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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
REPAIRING TIE 'MONTG OMERY.
TWENTY SEVEN OF HER HULL PLATES DANCED
ON BLACK LEDGE-AN HISTORIC
NAME IN THE NAVY.

The examination of the effect OF running on Black
Ledge near New London by the cruiser Mont
gomery ten days ago. when about to besih her
official steam trial. shows that twenty-seven or
! the hull plates will have to be removed, ana mat
at least three Of the frames are cracked. The re-
pairs will take about three weeks This Is the
tenth vessel OF this on the records of the
Navy. but It has not been an unlucky name: the
name IS not an omen Of i'll luck. The name was
selected by Secretary Tracy after much considera-
ton. and the choice due to Secretary Herbert.
who was then chairman Of the House Committee
on Naval Affairs. and who asked that the capital
Of his own State. Alabama. should be honored.
Hardly has there been time when there has not
been a Montgomery in the Navy. but most OF the
vessels named IN honor Of General Mont
somery. who was a prominent and popular
soldier The first Montgomery was built at Pough-
year following. when the English seized all OF ne
American vessels they could possibly capture, inc
EnelisR hpnt was Hhont u this time another Mont
somery was built at Rhode Island , ana was was
# 100 men and an armament OF sixteen guns ana
she made excellent record as commerce
the briggs Henry and Devonshire and the ships
Harlequin Rover and Isabella MARYLAND fur
commanded by Captains polk and Bett. and with
their guns they also gave emectye service NSw
commanded by Captain Rodgers, she made a large
nnber OF OF osSSs n ndeT pro nf for
the British forces.
In l7so Massachusetts furnished a Montgomery,
an eight gun brig. under command of Captain j.
Carne. 4 year later Massachusetts furnished a
sloop Montgomery, carrying -four. guns and a
crew of fifteen men. under command of Captain b.
Ashton. The next Montgomery was a sx-gun
vessel purchased in 1872 Lake Champaign and
put in command OF Captain y. J. Pritchard AS
she was stanch vessel. her battery was increased
to two 1s-pounder columbiads. and seven long
Mines. similar to that gun which did such effective
service the Armstrong, and which is now at the
Worlds Fair. This vessel sold in 1870 after
the close of the war The ninth Montgomery was
n steam screw sloop ofwar. purchased in lS'l. She
a vessel of 7S7 tons and carried five guns. She
was sent to Farragts West Gulf blockading
squadron. under command of Commander Charles
Hunter who died in 1873. She was later transferred
to the North Atlantic blocking squadron. and
under command OF Lieutenant Edward II. Faucon |
made several captures OF English blockade run |
ners. She sold August 10. 1850 with other |
vessels no longer needed for active service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
NORMAL COLLEGE, ALTMylE MEET.

large number OF the aunnae OF the Normal College
met In the chapel OF the college yesterday and
held . reunion After interesting programme Of ad
ings songs and short addresses. the aumnae held In
formal meeting In the caisheneum. The programme II
the chapel opened With plano solo by Miss Bats
after which Dr. Thomas Hunter. president OF the college,
made a short address lie followed BY William Wood
exIrsident OF the Board Education. Miss Josephine
NJ Frost sang. and Mrs. Ruth McEncry Stuart rad ~
leotons from her story. Golden Wedding" After shon
address BY Mrs. John r. Norrop president OF the AsSo'
ciae Alumnae. and the singing OF the alumnae song 70.
freshmcnts served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
SOCIALIST WOVEN RAISE A FLAG.

The NewYork branch Of the Socialist Labor party had
'workmen's demonstration and flag dedication in the
Grand Central Palace Lcxngtonave., between Forty
third and Forty.fourth sts. last evening For long
time tho Socialist women Of NewYork have been ras'
Ing money for new red nag for the Socialist Labor
party Several weeks ago they found that they had ID
the treasury. about $500. This they invested In
huge red silk banner.
About 1000 persons throngcd the great hall last even
ing TO see the now nag Mrs. Martha Moore Avery q
Boston, delivered the dedcatory speech Alexander Jonas
also spoke. During the rest Of the evening thew w
dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
ANTI-sHEEHAN NOMINATIONS IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, oct. H-Thc Anti-Sheehan Democrats
filed two Independent Democratic nominations to-
day-Daniel Morgenstern. ex-SuperinienIent Of Po-
lice. for Senator in the XXXth District and
Thomas J. Nunan for Asscmblyman I'm the LIST Dis
trict These all the legislative nominations
that Will be made by the ants Franklin -. Locke
explained the reason why by saying that In the
other districts they wanted to make every vote
count against the Shcehan candidates and mi. will
be accomplished better by not having the election
confused by independent nominal tons Mr. Locke
predicts that the Sheehan candidates Will be de-
feated In the lid. Nth and With Assembly districts
and that Endres will be beaten In the XXXth lis.
r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

arms AZ bie Jereot in the convention. and VOW
that no stone shall be left unturned to beat Beck
man and his racetrack gang. , ne a"'-' ace'racK
element is strong In Somerset County.
Frank W somers will undoubtedly be elected lee do to
g. ZONES viii be elected Coroner on the Thompson
Somers ticket. - ,-, r.,,,.... A.. l..
nominated for state Senator George Lommass0n,
an Independent Democrat For Assembly they they
ala No, make any nomination In the lat District,
and viii support the Democratic nominee. he hav-
Ing voted against the racetrack plIIs IaSt WINTER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
RUINED BY THE THEFTS.

The crimes which this offender has committed, involv
ing SO many innocent people In comparative iun. at
the a occupying the postion which Weeks
did, render his vigorous prosecution matter OF the
utmost public concern
The entire proceedings in the have been carried
On BY myself by OF ofhcial position and pir.
suant to my Official duty. and without any consideration
OF the desires or disposition Of Of the individuals
whom he has wronged. The sole object OF the extra
dtion proceedings procure prosecution and punish
ment fugitive for the public crimes when lie mas
committed. 1 have no knowledge OF any desire or IN
tenton the part OF individual whatever 70 use
this prosecution for any private purpose The manage
ment OF the prosecution is entirely In my hands and
under my control subject only TO the acuon OF
the courts Of this county NO private ihoi'
yidual is entitled TO recognition In the case IN any
wuy, except as a witness
Tho fueitiyes surrender and return this State for
trial can in no way personally benefit the persons ne
has wroneed for, Informed, ne has squahu'red
the entire Of his seangs and there is no posi-
bty Of any pecuniery recovery against him. peiie'e
that fugitive while protesting his innocence OIL III
tional wronrdong. does deny his bankruptcy
The great public injury that might result wore .he
Costa Rica Government 20 refuse the appca'io" ior 'o
fugitive's extradton is apparent.
Enormous Interests and must be connueu w '"s'
tees attorneys and other private individuals holding
fuciary relations to principals and for the protection o'
the interests OF this STATE have been hno u-
usually against those who betray such trus' anu
embczyle moneys conndcd their keeping Failure 70
secure this fuetve's evtradon would be public an
roun.ecnt that OF the character which weeks
hos perpetracd can be committed with nipnIty' PoVu'
ing criminal is able TO nee from our 'uSuV'o anu
obtain refuge in Costa Rica.
am that the fugitive thronsh nis counsel
claims that he simply entrusted TO invest nnhds III
h Judgment Eat he merely unfortunate III MS IN
vestments that he can credit that VIII materially
reduce the IN fact 20 almost nothhe anu h''
throughout there was no criminality
These claims absolutely unwarranted ana I'M
founded The evidence in my possession, and which
can produce upon trial. establishes beyond all question
that Weeks deliberately took the trust funos 10 MS pos
ion and Tor his personal purposes what
ever Investments did make In his own name ana
fer his private benefits and whatever account he rendered
Of these Investments cloak 10 disguise the tuh
and prevent discovery OF his criminal acts IL i true
that he did make certain invesrhcnt> In mortgages but
AL these mortgages his name and ia render
ing accounts he falsely credited himself with having made
,,os. Tor his piinipals. He credited him
SELF with the same MORTGAGES In several separst accounts
each case pretending such mortgage 70 represent the IN
Vesent OF equivalent IN money 80 that one mortgage
serNea 10 equal 10 OF
Of ITS face value that he pac'd II In his account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
ROBBED AND THROWN INTO TIE MYSTIC

Boston. Oct. S.-Nicholas Paquette. ffty-three
years old, was rescued from the Mystic River
near the Chelsea Bridge shortly before midnight
by the passengers In an electric who heard his
screams In the water. He said that he had been
attacked by three men. who robbed him OF SO and
then threw him the rail Of the bridge into the
channel Two men who are believed to be members
I'm Charlestown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
GEORGETOWN DEFEATS SWARTHMORE.

Washington, Oct 2l-T1c lightweight lootbal tain
Of swarhmore College Pennsylvania was defeated here
to-day BY the heavyweight Georgetown University eleven
by score Of 81 10. Touchfowns: For tiHorgetown-
Selgor . Carmodv Q Mlhoncy aud Cumcr'ord ono each
for Swarthmorc-Palhaer g CornIody. OF Fe"rSe'o"n'
Kicked five goal, and failed BROOK OF Swat thmore
Kicked one goal and missed one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
NEW BARGE FOR THE YALE NAVY.

Ncw-uayen Co.n.. Oct. 2i.-The management Of tho
Yala Navy ha Just ordered fIom Koast the boat builder
a new barge which WIN DE finished about December !.
Il VIII built cedar and Will be sixty feet long and
twenty.a, Inches wide. This is the narowest barge
ever lu, for Yale Navy and OF The narrowest ever
contructcd. IL is lave the barge nearly like
she'll a. possible. In order that the removal from the
other may make cssary change in the
style Of rDNlng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
ouJrcTrp TO A GRADUATE PLAYER.

Pennington n j.. Oct. Il (spccIa-Thc first >'he:nled
game in the Wesleyan cnnaiy ccnes' TO have
been PLAYED to-day Pennington did no: tate pace Tie
Pennington teams manager ohjcctnc TO Wyoming Semi
nary nj, wing their trainer COLLEGE grauln ard principal
o, the wikcsbarrr Penn. High school Tho awarding
Of the game rests with the Wesleyan Advi Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

Several physicians Of the Bureau OF Contagious
Diseases were sent to the Copsolliated Exchange
Yesterday afternoon to vaccinatc the employees and
any Of the brokers who might care 10 avail them
selves OF the free protection against smallpox.
Last night Chief Inspector Doty and "A number OF
his assistants went through number OF lodging
houses and tenement houses at and near the Null
berry Bend vaccnating the inmates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
NEW BEDFORD MILLS STARTING Up.

New-Bedford. Mass. Oct. G.-There is a decided
Improvement In the local Industrial outlook. and
the output Of the manufacturing establishments
OF this city will show substantial increase the
coming week. The Bennett Mil No. /. which has
been idle for considerable period will resume
operations. and a portion OF Potomska Mill No.
!. which has been shut down for several weeks will
b started up on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

Contagious diseases increased in the city last

Contagious diseases increased In the city last
week and physicians Of the Health Department
said there probably would be a further spread Of
such diseases with the approach Of the cold weather
because In such weather the ventilation In the
tenement houses Is made by the closing OF
doors and windows. The spread Of smallpox
not checked last week by the wholesale vaccnating
OF New Norkers. During the week twenty -ive new
cases and two deaths reported Margaret
Holmes. twenty-six years old. was found TO be
i'll with smallpox at No. l07 West Fortieth-st yes
terday and sent to the hospital on North
Brother Island. Below Is the record OF contagious
in fhs cif for f,ro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
THE AOHICAH AT SAY FRANCISCO

san Francisco. Oct 2l-The United States
steamer Mohican reached this port yesterday after
a passage OF three and half days from Port
Lownseno Inc vessel has returned from a cruise
n ben,ing sea after an absence Of ten months.
Sne WI" proceed al once to Mare Island for repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

THE EFFORTS OF THE HEALTH PHYSICIANS TO
STAMP OUT sMALLPOX-RECORD FOR
TILE WEEK.

Certificates received at the Bureau OF Vital Statis
tics showed that there LIS births. 702 deaths
and 35l marriages in the city last week. The
mortality was slightly higher than in the previous
week. but deaths from pulmonary complaints
fewer and no death from Influenza reported.
The record prepared by DR. r. 5. Tracy of the
bureau showing the deaths from various
in the city during two weeks. is appended:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

THE CENTRAL PARK TENNIS TOURNAMENT AT
q LAST DECIDED.

The Central Park tennis championship In
doubles decide yesterday afternoon the
lower courts. Though the seminal round
finished three weeks ago. the final was postponed
on account OF an injury to one OF tho competitors.
Townsend and John Hobart. the New York Tennis
club team. defeated their opponents Paret and
Lnwrie. with great ease the losers making a poor
showing except IN the second set. Townsend played
brilliantly at times. and Hobart supported him we'll
The
Mems doubles. nnal round-John F.. Hobart and
Dr. Theodore !. Townsend New-York r.. c., de-
fcate1 J. Parmly Paret, Knickerbocker T.. c., and
f.. II. Lawre. Ariel Il. G.. SO. 60, Cd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
GAELIC FOOTBALL TO-DAY.

The nr-t In the final series for the Gaelic foofba'l
chamidonship will De play at dgewood todny bt,n'rh
strong Irish American cub. Of New.fork. ana the
Michel Club Brooklyn. These clubs are tied for hrst
place and the keencst rivalry exist, between the re-
spcctiye players The gumc Will DC called promptly at
3 80 d. III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
THE POLICE PRONOUNCE 1T SUICIDE.
THEY TRY TO EXPLAIN AWAY THE SUSPICIOUS
CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE
Death OF DIR. G. W. LOVATT

DR. Galen W. Lovatt. the physician who was
found senseess with a bullet In his brain In his
once at No l67 West Twenty-hrst-st.. on Friday
evening. died at the New-York Hospital early yes
terday morning. An investigation satisfied the
police yesterday that he had written the note
found in his office. stating that he had lived in
misery long enough. and was resolved TO die.
They thought that he had committed suicide beyond
doub, AS TO the 500 which the wife OF the
physician said should have been found In his pos
had that sum Immediately before he shot him
aoK
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90

During all the time while he engaged IN the COM
mission Of these gigantic crimes Weeks had been living
at an extravagant rate the proceeds OF his crime.
He maintained O handsome domestic establishment and
spent money literally. He belonged 10 several clubs
He q member Of the New-York Yacht Club and
OF the Monauk, Of the finest yachts belong
fng the fleet Of that organization. For year after
year had covered his entertainments by rendering
false accounts, ana successfully had he covered
defalcations that suspicion whatever had arisen
as to his honesty up the time Of his flight and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
TEE CHARGE AGAINST CoRDAGE OFFICIALS.

pistrict-Attorney Nicoll said yesterday that he
would tomorrow lay before the Grand Jury the
charge OF Henry Allen against officers OF the Ma
tional Cordasc Company. Mr.. Allen was the
hrnker of some OF these officers and declares that
Sv false representations they got him to sink many
thousand dollars OF his money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

Hartford conn. oct. ol.-1he Trinity College con-
-olicated football defeated tho Hartford Public High
school The Trinity siound' thi. morning. by
score Of IL u 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
SWINDLED TIE BANK or THE REPUBLIC
f. c. WILLIAMS, WHO CALLS HIMSELF gen
ERAL,' IS WANTED FOR GETTING
$3.50 BY AN OLD TRICK

ERAI,' IS WANTED FOR GETTING
sG50 BY AN OLD TRICK.
Police Inspector Mclaughlin yesterday sent De-
tectve-Sergeant Sheldon TO Albany after a swindler
who calls himself General F.. c. Williams and who
Is said TO be a handsome and dignfed appearing
man Of sixty years The police heard OF
the swinder until October s. when a complaint
against him was made by w. Is. T. Keyser cashier
Of the National Bank OF the Republic. Mr.. Keyser
told Inspector Mclaughlin that General Williams
had deposited a draft for $3.50 in the bank and
Later had drawn out $3.50 by means of a check.
Then IL was discovered that the draft worth
less. but General Williams had disappeared. In
spector Mclaughlin sent dispatches to the police
In other cities asking for the arrest OF the General
and the swindler caught in Albany.
At the time Of the arrest the prisoner was
companied by his wife who Ill. When he
appeared at the bunk In Wall-st. he introduced
nmsen 10 Cashier Keyser a. n resident OF WASH
lhston d. C., and he appeared to be we'll acquainted
win the prominent men OF that city He n
huent talker. and was we'll dressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22

ERIE LINES TO THE WORLDS FARE
Last special SIS excursion leaves Chambers-st
1o:l5 a M Wednesday October Is. The Erie is the
only line whose trains protected by block safety
SIGNALS the entire distance. New-York to Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
4 GOOD DAY FOR SHARPSHOOTING.
RESULTS OF THE ELEVENTH SUPPLEMENTARY
PRACTICE AT CREEDMOOR.

The eleventh supplementary practice was held at c.
moor Yesterday The weather perfect for life shooting
The attendance however. was light. owing to the fact
that the First brigade Van Courtardt rarh
Iol, oy re- =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
THOSE WHOM HE ROBBED.

Investigation Of his affairs since his departure has
shown that great manv years prior 10 the time OF his
flight. and continually and systematically I'D that
time, he had been embczzing the trust funds in his
The following is list OF persons
money he has embezzled the in each case
appearing opposite the respective names:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-22
WEEKS TO BE TRIED HERE.
COSTA RIGA AGREES TO THE EXTRACTION
OF HIM.
THE DETECTIVES WILL SAIL WITH HIN or
WEDNEsDAY-MR NICOLL,S AFFIDAVIT.

THE DETECTIVES WILL SAIL WITH HIN on
wEDNEsDAY-MR NICoLLS AFFIDAVIT.
Francis H. Weeks the absconding lawyer. will
I'm all probability be arraigned at the bar Of the
Court Of General Sessions in this city within ten
DAYS District Attorney De Lancey Nicoll received
a telegram from Secretary Gresham yesterday. an
nouncins that the Costa Rican Government had
consented TO the extradition OF Weeks. The as
patch was as follows:
consul Williams cables decision is rendered
Officers with Weeks will sail on steamer Foxha
for New-Orl Wednesday. Above is confirmed
by Minister Perata"
Mr.. Nicoll said he would place Weeks trial
soon possible after his arrival here. Detective
Sergeants Reilly and Won Gerichten are in San
Jose. Costa Rca to bring the fugitive back to this
city with them. Mr.. Nico made public his affl-
davit giving account OF the lawyers crimes.
which was sent 10 Costa Rlca In support of the
application for the extradtion OF Weeks. This
affidavit is in part
The obove.narcd fugitive prior to his secret ncht
from the city OF New-York member OF the bar Of
this State. lawyer good standing. and whose
general reputation for honesty and integrity unusually
good. lie resident of city of New-YorK.
of excellent family social connections. aPd hi,
character far l. have been able to learn had never
boon in any assa;lcd. He member Of the
law firm De Weeks, practising attorneys Of
this city.
LARGE SUNS ENTRUSTED TO HIN.
For many years he had been entrusted with great sums
money securities valuable properties divers
private individuals, and had also represented various
persons and estates trustee AT the time of his fight
he accountable in funds the amount Of
81 2jOOO In addition which he had incurred personal
liabilities the nearly 100000 In his flight
he LEI; behind him widows and orphans whom he had
robbed Of their fortunes and inheranccs and friends
relatives whose property he had dissipated. He had
dcspOiled charitable Institutions with the
whose money he had been charged
Immediately preceding his Hight. he made assign
for the alleged benefit Of his creditors
w. g. yelling. attorney OF this city
The first knowledge which OF the crimes
and hight Of the fugitive resulted from the publications
in the public press, and Immediately thereupon
performance OF my Official duty. undertook gather
gether legal evidence Of these crimes and ascertain the
fugitive's whereabouts. He had left city under
assumed name. and in a which even
yet The method by which he finally found
In Costa Rica the friendly offices OF government
In apprehcnding the fugitive and entertaining
for appear from records Of the State
Department
THOSE WHOM he ROBBED
Investigation Of his affairs since his departure
shown that great MANY years prior the time OF his
flight, and continually and systematically up
time, had been embczzlinc the trust funds in his
T,a Aurfnn -
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