The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-25

Susquehanna, Feb. 22.--Near the
Cascade, there is a lumberman's
camp, where a large force of men are
getting out railroad ties. mine props,
etc. on Wednesday li-year-old boy
named Tommy Osgood visited the
camp to watch the men work. AS 1t
began 70 grow dark, the boy started
for home. when he was startled by
the cry OF wildcat, followed Instant
lv by another, and in "a moment two
large cats made their appearance a
short distance away. Tommy, fully
aware that his life was in danger,
sought safety in fight. and the ugly
hrutes. half famishcd during the Sc
ere winter, Immediately started In
pusuit
When Tommy arrived at the river,
he quickly donned his skates. He is a
good skater, but unfortunately, there
is snow on the ice, which retarded his
progress But he raced along with all
the strength he could command, yell
ing at intervals with all his might.
The hungry beasts were soon close be-
hind, with their eyes cleaning like
Goals OF fire, and their red tongues
hanging out between their cruel, glis-
cats caught the skirt of Tommy's coat,
and the boy gave a final frightened
shrek, which brought to his aid two
hrawny farmers, who were working
near. one of the cats was killed with
an axe, and the other ran away An
other balf-minute and the lad would
certainly have been killed.
UNEXPECTED VEEIFlCATION.
If Montrose has a centennial cele
bration, a few OF the first settlers will
have to return to earth and start the
affair a-rolling.-Whitney. 1t begins
to look as it the above statement Is
correct. Those first settlers" are as
alive in the matter now as their de-
Scendents. And Oh. the shame of it,
AE~ntrose Republican.
ANOTHER SOCIETY EXPOSE.
- We spoke last week of the Exalted
Followers of Munchauscn, and Il COR
respondent wants some information
about them. They are an associa ton
of choice spirits, each one Of which has
at some time in his life, and most Of
them frequently, told some tale so
wildly improbable that his own grand
mother wouldn't believe it if he swore
to it, and yet bearing such an air Of
probability as to deceive the casual
reader, unless he stops to think about
IT. These stories can be told about
almost anything or anybody, provided
they do not touch on politics or re-
lsion. The society has no headquar-
ters and the offices are limited to q
grand gogo, with a first and second
assistant, and a secretary. Treasurer
they need not, for their treasures are
entirely in their minds, and each man
is custodian of his own share. Whit
ney, of Susquehanna, is grand gogo,
and MacWard, of Laceyville. is second
assistant and secretary. The place of
first assistant gogo is vacant, and is
to be filled by the Laporte correspond
ent of the Associated Press as soon as
he can muster up courage to tell the
truth about his own name. The meet
inSS of the society are held in the
same manner as those of the Mahata =
mas of Hindoostan, that is, they COM
mune in spirit. though miles apart.
Mr.. Ward Is the greatest communer in
the society. Applications for member
ship should be made to him by letter.
Dushorc Review.
y horse sausage factory has been dis
covered Gear Binghamton. Brt have
r" fear. the products g0as to the Old
world. \ horse on them.
If \he early bird gets the worm. the
larl young man dismounts at 3 Il. M.
need fear no competitor.
Here is TO George Washington, first
in peace, first in war, and first in tn ,
hearts of his countrymen--and the last
10 get a monument
SOME SHORTS.
The Erie is enjoying Il heavy freight
traffic.
The Erie ran a cheap excursion to
New York last night.
At the home of the brides parents,