Confessed lo Killing Six Men
New York, Aug. 21.—As the body of Raphael Cascone was laid
out in state in his home at No. 112 Mulberry street-, it became
known that on his deathbed in the hospital he had confessed to six
murders, among them the two for which he had been acquitted on
his second trial in General sessions. It>was through the aid of Al
bert T. Patrick that a second trial was granted to Cascone, and on
November 10, 1907, a jury pronounced him innocent of the crime
he confessed to when he lay dying from an avenger’s bullet.
Amato Santaniello, the youthful brother of one of his victims,
vowed he would avenge his brother’s death on Cascone, six years
before he committed the crime, when he was a boy of 11 years liv
ing? in Italy. He waited patiently for his opportunity and shot
Cascone in the back, just as Cascone had shot his brother and hi>
brother's friend. Young Santaniello almost lost his life in fulfill
ing the vendetta, however, for when he was caught and taken be
fore his wounded victim, Cascone fell upon hinwwith a knife, and
stabbed him in the back and abdoipen. Of the other four murders
Cascone confessed, two were committed in Brooklyn and two ir:
Italy.__
Woman Heir io a Pot of Bel
Sapuipa, Okla., Aug. 21.—Heiress with other remote relative
to a known fortune of $19,COO and to a possible pot of gold of un
known wealth, that is believed to be hidden on the farm left by
Sarah H. Higgs, an aged spinster, is the stroke of fortune which
has come to Mrs. Lucinda Ryan, wife of a second-hand dealer.
'‘Dad” Ryan, who has been one of the characters of note eversinct
the opening of this city.
The amount in sight to the Ryans seems like an enormous for
tune. They have placed their business on sale, and will soon hit
away to take care of the fortune which has recently come to them.
The death of the aged aunt occurred December last, and since, that
time the administrator has been busily engaged in tracing down
the heirs. The spinster’s father, Thomas Higgs, was peculiar and
thrifty, and as he never placed a dollar in the bank nor would he
ever accept in payment for a debt a check or paper money, hence
he is believed to have acquired a considerable amount of gold and
secreted it around his farm.
Wouldn’t Stand For Wife’s Joke
Cincinnati, Aug. 17.—William Schenek, of Elwood -place, of
fered a novel excuse for slapping his wife when he faced Judge
Hoffman in the police court, that he was a victim of “postal-card
mania,” and charged his wife with sending them. He presented
several cards to the court. On one was written, “All in and down
and out;” another showed a handsome young woman with out
stretched arms, .yawning. Underneath the picture was printed the
words, “I don’t care if he never comes back.” Another had writ
ten upon it, “Come in; the water is fine.” The wife charged that
Schenck had slapped and then punched her in the face while he
was talking to her Sunday night. Judge Hoffman placed the case
■on the open docket and told the wife not to send her husband any
more postal cards, _
Fire in Girl's Hat Serious Affair
Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 13.—A fire on the roof garden of the hat or
a pretty girl traveler at the Union station called out two fire com
panies, a hose cart, a score of willing amateur firemen, delayed a
fast train, and destroyed about $30 worth of finery upon the peach
basket aforesaid. The young woman, on her way to New York,
rushed into the station for something to eat. In paying her check
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she swung the hat too near the cigar lighter. In an instant the
01 chard which adorned her hat was a mass of flames. A dark*
skinned waiter turned in a Are alarm and every available male
guest tried to rescue the affair. The train was held a few minutes
until the victim recovered from an attack of near hysterics, when I
graciously permitted it to proceed.
y Chowder" Only Cuss Words
Waterville, Kan., Aug. 21.—“By chowder” is the official swear
word in Waterville now. The people of this burg cannot use any
cuss words stronger than that under pain of going to jail. The
street loafers, it was charged, became so profane that ths women
of the town hesitated about going out on the streets. They would
rather stay at home than hear men using vile language.
The merchants felt the los, of the women’s trade keenly and
prevailed upon the city council to enact a law against swearing. In
obedience to the demand the council made it a misdemeanor pun
ishable by aline and imprisonment to swear within-the town limits.
In order to help the chronic cussers out the council ruled that “by
•howder” would not be considered a swearword under the new law.
The will of the late Don Carlos, pretender to the throne of
Spain, leffves to the Pope works of art and money to a total of $2,
.100,000. •
LITTLE delta loses barge
Chena, Sept, a.—The barge of
the steamer Little Delta, loaded
.villi 25 tons of freight consigned to
Messrs. Baird & Griffin’s Innoko
More, stink at the dock in this city
in Monday night. Some of the
freight was recovered by the quick
iCiion of the boat’s crew. The
oad was evidently too much for
the barge, and it parted.
30ES BACK TO KOYDKUK
Jack Nelson, an old resident of
lie Koyukul: country, left on the
-teanier Kovukuk today for his
iiggings 011 Nolan creek. Mr.
Nelson came from that creek two
fionths ago and spent several weeks
>f his vacation at the Big Cheaa
hot springs, and believes hi- health
was gieally benefitted by tl’.e baths.
THREATENED BYLUNATIC
Fairbanks. Sept. 2.—Victor
Fambare, who hails from Ester
QUEER SUIT
FILED AT
E. R. Dunn, who at one time
held a lease interest in the Good
Luck mining claim, on the right
limit of Moonlight creek, and
who disposed of his interest to
E. L. Blanck and Howard B.
Ames for the sum of $1000, re
cently filed a suit in the District
court against these two men, in
which he alleges that they were
aware that the claim was rich
when they approached him with
the proposition to sell his inter
est. After hearing that the men
had found rich pay, Dunn, who
claims that he was treated un
fairly by the defendants, filed the
suit and asked for a restraining
order against the men, who have
been making some good clean
ups. Judge Moore granted are
straining order, and an order to
show cause, returnable next
Monday.—Nome Nugget, Aug.
21. _
Will Reside in Tanana
Father Pliaron arrived in Tanana
last week and has taken charge of
the Catholic mission in this city,
and has been busy since his arrival
getting acquainted with the mem
bers of his church and the towns
people generally, Irotn all of whom
he received a most cordial welcome.
Father Pliaron will remain here
indefinitely, and has already made
plans for a new addition to the
chapel, which he will have con
structed at once, and will also make
needed improvements on the old
structure.
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creek, was arrested last Tuesday
morning on a charge of insanity.
He invaded the sehoolliouse in
this city and threatened the
teacher with violence.
Friday, August 27
The Tanar.a and Schwatka sailed for
Fairbanks 8 a. in.
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Monday, August .70
The array transport General Jacobs
arrived from Er^le at 2 p. m.
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Tuesday, August 31
Susie, from St. Michael, in at 6:30
a.m.
Gen. Jacobs, from Tanar.a river
points, arrived 4 p.m.
The Minneapolis, from Fairbanks for
St. Michael, passed at 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 1.
The Delta, from Dawson, arrived 8
a. in.
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Thursday, September 2.
The Koyukuk, from Fairbanks, for
Koyukuk-river points, arrived at 11:43
aim.
Special Sunday Dinner at the Ken
tucky restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m.—
Mrs. M. E. Cooper, proprietor.
COMING AND GOING’
Postmaster Tiffany has moved hisf
family to the new cottage adjoining
the postcffiee building.
Deputy Marshal Vautier, who went
to Hot Springs last Friday with a
couple of prisoners, returned home on
Sunday in a canoe.
Abe Collins, an old-timer of Ram
part, was a visitor in the city several j
days recently. j
George Hooper, who passed through :
Tnnana recently hound for the Idilarod '
country from Fairbanks, has changed |
his plans and will spend the coming!
winter in the Gold mountain country.
Sam J. Callahan, who has been serv
ing on the trial jury of the district
court at Fairbanks for the past five
weeks, returned home on the Minneap
olis last Tuesday evening.
Miss Cora Smith, the young lady who
visited the Seattle exposition atthe ex
pense of a Fairbanks newspaper, was a
passenger on the steamer Delta yester
day.
II. F. Thuram, a pioneer of Rampart
and Hot Springs districts, who went up
river last week to meet Mrs. Thuimn,
returned with her on the Delta jester- {
day morning.
Ralph Donaldson, of Ramprrt, was a
visitor in the city during the early part
of the week.
Lynn Smith returned on the Delta
yesterday from a short business trip to I
Rampart. !
H. Chadwick, of Rampart, a member
tile jury panel of the district court, j
will probably remain at Fairbanks the |
coming winter. Mr. and Mrs. Chad
wick are housekeeping.
PROMISING YOUNG LAWYER
Harry E. Pratt, son of Judge Louis
■K. Pratt, of Fairbanks, was recently
admitted to the Fairbanks bar. His
maiden speech was made in defense of
E. F. Pierce, charged with shooting
with intent to kill. The young man
was heartily ' congratulated by Judge
Lyons and predictions were freely made
that Mr. Pratt will reach a very high
place in his profession. It seldom hap
pens that a young man starts on his
career with so many good wishes and*
so well equipped for success.
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NOTED BEAR HUNTER
John Ratliff, usually called
John the Bear Hunter, is known
throughout the interior of Alaska,
but very few of even his most
intimate acquaintance know that
lie is a veteran of the civil war.
He is not only an old soldier,
however, but ,vas twice wounded
and remained in the service until
after the threatened trouble over
the Maximilian episode in Mexico
had passed.
John is now 70 years old and
has never applied for a pension.
Among his friends is Judge
Wickersham, who prevailed on
the old soldier to apply for the
aid to which he is so justly enti
tled. Judge Wickersham willse®
that the case is promptly at
tended to.
John is at present in Fair
banks, but will soon return to his
former home on Sullivan creek.
He says he will try to take life a
little easier in future.
ARRDSTED FOR GAMBLING
Chena, Sept. 2.—Harry Ger
maine was arrested Tuesday last
on Ester creek charged with con
ducting a gambling house. He
will be tried before Commissioner
Frame at Fairbanks.
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