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Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
OYSTERS FOR
MANY MILLIONS

Atlantic City, May 9.-Oysters
picked" during the past twelve
months furnished 3O0,OOO,OOO meals,
according to delegates to the eighth
annual convention of the Oyster
Growers and Dealers Association of
North America, here arranging plans
for the big session which opens at The
Breakers on May 16.
There were 25,OO0,OOO gallons of
bivalvcs harvested" during the past
year and the oysters popularity near
~ doubled in that period over the
similar time before The growers and
dealers attribute this increased de-
mand to the wide advertising given
"oysTer day" and the campaign of
education they promoted.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
DR.. Anderson Will Review
the Boats.
A SEASON Event
Thousands Will View the Car
nival, Hear Evangelist's Ad-
dress and the Mass
Singing.

The boating fraternity, together
with thousands Of other people, are
anticipating with the greatest in
terest the approaching canoe carnival
which will be reviewed by the cele-
brated evangelist, DR.. George Wood
Anderson and his party.
Great preparations are being made
for the event, and it is certain that
the event will be the biggest carni-
val ever held upon Sunset Lake,
Tumbling Dam Park.
There have been good many ca
noe carnivals upon the lake and each
have presented rare picture, but on
Monday night next there will be more
boating parties on the lake and great
er crowds upon the shore than at any
previous affair.
The boating folks will be at Ire
lands Mill Cove at 7.45 O'Clock. Just
before entering upon the lake the
dainty Japanese lanterns will be dis
tributed and the parade will move
about the lake and past the big barge
upon which DR.. Anderson and his
rarty will be seated to review the
boats.
There will be lively music by the
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church drum
corps and the Bridgeton Concert
Band.
Immediately the hundreds of boats
are assembled about the floating plat
form there will be song service, the
thousands in boats and upon shore
joining in singing the popular taber-
nacle hymns. Tom Lewis will make
a special effort to be released from a
previous engagement and be present
to lead the great outdoor chorus.
The Concert Band will accompany
many of the songs.
Dr. Anderson will make one of his
spirited addresses to the vast multi
tude. The big barge will be anchored
upon the lake in the cove facing the
high bluff and here thousands of peo-
pie can assemble and view the beauti-
full picture presented and hear the ad-
dress which will be special inspir-
alton.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
GAVE LAW ON
LIQUOR SELLING

Last Monday John Nichols, of Port
Norris, made inquiry of Judge Loder,
in an informal way, as to the law in
regard to selling liquor at the pres
ent time. He seemed to be possessed
of the opinion that he could now sell
liquor in quantities greater than one
quart, since the law was changed.
He has been in trouble once or
twice on account of selling beer and
liquor.
Judge Loder told him that the law
did not now permit liquor selling in
this State, in any quantity without
first obtaining a license. 1t first al
lowed selling in quantities of 5 gal
Ions, and then it allowed prosecu-
ton to be brought for selling in less
quantities than one quart, but now,
said the Judge, the law of this State
does not permit the selling of beer or
liquor in any quantity-great or
small. without license. "Well". said
John, then l won't sell any"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
WHOLE NO. 1869
BIDS FOR
COUNTY BONDS

Bids were opened yesterday after
noon at the Court House, by County
Collector Edward P. Bacon, for the
$1,000 of Cumberland County Road
improvement Bonds. The County So
licitor Roscoe c. Ward was present
and Collector Bacon begun to open the
bids at , o'clock.
There were five bids received and
they were as follows
Atwater & Wells, New York $1OO.45l
r. M. Grant & Co., New York, S1OO.27
B. F. Sharp, Bridgeton, $1OO4O
M. M. Freeman, Philadelphia, $1,000
Graham & Co., Philadelphia, SOLO
Graham & Co. were the highest bid
ders, and their bid was conceded to be
fairly good price. Each bid was ac-
companied with a certified check for 5
per cent of the total bid. Each bid
was for the whole amount-$10,O 900 and
they were awarded to the highest bid
der, Graham & Co., of Philadelphia.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
BOARD OF
FREEHOLDERS
May Meeting Held This
Morning.
BUSINESS
The County Legislators Convened
This forming for Monthly
Session.

The May meeting of the Cumberland
County Board of Chosen Freeholders
is being held this morning In the
Board room in the Court House build
ing.
With Director J. Henry Bacon pre-
siding, the members were all present
at the calling of the roll.
The session of the Board will not
be lengthy one, the business pro badly
being completed shortly after noon
and not making it necessary to hold
an afternoon session.
The principal business, that taking
by far the most of the time of the
Board, is the payment of the individ-
ual bills that have been presented
The finance committee at its meeting
yesterday approved many bills, there
being a big batch of expenses as a
result of the recent Presidential pri-
mary. The members were astonished
practically useless primary election.
There is but little business that is
expected to be presented at today's
meeting. The Public Road Commit
tee will report the acceptance of the
improved road from Millville to Maur-
icetown station land progress upon
other road building that is advanc-
ing. 1t is said that tha committee
will not at this time recommend any
further road improvement about the
county. 49,. n II
The minor matters will be present.
ed for the attention of the Board be-
fore adjournment.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
CAPTAIN LOST
HIS HAND

Captain White Williams, well-known
master of the schooner Sarah Will
liams" had the misfortune yesterday
to lose his hand by having it caught
in the winder while dredging up the
Bay for oyster plants. The accident
happened about 8 o'clock yesterday
morning but it was almost night be-
fore he got to Port Norris and was
taken to the Millville Hospital. All
the hand was cut off through the palm
leaving only the thumb. Capt. Will
Jams resides at Heislerville.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
GIRL TRIES
To END LIFE

Yesterday afternoon a young wo-
man Iamed May Bennett living on
South Avenue, made an effort to take
her life. 1t is said that the young
woman had some difficulty with a
young man in whom she was inter-
ested and while she was hysterical,
took large dose of iodine. Her con-
dition was discovered in time and she
was rushed to the Bridgeton Hospital
where prompt action upon the part
Of DR.. w. Leslie Cornwell resulted
in having her life.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
IMPROVEMENTS

DR.. L. L. Diament, of Fayette St..
is having a fine new cement pavement
placed III front of his residence.
William Richmond, the confectioner
is having an addition of several rooms
built at his residence on N. Laurel St
George Eiwell is having his home,
No. 16$ Hampton Street, freshened
with coat of paint
John B. Treichel has placed a wire
fence along the south line of his
Walnut st. property.
Joseph Gibson is making repairs
and alterations to his residence ON
North Laurel Street.
The double residence on n. Pearl
Street, owned by William Irwin and
Mrs. Anna r. milford, is in the hands
of the painters.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
WILDWOOD ELECTTICKET

Wildwood, N. j., May 9.-In the
election for city commissioners here
today, Mayor Frank E. Smith, Will
liam c. Hendee and R. w. Ryan were
reelected over their opponents, ex-
Sheriff William H. Bright, Charles w.
Saul and Harry S. Dunham, by good
majority, for another four year term.
The vote in the city was the heav-
lest polled in years. The result indi-
Gates that the citizens indorse the
work of the present administration.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
GUARDS DRILLING

The Guards of both Councils, Hope
and Welcome, Jr. o. U. A. Nj. are each
week busily engaged in drilling so as
to get in shape for the events of this
coming summer. The Guards will
soon commence to drill upon the
streets in order to be in good training
for the annual Memorial Day parade
in which the boys always take an ac-
tive part.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
new BOATS HERE

The Bridgeton Pleasure Boat Com
pany yesterday received its first car
load of new canoes for 1916. The
boats We're in splendid shape and are
the finest stock that has ever been
received by the company. Three of
the boats were at once selected. One
was taken by J. Thomas Schiller, one
by John Hampton and one by Loren
]. Sharp. Another consignment will
very shortly be received. "a
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
GREATLY IMPROVED

The remodelling of the cupalo upon
the Court House building greatly i'm
proves the appearance of the struc-
ture, and makes safe the weather vane
which surmounts the peak. The work
done has been quite a dangerous one,
but is being accomplished without ac-
cident. The top of the cupalo has
been covered with aluminium paint.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
PURCHASED PLANT

The National Electric Company has
purchased the electric lighting plant
at Williamstown. Negotiations were
conducted by B. Frank Hires, general
manager of the company. The Will
Jamestown plant will be operated in
connection with the Bridgeton Elec-
tric Company.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
HhiIdron

For Feverishness. Bad Stomach
Teething Disorders, move and regu-
late the Bowels and are a pleasant
remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
for % years. They never fail. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress, Mother Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
4-22 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes and used in
the foot-bath for hot, tired, swollen
aching, tender feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere
25. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease. Don't
Accept any substitute. 4-22 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-05-11

Ralph Peterson is one of the new
owners of a Ford touring car which
he is driving about town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
SOIL SURVEY OF
 LAWRENCE COUNTY

Mouton, January 21.-(Special.) "A re- port of the soil survey of Lawrence coun- ty, recently made by the bureau of soils, in cooperation with the Alabama depart ment of agriculture and industries, will shortly be published by the United States department of agriculture. The report consists of 50 pages of text, accompanied by a large map, showing in colors the location of the soils, as well as the loca- tion of roads, water courses, schoolhouses churches and other landmarks.
 The report, after outlining the early his tory of the county, devotes several pages to a discussion of agriculture and soils of the county It says that all soils in general are in need of lime and that there is no system of crop diversification This is a careful and minute report of every interest in Lawrence county and will bear profitable study by historians farmers and business men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
HALF OF FORD PARTY
 GOES TO COPENHAGEN

The Hague, January 22.-Via London)
 About one-half of the American mem-
 bers of the Ford peace expedition who
 had remained at The Hague, de-
 parted yesterday for Copenhagen on their
 way to Stockholm. The party will travel
 through Germany. Among those in the
 party were Mime. Roska Schwimmer,
 Louis P. Lochner and the office staff,
 totaling 25.
 Assure nces were given to Mime. Schwim-
 mer and MT. Lochner by the German
 minister that the party would be permit ted to cross Germany. However there is Q remote possibility that they will be
 turned back by the military authorities.
 Mime. Schwimmer said that she had been compelled c to give the German minister her word of honor that newspaper cor rt sponoents would be prohibited from accompanying the party.
 Among those remaining at The Hague are Ju6ge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver Frederick Holt of Detroit, and Gaston Plaintiff Henry Ford's personal repre-. | sentative. When Rev. Charles F. Aked who is with the party, reached Stock holm he will begin the preliminary ar- engagements for the organization of the permanent peace board He stated that he expected it would be several months before active steps looking to peace would be taken and in all probability the American membership of the board would be entirely reorganiZed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Segregation Plan Is
 Discussed at Meeting

Commissioner Arlie Barber conferred for several hours yesterday with mem bers of the Pastors union. officers of the police and welfare departments. Judge Murphy of the juvenile court and Chief Deputy Sheriff Austin on the question of segregation of unfortunate women. The public was barred from the meeting and at a unanimous vote of all participants it was decided that no publicity be given the present plans of the conferees.
 When queried about the matter last night Commissioner Barber said:
 We had a conference on the oues. tion of the social evil as it's exists in this city. That is all that can be said at the present time. However, I will states this: that it is generally con ceded by well informed men that seg- regation is an obsolete plan as far as solving this great problem. We expect to have other meetings"
 No other person who attended the secret session cared to talk to the re- porters on what was done or preached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
SCHWAB ENTERTAINS
 THE CARNEGIE BOYS''

New York, January N.-Charles M Schwab was host at the annual dinner here tonight of Carnegie Boys'-a grour of several dozen men who grew up with and became enriched by the American steel industry Andrew Carnegie, who has been president of the organization since it was formed ill 1902, is in Florida ano could not attend.
 The dinner was held at MT. Schwab's mansion on Riverside drive Thirty vet eran steel men were present, among them William Ellis Corey, Charles w. Baker w. c. McCausland, James Gayley and William B. Dixon. MT, Carnegie was re. elected president; MT. Schwab vice presi. dent and Charles IA Taylor secretary and treasurer.
 It was the first dinner of "Carnepie Boys at which MT. Carnegie himself was not host.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
TO MEET TUESDAY TO
 PLAN JEWISH RELIEF

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special) Citizens of Montgomery will meet in mass meeting next Tuesday night to discuss ways and means of carrying out President Wilson's proclamation calling on all Amer ican people on January ? to raise funds for the relief of the Jewish sufferers of the present European war.
 No contributions will be solicited at this meeting. Only ways and means will be discussed looking to the relief of the Jewish sufferers of the war.
 The following telegram has been re- ceived by Dr. B. E. Ehrenreich from Louis Marshall of New York, chairman of the American Jewish relief committees
 January 27, Jewish relief day by proc- lamation of President Wilson, highly inn perative; great significance that the day be properly observed. Please designate your local trea surer to receive contrbu- tions from public that day. To secure uniform action, highly desirable that all Jewish war relief committees of your city join and cooperate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
QUALITY TELLS
 IN CIGARETTES
Interesting Demonstration for South.
 ern Smokers

Watch for man on the sidewalk or in front of store with little table and big roll of cigarette paper, Mir. Smoker. He has something interesting to show you. These demonstrators are travelling all over the south. showing southern smokers what an important part paper quality plays in their enjoyment of their favorite cigarettes.
 These men carry around a large roll of the highest-priced imported French cigarette paper. This is the pure, taste less paper used to encase the finest south ern grown Old Belt tobacco in Sovereign cigarettes The demonstrator burns a piece of this Sovereign paper for you and asks you to note how evenly 1t burns, odorless, and leaves only a few particles of pure white ash. He explains that there are many grades of cigarette papers, the lower grades resembling ordinary paper, which burns with heavy smoke and black, soot-like ash.
 Now you know why Sovereign cigar cites are entirely different, give you the pure flavor of Virginia North Carolina to- baoco, unspoiled by any "paper-taste !" and why you can smoke Sovereign all day long with a cool throat. You also know the full meaning of the famous Sovereign phrase, Quality Tells. "-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
LARGE AUDIENCE
 GREETS ARION CLUB
Splendid Programme Ren- dered Last Night With Spirit and True
 Int0natiOn

Despite the indictment weather a large audience greeted the Arion club and the assisting artists at the Jefferson theatre last night A varied programme was pre- scented as follows: Whoso Dweleth Under the Defense of the Most High...... George C. Martin
 THE ARION CLUB For Violin:
 (a) Allegro-E Major ..........G .Goldmark (b) Arabesque ....................De .Debussy (c) Berceuse ....................IoW .IoWnseIlu (d) Perpetual Motion .Novacek
 ROBERT DOLEJSI
 At the Piano, Prudence Neff
 THE ARION CLUB (a) Telramunds Accusation (from ''Lohengrin,' act l, scene DIR. Wagner (b) The Pretty Creature. H. Lane Wilson Co l Long For You.......C. B. Hawley (O Danny Deever ...... Walter Damrosch
 ROBERT LAWRENCE At the piano, Mrs. Robert W. Newman. The Crusaders Departure
 Max Filke, Op. 50
 THE ARION CLUB For Piano:
 (a) To the Sea .............. Mcdowell (b) Etude-C Sharp Major. Rortkiewicz Co Rigoletto Paraphrase. Nerdi-Liszt
 PRUDENCE NEFF (a) Santa Lucia (Barcarola Napo- litanG ... Harmonized by William Rees (b) Last Night............Ha Halfdan Kjerulf
 THE ARION CLUB For violin:
 Carmen Phantasie .................H Hubay
 ROBERT DOLEJSI In the storm m............... Edwin Schultz
 THE ARION CLUB The Arion chorus numbered about 45 voices, and under the dictatorship of Rienzi Thomas sang with spirit and true intonaton. One or two of the num- bers would have been improved by a strengthening of the second tenor, but the chorus as whole was in excellent form and acquitted itself with high credit.
 J. T. Mackenzie, as the accompanist for the Arions, won new laurels Mir Dolejsi played with his usual bril-. lance and Miss Neff fairly surpassed herself in her dazzling virtuosity. Robert Lawrence made great hit He was in good voice and delivered the "Lohengrin' selection with fitting dig nlty and convincing interpreta ton. He gave charming rendition of "Tht Pretty Creature and a very poetic ren. dition of the beautiful little song. "1 Long for You" while his "DannN Deever' was given with fine expression and characteristic style.
 The audience was cordial in it's an. plause of all the numbers on the pro. gramme and it was plain that the even. Ing was one of rare enjoyment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Exempt From License

Montgomery, January I.-(Specialo Attorney General William l.. Martin to- day rendered an opinion to the effect that dealerst in bottled soft drinks are not required to pay the soft drink license, as provided in the license act. The li cense according to the attorney general, is required only of those who operate soda fountains The license act os origin ally passed by the two houses required dealers in bottled drinks to pay the V cepse but this license was eliminated by the committee on conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22


 Recruits now cost the government s1OC per man, delivered to their regiments, the | general said. He disapproved short en- listment terms to build up a regular serv- ice, saying this would make it necessary ] to recruit 100000 or more men annually. Discussing the continental army plan. General Bliss said it contemplated 246 batteries of artillery, which alone wouId De worth all that may be expended The day had passed when field guns are man. edVered to any extent, he said, and no consideration need be given to the uues- ton of providing horses for the guns. Questioning both witnesses. Chairman Champerlaln brought out the statement that the bill prepared by Secretary Gar rlson had never been submitted to the war college division of the general sta if General Scott pointed out howver that the continental plan had been approved by the war college in it's report to the secretary.
 Brgad1er General McComb, president of the war college, will be examined by the committee tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
DEPOSITORS WILL
 BE PAID IN FULL

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special Depositors of the Union State hank at Thcrsby and of its branches at Jem ison and Maplesville, which were closed yesterday by order of Superintendent of Banks Alex F.. Walker will be paie dollar for dollar, in the opinion O Superintendent Walker. The state banl superintendent spent yesterday a Thorsby looking into the affairs O the bank and announced upon his re turn to Montgomery that probably tn. assets would be sufficient to protec all the depositors.
 The banks liabilities range around $60,000 Its capital stock was 30,0OO The depositors will be paif as sool as the affairs of the bank have beer adjusted, according to Superintendent Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Hattie Mae Cobb

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Hattie Mae Cobb, aged 21, who died yesterday at 1 o'clock at her late residence, 1902 Thirty-second street, North Birmingham, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 230 o'clock, with interment in Elm wood cemetery. Mrs. Cobb is survived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Thompson, her husband, w. w. Cobb; two sisters, Miss. Carrie Thompson and Miss Annie Thompson, and two broth CTS, N r. Thompson and s. C. Thomp- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Highway Commission Meets Tonight

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special) The state highway commission will hold it's regular meeting for the first
 quarter of 1916 at the Exchange hotel
 here tomorrow night. The commission will let several contracts for the con- struction of roads in the state and will transact other business of importance Members of the commission are R. E. Spra gins of Huntsville, chairman; Capt. John Craft of Mobile Julien Smith of Selma, Prof. G. N Mitcham of Auburn and Dr. Eugene Smith of Tus-
 caloOsa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Staff Murder Trial

The trial of Tony Macena and Sam Malena is still pending in the criminal court. The state failed to finish it's witnesses and according to all indi- cations it will take another day for the evidence against the defendants to be completed.
 NIacena and Ma1ena are on trial for the murder of l.. Staff, near Coalburg several months ago. Yesterday Depu- ty Sheriff HartsfieId, who arrested the defendants and worked up the evi- dence against them, was on the stand In all probability the case will reach the jury late today. The defendants deny any connection with the crime whatever Judge w. E. Fort is presid- ing at the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Onnie F. Langley

Funeral services over the remains of Onnie F. Langley, aged "A, who died Thursday night at the family residence, 1924 Tkenty- fifth street, north, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. w. l.. Powell officiated. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lula Langley; brother, w. J. Langley, and two sisters, Miss Claudia Langley and Mrs. H. B. Meyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Unmarketed Wheat

Portland, Ore, January 21-Figures compiled by grain exporters show that 2,OO0, 900 bushels of 1915 wheat remains in the Pacific northwest unmarketable, due to the lack of steamers or sailing ves- sels to carry it to foreign markets. As a measure of partial relief large amounts of wheat are being sent by rail to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-22
Montgomery's Vote on Bonds

Montgomery, January 21.-(Special) Voters of Montgomery county gave a majority of SIP votes for the state bond issue. according to official re- turns canvassed today The total num- Der of votes cast was 2262. Of this number 1887 were for the bond issue and 725 against. The city of Montgom- cry gave majority of about 750 votes for the bond issue.