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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-21

nearly behind her and the boom rar out;
and although this involved some danger
of jibing again. it diminished the risk Of
taking In water over the quarter, and
was in so far an advantage. Pauline's
utmost strength was required to hold the
tiller, which struggled with her like a
wild creature fighting to get loose; yet
she was compelled to keep one hand upon
the sheet likewise, which might at any
moment need hauling in. The strain
upon her nerves and muscles was terri
BILE, but she clenched her teeth and held
on; in courage and spirit, at least, she
was equal to the occasion Once in a
while she threw a hasty glance into the
body Of the boat. Mrs. Nolen had slip
ped down from her seat and had man
aged to draw the judges head and
shoulders on her lap.
IF save them" said Pauline to her
self, II will accept it as sign"
AS she spoke the boat gave a leap and
was suddenly in smooth water. The sail
barely swelled to the breeze. The change
was so sudden that it seemed miraculous
They had passed under the lee of the
lighthouse. but that appeared inadequate
to account for SO abrupt and great an
alteration. Indeed, Pauline always be-
lieved and declared afterwards that the
gale had actually ceased. without visible
cause, in moment of time The boat
slipped sluggishly through the water on
an even keel. There was scarcely air
enough t. carry he to her moorings in
the little cove. 4
"Well, then, will be his wife" said
Pauline 20 herself. as they touched the
pier; land | think love him now!"
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the gangway from below. and stood near
the door of the saloon. He had just
taken cigar from his waistcoat pocket,
and was in the act of cutting off the end
Of it with his penknife, when a tall per-
sonage with bony features and thin
neck came in through the door and con-
fronted him. He was about to pass on,
but, at second glance, stopped and said,
as if to himself:
"Henry Clifton"
The red haired man turned sharply
''Bob Stapleton, by jingo" he exclaimed.
They shook hands, evidently pleased
at the encounter, eyeing each other all
over, as if to make sure that no part Of
either was missing.
swell, and what have you been doing
with yourself these three years past2"
inquired he of the red hair, who an
swered to the name Of Clifton. Lets
see; it was in Liverpool saw you last,
wasn't it? You were after that forging
gang"
Eyes, and got 'em, responded the
other, who had been addressed as Bob
Stapleton. "It was good job; I've had
nothing better since. But what brings
you over herep"
"Oh, a private something par
ticularly choice. replied Clifton, sticking
his cigar in his mouth. "All expenses
paid and twenty pound a month.
"Hullol That's not bad. A hundred
dollars and expenses. What is it? Is
Scotland Yard after the Fenians againY"
"No, no. don't belong to the Yard
any more; doing business now on my
own feet. I'm engaged on case involv-
ing hundred and fifty thousand pounds
seven hundred and fifty thousand Of
your money"
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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-21
ANOTHER'S Crime,
FROM THE DIARY OF INSPECTOR BYRNE
BY JULIAN HAWTHORNE,

AUTHOR or ''THE GREAT BANK ROBBERY, !"
GAN AMERICAN PENMAN, ETC.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-21
CHAPTER XVII.
4 HUNTER YARN.

N a warm even
ing in October the
ste a m s h ip Pill
grim, Of the New
Y ork and Fall
River line, had
just left her dock
at tn 9 form er
place and was on
her way up the
sound. A rather
stout but actively
made man, with
curly red hair
and side whisk-
ers, and rat h er
prominent 6 ay
eyes, mounted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
REBELLION IN A HOUSE OF CORRECTION
PRISONERS REFUSING TO WORK UNTIL BETTER
soUP WAS SUPPLIED THEN.

Boston. Feb 26.-A rebellion prevailed in the south
Boston House OF Correction yesterday which was not
quelled unt o'clock this morning. when some Boston
officers stopped Il. The outbreak was due TO series
of annoyances during the last few days, beginning with
complaint Of Of the prisoners against another
Yesterday morning plans were made for general
outbreak in tho workshop At dinner two men refused
their soup and declared they would not work until
a better article furnished. An uproar followed
and many dishes thrown around. The men
obeyed sn order TO return 10 their cells. but refused
to resume work Attempts at coercion failed and
soon Wild din was set up. cat calls sbHein and
sroans making the corridors bedlam. Several men
put up bars IN front Of their cells.
Tho disturbances continued all the afternoon and
dsFiBg the night A'seuous outbreak was expected,
and al four city police stations every officer who
returned at 1 a m. was kept duty for the rest
OF the night. At 10 this morning most Of the re-
beous men had returned 10 wsrk. II IS stated that
a charge was made in the cooking department a
few days ago and that complaints Of poor food have
been numerous since them. A similar outbreak oc-
CURED m the sa;ne place a year ago last month.
There are G25 prisoners now I'm tho building aud the
place Is said 20 be greatly oveTcrowded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
PRICE THREE CENTS.

first Mr. Soames, then Mr.. Lewis. sworc he was
not Mr.. S9amcs had two men with Pigott but
only to protect him and see that nobody got 40
him. Mr.. Lewis had nobody. Two detectives
are heard OF in attendance, nobody can say for
whom they were acting. Long letters are read,
letters which passed at intervals between Pgott
Mr. Soames and Mr.. Houston-au read
with the object of showing good faith on the part
OF +" The Times" Pigott. it appears, had been
dragged into court against his will, protest.
that only gave new force to the question, Why,
then, did you not take be appeared this morn
ing? Some Of the letters piteous appeals
for more money, appeals both to Mr.. Scenes and
Mr.. Houston. Both refused. Mr.. Soames swon
that he did not suspect Pigott wanted money to
get away. Mr.. Shannon swore that escape seemed
not to be in his mind. Mr.. Shannon had seen
the most and the last Of him. and had extracted
from him written modification of his confession
to Mr.. Labouchere. This was read in court and
this is one point on which The Hmes'ss decision
is watched for with interest.
The first eleven letters, writes Pgott, includ-
ing the so-caled fac-simile letter, most important
OF all, are not forged, but are genuine, and were
actually bought in Paris Of Casey, and the black
bag story is true. VIII The Times, cling to
this? viii they try to persuade themselves and
one fiction may be true? We shall know to-
morrow.
Meanwhile a warrant is out, and the police
are--or are notion Pgott's trail lie had nearly
twenty-four hours start. His luggage was left
at the hotel Is he living or dead? Suicide is
theory in which many believe. Pigott knew
his last hope, or last but one, was gone. His
life had been ransaclxed and his life
was series of crimes which, had he come
again into court would have been laid bare.
He had two resources One was to admit the
forgeries and implore the protection Of the court
Suicide was the other II he has simply bolted. he
is without money and has nothing before him but
despair All London is watching for news Of him.
Bow Street warrants are out for him on charges
of perjury and forgery. To-day's events have
made this wretch's fate Of interest. Yet tho
question Of real interest lies far away from flgott
living or dead. What " The Times VIII. DO
what the Ministry will do what the country
viii say to all these astounding revelations ana
to others yet to come, what is to be the emo OF
the political struggle which enters to-day upon
a new phase; these seem rather interesting queS
tions, which no man yet can answer. q. W. D.
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FRAUD IN KINGS COUNTY.
PAYING TWICE FOR COPYING RECORDS
Ex'coUNTY CLERK RANKEN IN A SORRY PLIGHT
-ro CONTINUE THE INQUIRY


EX'coUNTY CLERK RANKEN IN A SORRY PLIGHT
TO CONTINUE THE INQUIRY
The suspicious that fraud had been perpetrated
upon Kings County through the Office of County Clerk
while John NJ Ranken was in charge of 1t, were con-
hrned yesterday at the investigation of bill which
he submitted for copying mutilated records In the
Office. One of tho prolific sources of profit in the
Office since the time of County Clerk John Demar, a
dozen years ago, has been this copying Of records
uhaer special statute passed in the interests Of the
democratic incumbent Of the Office. Many folios Of
records were copied under Delmar which have been
wholly useless and have only numbered up the Office.
Ranken, the last Democrat in the Office, which the
party had held for twenty-five years. in now in sad
plight Hc was a wealthy German of the Eastern
District when nominated for the place, and was made
complete tool Of by the Democratic gang which
had fattened on the Office. He regularly submitted
bills to tho Board of Supervisors for
extra copying, which we're paid The
last Of these was handed In
last month after his torn of Office expired, and Captain
KAISER Republican, had succeeded him IT fell into
the hands of Supervisor Rasquin a new member OF
The Finance Committee who happened TO be familiar
With the County Clerks Office. He discovered evil
dence Of gross fraud in the BILL showing that books
which had been charged and paid for in July wero
In the bin for January. Ranken, who had sworn TO
"' NNiIp'tutSo OF tue Dlu, WAS Ndilcu hPOh AoA "h
explanation and said that he had trusted the matter
to his subordnates but he could explain It, County
Auditor Lake Joined with Supervisors Rasqhn and
lockwood both Republicans Of the Finance Committee
demanding that Mr.. Ranken should put the books
copied in the first half of the year in one
pile, and those for the last half Of the
year In another lie asked for delay and the matter
went over until yesterday.
The Democratic members Of tho Finance Committee
TIA Ipuoa afI Tha
result was the complete confirmation of the suspicious
OF fraud, for II was shown that gross swindle had
been committed in charging twice for the same work
Ranken admitted that the evidence was overwhelming,
but said that he had been imposed upon by his sub
ordlnates.
HIS counsel maintained that Mr.. Ranken was man
OF means and had no Jucement 10 swinde the county
for personal profit. but that he had been too trusting
In leaving the matter TO his employees When. how
ever, the whole force OF the evidence was seen, Mr.
Rankens counsel left the room.
Supervisor Rasqun said that the subject would be
probed 10 the bottom. The Investigation will 60 on to-
day. The chief copyist under Ranken was John f.
NeesOn, a nephew OF ox-County Clerk Delmar Ran
ken's son was one OF his fathers subotdinstes.
Deputy County Clerk Barnard had nothing TO do with
the affair.
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A MAN KICKED TO DEATH.
BRUTAL MURDER BY AN ENGL1sHMAN.
BOTH MEN employees OF THE CENTRAL PARK
RIDING ACADEMY


RIDING ACADEMY.
John Hovac, a stableman, was knocked down
and kicked to death yesterday by Richard Var
wood, an ex-prize-fghter, in front of the Central
Park Riding Academy at Seventh-ave and Fifty
eighth-st Both men had been employed in the
stables attached to the academy. Hovac, who
was known at the stables Lehman, was quiet
little German, and had been in the employ OF
Louis Cohn, the proprietor OF the academy, Tor
about four years. Ysrwood is typical Eng
lish bully, almost twice the size Of the German
He was prize-fghter in England years ago, and
was said to have been at one time favorlte
pupil of Jem Mace. He Joined the English Horse
Guards, but was a deserter when he came 70
this country few years ago, it was said. lie
found employment as q riding-master in several
schools in this city, and also at the Gutenberg
race-traclS, where he was part owner of one or
two horses About two weeks ago he was hired
by Mr.. Cohn to exercise some of the horses IN
the stables in Fifty eighth-st., and he found lr-
ing-rooms for his wife and himself on an upper
floor OF the riding school He was discharged
last week, but he continued to hang around the
stables until yesterday, when Mr.. Cohn ordered
him 10 keep away.
Yarwood went upstairs 30 his wife's room ana
gave her a beating. She declared that she wcnld
leave him, and she went to Browns office, at
No o34 Sixth-ave., and hired an exprcsSman to
move her furniture. Yarwood was half drunk and
ugly. Declaring that he would get a divorce
from his wife, he went to q neighboring livery
stable and telcphoned TO lawyer TO meet him
uptown Then he went back toward the stables
in Fifty-e ghth-st. and met Hovao on the SIDE
walk. Nobody heard the words that led TO the
murder but several persons saw Yarwood strike
the little German full in the face, and knock
him down. The prize-fghter then jumped on him
with both feet turned him over and kicked him
in the mouth and about the head. He picked him
up and dropped hiu back on the walk, kicking
him as he fell Hovac was senseless when col
ored man dragged the bully away from him.
A crowd had gathered, but nobody tried to stop
the murderer as nc turned and walked away.
When policeman arrived Hovac was dead. The
body was carried into the stables as truck
arrived to move Mrs. Ysrwood's furniture.
Hovac was engaged TO marry young German
woman, Rosa Schmidt, whose home was at No.
1, 900 Tenth-ave. She went 10 the stable and
wept over his body. The police traced Yarmouth
10 a liquor store at Seventh ave and Fiftieth-st.,
where he had got drink, but he had disappeared
before they got there. A general alarm, calling
for his arrest was sent out 20 all police stations
last evening.
Late last night the stablemans assallant had
not been captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
THE ELECTION FRAUDS IN ARKANSAS.
TESTIMONY AT THE PRELIMINARY ExAaINA
TIoN OF WATKINS.

TION OF WATKINS.
Little Rock. Feb. 90 SpeciaD.-At o'clock to-day
fbe preliminary examination OF Robert Watkins
charged with completely IN the Pummerville ballot
box robbery on tho night Of November 6, was begun
in the United States Circuit Court before United
states Commissioner Waters. The defendant offered
to waave examination and give bonds. Judge NC
Clme. counsel for the Government. suggested thai II
bond was allowed It should be as much as Slo'ooo'
Commissioner Waters decided TO hear testimony:
A number Of witnesses weTe examined. but the
testimony was in the main, Of no particular impor
tance. Charles Patio said he was with watkins up
N II or 10 O'Clock on the night Of November o. and
that Watkins left Plummcrvlle at that hour and went
10 Dr. Whites, eight miles in the country. lie nan
been with watkins all the afternoon; had gone out
home with him. taken supper and on return to toWn
thew were told that the ballotbox had been stolen
James Rayburn testified TO conversation WIN
Watkins ON sunday. February 10. in which Watkins
admitted having held pistol at the heaG oi inc
Judea while the ballot-box and pol-books were
stolen This testimony was somewhat weakened ,l ~
The Admission of the witness that he had been IN JAIL
for embezzlement -, In A. ,.ou,o,r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
STILL TAXED FoR THE C.. B, AND O. STRIKE
THE ALLEGED SETTLEMENT or @R oAvENEB
DOES NOT HOLD GooD-INPATIENr
ENGINEERS.

Chicago, Fob. 90 CspodaD.--" Tbs Chicago Herald
to-day asserts that the old Burlington strike has not
yet been settled, that the sim out Of work
and the BrDtherhoo4 inen all the country are sti
supporting hem Il tho timo ihe siFfke vas
seited' cavener Stock rose rapidly in fhe nns Of
the brotherhood and Arthur stock went down IN the
same proportion and there Of Brotherhood
men who predofed that ct the Denver Convention in
October next cavener would defeat Arthur for the
position OF Grand Chief When the strike was hrsi
declared, the 10000 engineers Of tho United States
were taxed g. month, or a total monthly eonfn-
button Of $3.50 600 soon after the strike tax was 70
duoed TO % a month or 100000. Later It was fixed
at Q. or eco, 900, and remained at that figure for
months Two dollars a month Is not a heavy tax upon
a locomotive engineer who earns from 500 to $50
but II Is all the same tax, and when Cayencrs sup
posed settlement was announced the Brotherhood men
hailed II as g. extra for each OF them They congHh
lated each other that after February 1, 1850, they
would have each 81 for pocket money that they lad
been for one year previously giving for the support Of
the burlington strikers This hope or belief turned
out 10 be a delusion. Every locomotive engineer In
America found himself taxed for the month OF Feb
rary the sum OF SO for the support OF the Burlington
strikers This proved that cavener had not settled
the str1he at all The men paid tho 100000 and
called upon Mr.. Cavener for an explanation. He
cebcluded to face the music, and leaving his homo
In Oakland, Cal, he reached Chicago on sunday ana
ook a room at the Commercial IIotaL
some OF the men think there may be
something significant in the fact that Cayener
has recently been appointed general western manager
for one Of the largest railway supply houses In the
United States. - 4, ..do
tbat the pledge given 20 take the strikers back mas
NOT been kept. The understanding was that we were
not 10 give them places until there were Vac@nc"s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
rvr poup.THROWIYG AT WESLEYAN.

Middetown, Conn, Feb. 90 (special'-The regular
weekly meeting of the Wesleyan faculty was held to-
day. The session was nearly all taken up by con
sIderaon of the recent bomb throwing In the college
buildings Acting President Van Vleck reported the
results of his investigation. 1t was decided 70 seep
upon the matter and meet again tomorrow ior hnai
dec's,on ss 10 the punishment to be inflicted. 1t
J, ,Lo,,t tha, some Of tho less guilty students will
be srspenied and the Others expelled; NO criminal
prosecntions Will In all probability fonow'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
4 coA1 ooMpAxY,s rWO BOARDs OF DIREoTORs

Philadelphia, Feb GA long argument was hSu @
to-day before Judges Arnold ana Wilson, on Uensn
90 samuel A sagle and others, who claim to be
dIrectors Of the Clearheld Consolidated Coal Com
nany. on the one side, and for Samuel P Lansdon,
and Others, who also claim to be directors on the
o,hcr sIdc Judee Arnold in the ssgne bill IN equity
anno,nted the guarantee Safe Deposit and Trust
Company receiver, and ordered the plaintiffs to enter
$4,000 security on the other side he Will appoint
he H. HS,S IanSden faI party enter security in $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
rrlnrn1 nr 4 nEGRo uPR1s1He.

Petersburg, Va Feb. 2s (specaD. Intelligence has
been received here that southampton County has been
in state Of intense excitement since Saturday morn
Ing Last Saturday a letter was found In Hollands
barroom, in Franklin, which seemed to indicate that
the negrocs were about TO start an "nsuHecti tion y
The letter purports to have been written by "Ben'
Howell TO David Virgins. Both Howell and virgins
wore arrested Howell released on $500 bali, and
Virgins was sent TO Jail. Howell declares that he
meyer wrote the letter and says that an enemy wrote
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
p,vny ~ THE OIL MlRKEr IN OHIO.

Finday. Ohio. Feb 90 (specaD.-There IS quite a
pinch in tho Ohio oil market at present despite the
fact that the Standard on Company has many millions
OF gallons in tanks in the field and Is erecting new
tanks daily. To-day several large concerns were
unable 10 MI orders on contracts made previous TO
tho visible efforts Of the great monopoly to conoi the
oil territory. II this is continued IL VIII cause sus
nons,on or two. A fow OF tho shippers who havc
surplus have decided to follow the example OF the
standard in buying the territory, and large number
of leases and no small amount of actual properly VIII
chang. hands within the next few weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
prpppovr cEARGES IN IYDTANA.

indianapolis, Fob. 90 specaDIno :" 40 =
Ting the charges OF telephone eompahies %
month 4 repealed by bill that finally passed the
Isg,sIat,re today During the four years that the
law has been in operation the company has succeeded
in evadng compliance with its Requirements Sy of fbe
ing a system OF toll charges, ana INC e.' -
service has been greatly impaired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
suon nr4n nr 4 pnrNKEv IIQUoRsELLER.

waterbury Conn. reb. 26-Tcrence McKiernan, in
hs own sajoon at Union City, last night, shot and
kljed Michael Cleaty. The shooting was tne result
OF dispute during which Cleary had threatened 70
whip McKiernan McKicfnan was i~nsoA,oSou' ~ ,.' "',
cloarv ,ras sohor ceary was industrious fellow
~, ..s.os,aS aroorg his fellow employees at the
Goodyear Mefalc Rubber shoe WORKS , mohornas A. sis
admits the shooting but says IL "'S u'H9 III ''i
defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
roE.YloHrs COMPETING FOB oUPl

Newburg n. y, Feb. 90 speclaD'-Ine orSnse
Lake leo Yacht Club sailed race this sf'ernoon ior
tho Challenge Cup Of 'ss. The wind was sou'noas''
but not strong enough for record oi.aMns ss
tan un No.,rand,s lee King won the race in 81 30
she took the lead on the start ana was ho'Si " 'N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
THE SEw.YoRK COLUMN IN THE PARADE

General Barnum was hard at work at his head
quarters in the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening COM
pIetlng his arrangements for the New-York column
IN the inaugural parade. The details In connection
with his STAFF appointments are closed and all in
vltatons not accepted and approved have oeen can
celled His field and staff VIII consist OF seventy
Ave officers in uniform mounted upon carefully selected
horses. About twothirds of the organizations com
posing the NewYOrk Brigade VIII start for Washington
on Saturday; the remainder VIII ~ '" Su
c,n0av n,b, The General himself with his executive
stan viii 90 on Friday afternoon. General Barnum
received an invitation yesterday, extended Dy Te
yasbinrton executive COMMITTEES in charge OF the IN
anoural ceremonIes. TO dine with General Beaver
grand marshal, and his chiefs Of division on lhurs
day evening at the Arlington but was orcea 70 mhop
the invitation His revised estimate Of me araSe
who VIII form the New York column III @ ,no 1T les
was completed last evening IL VIII enDi ,s nlaced at
than 1000 men The entire procession 's p'"''N
50,0o0 In number. yo.,, prieade was
changed last evening by teegraphc orders TO
erai Beavers headquarters, In NewJoioseyond oseyondsy on
Thlrd-st Tho command viii form on "9my an. yest
Third-st, N. W., the right resting on D''''' '''
Qf CITY Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
4 BANK PRESIDENTS ACCIDENTAL DEATl

1opela. Feb CA. Heggeland, president OF the
second National Bank Of Mcpherson, was instantly
killed yesterday while 10 his bank BY the accuen.a.
discharge OF revolver in his own hands ns we
ono OF the richest men In Central kansas, anu was
prominent In tho political affairs Oh tho o'.S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-27
! n4prr rne puYsIoIAY FINEp.

Maiden, Mass, Feb 2e.-Dr. j. L. sum, az, 80 ,ss
with nesIcctng to inform tho Board OF heal'n VI .o
existence of two cases OF dlphthexissh sh,s whs" nv
treating, was to-day fined $50 ana ee~