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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
AN AU7OGRAPH FIEND
HIS LOT APPEARS TO BE QUITE A
HAPPY ONE,
FAMOUS FOLKS FAVOR Tim
Signatures of Noted People Are as a
Rule Furnished Very Amiably-
Fine Collection of Names Obtained
by a Madison Enthusiastic Flirta-
ton with Amelia Barr.

l recently had the pleasure of ex-
aiming the collection of autograph
letters owned and collected by Mr.. J.
[. Lee, Of Madison. There is some
thing about an authors autograph let
ter which seems to bring one into
closer relationship with him and in
creaSes ones interest in his writings.
To all those who love good books
land l pity him who does not) there
comes a desire to know more about
the writer person ally. In autograph
letters the author usually lays bare his
nature and his heart more fully than
IN any other way and the autograph
fiends take advantage OF this pecu-
liarity.
Autograph fiends'' are divided into
two classes. The first is the mere
name seekers" who secure auto
graphs merely to satisfy a desire to
possess something which every one
can not have. The second is made I'D
of the profound admirers of great peo-
pie who have interested them and
whom they have learned to love
through their works. Mr.. Lee is a
''fiend' who belongs to the latter class,
and he numbers among his autographs
those of many prominent people. He
began to secure autographs in July.
and has had rare success. Writing to
Octave Thanet he received this an
sWer:-
Dear Mr.. Lee:-Ccnfession is good
for the soul. And if you are an A
F. may your victims be many and
be as glad to comply with your courte-
Gus request.
Octave Thanet.
July 25, '95.'
Octave Thanet is probably the great
est short-story writer the west has
produced and some critics place her at
the head of the short story writer's of
this country. At any rate, she GER
Wilkins of the east. Her pictures of
western life are very realistic.
Hjalmar H. Boyesen Gecently de-
ceased), evidently had no time to
waste, but with his usual graciousness
granted the request with
Enclosed please find autograph.
Very truly yours -Hjalmar H. Boye-
SEN"
Thomas Nelson Page, who married
Chicago millionairess a year ago,
gives his autograph with a short note.
Among the war correspondents there
beams no Brighter star than Julian
Ralph, a man who itnessed as
many engagements d. lie .eriest war;
SCARED veteran who ever donned a
uniform. His letters have placed
events taking place at the front be-
fore the people in such attractive
fashion that his name is known the
world over. His book, People That
We Pass By, has called forth much
praise. He is evidently in love with
the capital city and shows true ap-
probation of it's advantages for he
Writes:-
Dear Mr.. Lee-You are fortunate to
live in ! pretty place as Madison.
'Truly yours,
Julian Ralph"
Another prominent man who has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
A MORNING SCRAPE.

Mrs. Bings Shaking her sleeping
husband)-Wake up, quick! Something
is wrong. I'm afraid the house is on
fire.
Mr. Bings-Eh? What?
Mrs Bings-Something is wrong.
It's only 6 O'Clock, and the girl is up
and down stairs.-New York Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
Marriages.

Dec. 81, 1894, there were 1851, 900
married couples in the empire Of
Japan, representing 367.SS out Of
every 1000 of the population.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30

day. When you reach this mile post
just scratch your name on it, right
under my own, like a friendly fellow
tramp, working the same old road
Sincerely yours,
Robert J. Burdette."
Adeline D. I. Whitney was not at
all backward, for she rather coquett-
ishly says
There is but one letter between
friend and fiend. Yours cordially.
'Adeline T. D. Whitney"
A short vocation in the country,
evidently filled Mabie's heart with
poetry and good will. He wrote a
very pretty letter.
My dear Mr. Leon this very hot
and depressing day, following on the
heels of two weeks of rest and noun
tain brooks and ease of soul, it gives
me hope to know that you care enough
for my autograph to write for it. l
am glad to receive your very kind
note, and to sign myself, Yours sin
cerely,
Hamilton w. Mabie."
Julia Ward Howe, the famous au-
thor of the Battle Hymn of Freedom,
is now we'll along in years but her
writing shows no mark of age Her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30

Japan since 1887, when the records
became entirely reliable, and the per-
centage per 1000 of population each
year:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30

Another prominent man who has
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-01-30
little poem:

All, happy day refuse to go!
Hang in the heavens forever so!
Forever in mid afternoon.
All, happy day of happy June!
Pour out thy sunshine on the hill,
The pineJ wood with perfume fill,
And breathe across the singing sea,
Land-scented breezes that shall be
Sweet as the gardens that they pass,
Where children tumble in the grass!
HARRIET PRESCOTT SPOFFORD."
Ellen Oiney Kirk writes very
friendly letter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
HARSH WORDS USED
BY CONTROLLERS
Lively Scene At Last Nights Meeting Of
the Board Of Control.
DETAILS OF UNPLEASANTNESS
MIR. Gibbons and Mr.. Jennings Call
One Another Names During a Tilt
Over the Placing Of Fire Insurance.
Report of Committee Of the Whole
in the HOwcil.BoOt Natter. Mrs.
Sparham's Statement.

Last nights meeting of the board of
control furnished the livelfSless and
spice that has now become almost a
regularly slated occurrence in that
body. There were two echoes to the
Howell Booth case. One was the adop-
ton of Friday nights secret proceed :
ings of the committee of the whole
exonerating Superintendent Howell and
the fling of statement from Mrs,
Sparham, whose original affidavit re-
suited in the recent airing of the case.
But the Howell Booth business was
rushed through In mechanical. per
functory sort of way, leaving the life
of the session to warm debate ana
flow of uncomplimentary words be-
tween Mr.. Gibbons and Mr.. jennings
over the taking away of u large block
of fire insurance from Boland's agency
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
CITY NOTES.

There will be meeting of managers OF
he Florence mission today at 10 a. M
Services appropriate to Christmas will
be held in the First Presbyterian church
next Sunday.
At the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation rooms Tuesday evening. An Hour
with Longfellow" will be observed.
Regular meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union this afternoon at
o. clock sharp at 3Ol Washington avenue.
The Womens Relief corps Will serve 9
chicken supper tonight at me resluehce Vi
Mrs. NJ. b. Keller, 1851 washington ave-
nue..
Deputy Sheriff ]. r. Price yesterday
sold the stock and fixtures in the store
ss75.i5.
The Delaware. Lackawanna and West
ern company has completed Its payments
hereabouts for the work done during No
vember.
Mike and Joe Strenk and John Sencasn.
of Old Forge were committed to the coun-
ty Jail last night on the charge OF house.
breaking.
The streets and bridges and the light
and water committees OF select counci
will meet this and tomorrow nights re-
spectively.
Edmond, lG-year-old son of Postmaster
p. p, Gallery, of Plymouth. died at o
o'clock yesterday morning. Arrangements
for the funeral are not yet completed
Canavan & Stokes coal breaker on the
Canavan tract, near Nay Aug. park. has
been completed and the work of preparing
coal for market In 1t was begun yestei-
day.
George Mark was arrested yesterday ON
a warrant issued by Alderman Miiiar AT
the instance Of S. Dorfman on the charSe
of taking a carriage cover six weeks ago
The defendant will have hearing tomor-
row evening at o'clock
The parents of Kate Panetz. l4-year-
old Polish girl living on Cherry street.
South Side, are worried over her absence
from home since Wednesday last. She
started out to look for work In one OF the
silk factories and has not since returned
James Phillips, Al years old, was arrest
ed yesterday after hanging around the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
yard for two months. sleeping In engines,
cars. and wherever he could find warm
corner. He Is under the impression that
some unseen influence will not let him
work. Mayor Bailey committed him for
thirty days.
Last weeks mortality report OF the
board of health shows twenty-eight deaths
from all causes and twenty-six new cases
and four deaths from contagious diseases
as follows: Three new cases of typhoid,
five of scarlet fever twelve of diphtheria,
three of rerasles, three of whooping
cough. and two deaths from diphtheria
and two of consumption. The death rate
Is below the normal, while the prevalence
Of contagious disease is greater than
usual.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
BLACKTON OF THE JOURNAL
shows and Tells How Newspaper
Cartoons Arc Made.

At the monthly rally of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association last
night a pleasant and instructive en-
tertainment was given by ]. Stuart
Blackton, cartoonist of the New York
Journal. His description of the manner
Of making newspaper caricatures and
his exhibition of the work itself was
provocative alternately of resounding
applause and uproarious laughter. 1t
was difficult to decide which predomin.
ated the artist or the humorist.
The members of the association en-
joyed a luncheon after the entertain.
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
CAPONE SAT up YESTERDAY.
His WOuld.Be Murderer Has Not
Yet Been Captured.

John Capone. Of Raymond court, up
on whom the murderous attack was
made Sunday evening by Cincenzo
Rossi. the shoemaker, was able to be
out of bed yesterday.
Rossi did not go toward the West
Side when he committed the attempt
at murder. He went toward the South
Side and sought shelter from an Ital-
ian living near the Erie, and Wyoming
Valley railroad. The italian refused
to let him in, and then he went toward
Pittston where brother Is living. Pa
trolman Victor Sartor went to Pittston
yesterday but failed to locate Rossi.
Capone will be around in week,
but the wound will leave a large scar
on his face
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.
Little Thing Like the Law Proved No
UusurmOuutablc Obstacle.

John ]. Burke and Miss Elizabeth
Boston. of the North End found them
selves in a rather perplexing predica-
ment, yesterday, when they applied to
Clerk of the Courts John II. Thomas,
for a marriage license. The young
lady is but eighteen and without par
ents or guardian. AS consequence
no one could give the required consent.
Love. however. can generally be re-
lied upon to find a way and this in
stance was no exception to the rule
Attorney NJ. J. Walsh was appealed to
and in an hours time the girls brother
returned with papers certifying that
he had been duly appointed guardian
of his minor sister. The license was
forthwith granted and of course it Is
appropriate to say they went away
happy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
HIS NECK BROKEN.
James Bannon, of Olyphant, Caught
Under n Slab Of Roof,

James Bannon's neck, was broken
yesterday morning by fall of slab
of roof in No. shaft Of the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad company at Oily
phant. He was car runner and is II
years old.
hospital and an operation was per-
formed on him by Drs. McGrath and
Andrews. They removed two of the
vertebrae of the spinal column from
his neck, these two bones having been
crushed and pressed against the spinal
cord. The lower part of his body Is
paralyzed. His recovery is not expect
al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR.
Big Batch of Ordinances and Reso.
lutiOns Are Now Operative.

Dig natcn OF ordinances and ReSOs
lutiOns Are Now Operative.
Among a large batch of measures
passed by councils and signed by
Mayor Bailey yesterday were the fol-
lowing:
That the present name of SWEET
land street, extending from the Linden
street bridge to North Main avenue
be named West Linden street; for the
erection of electric lights on Brown
place, between Main and Chestnut ave-
nues. at the corner of Schnell court
and Wright place. and at the corner
OF washington and Richmont avenues
for the extension of a pipe drain from
Prospect to Stone avenue. on Cherry
street; that the city engineer prepare
plans and estimate of cost for a sewer
in the territory between the Third
and Thirteenth districts. and In the
territory north of Market street and
west Of the Lackawanna river"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
MINER FITZPATRICK INJURED.
Premature Explosion of II Blast the
Canse of the Accident.

Thomas Fitzpatrick. who resides on
Fifth street. Bellevue, was seriously
injured in the Bellevue shaft yester-
day.
The premature explosion of a charge
Of powder that Fitzpatrick had placed
in hole in the coal for blasting pur-
poses was the cause of the accident.
Fitzpatrick was badly cut about the
head and legs, but will recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
DR.. Mcdowell. dentist, 240 Adams
avenue.
They Are All New.

We are displaying very fine se!ec-
tion of Fancy Goods, not shop-worn
piece among them; Handkerchief and
Glove Boxes. Hand-painted Plaques.
and Rose Jars, Hand Mirrors, Celluloid
Goods, Atonlizers. Sterling Silver Nov
elites, Pocket Books. Carriers, great
variety of articles at % cents each.
ss MEARS q HAGEN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
SCHILLER LODGE ELECTION.
Oflcers Chosen Last Night to he In.
stalled Thursday Night.

Schiller lodge. No. 345. Free and Ac-
cepted Masons. held its annual election
last night In Masonic hall. The install
lation will be conducted Thursday
night by Past District Deputy Grand
Master E. p. kingsbury. A banquet
will follow the installation.
Matthias Stipp, the retiring worshipful
master, was chosen representative to
the grand lodge. Other officers were
chosen as follows: Philip Robinson
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

An adjourned meeting of the New
England society Of Northeastern PENN
sylvania will be held at the board of
trade rooms tuesday evening, Dec. Is.
at o'clock. to perfect final arrange.
ments for the tenth annual dinner, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
Auction Sale.

OF Oriental rugs. carpets and Japanese
vases at 500 Lackawanna avenue to-
day at p. m. Do not fail to attend
this sale Of the most magnificent col
lection. Michaelian Bros & Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

ter reviewing the beginning Of the lat
ter session and the excluding Of report
ers and other spectators Mr. Jennings
report makes public the proceedings as
follows:
Mr.. Welsh moved that the action of the
board taken at the last meeting calling for
the reading of the testimony be reconsid-
cred. The chair declared the motion out
Of order. MIR. Welsh appealed from the
decision of the chair. Mr.. Schrieffer the
same. and upon roll call the chair being
sustained by vote Of eleven for and nine
against.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
Brius in Your Tea Cbeck..

and exchange them for China and fam
cy goods. Bric-a- -Rrac, ETC.. also a large
line of Toys for the children just re-
ceived. Come now and make your se-
lection and avoid the rush Just before
Christmas. Grand Union Tea Co., 311
Lacka. ave, Jones Bros, proprietors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
GETTING did NOT BUY THE RING.
But He Secured . Nights LOdginR
in the Station HOuse.

Richard Getting Is a long whiskered
tailor who resides on Luzerne street.
He imbibes too freely at times and yes
terday was one of the times.
After filing himself up with enthusi-
asm he found his way into wright's
jewelry store and expressed the inten-
ton Of buying ring, but he made such
nuisance Of himself that Patrolman
Duggan was summoned to take care of
him.
Last night Mr.. Gettings occupied
room 10 in the station house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

TO Cure Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Qu.nine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails to cure. 25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

Twining, optician 125 Penn avenue, in
Harris drug store. Hours 3 q. m, s
p. m. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

Meals and cold lunches served at all
l.ours at Lohmann's. Spruce street.
Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported
and domestic wines. cigars and LIQUORS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

Miss Carolyne v. Dorsey. teacher Of
elocution. oratory and delsarte, 43l Al
ans avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
Only the Finest CaI,eres

made are shown In our Holiday Branch,
20c Wash. ave. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
MATTHIAS STIPP,

-h<ti 1 IllttS
Retiring Worshipful Master. Schiller
Lodge, No. 3i5 F. and A. NJ. Chosen
Representative to the Grand Lodge.
worshipful master; Henry c. Dimler,
senior warden; George d. Brandt, ju-
nior warden: c. s. Colbert. secretary:
Joseph II. Gunster, treasurer; N. q.
Goodman. Frank Leuthner and Henry
VOckrOth, trustees.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

Watch for the White Wagons.
Our work is always thoroughly wash
ed. nicely starched. beautifully ironed.
Crystal Laundry. Experienced help
emplOYed. as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
Drnwing Instruments for Christmns.

Mining. Mechanical and Electrical
Books. Surveying and Drawing lnstru-
ments, Rules, Mechanical Tools, Safety
Lamps. etc. etc. Technical Supply
Co., No. 222 Adams ave-. opposite Court
House. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15
Buy Her Camera

for Xmas. We have 'em at 2o3 Wash.
ave. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-15

Our COsey Camera PnrlOr
n something new. 203 Wash. ave. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-14

Governor O'Ferran's letter to tho Demo
craf. of Virginia. published in the Rich
rro,d Times on Sunday. Is strong ana
convincing discussion Of the issues OF inc
campaicn. and O dignihed ana many
etatenant OF the reasons when nave
cor,-afed him 10 refuse his support 10
the Populist nominee and platform. lie
states i'm detail his objections 20 the Cni-
caro platform. and shows how utterly
opnosod IL is in IT'S leading features 10
Democratic teachings and principles. he
calls attention 10 the fact that the Popu-
list doctrines which are proclaimed to-
dav by Sir. Bryan were denounced and
condemned by virginia Democrats In cam
nalen after campaign I'm recent years.
ard that the position which Eovernor
O'Fcrran IS now criticised for occupying
f. precisely that which the party has al
ways occupied until the new revelation
announced az Chicago
In n word Governor O'Ferrall refuses
10 abiure his Democracy because large
number OF tie fallow-Democrats have
been unhapplly msled into doing so. The
substance Of things is doarer TO him than
"a party name. which. like the livery Of
Heaven. NAV sometimes fall into very
bad hands lie would rather BE Demo
crat than merely call himself one; he
would rather hold fast 20 the great prin-
ciples of the Democratic faith than fol-
low the Chicago banner with It's strange
dcyicc.-BaltimOre sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-14
A PECULIAR REMEDY.
Something About the New Discovery for
Curing Dyspepsia.


The Rev. +. l. Bell. a highly esteemed
county. y. l., IN recent letter writes
as follows: There has never been any
II ing tnat have taken that has relieved
the Dyspepsia from which have suffered
Tor ten years except the new remedy
called Stualts Dyspepsia Ianlecs. since
taking them / have had 10 distress at all
aftcr eating, and again after long years
can sleep well. keF. IL. !. bell, " seds-
port, y. y, fcImcrly Iualia, Colo
SsuaTts dyspepsia Tablets Is a remark
able remedy, Let only because II IS a GER
tain cure tor AL forms OF Indigestion. but
because IL seems to act as thoroughly IN
OLD chronic clses OF Dyspepsia as well as
in mild attacks OF indigestion or Dilious-
Tess A pcrsCn has dyspepsia simply be-
cause the stomach Is OverWorked. All
il wants is a harmless vegetable remedy
10 digest the fOcG. and thus give 1t the
mrch-necded rest.
This l. the secret Of the success OF this
peculiar remedy. No matter how weak
or how much disordered the digestion
may be. Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets Will
digest the food whether the stomach
works or not. New lie and energy are
gwen. lot only 10 the stomach. but TO
every organ and nerve in the body \
trial o. this splendid medicine VIII con-
vince the most skcptical that Dyspepsia
and all stomach troubles can be cured
The o. blets are prepared by the Stuart
Chemical CO.. OF Marshall. Mich, but so
popular has the remedy become that
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets can now be
obtained "a any drugstore at 80 cents
per package Send for book on stomach
diseases fee.