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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
.R|CH WOMAN KILLS.
4 BLACKMAILER.
Wife Of Political Boss Of
Chicago Shoots An
Art Dealer.
EXPORTED MONEY
BY THREATENING
Police on Way to Arrest Man for
Extortion Took Charge Of
Wornan-Husband Says
He Does Not Know
Why Deed Was
Committed.

CHICAGO. February 21.-Webster H.
Guerin, alias Louis Fisher, proprietor
OF the Harrison Art Company, was to-
day shot and killed In his office, at
La Sale and Van Buren, Streets, by
Mrs Flora Mcdonald, wife Of Michael
e. Mcdonald, millionaire, who was
for many years the Democratic politl-
cal boss of Chicago.
Inc motive of the killing is not OK
actly known. Mrs. Mcdonald became
hysterical. and was unable to make q
connected statement. From what she
has said, however, 1t Is believed that
for some time Guerin had obtained
money from her by the threat of maxi
ing certain disclosures to her husband
Shortly before noon Mrs. Mcdonald
entered Guerin's office. The latter, as
soon as tho woman entered, directed
his Office boy to leave. A quarrel be-
tween. Mrs. Mcdonald and Guern had
already begun when the boy left.
Within fifteen minutes the report Of a
revolver was heard. and when other
occupants of the building rushed to
Guerins Office they found 1t locked,
with Mrs. Mcdonald endeavoring to es-
cape through a hole she had made with
the butt OF her revolver in the glass
door.
Lorenzo Blasi, who coupled an ad-
joining office Of Guerin's. was the first
TO reach the door, and with the help
of Jacob O'Neil and Charles Williams,
who arrived an instant later, he pulled
Mrs. Mcdonald through the door and
took the revolver from her.
Was a Black1nailer.
In the lower part of the building,
when the shooting occurred, were two
police officers on their way to Guern's
office. at the direction Of Chief of Po-
lice Collins, to investigate Guerin's
business. concerning which complaints
had been made to the police. 1t had
been alleged by several persons that
gGuerin had been demanding exorbitant
sums for enlargen,eBts Of photographs,
and threatening legal proceedings If
the amounts were not Immediately
forthcoming These officers arrested
Mrs. Mcdonald.
& Mrs Mcdonald was taken to the
Harrison Street Police Station. and
when her Identity was made known
her husband was called. He declared
that he knew of no reason why she
should have shot Guerin. except the
possibility that he had endeavored to
extort money from her. Mr.. Mcdonald
declared that some years ago Guertn
had followed his wife to California
and insistently demanded money from
her. His wife had men toned tho mat =
ter to him, he said, but he had not
heard OF the matter since. He knew OF
no business affairs which could have
induced his wife to visit Guerin's office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

Bishop fitzgerald was born In Lime
rick ireland, in 1893, and was, therefore,
seventy-fonr years of ago when he died.
He came to America in 1s49. and was
educated at the College OF the Barrens,
Missouri, and at Mount St Mary's Col
lese. Maryland. In 1859 he was or
dained priest. and for ten years was
pastor at Columbus. Ohio. after which
he was elevated to the episcopacy in
1867 He was year older than Cardinal
Gibbons. and was made bishop year
carrier than that prelate. Bishop F.itz-
gerald was perhaps the oldest bishop in
America
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

LONDON, February 21.-The Rotter
dam mail steamer Berlin. from, Eng
land, with 141 passengers ana crew,
was wrecked off the Hook Of Holland,
at tho entrance Of the River Mas,
leading to Rotterdam, shortly before
G o'clock this morning, and with one
exception all on board persisted.
terrific southwestcrly gale was
blowing right In shore, and drove the
Berlin on Il sand bank close to the
northern jetty, as she was trying to
enter the new waterway. Heavy seas
quickly pounded the vessel to pieces.
She broke In two. her forepurt sink
ing Immediately. while the doomed
passengers and the crew could be seen
for brief space of time clustered on
the after part. Then the after part
slipped off the ledge and disappeared
lifeboats, when the alarm was first
sounded, promptly put out to the as
sistance of the Berlin. but the vio-
lence of the gale and the heavy seas
made 1T impossibleSsto approach the
wreck, and the helpless would-be life
savers saw the steamer break UP and
the crew and passengers washed away
without being able to render the
slightest assistance.
Snip OnrnanaReaDle.
The Berlin left Harwich at 10 o'clock
last night upon the arrival there OF
the London train, with the greater
number OF the passengers who subse-
uuently lost their lives. The steamer
should have reached the Hook OF iol-
land at 6 O'clock this morning. and
would have then proceeded to Rotter-
dam. 1
AS the Berlin was entering the water
way at tho entrance of the River Mas
sl,o apparently became unmnnagcnble on
account Of the force OF tho wind, and
was driven ashore. The alarm was given
and feboats from the shore went to tho
assistance OF the stricken steamer, but
the seas were so high that the boats
were unable to approach the Berlin close
enough to take OF any of the passengers
or crow. and the lifebont men had to
sit helpless while the steamer pounded
until she broke in two ana every soul on
board was carried down. Tho steamer
apparently struck about amldships, as
her forepart broke off and sank imme-
dlately. while her after part could be
seen for n considerable period of time
afterwards.
Land Few Yards Away.
The waterway In which the disaster
occurred was u new one on the north
side of the pier and railroad station.
The steamer must have been within 81
few minutes of tying up after her roug!,
passage across the North Sea when shu
was overtaken by the disaster. Land
was but few yards away, and except
In the toughest weather those on board
the Berlin could have been rescued with
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ALCOHOL EXPLODES;
LADY WILL DIE
Mrs. John D. Lawrence Horribly.
and Probably Fatally Burned
Cooking.
Sngdinl ,nlrl.c 1Y,nes- Nisl,l

INnRNIN' 10 TTc T7Wss- HsVNieh. 1IN-
NORFOLk. VA. February 1t.-As the
result OF the explosion of thc alcohol
in Il cup under II cha!ing-dish this ne
ternoon, Mrs. Jno, ID. LnWrence, Whose
home is in the Waverly apartment house.
Portsmouth, was probably fatally burned.
The body was badly cliaired She was
food in the chaiing,dis when
the explosion occurred The janitor OF
the Wnyery, hearing her screams, rush
ed to her assistance, Dnt rllnost all OF
the clothing had burned from her body
before he threw water an the .ia,nea.
The body was too badly burned 10 Ss-l'ri
nit OF its removal to il-llospltal, aua 'lle
.physicians express no hope .or Ilar lG-
cpNery. 5s;
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.l4Of PERSONS
ARE DROWNED.
Mad Sea Holds at Bay Life
Savers, Who, Powerless to
Aid, See Men and Women
Perish in Waves.
Ship Unman-
ageable.
STORY OF LIFE SAVER.

: d y . t Z =
"We could see rush was made for.
the boats and lferafts, and the first
boat to strike the water was immedl-
atoIy capsIzed.
The crew was working hard at the
daylts In an attempt to get the other
boats clear Of their fastenngs when
the Berlin slid off Into deep water,
and, with her bow high In the air,
S gave one mighty plunge and dsap-
peared, leaving her passengers and
crew struggling In the North Sea.
"The greater part Of these were
drawn downward by the suctlor
caused by the Berlln's last plunge, and
the few who had managed to reach
bits Of wreckage and overturned boats
were 50 thoroughly chilled In few
moments that they were compelled to
loosen their hold"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
(EOHtIHuNd OF TUUFtH EnBe.) ~
.M.lS, WALLAU FREE,
ARRESTED BYlJEROME
Officers Arrested Her as She
Was Leaving coroner's
COURTROOM.

NEW YORK. February al--Thcre was a
disagreement to-day Of tho coroner's Jury
which has heen investigating tho death OF
Mrs. Ida hinge. whose daughter. Mrs. Lotta
Walau, had been under arres, on suspicion
OF having poisoned Mrs. Bingc.
Upon the report of the Jury that they
had failed to agree Mrs. Walau was dis
charged from custody by the coroner, but as
she was leaving the court room she Was yu-
arrested on a charge OF mur,ler preferred
by the district attorneys office
Detectives from the district attorneys Of
acG arrested four servants of The Binoa
family 80 that they could be held as Wit
nesses In the case, Later they we're released
IN $1,000 bail each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
YACHT BURNED FROM
GAS0LENE EXPLOSION

KEY WEST, ALA, February 21.-The
auxiliary yacht Adalne. Captain Layton,
OF New York, caught fire in Hak's Chan
mel. several miles from Key West, to-day,
ard vas burned to the waters edge. A
barrel Of gasolene on deck leaked and
was ignited by fire from the galley. An
explosion followed. The party on board,
consisting of G. ". Burt DIR. D. ]. VII
llams, Mrs. Layton, the engineer and
pilot, toog to small boats and landed on
South Beach. Mrs. Layton was slightly
burned The yacht is a total loss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ENTERS A DECREE
ANNULLlNG MARRIAGE
Especial 10 The Timcs-Dispatch.

Speclal 70 The Times Dlspatch.1 I
BOYDTON. VA, February 21.-The
for an annulment.nf the marriage be-
tween himself and Miss Bessie Chand-
Ter, which ceremony 1t will be remem-
.bered, was performed so tragically at
the point of a revolver in December
last. at the home Of Miss Chandler was
heard at this term of the court. art
Judge Barksdale had entered decree
annulling the said marriage The par
ties have never lived a day together.
There was no bill filed in court against
the petition by the -defendant ----
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ACTOR
DEAD ON STEPS

NEW YORK, February 2l.--Frank
MacVicars. who had been playing IN the
Man OF the Hour" ut the Savoy Theatre.
was found dead to-day at the foot Of a
short flight of steps leading from the
sidewalk to an areaway Of the Hotrl
Rivoll, In West Thirty-eighth Street,
where he lived His skull was fractured.
IT is believed that his death was acci-
dental, tN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Mayor dunno Wins.

CHICAGO, February 2l.--Unotlcial
which We're held to-day. Indicate a vic..
tory for Mayor Dunne IN tho mayorulty
contest. Duane Is credited with C55
delegato,s, former MAYOR q. II. Earrl-
6a, Four hundred and ninety -four dele
gates are necessary for a choice. The
.c!ty convention WILL be held aFcbrudry
a3d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
BOY DROPPED DEAD
WHEN TEACHER WHIPPED HIM.

RINANNA,- OHIO, T'ebruary 21.--lloh-
ert Iinch. twelve years old dropped
dead to-day ut a district school near
fiTrMnnus. his tencer, The boy was
subject to heart trouble, but this was
unknown to the teacher.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
QUINTETTE OF BABIES.
Woman Gives Birth to Five and
All Are Living.

.MIDpLEsBOl.o NY, February 21.--
Mrs. SSeabrowsk!, wife OF Peter Sea-,
to-day gave birth to five children, three
girls and two boys. All are living.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
FriCtion.Among Depart
ntSCduSesD Demand
for Needed Reform.
MAYOR SUGGESTS
CERTAIN CHANGES
Important Action Taken Last
Night by Committee on Ordi-
nances May Have De-
sired Result-Will
Make Investi-
cation

Is {. {. 3 e
"Co-opcration In certainly de-
sirable among the various depnrt-.
zncnts OF the city government.
But there must be the spirit Of co..
opcrntion. have several times
called attention to the necessity
for It in the past. You may get a
form of co-operntion by ordinances
on the subject, but the only effcc-
tive way, it see ms to mo, is to place
all kindred departments under one
3 governing h0dy. Take commits
sion for instance, such as Norfolk
has. Nashville and Galveston also
have "a similar plan. "A body, say
OF three or Ave men, should be
given charge OF the street, light
and water departments, instead OF
+ leaving them to separate commit
tees"
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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
CHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ of Fieri Facias is
sued out OF the Court of Common Pleas
of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. and to
Ice directed and delivered, there will he
exposed to public sale at the Court House
in the Borough of Laporte, Sullivan
County. Pennsylvania. on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th. 1907.
at | o'clock a. M. the following describ-
ed property, to wit:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land situate, lying and being in the
Township of Fox, in the County of Snl
livan and State of Pennsylvania, bound
ed and described as follows.
BEGINNING at the Northwest cor
ner adjoining lands of Mary and Andrew
Watts; thence South by lands of Charles
Foster, Edwin Williams and Mary Beard
sley one hundred eighty-siX (lSG) rod ;:
thence East by land Of Samuel Battin
ninetv-seven and $40 1913 rods; thence
North by lands Of Nora Morgan and
Montville Lets one hundred eighty six
(lS6) rods; thence West by lands OF
Dorson Dickerson, Lewis Dickerson and
I another ninety-seven and $40 1873
rods; to the place OF beginning. CON.
TANNING one hundred Q0W acres OF
| land be the same more or less.
About twenty-five (25) acres improved
and under good state OF cultivation, the
balance in timber, and having thereon
erected one fame house, two frame barns
and other out buildings. Well watere,i
and having good orchard of fruit trees
| thereon.
Seized, taken in execution and to be
sold as the properly of VIM. l.. Williams
at the suit of Z. n. Thomas.
FRANK w. BUCK. Sheriff,
MULLEN, At orney.
Sheriii's Office, Laporte Pa, Nov. 6, 1907.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05

FOR SAI.E.-30 pigs 4 to weeks
old, I of these Poland China.
w. Il. Snyder, NordmOnt Pa.
November 2lst, 1907.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
ADvERTITEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing accounts have been fled in nv office
First and final account Of A. IT. Busch
hauscn administrator Of Jessie Williams
deceased.
First and final account OF Samuel 6,
Vargason, executor of the estate of Ma
tilda Vargason late Of Elkiand township.
Also the following appraisemepts sc,
apart TO widow.
In the matter OF the estate of Robert
Taylor late of Davidson township, decd.
Ia the matter of the estate Of Carl +,
TIeess late of Elkland township, decd.
And the same will be presented to the
Orphans Court of Sullivan County. on
Monday, December 9, 1907, at 3 o'clock
p. M, for conformation.
THOMAS 4. KENNEDY, Register.
Registers office, Laporte Pa Nov. 8, 1907
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
Trial List. December Term 1907.

Return day, Deco 1907, at 2 o'clock pm
!. Joseph Fisher Va Harriet Steinback
and Riley Steinback No. 25, December
term, 1905. Ejectment. Plea, not guilty.
tnghams, Mullen
= j. w. Bates VS. +. g. Trexler, II. c.
Trexler. and j. IL. Turrell; trading as the
Trexier g. Turrell Lumber Co. Trespass.
No. as, Sept. T. 1906. Plea, not guilty.
Scouten. Bradley Thomson, Mullen
8. Floyd Ackley, by his father and
next friend Rodolph Ackley and Rodolph
B. Ackley VS. The Lehigh Valley Rail
road company
No. 10. May term, 1907. Trespass.
Plea. not guilty,
Hill. Thomson
4 Hattie N. Schoonover vs. Della
Brown. No. %, September term 1907.
Trespass-Plea, not guilty.
Scouten. Bradley
THOS. Z. KENNEDY, Proth.
Proth. office. Laporte Pa, 1907.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
A Thanksgiving entertainment

A Thanksgiving entertainment
was given by the children Of the
Boro schools, on Wednesday Of last
week, comprising Of recitations and
singing. The training of the chill
children was excellent, and credit
to both teachers as well as n pleas
ure to the ladies who attended.
The Village Improvement Society
met at the home of Mrs. Keeler on
Tuesday evening of this week. The
members of the society we're very
sorry to receive the resignation as
treasurer Of Mrs. Bradley, who will
move to Dushore in the near future.
She has been one of the most active
members of the society, and has
very ably filled the office. Mrs.
Smyth was elected to take her place.
The society will meet with Mrs.
Smyth next week.
George Nelson who was tried at
Williamsport for the murder of pa
trolman Maloney Of that city, in
March last, on Wednesday was
found guilty of murder in the second
depree
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05

Owing to the death Of J. w. Carroll and the nect
ty OF selling his estlte will dispose Of for cash.
largest stock OF CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOO
UNDERWEAR, OVERCtATS, SHOES RUBE
GOODS, ETC, now in the store in Carroll Block, Dusl
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
Oh ERlFF'S SALE,

Ry virtue of writ OF Fieri Facias is
sued out Of the Court OF Common Pleas
oi Sullivan County, Pennsylvania and TO
me directed and delivered, there will be
exposed to public sale on the premises
in the Borough of Dushore. Sullivan
County, Pennsylvania. on
SATURDAY,, DECEMBER, IA, 1907,
at 10 o'clock a. NJ, the following descrh-
ed property, to wit:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land situated in the Borough OF Dushore.
County of Sullivan and State of Penpsyl-
vania, and bounded and described as fol.
lows, to wit:
Beginning at a corner Of lot No. 2,
(now j. g. Scouten,) lin lots of Wells
viii addition to Dushore] now Dushore>
thence by Water Street. North seventy
seven degrees, East forty five feet to a
| post corner of lot now owned by Charles
Biddle; theHce South thirteen degrees,
| East. one hundred and nine feet to the
Susquehanna and Tioga Turnpike Road;
thence along said road, South, forty
degrees, West, fifty three feet to corner
OF J. G. Scouten lot, and thence along
said j. q. Scouten lot. North, thirteen
degrees, West, one hundred and thirty
six iee' to Water Street, the place OF
beginning. CONTAINING FIVE thous
and six hundred and forty.two and one.
h., II square feet of land, more or less, and
bs part of lot No. /, Of the Plot OF in
lot OF Wellsvlle.
Being all improved and having thereon
erected a large three story building frsnt-
ingo Water Street, 40x40 feet, suitable
for two stores or two family residences,
with all necessary outbuidings.
Seized, taken IN execution and to be
sold as the property of William C.. Carey
at the suit of Alphonsus Walsh ct. al,
FRANK w. BUCK, Sheriff.
MULLEN, Attorney.
Sheriff sOtfice, Laporte, Pa, Nov.l9, 1907.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
HOURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, Hon. CHAs. +, TERRY Presiden,
Judge Honorables Henry Richliu and K. c. X.
kskilka. Assoc. Judges oflthe Courts of Oyer and
Term, uer and General Jail Delivery. Quarter
Sessions of the Peace, Orphans Court and Com.
mon Pleas tor the County OF sullivan. have issued
their precept, bearing date the l6 day of Sepl
1904. to me directed, for holding the severs
courts in the Borough of Laporte on Monday the
day of Dec. 1907 at . O'Clock p. III.
Justices of the Peace and COnstables within the
county, that they he then AMI there III their prop
person at O'Clock p IN OF said day, with theiI
rolls, records, inQusitions examinations and
other rememberances 70 those things to which
their offices appertain TO he done. And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who are shall be In the jail OF
the said county Of Sullivan, are hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just.
RANK W. BUCK, Sheriff.
Sheri f's Office, ,Laporte Pa. Aug,2, 1907
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
GENERAL STORE
% l9aporte Tanner. g

FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK ALWAYS FOUND HERE
Just received special purchase Of Riches" Flannes
lunbermens' Shirts and Drawers, Mems, Ladies' and
Chdr MS Mitts, Gloves and Hosiery.
There's Lots Hece Sly Yu
From the City.
Fresh stock OF Dry Goods and Notions, Boys ard
Mems Hats and Caps, full line Of Snagproo Shoes and
Rubbers, Ladies', Gents and Childrens Goodyear Rub
bers Woodsmen and Boys Shoes to suit ALL
Our Usual Quality Of Groceries and Provisions
are Equal to the BEST.
JAMES MCFARLAND.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
LAPORTE HOTEL.
r w. GALLAGHER, Prop.

Newly erected. Opposite Court
House square. Steam heat, bath rooms,
hot and cold water, reading and pool
room,and barber shop; also good stabling
and livery,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05
CENTENNIAL.

Merlin Small of Buffalo, is spend
ing his vacation with his parents at
this place.
Herman Fritz was business man
at Laporte Saturday.
Our school is progressing finely
under the instructions of Miss Cook
The Nordmont Grange No. 1882
will give chicken and oyster sup
per on December ii. All are cor
daily invited to attend and help this
good cause along.
Miss Myrtle Fritz and Hazel Diltz
called on Miss Laura Fritz Sunday.
Mrs. Claud Fritz who has been i'll
is not improving very rapidly.
The crowd that assembled at the
home of Chet Peterman last Friday
night spent very pleasant evening,
all reporting good time.
Mr.. Fred Foust wears his hat on
one side. It's boy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05

A, J. BRADLEY,
Attorney -at-Law.
Oface, corner:of Main and Muncy Sts.
LAPORTE, PA.
Having opened an Office at 1928 Arch
St., Philadelphia, shall still continue to
practice..in the several Courts Of Sullivan
County, When not in my Office personally
q competent person will be found in
charge thereof Bonds Of various kinds
furnished.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1907-12-05

Mrs. j. ii. Gansel, Muncy street,
Laporte, will accommodate several
court boarders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-17

II is amusing sometimes to note the
result when one attempts to make use
Of a word or series of words with
which they are not familiar. and here
is a sample. 1t appears that man
not more than 50 miles from Augusta
had little difficulty with his lungs
not long ago, and being worried went
to see a specialist about it. A neighbor
knew of the visit and being Interested
regarding the health of her friend APP
nroached the mans wife regarding the
result of the visit. ''Well." said the
wife in response to her friends inquiry,
she went down to -- and saw one
ot them extras. and the extra told him
that he had slight touch of the tuber-
c,lushus. And then he told him that
the climate of Maine was not good for
him and that he needed change OF at
titude."