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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the
IN account of the subscriber. Joseph s
Turner, administrator OF the estate OF Daniel
Turner, deceased, viii be audited and stated
by the Surrogate, and reported to the Or
phans' Court of Cumberland County for
settlement on Friday, the fourth day of
October next at the hour OF ten o'clock In
the forenoon.
Dated August 81, 1912.
JOSEPH S. TURNER,
63l5t Adm mi strator.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
DECISION
Of THE COURT
Defendant Must Settle the
Contract.
NO RECALL FOLLOWS.
Cigars Must Be Paid Over to Plain
tiff and Contempt Fine
Ordered.

Before the Republican Convention
at Chicago, Clayton Mcpherson, an
enthusiastic Roosevelt man, felt con-
fident that the Colonel would be NOM
mated. Prosecutor ]. Hampton Fifth
ian, Taft supporter, was quite con-
fident that Taft would be named and
he further suggested that if Mr.. Taft
was named, Col. Roosevelt would bolt
the party. Mr. Mcpherson was quite
certain that the Colonel would not
bolt, and contract was entered into
B. Frank Hires, impartial and unpre-
JUDGED in the matter, was appointed
referee for the matter.
All now is history. Taft was named
. and Col. Roosevelt is a third party
nominee. Mr.. Mcpherson, however,
is of the opinion that Roosevelt in
taking on a third party is not bolt
er from the Republican ranks, and
last week the principles argued the
matter at length before the Referee,
Mr.. Hires.
Yesterday, Mr. Hires handed down a
written opinion, copies of which were
served upon both the plaintiff and
defendant. The opinion in full is as
follows:
JAMES HAMPTON FITHIAN
Plaintiff on
VS.. Contract
CLAYTON MCPHERSON,
Defendant.
Plaintiff sets up the claim, that the
defendant, then and there being in his
right mind, and in the presence of
witnesses, did offer, bluff and declare
that he would give to the plaintiff one
box of Chesterfield cigars should one
Theodore Roosevelt bolt the Repub-
lican party should the Republican
National Convention nominate one
William H. Taft.
Defendant holds that the said
Roosevelt did not bolt, and further
that a Republican National Conven-
tion did not nominate the said Taft.
HELD: That Roosevelt did bolt;
that the nomination of Taft was made
by Republican National Convention.
1t appears that Roosevelt was until
the date of the said convention Re-
publican; that he had held Office many
times as Republican, and was elect
ed as President as a candidate on the
Republican ticket, and had the aid and
influence of Republican institutions
such as the Standard Oil Company,
the United States Steel Company, and
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05

Claude c. Scull is a former Bridge
tonian. He is the son of the late
Charles R. Scull and a brother to Hen
ry w. Scull, assistant cashier of che
Cumberland National Bank.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
Resianed Position,

Everton .Craner has resigned his
position at the Ferracute Machine CO.
and will resume his school studies.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
SHAVE WAS A
HIGH PRICED ONE

Atlantic City, Sept. 3.-Henry L.
Gardner, a Philadelphia contractor,
had the satisfaction of seeing Samuel
D. Wolff, proprietor of an Arkansas
avenue barber shop, fined $25 in police
court today, for taking advantage of
an unwary patron.
Gardner asked for a shave, and
when the tonsorialist called attention
to a crack in his lip and suggested a
cream rub, told him to go ahead.
Then the Philadelphia took nap.
When he awoke the barber demand
ed $1.90, which Gardner paid and de-
manded an itemized bill and receipt.
Then he swore out warrant for the
BARRIERS arrest.
In court today the receipt for Gard
ner's $1.30 read as follows:
cream rub .................. ....3oc
Head massage ...............35c
Cooler1ne NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .3oc
Ice tonic OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lOc
Recorder Keffer told Wolff he ought
to be ashamed of himself and fined
him all the barber shop law allows.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the
IN account OF the subscribers, Samuel V,
Reeves and George w Stevens, executors of
the estate OF Henry Reeves, Sr., deceased,
VIII be audited and stated by the Surrogate,
and reported to the Orphans Court of Cum
Der and County for settlement on Friday, the
fourth day OF october next at the hour OF ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
Dated August 81, 1912.
SAMUEL V. REEVES,
GEORGE w. STEVENS,
s 81 ST Executors.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
PUBLIC SALE
REAL ESTATE
Saturday, September Ia, 1912,
at 2 O'clock
In the United States District Court
For the District of New Jersey
There are -Four Reasons

IN RE. CLARENCE D. F. BACON,
Bankrupt.
Pursuant to an order of the Court
made in the above-entitled cause,
will expose for sale on
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
Attractive New Wash
Dresses for School
Girls, 69c, $1.OO
and SIPS

Exceptional values, of course.
Sizes 6 to ID years. Ginghams,
Chambrays and Galateas. All
new Fall coloiings.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05

Cotton Plaid and Check Dress
Goods for school wear, 1zHc
and I5c a yd.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05
New Dress Goods

Pretty Fall Dress Goods In
new Fall Colorings and Fabrics
are Diagonals. Striped Zebalines,
Novelty Stripe Suitings, Whip
Cords and Broadcloths. soc TO
$500 yd.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05

8-2O-27; 9-3. 10.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1912-09-05

all the following land and livery stable
premises, situate on Broad street, in
the Third Ward of the City of Bridge.
ton, New Jersey, bounded and de.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-25

trap Was too late to get out Of this hoc Obviously
he must abandon the offensive.
bah, have been in uglicr positions" he told him
self All the same trlckc OF sweat ran down his tore
head.
The officer on the sofa got up, yawnng, and cast
cursory glance at the board; then he noticed the set,
panied expression the face Of the boy and burst into
a laugh
toward him. The cold dew thickcncd upon his fore
head and his heart began to labor heavily. All! if he
were but playing in normal circumstances he would
show this silent adversary what chess was But he
weak through hunger; his were slack through
illness and the issue Of the game too great 1t lay
upon him a nightmare
"Chcckl' gruntcd his opponent
Borlcnavc moved his queens pawn. Disaster was
not vet, at any rate.
PLAY went on for ten more minutes. "Chcck!' ex-
claimed the Conmandant again.
Borlcnavc fought him of.
"Chccll" once more came the ominous warning.
"DiaJlc! this will be my last game earth thought
the franc-cur ale will beat me, and then he will
keep his word and have me shot"
Which was precisely what the Herr Commandant in
tended
"Thcrc are seven moves between me and death
mcditatcd Borlcnavc. He looked up, and his eyes,
which had in them the expression Of wcacd horse upon
whom wolves are closing met those OF the boy officer
There was genuine sympathy in the responding glance
Tho door is behind him., reflected the Frcnchman.
ale may not be in a hurry to stop me if make rush
for it, \ rush: Ionncrc' they would have me before
| could cover ten Yards
The board seemed 10 move before his blurred sight.
He hascnci calamity by wild move. The Prussian
lifted his thick brpws in mild asonlshmcn' HIS finger
and thumb in the ao, 81 making the iIn4 move
when they became rigid, holding his kings bishop us-
pended above the board
THE sound Of q horses hopfs rang on, on the frost
L hardened highway High and furious sounded this
gaopng Of someone vino rplc Ike the wind The sem
trys challenge answered by the shout "i voice
that cried something in German, and suddenly there
came a beating Of sword handle upon the door, fol-
lowed Immediately by the entry Of tall lean man,
with a high. thin buigcd nose and long gray mus
tachc. He had upon his head czapka with scarlet
plumcs and there silver cpaulcs upon his shoul-
dcrs. His spurrcd heels clankcd he strobe into the
room auI stucl.
Captain Shofrn," he demanded in a harsh, grating
tone
The CommauIau,, controlling a scowl rose from the
table He returned the salute and took the despatch
the messenger handed 10 him. tearing 1t open vrousy
His companion, watched him. But ComciIIc Bor-
lar'asi .r E.e E
New-York tribune., 1912-02-25

rising higher and higher. have rcgalncd my nno-
ccncc and now | am going to win my hc. DO play;
PardieH! he does not know that have not been beaten
once during the last three years.
With eager hands Fritz placed the chcssmen IN posi-
ton; and his fellow watcher cvinccd like interest
The excitement of the unusual contest was Just what
the latter needed to dissipatc his boredom AS tor
Fritz, he had taken liking, almost to the emotional
Bordcnavc whom he piticd Not yet had the cam.
paign turned his heart to stone; and ne found mmSGl
praving that this wocbcgonc haggard prisoner might
get out OF the net.
The Commandant glanced up at his companions.
He said "Ths is irregular, Gentlemen; but, cnds take
IL little amusement will cheer us. If YOU going
to open your eyes now YOU must close your ps-attcr-
ward"
They bowed assent The first game began the next
Both players opened in the style regular, moving
their kings pawn to king fourth square. For hVc
minutes progress on both sides small. BOrdcnavc
vawncd He had intended to act toward his opponent
as a cat TO mouse; but, abandoning that idea Tor an
attack as brilliant il unconventional, he forced
the game But to his amazcmcnt he was not long IN
making the discovery that ne had met an adversary
worthy of his steel Too late he regretted the dazzling
and unusual opening intended for display Of his Prov
@NIatc in three moves bclcvc:" gruntcd the Herr
COmmandant
The franc-,ircur began to rcarrangc the pieces. Il
congratulate YOU, Monsieur, said he politely.
The Prussian took a cigar from the package and the
boy brought him light. Tie had thoroughly GWoyGl
PLAY was resumed Bordcnavc had learned his lesson.
He adopted waiting game, what is called the French
defense watching his opponents line Of play with the
utmost caution He perceived the stcatmE vciled At
tack and perceived it in time It was frustrated, alto
gcthcr upset; and after hall hours play the German
surrendered.
The bov officer drew a deep breath
"Biu-cH, it is a firing game to one who docan
understand it,, complained the second watcher, ana
again he flung himself upon the horschalr sofa
THE third and final contest began Both men were
in deadly earnest The Prusslan sat with his long
legs doubled under his chair, and his elbows on the
table his cigar stuck out from corner OF his bearded
mouth His black fathomlcss eyes glowcd as he bent
over the board He had pcrfcc, mania for his iay"ne
game and he felt that more would he kno" such
a contest as this one taking place under his nose.
For awhile neither seemed to gain an advantage.
The schoolmastcr OF Marthc, aware that umldn..7
would probably be fatal at length began to pres, tie
captured a couple OF pawns, and then kings bishop.
Suddenly he saw his queens castle being removed and
the next instant he perceived that he had fallen into
New-York tribune., 1912-02-25

thinking about He never revealed his thoughts save
when he spoke and then he was not always TO be
taken seriously.
Gained control of himself He rose to his feet. An as
tonishing change had him: the tranSiorna-
ton of one who is publicly declared innocent OF nor
ble crime So after ALL the fate OF those hundred and
eighty thousand Frcnchmcn, and those SIX hundred
icrcs Of artillery was not upon his shoulders He had
set free not the King of Prussia, but some Joker lie
had not drawn upon his soul the deep curse OF his un
happy France! Guilty in intent, true; but mcrcuI
Providence had saved him from the actual TeachcTy
too frghtful to contemplate.
Suddenly ne thought Of Dagobcrt, and he ShuddcreI
What Jest had been played upon him. to be sure! ne
imagined the Counts fury. Who mad told nm tnc
trlth2 He saw in 4 vivid mental picture, DagODerl $
Dad face the blaze of his eyes, the CLEAN OF his teeth
Carried away by this thought, he muttcrcd audiby:
"Mon Dicm to what a revenge he will help himself.
"Silcncc, YOU bony cur. cried the Sncerer
The cpithct brought Bordcnavc back TO thc Si'u'-
ton Dagobert's rcvcnge2 Alas, il would be glorious
l. would be terrible; but he, Corncllc Bordenavc,
would not live to see it. The Others would be there
Laportc the Zouave Fouchard the maitrc armcS, Jo
bois RcmillV-all the children that renamed to the
CaDtain who were faithful to him. who had not be
travcd him in that bastard Judas way. And when
Borlcnavc recalled them, his heart sank deeper ana
deeper, and he groancd aloud. Two minutes ago ne
had smiled afcctonatcly at death: now he Ionged u"
live with all his soul God. what would he not give 10
be out of this hornets nest into which he had pupoSey
wandered?
THE Commandant at last broke the silence, showing
by his words that if his own face never exhibited
his emotions yet he could read the faces OF others tie
dismissed the troopers; then he said: .
Il DO not imagine that YOU quite so ready to dic;
Hcstrokcd his beard STILL watching steadily
Bordcnavc shrugged his shoulders.
do YOU play chess;
Bordcnavc's eyes opened very wide He stared from
the speaker to the chcssboard on the table.
81? Why-ycs," he answered
And wc3'
a teach it to my pupils. Yes have been called a
good player he replied much asonishcd, but speaking
without hesitation.
"Good. will tell you what l will DO ought to
have YOU shot at but because YOU were hoaNcd
and because | want a really good game, Will make you
a simple offer. We shall play together three times II
YOU win two of those games YOU will be at liberty to
depart pledge YOU my word. On the other hand, II
| win two You understand me;
Il die, Monsieur ie CommaHddRt
"Iplcdge you my word that YOU shall. Fritz arrange
the pieces"
"Ah, ah!' murmured the franc-tircur. "Aly star IS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
of THE
ALAMO BEING
FOUGHT
Daughters of the Republic Of
Texas Lock Sabers With
Governor Colquitt.
MRS. SEWER SENDS
HIM STRONG LETTER

Austin. Texas, Dec. 1.-THE battle Of
the Alamo still RACES. While the pres
one in which the Texas defenders OF
that historic and ancient fortress and
mission shed their life blood three
of Texas liberty. it is not lacking in
interest and excitement Pitted on one
Side in this latest battle are a host of
women who go to make up the mem
bershlp of the Daughters of the Texas
repuDilc, and leading the opposing
forces is Gov. o. B. Colquitt
The question as to whether the
Daughters of the Republic organization
or the governor shall exercise full con-
troll Of the Alamo property is the basis
two factions. The matter is already in
the courts and in the first legal rounds
the women won their fight. an injunc-
ton being issued prohibiting Gov. Col
guilt from carrying out his plans for
restoring the Alamo building. The
governor, however, has applied to the
court of civil appeals at San Antonio
for rehearing of the case and he says
II It is refused he will take an appeal
TO the supreme court
The row had its origin over the ac-
ton Of Gov. Colquitt in attempting to
res core the Alamo as near as posi- BILE
70 the condition 1t was at the time of
the Alamo massacre. The Daughters of
the Republic are opposed to the plan
which the governor sought to put into
effect and want their own ideas in
regard to restoring the building as
well as parking the grounds surround
Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sewer. formerly
at the head of the Daughters of the
Republic OF Texas, but now a resident
Of New York, is taking an active part
in the movement to uphold what she
claims are the legal rights of that or
ganlzatton- In a recent peply to a let
ter from the governor on the subject
she says:
4 regret exceedingly that you are
unwilling to abide by the decision of
the chief Justice of the court of appeals
ana declare your intention Of carrying
the Alamo case to the court of last re-
sort To have allowed one who made
1t possible for the state of Texas to
acquire the Alamo mission property to
improve il according to the wishes OF
most Of the people would have been a
graceful acknowledgment of patriotic
and unselffsh services
have never asked nor expected
creqlt for the personal sacrifices I
made when I undertook, .unsuccessfully,
70 raise by public subscription the pur-
chase price of the Alamo mission prop
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
TO FARM A BIG
RANCH NEAR TUCSON

Tucson, Ariz-, Dec 14.-For $780,
900. Gen. L H Manning has pur-
chased the Canoa ranch, of 1900
acres, 20 miles south Of Tucson Of
the 1900 ceres, 1900 are tillab1e-
A colony Of MormOns was placed on
a part of the land a year ago. The
colonists have demonstrated that
there is a sufficient underground flow
to irrigate the land. They have
placed several hundred acres under
cultivation and are growing alfalfa
and other crops.
Gen Manning will undertake to cul-
tivate the entire 10000 acres The
Mormon colony will remain
Paul Edwin Fuller, formerly in
charge Of the investigation of under
ground water supply in the southwest
for the United States government has
been employed by Gen Manning to
direct the development of the water
supply at the ranch.
Years ago the Canoa ranch was
Spanish land grant. It is one of the
largest ranches in the state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
SHOP LETTERS HARVEST
SMOOTH THIEVES ROB THE Ell PASo STORES
THIS YEAR WORTH $4,000

With the approach Of the Christmas
holidays. the shop litter. who more than
anything else, has been instrumental
in keeping the FL Paso merchant I'D
late at nights crediting items to
profit and loss, is again on the
proWl
During the winter of 1911 there were
lifted" in the various stores. articles
consisting of jewelry. millinery and
dry goods, whose aggregate value ap-
prOXimated $1,000. Before the HOLIDAYS
have come to a close, the police and
detectives say the shop litter win have
marked up on the debit size OF the
merchants ledger at least $4,000 this
year.
While 1t is stated that there is a no
table decrease in the values of the
articles taken there are Just as many
shoplifters engaged in operation to-
day as there were last year at the cor
responding time The difference is ac-
counted for on the absence of the
high grade" workers, who specialized
In ring switching" and the gum
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14

stunt" Shoplifting now in great ma
Jority OF cases is confined 70 MeSicans,
VINO practice the art n stores where
the goods are exposed
OF all the tricks employed by the
shopllfter, IL is conceded that the gum
stunt has netted him more profit and
has been more successful than any 9TH
err The art was originated it was said
ana first practiced in New York, and
then handed down to El Paso.
This specie of shOplifter only works
IN 1eWelry stores, and he is considered
one Of the high grade" workers. Few
women practice it The gum" work er
is alWaEs dressed in tie hei~h Of
fashion. Walking into a JeWelry store
he asks to look at a number OF rings
which the clerk lays on the counter.
dis examination is minute. Each ring
is examined long and carefully. At an
-.Dcr,u-c time the chewing sum IS
taken out of his mouth. placed around
one Of tIe rings, and the ring stuck
under the edge Of the counter. It is
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
RIVER VALLEY
CITRUS PRODUCTION ONE HUNDRED CARS
ORANGE CROP SOL D

this
a few + is that all
fruit has sold for high prices and
isfaefOr than ever
Two carloads got into Chicago in
viii be around So 1925
heenm
ahon and
pfcksn
two weeks Garlic efOre
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
PRESCOTT WOMAN IS
FIRST TO REGISTER

Prescott, Ariz, Dec 14-Mrs. Bertha
Robinson. wife of the city clerk Of
Prescott, is the first woman to regis
ter for an election in Arizona In
mediately following Mrs. Robinson, 10
others of her sex enrolled their names
and are legal voters for the first
time in the history of Arizona They
are now entitled TO vote at the city
election that is to be held January
Z. In the November election a con-
stitutioEal amendment providing FOR
equal suffrage was submitted to the
people and adopted by an Overwhelm-
ing majority.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
IN
TEXAS TAXES
is LARGE
Total For the Year Is ST.
100000 More Than Total
For Last Year.
LIVESTOCK VALUE
is NOT so LARGE

Austin, Tex. Dec. Undressing
statistics of the different character of
properties that are rendered for assess
ment for taxes in Texas are contained
in the records Of the state controllers
department It is shown that for the
year 1912 the total taxable values
in Texas increased $17,o77.305 over the
preceding year.
AS an evidence that the cattle in
dustry is gradually being wiped out
by the encroachment of the farmer
upon the former ranch region it may
be noted that during the last few
years there has been a big decrease
IN the number OF cattle assessed for
taxation. For 1912 the total number
Of cattle listed on the tax rolls was
5,022. 92s which was a decrease OF
9S.644 from the preceding year. The
LCnn tl-,..aa %. ~. -.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
MINE TUNNEL is
USED FOR A JAIL
Dynamite Inside Tunnel Acts AS First
Aid to Justice and Causes Pris-
oners to Pay Fines.


Tucson. Ariz, Dec 14.-Ratber than
sleep on boxes Of dynamite. CandeIario
Mendez. Rafaela Martinez and Maria
Sanchez the latter two women, paid
fines Of $50 apiece imposed upon
them for participation in cutting
scrape.
It happened at Ajo. Justice OF the
peace Willard Wright gave the Mezi-
cans the privilege of paying $50 apiece
or spending 80 days in JAZZ. They re-
fused to pay and justice Wright had
to look around for a jail, for the coun-
ty has no calabOose. at Ajo. Finally
he decided to place them in a tun-
mel which a mining company was
using for the storage Of explosives.
You may sit on the boxes Of dyna-
mite but you mustn't kick 1t around,
he cautioned the prisoners as ne
locked the barrel door
locked the barred door o. the tunnel.
After staying with the dynamite
three days. the Mexicans decided 70
pay their fines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-12-14
HORSE AND BUGGY STOLEN
WHILE OWNER IS LOOKING

Clovis n NJ, Dec. 14-While o. G.
Bales, of clovis, stood watching, a man
united his horse from in front of Nil
Ter & Kimberlin's store, on Main
street, and 1eisurely drove off Mr..
Bales's mother had driven into town
with the horse and buggy and tied out
out on the streets and was IN the store
doing her shopping, when a man
walked up, united the animal, got in
the buggy and drove east Nothing
was thought Of the performance as
Bales supposed the man had asked per-
mission to use the rig The rig was
driven in Texas. and has been heard
from at. SIaton. Tex
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