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Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
WILL FARMERS
DEMAND THE CASH?

A good many farmers in this county
will lose heavily by the unexpected
and surprising failure of the John f.
Brady Canning Company. Some of
themshave been very seriously embar-
rassed by the losses they have met.
They are now looking to the future.
and are already discussing matters
very earnestly.
In the past it has been the custom
for the packers to early make con-
tracts with the farmers for their pro-
duce, usually, tomatoes These con-
tracts call for delivery of the produce
in season. principally in August and
September, and payment is promised
in December, in most cases the 10Th
OF that month. A good many of the
farmers are now discussing the advis-
ability of demanding cash for produce
upon delivery. In other words, they
want their money when they deliver
the produce. Whether or not they
can obtain the packers consent to this
proposition remains to be seen. 1t
will entirely revolutionize the bust
ness, and will require a considerable
amount of capital for the packers be-
fore they can make shipment and get
any returns.
One of the biggest tomato growers
in the county said Saturday that SO
far as he could find. the sentiment
among the farmers was unanimous
upon this point. He felt that it was
asking too much for the farmers to
assume all the risk. In almost every
thing sold by the producers they were
able to get returns at once, and he
did not feel that it was to be expected
that the farmers should again assume
such risks, possibly attended withEsuch
disastrous results as they did with the
Brady concern.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Democratic Leader.

Trenton, Dec. 2S.-It now seems
practically settled that James A.
Hamill, the popular young assembly
man from Hudson county, will be the
leader of the minority on the floor of
the house at the coming session of
the legislature,
Assemblyman Swackhamer, of Som
erset, who had been spoken of for the
leadership is believed to be out of the
race and will probably be named as
the minority candidate for speaker.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Misses Silk and Velvet Coats
HUNT BROTHERS


he declared. and it should be paid.
Mr. Shoemaker further warned the
people that especial efforts should be
put forth to have license sprung upon
the people before the final close of
the year.
Remarks were briefly made by
James J. Reeves. Stephen Butler,
Rev. L. D. Stultz and VIM. Bentley.
Rev. W. W. Bullock suggested che
appointment of committee of five to
raise money and he further suggested
that the citizens movement might
properly be termed the Citizens
Municipal Association The meeting
then adjourned to meet at the call Of
the chairman.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
REPORT OF THE
LAW & ORDER LEAGUE.

A citizens meeting was held in
Central M. E. chapel Tuesday night to
hear the full and complete report of
the Law and Order League
After the meeting was called to or
der. Mr.. O. w. Shoemaker was elected
chairman, and President Steelman
made report for the IS months the
League has been in active work. The
organization formed, said President
Steelman. it was handicapped from a
lack of experience and financial back
ing. An executive committee of three
from each ward was selected. At
first meetings were held each week,
then once a month. and after awhile
the work of the League fell to three
or four persons. The League started
with sixty members. The report of
Doctor William Bentley, the leagues
agent, was read by President Steel
man, showing that thirteen arrests
had been EInade for Sunday selling,
eleven fines resulting and two defend
ants had appealed to the Supreme
Court. Fifteen crap shooters had
been arrested out at the place known
as Buffalo. " No bill was found
against them by the Grand Jury.
Four disorderly house cases were sent
to the Grand Jury, but no bills were
found OF six speakeasy cases handled
two were prosecuted. The agent. Mr..
Bentley. had been arrested and ac-
quilted. while his prosecutor was con-
vioted of perjury and sent to State
Prison. The report of the treasurer
showed that the receipts of the Society
had been $127. 45, and the expenditures
had been $127.0 o., leaving 43 cents bal
ance. OF this money $27 had been
paid to Bentley. and $40 had been
paid Ohas. E. Sheppard. Mr.. Steel.
man concluded by drawing the con-
clusion that the Grand Jury had been
against the League, and that there
was apparently great feeling against
the organization upon the part of the
COURT officers from the highest to the
lowest. Mr.. Steelman felt that unless
there was an awakening there would
be more speakeasies in the future and
greater evils. There seems to be peo-
pie who despise the name of Law and
Order League, and Mr.. Steelman
thought it would be good thing to
re-organize with new officers and a
new name.
Chairman Shoemaker thought it i'm
portant to have committee wait upon
all temperance people and interest
them in this work and raise as much
money as possible. Money is needed,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Will be a Reception.

Salem, N. J.,Deo. 28.-The fiercest
political battle that was ever waged in
this city will be settled tomorrow be.
fore Supreme Court Justice Hendrick
son. who will sit here for the recount
Eof the votes from the First precinct,
East ward. In that precinct the CAN
3didates for Council. Job Z. Bell,
democrat, and John E. Davis. Repub-
Elican, received the same number of
votes.
The Republicans promise to spring
Several surprises, and are SO confident
that their man will be declared elected
that they are preparing to give him a
reception tomorrow evening.
III Democrats are also making prepara-
stions to hold reception at the home
of their man, Job K. Bell, who in
case the first count of the votes is con-
Efirmed will be appointed to Council
by Mayor Gwynn, who is Democrat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
WEEKS PICKlNHS
ALL ABOUT JERSEY.
Sold Too Cheap.

Camden. Dec %. Objection to the
sale of the Hotel Agnew in Atlantic
City was made before Vice Chancellor
Grey this morning. Former Judge
d. J. Pancoass. representing creditors,
sought to have the sale set aide, as
serting that the price of $33, 900 was
less than one-fifth the real value of
the property.
Thomas E. French, receiver of the
hotel company, sold the hotel real ca
tate Monday. December Z, last for
$50, 900, and the property in the build
ing for $4,000.
Judge Pancoast declared the adver-
tisements of the sale had not repre-
sented the hotel in it's proper state
and that the sum OF So, 900 for the per-
sonal property was preposterous on
the face of it, as there was among the
property a new automobile that cost
more than that sum itself. Besides.
this, the personal property included
all the furnishings. The vice chan
cellor heard testimony on the case.
The hotel was purchased by Joseph
Thornton Of Atlantic City, whose at
torneys admitted that he had scured
bargain, but denied the rightsto set
q side the sale.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
New Year Parade.

AT present there seems to be an in
dication of a large parade New Years
eve. Welcome Council and Hope
Council Jr. o. U. A. M. are preparing
for an open house during the early
part of the evening and Hope Council
has invited the Cohanzick Athletic
Association to be be its guests. Short
ly before twelve O'Clock the Councils
and the Cohanzick Athletic Associa-
tion will start street parade. The
Bridgeton Athletic Association will
also be heard from. 1t is hoped music
will be furnished for the occasion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Workers OFF for Places.

A number of glassworkers left on
the three o'clock train Friday for
Falls Greek and Reynoldsville. Pa.
They stopped in Philadelphia last
evening and took in the play, ben
Hur.' - Those that went to Falls
Greek are Lewis Hettinger, Joseph
Woodward, Charles Rogers, James
James and Iceland Carney. Those
that went to Reynoldsville are Richard
Scull, Walter Howell, Wilbur Rice.
Thomas Cheesnan. Charles CLARK,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. SOUL, Daniel SOUL.
George SOUL. Oscar Scull, D. Fran
pus, John Meyers, Harry SOUL, Walter
Heintz. William Smith, Frank Fralin-
ger, W. Downs. B. Robinson and
Lewis Langdon.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Officers Elected.

The Bridgeton Lodge of Odd Fell
lows No. 129 held their regular meet
ng Tuesday night and elected the fol-
lowing officers for the coming year !:
Noble Grand, Robert Mixner; Vice
Noble Grand, Harry Garrison; Re-
cording Secretary, William Fl. Haines-
worth; Financial Secretary, Charles
Mounts; Treasurer, Francis Potter
Trustees, Glenn. r. Corey, Frank
Pennell, Theodore Edwards, Charles
Mounts and William Hainesworth.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Giant Glass Trust Given Up,

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 80 After
months of work among window glass
companies and manufacturers, aided
with all the influence the workers or
CARNATIONS could bring to bear upon
them, the scheme to form the Manu-
facturers' Window Glass Company,
with capital Of $1,000 900. and with
absolute control of the produce of at
least 1900 pots. was to-day abandoned
at a meeting held in this city. They
had the assent Of owners of only 1900
pots.
One effect of the failure to combine
will be the notification of the wage
terms with the workers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31

Let me say have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec
emmend it for what it claims. Very
ruly, Rev. Fl. w. Hathaway, Elizabeth,
N j. Tried. Ely's Cream and to all ap,
pearances am cured o: catarrh. The ter
rble headaches from which long suf.
cred are gone.-W. J. Hitchcock, latef
Major U. s. Vol. and A. A. Gen., Buffalo,
N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so cts. or
mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren ST.,
New York. 271w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six .hours by NEW
GREATSOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" 1t is great surprise on account
of its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back in male
or female. Relieves retention of water all
most Immediately. If you want gu ok
relief and cure this is the remedy
Sold by II. W Firhian, Druggist,
Bridgeton, n. J. s 25 6m
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Jersey Incorporation.

Pitsburg, Pa, Dec. 2S.-J. R. John
ston. chairman of the organization
committee Of the proposed Manufac-
turers' Window Glass company. this
morning called general meeting Of
window glass interests of the country.
The call was by telegraph and the
meeting will be held in the Hotel
Henry tomorrow morning.
A charter for the csmpany will be
secured in Trenton, N. J.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
WANT AMICABLE
OYSTER RELATIONS

trenton, N. j., Dec. Bot am ex-
tremely sorry to discover that some of
the oystermen of the State have gained
an entirely erroneous impression of
the outcome of the conference with
Governor Murphy at the State House
last week." said Charles r. Ba son.
Chief of the Bureau of Shell fisheries
to-day. "That conference was held
at the suggestion of the Governor and
l asked the members of the several
State Commissions to join it, At no
time have I had the slightest notion
OF moving to secure legislation look
ing to the creation Of one commission
to assume control of the industry of
the State. | am too we'll aware of
the conditions existing to propose any
such move. The sole purpose is to
bring all of the commissions into one
harmonious body, acting separately
for their own sections. but perform
ing their work together and under
uniform laws for the general good of
the industry and the betterment of
those engaged in planting, growing
and shipping oysters,
The members of the commissions
who participated in the conference
agreed that some such action is neces-
sary and they also agreed to support
measure with that end in view. No
one suggested that there should be
but one commission. I am alive to
the fact that Cumberland county 8
vast interests can best be served by a
commission familiar with it's require
ments. and having it in full and COM
! plete charge, as is also true of the
other oyster-growing sections of the
State.
My whole aim and object in carry
! ing out the provisions of the act of
| last Winter under which this Bureau
was created is to perform the duties
of my Office. I am learning every day
| and have yet vast field of research
| to explore, but what I wish is to ae.
complish something or the good of the
industry and the .betterment Of those
engaged in it. Nothing that I may
| have said at any time could possibly
be constructed into an expressed de-
sire to take charge of the State Oyster
Commissions
Governor Murphy desires to see all
| the olashing interests of the State, in
so far as the oyster industry is con-
cerned, so harmonized that there will
be intelligent action all along the line.
The State has an industry far too val
liable to toy with and as it is spending
large sums of money annually for the
advancement of that industry there
would seem to be need for legislation
harmonizirg all the official bodies
charged with its care. Certainly I
have no object in view save to aid the
oystermen in every way in my power.
"The Governor proposition is sim
ply to extend to the Bureau surper-
visory relations with the several oyster
commissions in order that the great
industry shall be guarded and guided
into the best possible channels. The
idea is that each section of the indus
try shall be cared for by the commits
sion of that section.
"More than four years careful
study of the problems involved in th-
propagation. planting and cultivat.ne
of oysters leads me to the conclusion
that the best possible results can be
gained only by the united efforts of
those interested.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Good Work of Mission.

The officers of the Trinity M. E.
Mission were selected last Sunday
afternoon. They are Superintendent,
J. Harry Long; assistant superin-
tendent, Frank Woodruff; secretary,
Miss Margaret Henderson; treasurer,
Mrs. Harry Long. The Mission is
doing good work among the people of
that part Of the town and those who
are connected with it deserve much
praise.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Is Improving.

Frank Eldridge, who was seriously
injured near Millville recently, and
who is now in Cooper Hospital, Cam
den, is greatly improved and will be
able to leave that institution in about
two weeks.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
An Early Appointment.

One of the first official acts that will
require the attention of Mayor elect
Alex r. Fithian, will be the appoint
ment of a member of the City Park
Commission, to succeed DR.. o. E.
Peck, whose term will expire. The
appointment is for five years. There
is no salary or perquisite attached to
the place.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
NAM
Many School Children are sickly.

MNUy SCHOOL Cn1IUr6n AFe SfCKIy.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York. Break
up Colds in "a hours. care Feverishness
Headache. Stomach Troubles. Teething
Disorders. aud DESTROYS Worms. At all
druggists, Csc, Sample maled FREE
Address, Allen S Olmsted, Leroy, N.
Y. IL 80 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Want Their Help.

All the members of the Bridgeton
Athletic Association who wonld like
to aid in giving the dinner to the poor
children on New Years day should
see the committee at once.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31

$1OO-Dr. f, Detchon's Anti-Diuretie
may be worth to you more than 500
ycu have child who soils bedding from
incontinence of water during sleep.
Cures old and young alike. 1t arrests
the trouble at once. 81. Sold by b. W.
Fithian. Druggist. Bridgeton, NJ.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
H((4
Nothing More Dangerous

Than Cutting Corns. The Foot-Ease
Sanitary Corn P1asters cure by absorp-
ton. Something entirely new. The san
itary oils and vapors do the work. Sold
by all druggists 25c. or by mail. Sample
mailed Free. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted
LIE Roy, N. Y. IL 80 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Goose-Bone,s Warming.

8 Woodbury., N. j.. Dec. 2s.-
Judge" Mason, Of Westville, is
Knowing his Christmas goose bone,
and says it shows that there will be
two weeks more of cold weather next
month, followed by mild temperature.
But. he says, look out for the end Of
February, which will bring the worst
Weather yet experienced.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31

Lots of people are getting over the
christmas time. They are always
4ble to recover from the habit.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Gas Lamps for Elmer.

Elmer's dream of electric lights had
a rude awakening at the last meeting
of Borough Council when that body
contracted with the Welsbaoh Street
Lighting Company for thirty street
lamps for one year at cost of $24 30
per lamp. This practically ends the
movement of the citizens to have the
Borough lighted with electricity
About a year ago the Council
awarded a contract to Mr.. Howell,
of Philadelphia, to erect an electric
light plant Mr.. Howell decided to
locate the plant some miles below Ell
mer where there was abundant water
power, and string the wires through
Palatine and Lower Mill, thereby CIV
ing these places the benefit of the
system. but Pittsgrove township held
the whole thing up by imposing what
MIR Howell thought hardship. The
township wanted certain sum yearly
for the right of way and Mr.. Howell
was compelled to abandon the scheme.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-12-31
Couldn't Hear Coming Trail

Couldn't Hear Coming Train.
Westville. N. j.. Dec. % Charles
V. M. Redfield, an aged farmer, who
for years has lived near the South
Westville Station of the West Jersey
& Seashore Railroad, and crossed the
tracks thousands of times, was struck
by the Cape May express train as he
was driving across shortly after 8
O'Clock this morning. The locomotive
cut the horse loose and Redfield was
thrown several yards, against a sign
post, and had leg broken and a
bruised nose. He was hurried to
Cooper Hospital, Camden. and may
recover.
Redfield, who is deaf, evidently did
not hear the train. There is no flag
man at this point.
Evening journal., 1903-08-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
COUNTY, IS.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, IS.
THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
TO THE SHERIFF OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY, GREETING.
WHEREAS. lille Eldridge by her peti-
tlon TO the judges Of our Superior
Court aled In the office OF the
Prothonotary,o of said Court IN and
for New Castle county, for the
(SEAI) cause OF complaint therein al
legged has made application to
our said judges that a decree may
be pronounced dissolving the mar
riage existing between the petl-
tioner and Robert Eldrdge.
WE, THEREFORE,. COMMAND YOU,
az you were heretofore commanded that
you summon Robert Eldridge, that he be
and appear before the judges of our said
court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington on Monday the twenty-frsi
day of September next to answer the al
legations OF the said petitioner, Lille
Eldrdge according to the Act Of Assem-
bly, IN such case made and provided, an,
also to do and receive what the cour
shall then and there consider concerning
him IN this behalf as to the court shall
seem meet ana consistent with the pro-
visions Of the said Act of Assembly. Anc
have you then there this writ.
WITNESS the Honorable Chas. b.
Lore, at Wilmington, the first day OF
July. A. d., nineteen hundred and three
Issued Aug. g. 1908.
FRANK l.. sPEAKMAN. Prothonotary
Evening journal., 1903-08-17
PREACHER BEMOANS FIGHT
Glory Of Pusilist Sad Reflection Upon
Sense Of Morality.

Dover. Aug 17.-Preaching from the
text: God forbid that l should glory
save in the cross. our Lord Jesus
Christi the Rev. j. r. Van Burkalow
today said: What a spectacle enlight-
ened America has given TO the world
this week. No doub, James Jeffries
glories I'm his victory over james Cor
bctt No doubt he is hilarious over
his accomplishment. because he
knocked him out and both undoubt-
cdly glory IN the great crowd that
came and the vast treasure given up
by the thousands TO witness that
scene.
"But what of our country. this Cod
favored land, that IL has within its
borders single place where such bru-
tality I'm the name Of sport could be
indulged in. And think of It, san
Francisco. the Golden Gate city, fur
nished the spot and rfen of an classes
nocked to it. il makes us think that
the cross of Christ and His religion
is not so dominant, after all"
Evening journal., 1903-08-17

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 16.-Judge Gray's
naming of Carroll d. Wright as umpire
Of the anthracite miners conciliation
board was received favorably among
the miners Of the First district. Presi-
dent Nichols, who is secretary of the
conciliation board. was informed Of the
appointment through the telegram from
Judge Gray, and Immediately sent word
to the other members of the board.
He believes the assistance of the
umpire would lee most valuable in de-
termining some Of the important ques-
tions upon which the board has thus
far been divided and does rot hesitate
to say that Umpire Wrights rulings
will be fair ana equitable. inasmuch as
his previous investigation Of the causes
Of the strike and his service as recorder
of the strike commission brought him
into close relations with these issues,
giving him a wider range of knowledge
thereon than any other one man might
possibly have.
Mr.. Nichols denies that the question
of the employers right to discharge
for any reason other than membership
in q labor union is the primal question
On which the board deadlockcd auC
which required the appointment Of an
umpire.
Tho demand of tho rockmen's union
that its members share in the aware
the commission is the main point oi
dispute, Mr. Nichols says.
Other points on which the concila'
ton board is deadlocked are the al
legged maintainane Of a blacklist by
the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com
pany, and the alleged breaking of al
agreement entered into by Coke Broth
ers, of the Hazleton district when theii
employees returned to work after th'
lockout which followed the award o
the strike commission.
Still another point on which there 4
a deadlock is over the case Of an indi
vidual engineer who worked u hour
before the award and 10 hours now. HI
claims the same wage as he earned be
fore. The mine workers representa-
tivos on the board claim he is entities
to what he asks. and the operators
Representatives claim that he is not
The settlement of this individual cas-
will establish an important precedent
Evening journal., 1903-08-17
PREACHING SERVICES ABANDONED
No Sermons on Sunday Evenings in
Many Churches This Month.

Daring this month preaching services
were abandoned i'm many OF the churches
on sunday evenings.
Choirs viii soon begin rehearsals for the
opemngs In September.
Miss Mary Johnson and Roy Fryer
sang solos az Wesley NJ. f. Church yes
terday.
The Rev. t. s. Knox OF New Castle is
preaching in Bethany Baptist Church in
the absence OF the Rev. o. G.. Budding.
ton.
In st. Paurs NJ. +. Church The Rev
W. J.. S. Murray who has returned from
Rehoboth, preached yesterday morning
The Rev. II. II. Athey. Of Lynchburg
Va. pureached I'm Second Baptist Churci
yesterday.
In First Presbyterian Church yestcrda,
morning the Rev. William II. Roberts. ID
d.. OF Philadelphia, secretary Of IA,
Presbyterian General Assembly preache,
10 a large congregation.