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AUGUST 12, 1895. 6 MONDAY MORNTST G. THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. EXCURSIONS Excmisioirs llshing Company, Philadelphia, are domiciled at the Majestic for a week. Mrs.

E. K. Trvon. of Philadelphia. Is en- MMllTIC GITY'S FIGHT FOR DECENCY THE BOARD-WALK AMUSEMENTS WERE WIDE OPEN YESTERDAY.

A GREAT BIG SUCCESS! 30,000 PEOPLE SAW THE FIRST PERFORMANCE! WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR! fllJOTflER ST0RJ5 Pain's Mammoth "VftD" TUESDAY, THURSDAY THREE CONCERTS DAILY Fairyland Ilmminattoo Monday, Thursday and Saturday Nights. Steamers bouily. Kaoe aod Christian Sta. Round Trip, 25c visitors devote their entire time to the services. The roster of ministers who will assist at the services contains the names of many who have rfever been here before, among whom are Revs.

J. F. Shaw, Ell Glfford, W. W. Moffett, B.

C. LIppincott, D. H. King, L. O.

Manchester, J. W. Poolton, W. Dis-brow, H. S.

Gascovne, H. F. Parker, F. L. Jewitt, Jesse Stiles, E.

Ballard. G. B. Wight, J. B.

Graw. G. L. Harris, Thomas Parker, M. E.

Snyder, J. B. Adams. John Goorley, J. T.

Roe, J. R. Mace and W. P. Davis.

Revivalists Louden. Ackley and Powell will again have charge of the altar services, while Professor George H. Hewitt, of Clayton, will conduct the singing. The preliminaries of the regular camp will begin on Wednesdav next, the same day that Pitman camp closes. The following day will be devoted to Epworth Leaguers of the Cumberland county district, at which services President MacGeorge will preside.

Tn the afternoon there will be song services and parade of the juniors In charge of S. H. Thompson, State superintendent of junior work. On Friday the Gloucester connty W. C.

T. TJ. will conduct a series of temperance meetings. Uev. J.

W. Morris, of Gloucester City, will preach in the evening. The next day will be given over to Sunday school scholars. Speeches and a parade will be the order of the dav. The first Sunday will be a great day, as i( always Is.

Trains bring thousands from neighboring towns, who usually remain throughout the day. Methodist Protestant Day Is a feature of this camp, one dav always being set apart for this denomination of worshipers. It occurs on August 24. IF" YOU HAVE NOT SHOT THE CHUTES WASHINGTON PARK 1 ON THE Too iboald do bo to-day, and enjoy a ride down a slide 4M feet Jodk. you will remember all your life.

CONCERTS AFTERNOON AND EVENING BALLOON ASCENSION TRIPLE PARACTTBbLP. to-day. Boat! Leave ARCH and SOUTH STREET WHARVES Every Twenty ROUND TRIP FARE 15c. CHILDREN FREE Joying the ozone for a weeks from the porcnes or tne fierusmre inn. Major R.

G. Muliins. a prominent official In the Treasury Ienartment at Washlucton, is stopping at the Brighton Hotel for the next ten nays. R. G.

Williams and John K. Reed. Philadelphia, have engaged rooms at the i ray mo re, wnere tney are now snuaieu lor a three weeks stop. Mrs. Jennie Winter, a handsome young widow of Philadelphia, wears one of the most charming bathing suits on the island.

It Is made of pink bengaline, trimmed with white braid and ball fringe. She is summering at the ltudolDh with her two chil dren. Masters George and Harvey Winter. Mr. and Mrs.

J. B. Thompson, of Newark, X. are enjoying life at the Mansion House for the season. Among the many arrivals last night at the Oakland House was noticed I.

G. Davis, of Philadelphia. E. L. Brann.

of the Crescent Engraving Company, of Philadelphia, has many friends at Clabbv's bathing pavilion. Mr. Braun and family are noticed dally upon the porch of the Rudolph. Philip Wevforth, of Baltimore. Is domiciled with bis family at the Wellington.

Mr. Weyforth is a great fisherman and claims a catch of forty weakfish a day for the last week. H. L. Kcamer, of Philadelphia, Is housed for the remainder of the season at the Victoria.

Dr. Howard M. Grlffee, of Taylorsville, Bucks connty. Is spending a few pleasant hours by the sea, accompaied by his wife. They are quartered at Galen Hall for the next two weeks Robert J.

Goodkind. of Philadelphia. Is registered at the Brighton for a few days. Miss Miriam A. Hainol, a charming Camden belle.

Is spending the heated season at the Rossmore. Miss Hatnol Is a skillful bather. The Tmymore Is sheltering a strong array of young ladies, the latest add! ton to the party being Miss Edith Thornton, daughter of Colonel Thornton, of Denver, Col. Harry G. Johnson, treasurer of the South Broad Street Theatre.

Philadelphia, and an attache of the Arsenal, is registered at the Mansion House foi a few weeks. G. P. Sunpe. of Jersey City.

Is domiciled at the Warwick with his family for the next? two weeks. Miss Miriam B. Corson, of Philadelphia, Is one of the most charming young ladies spending the summer at the Rudolph. Howard W. Griffee, a retired shipbuilder, of Bangor.

Maine, with his family. Is located for the season at the Traymore. Mrs. C. Hartley Stilz.

of Philadelphia, who Is sojourning here for the summer. Is noticeable among the many bathers on the beach. Joseph Goodman, of Philadelphia, is enjoying life at Congress Halt. John Smedley. one of the managers of thJ Baldwin Locomotive Works, with his family, is domiciled at the Traymore for a few weeks.

John C. Porter, the well-known Pittsburg steel manufacturer. Is sojourning at the Windsor Hotel for the week. Miss Annie Rinhart, of N'orrlstown, Is quartered at the Traymore. She is a delightful singer.

John Gleason, of Philadelphia, Is located with his family at the Mansion House. Ex-Magistrate Lennon and family, of Philadelphia, are enjoying the breezes from the porehes of the Traymore. William L. Tete, of West Philadelphia, Is among the many visitors who enjoy fresh air at the Central Hotel. Editor E.

M. Hoooes. with his wife and children, of Wilmington, quartered himself and family at the Traymore for the month. A trreat manv nrominent names nnnenr on the register of the Boscobel, and aramg them a jolly Texas party from the city of Dallas. comDosed of Mrs.

Samuel .1. J. Sam uels. Mrs. T.

G. Hammond and Master Chilton Hammond. Miss Marv A. Smith, of Trenton, in com pany with Miss Saiile R. Knhn anil Miss Annie L.

Kuhn. are a party of young ladies whlllng away the summer at the Central Hotel. Thev are creat favorites and noted fnr their handsome gowns. Mr. and Mrs.

K. S. Goddard, of Lans-downe, Delaware county, are notable leading society folks stopping at the Chetwoode for a few weeks. One of the most nromlncnt enestB of the Hotel Brighton is Attornev John W. Jen nings, of Chestnut Hill, who is Bojourning utTK mi a iew wei'Ks rest.

Editor H. L. Bonsall. of the Camden Post, In company with Mrs. Elizabeth Bonsall and daughter, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, are enjoying the exhilarating effect of the ocean for a' few weeks from the porch of the Victoria.

Miss Emma F. Eastlnck, daughter of a prominent Camden grocer, is idling awny a few enjoyable weeks under the hospitable roof of the Chetwoode Hotel. Dr. J. D.

Wallace, an attache of the Philadelphia Hospital, is sojourning at the Victoria Hotel for the balance of the month. His brother, J. M. Wallace, and Mrs. -Wallace, of Washington, are also members of the party.

Two young doctors, much sought after by the young ladles in the promenade, are Dr. E. B. Heston and Dr. P.

H. Rankin, both of Philadelphia, who for the next two weeks are registered at the Chetwoode. Mr. J. A.

Harris, of the Girard Real Estate and Trust Company, Philadelphia, who resides at Chestnut Hill, Is ensconced for a time at the Brighton Hotel, where he Is enjoying the Invigorating breezy breezes from old ocean. Uev. Daniel Wills, D. LL. pastor of the Disston Memorial Church, Philadelphia, Is taking a much needed vacation for a few days and is registered at the Victoria Hotel, where he is comfortably quartered.

Mr. L. Fischer, one of Chattanooga's, leading jewelers, Is ensconced for a lengthy visit at the Brighton Hotel. Mrs. Arthur Pearson and daughter, of Lock Haven, are sojourning at the Boscobel for a few weeks.

Mr. MIers Busch, of the well-known drug firm of Schumacher, Busch of Philadelphia, will for the next two weeks enjoy the ozone from the porches of the Brighton Hotel, where he Is resting during his stay. The hop last night at the Boscobel was a grand success, and the attendance was large. Many handsome costumes were seen and all participating had a thoroughly good time, thanks to Mr. Herbert of Philadelphia, a young swell society chap, who bad the affair In charge and acted as master of ceremonies.

President W. W. Peabody, of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad, with his wife, from Baltimore, is registered at the Brighton Hotel for the balance of the season. A progressive euchre party was given ou Friday night In the parlors of the Boscobel, and was heartily enjoyed by alt participating. The affair was given under the auspices of Mrs.

I. V. BUyeu, a handsome blonde young widow, who conducted the ptirty from table to table, awarding the prizes to the lucky winners at the finish. Among the Hotel Lehman's most prominent guests appear District Assessor Matthew Trimble and family, of Washington, who are registered for the month. H.

J. Reitz, of H. J. Reitz Son, wholesale tobacco Importers of Baltimore, will enjoy life for the next mouth at the Le-laude Hotel. E.

M. McFarland, of the "Old Homestead" Company, of Philadelphia, with his lovely wife. Is passing few idle weeks nt the Brighton Hotel prior to enteriug next season's tour. The Aldine Hotel register shows the following persons passing the season at that popular hostelry: Felix Griffin, New York city; A. L.

Pease and wife, Hartford, B. S. Sharp. Laiidisvllle, L. G.

Helm, New Providence, Harry Snyder, Scran-ton, Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn, Norwich, John C.

Slaught, I'ottstown, Pa. Mr. O'Grady, Sacramento, Mrs. Melle Welchans and Miss Elsie -M. Welchans, of Lancaster, and a jolly Philadelphia party comprising Mrs.

E. Cnates, Miss L. Coates, Miss M. Coates and Miss H. H.

Coates. Among the well-known Washingtonians stopping at the Lehmde Hotel are Messrs. S. C. Rentage and J.

C. Ramage. C. G. Essner.

the stewnrt of the Union League, Philadelphia, in company wfth his handsome wife, is idling away a brief vnca-tlon at the Lelande Hotel. Mr. Essner In the fall will have charge of the new Bourse restaurant when completed. H. M.

Shattnck, a leather dealer, of New York, Is registered at the Lelande for a few weeks. T. C. Henderson, of Sabine City, Texas, an extensive real estate operator, who has offices in Kansas City, Sioux City and Pierre, is stopping for a few weeks at the Oakland Hotel. Mr.

Henderson Is combining pleasure with business, as be is East regarding the construction of railroad of J-M miles in Texas to centre In a new resort called Sabine Lake, Texas. Bonses in Demand. Special Telegram to The Times. Clayton, August 11. There are three towns In Gloucester county where houses are lu demand Swedosboro, Newfield and Clayton.

Everything suitable for occupancy by human beings Is taken aud In some instances three families live In one small house. Capitalists In each of these places are about to begin the building of several modern houses. BflUNER SUNDAY AT PITPJ1 GROVE EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PEOPLE VISITTHE CAMP MEETING GROUNDS. LOYE FEAST OP GREAT INTEREST Several Hundred People Gave Their Experience and the Scene Was Very Inspiring. Evangelist Naylor Again Aronses the Worshipers The New Andltorinm at Malaga Beady for (he Opening Services on Wednesday Next Trying to Get a Trolley Line Through Pennsgrove.

Special Telegram to The Tikes. Pitman Gkove, Aagnst 11. Never in the history of Pitman Grove has there been such a crowd as that of to-day, when there were at least 18,000 people here, and some of the old camp-uieeting-goers say the number was nearer 20,000. There were over 2,000 vehicles from the farmer's big hay wagon to the natty buggy. Four to each wagon is a fair average.

Then the coaches brought in a couple of thousand more, who came down to Lumbs Station and Glassboro by steam and to Mantua by trolley. There were over 0,500 people who were in the grove all last night. There were over 800 bicyclists, and the roads from Glassboro and other railway stations were covered with pedestrians all day. The fervor of the worshipers was in proportion to the crowd and the scenes at the altar services, tent services, young people's meeting and the love feast were of the most thrilling character. Of especial importance was the love feast, at which several hundred people gave experiences.

It was impossible to count them, as several people rose at one time to speak. One man called out that he was too happy to speak, but he could cry amen. "All who have not had an opportunity to speak, but desired to do so, will say amen," Dr. Collins proposed, and the shout that went up from the multitude raised the echoes. "Aunt Susan" sung her "Hallelujah" song, and the crowd again broke out in shouts.

The shouting Dal bo spoke and interspersed his remarks with shouts which were contagious. Phin-cas Mahan, the ex-jockey, spoke, jumped up aud down and the crowd went almost wild. A similar scene followed Evangelist Naylor's sermon to-night. Last night, when the evangelist preached his first sermon, so great was the emotion that one man swooned. To-night several women adopted this course of procedure.

The circle was so packed that people could scarcely move and the sultriness of the weather made several of the worshipers sick, especially when they gave vent to their enthusiasm and began tossing their arms in the air and jumping up and down. i ji Another event of the day was the young people's meeting, at which there was a full altar of seekers for salvation, and the shouting young Christians made the Tabernacle ring. Before the close of his address Evangelist E. L. Hyde had his big audience moved to tears by his pathetic portrayal of Christ's love for humanity.

His sermon was interspersed with some of his peculiar sayiugs. His subject was "The Great Salvation." This afternoon Dr. Keen conducted at the Tabernacle a children's church service, at which he preached a ten-minnte sermon, and then he preached his Penta-costal sermon to 6,000 people. Dr. Collins sermon this morning was an excellent one.

The doctor seems to have the misfortune of interruptions when he is preaching, but they do not disconcert him. Last Sunday night the storm caused several interruptions and to-day the actions of a religious-crazy man would have confused any ordinary preacher. The excited individual was, however, quieted only after being taken outside. The scene at the tent service this after-; noon was similar to that at the love feast this morning, except that it was on a smaller scale. The old people held a consecration ser vice at which hundreds consecrated themselves to Christ, To-night overflow meetings were held in various sections of the Grove and "Big Frank" Carr and his wife conducted a meeting on the pike.

The song services of Dr. Gilmours choir to-day were of a more than ordinary character. The new songs are exceedingly popular bere. Miss Pauline Gil-mour, an accomplished musician, presided nt the organ to-day and Dr. Gilmour and Mrs.

George Hewett, of Clayton, one of the best contraltos in New Jersey, sang a duet at the morning service and again tonight. Yesterday afternoon Bishop Taylor, at the cottage of Henry S. Springer, baptized Rhenby M. nnd Elsie QM daughters of the Kev. J.

Fallen, of Greenbush, N. and Nettie May, daughter of the Rev. John Goorley. The crowd was so great at the Tabernacle to-dny that the Bishop could not baptize children there, but he baptized the two children of a returned missionary in one of the cottages. All the children at the children's meeting to-day formed a procession and the thousand and more shook hands with the gray-bearded old Bishop a they passed him.

The contrast between the new woman and the old was shown to-day when the indignation of the staid old Christian women was aroused by a pretty little blonde who came down in gray bloomers. Everybody along the avenues left their cottages to get a peep at the, to them, novel sight, and to express their disapprobation. ALL READY AT MALAGA The New Auditorium Will be Completed in Time for the Opening Services. Special Telegram to The Times. Malaga, August 11.

The final arrangements for the coming camp meeting at this place were completed last evening, and the outlook for a most successful series of meetings Is bright. Many worshipers prefer this old-fashioned camp ground to either the Pitman or Seavllle resorts, and a large number have erected new cottages here this year. The management has, had a new auditorium erected, the last nail of which was driven yesterday, and the painters have followed the carpenters so closely that by to-morrow night the handsome structure will be completed. Several smaller buildings have been put up by the association all being substantially bnllt. There are no attractions about the grounds other than the meetings, and cottagers and MAYOR STOY WILL ACT PROMPTLY State Warrant AVtll be Sworn Oat Against the Offender To-Day and the Mayor Feels Confident of a Conviction la Formal Statement to The Times The Crowds in the Surf Yesterday Broke All Records.

Special Telegram to The Times. ATLANTIC ClTT, AtlgOSt 11. Appearances ton-lay wouid seem to indi cate that the bitter war between the au thorities and the amusement men over the Sundavopenlnp question wasatanend. Every thing in the lower end of the city went wide open without any attempt at molestation. The excursionists enjoyed this Coney Island state of affairs, but the cottagers and hotel guests in a majority of cases made Michigan avenue the terminus of their boardwalk strolls.

It is through no willingness of Major Stoy that this wide-open regime was al- lowed to go unrebuked, however. He is to-day as unalterably opposed to the Sunday opening of the boardwalk amusements as he was when he first gave the order to clone them up. but he has discovered that his hands are tied, and that although the chief executive of the city in name he Is practically powerless to enforce the law as laid down In the city ordinances owing to the flimsy manner in which these municipal acts have been passed. The Mayor to-day announced that he was firmly convinced that a violation of the State law could be proved and that to-morrow he wouid cause State warrants to be issued for all of the offenders. Mayor Stoy makes the following formal statement to The Times: "There Is nothing that will arouse a man to activity more quickly than when his family is In danger or the sanctity of his house is invaded or disturbed.

We realize that among the races that make up the quota of our transient population, some have more interest than the price of a mercantile tax; others, devoid of social or moral worth, have proved themselves a constant menace to the peace and prosperity of the city, where they have received unmerited consideration. The transactions which have developed this once seashore village have also characterized it above the simple one-day excursion resort by its beautiful cottages nnrt magnificent hotels, where men of high moral worth and respectability, surrounded by all that is comprehended In the ties of family affection, rest In the security of home. With the rapidity of growth there has been a demand for legislation apace, conditioned by expediency. Since the city was Incorporated there has been a disregard of ordinances by persons, supported by others, so far as to make them Inoperative. By reason of the nnsuppressed freedom and license existing In the past, exigencies have arisen at this hour which need to be disposed of promptly and decisively.

"The Mayor and Recorder are called upon to correct In a day violations of law which custom has ratified and to deny the right to others to establish precedents on a similar ground, unsupported by law, precedents or public sentiment. With a high regard for the security and welfare of our city, I have forbidden the dishonoring of that Institution, the Sabbath, which has contributed so much to the world's elevation, by profanities, other than those which necessity demand which wou Id cause the most de based cities In our land to rise in judgment against us at this late day. Sunday may have closed at the drawbridge, and If so we may ask why' Surely not without protest in the evidence of existing churches, the many calls to devotion and the presence of an Christian community. Break down this barrier because there are a sufficient number to abet such action, and lu what state of degeneration will we find ourselves? This danger calls forth a strong protest from every one who values the sacrodness of home, the welfare and safety of family and the future of the city. "There is no doubt that in a short time the authorities will adjust what seems to be a momentous question.

A common interest demands that all should give the Mayor and Recorder earnest support in a matter which affects the city so vitally, and to assist In protecting the moral atmosphere from all manner of Infection which threatens to lower the reputation and retard, without the assistance of agitation, the growth of what promises to be the ideal city of seashore homes and not a city of refuge." A look at the snrf and strand to-day was enough to give one the Idea that it was the "wash day" of the nation. Mingled Jn a heterogeneous mass In the heaving billows -v were farmers, millionaires, statesmen and society belles and matrons, a mighty throng, which eclipsed all records and marked this resort for good and all as the favorite bathing ground of the world. Any attempt to count old-ocean's devotees would have been as futile as an attempt to compute the number of grains In the hard and glistening sea sands, but there could have been no less than 50,000 persons In the surf around the noonday hour. But the bathers knew no hour or favorite grounds to-day. They had to take what they could get, and fortunate Indeed was the individual who had a private room and suit at any one of the numberless bathing establishments along the beach front.

While the strand and surf throng was In Itself enough to give to any seashore resort a lasting reputation. It was after all but a mere drop In the bucket here. One could notice no diminution In the number who patrolled the board -walk, strolled along the avenues, rode on the electric cars or patronized the Inlet and Longport pavilions. It was In the afternoon that the Inlet reached the height of Its glory, however. Then the mammoth buildings and-the staunchly-built -wharves and approaches fairly groaned under the weight of pleasure-seeking humanity which they were compelled to uphold.

There were' not less than 225,000 visitors, transient and permanent, in the city today, and where they all managed to stow themselves away is a mystery. Long before the evening shadows fell on Saturday night, of the larger hotels were turning would-be guests away by the hundreds, and a wild hunt for accommodations, any kind and anywhere, was on. Figuratively speaking, even standing room was at a premium, and extra cots were in great demand among the proprietors of hotels, both large and small. As for the one-day excursionists, they simply were lost In the gathering. There were thousands of tlieui here to-day, but they made no appreciable showing except in the lower section of the city, which Is practically set apart on all days for their exclusive benefit and diversion.

Among this class of visitors were a large delegation of the Pennsylvania Wheelmen, who, accompanied by several hundred friends, their wives and their sweethearts, made up a noticeable contingent. Another organized excursion was that of the Southwestern German Singing Society, of Philadelphia, while ten different unclassed bands of seashore pilgrims helped to materially swell the one-day colony. Among the bridal couples who are enjoying love's sweet drearn here by the sea are Mr. and Mrs. Washington Deveraux, who are cosily domiciled at the Boscobel.

The groom Is one of the beHt known electrical experts of the Quaker City and the bride a social favorite of Cleveland, Ohio, In which city the wedding occurred last week. Among the throng of board-walk strollers to-day was noticed William McConnell, the hustling young Common Councilman from the First ward, Philadelphia. Councilman Peter .7. Culln, of the Second ward, with his wife and family. Is ensconced In handsome appointments at the Arlington Hotel for a brief period.

Louis P. White, a well-known Chestnut street jeweler, is summering here. He registers at the Mansion House. Judge and Mrs. Ingram, of Baltimore, have arrived here for the remainder of the Benson mid are nt the Jtrfehton.

Carl Kueoos and wife, of the Curtis Pub- AT QOAPftTOWfl A HANDSOME RESIDENCE STRUCK AND THE CITIZENS BADLY SCARED. CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL DEDICATED The Edifice at Red Bank Claimed to be the Handsomest in the State A Movement Started Among Farmers Looking for Their Better Protection From Commission Merchant Singing Societies From Philadel phia and Other Cities to Hold a Samper fest at Egg Harbor City. Special Telegram to The Times. Flemington, August 11. This afternoon Quakertown, Hunterdon county, the scene of last Sunday's catas trophe, was again visited by a tremendous electrical storm.

Trees and fences were struck and the citizens who were nervous over last Sunday's experiences were badly frightened. Colonel Edwards, of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimaJs, who lives at Newark, came from Quakertown this evening. He said: "The lightning was the most vivid I ever saw. Large balls of fire as big as a drum were bursting in midair, three and four at a time. Lightning struck the house of Ex-Freeholder Samuel Everitt, completely wrecking the second and third floors.

"The entire family were on the first floor and escaped uninjured, although badly frightened. Large scantlings from the floor were torn from their places and stood upright. As was the case when the Quakertown Church was struck last Sunday, there was no evidence of fire, while chairs, carpets and bedding were demol ished." FINEST IN THE STATE Dedication Services of the Handsome Hew Cathedral at Rel Bank. Special Telegram to The Times. Red Bank, August 11.

The dedication services of the new St. James' Catholic Cathedral were held this morning. The edifice, which has a seating capacity of about 800, was crowded, many persons being New York nnd Philadelphia cottagers. The display of flowers and ferns was beautiful. The dedication services were conducted by Monsignor Sat oil assisted by Right Rev.

J. A. McFaul, D. Bishop of Trenton Right Rev. Monsignor Thomas Moran, priest of the church; Rev.

P. 8. Connolly, of Perth Amboy, and Rev. F. Nolan, of Kl heron.

Rev. Father MeCloskey, of Trenton, was master, of ceremonies. Other clergy present were Revs. Thomas reajy, oi ijitKewooo, ana jonn a. Lawrence, of Hradevelt.

Following the dedication Pontifical High Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Satolli, assisted by the above-named priests. Uev. Henry A. Brnnn, of St. Agnes' Church, New York, preached the sermon.

The musical programme was very elaborate, the choir consisting of twenty-seven voices, among whom were Mr. Smith, of New York, a well-known tenor, and Miss Lulu Meert, of Shrewsbury, soprano. J. C. Grapel presided at the organ and was accompanied by a full orchestra.

Pontifical Vespers were celebrated In the church to-night by Mon signor Satolli, Bishop Alcfaul delivering the sermon. The corner-stone of the new Cathedral was laid on June 17. 181)4. The church Is of Romanesque design and built of rock-faced brick, with limestone trimmings. The church will cost about $50,000.

The pews are of light quartered oak. The auditorium will be lighted bv 200 electric and 250 gas lights. The celling Is studded with 25 lamps of 32-candle power and In the chancel there are 30 similar lights. The altar rails are of brass. It is claimed to be the finest church In the State.

TO PROTECT THEIR INTERESTS Farmers Claim That the Commission Merchants Get Most of the Profits. Special Telegram to The Tthks. Bridgeport, August 11. There Is a movement among farmers In this section looking for their better protection from commission merchants In Chester and Philadelphia. The farmers claim these dealers are making large sums of money from the vegetables and fruit handled, while the producer gets barely nothing.

Kor Instance, a basket of tomatoes, potatoes or citron Is sent to these merchants and sold at retail, an excess of ten cents Is charged for the basket, which, returned, the extra dime Is refunded, if the basket is kept the farmer does not receive the money, but It goes into the coffers of the handler. The distance to market forbids the farmer from hauling his truck, and he Is compelled to ship all by boat, the rate of freight from here being six cents per basket. If the produce only firings five cents or less, which was the case during the recent tomato glut, the farmer goes Into his pocket for the balance, and. If not. It Is deducted from his next shipment.

The raiser does not know what his truck will bring when it is shipped and has to depend entirely on what the commission man allows. Movement for Another Trolley Line. Special Telegram to The Times. Woodstown, August 11. Delaware capitalists are fathering a movement towards securing the right of way from Pennsgrove to this borough for a trolley line, so that the seashore may be reached more easily.

This proposed route is through Pennsville. NOT TO BE FOOLED WITH Evea an ex-Alderman Cannot Afford to Take Liberties With Trolley Wire. From the Lewiaton Journal. An Auburn ex-Alderman Is under obligations to an electric light line man for saving him from an electric shock Sunday. The ex-Alderman was wetting down his lawn with the garden hose when he became suddenly possessed to "shoot" at the electric trolley wire, aud he avould have done It but for the timely arrivul of the.

lineman, who advised him not to. Since then he has consulted eminent authorities In electrical matters, and they all tell him that it Is a dangerous thing to play with. While It Is not absolutely certain thnt a person throwing water on an electric trolley wire from a garden hose would get a shock, the electricians say they don't care to try It. The stream of water ana tne nicKei raucet mane an excellent conductor, and the probabilities are that the person who alms such a gun at the trolley will wish he hadn't. Philanthropy's Strangest Scheme.

From the London Truth. One of the latest eccentricities reported from Tarls Is a decldely novel Bcheme for assisting tho poor of that city. It Is worked In the one of the streets on the left bank of the Seine a receptacle hns been placed into which ladles are entreated to throw their cast-off stays. At the first blush or even at the secondIt is rather puzzling to Imagine how the poor are to be benefited by this very delicate request; but. In explanation, it is stated that an Inconsiderable sum can be realized by extracting and using up the whalebone, silk, contained in these articles of attire, and if the appeal Is only liberally responded to it Is calculated that a handsome fund may be realized.

It remains to be seen what view the letter class Parisian will take of a demand which can scarcely be described, as devoid of riskiness. In this country I am utterly unable to picture even the new woman publicly jetisoniug any portion of her undergarments even in the sacred cause of charity. MANHATTAN BEACH'S IMMENSE SUCCESS, Pain's Mammoth "WAR" Pyro-Spectacla AND SATURDAY NIGHTS BY WANNEM At HE ft 'B RAN DELAWARE It Is ao ezperieoce MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 9.30. THE MAMMOTH STEEL, THREE-DECK PALACE STEAMER HAS RESUMED HER DAILY TRIPS TO CAPE MAY Length, 3D ft. 4 llinmctcr.

I 6 Weight, 21,000 Pounds. THE SHAFT THAT CAUSED THE TROUBLE After revolving 27.028.432 times nnd covering 331.084 miles, a distimeo eiual to 14 otrctimfer-enres of the earth, tlie sliaft of tlie steamer wus Injured by the wheel strikincr mibmenred w.eek. i It took twelve duys to forgo and place the new one. THE CONTINUOUS ROUND of Enteretainment haT been increased and tho Merry Runs were uever Attractive as uow. OriE DOLLAR 'lWMir Leaves Race Street Wharf Dully at 7.30 A.

M. If You Have Not SHOT THE CHUTES ON THE DELAWARE Yon should do so to-dny, and enjoy a ride down a alide 4o tun )on. Jt Is an experience you will remember I1 your life. CONCERTS AFTERNOON AMD EVENING BALLOON ASCENSION TRIPLE PARACHUTE LEAP At 6.30 P. 31.

Tn-IJny. Rnata leave A It I'll it ml snrTH Sta. Wharvpi every twenty niiiiutca. RQUfiD TRIP FARE 15 CTS. CHILDREN FREE.

FIREWORKS Mondaj, Wednesday and Saturday Nights nt TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS Are the days upon which the (ireat aod Palatlally-Jritted-Up Three-Deck Makes Those rellehtful Trips to the Fish ln Hanks off I'upe i-lenlopvn, returnlug 5 each following evening uout ti o'clock. Cj The Huvima leavs Pier No. 12, above 5 Kacp street, nrt 'J ueaday, Thuraday and aat- unlay, at M. 3 Hupping: at Chester at 8.15 P. Gordon 3 Heights, P.

I-ewea, 4 A. M. 3 ftehing tackle, bait, cafe and res- taunmton board. For MaterooniR, tickets and nil other In- formailon call on lax s. W.

cor. Delaware avenue and Chestnut street. ROUND TRIP, $1.00 RIVERSIDE MANSION Where Cool Breezes Always Blow. Everything Chaste and Refined. Special encasement of SADIE CDSH- MAX, the Well-known Gaiety Opera Com pany favorite; hkkkkkt HULtuaua, 'Leading operatic- Baritone, in Popular Operatic Selections; California's Celebrated Tenor.

E. HAKDrNci LRSLIK, and BLANCHE AUK EE, the Pacific Coast's StHr Soprano. New and Choice Music by PAUUY'S IlIG OltCHKSTUA. Restaurant a la Carte. Magnificent Fireworks Display Every Friday Night.

Take Park Steamers friim Falrmount Landing or intermediate points for Riverside every twenty minutes. Last boat leaves Klvertnue at il l. n. ik 'ill is i AMiui. IRON STEAMER.

THOMAS CLYDE ROUND Tltll' DOWN THK BAY. 50c. To WOODLAND BEACH Children, to 12, 26c. Leaves Arch Street Wharf WEEK-DAYS 7.45 A.M. WEDNESDAYS 30 SUNDAYS S.00 A.

M. Stopping at PEXNSGROVE and Chester. Music men Is. refreshments and good order ou boat and bench. Four hour at Woodland.

Fishing. boating and salt water bathing. Switchhack ltallwiiy. New Tobocean Slide and other imuroTeiuoots. Leave Woodbind 3.30 P.M.

(WEDNESDAYS leave Arch St. Wharf 6 30 A. M. Leave Woodland 3.45 P. M.

5 hours lethore. Stopping at New Castle and Delaware City.) Churches I-rfxljres nnd reputable Societies eao secure rates at 40 per cent, profit. Apply 10 to 'clock, or address 0. W. Reyhold.

3 Arch St GntAT ATT 25p. Round Trip. fiinrmtns THilc. Fn.t Stoatnera. A lielinea Continuous Vaudeville Performance.

Concerts. Nightly Illuminations. Boats 1'oot of Callowhtil nnd Lombard streets, A. to. 11.30 A.M.

l. 5. P.M. Shrinkage in Weight of Corn. From Garden and Forest.

A Pennsylvania farmers' club has been testing the amount of shrinkage by weight of Indian corn which is kept over the winter. The results coincide generally with what has already been reported from test made, at the experiment stations. Between htiFking time and the 1st of June, corn will lose nbout one-sixth of Its wettrht. and, allowing for other losses and expenses, it was agreed that It would he ns nnirlrablo to accept 40 cents for a bushel or corn In the ear at husking time as It would be to receive 50 cents for the same amount an the 1st of June or thereabout. ACTIONS AT GERMANIA I PARK "iiir I FIREWORKS MAJOR HALPIITS FAREWELL His Departure From the City Marked by an Enthusiastic Meeting.

The Salvation Army headquarters at Eighth and Vine streets was crowded with an enthusiastic audience last night to hear the farewell address of Major William Hal-pin and his wife. The general services were opened by out-door exercises on the corner. There was music rendered by Major Hatpin on his favorite instrument, the concertina, and singing by the choir, composed of twenty young girls and about the same number of young men. The hymn "For You I Am Praying" was sung by two of the Army's new recruits. After the singing and a few remarks by those who had become soldiers In this great Army, a collection was taken up among the bystanders, which netted a very nice little sum.

After a prayer by Major Halplu the Army adjourned to the hall. In his farewell remarks the major was very much affected, and expressed himself as regretting to leave Philadelphia. Although he had only been here two years, be said, he bad learned to love the kind and hospitable citizens of the Quaker City, who had rendered him so much assistance in advocating the great cause he was working In. From bere Major and Mrs. Hulpin will go East, and after a few weeks of rest aud quietude will proceed to New York city, where the major will be In full charge of the new barracks just finished at Fourteenth street nnd Sixth avenue.

This afternoon at 5 o'clock a social tea will close the exercises and none but the officers will be present. Two years ago when Major nnd Mrs. Hal- Cin first took charge of the Pennsylvania ranch of the Army most of the local posts were in debt, but all of the obligations have now been cancelled and a small balance has been placed to the credit of the general fund. The standing army has been Increased fully 500. Nearly one-half of this number include some of the most prominent people of Philadelphia, who hove seen the good that Is being accomplished in this field and hare volunteered their assistance.

Major Hal-pin's successor will be Brigadier William Evans, who has been stationed In New York city. He will take charge the middle of tho week. A USE FOR SPIDERS Farmer Henderson Got Them to Tackle the All- Preval i Mosquitoes. Prom the New York World. A farmer by the name of Henderson, who lives about five miles north of Greenwich, hns been greatly troubled for some years past with mosquitoes and has adopted a singular method of ridding his household of them.

His farm Is situated very near the outskirts of a. second growth of trees and shrubbery, among which there is a considerable number of pines. The pine tree Is a favorite of the mosquito. Farmer Henderson had read In the Sunday World of the tests made by the reverend gentlemen ou Long Island, who tried to drive away the Importunate mosquito by pouring oil ou the ponds and lakes in the neighborhood. Unfortunately there are no pouds or lukes iu the vicinity of the Henderson farm.

After some days of deep study, however, Mr. Henderson transplanted a young plue tree to a washtub and placed the tub in the woodshed adjoining the house. In this woodshed there are nnd always have been great quantities of spiders of various species, and their ebs are stretched In almost every available nook. Fanner Henderson calculated that the mosquitoes which usually loitered about the house would be attracted to the woodshed by the presence of the pine and that, once having entered the shed, the spiders would do the rest. He wa, after the expiration of a week, much gra titled to find that the troublesome insects had al most deserted the main building, and that the webs of the spiders were well filled with the winged game.

Mr TlpinlTon's next move was to en deavor to introduce spiders on the tree and encourage them to weave their webs among its branches. He Is not much of a naturalist. Imt isxnArta tn psffihlish 11 fnlr roloilV of spiders before long aud to rtermnneutly relegate the mosquitoes to their clutches. SPARROWS WHIP A TOMCAT The Plucky Little Birds Taught Thomu to Keep Bis Paws Off Their Property. Anderson Dispatch to Indianapolis Journal.

A hundred Andersonians witnessed a lively encounter this morning between a large Maltese cat and a score or more of Eiifflish sparrows that took place In the heart of the city. "Tom" Invaded the nest of a sparrow In the loft of Merrick's livery barn. The mother of the young birds showed fight, and her piercing cries soon brought a score or more of other sparrows to her rescue. Tom beat a hasty retreat, lmr the hlrds followed him out Into the street, where the battle waxed hotter and hotter. The sparrows swarmed about the de-spoiler of the nest In dozens, pecking at his head, ears and back, and then darting awuv before be had a chance to claw them.

Occasionally Tom would stop, and, rising on his hind legs, make a wicked lunge nt the birds, and several were sent to the earth as (he result of his sharp claws. The air was filled with the little excited birds, and their chatter could be heard a block away. By this time Tom was squalling at the top of his voice, and his eyes glowed like coals of lire. The fight continued up the street until the hotel was reached, when Tom made a dive for the omcc, put was nenucn on, ana at last found refuge under a cab that stood lu front of the door. A large crowd gathered and saw the fight waged by the birds on their common enemy.

Under the cab the birds could not reach Tom without subjecting themselves to great danger from his sharp claws, and soon flew back to the barn chattering and making every possible manifestation of delight. When the noise was stilled the thoroughly whipped Tom crawled from under his retreat aud scurried down an alley. There's a Day That is Dawning. There's a day that iB dawning somewhere for you Be wary, boys Be wary J) When the mother-in-law to be called the new Will lake the stand (and she'll keep it, too!) And strut in bloomers of crimson hue, Be wary, boys Be wary I There's a day that is dawning we see its light, Be wary, boys! Be wary When the motlieMn-law of the new stamp bright Shall rise in majesty clothed in miKht, And sliced her bicycle out of sight. I Be wary, boys I By wary I The dav is eomintfand soon will dawn "(Be wnry.

hoys! He wary!) When the mother-in-law with the bloomers on Will pitv her namesakes dead and gone And bold high carnival. Good-bye, John I Be wan, bovs Be wary Frank. Stanton in Chicago Times-Herald. DOWN AT CAPE MAY The Biggest Sunday That Resort Has Bad for a Dozen Tears. Special Telegram to The Times.

Cape Mat, Angnst 11. This was the biggest Sunday Cape May has had for a dozen years. The trains last night brought down a great crowd, which was augmented by to-day's arrivals into something quite surprising even to the most optimistic Cape Mayan. The surf at midday was a sight. The gently rolling waves, when they come Into shallow water, have a fashion of raising up Into an almost perpendicular wall and falling upon the shore with a great splash and roar.

To-day, instead of breaking upon the strand, they fell upon a wall of surf bathers, where their force was spent. Inside of this animated line of blue was a smooth, placid strip of water, in which the timid enjoyed a less heroic battle. It was an easy thing to see in what the charm of a Cape May surf bath consisted above those of less favored places by the experience of this morning. Quidoot's new auditorium was opened this afternoon by a service in the Interest of the American Sabbath Association, under the lead of the Rev. Thomas A.

Fernley, D. secretary of the Philadelphia Sabbath As sociation. Addresses were made by Rev. A. B.

Kinsolving, Judge Ashman, Louis D. Vail, Edwin K. Hart and Dr. Fernley. Miss Mary H.

Hubbert, the rising Philadelphia songstress, charmed the audience with her rich soprano voice. Spencer Cosby, corps of engineers. United States army, registered at the Stockton Hotel last night Mr. Cosby Is the son of Pay Director Cosby, of the navy. Monsieur Louis Vossion, chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, and Consul of France at Philadelphia, is at the Marine Villa till Tuesday.

Chief Engineer Montgomery Fletcher, 0. S. and Paymaster John R. Carmody, U. S.

are at the Stockton Hotel. General Passenger Agent of the P. R. R. J.

R. Wood was oue of the prominent people noticed lust night at the Stockton ball. liy common consent the most magnificent gown and costly jewels seen last night at the Stockton ball were worn by Detgado, of New Orleans. Her gown was of golden brown satin of Paris make, richly embroidered on the sleeves with ermine. Some of the precious stones she wore were of remarkable brilliancy Mrs.

L. P. Cake tendered to Miss Blanche Wood, soprano, and Elsie Lower, dancer, a testimonial party last night at Oongress Hail. ProfcssorFlthlan, of Camden, the baritone, and Mr. Babcock, the basso, aided this very delightful and successful affair.

George Hires ami family, of Salem, N. have taken up their summer quarters at the star ma. Captain S. Mertwago, of the Russian Embassy, r.t Washingtop, has returned to Congress Kail. George Rife, proprietor of the Holllday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Joined a party of friends nt Congress Hall yesterday.

Lhidley Garrison, a member of the Camden bar. Is at Cape May, having registered at the Chalfonte. John M. Campbell and Major D. W.

Sanders, of Kentucky, have returned to the Lnfayette. Cape May friends and relatives of William. King gave him a pleasant birthday party last night at his lovely Beach avenue residence. Mr. King has reached bis seventy-secoad birthday.

He Is one of the Cape's most esteemed and influential summer citizens. Those present at this anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

E. Hildreth, Miss Mary Hildreth, Di. Derlckson and Miss Derlckgon, Mr. James Irwin and sons, Mrs. M.

S. Chadwick, Miss Hattie King, Miss Wright, Alias Davis, Mr. Collin and II. W. Hand.

Charles H. Dougherty nnd his two lovely daughters are at their Washington 'street cottage, which Is, by the way, oue of the finest residences at this resort. Fishing success is quite phenomenal, In spite of the presence of the menhaden sea robbers, who from some unknown cause are keeping further from shore. Miss Frances Mulholland, the cultured daughter of General Mulholland, United States Pension Agent, is visiting Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. McDonnell at their Hughes street summer cottage. Miss Mulholland is an exceedingly pretty girl and a favorite in her large circle of friends. The full dress ball given at the Stockton Hotel last night by the management of that house was one of the most brilliant In the history of that flue old hostelry.

The entire space devoted to dancing and promenading was fully occupied till late In the evening. Many titled people and others of distinction in public nnd private life were present. The costumes and jewels worn by the ladies were far beyond anything seen here this season and probably never excelled by any party of a similar kind given at Cape May. Mrs. J.

W. Forney arid daughter, Miss Tillle May Forney, are at the Stockton for the balance of the season. DROWNED WHILE BATHING Young Man Meets Death in the Delaware Despite Bis Companions' Efforts at Rescue. Frederick Newhouse, 18 years old, of 1358 Fisher street, this city, was drowned In the river near the new bridge at Dvlair, N. yesterday afternoon.

In company with Jacob Ensslen. of 3405 Richmond street, and several other friends, the unfortunate young man rowed over to the Jersey shore to escape the intense heat and enjoy a day's outing. All of the members of the party went In to bathe, and Newhouse, who could swim, was probably taken with cramps, as he suddenly disappeared below the surface while beyond his depth. His friends made heroic efforts to rescue him, but could llud no trace of his body for over a half hour, when it came to the surface and was towed ashore. Coroner Jns-tice, of Camden, gave a certificate of death from accidental drowning, aud the remains were removed to the Camden morgue.

TO HOLD A SANGER FEST The Leading Singing Societies of This City to Participats at Bzg Harbor City. Special Telegram to The Times. Eoo Harbor Citt, August 11. Arrangements were made here for several excursions to this city on September 15 by all the leading singing societies of Philadelphia and elsewhere. About 18,000 people will take part In the affair, as It promises to he the largest "Saengerfest" ever held In this city.

ACROSS THE DELAWARE Butcher Oliver Keen, of Woodstown, cut off part of bis hand while cutting beef. A dog poisoner Is again at work about Woodstown. A valuable canine of George Darlington was the last victim. Fred Martin and Walter Gross, of Dennls-vllle, killed a rattlesnake, with eleven rattles, the first ever seen in that vicinity..