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The Washington times., 1902-02-09

plantation. where she can spend her life
with the rest of his niggers.'
''Of course. he meant not a word Of it;
he was simply preying on my fears; but
| was rather a young woman then and
the wretched creatures l had seen sold
few days previous were still before my
eyes and l feared that he might carry
his threat into execution. Not many
months later we began to realize that the
declaration of war between North and
South wa5 simply n matter of time. and
as it was believed that Lincoln might
be murderously attacked. body guard
was formed under the command of that
terrible man from Kansas Gen. Jim Lane.
They were organized as cavalry troops
and were called the Presidents Mounted
Guard One of the first men to enlist
was the handsome Young Southerner
who was employed in the Treasury De-
parlment. When learned of this it was
great shock. l went to him Immediate
ly and said: I thought you were a South
erner
AND so | am. he replied.
Then what are you doing in the
Presidents mounted guards?'
"'Oh, | thought it was just as well to
be near your Old Abe in case we want
TO get rid of him. There are several Of
us from below the Mason and Dixon line
in that troop.
A Traitor in the Guard.
u Immediately carried the intelligence
to mv husband. but did not mention the
mans name Mr.. Briggs repeated the
news 10 Jim Lane. The latter was for
Immediately discovering the man and
hanging him as a warning to others;
but | could not bring myself TO be the
means Of the Young Southerner's death
and refused to give General Lane the in
forprqtion which he requested. He threat
cncd to force me to diyulge the name of
the man; but when the case was present.
ed to President Lincoln, the latter, with
his great magnanimity of soul, applauded
the position had taken and ordered the
matter to be dropped. | went to the
young Southerner and told him what had
occurred. In chvalric acknowledgment
Of Lincoln's nobility, he resigned from
such a man.
while preparations for the inevitable
war were in progress We all feared lest
the rebels in Washington might fire one
Of the public buildings. and Colonel ELS
worth. who was afterward shot in Alex
andria. was stationed at the Capitol with
his regiment as an emergency fire squad.
This regiment Of Colonel ElIswcrths was
composed OF the most picturesque body of
rulIians in the Union Army. They were
called the Butcher Boys Of the Bowery,'
and had been recruited from the cowboys
of the East. What wild lot they werel
| remember early one morning an alarm
of fire was turned in from Wizards Hotel.
Colonel Ellsworth had practically no au-
thorIty over the butcher boys, and when
the news of the. fire reached the Capitol.
he simply called out: Boys, there is
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
HUNT BROTHERS

impact, but with snow flying like
ocean waves dashing against an OBJ
struction, plowed on, and Bridgeton
was reached at 20, bringing in the
first mails and newspapers of the out
side world to Bridgeton.
None can fully understand the
Glassboro situation until they have
an experience. And the experience is
anything but pleasant. But there is
an amusing side to the fellow who
can cheerfully look on. So many
funny things said by the despairing
passengers. They rail against the
railroad managers, they blackguard
the train hands, and ask for more i'm
possible information than one would
think possible.
But the snow cannot remain always,
and by and by green grass will bank
its freshness on either side of that
graceful curve and Atlantic City pas
sengers, rushing seward for a breath
of fresh air, will arrive on time at
Glassboro, change to tbel other lines,
and go on, forgetting the days of Feb
ruary
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
PRESIDENT MAKES
THE APPOINTMENTS.
Austin Postmaster for Millville
and Wanser for Vineland
Prompt Conformation.

The recommendations of Congress
men Loudenslager and Gardner, and
United States Senators Kean and Dry
den, for Postmasters for Vineland and
Millville, to President Roosevelt,
were Thursday sent to the Senate for
confirmation.
The appointments were expected as
it had previously been announced that
the Congressman and the United
States Senators had determined the
matter by selecting Hon. Thomas F.
Austin for Millville, and Frank Wan
ser, for Vineland.
Both are young men, and both have
long been active in the interests of
the Republican party. Each have ex-
ecutive ability, experience in public
service and should be able to not only
keep the offices upon their present
efficient plane, but to improve the SER
vice for the public benefit.
The confirmation will probably be
made at the first executive session Of
the United States Senate, which will
likely OCCUR this week. The commits
sions will follow probably next week,
and the new Postmasters will take
their places.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
WATER DAMAGES
TUMBLING DAM.
Men Work Nearly all Night to
Save the Banks and Prevent
Wash Out.

Manager Frank M. Riley is having
troubles with the Tumbling Dam try
ing to prevent the water from break
ing the banks.
Part of last night several men
worked up there trying to prevent the
water from breaking through. Officer
Rasinger had the gates wide open but
the water could not flow out as fast as
it was rushing in at the head of the
pond and there was great danger of a
repetition of the recent washout along
the Raceway. 1t is reported Ireland's
mill dam has broken through and this,
together with the streams flowing
from all sides into the pond caused
very high tide and in several places
the water being nearly as high as the
banks. 1t is now thought the water
is under the control of the workmen
and they can prevent a break. The
Cohansey river is swollen by the
inrushing waters and swiftly it moves
along seaward.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
Something That win Do You Good

Something That Will Do You Good.
We know of no way in which we
can be of more service to our readers
/ Fhan to tell them of something that
will be of real good to them. For
this reason we want to acquaint them
with what we consider one of the
&ery best remedies on the market for
&oughs, colds, and that alarming COM
Rlaint,, Group. We refer to Chamber
aims Cough remedy. We have used
n with such good results in our fam
A1y so long that it has become house
hold necessity. By its prompt use we
haven't any doubt but that it has
S1me and again prevented Group. The
testimony is given upon our own ex.
|nerience, and we suggest that our
FAaders, especially those who have
.ssRaH children, always keep it in
Yeelr homes as safeguard against
oup. Camden Is. o. Messenger.
pr sale by all druggists. it's I'm.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
JAMES HENRY
PLEADED GUILTY.
Said He Stole Bevis' Watch and
Went to Jail After Hearing.

James Henry Smith has been before
the public quite prominently lately.
His reputation is not one that could
be be desired by many James Henry
is little fellow probably four feet
tall, very black and wears a short
mustache. His appearance is not
charming. James has been residing
at the Hotel Hendee for a few days,
since his enforced return from Deer
field where he was captured, being
wanted for burglary
Smith is charged with the larceny
of watch and chain and pair of
gloves from Abe Bevis, liveryman.
Mayor Hampton was acquainted
with the case and only two persons
were present to testify, the defendant
and Mr.. Beyis.
Officer Smith brought the accused
thief over, and he sat eagerly watch
ing the complainant in the case, Mr..
Bevis.
After the warrant was read and he
was asked what he had to say the
defendant began to spin story of his
right to commit the crime that would
have been entertaining the audience
yet had the noble officers not said
"come, on Henry" and with a low
murmur upon his lips he closed the
door behind him.
Eyes sab, Mayor, 1 take it all right
but dot var man Bevis made me do it;
he done gone wouldn't gimme any
spendin' money," Henry said in part.
"Then you plead guilty, do you?"
Eyes, sah.'' And James Henry
Smith was committed to Jail to await
the action of the Grand Jury.
Mr.. Bevis told of paying the man
weekly allowances and said he was
doing all he had promised to do for
Smith. His testimony was verified
by Policeman Betchner, who had seen
the colored man have money. 1t ap-
pears that James Henry became tired
of livery work and wanted to have
leave on 'time.'
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
REV. A. N. MfLLISON
NOW THE PASTOR.
Impressive Installation Services
at 4th Presbyterian Church.

Despite the downpour of rain Tues
day night, a good sized congregation
was in attendance at the installation
services at the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, of Rev. A. N Millison, NJ.
A., of Philadelphia. The pulpit was
prettily decorated with palms and
flowers. Rev. Mr.. Steokle, of Plea
santville, Moderator of the West Jer-
sey Presbytery, presided.
The order OF exercises was as fol-
lows: Organ voluntary, Miss Mary
Reeves; concert reading of 122d
Psalm; hymn, congregation Scrip
ture reading, Rev. Mr.. Bamford, of
Fairton; hymn, congregation in
stallation sermon, Rev. W. j. Bridges,
of the West Presbyterian Church !,
reading of the call, Rev. Mr. Steckle !;
charge to the pastor, Rev. H. H.
Beadle, of the Second Presbyterian
Church; charge to the people, DR..
Miller, who is occupying the pulpit
of the First Presbyterian Church dur
ing the absence of Rev. S. W. Beach !;
installation prayer, Rev. DR.. Mundy,
of Atlantic City; hymn, congregation
benediction, Rev. A. N. Millison.
Rev. Mr.. Bridges chose for his text,
John IL, 5: "Now Jesus loved Martha
and her sister, and Lazarus. He
spoke of Jesus loving to visit this
family and as the church was family
we should like to have Jesus visit US.
He spoke of Lazarus as being the
silent, Martha the working, and Mary
the learning members, and urged the
members of the congregation to be all
of these, the learning, the working
and at times the silent Christian. His
remarks were earnest and impressive,
and Rev. H. H. Beadle followed with
good advice and counsel to the pastor,
in hi usual happy and earnest man
ner.
DR.. Miller in his charge to the peo-
pie very much impressed those pres
ent. Being stranger here. he was not
acquainted with their ways but spoke
of the help and influence to be given
the pastor and people.
After the close of the services the
new pastor was introduced personally
to each member present.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27

1t was fitting that Senator Johnson,
of Camden, should reintroduoe the
proposed biennial sessions constitu
tional amendment. This was one of
the measures in which the late Cen
eral Sewell was most greatly inter
ested, and it would have been sad
reflection on the oonstancy of his
friends had no one been found who
had the courage to carry out the
wishes of the dead chieftains
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
Received the Contract.

|Ihe MCPHERSON Furniture and Car
4 Company has received the contract
furnish, carpet and curtain the
even rooms of the Bridgeton Elks
'adquarters. 1t is one of the most i'm
Ftant contracts ever let in this city.
Pe MCPHERSON competed in the bid
Pg with Wanamaker, VanSciver and
Per big firms and it is greatly to the
sditsof the local concern that it was
Pcessfnl. The new rooms will be
Iar the handsomest of any in this
Il OF the State, and it can be
3nted out that every part of the
y will be done right here in
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
DEN MENTED MAN
REMOVED TO ASYLUM.
Meryin Garrison Taken Out Yes
terday Afternoon After an
Examination.

Mervin Garrison, the demented
character who has been seen so much,
standing around on the street corners,
has been removed to the Insane Asy-
lum. Garrison labors under the de-
lusion that he is detective and fire.
quently he has made spring on per-
sons, catching them by the neck and
choking them, saying that he has
found his man.
For this reason the father of Mervin
thought it best to remove him to a
place where he would do no harm
Mayor Hampton was notified, who
had Drs. David Streets and Ellsmore
Stites to examine Garrison, and his
mind was found to be unbalanced
Officer Fred Barton took him Mon
day AFTERNOON to the asylum. He
seemed pleased to go, thinking New
York detectives would soon come
after him there, and get him as an as
sistant.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
COLORED THIEF
CAPTURED THURSDAY.
James Henry Smith, Who Robbed
Abe Bevis Caught at Deer
field.


After walking from Bridgeton to
Deerfield and wading through snow
banks in his efforts to escape the
clutches of the law, James Henry
Smith, the colored thief, who robbed
Abe. Bevis Tuesday morning, was un-
successful in the attempt, and cap
tured, brought back to this city and
placed in the county jail.
Early Tuesday morning Mr.. Bevis
had notified the police authorities and
they kept a sharp lookout for the man.
Policeman Gaun while going home
from work on Tuesday morning at
halfpast four, noticed man answer
ing the description of Smith The
colored fellow stopped and talked
with the officer and threw away a
pair Of old gloves and put on the good
ones that had been stolen from Bevis
Mr.. Gaun did not arrest him at the
time as he knew nothing of the rob-
berry. AS soon as he was told of the
crime he notified Mr. Bevis, and
Thursday afternoon Bevis withAndrew
Hicks, big colored fellow from Mt.
Zion, started in sleigh after the
thief. They inquired from house to
house out Laurel start to see if he
had stopped. He had not After
reaching the railroad they noticed
tracks in the snow which they fol-
lowed to several farmhouses along the
road. The pursuers we're told that a
colored man had been seen walking
towards Deerfeld and at several
places he had stopped to get warm,
but was refused admittance. The
tracks led the men on to Deerfeld and
following these to the door of Oscar
Hitohner's butcher shop, they decided
their man was inside as no tracks con-
tinued up the road.
Mr.. Hitchner was asked if he was
sheltering colored man and he said
a fellow was in the rear of the store
working for a days lodging and meals
and they might investigate.
AS soon as Smith saw Bevis he
jumped up and took his hand, gave it
hearty shake with the words chow
are you, Abe. y The latter told him
he would have his watch and gloves.
"No, sir, I haven't got them," the
man declared, and at the same time
was wearing the articles. Finally he
gave them up but resisted when told
he must return to Bridgeton with
them.
He walked out of the store and on
reaching the road made dash for
liberty. Big Bevis and Hicks were
upon him in an instant and general
mixup occurred in the snow bank.
Finally Smith was overpowered and
put in the sleigh.
After long drive through snow
banks, the three men reached Bridge
ton. They drove to the Mayors office
and gave their man to Policeman
Betchner. The defendant was taken
to Jail to await hearing.
Tt is supposed by de cription this
fellow is wanted for burglary in Della
ware, and will also be held to await
an answer from the authorities there
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
FIREMEN HOLD
THEIR BANQUET.
Lit Was the Third Annual, Took
Place Last Evening and Was
Big Success.

. t'e~OCObocs
The third annual banquet Of the
Bridgeton Fire Department is now a
thing of the past save in pleasant
memories of the event. The hand
some engine house on Orange street
was made still handsomer by the dec
orations of flags and bunting Monday
evening, but perhaps the handsomest
part of all was the "fixins" which
went to make up the evenings enter
tainment.
Three years ago when the Fire De-
partment moved into it's new quarters.
the members instituted these annual
banquets. Monday night was the third
and best, due largely to the efforts of
the following committee of ''laddies"
who had the affair in charge: F. D.
Paullin, Geo. Kinkle, Jr., J. HI. Loper,
VIM. Hustled, J. B. Miller, L G. Heller
Walter Paullin, W. B. Loper, F.
Brewster, Len Meyers and J. Baum
garten
The guests to the banquet comprised
only the city officials, honorary, con-
tributing and active members of the
Fire Department. One hundred and
fifteen covers were laid and at about
9. 45 the feasting began.
Prior to this hour the guests were
made to feel welcome by the fremen
and the time was consumed in gem
eral inspection of the apparatus and
in admiration of the noble animals
which stand alert at moments no.
tice, at the sounding of the gong, to
dash through storm and sunshine, day
or night, in the endeavor to save your
property from loss by that fierce ele-
ment, fire.
At the hour mentioned the guests
filed UPSTAIRS into the banquet rooms
where long tables lay spread. Beauti-
full pink and white carnations lay
upon each plate which soon found
place in the coat lapels of those for
tunate enough to sit at the Firemen S
banquet.
Councilman Sellers, who is also
President of the Fire Department
made short address of welcome to
those present and Amos Penn, q vet
eran fireman, asked the blessing.
After this little else was done but eat.
Caterer Ogden laid the spread and for
two hours kept sending the good
things of life up the long tables until
they almost became a burden. The
menu follows:
Oysters-haf-sheli.
Chicken Coquetts,
Olives, Almonds, Gherkins,
Roast Turkey,
Mashed Potatoes. Cranbury Sauce,
Vienna Bread, Cream Rolls,
Lobster Salad Tea Biscuits,
Tutti Fruit Ice Cream,
Mixed Cake,
Layer Raisins, Nuts,
Coffee
1t was nearly midnight when the
last course-cigars-cam came and the
guests departed for their homes each
and every one bespeaking great praise
for the firemen and the very excellent
banquet they had served.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish and
cross, will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child
rem. They cleanse the erstomach, act on
the liver, making sickly child strong
Sold by ali druggists, Csc. Sample Free.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y. 2 "a .4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
Fayorite Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dulness. depression,
headache, generally disordered health
DeWitt's Little Early Risers stimulates
the eliver, opens the bowels and relieves
this condition. Safe, speedy and thorough.
They never grippe. Fsvorite. pills. Inn
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27

II have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy for q number of years and
have no hesitancy in saying that it is
the best remedy for coughs, colds
and Group have ever used in my fam
lily. I have not words to express my
confidence in this remedy. Mrs. J.
A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For
sale by all druggists. it's I'm.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
MORTGAGE GOES
UP In SMOKE
The Irving Avenue Presbyterian
Church Has Rid of an En-
barraSment.

OHuACH lAdo Aolu VI dH Ell
barrasment.
With the augmented choir gladly
singing the glorious hymn, "Oh, Give
Thanks, /" the match was applied to
the mortgage papers that has been
resting heavily upon the Irving Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church, and in a
few moments, happy moments, too,
the instrument representing an en-
cumbrance of $1,000, was in ashes, and
the organization which had struggled
from an insignificant beginning, was
freed from debt, with a handsome,
valuable church home, free to carry
on its future work without financial
embarrassment.
Auspicious occasion that it was, the
church resolved to make the night a
glorious one, and a most pleasing pro-
gram had been arranged for the occa-
sion, and it's every feature was thor
oughly enjoyed by the congregation
which crowded the edifice After the
voluntary upon the organ, prayer by
the pastor, Rev. Albert S. Sharpless,
there were addresses, all appropriate
to the special occasion, by the pastor,
Mr.. James J. Reeves, Mr.. Foster
Moore, Rev. H. H. Beadle, Rev. W.
J. Bridges, Prof. P. W. Lyon, Rev.
Mr.. Miller, Mr.. P. Kennedy Reeves
and Mr.. George Cake.
Interspersing these addresses were
hymns by the congregation and pleas
ing, glad anthems from the choir.
The auspioious event, the actual
destroying of the mortgage papers,
was accomplished by Mr.. Joseph Han
kins, who applied the match, which
reduced the document to ashes. Mr..
Foster Moore, who has been one of
the earnest members of the church
from it's inception, in his address,
briefly presented a history of the Or
ganization, its beginning, it's struggle
of existence, its progress, and its
present position in the church world.
It's organization was affected July
1892, when in the old Edwards can
ming house, there We're prayermeetings
and the binding together of associa-
tions which resulted in the church
For nineteen months
these meetings were continued and the
new church building was reared, and
ready of occupancy was dedicated.
The church organization was effect
zed with thirty -one members, and the
new building was dedicated in May.
1854. The first pastor was Rev. Mr..
Reach, then Rev. Mr.. Reed, Rev. Mr..
aotaling, Rev. Mr.. Trimble, and now
fhe present pastor, Rev. A. S. Sharp
less.
In building the church $1,000 was
pledged for the purpose, sum sutfi-
fient for the entire expenses, but
some of the pledges were not kept and
fhe $1,000 mortgage became necessary.
y Now this burden had, by sacrificing,
&liligent effort, been rolled away, and
the organization was unencumbered
4 Regrets that he could not attend
were presented from Rev. S. W.
Beach, now in Paris, by Rev. Mr..
Miller, now filling the pulpit of the
First Church.
AT the conclusion of the exercises
Fthere was very pleasant social occa-
|sion and refreshments were served.
the occasion being very happily en-
|joyed by everyone
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27

Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease?
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, q powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions,
Painful, Smarting. Hot, Swollen feet. At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc. 2244w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-02-27
HUNT BROS.
TN MILLINERY.

Every hat must be sold this these prices will do it.
Outing Hats 25c reduced from ST.
Trimmed Hats ST. reduced from 50 so
Trimmed Hats So reduced from S.
1o day. Wednesday morning will offer every trimmed
hat at less than half We have about every hat
must De sold this week 20 Outing and Walking 25c have
been ST. 25 S50 EACH Childrens trimmed with ribbon zoe
reduced from ST. Chdren hats 75c and ST. l5o
and S2oO Ladies Trimmed hats good 81 each reduced
from ST. $3.50 s3 and all fine "a SIS go ST.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
The New York Quotations.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE following
quotations were recorded at the Produce
Exchange today
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
SCOTCH FARE LAUDED.
Oatmeal, Scenes, and Haggis as Pre-

Defenders of the Scottish national fare
Of oatmeal. scones, and haggis have been
few. To the ordinary bill of fare nearly
every nation save the Scotch has con-
tributed something, but Scotch dishes,
except at distinctly Caledonian func-
tions, are generally eschewed.
A Scotch physician has, however
come forward recently with arguments
in favor of Scottish cooking. He says,
for instance, that dyspepsia and dentists
in Scotland are almost entirely unknown
outside CT the large cities. in which the
national cooking of Scotland is discard
ed for foreign dishes and foreign ways.
1t is fact that though distinguished
in the field of medicine the Scotch as
dentists are little known. and, while
the details of cases of dyspepsia are
less easily procurable. it is certainly
not a national ailment in Scotland The
Scotch show no partiality for pies and
pastry, and in the Highlands they are
much out CT doors-two reasons which
might be taken TO account for the alb
sence of dyspepsia. apart from the
wholesomeness OF their diet.
The Scotch are hardy race, and, in
one particular at least. they have been
able in recent years to impress their
views upon the people of other coun-
tries. namely, in the more general use
Of cereals. The popularity Of cereal
food has vastly increased in the United
States in the last ten years, and If the
advocates of Scotch cooking. or, rather.
Of Scotch fare, have been unable to get
recognition for their views at the dinner
table, they have been more fortunate
at the breakfast bcard.-New York Sun.