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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
VINDICATION OF
DAVID |. HOVER
Former superintendent of Wayne
County Schools.

Former superintendent of Wayne
County Schools.
Prof. d l.. Hover, principal of
Media High school, and former
Wayne County superintendent of
Schools, was acquitted on Friday
before Judge Bromdall of the
charge of assault and battery on
one of his pupils, Walter Griscom.
The charges grew out of a whipping
which the Griscom boy received in
school. From the evidence secur-
ed by the court it appears that the
Griscom lad had been sent to
Prof. Hover on more than one oc-
casion, for being disorderly in the
school room, but the direct cause
of the charges made against Prof.
Hover was for whipping admin
istered to Walter Griscom on April
goth for the throwing of torpedoes
out of the second story of the
school building while school was
in session; the torpedoes were of such
size that when exploded close
to the school building they caused
great alarm among Lue teachers anu
pupils.
Mr.. Andrew Thompson of this
place, and Mr.. Emerson Gammell,
of Bethany, were witnesses for
Prof. Hover and testified as to his
character while a resident of Wayne
county.
The following letter received by
Mr.. Thompson shows what the
school board thinks of Mr.. How
er's actions:
Media, Pa, June -.
My Dear Mr.. Thompson,
You may have seen the decision
of the jury in the morning pap
ers, What a vindication it is!
All the costs were put on the prose-
cutor.
You will be glad to know that
the school board reelected me
last night and gave me an increase
of three hundred dollars, making
my salary eighteen hundred dol
lars.
Everywhere do we meet express
sions of approval, and the discipline
another year will be much easier
because of this decision. l desire
to most heartily thank you for the
assistance you rendered me and
your willingness to testify.
Yours very truly,
d. L. HOVER.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
RIVER JORDAN WATER USED.
Twelve Babies baptized at Middle
town, N ",

Middletown, N. Y, June ia
remarkable feature in connection
with the Children's Day exercises
at st. Pauls Methodist Church, in
this city, on Sunday, was the bap-
tism of twelve infant children with
water taken from the River Jordan
The services were attended by a
large congregation.
Rev. DR.. Charles L. Walsworth,
the pastor of the church, who Of
ficiated at the service, personally
took the water from the section of
the river where Christ was baptized
by John the Baptist.
In brief remarks previous to the
service DR.. Walworth told how the
water had been secured by him
while he was making tour through
the Holy Land.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16

found Baker laying in a pool of
blood dead. The coroner was at
once summoned and on his arrival
found that Baker had been shot so
that the ball had passed diagonally
through his cheek and neck, sever
ing an artery causing immediate
death. The bullet which killed Van
Deusen entered the right side of
his head, and protruded through
the left. The Coroner at once
selected jury consisting of DR..
Peterson, George l.. Eek, l.. D.
Bunnell, Charles Arthur, Jacob Hau-
ser and Frank Thomas. After an
examination of the dead, the testi-
mony of those who witnessed the
tragedy was taken, after a short de-
liberation, they rendered a verdict as
follows: l, H. B. Searles, Coroner of
Wayne county, having been called,
took the following inquisition this
18th day of June, 1909, upon the
solemn oath and affidavit of P. B.
Peterson, NJ. D., George l.. Eek, E.
d. Bunnell, F. H. Thomas Charles
T. Arthur, j. j. Hauser, six good
and lawful men of Wayne county
aforesaid, charged to inquire when,
where, and by what means Mark
Van Deusen and George Baker came
to their death, who having viewed
the bodies of the said NJ. Van Deu-
sen and George Baker, and heard
the evidence produced before them
do find and say that George Baker
came to his death by wound in
flicted by a revolver shot by Mark
Van Deusen, and that the said NJ.
Van Deusen then shot himself, the
affair occurring in the township of
Dyberry, county of Wayne, about 6
o'clock of the morning of the 11th
day of June, 1909, and that the
said NJ. Van Deusen did with intent
and purpose kill the said George
Baker and himself against the
peace and dignity of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania.
In witness whereof we affiX our
names and seal. Jurors: P. H.
Peterson, NJ. D., George l.. Eek, E.
D. Bunnell, F. n. Thomas, Charles
r. Arthur, j. j. Hauser, II. B.,
Searles, NJ. D., Coroner.
Van Deusen is survived by his
wife and five children: Frank and
George of Honesdale; Leslie of Dy-
berry, Mrs. Fred j. Robinson of
Lebanon, and Mrs. Allen Kmble,
of Honesdale.
Baker is survived by Mrs. Lafay-
ellie Nelson of Rileyville; Mrs.
Frank Kimble and Mrs. Nicholas
Hambly of Honesdale, Mrs. George
Kimble, of Oregon, children by his
first wife, and twin brother, Steph-
en-, of Siko.
Baker was buried at the Bolkcom
cemetery, Rileyville, on Sunday af-
ternoon; Glen Dyberry being the
last resting place of Van Deusen.
funeral taking place on Sunday
morning.
1t is reported that Van Deusen
left a note giving his son Frank in
structions to divide his property
equally among his children and
them goodbye, thus showing his
act was fully premeditated.
Baker and Van Deusen were in
Honesdale the day previous to the
tragedy, the latter visited his child
rem while the former called on sew
them in good natured way, they
complimenting his unusual good
health and vigor at his advanced age.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
FOR A SANE FOURTH.

The list of casualties resulting
from the insane manner in which
Americans celebrate the Fourth of
July is appalling, In ten years
from 1899 to 1909, five hundred
and eight persons were killed on
the Fourth of July and twenty-nine
thousand and eighty-five wounded.
Each year has seen an increase of
the number of casualties, the num-
Der killed and injured in 1909 be-
ing double that in 1899. These
figures were compiled by the Chi
cago Tribune, and are believed not
to reach by several hundred the
actual number of persons who have
been slaughtered on the great
American holiday.
The large number of casualties
on the Fourth of July result from
the use of dangerous explosives in
vented in recent years. The boys
and men of to-day are not satisfied
with the innocent firecrackers, but
must have as an aid to the celebra-
tion of Independence day inventions
which make loud noises. Parents
whose children are allowed to use
these death-dealing things are fool
ish. They permit their children to
celebrate the Fourth in an insane
and dangerous manner and if death
reaps a rich harvest these parents
have regret and sorrow to carry
with them the rest of their lives.
AS parents will not use their in
fiuence to prevent the use of ex-
plosives of dangerous character
on the Fourth of July, the law
should step in and demand that In
dependence Day shall be observed
in a safe and sane manner. The
use of dangerous explosives should
be prohibited by the authorities of
the municipalities of this State in
order to put a stop to the slaughter
of children. The Fourth of July
should no longer be a day of ter
ror, anxiety and dread to the par
ents and the suffering of children
should be prevented by every means
in the power of the authorities.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

st. Johns Catholic church was
well filled by the graduating class of
the High School, their friends and
relatives last Sunday evening who
were present to listen to the bacca-
laureate sermon which was delivered
by Rev. Thomas Jordan. The dis
course was a most brilliant one, and
bristled with ideas and thoughts,
which, If carried out, will bring sue
cess, happiness in this world, and
Joy in the world to come.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
"THE BURGLAR"

A small but we'll satisfied audience
supported the well-known actor,
Eugene LaRue, in his presentation
of The Burglar" on Thursday even
ing, June 10th, at the Lyric. The
entertainment was under the auspices
and in behalf of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles. The bolder Eagles were
all present, while those who have
their claws and screech their defiance
as the king Of birds, remained at
home. The play was a surprise to
those who attended and expected to
witness a mediocre performance as
the play was excellently rendered
and reflected great credit upon those
in the cast. Mr.. LaRue as the
Burglar" outdid himself in the
principal character. Miss Doolittle
as Alice" and Miss Lord as Fan
ME- were particularly good in their
impersonations, while Martha"
Miss Denhart) and James" (Mr.
Green) adapted themselves faultless-
ly to their respective parts. Little
Mary Weinger as "Editha" was very
realistic in the difficult part which
she assumed and won the repeated
applause of the audience. Messrs.
Bodie, Osborne and Wood as the
men of the hour did much and did
it well, in welding together the con-
Meeting links of the play, and help to
make the play enjoyable, interesting
and amusing to those who were for
tunate to be present.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
FANCIED WRONG LEADS
TO MURDER AND SUICIDE
Both Men Almost NOnagenarianS-...D ..DOubly Related
and Well-tO-dO.

The people of Honesdale were
shocked on Friday morning when
telephone message was received
that George Baker and Mark Van
Deusen, two well-to-do farmers of
Dyberry township were dead; later
particulars revealed the fact that
Van Deusen had deliberately shot
Baker, killing him instantly, and
then turned the weapon upon him
self with fatal results.
Coroner Harry B. Searles, of
Honesdale, was Immediately sum-
moned and proceeded to the scene
of the affair. The residence of the
Baker family, where the tragedy oc-
Cured, is situated on the Dyberry
road about one mile from the Fair
grounds. Baker was brother-in-
law of Van Deusen, having married
his sister and was also his father
in-law, Van Deusen having married
Sarah, the oldest daughter of Bak-
err Baker was 81 years of age,
while Van Deusen was Sc. The
latter has made his home with the
Baker family for years, but on ac-
count of Mrs. Bakers health failing
and her increasing years it became
necessary to tighten her household
labors and cares, and for this rea-
son, it was deemed advisable to
have Van Deusen make other ar
rangements and secure another
hnn pAt I'M nj
Baker had broached the subject
in very kindly way and explained
the reasons for the change. Van
Deusen became surly and ill-temper-
ed over the matter and the amica-
BILE relations were so strained that
upon several occasions words were
passed that made it more urgent to
carry out the arrangements. Van
Deusen, who was naturally of a
morose and discontented disposi-
ton, brooded over the matter until
Mrs. Baker became alarmed, and
did what she could to prevent an
outbreak between the two men.
About o'clock on Friday morning
Baker had gone out to the cow
sen, who had surreptitiously procur-
ed 32-calibre revolver, started for
the place where Baker was en-
ployed. He had gone about half
the distance when Mrs. Baker came
out on the back porch to do some
chores. Van Deusen halted, turn
ed around, and retraced part of his
steps, again turned back, and start
ed back to the COW shed. His
peculiar actions attracted the at
tention of Mrs. Baker and she re-
mained on the porch to watch his
further actions. She saw him ap-
proach her husband, heard the re-
port of the revolver and as he turn
ed and started on a run toward her,
she seeing the smoking revolver in
his hand, although stunned for a
moment, had presence of mind
enough to seize horn which was
at hand for emergency calls, and
gave several loud blasts. Van
Deusen hearing the sound of the
horn, and seeing that the call was
being answered by the neighbors,
Immediately stopped, and pointing
the pistol at his own head fired
and fell on the back porch of the
house. Mrs. Leslie Van Deusen and
Mr.. Elna Nelson who heard the call
ran across the fields and reach
ed him just as he was breathing
his last. They then went hur-
redly to the COW shed and
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
PERDITA.

Upon her brow and cheek, so fair,
There rests a shade of WEAKNESS,
Through all their smiles her eyes
confess
The lurking presence of Despair.
At Pleasures fount she seeks to fill
The dreary void within her breast;
With love, unhallowed and un-
blest,
The hunger of her heart to still.
She calls it love, though We. she
knows
Love died to her long years before;
Pale embers strew her altar-floor,
The vivid flame no longer glows,
The tender bliss, unmarried by pain,
The radiant dreams that Passion
wrought,
The rapturous life it's presence
brought,
Can never thrill her pulse again.
Her faith, her heart, her soul, adrift,
DerellctS on llfe'S turDld stream;
The past, shadow haunted
dream,
Whose shrouding veil she does not
lift.
The lowering future, starless night,
O'ercast with shame, regret, and
tears;
No hope in all the coming years,
In all their gloom, no CLEAN Of
light.
And still she plays her smiling part
A blossom in that gay parterre;
A nameless pang, a boding fear,
Forever trembling in her heart.
CECIL MARCH.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
OBITUARY..

Cora NJ, wife of julius A. Dunn,
died at her home in Oregon town
ship on Sunday morning of a compli-
cation of diseases. She was born at
Youngsville, Sullivan county, New
York, and was 33 years of age. The
deceased is survived by her husband
and parents. Funeral will be held
at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morn
ing at the house. Interment in the
East Dyberry cemetery,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16

NOTICE is hereby given that an appli-
~ cation will be made at the Court of
Quarter Sessions of the Peace OF Wayne
county, on Thursday, the oath day OF June.
license to carry on the business of detective,
with the. principal office in the borough OF
Honesdale,. Wayne county, Pennsylvania,
plication was filed with tho clerk Of said
Court on the 14th day Of June, 1909, under the
provisions Of the act of the General Assembly
approved the 23d day OF March, 1897, and the
supplements thereto. N. b, SPENCER.
Honesdale. Pa, June Il. 1909. 48t2ei
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16
CoNsTABLEs AND JUSTICES.

According to opinions filed by
county solicitors, constables and
justices now in Office are not entitled
to the increase of per diem and fees
established by the laws enacted by
the last Legislature. The constitu-
tion of Pennsylvania provides that
"No law shall iHc-cGco tie g"'ary
or enrolments of any public officer
after his election"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-06-16

Wash Dresses in English Req, Linen
and Linette, at
45w6 MENNER & CO.'S Stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Collins have
gone to st. Louis ON a visit.
Henry Carse has returned from his
visit in the east, during which time
he took in the inauguration ceremonies
of President Taft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stone and baby
son of Des Moines arrived today for &
visit with the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. B. Stone.
Major c. S. Richie, chief of the loca
government river engineers, was al
Peoria yesterday comforting with Con
gresham Graft in regard to the appro
priations for river work in this vi
cinity.
Frank Lakaff. the Islander pitcher
arrived in the city today. He is look
ing well despite the fever with which
he suffered during the early part o
the winter. He spent the winter il
Clinton.
Harry B. Linderholm, who was con
nected with the Knox undertaking es
tablishment in this city for man.
years. has taken position with C. I,
Wheelan and commenced upon hi
new duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
CUTS OUT
FREE TUITION
Ministers Sons and Daughters
Are No Longer to Enjoy
Special Privileges
LAT AUGusTANA COLLEGE
After Hard Contest, Directors Take
ActiOn-Musical Leaders and
Faculty all Reelected.

The board of directors of Augustana
college concluded its work last even
ing after an all day session taken up
principally by routine business. There
will be no change in the teaching st aft
at the college next year, calls being
extended to all the present Ncumb-
ents. All salaries are to remain the
same with the exception of that of
Professor P. Johnson, instructor i'm
piano and pipe organ, who is to re-
ceive an increase of 800.
No Free Tuition.
An important decision effecting the
/, children of ministers was made when
the board decided to withdraw all ex-
ira privileges, including free tuition,
| which have been granted to them here
| tofOre. The measure was hard fought
by some of the members of the board,
but finally carried 1t means an in
crease of about $4,000 annually to the
college in tuition alone The action
was taken in order to meet the re-
quirements attached to Andrew Car
negie's donation of S20, 900 to the JuD-
| lice fund.
Reflect Musical Leaders.
All the present leaders of the col
lege musical organizations were re-
appointed for next year-Mrs. Edla
Lund will lead the oratorio: Professor
Johnson the Wennerberg chorus; Miss
Gertrude Housed the orchestra. and
Professor Killing the band.
The Wennerberg chorus was given
a sIe0 guarantee to back it on its
contemplated tour next month through
Iowa and Nebraska
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
KRAKEEL CLUB TO BANQUET
Bowlers Are to Have Feast at the
Harms Tonight.

The Krakeel bowling club has plan
ned TO hold banquet at the Harms
hotel this evening and all the mem
bers of the club will be there TO en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
PROJECT Revived
Artificial Ice Factory for Rock
Island More Than a Prob
ability.
COMPANY HOLDS MEETING
Decides to Make Whirlwind Canvass
for Capital With View of Build
ing 35-ton Plant.

Prospects are bright for an artificial
ice manufacturing plant in Rock Is
land. At meeting of the Peoples
Sanitary Ice & Supply company at
the office of the secretary, e. B. Kreis,
last evening, the project which was
launched some time ago was revived
and a decision was reached TO push
the soliciting of stock subscriptions.
Each one of those present was delega-
ted a committee of one TO make Wig
|orous canvass. during the next two
weeks 1t is hoped that within that
time $4,000 shall have been secured
which, with the amount already sub
scribed, will give the company a work
ing capital of $4,000. With this
amount in sight contracts will at once
be let for the erection of building
on the companys property on Forty
fourth street and for the equipment of
the plant.
!, Negotiations for union with Mo-
line men engaged in a similar enter
prise have been under way, but it was
voted to discontinue them and go
ahead with the object of building a
plant capable of manufacturing from
80 to So tons a day for Rock Island
alone
Scarcity Helps Project.
The present scarcity of natural ice
has given an impulse to the movement
for a factory to make the artificial
| product here. This winters expert
ence of the ice men is similar to that
: of several other winters recently, from
which it is thought the demand for
artificial ice will be a permanent one
1t is claimed that the artificial product
can be sold at handsome profit at
the price that has been charged fol-
river ice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
CONFERENCE IS
OPENED HERE
Baptist Budget Convention in
Z Progress at First Church
~ in This City.
SESSIONS WELL ATTENDED
Some of the Strongest Men i'm the
Work Deliver. Addresses on De-
nominational Affairs.

The budget. conference of the Bap.
list church opened this morning at the
First Baptist church with a goodly
number of delegates present The
morning session was devoted to de
votfonal exercises, which were led ~
Rev. w. C. Rutherford, and to three
lectures. Rev. H.. w. Reed. pastor vi
the church, spoke first on the theme
s. Essentials of Efficiency
He, said that it was important that
the vision of the church be enlarged
to such an extent that it could see the
Importance of work outside its own
walls, and that harmony would be
gained in taking up outside work. he
showed that home mission and for
eign mission work each has its i'm
portant place in the church work and
that by harmonizing the different
ttention to both lines of action, power
would be given to the work that il
would otherwise not have.
Halls New Era.
DR.. p S. Henson discussed the new
era which came to the conference by
the organization of the different mis-
sion societies of the church into {
single organization and of the benefit:
which are to be derived from this ar
rangement. His talk was followed BY
a discussion of the budget of the
northern Baptist convention, by DR.. J.
c. Barnes. The latter took up it.
many phases, such as its aim, its re
lation to the church, its accomplish
ments and it's methods. The conven
ton spent some time in discussing tn,
budget.
The Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session opened afte
devotional exercises led by Rev. Davit
Holmberg, with an address by Rev. J
B. Smith of Muscatine, Iowa. He tool
as his subject The Church's Task
and showed that this task was 4
spread the gospel While the churcl
is not to be- held responsible if uni
versal conversion is not secured, it i
to be held responsible if the gospe
is not brought in contact with ever,
one, thus giving all chance to accep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12

or reject it. Mr.. Smiths talk dealt
somewhat with the finances of the
church and was a very interesting
DISCOURSE
Following this, discussion were led
by Rev. l.. c. Barnes and Rev. NJ. u.
Eubank, and an address was delivered
by Adgar A. Valiant of Cambridge.
AT the session this evening Dr.
Eubank and Dr. Henson will deliver
addresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
LECTURE SERIES TO
EXPLAIN DOCTRINES
Rev. G. III Sherwood Will Discuss
Popular Misconceptions Of
the Episcopal Church"

Beginning Sunday evening Rev.
Granville H. Sherwood at Trinity Epis-
copal church will give series of
short lectures each Sunday evening on
Popular Misconceptions of the Epis
copal Church Mr.. Sherwood, viii
as the theme implies, explain popular
beliefs of the church doctrine and mis-
conceptions of its teachings. The
series will undoubtedly prove inter.
esting and instructive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12
DISTRICT SETTLED
Rock Island Is to Be in Judicial
Circuit With Mercer and
Henderson.
|lF ANY BILL IS PASSED
Hon. II. l.. Wheelan Holds Adoption
of Measure Doubtful, However,
Deneen as Senator.

Representative II. l.. Wheelan, who
returned last night from Springfield in
speaking today of the prospects of the
judicial reapportionment bill, stated
to an Argus representative that it is a
certainty that if any reapportionment
bill passes, Rock Island will be placed
in new district to be composed OF
Rock Island, Mercer and Henderson
counties. Both houses have agreed to
this arrangement, but it is doubtful il
any reapportionment bill will be adop
ted before the judicial primary cleo
ton. But if-one does, there is no ques
ten but that this district will be ar
ranged as stated
Deneen Sure Winner.
Speaking of the contest for the cleo
ton of United States senator, Mr.
Wheelan said that he. can not see how
lit will be possible for Hopkins to Sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12

The Truth-Eczema and PimpIes
are quickly and permanently cured by
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Zemo draws the germs to the surface
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a nice clear healthy skin. Write E. w.
Rose Medical company, st. Louis
Mo-, for sample. All druggists sell
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-12

JOY the. affair. 1t has been some time
since one of the banquets which were
always given at intervals during the
winter has been given and the result
is that more than usual interest at
taches to this one. There will be a
number of Informal talks by members
of the club and a general good time
will be INDUCED in.