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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

A STRONG LEAGUE FOR MKlNLEY AND
HOBART.


THE LEADING MEN OF CAMDEN UNITE WITHOUT
REGARD TO PREVIOUS PARTY AFFILIATIONS.
Camden. Sept. 3 (SpeciaD. business
mems league, composed II Camden's leading
and most thrifty men without regard to party.
held an enthusiastic meeting for organization
last night. Tha name adopted is the Mckinney
and Hobart Business Mems National Campaign
Committee. These officers we're elected Chair
man. Harry F. Wolf: vice-chairmen. John
Campbell. ir.. Alexander c. Wood and Rowland
Croft; treasurer. Christopher c. Chew secre-
tary. George w Whyte: chairman executive
committee John Campbell, jr. chairman finance
committee George {. Baker: chairman publica-
ton committee George w Whyte
Public meetings for the enlishtment of the
masses on the money question " i'll be arranged
and able speakers provided. The organizations
declaration OF objects is as follows.
''ro maintain our National credit and integ-
rity upon a sound-mOney basis: TO VI hold law
and order and restore prosperity to our people;
To- publish and disseminate reliable and instruct
i've literature bearing upon the issues involFed
in the present political campaign, to promote
united action by business men throughout the
United States in active organizations; to secure
the enrolment and vigorous cooperation or
every voter be his business that or FARMER.
merchant laborer. manufacturer, professional!
man or mechanic. who is in FAVOR OF the eiectioh
of Mckinney and Hobart upon the principles
cnunclated in the Republican National plat
form and in opposition the dangerous heresles
OF the platforms adopted at chicago ana ny
the Populist Convention in st. Louis To accom-
plish the best and most LASTING results through
harmonious cooperation II Is purposed To unite
all business mems organizations OF the charac-
ter into one National association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
A FIRE-SWEPT VILLAGE.
SOUTH ATLANTIC CITY AT THE MERCY OF
FLAMES FOR HOURS
BUCKET BRIGADE THE ONLY DEFENCE AGAINST
THE ELEMENT-sIX FAMILIES MADE HOME
I.Ess-THE PosToFFICE AND FIVE
OTHER BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

LEss-THE PosToFFICE AND FIVE
OTHER BUILDINGS DESTROYED
Atlantic city Sept. (SpeciaD-Six houses IN
South Atlantic city were burned With surprising
rapidty o'clock this morning. The fire. which
is OF a mysterious origin started in house the
beach front. owned by T. G. Ada ms. and the strong
wind which blowing at the time spread the
flames to adjoining property with ghtninalike
rapidy. Luckily all the inmates escaped. though
with scanty clothing. The loss is placed at s2l eC0
partially insured.
The village has no fire department. so that the
fiery element he'd sway without the least inter
ference. except for bucket brigade which utilized
water from the ocean. Assistance could not he
given from this city. il Is impossible pump
salt water. The scene al the FIRE was a most eX-
citing one. men, women and children rushing TO the
beach. half-clad. to escape the heat of the furious
fire.
The fire began at the Adams House and iSnited
the cottages of William Whitaker Mrs. Barlow
Mrs Hoye. Caleb Williams and Mrs. McHugh The
flames were stopped the home of Mrs. Woods
the sixth one. The losses placed. far
learned. as follows: Charles Harris building.
pied by the postofce and general store. 5000, in
surance 5000: the tenant. Whitaker. loses $3.50;
stamps. valued $500 burned: l. q.
Adamss building. S.Go. insurance 5000 Thomas
Barlow's cottage. $500; Mary coyle's building.
s. 500; Caleb Wilkins's cottage 5000; the tenant r.
q. Gentry. loses $1,000; Mary McIiugh's cottage,
1900. total loss. s2l 900
X b. Gentry, Philadelphia merchant who
cupied with his family cottage opposite to the
one In which the fire originated. reused from
his slumbers by neghbofs and he had barely time
to awaken his family before the building had
caught. and by the time the occupants had reached
the street II was one sheet of flames. lie rented
the cottage for the season from Caleb Wilkins
All the furniture which Mr Gentry brought here
from his Philadelphia home. valued at $1,000
lost.
In the schoolhouse few squares below the fire.
swept district. are domiciled Postma ster William
II. Whitaker. his wife and four children. The fire
left them cothesless and penniless. Whitaker be-
sides being postmaster Of the borough, kept
grocery store. After long struggle with ad-
versity. he had Just succeeded in building up
profitable trade. To-day he is without money. and
dependent upon the charity of his neghbors All
his seasons earnings. besides his store. household
goods and clothing were prey to the flames He
had insurance. and the loss Is absolute. The
Government will lose $500 in stamps. and the re-
cords of the ONCE. NeiChboTs have furnished the
destitute family with needed garments and
looking out for their immediate wants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
ADAMS EXPRESS STRIKERS GIVE ~.
4 FEW pEsERTERs START \ GENERAL SCRAMBLE
FOR REINSTATEMENT MANY TO
AppNINTEn

DISAPPOINTED
The strike of the Adams Express company
arivers norters ana clerks in jersey city ended
abruptly Yesterday There had been dozen seces-
s,ons from the strikers in the early part Of the
..eL and tne seceders had returned 10 worF.
Alarming eports reached the strikers carly yes
terdav that the new men were becoming proncem
and in a few days he company could get alonS
without the old hands. Acting on tins report, SIN
teen Of the strikers decided TO desert their fellows
and make application for reinstatement before all
tho vacancies are filed They filed their appiica-
tions early IN the morning with Superintendent
,re,npie of the Jersey city station Later others,
concluding they beaten, put in their applicd-
lions and before the dsy had closed thirty oil the
old hands had asked for work at the Jersey city
pier.
The headquarters Of the strikers were practically
abandoned. William Prescott one OF the leaders
and one OF the discharged employees whose rem
statement gas demanded by the strikers. admitted
that there had b, number OF desertions but
declared the strike was not over as me Iarer
ma jority Of the strikers were out ana sun hopeiu
He said the secessiOns would have demordlZng
effect on the strikers and encourage the company,
but he believed the majority OF the men would re-
main loyal. and as long as they had the sympathy
of the shippers they entertained hopes OF being
successful
Tho strikers who had not returned 10 work were
discouraged however. last evening, and said they
favored declaring the strike of superintendent
Temple said yesterday that none or the leaders OF
Tho strike would be taken back by the company.
and thos,. who had made applications would have
10 wait until there room for them after th,
vacancies were filed He said the company had
an adequate corps Of employees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
THREE YOUNG HIGHWAfMEN.
THEY ROB TWO GIRLS OF CANDY AND Presents
AND WILL PROBABLY BE SENT TO THE
REFORM school.

rhrea had bows were committed 10 the Cly Home
in Verona by Judge Eggers in The Fourth trm-
ina Court Newark, yesterday. Ihey were marry
li.bar thirteen years old: Abraham Fisher. eleven
a,,sa ,arsnts live in New-York. and Morris Ritch,
af,een of No 40 Prince-st.. Newark ohidrens
soc,ab,e was given Thursday afternoon by yrs
rimball Of the Chiidrens Aid Society. in Newark
ard presenis eff candies and school utensils were
made 10 the children. Two little girls upon their
80 "a ~ ths,r g'ts They returned and Informed
snperin,enaeni Kimball and he made search f3r me
,,ri,rc htghwsymsn. They were identnef py a
rreusbov and Yesterday were al In custody.
The youneei Fisher boy was lmpieaed 10 a noo,
Iive1 in Newark Superintendent kimoall com
municaed with he Gerry s1cieiy IN New vohah,K
he sent TO the State Reform School a. Jamesourg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
THE BEER WAS TOO WARN.
A JERSEY CITY SOCIETY ENDS IT'S LEASE
BECAUSE OF THE TEMPERATIRE
OF THE BEVERAGES SERVED
BY THE LANDLORD.

BY THE LANDLORD
Inc Tel,onia Maennerchor was formed fourteen
''ars ago al Henkers Casino. and II ne' tlers
''eiy Thursday night for rehearsal uEtli 'asl
"'sh. suddenly the society decided TO move ana
es. night temporary quarters were secured.
"s cause for thus abruptly leaving the ola
Inv Inv was stated by a member of the society 20 De
-, 90" peer and hot room in summer, ana cola
. , ano cold room In winter
q. '" 'he Maennerchor engaged its rooms IN
eNlo' me contract was that IL should pay ~
"eH'' ana the proprietor was 20 furnish Two
90 oi Deer The singers complained this sum-
mat me beer not cold enough. One night
"'."o contributed halfkeg Of cool beer. which
a., 'o"sumeo and the society did not require
-, wv Kegs stipulated in the contract the mem
!, 80 asheo The proprietor OF the Casino TO deduct
- piice o. the beer. His refusal caused dissatis-
"oh ano The society concluded TO find new
"e' "here cooler beer would he served in sum-
hho warmer beer In winter
b., nAc declares that the complaint about the
a. as mere pretex'. The society had he de-
Tnss taken In number Of members OF the
csra .erein Rhc were anxious 10 swell the In
~ =. 10 'ne verein 10y inducing the Macnnerchor
.ssnkese rooms in Turn Hall
49, TOOK them long while 10 hnd that the
was too warm and the room not properly
i73teen years"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
RECORDS NAY BE SHATTERED.
THE NEW Jersey ATHLETIC CLUB LABOR DAY
GAMES LIKELY TO PROVE OF EN-
CEPTiONAL INTEREST.

The New Jersey Athletic club has made arrange
nenfs 10 accommodate the crowds that are eN-
pected 10 visit the club grounds on Labor Day.
The arrangements for he sports are perfect and
should the weather he inc IT may prove 10 he
record breaking day.
a + Wefers who has been entered in the 300
ward special race has been running some eA-
continually fast trials Of late, and, II Is expected
will establish new worlds record for the as
lance although II IL to be regretted that nc VIII
Ia forced 10 take TWO turns on the NeW-Jsrsey
ira ~ I'm order to cover the 800 yards IN inc iori
Wcfers is in al present, however II IS priicNeu
ri ne will make the distance in 81 seconds SeV.
al ether cracks have entered In thls rac, pu'
rnns are fast enough to make Vcfers extend MN
self IN order 10 win 49,, ,s. h.t, ,o,Io ru,
Charles + Fitzpatrick. the peerless nan niue run.
no, and holder OF the " )rlds record. is the man
at:raction for the special half mile race. ana tihi
be iii win is admitted by all b1i II Is expected
n, UorIe Of the New-lork Athletic 'lup VINO
g., bis n.nrest competitor will push him hard on
,,ondsv The two-nle special scratch race prom
isss 70 he a cnker from the crack Of the pistol
=, 81 pean the present three mile champion; r.
,I,artherg the present metropolitan champion;
% Cooner OF the New York Athletic club. and
Wright Boston's crack distance runner. VIII
A..n.,s II Is exp ected that the American record
~ 10 miles will be SHATTERED go
p.sdes these athletic teh 'nere VIII ne
,ssehsn football snh bicycle races
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

A COIORED OFFICER Uses HIS REVOLVER
on \ PRISONER WHO RESISTS ARREST
Orange Sept tSpecial-Henry JACKSON
typical Orange tough. commonly known as Jack
the Devil" from his murderous threats as TO what
he would do II the police dared 10 lay hands on
him got his deserts this afternoon lie was
wanted in East Orange for number OF burglaries
there and the orange police were ordered to look
out for him. This afternoon Officer Patterson the
coored member of the force. was patrolling Hin
ST when he saw Jackson and placed him under
arrest Jackson showed fight. and rough-and,
tumble tussle followed. AZ last Jackson reached
for his hin pocket and drew revolver. Otfcer
Patterson was too quick for him. and. drawing his
revolver shot Jackson through the right Wrist.
dissblino him He was taker to the police station
and turned over 10 the East Orange police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
rJyrPAL OF FATHER HOLLAND.

Tn. funeral OF Father NJ holland pastor OF S.
-. Romsn catholic Church. in Newark
,,.o vs.t.rhay The services were he'd The
$500 ,r rhomas-st. The church Was crowded with
~, IA husl.ess was suspended in the nelghbor-
poot during the services. Bishop Wigger. Abbot
ausry Pfrserele and se'eniy-hve priests OF the
diocese were present Tnere were many handsome
~ Ice schm,l's Requiem was sung by the
49,. The ce,ebrant % the mass was Inc Rev
u,,',, Dornin Of ST. Brdget's Church. Jer-
se, civ. assisted by ne Rev j. Poe's as dea-
CO.. CO.. -, Z, Grew master Of ceremonies The sermon
Wa Wa preached by MonsisGor Doane, Of 81, ps.rek's
,asior The pailbearers were male members u the
nsrish rhe burial Mas IN The Cemetery OF The
HOLY Sepuchre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

Not in years have the rihemen OF the country
witnessed suci. an exciting match as that TOT INC
Hilton Trophy shot to-day. and won by the p's-
trict Of Columbia team by a score OF loo out OF
a possible l20 points
The fight was a sec-saw between Georgia ana
Columbia from the firing Of the nrst shot AZ ~
o'clock this morning until the match was over
and Washington was declared the winner AT sos
o'clock The match closed with Georgia ueins
CoIumbia's score Of iolo points amid the greatest
excitement but tho trophy was awarded 70 me
Columbia boys under the rules OF the National
Rife Association. which controls the Hilton Trophy.
The rules provide that in case OF tie between
two teams that making the highest score on the
last and longes; shall be declared the
winner Washington made nine more points In the
6N.yard range than the Georgia team. one OF the
Southerners having Aired at the wrong target scor'
a buls-eye. which. however. failed 10 count
The following are the scores made to-day;
REGIMENTAL INTERSTATE TEAM MATCH-Pirss
prize. interstate trophy and 500; second. $50
THIRD NEw-JERsEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

HE FELL OVER THE SIDE OF A TuGBoAr IN
RARITA% BAY

South Amboy. Sept. 3-William Sculy. hcehseu
engineer and cousin Of Councilman Johh ocu's
Of this place was drowned in Raritan Bay ne
tween Perth Amboy and this place. Ias' evening"
Councilman Sculiy Is the owner OF the lux Mary
Arm which has not been regularly IN conihiss'o"
,his summer Yesterday he asked PHO, BEL 10
take the Mary Ann to Perth Amboy 80 mat he'
tanks could be filed. The pilot consented anu a.
,here WAS no crew engineer Wiliiam oculy
was asked TO take charge OF the englne-foo"'
lie did so and the boat reached Perth ANNOY
al rioht After the tanks had been filled the plot
headed the Mary Ann for this place Aii TER s sn
IT, the signal 10 slow down. but the spee9 81
tba boat continued He rang his bell again thlhH-
inc nat The engineer had not understood We sas
~ and when the Mary Ann Old not $40" uJ"n
he went into the engne-room TO ma Puu W H,,
- ,ba matter Sculy was not there. put ,liol
Bel saw him struggling IN the wa'er ne ne rHac
cc en- hut The man had disappeared A search
was made for the BODY without success IT, Is si%e
Ifo,cd that Scuy accidentally fell over the size
~ he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
SECOND REGIMENT
LIGHTNING'S PRANkS.
TELEGRAPH TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC LIGHT
SYSTEMS DERANGED IN ELlAABETH-A
CHURCH STRUCK IN BAYONNE.


SYSTEMS DERANGED IN ELIzABETH-A
CHURCH STRUCK IN BAYoNNE.
E,lizsbeth Sept (SpeciaD--A violent electrical
storm swept over this city tonight, and succeeded
IN temporarily knocking out the telegraph. tele-
phone ard electric light systems. The business
offices IA the city were plunged into darkness
There was a brilliant electrical display in the
Postal Telegraph Office where the current played
over the keys and Switchboard making noise like
the discharge Of small and driving the opera
tors in terror from their stations The ONCE mean
while was thrown into darkness from the mishap 10
the electric light plant All the fuses In the Postal
TELEGRAPH ONCE were burned out while the central
Telephone station suffered severely In the same
way
Bayonne Sept. tspecaD.-Wbiie TINS evening
severe storm Was at It's height lightning struck inc
s,sanls ~ the African Angelic Baptist Churen. IN
East Forty.sixth-st The local Volumes, m'e rsS
partment responded promptly 20 nc ~. hIa,s h.fors
rain fsn in a deuge and quenched the o'aIe 'eiofs
much damage VAS done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
4 HOTEL-KEEPER STRANGELY DfH"IN"'
AFTER An ENcou NTER WITH \ WOMAN HE DIS
APPEARS FROM HOME

pas.aic Sept FIX Councilman J"hn LFh'h'
,ro,r,o,or of the Cosmopolitan Hotel at waning
-, disanpeared last night and the hotel ala not
omen for business this morning
At noon yesterday tan good-ioohi"s ~o''''a,
a,.;ad m, tcyo men hailed Lynch as he was
oross,ro the Gregory-av bridge over the fasSalc
,,i,or The woman grabbed Lynch by IN. coal
and struck him over the head with her umbrella.
Oh. tore his coat and grabbed his watcn from MS
49,, a,d threw II to the ground Friends ~
pornnNvn VINO W, re with him. interfered. and the
~ hurried away. followed by the TWO men
- bad been in her company. 49,,
" yncr was married few months ago. ma | ne
~; was a stranger to Lynchs friencs. Those
WI a., ~ urescnt whtn the afair occurred while
~, ,oli what ha opened. refuse 10 say what con,
versation took place between ne woman mne
aTIeatlv respected by every one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
FARMERS ANNOYED BY THIEVES.
CORN AND POTATO FIELDS RAVAGED BIZ PREDA-
TORY SLANS.

CORN AND POTATO FIELDS RANAGED BIZ ffEDA-
TORY SLAVS.
passaic Sept. 3-Farmers living near this city
IN passaic and Bergen counties. are complaining
of the heavy losses they have been subjected 10 os
the depredations of the slavs residing ii Dunuee,
the poorer portion OF this city. The siaVs appei.
10 make organized raids on tho Farms a' "'e"'
and steal the PRODUCTS
vot long age a small frame building in Dundee
was torn down and totally removed by the siaVs
A few nights ago a party visited farm IN ee'seu
County just across the river from the Si.y' anu
dug ,ip several bushels or potatoes iucs ;de
took a hundred more ears or corn; o'"e' 'a'''
of a similar character have been made, .,.,.s
The stealing of farm produce in small quanuitneS
has become so common that the FARMERS III "nd'
is known as the Bears Nest district have had or
stable stewart mounted on horseback ana SCI 10
patrong the district Yesterday he csugh, 5omn
The Slay was arrested and fined $40 FOR each ear
OF corn he had stolen. The farmers are becoming
desperate and threaten 10 shoot any one Cdu6"I
stealing in the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
THEY BLAME THE GRADE cRossiH"S'
ro.rs DEATH CAUSES DEMAND FoR rHAe~
ELEVATION IN JERSEY CITY

Tn. killing Of the boy John prury at the r Er,s.'
crossing Of the Erie Railroad IN 'erses 10y ms
s''' n,gb, has caused intense Indignation IN the
"'' - ~. r,,v where the accident occurred ana
,,om,nsnt citizens censure the city ofcials for not
s.,,. forcea the railway company 10 comply VIA
&c, ~ the las, Legislature and elevate It's tracks
CORPORATION Counsel Blair. when asked yesterday
about the delay. said The nnai negotiations are
under way The papers are being prepared ara Will
=. admitted TO the parties concerned al an early
a,,s Tn. negotiations have been delayed owing to
Tho fact thst many Of the persons interested have
hcen orr 81 town When the cool WEATHER sets In
and they re'uyn the negotiations VIII ne urged 10 a
snssiv settlement" He added that the work OF ele.
waiting the tracks would probably begin this fan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

ASSISTANT POSTMASTER AT SHORT HILLS.
WHO EMBEzZIED s. 80, DISCHARGED
FROM CUSTODY

George B. Jenkins formerly assistant postmas'e-
at Short Hills y j. who committed TO the ldi!
in Newark by United States Commissioner W hite-
head for ernbezzng about $50 OF the money OF MS
Office is insane and Yesterday he was turned over
TO the care OF his friends TO be taken 10 an asylum
in New-York State. Jenkins was examined this
week by commission OF physicians VINO pro-
o,oood hin, insane and Yesterday District Attor-
nov Rica In New Brunswick received an order from
Attorney General Harmon 20 nave ma az sTu
from custody II appears that the mal1ny &c
veoped while Jenkins was ~ Office. ana tnaL ne
was ',,nder the delusion that the GOvcrnmeni OWED
him money Jenkins il thirty-three years OLD. ana
was sent TO iail I'm July. Most Of the money taken
has been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
saIrD By 4 BOLTJNG HOR>E.

Paterson. Sept, 'special,.-John Rems. u"
seyentten years old. the son OF FORMER EXCISE
r-..,,..,oner John Remig, OF Pasfac, bears
,"'" no. ue was driving across the Erie
1900 a, s,raight-si about noon to-day. ana
n na reached the wes,bound rack. when bis com
pa MON Louis Hart dove frog 6ss mheo n farw %,
n s,h 49, Pemfe from mis- seat. The plunge saved
his lie the wagon was s sbreh en seso nns
,k an rs,ns and was dragged short distance sus
.hr ..,' s,,abt bruises Harris face was badly cut
falnihe LIZ beadone Oh the stone ballast track.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
No UISMISSiTS on THE CENJRiL.
AN rNTRuTHFUL REPORT CONTRADIcrED BY AN
OFFICIAL OF THE ROAD.

4 rumor was current in Jersey city yesterday to
the effect that 500 employees OF the Central RaiI-
road OF New-Jersey had been dismissed.
A Tribune reporter saw Road Foreman Henry
Beck last night He said he had just returned
from a trip along the route from PhiIlipspurs ana
stonned at the yaics in Hampton and Elizabeth
nor, and no hards had been discharged. nor had
any been dismissed from the Jersey city yard. He
said that il il the custom every year AFTER the
close OF the summer season to take or several
trains and discharg. the crews. rms VIII lnV0ive
the dismissal OF probably thlrty iheh' WI" W." NC
relea scd about September Is ,,,.. l., ..,s
The story Of the wholesale dismissal, ne sSin
is 4 pure fADricatOh NJ "'e" nav ''N' 49,
che rRod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
rgpraTs or LYNcHING Az OLD NAN.

,,,te,tv,lle Sept 2 Special. -Andrew sacF
-, stxv.eieht wears old was placed IN jan 10
day charged with attempted assault upo" 'a,s
lima. n girl Of twelve years t,~ 49, arrs.,
, .'", a,,eupred to get him away from the onicers
I'D made threats of lynching he rsr nes,ns ~
on bail and threats are nov ,''d ht, n b. can be
found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
CRUSHED BY 4 HEAVY WEIGHT.
AN ENGINEER KILLED BY THE FALL OF
TANK WEIGHING TWO TONS.

Orange Sept ,SpecaD-A fatal a,cideht &C.
,rrad q, $40 o'clock this afternoon in the hat
"a tory Of Frederick Berg Co. In South Jeller-
so1-st Orange Valley An iron tank "elHhhs
nearly two tons being placed in position aho
Frederick Ciutekunst the engineer OF inc factory,
WAS superintending the work. Tho huge mass Oh
tr,n was raised by icke and fall and had pen
hois,sd about nfte.n feet when the rope got
TANNED in the foot-block directly underneath tAe
C;mtekuns went forward to fix the rope. Whie
there il suddenly broke and the tank ieI WIN d
crash th,t heard for blocks AROUND. nu .t,
killed His neck was broken 9oin less Wers
broken and his chest crushed IN lie ~ss a
married man and lived Scotland ST. HIS "lfe
was nearly crazed with grief when the news was
told to her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
RENOHTNATED BY ACCL1H1TION.
JOHN J. GARDNER CHOSEN WITHOUT OfPO-
SITION TO SUCCEED HIMSELF
IN CONGRESS.

Atlantic City. Sept 3.-The lid District Con-
gress convention Of the Republican party was
held here to-day. and Congressman john J.
Gardner was renominated by acclamation There
was no opposition TO him. and the convention
was through its work in short time. senator
Skirm and others made brief addresses ana the
platform adopted by the St LOUIS convention
Was enf usiasficallY indOrsed