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Telegram-herald., 1891-07-26


When Robert Sarcouf, the famous
French cersair, wa. in the Malay Arehi
psiAse he wsat oas day, with two or
three OF his officers, TO dine with friend
on an island &C sonss distance from
whsrs his ship lay AZ anchor. After din
ner his servants rstnrasd first 70 the
ship. his friend having offered to ssud
Surcouf back in one Of the island boats.
. pirogus. The King Of Carsairs" and
his officers might we'll have dreaded
trip In . pirosas, Tor they had
themselves witnessed . most tragic
occurrence few days before. 4 pirosus,
manned by several Of Sarcours own
sailora. wss returning to the ship. when
one OF the enormous sharks which fire.
quent those waters attacked and upset
the trail craft and threw its occupants
into the sea- Three OF the sailors were
drowned or became victims Of the mon-
ster before help could reach them. Just
- Sarcoufs pirogue came In sight OF the
ship. . hinge shark appeared. and ap-
preached 20 sssr that one OF the rowers
struck him . heavy blow with sn oar.
"What good shot he would bel What u
misfortune that have not my gun" ex-
claimed Surcouf, whose gun and knife I'D
gone hack to the ship In the other DO I, in
charge of one Of his ssrvantA The alb
senos OF weapons was indeed . m;sfor-
time, - was very soon apparsut The
shark swan near the boat. and with "A
suddsn movement nearly overturned IL.
The rowsrs hastsned. He followed. his
cruel jaws open. the probability Of his
destroying the boat and sending 70 the
bottom the persons In IL becoming evsry
moment greater. The negroes stopped
rowing. and attacked him with the oars.
With his tail he struck tho boat . blow
that nearly caps.xed II; and it, ocou-
pants, with the sxcsption Of Surcouf,
were now almost paralyssd with fear. 1t
seemed a. IL there would Be- bat one end
to the struggle. Already the shark
teeth had shattered the ruddeF. For On
instant his open mouth was extended
towards the boat Suroouf there-
upon seized an egg from lunch
basket and taking aim, throw IL
so that II broke In the monsters throat.
He closed his Jaws, seemed to taste thu
dainty mouthful appreciatively, stopped
swimming, and presently disappeared.
The rowers did not wait to see whether
his attsntion was distracted temporarily
or permanently, bus pulled vigorously
until they reached the ship. Surcouf
and his friends decided 10 cat an occa-
sional omele:te 10 memory of that shark,
whose taste T. . eggs was happily kssner
than his taste for human flesh.
Land OF surpriaos.
Chilli Is in some respects a land of
surprises TO the visitor from North
America. He discovers. for instance,
that the Government thcater in San
tiago is finer playhouse than any In
the United Statcs-a magnificent
structure with four tiers of balconies
sumptuously upholstered with crimson,
brocade and decorated in white and
gold. When the great auditorium is
filled with . representative audience of
CHILEAN beauty and manliness, the Pa
risian toilets Of the women, their bare
arms, fluttering fans and blazing jewels
bewilder the visiting spectator. 1t is
more gorgeous than anything in Paris
The average price Of seats on tho Zoo.
Of the house is four dOllaYa
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-26

When IL iron the most ironicalf whs n
It's . railing.
A snapper Of unooasicersd trins,-A
founding asylum.
; Saoaid . mustard plaster be classed
among drawing materials,
A man never gets SO poor that he can't
borrow tfoubls without security.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-26

We clip the folio slng from the nsvs
columns Il the Democrat; "A mere
statement Ut tas present extent OF the
hest sugar ina 9stFy N Earope may help
our readers ~ realize the immense pos
abilities that are yet before Us in this
direction. There now IN operation IN
Europe !. SO factories. These consume
"A .0oo. 900 tons Of bsets annually. aud
produce about 1900 CO... go pounds Of
sagar. More than 81 .0co, GO are paid
70 the farmers for the beets- There ix
no reason Why the industry should not
reach an equal magnitude here within
u very few years, and such possibility
shoald be fostered 10 its full develop
ment By every means that 10 possible"
This indicates waos OF harmony be-
tween the news columns and the edI-
toriai columns OF the Demoerat-be-
tween firm fact and heeting fancy.
But the above "a good sense aad sound
Republican principle, although 1t 10 not
Democratic politics 70 foster the beet
sugar industry Ito It's full development
by every means that 10 possible"
How did France do ur BY i'm
posing tariff duty On sugar 30 high
that il was practically prohibitive. The
nation Was thus thrown upon its own
resources and developed the beet sugar
industry. until it Is now independent
and enjoys the finest sugar in the world.
This country could do the same, and in
the end make money by it. Why should
we not do the same with beet sugar. a.
we are doing with tin, And if. as the
Democrats news-editoriai suggests, 1t
should be done with beet sugar, why
should it not also be done with tin,
And yet the Democrat 10 straining its
spring -bottom diaphragm in its en-
deavor to howl down the attempt to
''foster to its full development by every
means that is possible" the tin plate in
dustry. If it is good craftsmanship to
make our own sugar and keep at home
the millions OF dollars we send away to
buy 1t. why isn't it just as good states
manshlp TO make our own tin plates,
and keep at home the millions OF trib-
uts we have paid to Wales, But the
Democrat insists that it is not certain
that we can make TIN plates. Granted,
for the sake Of the argument. But
whence does the Democrat derive its
certainty that beet sugar can be made
here? 1t has never been demonstrated.
The TELEGRAM HERALD thinks the ex-
pertinent worth trying and would gladly
encourage the attempt, just as 1t be-
iieves the attempt to make tin plates
should be encouraged. They stand on
the same footing in principle--but not
for the Democrat. The Republican
party declared in favos of the tin plate
industry. and did not In favor OF the
beet sugar. That makes oil the differ
ence IN the world with the Democrat.
The course of the Democracy 10 always
determined by mulishness. If the Re-
publican party declared in favor of 60
ing to Heaven the Democracy would
''about face" for the other place and
get thar, En-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
HE GAVE UP HIS LIFE
Fred BrOkaW Drowned While
Trying to Rescue a Girl.
AWFUL STRUGGLE IN THE SURF.
Three Young Women in the Grasp Of
Sea "Puss"

Princeton's Famous Catcher Attempts to
Aid Them-He Battles Bravely With
Waves to Bring Ono Of the Victims
Ashore-His Effort Was In Vain and
Both PorIshed.
LONG BRANCH, N. J., June 25.-Fred
Brokaw, son of the millionaire clothier,
]. v. Brokaw of New York, was drowned
last evening in front of his fathers COT
tage on Ocean avenue while trying to
save from drowning two servant girls
employed by Charles Hess, who occupied
the adjoining cottage.
Miss Annie Donohue. Miss Maggie
Birsch and Miss Julia Torpia, all of whom
were employed by Mrs. Hess as maids,
had gone bathing. They were caught in
the ''sea puss' and carried out beyond
their depth. Their cries were heard by
Brokaw, who, with DR.. Ferris of Phila-
delphia, was sitting on the lawn Of the
Brokaw cottage reading.
The two gentlemen Immediately threw
off their outer garments and, without a
moments hesitation, leaped into the sea.
Brokaw seized Miss Donohue and DIR.
Ferris caught hold Of Miss Birsch. The
gentlemen tried to swim in with their
burdens, but were prevented from doing
so by the "sea puss." Meantime Fisher
man James Brady had launched boat
and rowed to Ferris side. He drew the
latter and Miss Birsch into the DO at and
turned to assist young Brokaw, when a
huge wave struck the craft, capsizing it
and throwing the occupants into the sea.
They all succeeded, however, in getting
hold of the bottom of the boat, to which
they chung until rescued by another boat,
which had been launched by Mr.. Dunn
from the life-saving station.
Dunn then turned his attention to-
ward saving Brokaw and his companion,
but they had disappeared. The young
man had made a gallant struggle to
reach the shore with his burden, but
failed. The girl. whose life he was try
ing to save, completely lost her head,
several times breaking from his grasp.
He would not desert her, however, and
struggled manfully to bring her to the
shore.
Several times he almost succeeded, but
the strong undertow always carried them
far out to sea again. Finally his efforts
to reach the shore and his struggles to
retain his hold on the girl exhausted
him and he sank from view with the
girl whom he chung to to the end.
His Parents Frantic With Grief.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brokaw witnessed the
sad accident from the beach, and are al
most frantic with grief. A reward of
81 200 has been offered for the recovery
of young Brokawas body, but neither his
remains nor those of the girl have yet
been found.
Brokaw was FL years old. He was
catcher of the Princeton College team
and graduate of that college in the cl lass
Of '91.
Miss Torpia was rescued by an I'm.
known man. DR.. Ferris was completely
exhausted when rescued and was taken
to the Brokaw cottage, where he lies in 8
critical condition.
Hundreds of wealthy New Workers.
who have cottages in the vicinity, wit
messed the sad accident. Fishermen are
dragging the ocean for the bodies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
BOTH DRANK POISON
A Young Woman and Hell
Lover Decide to Die Together.
WAITED ALL NIGHT FOR DEATH
They Couple Found Early in the Morning
Groaning in Intense Agony.

They We're Clasped in Each Others
Arms-The Young man Is Dead, but the
Girl May Recovor-An Extraordinary
Tragedy in a City Park Told by One OF
tho Victims.
MDDLETowN, N. Y, June 25.-An ex-
traordinary tragedy in which love, jeal-
ousy and suicide figured eliminated at an
early hour.
Herman Heinleiss, formerly a bar
tender at the Russell House, and Josie
Gibbons, waitress in the same hotel,
had a lovers quarrel, Heinleiss being
jealous on account Of attentions paid to
brother bartender. Yesterday Helm
1eiss returned from Honesdale, Pa.
She Proved Her Love.
About 10 p. m. Heinless came to the
hotel door and asked for her. After a
few moments conversation she put on
her bonnet and shawl and went out with
him, saying she would soon return. AT
ter leaving the hotel the young man
stopped at q saloon and got a bottle of
soda water, and then the pair walked to
Webb's Park-a picnic resort in the
southern suburbs of the city. The story
of what occurred after they reached the
place Is told by Josie as follows: Helm
less said to her that he was fully satisfied
that she loved his rival best and as he
couldn't bear the thought Of living with
out her.he had determined to kill him
self. He produced package of rat
poison, which he proceeded to pour into
the sodawater bottle.
Both Drank the Poison.
She demonstrated with him and i'm
plored him to desist, assuring him that
the conduct of which he complained was
nothing more than an innocent firta-
ton, and that she was true to him. He
persisted in his fatal purpose and chal-
lenRed her to prove her constancy by
sharing the poison and dying with him.
She consented, and at about midnight
they drank the contents of the soda
water bottle in alternate draughts. Then
they lay down upon the grass in each
others arms to die.
Charles Easterly, a colored man, is the
custodian of the park and lives in a little
house there. When he got up at 4 a. m.
he discovered the young man and woman
writhing in intense agony on the ground
near the dancing pavilion. He assisted
them into his house and sent for help.
Heinleiss died before doctor came.
When the suffering girl found that he
was dead she bitterly reproached herself.
"My Godr' she exclaimed, 81 have
killed himl What shall do"
Than she prayed that she, too, might
die. She was removed to the home Of
her brother, where she will probably re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
KNIGHTS, IN POLITICS.

The General Executive Board DeIiberates
About AntaEonizing Major Mckinley.
COLUMBUS, O., June 25.-The General
Executive Board of the Knights of Labor
Is In session here to-day. There are in
attendance General Master Workman
Powderlys John Devlin of Detroit, Mich;
A. w. Wright of Niagara, Ont, and j.
w. Hayes of Philadelphia. The meetin g
will continue for several days, and,will, be
an important one in many respects.
1t will be decided whether Major Mo-
Kinley shall be denounced or antagonized
because President Harrison refused to
allow the reinstatement of the dis
charged plate-printers at the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing at Washington.
gr. Devlin said "that no fault could be
found with Mckinley personally, as he
had expressed sympathy with the men,
but if antagonized at all, it would be as
leader of the Republican party, whose
head, President Harrison, had refused the
demand Of organized labor"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
WAANAMAKER'S DENIAL.
The POstmaster-General Talks Again
About the Keystone Bank Stock.

The Postmaster-General Talks Again
About the Keystone Bank Stock.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-Postmaster.
General Wanamaker, when asked to-day
If there was any truth in the finding Of
the Councils Committee of Philadelphia
that 1895 shares of Keystone National
Bank stock issued in the name of John
WanGtnaker, in addition to 2,516 shares
which he admitted DE had turned into
the Lucas estate, on being told it was an
overtssue, and that he signed some of the
transfers of this stock, said that such
finding was ridiculous; that he never
owned a share of Keystone stock by pur-
chase or gift, nor did he ever find a share
of 1t, and the books of the bank will
prove that he was never recorded as a
stockholder, If they were properly kept.
He also said that on one occasion he
obtained loan for Lucas on his stock
from a trust company of which he was a
director, which loan was paid off by the
Lucas estate after his death. These GER
tiflcates were in his name, but he did not
own them, nor have q cent Of interest in
the loan, which was purely an act Of
friendship. In his testimony before the
committee he confined himself to the
stock held by him in the Reading opera
ton which was the only stock he had in.
terest in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
ExCURSION4STS SHOT.

Negroes Use Pistols, Razors and Stones
in q General Fight.
WILMINGTON, Del, June 25.-A serious
near this city, last evening.
There was a combined excursion there
of negroes from Baltimore, Washington,
Wilmington and other places. Joseph
Morris and his wife, Mary, of this city,
were shot, the former in the side and the
latter in the face. A Baltimore woman
was shot in the side. A dozen other me-
groes were cut with razors and hurt with
stones,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25

EOUND-A cheap way of advertising by
i paying but one cent q word for each
insertion in this column.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
RAILROAD DIRECTORS FREE.
Acquittal of the omciaIs of tho New
Haven Road.

Acquittal of the Omcia1s of the New
Haven Road.
NEW York, June 26.-None of the 10
directors Of the New Haven Railroad in
dicted for violation of the statutes in
having the company's cars heated by
stoves will spend his summer vacation in
the penitentiary.
Judge Van Brunt in the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, after two days spent in
hearing the testimony of witnesses, de-
cided that there was no case against II
of them, and that they should not have
been indicted. Whatever evidence might
be presented against President Clark he
thought it fit that the jury should pass
upon. He ordered a verdict of acquittal
in the case of the other defendants.
After four hours of elaboration the
jury decided that Mr.. Clark was no more
guilty than the other defendants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
GOV. cAMPRELL's VICTORY.
He Scores a Point Against His Enemie
in Cincinnati.

He Scores Point Against His Enemi es
in Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, June 25.-The Democratic
State convention will be held in Cleve-
land, July IA and Is.
The State Central Committee has de-
cided that the ratio Of delegates appor-
toned to each county must be made on
the vote Of 1890, and not that of 1889,
which was the Campbell vote.
This knocks out the primaries of the
Hamilton County Democrats, which were
held last Saturday, and makes legal the
primaries of several other counties which
have already endorsed Gov. Campbell.
The committee also decides that no
mass delegation will be recognized. AL
len w. Thurman will be temporary
chairman of the convention.
This is great victory for Gov. Camp
bell,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
THE G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.

Detroit Preparing a Grand Reception for
the Veterans.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The following
kilograms have passed between Comman-
der-in-Chief VeaEey, of the Grand Army
of the Republic, and General Duffield, of
Detroit, Mich, in reference to the COM
ing grand encampment there
WASHINGTON, June "a.
General H NJ. Dufield, Detroit, Mich.
Hearty congratulations for the noble
stand taken by the citizens of Detroit for
the entertainment of the Grand Army.
This, with railroad half-rates, will stir
the hearts Of comrades throughout the
country. believe they will rally in I'M
paralleled numbers. Detroit will rival,
If not eclipse, Boston.
(Signed) w. g. VEAzEY,
Commander-in-C Chief
DETROIT, June "a.
General w. g. Veazey, Washington
Thanks for your despatch; 100000 al
ready in; more coming.
(Signed) HENRY NJ DUFFMLD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
TERRIBLE STORM.
Forty Buildings in One Town Demolished
by the Wind.

Forty Buildings in One Town Demolished
by the Wind.
WATERLOO, Ia, June 25 Reports have
been received by Illinois Central officials
in this city of terrible wind and rain
storm which prevailed last night along
that company's lines from Storm Lake to
Lamars, a distance of Sc miles. All the
towns in that locality are considerably
damaged Four persons were drowned
at Cherokee and four at Correctionville.
The railroad depot at Calumet was
blown down, and much damage to town
property is reported.
Sutherland, O'Brien County, q small
station on the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad five miles from Calumet is re-
portedSFCo have been wiped out, over
40 buildings being blown down. The
wires are all down, and it is impossible
to obtain accurate information except
the reports transmitted through the rail-
road officials.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Sullivan Will Fight.

NEW YORK, June 25.-A despatch to
Richard K. Fox from San Francisco says:
"John L. Sullivan said to-day that he
will fight Frank P. Slavin for SO, 900 a
side and purse of $25, 900. either in the
Olympic Club of New Orleans or the
Granite Club Of Hoboken, the fight to be
decided any time between September and
February, and Richard K. Fox, AL Grid GO
or Dick Roche can hold the stakes"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Sentenced Under Habitual Criminal Act

CHICAGO, June 25.-William jackson
was tried under an indictment for rob-
berry in Judge Bakers court yesterday.
The State asked for a penalty under the
habitual criminal act The jury found
the prisoner guilty, and sentence of i'm
prisonment for life was pronounced.
The prisoner has served several terms
for robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Twenty Years at Hard Labor.

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 25.-Frank Cook
and John Walker, the men who assault
ed, robbed and attempted to kill old John
Toms, of this city, last winter, and final
" tied him up in room in the country
residence of Mrs. Fitzpatrick on Hamilton
street, just over tho line in Somerset
County, were disposed of by Judge Bar
cine at Somerville. He sentenced each Of
them to 20 years at hard labor in the
State prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Josh Mann.s Suit for Divorce.

NEW YORK, June 26-In Joshua j.
Mann's suit for absolute divorce from
Eva l. Mann or Hamilton, counsel for
Eva moved before Judge Beach in the Su-
preme Court to strike out of the COM
plant all reference to her marriage with
Robert Ray Hamilton. Her intimacy
with Hamilton is made the basis of
Mann's action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
The Alleged ..kipper" ON Trial.

NEW YORK, June ga jury was Sc
cured this morning for the trial Of
Ameer Ben Ali, alias "Frenchy No. g."
or Jack the Ripper, committed under the
name of George Frank for the murder of
Carrie Brown in the East River Hotel,
two months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Waterman Convicted.

BROOKLYN, June 25.-The trial of Asa
R. Waterman for the murder of Peter
Doran, whom he shot dead April 10 while
he was in the company of Doran's wife,
ended last night in a verdict of man
slaughter in the first degree. Waterman
will be sentenced Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Gnrsida Deooived Hls FrIanda.

ERIE, Pa, June 25.-0pon the recon-
mendation of President Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor the di-
rectors of a new labor paper here en-
gagged T. H. Garside to take editorial
charge about eight months ago. They
sent Garside a railroad ticket and some
money, at his request, but did not hear of
him again until he turned up a few days
ago as detective Freeman" in the
Banker Marsh case at Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
On Trial for Murder.

NEW York, June 25. - The trial of
Philip Dwinger, who is under indict-
ment of granddaughter in the first degree
for the killing Of his wife, Catharine, on
was begun in the Court Of Sessions dur
ing the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
United states Senator Rlodgett Arrested

FREEHOLD, N. J., June 25.-Mayor
Wainwright caused the arrest of United
States Senator Blodgett, superintendent
of the New York and Long Branch Road
on the charge of violating an ordinance
which compels his road to erect gates at
street crossings. The hearing was ad-
journed one week. The authorities will
also proceed against the directors Of the
company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Justin Mccarthy to Retire.

DUBLIN, June 25.-The retirement Of
Mr.. Justin Mccarthy from the leadership
of the Irish party is expected directly
Mr.. John Dillon is released from Jail.
He has always recognized the position
was temporary. With Mr.. Dillon as
leader, it is asserted, more Parnellites
MARTY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
presentsd 1yith che Loving Cum.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 25.-President
Smith Of Trinity College presented to the
Trinity Alumni the loving cup in mem
DRY of the late David Eigenbroth, NJ. D.,
a graduate of the college. The cup is the
gift of Miss Eigenbroth of New York, q
sister of the deceased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Lake Front Advocutes knocked Out.

CHICAGO, Ill, June 25.-No part Of the
Worlds Fair will be held on tho lake
front. By vote Of Is to 1S directors of
the exposition decided the fine art exhibit
should be installed at jackson Park. It
ia now believed that the last fight for the
lake front has been made, and that no
further attempts will be made to get
even the fine art display down town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Life Savers Rewarded.

NEW York, June 25.-At a meeting of
the members of the Maritime Exchange
Captain Van Hugo and his nfe-boat crew
were presented with substantial dona-
tions in recognition Of their efforts in
his crew of the brig Sophie on the 18th
inst. Captain Van Hugo received q
check for 1926, each Of the two mates
$3.50, and the boatswain, carpenter and
cook each $115.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
A Pardon Asked for Harper.

WASHINGTON, June 26-Another appli-
cation has been made to the President
for the pardon Of ox-President Harper,
the wrecker Of the Cincinnati Fidelity
Bank. The last one is in the shape of q
letter from his wife, inclosing petition
signed by nearly every. prominent man
in Ohio. But in view Of the late affairs
in Philadelphia it is hardly likely any
bank presidents now in prison will be
pardoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25

rE- Tho frat Clothing store from Naug
atuck R.R. depot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-25
Steel Works to Suspend Work.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 25.-The en-
ployes of the Mercantile Mill of the
Pennsylvania Steel Works have been no.
titled that their department of the works
will be closed down for an indefinite De-
Rod after next Saturday. 1t is rumored
that other departments will also shut
down