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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-16
ONE CENT.
MET THE FATE OF FEEKS.
Big George Kopp Slain by a
Live Wire.
CROWDS SAW THE LINEMAN DIE.

He Attempted TO Work Among the Wires
Without His Rubber Gloves and Was
Slowly Roasted and Shocked to Death.
Thrilling Rescue Of the Body.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18.--Another electric
light wire tragedy, which almost eclipsei
IN its narrowing details the living death
that Lineman Feeks underwent, was
enacted in this city last night II occurred
on Broadway, at the corner OF Thirty-ffth
street, in the presence Of a vast throng u
people who werd just returning from TIE
theatres Ladies shrieked as they oazed
at the terrible contortions Of the man who
was being slowly charred by the death
transmitting wires, and for time tho
streets in the immediate neighborhoud
were impossible.
We Worked without Gloves.
The victim was George Kopp an en-
ploye Of the United States Electric Lieht
company Kopp who was known as ''Bix
George lived on Third avenue, near
Twenty-sixth street. He ascended the poke
in front of the New Park theatre without
his gloves and began work.
He pulled the old carbon out of the lam1
and was about to place new one IN ia
place when his quick eye discovered the
fact that the wires that supplied the light
were not properly insulated. He grasped
one of them. His movements were watched
by passers by, as the sight Of a man hand
ling an electric lamp generally attracts
attention Three or four men stopped 10
look at Kopp.
Not Even "a Groan Escaped Him.
All at once his pinchers fell to the side
walk and his head dropped in a limp con
ditfon toward the lamp. Not a word, or
sign, or gRoan escaped from him. The
men who were standing nearby did not
seem to realize what had happened.
just then the audience that filled the
Park theatre across the way began 20 dis
perse. The sight OF the man standing mo-
tionless and apparently transfixed on the
ladder attracted the attention Of those who
were the first 10 reach the sidewalk
The Odor OF Burning Flesh.
They crowded around the ladder. Sud
denly sickening, sizzling noise on the
wire Immediately followed their approach
1t was similar TO that which Mortified the
crowd that saw poor Lineman Feeks tort
ured 20 death In Center street The odor
Of burning clothes and flesh now became
perceptible. Men turned pale and women
tainted away AZ the sight No one seemed
TO beable to offer the victim any assistance.
The wire then began to sputter, and
electric sparks shot here and there from
the body. The terrible news had reached
the theatre, and the remaining auditors
rushed ont and pushed their way to the
spot where k0pp's electrocution was in
| progress.
Daring Men to the Rescue.
AZ this juncture Manager w. j. Dun
levy, Of the theatre, and Superintendent
Charles w. Phipps, OF the Brush Electric
Light company, rushed over to the ladder.
They carefully assembled it, protected by a
rubber coat, which they had secured in the
theatre. They wrapped the coat around
the unfortunate man and slowly removed
him from the instrument Of torture and
lifted him TO the sidewalk A ringing
cheer went up from the crowd when the
rescuers came down from their perilous
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-09-16

He Attempted TO Work Among the Wires
Without His Rubber Gloves and Was
Slowly Roasted and Shocked to Death.
Thrilling Rescue of the Body.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
Nome. In AIe.aparIa. Va.

2-story pncE dwelling, I3 rooms, with
office annex and large side lots; situate on
cor Duke aud s. Asaph sts. lot 5sNs9.
$500.
3story and back building dwelling, cons
tanning ~ rooms and bath lot 10N9O Sit
uate No. blf Prince st.
4G2 Price gB 500
3story and back building brick house,
containing !3 rooms, situate on southeast
cor, Prince aud Patrick sts.
452 Price, So, 500.
4-story brick dwelling house, built IN tho
most substantial manner, containing %
rooms; size Of Tot 52Kll2.
39l Price, $4,000
2story and back building brick house,
containing rooms, situate on Columbus
st,, near Prince,
4S3 Price, 81, 400
80s-3-story brick dwelling nOuse, con-
tanning 10 rooms aud an modern improve
meuts; large side yard; situate on cor.
Washington and Cameron gts., opposite
old Christ Church, Alexandria, Va. This
Is the best situation tn Alexandra. Price,
5000, Terms-One-third cash, balance
one and two years.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
ARBILROED SMASH Up
Two Freight Trains Conide-A Nun-
her Of Persons Killed

Two Freight trains Couide-A Num-
ber Of Persons Killed.
ST LOUIS, June 9.-It is reported
that collision Of freight trains oc.
CURED on the Wabash Railroad, near
Warrenton, sixty. one miles west Of here
early this morning, and that the crews
Of both engines were killed The col
lision was caused by a misunderstood
ing Of orders.
The official notification telegraphed
TO the Wabash Company here
from their agent at Moberly, states: At
about 1:2J O'Clock this morning train
No. 26. engine No. 3sS, collided one
half mile west of Warrenton, with q
train being run ms second section Of No.
5. One Of the trains had eight palace
horse cars loaded with race horses en-
route from Latonia TO Kansas City.
The accident was caused by an error in
train orders. The second section Of
train No. had orders to run two hours
and five minutes late, and the order de-
Hvered to No. 90 by the operator at
Montgomery read two hours and fifty
lllNhlIe nut
Seven men, In charge of the race
horses, were killed and several others
were injured. Engineer Shivell had a
rib broken. Fireman Lee Parsons had
a collar bone broken. Fireman Brown
was seriously injured about his legs.
Brakeman Norton was slightly in
iured.
No other trainmen were injured
Engine No 24i and two palace horse
cars Of the second section of train No.
3, and engines No. 3SS and six
teen cars Of train No. % were badly
wrecked. Fifteen race horses were
killed
The company's surgeons at Moberly,
Montgomery and Warrenton went to
the scene Of the accident. The com
pany expect to have the track cleared
by 2 p. m. The names Of the killed
cannot be learned as yet
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
SENSATIONAL SCANDAL in NEWARK.
a Minister Questions the Legitimate
Origin Of q Millionaire

a Minister Questions the Legitimate
origin Of millionaire.
NEWARK, N. J., June 0.-A local
paper recently stated that John y.
Peddie, the millionaire trunk manu-.
facturer, was Of illegitimate birth Mr..
peddie not only began a libel suit. but
made an investigation which disclosed
the fact that the originator Of the story
was Rev. w. W Boyd of the Peddie
Memorial Church. Rev Mr.. Boyd adj.
mits that he told the story toa reporter,
but says the reporter promised not to
have it published until a later date
The editor Of the paper, however, dis
regarded the reporter request and pub
lished t.
Rev. Mr.. Boyd now says that while
the publication was premature, the
statement Is true and he will stick 20 &C.
Mr. Peddie will doubtless sue the min
lister for libel as well as the paper. The
matter has caused a great social sensa-
ton. II is the sequel Of another and
lesser scandal which has been matter
Of gossip for some time-namely, the
refusal Of the trustees of the church to
recognize Mr.. John Peddie in the
Church's affairs.
The late ex Mayor and ex.Congress-
man Thomas 3. Pcddie founded the
church with an endowment Of $3.50, 600.
When the church was dedicated re-
Gently the keys Of the church were pre-
sented to the trustees by an adopted
daughter Of the late Nr Peddie. There
was some surprise that John peddie was
ignored, and a family quarrel was
limited at, The publication Of the state.
ment above referred to followed
Mr.. Peddie's friends assert that Rev.
Mr.. Boyd is angry at Mr.. Peddie for
failing TO carry out certain supposed in
tentions of his father In regard to the
ministers salary and other incidentals,
and that his resentment has led him
into making a libelous statement. The
pastors friends, on the other hand, de-
clare that he is man who would not
say such n thing unless he had proof of
It's truth. Mr.. Peddie threatens 70 drive
the minister from the pulpit and there
are likely to be sensational develop.
mpufc
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
A TRAGICAL SEQUEL.
Editor Cowles, the Abduetor, Shot by
His Brother-in-L Law.

Editor Cowles, the Abductor, Shot by
His Brother-in-L Law.
MONTREAL, June 9.-Editor Eugene
Cowles, who abducted his daughter
from Cleveland several days ago, was
found by his wife and brother-in-law,
T.. b. Hale, in this city yesterday.
After an exciting interview he agreed
to allow them TO see the child, and
while on the way in a cab was shot and
seriously wounded by Hale.
Cowles demanded that he should re-
ccive half OF his fathers estate, which
was left to his wife and his child, and
being refused declared he would kill
his wife, and made a motion to draw a
pistol, when his brother.in.law shot
him.
None Of the parties will talk about
the shooting.
Cowles Is reported this morning to
be sleeping quietly. His temperature,
however, Is considerably higher, indi
eating septic complications.
The child Of Mrs. Cowles was found
in the convent here yesterday. Legal
papers will be taken out 10 day, and
She will probably be placed in her
mothers charge.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

klSy@WHY NOT HAVE YOUR SHIRTS
- made by one of the most celebrated
cutters IN America Prices same as those
third-rate cutters charge. j. T. HALL, 9O6
81 n ".
gsLADIEsl LADIES. LADIES'
~ Mrs. AcCahertY Is the only hat and
bonnet frame manufacturer 10 the city. Can
and see her new shapes. Bleaching and
pressing straw and felt hats altered 10 the
latest styles. Orders promptly attended 10.
1909 q street q. ".
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

Brown las a home fun of girls aud boys,
Rosy aud healthy and fun of noise.
They are sprghtly az work aud bright at
their books,
And are noted fgr smartuess and vac aud
good looks.
Brown Is healthy his wiie Is fair
Aud their faces are free from Wriukles of
care.
They spend mo- money For powders aud
pills,
Aud never a dollar for doctors bills
The reason Is that they begin iu the right
place Ur. Pierges Golden Medical Dis
coyery- bY keeping the springs Of life pure,
the blood free from impurities, wards on
all those diseases which sprIug from bad
blood. The Use OF the Discovery pre-
vents liver and kiduey troubles dyspepsia,
consumption, OF lung slrJfula, stomach
and bowel troubles, and forestalls the be-
ginning n disease. That is Why the
Browns are 50 healthy. lt Is also
Tfaruafstd 10 cure these ailments if iakeu
m time and given a fair trial, or money
paid Tor &c Wiu bg refunded
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
THE UNITED SINGING SOCIETIES.
Members of the Northeastern saenger-
bund settle Their DIncultiea

Members of the Northeastern Saenger-
bund settle Their DIniculties
NEWARK, n. j., June "a meeting
Of delegates from the United Singers Of
Baltimore, New York, Brooklyn, and
Philadelphia, comprising societies Of
the Northeastern Sangerbund, met in
Saenger Hall yesterday afternoon to
confer with the United Singers Of New.
ark and five protesting societies, TO
smooth over, if possible, the difficulties
that have arisen over the election Of
officers of the next Saengerfest 10 be
held here next year
After a debate, In which the full
story Of the election Of. and opposition
to Major Carl Lentz as first president,
were fully explained, Mr.. Lent expressed
his williness to retire for harmony, and
stated he would be O candidate In case
new election was ordered Finally a
motion prevailed to select one delegate
from each Of the outside societies and
the president 10 propose a new plan.
The committee retired and presented a
resolution that new delegates be elected
one for each twelve active members Of
the societies. The election should be
completed by the 10Th. The nomina-
tlons for new officers should be made
not later than the 22d. Should new
difficulties arise then a meeting is TO be
held at Philadelphia, July 10, 10 select
a new city for holding the Saengerfcst.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted. A committee was then ap-
pointed 10 propose a new constitution
for the Saengerbund 10 prevent future
linlcnllins.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

The nomination of Mr.. J. D. Kerbey
to a consulate Is still pending In the
Senate, and some opposition to his con.
irmation has been developed. In no.
ticing this nomination the other day
THE CRITIC, in common with other
papers, made the statement that Mr..
Kerbey had been dismissed from
a place by Mr. Curtis because
he had been guilty Of forgery We
have Investigated this charge
and are convinced that In making II we
did Mr.. korbey an injustice. The act
of Mr., Kerbey, upon which this charge
was based, was done by him without In
tention to do any wrong, and no person
was injured by It. THE CRITIC can
only express its regret that the charge
and other disparaging remarks concern
ing Mr. Kerbey cot into It's columns.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

meander about the city ut its own smoky
will Nor, he assured Mr.. Milliken,
would it permit the road to occupy any
part Of Pennsylvania avenue
Mr. Caswell favored the bill. He
explained that the measure did not
affect the passenger depot or the tracks
on the Mall IL related solely, he said
to the freight depot yard sidiugs and
track
Mr Baker Of New York made de-
termined effort TO get the floor to offer
some amendments, but the Chair de-
clined to recognize him. Mr.. Atkinson
had charge Of the time favorable TO the
bill, and Mr. Hemphill of South Caro-
lima had charge of that In opposition
Neither would yield to the portly aud
importunate statesman from New York
Mr. Hemphill then took the floor 10
opposition to the bill lie denied that
the question affected the through traf
tic from the South In support Of
1t he read from the testimony
Of President Roberts of the Pennsyl.
vania road before the Senate District
Committee that the freight business
which requires further facilities is
strictly local and not through traffic.
lht ltdu - uoW NCtNtl lluHs ut ellilf
five public reservations without com
pensation, to wit, Nos. ia, 1iS, 24t and
300 and the Mall These figures are
taken from the report Of Colonel
Wilson
lie then explained how the road
come TO be in possession of the Mall
lie quoted from Mr. Frelinghuy
sens speech In the Senate
at the time that engines would
not enter the Mall and the depot with
their smoke and noise, but would
switch Off and the trains would enter
through the momentum they had al
ready attained.
Mr. Cobb Of Alabama made the point
that the bill said nothing about the
Mall.
Mr. Hemphill returned to the charge
and insisted that the road should be
made to comply with the law.
The attendance Of members has fallen
off until a quorum is not present, aud
the bill could not pass the House IL the
point Of mo quorum be raised
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
An Insane washIngtonian,. Jump

BALTIMORE, June 9.-IIenry Evans
of Washington, ID. c.. an insane man.
in charge Of an officer on his way to an
insane asylum at Albany, Y. Y,
jumped through a car window Of fast
express train on the Baltimore and
Ohio Road yesterday Il was thought
he had met a horrible death. The train
was stopped, but no trace Of the man
could be found. To-day he was found
wandering around Canton In an almost
uniniured condition.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

AdrerdfGrefu uder me had, for linsS ~
ss, e5 ce.tt foT one iNsat.oH' % ce7@ J0r "ref'
VTTANTED-COOK sETrLED COLQRED
w woman preicrred1 Apply 20 day MISS
KATE CBOwLEYs. 3i3 18th N IN W. ie'it
VHTANTED-A WHITE GIRL FOR GEN
w eral homework in g small family,
man, wife and boy years Old; German pre-
ferred. 90 the right party q pleasant home
and good wages assured. Apply al No. loJ3
Ostnw.
VETANTED-BY A GOOD COLOBED LAUN-
w dress, washing and ironing % DO at
home; references Rlveu. Apry lelg u Nv.
An ABLE ADVERTISING, INSURANCE,
~ safe LiehminRrod- or Book Agent, or
work Large salary. Write London B. Hart
ford Pub CO.. ~, ~
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

The Washington delegates 10 the
National Christian Endeayor Conyen,
uon, which cOnyenes at ST. Louis,
will leave on a special at 0:3O o'clock
TO morrow morning from the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad depot. The delega-
tion IS large one, representing the
Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist
and unions of other churches. The
delegates carry with them a beautiful
silk banner Of blue material, with
pictures in white silk of the Capitol
building, and the legend, District Of
Columbia Christian Endeavor Union,
In gold letters
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

New YORK, June O--The Herdd's
City Of Mexico special says that the
Mexican Government has granted to a,
X. Owen, head of the Topolobampo Co
operative Colony, a zone OF 81 900 square
miles Of land, stretching from the Gulf
Of California to the Rio Grande, together
with a concession for railway, telo-
graph. and telephone system POO miles
long, with a subsidy Of $40 900 a mile.
Owen has gone to New York to CAPT
taliZe the concession.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

new cottage, situate only 5 miuutes'
walk from Falls Church stations W. 4 %.
r. r., Va, cOntAlning6 q rooms, bath, pam
try, and trunk room; size of lot, ll0xl5Q
feet. Price, S., 100. Terms easy
ALSO-A new cottage, situate only
minutes walk from Falls Church station,
". & o. X. r., Va, containing, paTloF,
diniRg-room, kitchen, bedrooms, bath,
seTyants' room aud attic, Price, s. 500.
Terms easy,
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

After routine business had been
transacted the Silver bill was taken up
and Mr.. Coclrell addressed the Senate.
Senator Hoar introduced a resolution
looking to the election of postmasters by
the people.
Mr. Call introduced a resolution aim.
ing at notifications of the treaty with
Spain, so as to enable cattle to be shipped
from Florida or elsewhere relieved
from the present oppressive rates Of
duty.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

Advertisements vnder ng head, fsVr iuss 0T
less, y cs for one tnssrfion; % cents 0r tarse.
UOR SALE-A BARGAIN If SOLD AT
H once; 2-story and basement brick house;
rooms and bath; all mod imps; situated az
No f3G 7 20 n W; price $500; terms Onethird
cash. balance 4, and 3 years. Apply
to FRANCIS HUFrY, 1901 F 50 n w. fe2' 90
EOR SALEM ALEXANDRIA, GROOM
II frame house, just finishing; nydrant IN
yard; lot f6Xii5: snug home; price, $500. Ap-
ply TO ROBERT j. THOMAS, Room No 2, 6i3
18th st.
E7OR SALE-FRAME HOUSE 600 IN %
IL foot alley, bet 9th and 10th and g and II
sts W; rooms; hall on both floors; closets
fronting the Potomac; 10 per cent Invest
meut lot 34i feet front by 62t deep, 80 feet
from 9th 81. Apply within.
U'OR sALE-THREE OF THE CHEAPEST
IN houses In washington, iO6, los and 10
iith 81 n e; two-stOry and basement, brown
stone trimmings. rooms and bath; electric
bells and gas; price, $500 each, $500 cash
balance 10 suit OF trade for good lots,
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
where We san.

tT1Ht mo AfF luff 70 of.t-
Representative Dingley asks the al
yOCaies Of free raw materials % eX
plain our want Of success in marketing
cotton goods abroad. Il cannot be
due TO any difference In wages, because,
as Secretary Blaine has explained, this
difference IS more than made up by the
superior productive power of the
American operatives Taxed ma
chiuerv chemicals and iye stuffs, aud
q failure % study the needs of foreign
markets and establish reciprocal trade
relations with hem, have much 10 10
with 6r want of success I'm marketing
cotton goods abroad.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
Held For Trial,

The grand jury, to day returned the
following true bills; Charles Brown,
assault, with intent 10 kill; Raymond
Robinson, larceny from the person;
Griffin Burke, larceny from the person;
John Henry johnson, w. III. Johnson,
larceny from the person.
The charge against +. W. Davis
for the killing Of Webster Brenaugh,
was dismissed
The daily critic., 1890-06-09

s-story md basement l0ro0m brick
house all modern Improvements, situate
Second street, between G and D se
4T9 Price, 5000.
2-story frame house. with large lot; situate
on sixth street. between B and G &c.
2T7 Price, 5000.
3-story brick house. containing rooms
and bath, size Of lot, lsx7j, situate ON .
56s Price, 5000.
3-story and back building brick dwelling,
containing o rooms, all modern improve
meuts. situate on corner Of Ninth aud 2
4S2 Price, 5000.
2.story brick house, 8 rooms and bath;
situate ON J. street. between North Capitol
4O8 Price, g2550.
3-story brick house, containing rooms;
an modern Improvements; situate No. 22f
42s Price, slo,5oo
3-story brick house, 10 rooms. size OF lot,
25yl25; situate No l422 y st. NV.
PSI Price $4,000.
2storv and basement; brick house.
rooms and bath; situate on New Hampshire
i69 Price, $500.
2story Groom brick house; situate on
Cleveland ave-, bet. 18th and l3th, W aud
Boundary.
4G5 Price 81 900.
2-story 6room brlcl, house, on WalIach
Place.
4Sl Price, $500.
2-story Groom brick house; situate on
Wallach Place.
442 Price. g., 100.
5-story brick house, containing 4 rooms
and bath. and an modern Improvements;
situate No. l220 q 81. u.
$50 Price 3i5, 900.
improved property on the north side u
g st., wide front.
444 Price t35 600.
large stable property In a desirable lo-
cation. now under lease 20 good tenant,
paying 9 per cent
3l7 Price, $4,000.
4g4-Frame dwelling, Grant ave-, Mount
Pleasant Price, 5000.
4gO-Four alley houses, containing 4
rooms; each rent for SIS per month. Price,
$500.
4s9-s-room frame house, lot 2Or75, on L
-. Sc. Price, 5000.
407-2.st0ry and cellar brick house,
rooms and bath. situate on Columbia
Heights. Price, $4,000.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
Inc CITY rostomoe.

The conference report on the City
Postoflice. which embraces a new bill,
locating the building on the square al.
ready adopted by the Senate, facing
Pennsylvania and abutting on Eleventh,
Twelfth and q streets, Is ready and
will be handed 10 the House 10 day n
Mr.. Milliken can obtain recognition by
the Smoker.
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
BLACKBURN WAS THERE.
LaughabIe Incidents in Frankfort
Court Room

Lnughabie Incidents in a Frankfort
Court Room.
Ef0m me Louisville Commercial
Il witnessed a very laughabIc incl
dent last winter" said Frankford
man the other day, and the moral, II
there be any to the story, Is that a man
should know the crowd before whom
he talks Unfortunately. II was In
the Court of Appeals chamber just after
the adjournment. A crowd Of gentle.
men were sitting around, and the chief
spokesman was a lOquaciOus member Of
the Frankfort genus lOafeF, who was not
acquainted with all present. One Of the
brightest young lawyers in the State
had Just stepped ont after making a
speech. lie had been drinking, aud
the Frankfort man said What a mis-
take some fellows make 10 thinking
they speak better when they are half
full Of whisky. Now, ! have heard
that our two Senators keep soaking
full when on duty, and think il
shame.
One Of them has quit, quietly re-
marked one of the gentlemen present
Which 0ne.' was the query.
i have, answered Senator Black
burn, and he rot up and walked out
"The dumfounded talkatiye man
caught his breath and said Well, now.
that was one dirty break Of niue l
didn't know Blackburn was within
thousand miles Of here. But / don't
care. have heard that Senator Black
burn drinks too much to sustain even
KentuCkian's reputation.
Still another stranger spoke up with.
Wen, he Just never did drink To an eX-
cess, and i know that Uncle Joe hasn't
touched a drink in wear II was Sen
aior Blackburn's nephew this time, and
The talkatiye man made his escape
without standing on the order Of his
Going
The daily critic., 1890-06-09
Criminal Court DoIngs.

In the Criminal Court this morning,
in the case Of the United States vs.. Ed
T. Gray, charged with forgery and
convicted, a previous sentence was set
aside and he was sent 10 Albany for one
year and one day al labor
Frank Knesse, indicted for assault
with intent 10 kill, was admitted 10 bail
IN the sum Of 500.