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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
The Execution of Donegan.

Gentlemen you may now proceed
to the place designated for the electro.
cution. Please keep as quiet as pos
sible in passing through the corridors. {"
With such words from Keeper Osborn
began the closing scene in the life of
the wretched and unfortunate Richard
Donegan.
Slowly the Jury filed through the
long gloomy passages of the prison
from one corridor to another, out into
the prison yard, and again into the
room where the final role was to be
enacted.
1t was $40 pm. The Jury took their
seats, and in few minutes Donegan,
apparently hardly conscious of his sur
roandings nor able to walk, supported
by two attendants approached the elec-
trio chair, into which he was soon
placed and securely strapped. Directly
in front of him. watch and stethescope
in his hand. stood DR.. E. G. Spitzka,
of the Jefferson Medical College, who
is officially present at all electrocutions.
The current was at once turned on and
in an instant all was over. The end
came with scarcely a quiver or move
on the part of the unfortunate man.
Beyond a slight twitch of the hand and
faint ripple of blue smoke at the
point OF contact on the leg, there was
nothing to- show that anything had
happened, the features being masked
and protected from view.
No one who witnessed the scene could
help feeling that as compared with the
former method of hanging, it was far
more humane and far less repulsive to
those compelled to witness the unfor.
tunate tragic end of such unfortunates.
Besides the Jury appointed by the
authorities, some representatives of the
press were present. Donegan was
officially declared to he dead at 8. Is
p.m., and his body was handed over tc
his brother, who took charge of it an6
will give 1T proper interment.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09

ENGINE WILL BE REBUILT.

The seven members of City Council
were present Tuesday when President
John N. Glaspell called that body to
order at City Hall.
Following the calling of the roll and
the reading and approval of minutes of
last session, Council entered upon the
detailed work of the meeting.
The monthly report of Mayor Hamp.
ton was read, received and ordered
filed. The report simply called atten-
tion to the drunks and disorderlies ar
rested and fined.
There was Importance in the report
of the Commissioner of Public Safety.
He said that Al police calls had been
answered. Important arrests had been
made, including men charged with the
illegal sale Of liquor and for carnal
abuse.
Commissioner Hughes reported that
the LaFrance engine was in bad shape
H. Story, of Providence, R. l., repre-
senting an engine company outside of
the fire engine trust, the Commissioner
reported had been here and made a
thorough test Of the engine. 1t was
found that the boiler was in danger.
Gus condition, and since the test made
by Mr.. Story, the Commissioner said,
had sprung aleak and the engine was
out of commission and the old Silsby
was in place of it, The Story company
| offered to put in latest improved
boiler, new valves, etc., nicely re-.
painted and with friction brakes. The
company guaranteed that the engine
when rebuilt would be as good, if not
better than new.
Mr.. Story advised that it would be
useless to expend any money upon the
Silsby engine. He says this machine
is in fair condition and will be good
for reserve engine for five years.
Commissioner of Highways Fralinger
reported that all work done since last
meeting was repairing of streets and
cutters, the expense being $2O6. 10,
with a balance of $4OO in the appro-
priation.
The financial statement of Comptrol-
Ter Sharp was read, received and filed.
The report of Commissioner of Public
Works Timothy Woodruff showed the
detailed work of his department,
An ordinance was taken up providing
for the leasing of part of the city
water plant property, not needed for
city purposes, to the Martin Dyeing
and Finishing Works. The lease price
is $25 annually and the time of the
ease extends for period Of SO years.
In addition to the annual rental the
city gets the right to use water from
East Lake for city purposes. This
property is designed to give the Martin
Dyeing and Finishing Company oppor.
tunity to extend the capacity of it's
plant by putting up new buildings.
Mr.. Whipple brought up the matter
of repairs Of the LaFrance fire engine.
He said that repairs were absolutely
essential. He asked Council its opinion
as to the advisability for the repairs of
the engine and then purchase gasoline
engine with a capacity of 400 gallons
per minute, the cost of which would be
about $3.50.
Council thought that the engine re-
pairs should be made at once, and on
motion of Mr.. Mulford bids were ad.
vertised for under the law for the
repairs of the engine, the bidders to
submit plans and specifications for the
repairs.
Council adjourned until next Tues
day night when bids will be opened.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
LAYING THE CORNER STONE.

Thursday afternoon the Grand Lodge
OF Free and Accepted Masons,
with appropriate ceremony. will lay the
corner stone Of the government public
building. The stone will be laid by
District Deputy Grand Master Ben
Jamln Roray, assisted by other Grand
Officers.
Invitations have been extended to all
city and county officials by d. G. E.
Laub the government constructor, and
Mr. Roray.
There will be platform and seats for
the invited guests. A band will
furnish music.
lhe entire work of erecting the
structure here for the government is
under the personal supervision of D. G.
E. Laub. He has for years been a
superintendent of construction.
Mr.. Laub was born in Denmark, the
eleventh day of June, eighteen hun.
dred and forty seven, and is the next
youngest son of the late Bishop Otto
Laub. Having finished his education
at the High School and the University
he entered the Royal Academy of Fine
Arts at Copenhagen, Denmark, from
which he graduated with the highest
honors; a travelling scholarship and
the gold medal. handed to him
personally by the late King Christian,
the 9th, father of the present King
Frederick, the Sth, who is ex-ofticio
President Of the Academy.
Mr.. Laub travelled after this and
visited and made sketches Of many
we'll known buildings of Italy France,
Germany, Belgium and England.
After his return from this trip he
made up his mind to make his future
home in the United States and landed
in 1880 in New York, where he was
almost Immediately engaged by Mr..
Geo. B Post, the architect, to assist
him in completing the designs for the
residence of Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt
on f1ttn avenue
When this building was completed,
Mr.. Laub entered the Supervising
Architects Office, Treasury Depart
ment, in Washington, D. c.. and
ass, led in planning many of the most
important Government Buildings such
as the Philadelphia Mint, The Custom
House in Portland, Ore, the Post
Office, st. Paul MINI, the Brooklyn
Post Office, the construction of which
he also superintended for several years.
Mr.. Laub left the Government few
years and built as member of Gordan
& Laub, Architects, the Bexar County
Court House in San Antonio, the
largest in Texas, also the Texas
Worlds Fair Building at Chicago in
1899. He returned to New York from
Texas and was engaged to superintend
the erection of the 18th Regiment
Armory. This completed, he returned
to Washington. again entered the
Government service and as Superin.
tendent of Construction has had
charge of the erection of the Post
Office, Elmira. N. Y, the Custom
House and Post Office at Hartford,
Conn.,, the Post Office and Custom
House at Providence. R. T., the Post
Office at Newport, R. L., and since
January lst. 1909, temporary charge of
the Bridgeton, N. j., Post Office and
Custom House.
During these last days of North Pole
excitement, it might be of interest to
people that one of Mr.. Laub's sons
Mr. Desmond Laub, is private secre.
tary to the American Minister to
Denmark, DR. Maurice Francis Egan
the well known author.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
Mother Gray's Sweet POWdersI
For Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
uVrse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach
Teething Disorders move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
10, 900 testimonials. They never fail
At all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y. 6-8 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09

The ladies of the Golden Eagels are
going to Mrs. Hendrickeson' on their
annual picnic on Friday September 10.
They will meet at the home of Mrs.
Gaun on Walnut street at $50 o'clock,
and take their lunch with them.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
In Band.

Fred Weber, the clarinet player, will
play with the Marine Band, at the
Soldiers Home, Hampton Roads, Va.
He has been with Porter's band at
Cape May during the summer.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
Were Married,

William H. Craig, a Ferracute ma.
chinist, was married Saturday evening
to Miss Christiana Branin. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. L. D.
StultZ.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
In a Pinch, Use Aliens Foot Ease

: A powder to shake into your shoes.
1t 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. 6-8 4w
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09

The editor makes an assignment to
the reporters, but that is not saying
that they are his creditors.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09

After the vaccination doctor has
been around, good many people have
something up their sleeves.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
FalPs Newest Outer Garments

Dashing smart Suits that fill the
beholder with an irresistible longing
to know how they will look on
them. Unsurpassed in beauty, TN
equaled in quality and most moder-
ately priced.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
House Dresses and Wrappers

Made well, of good quality Per-
Gale and Flannelette, fast colors,
with deep hounce and wide skirt,
at 89c, $1.oo and $I.25.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
Splendid Fall Dress Goods

StToIl through this great section
these days. 1t will prove an edu-
cation In weaves and colorings for
this fall and winter. At csc to
$500 a yd.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
New Top Coats and Raincoats

From the best makers, in Satin
Morie and Bengaline, also Craven
ette in new style cloths (1ight
weight, $I2.5o to S25.oo.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
New Silk Underskirts

$500 special Black Taffeta Skirt,
made of excellent quality silk, good
to wear, has deep founce and dust
rufle-at $3.o5.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
Special $l.25 Value Quilt SI.O(
New Cretonnes

A fine variety of patterns In
Cretonne just received-very nice
tor draperies, screens, etc. -Ioc
and 12Hc.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-09-09
VOL. LXI.
THE DAYLIGHT STORE
WALTER S. CUMMINGS co.

we Are Prepared To-day This Big Store Serve You Better
than We Ever Served You Before
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03

tion of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States which provides that all persons shall enjoy the same protection as to life liberty and property. Such pro- tection it was declared had been denied the defendant by the territorial author ities.
 The fact of the former resting order was recited and it was pointed out that the defendants had complied with the affixed conditions as to the additional amount of taxes that should be paid.
 In rendering judgment, Judge Doan dealt only with the contention of the defense that the original assessment had been improper in that the property had been so indefinitely described that any raise by the board of equaliza- tion could not have been intelligently made. That was sustained. The court also held that though the action was nominally against the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining company it was really an action in rem, against the property itself, that is against the var ious pieces of property. which action in view of the futility of the descriptions. could not be sustained.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03

have ever found" and he fondIed a paster of paris cast of a palm that looked as though it was full of spider webs. Whose hand is it?"
 That would be betraying confi- dence. but it is a resident of Phoenix and the palm of a financier He cer- tainly win go to the millions. He is fully well on the way as it is. in fact. Young man. too. Considerable will be left him to start with. See that line? That means money. Dis tinct. isn't itg Here's the same line in Phil Armour's palm: Havemeyer. the great sugar man. has the same" '"
 It seemed Incredible the great num- Der of people who have had their palms read since Chesterfield's ar rival and SO far as could be learned everybody is satisfied that the palm ist is remarkably gifted and that the palm does give character. defeats. dis aster. success. prosperity, marriages. divorces. travels. diseases. deaths, etc.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
FAMILY CURED 0F
 SKIN TROUBLES
Two Little Girls had Eczema Very BadIy-In One Case Child's Hair Came Out and Left Bare Patches Fathers Head Sore from Child hood In All Three Cases
CUTICURA MET WITH
 ITS USUAL SUCCESS

T have two little girls who have been troubled very badly with eczema. One of them had it on her lower limbs. 1 did everything that 1 could hear of for her. but 1t did not give in until warm weather when it seemingly subsided. The next winter when 1t became cold weather the eczema started again and also in her head where it would take the hair out and leave bare patches as large as a quarter of dollar. At the same time her arms were sore the whole length of them. took her to phy- sician and he said that she had two distinct types of eczema. 1 continued with him for several weeks and the child grew worse all of the time. Her 1ister's arms were also affected in the same way. My husband came home one day with box of Cuticura Oint- ment and a cake of Cuticura Soap. 1 began using them and also the Cuticura Pills and by the time the second lot was used their skin was soft and smooth as it mad not been before for the winter. We keep the Cuticura Soap and Cuti- cIIra Ointment constantly by us and when any little roughness or irritation appears on their skin quickly dispel it withthe Cuticura Remedies. My husband has used them with most satisfactory results for sore head which has troub- led him from childhood. Mrs. Charles Baker. Albion, Me-, Sept. 2l. 1908"
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
THE MISSING WIFE
 OF \ PHOENIX MAN
C. M. Smith Leaves This Morning In
 Search of Her.

C. M. Smith, proprietor of the Mon- roe house left this morning for the east on an important double mission. One errand is to find his wife who has been lost for a month and the other to as- sists in the settling of the affairs of a brother who recently died in Missis- sippi where MT. Smith also has busi- ness interests.
 Mir. Smith was married in Kansas City last summer to Mrs. Della Weav- CT. a widow with two children. one of the children was i'll at the time and Mrs. Smith was unable to accompany her newly made husband to his was tern home but it was arranged that she should come early in october.
 MT. smith left her little money at the time of his departure and also left his trunk After his return to Phoenix he sent his wife some money and shortly before the time set for her departure for Phoenix he sent her check for s35 with instructions to make some purchases for him at cer- tain department store,
 little after the first of October he arranged for her transportation, with the Santa Fe office here and at the same time had sent with the ticket s10 that he thought she might need.
 He has not heard of her since. After he had written several letters to her receiving ma reply, he wrote to the place where she had been stopping. He learned that she had left that place on october :. intending to take a night train for Phoenix. Inquiry regarding the ticket which had been sent to Mrs. Smith brought out from the Santa Fe office at Kansas City that she had called for if on october :. The Santa Fe at both ends of the line has been busy but nothing has resulted from its inquiries Officials said that they would be unable to get any trace of the ticket until the holder of it had reach ed Albuquerque.
 MT. Smith then took up the matter with the chief of police of Kansas City and he has sent boadcast printed des- criptions of her, offering a reward of $50 for any information concerning her On Monday the S35 check which he had sent his wife was returned to the bank of this city on which it had been drawn. IL had been presented at the department store in Kansas City ac- cording to the instructions of Mir Smith but that throws little light on the general mystery.
 Mir. Smith believes that his wife left Kansas City on october and that she was suddenly taken violently i'll on the l road and that she is now somewhere in a hospital. He will make diligent inquiry on his way east and if he hears nothing of her. he will return by the | southern route and visit the home Of her mother near Fort Worth.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03

around Phoenix shown on postcards at Hinckley's Postoffice News Store wls photographed especially for this purpose Come here for postcards.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
AT THE THEATERS
THE GREAT M'EwEN AT THE AIR
 DOME.

The Great MEwen" inaugurated his two weeks engagement at the Airdome last night to possibly the largest audi ence that ever filled that play house. It is a pleasure to witness perfor- mances of a type that M'Ewen pre- sents. His work in magic is bewild- ering as well as amusing. His talk on the subject of hypnotism is :nstruc- tive-and entertaining. When the call was made for subjects, many young men responded and for about two hours lively and funny hypnotic per formance was witnessed by those pres ent. The antics of the subjects while under the influence of hypnotism were ludicrous in the extreme and the audi ence was very liberal in it's approval A pleasing feature was the singing of Miss Florence M'Ewen who sang her songs in a manner that captivated all
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of the stockholders of the Santa Fe. Prescott and Phoenix Railway Company will be held at the office of this company, in the city of Prescott. Territory of Arizona. on Wednesday. the 17th day of Novem- Der, 1909. at F o'clock noon of said day. for the purpose of eleeting a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting Books for the transfer of stocks will be closed November 3rd. remaining closed until December 3rd. 1909.
 Dated at Prescott. Arizona, this 18th day of October. 1909
 (Signed) F. NJ. MURPHY,
 President. WALLACE FAIRBANK,
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
The Mission

of those corpuscles h your bsood that have been called Little soldlers,'' is to fight fos you against the dIsease gesns that constantly endanger your health. These corpu ocieS arc made healthy and strong by the use oi Hood's Sarsapasilla.
 This medicine is . combination oi more than 20 different remedial agents in proportions and by process known only to ourselves and it has for thirty years been constantly proving it's worth.
 No substitute, none "just-as-good. p
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03

Cuticura Ointment is ohe of the most successful remedies for torturlng. dis figuring humors of the skin and scalp. including loss of hair. of infants, children and adults. ever compounded. in proof of which single amounting with it. pre- ceded by a hot bath with Cuticura Soap, and followed by mild doses of Cuticura Pills, is often sufficient to afford immediate relief in the most distressing forms of itching, burning and scaly himors:. :eczemas, irritations and Infiam- nations, permit rest and sleep and point to speedy cure when all else fails.
 Cuticura Soap t2se). Ointment t5oe). Rcsoivent fsOe n and Chocolate Coated Pills t25cD. gre sS.d thro,ixhOut the world Potter Drug & Cilrm Corp. s3Oe Props l37 Columbus Ave Buston-
 e--Maiied Free. Cuiieura Book on skin Diseasea
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03

THE PERFECT FLOUR EMBRACES all of the >good qualities of other brands and some extra ones of its own. The Perfect Is not a flour that Is su- perior in only one or two qualities. It Is superior all round. It bakes better, goes farther and stays moister than any other. Try a sack just to see what the best of all Hours is like Ask your grocer
Arizona republican., 1909-11-03
RURAL ROUTE BOXES

weeks gone by about forty patrons Of the local rural routes have been re- quested to make changes in their boxes; that is, place them where they can be more conveniently reached by the carriers. Having failed to heed the request they have now been noti- fled by the postoffice department that they must make the desired changes within a reasonable time or the de- livery of mail will he discontinued. The postmaster has also been instruct ed to stop the delivery of mail through the rural boxes if the changes are not made by specified date.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-08
"AUMAN HEARTS /"

Human Hearts," the 'idyp of the
Arkansas Hills, will soon be produc-
ed at the Bijou, the date being set
for Monday night, October IL. Like
Shore Acres and The Old Homestead,
time only increases its hold upon the
hearts Of the people. The prattle Of
an innocent child, the tears of an old
blind mother, the strong love of a
simple country girl, the truth of q
half-wit, the love an old time negro,
the passion of an adventures and
the tender memory of a dead mother
Of the past of the Governor of Arkan-
sas. are all cleverly intermingled by
the deft hand of the author 1f this
absorbing tale of the Arkansas Hills
Each succeeding season OF this thrill
ing plays annually increasing bust
ness. has induced the management to
engage for this seasons production,
one of the strongest companies ever
organized in one cast. To the lovers
of good play. not one of the list
this season will appeal more strong
ly than Human Hearts"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-08
Al Others Sec Us,

1.-THE man who can pick out the best
picture of himself Is 4 rnre Bird" said
a photographer. Even au author. who
is reputedly poor Judge Of his own
work. exercises vast wisdom in select
ing his best book compared with the
person who tries to choose his best
photograph. Every famous man or
woman who has been photographed
repeatedly has his or her favorite pic
ture. Usually it is the worst in the
collection. 1t shows him or her with
an unnatural expression, sitting or
standing in All unnatural attitude.
The inability to Judge Of his best pic
ture must be- due to the average mans
ignorance OF how he really looks. or
perhaps it can be partly attributed to
a desire to look other than he does. A
stout man will swear that the photo
graph most nearly like him is the one
that makes him look thin. a thin man
the one that makes him look stout. the
solemn man selects the jolliest picture.
the jovial man the most cadaverous.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Cleanliness Extra.
In describing his arrival at the town
Of Cuantla the author Of Mexican
Trails" says: 1.-THE first thing to at
tract my eye was Grand Banos,' which
In English means grand baths Now,
after a days ride a man Graves a
grand bano more than all else, so I
left the horse and entered. A large
placard on the wall bore the following:
"a tub Of water, Is cents; with
towel, Is cents. The person who de-
sires to change the water will pay 10
cents EXTRA"