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The sun., 1893-09-28

Factory Girls Pnuie Stricken--A Man Tenn
porarily Crazed with Horror.

Factory Girls Pauie stricken-A Man Tenn
porarily Crazed with Horror.
A bareheaded man rushed out Of E. c. Rich
& Co.'S confectionery factory at 16O Franklin
street at 12h O'clock yesterday afternoon and
shouted to a policeman to call an ambulance.
Then people passing the building heard wo-
men shriekinG and saw terrified faces appear
at the windows. The policeman sent quick
call to Chambers Street Hospital and pushed
his way through the crowd which had collected
in front Of the factory door.
He learned that Josephine F. Gardner. the
foreUoman who had charge OF the chocolate
department had been crushed to death a few
minutes before between the landing ON the
fifth floor and the freight elevator. Miss
Gardner. who was 27 years old and was an ex-
pert chocolate handler. came to this city from
Boston about week ago to take charge OF the
chocolate department for Rich g. Co. She got
rooms st 176 WyckoR street. Brooklyn. Miss
Gardner was great fayorite with the 200 or
more employees at the factory.
the girls on the ifth floor. went to the elevator
She knelt down. putting her head Oe over r'tS the
bar which guards the entrance to the shaft.
The heavy freight eleyator was descending
Of her danger the bottom. Of the elevator car
struck her on the head; throwing her body
was crushed before the eyes Of her compat1.
ions. Their cries alarmed the occupants Of
to see what had happened. Many, Of the. girls
tainted. others ran through the building
wrineine their hands and crying. and until th 9
policeman arrived there was panic In the fac
tory. The people outside crowded into the
:, Miss Gardners body was lifted from under
more air When the ambulance arrived the
surgeon said thatthe yTSung T woman had prob;
and the girls went to their homes. Last night
Miss Gardner's body was sent to her family in
Boston.
In the excitement thnt followed the acciden
William Hunt. 40 years old. OF 1864 West 18th
street one OF the stock clerks became tenn
porarily insane. He had seen the elevator
strike Miss Gardner. and for moment stood
he put his hands to his head and rushed about
the, room screaming. He was put into the
Gardper. and was taken to Bellevue Hospital.
The doctors sald that he was suffering, from
cover in q day or two.
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meno good. but have thought lately that
bought tie revolver on 'ce Clark street 81 pawn
.g9 R VA the cSjldyen SSys been :Sld j.
Belden, was cool while talking. He shifted
s apont tas His sSS S
o cut on his right cheek. made by blows re-
fgH,vsd gs during his stIgsgl. with ths Sieers
oid, with Brown moastache.. he, Is siirhiiy
Sss'' .F 9 ss ss sE ss sea aas 8 d nsSf ss
years q age and r Tor oyer ns twenty Years has
come Is chat derived from his position as sec
retary OF the Insurance Association. He ts Q
Th spa ssEs Sme and %ssa
Mn 9 q !; Wilson. on the vest sids; o. :.
N THIS a.ternoon q coll ection for the benefit oi
pouring into the fund. and It looks as II It
be be sSs ne largest subscriptions
Roswell was tax en- to the. offlce Of DR.. Stewart
at 2o1 Clark street where II was found that he
Jaw. shaterins The % teeth % and i bone in It's
proSns ses sGRs fRs Se is sS
Rosedt that T. failed to enter the flesh and iell
painful. He 10 one Of the best men on the
Mrs Lewis was alarmed by tho first shot.
and turned to descend the stairs. when u, bull
She fell to the floor. and was soon driven to tho
once Of the Drss Steward. where her wound
Tas dressed, and she was taken to 937 West
friends while visiting the Fair.
Belden lived in o fat at 365 I.asalle avenue.
with his aister. Mrs. A. Williams. o dress
maker. and his brother. T. F: Belden. q specu-
iat9r on the Bonrd OF Trade. Mrs. Williams
he IN
work during that time. being dependent on
her for support. He used to be sign painter.
but overwork and domestic trouble unseated
his mind. and he has aince his divorce from
hia wife IN Camden. N. j.. been lunatic; Last
fall he was taken to the asylum In kankakee.
but was let 90 In April
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M'GLYNN JUBILANT.
Surprised No FunerslS Were N eeded to Clear
the Way for His Restoration.

Surprised No FunorslS yvere N eded to Clear
the Way for His Restoration.
II have not been guilty OF retractlon of the
doctrines OF the Anti Poverty Society" was the
refrain OF DR.. McGlynn's speech in the Lyceum
Opera House last night the occasion being
tho celebration OF his sixth birthday. He
wandered from his subject several times. but
always came back to that statement.
1T Is very good OF YOU" he said. In spite
OF the many mean things that I have been
guilty OF to be glad that am still alive. I
suppose you are thankful that have not made
more OF a row and kicked up more Of fuss
than have.
"A year ago was not only suspended from
the Church but was excommunicated. / saw
very little chance OF q change. As much de-
spair as felt, / mover meant to change my
self.lI did not think there could be change to
benefit me until there had been half dozen
SSs a sns TsSh saad 81 be
stored until half dozen emin emit persons s
Ssasht th. In ths ths Hord ss% At df f.
Ia that sweet and gentle way q, His, might
BH,ns Bie aSd We Venerabie peTsens would not nave
you think wished their death. but. you
won es dsh
few years ago. Il the Czar Of Russia should die
would not feel sHHlled up nEop to wear crepe 99
rather soc the conversion OF the wicked than
their death
But the restoration has como about without
so many minently respectable funerals There
were several, and perhaps those who were left
began to think there was some fatality about
It. and came in out OF the wet to save them
selves.
to Rome. 1t took me o long time to make up
my mind. but am now glad that decided to
60"
Fifty cents admission was charged to hear
the speech. and the proceeds were turned over
TO the Doctor. About 800 people. four ffths OF
whom were women. were present. Alter the
speaking there was n dance.
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SENT REPORTERS OUT OF COURT

A Massachusetts Judge who Desires to Re-
strict Newspaper Privileges.
BOSTON. Sept 27.-The case OF Van Houten
against Morse. charging breach OF promise.
was opened In the Supreme Court to-day. and
several reporters were present representing
the newspapers. At the conclusion OF the re.
marks OF counsel In the opening Judge Barker
arose and said:
Mr. Clerk. you may enter an order that n o
report OF this case or comment thereon 10 to
be made in any newspaper until the case 10
ended" Such a sensation has not been cre-
atsd in court here for some time,
The reporters then retired. lawyer said
later: 1t 10 believed that there has been an
understanding among the Justiees OF the
courts that hereafter cases are to be tried in
the courts. and not In the newspapers" The
move was never known here before.
Judge Barker has been on the supreme
BENCH two years. having been promoted from
the Superior Court by Gov Russell In July.
1891. to fll the vacancy caused by the death
OF Justice William Allen. He Is Republican.
He served In the State Legislature as n repre-
sentative from Pittsfleld. In 1880 he was se-
Convention. One who - identified with the
case says the reason for the Judges action is
that 1t is suspected that the case 10 one OF
blackmall against Mr.. Morse. who is an ex-
State Senator.
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WENT OYER 4 BRIDGE
The Engineer Didn't SEQ that tho Derailins
Switch Was Set Against Him.

The Engineer Didn't SEQ that the Derailina
Switch Was Set Against Him.
New LONDON. Sept 2L-One Of the Consoli-
dated Railroads heavy freight engines went
over the bridge at Shaw's Cove to-day and
three men on board escaped At 2 o'clock this
afternoon Engineer Fred Fitch. with Fireman
Henry Guile and Brakeman Sidney Chappell.
started for New Haven with engine 22. going
light Approaching Shaw's Cove bridge the
engineer failed to notice that the derailine
switch was set against him. The track Is laid
on trestles across the cove. aud the derailing
switch is placed at tho edge OF the land
foundation on curve. The engine was travel
ling at high speed. 1t tore up the ties
for twenty feet. and then plunged into the
Cove. 1t carried with 1t u wide footb ridge
that ran along the track. The three mon were
In the cab; and had no time to jump. but made
from the water. The engine landed on it's
side deep In the mub. with the tender on the
cab The three men were badly bruised and
cut in their efforts to escape and the shock OF
the plunge.
reach the piles. up which they climbed to the
track. How mueh the engine and tender are
damaged will not be known until an examina-
ton 10 made. but they appear to be totally
wrecked.
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CAN HE BE CONEfRMEDp
Democratic Members OF tho Foreign Reia-
tionn Committee Mny Oppose II.

De"ocreuo "ee'' W, e"o
t'onn Comm,ttee Mny oppose II.
WASHINGTON. Sept 27.-The nomination OF
James % d. van h'en " oe nmo"ssaoI .V ,'a
still lies unacted upon In the Committee on
Foreign Relations. Senator Morgan. the
Chairman Of tho committee. and Senator II; :, But. IT.
Ter and one or two o.her members Oh II are
Yarso ronort h,t r. ia nossibIe that tina situa-
tion may change within the next few days. SO
that this action will not be taken.
A. nro.ont nothing has been form allv n npreed
,non ssnatou Grov y, Dslnwara ia tha onlv
strong friend OF the Administration among the
Da,,norota on tho mitteo and n Measra.
1y s".' m . ,..i,' a., T., ,,,.,. sss,r.
Morgan and Butler remain urn IN the'r desire
donhtadiv so,uro an adveree renort with thu
uouo!euiy ee.uie au eu.oe -. ~ po. Wv. ~
assistance OF the remaining TWO democrats on
the committee, Messrs. Turpis OF Indiana and
Daniei Oh virginia eome y. 'ne uos. .nnu'n,
tial Republicans. moreover are opposed 10
confirmation, although the four Republican
memher. OF the committee. Senators Sherman.
Frye. Dolph. and Davis have as yet given no
Indication as to their attitude.
Mr von A,o, "a creaited IN the State of
phna. an ,.,,nd 10 nd p senator A,Sr,ch IA among
his endorsers for the appointment. The other
Rhode Island senator. Mr. Dixon dla not rec
tno asked to I tho
80 .hnt Mr vor Alan woa IN Woobino oton
time that ni. ,au n.en VIZ 1 iu s'i
Wild state n bs Tbn
York Senators are indlreGttty Interested ten
In Mr. Van Alen nomlnation peSause.
while 1t ts charged to the state t. OF Rhode
The sun., 1893-09-28
BRUNSWICK IN MUCH DISTRESS
Eighteen New Gases OF Yellow Fever Re.
ported and an Inerease Feared.

Eightecn New Gases OF Yellow feVer Ke.
ported and an Increase Feared.
BRUNSWICK. Ca. Sept 27.-Eighteen new
cases of yellow fever were officially reported
by the Board OF Health this afternoon. Ton
are white persons and eight are negroes. This
sudden increase caused much alarm. The
vigilance OF the Relief Committee will be re-
doubled. The new cases are A. Roberts, A.
Jones. b. Everett. Alice Kelley. Nellie Kelley.
II. Kelley. M. Gansllng. r. Mills o. l.. ontsin.
n. Mills. ]. Saltian. N. Furlon. j. Bailey. b.
Works. A. Randall. and three unknown.
The fact that nearly one-half OF the cases
were negroes caused panic among the
colored population. The tendency among
negroes yisorns sasrcSnS viii be Eant in
among them,
, Experts IN yellow fever say that IN the latter
sumes more yirnlent form ana spreads more
rapidly. To.day's events euhstantiate this.
and no ons will be surprised II tomorrow
produces another large number OF new cases.
The sun., 1893-09-28

PERU. Ind. Sept. 27.-Diamond. the ten-ton
elephant OF Wallace g. Co.'s circus. in winter
quarters near this city, early yesterday morn
ing broke loose. butted down the heavy doors
OF the building. broke the heavy gates OF the
yard, and iorded the Missssnewa River. He
and other fences proving no obstacles. Farm
ers cutting corn along his line OF march lied
for their lives.
Patsey Forepaugh. his keeper, with the as
sistance Of twenty men. finally managed to
Rubdue the brute after much damage was
done. and he was returned to his quarters.
CaiI-Aya La RiiIA has Blue Label
And cap. and name blown IN b0ttls-Adp
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BURNED TITT MOLTEN LEAD.
A Child Upseis u Pot OF the Melted Metal
Over MIa Fuce.

Leonard Wright years old. was burned on
the face and hands by molten lend at o'clock
on Monday afternoon in Plainfed. n. J. The
boy. who was with his mother. had stopped for
moment to look at some Autographs In front
Of Stillman Music Hall in Front street. A
workman named Adam Utzinger was engaged
in repairing tho railing in front.
He had just lifted pot Of melted lead from
his hand furnace and was about to pour the
heated metal into cavity in the railing when
the child's head hit the pot. which turned over
and emptied its contents on tho boys up
turned face.
The hot metal struck him just above the
bridge OF the nose and ran down both sides OF
his face. The hoy in his agony put his hands
to his face. and they were also burned with the
fiery fluid. The skin was burned Off leaving
were completely burned off. but 1t is not
thought that his eyes were injured. He will
probably recover. but will be disfigured for life.
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CLEVELAND'S MONEY VIEWS.
THE PRECEDENT WRITES A LET7ER TO
cor. NoRIHEN OF oEoRGIA.

He says he wnuts SAFE and Staple Our
rency, and Docs Not Want TO ne Re
sponsiblo TO Any Laborer or Farmer for
shrinknge In Purchasing Power
within the Limits OF Sound Currency He
IL y Friend of Siiver-Astoundcd at the
Sepnte-No Patching OF tho Sherman Law.
ATLANTA. Ca. sopt 27.-Tbe Constitution to-
morrow will print letter from President
Cleveland to Gov Northen. In which the
President eives his views on the financial
question at some length. The letter Is In reply
to one written by Gov. Northen on Sept. 15.
The Governor refuses to give his letter out
for publication. but it is known that 1t pre-
sented the condition OF tho political situation
in Georgia and the South. and urged upon the
President the expediency OF q public uttor-
ance from him more comprehensive than his
recent message as to the proper policy to be
pursued by Congress upon questions affecting
the stringency Of tho times and tho needs of
the people.
1t is understood that in his letter Gov.
Northen pointed out inroads being made in
the Democratic ranks by the Populists by
reason Of the neglect or delay on the part OF
the Demoeratic majority in Congress to enact
legislation on the line OF the marty platform
and pledges. He dwelt especially upon the
financial condition and political unrest OF the
~ ~lafuers Vi 'ne Souti "ho son''''o'' ~ S''"'~
piopoision VI lhe be.oe "
inc IIesioeht fepp " Ina. ,o.'e. ""''
eeNeo 'n's e'ehins auu 40 10 ,"'io"e. N,
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept %.
"Hon. ". J. Nmthen.
MY DEAR SIR: I hardly know how to reply
70 your letter OF the 18th inst It seems to me
TINT lam onite nlainIv on record concerning
the financial question NV letter acceptipe
the nomination 70 the presidency. when read
IN connection with the message lately sent to
the Coppress In extraordinary session. appears
70 ma to ba vary exnlicit.
"Iwant n curroncv that IA stable and safe in
tbe hands n, our neonIe. 7 will not Knowingly
be imnicatad IN n condition that will iustIv
mot. ma In tbo Ienst deoree anawernbIe IN
anv lehorer or farmer IN the United States for
. sbrinkaoa in tba nurchasino mower Of the
dollar he has received for full dollars worth
of work or for a oood dollar's worth of tho
nrodnct Of bis toll.
n"I not only want our currency to be- of such
n cbaracter that all kinds OF dollars will be of
eounl purchasing power at homo but want
II to he Of such A character as will domonstrate
abroad our wisdom and good faith. thus plao-
ing upon firm foundation our credit among
the nations of the earth.
"Iwant our financial con ditions q and the laws
reIotino to our currency safe and reassurinp
that those who have money will spend and in
vest it in business and new enterprises instea d
Of boarding it You cannot cure fright by call
ing 1t foolish and unreasonable, and you can.
NOT nravont tba fripbtene al m an from boarding
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WHAr A RACE THIS WILL BE!
Publisher ArkeIl Suggests 1t and Onors q
81, 900 Cup TO the Winner.

There may be an international locomotive
race at tho Worlds Fair. Publisher W. j.
Arkell OF Frank Lesie's Weekly has offered to
give 81. 900 cup to the winner OF o trial Of
speed. over o course not less than ten miles
long. between the crack locomotives Of Eng
land, France. Germany. and America. now on
exhibition at the Fair.
Mr.. Arkeli has written letter to Mr.. George
II Daniels. general passenger agent OF the
New York Central Railroad. asking the COM
pany TO enter a locomotiye to represent the
have gone to Chicago to have y talk about the
subject, with the representatives OF foreign
railroads at the Fair 1t IL probable that the
CentraI's speeder. No. 9ea" Will uphold the
glory Of American engine building.
Don't forget that the gIss next Worhs Fair sxeur.
sion leaves Chambers st 10;Ib A. Saturday, sept 81.
RSIe, $la LIlnit, ten oays.-Als.
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PICKED Up THE ALVOS LIFEBOAE
Only q Broken Suspcnder TO show that She
May Have Had Men Aboard.


Nay Have Had Men Aboard.
The steamship Jason. which arrived last
evening from Jamaica. brought particulars Of
the picking up Of the llfeboat OF the missing
Atlas line steamer Alyo. 1t was on her trip
down to Jamaica on Sept 16 that Capt Legoe
sighted the lifeboat NO. ~ drifting about $40
miles east OF Savan nah. on the outer edge Of
the Gulf Stream.
Capt Legoe reports that the boat was full OF
water and had two holes in her bottom. Thore
were no oars in her A part OF q mans sus-
pendor was attached to one Of the life lines
but there was moth ing else found in her She
was taken on board the Jason and brought
into MonteEo Bay. whence she will be shipped
to the owners OF the Alvo.
There is a chance that the men who may
have been In this boat may have been rescued
by sailing vessel. The position OF the boat
full force Of the cyclone that devastated the
South Carolina coast
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Smith Cook, the Ksatueny Giant. WEEDS.

LOUISVILLE. Sept 27.-Smith Cook. who sx-
hibited himself in Barnum's circus for many
years as the Kentucky Giant. but who retired
from tho show business to enter politics. was
married at o'clock this afternoon to Mrs
Lucy Barnett Cook has some property. and
Ia 7 feet tall. Ho belongs to q good Shelby
county family. and four years ago N managed TO
be elected Doorkeener OF the state Leeisla:
Congress. but was badly beaten. He bought u
small farm and settled down for life.
The sun., 1893-09-28
Tho Train Robbers Were Shot Down In
Cold Blood.

ST. JOSEPH. No.. Sept. 27.-The Coroner's
Jury has Just been holding an inquest upon
the bodies OF Frederick Kohler aud Henry
Getz. tho two train robbers who were killed
In their attempt TO rob Burlington train on
Sunday night The evidence shows that Fred
ericks. Garvey. and Hearst, as soon as they
each informed tine authorities OF the coItem-
plated raid. and kept them fully advised as to
theprogress OF the robbers plans The evidence
also shows that the robbers were shot down In
cold blood and that the police made no attempt
to capture them.
The sun., 1893-09-28
COURT HELD IN 4 RAILWAY TRAM

1t Being n Friendly Suit, the Argument was
Short rnd the Decision satisfactory.
PLAINF1ELD. Sept PA legal proceeding
took place yesterday on the train coming from
Somerville to this city. City Judge William A
Coddington and Borough Counsel Charles A.
Reed argued case on the train before Judge
train had reached tho boundary Of Somerset
county.
The case was friendly suit involving
techn icaity In an estate. and as a verdict for
the plaintiff was expected and received. both
sides were perfectly satisfied.
The sun., 1893-09-28
BROOKLYN 1RoL1ET's UL11M41UM.
Let Children Get Out OF tho Way 81 They
Don't Want to BE Run Over.

Com plants have recently been pouring in to
tho eSubwayCom mmissioners In Brooklyn in rela-
ton to the reckless manner In which the trolley
cars are operated. and especially to the danger
to which school children are exposed. The
Commissioners have communicated with the
City Railroad Company about the matter. and
the latter In its reply says
AN investigation OF the number OF acct
dents which have taken place recently. par-
utterly impossible to operate a street car at
any rate of speed unless som ething is done by
the parents Of the, children and the city ordi-
for either children or adults to foolishly place
themselves in danger and hinder the opera
tions OF the cara"
The sun., 1893-09-28
THE BROKEN NECK FArA1 At LAsE

Death of Michael Mckeon or Exhaustion
Two Weeks After Being Injured.
Michael McKeon. the man who surprised the
doctors at Manhattan Hospital by living with
his neck broken. died shortly after six o'clock
yesterday morning. Death was not sudden.
since tho accident. two weeks ago. and he
died OF exhaustion.
McKeon was driver. He broke his neck by
falling from u railing on the front stoop OF his
house, 20S West ll7th street. :.
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THE REVOLT ~ ARGENTINA.
Col. Espina Likely TO he shot as a Traito,
for Inciting RebeIlioa.

iOT Incitiug ssepeiHol.
BUENos AYREs. Sept. 27.-The officers and
crews Of the two torpedo boats which attacked
the Government naval squadron of tho coast
yesterday. and which were captured. were In
cited to revolt by Col. Espina. The officers
and members OF the crews gave their captors
information which, when It was laid before
the Government. led to orcers being Issued
at once for Col. Espina's arrest; He was tax on
into custody. and the probabilities are that he
will be shot as q traitor
The Government has asked Congress to au-
thoriZs the prosecution OF Gen. Alem on the
charge Of suborning the army 10 rebellion.
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Mrs. Robert woodwor.h Irjur.a.

BAR HARBoE. Me, Sept 27.-Mrs. Robert
woodworth Of New York was driving pair OF
horses this afternoon whom they ran AWAY. She
was thrown from the carriage. and her leg and
cut. Miss WoodwoEth, who was with her, was
slightly inJured.
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myself aud any on. ths, Iihould have any once under

myself aud any one that rihould have any once under
the Government
"what was said on the subject was said after the
election in November last, and was merely an oxpres
sion Of wish on my part and promise of assistance
in carrying out my Wishes Yours very truly.
J.J. VAN ALAN.
/ trust you will gather from these letters
and interv Jews that Instead Of there being any
contract that Mr.. Van Allen should have the
italian Mission. the Presidelt was distinctly.
In terms, informed by me: There is no obli.
cation upon you to appoint him to any office"
Mr. Van Allen had the support OF his state
for this appointment. was personally known to
the President, and was selected as q gentle
man deemed com petent and, ut for the post
Yours truly. w. u WHITNEY.
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Now Is the time TO visit The mOuntAir Reduced rates
all points an Ad ondAck DIVISION al New NVTk Cen
UEL Sept. 10 10 3o,-Adr,
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ch,easo and Return. vi. Erie. $500.

Personally conducted excursion train leayes Cham
beTs a. 10 10 A. ~ Sat urdAY Sept 80 arriving Chicago
%ib r. ~ next day. Elegant new coaches. with hisn;
coschvs Tor ladies Tickets good ten days with priv
lego OF returning via NiA4arH Falls similar excur
sions on Oct o. aud IL II should be borne In mind
that the Bris Il the only Iins whose trains are Iro
lscIsd By block safety signals the entire distance New
York TO Chtcago.-AdT
RDA1s Ise,s: sRS: .2sE:.ts1 Take 0H'A meal