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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
a DEPRAvED CHILD.
Little Girl Chewed and Smoked and
Drank Rum

One of the most shocking condi-
tions of ignorance, depravity and
immortality ever revealed in Ouch
ess county, says the Goshen, N. Y,
Democrat, has been uncovered near
Jackson Corners, town of Milan, by
Miss Mollie Spicer, local represen-
tative of the Charities Aid Society.
The object of Miss Spicer's investi-
cation was Myra Cynthia Coons,
thirteen years old, who until rescu-
ed, chewed and smoked tobacco,
drank bad whiskey and lived in
squalid surroundings among the
mountains of that region. The girl
is now in Albany, where she is re-
ceiving treatment and later she will
be transferred to the New York
Training School for Girls at Hudson.
She will be kept as a ward of the
State until she is twenty-one years
old.
Having never had clothing such as
other girls wear and without even
a needle or thread, the girls frail
form was covered by rough cloth
tied in place. Her undergarments
consisted of an old Portland cement
sack tied in place by cords.
This strange child of the hills liv-
ed with Marietta Coons, 10 years
old, supposedly her grandmother.
The girl has been inside a school
house but once or twice and can
neither read nor write. Her language
is crude and strange, as is that of
the old woman with whom she liv-
ed She has used tobacco so long
that she has the habit. Her system
is poisoned by the weed. She says
she does not like whiskey, but drank
it because of it's effect Miss Spen-
Ger learned from the girl that she
had always lived there.
The girl, the old woman and the
girls brother, Arthur 22 years old,
lived in hut in a range of the
Pawling Mountain, known as Hicks
Hills, far from any other house.
They slept on the floor of the only
room in the building. There they
also did the cooking and ate amid
filthy surroundings. The girl said
she never used knife or fork un-
til given them at the home of Justice
Coon at Jackson Corners, after Miss
Spicer took her away from her
mountain hut. When Miss Spicer
and Deputy Sheriff Fulton drove up
to the Coons cabin the aged woman
raved and tore her hair from her
own head and begged her grandson
-"Artie" she called him-to get
the gun and shoot the intruders.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18

Moncalieri Italy, Nov. 15.-Prince
Victor Napoleon, pretender to the
French throne, and Princess Clemen.
tine Of Belgium, youngest daughter of
the late King Leopold, are married.
Among those present were the Dow.
ager Queen Margherita, the princess
OF the italian royal house, and the
Countess of Flanders, mother Of King
Albert of Belgium.
The romance which eliminated In
the wedding was of six years stand.
mig. The late King Leopold was very
much opposed to the match, but after
his death, with the assistance of for
msr Empress Eugene, the final ar,
rangemeuts were made without much
trouble
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
CROSSING A FUNERAL
The Point at Which an Old superstk
tlon May Cease 20 Govern.

II don't suppose I'm more super
sttious than most folks" said Mr..
Sandback. yet l never cross a
funeral. There's an old superstition
that to do this brings bad luck. I
don't know whether / refrain because
OF this fear or because crossing q
funeral, considering your own con-
venience first in thus hurrying on,
seems to show a lack of the proper
respect due the mourners; but any
way | find myself instinctively halting
when a funeral comes along and not
crossing over until 1t has passed.
though l do not always wait for the
very end of the procession.
Now as that draws near look
along the line and when see coming
a carriage in which the men are sit
ting back comfortably smoking big
fat cigars. why | figure that these
men are not so really and truly mourn
ers but what II am in q hurry | can
pass In front of them without falling
under the ban Of the superstition or
committing any impropriety."
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
BRYAN STILL HAS THE BEE
He Won't Promise Not to Be a Candi
date In 1912.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 15.-If the
advantage gained in the recent cleo
ton is used properly a Democratic
victory in the next national election is
to be expected, but William ]. Bryan
probably will not be the fortunate
presidential candidate This opinion
was expressed by Mr.. Bryan here.
81 would not promise not to be q
candidate again." he said, "but ex.
pect not to be-"
Mr.. Bryan stopped at the depot Il
short time on his way to his ranch il
Texas.
a Democratic victory or defeat in
1912 depends on congress-" Mr.. Bryan
said. with Champ Clark as speaker
of the house l am hopeful that every.
thing will go well. 1t is too early to
speak of candidates. Folk of Missouri
is one to be considered"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
Fifteen Thousand Matty's Salary.

New York, Nov. 12.-Fifteen
thousand dollars year for base
ball player!
This is the salary that it is un-
officially announced that Christy
Mathewson will receive from the
New York club next year. 1t is the
highest in the history of baseball
outside of managers and presidents
salaries. Last year Mathewson re-
ceiyed $4,000 and the $1,000 boost
was given by President Brush, it is
said, without any solicitation.
Mathewson's work in the post
season series with the Yanks for the
city championship was of such a
marvellous nature that Brush de-
cided TO give Peerless Matty" a sal
airy in keeping with his pre-eminence
as twirler.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
BRIDES MUST PAY DUTY.
Germany Won't Admit Presents anc
Trousseaus Free of Cuty.

Berlin. Nov. ia decree issued by
the ministry Of the interior abolishes
the privilege which has existed since
1871 Of allowing the admission duty
free of all wedding presents and trous,
seaus froS1 America which were in.
tended for the use of the brides who
were about to marry foreigners in
Germany.
The decree states that this privilege
is withdrawn as lowing to the want
Of reciprocity" on the part of the
United States.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18

Monteyideo, Uruguay. Nov. 15.-The
rebellion has come to an end with the
unconditional surrender Of the rebels,
who gave up their arms and trust TO
the magnanimity Of the government In
the matter Of their punishment.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
ROOSEVELT MAY TELL WHY.
Ex-Prssidsnt viii Make His First Ad-
dress In Washington Since Election.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Colonel Roose.
welt has accepted an invitation to be
the guest Of the National Press club
here Friday afternoon. Friday night
he is scheduled to deliver an address
before the National Geographic soci-
ETY., entitled wild Man and Wild
Beast In Africa"
While in Washington Colonel Roose,
welt will be the guest of Representa-
tive and Mrs. Longworth.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
Kissing the Dying.

To kiss the dying was long consid-
cred a gift of strength to the kisser,
and among the Romans the nearest Of
kin was supposed to kiss the expiring
one in order to receive the soul as it
escaped the body. To this day the
same custom is maintained among
the European Jews and at the death
of czar OF Russia.-The Smart Set.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18
Governor Elect Dix Leaves Albany

Albany, N, Y, Nov. l5.-Governor
elect John A. Dix has left Albany in
an automobile for his country home at
Thomson. After brief stop there ii
was said he intended TO go 10 his
camp at McKeever, in the Adiron-
dacks
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18

TWELVE muslin trespass notices
for $500; six for seventy-five cents.
Name OF owner, township and law
regarding trespassing printed there
on. CITIZEN office.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-11-18

Make your friends a present of
the CITIZEN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
JOHN LOWERY PASSES
AWAY IN PHILADELPHIA
Well Known Citizen Of This
City Dead After Lingering
Illness.

John Lowery, one Ct Newport
News oldest and best known itizens,
died early yesterday morning at the
University CT Pennsylvania hospital.
Philadelphia. following an Illness OF
many months. Death was due dit
rectly to a complication of heart and
kidney troubles.
Although II was not uncyp ected. the
news OF the death of Mr. Lowery was
received with deep sorrow by his
hosts of friends in this city and sec
ton and by the hundreds OF men
with whom he came in contact at the
shipyard year after wear.
Mr.. Lowery had been in poor health
fer more than year. Several months
ago he went to Philadelphia for treat
ment and returned here about jan
uary l. He grew worse again early
this month and returned TO Phiiadel-
phia. entering the University of Penn
sylvania hospital. Since that time
the news from his bedside had not
been encouraging
Born in Philadelphia about sixty
years ago. Mr.. Lowery came to this
city in 1890 and had made his home
here since that time. He was fore
man of the joiner shop at the ship
yard and was largely interested finan-
cially in various enterprises in the
city He was large stakeholder in
the old Newport News National Bank
and for long time he filled the po-
sition of president of the Merchants
and Mechanics Savings Association.
Mr. Lowery was a communicate Of st.
Vincent's Catholic church, this city.
Mr.. Lcwery is survived by his
widow and one son, John Lowery. Jr.,
who were at the bedside when the
end came. The funeral service will
be held In Philadelphia and interment
will be made in that CITY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
School for 6Iacksmiths.

Vice Consul James L. A. BurrelI de-
scribes the operation of the German
school for blacksmi,hs at Halberstadt.
in the MadgebuTg district.
Young smiths receive instruction
in shoeing oxen and horses and prep
sraticn for the examination IN shoe
ing. which was made compulsory in
the German empire ny the imperial
act Of July /. 1883. and is held In the
various provinces b. state examining
commissions. The school is support
ed by appropriations from the city.
the province. and from the two agTi-
cultural associations in Bslberstadt-
The courses Of instruction last
three months. ami four OF them are
given during the year. beginning each
quarter. The theoretical instruction
is in charge Of retired military, vet
rinsry surgeon. The charge for the
practical and theoretical instruction.
iucluding the Use OF iron. &C. is only
% marks (S5.95l for the course
BOARD and lodging car be had in the
school very chea1iy For young
blacksmi;hs without means four free
courses. with board and lodging. ere
provided each year. Candidates who
pass excellent examinations receive
premiums. Only SIX persons may
take part in each course Of instruc-
tion.-New York Mail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Steamer City Of Montgomery
Goes Overheard Monday.
WILL BE HANDSOME SHIP
New Craft and Sistership, City OF ST.
Louis, Will be Among Best Equip
ped Vessels Plying In the Coast
wise Trade Out Of New York.

Final preparations are now being
made at the shipyard for the launch
ing of the Ocean steamship Com
pany's magnificent new freight ano
passenger steamer City OF Montgom'
ery next Monday morning. Miss
Helen Camp Steiner. daughter OF
Major Robert f. Steiner, OF Montgom
cry. Ala. who is one OF the directors
of the Central of Georgia railroad
will christen the ship. Miss Steiner
and her party are expected to arrive
here Sunday.
Within three weeks after the CITY
OF Montgomery takes the water, hei
sistership. the City of st. Louis. vii
be put overheard al the shipyard
These, are the first vessels ever bull
here for the Ocean Steamship Com
rany and thus far something OF
ecord has been made in their con-
struction.
When placed in commission. the
City of Montgomery and the City oil
st. Louis will be among the largest
end handsomest steamers employed
in the coastwise service. They are
sS7 feet long overall and are OF
$500 gross tonnage. Each vessel VIII
be propelled by a single screw, driv'
en- by a triple-expansion engine oil
9. 500 indicated horsepower.
Accommodations are to be provided
on each ship for 1856 passengers oil
the first class. 80 of the second class
and So In the steerage. Ten suites are
to be provided on the ships. consist
ing Of bed rooms and private bath
rooms. Hot and cold water will be
provided in the bath rooms and the
bed rooms will be equipped with brass
bedsteads, couches, large arm chairs
settees and writing tables.
The steamers will be equipped with
wireless telegraphy. safety signals
submarine bells and all other modern
devices for the safety OF human life
There is a complete water-bottom and
many water-tlght compartments. max
ing the ships almost unsinkaUle.
Ample cargo carrying space will be
provided on the ships and there vii
be every known device for the quick
loading and unloading of cargo. The
ships are to ply between New York
and Savannah and will go into com
mission in the early summer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
SEYLER TAKEN TO JAIL.
Man Charged With Murder Of Atlantic
Citv Girl to Await Grand Jury.
tBy Associated fre'

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Feb. "a
william Seyler, the accused murderer
of Jane Adams, who disappeared from
the million dollar pier On the night
of February 4, and his brother, Owls
Seyler, were taken to the county Jail
at Mays Landing today in company
with the detectives who arrested the
two brothers at Petersburg last week.
William Seyler probably will remain
in Jail until the May grand jury has
passed upon his case, but his brother,
Orvis, may go free any time ne Is
able to secure $1,000 bail
Prosecutor Goldenburg said tonight
that he would oppose all efforts to
have the body of the dead girl uisin-
TERED and also the release of Seyier
on habeas corpus proceedings.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Corporation Court Now Ready
for MiSdemeanors.
CASES SET FOR MONDAY
6ureher and Cox to Face Court on In
dictments for Alleged Violations OF
Election Law--Witnesses in Cocaine
Case Jailed for Perjury.

The last Of the felony cases docket
ed for the February term of the Cor
poraticn Court were disposed OF yes
terday and the trial of the INSIDE
meanor cases will be taken M by
Judge Barham Monday. Among them
are the cases of Councilman Ernest
c. Cox and former Councilman A. E.
.Burcher. charged with violating the
Barksdale pure election law; L. ID.
Mills. charged with practicing veteri-
nary surgery without a license, and
A. J.. Tcliver, a negro, charged with
practicing law without a license.
When Judge Barham convened
court yesterday morning three crimi-
nal cases were pending. Sarah Tur-
ner. d negress. who was charged with
selling cocaine without a license, was
first arraigned and was acquitted by
the jury. Christiana Rebecca' Boil
ing, also colored. indicted for malici-
Gus manning, was next called. The
Jury found her guilty of assault and
Dntttis anu AhhBcStu Il hAN " v" NNN
costs. Daniel Wilson, also colOred,
charged with malicious shooting. was
the third case on the docket, but ow-
ing t. the fact that the man whom he
is alleged to have shot is out Of the
city and cannot be located by the po-
lice his case was continued until the
next term of the court.
Charged With Perjury.
Following the trial of Sarah Turner.
two negro women who were witnesses
for the Commonwealth, were arrested
by Patrolman Padgett and locked up
at the station house on the charge OF
perjury. The women are Annie Bell
Goode and Fannie Adams. These
women testified fer the state that they
had bought cocaine from Sarah Tur-
ner. but the defense proved that the
women had stated that Sarah Tur-
ner was not guilty of the crime chaTg-
ed. This upset the case that had
been made out b. the state and re-
suited in the arrest of the women on
the perjury charge.
Case Goes to Higher Court.
In the police court yesterday morn
ing, Justice Semmes sent the case
of George Hill, a negro. on to- the
Corporation Court Hill is charged
with onsupport.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
If WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What a Heap of Happiness 1t Would
Bring to Newport News Homes.

What a Heap Of Happiness 1t Would
Bring to Newport News Homes.
Hard to do homework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings you hours OF misery at ieis-
ure or at work
II women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains come IRON sick
kidneys,
'Twould save much needless woe.
DoaH's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys,
Newport News people endorse this;
Mrs. Pearl Enright. 240i Hunting
ton avenue. Newport News, Va, says:
Deans Kidney Pills have given me
great relief and therefore Willingly
recommend them 20 other A,dDey suf-
ferris. My back panied me intensely
at night and often | could not rest
on this account. In the morning !
could hardly move, as my back was
SO lame and sore About two years
ago | took Doan's Kidney Pills aud
they gave me relief Last winter
again procured this remedy at kior
drug store and as before. 1t helped
me greatly. know that Doan's KID
ney Pills fulfil all the claims made
for them"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the nsBe-Doan's-snd
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25

Miss MARY tEres Cunningham. Is
the drst woman 10 be appointed a
member % the school aboard of ST
Paul. MINI. She has taught IN the
cohools 81 ST. Paul Tor twenty-five
years. and y the president 81 The
teachers federation. During a Eight
she conducted for .cachors' pensions
she saw a good deal ~ the mayor Who
Sss 80 impressed by her cbaracter
and ability that he appointed her =
member 81 the school board
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
To Erect Handsome Building
on Washington Avenue.
START WORK IN FEW DAYS
Harvey Furniture Company to occupy
Big Structure That Will Replace
Present Wooden Buildings at Wash
inaton Avenue and Thirtieth- street.

Acting for Mrs. Virginia Tabb, OF
Hampton. Attorney Robert |. Mason
yesterday awarded a contract to Con-
tractor J.,W. Davis. of this city, for
the construction OF a handsome brick
store building on the southwest corn
Der Of Washington avenue and Thir-
tieth street. There were ten bidders
of this city and Hampton. each sub
hitting an estimate on both three
story and five story structure. Mr.
Davis figures OF 1895 for three
story and s1S,495 for a fve-story
building were several thousand dol
lars below the next lowest bidder.
The new building is to be erected
for the Harvey Furniture Company
end will be the largest and handsom-
est store of it's kind in this section
of Virginia While estimates were
asked for on a three story structure,
it is understood that the building
very proba,iy will be five stories
high, the two upper floors being equip
FED as a general store room for the
storage of furniture and other house
hold goods.
Description of Building.
The structure will have a frontage
of fifty feet on Washington avenue
end will be about 100 feet deep.
There will be a large basement for
the storing of furniture in stock and
for the furnace and the electrical APP
pliances for the operation of the eie-
vator which is to be installed in the
building. The front of the building
on the first floor will be of glass and
glass window about 30 feet long
will be made on the side of the build
| ing along Thirtieth street. This will
provide commodious show windows
Begin Work In Near Future.
Work on the building will begin
within a few months and it is to be
completed late in the summer. The
present two-stery frame building on
the site of the new structure will be
torn down in the immediate future.
When this building is completed
in the city. On the southeast corner
is the big building occupied by the
Hotel Newport while Just across the
avenue is a handsome two-story stone
building and on the northeast corner
is large three story brick building.
Estimates Submitted.
Bids on the new building were open
ed in Mr. Mason's Office in Hampton
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in
the presence of the bidders. The bid
ders and their estimates are as fol-
lows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25

The dinners given by st. Agathas
Guild, corner Washington Ave. and
Thirtieth street. which have proven
so popular will be continued each
Saturday during Lent from ~ to y.
m. The menu for next Saturday VIII
include chicken. beef, vegetables
salad. coffee, hot rolls, home MADE
pickles and dessert. All for 35c. 70.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
That Postal Deficit
The Joint Postal Commission in 1907
reported as follows:

sit appears too obvious TO require argument that the
most efficient be expected long as the
direction of the business H. at present ntrsted to
and certain assistants selected with
out special reference to experience and qualifications and
subject 10 frequent change Before the Postmaster
General and his assistants become reasonably familiar
with the operations of the service they replaced by
Others who in turn called upon 10 resign before they
can in the nature OF things become qualified by knowi-
edge and experience to perform their allotted tasks.
Under such a system large railroad. commercial or
industrial business would inevitably 60 into bankruptcy
and the Pos Office Department has averted that fate only
because the United States Treasury has been available to
meet deficiencies"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
william Lewis seat 70 Jail

William Lewis. a negro. was placed
under bond Of $50 for three months
by Justice Semmes in the police
court yesterday morning Lewis could
not furnish the bond and was sent
to jail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Southern Bankers ORGANIZE.

TAMPA, FLA, Feb. 24.-Represen-
tative bankers from every state in the
South gathered here today and form
ed the Southern Bankers Association.
Sig Myers, OF Savannah, was elected
president. and Lawrence b. Kemp,
of the United States treasury de-
partment, with headquarters in Tam
pa. was elected secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
andyk Arrives at Rotterdam.

The Dutch steamer Andyk. % the
HoIlsnd-Americs Line. which steam
ec from Norfolk on February s. ar
rived at Rotterdam On February -
Al 6 a. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Collier SterIino Loading.

The United States naval colliei
Sterling. which has been anchored IN
the hsrbor for several days. was dock
ed yesterday at Chesapeake & Ohic
pier No. 2 and is loading a cargo 81
coal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Calendar for Today.


The Norwegian steamer Terje
Vixen arrived in port yesterday from
Baltimore to load a cargo of coal here
for Mexico.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
The public accountants report said:

THE work OF the Department and its development .
hindered all along the line by slvish adherence to old
methods preceents created in previous years and
many reforms which might otherwise be instituted are
numbered If not entirely prevented by appeals to the
decisions of the Comptroller made perhaps, many
age under entirely different conditions Then. again.
the conservatism. Of Government officials Is generally
admitted fact There in no inducement employees TO
suggest improvements in the service for the that
these improvements result greater efficiency economy
of administration they will receive little credit and on
the other hand il methods not successful they
will be charged with the whole blame"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
WaddllI Gets Sig Month.

Fred Waddili, negro. was convict
ed yesterday morning by Justice
Semmes and sentenced to six months
il. Jail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-25
Crushed in Railroad Wreck.
fRy AssocIafed rres.l

ORLANDO. FLA. FEB. 2f.-Focr
trsinmen we're injured. one perhars
fatally. when passenger AMI a work
train on the Winston and Bone val
ley coilided head-on near MedEla this
Afternoon. The trains met on a sharp
curve and both engines and several
cars were demolished. l.. p. Jones. ex-
press messenger. was crushed under
the vrecksee Of hts car and may de.
None q the passengers were injured.