Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-05-29

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Mrs. Abrahan LIneoln Adjudgsd In-
.-. .-,--s,,---.-. sane. stssSgSrygs5&
CMcAao, May Mrs. Abraham lincoln,
widow of the late President wss yesterday
adjudged insane by Jury IN tho county
court, and this morning was removed TO a
private asylum at Batavia, III, The inquiry
was made on the petition 81 her son. Robt. 7.
Lincoln. The evidence of a number of physi.
clans, the proprietor and several employees of
the Grand Pacific Hotel, where she has been
staying since her return from Florida, and
of her son and numerous friends, all showed
that she was undoubtedly insane. Her in
sanity has been of a mild type, but after the
trial she became violent and was obliged to
he placed under restraint
1t has been known by Mrs. LincOln's FAM
lily and friends for several years that her
mind was unsettled to degree which fully
ural reluctance to take any steps which would
make the fact known to the general public
has heretofore influenced them against re-
straining her in any way of her liberty, or
putting her under medical treatment for her
mind. Recently, however, her condition has
been 30 much worse that 1t became abso-
lutely necessary that something should be
done tor the unfortunate lady.
Mrs. Lincoln Attempts Suicide.
CHICAGO May 20.-Mrs. Lincoln, who has
been kept under close surveillance since leav-
ing the court room yesterday, escaped from
her room to-day, went to a drug store and
ordered some laudanum and other drugs
with the intention of committing suicide,
but the druggist who was acquainted
with her fixed up simple compound, which
was taken by her in few minutes after leav-
ing the drug store. The effect was harmless
She will be taken to the asylum at Batavia
tomorrow.
Extensive ConAagration at OsceOla, Pa.
TYRONE, Pa, May 20.-A fire broke out at
II O'Clock this morning at the Moshannon
Lumber Company's mill, west of Osccola
Fifteen million feet of lumber were burned.
The wind was so strong that fire brands two
feet long, being thrown to most all parts of
the town of Osccola, the fire broke out In ev-
cry quarter. All public buildings, except
the Catholic and Methodist Churches, were
burned. About two hundred houses were
destroyed. and twelve hundred people rem
dered houseless The people were driven to
the race course, where they were surrounded
by fire from all Sides The fire department
here left at o'clock with their steamer and
hose carriage, but could not reach Osceola on
account of the railroad being burned. The
railroad between Osceola and Powellton, on
either side, Is one blaze of fire. The men,
bers of Tyrone Company fought their way
sible. About 200 houses arc standing yet
Some half dozen were burned between Osce-
ola and POwellton. Powcllton is not de-
stroyed.
Further about the Fircs.
WLKEsRARRE, Pa, May 21.-The Stod-
dartsvillc hotel, barn and sheds were de-
s!roycd by fire last night, also two dwellings.
Mos. Cox, aged 90 years, was burned to
DEATH The buildings ignited from fires in
the woods.
NoRwALK, Conn, May 2i.-The fro in
South Norwalk this morning destroyed
Lounsburg Bros shoe factory Fairfield fire
insurance Office, and a frame building of G.
A. Lander's. Total loss, $4,000.
Death OF Jesse ID. Bright.
BALTIMORE, May 20--Ex u s. Senator,
Jesse ID. Bright died at his residence here to.
day, aged 88.
Yacht Capsixe. and Four Persons
WINDSOR, Ont, May 2O.--Ex-Mayor X. G.
Barker, of Detroit, Fred. Dudgeon, Frank
Webb and a boy named Milton, we're
drowned today by the capsizing of Barker's
yacht, near Groosc isle, Detroit river.
The Great Defalcation.
BosToN, May 21.-Further development of
frauds of Abraham jackson, the missing law.
yer, are constantly being made. The full loss
by his transaction viii probably never be
known, as much of the property is in trust.
Enough is known to indicate the losses ag-
grcgate $4,000 Those who knew Jackson
best do not think he committed suicide. The
circumstances Indicate that he has, on the
contrary, everything appears as though his
late transactions were carried on with one
object, raising money, and there can be but
little doubt his disappearance was the eli
pf 10 narhaV
1t is believed he has carried large sum
away from Boston.
John Mftchelss Election.
DUBLIN, May 22.-Judge Keogh, before
whom Moore's election petition was tried,
has decided that the late John Mitchell was
disqualified from holding seat because he
was felon and an alien. A motion for an
appeal to the court of common pleas was
granted, and the case comes up again next
week. ask Fss ..s.
Disraela TO Resign.
LONDON, May 21.-The Eraminer mentions
rumor that Disraeli is to resign at the close
of the session, and believes there Is founda-
ton for it, as the Premer's disability for con-
tinuous work is damaging the government.
An understanding, however, exists among
his supporters that he shall not be replaced
until'he voluntarily resigns 49, -
The Alleged Assasstn Released.
BRUSSELS, May 2l.--The tribunal at Liege,
which has had the alleged plot To assassinate
Prince Bismarck under investigation, dis.
missed the charges against Duchcsnc.
Proceedings Of Centennial Comnsission.
PHILADELPHIA, May 21.--The United States
Centennial Commission met this morning and
elected officers.
Apartiai programme begins with, presi.
dent of the day, President of the United
States; orators. Chas. Francis Adams, of
Massachusetts,, and Lucius @. q. Lamar, of
mississippi; poet, III. w. Longfellow, of
Massachusetts,; reader of Declaration of In
dependence, Ralph Waldo Emerson, OF Mas.
sachusetts; grand marshal, General w. T.
Sherman; master of ceremonies, General
joseph Il. Johnston. The commission ad-
journed till tomorrow morning, when 1t will
adjourn finally. The executive commission
ORGANIZED fo.niuht hu tho alnotior, of Marital