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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17
CLINTON'S MYSTERIOUS
....JUROR-DOCTOR....


quiet investigation of Morrison ITO
see II anything was wrong" Both
Major Salmon and Doctor Brltz were
busy men and didn't meet often. And
so 1t happened that six months passed
before the two We're again brought to-
gether where 1t was convenient to dis
cuss the case of Doctor Morrison. Then,
when Major Salmon asked Doctor Britt
If he had made any discovery with re-
gard to Morrison the old doctor simply
shook his head In oracle fashion and
walked away without giving an an
swer.
A queer old character was Judge Me
Beth, who presided over the Common
Pleas court. Judge McBeth was rugged
and brusque and direct of speech. lie
did not permit the lawyers to circum-
locute when examining a witness In his
court. He made them go after the tes-
timony by direct methods, and he pur
sued the same course in his examna-
ton of Jurors. An important case, In
yolying thousands of dollars, was be-
fore Judge McBeth for trial. When the
jury was impaneled and sworn In Doc
tor Morrison was Il member of II. When
1t was organized he was elected fore
man. Nearly all of the juries ON which
he had previously served had honored
him with the foremanship. The lead
ing counsel for one side of the suit was
Judge James b. CAN'T, now Justice
of the State Supreme Court. Judge
Can't had an acknowledged advantage
over his adversary in having all of the
evidence and the law on his side. Three
days were consumed In the trial of the
case. The jury deliberated OH 1t TWEEN
ty-four hours, and then returned YER
diet against Judge Gantt's client. The
court room was jammed when the YER
diet was announced, and everybody
was astonished by it. Judge CAN'T sat
for moment appalled,. He was abso-
lutely certain of winning the suit. So
was everybody else who followed the
trial. Judge McBeth had practically
instructed the jury to find for Gantts
client. Nobody seemed more surprised
than the trial judge, not even excepting
Judge CAN'T, when the verdict was an
nouneed the other way.
Behind Judge CAN'T In the courtroom
that morning sat DR.. Britt. That YER
diet Is atrocious," said CAN'T to Britt
in desperation, "and ! cannot under
stand tt
Il understand it, replied DR.. Britt
stocally.
"Then, in heavens name, what is it,"
replied CAN'T.
why" nonchalantly responded Dr.
Britz, "the foreman of the jury is
crazy"
DO you mean that?" anxiously in
quired the lawyer.
q do solemnly answered the Doe
tor.
Without any more ado, Judge CAN'T
sprang TO his feet and startled the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17
HAWTHoRNE, EsMERALDA COUNTY. NEVADA NOVEMBER II 1s

Judge McBeth could not conceal bb
excitement. He squirmed uneasily II,
his big armchair for moment ana
then blurted out: "Dr. Morrison. come
To the bar"
Slowly, and with measured, dlgnified
tread, Dr. Morrison approached the
bar, A cynical smile played over his
lmmobile face. He stood like n statue.
while Judge McBeth eyed him coldly
for Il minute.
Without any preliminaries. Judge Nc.
Beth brusquely inquired: Are YOU
craZy?"
NOT muscle of the accused mans
lace twitched. The smile left his com
tehance with the asking of the question
ana an expression of solemn dignity
took Its place.
Certainly, l am not crazy. your
Honor" calmly replied the strange
young doctor.
Morrison" again squealed the harsh
voice of Judge McBeth, what do Won
do Tor living in this community. any.
way! You say you are doctor, but
nobody has heard of you having n case
since you came to Clinton, nearly two
years ago. You are mystery, and
want to know what your business is"
We'll, your Honor, since that oues.
ton has been asked me from the bench.
suppose | will have to answer It." was
Morrlson's unconscious comment. ''If
you demand officially to know what my
business Is, | don't mind telling you
that l am United States detective on
the trail of band of murderers. have
rounded four of them up here in Clin-
ton, and am ready to put them In Jail.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17

western Nevada For terms, Theatrical Mana
gers viii address the Proprietor.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17

| will have all the others within week
If you don't expose my mission here
BY this time Morrison's face was
afiame and his eyes had in them that
unmistakable glare of insanity. His
splendid form was aquiver with excite
ment, which increased as he warmed
up to his subject. Judge McBeth was
quick to set aside the verdict of the
jury and hastily adjourn court. Morrj.
son retired to his Office and locked him.
self IN. That night he left Clinton as
quietly and unoStentatlously as he had
entered 1t two years before. Nothing
has been seen or heard of him since.
That afternoon DR.. Britz told a crowd
in the drug store of how a few months
previously he had examined Morrison
and discovered his insanity by asking
him the very question which, when put
by Judge McBeth, had set the strange
young doctor off on his hobby.
And to this day the old citizens of
Clinton who remember Morrison are
still wondering how it was that he, be-
ing insane, exercised such remarkable
power over the minds of the jurors with
whom he served. Some of them think
that despite this insanity he was hyp-
notiSt.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17
In This We Are Tardy.

1t is strange that while this country
Is so far advanced in electrical rail
ways 1t should be behind Europe in the
pneumatic tube system of transmitting
messages and small packages. Some of
the large cities of Europe, such as Lon
don, Liverpool, Birmingham, Paris and
Berlin, have been provided with pneu-
matte tubes for transmitting messages
for forty ars-Philadelphla Record.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17

crowded courtroom still more by NOV
ing for new trial on the ground that
the foreman of the jury was insane.
The motion was SO unexpected that
even Judge McBeth lost his equilibrium
and asked CAN'T if he meant what he
said, and if he really knew what he had
said.
81 do" replied CAN'T. u know exact
ly What l have said and | mean every
word of 1t. again charge that the
foreman of the jury just discharged,
DR.. L. H. Morrison, is insane"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17

When a man has Il reputation for
wisdom he can say foolish things and
his friends applGEG them as sarcasm,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be had In [he Markel'
Mr.. Thomas will conduct nothing but nrst'
class house. and cordial welcome VIII be sS'
tended to all guests.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-11-17
CandeIaria Hall SaIOOn

Is ell-known and finely furnished and Is the
most popular resort In Candelaria. The bar y
stocked with the choicest and best brands oil
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04

Patrick o'Donnell, aged So years, died
unexpectedly at his residence on Carbon
street at 8 o'clock last night. He com
planned of feeling i'll yesterday morning
and went to bed. Nothing serious was
anticipated and during the day he APP
peared to be improving. Last night,
however, he took sudden change and
died. Death was due to heart failure,
Mr. O'Donnell was kind old gentleman
who was well-known to the people of
this community, having been selling
brooms of his own make from house to
house for years. Several years ago he
lost his sight in the mines and since
then has been engaged in the broom
business. He was brother of Dominic
O'Donnell, OF town.
The funeral will take place on Friday
at 2.30 o'clock. Interment at St. AIMS
cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04

The fifth anniversary services at the
English Baptist church next Sunday
will begin with prayer meeting at 10 a.
m. This will be followed, at 80
o'clock, with preaching by Rev. ]. S.
James, d. D., of Philadelphia, editor of
the Commonwealth, divine who stands
in the front rank of the Quaker City's
prominent ministers. Rev. James will
also preach at and $40 p. m.
After the afternoon sermon the ordi-
nance of baptism will be administered,
and after the evening programme the
ordinance OF the Lords Supper will fol-
low, when the hand Of fellowship will
be extended to several new members.
All persons are cordially requested by
the pastor, Rev. J. T. Griffiths, to attend
the church during any and all the SER
vices on Sunday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Arrested by u Secret Service Detective


M. j. McManes, of Philadelphia, en-
ployed on the secret service, made an
important arrest in Hazleton on Monday
night of an alleged counterfeiter, who
is said to have carried on his operations
there for over year. For some time
complaint hase been made to the govern
ment Of the circulation of counterfeit
gold coin in this section. Ten days ago
McManes came into possession of infor-
nation at Pottsvile that has led to the
arrest OF Charles Probst, on the charge
of having manufactured the coin and of
Theresa Ballet, accused OF having
passed it.
Probst was followed from Hazleton to
Pottsville, and as he got off he was
placed under arrest and taken to the
Schuylkill county Jail. In his possession
was found $40 of the worthless coin.
Returning to Hazleton McManes pro-
ceeded to 374 North Laurel street, where
he arrested Theresa Ballet, who it is
said passed some of the coin on butcher
in Pottsville. In trunk in Probst's
room were found dies, metal and other
used in making spurious
gold dollars, tens and twenties,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Death of an Old Resident.

At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs.
Mary Murrn died at the residence OF
her son-in-law, Patrick Carr, of Upper
Lchigh. She had been indisposed for
the past three weeks, but up to a few
hours before her death she was strong,
and it was believed that she would live
through the winter. Her age was 81
years and months. Mrs. Mulrin was
born in Inniskill, County Donegal,
Ireland. She came to America over
thirty years ago, and at Summit
Hill joined her husband, who had pre-
ceded her here. Later they removed to
Upper Lehigh, where her husband died.
For some years she lived with her son,
Charles Murrin, at South Heberton, but
for the past seventeen years she resided
at Upper Lehigh. The deceased leaves
one son, Charles Murrin, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Patrick Carr, and many other
relatives.
The funeral will take place on Friday
afternoon. Interment will be made at
st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
school Board Meeting.

Messrs. Timony, Rute, Sweeney and
Ferry were present at the school board
meeting last evening. The following
bills were ordered paid: American Book
Company, books, $40; E. Fl. Butler,
books, $2s. .66; CHM 4 Co., books, $15
VIM. Williamson, supplies, $5.3s; Mrs.
Jacobs, cleaning outhouses, S.; Mrs.
Donlin, cleaning outhouses, 81.
Messrs. Sweeney, Ferry and Rute were
authorized to compare the bills OF
Messrs. Williamson and Lentz with
other bills presented by them and the
work, etc., and If correct to report to
the board and have them paid.
Director Rute reported that the Coke
Memorial school is sagged and out of
plumb and that the steam heating plant
is also in need OF attention. The board
will investigate the matter.
The board decided to have George
Fibby clean the sidewalk around the
Washington street school.
The secretary was ordered to draw
orders for teachers salaries.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04

Two big awards of damages were made
at Pottsville on Saturday. In the case
OF E. S. Bryant against the Pottsvile
Water Company the jury rendered ver-
dict against the water company for
$45,0 900 damages for seizure of Indian
creek, together with the powder mill and
buildings. A previous verdict against
tie company for $21, 900 they thought was
too high, and received new trial.
The jury in the case of John Boyle
against the borough of Mahanoy City
returned verdict for the plaintiff for
$4,000 for injuries sustained by Boyle
falling upon an icy sidewalk In 1894.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Plot to Release wassilI.

Joseph Chanoski and Joseph Bogeta,
two of the men accused OF the plotting
to rescue Wassill, Anthony Zemitis and
other prisoners were given hearing at
the Jail on Monday night by Alderman
Perkins. The star witness was William
Shaffer, one OF the plotters, and the only
prisoner who managed to escape. Shaffer
testified that the first he knew of the
plot was one day while taking bath.
"Terrible Pete was in the bath room a.
tho time. "Pete" told him that his
friends intended to get him out of jail
by breaking the outside bars OF, the win
dow and have someone unlock his as
well as Zemitis' cell.
"Pete" asked him II he would not like
to get out at the same time, and Shaffer
replied he would. pete soon afterward
sent Chanoski and another man who had
called at the Jail to visit Pete" to
Shaffer's cell. Chanoski and his friend
explained all tho details about the pro-
posed rescue. They told Shaffer that
they would bend or break the bars at
certain window so that all could crawl
through. They also promised to bring a
false key with which Shaffer could un-
lock the cell OF "Pete" and Zemitis.
They also said that when all was ready
Chanoski would call at the Jail and send
or give chew tobacco to Shaffcr, and
that the following night near dawn the
escape was to take place; that Chanoski
aud his friend Bogeta would be on the
outside of the Jail to keep lookout
Shaffer agreed to it all.
On January Chanoski and his friend
called at the jail and had long talk
with pete" After that they called on
Shaffer and spoke to him through the
cell door, Chanoski gave ShafTer the
false key to unlock ''Petes" cell and had
it hidden In some tobacco.
When Shaffer got up on the morning
Of January the window had been bent
in the shape of diamond. On the next
night the job was to be done. Shaffer
did not sleep much that night, but could
not commence the job as the watchmen
were around all the time.
Near dawn, however, the opportune
time arrived. He got out of his cell and
just then heard some one walking In the
outer corridor. He then decided to let
"Pete" and the rest of the crowd go and
get out himself rather then get into trou-
BILE himself. Shaffer was not asked about
what money he was to receive for doing
the unlocking of "Pete's" cell as the
prison authorities merely wanted the
most direct evidence on which to hold
Chanoski and Bogeta.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
II Makes a Difference.

"Miss Blank doesn't seem to be 30
enthusiastic about the new woman bust.
ness as she was"
mo. She hasn't found it quite SO
much fun as it seemed Mt the begin,
ming. While she was just striving foi
recognition it was great sport, hut
now"
"Yes?"
"WelL since she has received recog.
milton to the extent that she has had
to stand up in the street cars. hustle
for her own theater tickets and buy her
own flowers, have noticed that she has
not been so emphatic in her demand
for absolute eguality."-Chicago Post
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Panic Raised 1. q Theatre.

Tuesday night, while theatrical COM
pany was playing to crowded house at
Ferguson's theatre, Shenandoah, slight
fire occurred at private house. The
fire alarm was sounded, when thought
less person in the theatre cried 'Firer'
In momentthe audience became panic
stricken. Women screamed and tainted,
men and boys rushed to the doors and
stage entrances in mad haste to escape.
An actor mounted the stage and play ed
a solo, while another exhorted the people
to be seated. The efforts had due effect
and saved general stampede and many
lives. Several persons were slightly
In rcd
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Another Murderer Sentenced.

The jury In the murder trial OF Mitch
ael Fesran was completed Tuesday
morning, but In the afternoon the trial
came to an abrupt termination, the de-
fendant pleading guilty of murder in
the second degree. A couple of wit
nesses were heard in order to give Judge
Bennett an idea of the case and he then
sentenced the prisoner to fourteen years
and eight months in the penitentiary.
Fesran killed Joseph Foppe at Yates
vile on September &c. The men had
been drinking and quarreled and during
the fight which ensued Fesran stabbed
and killed Poppel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Two Men Fight for a Girl.

A brutal prize-fight took place at Ring
town, near Tamaqua, on Tuesday, be-
tween William Miller and Charles Die
trich in the presence of 200 spectators.
Both loved the same girl and decided
that the only way to settle the difficulty
was to meet in a prize ring, which they
accordingly did. They fought three fast
and furious rounds. In the first
round Miller's nose was broken, but he
held on gamely and managed to put Die
trich ito sleep" In the third round. He
now claims the girl.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
DEATHS.

Miller-At Freeland, February l, Ezra
Clinton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Miller. aged Q months and 10 days.
Inferred yesterday at Freeland ceme-
terry.
MurrIn.-At Upper Lehigh, February 8,
Mrs. Mary Murrin, aged 81 years and
months. Funeral at $50 o'clock on
Friday afternoon. Interment at St.
AIMS cemetery.
O'Donnell.-At Freeland, February 8,
Patrick O'Donnell, aged SO years.
Funeral on Friday at 230 o'clock.
Interment at st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Presented with /. Chair.

The members of the Ladies' Aid So.
ciety OF the English Baptist church
were rendered a dinner yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith Pritchard at the
residence OF the newly-married couple,
corner of Ridge and Walnut streets. AT
the close OF the dinner Mrs. Pritchard
was presented with handsome chair
by the society as token of respect to
their sister member and an expression
of their good will on account of her re-
cent marriage, wishing her and her hus-
band many years of happiness and pros
perity.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
ma. PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous DC
currences That Can Be Read Quickly
What the Folks of This and Othe
Towns are Doing.
Sydney Olsho is on a two weeks triv
to New York city, where he is combin
ing pleasure with business.
The borough teachers will hold theil
regular monthly institute in the Wash
ington street school building on Frida,
evening.
w. b. Frys Office at Drifton was
broken into on Monday night, and
drawers and papers were strewn around
the room. Nothing valuable was obtain
| ed. No clue has been found to the mis-
| creants.
In Shenandoah 333 children have been
| excluded from the public schools, their
parents being too poor to pay the fees re.
quired for vaccination. The Board OF
Health has appointed physicians to vac
cinate children of the borough at public
| expense.
The brewers of Wilkesbarre have re-
| duced the price OF beer. The price was
formerly Ss barrel with 10 per cent off
and now 1t Is Sc. The brewers from out
of town started the cutting and the local
brewers were compelled to make the
reduction.
The regular semi-monthly entertain
ment of the young people and children
connected with the English Baptist
church will be given in the church base
ment on Saturday evening. An interest
ing programme has been prepared for
the occasion.
On Tuesday afternoon the county
commissioners paid to Messrs. O'Brien,
Heffernan, Lotus and Kline, the sum
Of 5000 for the capture of Shaffer. To
this may be added $50 paid by Mr.. Bo-
land. The latter has paid out other
amounts to aid in the capture.of Shaffer.
Suits have been begun against the Le-
high Traction Company and the Della
ware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill Rail
road Company by Thomas Walters, of
McAdoo, for the sum of $4,000, for in
juries sustained by the plaintiff in the
wreck at Roam Junction last autumn, in
which three persons were killed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
"The Real widow BROWN

Fun fast and furious, good music,
pretty costumes and bright dialogues,
are the component parts OF William H.
Lytells bright musical comedy. The
Real Widow Brown" The record Of
this famous laugh creator of nearly
1000 performances in London, and over
800 in Berlin stamp the comedy as one
of the enduring kind. 1t was first pro-
duced in this country at the Standard
theatre, New York city, and scored an
instantaneous success. Among the well
known members of this delightful
comedy company arc found the names
of Lizzie Gonzaley, who impersonates
the Widow Brown; the famous character
comedian, Douglass Atherton; Sallie
Handy, the charming soubrette; the well
known light opera singers, Edward
Powers, Beatrice Leslie, Grace Dillon,
Adolph Meyer, Messrs.. w. Fl. Gillette,
Emil Hensel and others, an aggregation
of talented singers and comedians.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04
Sunday Evening Entertainments.


The Young Mems C. T. A. b. Corp.
will give another entertainment at the
Grand opera house, on Sunday evening
next, beginning at 8 o'clock. The affair
is in charge Of committee composed oil
members of the society from Drifton
and they are confident of being able tc
present the best array of talent in the
region. The following is the pro.
gramme, as arranged up to the present
Opening chorus, Misses Mary Doug
herty, Fannie Ferry, B. Curran, Rose
Boyle, Mary and Hannah Mclaughlin,
and Mr.. S. Slattery.
Address, John j. McNelis.
Duet, Misses Smith and Lannon.
Sicilian tale. James A. Harkins; assist
ed by Rev. J. V. Moylan and others.
Song, Bernard Duffy.
Vocal duett, Misses Maggie and Katie
McHugh.
Recitation, James S. Boyle.
Vocal solo, Miss Catherine Morgans.
Specialties, Feeley Brothers.
Recitation, Miss Lizzie Furey.
Song, Gilmore Drum.
Vocal solo, Miss Rose Boyle.
Recitation, Miss Mary Heron.
Song, Daniel Sweeney.
Recitation, Nelson German.
Vocal solo, Mrs. M. j. Leonard.
Recitation, Bernard Kennedy.
Song, John O'Donnell.
Recitation, Miss Rose Higgins.
Song, Hugh Boyle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04

The statement in these columns on
Monday that Frank McHugh, of Jeddo,
had withdrawn from the Democratic
ticket in Halle township, as candidate
for auditor, has since been learned to be
untrue. Mr.. McHugh is still on tho
ticket, and will make al Efforts to be
elected, in addition to giving undivided
assistance to all Of his colleagues.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-02-04

"And is Jennie thorough in her
work2" asked Mrs. farley of Mrs. Per.
kins, having reference to would be
waitress.
Very" said Mrs. Perkins. "When she
broke one of my royal Worcester soup
plates she really didn't appear salts
fed until she had broken the other
II. Oh, yes, Jennie is thorough. Tit
Bits,