New-York tribune., 1879-04-12
UILD LIFE IN THE BAHAMAS.
THE UNHAPPY EXPERIENCE OF THE INVENTOR OF
MAGIC RECIPROCALS.

THE UNHAPPY EAPERlENCE Of lh- Inv is'NiOi' VI
MAGIC RECIPROCALs
To the people of this city the name of Gus
tavus Frnkens elm Is not unfamiliar. lie is known as
an artist 10 select few and the author Of the magic
reciurocas to larger number The geomarical figures
called the magic rccprOcals supposed By the author
TO reveal the harmonious laws OF the universe to con-
te the Darwnan theory and to produce other start
Ing effects the recent controversy over the author
shin of the "magc TecprOcals,' and comparative
merits of the "color glOw," George h. Frdnkensein,
VINO defended his brothers claim mentioned in his con
troversial letters published in THE TRIBUNE that his
hrother was soiOurning HubOr Island in the BAHIA
mas giving himself up exclusively u scientific thought
and aesthetic meditation.
from adyices Just received by his brother
that the mid-manncred philosopher has not been ac-
corded an Oversenerous ptaty by some OF the ell
ers on Harbor Island The daughter OF George L. Frank
cnsteln young lady Of about eighteen years recently
jClued her uncle at Hdrbor Island. Ihey nave beeh
living house some little distance from the village
nr as thc villagers say up the track" From letters
received by George l. Frankenstcin from his daughter
and brother Cleaned that on March 10, while the
niece was visiting the daughter OF Captain Ingram IN
the lower part Of tine village, ac0ored girl came run
ming TO her out OF breath ana cleO MISS ffaASehslel
thcy are up track aud have been beating your uncle
dreadfu!ly-haye almost killed him, tney say" Inc
artist relates what occurred previous to the rescue
Being a versatile genius u seems he was accustomed 10
make his own bread. While engaged In Enecdiug
with his doors vide OPEN the weather being of torrid
sultrness about twenty-five ruians led by storekeeper
revolver which lay on shelf, hut not being blood
thirsty lie did not fire at and soon after was dis
armed, the leader Of the party with drawn pisiol
compelling him give up his weapon. They then set
upon him, threw hm TO the floor, heating his head
against the boards ami addressing hn with all the 1cerS
and epthets at their command The leader of the ary
placed pistol several times at the artists breast
aud tried to fIghten him by firing INTO the floor.
ain the meantime" says Mr.. Frankenst"ln, news OF
the Outrage reached the town, and In little time, as
nfterwaId learned the whole Island. white and cOlored
rage" But the pOpuace merely waited outside till the
niece appeared, and the Tuhans choosing their own
time went away threatening TO renew the visit on The
morrow. Nh Frankensjein stood purely on principe,
his reht remain In his own house, and fortified
by this feeling slept that night on the huOr with the
wide open. The next day however he barricadcd
the place and armed with natchct awaited the Zoe.
MI Sears United States Consular Agent said 10 be old
and infirm, walked 10 the artists domestic clta-
del and persuaded them. not without difficulty, TO
take refuge I'm The Consular Agents house. since another
attack and increased violence were 10 be appchendtd
So the artist and his niece took up their abode with Mr.
Sears and the latter promises them house III less
turbulent neignbOThOod. Mr.. Frankenstein writes:
There responsible for all the dlsEraceful
and disOrdcTly scenes which have occurred ON TINS
Island within the last few months. That man "a the
magistrate HarbOr Island" lie also saws referring
to the attack him the other insane yOclfcra-
tons BOzrr several times shouted :" Wen make BtiI
Cleavc KING OF the Island, aud II the Quccnsends ieet
We Or