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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-01-31
Sixtieth Birthday.

Mrs. Sophie Noel planned successful
surprise upon her mother Mrs Joseph
LaMadeline Thursday afternoon by
inviting small company of her lady
friends at her home in honor of her
Goth birthday. Mrs. LaMadeline was
wholly unaware of the preparations for
the day until the ladies came in upon
her. The writer was made an excep-
ton to the general rule and partook of
the elegant spread which was rendered
the ladies for tea. The afternoon was
made avery enjoyable one and Mrs.
Noel accorded the honor of making it a
complete surprise upon her mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-01-31
SECRET SOCIETIES.

For some unaccountable reason the
Catholic Church, represented by the
Pope, Cardinals, Bishops and priests, is
down on secret societies. Heretofore it
was only the Masonic and Odd Fellow
| orders, now it includes the Sons of
Temperance and Knights of Pythias.
The following letter appeared in the
Sunday Sentinel:
Most Illustrious and Most Reverend
Sir: Your Grace is certainly not
| ignorant of the fact that tle Most Rev.
Archbishops placed over the ecclesiasti-
cal provinces of the republic of the
United States have deliberated in their
meetings upon three societies that have
there sprung up; namely, the Odd
Fellows, the Sons of Temperance, and
the Knights of Pythias; and by
universal consent they have submitted
the entire matter for decision to the
Holy See. Moreover, the holy father
referred the question for investigation
10 the most eminent and most Rev.
Lords Cardinals of the H. r. C. that
with me constitute the Congregation of
the Holy Office. These in general
assembly, Wednesday, June 20, 1894,
nounced relative to some of these very
societies, and decreed: That all the
ordinaries of that country must by all
means endeavor to keep the faithful
from the aforesaid three societies and
from each one of them; and that the
faithful themselves must be admonished
by this effect. and if upon such admonl-
ton they will still remain in these
societies, they are to be debarred from
the reception of the sacraments.
''His holiness approved this decision
in all Its parts and gave it full sanction
Hence it is brought to your knowledge
by these presents in order to be made
known by you to all the archbishops,
bishops and other ordinaries within the
several districts Of that country, and to
be carried into effect in behalf of a
good direction of souls. In the mean
time, | implore God to grant you every
success and happiness.
"Rome, Aug. 20, 1894.
r. CARDINAL Monaco.
To the Most Illustrious and Most
Rev. f. Satolli, Del Apost:
Catholic members of the K. P. Lodge
in this city who are members of the
local order, know for themselves that
there is nothing in the ritual of the
order that in any way is injurious to
them as Catholics or as citizens. Just
why it is necessary for them to forego
| the association such society gives the
Catholic members is more than the
| writer can understand. Just how far
this edict will be adhered to is yet to
| be learned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-01-31
Domino Party.

Miss May Emmons entertained few
of her lady friends Thursday evening.
The game of Domino was played as a
means of entertainment. Prizes were
given and Mrs. Edward Lynch obtained
the first prize and Miss Ina Lynn
the unpopular one. Ehe change from
whist to dominos was agreeable to those
who were present Miss Emmons was
accredited the honor of being an
excellent entertainer Refreshments
were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-01-31
Very Tired OF 1t.

Governor Mckinley voiced the feel
ing of great multitudes of voters when
he said:
''The people are tired of this Tariff
tinkering, bond-issuing, debt-increasing,
Treasury-depleting, business -paralvzing
wage-reducing, Queen-restoring Admin
istration."
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-01-31
BEGGS' TROPICAL On

The wonderful liniment for Sprans,
Bruises, Rheumatism and all deep
seated diseases where a powerful lini-
ment is required. Ask for and be sure
you get Beggs' Tropical Oil. Every
bottle warranted. Sold by John +.
DAILY druggist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
KILLED BY The CAVE-IN
Two Men Lose Their Lives In a
Sewer.
SEVERAL OTHERS ARE INJURED
While Men We're Al Work ON . City
Sewer Tons Of Earth Suddenly
Fell Upon Them-List Of
the Injured.

Network, N. j., July lS.-Two men were
killed, one fatally injured a,ad two 9th
ers frlghsiully mab;ned by the cave-bn
OF 40 feet OF earth In u sewer eXcaNa-
ton a. Harrison at 3.l5 o'clock this at
ternocn. The dead are: Dennis Ryan,
10 years old. Of Bowery street. Newark;
George Viliaude, 3s yeana cid. OF 6O
River street. Newark.
The injured are: James Mcdonald,
40 years old. Of II Bowery street. New
ark, both legs broken and internally IN
jured; taken to ST. Michael's hospital.
Newark; will die; James Larrady, ~
years old, of Monroe street, scalp cut,
LETT ann brokea; taken to hospital; /;
Thomas BreLrun. 80 years old, cut
about body: taken to 'he hosIdtsl.
Tile killed and injured men were
working twelve feet below the surface
In u sewer In Jersey street, near Fourth.
They were with sixteen Others. The
work was in the care Of Contractor
Thomas J. ReEan. Of this city. The
Gldes Of the excavation had been I'M
properly braced this morning and last
right's rain had undermined the sides.
Without warning 400 tons of earth gave
way. carrying down braclng timbers
and rock upon the laborers. Eleven Of
the men were saved from deash by a
shelf formed by the timbers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19

Ing. Mr.. DENLY confirms the state
mentD made that a republican form OF
government was instituted, and says:
This republic will pass' into history
as the most shor.-lived government
that ever existed. The Japanese have
already captured Taipelifu. which Is
only eighteen, miles from the capital,
and order will soon reign. Ex-Gover-
nor Fang was inaugurated president on
May rs. He and the various members
OF his cabinet have all left the island.
1T Is very questionable whether the
people are at all coucerned at the
change Of rulers. 1t Is stated that the
movement for independence was organ
lied by the officials. and that the peo-
pie were supremely Indifferent. There
We're $1,000 Chinese TROOPS who were
well armed with modern rifies-but the
Chinese will not fight. Many of these
braves are now bn Annoy and are fright
ening foreigners. The forts at Keeling
were. as Is usually the case with Chi
nese forts. tndefensible In the rear,
though they were strong on che sea-
side and were provided with Arm
strong, krupp and McHugh guns"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
CHlNAMEN CAPTURED.
What a Search Of a Sleeping Car At DC.

"hat search OF sleeping Car ~ De'
ltrOit ReVcaied-Scv Arrests.
Detroit, July lS.-For long time past
the customs officials have suspected
that Chinese were being smuggled
across the border from Canada in sleep
Ing cars. The suspicion was verified
late last night when some important ar
rests were made on a Wagner eleeping
car which had just crossed the river
from the Gra.d Trunk railroad and
was being switched to the Wabash
road.
Division Superintendent Chamber
lain, Of the Wagner company, entered
the car accompanied by Special Treas
ury Agent Wood and Inspector Carney.
Frederick X. Lincoln, Of Buffalo, and
Porter Charles ,McLain, Of Chicago,
were obliged to permit the officers to
inspect the ber;hs, although they pro-
tested that there was a woman in the
aateroom.
IT. this compartment were found four
Chiname'a with Herbert Johnson, of
Windsor. Johnson, the conductor and
the porter were arrested and with the
Cinnamon, went TO Jail in default of
$1,000 bail each. required by the United
States court commissioner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
MURDERED THEIR MOTHER
Terrible Crime Results from EX-
cessive Novel Reading.
CASE OF YOUTHFUL DEPRAvlTY
Two Lads. Whose Heads Had Bccn Turned
BY Sensational Novels. Stab Their
Mother to Death Shocking
Case OF Brutality.

London. July lS.-A most horrible
case OF juvenile depravsy and brutal
tty came to light In Plaistow. an east
srn suburb Of LCadon this morning.
Two boys named Combes, aged respec-
lively lS ard II years. were Drought De-
fore a magistrate upon the charge Oh
having murdered their mother. and the
accusation was substamdatcd by their
own confession OF the crime. The boys
killed their mother by s,abbiag her
through the heart ten days ago. since
which time they have occupied the
house alone with the woman's fast de-
composing body. The husband OF the
murdered woman ana father OF the
two boys is ship purser and is absea';
from home on a sea voyage. The house
Is well furnished ana possesses all the
requirements Of comfortable home.
After the boys committed their crime
they pawned number OF valuables
they found in the house aud proceeded
to enjoy themselves by taking trips to
various places on the river and in the
interim visiting cricket grounds and
indulging in other forms Of amusement.
When they We're arrested they were
playing card in the house containing
the decomposed corpse Of their mother.
in company with a 'halfwltted man and
apparently getting the highest degree
Of enjoyment from their pastime,
despite the stencil which pervaded
the rooms. The magistrate was as
founded at the developments of the
case and amazed at the cool demeanor
OF the boys. He declared that he did
not believe the youngsters sane and re-
manded them pending their mental
examinations.
The minds of the boys seem to have
been upset by reading novels which
make heroes Of cutthroats, robbers and
the lika The crime has created a
great sensation in London.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
TEMPLARS ELECT OFFICERS.
Next Meeting Of the Grand Lodge VIII DC
Held ut Reading,

Jchnstown, Pa, July is.-The third
and final session of the forty-second
annual meeting Of the grand lodge. In
deeDdent Order Of Good Templars, was
held in the Grand Army hall today. the
Hon. s. B. Chase, grand chief templar,
presiding.
The officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follow: Grand Chief Temp
lar. George b. Jones, Of Philadelphia; I;
grand councillor, b. N. Edmonston, Of
Pttsburg; grand vice-templar, Lavina
J. Coa',e, Of West Grove; grand secre-
tary, Charles E, Steele, of Minersville; /;
grand superintendent Of Juvenile tenn
pie, Bella Odenott, Of Philadelphia /;
grand treasurer, J. ]. Davis, Of Wells
bOro; trustees, Hon. 8. B. Chase. Of
Hallstead; Hon. T. X. Stubb, of OK
ford, and Hon. A. II. Leslie. of Pitts
burg.
The place for holding the next meet
ing will be Reading.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
NJ. STAMBULOFF DEAD.
The ex. Minister Of bulgaria Expires from
Wounds Inflicted by Unknown As.
sassiss sketch OF His Career.

Wounds Inflicted hy unknOwu As.
sassirss sketch OF His Career.
Sofia. Bulgaria. July lS.-M. Stambu
lon died at 9;S5 this moring. not having
uttered a word since the death struggle
began at ~ o'clock last night.
All hope of the ex-premier's recovery
was abandoned yesterday evening when
1t was noticed that meningitis had su-
pervened. and thereafter the sufferer
did not recognize any one. A cata-
falque Is being prepsi ed In order that
the remains may lie in state. The in
terment will take place on Saturday.
The government has not yet proposed
to give the remains OF NJ. Stambulofr u
state funeral. The widow of the de-
ceased statesman has received many
kilograms of coincidence from high per-
sonages in different parts of Europe,
Stefan Nicolof Stambulofr. who has
been called thesBismarck Of Bulgaria,
was born at Tirnova In 1855, and was
educated in the seminary at Tirnova for
the Russian church. When 20 years OF
age. in 1875. he joined In the attempted
revolution in Bulgaria and was COM
PEELED to take refuge in Bucharest In
the Russo-Turkish war he served as a
the election Of Alexander l. as prince OF
Bulgaria he became one Of the chiefs
of the Liberal party and was elected
president of the sobranje in 1884.
Through his influence Prince Ferdin.
and, of SaXe-Coburg and Gouha, was
elected Prince of Bulgaria in 1887. and
for some time afterwards he practically
exercised the powers Of a dictator,
keeping the malcontents in subjection
and repressing all revolutionary plots
with unhesitating severity. In 1890 Ma
jor Panitza headed a conspiracy. and
wa: shot in spite of all manner Of
diplomatic efforts to save him. In the
following year the minister of finance,
NJ. Beltchef. was assassnated brutally.
the circumstances indicating beyond
doubt that he had been mistaken for
Sloambuloff. This outrage led to the
execution of four prominent conspira-
'.or., in the face Of Russian and Euro
pean protests. and In the Imprisonment
OF Karaveloff. Meanwhile Stambuloff
persisted in his determined opposition
to the intrigues of Russia and Turkey,
coined money in Ferdirand's name.
and with the help Of England raised a
Bulgarian ma ational loan.
Sincethen the Russophiles have been
gaining ground in Bulgaria. and STAN
buloff has been little better than a pris-
oner in his own house. where he has
lived in constant dread Of the fate
which has now overtaken him. Even
his appeals to be permitted to go
abroad In search of medical advice for
the diabetes, from which he was suf-
fering, were disregarded. There is little
doubt that he was feared and detested
both by Ferdina nd and the Russophiles
lately in control of Bulgarian political
affairs. With all his faults he was a
thoroughly strong man, and his Oppon-
ents knew that they could expect small
mercy at his hands whenever a new
turn Of the political wheel should place
him again in power.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
WHO HAS BEEN LYING
Major Poole Continues 20 Deny That
Alleged Harrison Interview.

Alleged Harrison interview.
Old Forge, N. Y, July lS.-The denial
by Major Poole Of the story that Cen
eral Harrison had made an explicit
avowal that he was not and would not
be a candidate for the nomination for
the presidency surprised all those here
who were familiar with the facts. In
his denial Major Poole says he did not
tell any one that General Harrison said
that he would not be candidate for
the presidency. AS a matter Of fact.
while Major Poole and Joseph I. Sayles
were on their way back from their visit
to General Harrison, the former called
his friends about him and related to
them what General Harrison had said
about the presidency. The language
attributed to General Harrison was
told to at least seven persons whose
names are known to the United Press
correspondent. Mr.. SayleS, who is still
here, refused today to discuss the mat
ter at all.
General Harrison was seen, and while
he received his interviewer courteously,
he absolutely refused to discus the
story and adhered to his determination
to refuse to talk upon any matter of a
political character.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
HALF A CORPSE FOUND,
Lower Portions Of a Man Discovered in
1ake ST CIair Near AloCun, N;ch

Lower Portions Of a Man Discovered in
Lake St. Clair. Near Algonac, Mich.
Algonac, Mich, July 1S.-A CHASTITY
find was made to-day in Lake st. Clair
off this port by Capt. Raymond and a
friend named Mcdonald. They dscov-
cred a box sunk in the waters Of Mitch
ell bay just across the channel. They
towed it to shore and carefully removed
the cover. 1t contained the lower por-
tions Of mans remains. 1t appeared
that the body of the dead man had been
cut in two just below the ribs and the
lower portion was packed in a box,
which was weighted with stone.
Everything indicates that the murder
was committed at some distance from
the point where the body was found
and that the box was thrown over
board from some passing boat. The
cutting was APPARENTLY done with an axe
In the hands of some unskilled hand.
There was no clothing in the box to
disclose the identity, but the officers,
who have been notified. will search the
bay for the upper portion Of the re-
mains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
FLOWER OF BAPTISTS.
Meeting Of the Christian Workers Mt
baltimore.


Baltimore, July 1S.-Songs of praise
from thousands OF lips. words of elo-
quence from men high in state and
church, the enthusiasm of myriads of
Christian workers wove around today
associations that will remain written
on Baptist history until earth itself
fades out.
Gathered from every quarter of the
nation were thousands OF people with
but one idea-that of making the firth
International convention OF the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America the
greatest assemblage of the mighty hosts
that the progressive organization has
ever seen. These delegates are the
flower Of the Baptist church in the
United States.
Their work Is not confined alone to
UNCONVENTIONAL bonds, but Is effective
and inspiring to all the sects who stand
upon the broad platform of the Chris
tian religion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
DELEGATES ELOPE,
G. G. Cady. OF Pinckncy. Mich, Deserts
Ills Wife for His Partners Daughter.

G. G. Cady. OF Pinckney, Mich. Deserts
Ills Wife for His Partners Daughter.
Pinckney. Mich, July lS.-When the
delegates to the Christian Endeavor
started east c. G. Cady was one Of the
most prominent. and another was a
young woman named Jackson, the
daughter of Cady's partner. Now it
appears that Cady left town Just in
time to escape investigation on the
charge of burning his store on the
night of June %, and he also left his
wife behind. Saturday the officers wired
to New York to arrest and hold Cady,
but they learned that he had taken
passage to Scotland with Miss Jackson
A letter was received to-day from
Cady announcing that he and Miss
Jackson had been married In Erie. Pa,
by Baptist minister and had gone to
his old home in Scotland.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
His MEMORY A BLANK.
Remarkable Experience Of Allen Miller
Commercial Traveller. Who Had Been
MOurucd as Ono Dead.


Commercial Traveller. Who Had Been
MOurned as Ono Dead.
ious disappearance Of Allen Miller. the
young commercial traveller from Cliff
ton Springs. N. Y, who left home May
on ordinary business and disappear
ed, has been cleared up. John Miller,
the drummers father, who lives at
Syracuse. returned from St. Catha-
rine's, Ont. last night, bringing his son
with him. Every resource in the way
Of advertising and personal search had
been exhausted, and the missing mans
friends had given him up for dead,
when last Saturday the father received
a letter from his son written at st.
Catharine's. and merely stating that
the writer was there cOnvalescent and
out Of funds, and asking that money
be sent for his return.
Young Miller remembers leaving
home. and also has hazy recollec tion
OF passing through Rochester, but from
there on his memory is a blank till
within few hours Of writing his letter
On May a party of Sons of Veterans
found a man lying on the sidewalk in
Eagle street, Buffalo. with an ugly
wound In the back of his head. He had
a badge of their order In his button
hole. so they cared for him, taking him
to Doctors office. This physician
saved Miller's life, and ultimately re-
stored him to reason.
His skull had to be trepanned. and
when. fortnight later. he came to
himself In a measure. his identity was
lost. There were no papers on his per-
son, and the valuable baggage he had
with him was gone. There Is no theory
az to how he was injured. He may
have fallen from window or been
struck with club. His habits have al
ways been of the best.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
DOOLAN GETS A WIFE.
Train Robbcr Wins the Affections Of One
OF His Victims.


Perry, o. T., July 1S-When "Bill"
Dalton, "Bill' Doolan and other mem
bers Of their band of outlaws held up a
train near Gainesville. Tex, two years
ago, Doolan, Winchester in hand, went
through the passenger coaches and
robbed the passengers. In one Of the
cars was Miss Belle Bailey, who was on
her way to Purcell to teach school.
Doolan was attracted by her ard in
quired where she was going.
Soon after Miss Bailey had taken
charge of the school a stranger ap-
\pesfe1 a. Purcell He gave his name
as Bullard and began paying attention
to Miss Bailey. One day his identity
became known 'to her. when a deputy
made an unsuccessful attempt to arrest
him with her but Doolan escaped. Six
months later Miss Bailey left her school
and followed him. Since then Doolan
has made every attempt to secure leni-
ency from the authorities. 1t is said
Miss Bailey is with him as his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19

like an OK. going down on his hands
and knees to eat grass. After he par
took Of mutton his actions were those
OF sheep and he would bleat like a
lamb. When he ate chickens he would
go out and scratch for worms. which he
devoured with apparent relish.
His father killed some squirrels. Of
which the son ate heartily He left the
house and was followed by his father
who soon saw his son jumping from
limb to limb OF tree. barking like a
squirrel. He called for him to come
down. but this o2ly seemed to make the
boy want to escape and he attempted
to jump from one tree to another, He
missed his footing. fell to the ground
and expired in less than five minutes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-19
NEGRO MURDERERS HANGED.
william Freeman aud John Good drop
Into Eternity History Of tho Crimes
COinmitted.

Into Eternity History Of tho Crimes
Co,nmitted.
E Greecc,burg, Pa, July 1S.-William
Freeman and John Good. colored. were
hanged here this morning at 1908
o'clock by Sheriff McCann.
Freeman and Good retired at II
o'clock last night. Freeman slept
souDdly until o'clock this morning.
He ate piece Of pie for his breakfast.
Good tossed on tine couch all night and
did not sleep we'll ThI' morning he re-
fused to eat. The spiritual adviser. OF
the doomed men caIed at 1880 this
morning and at once engaged with
them In devotional exercises. Freeman
was In a happy frame Of mind. Dut
Good crouched upon his cot. tightly
covering his head with blanket. He
moaned piteously, as IL in great suffer
ing. He finally knelt ard offered up
prayer for his souls safety. At 8
o'clock Good recovered his nerve and
asked for drink OF liquor. At $50
O'Clock the two hundred witnesses were
admitted to the Jail. The march to the
gallows began at 1907 o'clock, both
mrTderers walking with firm steps
The drop was sprung at 1O.OS and the
men fell three feet. Freeman was pro-
nounced dead in ten minutes and Good
tn eleven and one-hah minutes.
Freeman murdered his mistress, Ger
trlids Smith. alias Timbilake. July 25
1894. The shooting was the result of a
quarrel over money matters. Freeman
claimed the shooting was an accident
He was 28 years old.
John Good murdered q companion
named MacSlaughter, Oct 20, 1894, at
Norwood, during a quarrel over game
Of crap. Good drew his revolver and
shot MacSlaughter in the left side,
causing death In q few minutes On
Dec 30, 1894, he was arraigncd before
Judge Doty and on Nov. l was convicted
of murder in the first degree. Good
was quarrelsome fellow and had been
in trouble in Mount Pleasant before,
having tried to shoot q man while
working at Standard.
Until yesterday Good scoffed at relig-
Ion and repulsed any who attempted to
talk with him upon the subject. Yester-
day he prayed for forgivness, and later
said he had no fear for his future.