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6 SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 24, 1895. THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. MOVEMENTS INSTATE POLITICS IVRY The Lackawanna Republican county com mittee bas fixed opoa September 17 as the date for the countv convention, which also elects delegates to the next National Repub lican Convention. TV Ik I- Ira jf NEW LKSIMWIOT: NLWd 5AP RESCUED FROJI A FRIGHTFUL DEATH A LINEMAN WHILE BEING ROASTED IN MID-AIR SAVED BY A COMRADE, A change of one vote In the South ward of Lewi st own wonld have returned J.

A. Mc-Kee and the Mifflin County Convention It Floats "Though lost to sight, to memory dear" is the motto for ordinary soaps. Ivory Soap is always in sight and is not wasting at the bottom of the tub. HUNG UNCONSCIOUS FROM A POLE to check picnickers, of which Henderson was one, from tearing the weather-boards of a barn to make a dancing platform, when be was met by Henderson, who dealt the fatal blow. AT THE MERCY OF THIEVES BflRpES WANTS A DIVORCE THE EX-MAYOR OP TRENTON IS NAMED AS CO-RESPONDENT.

QUARRELED OVER CARDS In a Fight Which Followed One of tbe Players Was Fatally Shot. A number of Italians met yesterday afternoon in German town at the bouse of Michael Zanga and joined in a festival provided by the proprietor. The guests included Thomas Floun, William I testa no and Kaphael Volpl. The festivities were kept up for several hours fn the most hilarious manner. Much drink was indulged in.

It is said, and when the merry party was in the height of its jollification a game of cards was proposed, and everybody sat down to join in it. Everything was progressing to the satisfaction of all, except Raphael Volpl, who found fault with Zanga because of tbe way he was dealing the cards. Efforts were made to pacify Volpl by yielding to his demands, but this did not prevent him from attempting to create a disturbance. In dcr that the trouble might not be continued the party was requested to disband, and this did quickly out of respect to the proprietor of the premises. Volpl, however, was not disposed to leave the house quietly and when he passed out the door, it is said, he was in a fighting mood.

He returned and quarreled witn Zanga, but was induced to go away before a fight ensued. He wanted more beer to drink and after being refused he grew more eager for a quarrel. He made an attempt to assault Zanga. when the latter. It is said, drew a revolver and fired at him.

The bullet struck Volpl above the hip. lodging In the abdomen and be fell to the ground and sank Into unconsciousness. The Fourteenth district patrol was summoned and he was taken to the German town Hospital. He was unconscious at midnight and the resident physician sold he could not possibly live until morning. As soon as Zanga fired the shot he fled and bid himself in one of the cellars In the col-ony.

Policeman Harmshv was notified and he tumped into th cellar and arrested Zanga and put handcuffs on him. Wheu he was searched two loaded revolvers, one of 32-calibre and the other 3. were found on him. He was locked up In tbe Germantown station house. George Collins, William De-santo and Thomas Floun, who are supposed to have been witnesses of the shooting, were taken into custody and locked up also.

TROTTING LOW DRAWN OUT While tbe Horses Contending; Were of Good Class the Sport Was Tame. Chicago, August 23. A long afternoon of tame racing characterized tbe trotting sport this afternoon at Washington Park, although horses of a high class took part. A strong but hot wind blew all good time being impossible. The feature of the day was the performance of James Stlnson's pole team.

Maud B. and Damiana, both by Nutmeg, who went a mile driven by their owner In 2.INV. Mr. Stinson is over 00 years of age and trained the horses near this city. The Calumet stake.

2.14 trotters, purse B. B. b. by Pilot Medium, Gerrity. 1 I 1 Monelto, blk, mM West 3 2 3 Mnud blk.

It. Patterson. 2 3 4 Impetuous, blk. f. McHcnrv 4 4 2 2.15 2.14 Tbe Intcr-Stflte stake, 2.10 pacing, purse $3,000.

Fidol, b. by Idol, Bivenburg 1 1 1 Coleridge, b. Hunter 2 2 2 Gnzette, b. Shoekency ...3 3 3 Pyannis, b. Keves 4 4 4 Kthel gr.

Gonley dis. Symboler, b. Currv dis. Time. 2.08, 2.10, 2.

13 The 23f trot, pnrse 1,000, unfinished." Prny Tell, ch. Iv Axtell, Young 1 2 Willie b.g., by Chester Chief, Swans- brough 2 1 Turqtiois, b. J. Fuller 4 3 Ftoaina. b.

Curtis 3 5 Judge Uice, blk. Hudson 6 4 Hoyena, br. Weft 5 7 Frederick b. McDonald 7 6 Ilnwtliorne, b. Pnyne 8 Time, 2.174, 2.

IG Match. $200, two in three, Akron, b. by Ambassador, Hughes 1 2 Aiixtrnlinn. ch.g., by Ambassador, Patterson 2 I Time, 2.30, 2.31 To beat 2.15i, Domineer, b. by Red Wilkes, Curry, won.

Time, 2.13. Camden Residents Complain of Inefficient Police Protection. The large number of robberies committed In Camden during the last two weeks bas alarmed the residents of the northern section of the city to such a degree that they are complaining loudly of the poor protection provided by the local police department and unless better service is given there is talk of action being taken against the bead of the department for ttip general inclli- clency exhibited by Chief Dodd. Besides the numerous robberies of shoe factories which have been made public, not by the police, but by the people who have been robbed, three other robberies were glvn out by accident last night. They were all private residences, where the families have been out of town.

The houses robbed were those of Dr. Paul McCray. of Fourth and Penn streets; Rev. J. W.

Marshall. No. 430 Linden street, and Rev. A. G.

Lawson. No. 428 Linden street. The police were notified of the rob- nery several days ago. rne policeman on the beat informed the chief that he saw a bright light in tbe bouse all night last Friday and he knew the family were away, but It didn't occur to him that burglars were at work.

Dr. Mecray suffered the loss of a quantity of silverware, a valuable gun and enough miscellaneous articles to fill a wagon, valued at several hundred dollars. Rev. J. W.

Marshall is away on his vacation, but returned home to attend a funeral yesterday. He took occasion to go to his house, which he found had been ransacked from top to bottom. When he reported it to tbe police last night it occurred to Lieutenant Pettit that he and Policeman Jams saw a man on the back shed of Dr. Marshall's house a week ago Thursday night, hut did not nav nv attention to It. When they went to Dr.

Marshall's house to make an investigation last night they also found that Rev. A. G. Lawson's residence, next door, had beeo entered. It was im- Eossible to tell what amount of booty had een taken from either house.

Upon the return of many families who are now sojourning at various resorts ft will not be surprising 10 una mac oaii 01 me nonsea in the northern section of the city have been rohbed during the summer. The capture of the two shoe factory robbers by Policeman Myers Thursday night while Lieutenant Pettit and another policeman were waiting for them to commit another robbery, has at least rid the city of two dangerous men, who have apparently had everything their own way In the shoe factories after dark for weeks past. They were positively identified at the bearing before Mayor Westeott yesterday as Smith and William Garrison. A son of Jacob Hirschman, tbe South street merchant, who was held in bail by Magistrate South for receiving the stolen goods, appeared at the hearing and Identified the men as the ones who sold his father the shoes stolen from Martin's, Welsh Kelly's and Wblttaker's factories. The Mavor committed tbem to jail in default of $1,000 bail each.

rne ponce were noimea msi mgnx mat they are wanted In T'tien, New York, where they have been Indicted for robbery, and It is believed that they are a part of the gang who have been operating in Cumberland county. AT ASBURY PARK Travel to This Charminc Resort Still Some Late Arrivals. Special Telegnfm to The Times. Asbtxry Park, August 23. Still the crowd of travel comes toward As- bury Park and the platform Is covered with trunks and baggage.

All kinds of trunks are there; simple, ordinary trunks are small when compared to the huge receptacles needed by our society belles Who have come to the Park for the season. Not one or two trunks, even, will accommodate the many dresses which are absolutely necessary if one successfully meets the many demands for social duties. The conventional morning dress Is con venient, but the plain skirt and shirt-waist are scarcely dressy enough now for walk or drive if you are a guest of the large hotels. The yachting dresa, the bicycle costume, the riding habit, the pretty luncheon gown and dozens of pretty evening conceptions which are dreams of beauty and artistic design. A season is a long time ana Tue same gown must not be worn too often, so the necessity for the many different trunks which belong to an extended stay at a summer resort.

The tickets for the brave bathing masters' benefit are selling fast. The people are taking a philanthropic interest in the affair. One gentleman bought Jfi worth of tickets nnd handed them back to the bathing master, jelling him to sell them over again; that he was sorry he could not be here to" use them himself. The-Rutgers Glee Clnb and Quartette, which is occupying pleasant quarters at tbe Lafayette, has given several entertainments at the hotels. They have a good repertoire and their songs are merry and bright.

They pleased the guests of the Gramercy tills evening with the college songs and merry jokes. Managing Editor Hlnkley, of the Educational Weekly, is at the Myrtle with his father and sister. A WOMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE Mrs. William Leech, of Lambertville, Hat an Experience She Will Not Soon Forget. Special Telegram to The Times.

Lambertville, N. August 23. Mrs. William Leech, a farmer's wife, living on the outskirts of tbe city, met with a thrilling experience this evening. While driving through the city her horse became frightened and ran away.

Mrs. Leech was thrown out, but her dress caught on the dashboard. She hung from the wagon with her head near the running horse's feet. The citizens were horrified to see the horse dashing through the streets with tbe woman hanging in such a perilous position. Mrs.

Leech was taken from the wagon and carried to a physician's oilice, unconscious, but, strange to say, she received no serious injuries. BELATED EXCURSIONISTS They Miss Their Trains and Have to Sleep Along the Docks. Special Telegram to The Times. Elizabeth, N. August 23.

Lincoln Lodge, F. and A. yesterday on an excursion up the Hudson 011 the steamer Blackbird and a barge. They did not return until 2.50 this morning and charge the captain with ill-treatment, stating that but thirty pounds of steam was kept iu the boilers, and It was only after a riot was Imminent on the boat that be ordered more steam to be made. The excursionists arrived in this city so late that all trains had stopped for the night and they were compelled to sleep on the docks until daylight, fighting inosquitos, and In a miserable plight.

THANKED THEIR HOSTESS Brooklyn Elks Present Resolutions to an Atlantic City Hotel Proprietor. Special Telegram to The Times. Atlantic City, August 23. A large delegation of the Brooklyn Lodge of B. P.

O. Elks arrived here this afternoon, bearing a handsomely engraved and framed set of resolution of thanks which they were empowered to present to Mrs. S. E. Sweeney, of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, at which house tbe Brooklyn imys were entertained during the rece.it Elks convention In this citv.

The resolutions were presented to Mrs. Sweeney to-night with elaborate ceremonies, Mayor Stoy making the presentation speech. would have instructed for Hastings as a con- sequence. Twenty of the thirty-eight dele gates eieereu Aiexanaer iteeu in yuay interests as a result. T.

Larry Eyre, formerly a clerk In the office of the Secretary of Internal Affairs, was beaten In bis contest for the nomina tion of Recorder of Chester county by only two votes. Thomas D. Grover. of Phoenix ville. had 84 delegates to 82 for Eyre, and just that far it was a Hastings victory.

Quay's delegates were elected by a vote of to TO. The Democrats of York nominated W. F. Bay Stewart for Judge by acclamation. Republican factions make Democratic victory iora mis year very certain.

The Lycoming Connty Democratic Conven tion unanimously indorsed Judge John J. Metzgcr for one of the Superior Court Judge nominations before the Democratic State Convention at Williamsport, September 11. Outre county Democrats are pressing Calvin M. Bower for the same honor. Jere F.

Zullinger, John R. Metcalf, Grler F. Stake. J. W.

Kodenhaver and S. M. Kltz-mlller are the Democratic State delegates- elect from ranklin county. i County Chairman W. Kerper Stevens opposes the nomiuation of Richard H.

Koch, of Schuylkill, for Judge, on the part of the Berks Republicans, on the ground that "Berks is full of able and entirely capable lawyers, and If It Is the Intention of the Re publicans of Berks county to place a candidate In tbe field they should take one from their own county and not go outside to hund material, as it looked like an Insult to the bar of this county." C. M. Kishpaugh, of the Internal Affairs Department, was chairman of the committee on resolutions of the reconvened Wyoming Connty Republican, Convention to elect a delegate to the State convention in place of Itufus P. Nor hup, of Tunkhannock, who is committed to tbe State administration. Mr.

Xorthup was elected last winter through the personal efforts of Mr. Kishpaugh. He refused to commit himself to Senator Quay, and as a consequence tbe convention was reconvened on Monday and Major H. W. Treadwell elected a delegate.

There will be contest, and if Senator Quay wins Mr. Kishpaugh will have the satisfaction of seeing Northup unseated, says the Harrlsburg Patriot. Major John D. Worman, secretary, reports that the Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania, true to the teachings of Jefferson, are alert, judging from the interest shown by the clubs throughout, and that the General Assembly at Lancaster on September 5 will be attended by large delegations from the clubs of Pittsburg, Erie, Altoona, Euston. Williamsport.

Reading. York.Wllkes-barre, Harrishurg. West Chester, Berwyn, Scranton, Doylestown. Philadelphia and other points of the State. H.

J. McGrann nnd other citizens of Lancaster are determined that nothing will be left undone to make the deputies and other Democrats' visit a pleasant one and the General Assembly a success. THINGS PENNSYLVANIAN Roundabout tbe State, With Plenty of Paragraphs to Show for It. Thursday, August 29, Is the thirty-second anniversary of the founding of Bethany Orphans' Home, at Womelsdorf, Berks county, nnd Is known as Bethany Day In the Reformed Church. During his residence in Beading Judge Strong was a member of Councils and School Controller, says the Reading Times.

He was also a director of the Farmers' National Bank and Lebanon Valley Rallroud and counsel for the Philadelphia and Reading Company. Judge Strong lived with his family in the house, 113 North Fifth street, now the residence of Richmond L. Jones, and had his law office on tbe west side of North Fifth street, below the Episcopal Church, until he bought the three-story brick house, at 120 Penn street, now the residence of Matthias Mongol, to which Judge Strong removed his family. Editor P. F.

McGarvey is making the Ha-zleton Truth one of the most popular papers In the Luzerne and Iehlgh coal fields. Its special articles are very attractive, and its popes show a life and interest that speaks well for the management. Hazleton Truth Is a paper with an opinion. The eighteenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania and Maryland Medical Union Association will take place August 20, at Columbia. Dr.

George H. Rhoe, of Spring Grove Asylum, Catonsville, is presi dent of tbe association, and Dr. John K. Li nea weaver, of Columbia, the secretary. The executive committee is as follows: Dr.

Alexandria Craig, Dr. A. C. Wentz, Hanover; Dr. J.

H. Elkton, Dr. I. Reily liuelier, Lebanon; Dr. W.

M. Weidman, Reading; Dr. Edward Jack son, Philadelphia; Dr. F. Gillespie, Oxford, fa.

The Mauch Chunk News says that since the death of Bishop Howe a report has obtained credence that there will be a movement made at an early day looking to a di vision of the Central Pennsylvania Diocese nnd the creation of a now bishopric out of the Western part. It 1s claimed in behalf of the division that the present territory is entirely too large for one bishop to cover. Isaac Wayne Van Leer, who died on Friday at his home in Downingtown, aged 04 years, was a nephew of General Anthony Wayne, familiarly known as "Mad Anthony," who enjoyed the full confidence of Washington during the Revolutionary War and who was oppolnted by him to some of the highest positions of trust and responsibility in the Continental army. Mr. Van Leer hnl been a resident of Chester county all his life.

He was successful as a farmer. Beginning life with nothing, he acquired a competency from his excellent nnd practical knowledge of agriculture. The Thomas Coal Company have struck the Lykens vein at their colliery in the Shenandoah Valley. The vein has proved seven and one-half feet of good coal. This Is new discovery and will prove a source of much wealth to the land-owners fn that valley, among whom are the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company and the Girnrd estate.

The vein was intersected after a tunnel was driven five hundred feet. of the cnal authorities have heretofore held thnt the Lykens vein did not underlie the other coal veins in this vicinity, but the Thomas Coal Company ure now satis lied the theory has been wrong. THE DEADLY GASOLINE STOVE Two Lives Lost as the Result of Explosions at Trenton. Trenton, N. August 23.

Mrs. Patrick Cleary. who was bndly burned by an explosion of gasoline on Wednesday, while she was cooking dinner, died of her injuries to-day. This afternoon a gasoline stove, which Mrs. Edward C.

P.ullock was filling, exploded, and her infant child. Myrtle, was so badly burned that It will die before morning. The explosion is nnexplainable, as Mrs. Bullock snys there had been no lire under the stove for more than a half hour and the stove was cold at the time. She thinks she stepned upon a match, which ignited the gasollue fumes In the rowm.

Provident Fond Society Insolvent. New York, August 23. Arthur M. Sanders has been appointed by Judge Beekman In the Supreme Court receiver of the property of the Provident Fund Society, npon the application of the Attorney Genernl, who says that the society is insolvent and nimble to meet Its obligations. The assets of the corporation are while the liabilities amount to Beecham's pills for constipation io and 25.

Get the book at your druggists and go by it. Annual sties mors than 6,000400 box, SERVIGES AT J)GEiifi GITY EVANGELIST HARRISON'S GOOD WORK AT THE CAMP MEETING. NEWS OF THE SEASIDE RESORTS Warren, Morris and Sussex Counties Slay Join in the Erection of Tri-County Peni tentiary Pieces of Human Flesh Found Along a Railroad Burlington College to be Reopened. Special Telegram to The Times. Ocean City, N.

August 23. The fourth day of the camp meeting here will not soon be forgotten by the crowds that attended the various services. The tide of the religious enthusiasm has been rising higher and higher to the meetings. The disciples of John Wesley never sang more lustily or prayed more fervently or preached more earnestly than they are doing here. In all this good work Evangelist Harrison leads and a large corps of ministers assist.

Rev. E. C. Sunfield, of Bridge ton, led the holiness meeting this morning. Song, pray ers and testimonials were the order at this hour.

The hour of 10.30 A. M. brought the preaching service, with President Lake In charge. Mr. Harrison and a number of ministers were on the platform.

Rev. J. T. Swindells, pastor of Trinity M. E.

Church, Chester, was Introduced as the preacher. His text was First Kings, eighteenth chapter and twenty-fourth verse: "The God that answer th by fire." The sermon was well prepared and eloquently delivered. Rev. R. A.

Mcllwain, a rising young minister of the Philadelphia Conference, preached one of the best sermons of the camp meeting at 3 o'clock. The text was Psalm 90, second verse: "From everlasting to everlasting Thou art God." Evaagelist Harrison exhorted briefly and Miss Smith, of New York, sang: "I shall not be a stran ger up there." The twilight services were so crowded that many stood outside to hear tbe singing. Mr. Ferguson led the service, ami around him was gathered bis large chorus choir. Rev.

J. B. Beadle, of New York, spoke briefly, and Miss Jordan, of Camden, and Mrs. Erdman, of Philadelphia, sang effective solos. When the bell rang at 8 o'clock the crowds poured Into the aud itorium until the building was taxed to Its utmost.

Evangelist Harrison was In charge and preached his well-known sermon, "There Is a way that seemeth rignt unto a man, but the end thereof is death." Great ex citement prevailed during the altar service. RELIGION AT OCEAN GROVE Earnestness and Enthusiasm Aroused at the Different Services. Special Telegram to The Times. Ocean Grove, August 23. Still there Is a feeling of deep solemnity pervading tbe meetings as held at Ocean Grove.

The Incoming trains bring crowds of people, who are somewhat bewildered as a hundred voices hail them with "Asbury Park here! Ocean Grove here! Any part of the Grove you want to go!" The trouble for a few minutes is that the new arrival has no knowledge as to which part of the GroVe he does want to go to. The cries of the hackmau generally gets him some pas sengers, however, and the traveler will be glad to find a hotel where he can make himself comfortable during his brief vacation. The Auditorium is very centrally located. All the streets first made lead toward but the more distant streets are straight and parallel to each other. The question what to do with the people to-morrow night will be quite perplexing.

Those who have not engnged their board ahead will knov what tbe height of the season at Ocean Grove means. The smaller hotels are quite full. Tbe Sheldon still has rooms and all are ready to put up cots for the "over-Sunday" guests. Rev. R.

J. Andrews presided, as usual, this morning. These are pentecostal meetings. Each morning one phase of the Pentecost fi a iIip snhiect for consideration. The Ocean Grove visitors are early risers during camp meeting week, and the attendance at this morning's meetings was large.

A great manv testimonies and prayers were made that 'God's especial blessing may rest upon the earnest work of the camp meeting at Ocean Grove. The holiness meeting, as usual, was quite full. Tbe Tabernacle Is a small hut there Is a pleasant social feeling here that tends toward exchange of heart histories. The genuine sympathy of the altar-workers is truly helpful, as the backslider or penitent comes forward for prayer and guidance toward a letter life. The voung people's meeting was filled to overflowing this evening.

Mr. Yatman is leading them every morning into a thoroughly evangelistic vein. Many rose for prayer this morning, and a large number of the audience remained in their seats after the benediction had been pronounced. Mrs. Grace.

Welser Davis' children's service grows more interesting each day and the attendance larger. Many of the children have professed conversion and have thus early consecrated themselves to the Saviour. DOWN AT CAPE MAY A Rousing Benefit Given C. Garvin Gilmaina by Residents and Cottagers. Special Telegram to The Times.

Cape Mat, August 23. Cape May stood nobly by O. Garvin Gil-malne this evening at his benefit given by the Summer Stock Company, which has made such a favorable Impression among this resort's ultra fashionable visltora; It looks now as If that the drama had been securely established upon these' shores, made memorable this summer by the visits of such artists as Mrs. D. P.

Bowers, Sol Smith Russell, Monsieur Gullle, William N. Griffiths and others, who, while not acting in a professional capacity, gave the place a kind of sock and buskin flavor, which will not be missed In subsequent sen sous. Dr. William H. Paneoast, the eminent Philadelphia physician and surgeon, is a guest at the Lafayette Hotel.

William J. Wood, of Florence, with his family, is located at tbe Windsor for a ten days visit. 4 The I'nltcd Brethren opened their annual camp at Cape May Point for a ten days' meeting. Commander Rclter, TJ. S.

was In town to-day looking over his official charge at this point, the lighthouse at Cape May Point. Dr. A. B. Kirk patrlck and family, of Philadelphia, are enjoying seaside life at the Capw House.

A Hew Senate Instituted. Archimedes Senate, No. 27, Order of Sparta, was instituted nt MercbantvilHe Thursday night by the officers of the Great Senate. The new Senate began life with fifty members and propositions from ten more applicants were announced. Following the installation of the new oflicers and an exemplification of the work by.

the Great -Senators a collation was enoyed by the new Senators and their visiting friends. The officers elected to govern the Senate were: High Priest, B. M. Ticheuor; Rtgont, J. E.

Gracious King. W. S. Ottlnger; Herald, F. Kleins! Ephorl, John Homer.

H. W. Cramer, Herbert Johiiso.i, Robert M. Palmer, Judge Howard Carro treasurer. Thomas S.

Nekervls; recording secretary, George A. Rudderow; financial secretary, Marshall G. Stevens; examining phy-' sician, David H. Bartiue, M. D.

Henderson Held Responsible. Special to The Times. Elizabeth, August 23. A Coroner's jury to-day hejd Theophilus Henderson, employed lu the Singer espcaislble for the death of Jonas Miller, of Galloping 4U1I, who died Monday at the City Hospital from a wound in the head. The evidence showed that the deceased had come out of his house John 3Tallin, a Lineman, While "Working; on a Pole at Eleventh and Tine Streets, Is Shocked by Electricity and Falls Senseless Among tbe Network of Wires He Is Slowly Roasting to Death When a Fellow Workman Kinks Ills Own Lire to Sare IUm Lowered to the Ground by a Rope.

Ills Arm and fide Burned to a Crisp, But He Will Probably Recover. Ascending a Brush electric light pole on Vine street, east of Eleventh street, yesterday shortly before noon. Lineman John Miillin, accustomed by long experience to his perilous position, swung himself fearlessly out upon the cross-tree and started to work amid a network of wires. A moment later the driver of a buggy that wheeled around the corner looked upward and was startled to see the lineman banging apparently unconscious from the cross-tree in momentary danger of failing to tbe ground, more than a hundred feet below. As he continued to gaze upward he heard the sound of flesh slowly burning and paw several drops of blood fall upon the pavement.

He quickly called the attention of Lineman C. F. Grant, who was not far away, but who had his back turned toward his unfortunate companion, and it was but a few seconds before many others were standing gazing helplessly at the workman who was being slowly electrocuted. But although the greater number seemed powerless to offer aid several of those living fn houses near by rushed In and brought out mattresses which they placed upon the pavement so that if the lineman should fall, which they expected that he would do at any moment, he would escape contact with tbe bricks. Meanwhile the crowd which constantly Increased looked on with awe and wonder, and when they saw Lineman Grant push his way toward the pole and prepare to ascend their silence gave place to a low murmur of applause for the bravery of the man who was about to risk his life for that of a com rade.

A COMRADE'S DA Til NO RESCUE. He ascended the pole rapidly, but to those who stood below each moment seemed an hour as they gazed at the apparently lifeless body suspended by one arm from the cross-tree, and then at the rescuer, who was approaching nearer to the fatal spot. Cars and other vehicles were stopped, while the occupants joined with those who stood around them in a silent contemplation of the scene, the like of which, perhaps, none had ever witnessed. At last Grant reached the cross tree and threw himself out upon it just beside his comrade. Ha raised Mallin to a sitting position and fastened under his arms one end of a coll of rope that be had carried aloft withi him.

Mallin showed no sign of life, hut, although those below evidently thought blm dead, there was a general sigh of relief when Grant raised him up. BIS ARM BURNED TO A CRISP. When Grant had securely fastened the rope around his comrade he began to lower him as quickly as possible amid the cheers of the crowd. It was not long before Mallin still unconscious and apparently dead was placed upon one of the mattresses that willing hands had carried there for him to rest upon. He lay there an object of curious Interest until the arrival of the ambulance that bore him to the Hahnemann Hospital, where it was at first thought that It would be useless to attempt to do more than relieve his sufferings, he having become partially conscious.

One side of his face was severely burned and his right arm was burned almost to a crisp. It is thought that he may recover, but that it will be necessary to amputate his right arm. Lineman Mallin Is 41 years did and lives at 1121 South Eleventh street. He has been In the employ of the Brush Electric Light Company for many years nnd has been considered one of its most capable men. CLOTH WEAVERS STRIKE Encouraged by the Success of the Carpet Weavers They Go Out Against a Proposed Redaction la Wages.

Now that the ingrain carpet weavers have won their strike for higher wages there Is every prospect that other weavers In textiles In Kensington will also go on strike to secure a restoration of the wages In effect before the panic reduction. Yesterday morning the 150 cloth weavers employed in Joseph I. Murphy's mill, at Fourth and Cumberland streets, went on strike to protest against a proposed reduction iu wages that they claim will amount to 33 per but which the firm says is only putting their wages on a piane with the rate paid by other manufacturers iu their line of business. Several more carpet manufacturers yesterday signed the weavers' schedule granting the Increase demanded. They were George and James Bromley, of Adn'ins ami Jasper street; Henry Holmes, of Trenton avenue and Dauphin street; Isaac Lock-hart, of Hancock and Somerset streets, anil James Cnlbraith of Hancock street, above Lehigh avenue.

This leaves less than 000 weavers still out, and it Is believed that it will be but a matter of a few days before these are at work. The weavers of C. H. Masland Sons met In Hammers Hall, Frank ford avenue and Clearfield street, yesterday afternoon, and sent a committee to confer with the firm, but no result was reached. Notices liave been posted throughout the-district requesting weavers to beep away from Mas-land's mill, as that lirm is not paying union prices.

A WORKMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE While Working in an Excavation the Brattice Gave Way and He was Efearly Smothered. A narrow escape from death was experienced yesterday by James McEssay, of Cres-son street, Manayunk, who is employed by Contractor David Marsh in the construction of a sewer on Lyceum avenue. McEssay was working with several others hi sandy soil, when the brattice gave way, nnd lie was covered out of sight. The others made escape. In a few seconds the gang was in the excavation again, nnd in a little while later McEssay was drngged In a lifeless condition from under the treacherous sntl Thp if iv tf the wnrknicn.

hnwpvor. was soon turned Into sorrow, when Henry Shults. one of tbe workmen, put bis ear to McEssay's chest over the heart and said: He's dead, anyhow; his heart's stopped." The supposed lifeless body of McEssay was lif ted to the embankment, and the police were not Hied. Jeremiah Ilurke one of the workmen, doubted very much that McEssay was dead, and when he stooped down alongside of him he exclaimed: "Iie-gnrra, lie's not dead; sure I hear his heart batin'!" Sure enough McEssay was not dead and slowly regained consciousness. He was taken to St.

Timothy's Hospital. His left shoulder was dislocated and there were painful contused wounds of the body. The Inquest Continued. The case of 3-year-o'd William Wolfson, of 608 Guilford street, who was instantly killed by car 451, of the Fifth and Sixth streets line, last Wednesday, near his home, was continued for further evidence at the Coroner's office yesterday. Several witnesses testified that a stranger, doubtless with the intention of saving the life of the little one, had rushed out and grabbed his clothes, but that instead of pulling bim hack had pushed hint Jrwnrd and the niotorman had been unable to stop the car.

Will Reopen tto College. tpecmi ciejrnun io he i imps. Burlington, N. August 23. The Rev.

Charles E. 0. Nichols, of Brldgeton, has leased and will reopen Burlington College hereearlylu September. The school had been successfully menaced for the past three years by the Uev. Dr.

Williams, who Is now deceased. The PnoOTEft A OAnaic Cum. GOOD SPORT AT ROCHESTER John 8. Johnson Beat the Half Hile Paced World's Record by Over Four Seconds. Rochester, N.

August 23. While the Rochester meeting of the Grand Circuit was not a success financially, good sport was furnished, especially to-dny. Star Pointer won the 2.40 class, pacing, breaking his record by exactly three seconds. In the 2.21 trot great excitement was caused by the death on the track of Comanche, owned by Mr. Curtis, of Port Erie, and attached to Lon McDonald's string.

The horse was coming down the finish In the last heat, when he staggered and fell, McDonald Jumping to save himself. A blood vessel had burst and tbe animal died almost immediately. He was valued at Bicyclist John S. Johnson, paced by two tandems, wheeled a half mile in 52 2-5 seconds, breaking the world's record by a little over four seconds. The first quarter was made in 27 seconds.

Dandy Jim, E. Dwyer's gray gelding, ran away after taking the first beat In the 2.10 trot. His bit broke and Driver Sllmin leaned on the animal's back to avoid a runaway, but he could not check the steed. Slimm was not injured. About 7,000 was lost by tbe driving park association, and President Archer declares that there will be no more grand circuit races here unless the betting laws are modified.

A TRI-COUNTY PENITENTIARY Warren, Morris and Sussex Counties May Unite to Erect One. Special Telegram to Tns Times. Washington, N. August 23. Neither Warren, Morris nor Sussex counties have reported a population large enough to maintain county penitentiaries, and the proposition for the three counties to join and build a tri-county penitentiary at a point where the county lines converge Is meeting with much satisfaction among the tax-payers of the three counties named.

It is contended that the establishment of such an Institution will relieve each county of much expense in maintaining their respective county jails, which during the winter months become virtually almshouses for Sersous who, not being able to live in the esfgnated almshouses owing to their Inability to claim legal residence in any permanent locality, commit some small denre- datlon whereby tbey succeed In being committed to jail, where they have no work to do, and during the long winter months wax rat ana neeiiny ana are in good commion to renew their rovinir career as soon as spring opens. TRACKING AN ASSASSIN Bicycle Rider Darling's Tent Found in a Hidden Swamp Near South Plainfleld. Plainfield, N. August 23. A searching party, composed of constables, detectives and citizens, while scouring the country for Murderer Darling, who shot Harry Dunham at Newmarket, came upon a tent in the swamp back of South Plainfield, which It Is believed Darling bad occupied.

Footprints In the mud on the outskirts led them to the tent, which was in a deuse part of the woods. In it were dying embers of a wood fire and a bicycle lantern, which It is thought Darling took with him to light his tent, after throwing bis bicycle In the pond at South Plainfield. The men burned the tent and secured one of Darling's old shoes, which was found to fit the footprints. It is believed at Newmarket thnt Darling Is In hiding within a radius of five mites. Mercantile Library to Open.

The Mercantile Library, which teas closed for repairs six weeks ago, will be opened on Monday. Many changes have been made In the Interior of the structure. The walls have been repainted a light cream color, and to give Increased light' and ventilation, six additional winded hnve toeen cut in the ceiling. In computing fines and penalties on hooks takep out previous to the closing of the library no account will be taken of the six weeks In which the repairs were made. The library recent received from Clarence B.

Moore a valuable addition in the shape of three volumes on the researches In the ruins of Nineveh and Assyria, by Victor Place, which was published In Paris In 1S70 by the order of the FrenchEmperor. Policeman Accidentally Shot. By the accidental discharge of a brother policeman's revolver, Policeman Danehart, of the Thirtieth district, yesterday received a painful wound In the right knee that may cripple him for life. Policeman Wray was cleaning his revolver In the patrolmen's room when Danehart said to him: Take mv revolver and I will put yours in order." Wray was handing the weapon to Danehart when by some mischance It was discharged and the H8-ealibre ball lodged in Daneharfs knee. The injured policeman was taken to tbe Episcopal Hospital where his wound was dressed by the physicians.

Valuable Books for Shipping Men. The United States Branch Hydrogrnphlc Otfice, In the Martitlme Exchnnge, of this city, has In its possession a valuable collection of books containing a description of all known ports, harbors, havens and roadsteads of the world, Including those of the Great Lakes, together with latest reliable Information of the trading, coaling and docking facilities, with nature of supplies to be obtained at these places, items which cannot fail to be of interest to the merchant as well as to the mariner. The books are open to the inspection of anyone Interested in their contents. A Branch Gas Office. To better accommodate the gas-burning public, Director Thompson baa arranged to attach to the sub-office of the Bureau of Gas, at Frankford, a laxge part of the northeastern section of the city, including the Twentv-flftU ward and a portion of the Thlrtv-third ward.

All bills iu this district will fe made payable at Frankford avenue and Ruan street and the residents will be saved a trip to the heart of the city. Should the change, which will go Into effect September 1. be found advantageous, branch otfices will be established in other sections of the city. A Bicycler Injured. John Bayne, aged 23 years, of 2450 Tulip street, was admitted to St.

Timothy's Hospital yesterday morning badly injured, the result of colliding with a horse and wagon while riding bicycle. Bayne was going along the East Park drive, and In turning a sharp curve he was run down by the horse and wagon. The horse trampled upon him, lacerating his face and body very gainfully. The hlevete was ruined. The driver of the wagon said the col lb-lon was the resuit of Itnyne's reckless riding.

Bayne claimed the driver was responsible. Sued for Breach of Promise. Telegram to The Times. Bridgeton, N. August 23.

Isaac Mc-Graw Is lu jail here charged by a Miss Jep- sonr with breach of promise of marriage, for which she asks damages. 'McGniw bad been Intimately acquainted with Miss Jepson for some time aim leit ner anu ifuu-deuly married a Miss Leeds. 1 A Mean Gang of Burglars. Special Telegram to The Times. Woodolen, N.

August 23. Burglars entered the blacksmith, shop of Amos Barrel! last night and stole three kegs of horseshoe nails. 2.WJ0 bolts aurt all Mr. Burreli tools. There Is no ciue to the depredators.

Death of Benjamin Flack. Spccml Telegram to Thr Times. Baltimore. August W. Flack, a noted telegrapher and vice president nnd general manager of the Baltimore branch of the Standard Oil Company, died to-day, aged 02 years.

A SENSATION IS ANTICIPATED The Arrest of agowan and the Subsequent Arrest of Barnes Causes Considerable Excitement In Trenton, In Which Both Are Well Known and Respected Insufficient Police Protection In Camden. Special Telegram to The Times. Trenton, August 23. The arrest of Ex-Mayor Frank A. agowan In a $100,000 suit brought by .1.

Albert Barnes, in which he Is charged with alienating the affections of Mrs. Barnes, and the arrest of Barnes at a late hour last night at the Instance of Ma go wan, charged with malicious perjury, are the all-absorbing topics of conversation here to-day, and much comment Is beard pro and con on what promises to be the most sensational case that has been tried in the Mercer County Courts in many years. The well-known popularity of Magowan and his recent financial reverses, his sudden departure early In the month, the current reports of his efforts while away to secure a divorce from his wife and the sensational nature of this latest charge made by Barnes are all good and abundant food for gossip and conjecture. FRANK A. MAGOWAN.

After Barnes had secured his $5,000 hall at a late hour last night in the Justice's Court, Magowan, accompanied by his attorney, Edwin R. Walker, and several of his friends, made a tour of the town, stopping in a number of places to receive the congratulations and condolences of bis friends. While he had plenty to say about his ac cuser, be wonld not go Into a discussion of the merits of the case, out seemed willing to allow the. matter to stand as it Is until the case was brought to trial. He was emphatic In his denunciation of Barnes and his counsel.

Judge Beasley, and even went so far ns to threaten the arrest of Judge Beasley for conspiracy. In the case of Barnes, his quiet and gentlemanly demeanor la winning him friends, and while his course Is commended In many quarters, In others be is severely criticised for allowing such a state of affairs to exist as was indicated by his complaint for so long a time without taking some sort of action. Papers In the suit of Barnes against his wife for a divorce were filed to-dny In the office of the Clerk in Chancery by Judge Beasley. The petition Is very brief and names Frank A. Magowan as co-respondent.

It charges that Mrs. Barnes committed adul tery with Magowan at the Hotel Anderson, Pittsburg, on April 10, 1805; at the Hoffman House, New York, on June 10; at the Hotel Imperial, New York, on June 2J; at the Hotel Savoy, New York, on July IS; at the Hotel Windsor, New York, August 20, and at Mr. Barnes' residence, in this city, on various dates. The petition also prays for the custody of the 5-year-old daughter of the petitioner. There Is much comment here also on the action of Magowan in causing the arrest of Barnes, charging him with perjury.

A number of prominent attorneys say that as the affidavit of Magowan on which the warrant for Barnes arrest was granted charges thnt he committed perjury in making oath to the allegations In his complaint against Magowan, many contend that the grand jury cannot pass on the truth or falsity of these statements and that they would be committing a very unjnst act to do so. In that case Mr. Barnes cannot be indicted until after his case with Magowan is disposed of. HUMAN BEINGS ATTACKED A Van and Some Children Suffering From a Disease Said to be Anthrax, Special Telegram to The Times. Bridqeton, N.

August 23. Anthrax, the fatal animal disease, has taken another turn and is now becoming cpidemio among the human race. Charles Lloyd, a colored man, who has been ass'st-Ing the veterinary surgeons in inoculating animals, has been stricken with the disease. The disease has reached the farm of Scat-tergood Bethel, on tbe Rridgeton and M'll-ville turnpike, and besides his stock having It, he has three children down sick with what the physicians claim Is anthrax. The New Park a Success.

Special Telegram to The Times. Wooddurt, N. August 23. The new National Park, near this city, which opened ten days ago ns a religious and patriotic camp-ground, closed the 1805 session to-day. The success of this resort is assured.

Far beyond all expectation was the attendance, and thus encouraged the management will begin at once for. the improving of the grounds. Tbe season, however, Is not ended. Several Sunday-schools will picnic there before the middle of September, nnd the Junior Order of Mechanics and Grand Army posts are urging a reunion for some time soon. By next season a trolley line will be in operation.

Fire Bugs in Ilanterdon County. Special Telegram to Tits Times. Clinton, N. August 23. Counsellor Gebhart and Committeemen Altemus, Case and Probasco, who, have vigorously pushed tbe investigation of an incendiary fire in this place a week ago, have placed the evidence before Prosecutor Harlem U.

Chamberlln, at Flemington. It Is said some important testimony has been gathered, and It Is thought the Hunterdon county grand jury, which convenes nt Flemington nexj: month, will return a bill against the guilty parties. Only for the heroic efforts of the firemen nearly the whole town would have been wiped out. Tbe Gasoline Exploded. Special Telegram to The Times.

Williamstown, N. August 23. To facilitate the burning of a pile of brush this morning David Snyder, living near here, poured about a quart of gasoline over the rubbish, setting the can, which was about half filled, close by. He then lighted tbe pile with a newspaper, and the wind blew the flames tt the can, which exploded, burning Snyder about the hauds and face In a terrible manner. The Hen Killed the Cat.

Bridoeton, August 23. Yesterday a hen belonging to William Channels was watching her brood of chickens when a cat nonnced down unon her. A fierce flcht en sued between the cat and hen, and lu a few I minutes the lieu killed the cut. A BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS Deputy Marshals Have a Despsrate Encounter Witb tbe Noted Christian Gang. Ardmore, I.

August 23. The noted Christian sans of murderers nnrl nntlnu-o Niave been surrounded by a posse of Deputy Marshals six miles east of Purcell. In an encounter between the outlaws and Marshals to-day Holt Christian and Deputy Mar shal Hooker, of Purcell were both shot and badly wounded. The officers were finally compelled to retreat and telegraphed to the Sheriff for reinforcements. A special train bearing a stronger posse of deputies left here at noon.

Charged With Embezzlement. Solomon Rlttenhouse, aged 43 years, of 210S Morvlue street, wns locked up at the Central Station last night charged with embezzlement. He was arrested by Special Policeman Smith, of the Twenty-eighth district station, upon instructions received from Superintendent of Police Linden. Hardie Wll Lecture in America. New York, August 23.

Among the passengers who arrived to-day per steamer Campania was J. Keir Hardie, M. president of the English labor party. Hardie came as a second cabin passenger, and will lecture in this country. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used.

The many, who live bet. ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world's best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form mast acceptable and pleasant to the taste, the ref reshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect laxative; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches) and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels without weakening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug-gists in 60e and $1 bottles, but it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.

only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, md being well informed, you will not ecect an? substitute if offered. Rain Badly Needed. Special Telegram to Toe Times. N. August 23.

If rain was ever needed In this section it is at the present time. The sweet potato vines are being literally burned and the soil for a foot in depth Is as though lIt were baked. The late tomato crop Is feeling the drought also, and unless rain soon comes cau factories will scarcely have anything to do. The cool nights are about the only hope the farmer has, and if these continue until copious showers arrive it will be a great help towards saving these crops. I.