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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
ED MORE ROOM.
State Prison and Reform School I
Crowded.

State Prison and Reform School Too
Crowded.
Reports to the State Board of Super
vision show the population of the vari-
Gus institutions. The state prison had
at the beginning of April, 537 con
victs, and at the close 545.
There is steady increase in
the number of inmates, and before
the next session of the Legislature it is
likely to be overcrowded. At the In
dustrial School for Boys there were 3S7
inmates at the beginning of the month,
and 1914 at the close The school is now
crowded beyond its normal capacity.
The State Hospital for Insane had 5l3
inmates at the beginning of the month,
and 504 at the close The Northern
Hospital had population of 537 at the
close OF April, gain of 10. The School
for the Deaf had 1S3 pupils, and the
School for the Blind 81. The State
School at Sparta had at the beginning of
the month 273 children and admitted
seven more. Nine were returned to
the institution who had been put out in
homes Seventeen were put out in
homes on trial during the month, leav-
ing 272 inmates at the end ofthe month
a net loss of one. A successor to Supt.
Roberts, of the State School, has not yet
been selected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13

serink, that had already crossed the At
lantic. The F. L. Norton was fifty eight
feet long, had engines of thirty
horse power and was capable
of going eight knots an hour
under steam. She was schooner
rugged and carried from New London,
Conn, bound for Toulon, France, with
the following persons on board: Capt.
F. L. Norton, Mrs. Margaret S. Norton,
Miss Annie Rickaby, a niece of the
Captain; chief engineer, James Me-
nelles; assistant engineer, Arthur Nc
Lean; sailing master, c.. T. Carlson
John Anderson, Oscar Mileyar, the
steward; Joseph Marco and the cabin
boy, John Roberts.
The Norton was to stop at Fayal, in
the Azores, for provisions and coal. On
December 10 a cable dispatch stated
that she had been seen passing Glib
raltar the previous day 1t has since
been learned that that dispatch had its
origin in a rumor prevalent at the time
in Algiers, and is not supposed to
have been founded OH fact, as there
have been many arrivals Of fruit steam
ers here from the Azores; and it
seems absolutely certain that the vessel
never called in there. The general OPP
heavy storms of the early winter, that
her frail deck was smashed in, and that
she foundered. There is faint hope
that the crew may have been picked up
by some ship bound for Australia.
Capt. F. L. Norton was born at AL
bany, n. Y, in 1880, his father being an
officer in the United States army, who
had served through the war of 1872.
Can't. Norton was educated at Albany
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
ATTACKED BY AN ITALIAN MOB
An American Citizen and Ills Daughter
stoned at Florence.

An American Citizen and Ills Daughter
stoned at Florence.
FLORENCE, May Civilian Jacques,
an American gentleman from Newton,
Mass, was out driving with his daugh-
ter yesterday when mob of people
pursued his carriage, attacked it, pelted
it with stones, and severely injured his
daughter, who interfered in his defense.
BosTON. Mass, May 6. William
Jacques, of Newton. Mass, who, with
his daughter, was assaulted by an Italian
mob in Florence yesterday, is the cleo
trician of the American Bell Telephone
Company, and well known in Boston
and the principal cities of this country.
He sailed from New York for England
and the continent about mouth since
for pleasure, and intended to be absent
about five or six months. He was
accompanied by his wife and two
children, both daughters, one about
and the other 10 years old. Heis man
of about 40 years and of very quiet and
unpretentious disposition He very
seldom expresses any opinion concern
ing public matters, and his friends are
entirely at loss to understand how
such a man could become the victim Of
mob. He is highly cultured gentle,
man and was formerly a professor at
Johns Hopkins University, at Balti-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13

and in this city, but went to sea when
Is years old. His first voyage was in a
whaler, which was wrecked at Fogo,
one of the Cape De Verde ISL
ands. At % he was captain of
clipper ship of which he was part
owner. He twice circumnavigated the
globe, and was SO successful in his
ventures that he was at one time owner
Of twenty-one clipper ships. He in
vented a patent ventilator for ships,
mines and large buildings, which has
been largely used. The later
years Of bis life were given up
to per.ecting a boat for life
saving purposes. With the Never
sink he was successful in getting the
highest awards from the French govern
ment, and it was with the hope Of bring
ing these back to his home and exhibit
ing still better boat that he started on
his last voyage
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
A SHORTAGE MADE GOOD.
A Government Clerk Acquitted of Frauds
Cunning Up into the Thousands.

A Government Clerk Acquitted of Frauds
Cunning Up into the Thousands.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May S.-George G.
Baker, formerly clerk in the apprais-
er's stores here, has been acquitted of
a charge Of altering the records Of the
Office, by which it is claimed the gov
eminent has lost thousands Of dollars.
Some months ago it was discovered that
the polariscopic tests Of sugar con-
signed to Claus Spreckeis at this port
bad been made too low, and the govern
ment had been robbed of customs duties
to the extent of S35, 600 and more Mr.
Spreckels, upon being notified of the
frauds that have been practiced upon
the government, Immediately sent his
personal check for the amount. After
an investigator by Appraiser Leach,
Baker was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
JACQUES WAS NOT MOBBED,
The American Accidentally Struck by :
Stone While Driving in Florence

The American Accidentally Struck by a
Stone While Driving in Florence.
Boston, Mass, May S.-A cablegram
has been received from the American
consulate in Florence, Italy, at the Of
fee of W. w. jacques, in this city, stat
ing that the reported mobbing of Mr..
Jacques is not really as serious as at
first supposed. Mr.. Jacques and his
family were out riding, and happened
to drive through street where some
arrests were being made, and stones
and other missiles being thrown at the
arresting party, their equipage was
struck by some of the flying bricks.
One of the stones crashed through a
window of the carriage with terrific
force, and struck one OF the occupants Of
the carriage
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
CORTE MAY BE SENT HOME.

Utterances of the Italian Consul at New
Orleans Distasteful to Blaine.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May "a dispatch
from Washington, intimates that the
Department of State is likely to de-
mand that Italy recall Pascal Corte, the
Italian consul at New Orleans, for
violating diplomatic courtesy, and gen.
orally making himself persona non grate
by his utterances in connection with
the Malta affair
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
FLAMES IN A COAL MINE.
Two Hundred Miners Narrowly Escape
Death in Mauch Chunk Colliery.

Two Hundred Miners Narrowly Escape
Death in a Mauch Chunk Colliery.
MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, May ga serious
fire is raging in the Lehigh Coal & Nav
igation Company's No. colliery at Sum-
nit Hill. 1t originated in one Of the
pumpways of the mine. It's cause is
unknown. over 200 men were en-
ploved in the mine at the time the fire
broke out. There was intense excite
ment, and the mouth of the
slope was crowded with anxious
people. All are out of the mine
excepting one man, Hugh Sharpe, of
Lansford Hugh Black and William
Geary, of Summit Hill, were severely
burned in making their escape. Not
much has yet been done toward extin-
gushing the fire. The mines will have
to be flooded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
FOOT RACE FOR A FAT OFFICE.
How Tie Election for a Hoosier Treas

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ind, May 7.-On
Monday last occurred the city election
at Waynetown, Montgomery County
William Simms and Frank Hollowell
tied for the office Of treasurer, each re-
ceiving 423 votes. To decide the
question as to which one should
hold the office, foot race
was held yesterday between the
men,. The race was 200-yard
dash, and several thousand people were
on the ground betting on the outcome.
Simms seemed sure winner until he
TIPPED and fell when within three
yards of the goal. Hollowell fell over
him. but crawling over the line won the
race amid the bowls and cheers of the
crowd. Hollowell was duly sworn in
last eyerino
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Fatal PHILADELPHIA Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May Z. = Fire
shortly after midnight last night de-
stroyed the dwelling, provision store,
and slaughter house of George Abrams
at Twenty Street and Susque-
hanna Avenue. Charles Miller, a Jour
neyman butcher, who was sleeping in a
lott over the store, was burned to death.
The loss on the building is estimated at
$4,000; partially covered by insurance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Killed an Italian Laborer.

CATLETTsBURG, KY, May S.-Trouble
is brewing between the italian laborers
employed by F. S. Whitney, contract
or on the Norfolk q Western Railroad,
in Wayne County, w. Va, and white
laborers. A wagon driver named Wood
ward. on Tuesday, turned on his tor
mentors and killed an unknown Italian.
Woodward sought refuge with the civil
authorities, who refused to hold him,
as the killing is considered iustifable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Pittsburg Plumbers Strike.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May S.-The journey
men plumbers of Pittsburg and Allie
gheny struck this morning against new
rules promulgated last night by the
masters. About $50 men are out
The is no material change in the strike
of the carpenters and stonemasons.
About one-third of the men are report
ed at work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
WANTED TO KILL GOULD.
A Crank Bent ON Taking the Life of the
Railway King.

Railway King.
New YORK, May AT the instance of
Jay Gouid's physician, DR. Joseph P.
Mum, Inspector Byrnes and two de-
tectives stationed themselves near DR..
Munn's house last night, and
when a signal was given entered
and arrested Charles j. Dickson,
of Pueblo, Col, crank who had
come on to kill Mr. Gould if he did
not comply with the terms of myth
cal organization named "Christ's Fol
lowers" Dickson wanted Mr.. Gould
to pay over 100000 to the organiza-
ton, and on his death leave all his
fortune, except 81 10000 to each mem
He proposed to shoot Mr.. Gould, saving
if be failed to kill him the society would
take his own life. He was adjudged in
sane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
GRAND JURY RESUMES WORK.
An Investigation of the Sheriff's Connec-
ton With the Malta Lync hing.

An Inve9tig of the Sheriff's Connec-
ton With the Malta Lynching.
New ORLEANS, La, May 9.-The grand
jury has decided to take immediate &C
investigation of his Office. The charges
made by the grand jury in the lynching
case of the Indifference and sympathy
with the defense made against them,
are too general, and they request the
grand jury to give names and specific
charges SO that all will not rest under
the same imputation. The grand jury
adjourned until Monday for that pur-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Fatal Panhandle Wreck

COLUMBUS, O., May 8.-A disastrous
wreck occurred on the Panhandle Rail-
road, four miles west of Dennison, O.,
Yesterday, being collision between the
limited mail No. Z, west, and passenger
No. 10, east. Daniel Longnecker, of
Columbus, baggagemaster on No. TO-.
was instantly killed. Three postal
clerks were injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
COKE STRIKERS STILL FIGHTING
The Operators Vote to Continue the
Struggle Another Six Weeks.

ScoTTDALE, Pa, May S.-The coke
strikers are preparing to renew the
fight with increased vigor. A meeting
of the executive board was held last
the strike another six weeks. Twelve
evictions were made at Painter this
morning, and ten others will take place
this afternoon.
A report was current this morning
that an explosion occurred at Adelaide.
killing four men and seriously iniuring
several others. The report has not been
confirmed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
NO HOPE FOR THE NORTON.
The Little Yacht and the Crew Given UP
Lost

Lost
New YORK, May 6.-The friends Of
Capt. L. Norton, who with his wife,
niece, engineer, and crew. sailed from
New London, Conn, November "a last,
in his small steam yacht, on his way
to Toulon, France, have evidently come
to the conclusion that the boat has
been wrecked and the passengers
drowned. In the surrOgates court
petition has been filed for the probate
of his will executed ten days before
he sailed. Mrs. Harriet D. Warren, the
Captains sister, is the only surviving rel
alive.
The little steam yacht, the F. L.
Norton, on which the party sailed,
was an invention of Capt. F. L. Nor
toms, and was supposed to be unsinka-
BILE, being an Improvement on the New
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
GRIPPE RAVAGES LONDON.
Many Prominent Officials Confined &,
Their Homes by Influenza,

Their Homes by Influenza.
LONDON, May S.-Each of the large
hospitals in London has an average of
100 cases of influenza. There are signs
of continued increase of the epidemic.
Several more members of the House of
Commons have been attacked. Six of
the usual occupants of the treasury
bench were absent yesterday. Prince
man ambassador, were unable to attend
a dinner given at the German Hospital
last evening. The Duchess of Marl-
borough, Justice Romer, and a host of
public officials are among those affected.
The Earl of Fowls died last night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
THE FOUNDER is DEAD,
The Theosophica1 Society Mourns B1a-
vatSEy.
LONDON, May SHINE. Blavatsky, the
well-known Theosophlst, is dead.

Helene PetrOyna Blavatsky was born in
Russia in 1881. She was daughter of Col.
Peter Hahn, and widow of Gen. NicephOre
Y. Blavatsky, some time governor of Ar
menia. She has been prominent in the
modern movement toward Buddhism
or Theosophy. Nine Blavatsky, after
spending seven years in Himalay-
an retreat studying the subject, came
to the United States and was natural
Zed. About 1875 she founded the The
osOphical Society, with Col. Fred P. Olcott
as president and herself as secretary. The
objects of this society are given as follows:
~ To form the nucleus of a universal
brotherhood. (2) To study Aryan litera-
ture and science. (S) 10 indicate the n
portance Of this inquiry. a. To explore
the hidden mysteries of nature and the
latent powers of man. Branches of the So
ciety were established in America and in
England, and later Nine. Blavatsky went
back to India to establish the society
among the natives. Her principal work is
Iris Unveiled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Alleged Lord Goes to Prison.

CALAIS, Me-, May 7.-Charles Oscar
Decourcey, who assumed the title of
Lord Alendale and claimed to be heir
of a vast fortune, has pleaded guilty to
an Indictment charging him with OBJ
tanning money under false pretences,
and was sentenced to two years in the
state prison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
MURDER GERMAN OFFICER.
Col. Prayer. of the Metz Garrison, Slain
in His Apartments.

in His Apartments.
METZ, May IA sensation has been
caused in the garrison here by the dis
covery that Col. Prayer had been MUIR
dered The body of that officer was
found this morning at his residence.
His head had been smashed in with a
hammer, which was found covered with
blood in the room in which TIE crime
had been committed. The unfortunate
officers throat had also been severely
gashed with knife or razor. From the
investigation made into the case by the
military and public authorities, it is
concluded that robbery was tie motive
of the crime. There is apparently no
cline to the murderer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
Foundry and Machine Works Burn.

NEwBURG. N. Y, May THE Cold
well-Wilcox Company's foundry and
machine works were totally destroyed
by fire early this morning. Loss $780,
900; insurance $40 1000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-05-13
UNCLE SAM OUTWITTED.

The Gillian Steamer Etata HOSTS Her
Anchors and Sails Away-Carrying Off
the Marsha1-With Grew at Quarters
and Gums Ready for Action the Ensur-
gent Vessel Defies Federal Interior
ence-Efforts to Capture the Robert
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-22

A merchant of town was approached
the other day by a young man who in
formed HIM that he intended getting
married. After the usual congratula-
tions were over the business man, who
makes specially of furniture, invited
the other to his warerooms where an
hour or more was spent showing the
latest in parlor suites, bedroom suites and
such other articles as are required by
young men who are matrimonially in
clined. Before pairing the merchant
inquired when the important event
would come off, and was told that the
date was November IL. Returning to
his store he was heard telling about the
large sale he had in view, but we doubt
very much if the furniture dealer will
profit as well on this ceremony as he
expects. The marriage will take place,
but it is not of the kind that necessitates
starting housekeeping The young man
is one of the leading characters in 1.-The
Danger Signal" which will be produced
here on November Il, and is supposed
to be) married during the course of the
play. Joe is not aware that the cere-
mony is to be stage marriage, but he
will discover the fact in due time. The
joke, although an old one, has seldom
been worked more successfully than in
this instance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-22
FIERY FLAMES.
A Company Store, a Stable and Narrow
Escape for the Birkbeck Brick.

Providence did on Tuesday what an
act of the Legislature failed to do. 1t
abolished, for while at least the COM
pany store of DR.. John S. Wentz & Co.,
at Halle Brook, which which was run in
direct violation of the law. The build
ing and its stock was completely des-
troyed by fire, which originated on the
second floor from an overheated stove.
The loss is covered by insurance
On Sunday morning at Drifton stable
owned by Mrs. Thos. Roberts was burn
ed. The chemical engine was on hand
and prevented the flames from spread
ing, but was unable to save the struc-
ture.
The Birkbeck brick had narrow es-
cape from being the scene of a destruc-
tive fire on Tuesday afternoon. Chas.
Sesholtz, an employe in Birkbeck's hard
ware store, was handling lantern in
the basement, and in some manner it
came in contact with large can of gaso-
line. Quick as a flash the oil ignited
and had it not been for Mr.. Sesholtz's s
presence of mind the interior would
have been ablaze in an instant. Grasp
ing the can, which contained several
gallons and was liable to explode at any
moment, he ran from the basement and
threw it out on Main Street. The oil
flowed across Centre Street and down
Main, burning steadily. The flames
were several feet in height and threaten
ed the building of Hugh Gallagher. An
alarm was struck and the two hose car
riages were brought to Front and Centre
Streets, but as the oil was burning itself
out their services were not required.
The affair created much excitement at
the time, as the high wind and blazing
line of fire across the street looked more
dangerous than beautiful.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-22
DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
An Accident Which Changed Happy
Household Into One of Sorrow.

Hugh McGlynn, a gentleman we'll
known in this section of Luzerne County
and former resident of Ebervale, was
killed at Filter Station, near Philadel-
phia, last Thursday. Mr.. McGlynn was
foreman of a repair gang on the Penn
sylvania Railroad. They were engaged
in repairing the tracks near the above
point when a west-bound freight caused
them to move off the line. At the same
time an east-bound passenger train came
along and McGlynn unconsciously step
ped in front of the latter, which hurled
him considerable distance
Mr.. McGlynn resided at Bristol, Pa,
and leaves wife and ten children. A
pathetic incident connected with the
accident was occassioned by the fact
that his eldest daughter was to be mar
ried that evening. At the time the
news was brought to their home she was
trying on her wedding dress, and the
happy household was Immediately
changed to one of mourning. The fu-
neral took place on Monday and was at
tended by several persons from Freeland
and Drifton, the deceased being a
brother-in-law of Mrs. M. J. Moran and
F. P. Malloy of town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-22
NEEDED BY THE TOWN
An Association That Will Brinq
More Industries Here.
TIME FOR THE MERCHANTS AND
PROPERTY OWNERS TO GET
SOME WORK DONE.

The announcement that the D. S. & S.
car shops will be located at Oneida serv-
ed as disappointment to several of
freeland's business men, who had hopes
that the new railroad would locate them
here. Rumors to this effect were cur
rent during the summer, and many, be-
lieving it to be an assured fact. contented
themselves with awaiting their coming.
There is not much doubt but if the bust
ness people of town had taken up the
subject and made proper efforts to pro-
cure their location at this place the com
pany would have given the matter fur
ther consideration. AS it was, no one
thought it their business to act in the
matter, and the result is another illus
tration of the necessity of more concen-
trated efforts on the part of the mer-
chants and property owners who wish TO
see the town advance. The loss of the
shops, in itself, is not a great calamity,
but to have them here would add that
much more to the prosperity of the
place.
This has not been the first instance
where an industry has been lost by the
indifference of the people, but it should
be the last. Freeland has advantages to
offer as good as the best towns in the
peouo, anu All IL ueeuS is medium
through which they can be given publ
city. An organization for the purpose
of securing such industries that want to
locate in this section can find room here.
Whether it be called board of trade, or
any other name, something of the sort
should be created and given the support
of every man who has a dollar invested
in the place.
1t is folly to talk of the town having
reached its greatest limit. The evil
dences are apparent on every side that
this is not the case. With little push
a number of diversified industries can
be induced to bring their plants here,
and the population, as well as the vol
ume of business, would be materially in
creased. There is no necessity of forever
depending upon coal as the support of
the town. While there are immense
beds of that article in this vicinity, un-
touched yet and good for years, it is no
argument against trying to obtain some
thing else. If the merchants and prop
erty owners will view the question |
rightly they should act at once upon the
suggestions which will present them
selves. Personally they all agree that
good would result from such a move
ment. Why not state the same publicly
and act jointly by forming an association
for the purpose?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-22
Another Fight Ahead.

The miners of the Wyoming region,
who have been appealing in vain to the
coal corporations to obey the semi
monthly pay law, have taken decisive
steps to test the law. Having made a
demand to the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre
Company in proper form, and being met
with a blunt refusal, the men held a
mammoth meeting and appointed COM
mittee to bring suit against the kings.
Acting upon those instructions warrant
was sworn out last night before Squire
Davidson for the arrest OF Elmer H..
laval, the company's superintendent.
They have the business men of the Wy
oming Valley behind them and mean to
push the case to the farthest possible
point.