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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20
The Assassin oq
Carter harrisor
heyor OF Chicago

replied no; that there were In the Senate
Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Webster and Mr. Calhoun
and other Senators. He could not rise
unless the President fell, and he expected
thereby to recover his liberty; that the
mechanics would all be benefited and
have plenty of work, and money would be
more plentiful, for It would be more cas-
fly obtained from the Bank OF the United
States.
believing the President to be the
source OF all his difficulties, he was still
fixed in his purpose to kill him, and If
his successor followed the same course
he would put him out Of the way He
declared that no power In this country
could punish him, because it would be
resented by the powers Of Europe as well
as Of this country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20

Many OF the assassins Of rulers were
hckly and delicate in infancy" said DR..
"aeDonald, some were neurotics; one
vas q simple. ignorant, coarse libertine.
-Hcessive In devotion and subject TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20

ZACH time an outbreak OF mania
~ takes the form Of a homicidal as
IL sault upon a man of great prom
inence the question Of safeguards and
preyentives comes up, and there is an
unlimited amount Of fruitless discussion.
There seems to be no possibility of de-
yising adequate methods to provide effec-
tive safeguards.
DR.. Arthur Macdonald, the criminoi-
ogist, Of Washington. has been advocat-
tng for many years before Congress the
establishment Of a laboratory or bureau
for the scientific study of the abnormal
classes, including especially criminals
cranks Ccrank assassins), such as Guiteau
and the assassin OF Mayor Harrison OF
Chicago and the would-be assassin Of
Mayor Gaynor Of New York City. DR..
Macdonald says
"The plan is 10 make a scientific and
sociologic study Of all dangerous cranks
especially, and cranks in general, VINO
attempt to see rulers Of large cities, and
particularly those in Washington who In
slst on seeing the President on important
business -....
The scheme would be to have such
individuals sent to a specialist. by whom
they would be quietly and thoroughly
studied. both physically and mentally
morally and sociolosically, so that In the
future we might gather definite knowI-
edge about this class Of most dangerous
persons in order that we might have bet
ter protection for our rulers"
Asked his opinion concerning the type
to which schrank belongs, DIR. MacDon-
aid replied:
"The assassin who has just attempted
The life Of Roosevelt seems TO be OF the
crank type like that Of Guiteau' or the
assassin Of Harrison OF would-be assassin
OF Mayor GayDoT."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20
The Assaesir of
President Mckinley

left ,napped II at the President, who at
this moment raised his cane and was
rushing upon the assassin after his sec
ond attempt failed.
The assassin confessed his attempt 10
take the life OF Jackson, denied that ne
had any accomplices and was suffered 10
escape punishment on the ground OF ap-
parent insanity. Hearing on all slues
that the country had been ruined by CEN
GRO, Jackson. ne had concluded to assassi-
nate him.
He had been heard TO say that ne
should be Richard f1I King OF England
THE assassin had been frequently op-
served about the Capitol He was taci-
g., and unwilling to talk. IL Is not
rrown whether at that time he got the
idea prevailing in the Senate for t"o.seS-
sions. troubling the brains OF ora'ois'
who depicted Jackson as Cesar "ho
ought TO have Brutus.
"But II is probable" continued Dr Mac
Donald. from his frequent VISITS 10 the
canitol. where he heard terrible Things
threatening the republic ana
10 train of calamities developed as the
rocassarv consequence Of the President
,,,easures-this man may have come TO
believe that he ought to become the
country's avenger."
THE AssAssIN's EXAMINATION.
The report of two physicians who ex-
o,nined the assassin contains the ioiio"-
TO- ,acts. He would not tell his age; he
aaId his health had been very good; that
he had never Iabored under any mental
arrangement; that he was born IN Eng
land and came to America when twelve
raars old: was not a member of any
church; was painter by trade and had
always followed this occupation put OF
late could not find steady employment
49,, ,hich had caused him much finan-
cial embarrassment.
He was temperate In his habits using
,,ouor moderately, never gamoled and
lived sober life.
"He had been celebrating some time On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20
THE MENTAL AND THE PHYSICAL.

DR.. Macdonald pointed out below some
OF the physical anomalies OF American
sssaSsins. knowledge OF exact relations
between body and mind is as yet very IN
adequate. While II Is true, he says tha'
mentally defective persons, as class
have more physical anomalies than people
In general. It Is not always true OF par
ucular individuals of this class
By examining the following table IT VIII
Be seen that from 1889 TO 1902 the United
states has suffered more than other ma
Tons from attacks upon its Chief Elk
ecutiyes. OF the four attempts on Presi-
Dents three, or rs per cent. have been sue
eessful, while although there have been
Ten attempts upon the life Of the sovereign
OF England within the same period none
was successful. In England, France ano
russia there have been many more at
tempts than in the United States, but rel
suveiy much less successful.
ATTEMPTS TO AssAssINATE RULERS
l7s9-ig02
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-20
INSANITY AND HOMICIDE.

The man who attempted Mr. Roose-
velts life Is believed by many 70 De III
sane. There are many craZed minds' anu
aNenists assert that the hopicidal I'M
pulse is frequently associated with that
arrangement.
''The most dangerous criminals are the
sssassins Of rulers" said DR.. MacDonalp'
They may be sane, insane or paruahS
sane, or simply monstrous criminals
They may be degenerates, with certain
peculiar traits, as instability and the coh-
tinual changing Of the occupation anu
habitation.
They are usually vain, irritable I'M
pulsiye and mystical, and are easily III
fuenced By surroundings. They are usu-
ally proud Of their crime, protest WIN
Indignation II called insane, and uSuaH'
show great courage on the scaffold' clihs-
ing 10 their ideas or delusions unui 'he
end. Their most common characterize
b want OF mental balance or equi'"
rium which may take various torihs' @S'
sxaltation and mysticism.
IF circumstances be not favorable u
Its development, II may remain dorInan'
and inoffensive. But II 1t finds In 'he
events Of the day, as wars, revoluloiis'
political dissensions or extreme theorieS
Of sects, in publications or books mann
Ing the mind-if In short, II finds son
favorable 10 It's development, II Is haoie
to appear and sometimes eliminate III
most terrible crimes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16
The Cost Ranges All the Way from the $4,000
Paid by Pierre Lorlard for the Norodha to $50
for Homemade Boat, and Long Voyages Are
Made bv Means of Mule or Launch Power

|, lead. the outside the same. then several
coats of non-corrosive marine paint and
an extra coat of antl-fouling mixture 10
discourage barnacles and keep off the ma
rne growth.
The house occupies the space between
7Ia-foot decks fore and aft, and consists OF
a 15-by-15 foot living room. l0-by-S bed
room with a double bed and 7-by-l0-foot
bedroom. with upper and lower berths. Tho
kitchen takes a corner OF the living room,
which has lockers for slowing away things.
BY lifting a section OF the floor you find
space on the iron bottom which serves
handily for cold storage Of provisions, be-
ing separated from the water by only A
quarter inch OF metal. Butter. eggs and
milk would be kept quite cool However. II
is expected that there will be an icebox
aboard. There Is a marine toilet on tho
after deck.
There is ia feet Of headroom i'm the cabin.
The house is built of tongued and grooyed
pine * inch thick on by inch spruce
studding, the inside ceiled with pine OF tho
same thickness as that outside. No build
ing paper or shingles are used, since II is
not intended to be a winter dwelling A
white oil paint is used on the superstruct-
ure The roof or top deck consists Of half
inch pine covered with canvas paintec
heavily. There are high ratings for lower
and TOP desks OF galvanized iron pipe. with
ball fittings. The stairways to the top
deck fore and aft have similar ratings
There is a canvas awning for the top deck
laced to the pipe frame and intended 10 De
kent I'm position for the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16
CRUISING COM ORTADIY IN your Own HONE

For anchorage there are two moorins
eyes in the bow. from which hangs a twesvS
foot bride Of half-inch galvanized cham
| Attached To the bride is straight cnai'
| about thirty-six feet iong--about the risn'
length for the waters around Ne" forS
terminating I'm an anchor. IL is hguTs'
! that there should be three feet OF chah"
for every foot of water. The bride d.
! rangement keeps the houseoost stead! T"
wind and tide, barring any unseemIy ten
dency to waltz or turkey trot on the Doso"
Of the deep. A mushroom anchor. weigh-
Inc about two hundred pounds, is supphe"
The price quoted above for this boat IN
cludes beds. oil stove, sink. table, s"nii's
crockery. lamps. a lantern for rlolhe
light" anchor and chain. The boat i'sen
comes TO 81, 800 and the accessories aoo
$500.
! A wooden houseboat like the above WI"
be about IS per cent cheaper Steel mas
the advantage Of not teing likely TO iesk'
1t is cleaner inside and out ana entaiis
less repairs, but will not last as long a.
wood that Is properly cared for. steel WIZ
last twenty years. against thirty years lot
wood. The steel boat draws two or three
inches more water than a wooden one.
A 75-foot houseboat OF wood. intended lot
use In Great South Bay. costs $4,000 Ihis
has four double rooms. bath. large Sa-
loon, dining doom, kitchen. pantry ana TWO
servants rooms. Down in Coney lsiah'
Creek there Is a builder who makes WOOD.
en- households costing from $40 to Wv"
For plying to shore. calling Oh ones noa'-
ing neighbors and moving ones lccatiV"
a tender is needed. The cheapest tender y
a rowboat which can be had as low as -. 80,
launch which costs no more tnan
will easily tow small houseboat IN she'
tered waters. A 25-foot boat. with OF
horsepower engine will tow houseo'a.
almost anywhere. You can hire Tug !"
shift a floating home from Brooklyn 10 ."
maica Bay for the small sum OF Slo
Against the danger Of fire pateno 90
tinguisher may be kept handy, or you can
use plain salt water which Is plenuiu
The peril of pirates. which might occur -
the timid, is small. Pirates and secch'
story men do not usually make houseooa
n point of attack. Besides. you senetAns
have neighbors, and a boat on the WIZ
il like a drum rejecting the shsh
sound. so that YOU are awakened az s
night approach and have plenty OF uhe ~
get up and repel boarders, whose wors' -
tention is probably to rob your iceooA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16

The houseboat idea IS steadily growing in
favor around these parts. There are per-
haps twenty-five hundred floating homes
in nearby waters--Sheepshead and Jamaica
bays on the Hudson. UP Long Island Sound
and in the Shrewsbury River and other Jer-
sey locations. IT Is one Of the most exhila-
rating, healthy and economical ways OF
spending summer. 1t is an idea that fits
depleted purse and expands TO the d:men-
sions OF a large income. There are house
boats OF the wealthy. such as the late
Pierre Lorillard's l25-foot Nirodha. cost
ing about $4,000, and homemade house
boats OF the proletariat. which cost as
little as $50 A steel hull boat for four
persons, completely furnished. costs $3.50.
The expensive houseboat-yachts have
power and are chiefly seen in the waters
OF Florida and the Great Lakes. The
typical houseboat is fat bottomed, square
ended and powerless. 1t is small house
built on a scow hull. When the sides are
ehingled and you spy the craft through
the greenery Of cove you may mistake
Il for a cottage. 1t draws very little water,
so that II can venture into the shallowest
rivers and coves 1t can easily be towed
from one anchorage to another TO obtain
change Of scenery or better fishing. The
construction gives a maximum Of living
space-as much as can be had in the same
area ashore. The usual style Is a single
story. with awning-covered root. which is
used as porch and an open air sleeping
place.
There are few houseboats to rent, be
cause the owners want to live in them
themselves. Generally they are made 10
order. The amateur builder takes any sort
OF hull. an old catboat or scow, lays
a floor and erects boxiike structure out
Of any materials that are handy. In some
neighborhoods hull is made Of old kero-
sene barrels. which may be obtained sur
reptitiously or honestly from junk dealer.
The barrels are patched and painted. plank
irg is laid across them and a superstructure
put on the pianking. Half dozen barrels.
three abreast and few feet apart, will
serve for a good sized house and the cccu-
pants have the satisfaction Of knowing that
their foundation is Standard OIL
Not long ago carpenter who WAS out OF
work and was losing around boathouse
across the North River was offered a
chance 10 buy an old scow for a small sum
No one else wanted the scow. 1t was sug-
Gested TO the carpenter that he could use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16

the rest OF the year. He has splendid
health. and only regrets that he did not
discover the virtues OF househOatins I'm
time TO save the lives of two members OF
his family
A houseboat for four persons ard costing
$500. including all equipments, is built by
company which has it's yards In lower
Brooklyn. This concern boasts that II turned
out the Carnegie non-magnetic yacht. In
which there is not particle OF iron or steel.
after other builders mad refused the job, and
feels that IL can manufacture Households
that will withstand the worst seas that
rage IN cove or blight. The four person
craft has a steel hull i5Xl5 feet. scow
style. and draws eighteen to twenty inches
OF water The bottom IL MADE Of mild
steel plates one-quarter inch thick. lap
io!nted and riveted to three angle iron
stiffeners. which run the full length OF
the bottom Both sides OF the hun are
PAINTED. the inside having one cost,of red
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16
a LARGE ANO ROOMY AM WITH AcCOMoDATiONs
ron ALL TOUp FRIENDS

unpretenuous structure may contain apart
ments laid with costly Oriental rugs.
furniture OF quality and food Of Lucullan
standard. A chef. 4 valet and a motor
boat operator minister to the comfort OF
the occupant
There was an ingenious householder who
felt that he must combine the virtues Of his
floating home with his automobile which he
used In committing by train 10 MS New
York Office. He had sidewheel propellers
attached to his houseboat and obtained a
gangplank whereby he could run his ma
chine aboard, Then he lacked up the auto
mobile. connected wheel 10 propellers with
belt and used his engine power 70 drive the
Eouseboat for cruises in any direction.
Every night he auto-houseboated into deep
water and every morning at train time
sailed ashore and drove of In his car 10
the railroad station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16

n roll and the stormy winds may
blow. but the seafarer is quite safe on MS
anchored ark, and he can commute 10 MS
office I'm New York just If he were living
on dry land. 1t does not require course
in navigation to live In a houseboat' You
do not have to get a pilots license OF know
how to box a compass or splice the MAN
chance, although these delightful accom-
plishments will add to the pleasure OF your
cruise The grocer, the butcher ana the
iceman will deliver things at your door, so
that YOU will always have fresh provisions
and escape hunger, which sometimes besets
mariners. Maybe you can rake up clans
or oysters from your back yard so to
speak. and fish from your front porch while
reclining in a hammock, with an AFTER
dinner perfecto between your teeth.
IT is a wonderful change each night from
the heat and dust of the city to home on
the COOL clean briny. which you reach in
half an hour or so. The landlord and the
tax gatherer never come around. There Is
no janitor The greatest disturbance is the
merry laughter of your neighbors atioat.
It may be sweltering hot in town. but 1t is
always cool on the water. and the night
temperature may be even chilly enough for
blankets Before dinner It might be well
10 take a plunge off the roof or top deck
of your dwelling. Don't forget, before re-
firing, to light your riding light and
hang 1t either at the bow or stern, so that
other craft ploughing the deep VIII not
collide with your home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16

The physicians prescription for a sea
VOYAGE may be accurately and economical
" translated into houseboat terms. There
have been jnvalids restored to rugged
health by a sojourn In floating home IN
the vicinity OF New York. There Is a char-
tered accountant with consumptive ten
dency who spends six months on his house
boat and works in town at his procession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16
This Craft Has Been Long Growing in Favor, al
There Are Now Something Like Twelty-Fiv
Hundred of Them Serving as SUI, rler Homes
on Quiet Waters About Tn City.

his leisure in building a floating home for
his family He took the scow and put up
a structure, which, though violating the
laws of naval architecture, made cosey
and spacious habitation for both winter
and summer. He is still living In 1t with
his family and pays neither rent nor taxes
The total cost was under $500.
An amateur has been known to build
canvas-and- wood houseboat in three weeks
time at total cost of $50 10. His hull was
wooden frame 1ix6 feet, covered with
canvas. which was painted several coats.
There was single room. Ike feet, and
four persons occupied 1t for a cruise OF
some weeks. Fortunately. the voyagers
encountered no rocks or icebergs, which
might have punctured the frail bottom of
their craft.
The bachelor houseboat may be seen In
New York waters amid a feet of family
Households. 1t is occupied by bank presi-
dent or perhaps an artist. and the fittings
vary accordingly. An externally simple
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-16

u OHIO for mariners life on a
houseboat The ocean waves may
u rnn and the stormy winds may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19
HOW TO OBTAIN
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No doubt most people interested in
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 ments can be procured with least
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 idea that prevails most generally,
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 secured through the courtesy of mem
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 so slight a degree that it had best
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 hundred Senators and Representatives hence an edition of several thousand
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 to each only few copies. Some of
 these the Senator or Representative
 needs for reference, the few left over
 are soon exhausted, and those const1-
 tuents who then write for them are
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 will serve himself best by addressing the official known as the Superinten- dent of Documents, Government Print ing Office, Washington, D. C., who is authorized to have reprinted any Government publication for which there is demand, and sell the same, at cost, to all applicants. He will mail price lists, divided by subjects, i free upon application, and remittance l can then, as required by law author | izing such sales, accompany order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19
PADS AND FASHIONS

part of the big with the back.
 Corbeau-blue velvet is lovely to fashion a smart wrap for evening wear This may be draped and caught ton of dark red enamel. The revers and collar may be of dark red satin also.
 One of the most fetching hat styles of the Easter season is high crown, absolutely brimless, charmingly deco rated roundabout with plaited ribbon and tiny roses intertwined with it. Aigrettes are used in various ways.
 Narrow skirts remain in style, es- pecially for the tailor-made suitsr while for costumes and dresses there is a growing inclination to more ann pie lines, so cleverly contrived that the narrow silhouette of the last two seasons seems not disturbed. The treatment of the neck resolves i itself into individual preference, as both the tall, well-itting collar and | the collarless style have their admir- CTS. Many models admit Of chemi- sette, so that one of lace or net or | The French are using fiesh-colored tulle in combination with black gowns. At a distance this has a startling effect as of an exaggerated decolletage; but it is decidedly be- coming, because the faintly flushed | Iull0 Is SOlt0I dSdlI1SS IIl0 AOCh and arms than the white or cream | tones.
 1 A good deal has been said about the cutaway coats as the accompaniment , of the spring suit, and the truth is they are being worn in many jaunty styles, with one-button to three-but- tons fastenings, some of which show the cutaway line with a distinctly swallowtail inclination.
 | The materials for blouses that have first choice include satin, changeable taffeta, chiffon and chiffon cloth, crepe de chine, various pongee weaves, voile i plain and fancy net. It is to be 8 great lace and embroidery year, and consequently these garnitures will be greatly employed on the blouses.
 The revival of the Russian blouse l: emphasized in certain of the suits that show the belted feature raised 2 little in the back, in recognition of tht youthful effect of the empire line, ant completed with three-quarter sleeve! rather wide at the hem and odd f1chl collar fastened well down at the wais line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19
FraternitieS

The semi-monthly meeting of Court Marina, Nc 53, F. of A., held last evening at their new hall, Hincks Building, proved decidedly interesting to the large attendance. Communica- tions were received from the Supreme Chief Ranger, of the order, and the Grand Chief Ranger of the State. In addition a full quarterly report from the Executive Council was received. Brother M. J. Clabby, Marina's rep resentative OF the Executive Council spoke at length on the work done by that body. His speech was an in spiration for the future guidance of the members present, and through them to ail of the members of the Court Twenty new applications were received for the class initiation which is to be held April 18th. On that occasion the grand and executive of ficers of the state will be present. A comprehensive report by Chairman w. T. Meyer, for the arrangement com mittee was rendered. It is thought that the coming class initiation will exceed all past entertainments given bv Marina in the matter of elaborate degree work, for which the degree team have been industriously rehear- sing for the last two months past. A banquet, with music, speech making, and other entertainment will follow the conferring of the degree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19

Frederick, Md-Frank Thomas claims the worlds record for eating raw eggs since he devoured 49 in less than 15 minutes. Reuben Butler could eat only AS in the same time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19
D. O. H.

The 18th anniversary of Bertha Lodge, No. 59, D. O. H., and 65th Ordensfest will be celebrated at their lodge rooms tomorrow night. The regular meeting will be at o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-19

and the social gathering will begin at o'clock.