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New-York tribune., 1906-07-01
By GEORGE HORTON

let down boat and chase the cask Yo,1 o,igb+ gI+
10 see that cask smoke through the water! Talk
about SPORT" W
saw the point, and immediately began to beseecb
the Captain to go swordfishing with me Another
OF his wles guests joined his supplicatons to mine
ana we at length persuaded him. We hired
schooner, somewhat larger than big cat-boat with
the services OF its skipper for twenty dollars dav
ana were OF one morning three in the early davs
OF Augustine lawyer, the skipper, the Captain
and /. The skipper, who was an expert was to
handle the dart, the Captain was to steer and the
lawyer and were to take turns at the cask and the
OdIS OF the dOrY, IN case chase became necessary
The wind not being favorable we used the tinv
gasolene engine IN getting off; but fresh breeze
soon springing up we were able to make good head
way with the sails alone. We now realized that
whether we got any Swordfish or not, we were sure
to derive deal of pleasure from trip The stars
We're all shining and the land loomed behind us dim
and ghostly in the thin fog that drifted by like
smoke We headed southeast by south and passed
Chatham bar at four fifteen An. Leaving the light
ship behind, turned her nose toward the rocky
ground, not long ago famous for its big Goldfish.
On the Fishing Grounds
a BOUT seven we arrived at the Goldfish banks
eighteen miles from our starting-place. Then we
took a southeast course. l now Went aloft and the
skipper took his place in the pulpit. This latter
a little platform, built out from the prov. 1t IS
fitted with railing breast high and on it the spear
man stands In the old days this platform was so
rugged that 1t could be lowered and raised and
the spearman usually secured his prey by stabbing
Now the platform is stationary, and the dart is
more often thrown method calling for the greatest
cOOlneSS and Skill.
We were now on the grounds where swordhsh are
frequently seen, and l watched the surface of the
water with the greatest vigilance, huggng the mast
meanwhile with an affection which nothing save
the love of life could inspire. At last my vigilance
was rewarded, seemed to be, and l cried: There
they arei There's onel There are two!"
Where?" asked the skipper.
of there to the right" and l pointed in the
direction where a great fin cutting the water.
The lawyer a tall, Cadaverous, eXcitable
from St. Louis scrambled to his feet,
and Selling the cask. stood by the rail
with it. holding 1t high in air. 1t is
wonder that he didn't heave 1t overheard
without ceremony.
The skipper cooly raised a long glass
and scanned the sea whittier | was point
ing Sharks. he decided lacOnically.
l had not learned my lesson well, or 1
should not have made this mistake so COM y
mon to the novice. The shark has a &
triangular back fin. the swordtish one much
like the half OF a crescent moon, and called
by sailors a gaff-topsl. The tail OF
the shark Is always swinging back
and forth moreover, while that of q -
the swordfsh follows the fin in mn
straight line and IS always motionless.
The complete tail OF the swordfsh, ~
by the way forms a great crescent, ~ =
and IS more suggestive of speed and 5oze
New-York tribune., 1906-07-01

W go to India to hunt the tiger. or TO
NV Aiuca IN pursuit OF elephants, If YOU
w aS saas ia the sAsaf sf1s2s SPORT trail "5g faE
days iarigulng yourself by STUN
49, .,- rocky c4Hons climbing precipices scram-
..-s ..--s +t-o,ol7 re-eu-tu and thOrny underbrush to
- si7o+ ~ al auirual VINO has a grim sense of
- and Viii ..-l YOU over the worst country in
- rro~Id vsir be- is Chuckhng at Your scratches
b--,i,es / sport exists within few hours
{. VeU York a'-l is Jlst as exciting as elephant
% .-71- or t-o- hunting, and which appeals IN
y -T.[ to t1o- Instincts OF fair play which must
-.+,s5ef in al. rv pastimes that include killing
+. : dangerous ugh, too, TO crafty in this par
-,e mos tab bic searcher after excitement
n, ind suci sport, YOU viii say. one must
,r-o the --ness. Well the wilderness lies
- New and Boston, the trackless ur-
.-.--7ed vast --neSS OF the sea, that unpeopled
~ --7vS-er-6,- --l savage domain which IS three
- = large land.
T5e sword hunted almost exclusively
,- -rofessi9na. ernen Tor It's toothsome flesh
.Fa 1ertt-n --cv of the sportsman. 1t is
F. amt an fearless sWashbuckler OF the deep
l armed j 10 the teeth, wanderS about
: -Best OF all IRE and spoil. With his great
.as5-,0inted he Is as daring and as full of
s-- ss sr7v ha- romance, and often attacks the
lie out 6l port and the lust for blood
r < 3 form weapon which he wields, and
r--r which IL skllful both in s1ashing and
Testing r which | brought home with me
.---- a recent ti-ion Is nearly three feet long
~ = came j specimen that weighed only
sf.r,t one hum nd seventy-fIve pounds. Four
---r5red pound uncommon weight Tor a sword
IN and the tab SO ferociousv that holes
ei IL n the II vessels are included among
risks Is nal to be despised as an ad-
~a-ss-v that -lst its weapon through copper
s-sa-IIng oa5 -ug. and deep into the hard and
ssss91ed nm. -u ocean-gOing ship:
New-York tribune., 1906-07-01

-eIE, q hole allowed
wooden pole IN such
parallel with the
ping the latter with
eve IN the center of
astened.
INTO the ush. eX-
and the pole comes
dart II HIM, which
stands lengrhwavs
minute he pulls.
ms eve IS long and Is
--h. which Is heaved
New-York tribune., 1906-07-01

He's got away" I ventured.
The skipper laughed scornfully.
. Not with that iron in him. Just
wait a minute Nobody knows
what a swordtish'll II do next.
He had made this remark a mo-
ment before, and l was to learn
afterward that it is a favcrite ex-
preston among those acquainted
with the habits of this fish, which
enjoys the reputation commonly
attributed to women. In fact, it is
a creature of infinite variety" and
each new specimen may be depended
upon to do some original thing when
wounded We had not long TO wait;
for our swordtsh shot suddenly into
New-York tribune., 1906-07-01
Captaa the Sword-Fisherman

WTHILE The swordhsh you enjoy the ex-
w hilararil iAng IN q large cat-boat. Hav-
-,r ureier4b e>iiiary gasolene engine, YOU can
Ike . nap ~ outlook Is dull, lulIed to sleep
81 the ro--.r lie waves. and YOU enjoy the
-59V1iers mad sailors with appetite that
would make -sle Ike tru11les. II YOU have
-+e good t9ra 1876. to go with my friend
Csrrain a -a-u YOU viii be entertained by
-s1es Of adf II many ATTITUDES that would
make CAPTAIN --l or 7. Jenkins Hams look 10
-1arr laurels.
Cartain little man. somewhat bent. and
u1i along II His failing eyesght caused
h.r1 TO leave some ten wears ago, since which
tine he has -lrst mate TO his WIFE who is
.1e efficient q ot an excellent boarding house.
He uee1lv go. baskets OF fish now, and draws
water Tor was bur he has set up IN front OF his
barn the whee last ship. that perished in q
wreck and II abit 10 stand by Il dreaming for
hours, with his upon one OF the spokes.
He had been l- me OF spearing porpoises and
sharks and -- sunlsh one night when the
conversation ~ 70 swordflsh. This IS the
season for Ell remarked wistfullv. Come
ont 10 The barn II Il show YOU nv swordfsh iron
went H1-- and after much fu1nbing IN a
chest contain lis and ends, he produced the
New-York tribune., 1906-07-01
The Lawyers Initiation

THE lawyers fingers were dripping blood; but he
did not feel the pain. " Where's the boat?' he
shouted hoarsely, dancing about. Let's after
him! He'll get awavl'
was laughing Historically. had seen no sword
fish, but there life enough in that cas to make
a man forget his dyspepsia and his unpaid bills.
What's the matter with you fellows" asked the
skipper coming ait: with the pole in his hand, We
We'll go after him. He the only one 1 saw
The skipper tumbled into the dory, and l after
him. The lawyer threw one long, lean leg over the
schooners side.
This is kind o dangerous business objected
the skipper; nobody knows what swordfshn do
next.
Dangerous be hanged" shouted the lawyer in
dignantly, throwing over the other leg and jumping
into the dory with such vim that he nearly over
turned the tiny craft. The lawyer is an old man
and vouble; but he has the heart of a child, and
is famous a royal good fellow. l piled the
while the skipper sat in the prov with a
lance handy and gave orders.
That cask must have smoked through the
water for at least a quarter OF mile, straight
away. 1t stopped at last, dead still, and we
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

even the sound OF breathing was
audible. then struck a match. The
tools used by the gnUN@ lay scattered
over the floor and the eap'oDhagus
was battered to pieces in such a way
as to allow the casket to be moved
icngthwise toward the door. The Won
Gals had fed.
There is but one word that ade-
quately describes the sensation that
came over me, and that is cheap
ness" After weeks of careful plan
ming to catch red-handed the men
whose criminality had taken on so de-
praved a turn that they would resort
TO the theft OF the body of the most
beloved American, we found that they
had outwitted us. AS quickly as |
could recover my presence of mind
after the shock of surprise over find
ing the catacomb empty except for the
desecrated sarcophagus, l ordered my
assistants to separate and scour the
shrubbery surrounding for the ghouls
Going back, it occurred to me that
the ghouls might have sought conceal.
ment on the upper parts of the struc-
ture. In the shadow | saw the figures
Of two men whom | could not discern
clearly enough to identify them. 1t
never occurred to me that they might
be other than Hughes and Mullen, and
called out for the men below to come
up. | fired at them, and they returned
| the fire. running at the same time to
the northeast corner Of the terrace. /
| fred again and again. The shot was
answered. the bullets whistling past
my head. Then one of the men shout
! ed:
"Tyrrell, is that you?"
! made no answer believing that
one of the men was Hughes and know
ing he would recognize my voice.
Again the excited question was asked,
and | still kept silent. 1t took but q
moment, however, for the pursued men
to make themselves known as McGinn
and Hay, the Pinkerton men, who had
mounted the steps in the hope of find
ing the ghouls hidden there.
Thus for a time was the most Sc
rious and dastardly plot ever devised
turned into a farce. Our prey had es-
capped, and in order to justify ourselves
against the ridicule that would be
heaped on US when the events of the
night became known | Immediately
took up the trail of Hughes and Null
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

hill, come to the door of Memorial
hall and give the signal that the time
for action had come. That there
might be no mistake in the darkness
a countersign, the word Wash" had
been agreed upon.
We had been concealed in Memorial
hall in almost breathless quiet for
about two hours when suddenly the
flare of a bulls-eye lantern was shot
through the bars of the iron door
leading into the hall, and we knew
that the conspiracy was rapidly being
put into actual execution. From their
hurried examination of the hall by
the aid of the lantern the ghOuls evil
IDENTIFY satisfied themselves that no ono
was inside. At any rate, they depart
ed in moment and made around the
base of the monument to the north
end, where lay the body they were
running such desperate risks to Sc
cure. We knew that 'he next few
minutes would be fraught with events
that might mean death to any of us.
/ now had more reason than ever be-
fore to believe in the truthfulness of
Swegles and that he would keep his
promise to signal us when the right
time arrived. So we waited for this
signal, and at last it came.
If this story were fancy of my
brain instead of narrative of facts
the current of it would here tane a sud-
den turn from the lines | am com
PEELED to pen. For more than year
| had plotted to outwit the shrewd and
desperate criminals with whom we
were dealing and up to this point,
had been successful AS soon as
swegles had given the signal we
moved cautiously out of Memorial
hall and / ordered the others to fol
low me.
At the giving Of this order every
man drew his revolver, TO be prepared
for the fight that we all believed in
eyitable. In doing so Detective Hay,
of the Pinkorton force, accidentally
discharged a percussion cap i'm the old
STYLE Colts revolver he carried. As
the dotonaliou was not loud / paid
little attention to it, and ran swiftly
around TO the door Of the catacomb
with the others behind me. The staple
containing the lock of the iron door
/ had been sawed and filed Off, and the
door stood a few inches aiar.
called on whomsocyer was within
| to surrender. There was no response
] J. called again and then listened. Not
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

len. After finding they had break
tasted at a farmhouse about seven
miles from Springfield the next morn
ing, they were again lost TO us. There
could now be no rest till the men were
run to earth. Ten days later they
were located in the saloon at 294 West
Madison street and arrested by De-
tectives Simmons Of the Chicago city
force; McGinn, of the Pinkertons, and
Elmer Washburn and myself, of the
secret service.
They were taken to Springfield, in.
dicted and tried on the charges of rob.
berry and larceny. there being no spe-
cific statute at that rtne against grave
rObbing, and sent IN the penitentiary
for a year. Their counsel, in the trig
of the case at Springfield, raised the
cry that the secret service had put VI
a Job" on his clients in order to get
them out of the way for counterfeiting
operations. but the absurdity of that
defense was too apparent to save the
counterfeiters from prison.
This is the true record of a plot thai
failed. 1t is not known to this dag
why Hughes and Mullen left the tomt
after Swegles went after the team ht
was supposed to have, but which, ir
fact, did not exist. One theory is that
they heard the detonation of Hays
revolver and fed. Another is that
they left the tomb to l.cet Swegles
and the driver, and instead saw tht
officers rushing on them. Whatever
may be the correct theory, their es.
cape from the tomb before we reached
it was merely one Of the innumerable
breaks in the plans Of all detectives
except in story books.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

cemetery, where | was introduced to
John c. Power, custodian OF the Lin
coin tomb, with whom | made a thor
ough examination ana mental survey
of the monument structure and sur
rounding grounds. A spot was select
ed at which one of the detectives could
be stationed from which he could hear
the robbers at work on the sarco-
phagus. Custodian Power was told
that during the afternoon two men
whose descriptions were given would
appear at the tomb and that any ques-
tions asked by them should be an
swered with the customary courtesy
accorded visitors to the monument.
1t was about three o'clock in the
afternoon that Hughes and Swegles
appeared, paid the usual fee and en-
tered false names in the visitors reg
lister. Hughes asked many questions,
which were fully and truthfully an
swercd Mullen. as we found later,
lad remained in the city to collect
such tools as he thought necessary
for forcing open the tomb and marble
sarcophagus. At five o'clock Detec-
tive Hay was dispatched to the ceme-
terry to inform Custodian Power that
the other officers were coming, and
two hours later. after a conference in
the hotel where the work OF each man
had been assigned to him, we reached
tile monument.
The day had been dark and at six
o'clock all daylight had faded from
the cemetery. Inside Memorial hall
the darkness was intense. By those
of my readers who have seen the
burial place of Abraham Lincoln it
will be remembered that Memorial
hall is at the south end Of the monu-
mont structure and the catacomb con
tanning the body at the north end, 115
feet away. l had selected Memorial
hall as the best hiding place for our
men. Swegles having promised to in
fom us in our hiding place when the
right moment was at hand for us to
appear at the door of the catacomb
and thereby entrap the ghouls at their
work Swegles was to work with
| Hughes and Mullen until the sarco-
| phagus was opened and the casket
ready to be loaded into the wagon
Then he was to go for the conveyance
which was supposed to be hidden near
by. While on this mission he was II
make his way around the base of tho
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25

~ Flag stations. (oo) Trains do not stop
y Telegraph offices. Train Nos. and 10 VIII
carry passengers. Tans and 10 DO.
Trains run on Eastern standard Time.
for points north and south At 3. a. s. Juno
ton with Buffalo a. Susquehanna X. r. north for
Wellsvile, south for GaletOn and Ansonia. At
Port Anegapy with W. n. va p r. r., north
for Buffalo, Oean, Bradford and Smethporti
south for Keating Summit, Austin, Emporium
end Penn = Z. r., points.
b. A. MCCLURE GenrSupt.
Coudersport, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-01-25
Story No. 2 Will Be 1.-The
Bothamley Murder Mystery"
SnnDlY and Demand.

q tell You. said the passenger with
the skull cap. there il something wrong
with country where prizehghter can
make more money in enc night than q
years."
You're right, pafd, said the pas.
senger with the loud check SUIT
There's too blamed many college pro
fcssors and too blamed few great prize
aghsers. Chicago Tribune.
How You Can Tell.
4 pretty girl Is ono who gsts a Sc
on q crowded car.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Sociai---PersonaI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

MIR. Edward II. Plummer announces
the approaching marriage of his sis.
ter, Miss Eliza Armistead plummer
AMI Mr.. Frank l.. Scofield. of Ricl..
mond the ceremony To take place ia
ST. Paurs Episcopal church at IL
O'Clock OF the morning OF November
Z. Miss Plummcr came here from
North Carolina several years ago ana
since then has made wide circle CT
friends, among whom she is quite
popular. Mr.. Scoheld is well known
business man of Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. C. Ross, VINO have
been popular guests at Hotel War
wick during the past few months. lei
last night for New York. via Chester
Pa. Mr.. Ross is prominent marine
engineer of New York and has bee<
here experimenting the work of COR
verting the great sevenmasted
schooner Thomas w. Lawson into al
oil carrier. During their stay in the
CITY Mr. and Mrs. Ross made many
friends, especially among the contin-
gent at the Warwick.
Mrs. A. r. Mitchell left yesterda !.
for Carson. Va, where she was called
bv news of the serious illness of her
sister, Mrs. A. C. Baugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Goodwin. OF
charlottesville. are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry E. Goodwin, on
Twenty-siXth street.
Mr.. w. L. Kitchen is in this city
on business.
Mrs. John S. Wray is convalescinE
after All illness with typhoid fever al
the General Hospital. a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Human Blood Marks.

A tale of horror was told by marks
of human blood in the home of J. w.
Williams, a well known merchant of
Bac, Ky. He writes: Twenty years
ago | had severe hemorrhages of the
lungs, ant, was near death when be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t completely cured me and | have
remained well ever since" 1t cures
Hemorrhages, Chronic Coughs. Settled
Colds and Bronchitis. and is the only
known cure for Weak Lungs. Every
bottle guaranteed by W. Blair Lang
horne, Druggist. SOC and s1O0. Trial
bottle free. tu-th.sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
JUDGES AND CLERKS.
Men Who Arc to Conduct Congress
ional Election Named

Men Who Arc to Conduct Congress
ional Election Named.
The following judges and clerks
have been appointed by the clectora
board to conduct the Congressional
election next Tuesday:
First Ward-Juiges: j. d. Godsey.
j. G. Holston and II. c. Bracken
clerks w. b. Colonna and w. f.
Hull.
Second Ward-Judges: John r. De.
Pass, NJ P. Piland and t. A. Chaun.
cey; clerks: w. y. Strailman and G.
j. Shelby.
Third Ward-.Iudges: NJ. Thornton
a. V. Neblett and Arthur Glasgow
clerks: j. j. Roberts and j. w. Hes.
ter
Fourth Ward-Judges: Thomas
Newman. 8, II. Plummer and Eddie + /.
Rock; clerks: H. r.. Plummer and
Perry NJ. King.
The board also named the following;
commissioners of election: l.. D.
Godscy, NJ. Thornton. Thomas New
man, II. G. Brackcn and Arthur
Langslow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Those Who Feel They Can't Give in
Dollars are Expected to Send in
Quarters and Haves-Fund is Grew.
ing Slowly but Surely.
Fund for Exploitation.

a special meeting of the sxploita
ton commission was held yesterday
afternoon at the Office of Secretary
Farrar, OF the Chamber of Commerce.
Work already done was reviewed
with satisfaction ANA plans for com
pietinS the fund were discussed
UE TO this time the commissioner.
have not been OUT 10 solicit subscriI..
tons and practically all the $l.IS7 a,
ready raised has come In voluntar,
contributions. Another meeting ha,
been called by Chairman Horwitz for
tomorrow evening at 1880 O'Clock, at
which time arrangements for thu
campaign will be completed
1t Is proposed to send subscription
blanks all over the city ana il dona.
ton. no matter how small or how
large, will be expected from every.
body. Those who cannot afford to
subscribe in dollars may put them
selves down for quarters and halves
and their contributions vii be appre-
c!ated just as much as those from
people who are in position TO give
more.
Al the meeting yesterday the com.
mission adopted resolutions thanking
the newspapers for the support given
the movement for exploitation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
GREAT FLOCK OF EAGLES.
Grand lodge Officers Say Sevcnty.iiYe
Thousand VIII Be Here

sThe n"ri"s OF Eagles IN Norfolk an,l
ms Guy are maxim" preparations TO,
entertaining Scventy-llvc Thousand
Eagles during the Jamestown eXp,
slioh, when toe Grand Aeric will hul,.
It's annual meeting nj the fair
atead"d by Ggand Worthy Conductor
w q. feitus. party OF birds" fran,
NorlolK cam" over hero Sunday to
aEcid special meeting of HE local
acre. 'fho coming of the Grand Acri,'
was discussed aud /; was decided IL
appoint Il committee oi ten from the
local body 10 act with he Norfolk
Commute" in making arrangements
70 the great event
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
JUNIORS WILL ENTERTAIN
NEW STATE COMMANDER
Joint Session at Valley Forge Council
Hall Tonight-Prominent
Speakers.

The Junior Order United American
Mechanics of the Peninsula will hold
Il joint entertainment tonight at the
Valley Forge Council hall in honor of
the new State commander. Mr.. c. II
Fellows. There are 1,200 Juniors on
the Peninsula now and big crowd
is expected to attend.
Among the speakers will be MIR
Fellows, state Chaplain G.. w. Blick
Messrs. Floyd Hudgins, L. L.. Gun
bingham, George w. Whitley and
Thomas w. Brooks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Off Old Point Now.

Frank j. Gould's yacht IIelcnita.
which has been undergoing an over.
hauling at the shipyard. left here
Sunday and dropped anchor off Old
Point. The owner is now at Tlot
Springs, but il is understood that he
Will come to Old Point To board his
yacht Tor Il cruise in foreign waters.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Lawson Sails for Sabine Pass.

The seven-mastcd schooner Thomas
w. Lawson sailed Sunday for Sabine
Pass In tow of the sea tug Paul Jones.
The Lawson has been at the shipyard
for several months being converted
into an oil carrier. She will ply in
the oil trade between Sabine Pass and
New York
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30
Coal for Caribbean Ports

The British steamer Simonsidc and
Norwegian steamer Thorsbal are now
loading full cargoes of coal at this
port for ports around the Caribbean
sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-30

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