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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
CONSTABLES ARE
AFTER MORE MONEY.

There is movement on foot among
the constables of New Jersey for the
introduction into the legislature this
winter of il to revise an old
statute fixing the fees of constables
for the service and execution of vari
Gus processes of law in civil and
criminal cases.
The fees of constables are now reg
ulated by statute which was revised
in 1876. The objection to the present
system of remuneration is that con-
stable cannot make living if he de-
pends solely upon the income of his
office.
There are in this State about 1,60o
constables, and the movement for a
betterment of the financial end of the
office will receive the support of all.
Unless there is an extraordinary
amount of work Trenton constables
say it is difficult for them to earn
more than six or eight dollars week,
and it is very seldom that the weekly
income exceeds $40.
An idea Of the pay of a constable
can be got from the following list.
which comprises about all the work
that falls into his hands. In civil
procedure the constable receives for
serving summons. 60 cents; serving
execution, rs cents; in an attachment
case, 81. 50 for all his labors in tenancy
cases he receives SLIGO, 81 for the
warrant of ejectment and 60 cents for
service Of summons; in replevin suits
his fee is $l50; distress warrants, rs
cents, and if he secures execution he
receives 3 per cent. of the amount
collected; serving subpoena, 35 cents
attending jury until agreement of
verdict, so cents; selling property
under execution, 35 cents, and for
advertising property under execution,
35 cents.
In criminal procedure he receives so
cents for an arrest under a warrant
1t often takes constable a week of
careful watching to get his man.
There are many other fees for the
constable, and to put himself in the
way of them he oftentimes has to
workga whole day for so or 60 cents or
a dollar at the outside.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
DOWNE TOWNSHIP SETTLES
WITH DIR. THOMPSON,

Lawyer Walter H. Bacon, who rep
resented DR.. J. R. @. Thompson in
the recent case against Downe town
ship to recover $4,000 for services rem
dered in the smallpox case, has effect
ed settlement with the township and
Saturday night the authorities paid
over $500 in full settlement, thus saw
ing further litigation. Robert S.
Schiller representing the township
aided in the settlement, feeling there
was a moral obligation to DR.. Thomp-
son. Mr.. Bacon made strong legal
fight in the Circuit Court, and despite
what seemed insurmountable legal
obstacles, maintained his position
with the Court and obtained from the
jury verdict of $21OO. Further liti-
CATION would have proven expensive
and Mr.. Bacon served his client a
great favor and saved the township
money by effeoting the compromise
settlement.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Mrs Paul Wants Review.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 90 Attorney
Lindley M. Garrison has filed in the
Court OF Chancrey suit ON behalf of
Mrs. Bertha R. Paul, widow of Harry
B. Paul, of Camden, to compel VIM.
j. Thompson, of Gloucester City, to
turn over right and possession of the
Camden Daily Review to Thomas E.
French, as trustee. Thompson claims
ownership of the paper, of which Mr..
Paul was the publisher for several
years, prior to his death last summer
The bill sets out that on April 23,
1892, Paul gave to Thomas E. French
$4,000, as trustee, to purchase the Re-
view from F. f. Patterson Sons, and
on the same day Mr.. French paid $500
in cash and three notes for $1,000
each. for which they gave to Mr.. Paul
bill of sale for the entire plant, the
title being in the name of Thomas E.
French, as trustee. Mr. French has
since advanced various sums of money
toward the expenses of the paper, and
accounted for the same to Mr.. Paul in
his lifetime.
The bill further states that Thomp-
son agreed with Paul to meet any de-
fioiency in the running expenses of
the paper if he would take hold and
run it, in consideration of which he
took up the publication, which he
continued to the time of his death, in
July last. Since then, it is set forth,
Thompson has published the paper,
and declines to give it up to Mrs.
Paul. She wants him to make known
the nature of the rights he claims and
to permit the sale of the paper.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
CONVENTION
OF ENDEAVORERS.

The Second Annual Convention of
the Cumberland County 9. E. Union
was held Wednesday afternoon and last
evening in the Second Presbyterian
Church. Delegates were present from
the different societies of the county.
The afternoon session opened with a
song service followed by prayer by
Rev. Tilton; Bible study, Rev. D. B.
Harris; Fresh Air Work, Miss Lizzie
Babcock Workers Conference, Rev.
W. T. s. Lumbar.
The Secretary's report followed
which was very encouraging show
ing there were 81 societies in the
county, with 1141 active members and
III associate members enrolled, max
ing total of 1912 members. There
have been 104 conversions during the
year and $3.50 raised for missions.
The Treasurer's report was then
read showing balance on hand of
81. 90.
After the appointment of committees
Mrs. Luther Nickel made an address
on Junior Work which showed there
were twenty three old societies, two
being recently added and thirteen re-
vised making total of thirty eight
societies with good membership.
Miss Mile Sheldon made very
pathetic appeal for the missionary
cause.
Conferences were conducted on
Junior Work, by Mrs. Luther Mickle
Secretaries, Mr. I. T Carton Look
out, Mr.. J. Harry Long; Social, Mr.
W. K. Shaw; Missionary, Miss Mil lie
Sheldon; Prayer Meeting, Rev. j. @.
Austerberry. These ladies and gentle
men were reelected for the coming
year:
The evening service was well at
tended, and opened with a song SER
vice followed by devotional exercises
led by Rev. George Hertzog. Report
of Conference Open Parliament, fol-
lowed and the Treasurer's report and
offering.
Mrs. A. F. Loper sweetly sang q
pretty solo which preceded the ad-
dress of the evening by Rev. J. Madi-
son Hare. Mr.. Hare is very force
full speaker and the attention of the
congregation indicated the interest
taken in his most excellent address.
After the address officers were
elected: President. J. G. Auster.
berry vice president, Frank Eggman.
Rev. H. B. Bowser pronounced the
benediction, ending the Convention.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Officers Elected.

Sunday afternoon the following
officers were elected at Trinity M. E..
Sunday School; General Superinten-
dent, ]. Warren Miller; Superinten-
dent of Assembly Department., DR..
Harry Campbell; Assistant, Theo.
Felmey, Jr. Superintendent Main
School, D. J. Watkins; Assistant, DR..
J. B. Sharp. Superintendent Junior
Dept. Mrs. D. J. Watkins Assistant,
Mrs. Charles Wilson. Primary De-
partment. Miss Tillie Brooks; Assist
ant, Mrs. Maggie Rice. Secretary of
Mission, J. Harry Long; Assistant
Secretary, Frank Woodruff Score
tary of Main School, Leslie Nichols
Assembly Department., Milton H. Cox.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
OYSTER SHIPPERS
MAKING MONEY,

Prosperity reigns in the oyster Sec
tions Of Cumberland county Not in
years, if ever, has there been more
successful season than the present one.
The demand for Maurice River
Cove oysters has been exceptionally
great.
This has been partly due to the fact
that the Maurice River coves have
been in superior condition, and also
because the oyster crop about Long
Island has been almost total failure.
Up in that section mussels have prac-
tloally ruined the oysters, and the
planters have given up the season in
disgust
In the meantime most Maurice
River coves have done finely, and the
shippers have had orders all the time.
Prices have jumped up, cullins sell.
ing from $4 and $4. 25 thousand, and
prices run up to $8 and more.
One shipper from Fairton, with two
boats has freighted, or will freight
during the season, about thirty thou
sand dollars worth of oysters and gets
the money for them all the time.
Other planters have done as we'll.
A good many of the producers have
run off their oysters now and probably
one-half of the boats are laid up for
the balance of the winter
Naturally, with continued cold
weather, the oysters are falling off
somewhat in condition. They do not
drink much, and in consequence they
do not get as plump and fat as they
have BEEN
Since the advent of the State Oyster
Commission, the oyster business has
expanded greatly. The Commission,
President E. L. Riley, Capt. Ed.
Sites and Capt. Jere Ogden, have
proven valuable officials and have
given their every effort to protect and
look after the interests of the oyster
planter. Their work has given excel
lent satisfaction. State Oyster Super
intendent, Capt. A. T. Bacon has
proven superior official and is a
good executive officer.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
HUNT BROS.
JUST A PAIR
OF BAD DRUNKS.

There were two drunks seooped in
Saturday night by the energetic police
force, and both of them went over to
Jail. They will be out in time to get
their Christmas dinner at home, but
neither will have anything to do with
trimming the Christmas trees Christ
mas eve.
Thomas Bridgeman, farm hand,
was the first to have a conference
with the Mayor Sunday morning
With the blush of shame mounting
his cheek, Thomas admitted that he
had been boozing. He also confessed
that he was financially embarrassed,
although there was money due him
from farmer The Mayor looked
out in the rain and decided that he
did not care to walk four miles after
the money and Bridgeman went to Jail
Man Eater" Moore was the other
fellow. There was no shame upon
his cheek as he pleaded guilty to
drunkenness. He has repeated that
little monologue too many times be-
fore. He declared he was unable to
pay his fine and commitment to Jail
was made out for him.
In conversation with the Mayor,
"Man Eater" said he had been away
for three weeks to get some money to
buy turkey for Christmas for the
"old woman" He dived down in
little pocket in the waist band of his
trousers and pulling forth stiff
bunch of greenbacks shook them in
front OF his face and said, 81 guess
that will buy the turkey all right.
Looks like japanese fan, don't it?
The money looked enough to buy a
poultry store, but Moore would not
give up cent for. the city. He pre-
ferred free board in the Jail.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Trouble in the County.
The following dispatch was sent out
from Vineland last night.

Inc following dispatch was sent out
from Vineland last night:
Vineland, N. j., December %. -
Vinelandsa and vicinity has been struck
by an epidemic of smallpox. The
spread of the malady was only dis
covered late this afternoon, it having
been allowed to gain fearful headway,
owing to the mistake of local physi-
clans in diagnosing the disease as
chick enpox.
Finally two or three of the physi-
clans suspected that a grave mistake
had been made, and discussions arose
among them over the diagnosis of the
cases. The physicians of the town
held meeting last night, and de-
cided to send for DR.. We1ch, of the
Municipal Hospital, Philadelphia.
When DIR. Welch arrived in town
this afternoon and pronounced as
smallpox victims all the patients who
were supposed to be suffering from
chickenpox there was great conster-
nation among the citizens of the
town, because none of the homes of
the stricken had been quarantined,
and children and other relatives of
the victims had been allowed to at
tend school and otherwise mingle with
the citizens, and friends in turn had
visited the houses of the suffering.
1t was discovered this afternoon
that there are fourteen cases of small
pox in the borough alone, besides
Others at Forest Grove, Minotola and
nearby hamlets, all of which were
supposed to have been cases of chick
enpox. The disease has so far mani
tested itself in light form.
A special joint meeting of both the
City Council and Board of Health has
been called, and it has been stated on
good authority that precautionary
measures will include the closing of
the public schools and churches of the
ity
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
BROTHER
SHOT BROTHER i,

Leo Hulings, sixteen year old son
OF Thomas Hulings, Dutch Neck
farmer, was seriously hurt Monday
afternoon, being shot accidentally by
his brother, Joseph Hulings, an older
son.
Charles Kienzle, the Broad street
baker, went out to the Hulings place
Manday after cedar tree The
two Hulings boys started out in the
woods with him. Kienzle had his
bird dog along with him, and this
suggested to the farmer boys to take
their guns along, there being a possi-
bility OF stirring up a covey of quail.
When they got out in the woods
young Leo went on ahead of Joseph
and while he was looking for rabbits
beds he started some quail. Joseph,
not seeing his brother, raised his gun
and banged away. A part of the load
OF shot struck Leo. Some of it went
in the arm and side of the victim,
shot entered the face just below one
OF the eyes, another shot went in his
stomach.
The injured boy, suffering terribly
from his wounds, was hurriedly
brought to Bridgeton and taken to the
office of DR.. Joseph Tomlinson and
that skillful physician treated him.
Most of the shot were removed, al
though it was impossible to locate
one or two of them. The injured lad
was afterward removed to his home.
Tuesday he was resting COM
fortably and his condition is decided
ly serious. The outcome will not be
known for awhile. He will probably
recover, however, unless there are
other developments.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
at Central Parsonage.

Surprise at Central Parsonage.
A large number of ladies in the
Central M. E. Church formed an as
sociation few months ago known as
1.-The Ladies Circle" of which Mrs.
Elmer Shoemaker is President, Mr.. S
James D. Cox, Secretary and Mrs.
Clayton Weaver, Treasurer. The
very successful bazaar recently held
was under the direction of this soci-
ETY.. Miss Lillian Kennedy, men,
ber of DIR. Moffett's family, has been
very active in the work of the CIR
Gle" and the members decided to
make her visit and gathered at the
parsonageMonday evening. In the early
part of the evening, Mrs, Smith Tom
lin in behalf of the ladies presented a
beautiful rocking chair to Miss Ken
nedy, who requested Dr. Moffett to
respond, which he did in short ad-
dress, thanking the circle for their
gift and expressing the high appre-
citation the church and pastor have
for the work of this organization A
delightful social hour was spent. Mrs
Moffett gave number of piano solos,
among them was "Recollections of
Home" by F. B. Mills. Then fol-
lowed abundant and dainty refresh
ments. A number of the members
were detained from coming The
following is list of those present
Mrs. Thomas Bowen, Mrs. Smith
Tomlin, Mrs. James Cox, Mrs. Clay
ton Weaver, Mrs. Frank Sharp, Mrs.
Howard Sharp. Mrs Frank Seeley,
Mrs. s. M. Wilson, Mrs. Anna G.
Clark, Mrs. J. r. @. Thompson, Mrs
Thomas Schiller, Mrs. Carrie Brown,
Mrs. Clayton MCPHERSON, Mrs. John
Schenck, Mrs. NJ Dubois, Mrs. Kate
Woodruff. Miss Mabel Allen, Miss
Clara Wilson, Mrs. Lorenzo Sharp,
Mrs George Lovatt, Mrs. John Hum
NELL, Mrs. Moffett and Miss Lillian
Kennedy.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Boiled Eggs a Specially.

Saturday afternoon a farmer arrived
in town with a basket of eggs which
he offered to certain groceryman fo1
% cents a dozen. AS eggs are scarce
and the price was low the grocer
bought the eggs, seven dozen in all.
After the farmer had left some of the
eggs were broken and found to be
boiled and upon examination the
whole seven dozen were found to be
the same. Of course they will keep
but said grocer does not find the
ready sale for boiled eggs as he does
fresh ones.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Sold the Farm.

Auctioneer David s. Blew sold a
small farm up in Deerfield township
Saturday afternoon, belonging to the
estate of Jarvis Loper There was
against the property about 1926, and
j. higgins finally bid it in for $4S1
over and above the encumbrance.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Held for Illegal Dredging.

Tuesday, upon complaint of the
State Oyster Commission. Justice of
the Peace Samuel M. Hall issued three
warrants charging men with illegal
dredging. Constable L. D. Woodruff
Tuesday night arrested them. The de-
fendants, Leonard C1 Hand, Samuel
Blew and Fred Bowerman. They could
not each furnish $500 bail and were
sent to Jail. Hearing next Tuesday.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
when Your Joints are Stiff

rheumatism, when you slip and sprain a
joint, strain your side or bruise your
self, Painkiller will take out the soreness
and fix you right in jiffy. Always have
it with you, and use it freely. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Painkiller,
Perry Davis. Price 25c. and SOC. 1t
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Receiving Machinery,

New rolls and machinery is still
coming to Bridgeton for the West
Jersey Tube Works. The mills will
remain inactive some time, however,
owing to the fact that iron and coal
are so high that the mills cannot be
operated probably.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
His Leg Broken,

Capt. Leon, ,rd Swing, of Fairton,
had his, seg broken Tues lay in
Maurice River Cove. The swinging
about of the mainsailf threw the CAP
tain down and his leg was broken
above the ankle.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
Month After Month

a cold clings to you. The cough seems to
tear holes in tie delicate tissues of the
throat and lungs. You lose weight and
you wonder 1t you are threatened with a
disease you scarcely dare to name. Are
you aware that even a stubborn and long
neglected cold is cured with Aliens
Lung Balsam? Do not spend more of
your life in coughing and worrying. 1t
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25

Rev. John Reid Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont., recommended Ely's Cream Balm
"a me. 1 can emphasize his statement,
1T is positive cure for catarrh If used
ns directed. REV. Francis w, Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church Helena,
Mont.
& After using Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks believe myself cured of catarrh.-
Joseph Stewart, Grand Ave., Buffalo, N.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
aneezing. Sold by Druggist at so cts. or
nailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St.,
New York. % 2Iw
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25
School Entertainment.

Ri Miss Carrie Iredell's select school
Tuesday: afternoon enjoyed happy
christmas entertainment. The school
room was prettily trimmed with
greens and there was big Christmas
tree arranged. There was very
pretty oantata in which many of the
little folks took part There was a
distribution of presents by Santa
Claus. Later refreshments were
&erved.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1902-12-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab
lets. This signature SN q
on every box. 0WxZ,vvx.A
IL s mwf cow
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Cd UTIuUS.

Don't let me interrupt you," said the
man with the agents sample case.
II won't" said the man at the desk,
busily writing away.-Chicago Tribune.
Some men," said Uncle Eben. uses
sech big words to ''spress a no-count
idea dat dey makes me think of a man
Wearin' a fur-trimmed overcoat over a
suit of overalls. ''-Washington Star.
Which do you think should be more
highly esteemed. money or brains?"
Brains" answered Senator Sorghum
But nowadays the only way man
can convince people that he has brains
is to get money. washington Star.
"They tell me you have cured your
self of chronic insomnia"
Yes, I'm completely cured"
Relief! should say it way. Why
lie awake half the night thinking how
I used to suffer from it."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
isn't there any quicker way of get
ting to the top than this?" grumbled
the mountain climber. tired Of the de-
vious, zig-zag path he was following.
oIit yes GhCCAIhlly tCoppluCN INK
guide I'VE can walk little faster."-
Chicago Tribune.
Kitty-So you are going to be mar
ried next Thursday? suppose you are
superstitious and would not wait until
Friday, the original date fixed?
Misunderstanding of the kind. SIM
ply was afraid that he might change
his mind.-Exchange
Have you any scruples." inquired
the prosecuting attorney. against in
flicting the death penalty in case OF
willful murder?'
"Ort to hev 'em," cautiously asked
the talesman, ''or not to hev 'em. if
don't want to set on the jury ?"-Chi.
cago Tribune.
Pop" said Farmer Korntop's boy
insinuatingly, as he leaned on his hoe
'Tommie Perkins says the fish are bit.
in right lively up the creek to-day"
We'll" replied the old man, ''you tel
him if he'll come over here an help you
with yer hoein' -
Yes, SIR
They wont get chanst to bite him.
Philadelphia Record.
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ELECTION NOTICE

The electors Of the Town of New Haven
are hereby warned to meet and cast their
ballots for Governor, Lieutenant- Governor,
Attorney General. Secretary, Treasurer and
Representative in the Fifty-eighth Congress
from the Second Congressional District, and
Representative In the Fifty eighth Con-
gress, known as Large, a
Senator for the Eighth Senatorial District.
a Judge of Probate for the District Of New
Haven, Sheriff for New Haven County
and Two Representatives in the General
Assembly for the Town Of New Haven, and
ffty-six justices of the Peace for New Ha-
ven County from the Town Of New Haven.
a. m. on Tuesday, the 4th day Of Novem-
Der, 1902, and remain open for the reception
of ballots of electors residing In each voting
district respectively until o'clock p. M,
of the same day at the following places.
to wit:
First Districts Orange Street.
Second District-Clty Supply House, cor
ner Oak and Spruce Streets.
Third District-216 Congress Avenue.
Fourth District-Corner Columbus Avenue
and Water Street.
Fifth Districts Olive Street.
Sixth District-176 Chestnut Street.
Seventh District-St. Patrick's T. A. B.
Society Hall, Wallace Street.
Eighth District-State Street, corner Eli
Ninth plstrlet--es Foote Street.
Tenth Distriot-443 Elm Street
Eleventh District-204 Chapel Street.
Twelfth District-373 Grand Avenue
Thirteenth District-MasonIc Hall, West.
vile.
Fourteenth District-Engine House. East
Grand Avenue. Annex.
Fifteenth District-Engine House, Forbes
Avenue. Annex.
Dated at New Haven. Conn.,, this 10Th
day of October. 1902
FREDERICK Fl. BRETHAUER,
o}0 st Towl Clerk.
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THE 81. LOUIS SNOW.

It is clear that it would have been a
great mistake to try to compel the St.
Louis Exposition to open it's doors at
the time first set. At that time its
doors were in such condition that it
would not have been possible to open
them. The postponement gave time to
do things. The grading and building
have already been well advanced. The
area of the show grounds is about 1900
acres, and the earth to be moved for
lakes. roads, building sites, etc, aggre-
gates some 100000 cubic yards. Of
this about so per cent. has been eXca-
waited. Nine miles of waterpipe and
eight miles of sanitary sewers have
been laid. Of the nine principal build
ings, to cost s5,0O0,00O, seven are in
course of construction. Only one is yet
| to be contracted for. The Electricity
| building and the Textiles building will
be completed by January next, Seven
buildings to be used for the exposition
| are already finished Sites for twenty
six State buildings and four buildings
for societies have been allotted. Much
electrical work has been done, includ-
| ing ten miles of conduits for wire dis
Itribution. A subway is practically COM
| pleted. The area that will be under the
| roofs of the fourteen principal build
ings, exclusive of courts and galleries,
| is III acres.
| 1t would be a great and glowing
| feather in Uncle Sans cap if the big
show could be ready on time. 1t proba-
bly, wont be.