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Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
An Item of News.

Assemblyman I. T. Nichols the day
before yesterday was talking to Mill
vile acquaintance Mr.. Nichols told
the Millville man that the Bridgeton
Evening News had received fran Vine-
land request to publish the petition
signed by representative citizens ask.
ing Joseph H. Dowler, Jr., to be a
Republican candidate for Assembly.
Mr.. Nichols further informed the Mill
vile man that the statement would not
be printed in the absence of the pub
Usher of the paper, J. W. Richardson
Some days ago City Solicitor Albert
II. McAllister presented personally to
Mr.. Richardson, who was then home,
a statement addressed to the public,
stating that he was Republican can
didate for Assembly. Mr.. Richardson
positively refused to publish the state
ment even as "a paid advertisement,
because Assemblyman Nichols did not
approve of it. At least that is what
Mr.. Richardson explained.
Last Saturday the head of one of the
News departments explained to several
persons why his employer, Mr.. Rich
ardson did not print the McAllister
announcement. He explained that Mr..
Richardson owed his appointment to a
paying state Office to Mr.. Nichols, and
that the News could not print any
thing that would indicate that there
were candidates for the Assembly other
than Mr.. Nichols.
A little more than a week ago Mr..
Nichols announced himself as a can
didate for reelection to the Assembly.
The News printed this statement in
double column make up, with heavy
double column heading, and accom-
panied the statement with splendid
picture of Mr.. Nichols.
The Pioneer published the statement
OF Mr.. McAllister the statement of
Mr.. Nichols and yesterday the petition
OF the Vineisnd gentleman. The Pio-
neer had to refuse no one, was not
obliged to make any apologies, and has
the satisfaction of giving live ensws to
its readers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
CHILD HAS
NARROW ESCAPE.

Little Millicent Mulford, the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Furman
Milford, Oak street, very narrowly
escaped death Tuesday.
The little girl was sleeping for a
time in 60 cart in the house, and
when she awakened there was no one
else in the room.
Upon table near by were some
pellets that had been left by physician
for Mrs. Mulford The child, with
infant curiosity reached for some of
them and evidently swallowed some of
them.
Shortly after the child was noticed to
be suffering considerably and was very
drowsy. DR.. Leslie Cornwell was
called and he hurriedly responded.
The physician found the child to be
suffering from poisoning, and for
three hours the doctor labored with the
child, using the stomach pump and
other appliances.
The vigorous treatment resulted in
the child's life being saved, although
the child was not permitted to fall
asleep last night.
This morning the little girl seemed
to be out Of danger.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
RELIANCE WON
FROM FERRACUTE.

reliance were the victors in the City
League contest, Tuesday night, with the
Ferracute, 3 to 1. The game was full
OF snappy playing which made it a
quick one. The fielding of both teams
was unusually good, one lone error
being charged. This one, however,
was very costly one for Ferracute,
allowing the whole three runners to
cross the plate for the Reliance.
The game started with two we'll
known pitchers in the box, Nichols for
Ferracute and Ebbie Hyson for the
North Bridgeton nine. Neither team
appeared to be dangerous in the first,
but Chew led off the second inning for
Reliance with two-base hit; L.
Bailey after making fifteen fouls, flied
out to pitcher. Bradway got under
Phillips foul fly for the second out.
Polklnhorn waited and went to base on
balls. Hager hit hard grounder to
Bradway which got away from him,
allowing Chew to score. Polkinhorn
went to third and Hager to second on
the throw home. Edible Hyson's clean
single scored the two runners. Steven
son was an easy out, Buck to VanLeer.
The Ferracute came back for their
lone tally in their half of the same
inning. VanLeers two base hit and
StowelPs single after Brown and Brad
way had famed, counting the run.
Both pitchers held their opponents
safe after this inning. Hyson's work
being especially good.
The score follows:
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
BRIDGETON N. j., THURSDAY. JULY l5 1909
CITIES BUILDING
DISPOSAL PLANTS.

Great Importance is attached to the
suit of the State Beard of Health
against the city of Phillipsburg now
on in the Court of Chancery, from the
fact that it is believed if that suit is
won by the State there will be but
little trouble in purifying the natural
water of the State.
At the present time every municipal
ity along the Delaware river has been
notified to cease the pollution of that
stream. This action is based on the
work of the State Board, which has
extended over period of several years.
So thorough has been the work that
detailed records to be used in suits,
are now in the possession of the de-
partment, showing to what extent the
pollution has been extended.
At the present time eight such plants
are in operation and forty in process Of
construction. Much to the surprise of
the average layman. the municipalities
take kindly to the orders of the State
Board to cease pollution. The govern
mental heads look on the proposition
as plain business move. While they
realize the increase in taxation that
must result from such moves they also
appreciate the fact that later on they
will receive ample returns from the
higher valuations of their properties.
1t is not alone to the main streams
that the State Board of Health is di-
recting its efforts at publication.
Minor streams are being considered as
we'll and hundreds of property owners
along such sources of water supply
have been notified that they, too, must
help keep the streams pure.
1t is the belief of the State Board of
Health that should favorable decision
be received in the Phillipsburg case, it
would not be necessary to make long
drawn out case of each that is to fol-
low but the other municipalities,
knowing what the result will be,
would not go to the expense of long
drawn out and costly litigation with
the certain knowledge that they must
lose in the end.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
PRISONER is
VIOLENTLY INSANE,

A few days ago George Romeo, a
Vineland Italian, was released from
jail on bail. for his appearance to
court. Yesterday he was brought back
to The jail violently insane. When he
arrived at the Jail it required the
efforts of tQnr or five men to get him
in the cell.
1t appears that when he was released
on bail and arrived at, his home he
found his domestic affairs in such a
condition. and the actions Of his wife,
he thought. had been SO inconsistent
that he became insane 1t is thought
however that his dementia will not last
long. ~
When he was put lin the cell he was
placed next to a colored fellow by the
name of Berry. and the jailer remarked
to Berry, 1T won'temake any differ
ence to you. Berry, win it, if we leave
his door open?"
mo, said Berry, sit won't make
any difference to me if you leave his
door open, but if you do, please, Mr..
Jailer, just shut my door
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Pushing Work on Big Building.

Pushing Work on Big Building.
From now on work will be pushed
rapidly upon the handsome new county
building
Last week the concrete contractor
finished pouring the cement for the
second floor of the structure. This
gives the stone men and the brick
layers opportunity to push forward
their work, and little can happen to
cause delay until the stone ana BRICK
work is completed.
Theinside brick walls are creeping
upward as is the Indiana lime stone
facing. Already the work has pro.
ceeded above the second floor, and the
roof line will be reached shortly.
The great, heavy stone and the
quantities Of brick used are hoisted by
steam power and gives opportunity to
rapid progress
AS soon as the walls are up the inside
work can proceed and the roof is placed.
1t is expected that the structure will
be completed early next year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Action on Wharf.

Tuesday night about 9. 80 o clock there
was a very suspicious happening on
the Water Street wharf of John E.
Minch, two women figuring in what
may be a tragedy.
The two women, one older than the
other, were noticed upon the wharf.
They had with them q bundle. The
older woman had control of the young
er one and seemed to be forcing her
against her will to the river edge.
There bundle was unwrapped, some
thing was thrown in the water, and the
two women hurried away. going out
Broad street, the younger one crying.
The older woman was dressed in a
blue wrapper and carried the basket.
The younger woman wore white
shirt waist and skirt.
The wrappings left upon the wharf
were piece of local store paper and a
copy of the Philadelphia Press of April
18th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
MUCH WORK
IN THIRD WARD.

There is quite a bit doing in the
Third ward in the way Of property
improvements. Aside from the new
Court House, which is in the public
eye, work will soon begin on the ex-
tensive improvements to Trinity M. E.
Church, the contract for which work
was expected to have been signed this
week.
The improvements to st. John 8
Lutheran Church are about completed.
Two new houses are being erected
on Lake street. and the old Edmund
Parvin house, on Franklin street, is
being demolished to give place to a
new double cottage, of modern struc-
ture.
Down along Water street, the exten.
sion OF the railroad has made consider.
able change in property and buildings
The new barn of s. Frank Pennell is
completed and had hay put in it yes.
terday; the barn of John E. Minch is
to be moved upon the foundation ready
erected, and the storing sheds of the
gasworks are being cut away and re-
built to give room for the railroad
tracks.
II is understood that a freight storage
house is to be built by the railroad
on the west side Of Water street, near
the gaShouS0 for tho safA storaoa of
such freight as requires to be stored.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Work on Post Office.

For some time the government de-
partment and the post Office contractor
have been at odds in reference to the
amount to be allowed for the enlarging
of the building greater than provided
by the plans. Now that matter has
been settled and the work upon the
new structure will be pushed rapidly.
In comparison with the work upon
the County building the movements
seem slow at the post Office, but much
more rapid progress can be made now
that everything is settled and agreed
upon.
The structure will be most sub
stential one.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Giving Expert Testimony.

Doctors I. W. Charlesworth, T. j.
Smith and M. K. Elmer were in Cam
den, Monday, giving testimony before
Vice Chancellor E. B. Leaning, in the
case of Percival Al Hannah, an inmate
on the County Insane Hospital of this
county.
They also appear in Trenton shortly
to give testimony in the case of Richard
Donegan, the murderer of Joseph
Somerfeld and Mrs. Kinkle, touching
his sanity.
Donegan, is believed, by the prison
authorities to be Insane, and. upon the
decision as to his sanity depends
whether he shall be executed or not.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
jolly Picnic,

1t was jolly affair, the picnic yes
terday of the West Presbyterian Sun
day school The many who enjoyed
the outing went out to Centreton by
wagon and automobile and had COM
plete possession of the Whitaker Park.
There were all sorts of sports, jolly
games, boating, bathing, while the
carrousal was in constant use. A big,
basket picnic dinner was enjoyed.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
No Tidings of Geo. #. Jordan.

No Tidings of Geo. #. Jordan.
Charles K. Jordan and Constable Ed.
E. Reeves have returned from Phila.
delphia where they have been in search
of Mr. Jordan's father. Geo. F. Jor-
dan.
They found no trace of him. but,
from what they heard this morning,
they are inclined to think that clews
received from below Millville indicate
that the missing man has wandered off
from Millville and taken the direction
below that place. Mr.. Jordan is fol-
lowing up those clews to-day.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
After Potatoes.

Philadelphia buyers are here looking
after potatoes. The tubers are coming
in now in increasing wagon loads, and
they are now selling at 50. 20 and 50, 25
a barrel. Competition is becoming
active, but farmers don't think prices
will rule as good as they did last year.
The crop is said to be lighter than it
was last year, the dry weather cutting
the Green Mountains severely.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Days Outing.

The Central Sunday School picnic
carried away big throng of people,
something like 400, to the famous pic
mic grounds at Whitaker's Park at
Centreton, They went in hay shelly
ing wagons, livery cabs, omnibnsses,
carriages, grocery delivery wagons ana
farmer wagons.
- A brass band accompanied them, and
the happy young people looked for a
day of great pleasure.
There were baskets and boxes OF pro-
visions, fruits and CONNECTIONS so that
the day will be spent in sport and
feasting.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
THE DAYLIGHT STORE
WALTER S. CUMMINGS GO.
Our Second Annual Midsummer Sale Has Made
July So Far Busy Month.
Sensational selling, tremendous trade tempta-
ton, bring pleased customers.
Splendid Hosiery Values

Extraordinary bargains in La
dies fine Black Lisle Hose In full
length, lace, boot lace and plain /;
also Tan In different shades, en-
broidered and lace; deep garter
top, high spliced heel, double toe
regular soc value 3Ic.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

The citizen who praises his own
town.
The citizen who encourages local
enterprises.
The citizen who helps along home
improvements.
The citizen who patronizes the
home merchants.
The citizen who gets his job print
ing done in his own town.
That mans THE TOWN BOOST
ER.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
N a Pinch. Use Aliens Foot Ease

A powder to shake into your shoes.
It cures hot, tired, aching, swollen
sweating feet and makes walking easy.
Takes the sting out Of corns and
bunions. All druggists 25 cts. DON t
accept any substitute. 6-S 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

1t won't be long before--the oyster
men will be preparing for the septem-
Der season.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
HLp WINS From Millxllle.

In a sort of see saw game Tuesday
afternoon the Hippodrome defeated
Shaffer's Millville team by score of
a to 6. 1t was one of those uncertain
games that was characterized by in
and out playing, making the result un.
certain. The pitching was such that
the hitting was pretty free and the
fielding was not wholly clean. The
Hip took the lead promptly and held it
throughout. The score by innings:
Millville OO11 0-4
BIidgeton O2111 x-6
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

New Neckwear, Just the kind
for hot weather. Lace and Batiste
Lawn,sVal. Lace trimmed, Dutch
Collar, 25c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

The expressman may not have much
to say when he gets home and his wife
expresses herself, -. ~----e--=-----::.--.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

1t is never lofty air when you at
tempt to make some other person the
target of ridicule.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

Mems Sample Il Hose in fine
Gauze Lisle-5oc value, 3Ic.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

Ladies' sheer Gauze Lis1e Hose,
deep garter top, double foot, fine
quality-regu 35c value 1ec.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

Misses and Children's fine Rib
Lisle Black and Tan Hose, sizes S
to oH, value 25c-Sale price, 1oc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
Great Summer
Underwear Opporiuniiies

Ladies' fue Lisle Rib Vests,
hand crochet and medallion trim
med, narrow shoulder straps
regular 25c value now roc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

Earned runs-Ferracute 1. Stolen
bases-Chew, Vanleer. Two base hits
Chew, Hyson, Vanleer. Struck out
By Hyson, g.; by Nichols, 4. Bases on
balls-By Hyson, 1 by Nichols, 3. Um-
pires-Phillips and Turner.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

75c Ladies' fine low neck and
sleeveless knee length lace trimmed
Union Suits-special, soc.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15

Ladies fine Silk and Lisle Rib
Vests, hand crochet and silk tape
trimmed-5oc value now zoe.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1909-07-15
FERRACUTE.

Bowen to bat for Brammell in the
seventh inning.
Reliance, 0 0 o.
Ferracute, o 1 O 0 O O O-1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Russian Revolutionary Leader Is
About to Be Tried.

New York. Nov. 16.-Jcs. NJ. Price,
vice president of the executive COM
mittee of the American Friends of
Russian Freedom. has received let
ter from Miss Barbara Tschaykovsky
in ST Petersburg, in which she
states that her father. Nicholas
TschaykovSky, the revolutionary
leader, is to be tried in December. and
that the trial will be behind closed
doors
Through the appeal of the Amer
lean organization which Mr.. Price
represents, Ambassador Riddle OBJ
tanned from the Russian government
a promise that this trial would be
open and public and the revolutionary
statesman'S daughter has created
much uneasiness here by her letter as
Mr.. Price states that TschaykoVsky
has feared trial behind closed doors
more than anything else Another
appeal by Americans will be made
through diplomatic channels
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
WORRIED ABOUT .ASTOR
Has Not Been Heard From Since Sail
ing From Jamaica.

New York, Nov. 16.-The friends of
Colonel John Jacob Aston are worried
because nothing has been heard from
him and his son. Vincent, since they
sailed on their steam yacht, the Nour-
n1ahal from Port Antonio, Jamaica, on
November s. While Colonel Astor had
10 definite program, it was said at
Port Antonio that the Nourmahal
would go direct from there to Porto
Rico, where it should have arrived sew
era1 days ago. Since leaving Jamaica,
the vessel is believed to have expert
enced exceptionally severe weather in
The hurricane and torrential rain
storms which have swept over the
West Indies
inquiries have been made here at the
maritime exchange and at other places
hut no information concerning the
yacht had been received. The Nour-
mahal is a big yacht and staunchly
built and it is believed that it could
weather almost any kind of sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
AFTER COOKS RECORDS
Captain Amundsen to Make Extended
Trip TO Frozen North.

New York, Nov. 16.--Captain Raold
Amundsen, discoverer of the North
west passage and firm supporter of
DR.. Cook in the North Pole contro-
versy. is passenger on the Scandi-
Eavian-American liner United States
which is now due here. Just before
he sailed from Europe. Captain
4 mundsen announced that he was go
ing to Chicago to purchase supplies for
an extended trip into the Arctic re-
g.ons, and the friends of DR.. Cook be-
.ieve that he will seek the records and
Instruments left by the North Pole ex-
lorer with Harry Whitney and which
are reported to be buried at Annatok
Greenland
These instruments and records are
valuable in substantiating the claim
.f DR.. Cook While here DR. Cook will
Lave an interview with Captain
AmundSen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
COAL LAWS STRINGENT.
Yet They Failed to Avert Horrible
Illinois Disaster.

Chicago. Nov. 16.-"The laws of IL
lnols for the conduct of coal mining
operations are more stringent than
those OF any other state in the en-
1on,' said John j. Sherlock a lawyer.
who has made study of the statutes
or all states on the subject Mr.. Sher-
JOCK yesterday was asked if he could
suggest any remedy, legislative or 9TH
erw1se. whereby such catastrophes as
the Cherry horror could be averted in
the future.
THE provisions of our laws in this
state are far more strict than those of
Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri or
Ohio. Indeed, l might say 1 think they
are a, little too much So Still, the
operators conform to them
THE fault in cases of accident has,
to my experience in damage suits lead
ing out of them. invariably been with
the miner himself. You can make reg
ufations for him, but YOU cannot make
him obey them at all times. He grows
reckless and wholly Indifferent to dan
gers"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-16
Victim of Swindle Follows Its
Author 10000 Miles.
Never Relents Until Object of
His Pursuit Is Killed.
FEELING FULLY PAID
For the So, Which He Was
Beaten Out Of.
He Returns Home to Find His
Estate Being Wound Up.

Anderson, Ind, Nov. 16.-knOwing
that the bones of the man that swim
died him of $500 lie bleaching in the
sands of the southern California desert,
Newton A. Grabill. a mill owner of
Daleville. returned home today, after
a 10000 mile chase, and found that his
creditors, believing him dead, had pc
titioned the Delaware county court to
wind up his estate. Grabill is ~ years
of age.
One day last June Grabill was ap-
preached at his mill by a man who said
he represented a brokerage firm in Chi
cago. The stranger had a prospectus OF
a gold mine in Colorado and persuade
Grabill that it would be a profitable
investment for his savings. Grabill
gave the man $4,000 in cash and made
an appointment to meet him in Indian
apOlis and turn over the remainder OF
the amount he intended to invest. AZ
Indianapolis Grabill learned that he had
been tricked. Angry. he took up the
trail of the swindler. First it led to
st. Louis and then to Denver.
From that city to New Mexico and
Arizona, Grabill followed. The con-
fidence man knew the victim was on
his track and he doubled through the
southwestern states.
At length the swindler crossed the
border into Mexico, with which coun-
try he evidently was familiar.
Grabill engaged a Mexican detective
and the two followed the swindler
into the California desert. The pur-
suit wore Grabill out and he stopped
but the detective pressed on.
Within few weeks the detective
returned to Grabill and gave him
proof that he had caught up with the
swindler at a lonely ranch house;
that they fought and that he shot the
swindler dead. His body was buried
in the desert
Satisfied that in this final deal he
was getting his moneys worth, Grabill
paid the detective and set out for In
diana