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YOIL 14, NUMBER 377. CAMDEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1890. PRICE ONE CENT VANTAGE GROUND OF TRUTH. GATHERED AT GLOUCESTER. Latest Edition NATURAL GAS FAMINE A Hard Blow to Pittsburg Iron Manufacturers.

crossing The railroad and the carriage road ran parallel. There is no obstruction between the two roads only a wire fence. Dr. Benjamin testified that he was one of the chief surgeons at Cooper HospitaL He said the operation on M-g. McLaughlin was performed by him on November 18, 1889.

He said the attending physicians gave their diagnosis of- the case. His operation did not prove this diagnosis to be a correct one. Mr. Grey "What was their diagnosis?" Mr. Wescott "I object." He said if this could be done every school of medicine could fight this battle.

Judge Garrison sustained the objection. Dr. Benjamin said the appearance of the cancer denoted a number of years of growth. At one o'clock a recess was taken. CRAMER HILL.

Notes from Our Neighbors In That Flourishing Snburln Ivanhoe L. O. R. meets this evening in Garfield school Mr. Beaston, of Cooper avenue and Master street, is lymg very ill.

Mitchell Hammond, of Pemberta, is visiting his parents on the Moolfes-town Pike. One of-the gates at the Twelfth street crossing was broken off yesterday by a load of hay The "Orange Tea" given by the St. Wilfred's P. E. church in Garfield school hall, last evening was largely attended.

The trolly of one of the electric cars burned through at Twenty-first and Federal streets this morning and caused a delay of about half an hour. The funeral of Mrs. John Jeffries takes place this afternoon, from her late residence, at Rosedale. A meeting to allow persons to take stock in the first Building Association in East Camden, will be held at Wright's Hall, on -Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. The entertainment given in Wright's hall last night for the benefit of a library for the schools of the Wrights-ville district was fairly attended.

The principal feature was the imitations THE PARTISAN POT. The Republican Meeting at the Court House. Voters Registered, Etc A rousing and most enthusiastic mass meeting was held last night under the auspices of the Young Republican Club at the Court House which was filled with an old-time quiet" audience. The meeting was called to order by John Zanders, the president of the club, and Frank H. Burdsall was made chairman and Frank B.

Joss secretary, with a list of vice presidents. The first speaker was E. A. Armstrong, who said that it had been stated that the influence in the Republican party, by organized effort, were to suppress free speech at the citizens' meeting on Monday night, but that in behalf of every organization and every candidate on the Republican ticket, they court the fullest investigation. He further said: "Let no man pose as the martyr to the Republican party or candidates' He then spoke of the merits of the candidates on the Republican ticket, and challenged comparison with the others.

Postmaster John W. Newlin, of Millvil4e, said "I am here to-night as a Republican, willing and able to give a reason for the faith that is in me, and since 1860 have had no reason to waver in my allegiance to the Republican party. Just look across the river; the opposition base their campaign on slander and abuses. George W. Delamater had put his face to the 'Emery and what is the result SEEN ON A STREET CORNER.

i i A Few Little Incident That Help to Make City Life Lively. An elderly gentleman who said, during the prevailing muddy "spell "I dinks I goes out mit der middle of der three before I sthands on my upsides down." A gang of loafers who did not insult passers-by, but blocked up the sidewalk and made everybody who passed that way feel uncomfortable. A man who asked "Ish zish corner 'v Fourth 'n Wesht shtreets A doctor who had two calls at once, and admitted that he had paused to consider which patient was most likely to pay him, before he went any further. A youngster who was fishing with a pin set in the end of a stick, to see if he could not get an apple out of a barrel in front of a store, without being caught at it. A messenger boy, with a message in his hand, going nowhere very fast.

A boy with a rubber "sling shot," trying hard to keep one eye on a bird across the street and the other on a policeman half a square away. An old lady who tried for two minutes to put a letter in a letter box and then exclaimed indignantly "I don't see- any use of having them pesky things if they're going to keep them locked up all the time so nobody can't put nothing in 'em!" A small boy's tricycle and a lady's skirts mingled in what appeared to be inextricable confusion. A policeman who appeared to want to run four ways at a time, to catch all of the small boys he had scattered A groceryman who had so much more on the sidewalk than he had in his store that two persons could hardly pass each other between his piles of merchandise. A young man with as much brains in the head of his cane as in the head above his shoulders, who "imagined that every girl who passed near him was lost in admiration of his elegant posing. A well known Philadelphia gambler, who is said to be in business on this i side of the river, i A lawyer and a doctor looking after their mutual client in a way that was suggestive of the old chestnut: "our money or your life." A man who looked very indignantly at the pavement to find a piece of orange peel when his tipsy toes tripped and his heels slipped.

FersonafT Charles Gaunt, of South Camden, has accepted a position in the Walnut Street Theatre Company. Recorder Braker made his first appearance at his office this morning, after an absence of several days, owing to illness. Ex-Councilman Figner is lying dan-. erously ill at his home, 908 South 'ourth street, with softening of the brain. The will of Mary Rafferty was admitted to probate this morning by the Surrogate.

James Raffartnr wni un BY MRS, M. A. CATOR. To the Editor of The Post. An ancient writer whose language is even dead to the common sight of men, once wrote these words: "It is to stand upon the shore, and to see ships tossed upon the sea; a pleasure to stand in the window of a castle, and to see a battle and the adventures below; but no pleasure is comparable to the standing upon the vantage ground of truth and to see the errors and the wanderings, and the mists and the tempest in the vale below," It is this feeling that has possessed and animated the heart of woman, as she has stood in the foremost ranks of progressive truth in every needed re form; and there breasted the mighty current oi error ana opposition as it has flown down to her with accumu lating strength, through; unenlightened ages.

i From this standpoint, she has been enabled to look calmly on, hearing and seeing unmoved, the taunts and jeers from the surging multitude; and to listen to arguments, emanating from bright and powerful intellects, and from hearts claiming to be actuated by the purest of motives, arguing and discussing her equality with man, her right and ability to exercise her God-given faculties for the good of her race, and whether it would be best or proper to allow her to enter the great arena of public life, and there wield her powers, most; potent for good or evil, as the case may be. As I have said, from this standpoint woman has looked calmly on, and her keen insight, aided by divine inspiration, has penetrated the mist, and she has seen clearly the with their opposing influences in the great drama of life tussed by the mighty tempest, grapling in the mists with errors in the dark valley below, and her heart has been pained as she has seen them joined to the crumbling idols which were erected in the morning of time, which ignorance and prejudice had nurtured through the spread of civilization, and which tradition had handed down, defaced and not eaten, 'neath the moth of the Dark Ages. These doctrines and ideas, ancient and deep rooted, should be combated with unremitting effort. They are blemishes on our civilization; obstacles in the march of progress; a violation of the will of the great Creator, who "made man in his own image, male and female created he them." We are all fast coming to realize and to know that the equality of women has long laid buried in the mythology of past ages; and that man who should have been her restorer (as designed by his Maker), has oftentimes been her greatest oppresser. But, thank God, the resurrection morn to her soul is breaking.

Already ohas the "Spirit of prophecy come to the valley of dry bones, and there has been a stirring and shaking among these bones;" "and the Spirit hath said to them thus saith the Lord God 'come from the four winds, breath, and breathe upon the slain, that they may and the breath came into them and they lived and stood upon their feet an exceeding great army." Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon the hearts of these slain, and they did prophecy, and through these (though oftentimes with stammering lips), the Lord is speaking to his people. Will they hear Will the church and the ministry awaken and hasten to the conflict? We read "If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free, indeed." Also, (Rev. Ed.) "God gave the word, and great was the army of women who published it." Now, the Jew and the Greek, the bond and the free, The male and the female, all these must agree, As one in Christ Jesus so taught in his word. And bow to no master save Jehovah the Lord. The spirit immortal expanding with life, Grows strong for each conflict in this.

world of strife. The powers which now bind it, will disolve as the snow, For the Master's free spirit doth dwell here below. He is strength to the weak, He redeems from the fall. The key-note is struck; 'tis freedom to all, Yea, our bands are all broken, we have nothing to fear, For Jesus is with us, to comfort and cheer. Think ye, servants of the living God, were the disciples displeased, or did they show the least sensitiveness, because of the women obeying the command of the angel, whom they found sitting upon the stone at the door of the Sepulchre and who was invested with power and majesty allied to that of the good Jehovah, for we read "And for fear of Him the keepers did shake, and became as dead In the midst of these startling and glorious i surroundings, this mighty angel commanded the women, saying: "Go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead and behold, he goeth before you into Gallilee; and there shall ye see him lo, I have told ysu," "And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy and did run I to bring his disciples worck" And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "All hail." "And they came and held him by hi3 feet and worshipped him." And then as if to add a divine impetus to the command of the angel, Jesus said unto them, "Be not afraid, go tell my brethren that they go into Gallilee, and there shall they see me.

1 Cor. 11, 10: "For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head, because of the aneels." I And why should she have power upon her head because of the angels? Because an angel, nrst of all. com manded her to go, and proclaim a risen saviour, Respect shoura be paid to this angel's command, and most especially so, after it has been sactioned and en forced by the direct command of this resurrected Saviour. Who can receive orders from higher source, or press forward under the command, of a mightier King But for this resurrection morn, -and our resurrected Jesus, there would have been no glad tiding to have borne to a lost and ruined world. The Day's Doing: of Our Ivext Door Willian Post, G.

A. to-night. -Harmony Castle, K. G. E.

to-night. A large piece of the ceiling in the Mayor's office fell down with a loud crash. Dr. Bennett, Health Inspector, reports our city in a good sanitary condition. The tide overflowed the river bank at the Point yesterday, but no damage was done.

James Bartol, a former resident, but now of Bndesburg, was visiting here yesterday. Twenty hack and coach licenses have been issued by the Mayor and City Clerk and still they come. The Registry Board completed the revision of the registry list yesterday, and a number of names were added. Michael McCann, who was rescued by officers Whalen and Marple from the river, was given 30 days by the Mayor. Misses Ella and Emma Mayers will give a reception at their home this evening in aid of Ladies' Mite Society of the M.

E. Church. Franklin Mahoney, of Chester, and Miss Margaret Hayden, of Philadel- ghia, were united in marriage by the lev. J. B.

Turpin at the M. E. parsonage, last nigtt. A man named J. T.

Booth, of Glass-boro, was robbed by two young girls yesterday, on the river shore, but before he could secure the service of a policeman they made their escape to Philadelphia. It has been predicted by a shrewd politician that for once in the history of Gloucester City, it will give a Republican majority for Sheriff on Tuesday next. Last evening Miss Ada D. Allen was tendered a birthday reception by her young friends at her home on Broadway. The evening was spent in singing and playing the various parlor games.

Among those present were: Misses Albertme Warner, Ada D. Allen, Lillie Allen, Bertie Thompson, Ella Jones, Edith Kenyon, Etta Synthia Foulks, Mabel Batten, Masters Learoy G. Allen, Lane Hoffner, George West, Wilber De Lap. MAYOR'S COURT. A Bis Batch of Drunks Sent Up To-Day.

The Mayor's Court this morning had quite a number of dirty-faced characters, charged with drunkenness. James Blackley plead guilty.of being drunk and disorderly. He got ten days. William and Mary Johnson were charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Mary admitted her guilt, but William intimated that- he had sacrificed himself for Mary's sake.

When he saw the officer arrest his wife he begged to be arrested too, for he wanted to be where he could protect her. The officer, a generous man. acceded to his request, and took them both in. Fifteen days in jail was their sentence. Sarah and David Vanleer.from Had-donfield, confessed to drunkenness and received fifteen days.

'John Smith, you-are charged with being drunk and sleeping in the cars what have you to say asked his Honor. "Guilty," was the reply. "Where do you live "Bordentown." "So you came all the way from Bordentown to get drunk! Ten days for you. Officer Leitenberg arrested Thomas Gray this morning, on a warrant is sued by Mayor Rratt, charging him with stealing a clock and other goods from Isaiah Holden, of 813 South Ninth street. Gray was taken to the City Hall and will be given a hearing.

Tabernacle Notes. The trustees of the church at their meeting last evening directed the Property Committee to erect storm doors on the upper and lower Pearl street entrances, and also to make some other necessary repairs. Mr. M. L.

Marion and E. A. Smith will conduct the election' this evening between the hours of 7 until 9 on the question of the admission of women to the General Conference. The election board is evenly balanced, Mr. Marion being for and Mr.

Smith against the question. Pastor Sooy returned last evening from Baltimore, where he had gone to represent the N. J. Conference at the Woman's College. To-morrow evening Messrs.

Fortiner and Bowden will give their illustrated lecture of "Stanley in Africa; or, The Dark Continent." One hundred and seventy-five new views will be given for the first time! This is under the charge of Pastor Sooy's juvenile bank for the benefit of the debt fund I IMsal Laconic. E. F. Jones, 423 North Third street, this city, was granted permission yesterday in the Clerk's office to alter a frame building at 519 North Fourth street. Overseer of the Poor F.

Vache, yesterday took to the Almshouse Bridget Hichie, of the Third ward, and Richard C. Berry, of the Sixth ward. A publio meeting will be beld on Friday evening, at thehall, southeast corner of Third, and Market streets, for the purpose of orminer a section of the Universal Order of Security. It is an. insurance organization.

A O. A. It. Eatertaiameot. The lady friends of the G.

A. gave an entertainment last evening at Hatch Post Hall. Vocal and instrumental music and recitations met hearty applause. The foiiowing took part Misses Greene, Johnson, Brain, Butler, Zipler, Daasley, Reed, Small, Master Bennie Harris, Master Smith, Harry Shephard, Master Watts and sister, Miss Butler, Miss Nan Garrison, Mr. MerreU and W.

S. Thomas. A BoM, Bad Man man attempted to break open the front door of Mr. M. R.

Longacre, Ho. 50 North Fifth street. Mrs. Long-acre had gone down town, and the man went tnere and burst the xronc doors off their hinges, but could not get through the vestibule doors. This was in broad day light on publio thoroughfare.

Cooper Hospital. Thomas Martin, 23 years, 1004 Car penter street, abcess. Peter Hoyt, 11 3 ears, 1129 Locust street, sprain of right wrist. Frederick A. Torry, 35 years, 227 Taylor's avenue, hand bruised by press in watch factory.

William Lucy, 33 years, 457 Liberty street, cinder in eye. sSM SUPREME COURT. Ihe BIcLaaehlin Action Against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Case No. 29, John McLaughlin vs the Pennsylvania Rai Iroad Company, in tort; Scovel Harris for plaintiff.

S. H. Grey for defendant, was continued this mor ning at the Court House. Judge Garrison presided. Ex-Judge Wescott conducted the prosecution.

Judge Garrison stated that cases number SO, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 would be likely to be called to-morrow. iase iso. ay was tnen proceeded ages against the Pennsylvania Rail road for an accident occurring at Jamesburg in which Mr3. Ella McLaughlin was injured. She subsequently died.

The engine struck a stage containing Mrs. McLaughlin. Miss Ring, of Philadelphia, testified that she went with Mrs. McLaughlin down to Jamesburg on the 17th of April. 1889.

She was in the best of health when she started. The train struck the stage and greatly frightened both parties. Mrs. McLaughlin was thrown out and injured. She was conveyed to the Reform School at that place and suffered from a severe nervous chill.

She had seen Mrs. Mo. Laughlin four times afterwards when she visited her in Camden. There was no signal from the engine previous to its striking the carriage. Miss King was cross-questioned by Mr.

Grey. She said Mrs. McLaughlin was seated on the left side of the coach and that the left side tilted. The horses reared and so only one horse was killed. Mrs.

McLaughlin fell against the back part of the coach. She said it was a slightly rainy day. She remained with Mrs. McLaughlin at the Reform School and then came back to Camden with her in the even- Dr. George P.

Robbins testified that he was first called to see Mrs. McLaughlin on the 20th of June, 1889. He had attended her to the day of her rteutth in flrt-khpr Sh bad mil heen able to do light housework after the surgical operation was performed She was better after the operation. On cross-examination he stated that operation was performed by Dr. Benjamin, at Cooper Hospital.

A cancer of the womb was then Dr. Robbins had visited Mrs. times. He had not yet been paid. Mr.

McLaughlin knew of the presence cancer before the operation. Dr. Robbins was present during the operation. Considerable medical testimony was here introduced relative to the cancer, which was parasitical. Dr.

Robbins said Mrs. McLaughlin was not really able to stand the operation when it was performed. She was suffering from peritonitis previous to the operation. Mr. Wescott asked the witness the cause of this.

The witness replied that it was due to physical injury. Mr, Grey objected to the asking of these questions. Judge Garrison de cided that as the other side had gained information relative to these things, the prosecution was entitled to the same privilege. Dr. Robbins said cancers are often caused by blows.

Mr. Grey asked the" witness, if he believed this particular cancer to be of chromatic origin He replied "pos-Bibly." Mr. McLaughlin, who testified yesterday, was recalled. He testified to the cost of medicine during Mrs. McLaughlin's sickness.

It amounled to $300. At 11.30 o'clock the prosecution rtfatAil and t.ht HAfnnaA nnAnnd. Mr. Grey said that the railroad com pany was at the time pursuing its lawful avocation. He aid he would prove that a signal was given by the engineer.

He would also prove that the death of Mrs. McLaughlin was not wholly due from an accident but from cancer. Mr. JohnHagaman testified that he was in the coach. He heard the rattle of the.

train and heard the engine wlustle. He ran toward the door, There was no one at the door of the stage but himself. He- said there was. only, a little jar of the coach when struck. All the four wheels re-, maihed on the ground.

On cross-examination the witness testified that the driver, Phillipe, said "Whoa!" The horses were torn loose. The wagon was left standing in the same position. He was conveying two boys to the Reform he did not pay much attention to derail TTa alan unid Iia hoard tia nt.hftr noise save tho whizzing and rattle of the train. George Stokes, of Jamesburg, next tesnhed. He saw the accident.

The train whistled and the bell rung. Mr. PhOlps, the driver, turned short. A person could see the railroad track six hundred yards away. There is nothing to prevent the driver seeing the tram some distance away.

The coach was turned in an oblique direo. tion from the" road after the accident. The whipple-trees were broken and released the horses. The engine stopped from between 75 to 90 yards away from the place of the accident. On cross-examination, he said he received fright from the Railroad Company, but was not employed by the company.

He heard the bell about ten seconds before the stage was struck. He wondered to himself if the driver would be fool enough to cross the track. A person in a wagon had to look out at the side and back to see the train coming from the direction that this train came. The train was going at the rate of twenty-five mile3 an hour. Judge Thompson, of Monmouth Co testified that he was on the train at the time of the accident.

He saw the wagon approaching about three hundred yards away the bell was ring ing but his impression was that the whistle blew but a short time before the collision. Mrs. Marv Calwell tAst.ifipd that ah a -was visiting at Jamesburg, at the time of the accident. She was in the dining room of a house at that place and heard the whistle blow. It attracted her attention, and she went to the window with' her child to see the train pass.

El wood Boggs testified that he was fireman on the engine. He rang the bell previous to the accident. Mr. Stubbs, a civil engineer in the employ of the railroad company identified the map drawn by him of the railroad at Jamesburg. He gave the distances.

He said there were no obstructions between Church street and the crossing. The depot was in the peighborhood of a half mile from the COAL 0PEBAT0TJS AEE PLEASED. The Restriction of the Use of Gas by Puddling: Furnaces Expected to Revive the Languishing: Coal Mining Industry About OOO Furnaces Undcrgo-Enforcecl Idleuess. IiTTSBURG. Oct.

29. The order of the Philadelphia Natural Gas company withdrawing fuel from puddling furnaces which goes into effect today is a hard blow to the iron It is estimated that 500 furnaces will undergo enforced idlenessby the order until they can be prepared for the use of coal. l' It is rumored that the gas supply may be again furnished, but the opinion is expressed oy tne manutacturers tnat unless they can secure their gas supply from other sources thev must return to the use of coal permanently. Several manufacturers have already commenced to arrange their furnaces for the use of coal. i It Causes Domestic Embarrassment The shortage of gas was i general throughout Pittsburg and i Allegheny yesterday.

A large proportion of tiie people who use gas fires were compelled to burn wood or coal. In some parts of the city there was no gas supply. Tn aDout two-nttns ot tne eas iurnisned. TtTl 1L- i. vv nen mis suppj is cue on rrom tne mills the gas will be turned into the mains for domestic purposes and it is believed will furnish a sufficient supply for all requirements.

The coal operators are greatly pleased over the prospect that the mill operators will return to the use of coal. The demand will be heavy and a revival of business and increaeed prices are expected. St. Ijouis Operators Strike. StI Louis, Oct.

29. At the Western Union Telegraph at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon two more operators were discharged and their places were ordered filled by other employes, who refused to take their places. The first operator refusing was immediately discharged, whereupon some twelve or fifteen of the best men donned their coats and walked out. Some of the strikers are not members of the union and state that the discharge of their companions was the only cause of their walking out. The Nurse Didn't Kill Him.

New York, Oct. 29. An inquest was held in the case of John W. Sprague, who died in the Bellevue hospital, after having been struck in the face by the nurse.H. L.

C. Lawrence. The evidence showed that death was due to exhaustion from an excessive use of alcohol, accelerated by the blows. The patient, it was said, would have died anyway. The jury found a verdict in accordance with these facts and Lawrence was held to await the action of the grand jury.

Democratic Campaisn Funds. Washington, Oct. 29. The Star says: It is asserted at Republican headquarters that the Democratic conerressional committee has sent $20,000 into McKin-ley's district: $5,000 each into Gear's, Flick's, Henderson's and Lacy's districts in Iowa; in each" of four West, Virginia districts; $5,000 into each of the Connecticut districts, and a similar amount into each of the eight New York districts. They say that the ITIATIAIT ITfO a Vol m.JXl3J YT 3 iaiiKU (UilVUg UUVl WADl I Electrocution Postponed.

New York, Oct. 29. Counsel for Cal Wood, sentenced to death by elec-trictricity for killing Leander Pasco, his father-in-law, in Warren county, has served papers on the warden of Danne-mora prison for a stay of execution. Wood was to have been executed during: week beginning Nov. 3, but the stay wul compel a postponement until, tne appeal is settled.

A Gentile Dodger. Washington, Oct. 29." One of the humors of the campaign which have noatea into inis city is a uouger issued by the Gentile party in Salt Lake City. Utah. It looks like an eight page circu lar, about six by ten inches in size.

The title page bears this inscription: "What Hon. John T. Caine has done for Salt Lake in congress." The rest' of the pages are blank. i )- International Board, of Trade. pointed to hear arguments on the advis ability of establishing a board of trade or commerce as recommended by the American delegates of the International Marine conference held a meeting and informally discussed the provisions of a bill for this purpose.

They will meet again on Nov. 11 and probably agree on a measure. western rassenger Agents. Kansas City, Oct. 29.

The trans-Missouri committee of the Western Passen- er association met here. Chairman 'inley, presided at the meeting, at which, only eight members were present. The day was devoted to the subject of commissions paid by the west. rn Missouri river and which it was proposed to revise. 1 Pardoned by the President.

Washington, Oct. 29. The president has granted a pardon to Charles H. Condon, convicted in Wyoming of robbing the mails, and sentenced to life imprisonment Febs 20, 1879. The pardon was granted on account of Condon's youth and hia feeble health.

Ills Body Cut In Two. Allentown, Oct. 29. Nathaniel Moll, a quarryman, while on his way to work here, stepped in front of a Jersey Central passenger train and was thrown on the rail. The train then passed over his body, cutting it in two.

Rise in Western Anthracite. New York, Oct. 29. The Western Anthracite association met at 1 Broadway, and decided upon a raise of 10 cents a ton in the price of coal at Chi-ago and all lake porta. Life Underwriters Meet.

New York, Oct. 29. The executive Xmmittee of the National Association 3f Life Underwriters held a meeting at the Hotel Brunsvick and discussed matters of interest in their business. Thirty C-room houses, North den, bath cemented cellars, gold etc, only $10 per month. J.

justice and Moore, 131 Main etrcsi, Dr. Benjamin was on the witness stand and the case is still on. EW JERSEY BAPTISTS. Celebrating Their "Sixty-first Anniver sary in First Church, The New Jersey Baptist Association convened this morning in the First isjptist church. The devotional exercises lasted nearly half an hour, and were conducted by Rev.

William H. Geiatweit, pastor of Linden church, of this city. The session was wel attended by a large number of clergy and laity and the business relative to the convention was soon disposed or. The committee on State Superinten- dency of Missions, reported through Rev. Addison Parker, who presented th3 matter in a clear and concise man ner.

He showed the need ox such a superintendent and the painstaking which should be exercised in the selection of an officer. It was also stated a guaranteed fund of $2,315 for several years had been received along with a list of the donors had been pledged. This fund, they stated, would not materially lessen the general receipts of the Church. The duties of such a Superintendent would have the care of the mission fields in this State, and labor as an evangelist in strengthening weak and enfeebled places and assist in the general work. The report of the General Secretary, Rev.

J. C. Buchanan, said one of the members of the society had moved from the State and four had passed from earth. They are Rev. J.

M. Carpenter, of Burlington; Rev. Irving F. Favis, of Jersey City; Rev. Joseph Babbage, of Lafayette, and Rev.

W. Lawrence, of Avon-by-the-Sea. Part of the report was a -proviso in changing the by-laws, thus giving the Executive Committee the power to appoint a State Superintendent, and pay him a salary of $1500 a year and all other individual expenses. At this point a discussion ensued over the question of adopting the above report of the special committee. Several of the clergymen and laity gave their views regarding this appointment, some differing very widely.

The expenditures of the past year amounted to over $5,000 and ths receipts now amounted to over $4,000, making a sum of about $500, overdrawn. A committee on place and preacher was appointed with rcev. o. x. jrierce, chairman.

E. Ajmbler Armstrong read a report on the question of the race courses, which was a strong protest against pool selling and book making, and a resolution recommending, the abolition of the game was adopted. TOOK DIPHTHERIA FROM A CAT. The Deadly Disease Brought Into a Family in a Strange Manner. Dodgeville, Oct.

The family of Robert Paul at Middleton has been afflicted by diphtheria, which was brought into the house in a singular manner. About four weeks ago a stray cat came to their home and one of the children handled and played with It. Although it was noticed at the time that it discharged at the nose and mouth, nothing was thought of it until soon after when the little boy was taken down with black diphtheria, one of the most malignant kind, that the doctor said he had caught from the cat. The boy died then a cecond took the disease and died. The father, mother, and daughter were also stricken down and recovered.

Allen, the only remaining son and support of his parents, cared for them all through their terrible sickness, holding one of the boys when dying and preparing them for their.last resting place with his own hands. When the others were recovering he was taken down and died." FRIGHTFUL DEATH. A Temporarily Insane Woman Jumps from a Third-story Window, Mrs. Virginia Simmons, aged 42 year3, of 2014 Oxford street, Philadelphia, committed suicide early this morning, by jumping from a third-story window at her home. Mrs.

Simmons was the wife of Geo. Simmons, Superintendent of theV Oxford Market. She has been suffering for some time from a natural constitu tional ailment. Christian Endeavor Convention. The fourth annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies of New Jersey, convened in the First Presbyterian church.

Fifth and Penn streets, this afternoon. At 2 o'clock there was devotional exercise ed by. Rev. W. F.

Herr, which was followed by Words of Welcome from the churches of Camden by Rev. W. E. Loucks, and from the local unions of Camden county and vicinity, by Elmer E. Wilson.

At 3 o'clock announcements were made, and at a 20 Rev. F. E. Clark commenced his address. This evening there will be a service of song at 7.15, annual address at 7.30, and Convention sermon by Rev.

J. Clement French, D. D. Death of a Wealthy Pork Packer. Cincinnati, Oct.

29. Mr. Briggs Swift, an octogenarian, a noted pork packer and pork merchant, and during his life a bank director and president in Cincinnati banks, a man identified with business in Cincinnati for more than half a century, and a millionaire, died at his country residence a few miles north of this city at 11 o'clock. Minister Lincoln Coming: Home. London, Oct.

29. Mr. Robert Lincoln, the United States Minister, left London to-day for Liverpool, where he will embark for New York, he having been granted a leave of absence by his Government. He will return to England in January and resume the duties of his office. Mndie Is Dead, London, October 29.

The death is announced of Mr. Mudie, the founder and proprietor of the celebrated London circulating library bearing that name, of various animals by Madame Celeste which were well rendered. AKrmi-. 1 30 n'olnrrk last evening Rcinanm fncVfi heard a noise in his chicken coop. He immediately dressed himaoir RAiTcwi hia trim ann npsr.fmnflfi.

when he saw one of the thieves going rlrtwn tho atraeit with Rnmo of his fowls. Another was still in the coop and nearing jiOCKe coming jumpea the fence. Locke leveled his gun and shouted "Stop, or I will shoot you." The man answered back, "You shoot and I will shoot back," and decamped down the street. Locke did not shoot and the thieves escaped. 1 4 COLLI IN US WOOD.

News Items From a Lively and Pretty Boroagh. Mr. Harry Devo and family will shortly remove to Delaware- John Jaereard and Joseph farmer, have been appointed as challengers for election day. It is reported, that the Simmons' truck farm has been sold to a Philadelphia party. The Borouerh Commissioners wui hold an important meeting on Monday evening at Tatem's Hall.

-A surprise oartv was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James Jaggard, of Parker avenue, last evening, on the occasion of Mrs. Jaggard's birthday. A large number of friends were present.

An interesting domino tournament was held recently between Messrs. J03. E. Scott, Glendora Devo, Joseph Ta- tem, James Jaggard, Chalkley Parker, Elmer E. McGill and W.

J. Moss, at Tatem's Hall. The contest will be resumed in a few days. The local in terest in the matter is increasing. Third Street Notes, The Quarterly Conference of Third street M.

E. Church have extended a unanimous invitation to their present pastor, Rev. J. R. Westwood, to re-.

turn i or we uiui year, auu we wish ig could be made fifty. Foriy-hve dollars was the amount of the monthly missionary contribution the Sunday Schools. Organist biogan has been invited to preside at the organ next Sunday. Miss Ueorgette bteed, with some ot the young people, give an entertainment in Post 5 Hall this evenincr in aid of the Old People's Home. They should be encouraged.

Miss Geneva Moore, the elocutionist, who captivated the audience, on the occasion of the reunion, has been engaged for an evening's entertainment on Thursday, November oth. Mrs. Uarrie Jefferis and Mr. ranK Mills classes have the matter in charge, and will doubtless make it a success. The young lady is gaining laurels wnere- ever she recites.

Dr. Shafer and F. S. Wells have charge-of the election this evening, on the admission of woman to the "General Conference." All persons 21 years of age are entitled to vote. The polls will be open till p.

m. it is to oe regretted that so little interested is shown. Every man and woman ought to vote their conviction on the matter. The 18th of next month is the day on which Rev. J.

1L Smith is expected to carry forward revival services, the pastor beginning on the 9th of Novem- 1 Severns Houston. Miss Ida G. Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D.

Houston, of 422 Mickle street, was married last evening to Mr. A. Lincoln Severns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barclay L.

Severns, of 410 Mickle street, at the parsonage of Third Street M. E. Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.

R. Westwood. Mr. Barclay Severns, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman, and hia sister, Mis Kate Severns, as bridesmaid. The bride was handsomely dressed.

After the ceremony the happy couple started at once for their handsomely furnished home, No. 435 Royden street, where the evening was spent in social intercourse until the we sma' hours in the morn'. Only the nearest relativas and some invited friends were present, who were well pleased with the entertainment, and departed with the best wishes for the young married couples future success. The presents were numerous, both ornamental and useful. Fatal Burning Accident at Milivll le Florence, aged 6, and Joseph, aged 7, children of William Cranmer, 124 Vine street, Millville, started a bonfire with fallen leaves in front of their home about 5 o'clock last evening.

Florence -stumbled and fell into the fire, and her dress caught and she was soon enveloped in flames. The members of the Fourth Ward Registry Board in session next door, rushed out and tore the dress off the child, and carried her into the house. The physicians found that her face, hands, arms, and all the front of her body were terribly burned. She is not expected to live, and the physicians think she inhaled a good deal of the names. Released en Ball.

Edward Doyle and son were released on oau trom the county prison yesterday where they had been confined for orvirianf a 11-rr chnntincr o.xrf.rfl Oihhon last Sunday. Gibbon is better and has some cnance or recovery. t-lll a Wt. ThnNfltV. T7 A 1 1 A VTaim a ui eastern ireu sjrivttuu non Jersey, threatening weather and rain, increasing southwesterly winds; slightly warmer to-day colder Thursday.

They have made his face brighter and brighter." He then went into a discussion of the tariff bill, and, in conclusion, said that the record of the Hon. C. A. Bergen could not be assailed, and that he wanted the citizens to give him a rousing majority. Addresses were also made by Hon.

C. A. Bergen and the other candidates, Mr. Bergen speaking with the easy yet earnest manner that- brings conviction of the truthfulness of his utterance to even those not in political sympathy with him. The Boards of Registry sat for the last time yesterday to revise the list of voters.

There were but few changes from the personal canvass, the total registration of the city being 14,806. The following is the registration of each precinct in the city First ward First precinct, 377; second, 335 third, 602 fourth, 578. Total, 1892. Second ward First precinct, 444 second, 639; third, 695; fourth, 406. Total, 2184.

Third ward First precinct, 589 second, IzO. Total, 1309. Fourth ward First precinct, 654; second, 459; "third, 347. Total 1460. Fifth ward First precinct, 541; second, 724; third, 702.

Total 1967. Sixth ward First precinct, 555; second, 460; third, 342; fourth, 529. Total 1886. Seventh ward First precinct, 220; second, 626; third, 623. Total 1469.

Eighth ward First precinct, 726; second, 589. Total 1315. Ninth ward First precinct, 510; second, 334; third, 480. Total 132i. We agree with Judge Garrison in his conception of the scope of the illiterate clause in the new election law.

He says "I have not talked with Senator Werts, the author of the bill, but it seems tome very unreasonable to suppose that a case of illiteracy would operate to allow a voter the privileges of a friend to go with him into the If a briber cannot see that the goods he has purchased have been delivered he will not pay his money for votes. The election booth is the sole barrier between the briber and the receipt demanded by him for his money. A voter who is venal enough to sell his vote would also be willing to swear that he could not read and write, so as to furnish the briber with the only receipt for the money in his power. I think, therefore, that the purpose for which the law was designed would be defeated if a friend were allowed to sid illiterate voters." The polls in the Third ward, Second have been changed from bird and Beckett streets to Third and Washington streets. Surprise Party.

A surnrise rtartv was crivon last night by the Misses Florence Tyler and lucence ernan to iuliss (jertruae Thompson, at her residence. No. 337 Kaichn avenue. Tho pvpnincr wa pleasantly spent. There was music, Jl A 1 the wee small hours of the morning, wuen me guosis adjourned to the dining room where a bountiful repast was spread.

Among those present were: Misses Florence Tyler, Florence Fernan, Nancy Joslin, Mary Verga, Frorenee T-pr-lrnr TTn.nna.li Althea and Luly Hayes, Mrs. Mary nayes, Maggie Wilson, Messrs Unas. Buck, Albert Craft, William Barr, William Savers, Martin Buck, Wm. Dilmore, of Atlantic City; Walter TIT 1 1 rr Williams, xiairy uioerson, vv imam Tyler, Joseph Broomley, D. Mines, E.

Williams, E. Gallagher, S. Buck, Walter Dole and Mrs. E3 Buck. The Third Baptist.

The members of th Third Rantfat church elected the following nftir.pm Otl Af nrwlflV nio-hr, tnr tha ancnintY year: Treasurer, Theodore Davis; trustees, II. B. Cox, E. E. Wright, William Berry man, W.

Haco Cooper, Thomas Henry Johnson and Josenh EL Stow. The ported that he had received during uw jroot aiuuuub paiu out 101 incidentals. Sl.RfiO. loatrin or a Ha lana aAA a 1 i ji tpuu ui ureas ury ana tne cnurcn i debt entirely wiped out. An Kvenins Calk A very pleasant surprise party was tendered to Miss Annie Glover, 21 South Fifth street, last evening by a large number; of her friends, who spent an enjoyable time in dancing and playing games.

At a late hour an elegant collation was served. The'Citr'a Purse. The Finance Committee of Council failed to get a quorum together last night. City Treasurer Michel Ion was present with his monthly report which showed a balance on hand of $500 Reward for an incurable case of chronic Nasal Catarrh is offered by the manufacturers of Dr. Sage Catarrh Remedy, Success is the envy to the weak brained.

Thev uaaV WJUVAO No wonder that they resort to counterfeiting. The reputable dealer should not encourage imitators. Be sure and ask for Hires' Hoot Beer Packages and be especially sure you get them, pointed the administrator. Messrs. Smith, Piper and Daily will give, a masquerade party on Hallow oou, me oi jjiiss iaura Willetts, 415 William street.

W. II. Carson, son of Mr. .7 a man Carson, who is studvinc law with Judge Burk, at Seattle, Washington, in addition to his studies is teaohing the Latin and English lancruaeres at the High School of that city, to which position he was recently appointed, and for which he is eminently fitted. Merchnntvllle.

Irvine C. Beatty, of Gilmore street, is moviner to his new housa nn rVwA road. Miss Alinda" Eckel. rf (lamrlan in spending several days with her friend, mM-Z T7 Til A -a axina iunn jriioert, or ueaax street. Constable "William Natrlm- sua nnr.

chased a trotter and built a new stable on his grounds. Two hundred and fifty invitations have been sent out for the fifth annual Hallow E'en reception to be, given in tne masonic nail to-morrow night. of the affair: J. R. Cranmer, W.

N. nuested, p. Homer, E. H. Tiche-nor and C.

Homer, Jr. Mr. Potts Again Explains. To the Editor of The Post. Inyouriasue of the 27 th ins t.

the following statement appeared under the heading "Alleered Swindler Re leased." "The Magistrate reminded Potts that he was compelled to leave town a short time ago on account of being implicated with a man named Wilson in circulating obscene literature." "Will you kindly allow me space in your paper to say that I intend to hold the Magistrate (if he gave utterance to such language) to a strict accountability to the Taw for the falsehood, and all concerned in the illegal arrest. I J. Potts. Horace Sharp Seriously Injured. Mr.

Horace M. Sharp, manager Tor Dr. D. Jayne Sons, of Philadelphia, while walking down Market street, this city, this morning, slipped on an orange peel in the vicinity of Fourth street, breaking his left leg below the knee. He was carried by Mr.

Twelves to the office of Dr. Middleton, where his limb was set, and he was then removed to his residence, No. 726 Cooper street. Lodge Instituted. Moses and Aaron Lodge, No, 23, O.

O. was -instituted last nieht by Grand Master Jewett, assisted by the Grand Officers and delegations of prominent Odd Fellows from Philadel phia. Adam R. Sloan is the man who bosses the job. For the Old fcolks.

The Union M. E. Church members have completed arrangements for giving an elegant supper, in Danen-hower's Hall, on Thursday evening, November 6th. Proceeds' for the benefit of the Old Folks' Home. Y.

W. C. T. U. No.

1. Mrs. Graham, of Philadelphia, and Charles Nicholson of this city, were the speakers at the meeting of the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union, No. 1, at the Reformed Men xiome last evening. Worms in children worry "and fret them, theattending symptoms simulating many different diseases When their presence is indicated, usjb at once Dr.

Jane's Tonic Vermifuge, and you will rid their bodies of the Worms, and clear out their nests. You will find this remedy also a good Tonic for Weakness and General Debility In uuuiuwi ur iMtiuu), reswjnng the Appetite and curing most of the symptoms of dyspepsia, Svld by all A Birthday Party. Howard McPherson was surprised by a number of his friends at his home, 545 Fulton Place, the occasion being his birthday anniversary. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

George W. McPherson, Mr, and Mrs. William Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Rossell, Misses Etta Duncan, Gertie Wiiliard, Rela Challinger, of Mame Moss, of Bridgeton, and Sadie Hess, Messrs.

Howard McPherson, William McPherson, Frank McPherson, William Eyre, Joseph Bridgeton; William Shillingsberg, John Bar, Oscar Wallace and YVeston Wright. J.i Stewart Depuy is with Ivins Dietz 1217 Marke street.