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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-11
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Groton and Howard, s. D., postofices
have been raised to the presidential
class.
c. II. Fargo & Co., one Of the Oldest
wholesale boot and shoe firms in Chi.
cago, has assigned.
Hon. Thomas H. Clark, speaker of
the Alabama house. has severed his con.
nection with the Democratic party.
Returns from the Choctaw elections
insure the election of Green McCurtain
as chief Of the nation by a good ma
jority.
The American National bank of New
Orleans failed to open its doors. The
board of directors have decided to 20
into liquidation.
The 1ngham County Savings bank OF
Lansing, Mich, has suspended. The
assets OF the bank are $2s5, 600, mostly
In notes IL mortgages, and the deposits
$l44, 600.
The charter of a branch from Monte.
rey to Matamoras, granted ten wears
ago to the Mexican National Railway
company has been declared forfeited
no work having been done.
Maximilliam Wilkon. ex-cashier OF
the branch bank of the National Banl
OF Mexico at Merida, Yucatan, has beer
declared guilty of embezzling $l6O, 900
and will receive Il heavy sentence.
Shot - Brakeman.
ELDoRA, Ia. Aug. s.-Two stranger
shot d. Oxford, a Chicago and North
western brakeman at Radcliffe. The,
were arrested at Union by Deput,
Sheriff Rathborn and gave their name
IS William Elliott and George Gordon
OF Wisconsin. In their possession wa
fine set Of drills and other burgla
tools, and it is supposed they were in
tending q raid upon the Union bushes
houses. The men are now in Jail herr
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DIR. W. T.. ballard.

RIVER RAILS, Wis. Aug. l1.-Dr. w.
E. Ballard, state normal school regent,
died Of apoplexy. He was in his usual
health until about an hour before death
and was conscious to the last. He was q
pioneer,
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BRAINERD, Mimi, Aug. Thames
Thompson, a lumberman, was in
stantly killed at the landing of the
Brainerd and North Minnesota railway
while unloading logs. He was 80 years
of age and unmarried.
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Fca., Conflict with uuc.e sam.

MADRID, Aug. ll.-S"nor $uGu>ta,
the we'll known Liberal leader, III an
interview on the Spanish outlook said
that he feared. like Senior Canovas. the
premier, Il conflict with the United
States.
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PRINCETON, Mimi, Aug. ll.-George
Mcfarland and l.. Rochefort, farmers
west Of town, both lost barns, horses,
hay and farm machinery by lightning.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
NORTH HUDSON.

The Union Hill Turn Neren has organized pi-
cycle club with the following officers: Curt Thenm-
mel, captain: L. Mndenberger G. Sefzle. !. Beck
man NJ S,ccheri. ". Thoummcl. G. Mskam. O.
Klcppe and II. Pnamn. courlcrs
The first OF series OF lectures was given az inc
First Baptist Church Union Iiln. on Thursday
o,.o,,,g nv the Roy J. H. English. OK Ncw-York
rris subject was "Plantation Memories"
Tho new hall attached 10 the Church o. onr iady'
Holm OF Christians In West Ne~-York. VIII be ded-
tcoted to-day and Tuesday. May .. iair Tor the
beneA, Of the church Will be- opened.
The eighth anniversary entertainment OF west
Shore Council. r. \, OF Union iill was a,'".ne' "
largo pafherne o. people. 4 business meeting ioi-
lowed AT which the following officers we're elected:
John O. Wolf regent; Philip Dlpple. yice-reS'ht'
yones Gallagher past regent; Hugo klahre. ora
Tor: Henry Reiners. secretary; George y ioung'
,rea ,urer. August G. Bode. collector; Jacob ~ ofr
e,,,de" Iohn Uldehrandt chaplain: l.. F. NJ
6achcux warden: James II. stout, sentry; Wiillan
iIousern. Andrew sommers and John 'uo"' ""'-
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
ELIZA BETH.

pretty home wedding took place on Monday
night at No. l0s7 willlam-st.. the contracting par
ties being Reuben +. Scot; and Miss Annettia
w. L. Blakesee OF the Fulton Street Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Miss Margaret Knot Reid was married to st.
Croix RedmaH Johnson on Wednesday night. at the
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Reid, No 1.095 Madison-ave. The maid OF honor
Miss Fidee Reid. sister OF the bride. while the
bridesmaids were Miss Isabella Reid and Miss Jen-
ME Reid. The bes, man was William Dear. OF Jer-
sey City, and the ushers Clarence Roehr and
Charles Gillespie The ceremony performed by
the Rev II W. Hathaway. OF the Madison Avenue
Presbyterian Church.
William +. Bickel. OF No 4i3 Fulton-st.. was mar
rIed on Wednesday afternoon to Miss Julia a. Wall.
OF No 42O Pine-st. The ceremony took place In
Grace Episcopal Church. and the families and int-
mate friends OF the couple the only witnesses
The best man was Adam Bickel. and the bridesmaid
was Miss Caroline Seeser.
The Elizabeth Music Club held It's annual meet
ing and election OF officers Tuesday night at the
Drake Opera House. The following were chosen
president Lebbins B. Miller vice-president and
chairman OF Music Committee, Frank G: UrncT;
Winthrop c. Sibley; Executive
Charles Townsend and Miss Caroline s. simpson
The club will give its third concert of the season on
Nav IT, when it will produce Haydns oratorio;
."The Creation" The soloists on this occasion VIII
he Mrs Anna Burch. soprano: george u Moore'
tenor. and Or. Carl Martin. bass .,,,- ,,
The concert in aid OF Elizabeth's public library
uil take place at the Lyceum Theatre TUESDAY
m
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
ARLINGTON AND KEARNY.

One OF the interesting musical entertainments
ever held in Arlington was that which took place on
Thursday evening in the Arlington Club house audi
torium. The entertainment was given by the Arlng
ton Singing Class and the late George f. Roots can
tata "A Song Tournament" was the unique feature
OF the evening. The programme was varied and In
Guided solos, both vocal and instrumental, quar,ets
semi choruses double quartets. full chorus and
ctative chants. All OF the vocalsts were in excellent
voice. and each number was warmly applauded.
The singers under the direction of Robert War
mock. The instrumentalists were Walter c. West
ervelt, vlon w. II. w. Noe flute: Addison l.. Day.
clarinet: Henri Sturm. pianist. Among the singers
were Miss Lizzie Paulsen, Miss Emma ). Mooy,
Miss Sara Callen. Miss Kate X. Beekman, Miss
Carrie Condit, Miss Gussie Peet William Hickng,
William Gaunt, X. W. Lindblom and j. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs William II. Latham. of Bennett-ave.,
Arlington Heights. on Monday night celebrate the
twentieth anniversary Of their wedding. Nearly
eighty OF their friends were present
The public school libraries in Kearny which were
established less than one year ago. have more than
l. 600 volumes OF standard literature. Efforts are
being made to increase the number and on May the
teachers and pupils of school No. will give an en-
tertainment for the purpose or raising a FUND to
purchase new books.
The Rev Joseph Fuford Folsom. of the Knox
Presbyterian Church, Kearny. has been elected his
torian OF the New-Jersey Society Of the Founders
and Patriots OF America. The Rev. Mr.. Folsom Is
chaplain Of the parent organization and one OF IL
charter members.
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anaily succeeded In getting the consents Of eX-
Mayor \. a. Skirm. Republican; Thomas Roye,
Republican, and DIR. Edward b. skellenger to allow
their names 10 bo used candidates. Five Excise
Commissioners elected. the other two success
fu ones being John T. Moore and J. Wilbur Curns.
Republicans.
ref0rmers will do when they assume power. II is
probable that they will reduce the total number OF
saloons from 35i to 20 increase the license fee
from 500 to $3.50 s4OO compel the saloons 10 close
every night at u o'clock and open the curtains or
shutters when closed and vigorously prosecute
any person caught violating the law.
Ii is also understood that the dives will be
dealt with In a rough manner, this necessary evil
perhaps being recognized so far liquor license
can do H. and that speak eases will be wiped
out BY the new excise inspectors vigilance and the
enforced activity of the police
An interesting feature OF the movement Is the
fact that has the hearty support of the respect
able liQuor-dea both wholesale and retail
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
NACKIN SENTENCED TO DEATH.

he KILLED HIS WIFE AND HER MOTHER AND
SHOT HER FATHER.
John Mackin in the Hudson County Court Of
Oyer and Termlner in Jersey City. yesterday
sentenced 10 De hanged. The death penalty
imposed by Justice !ppincott, and the day set for
the execution is Thursday. June lS between the
hours Of 10 a. and p. m. Mackin heard the
judgment passed without finching. He stood erect.
with his hands clasped behind him. When asked II
he had anything to say why the penalty should not
be pronounced. ne replied calmly. mo, SIR" In I'm
posing the sentence Justice Lippncott said
1T was terrible tragedy in which you engaged
Two persons died al The same time al your hands
Your counsel exertod all zeal possible in your be-
half. There was not a fact far as the Court can
now perceive that was not adduced in your defence
Iney could not Won. The evidence was con-
eiusve The jury was unbiased and free. The state
was air IN submitting the case. and the Court left
'he jury entirely free to pass on the question Of
..ur suh'. Their conclusion that you are guilty
VI n'urder OF the highest degree Their verdict was
saAsiac'ory TO the Court: they could have reached
"o ..ne' result The Court pitjes your unfortunate
'' VINO is twcnty-three years old. killed his
"e ana ner mother and shot his father-in-law at
~ r'eH nome on Phllips-st Jersey City. on February
" ans "he LETT him. Admission to the house 10
.ee "s TWO small children was refused. He at
cutns 81 ss'cae in his cell the night OF his arrest by
neck ,9,ja. ~, ~ "a lie wore Dandage about MS
he wound 'e''o'Nay ~ H'~c ''"o "0''i "a
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
RUTHERFORD,

The Robertson Amateur DranNnuc Association
presented Robertson's comedy. Caste. under the
auspices OF Rutherford Lodge. l. O. O. f., on
Wednesday and Thursday nights In Lyceum Han
In the cast were Lieutenant Robert ~ Brinner'
lanes \ Morgan. William f.. Sturm. August f.
pepner, G {, Emerson Mrs Henry Macher. Miss
Rose Staw and Miss Maggie Shafcr. The perform
ances pleasel severai hundred people. Ihere "aS
dancing after the play esch night o,,
Ciershom Mott POST. O. \. X. celebrated the MIN
ann;yersary OF It's orgInization last night AZ ~
hco1nuariers In Firemens Hall The veterans he!i
a "a mp0rc the invited guests including the Borough
ofiriais and other wc-known men.
The Rutherford Lawn Tennis Club gave card
pnrrv last night in the clubhouse.
The .nd q, The bowling tournaments AZ the Union
Clrh IL Invariably marked by the dinners OF the
various bowling teams. and that OF The Wednesday
Night Club took place the clubhouse on Wedncs-
daV night The season har h'"n lively one. the
Monday Night Club winning the tournament. wiz
nine pomes won and three lost. > l.. Morgan
whoae average l7si,. the highest. ~ a member
OF the winning club In the two-ncn team 'Ouinh,
,nent & r Lodge and ". p FOgel were the ma!
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
BLOOMFIELD.

concert for the bene. Of the building funa OF the
Watsessing Methodist Church was held on Wednes-
day night in the new church and was an en1oyaoie
AFFAIR A large choir under the direction OF Wiii'am
Ellor rendered several anthems
The affair of the season In musical circles was the
concert given by Professor William c. Carl IN the
Park Methodist Church. on Friday night. Mr.. Carr
ably assisted by Miss Maud Morgan: harpst
Miss Hattie Damant Nathan and H. Ellsworth
Giles.
The Madriga Society Will hold their last concert
of the season May 10 at the First presbyterian
Church.
The Kosmos Dramatic Club gave Its second enter
tanment and reception at Central Hall on FRIDAY
night.
The second OF series OF entertainments. under
the management Of Marion Jewell, was held In Gen.
tral Hall on "wednesday night. The last entertain
ment will take place on Wednesday evening. when
Miss Katherine Hopkins and Miss Charlotte Sulley
will be the attraction
May dance Is soon to be given In Glen Ridge
Hail. The patronesses will be Mrs T. 8. Mapes,
Mrs. II. G. Harris, Mrs A. s. Niven Mrs Harris
Uher and Mrs. J. W. Reddall.
w. A. Beach delivered the address at the ami
versary Of the Mlzpah Brotherhood OF the Park
Methodist Church, on Sunday
The Young Mems Catholic Union gave q dance In
the parlors Of their clubhouse on Monday night.
several weeks
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
SOUTH 4 MBOY.

Miss Ray Of Jersey City. is visiting Miss sallie
Cornell. Of Main-st.
BENJAMIN Gutman. OF jefferson Medical College
PHILADELPHIA Is home for a brief vacation.
Miss Bcrlan Of New Brunswick. is the guest OF
Miss Ethe! Taylor.
Miss Conglon left town on Monday for Provi-
dence X. |.
Mr. and Mrs James Hueston. Of Albany were
guests at the Cellars last week.
Miss Calmus and H. c. Cadmus attended card
party given by Mrs. Orin Browning In Perth Amboy
Monday night.
The monthly meeting OF the Plano Duet Club for
day night
Miss Parker. OF Main-st entertained her friend,
Miss Florence Edclsten. OF Elizabeth, last Thurs
day.
A number of ladies' attended the last reception
given bv the St stephens Association at the club
Iousc on Saturday night. Ladies' night" has been
a nicasant innovation and highly appreciated by
Tho friend OF the young clubmen.
Mrs Greene Mrs. Mulrheid Mrs. De Graw, Mrs.
pcarse Mrs AIKEN and NESS Conover attended the
meeting Of the Middle Division of the Womens
Auxiliary held at Christ Church, Elizabeth, on
Wednesday.
4 rcccption was give for the Rev. j. g. Dyer.
pastor of the Baptist Church. on Wednesday even
ing by the members OF the church uhder the
auspices OF the Ladies' Aid Society.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
ITOBONEN.
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

The Young Mems Catholic Association OF Hoboken
dent. Father Kelly; vce-prcsldent. Martin Whaen:
secretary, u. Canning; financial secretary r..
Toomey; treasurer. John Degan: Board Of Direc-
tors. James Connell. VI. Roche. j. Mccormack. G.
Gunan. w Whalen.
At the home OF the brides parents No. 1916 Wash
ington-st. Ernest Sanford Won Gelle- and Miss
Edith Teitter united in marriage by the Rev.
J. p Hunter. OF the First Baptist Church. on
Wednesday evening. MISS Lillian l.. Lent was
bridesmaid and Charles Coon was best man. re-
ception and supper followed the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Tetier, Mr and Ms. william Te!ter
and daughter, William c. Teitcr. Mrs. Helena Won
Gelder Mrs 4. Stein J. Gelder. Mr and Mrs
A. Lee Mr. and Mrs. W. Let's and son, Mira. r.
Best. Mrs. Scutz Mr.. and Mrs. T. Jones. J. Whit
aker Miss Adde Arthur of Newark; Mrs. :. Brown
Mrs a. NJ Brightman. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Scow.
Robert Coon. Mr.. AM Mrs. Irwia Ron'.. Mr.. ari
Mrs Stewart Mr.. ard Mrs Wilmo.. Conrad Kei.l.
the Misses Keim Mr.. and Mrs. George Ruth. Mrs
William ID. Schoonmaker. George Schoonmaker
Samuel Coor, Miss Estee Sinapaugh. John Beh-
rens. c. Carlisle. Mrs. Clum. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Gaynor and daughter were present
One of the best entertainments OF the season
that given by the Teachers Association at Public
School No 6. on Wednesday evening Miss Mcclure
Mrs. Henry NJ. Nutzhorn captivated her audience
with her well-cultivlted voice. Master J. O. Lange
several fine cello selections and the remainder
of the programme was equally good.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Rose Hlrsch. OF this city, and sismund
NuhIhauser. OF Cleveland were married In New
York on Sunday evening. They were III New
pr,rsvick until Tuesday evening. and then left for
Cleveland. where they will hereafter live
Tho New-Brnnswick Boat Club hns accepted the
challenge OF the Rutgers College crew. ana match
races will be rowel this month on the Raritan
River Several members have been elected 70
the club.
The New-Br,Inswci Lodge Of Elks held social
session ot Citizens Hail. South River on Thursday
evening The affair was q compliment TO the mem
bers OF the lodge who nJe In that village
The members OF ST. Lukes Parish. Metuchen;
rendered Their rector the Hncks HGv 81 farewell rccep
ton on Monday evening al the parish mouse. During
the evening Henry Adsn on Deia With "s an
quisite chacc and paten lr hocne ne VII VIII sco, ., as as
sumo the rectorship OF st. JnmeS's PARISH al Long
Branch.
Through the influence OF Congressman Benjamin
F. Howell, the House Of Representatives this week
passed bill granting four condened cannSn srs ara
Monument Association. OF Middiescx Couhty' lmey
will be placed In Monument Square, New-br""s-
wick.
Subjects for the essays OF the graduating class OF
the Livingston Avenue High School were announced
this tn Ms Tssk sadie voorhees, Miss
Gernsheimer prophet: Miss Bessie Hughes MISS
Grace Carhart, Ellis McLawry and William Kay
John ]. Zimmerman and Miss Amanda NJ Stehnn;
two popular young people OF this city. were married
nt ST. johns German Catholic Church on Tuesday
afternoon.
troted lecture on "The Use OF the Microscope In
Astronomy" in Geological Hall on Monday evening.
A birthday" party held at Wells Memorial
Hospital this week In honor oI the siXth ai"'ci-
sary OF the institution.
Mr. and Mrs William MAILER, whose summer
home Is 8, at he eeaan edns near at the Pouch Man.
sion Brooklyn, Monday evening. A NUMBER OF
people from this city were present
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
MONTCLAIR.
JERSEY FORESTRY ASSOCIATION.

ri, Ar. roon Exhibition at the Montclar Club
has proved a most potent attraction anu the roon-
have been well filed at all the hours when guests
were admitted. On Friday and Saturday afternoons
the general public admitted without cards OF
admission. and many avaled themselves OF the
courtesy OF the club. Tomorrow evening, when
VIII b the las. day Of the exhibition only members
ard thei. friends and families Will be admitted Inc
club announces that on Monday evening, May H.
Harry Dodd. OF the Orange Club, and Charles H.
Van Week. Of Montclalr. will play for the orange
Club billiard trophy. which was won by Mr. Van
Week at previous tournament.
An engagement recently announced is that of Miss
Meta Dorr. of Montclair. and c. c. Birdseye, OF
New-York Miss Dorr Is an accomplished musician
and has composed several charming bits OF melody
home in Upper Mountain-ave yesterday afternoon,
at which many OF the members oil the Mon'c'a'r
Tho Wednesday Afternoon Club met for the last
time this season last week at the home OF Mrs
sp seapurep and Was in charge OF Mrs W " Eg
bert The annual election Of officers resulted as
Snd Mrs trSasHper ?Saspn r'MRe MTs cSuTch
unique entertainment VII be given under Isl the
Church. on Tuesday evening. in the NJ. NJ a. gym
naslum Twenty Young girls. between the ages OF
talnment and display their proficiency In this line
The High School gymnasium classes gave an ex-
hibltlon drill in the gymnasium on Friday evening
and greatly delighted the audience by their athletic
abilities The boys performed many daring feats
in jumping while the girls were content with less
violent exercise.
The annual meeting of the Chlldrens Home AS
ISOLATION will be held at the home on Thursday
evening.
The Ladies' Whist Club met last Wednesday for
the last time this season at the home Of Mrs. Enge.
in Park-st.
The Lyon Female Quartet will give concert in
the Union Baptist Church Thursday evening.
The quartet will be assisted by Miss Jennie Turner.
of Orange: Miss Beverley. of New-York; Miss
Bertha Reed of Virginia. Thomas Jackson and
Harrison Julius.
Miss Xaidoe Ethel daughter OF Mrs j. T. Fuller
ton and Lyman Walker Page, OF Alexis. Ohio. were
married in the First Baptist Church on Thursday
evening. The bride was attended by Miss Euretta
Page. of Munro. Nova Scotia, and Miss Grace
Smith. of Glen Ridge. The best man was William
McMorrow. of Boston. Mass. The ushers were
Frederick W. l.. Fullerton, Harding Benedict, A.
bert l.. Frost Eugene F. Plaget. of Montclair and
Morris f. Smith. Of Gen Ridge. reception fol-
lowed the ceremony at the home OF the brides
mother In B,oomfed-ave. Mr.. and Mrs. Page will
reside in Alexis, Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
LONG BRANCH.

The surprise rendered Alderman Walter B. Reed
Wednesday evening was pleasant ahair Tne
occasion was Mr.. Reeds thrty-second birthday ana
the seventh anniversary Of his marriage
BENJAMIN Gleason. OF Grand Rapids. Mich. V
visiting his sister, Mrs. Fred Reichers
The Rev Albert Casper. Of the Drew Theological
Seminary, on Tuesday appointed pastor OF
Trinity Methodist Church. OF this city.
Surrounded by five generations OF her famMy'
numbering over one hundred descendants. MIS-
Margaret Hampton on Friday celebrated her ninety.
seventh birthday at her quaint old home In Branch
port-ave.
c.. K Hall Post @. A. r.. Of Asbury Park, visited
James B. Morris Post, of this city, last Thursday
evening and was royalty entertained. The address
Of the evening delivered by the Rev. W. N.
Richie.
Fred j. Fisher and Miss Hattie E. Bray. both OF
Long Branch, were married Monday evening at the
home of Jordan Woolley. the Rev. II. r. Robinson
officiating.
Fred Hoey will manage Hollywood this summer.
ceeding F. ]. Chapey.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
METUCHEN.

The last euchre party of the season OF the Me-
tuchen Club held at the clubhouse on Tuesday
evening. Five tables IN operation and the
prizes were won by Miss Carolyn Alden. Mrs.
Craig Washington Wilson and y. L. Schenck.
Mrs. II. b. johnson gave dinner party IN honor
OF her mother Mrs Emery on Friday.
Miss Kate MacI.auchlan IS visiting the Misses
WINS In Red Bank
The Rev Robert MacKellar. Of Trinity Episcopal
Church, Red Bank, has been visiting friends In
this week.
Miss Parrott has returned TO her home in Scho-
harie. y. Y. after spending few weeks at the
home OF c. l.. Corbin
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shay OF Perth Amboy, were
the guests of Mrs. Wrench this week.