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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
How to Photoars Lh
the Frisky Squirrel.

The photographer In search of a
subject would be well advised to COM
bine his or her hobby with that Of the
naturalist and, in addition to securing
permanent records, will derive much
pleasure from spending a few hours
or even n day with that semi-wild. at
tractive little animal, the gray squirrel.
Some precautions are necessary until
you have gained the confidence of
these shy and reserved pets, as on ac-
count Of their somewhat diminutive
size they should be photographed at
not less n distance than four to six
feet The camera should be used as
near the ground as conveniently pos
sibe, and the writer has found kneel-
ing position the most generally desir-
able.
1t will be found that the camera is
viewed with certain amount Of dis
trust, especially when advancing to
the subject, and whenever possible the
subject should be induced to approach
the camera. Avoid all semblance of
hurry or sudden movements, as the
squirrel once frightened means an op-
portunity lost instead of gained. Do
not be in too great a hurry to employ
the camera. and the time spent in max
ing observations will enable the pho
tographer to decide what positions to
take and what to avoid wasting his
plates on.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
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GERMAN ROADS.
Experiments In Surface Materials to
Lessen Dust and Mud.

Experiments In Surface Materials to
Lessen Dust and Mud.
The construction and maintenance
OF streets and roads is a matter OF
great public interest in Germany.
From every standpoint military,
agricultural commercial. hygienic,
economio-the question OF good roads
Is deemed of the utmost Importance.
Every encouragement is given to
those experimenting along these lines,
and many improvements originating
here have been adopted in other parts
Of the world. One of the matters now
receiving the special attention of
German scientists, highway authori-
ties and engineers, is the treatment
OF streets and roads for the purpose
of obviating dust and mud.
While the modern paving of streets
and the more solid construction Of
roads resulting from the use of maca-
dam and other hard materials have
largely eliminated the mud and the
consequent clogging of traffic in
periods succeeding heavy rainfalls,
the dust has still remained to plague
the traveller and to menace the pub
lie health by the absorption and dis
tribudon of bacteria.
Various combinations OF oil and
salt have been used in Germany to
sprinkle the streets and roads, but as
the effect was only transitory this
method was not considered a solution
of the problem of maintaining hard.
clean and sanitary highways. Expert
ments have also been made with coal
tar, and some of these preparations
applied to the surface OF roads have
kept the dust settled for longer per-
iods of time than by former methods.
Although recognized as an improve
ment, the expense connected with the
employment of these preparations has
stood as an objection to their general
use, and experiments were continued
for the purpose of producing a more
ideal and cheaper composition for
treating roads.
One Of the results of these recent
experiments is the preparation of the
substance mentioned, apokonin, which
has been pronounced by some techni-
Cdl ODeSI NSl luC DSSl anu LlOob io6b-
ing road covering yet brought out The
merits Of this process were discussed
at the recent convention of scientists
and physicians held in Salzburg, Ger
many. The process is secret, but it Is
known that coal tar oils are the main
ingredients. The heavy, penetrating
qualities OF the oils give great binding
power to the composition. This to-
gether with the pressure applied pro-
duces a formation iron-like in its con-
sistency, making the surface of the
road, 1t is claimed, so smooth and
hard that snow and rain water can
not penetrate,
Another important advantage
ascribed to apokonin is the sanitary
nature Of the material. 1t is claimed
that the creosote present in the coal
tars together with the high tempera-
ture of the composition when applied
combine to destroy all the bacteria in
the dirt, thus preventing the spread
of disease from particles that may be
ground and blown off the surface
Daily Consular and Trade Reports.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
The Dominant Nots.

"The late John G. Carlisle" said a
member OF the Manhattan club, "was
very fond of music, and 1t annoyed
him inexpressibly at the opera to see
the inattention Of the fashionable part
Of the audience.
zone night found him supping here
and asked him where he'd been.
"I've been TO the opera he replied.
"'What did you hearr said r
"I heard said Mr.. Carlisle, that
the Van Vans are going to get a d.
vorce. young Knickerbocker-Smith has
married London barmaid and Mrs. j.
w. Hardup is gradually pawning her
iawals'
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19

''No, PROFESSOR" REPLIED THE BURGLAR.
old professor there about whose alb
sentmindedness many stories were
aflOat.
"A Charlottesville burglar once broke
into the professors house and hid I'M
der the bed The old gentleman a lit
tie while afterward entered the room
and began his preparations for retir-
Ing.
AS in his dreamy, moon struck way
he pottered about the room he heard
noise, started and said, with puzzled
frown:
Dear me, is any one thereT
"'No, professor replied the burglar
in a very low voice, for he knew the
professors peculiarities.
"'Well,' said the professor, I was
positive | heard some one under the
bed
"And his face cleared, he turned in
and was soon fast asleep"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Number Two.
RESOLUTION
Secretary of the Commonweal

Proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania, so as to
eliminate the requirement of pay
ment of taxes as a qualification of
the right to vote.
Resolved (if the House of Repre-
sentatives concur), That the follow
ing amendment to the Constitution
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
mia be, and the same is hereby, pro-
posed, in accordance with the eigh-
teenth article thereof:
That section one of article eight be
amended, by striking out the fourth
numbered paragraph thereof, so that
the said section shall read as fol-
lows:
Section l. Every male citizen
twenty-one years of age, possessing
the following qualifications, shall be
entitled to vote at all elections, sub
ject however to such laws requiring
and regulating the registration of
electors as the General Assembly may
enact.
First. He shall have been a citizen
of the United States at least one
month.
Second. He shall have resided in
the State one year Cor if, having pre-
viously been a qualified elector or
natiye-born citizen of the State, he
shall have removed therefrom and
returned, then six months), immedi-
ately preceding the election.
Third. He shall have resided in the
election district where he shall offer
to vote at least two months immedi-
ately preceding the election
A true copy of Resolution No. 2.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19

ID POPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
Il THE CONSTITUTION SUBMIT
TED TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH FOR THEIR
APPROVAL OR REJECTION, BY
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
SYLVANIA, AND PUBLISHED BY
ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF
THE COMMONWEALTH, IN PUR-
SUANCE OF ARTICLE XVIII OF
THE CONSTITUTION.
Number One.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section
twenty-six of article five of the
Constitution of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
Resolved, Cif the Senate concur) &,
That the following amendment to
section twenty-siX of article five of
the Constitution of Pennsylvania be,
and the same is hereby, proposed, in
accordance with the eighteenth arti-
Gle thereof
That section 26 of Article ", which
reads as follows: Section 26. All
laws relating to courts shall be gen.
eral and of uniform operation, and
the organization, jurisdiction, and
powers of all courts of the same
class or grade, so far as regulated
by law, and the force and effect of
the process and judgments of such
courts, shall be uniform; and the
General Assembly is hereby prohibit
ed from creating other courts to ex-
ercise the powers vested by this Con-
stitution in the judges of the Courts
of Common Pleas and Orphans
Courts" be amended so that the same
shall read as follows:-
Section 26. All laws relating to
courts shall be general and of uni
form operation, and the organization,
jurisdiction, and powers of all courts
of the same class or grade, so far as
regulated by law, and the force and
effect of the process and judgments
of such courts, shall be uniform; |;
but, Notwithstanding any provisions
of this Constitution, the General AS
sembly shall have full power to es-
tablish new courts, from time to time,
as the same may be needed in any
city or county, and to prescribe the
powers and jurisdiction thereof, and
to increase the number of judges in
any courts now existing or hereafter
created, or to reoTganize the same,
or to vest in other courts the juris-
diction heretofore exercised by
courts not of record, and to abolish
the same wherever it may be deemed
necessary for the orderly and efficient
administration of justice.
A true copy of Resolution No. l.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Uninvited Guests.

wrote the invitation. and pinned it to
the tree.
Il said. Dear Mrs. Robin. bring your
family to tea"
Then ] made the table ready In the Or
chard's pleasant shade,
The cloth q pieplant leaf. the cups OF
acorn shells were made.
6one cookies and some breadcrumbs, and
the party was complete.
How happy would the robins be. with
such good things 10 estl
30 then behind the largest tree I hid as
best l could
And watched TO see my company come
hopping through the wood,
When there, all In a moment, down
swooped upon the ground
host OF greedy sparrows and took
everything they found.
AS off ! drove those sparrows. all dress
ed up In their best,
saw the robins coming. each in his
scarlet vest.
almost cried / was so vexed to invite
these friends TO sup
And have some other people come and
eat the party up.
Youths Companion.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
The Answer.

Mrs. Amelia e. Barr, the noted nov
elist, was addressing a group of beau
tiful girl graduates in New York.
"The girl graduate" she said, "en-
ters upon life with the determination
to find out the why and wherefore of
everything. 1t is fine determination,
but life is very complex, and most Of
the girl graduates attempts to discov-
er ways and wherefors will end like
the landlubbers.
"a landlubber, you know, crossing
the Atlantic for the first time, said to
a sailor:
"'What is it that you call that spar
over there-the jibbOom?
Whatever else,' the sailor answer
ed, could you call it?"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
The Goat itched,

In October last q Swiss boy had a
number of goats on the side Of a
mountain to pasture. One Of the a.
mails felt an itching and walked up
to a large stone to have a good rub.
AS he rubbed away the rock was dis
lodged and started down hill. 1t took
others with it, and soon an avalanche
was started that swept a path down
the mountain and carried away a
church and a summer hotel. No lives
were lost, but the damage was about
$4,000
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Number Three.
A JOINT RESOLUTION

A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, so as to consolidate
the courts of common pleas of AL
legheny County.
Section l. Be it resolved by the
Senate and House of Representatives
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
mia in General Assembly met, That
the following amendment to the Con-
stitution of Pennsylvania be, and the
same is hereby, proposed, in accord
ance with the eighteenth article
thereof
That section six of article five be
amended, by striking out the said
section, and inserting in place there
of the following:
Section 6. In the county of Phila-
delphia all the jurisdiction and pow
ers now vested in the district courts
and courts OF common pleas, subject
to such changes as may be made by
this Constitution or by law, shall be
in Philadelphia vested in five dis
tinct and separate courts of equal
and coordinate jurisdiction. COM
posed of three judges each. The
said courts in Philadelphia shall be
designated respectively as the court
of common pleas number one, num-
Der two, number three, number four,
and number five, but the number Of
said courts may be by law increased,
from time to time, and shall be In
like manner designated by successive
numbers. The number of judges in
] any of said courts, or in any county
where the establishment OF an addi-
tional court may be authorized by
law, may be increased, from time to
time, and whenever such increase
shall amount In the whole to three,
such three judges shall compose a
| distinct and separate court as afore-
said, which shall be numbered as
aforesaid. In Philadelphia all suits
/ shall be instituted in the said courts
of common pleas without designating
the number OF the said court. and the
several courts shall distribute and
apportion the business among them
In such manner as shall be provided
by rules OF court, and each court
to which any suit shall be thus as
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Tax for Road Improvement.

The new road law adopted by the
last Legislature OF Missouri provides
that the money raised by the special
road tax levy on property. within in
eorporated cities, towns and villages
shan be paid to the treasurer OF such
city, village or town and used for the
Improvement Of the road within the
city limits. The constitutional amsad-
ment adopted at the recent general
election authorized the township
boards to make a special road tax
levy, the maximum being 20 cents on
the 500 valuation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Making Il Fit.

81 am having a play made to fit my
said the eminent actress.
rs it nearly completed"
Yes. All it needs is taking in in the
first act, little letting out In the third
and some new style trimming with
morals cut rather more on the bias
Washington Star.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
With the WaIIops.

"In the last ten years" snapped Mrs.
Wallop. 1T has probably cost you at
least $25 to color that meerschaum
pipe of yours. and yet at that time you
kicked at giving me 500 for a new car
pet"
We'll" drawled the tantalizing Wal
lop, Eat the end Of ten years I've got
the pipe, while the carpet is worn out"
Boston Herald.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
A Correction.

"NOw. Caroline" said the teacher of
the infant class in a certain Sunday
school, its your turn. What does
your little card say?"
Caroline climbed off her chair and
stood looking earnestly at the teacher
while she explained: my card is
wrong. Miss Appleton. 1t says.
Watch and pray and it should say,
Watch and chain Judge.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
ERIE TRAINS.

Trains leave Union depot at S.26
a. m. and 2.4S p. m. week days.
Trains arrive Union depot at LEO
and sos p. m. week days.
Saturday only, Erie and Wyoming
arrives at S.46 p. m. and leaves at
$50 p. m.
Sunday trains leave 2.4S and ar
rive at 7.o2.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Tho Swallow.

Swallows have great powers Of fight,
now soaring to great height, now skim
ming the surface Of the ground and OF
the water and wheeling with great
rapidity. They prey on insects which
they catch In the air.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Fussy.

IL never saw such a man for trying
to get the worth of his money"
well"
Before he would consent to spend
week at the Thousand islands he in
sisted upon counting them."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
new TALES
THAT ARE TOLD
The Peculiar Professor.

Woodrow Wilson, the head of Prince
ton, whose name has been mentioned
rs a presidential possibility, owes per
hnps part of his remarkable popularity
to his story telling skill.
DR.. Wilson at one Of his receptions
said of observation-disclosures:
"While | was a student at the Uni
versity of Virginia we had delightful
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
The Last Man,

The last man surveyed the fading
world.
Thank heaven don't have to con-
serve for posterity any more" he
cried.
Herewith he picked a piece Of Alas
kan coal and vanished.-New York
Sun.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Then Good Roads VIII Come.

When the farmers realize that q
good road for an automobile means a
good road for all the farmers all the
time they will beat the automobilists
In demanding the good road.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Summar Plans.

"And we are thinking Of spending
the summer in houseboat," said Mrs.
Noah, putting the best face she could
on the matter.-Puck.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Not satiafaoterily.

did YOU question the gentleman's
veracityr'
mo. I was afraid 1t wouldn't an
swer."-Baltimore American.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Friendly Counsel.

"What Is a good way to avoid the eff
feet of the heatT'
Living In a cold climate might help
some."-Philadelphi Ledger.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
He Did.

Evangelist ito Boggs)-My friend, do
you love your neighbor as yourself?
Boggs (enthusiastically)-You bet l
do. She's the dandiest little widow
you ever met!-Harper's Weekly.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Secretary of the Commonwealth

TWELVE muslin trespass notices
for s1.OO; six for seventy-five cents.
Name of owner, township and law
regarding trespassing printed there
on. CITIZEN office.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
eelllno Mutton,

On a farm Of 100 acres or over It
pays much better to sell sheep as
mutton instead OF stock for other
people to fatten.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
Last Chance.

II never break my word, ma'am."
''Well, it's about the only thing you
haven't broken."-Spokane Spokesman
Review.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-19
The Bell Buoy In .hs clouds.

Nervous Passenger-Great heavens!
What's that?
Aeronaut - Bell buoy; skyscrapers
about, l guess.-Harper's Weekly.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-08-11
WARE MRiesr.


Two able sermons We're preached
at the church Sunday by the pastor,
l.. w. Mayo.
J. w. Holley. of Bramwell, was the
guest Of A. G. Scott, Saturday and
Sunday. He was here in interest Of
b rueltc school.
Vincent Teal left for his home in
Charleston last week.
William Phillips, cot Oakley, was
here calling on friends Sunday.
Mrs. John Sterling has returned
after few months visit to relatives
in Leaksville, N. G.
Mrs. Frank Smith and family have
moved here from Laurel Creek.
MIS-. Samuel Spearman is able to
be out again after several days ill.,
nesse
Little Velma Allen was sick last
week:
Harry Scruggs went to Leewood
Sunday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-08-11
PRINCETON.

Prof. J. j.. Hill was a business
visitor to Bluefeld Thursday Of last
week.
Alex Conner and family have re-
turned from an, extended visit to re-
latiYes and friends at Pearisburg,
Virginia. ....
Mrs. Bentley Braxton, of Vivian,
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders Lewis.
Mrs. Sam :. Gray, Of Christian
Ridge, attended the Odd Fellows
banquet here Saturday night. While
here she and her husband were
guests Of Mrs. Harriet Lewis
Mrs. Hattie Burke is reported
quite sick.
The Odd Fellows recently organ
lied here, initiated thirty six Fri
day night, assisted by J. II. Cragget,
d. G. F., Of Keystone, and DR.. S. A.
Whey, of North Fork, medical exam
liner. l.. NJ. Davis, of Keystone,
was visitor on that night. A banquet
was given Saturday night at the Red
Mems nall by the Odd Fellows The
hall was packed to it's utmost capa-
city. There were many guests from
abroad. II e speakers of the even
ing were Rev. w. r. Berger, Rev. r.
w. Hill, Prof. J. L. Hill and James
r. Bell. An enjoya Bile time was had
and the tables spotless with their
white cloths, were laden with all the
delicacies of the season, and the oc-
casiCn was the grandest ever witness
sed here, especially financially, Sat
urday afternoon the order had their
picture taken.
w. VI. Callander has recently be
come an real estate agent, and has
desirable lots for sale on GTaysor
Heights.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-08-11
BAltHOURS\lIILE.

Mrs. Kilgore spent several days
last week with her daughter. Mrs.
James, at Gallipolis.
S. II. Hendrix made a business
trip to Huntington, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hamler have
opened nice lunch room ON Depot
street and are doing a fine business.
Mr.. and Mrs Luke Hicks and Miss
May Howson, Of Huntington, were
guests Of relatives Sunday.
p. A. Forman, Of Portsmouth, O.,
was a pleasant visitor here Monday.
Misses Allie and Hattie Hicks left
Wednesday to visit their sister, Mrs
w. w. Scott, Of East Bank.
Mrs. Amy Dickerson, OF Hunting
ton, was the week end guest of her
brother, Scott Hill
Peter Hamilton, of Huntington
was the guest of Miss Bert Johnson
Sunday.
Miss Mamie Cobbs, haimressel
and manicurist of Huntington, was
in town Monday and Tuesday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-08-11
IA \Il,OET.

Richard {. Smith, OF Plymouth,
Who was hurt some time ago in the
Plymouth mines has been at the
Charleston General Hospital for
treatment, has returned home much
improved.
Miss Mary Sidney. OF Pittsburg,
is spending some time visiting her
uncle and aunt here, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cyrus.
Mrs. Ella Roberts and daughter
Miss Gretta, spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting friends at Raymond.
John Jenkens had his finger badly
mashed in the Plymouth mines last
week
Mrs. J. W. Siwyers, of Betsey,
called on friends in Bancroft Sun
day.
Miss Leona Jones has returned
home after few days visit to her
mother at Cedar Grove.
Mrs. Henry Norman, Of Washing
ton, D. c., and her daughters, Misses
Anna, Luvenia, Emma and Mrs.
Solmon Brown, and little son Steve
|spent Saturday in Bancroft the
guests of Dr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Sin
clair.
Mrs. VIM. o. Lee, Of Charleston,
was the pleasant guest Of DR.. and
Mrs. NJ. Il. Sinclair Monday and
Tuesday. MS. Lee met the ladies
afternoon and gave an Interesting
talk to them, returning home Tues
day evening
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-08-11
CUMBERLAND, MD.

Has. three Negro churches. The
EbeneZer Baptist church, Of which
Rev. G. w. M. Lucas, d. Dis pastor
ship Of about $50. It's Indebtedness
is $4,000. but they find that no bur-
den as they are united and meet
their obligations promptly.
Rev Edward e. Taylor is pastor
Of Metropolitan A. NJ. F. church
which has a membership near eighty.
Their Indebtedness is in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 but with the as,
Sistance Of the Mite Missionary and
Ladies Aid Societies, both flourish
ing organizations, they suffer no en-
barrassments on account Of finances
Mckendre" Methodist Episcopal
church has as it's pastor Rev. J. w.
Waters. who came here from Char
lesion, W. Va. The membership OF
only 100000. The church owns it's
parsonage Of six rooms and has two
aid societies which are presided over
by Miss Helen Robinson and Miss
Helen Hall. All its interests have
shown improvements since the com
ing Of Rev. Waters.
Cumberland strongest fraternal
organization is the knights of Pyth-
las, though the Odd Fellows and
Masons are both doing commendablc
work. The parks are open to the
Negro people as are the theatres.
In the commercial field the activ.
tiles Of our people are confined tC
four barber shops and a coal and
wood yard. DR.. 8. Spark is the only
Negro physician, and being wufl
qualified has a lucrative practice.
DR.. r. y. Johnson and wife have
returned from Baltimore, after a
two weeks visit there with relatives
Mrs. J. w. Waters left August 4th
to visit relatives and friends at
Leesburg, Va. From there she goes
to Baltimore, Md, and Atlantic City
n. j., for an indefinite stay.
Rev. r. ID. Jennings and Peter
Pagan will attend the district con
ference at Washington, Pa.