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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
SECOND ENOCH ARDEN.
A Man Conceals His Identity For Forty
Long Years.

YATES CENTER, KANSAS, July l6'
The death of Leonard B. Bleeker
aged Y years, which recently occur
red here, has revealed case Of self
sacrifice seldom heard of outside the
domain of fiction. Three years age
Bleeker came to this country ped
ding few cheap articles, and, toe
old and weary to proceed farther, .
kind hearted farmer took him in and
cared for him until he died. TO the
family which befriended him he
told the story of his life, reserving
for the grave the specific names OF
persons and localities.
He stated that in 1861 he left
wife and five children in Michigan
and answered the first call for volun-
teers. The fortunes of war were
against MIN and for months he lay a
prisoner in Andersonville prison
For some reason he was led to be-.
lieve that q certain other batch OF
prisoners would soon be exchanged
Among them was dying man and
the two comrades exchanged names
and military designations. The sol
dier died and the death was report
ed as that Of Leonard B. Blocker
and is so recorded in the war depart
ment. The real Bleeker was releas.
ed after time, rejoined his regi
ment and served until the close Of
the war without communicating
with his family. Then he went back
and found his wife married to an
other man. He ascertained that hi:
children were we'll cared for anc
then left the community without re-
veaiing his identity. Throughou
his life he carefully guarded his Sc
cret and since coming here was Otter
urged to apply for pension, bu
stoutly refused. Even when neal
death he would not reveal the loca
ton of his former home or permi
anyone to communicate with his ole
associates. He was man of more
than ordinary education and tn
truth of his story or the possession o
noble purpose in his long sacrifice
| cannot be doubted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
THE LOUISIANA LYNCHING

WASHINGTON, July A.-The
Italian charge d'affaires, Count
Vinichi, called at the State depart
ment to-day and had talk with Mr..
Hill, Assistant Secretary Of State,
concerning the Louisiana lynchings.
Count Vinichi submitted nothing
further from the Italian authorities.
and evinced satisfaction with what
had been already done by the Of
flcials here. Thus far there has been
no suggestion that indemnity or
other form of reparation would be
expected, the representations having
been confined to securing full in
formation on the subject.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27

Many a prophet nigh
the example of the weat9
He doesn't bet on the feel
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27

The most of the born leaders of
men are women.
Mans work should be a continual
=. there is no
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1899-07-27
His AhSenkmiI.. . ,ineSs

authority for a1:!aI III
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
DIED AT MIDNIGHT.
William Woods Who
Recently Killed
His Wife.
GONE TO A HIGHER COURT.
The Cause Was Said to
Have Been Due to
Stomach Trouble.
GONE TO A HIGHER COURT.

William Woods, who threw a lighted
lamp at his wife, Nov. Il, causing her
death, died at the Summer street gail,
last night. He was TO have been tried
the latter part of the week, in the su-
.perior court.
The quarrel was the result Of a fami-
ly row which occurred at the home Of
the couple, 10 Lily street. AS soon as
the lamp left his hand it broke into
pieces and the oil spread over the
woman's clothes She was taken to
the City hospital, where she signed a
statement which said that Woods
threw the lamp at her, and she died
few days after. Woods was arrested
the night the quarrel happened and
was booked at the time for assault and
battery, which charge was changed to
murdec when Mrs. Woods passed
away.
Woods is IS years old and a white
washer by trade He was a prominent
figure in labor union demonstrations
previous to his arrest. and was at one
time a special officer on the Worcester
police force He was considered an &C.
centric character, and family rows
were frequent at his house.
Woods health since he has been in
Jail has not been good, and last night
at O'Clock, his condition changed. He
was taken to the Jail hospital, where he
complained of stomach trouble The
jail physician. DR.. L. T. Woodward
was summoned, but could not alleviate
his suffeTings. At Il o'clock he grew
rapidly worse, and died at midnight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01

operation of the $500 members of the or
der in the city To the grand officers.
He introduced Mr.. Fitzgerald as the
guest Of the evening. and there can be
no doubt in his mind that his election
is a popular one in his own city. The
members received him with cheers, and
for several minutes the guest was kept
busy bowling his acknowledgements. He
warmly thanked the POSTMASTER for
his pledge, and said that he and all the
grand officers would need the support
and cooperation of all members in the
state TO make a successful administra-
ton. He said that pledge from the
Worcester courts was a sufficient guar
antee and he entertained no fears that
he would not be upheld in his work.
Some of the best workers for the good
Of the order are in the Worcester
courts, and their work is recognized
outside their home circle. He closed
by saying that he would administer the
duties Of grand chief ranger to the best
of his ability and asked that any short
cOmings in his administration be dealt
with as lightly as possible.
Charles o. Engstrom of Boston was
the next speaker. He addressed the
party upon the principles of the order,
Liberty. unity, benevOlence and con-
cord" In an eloquent address he said
the Foresters of America formed one
Of the best and grandest organizations
in the world. In it all mems rights
were respected, so that he was made to
feel the equal OF every other man in the
order. The members are united in a
common cause, the care and betterment
Of fellow-menbers who received liberal
benefits when sickness or trouble dark
ems their paths.
Other speakers who spoke upon the
order, its aims, influences and deeds
were Hugh Mcclellan of East Boston,
William H. Stafford of Lowell, Junior
Past Grand Chief Ranger John W. Stat
terry Of WestborO, who was defeated for
reelection by Mr.. Fitzgerald. Mr.. Stat
terry said he believed ne was a true For
ester and whatever the result of cleo
tons al state conventions could not
change his ideas. He pledged his loyal
support TO Mr.. Fitzgerald and offered
his assistance and experience at any
time the new chief desires to call upon
him.
Other speakers were John F. Jan
dron, W. L. BOusquet, P. J. Brown,
John w Morrissey and Gustav A John
son Of Worcester and James J. Gallag-
her of Lowell. The speaking was inter
spersed with singing by DR.. a. J. Har-
per, Thomas ". Chapman and NJ. j.
Rourke.
The post prandial exercises were fin
ished about midnight, but many Of the
members remained at the hall until an
early hour this morning, discussing
events of Forestry.
The executive council, composed Of
the grand chief ranger and his staff,
met yesterday afternoon in Foresters'
hall and appointed the following com
mittees to serve the ensuing year:
Auditing. P. B. Roynane, Worcester.
cb 9ir-r1ar7- 7 F Mcclure. Lowell and
Patrick Delaney Of Fall River; finance,
D. J. Kane Of Springfield, William H.
O'Nen Of New Bedford and J. 3. Fon-
-a5ne of E0lvole
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
CAN WHIP LAWLER.
Sports Think That D.nsdale IS Capable Of
Doing That Act.

Worcester sports who went 10 Hartford
to see Dinsdale and Rosenberg fight re-
turned on the o'clock train yesterday
morning. They were practically urani-
nous that they won't 20 again unless
they are certain Of seeing something that
will repay them for the trip.
After Dinsdale made such a favorable
showing with Dwye-, the talk Of match
ing him against LAWYER was resumed.
Before the battle one Of LAWYERS pri1Ci-
pal hackers in his fight with Patsy SRee-
ney said Lawler would b. matched with
Dinsdale Yesterday some of LAWYERS
friends said he will not night Dinsdale or
anybody else.
II is the unanimous opinion u every
body who saw Dinslale so thar he can
whip LAWYER easily. DlnsdaI= is certain
ly faster than he ever was, so much faster
that he is another man. Those who saw
him with Dwyer believe he can put IL all
over Lawler and the latter can't touch
him.
Dinsdale made a serious mistake in go
ing on with Dwyer. When be showed
that he could make hot battle with a
man fully a dozen pounds heavier and
one Of the gamest men in the ring n that.
he spoiled his chances Of getting any
thing easy. It is doubtful IT Rosenberg
will fight him after the work be did Tues
dav evening. He was lrI per cent better
than when he boxed Rosenberg AT Cam
bridge. II is true -e didn't hurt Eos u
berg a little bit in Caw1-il &c. although
ne hit Rosenberg frequently. lie hits
much harder now
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01

H. Killoran (chairman), William A.
Scott, Joseph L. Mayo. Charles A.
Sweeney, John Luskin, jeremiah Fitz-
gerald, DR.. Francis A. Underwood,
William G. Menanson. John J. Kelley.
James F. Callahan. John Sloan, B. F.
DOnavan. Carl c. Olson. W. L. Bous-
0uet and J. A. Favreau. This commit
tee had charge Of the reception, which
was held in the Worcester lodge room,
from 80 until o'clock. Grand Chief
Ranger Fitzgerald and his staff re-
ceived and nearly $50 members of the
Worcester courts took occasion TO be
presented.
The receiving party was c. R., Dan
iel F. Fitzgerald. Worcester; s. c. R..
Daniel J. Kane, Springfield; T. William
II. Harrlgan, Lowell; T. s. James J.
Gallagher, Lowell; r. s. Joseph 5. An
derson, Worcester; s. W, J. 3. Fon-
taine, HOlyOke: J. W. William b
O'NeI, New Bedford; 5. B. John F.
HaraVer, Worcester, and J. B.. NJ J.
O'Brien, Boston. Trustees, H. F. Nc
Manus Fitchburg; ". H. Powers. Bos-
ton, and W. r. Johnson, Pitrsfeld, were
also present.
At 9 o'clock the guests and about 200
Foresters formed in line and marched
10 the banquet hall, where Caterer c. s.
Yeaw had spread five long tables and
loaded them with delicate viands At
each plate the committee had placed a
souvenir menu card which bore an ex-
cellent half tone likeness Of the guests
Of honor. The discussion Of the menu
consumed more than an hour and
when cigars were lighted Chairman
H. F. Finnegan called the gathering TO
order. He gave voice 10 the reasons
for the gathering and spoke OF. the hon
or felt by the Worcester members Of the
order upon the election OF their fellow
member. He then introduced Philip 2.
Roynaue as POSTMASTER
Mr.. Roynane, who is a prominent fig
ure in Massachusetts Forestry. was
pleasantly received and in a few well
choen words welcomed the guests TO
Worcester. He referred To the honor
which comes TO Worcester through the
choice Of one Of its Foresters for the
highest office in the state, and felt safe
in pledging the loyal support and CO.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
Pain Conquered; Health Re.
stored by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
LETTER 70 MRS. pINKHAn NO. 0a,6a9l

Il feel it my duty to write and thank
you for what your Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. 1t is the only
medicine I have found that has done
me any good. Before taking your medi-
cine. was ali run down, tired all the
time, no appetite, pains in my back and
bearing down pains and a great suf-
ferer during menstruation. After TAX
ing two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound felt like a new
woman. am now on my fourth bottl.
and all my pains have left me. fee.
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend your Compound
to every suffering woman. hope this
letter will help others to find cure
for their troubles. - Mrs. DELLA
REN1CKER, RENSSELAER,, IND.
The serious ills of women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has a cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply
stefan and will give every woman free
advice who is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
lynn Mass. Don't put off writing until
health is completely broken down.
Write at the first indication of trouble.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
ESTEEM SHOWN.
Brilliant Reception
Given to Daniel T.
Fitzgerald.
MANY FORESTERS PRESENT.
Some Notable Speeches
Made at the Banquet
Last Night.
MANY FORESTERS PRESENT.

The members Of the Worcester
courts of Foresters Of America, last
night, attested to the honor that has
been conferred upon Worcester For
estry by the election Of Daniel F. Fitz-
gerald to the highest Office in the order
in Massachusetts,, by a reception and
banquet in Foresters' hall.
The reception and banquet were at
tended by all members Of Chief Ranger
Fitzgerald's staff and guests from
many courts outside Of Worcester.
The special guests came to the city
during the afternoon and were enter
tanned until evening by a large recep-
ton committee from the several courts.
The committee of arrangements for
the banquet and reception was H. F
Finnegan fchairman). J. W. kiley
secretary, P. J. Brown (treasurer)
and a reception committee of William
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
STRIKE RENEWED.

Buffalo, y. Y, May 31.-With the ex-
ception of a few men at the central
freight house. all the freight handlers
on the docks went on strike again at 6
O. clock tonight, 2OO0 men being involved.
The strikers held a meeting later at
which it was announced that il their
grievances are not settled tomorrow
the grain shOvelers will strike in SYM
pathy with them. The scOOpers Organi-
cation was represented at the meeting
hr q committee
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
POLICE NOTES.
A Quartet of Much intoxicated Men
Found With a Case Of Beer IN Their Midst

A Quartet Of Much Intoxicated Men
Found With a Case Of Beer In Their Midst
Bernard Quinn. Michael FoIan, James
G. Mcnamara, Daniel Malone and John
j. Mahagan alias Robert H. Lane. were
arrested last night by Sergt. McMurray
and Officers Boyle, Hanson and Ma
loney, very much intoxicated under an
elm tree on Quinsigamond avenue, near
CTomptOn park. The men were discov-
cred by Lieut.. Walsh as he was going
10 report at station for duty. and he
notified the officers. They found the
gang enjoying themselves with a case
Of lager beer in their centre. They VIII
all come up for trial in the central dis
trict court this morning.
Kenneth Brown, aged 8. living at 8
Eden street, was picked up by the police
yesterday and returned TO her parents
later in the day. The child had parted
from her mother while the Nitrous par
ade was passing, and was using her
| lungs calling for her Mamma" when
the police found her
Officers Fyrberg, Thurman and Leg
ssey have been detailed as an escort
TO the parade of the Swedish singing
| societies TO be Saturday. The concert
will be in Mechanics hall Thursday
Friday and Saturday evenings, and Of
fcers Fryberg and Thurman have been
detailed for duty on the door.
John Murphy, brakeman, had fit
al Washington square yesterday after
noon and the police ambulance was
| called but as the man had recovered
| partly he was taken to station l where
| he rested for a time and later went TO
! him home.
John MCGEE, a boiler maker, living
at "A Bradley street, was arrested by
Officer Hackett in front of station On
I.amartine street last night and booked
as insane. He has been acting strange
| ~ and his family are afraid Of him.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
BRITAIN SQUARE NOW,

The Main street line of cars running
TO Adams square will bear signs in
scribed "Brittan square" beginning To-
day. What is known as Adams square
is that land situated in and around the
school house on Burnc0at street Adams
square is really Britain square accord
ing to the city plans, and the cars viii
be marked In that way hereafter
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
OXFORD,

oxford, May 3l-Recorder A. J..
Moon reports that five complaints were
entered and three arrests made in the
month Of May.
The high school is making active
preparations for graduation. which
comes June %. The scholars are be-
ing carefully trained in singing.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
DATE OF LAUNCHING.
Columbia viii Slide From the Ways June
10th.

Columbia viii Slide From the Ways June
10th.
Bristol, r. I, May 31.-The important
announcement was made to the Asso-
ciated Press tonight by Mr.. Herreshon
that the Columbia would be launched
from the shed in which it was built at
p. m. Saturday. June 10. At that hour
the tide viii serve unusually high and
the launching can be done with least
effort. At the hour set. should the wea-
Their be fine, the craft can easily be
seen, but there win be no opportunity
for photographers to use their cameras
with success.
The launching viii be public 8Ir.
Herreshod has wired the date of
launching to Mr.. Isel.n. Twenty-eight
men Of the crew Of the Columbia ar
rived from Deer Isle. Ne. today. and
ten Of the crew Of the Defender came
from New York.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
GAVE GLOWING AccorNTs.

n J. Thompson Of Holy Cross Col
lese, manager Of the foot ball team last
fan. was a judge al the finish in the
dual games between AndOver and Ex-
etar yesterday. P. H. Hurley was one
Of the timers. Both speak in glowing
terms of the excellence Of the perform
ances OF the Exeter athletes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
OTIS REPORT.
Secretary of War Makes the Official
Record Public.

hEALIl FlBHL-
Washington May 31-The secretary
of war today made public the report Of
Gen. Otis, mailed from Manila, trans
hitting the reports of his subordinate
officers on the operations around Manila
up to April G. Gen. Otis begins with this
statement: These military operations
are fairly well presented in the reports
and have little TO add thereto, but de-
sire particularly to call attention to the
rise and development Of conditions and
circumstances which resulted finally in
war. This 1 deem TO be essential in order
to correct the somewhat prevailing i'm
preston that the government Of the
United States is responsible through de-
ceit or wrongful action for the existing
hostilities."
All the events which led up to war
are described with the greatest minute
ness. AL CORES ondence passing be-
tween Aguinaldo and the American
officers is given verbatim.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
STEAMER ON FIRE.
Packet stsams Into New York, Her Cargo
Burning Fiercely

Burning Fiercely-
New York Nay 31.-The Cromwell
line steamship Knickerbocker ran up to
her dock today with two compartments
burning fiercely, but the hull of the
vessel was so packed at the apertures
that not a streak of smoke escaped.
The KnickerDocker put away from
New Orleans on May a, with a cargo
Of 200 bales Of cotton and large guam
titles of rice, mOlOsses and hides. There
were also aboard As passengers. When
five days out from New Orleans the for
ward compartment in the hold of the
vessel was discovered TO be on fire. All
to VentllatOrs We're choked up and
streams Of water and steam turned into
the cargo in an effort to smother the
blaze. Capt. Post and his crew managed
to keep the knowledge Of the fire from
his passengers and no alarm spread
aboard ship.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
CA SEY REINSTATED.

James J. Casey yesterday received
the official announcement Of his rein
statement and the raising Of the sus-
pension under which he was placed
last Labor day in Springfield. when he
was fined SO. The announcement was
sent by Ferd Gerlach Of Chicago.
member OF the racing board OF the L.
A W
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
STILL ANOTHER GIFT.

Jonas c. Clark Sends a Check OF 500
TO Capt. williamson.
Jonas G. Clark yesterday sent a check
for 500 to Capt. Hiram R. Williamson
Of the Worcester fire patrol. to be used
in the fund. The letter enclosed with the
check is similar to one sent TO Chief
Vaughn, which was published in yester-
day mornings Spy. The gift was ack-
nowledged by Capt. Williamson on be-
half of the members.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01
MANY ATTENDED.
Numerous Attractive Feat
ures at Festival at St.
Joseph'S Hall.

Leicester May 91-The grand festival
at ST. Joseph's hall this evening. under
the direction Of the Young Ladies So
daily attracted at least 400 people. An
entertainment program was given dur
ing the evening by out of town artists,
assisted by local talent. Various
booths were ranged along the hall. On
the right as one entered the room was
the fortune teller's corner. where seven
young ladies took turns at telling for
tunes and taking life-like pictures.
The young ladies We're all attired in
red costumes Those who followed the
gypsy art were: PocahOntas, Annie
Hanley; Queen CoTinne, Ella McLaugh-
lin: Queen Lauretta Katherine Foley;
Queen Bess Julia MCGoveTn; Queen
Abelena, Ellen Dorsey: Queen Rebecca,
Fannie Trainor; Queen Louise, Jose
phine O'Brien.
The ladies in charge of the mystery
table were Rose Quinn, Annie Callan.
Minnie Holden. Kate Welsh, Alice
Keefe. Mary Trainer, Katherine Bar
rett, Bridget Lurdregan, Bridget Nc
Dermott, Mary McAllister Fannie
Grady, and Bridget Butler.
The china table was presided over by
Sarah Smith, Kate Carney, LlIllan
Hunt, Margaret J. Foley, Ellen Barrett,
Nellie Kennedy and Annie Trainor.
The candy table was under the charge
of Misses Alice Mcfarland and Margie
McGovern. The ice cream table was
managed by Rose Rice, Katherine
Quinn, Mary O'Brien and Mary Smith.
TONES were sold by Denis O'Connell,
Philip Manning and Henry Smith. The
supper committee included Mary Jen-
nings Ellen Manning and Alice Nc
Partland.
The entertainment included duet
by Misses Lillian Hunt and Annie Glis-
pen; recitation, Frank Keenan,; solo,
Love guides my way, Miss Margaret
Kennedy; solo. James Hanley; Tecita-
ton, Miss Alice McKeon; dance. Miss
Marion Bell; solo. The rose is such a
lady" Miss Elizabeth Farrell, and So
los by Misses Margaret Murray and
Hannah Hanley. Tomorrow evening
the A. Q. H. will have charge and a
typical Irish program will be presented.
Arrangements are being made for a
musicale and drama to be given in
Smith hall on the evening of June for
the benefit Of the Baldwinsville hospital
branch. Mrs W. r. Estabrook and
Oliver Arnold Jr.. are in charge Of the
presented, and the performers will in
clude Walter 5. Knowles, Miss Anna
Peabody. Frank L. Cunningham, Victor
Benoit and Miss Bessie Willard, all Of
Worcester.
It is estimated that between $4,000 and
%. 900 fares were collected on the su-
burban. Memorial day which was a le-
cord breaker. Twenty-One cars wece
in use in the morning.
Andrew J. Robel. of 544 Southbridge
street Worcester, has entered into
partnership with William Mcpherson,
as proprietors of the Leicester lunch
room in place of NJ ]. Lee.
Salem T. Russell and wife with their
daughter, Miss Ella E. Russell, Of New
York, are registered at the Leicester
Mr.. Russell is a former resident Of the
town.
Town Clerk a. 2. Booth is sick with
heat exhaustion, and a consultation Of
doctors was held tonight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01

Jonas G. Clark is confined TO his na-,s
by illness, although nothing Of a s-rsoue
nature has developed.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01

IT NEVER DISAPPOINTs. This fe o-.
q the Peculiarlues IF Hood Sarsausriiis
y cures scrotu.a. salt rheun. hr-1r-s
stomach and kidney troubles. nervousness
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-01

HOOD Pills cure all liver ills. Eaz,. o.,
take. easy 70 operate. reliable. sue 81 ~