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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
HANGED FOR AN INSULT.

Crowd Takes Negro Boy From Jail
and Lynohes Him.
Hope, Ark, Jan. 19.-After attacking
the jail and Overpowering the jailers a
party of young men took George Hill
lard, an eighteen-year-old negro boy,
from his cell and hanged him to tele-
graph pole.
The negro had spoken insultingly to
q woman clerk in a store.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
QUICKEST ELECTRoCUTIoN YET
Current Turned on Only Once to Kill
Murderer MelIillo.

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 19.-The electro
eution of Sabine Mellillo in the state
prison here was remarkable for the
fact that the current was turned on
but once, the first time in the history
of the state.
Mellillo was convicted Of the murder
OF Alfonso Tellichio.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
Woman Fights of Five Hishv

Woman Fights of Five Hishwaymsn.
Washington, Pa, Jan. 19.-With $4O0
in her shoe, Mrs. John Rosaro fought
or FIVE negro highwaymen and es-
capped with her money. Her husband,
who came to her rescue, was knocked
down and robbed.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
nntnh War.hina stiII patrnIIlnn.

Dutch Warships Still PatrolIlng.
The Hague, Jan. 19.-The govern
ment Of the Netherlands has decided
to keep its warships in Venezuelan
waters until the dispute between veDe
suela ana Holland is settled.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
PAIR KEEP SUICIDE PACT.
Husband and Wife Shot Dead In Their
Home In Norfolk,

Home In Norfolk.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 19.-Having evi-
IDENTIFY carried out a prearranged plan
to die together, Schuyler g. Carskad-
don and wife were found dead in their
home.
Both had been shot through the back
of the head, and the revolver was
found on the floor.
Mr.. Carskaddon was foreman Of the
Wnlworth- -Nevin Manufacturing plant.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20

R. H. Biddlecomb, of Girdland, died
at the State Hospital, Scranton, on Fri
day, Jan. Is, 1909, aged Sc years. About
a week before his death he was taken to
Scranton to receive treatment for in
testinal trouble and submitted to an
operation, but pneumonia supervened
and was the immediate cause of his
death. He is survived by his wife,
son, Frank, of Boyd's Mills, and TIVE
daughters, Mrs. George Schweighofer,
of Girdland, and Mrs. Ellery Bunnell,
of Boyd's Mills. The remains were
brought to his home in Girdland on Sat-
urday, and the funeral was held ON
Tuesday afternoon, with interment at
Calkins.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-01-20
NO. 8
OBITUARY..

Frederick Werner, aged 40 years, q
merchant of White Mills, died of apo
plexy attwo O'CLOCK yesterday (Tuesday)
morning. He drove home from Hawley
at O'Clock Monday afternoon, and
while alone in his store at 8 O'Clock in
the evening fell unconscious from an
apoplectic seizure. When discovered
shortly afterward he was taken to his
home and DR.. Gavitte called, but efforts
for his relief proved unavailing, and he
died as stated. He is survived by his
wife and two children, boy and girl.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
THE BENNETT CUP RACE
american and Fire Other Balloons
Still an the 4r.

Zurich oct. 4.-Six of the balloons which
started yesterday from this place in the interna-
tional race for the Gordon Bennett Cup have not
yet been reported. AS Edgar w. Mix the only
American entered. is included in these. the
chances Of American victory, which has al
ways been thought possible. are greatly en-
HANGED The balloons which landed Today re
ported heavy rain and fog throughout the flight
England. Austria Hungary and Italy have been
eliminated from the contest. but America, Bel
gium. France and Germany are yet to be heard
from. one balloon representing each of these
countries being still unrepOrted. we'll as
Switzerland, which Is still represented by two
balloons.
Frank Mclean representing England, landed
in Bohemia at 1927 a. m; Colonel Schaeck, Of
Switzerland near Neustrelitz. at 12:4J in the
afternoon Dr. Anton Schlein. of Austria-Hun-
gary, at Landshut, Lower Bavaria. at SO a. m;
Maurice Bienaime. of France, at Neustadt,
Silesia. time not given; Captain Won Abercron.
of Germany. about eighteen miles from Reichen-
bach. Silesia. at 2;25 p m, and Guido Piacenza,
at Biela. Bohemia. at midday.
The Spanish balloon. which it was announced
was making the flight under the Belgian flag.
was pilOted by NJ VIeminex. instead of Alberto
OettH. 1t landed at o'clock in the morning in
upper Austria. Captain Frassinetti descended
at NemOjan. district of Wichau. at o'clock in
the evening. and DR.. Brockelmann of Germany.
at Nesselsdorf. Moravia. at 2:45 p. m.
Emile Dubonnet. one of the French pilots.
stopped at 3:3O o'clock this afternoon between
Neudorf and Reichenbach. Silesa. Leon de
Brockere. a Belgian representative descended
safely at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains
at 11:30 o'clock in the morning
The following dispatch from Edgar W. Mix
has been received here. which was dropped from
the balloon America this afternoon while pass
ing over Bohemia: Raining continually for two
hours. We are voyaging northeast. Have used
sixteen bags of ballast"
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
PARKHURST FORB1NN4RD
SpOiIs Plan to Use His Name IN
Boom for GaynOr.

The Rev. DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst pastor OF
the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. gave
the Gaynor enthusiasts great shock last night
by coming out for Otto T. Barnard, the Repub-
lcan candidate for Mayor. BY a somewhat
singular coincidence Judson G. Wall and Charles
NJ Higgins. members OF the Committee OF one
Hundred had a Gaynor boom all ready to spring
on the Hundred at a meeting Of that body TO-
night. a circular letter has been sent to all the
members of the Hundred by Messrs. Wall ana
Higgins exploiting Justice Gaynor The circu-
lar contained reproduction Of an Interview
purporting TO be with Or. Parkhurst praising
Justice Gaynor Messrs. Wall and Higgins We're
two of the original nine Gaynor nominators.
Messrs. Wall and Higgins were to have under
taken the job of stampeding the Hundred for
Justice Gaynor at the meeting tonight In the
light of Or. Parkhurst's interview they probably
win not attempt it,
Not only is DR.. Parkhurst for Barnard, but he
is going to say so from his pulpit Last night
seated in the study Of his home, No. l33 East
Both street he said:
I hold in my hand what puFports to be a re-
port of an interview l gave to reporters at the
dock upon my return recently to New. York
from abroad The report is doubly interesting
to me, first because there is so much in 1t that
is new 10 me. and. second. because there is con-
siderable in il that is familiar.
Ii should be understood that what was said At
tLat time was spoken prior to the nomination OF
otto T. Barnard. Upon being asked at that
time as to the proprety of Justice GaYnors po-
siton that no candidate on being elected to the
mayoralty should enter his office pledged To any
party from whom he had received support.
rel piled that undoubtedly the attitude of the JUS
uce was sound and that no party had right T.
bind its nominee before taking office; that his
duty is TO the citizens and not to any faction.
50 far have been correctly reported
\ rather hopeful amount of fusion has been
attained anG man has been nominated by the
1usiOniSts of whom pTedicated the very
highest qualifications for the mayoralty by men
whose judgment can be trusted and by men also
who have stood with him in that wide variety
of relation that enable them 10 speak with
authority, From such ones ! learn that his
character, his executive ability, his knowledge Of
men and things and his appreciation of the
municipal situation are such that the response
bilities Of the office of Mayor can be committed
10 his wisdom and care without fear and with
out any misgivings.
Assuming that Justice Gaynor has made no
pledge, the fact that Tammany elects him, if it
does, viii be almost absolutely certain to operate
in the way of swerVing him from the straight
path of executive duty, and when a politician
commences to SW erVe. as they pretty APP to
do, there is no knowing where they viii turn
up before they are through. / haven't sufficient
confidence in my own integrity to be able to say
what sort of a Mayor ] would be by the time
! had completed four years of municipal admin
istratIOn under Tammany auspices
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
ICE COMPANY PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
American Corporation in Court to Answer
Charge of Making Illegal Contracts

The criminal branch of the Supreme Court was
filled with formidable array of counsel yesterday.
when the American Ice Company appeared the
defendant in action brought to prove that the
company had acted in restraint of trade. in that
as a corporation, it had made alleged illegal con-
tracts. The company made determined fight to
prevent a trial the four indictments found
against the corporation.
Several months ago Justice Gon directed the
grand jury to find indictments against the corpora
ton, but since he issued that order many obstacles
have been thrown in the way of the prosecution. il
is alleged. Governor Hughes. however recently
called an extraordinary term of the Supreme Court
directing Justice Charles b. Wheeler of Buffalo
to try the Among counsel for the ice com
pany We're John Is. Stanchfied and Joseph S Auer-
bach, while the prosecution represented bv ]
w. Osborne. special Deputy Attorney General and
Roger Clark Deputy Attorney General
Mr.. StanChfeld attempted to show that tho ris
uict Attorneys office the proper one to handle
the present case. and that the Attorney Generals
office had no right To appear in the matter His
motion was denied by Justice Wheeler whereupon
the lawyer pleaded not guilty to the indictments
for the corporation. after which the matter was
postponed until tomorrow. AIr Auerbacb Then
moved that the criminal action be adjourned ~
await the outcome of the civil actions but This ,va
denied.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
DROP In REGISTRATION
UNDER -FOUR YEARS AGO.
Total for First Day an the Entire
City 189,825.

The registration in the entire city yesterday on
the first day of registration for this years cleo
ton was 1882 as compared with 2O6Ol4 for the
first day of registration in 1865. the last mayOralty
year, decrease of 1914
In Manhattan and The Bronx yesterday the reg
istration was $50. as compared with 1l4S52 in
1902 decrease of 1882.
Brookyns registration figures for yesterday, CO.
93, show decrease of 5.527, as compared will,
'''fio the Brooklyn registration for 19O5. on the
first day.
IN Queens the registration was 1881. with one
e'eetloh district missing, as compared with 1l521
Tor the first day in 1905, an increase Of 1900
In Richmond just hfty-fve more voters registered
Yesterday than On the first day in 1905. Yesterday
IN Richmond there We're 1856 names registered as
compared with 4.2o in 1906
foHoWing are the detailed figures OF the first
udS registration Of 1906 and 1905 for the greater
city, compared with those of Yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
TRY TO SAFE WALSH.
additional Citations Submitted to
Chicago Court Decision To-day.

Chicago Oct. "A document containing add-
tonaI citations of recently decided cases hearing
upon the inconsistency and repugnancy alleged
against the verdict Of guilty found against John r
Walsh filed with the clerk Of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals here to-day Walsh is
under a five years sentence in the federal prison
at Leavenworth
Mr.. Walsh. as president Of the Chicago National
Bank, convicted of misapplication of $4,000 00
of the banks funds through memorandum notes
signed with the names of clerks in endeavOr 70
keep his vast enterprises ahoat He appealed. and
"A decision from the Appellate bench is expected
tomorrow. II is charged, among other things by
Wash's counsel that the counts of the Indictment
against him We're contradictory. Whether the new
citations viii be received by the court, whose find
ngs while unknown to the public, have already
been printed for distribution, will not he known
until tomorrow, when court convenes.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
PRIMARY FRAUDS TO GRAND JURIEs

Judge Crane Part 1 OF the Court OF General
Sessions swore in two grand juries yesterday to
handle the criminal business for the October term
John j. Cunningham commission merchant. Of No.
10i Barclay street, and Thomas w. Slocum dry
goods merchant of Na. Thomas street are the
forcmen.
IA his remarks 10 the grand jurors Judge Crane
said tile Attorney General through his representa-
tves. might appear in certain matters The pres
eEee Of Messrs. Reass and Prentice. Deputy At
torneys General recently designated TO investi-
gate primary election frauds. bore out his state
neul
Judge crane told the jurors TO do their duty
without fear or favor as the Court and the Dis
trict Attorney always stood ready to advise them
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
TEARS FLOW IN MAYORS OFFICE.
Mr.. Mcclellan S Assistant Secretary Overcome
by Grief for Percy Nagle.

II Frank O'Brien, assistant secretary to the
Mayor, gave Gus Rordan. chief clerk of the
Mayors office. straight tip yesterday, a large
grave is yaWning for Percy Nagle In the civ
Han Park Percy weighs 325 pounds. Park en-
ployes have eXcavated space large enough for
elephants grave near the southwest corner of
the city Hall II was supposed To be for a new
tree 10 he set out this fail. Mr. O Brien saws not
-" Gus, " said he Yesterday To Mr.. Riordan did
you hear that Percy Nagie dead?'
Good heavens! You don't tell mel" exclaimed
the tender hearted Rordan.
Yes, that goes" and with that he led him 10
the window overlooking the plaza See that big
hole out there
Yes. but
That's whore they're going 10 bury Percy" said
Mr O'Briep, his voice choking with what appeared
TO be real sobs.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
BOSTON BROKERS HELD
Bonds in S90,000 RequHed-O One De
fendant B9led- Other Is Jailed.

Boston. oct. 4.-The affairs Of the failed Boston
brokerage firm Of Sederquist, Barry x Co were
transferred from the civil the criminal courts
to-day, when Arthur y. SederQuist and John +.
Barry, members of the firm, were arrested a
secret indictment charging them jointly with the
larceny of $4,000
Brought before Judge Harris, Sederquist and
Barry did not plead TO the indictment charge, They
We're held for hearing in $4,000 bonds in default
cf which they were sent 10 the detention pen.
Sederquist was not in The pen long before he
was released on bail Mrs. Maud Y. Sederquist,
Miss Susan NJ Young ana Miss Sarah H. Young,
all of Lynn furnished the necessary bonds. Barry
was unable to obtain bail and was taken TO the
Charles street Jail early this evening
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
NEWCoMBE NOT A BANKRUPT.
Court Sustains Demurrer to Petition Filed
Against the Stock Broker.

Judge Adams, Of the United States District count
sustained a demurrer yesterday behalf of Isaac,
- Ae"combe stock broker. OF No A. EXCHANGE
Flace. 10 the bankruptcy petition filed against him
On august y ~ three creditors. Mr. Nevcon,ba
sailed for Europe the day the petition was aled and
The process servers failed to reach him
lhe petition alleged that on April g. 100. Mr.
Ne"combe made and delivered his note for stg
9a-iuel H. Parsons who ndorsed it ana trans
ierred 1t 10 Ellery 5. McNaul whom ,loyvco,oba
iaeu TO pay. The act Of bankruptcy alleged was
''ia' me STOCK broker had made payment on Au-
Gnst 10 ms son, Burr Newcombe of between s7s .
90 and &i20C2.
~ '-""'t heldy however thore was NO evidence
of intent on the part of Mr. Newcotnbe Il, J.frg,,d.
nor was there satisfactory evidence that McNaul
was his creditor at that time.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05

No serious trouble came to the surface yesterday
in connection with the first day Of registration.
though there We're several arraignments of alleged
viOlators OF the law
Joseph }. Madden. of No. GO East Broadway =
clerk for Max Levine Tammany Alderman for that
district and an inspector for the Board of Registry
got INTO a miX-up with Arthur Luddington a Column
ba law student who said he was a Republican
watcher. Madden duty at No II Market
street and asserted that Luddington nerfcred with
registration there while copying registration sheets
tie had the law student arraigned in the Essex
Market Court. where Elihu Root ir appeared as
his counsel When Magistrate Barlow discharged
Luddirgton, Mr. Root had Madden arrested for Ieav
ing his post Of duty, but tho inspector was also dis
charged on the ground that he only left prosecute
what lie believed to be violation of the law
Lawrence briggs, a Deputy Attorney General an
piled to Magistrate Finn in the jefferson Market
Court for some blank subppnas. which he wanted
BATTERY Dan to sign, saying that he (Drigss)
would fill them in as occasion required but the
magistrate turned down the request with one of his
characteristic call-downs.
The Identification law first used in last vcar,s
registration, worked more smoothly yesterday than
d year ago and no complaints reported on that
score during the day
one man. arraisned in Yortvile court charged
with illegal registration year ago proved to the
satisfaction of Magistrate Corrigan and also Of the
Deputy Attorney General on registration duty
there nat he was not the party wanted The war
rant called for one John ". Mulvihill and the man
John B. Muvihil. of No 2l5 5th street an in
spector attached to Borough President Ahearn's
Office.
Herbert Parsons, chairman of the Republican
County Committee issued careful instructions yes
terday TO his captains, watchers and challengers
A committee of lawyers hand in county
headquarters, No. / Madison avenue. all day, and
win be ready on each day Of registration to give
advice or legal assistance needed by any voter
superintendent of Elections Leary stated vester-
day that lodging house notices had been IN the
addresses OF ten thousand persons whose names
appear on the city payroll, by the terms of which
they are required to send back to the Office of the
Superintendent of Elections within ten days a
statement of the number of persons who are legal
voters using such addresses their voting resi-
dence. Complaints on the notices TO be ex-
pected 1t was said at the superntendents office
but the answering reports would be likely quench
any desire or intention to harbor persons for the
purpose Of registering and voting at the behest of
some district leader
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
FAILS TO RESTRAIN POLICE.
Moving Picture Show Unable to Get Iniunc-
tion Preventing Sunday Interference.

Justice Giegerich denied yesterday the appica-
tion Of the YorkvilIe Amusement Company. Of No.
1893 Third avenue, for an injunction 70 RESTRAIN
the police from interfering with the business OF
the petitioner on Sunday. The plaintiff has NOV
ing picture show. The Court said that the COM
pany carried on it's business under license issued
by the Mayor which stipulated that the license
would not open operate it's business on sunday
Justice Giegerich said in denying the motion;
1T is immateriaI upon what ground the pohce
officials threaten 20 make the arrest As they
threaten To- make the arrest it must maniteSiy
be upon some theory thar the persons % be a.
rested are doing unlawful acL Precisely Nha'
that theory is, and whether il a sound one or not
need not 0e determined on such notice as this.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
FIsHHooK ROUTE TO THE HEREAFTER
Chinese Sailor Swallows Them After Trying
to Hang Himself-Will Live
IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune

Wilmington, Del, OCT. 4-Huns 10, a Chinese
sailor on the British steamer Strathleven, from
TaltaI Chill attempted suicide the vessel to-
day 10y swallowing hshhooks and by hanging. The
craft is unloading nitrate Of soda for the Du Pont
Powder Company.
Other members Of the crew, attracted by strange
noises in the mold found Lo dangling and in
formed the English engineers. He was cut down.
After he was resuscitated he tried to swallow a
number Of fshhooks He was handcuffed II was
then discovered that the Chinaman had succeeded
in swallowing a number Of the hooks. 1t is said
that he viii live.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
BOY KILLED BY PIANO TRUCK.

John Donnery aged ten years, who lived W W.
his parents in the tenement house at No ~ ~
lS6th street, was run over and almost ms'aws
killed by a heavy two-horse piano truck N l.'.
of his home early last night The front wheel
the vehicle passed over his head. crushing L. ~
the rear wheel passed over his chest. The u~.s
driver did not stop his team Thomas smith, 4s.
twenty-five years. OF No 80 East lS6th street "
arrested at his home later, charged with r1A'-s
over young DonneIly He refused q make a. -
statement. and was locked up. charged win hV'~
eide.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
GERMAN-AMERICANs DEFEND GRANT
Hold That General Marched in Personal Ca.
pacity Only in Temperance Parade

Cincinnati, oct 4.-The National German-Auoeri-
can Alliance voted down a resolution to-aay ,o,
denning General Frederick D Grant for rnarcbinp
~ uniioilA al the head Of temperance parade il
Chicago II held that General Gran, -, /,
in his personal capacity only and that he is naf
fanatic as lie advocates the usefulness OF t1r
osnteen for tie army"
resolution asking the government not n usss
s4S.al"A cufialIlhg Wei meaning Immigration was
adopted. II held the government sbo,,la 1s,,
olSlrlDuie immigrants over the country The peace
committee declared IN favor Of "A federation or am
i'ahohs' based on mutual guarantee Of their ,,
dependence ana possessions and against attacks or
The members.
The old officers were re-elected headed l,, u,
G. J. He1amer, Of Philadelphia president Nh
Napkee Was chosen the next meeting nlace
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
ANTHRAX KILLS MEAT CUTTER
Dies from Disease Peculiar to Cattle Con
tracted in Butcher Shop.
By TeIegraph 10 Tne Tribune

Philadelphia. oct. Carleton L. Baker. Of South
18th street who had been employed as a meat cut
ter in butcher shop. died from anthrax yesterday.
lie was taken 10 the Methodist Hospital a week ago
suffering from mysterious disease. He told The
physicians that while cutting meat a bone fcw-
against his lips causing an abrasion When his Inns
began 10 swell he applied the hospital for treat
mcnt. His malady did not respond 10 treatment
The inquest was held to-day, and after hearing
the report Of the physicians the coroner gave a
verdict Of death from anthrax. The maadv which
is better known the foot and mouth disease IS
peculiar 10 cattle.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
WRIGHT LIKELY TO BE Released

Portland. ore, oct. s--Tle examination of Ar
'hur o. Wright, who was arrested on Saturday be-
cause oi ans persistence in attempting TO approach
President Tart and on whom q revol,,sr ,,,,1 80
extra supply OF ammunition were found was ooD-
tlnueG to-day until "Wednesday. Wright is charged
win carrying "a concealed weapon. The rorfca
have been investigating mis- record ana are satie-
fed that he had no evil intentions. lie win prob-
ably be released
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
SETTLEMENT OF EMERY CLAIM
Nicaragua Arranges to Make Payments
Through G. Amsinck & Co.

JOAQUIN Pasos. representing the government o.
Nicaragua. arranged yesterday with the bsnShs
firm of G. Amsinck * GO. for the pay ment 0l u-
claim Of O. ID. Emery x Co against NlcaGaslA
o,,o,,Dtip,~ tn $500 coo Senior PaSos is a S0a-h-
law Of President Zelaya and senior member o. M
The Fmerv claim grew out Of the 3Dnu.ment Ok
a timber concession by NiCaraSua. and was -
lied through negotiations i'm Washington FIes
dent Zeaya promised To pay S609o3t in Instances
covering a period Of five years. The money W
partment-
New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
EXECUTIONS IN BARCELONA.
Authorities Adopting Severe Measures to Sup.
press Rebellion.

Paris, Oct. A dispatch received here from
Barcelona says that the trials and executions OF
revout5onists have been resumed in that city Il is
reported that Ramon Clement was shot this morn
ing against the wall Of the AIOntjuich fortress for
rebellion, proclamation OF the bodies Of convent
Sisters and setting fire 10 factory, in which sew
eral persons were asDhy xiated
The public prosecutor has appeared before a ulA-
tary court martial. demanding that several men
accused of rebellion. incendiarism and robbery %
sentenced 10 death TO long terms OF imprlsoR
ment