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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
WALTER S. CUMMINGS co.
ARRESTED MAN
POSED AS SMITH.

According to story in the New
York World to-day Fred F. Smith, of
this city, has had a remarkable ex-
perience. The World story follows:
"a guest at the Waldorf Astoria was
arrested late last night and a sur
prising story of theft and audacity was
brought to light
1.-The prisoner. masquerading as
Frederick F. Smith, wealthy bach
elor, of Bridgeton, N. j., has been oc-
cupying an expensive suite at the
Waldorf for several days.
"The developments of last night
show, however, that the man is a
daring thief, who having looted Mr..
Smith s yacht coolly took his victim s
name.
According to the police the
prisoner is a man of many aliases and
figures in the Rogues' Gallery as No.
20 $50, under the name Of A. J. Miller.
He has also been known as Albert
Brand and Allie J. Miller.
'The real Frederick F. Smith, upon
whose complaint his double was arrest
ed last night, tells an interesting
story.
Mr.. Smith is a bachelor with large
means and fondness for yachting
and automobiling.
Last summer he put his handsome
yacht, the 'Foxey', into commission
early and cruised along the Atlantic
seaboard with crew of young men
drawn from various colleges. He paid
them literally, but early in Septem-
ber they left him to resume their
studies.
ut was then that Mr.. Smith adver-
rised for a bright young man who
could act as chauffeur and ..be of
service on a yacht. Seventeen answers
were received, among them one that
bore the signature of John Paugh.
'The writer gave most satisfactory
references, including woman who
was summering at Lake Hopatcong
and a large firm of automobile manu-
facturers. with offices on Broadway.
"Mr. Smith made careful investi-
gtion and was assured that there could
not be better chauffeur or a handler
man than John Paugh.
THE sequel shows that there is a
real John Paugh, who is a thoroughly
reliable man. His name had been
appropriated by the swindler.
But suspecting nothing of this Mr..
Smith hired the man and put him
aboard the 'Foxey.' then at anchor in
the Marine Basin at Ulmer Park.
"Mr. Smith had his big touring
automobile in trim, and the supposed
John Paugh on the third day of his
service got drunk and vanished with
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
DETECTIVE CATCHES
BOLD THIEVES

Prosecutor j. Hampton Fithian Tues
day received word from County De-
tective Ben S. Lore that he had ar
rested men wanted here for burglary.
The kilograms gave no further infor-
nation.
The Prosecutor has had men on this
particular case for a week or more.
Some two weeks ago the summer
cottage of Oyster Commissioner Ed.
Sites was burglarized and some
valuable property carried off. Among
other things stolen was $100 graphp.
phone equipment. The burglars visit
ed Fortescue in boat and carried off
the loot in the vessel.
Last week the Prosecutor had jpfor
nation that the burglars were to make
another haul. They had planned to
visit Fortecsue, rob several cottages
and burn one or two of them to cover
up the larceny.
The Prosecutor on Wednesday last
sent detective Lore and several officers
down to Fortescue with a view
OF catching the men in the act The
officers were on watch until Monday
of this week.
Prosecutor Fithian then got infor-
nation that the burglars had gotten
as far as Greenwich Piers, and turned
back going to Philadelphia. On this
trip the men pulled off a couple of jobs
in Salem and Gloucester county.
The detective was sent for and came
from Fortescue and went to Phila
delphia to make a search for the
criminals The information of their
arrest came by wire last night.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
An Ever Changing Array Of
Beautiful Millinery

The showing is changing daily
and hourly through each day. New
Hats are always in preparation and
they are added to the collection in
the salon few minutes after they
leave our millinery work rooms.
Fully 200 hats to select from at
various prices-from IS up to $40.
Nearly 100 hats on show at SIS.
For those who wish to have
originality see Our own i1npl owed
styles and conceits.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
CAUGHT IN THE
ACT OF STEALING.

Tuesday afternoon young man
was seen to take some dies from the
rear of Anderson Bros store and when
chase was made for him he ran along
the wharf towards the power house
of the Bridgeton Electric Co.. and
threw some of the articles he had
taken into the river. He was chased
and captured by Chester Anderson,
who subsequently let him go.
Last night Officer Hamlyn arrested
John Smith SO Cohansey street, who
was charged with the theft. He was
locked up to await hearing before
the Mayor.
1t was thought be was not the chap,
as Mr.. Anderson, who captured him
at first, could not identify him as the
one
When caught he gave fictitious
name, and Mr.. Anderson did not know
until he had let him go, that anything
had been stolen from the store.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Good Lecture.

keep on Smiling" will be the sub
Ject of humorous lecture by Professor
Franklin J. Miller, a we'll known lee
turer of Philadelphia in Wesley Me-
mortal M. b. church, Thursday even
ing at o'clock, under--s~the auspices of
the Ushers' Union. Prof. Miller has
lectured in nearly every state and is
highly endorsed by the press, churches
and societies and lodges as one of the
hnest orators and most humorous enter
tanners ever heard in the United States.
He is an author of various text books
on elocution, and a rare treat is offered
to Brldgetonians. Admission will be
only 20 cents.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Something New, Beautiful and
Bargainful

Women's Waists of Silk Brussels
Net, Tafeta and Messalines, In
dressy and simple tailored styles.
At 81 o5 your choice of three
styles Taffeta Waists, worth 81.
At IS os your choice of three
styles Taffeta Waists, worth SIS.
your choice of two styles Tafeta
Waists, in colors, worth IS.
At $6 the handsomest Brussels
Net Waists, Tafeta trimmed, ever
seen in this city-Value So.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Museum viii Soon Be Moved.

During the years the South JERSEY
Institute was actively engaged in the
work Of education, there was built up
and maintained a valuable museum.
This museum is still intact and has
been carefully guarded since the school
was abandoned. When the trustees of
the South Jersey Institute gave an
option upon the building to the city
for High School purposes, the museum
was included. 1t is now understood
that the trustees of the Peddie Insti-
tute, which has taken possession of the
property, will shortly remove the mu
scum to that institution.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Happenings Elsewhere.
Saws the Vineland Renuhlican.

so Tar as present appearances go
Vineland's theatrical season has come
to an end and number of people,
including the Borough, Auditorium,
newspapers and others Fare out of
pocket The patronage was not suffi-
cient to meet expenses and Mr. Wolf,
the lessee, gave up the fight Saturday,
but it is said will try and dispose of
his lease to some one with more capital
than he has. -
And then the Millville Republican
says:
"If it was liquor that led to this
act Of inhumanity that may cause a
relapse in the case of the Oldest girl,
it should arouse this community to
such an extent that something will be
done to close up the speak-easies that
abound. Millville consumes more
beer, more whiskey to day than it
ever did under license. This can easily
be shown if express agents and freight
agents will produce their books. Yes
indeed, Millville is a dry town. Those
who have kept tabs on the delivery
wagons say that over 1000 cases of beer
and over 200 bottles of whiskey come
here every week.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
New Roof.

John Weldy is having his North
Laurel street residence re.roofed.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
The Soothing spray of Ely's

The Soothing spray Of Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm, used in an atom
izer, is an unspeakable relief to suf-
ferers from catarrh. Some of them de-
scribe it as Godsend and no wonder.
The thick, foul discharge is dislodged
and the patient breathes freely, per-
haps for the first time in weeks.
Liquid Cream Balm contains all the
healing, purifying elements of the
solid form, and it never fails to satisfy
Sold by all druggists for 75c., includ-
ing spraying tube, or mailed by Ely
Bros Sc Warren Street, New York.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
THE DAYLIGHT STORE
Is This City's Store of Certain Satisfaction
Exceptional Flannel Values

Beautiful, new fall patterns of
Outing Flannels, in light and dark
effects, for shirts, skirts and night
dresses, at Sc, 1oc and l21lc yard.
Domet Flannels, in all weights,
mapped on both sides, splendid for
winter wear, at SIC, Sc, Ioc nc
yard.
Canton Flannels, the very best
values in bleached and unbleached
at &c, SC, 1oc and I21ac. Every
yard of these goods is worth IS
per cent. in advance of our prices.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Ferracuse Is a ustl,pp Place

The Ferracute Machine Company's
plant continues to be very busy
place, and the large force of skilled
mechanics are working day and night.
On Saturday last the concern took an
order from the Baldwin Locomotive
works for six fair sized presses, and
on Monday orders were taken for four
other presses from another company.
There are several other deals on for
the big jobs that are likely to be closed
at any time.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Oificres Elected

The annual election of officers of the
Usher's union Of Wesley Memorial M.
E. church, was held on Monday night.
The officers elected were Edward Rine.
hart, president; John Sweet, vice pres
ident Edward McGraw, secretary
Joseph Loper, treasurer; Lewis Fisher,
financial secretary.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
w. J. ACADEMY
DE LANCEY SCHOOL.

On Stenton Field Delaney School
proved no match for West Jersey
Academy, the final score being 16 o in
favor of the Bridgeton school. A de-
Gliding factor in the game was the good
punting Of Sturgis for the visitors and
the poor handling of his long kicks
by the Delaney Backs. Sigler, full
back, also starred for West Jersey
making all 16 points for his team.
Delaney received the first kick off
and, failing gain, punted. A few
minutes later West Jersey punted and
Delaney fumbled This gave the
ball to the Bridgeton lads near De-
Lancey's goal. Sigler slipped through
the line for the touchdown and kicked
a goal. On side kicks played an i'm
portant part in the next touchdown.
A punt-aut was necessary and, as it
was not caught, no try at goal was
allowed. Score of first half, West
Jersey, IL; Delaney, O
The second half was kicking con-
test. Again Delaney tumble put
West Jersey within reach of a touch
down Later Delaney recovered a
fumbled punt and attempted a drop
kick. The kick was poor and went
straight into the arms of the visitor 8
full-back, who ran 80 yards for the
last score
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-10-28
Fine Map,

Ihe firm of Williams, Proctor and
Potts, sanitary and civil engineers,
who are preparing sewerage system
plans for this city, have made one of
the most complete and best maps of
bridgeton that has ever been prepared
The map is drawn 300 feet to the inch
and embraces every bit of the territory
together with the streets of the CITY
and the location of practically every
building that fronts upon the street
line. Mr.. Clyde Potts had the map
with him at the Commercial League
on Monday night He was urged to
have the drawing autographed SO that
the map could be placed upon sale.
There are many demands for maps OF
Bridgeton, but until this one was made
1t has been years since one was prepared.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
NOTHING LEFT
FOR ORPHANS
(By United Press)

ASHLAND, O., April 16.-Po-
litical animosities begin to show
in the scandal in. connection with
the settlement of the estate OF
Mrs. Mary Freer. With four prom
inent citizens indicted, disoar-
ment proceedings against the
prosecuting attorney, regulations
of years attacked, people believe
the trouble has only commenced. :
Eight years ago, when Mrs.
Mary Freer died, she left an es-
tate of approximately $4,000.
Her will provided a bequest to
the children's home to consist OF
a "a acre farm and the residue OF
her personal estate after other
specific legacies had been paid.
1t was expected the home would
receive between $4,000 and $2O,-
600 in cash, in addition to land for
a site.
1t was six years after the death
of Mrs. Freer before a final ac.
count was filed by George A. vi
man, executor. 1t showed a bal
ance of just $1.44.
The county commissioners pro
tested against the payment OF fees
to every attorney engaged in the
settlement Of the estate.
1t was alleged that money thai
should have been paid into the
children's home fund had beer
used by the executor in paying
fees to himself and lawyers-a to
tai of $27,920.45. Ullman himsel
charged $1S,363.29 for his services
and the attorneys $9,557.20.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

out Of you when you were made"
In these words La Belle Suzon,
barmaid at the rivermen's tavern,
lays bare the character of Charley
Steele, the principal figure in Sir
Gilbert Parker's great novel, THE
Right Of Way now dramatixed
and played at the Spokane Sunday.
A fine, clear, brilliant mind, a
splendid physique, perfect health,
were only few of the gifts the
Creator gave Charley Steele, a
polished gentleman as the world
understands the word; a brilliant
lawyer, but withal a cynic, a sneer'
er, an agnostic, something was
left out" when he was made, and
that something was a soul. When
however, he has lost everything
that he once thought necessary
to comfortable living; when he
awakes, as it were, from death tc
find everything Is gone, the WORLD
believes him an embezzler who
died a dishonorable death-wher
all this comes there also comes t.
him the one thing that was lack
ing to make him a great man
The work Is fascinating solution
Of a most complex problem.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
CATCH CLERK ON
OLD WARRANT

On warrant sworn out last
September. charging him with
forgery, Leonard Spire, claiming to
be a clerk, was caught here last
night by Detectives Dial and Miles
and Officer Snamiska and is held
in the city Jail in default Of $500
bail. Leonard Is reputed to have
been a high flier and frequented
the better class of saloons, pre-
tending to be wealthy. He finally
passed worthless checks on w. M.
Sullivan, cigar dealer, and Jo-
seph Kronenberg, and skipped the
town. He had not been located by
the police since till last night. His
home is in Los Angeles, Cal, he
claims
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
WASHINGTON

Mile. Nadje is a beauty feature
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
COUNClLMEN CAN
HAND OUT PLUMS

The board of health is patiently
waiting for the councilmen from
the FIVE wards to name their can
didates for the health inspection
jobs that are now open in each
ward in order that the spring
cleaning campaign can be launch.
ed. So far no one but A. I. Ed
wards, in the First ward, and j.
l.. Forward, in the Fourth ward,
have been nominated. They were
named by Councilmen Funk and
Dalke. Baldwin, Lambert and
Mohr will likely name their can
didates today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

affairs that have made Fitch IA
nous, fashioned on the stage ex-
periences of three girls living in
the fiat. They are SO Independent
minded that they resolve to adjure
the male kind forever, but fate
rules otherwise and the way the
ruling works out Is all comedy.
tBessie Toner, Ethel Grey Terry
and Suzette Jackson have the
girl" role. which they play win
somely, and the play carries
plenty of character work.
Perhaps something was left
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
oRPHEUM

There is a clever bit of acting
shown in the Frederick Allen COM
pany sketch, His Phantom Sweet
heart" The character of John
Stoneman, multimillionaire, is eff
fectively portrayed by Mr.. Allen.
The exhibition of color photog-
raphy is attracting a lot of atten-
ton. A number of Spokane views
are now shown in colors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

The kind that they are using; 25
year gold filled settings; goods
worth to $500; the way we bought
them we sell them; to go at. .$1.25
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

zenwadle, he attacked August
Schutheiss, Second and Minister
streets, with a knife.
He stabbed Schultheiss a dozen
times in the hands. Yingling then
took refuge in his home, which was
broken irttb by three officers. He
turned vicious bulldog on the pc,
lice. ThefHog was killed and Wing
ling was captured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
DIAMONDS AT BARGAINS

IA Karat solid gold mountings and
regular facet cut genuine diamonds,
small but very choice; about q
rings in this lot, worth to $500;
during this sale, each. .$5.75
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
PANTAGES

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H. Lucas
in their dramatic selections from
Dickens vary the program tonight,
introducing Fagin, Sykes and
Nancy from oliver Twist" and
Dick Swiveller and the Marchion.
ess from 1.-THE Old Curiosity
Shop" The performance is an
especial treat to readers o.
Dickens.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

Large balls of milestone hat
pins, rose hatpins, fine seal hatpins,
worth to $3.50; this sale 25c and SOC
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
.THEATER.
SPOKANE

Naturally there is nothing seri-
ous about Girls" not even the
bloody s,urdling oath they take of
independence from the tyrant
man. The comedy opened last
night at the Spokane for the rest
Of the week, with Saturday
matinee. It is one of those funny
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

of the bill this week. There Is
some class to Cowboy Williams,
presenting a sensational juggling
stunt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
AUDITORIUM

Frank McQuarrie as Corvinus,
son of a Roman project, is appear
ing in a role to which he is well
adapted this week. He gives ex-
cellent support to the interpreta-
tions of the other leading parts by
Jessie Shirley. Jack Amory, Ethel
Won Waldron and George McQuar-
RE and Charles Clary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16

Many man has gone to the bad
trying to be a good fellow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-16
DRINKS, SLABS AND
SETS DOG ON COPS
ESPECIAL to The Press.)

Especial 70 ne Fress'J
HAMILTON, O., April 10
Crazed by drink, Jacob Yingling
ran amuck. After threatening to
kill his landlady, Mrs. Lena Kat
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-03-19
The Potato Special.

The Denver & Rio Grande Ry.
will run another special train this
year for the benefit of potato
growers The train will consist of
three coaches and baggage car
and the tour will begin at Salida
Monday, March 20 and end at
Montrose the following Saturday.
The special will remain over
night at Alamosa and leaving there
at 7.30 Tuesday morning, March
80, run on following schedule:
Arrive Estrella 7:45 and remain
30 minutes.
Arrive La Jara $50 and remain
one hour
Arrive Romeo $50 and remain
one hour.
Arrive Antonito lilo and re-
main 80 minutes.
Special will remain all night at
Pagosa Springs and proceed to
Durango the following day.
AT each stop FREE lectures
will be given by prominent agri-
sultural authorities and potato
specialists.
Nc farmer, however busy, can
afford to miss these lectures. They
are by practical men and may be
worth a great deal to you. Come
and bring your wives and sweet
hearts.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-03-19
DEATH OF nANCIL GARRETT

Another pioneer has gone to
rest. Mancil Garrett passed away
Tuesday night at few minutes
past midnight, after 95 years and
Ii days of useful life.
The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon at the Methodist church,
Pastor Amer conducting the ser
vice. The pail bearers were Geo.
S. Lovett, j. G. Pursley, Joseph
Fredd, B. l.. Van Vechten, Chas.
Magnes and VIM. Netf. Mrs. Van
Vechten at the organ and choir
composed of Mrs. d. E. Newcomb,
Jr., Mrs. Walter Fredd, Misses
Irene Smith and Edna Locke,
Messrs. Faris, Rawlings and Gibbs,
rendered sweetly the favorite
songs, I'm Pilgrim" Abide
with Me- apd Nearer My God to
Thee AS they stood by his dead
body sad thoughts filed the hearts
OF his friends of early days-those
who knew of his struggles and his
achievements. An old man almost
when he came to the valley he
showed all who came after the way
Think of the storms of a century,
nearly, that had rolled over his
head. AS mark of respect, all
the business houses in La Jara
were closed Thursday afternoon
and the public school was dis
missed
Mancil Garrett was born in
Wayne county, Kentucky, Febru-
ary q, in the year 1914. He NOV
ed to what is now Macon county,
Missouri, at the age of q years,
and five years later married Sarah
A. Fulcher, of Howard county.
There were II children born of the
union of whom six are living: Mrs.
NJ. j. Basham of Alamosa. Mrs.
ID. W. Creason of Monte Vista,
Mrs. l.. ID. Eskridge of Denver,
Rachel Garrett of La Jara, Rich
and NJ. Garrett of Pueblo and Mrs.
w. W. Dunlap of Ell Paso, Texas.
All of the children were present at
the funeral with the exception of
Mrs. Dunlap with whom the family
for some reason unknown have not
been able to establish communica-
tion since their fathers illness.
Mr.. Garrett came to Colorado in
1874 and settled on La Jara creek,
seven miles west of the present
town of La Jara. His was the
first fenced ranch in Conejos
county. He had children of school
age and being anxious for them to
attend school he organized the first
school district in the county,
known as the Newcomb school.
By his efforts was established at
his ranch home the second post
office in the county, which is the
present office at La Jara, and of
which he was postmaster for three
years and nine months. His eye
sight was deficient owing to
cataracts but his mind and memory
were very bright until his last days.
After 66 years, lacking 20 days, of
married life his wife preceded him
to the grave Is months and II
days, both having lived beyond
the allotted time of man.
Mr.. Garrett was a member of
the Presbyterian church and died
in full christian faith of the life
everlasting. He often expressed
himself as being ready and willing
to go at any time the Master sum-
The Cluh saloon Is n fayorite