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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
EPWORTH LEAGUE
IN CONFERENCE.

Ocean Grove, N. j., April 27.-Open-
ing this evening, the fifteenth annual
convention of the New Jersey Confer
,ence Epworth League is being held
here in st .Paul's Church. About l50
delegates are in attendance, represent
ing the leading churches of the confer
ence. The Rev. J. B. Kulp, first vice
president of the league and pastor of
the Bradley Beach charge, is the pre-
siding officer. I
Sessions will continue until Thurs
day night. closing with an address by
the Rev. George P. Eckman, Of New
York CITY, M
The opening reception this evening
was followed by an address on ''The
Permanent Elements of Christian
Faith by the Rev. J. L. Gardiner,
of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church. Trenton. The real work of
the convention will be instituted to-
morrow morning The speakers and
instructors for tomorrow are the Rev.
j. G. Reed, of Long Branch; the--Rev.
DR.. John HandIey. of Ocean Grove,
superintendent of the New Brunswick
district; the Rev. H. J. Zelley, of
Trenton; the Rev. E. J. Kulp, of
Camden, and the Rev. DR.. Robert
Forbes, Of Philadelphia, corresponding
secretary of the Board of Home Mis-
sions and Church Extension.
A service at this conference out of ths
ordinary will be meeting on ths
beach at the foot of Ocean PATHWAY
tomorrow evening, led by the Rev
ID. W. G. McIntire, of West Grove. y
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Lutz Fined 800.

Arraigned before Judge Joline, in
Camden yesterday, on charge of big
amy in marrying Annie Swift while he
had wife living in Bridgeton, Ed
ward Lutz, a vaudeville artist. who
took leading part in the sketch en-
titled 'The Deceiving Husband was
ordered to pay fine of $1OO and stand
committed until the money is paid.
Lutz was locked up in the county
Jail, but his friends say that his first
wife will assist in raising the money.
He lived with his second wife but a
short time. His defense was that he
is feeble minded.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Lively Lark.

For a lark and to tease certain
prominent courting couple in Rosen-
hayn, some of the young men placed
buggy on the top of the passenger depot
of that place the other night, and
when the town woke up next morning
they saw two stuffed figures in the
buggy taking joy ride. The young
men tried hard to get a pony to the
top of the building and hitch it in the
shafts, but the pony kicked so hard
that the platform broke, and the best
part of the fun had to be abandoned.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Contract Has Been Given Out

NoheTdCS mas De&n 0lV6n Out.
The Hippodrome enterprise which
was at length explained in the Pioneer
a week ago, together with the officers
of the Incorporation, is an assumed
fact.
The grand stand and auditorium
building will be built by Maier &
Barnes, the lowest bidders, and work
upon the structure will begin i'm
mediately. AS stated in the Pioneer
last week the building will be 40x100
feet two stories high with 30 feet
posts. The grand stand will be upon
the lower floor, while the upper story
ill be an assembly hall for all indoor
sports, convention hall, etc. The
structure will be set back rs feet from
the Commerce street line, and will be
reached over a IA foot wide board
walk. There will be 2 TT. wide stair
ways from the outside, which will ex-
tend to the second floor on the nor tn
side.
The grounds in front of the grand
stand will be laid out for base ball,
athletic sports, and cinder track will
encircle the field. 1t is not intended
at this time to enclose the grounds
with fence.
The entire plant it is expected, will
be in readiness for Memorial Day,
when there will be base ball, and some
entertainment at night.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
BRIDGETON n. j., THURSDAY. APRIL ~ 1909
WHOLE NO. 1888

The Court took charge of the case
and stated that the words used....in the
letter were libelous; but that the
plaintiff had shown no damages, the
Court therefore directed the jury to
return verdict for six cents. The
jury was polled and returned such a
verdict and Rosenfeld. his name vim
dicated, is highly satisfied.
The Zambone jury was charged by
Judge Endicott at this time and the
jury retired.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
DONEGAN Is INDICTED?
FOR DOUBLE MURDER,

Richard Donegan, who in February
shot and killed Joseph Somerield, at
Bivalve, and at the same time mortally
wounded Mrs. Margaret Kinkle, was
Tuesday indicted upon both charges
by the Grand Jury, and pleaded not
guilty. Justice Trenchard fixed the
date of the trial for the 18th of May.
Immediately following the retire
ment of the Grand Jury yesterday
morning he murder case was taken
up, and before recess was taken indict-
ments were found in both cases. Af-
ter the mid day recess Justice Thomas
w. Trenchard, Law Judge r. P.
Tuller and County Clerk S. M. Shell.
don, appeared before the Grand Jury,
and Justice Trenchard asked if there
were any indictments ready for pre-
sentiment. Foreman Nichols handed
up two indictments which were turned
over to the Prosecutor.
1t was then that Richard Donegan
was brought into the Court room as
sisted by two constables. The fellow
was deathly pale, appeared much thin
ner than at the time of his arrest,
and was visibly agitated. He walked
with the greatest difficulty using a
cane. His feet are still sore as the re.
suit of the exposure and hardship of
the long tramp from Bivalve to Bridge
ton on the morning of the dastardly
crime.
While Donegan had clear eye, and
he seemed to have full conception of
all that was going on, he appears weak
Intellectually and there is about him
an air of helplessness that is pitiful.
Prosecutor Fithian with the indict-
ments in his hands, commanded Done.
gan to arise, which he did. The
Prosecutor then said:
"Richard Donegan you are charged
with the murder of Joseph Somerfield.
What do you say to the charge?"
Donegan appeared not to have heard
the interrogatory and said:
''Sir'
The Prosecutor repeated the charge,
and rather firmly Donegan declared he
was not guilty.
Donegan was then formally charged
with the murder of Margaret Kinkle
and to this Indictment he pleaded not
guilty. All the while he seemed to be
becoming more at ease.
After comforting with the Prosecutor
and County Solicitor Roscoe G. Ward,
counsel for the defendant, Justice
Trenchard, announced that the trial of
the indictments would be set down for
Tuesday, May 18th.
Sheriff Payne was directed to draw a
special panel of forty eight jurors for
each indictment. and serve copies
upon the defendant
Donegan was Immediately remanded
back to prison where he will remain
until May 18th. In the Jail the
wretched fellow spends much of his
time singing and he smokes cigarettes
continually.
That the defense will be insanity is
certain. There can be no question of
Donegan killing Somerfeld and Mrs
Kinkle. There can be no answer to
the allegation that the crime was
carefully premeditated and that un-
usual preparations were made for
carrying the murderous purpose into
effect.
That Donegan has had a strange
career is certain, and the fact that he
was once committed to an insane asy-
lum will give the defense some oppor.
tunity to establish responsibility. 1t
is understood, however, that the State
will strongly combat the insanity
theory.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Quick climatic changes tr,

Quick climatic changes try
strong constitutions and cause, among
other evils, nasal catarrh, troubles
some and offensive disease. Sneezing
land snuffling. coughing and difficult
breathing, and drip, drip of the foul
discharge into the throat-all are
sended by Ely's Cream Balm. This
honest remedy contains no cocaine
mercury. nor other harmful ingre
dient. The worst cases yield to trea-
ment in short time. All Druggists,
6Oc., or mailed by Ely Bros, b6I
Warren Street, New York. w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Kimonos Soc 10 $500

A big shipment received to-day
from large manufacturer. Long
and short, soc to s.. Beautiful
designs in Cha1lie, Crepe and
Organdies, satin bound.
Beautiful new Shirt Waist at
9oc, all sizes, value $1.5o.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Enjoys the Water.

Representing the Real Estate Trust
Company, Of New York City, Charles
Byram is in Bridgeton. Since he dis.
covered the raceway he spends at least
one hour each day upon the water. In
college Mr.. Byram was an expert oars
man, and he still enjoys exercise with
the Sculls.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29

A Certain Cure for Aching Feet.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. It cures Tired, Ach-
ing. Oallous, Sweating, Swollen feet.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen s,
Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y. - 4 13 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
sHsppy Occasion.

On Monday night, at the home Of
Mrs. Walter Sharp, South Pearl street.
there was a happy surprise party in
honor of Mrs. Sarah Hugg, sister of
Mrs. Sharp. The evening was very
pleasurably spent and there was a
luncheon. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Elias Griner, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kidd, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Cole,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Twigg, Mrs. Eliza
Allen, Misses Ethel, Fanny and Mar
garet Cole; Leroy and Albert Cole.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Want Reports

There is demand from all over the
State for copies Of the city water
report recently printed. There are few
municipalities that show such profit
able water department as does Bridge
lton.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
Painting Residences.

A. A. Cole is having his/ /Eyins
Avenue property re-painted.
Ihe residence Of James Turnerl
irving Avenue, is also in the handl
Of the painters.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29

There is a demand for more gas
hains about town.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29

Some people never even pay their re-
spects without acting as though they
ought to have receipt. -
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29

Beautiful floral designs, with
embroidered dottings-a rare
chance to buy regular 25c
Lawns at I5c.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-04-29
VOL. LvI.

Pretty sheer materials, beauti-
fully designed with flowers.
Quite right for Summery Dress
es. Come to-day.
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Mechanical Evidence.

II is a notorious fact that the testimony
of eyewitnesses of an accident or crime
is not necessarily trustworthy. inasmuch
as few people possess the power to see ac-
curately and to remember perfectly the
incidents of swiftly moving episodes. Of
ten on the witness stand in court half a
dozen persons will in perfect honesty give
as many different versions of the same
happening, each version having its own
distinctive departure as to some fact. Re
Gently Prof. Hugo Won Munsterberg dis
cussed this frailty of the human mind in
a series of papers which went to show the
fallibility of men as recorders of physical
facts, reciting series of experiments con-
Quoted In Paris. by committee OF
scientists. They arranged that a mock
shooting affair should take place in q
hall occupied by body of learned men.
including many who were engaged in re-
searches involving strict attention to de-
tails. After the turmoil Incident to the
sudden irrupt;on of sham violence had
subsidized those present were told of the
experimental nature of the occurrence
and asked to submit their individual re-
ports of the circumstances. The reports
varied astonishingly In point of the
sequence of events. the number of shots.
the position of participants and other par
uculars. Il those men, skilled in differ
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in the experiments at Fort Myer last
summer that the .heavier-than-air machine
is practical device. The next war
and war is always an unpleasant possible
ity-may turn on the command of the air,
as wars in. the past have turned on the
cpf1mahd Of the sea- The amount appro-
printed is enough to enable the American
army to do something effective. At the
same time it is small price to pay
compared with the cost of a single battle
ship, and the cost of battleship is but
little compared to the annual cost of it's
upkeep, while an 'airship" entails prac-
ucally no expense. -
Had the appropriation for the aerial
corps not been made now the money
could not have been available before July
/, 1910, and it would have been year
later before anything in the way of dirigl-
hiss could be produced. III was certainly
the psychological -nlomerfti and the fact
that the measure was voted for and sup
ported in the HOUSE by9sdeuocrats and re-
publicans alike indicates that it was a
movement aotuateds by patriotic motives
and was not a party measure. ASx
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entiation and trained in observation, could
not reproduce In their minds scene en-
acted close at hand. Prof. Won Munster
berg concluded the average eyewitness In
court is not to be regarded as a certain
guide to the truth, however honest he
may be.
In these circumstances it might seem as
though the mechanical devices for record
ing and reproducing sounds and scenes
would be welcomed in the courts of JUS
tice. But experiments in the use of aids
to the calculation of the truth have not
succeeded. Recently talking machine
was introduced in a New York court
with record which, it was asserted. was
made by the voices of certain parties ir
interest, uttering statements which, II
true, would compel verdict for the plain
tiff. Notwithstanding this testimony the
jury found for the defendant. More lately
motion picture machine was brought
into court and a film was exhibited, the
intent of the defense, railroad company,
being to show thereby that the plaintiff,
boy, was not injured as seriously as he
claimed to be in consequence Of the care
lessness Of the cOmpany's employees The
pictures showed the boy running, jump
ing and playing with his comrades, ap-
parently in no wise injured. Yet the jury
returned a verdict in heavy damages.
If jurymen suspect the memory or the
honesty of a human witness to be at
fault, they may with equal fairness sus-
pect that a machine has been manipulated.
Talking machines do not invariably re-
produce human voices with fidelity. 1mi-
tations are possible Motion pictures can
be faxed" The question at issue is
whether the human liar is more easily de-
tected than the mechanical liar. 1t is
evident that jurymen must continue to
sit in judgment upon their fellows without
the assistance of absolutely reliable scien-
tific devices.
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81 ss Thes Passing Boot.

oWsthe:1NeW* 1VfksalaJfH y -
.congrssa, rpors:s, TIE. PITY has ,lostrdts
last ulenaber that; wore boots. His name
is Biumm habitat Pennsylvania, and he
is not dead Of old age, certainly not OF
cold feet MIR. Brumm. indeed. is not
dead at all. even if his species be extinct
He has simply quit Washington. boots
and all, to become judge in Schuylkill
county. The House will miss him and
his leatiIer-clad extremities. Gone is sock
less Jerry Simpson. Gone almost are the
full boards. burnsides and chin whiskers
of earlier congressional efflorescence
Uncle Joe" Cannon no longer wears the
suit of ostentatious blue jeans presented
him by North Carolina admirers Quaint.
ness and picturesqueness, qualities that
had a definite political value, are repre-
sented in the popular branch Of the ma
tional legislature chiefly by the Speakers
vocabulary. 1t Is too bad that there are
no boots left in Congress. srhe boot is
the symbol of power, of that unrestrained
personal authority exemplified alike by
the military emperors of Rome. by the
Russian nobility and by our own from
tiersmen. 1t is the hallmark of the man
ON horseback.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-01
Sale of Travelling Bags.
A Third to Nearly a Half Off.

HESE strictly higfgrade goods, and fresh just
from the and offered third nearly half
~ less than the usual prices
There sizes and styles for both and
All the popular leathers including real seal and walus bo
being at this time very fashionable represented.
We also offer lot of Suit Cases Mems Womens)
styles at attractivey low prices All hggad perfect
goods in the desirable sizes
We quote the following lots representative of the
purchase, and as being exceptional values:
Lot BLACK Real Wa1rus Bags the popular 4inch size;
made with set-in lock and lined throughout with leather.
S4.95 EACH Regular price, 5000.
Lot BLACK Real Warus Bags, lined with leather through
and finished with the popular setin lock- These large
size and especially suitable for
$1,000 each Regular price, $500.
Lot -Black Real Seal Bags IL sizes finished
with se-in lock and lined throughout with leather.
14=inch, S5.95 each. Value, $1,000.
16=incE, S6.95 each. Value, $1,000.
18=inch, S7.95 each. Value, $500.
Basemen Eqmtah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-01
Gas LEGISLATION.

The expert witnesses called by the local
gas company to testify before the House
District committee have sufficiently be-
clouded the carbon monoxide question to
render an immediate action ON the pend
ing bill somewhat doubtful. The session
is drawing to close and it may be i'm
possible to secure final consideration OF
the bill in the House before adjournment.
This fact should stimulate action by the
Senate on the two bills relating to gas
which have already passed the House.
One of these reduces from 81 to So cents
the rate to be charged for gas per thou
sand cubic feet, and the other repeats
the statute under which the local gas
companies are seeking to increase their
capital stock. Each bill is in the inter-
est of the consumer. Each should be
passed promptly. The subjects are well
understood by the Senate District COM
mittee. That committee should at once
report the measures to the Senate, where
they should be brought to vote without
unnecessary delay.
Ii the Senate committee refrains from
action on these bills until the House acts
on the carbon monoXide question they
may die with the Congress, which expires
ON the fourth of March. For it is entirely
conceivable that the House committee
may now regard the issue lately raised as
of less urgency than at first appeared.
and decide to proceed without haste to
examine into all the phases of this sub
ject. 1t certainly should not jump to d
conclusion on the basis of the company s
experts alone, but should seek informa-
lion from witnesses of its own choosing.
Meanwhile. there is no reason why the
Senate committee should not press for
ward the rate bill and the stock increase
repeal bill and endeavor to obtain an
early vote by the Senate on these two
matters, which represent universal local
demand, based upon "a reasonable public
requirement..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-01
Free Delivery in Virginia.

Virginia has 100000 people who are de-
priyed by bad roads of rural free delivery.
Fifty years ago man living in the coun-
try districts who asked that his daily
newspaper be delivered to him by the
Post Office Department would have been
regarded as suffering from a mild type
of insanity. But half a century works
many marvels, and not the slightest has
been the increase in information and the
general bringing together of the public
in all points of understanding and sym
pathy as a direct result of the rapid and
general dissemination of the newspapers
by the rural free delivery. The day of
freight by stage coach or information by
the monthly or weekly magazine is past.
knowledge accurate and Immediate Is
what the people demand and what they
are receiving. but it is sad to consider
that North Carolina should have 800 more
rural free delivery carriers than Virginia.
because North Carolina has better roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-01
Army Aeronautics.

1t is Doubtful il Congress could have
done more important or popular thing
at the same cost than in restoring to the
army appropriation bill the $4,000 for
dirigible balloons and flying machines at
first stricken from the estimates, 1t was
a small sum compared with many Of the
appropriations. but it will give the army
a chance in the next year to, put this
country on a footing of something like
equality with the European powers. by
which aerial navigation has come to be
recognized as an essential factor in ma
tional defense.
All of the great powers have now pro-
vided themselves with dirigibles and have
proved their worth. This country showed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-01
The Extra Session.

Two days-March- 10 and 15-are sug-
sested for. the assembling of the next
Congress in extra Session to take up the
tariff question. Why discuss little mat
ter of five days? Everybody will be on
hand. Members of the present Congress
who will be members of the next will
remain on the scene, while new mem
bers will attend the Taft inaugural and
be prepared for the Presidents sum-
MONS a more important question than
the day for beginning work is that CT
the day for ending it. Three or four
months should be sufficient time. for the
passage of bill revising the whole tariff
law.
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Special Values i'm
Pure Food Dept.

- o.. INTRODUCE more
4 fully our bulk. coffees, we
~ offer large shipment of
San Mar" blend, put up
expressly for us, at the
Special price, 19c lb.
Regular 25c grade.
Also a shipment OF "Bogota
blend. which is of full strength
and fine flavor at the
Special price, csc lib.
Regular 3oc grade.
Also Choice New California
Santa Clara 1850 Sugar Prunes
large and full count.
1oc lb. Regularly I3c.
Also Royal Anne Cherries,
finest quality; put up in heavy
sugar syrup; grown and packed
in Oregon.
a5c can. Regularly 3oc.
Also "Centennial' Brand Sift-
ed Early June Peas; medium,
small, sweet and tender.
1oc can. Regularly nc.
Also Roe's independence"
Brand Solid Pack Red Ripe To-
matoes.
1oc can; SI.I5 dozen.
Regularly nc.
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
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Quaftered Oak Extension Tables. 49,
inch round top. pedestal base, claw feet.
$32.5o. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak Buffets. silver and linen
drawer and large dish cabinet.
$I5.75. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak Bullets, conveniently
arranged drawers for linen, silver and
china.
$Io.75. Value, $4,000.
Large. CHARTERED Oak Buffets, mirror
back. plate rack: substantially made.
$34-5o. Value, $42.5o.
Fine CHARTERED Oak Bullets, es inches
wide, buffet top, supported by hand
carved griffins; carved wooden drawer
pulls; Windsor make.
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
Oak Dressers. dull finish. stationary
drawer pulls. fine mirror.
$I6.75. Value, $4,000.
Curly Birch Dressers and Chinoniers to
match; colonial design.
Dressers-$I9.85. Value, $4,000.
Chiffoniers- $3.50. Value, $500.
Princess Dressers. Of maple, oak and
mahogany; 1sx40-ineh. oval mirror: one
large and two small drawers.
Oak-$2I.5o. Value, $3.50.
Maple-$22. so. Value, $3.50.
Mahogany-$22.5o. Value, $28.
Mahogany Dressers. dull finish. wooden
drawer pulls.
STATS. Value, $32.5o.
Mahogany Dressers. dull finish; wooden
drawer pulls. brass ferruIed feet; Nelson
Matter make.
$4,000. Value. $4,000.
Solid Mahogany Settees. dull finish, gen.
uine leather seat
$4,000. Value, 5000.
Solid Mahogany settees,' dull finish,
leather, seat and.back
$1,000. Value, 5000.
Chartered Oak Dining Chairs; polish
finish,' box cane seat
$I:o5.- Value. $2.65. ;,
CHARTERED Oak Dining Chairs, polish fin
ish. leather over cane seat.
$2.95. Value, 1915.
CHARTERED Oak Dining Chairs. slip leath-
er seat, claw feet.
$3.50. Value, 5000.