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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
THE LINCOLN FARM.
Plans For Memorial Building on Site
of Martyr Presidents Birthplace.

The birthplace of Abraham Lincoln
is rapidly being transformed into ma
tional shrine. The plans for memo
rial building inclosing the cabin have
finally been adopted, and the program
for its dedication, which will take place
on the centenary, Feb. IL, has been
tentatively Taade out. The writer re-
Gently interviewed Richard Lloyd
Jones, the secretary of the Lincoln
Farm association, and can therefore
give the latest definite information. The
final drawing by the architect has been
made and accepted. Practically the
sole exhibit in the memorial building
is the birthplace cabin, which stands
in the exact spot it occupied when Lin
coin was born. For little space about
the cabin the memorial building is
without a floor, leaving the ground as
nearly as possible in its original state
The edifice, with its classic columns,
stands on low hill, being approached
by n broad sweep of steps, at the bot
tom of which is an extensive plaza.
From this plaza runs down the old
path to the famous rock spring. Two
turnpilles and the spur Of a railroad
lead to the farm, but outside of these
improvements, which are designedly
plain and simple, In keeping with Lin
coins own life and character, every
thing is left as before. The farm will
still be used as farm, the trees will
be undisturbed even to one old, half
dead apple tree, believed to be the last
of the orchard of Thomas Lincoln, the
father of the president Despite its
simplicity, however, the memorial
building will be an imposing sight
amid its humble surroundings.
The program for its dedication in
cludes addresses by Governor Joseph
W. Folk Of Missouri, president of the
Lincoln Farm association: Governor
Augustus r. Wilson of Kentucky, Sec.
retary of War Luke Z. Wright, speak
ing on behalf of the Confederate vet
Grams, and probably Justice Oliver
Wendell Holmes Of the United States
supreme court in behalf of the Union
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
A Worthy Exhibit.

There bave been numerous grange
exhibits at county fairs this season,
and it is good sign. Perhaps one Of
the most interesting of these was at
the Hudson fair, Columbia county,
when Lindenwald grange Of Kinder
hook exhibited 161 varieties Of fruits,
vegetables, grains, flowers, nuts and
canned fruits. They exhibited 80 va
rieties Of apples, 10 Of grapes, II OF
pears, 27 of vegetables, IL Of flowers
and IL of canned fruits. This grange
won the first prize Of $40. German
town range exhibited 134 varieties, of
which Ga were apples, % Of pears and
% Of grapes, and won $50. Claverack
grange exhibited 81 varieties, among
which were 10 varieties Of cucumbers,
IA Of beets and 10 Of beans. Living.
ston grange had 81 varieties. These
two oranges were awarded $40 each.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

DkAANAN oAANh' the ed1t0r OF lnt
Indianapolis News, Delnvan Smith
MIR. Foulke wrote TO the prcsidcn
making inquiry as to the facts In tho
matter In question, MIR. Smiths lnpci
having charged that the presidents
brother-inlaw, Douglas Robinson m
New York, and Charles p. Taft. edltM
OF the Cincinnati Times-Star, brother
Of the president elect and candidate
for Mr.. Foraker's seat In the senate
were concerned In alleged suspicious
dealings connected with the transfer
Of the canal from French to American
ownership. The president. in reply
ing to Mr.. Foulke's letter of inquiry
said
"Delavan Smith and the other peopl,
who repeated this falsehood lied about
the presidents brother-in-law, but why
the fact that Mr.. Smith lied should he
held to involve Mr.. Robinson in n
scandal Is difficult to understand. The
scandal affects no one but Mr.. Smith
and his conduct has been not mcIel!
scandalous, but infamous. Mr.. Robin
son had not the slightest connection o1
any kind, sort or description at any
time or under any circumstances with
the Panama matter. Neither did Mr..
Charles Taft"
Editor Taft Of Cincinnati has threat,
ened to take steps to call Editor Smith
20 account In the courts for the insinu.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
TIME LEAKS IN THE GRANGE
Some Suggestions That May 5s Useful
to Grange Officers.

Some Suggestions That May BE Useful
to Grange Officers.
The Importance Of utilizing time and
the extravagance of allowing it to go
10 waste are well stated by Jennie
Buell. OF Michigan, In which the fol-
lowing reasons for time running to
waste are stated:
When the grange is not called to Or
der on time because some officer or
leading person is not present.
When the stewards distribute badges,
song books, ETC., after the gavel has
fallen instead Of before.
While the chorister selects songs
after they are called for.
While the secretary shuffles his pa
pers over or stops to write a receipt
after the order Of reading the minutes
Is reached.
When a committee <audlts a bill or
passes upon an application for men,
bership after reports OF committees
are called.
When business that might be refer
red TO committee is transacted by the
grange, especially with prolonged dis
cussion.
When members speak upon questions
that have not been brought properly
before the grange by motion.
When a grange stands still while the
paraphernalia and decorations are
gathered and prepared for initiation.
When members are allowed to wan.
der in discussion in the lecture hour.
When matters foreign to the time OF
place are introduced and delay the
closing past the time fixed.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
THE MICHIGAN WAY.

Grange Deputies In Michigan and How
They Are Compensated.
The compensation of the grange dep
uties in Michigan is figured on a lib
eral basis. Each grange pays the Or
ganizing deputy $40, Of which $15 goes
for the charter. Then by application
Of a series Of bounties, offered by the
state grange, If the organizing deputy.
reports five oranges he receives $50 for
each, and in like increased proportion
for ten oranges he will get $26 each.
Then there is grand prize Of 500 to
any deputy who will organize and in
struct twenty-five oranges during the
year. And in order. to increase their
efforts to get the full twenty-five the
deputies are given a repetition OF the
prizes for the second ten oranges. So
that for twenty oranges they would
receive $500, and for twenty five
oranges, which would entitle them to
the grand prize of 500, they would
receive $720. The deputy must get In
warrant taking the $5 Of the money
from the charter members for his own
services. Thus it provides safeguard
against a charter membership SO small
as to make them weaklings. 1t is esti-
mated that the charter list should not
be less than twenty-five in order to
warrant the taking of the five dollar
fee. This liberal payment Of the depu-
ties will account largely for the mark
ed increase in the number Of oranges
In Michigan during the past few years.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
Tho Essay Exehanne.

Two or three Of the state lecturers
at least have established Recently what
is called an "essay exchange" Es-
says on various topics suitable to be
read in grange meetings are written
and loaned to oranges that may be in
need Of such material. The idea is a
good one, and yet the essay exchange
should not be allowed to take the place
Of essays or papers written by men,
bers of the grange. However, the lat
ter may be consulted, and essays which
1t furnishes may be occasionally used
to help out programme where there
may be but few who feel themselves
qualified to prepare papers.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

ations his paper made against the for
mer's character. Editor William NJ.
Laffan Of the New York Sun is also
brought into the controversy by a ref
erence to him In the presidents letter
to Mr. Foulke, and another New York
paper, the World, which gave publicity
to the charges during the recent cam
paign, now asks for a congressional in
vestigation of the matter.
Mr.. Foulke, to whom the presidents
much discussed letter was addressed
and by whom it was given out for pub
lication, has been a civil service COM
missioner OF the United States and is
widely known as scholar, reformer and
author. Mr. Roosevelt's friendship for
Mr.. Foulke dates from the time when
the latter served under President
George William Curtis as q member of
the executive committee Of the Nation
al Civil Service Reform league in
1856. Mr.. Foulke was chairman of
the special commission appointed by
the league to investigate the conditions
OF the civil service under President
Harrison. He was born In New York
city In 1e48 and was graduated from
Columbia university in the class ahead
u Seth Low, with whom he has since
been much associated In civil service
reform work. He IL also a graduate Of
the Columbia School of Law and for
some time practiced law successfully
IN Indiana. He was once president Of
ewarthmore college. 1t was during his
service In the Indiana legislature that
he became interested in civil service re-
form, and It was In 1902 that President
Roosevelt made him q member Of the
national civil service commission. Since
1890 Mr.. Foulke has been engaged
largely In literary pursuits and is the
author Of ''slav and Saxon" a biog-
raphy OF Oliver p. Morton, war gov
ernOr OF Indiana, and a romance Of
Yucatnn at the time Of the Spanish in
vasion called maya"
There were a great many pleasant
greetings between fellow lawmakers
ON the reassembling OF the 6iKty-frst
congress, ana many a Joke or BIT OF
persinagc was exchanged between old
friends. On such occasions party lines
seem b be forgotten. The sight Of a
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
Cause Enounh.

Cobwigger-Is II known why he COM
mitted suicide?
Merritt-A church committee ap-
pointed him to represent Santa Claus
at its Christmas entertainment-Puc
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

&2,752.59S ~
State of Pennsylvania, County of Wayne, IS.
/, H. Scott Salmon. Cashier of the above
named Company, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true, to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
(SignedD II. S. SALMON. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd
day of December, 1905.
(Signed) ROBERT A. SMITH, y. =.
INotarial Seal
Correct-Attest:
III Siifsi9 4 = a7$ss SS,s5zi i: sHsarn Directors
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
ESTATE OF

JOHN T. BALL, late OF Honesdale, Pa.
All persons indebted to said estate are noti-
fled 10 make immediate payment 20 the un-
dersigned and those having claims against
the said estnte are notified to present them
duly attested, for settlement.
81 JOSEPH A. BODIE. Executor
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

Republican leader like Senator stephen
B. Elkins of West Virginia going to the
capitol in friendly converse with a
Democratic opponent like Senator Isl
dor Rayner of Maryland is nothing
unusual Senator Elkins got bolster
Gus greeting on his appearance among
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

Union grange at Plymouth, N. H..
held its first fair early In October. II
was a Great success, and it took rank
with the largest fairs in the state out
side the state fair and e1celled them
in the department Of working oxen and
in the exhibit Of field corn. The show
ring Of no other fair in New England
contained so many Devon cattle AZ
was shown at this fair.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
A Vote For Direct Primaries.

Genesee IN. " Pomona grange met
Oct. with an attendance Of about
20o The subordinate oranges of that
county reported total membership OF
2,270. The following resolution was
adopted: Resolved, That we demand
direct voting at the primaries and here
by direct our delegates at the next
state grange meeting to do all in their
power to effect the passage Of such a
law" The next meeting win be held
at Batavia on Dec. II.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18

SENATOR ELKINs AND SENATOR RAyNER.
his colleagues, many of the unterri6ed
chaffingly inqulrlng about the title he
is supposed to have coming his way
from the royal relatives of the Duke
of the Abruzzi. He affected to take 1t
good naturedly, but he didn't like it.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
TN HE letter whicl

n Ere S / d e II
Roosevelt re
Gently addressed t.
William d u d | c!
Foulke of Indiani
regarding alleged
false statements as
to the purchase o.
the Panama cana
by the governmcn,
OF the united
States from that ol
France has place.
Ia the lineligh
tho Aditar nf the
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
WAYNE COUNTY SAVINGS BANK

GoEEsDALE, WAYRE CO.. Pa,
AT the close Of business. Nov. q. 1908.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The Farmers and
Mechanics Bank

OF HONESDALE. WAYNE COUNTY, PA.
at the close of business. Nov. q. 1905
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-12-18
OF ADMINISTRATION,

WIN. b. ROADKNIGHT, Sheriff.
Sherlff's Once. Honesdale
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04

"There are several seats up forward in the car,
sir" said the conductor to the who hang
ing to a strap.
mo, thank you," replied the strap-hanger; I'm
about to write article for the newspapers the
street ndigntes, and | want to say honestly
that I've ridden down town six successive days hang
ing onto strap "-Yonkers Statesman.
"All alone in trackless DESERT" walled the hero
inc. mot a tree, not a rock in sight. Here come
the ferocious lions Oh what shall | do"
Dive troo de trap!" shouted friendly stage
hand "Yure standin right over it, Teddy "-Houston
Chronicle
"And now, Uncle Ezra" she said just before the
guests had begun to arrive please remember not
to eat your pie with your knife"
"A1l right, Lizzie; but l wish you'd tell that young
woman that waits on the table to give me an extra
spoon"
Blazer (having discharged weapon at rabbit)-
Did I hit him?
Loader-No sir Nor me- either Punch.
When an actress marr1eS and retlreS from the
stage she is, of course, ex-acting wfe-Philadel
phia Record
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04
TIME TIA BLES
BOISE & INTERURRAN RAILWAY.
In EFFECT DECEMBER T. 1907.

BOISE TO CALDWELL-Daly
Lv. Boise7OO *85 9O 1045 *12OO 15 23O *345 $780,
615 73O *845, 1000 p. m.
Eage-7SO t845 1000 1890 LAS, $780, *415.
Lv sar748 1903 1918 a. M *l24S 2OS s1S *4Ss 49,
703 8.l8, 1888 10.4S
Lv. Middletons 1926 1o4i 56 Sill 226 S.41 a. Sc,
Arr Caldwei8S0 *945 100 M 1215 $780, 245 400 *515
$780, T45 900, *lO15 1l.3O p,
CALDWELL TO BOISE-Daiy.
Lv. Caldwe63O As 900 *Ol5, 13O 124 1900 315,
49, rs 49, ZOO, 8.15, $50 p. m.
Middleton*648 SO3 9l8 *1033 14S 103 1918 $685.
449 1903 us, 1888. 9.4S p. IN.
Lv star*7i2 82 942 *lo57 a M 1872 1877 *242 S57 512
1927 7.42 S.57 1912 D. m
Eage*73O 845 1000 *fl.l5 $780, las $780, 415,
$50 1915, 500, 9.15. 10 80 p.
Arr Bose8OO 91 1O3O *1145 leo 2l5 $780, AS 600.
*715 $50, 9.45, HOO p
Baggage and Express Trains.
Connections made at Middleton with all trains Of the
Idaho Northern Railway and Boise and Caldwell with all day
trains of the Oregon Short Line.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04
Wit and Wisdom
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of State PRISONS said at a recent dinner in Troy:
"T'hen there is the faddist type of prison warden,
the man with some hobby other that he quite
runs into the ground
81 know one such warden. 1t is his hobby to give
to his prisoners congenal work, work which they
like and are accustomed to.
Gle said day to a convict:
"Young man, I see that you are sentenced to hard
labor Now in providing you with work I shall
take your former occupation into account. What
were you?
"|An anarchist SIR the convict replied
"'Ahem,' said the warden turning to his assistant
then we will put this to road blasting"
THAT famous temperance reformer the late Fran
els Murphy" said Pittsburg man, "had many
odd adventure in the course of his useful life.
"FIe once told me of, where drinking
with neat joke got for the moment little the
better of him in an argument
"The man was a club man, bon vivant famous
for his wine cellar and Mr.. Murphy read him a
strong lecture on the drink evil
"But the bon vivant only smiled, shook his head
and said
~Well, Mr. Murphy, I have seen many pleas
ant party round table, but l have never seen one
round pump"-Washington Star
A certain man was in the habit of giving a sou
to an old blind beggar who sat at the of the
street with his dog. One day, however, he was
greatly astonshed to see his blind sitting with
his eyes wide open and with fresh notice board
in front of him.
q must explain to you, sir" said the erstwhile
blind man. that have lost my dog [ wouldn't be
blind any longer without him. now | am deaf
mute."-Rire
The real estate firm of Solomon & OSullvan had
lots for sale in suburban addition y oul1-
van-young, enthusiastic and Irisll-was writing the
advertisement, the national eloquence flowing from
his pen He urged independent purchasers to seize
the passing moment.
Napoleon not only met opportunity; he created
i'll"
Mr. Solomon read this line in the advertisement
slowly and carefully "Ths fellow Napoleon he
said-"whats the use of advertising him with our
money!"
There was not even standing in the O'Clock
crowded car but one more passenger young wom-
an wedged her way along just inside the doorway.
Each time the car took sudden 1urch forward she
fell helpessly back and three times she landed in
the arms of large, comfortable on the back
platform The third time happened, he said quiet
ly, Hadn't you better stay here ?-Lad1es Home
Journal
Visiting Prison Chaplain-Ah, my friends this u
world is full of trials.
Incarcerated Guest-Don't know it, mister? Amt
l 'ad my share of 'em? But it amt the trials l
mind so much; it's the verdicts
The "Slver Separation" is a cynical imitation of
the "Siver Wedding" A we'll known woman re- ST
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04
OREGON SHORT LINE

GOING WEST.
Trains Leave Boise
500 Weser Passenger Pony"
2l0 connect with No. 10 Portland
1.50 with No. To Portland
GOING EAST.
Trains Leave Boise t
240 with No Through East
240 to connect with No. 2. Through East
FROM THE WEST
Trains arrive in Boise
900 WeSer Passenger The Pony
$50 after connecting Nampa with No. Through East
AS after connecting Nampa with No. Through East
FROM THE EAST.
430 after connecting Nampa with No s. the East
40 after connecting Nampa with No. l. From the East
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-01-04
THE IDAHO SCIMITAR.

font and the clergyman about to oficiate felt called
upon for remarks
mo one" he began, "can foretell the future of
this little chap. Who knows but he may grow up to
be a great general like Grant himself Or it may
be- world-famous scientist like the immortal New
ton. He may become soul-saving divine or a
MISUNDERSTANDING judge"
Then turning to the fond mother he added, ''What
name is the child to bear?"
'Matida Mary Florence" was the reply-I,ip-
pincott's.
The Earl, after the tiff, humbly offered her his
"Thank you," said Lolita Go1de with frigd hau-
teur. "Thank you; don't need your support"
"But | need yours" said the young man quickly
Even in his vexation Lord Odo found it impos-
sble to forget that this fair creature had $5OOOOOO
in her own right
Hilarious Citizen-Come on ill., feers! I got
nuthn' but dough Dere a Harlem
bank, an I sold me place in de line for twenty
bucks.
Incredu1ous Person-Gee, how long have yonse
had money in de bank?
Hilarious Ctizen-Who said I had money in de
bank?-Puck
Employees are strictly forbidden TO redQ any post
cards which pass through their hands,
The public is warned that the employees have
strict orders not to let any post card pass which
contains vulgar or unseemy remarks it."-Pele
Mee.
Il propose to fight snobbishnesS
"And your first move will be?"
'"To ignore all these people who not in
set"
The President calls it bully fleet" Nature
taking, are you, dear old man? Vessels are shes.
Has our dearly beloved Theodore discovered
she bulls?
"After an acquaintance of forty-fve minutes
"Yes?"
"They decided not to get married"
"We11, that's the most sensible affair I've heard
about in a long time
what is it ?"
"a duet on steam radiators Oh, we'll make a
hit all right"
"Chee, Weary How'd yer come ter git dat black
eye?"
"Readin' de funny papers, Walker"
Flows dat?"
"Dey say woman can't t'row straight and I re-
lied on dat information
She-I saw hat yesterday which simply
dream.
He-How much it
She-On1y SIS, dear.
He-Then you had better lost no time in waking
up-Baltimore American.
"Were you in the ark with Noah grandpapa?"
"No INV child. T was not in the ark with Noah"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-02-11

BANK WAS LOOTED SHE IS SEEING THINGS
Robbers Wrecked Building at Willard,
Mo-, With NitrogIycerine, and
Got Ten Thousand Dollars.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Springfield, Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE bank
of Willard, at Willard, Mo-, fifteen
miles northeast of here, was robbed
by five craftsmen at 2 o'clock this
morning, and ten thousand dollars
was taken.
Three explosions of nitroglycerine
wrecked the building and opened the
vault and inner safe Citizens at
tracted by the explosions opened fire,
when the men retreated, carrying
their loot to a handcar, which they
used to make their escape.
The sheriff and posse from here
are now following the trail over the
hills. The handcar was deserted one
mile from Willard.
Although Cashier Frazier of the
robbed bank is quoted as saying that
$4,000 was taken, the local bank
here which is a correspondent of the
Willard institution, says only about
| 81 800 was secured
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-02-11
NOTED MEN TAKING PART
In the Fifth General Convention of the
Religious Education Association.

Special to the Herald.
Washington. D. c., Feb. 11.-Wash-
ington is entertaining for three days
one of the most distinguished gather
ings that ever assembled here. The
occasion is the fifth general conven-
ton of the Religious Education Asso-
citation, of which Henry Churchill
King of Oberlin College is president,
and which includes among its active
members many of the most eminent
educators, divines and public men of
America.
A meeting of the council today pre-
coded the general sessions, which be-
gin in Continental Hall this evening.
The general theme of the gathering is
'sThe Relation of Moral and Religious
Education to the Life of the Nation"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-02-11
The Czarina Is Suffering HaIucina-
nations, and Physicians Advise
Her to Leave Russia.

Special to the Herald.
Vienna, Feb. 11-Though the news
papers of st. Petersburg are not per-
mitted to publish the facts, it is
known that the czarina is suffering
halucinations. The court physicians
have warned the car that it is neces-
sary to remove the czarina from Rus
STA to save her reason and possibly
her life 1t is reported ON good au-
thority that the car is considering a
move dissolving the douma as pre-
liminary step to taking his wife to
Riyierau.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-02-11
| BITTER LABOR FIGHT.
Progress at Fairbanks. Alaska.
Shots Have Been Exchanged.
Serious Situation.
)cia to tha Herald

! Washington, D. c., Feb. ia bit
ter labor fight is in progress at Fair,
banks, Alaska, and the situation is
critical, according to the department
Of justice. The federal marshal has
been empowered to swear in depu-
ties. 1t is said that shots have been
exchanged and a number of the strik-
ing miners, members of the western
federation, have been arrested.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-02-11
KANEKOONE SAYS ROT
Diplomat Says Talk of War Between
Japan and United States Is
Newspaper Sensation.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. 11.-Viscount Kane
koone, a foremost diplomat, in a let
ter makes the statement that all of
the talk of strained relations between
the United States and Japan is the
veriest rot. He gives it as his opin-
ion that the talk comes from the fab
relations of the sensational press.