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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-04-04
cannon naIl ~.

IN a cheese market of Holland olse
sees great piles OF spherical objects re-
embiihg cannon balls The men work
ing about hem. however. are not ardl-
ierr officers. as might be supposed. but
rrosaic cheese merchants busy with
their wares The cheees IS rounded into
great balls for convenience IN hand
ling and tossing about or piled ID tri-
angular heaps. exactly like the deadly
manition OF war
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-04-04

Tie j. i. Case Threshing Machine
Co.'S. special train of threShing ma
chimes passed through Vinita at ll.le
O'Clock this morning, on the Frisco,
the schedule time. There were sixty
complete threshing machines valued
at $3.50. 900, on a special train Of 2
Case ears. The train was bound foi
Dallas. Texas, and viii reach itsdesti-
nation next Saturday at J. a. m. Mr
Ramsey Of the company accompanied
the train which was IN charge Of Ell
Wrattea. traffic manager of the Roes
IslaT. The train moves only In day
tn Last night was spent at Sort
S n aud tonight the train viii stoE
Nulpa.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-04-04
a WEST AFRICAN MARKET DAY
Evcrything - systematically Ar
ranged and Great variety OF
Things Arc ON sale

In northern Nigeria there Is very
general prosperity due mainly TO the
Kansas undeniable industry In COM
mercial pursuits Accounts Of a mar
kct day in the town Of Zaria are very in
teresting. says the London Magazine Of
Commerce. AT least 10000 people we're
crowded together Ia a huge square and
its neighbcriag streets. SO that it was
only with difficulty q horse and rider
moved at all. Everything appeared to
be systematically arranged. separate
areas being located. under head market
men (who also collect a tax from mer-
chants) for produce. Of cotton, cloth,
sutta percha lvery little rubberl. hides.
leather and leather work, ivory, ostrich
feathers. indigo and fiber: for food
stufss Of various Cereals. such ais In
dian corn. Guinea corn. millet rice.
barley. vegetables such as onions.
pumpkins. ground nuts lthe so-called
Mcnkey-nutl, yams and sweet potatoes
along with fresh and sour milk. but
ter. shea-nut butter dried and fresh
meat. while the livestock market was
well represented by fowls, turkeys.
enats. sheep. cattle. horses and dom
Keys. even 3 solitary camel being pres
ent Cowrie shells land occasionally
Maria Terese dollars) are used as a
standard az value A magnificent war
horse was raraded for sale at $500 GOO
cowries. our equivalent being about e40
90 $50 Useful mounts can, however.
be obtained FROM anything over e10.
Along with this above mentioned prin-
ciral articles are also found the kola-
npt. q most highly pr.zea luxury. COM
ing. as * does, over a thousand miles
from the hintariands Of the Cold Coast
and Ashanti: antimony (for dyelng
eyelidsl, Tin and iron represent the
metals: sat and natron. from Lake
Chad besides articles of foreign import,
Thich are Of inanitesimai value com
pared with natural prodnce. and mainly
consist Of copper wire. cloth. knives.
sword blades. razors. needles. beads. etc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
HUNT BROTHERS
Death of Mrs. Souder.

Much OF this community will be
shocked to learn of the death of Mrs.
Arabella @. Souder, widow of the late
Philip II. Souder. the we'll known dry
goods man. Her death occurred Tues
day at her home on Pine street after
long and very painful illness. Mrs.
Souder leaves three sons, all young.
The funeral services will occur Fri
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock from her
late home, No. 33 Pine street. The
interment Will be at Overlook ecme-
terry.
Mrs. Souder was the daughter of the
late George Lawrence. Her sisters,
Mrs. E. M. Appelgate and Mrs. jose
phine Riley. reside in this city. She
was a very loyable woman, member
of Central M. E. Church, and loved
by very wide circle of friends. Her
boys have the sincere sympathy of the
community in their crushing sorrow.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
A Unique Rig.

Last week there appeared among,
the jolly sleighing parties on Pearl
street colored man who attracted a.
whole lot of attention by reason OF his
rather unique rig. He was driving
a horse that had been worked down
fine. In fact the animal was 80 thin
that standing in any reception hall, it
could have been conveniently used for
hat rack. Attached to the animal
was home constructed sleigh, a
buggy top being set upon runners.
The colored man was rather proud of
his equipage and to the surprise Of
pretty much everybody his plug had
some speed, and when he went after
some Of the racing fellows, he
managed to get place. The crowd
of spectators gave him quite an ova
ton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Re-opening of Church.

Wednesday was 'red letter day''
at Roadstown, when the old church.
built in 1890, was re-opened, having
been re-carpeted, ropainted and fur
nished with new cushions at an ex
pense of nearly $1,000, all of which had
previously been provided for. Three
services were held, morning afternoon
and evening. Lunch and supper were
served by the ladies of the church The
morning service we could not attend.
The afternoon service consisted of de-
votional exercises, an historical adj
dress by Hon. B. F. Maui, of Green
wich, N. j., showing the history of
the church during the past "a years.
Brief addresses were made by visiting
pastors from Marlboro, Canton,
Bridgeton, and other places. These
were congratulatory in their character.
The choir furnished music throughout
the day, which was highly creditabie
to themselves.
After devotional services in the
evening, the Rev. L. D. Stultz, d. d.,
OF Bridgeton, led in prayer, the Scrip
ture lesson was read by the Rev. A.
W. Anderson, of Canton, N. j., and
the sermon was preached by the Rev.
Wayland Hoyt, ID. D., of Philadel-
phia. 1t was very able discourse,
full OF practical illustrations, and
progressive in it's character. Nearly
200 people were present. Pastor and
people seem happy in their work.
Many expressed themselves as hopeful
concerning the new chapter which is
now to begin, in reference to this
ancient and honorable church, where
so much has been done for God for
more than two centuries in the past.
Rev. r. r. Tilton, the pastor, made
some timely remarks and DIR. Hoyt
pronounced the benediction.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
DECEMBER MEETING NEE
OF SCHOOL BOARD

"Aosets. hanDert, watson, ErrlckSOn,
Stevenson, Zane, Coyle, Trenchard,
(President) Hort, Laning, Reeves and
Custer responded to the roll call.
Superintendent Hitchner's report
was read. from which we extract:
This week, the pupils will be en-
gagged upon the mid-year tests. This
morning, the 1sth grade were at work
on the subject Of geometry. spent
almost the entire morning in the large
room, vigilsnt to see some of the
cheating in examination that rumor
has made such prominent feature Of
these exercises. There was no cheat
ing. There we're no suspicious move
ments that indicate disposition to
cheat if a chance to do so presented
itself.
In face OF this, il some pupil has
failed, we shall probably hear that if
he had cheated as did others, he would
have passed.
1t is possible, and even probable,
that in the past some cheating has
been done in examinations, that has
not been detected, but cannot believe
there has been any great amount of it.
We all know of men who like to
boast of some forms of sin they have
indulged in, thinking it makes them
appear smart. Children are no better
than their parents; it sometimes takes
years OF training to make them as
good. Such children think it makes
heroes Of them, to tell how smart they
were to outdo their teachers.
! also spent part of the afternoon
in Mr.. Platt's room, where the elev-
enth grade were at work upon Latin
and English. What is true OF the
morning, holds equally good for the
afternoon. 1t would be source OF
satisfaction to the teachers know if
some of You could come up any morn
ing. and see the manner OF conducting
these exercises.
The question is being asked when
tne christmas vacation closes. The
doubt arises from New Year coming
on Sunday. Will the Board instruct
me how to answer?
The balance in the several appro-
priations were reported by the Secre-
tary.
The following bills were ordered
paid SEQ. w. Harper, $15. O5, REL
pairs; VIM. Bennett, 1888, repairs !.
Albert Hahn, $1.50, repairs; Custer.
q Richards, $3.50, repairs; Backus
Water Motor Co., SO. 81, repairs; Geo.
W. MCGOWAN, 3d. 90, supplies; Frank
Alexander, $3.68. supplies; Electric.
Co., $22. 40, current; Gas Light Co..
$15.89 for gas.
On motion it was ordered that when
the schools close on Friday, Dec. 23d,
they reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3D..
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Had a Jolly Time.

Thursday night score of ladies
and gentlemen got together with a
big bob sled and took possession of
Commerce street hill. and for several
hours had merry time. The great
sled with its weight Of feminine
beauty and male Importance fairly
few down the 10y hill, humping along
over che bridge and gliding out into
Commerce street as far Eastward as
the store building of the Mcpherson
Furniture Company. The further the
big sled went the larger was the re.
turn trip but none of the merry young
folks seemed to mind that and the
night was a most pleasurabIe one.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Joseph Quits.

Joseph E. Nowrey, Mayor of Cam
den, and who recently was defeated
for reelection, resigned his position
yesterday. Council ordered Park
bonds issued. Nowrey declined to
sign them The matter was taken into
Court and Nowrey was directed to sign
them.
He wouldn't and threw up his job.
He will now drop down into the yawn-
ing chasm of oblivion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
senate Decides Organization.

OOhasC AScCAuSS VI SaniLdtlOn.
Trenton, Dec. 10. The Republican
members of the State Senate met this
evening and selected officers for the
incoming session of the Legislature,
which is to convene Tuesday, January
10, next.
Joseph Cross, OF Union county was
named for president by Senator
Bacheller, and the nomination was
seconded by every senator present.
The vote was merely formal matter.
The attaches chosen, with the salary
of each, were as follows: Secretary,
Howard l.. Tyler, promoted from as
sistant secretary; assistant secretary,
Lewis 7. Stevens, editor of the Cape
May Herald, $1,000; journal clerk, s.
Merchant Meeker, Union, 1000, re-
nominated; assistant journal clerk,
$500, to Ocean county to name; SER
geant-at-arms, James G. Norris,
Hightstown, Mercer county, succeed
ing d. Hart Cunningham OF the same
town, s700; assistant, Edward 9.
Stoughton, Burlington, $500.
Supervisor of bills, Isaac r. Pierson,
Morris, renominated, 81 200; assistant,
Samuel L. Giliin, Monmouth, 5000;
bill clerk, David A. Mcintyre, Essex,
$500, renominated; assistant, Joshua
d. Watson, Camden, renominated,
$500; calendar clerk, $500, to Passaic
to name; clerk to committee ON printed
bills, $500, to Middlesex to name.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Camden's share OF Places.

Trenton, Dec. l4.-Under the allot-
ment made by the Steering Committee
named by the Republican caucus Of
the House Of Assembly on Tuesday,
Camden county will receive the appor-
tionment of one gallery keeper and
two doorkeepers. These positions will
be given to David Fowler of Haddon-
field: William D. Wilson, Third ward,
Camden, and Charles Ogden, of Mount
Ephraim. 1t is understood that Speaker
Avis will reappoint Assemblyman II.
S. Scovel chairman of the Committee
on Municipal Corporations.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22

Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, n Powder
To shake into your shoes. 1t rests the
feet. Makes walking easy. Cures Corus,
Bunions Ingrowing Nails. Swollen and
sweating feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Don't accept any substitute,
SAMPLE FEE. Address, Allen 3. Olm-
sted Leroy, N. y, 7l2im
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
SPECIAL SESSION OF
CUMBERLAND COURTS

The taking of testimony in the case
of exceptions to the final statement of
J. P. Gage, executor of the estate OF
the late Portius Gage, was resumed
Tuesday in the Orphans Court before
Judge Trenchard.
The estate of Portius Gage aggre-
gated many thousand dollars, and J.
T. Gage, son, was the executor of
the estate.
Exceptions are now filed by brothers
of the executor, to his final account.
The exceptions cover some $15, 600 in
amounts, and the case appears to be
: OF considerable family Importance.
There are number of witnesses, some
of them coming from Chicago.
The lawyers in the case are, for the
executor, VIM. A. Logue, of this city,
and Roy Il. Tuller, Of Vineland, and
for the exceptants, Walter H. Bacon,
of this city, and Leverett Newoomb,
OF Vineland.
j. F.. Gage, the executor, was the
first witness called to the stand for
the purpose of identifying papers and
letters from his mother, Portia Gage,
and his brothers, John S. Gage and
Augustus N. Gage, in reference to
making OF deeds and disposal of funds.
The entire testimony was to show
the mental capacity of Mrs. Portia
Gage and that she was of sound mind,
1t was strongly objected to at every
point by Mr.. Bacon, VINO was given
exceptions.
From Daily "Pioneer." Wednesday Dec. 2l.I,
The Court of Quarter Sessions and
Orphans Court was in session to-day
with Judge Trenchard presiding.
The case for trial was that of s.the
city Of Millville against Joseph Port
noy, which was on trial last week and
postponed owing to the severe illness
of one Of the jurors after the case had
been begun. This juror had sufficient
ly recovered as to appear and take his
seat in the box.
The case was resumed immediately
on the opening of Court, Assembly
man Miller appearing as prosecutor
and James S. Ware for the defense.
When the trial was broken OF last
week the complaining witness, Miss
Aida Rogers. was on the stand being
cross-examined by Mr.. Ware, counsel
for Portnoy.
Judge Trenchard said when Court
was opened and the jury was put in
the box, "Let the complaining wit
ness, Miss Aida Rogers, believe, take
the stand. Mr.. Ware, you may resume
your cross exam nation" and thus
the case was begun at the point where
it stopped last week.
The cross-examinatlon was very Sc
we're and her denials, which were
many, laid the foundation for rebuttaI
testimony. 1t developed that she had
also brought suit in the State Supreme
Court against Joseph Portnoy, In the
sum of $4,000 for breach of promise of
marriage, and that her father had also
brought suit in the Supreme Court
against Portnoy for damages in the
sum of 5000.
Frank Rogers, the father, took the
stand and detailed his acquaintance
with Portnoy, who first came to his
store in Millville and began paying
marked attention to his daughter Aida,
4
his daughter to have any other COM
pany but Portnoy. He said Portnoy
visited her ON Sundays as well as Mon.
days or Tuesdays, and he would take
her out driving in an afternoon.
The case is likely to continue all
day. Il is an unsavory case in details.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
RUNAWAY HORSE
IN A CELLAR

A horse belonging to DR.. Fred Vain
wright ran away Saturday afternoon.
dashed down Pearl street and fell in a
heap in an open cellarway to the
building of F. P. Riley at Pearl and
Jefferson streets. The animal was un-
hurt except bruises and some minor
cuts.
DR.. Wainwright was out with horse
and sleigh in the afternoon and was on
the Pearl street speedway. Coming
down the street with a couple of other
teams, the pace being rapid one, the
horse of Wainwright became unman-
ageable and started on run. Some
where up the street the Wainwright
rig dashed into Hunt Bros. delivery
wagon, smashing it down, throwing
out the driver of the wagon, Samuel
Roberts, and scattering the contents
about the SNOW.
Continuing OH the Wainwright horse
was going even at greater speed and
was dashing headlong toward Jeffer-
son street. Just before reaching that
thoroughfare Wainwright jumped from
the sleigh. The horse was going too
fast to turn, and nearing the pavement
in front of Fosters grocery store,
slipped and fell. So fast had the ami.
NAL been going that the carcass slipped
across the icy walk, the sleigh being
torn loose, and to the surprise of the
onlookers, the animal plunged head
long into an open cellarway leading
to the basement of the Riley building.
In the fall the horse carried away the
iron railing surrounding the open
space, and one of Fosters large store
windows was broken out. s
None but expected that the horse
would be instantly killed with the
awful plunge, but those who reached
the scene first found the animal alive
and all doubled up in heap with
his head hard pressed against the door
which opened into the basement.
With ropes it was possible to throw
the animal upon his back, the door
was opened and he was dragged into
the cellar.
AS soon as the horse recovered from
its fright it was able to get up, and
with the exception of bruises and
slight cuts seemed to be unhurt.
The animal was kept in the cellar
all night and yesterday morning efforts
were made to get him out of his novel
position. There was no other way of
egress excepting by the cellarway in
which the horse had fallen. Planks
were secured, cleats nailed upon them
and they were placed upon an incline
from the bottom to the pavement.
Efforts weresmade to induce the horse
to climb the plank but heypersistently
refused, and after many trials, this
scheme was abandoned.
: Israel Evan. the moving contractor,
was then called upon. He rigged up
poles, attached block and tackle, a
sling was put under the belly of 1.-THE
horse and he was finally raised out
of the basement and placed once more
upon the firm street.
: Allsthe while the efforts were being
made to extricate the animal there
were crowds of people about watching
the operations, and when the horse
was raised out, about two O'Clock, 1.-THE
streets were we'll nigh impossible by
reason of the crowds.
81 10
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Pleasing Concerts.

Professor Frank NJ. Church, former
iy of the South jersey Institute, is
giving series of successful organ re-
citals at Arkadelphia, Ark. Mr..
Church goes to Mexico city ON Christ
mas to witness bull fight.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
keckwear

New neckwear in turnovers,
collars and stocks with Jabo lace
stocks and sets with collar and
cuffs.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
80

And now Deerfield is connected with
the telephone exchange, and thereby
with the rest of the world. Things
are moving along.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Youngsters Epios Ind.

2 The coasting on Bodine's meadow
hill still remains excellent and the
young people are taking advantage of
it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Shoes and Slippers for Christmas Gifts for S..

Cut Glass.
Fine China.
Rochester Nickel Chafng Dishes.
4" Baking +"
Tea and coffee pots, tea kettles,
crumb trays, walters.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics of the number of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may
commence with an apparently harmless
cough. that can be cured quickly bv
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
which Is guaranteed to cure and relieve
all cases. Price Csc, and SOC. Address
kemp's Balsam. Leroy, N. Y.
III Is mwf
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Leather Hand Bags

Plain or fancy lined, with purse
or mirror, twisted handles, 25c to
90 each.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22

Fine Towels, Napkins,
Table Linen, Sideboard
and Tray Covers, Hair
Brushes, Hat Pins and
Brooch Pins.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
handkerchief &c
to SIS Each

We would not be doing double the
handkerchief business of year ago
II there was not good reason for it.
Tlne lace handkerchiefs up to $5 each.
Extra good values at 121sc, 25c and soc
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
TO THE FARMER.

Better prepared than ever TO, do your threshing
Two gasoline engine Threshers. one new mode J..
One In charge OF Fred Sieberi Also Sllo filing
New Ohio Cutter and blower. Leave orders from
above Bridgeton at Mayhew Shoe Store, all othe
orders send to me at Esir!on.
WILLIAM PARyIN
7 6 3m Fairton. n. j.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Half Holiday.

The barber shops will be open until
noon next Monday
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Eggs Cost q Lot.

Eggs are bringing 40 cents dozen
when they can be bought. Most of
the hens are on strike.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Opal Toilet Sets, 98c

6 pieces, bottles, brush and
comb tray, powder box, jewel case,
and pin tray. gold trimmings, oSc.
Better ones $I.49, $r.os, 81 .oS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Cumberland Common Pleas

The State " New Jersey IN ATTACHMENT
John Ebner ON CONrRAfyr
NOFiCE Ia hereby given that writ of attach.
AN meut at the suit OF The state Of New Jersey
sgainst the rights and credits moneys and effects
goods and ehattes. lands and tenements OF John
kbner, an a1sent debtor. for the sum of twelve
hundred dollars was issued out of the Court Of
Common Pleas OF the County OF Cumberland on the
tenth day of December. nineteen hundred and four
Sheriff Of the County of Cumberland on the twe,fth
day OF December nineteen hundred and four.
Dec. 10. 1905.
y. HAMPTON FIrHIAN.
Attorney Of Plaintiff.
~ 10 9s oa" brdgeton, N. J.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
AZ DC Dinner Set $3.50

Pretty decorated China Dinner Sets.
A pc, at 81 30 set. 3 different decor
ations in Green, Pink and Lavender
with gold tracinfs; other style decor
ations at $8.98, $9.9s and 1898 for
100 pc set
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Rushings

For tho neck, white. black, pink
and blue, boxed rushings, s full
sized rushes in box, assorted, soc
a box.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22
Umbrellas DC
to SIS Each

Over. 200 Christmas Umbrellas, Gold
and Silver handles, Ivory, Horn, Gun
Metal, Natural Wood, Ebony and
Novelty Handles for men, women and
children.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-12-22

= "A - TO II Ia.
Bssn til. 1Ihs Kind You Have AIways Bought
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
Czar Anxious for a Treaty.
JAPANESE HEROISM.
Gen. Samejima Praised for His Splen-
did Victory-An Old Veteran.

TOKYO, December 2O.-Japan is today
ringing with praises of General Samejima,
as the hero of the assault on Kekwan noun
tain fort. 1t is conceded that his heroism in
spired his men and turned threatened dis
aster into a splendid victory.
General Samejima is an old samurai vet
eran of the war of the restoration and the
Satsuma rebellion. He is gray haired and
bent, but is wiry and active. He is an en-
gineer and formerly a garrison COM
mander He is Japan's specialist in forti-
fications and called TO Port Arthur to
superin tend the siege works. He was not
assigned to an active command and it is
supposed here that General Samejima re-
placed General Tsuchiya as division COM
mander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-20
JAPANESE STEAMSHIPS.
Subsidy Prepared at Tokyo to Secure
Faster Boats.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 20.-The
Toyo Kisen Kasha, whose steamships, the
Hongkong, America and Nippon were taken
for use with the Japanese navy will, it Is
said within two months begin work on
three u OOO-ton steamships The material
for the liners has been bought in Scotland.
The vessels will be built at Nagasaki. 1t
was the intention to build them with a
speed of nineteen knots.
The japanese government, however, wants
the Toyo Kisen Kaisha to build faster boats
at least twenty-one knotters. AS this ad-
ditional two knots will involve considerable
extra expense the steamship company has
asked for a greater subsidy than it was
originally agreed to give them. This is now
under consideration at Tokyo, and as soon
as 1t is settled the keels of the liners will
be laid.