowley, one OF the proprletors
Of the place: Jake Bittell. bartender;
Peter ]. HALEY. and Harry Lemyo. all OF
whom were in the place. were taken 10
the stationhouse and held pending an in
yestigation into the case of alleged SNUG
Cling. >,
DEPUTY Collector of Customs William ii.
Rradish and several other Federal officers
were at the stationhouse at an early hour
this morning 10 examine the prisoners.