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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26
MYSTERIES OF THE OCEAN.
Scientific Support for Stories About
Sea Serpents.

A government report by Prof. j.
Brown Goode tells some curious facts
about the denizens of the great ocean
depths. In the introduction Profess
sor Goode says: at seems probable
that there are many Inhabitants of the
deep that are too swift, too wary, too
cunning or too large to be taken. 1t
cannot be doubted, for example, that
somewhere in the sea at an unknown
| distance below the surface there are
living certain fshlike animals I'M
| known to science, and of great size,
which come occasionally to the surface
and give foundation to such stories as
those of the sea-serpent."
Since deep-sea dredging began more
than 800 species of deep-sea fishes have
been discovered, all of more or less
wonderful nature; but it is very rare
that large fishes are taken. The net on
the bottom, dragged along by a wire
three or four miles long, catches only
the very sluggish forms; the large and
active animals dart away and escape
as the strange object comes humping
along over the bottom or blowing
through the ooze. From time to time
reports come of strange animals be-
ing seen at sea, and while these reports
have generally been secuted as sailors
yarns, recent investigations show that
they may be true. There are we'll
authenticated cases where a creature
known as the eel-shark has been seen
"a genuine sea serpent 40 feet long or
so. Another well known but rare
marine monster is the ribbon fish, Of
about the same length, a beautiful
creature with rich scarlet fms. Still
another resident of the marine depths
that occasionally strays to the surface
is the giant squid or devil fish. These
creatures generally put in an appear |
ance only when they have been injured
in some way.
Nearly all the fishes so far found in |
the deep sea are, when taken from the |
water, found to be so loosely con- |
and so porous that many drop |
apart, while the bones are mere tissue
filed with mucus. Yet though the
fish is a literal sponge in the deep
sea, it may be ferocicus creature,
with strength to rerd large and power
-uI animals. The large fishes Of tne
abysmal depths are undoubtedly light
sivers, their bodies emitting bril-
liant light by which they recognize
zach other in the trackless wastes.
Ic he TrorrnvinU9
The Saturday Review has been writ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26
To be Continued.
THE NEW WOMAN.

1t must have required a great deal
of both physical and moral courage for
Judge Robert Grant of Boston, to
write and send forth his latest book,
Unleavened Bread, since it is a marked
satire on the new woman and the
women S-club movement of the day.
But the author of this fire-brand of a
book is man who has the courage of
his convictions, and, as he evidently is
not in sympathy with the new Wo-
man" he does not hesitate to say SO.
Judge Robert Grant is Judge of the
Probate Court in Boston, and as he is
but so years old he may be regarded
as one OF the younger writer's of the
day. He was certainly quite a young
man when he wrote Little Tin Gods
on Wheels 20 years ago, and at about
the same time he wrote The Confess
sions Of a Frivolous Girl Six years
later he wrote The Knaye of Hearts
and then An Average Man. From that
time to this he has been regarded as
one of the cIeverest of the younger
generation Of writer's. Robert Grant
was born in Boston and is a Harvard
man. Unlike most writer's, Robert
Grant cares so little for his environ
ment when writing that he can sit
down at table in the public library
and write a chapter or a part of a chap
ter Of one of his books, needless of all
that is going on around him. He is a
great SnOrfSmaD and ca ro11cb Of n ol,,b
man that one wonders why he should
bear any antipathy toward the club
Woman.-Leslie's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26

august MASTER" and nobody else
VIII the world ever do an honest
thing? When Germany seized Kaio-
chow, why did not the powers, OF
some of them, protest? Was there
ever in history a more splendid op-
portunity to do an act of simple just
! ice?
And now see the result of all the
robbery that has been going on. The
empress, who from 1861 to 1889 had
maintained a considerable degree OF
| peace and order, has become a tigress
a great people has been dashed into
jury, and movement rivaling in mag
nitude the TAPPING rebellion, in which
2O,0OOOO0 lives were lost, is afoot.
Can it reasonably be expected that
the Chinese should love the white
man while he is plundering them?
Fancy what would happen if Russia
seized Fortress Monroe and a slice of
Virginia.; Germany, Governor is
land and part of New York; England,
! Mare island and half dozen counties
IN California, and France, New Orleans
and hundred miles up the Mississ-
ippi! Then suppose that Italy asked for
Charleston. Is it to be imagined that
such events would be taken as all be-
ing for our good, and that we ought
10 feel rather proud than otherwise
that the great nations acted so hand
5omely toward US? Yet this is exact
ly what has happened in China, with
the addition that Japan took for her
self the island Of Formosa And so
the Chinese people are hostile to the
foreigners, and they show it by riotous
demonstrations.
But it shall not be said that l am
defending China in this war.
No question can arise as to the duty
OF our government in this emergency.
We must protect our people at all
hazards. We must send armies, if
need be, so that our men and women
and children shall live
But what shall happen after the war
is over? This is the rub It cannot
for moment be doubted that the
world in arms can conquer China. 1t
is highly probable that $4,000 European
troops can march from one end of
China to the other.
There are about 10000 troops in
China who have been drilled by Ger
man and Belgian officers, and are
armed with modern guns. I have been
assured by their drilI-masters that
they are as good as any troops, but
what are they numerically as COM
pared with the forces which can be
brought against them?
The balance Of the Chinese army is |
armed with spears and long swords, |
and would not stand a minute before |
or Americans. Foreign
drilled Chinese troops are the force
which is bombarding Tien-tsin at this
moment
All the world has been selling arms
to China, and has been cIamorous TO
furnish military officers, and now she
s utilizing the material and the ex-
2erience. It is a fight for life for the
foreigner, all the wealth of foreign
banks. manufactures, railways, steam
Hips, stores, warehouses, together with
he numerous missionary buildings, is
hanging on the issue. Should We fail,
many man will be poorer and many
| family viii have no bread.
That China must be compelled to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26
AFTER THE DRY ARGUMENTS

Say, Limpy, see that the Molly
nux jury has been deprived of all
alkyholic drinks"
well, wot Of it, Weary?'
oh, nothin'; only if l was on tn
jury I'd see that they brung in a YER
die without leavin' the box. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26
CHAPTER NXXVIII.
She is not Happy.

It was noon before Ethel left the
shade of the cedar-tree and returned
to the house. Sir Oscar had gone
from her an hour before, after an
anguished farewell Lady st. Nor
man saw her walking across the lawn,
and she wondered why she walked so
slowly and so sadly. She looked at
her face; it was colorless, with lines
of pain all round the sweet, trembling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26

comply with the provisions of the
treaties admits Of no doubt. 1t matters
little that the present dynasty is
swept away and native Chinese is put
en- the throne; but it greatly matters
to America that partition shall be pre-
vented, and that the autonomy of
China shall be preserved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26

Chicago is going to give Admiral
Dewey a great reception
Chicago Man-Great? Oh, say, we're
going to wipe out all the chagrin he
will feel when he doesn't get elected
Tesident.-Indianapo Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-26

Wilbur F. Treadwen, a leading
lawyer of Brooklyn and prominent in
Flatbush society, has been sued for d.
vorce
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
NKiNG.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
THIRD NATIONAL BANK

at Scranton, in the State of Pennsylvania, at the
close OF business, April 26, 1900:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
ELMHURST.

Messrs. Knedler, Rogers, Partridge, Whitney,
and Others, were in Scranton Saturday evening
attending meeting of the Knights OF Malta
The regular monthly meeting of the borough
council was held on Tuesday evening.
Dr. and Mrs. Knedler entertained small
party of friends at six o'clock dinner on Fri.
day evening last.
Mr.. Robert Innes, Of Bodnes, Pa, is spending
some time here business.
c. NJ. Curtis, of New York city, is visiting his
parents, Mr., and Mrs. C. W. Curtis.
Mrs. Norton Wagner spent Tuesday with Scran.
ton friends.
Mr. Isaac Post and family, Of Scranton will
move in Mr. Finlcy's cottage this week, Tor the
summer
Rev and Mrs. Rankin are in town making
preparations to take possession OF their new
home at the Manse, They are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. C., r. Smith Rev Rankin will preach
his first sermon as pastor OF the ,hurch on sun.
dav morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Carter, of Scranton were callers
at the home of Mr. Norton Wagner on Wednes.
DAY.
Mrs. L. Ketcham, of Pittston, has been spend,
ing the past two weeks with her daughter Mrs.
:. A. Wilcox
number OF young people enjoyed candy
pull' at Mrs Christys, Tuesday evening
The Baptist Y. p, 5. G. +. held business
meeting on Wednesday evening and elected the
following officers: President, Miss Lotte Clay;
vice president Miss Grace Stanton correspond.
ing secretary, Mrs. b. d. Cooper; recording sec.
! retary, Mass Bessie Buckingham; treasurer Miss
Ida Edwards.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian
church held their monthly meeting at the home
/ of Mrs. J. W, Kneder
Miss Alice Devanncy is pending few weeks
with her brother, Martin Dcyanney, IT,, of Buf
falo.
The 4. W. V. II. r. Go. viii run special
train on Thursday, May 10th, to accommodate
those who wish to witness the parade and show
at Scranton. The train will leave here at 0l5 a.
M, returning about O'Clock p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
CARBONDALE.
ED. MELLEDY LOCKED UP.

At 6 o'clock this morning second
alarm of fire came from Box 32l and
the companies again found the rear
part of the Valley house, on Dundaff
street, ablaze. 1t took an hours WORK
to subdue the flames. Nearly all OF
the furniture was removed from the
house, and what was not taken out
was badly water soaked
At 1890 o'clock fire broke out again
in the Valley house. Evidently the fire
had not been fully extins uished in the
morning, although Chief McNulty made
a careful inspection of the building.
Streams were turned on the blaze and
it was put out. one man accused the
firemen of not doing their duty, and
another man connected with the hotel
told them You're no flremen, so you
amt The Hendrick company is also
deserving of thanks for allowing people
the use of their private box.
This afternoon about l.30 o'clock an
alarm Of fire from Box "a called the
central city hose companies to the VAL
ley house again, where another small
blaze was found. 1t is not known how
the fire started this time, as the fire
men are sure they extinguished the
blaze effectively the last time they
were called
Edward Melledy, owner of the build
ing, was arrested at the fire about 2.4J
o'clock this afternoon by Chief Nc
Andrew as he was endeavoring to cut
the hose with an axe. He was locked
un,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.
Sunday School Convention Today.
Council Meeting Tonight.

Tho annual convention of the Lackawanua
Sunday School associations will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church today The pro-
grammc has already appeared in The Tribune.
There will he three sessions, beginning at 10 a.
M, and p. m. All interested in Sunday
school work are cordially invited to be present.
special meeting OF the Young Mems Insti.
tutc will be held in their hall on North Main
street this evening.
Councilman Nicholson, Of the Third ward. is
happy over the arrival Of little son.
Winfield Scutt, of scranton, was in town call
ing on old friends yesterday.
The borough council will hold their regular
monthly meeting this evening, when they will
probably settle the telephone franchise and other
important business
Attorney Lewis, County Commissioner John
Courier Morris and Attorney Herbert Taylor, OF
Scranton, were circulating among the local p,li-
tiCianS last evening
The Delaware and Hudson breaker worked thr-
teen days in April.
Mrs. c. W. Stanton. of Carbondalc, was caller
here yesterday.
Rev NJ. ID. Fuller. ID. D., the rewly appointed
pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal church, is in
town, having arrived yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. A. u. Preston has returned from
Peckville.
Mrs. ID. j. Robinson and Miss Car
rie Price spent yesterday in Homes
dale.
Miss Gertrude Reardon is taking a
course in nursing at the Mercy hos
pital, Wilkes Barre.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Butler have gone
to Chicago. where Mr.. Butler will act
as delegate from the Wyoming con-
ference at the general conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mrs. Mclkley, of Church street, is
the guest of Susquehanna friends.
Mrs. Charles Lee is entertaining her
sister, Miss Helen Lasey, of Cincin-
natl
Catherine, the S-morths-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles EogGl
died "Wednesday at her parents home
on Highland avenue, from gastritis
The funeral will be held this after
noon al 3 O'Clock. Interment will be
made in st. Rose cemetery.
Work on the Lincoln avenue sewer
was begun yesterday.
Among the out of town ladies who
attended the New Century social were:
Mesdamos Alex Dickson, NJ. r.. Kays
j. L. Van Bergen, 4. +. Law, Bevan
of Scr1rton: l.. w. Morss, of Provi-
dence; Tracy. of Dickson Morrison
and Stockcr, Of Jermyn,and Miss Helen
Lasley.. Of Cincinnati
Mesdames Juliet Reynolds and G. f.
Rose, of this city, attended the re-
ccptiou Dt Mrs. Stephen Rice, of Scran-
ton. yesterday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
ENDEAVoR CONVENTION.

The first semi-annual OF the Lacka-
wanna County Christian EndeavOr
union was held at the Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon and even
ing. Thirty-five delegates were pres
ent. Max Lathrope delivered the ad
dress of welcome, to which j. w.
Browning. esq, of Scranton, made
clever response. The evening session
was opened by a song service. con-
Quoted by Professor A. p. Thomas.
This was followed by devotional eXer-
cises, led by Rev. II. j. Whalen, and
prayer by Rev. w. 3. Grow. A tele-
graphic greeting from Philadelphia was
read and an invitation to the dele
gatet to attend the big convention in
the Quaker City in November. Rev. G.
L. Eberman, of Lancaster, who was
greeted with the Chautauqua salute
delivered a very interesting address on
the past and future of the organiza
ton, and the session closed with a con-
secration service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
THEATRICAL.
Cake Walk at Academy.

After the performance Of ''Thc Race for Life"
at the Academy of Music last night by the Saw.
tellc company. the cake walk in which local tai
ent only to participate took place. Only
two couples took part, the white and the
other black The white couple, John Dcvancy
and Irene Davis, took first prize and prize was
also given TO the other couple, william Fisher
and Nellie Barber.
The cake walk started a; 1890 o'clock wien
Mr.. Devaney and Miss Davis cavorted out on
the stage, he gaily attired in high hat, long
coat, colored vest and trousers, and she dressed
in regulation cake walk make up. They went
through their walk, concluding with an effective
Goddess OF Liberty tableau.
The ohe" couple then appeared the stage
and were greeted with roars Of applause. Mr..
Fisher was gorgeously apparelled in a full dress
suit with handsome white silk band across his
breast, white Shoes high white silk tile and
white ribbons on his cuffs cane with gigant
bow on the end of it completed his make up,
while his lady carried white parasol and was be.
comingly dressed.
The decision was left 10 the audience who
checred both couples, but more particularly the
white one.
Tonight will be amateurs night when the fol.
lowing local performers will he seen: Joyce
children, Charles b. Graham, c. Huein Wright,
John Washburn, Anthracite quartettc, DurkiI
brothers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
COUNTY.

hall held its closing exercises on Wednesday
evening.
Many of our young people are contemplating
attending the commencement exercises Of the
Clarks' Green High school on Tuesday evening
of next week.
On Monday evening, May I, the Christian
Endeavor society of the Baptist church will cole
brate its seventh anniversary In the church Rev.
\. j. Arthur, u. d., OF West Pittston, and dis
trict secretary OF the Baptist Young People $
union Of Northeastern Pennsylvania will deliver
an address Mics Bessie Craig, an clocutionist
from rockville, is expected TO be present and
recitc and members Of the society will assist In
o."er parts Of tue programme being arranged.
At the close Of the exercises refreshments will
he served free to those present and a social time
will be enjoyed. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Mr. and Mrs. ". Il. Hicc left yesterday for an
extended visit among relatives in the New Eng.
land states
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04

Park; Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Griffin and family,
Of Providence, and many outof.town people at.
tended the funeral Of Mrs Grace Kecne on Mon
day last.
George Lance, Of Montana, has returned to his
home at this place and expects TO make his
future home here.
Judson Long and Miss Alice Werkeiscr spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Justin.
Leroy Benjamin has accepted a position With
Jones Bros Tea company at Middletown, n. Y.
Arthur Koene has moved TO Hyde Park with his
parents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
Delawars AMI Hudson.

On April 93d, 1000, trains will leave Scranton
as folows
For Carbondae-6 90, 758, sos 1918 a. M;
~ noon; l.23, 220, 400, %, 62j 757 0l5,
lilo p. m; L1G a. m.
For Albany, Saratoga Montreal, Boston, Now
Eng any points, etc-6.20 a. m; 2. 20 p. IN.
fof honcsdale-G,20. lOlS a. M; 2.20, 525
p. m.
For Wilkes. Bamc-G45. 74s, SAB, osS, 1O.41 a.
m m l2oj, l2S, 2ls, 3.33, 4,27, 6.10, 7.4s, 1O1,
>. For New York, Philadelphia, ETC., via Lehigh
Nalley kailroad-6.4j a. M; 1903, els, 427 p.
h; with Black Diamond Express, 1l.30 p. m.
for PENNSYLVANIA Railroad points. 6.45, 9.3S a.
m; 2.1S, Az p. m.
For western points, via Lehigh Valley Rail-
road-I.4S a. m. 1903, 3.33, with Black Dia-
mona Express, 10.4l, il.S0 p. m.
Trans Will arrive in Scranton as follows:
from Carboniale and the North-6.i0, 7.43, S.3s,
80; 80; l03s lL5s a. M; l.23, 2l5 1926, ABB, 743,
From Wilkes Barre and the South--6.l5, 7.4s.
SlS' lO3s ll.55 a. m; LIS, 2.15, 4.O2 $50, 6.21,
"0", 9OJ, lO.is p M; Lib a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
5.47. 105 so p. m.
For Wilkes. .Barre-9SS a. m.; 1908, l5s 1928,
6.27, S.27 p. m.
For Albany, Saratoga Montreal, Boston, New
| England points, etc, 2.23 p m,
Lowest rates to all points in United States and
J. W BURDICK q. p. A., Albany, N Y.
| H. W. CROSS, d. p. A., Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Attorney Joseph +. Gilroy made application
yesterday for charter for the Peter and Paul
Beneficial association OF Priceburg
In the estate OF d. !. Phillips, late OF this city,
letters of administration were yesterday granted
to the widow, Mrs. Sarah II. Phillips
Articles of limited co.opartnership were yester.
day filed with Recorder Warnke by Patrick Len.
non, William 5 Walsh and Patrick +. Roach,
who have organized themselves into the Lennon
Hardware company, limited, with captalila.
tion OF 5000.
John Hall, who was arrested last Monday and
held in $500 bail on the charge OF attempted
criminal assault upon minor daughter of John
Hawkins, of Dickson City. was rearrcsted yester-
day and held in 81, 900 bail the further charge
OF having carried out the attempt John j.
Morgan and William Mason qualified as bonds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-04
TAYLOR NEWS.
Funeral of Mrs. williams Largely
Attended Yesterday-Mock Trial
This Evening-Pastor's Reception.

The funeral Of the late Mrs Edmund Williams
occurred from the family residence on Ridge
street yesterday afternoon and was attended by
unusually large number of people from this
town and up and down the valley. The ser.
vices were conducted in the Welsh Congrcga
tional church, of which she was a devote mem
bcr and were very impressive. Rev. u. H. liar
ris PHI. d., spoke feeliugly and with mis- usual
eloquencc and was assisted by Rev. ID. 7. Jones'
Of Scranton and Rev. John Evans. Thh church
choir rendered several beautiful anthems. Inter.
mcnt was made in the Forest Home cemetery
Funeral Director William Price having charge
The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful
and were contributed by the following from
family and sisters: !. d. Williams VI. Fruit.
igcr Edward Davis and Mr.. Thomas The pail.
bearers Messrs. James Marsh, Edward H.
Davis, John Coombs. Emanuel Owens, Thomas
Holmes and David Harris; fowcr.bcarcrs were
Alfred, James aud William Price, Richard Powell
and John Davis.
Mrs. VI. j. Mcdonald has returned from her
visit TO the Archibald
The Price Library association will hold a
mock trial in their rooms this evening. During
the evening ."e library orchestra will furnish
an excellent musical programme in connection
The following are the participants: Judge, Evan
G. Watkins; attorney for defense, John Richards
prosecuting attorney, Richard Gendall; clerk Of
court, John Francis; court stenographcr, Joseph
Whteford; tipstafs, Frank Decker and Adolph
urweider; constable, t"ristian Evans; court crer,
o. NJ. Williams. The charge is breach of pro-
mise.
Several of the property owners on Man rees
are laying sidewalks in front Of their prop rtrtcs
1t is hoped that others will follow this good cx-
ample and comply with the borough ordina ica
Miss Olwcn Howells CAV" reception TO her
friends on Wednesday evening at her home on
Main street During the evening a bounteous
repast was served. Those present were: Misses
Gertrude Norris Lena Gcndall, Lizzie Owens,
Maud Davis, Susie Harris Jennie Howells, Olwen,
Lillian and Leonor IIowclls and Messrs. Isaac
Davis, Bert Gendall, Thomas \. Evans and Nor.
gan Marsh.
The congregation of the Methodist Episcopal
church will tender their newly installed pastor,
Rev C. b. Henry, a reception on Tuesday even
ing next.
The employees of the Taylor, Pyne and Holden
collerics will be paid for the month of April to-
day.
The congregation of the Welsh Baptist church
will tender their newly installed pastor, Rev d.
{. Edwards and a family, a reception this even.
ing III the church. Refreshments will he served.
The following programme will no rpndare1.