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Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
CLOSING UP
CITY ACCOUNTS

This will be a busy week for City
Treasurer Samuel H. Hitchner and
City Comptroller Barton F. Sharp.
The term of treasurer Hitchner ex-
pires on January first, and all of the
accounts must be closed, the books
balanced, and the money, books and
papers of the city be in shape to be
turned over on Monday next to treas
urer-elect David M. Bowen.
Mr. Hitchner, by virtue of his office
is treasurer for all of the money of
the city, and he pays out all cash upon
warrant of the Comptroller, Counter
signed by the Mayor. The city treas
urer is custodian of the public school
money and pays out all money from
that account upon warrant drawn by
the Secretary of the Board of Educa-
ton, and counter-signed by the Comp
troller and President of the Board of
Education. The city treasurer is also
a member of the Sinking Fund Com
mission, the accounts of which are
quite complicated.
1t is no little task to make a trans
fer of duties and accounts of the City
treasurer, and the whole transaction
must be carefully done.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
WATER UPON
EXHIBITION
A Demonstration of Filtra-
ton.
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT
Water Taken from the Susquehanna
River Is Shown in Window of
T. q. Bowen & Co. IS
Store.

There is very interesting exhibit
made in the Commerce street window
of the jewelry store of Thomas H.
Bowen G Co. Water that is used by
the people of Harrisburg, Pa, is
shown before and after filtration.
Members of City Council visited
Harrisburg and made a careful in
spection of the water plant there.
The service comes from the Susque-
hanna river and the water is filtered
and treated. 1t is claimed that the
water is thus entirely pure and free
from all Objectionable contamination.
After the Councilmen returned
home, President Glaspell wrote to the
department at Harrisburg and asked
for samples of water before and after
filtration
Yesterday water in jars was received
by Commissioner of Public Works
Timothy Woodruff, and they are now
being publicly shown.
In one OF the jars Is the raw water
as it is found in the Susquehanna
river day after day. The water is
very muddy being a golden brown in
color. Another jar is shown in which
the water is almost inky black. This
water is taken from the river in times
of freshet. The black is caused by
Goals culms that washes in the river
from the banks of the stream. If the
jar is shaken, the coal dust and dirt
can be plainly SEEN
The third jar shows Harrisburg
water after filtration. The water in
this jar is clear as crystal and shake
the bottle as you will there is not a
particle of sediment or dirt noticeable.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
JUSTICE IS
GREATLY PLEASED
Justice 7. w. Trenchard Oh
New Court House.
REFERS TO LAWYERS
Speaks Highly of the Members of
the Bar in Cumberland County
= Pleased with Building,

At the conclusion of the dedicatory
exercises at the new County Building
yesterday, Supreme Court Justice
Thomas w. Trenchard said:
Brethren of the Cumberland Coun-
ty Bar:
Perhaps the most important prin-
ciple announced by the Declaration of
Independence was that a government
is bound to rule justly and to secure
to its citizens the rights of life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness.
"In the effort to accomplish this
chief purpose of government courts
are established.
"In those courts nearest to the peo-
pie, of which those here convened are
illustrations, their machinery consists
of judges, other officers including law
yers, and grand and petit jurors.
ITO these courts, sitting in this ex-
cellent building, the present and fu-
ture generations will resort to de-
mand their rights. Here in the future
the effort will be made to maintain
that lofty standard of Jersey Justice"
which has so long obtained in Cum
berland County.
ut is, of course, quite fitting that
the dedication of this court house
should be noticed, as it has been, by
the County Bar Association.
I'VE are all proud of the history of
the Cumberland Bar 1t is worthy of
the good and patriotic people of this
County Its roofs contain many il
lustrious names, from Joseph Bloom
field, the first attorney residing here,
all the way down the line. Many in
times of need, have taken up arms
for their country. In times of peace
they have assisted in the administra-
tion of law in the practice of their
profession.
"The administration of justice is
not, and cannot be, an exact science.
This is so because courts are always
dealing with human nature, which is
so often swayed by hope and fear, by
interest and passions. 1t is the high
office of the Bar to assist their clients,
and thus aid the courts in reaching
right conclusion in given case.
with this building so wisely plan
ned for the conduct of the business of
the county, with judges served by
faithful Bar and by good citizens
who cheerfully perform their share in
government, which jury duty places
upon them, the prospect for the due
administration of justice is as bright
for Cumberland County as for any in
the land.
"It is with pleasure that the court
grants the motion made that an ap-
propriate minute of these proceedings
be spread upon the records of the
court
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
BANQUET At
BREARLEY LODGE

Following the installation of officers
at Brearley Lodge, No. 2, F. & A. NJ,
last night, there was delightful ban
quet in the big banquet room on the
first floor. There was an excellent
menu.
W. M. Wallace Rice was toastmaster,
and his novel Introduction of speakers
in original verse was greatly appreci-
ated.
Retiring P. M. John S. Ware spoke
of the past year.
Rev. Dewitt G. Cobb made a very
able address upon Masonry and the
Church.
"The Past of Brearley" was the toast
of P. M. ]. Lenhart Rice and the
speaker made much of the history
with which he is so familiar.
Rev. S. Monroe VanSant spoke very
Interestingly on the "Glimpses of An
cient Masonry.
One of the most entertaining and de-
lightful addresses ever made in the
room was that of Rev. Pennington
Corson, who made general remarks
much of it being rare humor.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
FATALLY STRICKEN
At HOSPITAL
Rev. James S. Garrison Dies
of Paralysis.
VISITING THIS CITY.
Well Known Local Preacher Was
at the County Hospital When
Fatally Stricken.

Rev. James S. Garrison, of Taber-
nacle M. e. Church, Indian Mills, was
fatally stricken with paralysis at the
County Hospital yesterday afternoon
and died about midnight without re-
covering consciousness.
Mr.. Garrison came here to spend
Christmas at the home of Mrs. Re-
becca Hepner, mother of Mrs. Garri-
son, north Laurel street.
Yesterday Mr.. Garrison visited the
County Hospital for the Insane to visit
patient. He had intended returning
to Bridgeton and take a car to Port
Norris, where he was to visit his
mother who resides there. While at
the hospital the preacher was stricken
with paralysis and fell unconscious.
He was at once removed to this city
and taken to the home of Mrs Hepner.
Without recovering consciousness, he
died shortly after midnight He was
Sc years old.
Mr.. Garrison was originally from
Haleyyille. The funeral services will
occur at the Hepner residence, this
city, at 9 a. m. Saturday. Further
services will occur at Haleyville at
II o'clock. The interment will be
in the latter place.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
CIRCUIT JUDGE
IN BLACK ROBE
Begins Civil Business of
Term.
DAMAGE SUIT FIRST.
A Suit Against Millville Traction
Company Was Moved Before
Jury To-day.

Circuit Court Judge Allen B. Endi-
colt took his seat on the bench in the
Circuit Court room at the new Court
House this morning. He wore his
judicial black robe-the first time in
which a robe has been worn by a
judge in the Cumberland courts for
many years.
The Supreme Court list was yester-
day referred lby Supreme Court JUS
tice Trenchard to Circuit Judge Endi-
colt for trial andJudge Endicott called
the list this morning after the court
was opened
The first case called for trial was
the Supreme Court case of James
Mccoy, administrator, against the
Millville Traction Co. Westcotte> &
Westcott1 for plaintiff and Walter H.
Bacon fontthe defence.
This isBa suit to recover damages for
the deathdof Thomas o. Mccoy. The
facts, aslstated by Judge Westcott are
these: Onc December 25, 1908, Thomas
o. Mccoy boarded trolley car of the
Millville Traction Company; he was
drunksand sick and when the car was
a mile out of Millville, going towards
Vineiand, the conductor went to Nc
Coy for the fare. words followed and
the conductor put 1hiM off the car onto
the track; the night was cold, ground
covered with snow; in his drunken,
sick and helpless condition he was
left alone in the snow. Another car
came along and struck and killed
Thomas, and this suit it to recover for.
his death, James Mccoy, a brother
being the administrator andrbringing
the suit as next of kin.
James Mccoy was sworn and detail
ed his connection with the dead man,
and as to his wages, etc., and where
killed
Roy Miller, another witness, told of
his condition before he boarded the
car. He was then very drunk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pedrick, who were in
the car, gave evidence as to the man
being put off the car.
Harry Clifford testified to finding the
body of Thomas Mccoy after the acci-
dent, under the side of the car which
had struck him; he was badly man
gled Clifford was on the car which
hit Mccoy.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
RUSH FOR LAMPS:
GAS IN PLENTY

The Bridgeton Gaslight Company
was wholly fair with the public yes
terday. When the trouble came to
the plant night before last, the force
of employees worked heroically to
save damage to the works that might
have resulted in practically putting
the place out of commission. Yester-
day every effort was made to accum-
mulate gas sufficient to carry the con-
sumers through the night, a warning
was given to provide some temporary
illumination. There was a rush for
the old lamps Immediately the papers
were upon the streets with the infor-
nation. Old lamps that had not been
used for years and years were hauled
out of their storage places and busted
off, cleaned out and filled with oil.
There was sudden demand for lamp
chimneys, for wicks, and in many
cases for oil.
1t is really astonishing how few peo-
pie there now are but depend either
upon gas or electricity. Hundreds of
homes there are in the city that have
never had in them an oil lamp
Fortunately the efforts of the gas
men were successful and sufficient
gas was produced to provide for the
demand last night, and the lamps were
not required.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
.BRIDGETON LODGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

Last night Bridgeton Lodge, l. o. o.
F., elected officers for the ensuing
term. Those selected are as follows:
Noble Grand-Frank Marts.
Vice Grand-Thomas Berry.
Recording William P.
Berry.
Financial Secretary-John B. Clev-
enstine.
TreasuIer-FIancis Potter.
The members of the Corporate
Board and its offices are:
G. G. Rynick, President; Geo. Hamp-
ton, Vice President; William P. Ack-
ley, Secretary; Francis S. Potter,
Treasurer; Chris. Latch, Myzeal Muta,
Frank Marts, Frank Conover, Walter
Sheppard, directors.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL
FOR ". c. 7. j.

The Christmas Social of the W. C.
I. U. will he held at the parsonage
OF Trinity M. E. Church, on Thurs
day afternoon, Dec. goth. at 30 A
pleasing program has been prepared
by the committee in charge. All
members of the W. G. T. u. are in
vited to attend and enjoy the occasion.
All members are requested to bring a
present not to exceed 10 cents in cost
All are urgently requested to bring
an Offering for the city hospital, such
as canned fruit bed linen, sheets,
pillow cases. plan white towels with
fringe, blue or white toilet basins
of medium size. common tumblers (not
thin).
Cake and ics cream will be served
and a good time is expected. Re-
member the place, % Fayette street,
and the time. Thursday, at 2.S0.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
LITTLE FELLOW
SHOT WITH RIFLE

"a merry Christmas" air rifle caused
some serious trouble Monday, little
Russell Hustled being the victim of the
unerring aim of EIliet Felmey. The
latter had little rifle, and he was
playing the mighty hunter. He aimed
the rifle at young Hustled, pulled the
trigger, and the little shot entered
the face of the boy just above the eye.
DR.. E. L. Diament promptly probed for
the bullet, found it and extracted it.
Fortunately there will be no i'll effects
of the injury.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Many Children Are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children Break up Colds in "a hours,
Cure Feverishness, Headache, Stom-
ach Troubles, Teething Disorders, and
Destroy Worms. At all druggists, Csc
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen
8. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 7. SIS 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
"Reminiscences OF Greenwich.

An interesting booklet with the
above title, from the pen of Bessie A.
Andrews, is on sale at Howard w.
Fithian's.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

AT S1.75- Excellent Califor-
MIA Wool finish, in grey and
white. Regular $2.25 values
at $I.75.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
AT $3.50, SIS, $6 and 81 :

An excellent line Of all-wOol,
in white, grey, tan ard
scarlet, with piuk or blue
borders.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Winter Weight
ssMerOde" Underwear

In Union Suits, Vests and
Pants, soc. 75c, up to S.. This
is good underwear store.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29
Tailored Suits and Coats
at Rock Bottom Prices

Involving every type fom the
mannish to the effective fanciful
conception at $40, 90 and SIS. 90,
were $I6. so and $25.oo.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

AT $1.OO-W White and grey,
full bed size and heavy
weight, pink and blue bor-
ders.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1910-12-29

WHOLE NO. 1865

81 so Long Flannelette Kimonos
ST. A big bargain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
9TH REGIMENT FENCING
First Exhibition in the Armory
Attracts Goodly Crowd.

AT the exhibitions of the 7th Regiment
Fencers' Club, held in the new gymnasium
Of the armory last week, there was the
usual large number of interested spectators
that attend 18th Regiment affairs The ex-
hibtions proved great success, and mill
tary men as well as fencing experts assert
that the same were the best OF their kind
seen in this city
The features of the affair We're a bayonet-
sabre bout between Professors Capdevielle
and James Murray, jr.: sabre and duelling
swords. between Don JIlio CASTILLO, royal
fencing master of Spain and instructor TO
King Alfonso and John Allaire. and foils
between G. X Bainbridge and Robert 3.
Miller.
While the larger universities have their
fencing clubs. as well as West Point and
Annapolis, the 18th Regiment is the first and
only one in the national guard Eric L
BoetzeI. who Iras been named as president,
is the organizer and founder of the club
Colonel Appleton is the honorary president
The club will confne its fencing tourna-
ments and competitions to military and col
Iegiate clubs. The officers are: President,
Eric L. Boetzel; ce-president, Jawood l.
Anderson: secretary and treasurer, Conrad
\. Dieterich; board Of governors, Harry l.
F'ollett. John Loughran, William A Boos
and George \. Moreno; maitre d'armes,
James Murray jr., and assistant instructor,
Robert ". Miller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
PLAN NEW RIFLE TOURNEY
Schoolboys to Shoot for a Tro-
ply and Silver Medals.

Details are being completed by the Ma
tional Rife Association for an interscholas-
tic league of school rifle clubs and tour
nament this winter. The matches will begin
around the first of the year and the entries
close with Albert S. Jones. secretary Of the
National Rifle Association, at Washington
on December 10.
In addition to a trophy the members OF
the winning team will receive a silver
medal The firing. which is with small
calibre rifles, will be under the direction
and supervision of a representative of the
National Rifle Association The annual
schooIboy championship match will follow
the completion CT the league team matches,
which are expected to last until spring.
1t was also announced that the Interclub
Rifle League matches for the season 1870 II
will begin the week ending December "a and
will continue for nineteen weeks In this
tournament nineteen civilian rifle clubs, rep
resenting fourteen states, will shoot each
week and the scores will be teiegraphed to
the association headquarters in Washing
ton. The representative of this city is the
Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
HEARST AT HEAD OF TICKET
Nominated for Commodore OF
the BROOKLYN Yacht Club.

At the annual rr-Aeting Of the Brooklyn
Yacht Club. TO be held on December il at
the Hotel Knickerbocker. New York. the
officers for 1911 will be elected The nonll-
mating committee believes that the ticket
chosen is the strongest ever presented to
the club.
The list Of candidates for the various Of
fees follows:
Commodore, William. Randolph Hearst;
viCe-commodore, Alfred c Soper; rear COM
mofoIe Conrad Y DYkeman, treasurer.
Willard Graham; secretary. John G. Faist;
Tneasurer. Edison B. Shock; trustees for
three years. William {. Towen, Daniel A
Hawkins and Charles l. Mclaughlin; trUs-
tee for one year. Frank A Fox; regatta
committee Peter Bentley. Harvey B. Crit
fen and Daniel J. Toffey; mem bership com
nitree Curtis Bell. RemSen :. Mills and
Edward J Steiner: nominating committee,
William Il. Fleming, Charles Z. simmons
and William A. Kerr
William Randolph Hearst the candidate
for commodore. has been q member OF the
New York Yacht Club since 1892, his num-
Der on the club roll being 3l5. He Joined
the. Brooklyn Yacht Club some five years
ago. lie formerly owned the steam yacht
Buccaneer. designed by the late Edward
Burgess and built in Boston in 1888 Mr.
Hearst has always been more or less identl-
fed with yachting in these waters and on
the Pacific Coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
CLUBS TO PLAY COWBOY POOL

An inter-ciub cowboy pool tournament
has begun between teams representing the
West Side Republican Club ard the Harlem
Republican Club. Singles and doubles viii
be played. The schedule follows:
Monday, December L, Merritt vs. Peer,
Seitz vs.. Trafton, Merritt vs. Trafton. Seitz
VS.. Peer.
Wednesday December H. Hadley vs..
Rose, Whiteside VS.. Leet, Hadley VS. Leet,
WhIteSde VS.. Rose
Monday December 49, Currie vs. STRAIT,
Rogers VS. Pope, Currie VS. Pope, Rogers
VS.. STRAIT
Wednesday, December Il, Peer vs. Seitz.
Trafton vs.. Merritt, Peer vs. Merritt, Traf-
ton VS.. SeitZ-
Monday January 9. Hadley and Whiteside
vs. Rose and Leet-
Wednesday, january Il, Peer and Trafton
VS. Merritt and Seitz-
Monday, January 10, Pope and StraaS vs.
Currie and Rogers.
Wednesday. January Is. Hadley ana
WhiteSide vs.. Rose and Leet-
Monday, January ., Peer and Trafton vs.
Wednesday. January p. Pope and STRAIT
VS. Currie and Rogers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06

of the morning. The riders had been going
along listlessly since the beginning of the
race, and were two miles and nine laDs
behind the record
Shortly after O'Clock Georget shot "a
the front as the cyclists rounded the Nadi-
son avenue turn. The others accepted tho
challenge, and away the wavering line of
riders few, while the spectators chee-ed
themselves hoarse. All the contestants were
equal 10 the call except German and Yer
linden
German traiIed the pack for a time. hur
when Verlinden tried 10 relieve him ground
was lost so rapidly that German, single
handed. tried to hold on with the rapidly
changing riders 1t was no use and soo1,
the flying leaders Tapped him as often as
they pleased
Between 5 and o'clock the men rode
twenty-four miles, and passed last years
mark, Of 40 miles. at 5:57 O'Clock Driving
ahead at a furious pace they soon equalled
the worlds record, and before the morning
was over had worked their way up to more
than three miles ahead Of the old mark
The afternoon was devoid of stirring feat
Ures, with the exception of short sprints
ard the riders steadily lost ground, taking
things rather easily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
LACROSSE ON RAGGED EDGE
Team May Be Disbanded at
Columbia for Lack Of Men.

Colurnbia's lacrosse team received an
uItirlatum from the university athletic
association yesterday to the effect that the
team VIII be disbanded unless more men
come out for the team by Wednesday OF
this week
James Myers, secretary OF the assocla-
ton. stated that arrangements mad heeI
made and a sufficient sum OF money ap-
propriated 10 obtain the services OF "a
madam coach, hut unless more interest IN
the sport was manifested by the students
the game would be dropped and the money
re+u-ned 10 the treasury of the associa-
lion.
If lacrosse is abandoned at Columbia II
VIII probably mean the dissolution OF the
northern section Of the intercollegiate
league. At the present time the northern
section is composed Of only four colleges
Harvard. Columbia. Hobart and Cornell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
BASEBALL TITLE FIXED
Charges Against High School
Pitcher Not Sustained.

After much delay, growing out of pro-
test of professionalism, the high school
baseball championship of 1910 has been
duly awarded to Commercial High School.
of Brooklyn.
At a meeting of the games committee OF
the Public School Athletic League in the
office of General George w Wtngate yes
1erday the charges of professionalism pre-
ferred against Pete Green, the negro
pitcher. were squashed, and the cham
picnship awarded.
In taking this action the supreme court
Of the league reversed the findings of the
high schools games committee, which, 1t
was said acted without authority. James
E. Sullivan called the meeting to order
Yesterday with F. Polk, General George
W Wingate, DR.. Aldridge, Leo kearney'
Dr. Champion and !. Andrews, other mem
bers of the committee, present.
DR.. Bryant representing the High
School Of Commerce, which won the
championship in Manhattan, charged that
Green pitched for the Hustlers' Field Club
and the Pittsburg Giants, two negro Mines
during the vacation period in 1909
Mr. Clark. of Commercial High School,
then stepped forward and emphatcally
denied the charges. Green, who was
called next also denied that he had taken
part in the contests. After short consul
+a+ion between the members of the commit
tee Green was exonerated.
Green was first protested when the teams
representing the High School of Com
nerce. champions of Manhattan, and Com
mercial High School, champion of Brook
lyn met In the final game for the inter-
borough title. Since then, decisions have
been made and reversed-frst one school
and then the other being declared the
winner Now however, the case has been
settled for all time and the unfortunate
incident closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-06
The scores follow
STEWART STRAINS ANKLE
Bout with Sullivan Ends in Fourth
Round at Marathon a. c.

The bout between Jack CTWin) Sullivan,
OF Boston, and Jim Stewart, OF Brooklyn,
at the Marathon Athletic Club last night
ended in the fourth round. when Stewart
was unable to go on. owing 10 strsining
his right ankle Up To this round the men
went at each other furiously, Stewart cut
inr SulIivan's left eye open in the first round
and the latter returning the compliment in
the third round Stewart was considerably
YEA keued by continuous body blows, and
had he not twisted his ankle knockout
would have ended the light. as stewart was
in a helpless condition.
minute after the opening OF the fourth
round Sullivan pounded Stewart severely
in the stomach, he being sem ,lhNh Tor tnt
Ca,T1+ ~ seven After arising he fell to the
+oor again, it being discovered later that
he had injured himself Sullivan appeared
in good condition, while Stewart showed
lack OF training.