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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
CUMBERLAND MUTUAL
IN ANNUAL MEETING.
Stockholders Elect Directors and
Officers are Selected for the
Year.

OtUCkuUlkeTS ElpCG DiTeCiOTS anu
Officers are Selected for the
Year.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Cumberland Mutual
Fire Insurance Company was held
Thursday in the rooms of the COM
pany's building on East Commerce
street. The meeting was, as usual,
quite largely attended, and much in.
terest was taken in the affairs of the
corporation.
The Board of Directors chosen was
as follows:
James B. Ware, Ephraim Bateman,
Benz. F. Harding. Robt. M. Hitch
ner, Francis Reeves, Alex. R. Fifth
ian, Isaac M. Smalley, Daniel Bacon,
J. K. Carroll, George A. Citizens,
Edw. M. Mulford, jeremiah N. Og-
den, John F. Watson, Chas. F.
Reeves, Ewd. L. Stratton
The directors held subsequent
session and elected these officers for
the ensuing year:
President, Hon. Isaac M. Smalley.
Secretary and Treasurer, Charles F.
Reeves.
Clerk, Alex r. Fithian.
Executive Committee, Alex r..
Fithian, Daniel Bacon, BENZ. f.
Harding.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
MARCH MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION


Every member of the Board, with
the exception of the President, was on
hand at roll call Monday night. Vice
President Trenchard occupied the
chair. Mr.. Reeves came in later in
the evening.
Application for position as teacher
was received from Miss Nora Durfee.
The Secretary gave a statement of
the condition of the appropriations.
The monthly report of the Superin-
tendent was read, from which we ex-
tract the following:
School tests have two entirely diff
ferent purposes or meanings. One
purpose is to nelp the teacher to de-
eide whether the pupil is fully ready
for or entitled to promotion. We
long ago abandoned the idea that an
examination was an essential thing,
and that all pupils must obtain GER
tain per cent. to satisfy their teachers
that classes or individuals we're ready
for the grade above. AS a rule, the
pupils fitness for promotion is de-
termined by his class standing, l. e.,
the character of his daily work.
Upon this, and the Judgment of the
teacher, the pupils chances for pro-
motion largely depends. Most of our
pupils are thus promoted; but final
test is held in June for those pupils
whose term work has been unsatisfac-
tory or who appeal from the teachers
adverse Judgment.
The other object of the test is for
the purpose of demonstrating the rate
and character of the progress made by
the class as whole, j. e., test of
the pupils, that will show whether
the teacher is doing satisfactory work.
Thus tar. we have allowed these tests
to enter as a factor, a too large factor,
in the pupils standing.
These tests have been carefully
written up by the Superintendent, or
he has given suggestions concerning
them, to the extent of two year. No
matter what the character of the teSfI
was, whether it demanded tbouglafs
or whether it called for an exh
of the pupils power, the y
would come back practically uniform,
from all the schools, and from all the
grades of the different schools.
Tt has all along been believed that
certain teachers developed a more
wholesome spirit in her class and at
the same time was obtaining better
results, than was another teacher of a
corresponding grade. What was
thought of the individual teacher was
believed to a certain extent to be
true of the schools as a whole.
Environment influences or modifies
all questions of school economy. to
a greater extent than it does most
other questions. Therefore, home
surroundings, character of neighbor-
hood, the steady pursuit of some good
object on the part of those who are
in close contact with the child. All
must be considered and weighed, be-
fore we can reach just conclusions.
Last week, personally conducted
an unannounoed test in the 7th, 9Th,
and 9th grades of our schools. All
papers were marked by myself, and
made necessary calculations for OBJ
tanning the results of the test.
Giving those things mentioned
above their due weight, to my mind,
it doesn't reconcile the difference be-
tween standing of 40 per cent. in
one grade, and standing of sc per
cent. in a corresponding grade.
Neither will these things account for
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
BIG SHORTAGE
FOR HOWELL,

Millville, N. j., March 14.-The
stock holders of the Stock Building
and Loan Association, which met dis
aster some months ago through the
alleged defalcation and flight of Secre-
tary r. L. Howell, met in the City
Hall to. day to hear the report of
elliott Hardon, the State Bank Exam
iner, who has been at work on the
books of the association. The report
showed that Howell's defalcation
amounts to $44, 504 80, and that $43 :
312 N had been paid as dividends
from the capital stock. The Examiner
also stated that the populations began
in 1875, year after the association
was organized.
Not one of the officers or directors
of the association was present at the
meeting, and their absence was criti-
cised by the stockholders, who have
suffered severely by the collapse of the
organization.
Another meeting of the minority
stock will be held, at which
it is likely that action will be taken
against the officers and directors to
recover the losses. Chairman William
Gibbon and others intimated in their
discussion of the affairs of the associ-
alton that they believed some one in
terested was keeping Secretary Howell
away until the affairs had been
Strengthened out in some manner.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
Death of Mrs. Lydia Smith.

Mrs. Lydia H. Smith, widow of the
late D. Edward Smith, died at her
home on Bank street on Wednesday
Mrs. Smith has been sufferer from
asthma for years and recently hasty
consumption developed. Mrs. Smith
was most estimable woman, a MEM
Der of Central M. E. Church and a
great worker in the W. @. T. U. Two
sons and two daughters survive her,
Harvey Smith, Ned Roe Smith, MISC
Eva Smith and Mrs. Matte Phillips.
The funeral services will be held Sat-
urday morning at 10. 80 o'clock.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
Watkins to Get Higher Salary.

Trenton, N. j., March l3-Gover-
nor Murphy to-day signed the bill in
creasing the salary of the State Bank
ing and Insurance Commissioner from
$4,000 to $4,000 year. Former United
States Attorney D. o. Watkins will
reap the benetit of the increase. The
Governor also signed the bill chang
insg the county seat of Atlantic coun-
ty from Mays Landing to Pleasant
vile.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
This willsInterest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
ChilGre Cure Feverishness. Bad Stom
ach, Teething Disorders. Break up Colds
move and regulate the Bowels and Des.
troy Worms. They ,aeUer fail. Over 30,
900 testimonials. At all druggists. Csc
Sample mailed FREE Address. Allen
s Olmstead, LIE Roy. N. Y. Palm
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
There is one rational way 10 trea

There is one rational way to treat
uasal catarrh; the medicine is applied
direct to the affected membrane. The
remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. 1t restores
the infiamed tissues to q healthy state
without drying all the life out of them
and it gives back the lost senses of taste
and smell. The sufferer who is tired of
Balm. Druggists sell it for so cts. Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren Street.: :iNev York,
will mail it. 16 lw
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
We Are All Familiar

with the deep, hoarse bark. grimly called
"a grave yard cough" 1t is the cry of
tortured lungs for mercy. Give them
mercy in the form of Aliens Lung Bal
sam, a remedy for pulmonary trouble, so
highly esteemed that it is recommended
even in the earlier stages of consumption
In the later stages mortal skill is unavail
ing. Nobody can afford to neglect cold.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
Cause for Duh Times.

Dull times probably is because
everybody owes everybody and nobody
pays nobody. Now if somebody
would pay somebody so that some
body could pay somebody then nobody
would owe anybody and good times
would bound to result.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19

The fellow who wants to hook his
watch and makes tracks for the pawn
shops, is not the fellow who leaves
foot prints on the sands of time.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
WHOLE NO. 1886
A Bargain in Sheets

43c 9 4 full size, brown sheet,
nicely hemmed and good muslin
43c, value SOC.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
You Want a Horse.

Therefore remember Fralinger's
third sale for this season Takes
place on Monday, March 23, 1908.
1R kf
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19

Rumors of the strawberry festival
are ripe. That too right upon the
death knell of the oyster supper.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19

Z The grass is growing nicely, and
lawns are really looking very pretty.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
75c Corset for SOC.

Made in Coutil, French Batiste
and Net, girdle, short and long,
SOC, value 75c.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
Point D'Esprit Neck Ruffs

The new thing for the neck,
mace, of net, edged with satin.
plain and the new cape effect, 50
to S..
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
SO in Madras i5c

White ground, with colored and
black dots and figure satin stripe
15c.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
HUNT BROS.
Summer Quilts

Light and fluffy, filed with white
cotton, tied with zephyr, with
ruffle and plain, 81, St.50, S1.75.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
keb MistraIs 75c. ST.. SL.25 yd.

the new thing in Black Goods,
Mistral surface with little nub
woven through, about the size of
grain Of corn, givingit very sty-
lish effect.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
Hammock and Sofa Pillows

25, so, rs, 81, sl.5o.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19

Bears the m iiio hh'u iuu hd'o hualo pouS'
''',;'''' '';; !; ''' GM4zzzw
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19

. a . To RT r "a.
Bears tba =, The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1903-03-19
New Tailor Made Suits

Jackets. Skirts, Curtain Muslins,
Underwear, etc, Second Floor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24
Man! Man !
100 Church Street. Annapolis

Man! Man
What is your reason if you
persist in staying away
from our store 2 Do we not
deserve your patronage
on well founded ground 7
First of all, we are agree
able to deal with. In the
second place, you are sure
to get just what you want
when you come to our
store, for in point of quail
ity and variety of staple
up-to-date styles our stock
of fine G A r M Z N L S,
HE A d G E A r, FOOT
WEAR, UNDERWEAR
and FURNISHINGS for
man and boy is complete
and elaborate enough to
supply the most exacting
and fastidious dresser.
Then-another very i'm
portant-strange as it
may seem to those who
are not on to our mar
velous cash buying sys-
tenn, our prices are invari-
ably from 20 to 40 per cent
lower than those of many
other well meaning stores
in our line Of trade. You
don't know-Well, we
don't want you to believe
it. What we do want of
you is to come in to our
store, investigate matters,
and then-as a natural Sc
quence-ioin the great
host of our enthusiastic
patrons. We are at your
service sir.
AARON |. GOODMAN,
Cor. Market Space and OOrnhill st.
ANNAPOLIS. MD.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24

Col. Destenave, the French officer
deputed to explore the Lake Chad re-
gion in Central Africa, sends back
curious reports Of the island dwellers
in the lake, who were amazed when
the first steamboat ever seen there
pulled It's noisy way among them.
Lake Chad is roughly triangular in
shape and about 100 miles on each of
its sides. At no point is II more than
about thirty feet deep and 1t is a per
feet maze Of islands.
The islands are long and narrow,
and all lie in a north-northwest and
south southeast direction. This uni
formity is attributed by Col. Desten-
ave in part to the current from the
Shari River and In part to the prevail
ing winds.
Many of the islands are fairly well
wooded, and no difficulty was expert
enced in supplying the steamer with
fuel. Among the trees is one which
is lighter even than cork, and the ma
tIves sometimes use It for canoes and
also as a float in crossing the lanes
of water which separate the islands.
Usually the canoes used by the ma
ives are made of reeds. but not infre-
quently native transfers his family
and flocks from one island to another
by simply swimming across. The cat
tie become accustomed to this mode Of
changing pasturage.
Col. Destenave estimates that the
number of inhabited islands is about
eighty, supporting a population OF
about fifty thousand people. There
are some 10000 or $4,000 head of cat
tie on the islands, as well as num-
Der of horses
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I :,
LUCAS COUNTY. 90

FRANK J. CHIMNEY makes oath th (
he is the senior partner of the firm Of #.
j. CHENNEY q Co doing bushes in tie
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that can
net be cured by the use of HALLS CA
TARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENNEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF Decent Der,
A. d., 1885.
(~>l A. w. GLEASON,
Z SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testi-
monials. free.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24

South African Left Bulk Of $4,000. 900
Estate to . Helping Friend.


An interesting life story is that OF
Arthur Cohen. who lately died In
South Africa leaving a portion OF his
fortune. estimated at s12.000.O00 to
John Wynn Of Cheltenham.
Mr.. Cohen was a London Jew, with
out friends or relatives. except a
brother who went on to the stage and
has not been heard Of for years. A
quarter Of a century ago Mr.. Cohen
was engaged in business In Cardiff
and his closest friend was John Wynn.
landlord OF the Dumfries Commercial
Hotel.
Sixteen years ago. owing to Ill
health, Mr.. Cohen was warned that
the only chance of prolonging his life
was to emigrate to South Africa.
Forced realization Of his business
caused him serious financial loss and
his friend came to his assistance with
gifts Of money.
In South Africa Mr.. Cohen's health
rapidly improved. He obtained a con
cession from President Kruger's gov
eminent to lay about hundred miles
of telegraph lines, and he surrounded
the bases OF the posts with structures
about four or FIVE feet high. which he
hired out for advertising purposes. BY
this means he amused sufficient
wealth to enable him to deal largely
in shares.
Mr. Wynn crossed to America, and
finally returned to his native town OF
Cheltenham, where he is now com
mercial traveller for Birmingham
firm. Mr.. Wynn has just been inform
ed that he will get the bulk of his
friends fortune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24

Persons suffering from indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet, This remedy is a never falling
cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting the glands or
membranes of the stomach or digestive
tract When you take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure everything you eat tastes good, and
every bit Of the nutriment that your food
contains is assimilated and appropriated
by the blood and tissues Sold by Field
meyer Bros. City Drug Store. I'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24

On account of the Dedication of the
Maryland Monument at Orchard Knob
the Seaboard Air Line Ry., the official
route of the Commission, will sell tickets
at rate of one fare plus IS cents for the
round trip. The Tickets will be sold for
all trains of October 9th with final return
limit of October nth. For furthrr in
formation address w. Z. Conklyn, Gen.
Agt. Pass Dept't., Washington, ID. c.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24
Western Maryland Railroad Excursion
Rates To The Graat, York Fair.

The Big York, Pa. Fair will be held
on October 5, 6, 7, s and 9. 1908. and the
Western Maryland X. r. viii sell cheap
excursion tickets thereto, including cou
pom of admission to the Fair.
The Fair this year will present many
new attractions. and will be well worth a
visit.
For full information apply TO local
Ticket Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-24
Tongers Licenses.

The number of tongers licenses issued
to date is 4o2. This is large increase
over the number to this date last year
which is due to the close watch of the
deputy commander of this district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Oil Heaters for 100 to $3.50.
A. EBERI.Y'S SONS, 71s 18th ST. nv
Best Blinds, Any Size, $1.OO
CITY AND DISTRICT.

per pair ~ inches thick. New carload in
at IAbbey K Co.'S, 9Th and n. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
LAFAYETTE Square Theater.

There are probably some playwrights who
could write an amusing comedy, with must
cal trimmings. which would point in a
pleasing and instructive way to the evils
of intemperance The Joint authors Of
Mr.. Pipp.' in which Charley Grapwin is
exploited at the Lafayette this week, can
not be numbered as such. however. The
structural elements of an entire musical
comedy are used to build up the first act
only in which some pretty girls in bright
costumes sing and dance to lively music
and Mr. Pipp' is omnipresent. The sec
ond act is entirely devoted to practical
Illustration of how 1t feels 1.-The morning
after" Just what particular reason there
is for showing a man in his bedroom expe-
riencing the excruciating fortunes on awak-
eninG after q wild night of dissipation is
not set forth in the bill nor does it appear
material to the story of the play. 1t may
be said without indorsing the means by
which it is done. that in this act Mr.. Crap
win as Mr.. Pipp shows himself to be an
actor and an artist in the best accepted
meaning Of the term. The third act ap-
pears to have been written because the first
and second acts alone would have been too
short for an entire evenings entertainment.
The whole thing Is the prolongation of a
fine vaudeville sketch. which Mr.. Grapwin
has presented in Washington several times
with great success. OF Mr.. Grapwin's abili-
ty there has never been any doubt but as
Mr.. Pipp he burdens himself with an en-
tire show. much too much for any man,
however talented he may be. Sallie Stem
bier in the role of an awkward serving girl,
had a good voice and sang as though she
knew how. Her numbers were all pleasing.
AS Mrs Pipp. Anna Chance. whose name
was not to be found on the playful, by the
way, took advantage Of her opportunities
and made an excellent impression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Guests at Gin Social.

Susie West and Alice Mercer, two young
gin social in Freeman's alley. During the
course of the evening Susie had a misun-
Outstanding with her gentleman friend,
who proceeded to show his affection for
Susie by beating her with chair. Suse
closed in on him and a desperate struggle
ensued.
The guests with one exception fed from
the room. The cOmbatantS had things all
their own way. when Alice Mercer inter-
fered and attempted to act the part of
peacemakef with the usual results. She
took part in the fracas and tried to sepa-
rate the lovers. but Susie objected to Alec
helping her and planted the blade of a
small pocket knife in Alice's neck.
The guests, who were viewing the light
through the windows seeing what had
occurred summoned Policeman Bennett,
who placed Susie under arrest and sent
Alice to the hospital where her wounds
were dressed
I'm guilty" Susie told Judge Scott when
she was arraigned in the Police Court tbs
morning on charge of assault
''She cut me, she did" Alice informad the
court but 1t was an accident"
How do you know that it was an acci-
dent?" his honor inquired.
Because Susie tol me it was, ana takes
her word for it,
Il didn't go to cut her. was the state
ment the defendant made. but ] was try
ing to defend myself from that man when
Alice got cut"
Twenty dollars fine or two months in
JAIL was Judge ScOtts decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Warren Cox, the fourteen-year-old lad
who disappeared from the home of his
father, Owen Cox, in Congress Heights,
eight weeks ago, has been heard from. MIR.
Cox has received information from citizen
of the city that a boy, supposed from the
description to be Warren, boarded one OF
the river boats and went ashore at Knight s
wharf, in Westmoreland county, Va, at
the time young CoX's departure from home
was reported. Mr.. Cox is now investiga ting
this clue.
Mrs. Jane King. who has been spending
three months with relatives in Calvert
county, Md, has returned to her home at
Jackson and Pierce streets, Anacos.ia.
Mr.. George Coomes of this place is spend
Ing his vacation in Virginia, where he is
cunning.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight
station at Anacosta. which was in charge
of Mr.. Frank Robinson for the pas several
years, Is now in charge of Agent Raney.
Mr. Robinson was promoted to another
position on the line.
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Audubon Society Excursion.

Saturday, October 81. an autumnal ex-
curson to Great Falls will be made by the
Audubon Society of the District of Column
bia. The trip will be made along the canal
in a chartered launch, which VIII leave
High C32d) street, Georgetown. at $50 a m.
and return by dark. Mr.. Henry Oldys OF
the Department of Agriculture VIII give in
formation regarding the excursion.
The purpose of the society In planning a
trip to Great Falls at this season, as ex-
planned by one of the members in charge OF
the excursion. is primarily to enjoy a pleas.
ant social outing at a season when the
landscape is most beautiful. BY the end OF
October the autumnal colors are usually al
the maximum In this latitude, and as the
temperature Is generally very equable, the
chances favor a most charming day
But while the day has been selected with
reference to the landscape. rather than
birds. the prime consideration In these ou..
ings, and while many of the migrant birds
have by this time left for the winter, vel
1t IL conceded the trip will be full OF inter
est for the pathological student.
Numerous winter birds have arrived from
the north. and should the day be sunny and
mild abundant opportunity will be offerec
for making their acquaintance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
SUDDENLY EXPIRE.
Deaths of Two Colored Men Reported to
Police

The sudden deaths Of two colored men
We're reported to the coroner this morning.
In one case the victim was Douglass New
man, twenty years old, whose death was
probably caused by coal gas. His home
was at $40 Odd street, and he died at his
place of employment, 40 9th street north
west. His dead body was found In the fur
mace room on the first floor of the building
by his employer, Edward Devlin, in a sit
ting position on a sofa. The room was
filled with gas from the furnace. Policeman
Nussbaum was summoned. and he had tire
body removed to the morgue, where II was
viewed by the coroner before he gave GER
tificate of death.
-Grafton johnson, an elderly man, was the
other man whose death was reported His
home was at 313 Var street southwest.
There had been no physician in attendance,
and the case was reported to the coroner
for investigation A certificate of death
from natural causes was given.