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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
LEAP-YEAR MASQUERADE.

An old-fashioned leap-year mas
querade would be good for any Feb
ruary evening. Send out quaint lit
tie invitations written in old Eng
lish on folded parchment paper. The
following curious extract, which
once stumbled across, could be stiff
fly inserted in the invitation:
Whereas it hath now become a
part of the common lave in regard
to social relations of life that as of
ten as Leape Yeare doth return, the
ladyes have the privilege during the
time it continueth of making love
either by wordes or by lookes, as to
them it seemeth proper; and more
over no man will be entitled to bene-
fit of clergie who doth in any wise
treate a prosposale with slight or
contumely."
Have the guests come in powder
and patches" The "ladyes' with
their gentle escorts should be blind
folded and turned loose in the recep-
tion-room to find partners for the
evening. Each "ladye" should be
told that, while blinded, she may ad-
dress proposal to any man she
comes across without having the
slightest idea who that man may be-
Give each girl a heart and man a
mitten. When a maid delivers her
proposal she must at the same time
hand over her heart. If her propos-
al is declined her heart is returned
to her and she has the proud privi-
lege of again addressing a member
of the sterner sex. When a blind
folded man declines proposal he
must surrender his mitten; if he ac-
cepts the proposal he may hold fast
to his mitten, and also the heart that
his unseen suitor presents to him.
To escape impending matrimony
a man may be allowed any number
of chances, but in the long run the
of Saint Valentine require
his ultimate self-sacrifice. Accepted
couples should hold fast to each
other until a signal from their hos
tess permits them to lift the blind
folds and discover not only each
others identity, but also the ridi-
culous mistakes into which they have
been led. Who can gauge the feel
ings of loyesick girl when she finds
she has ardently chosen another girl
for her partner, or what bit of fun
for the company when, standing
hand in hand. two men are revealed
to each other!
Acting on an old unwritten law,
which tradition tells us governed
the Leap Years of the good old
times; that a man declining a pro-
posal should soften the disappoint-
ment of his answer by the presenta-
tion of a silk dress to the unsuccess-
full suitor for his hand, each man
must be called upon to give an ac-
count of his mitten, the absence of
which is proof positive that he who
fails to produce il has declined a
and hence, in accordance
with aforesaid law, is subject to the
full punishment thereof.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
GOOD NEWS FOR PRINTERS.

Washington, Feb. ia restric-
tion of the printing duties of the
postofTioe department is included in
the postofiice appropriation bill.
which is practically completed. This
prohibits the department from fur
nishing stamped envelopes contain
ing the names and addresses of
business houses to which they are
supplied Heretofore for slight
additional compensation the de-
partment has been permitted to per-
form this work, and banking firms
found it particularly useful Vari-
Gus printing firms throughout the
country protested. however, and the
committee decided to stop the prac-
tice. 1t will still be permissible for
the department to print the words,
IF not delivered in -- days, re-
turn -
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23

We call attention. as worthy of
reading and consideration, to the ar
ticle we print in this issue under the
head of Phenomenal Railroad Re-
suits" These results go to show
that the Erie railroad is fast forg-
ing to the very front in progressive
railroading. They have gathered
together a force of railroad men
whose equal for efficiency can rot
be found on any other railroad or
ganization on this continent. Every
detail of operation along safe.
prompt and profitable lines to the
travelling and shipping public, have
been brought to a condition that is
remarkable, and each month reports
are issued from headquarters which
show a steady. upward increase in the
volume of business handled, prompt
delivery of freight, and a record of
arriving and departure of passenger
trains on time, that is not surpassed
by any other road; and the men be-
hind the guns, the intelligent, faith
full, hard-working corps of operating
employees deserve great credit for
the high state of efficiency acquired
through their devotion to.and ability
displayed in the discharge of their
dutieS
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED
by local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caus-
ed by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by Catarrh, which
is nothing but an infiamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case of Deafness (caus-
ed by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
PHENOMENAL RAILROAD
RESULTS.

Although western railroads and
several OF che trunk lines report
slow movement of freight and
heavy falling off in the number of
cars moved, resulting in blockades
and congestions during the month
of January, the Erie comes out with
a report of operating efficiency that
seems very short of being pheno-
menal.
The Erie figures give a total of
597,344 loaded and empty cars
handled over the several divisions
during the month, an increase of 49,
224. Of which 7O,879 were loaded
cars. The cars loaded at stations
and received loaded from connec-
tions increased 22,457.
The extraordinary thing in con-
nection with this increased move
ment. which viii bring the earnings
up to a normal standard, is that dur
ing January a total snow fall of IL
feet was recorded, the heaviest for
many years.
The explanation for such unusual
efficiency is found in the superior
condition at the present time of the
Erie's motive power and utilization
to the fullest extent of facilities
which have always been regarded as
insufficient. The company has spent
large sums on both engines and cars
and the wisdom of such outlays is
borne out by the January operating
results. The Erie is now receiving
from the Baldwin locomotive works
a freight engine per day on an order
of so placed last fall.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23

not as dangerous as card parties in
the homes.
Cards would go out of business if
1t wasn't for prizes. l have as much
respect for hag at Monte Carlo as
for woman that plays cards for a
prize.
The theatre was intended as the
handmade of religion. but it caused
so much trouble that the churcn had
to drop it. They have nothing in
common. The stage gives the people
what they want. and the church gives
them what they need.
When a man keeps his store open
on Sunday, he is an anarchist.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

A nation never tires of honoring
the birth of its greatest men. The
22nd of February brings to us the
one hundred and seventy-eighth an
niversary of the birth of George
Washington, and celebrations in his
honor will be held in every section
of this broad land.
Washington was great as the world
measures greatness and there is a
constant calling to mind his earthly
deeds to true greatness. 1t is true
he did not have to struggle with pow
erty, as so many of our Americans,
who have obtained greatness have
done, for his parents were wealthy
for the times in which he lived. But
his wealth did not, as is so generally
the case fasten upon him idle and
dissolute habits From the begin
ming of his career until its close his
life was a busy and active one, free
Washington's morality has ever been
held up as an example for the youth
and even the mousing historian has
failed in his attacks upon it, His
devotion to his country in times of
war and peace are conspicuous feat
ures. His public services as Presi-
dent were devoid of selfishness and
ambitious motives, free from party
prejudices and prompted by motives
that he believed to be for the best
interests of the nation. In purity
of character and freedom from vices
Of every kind, Washington stands
as a model for American youth.
His reply to his indignant father,
whose impetuous nature was arous-
ed by the apparent wantonness of
the cutting of his favorite cherry
tree Father ! cannot tell lie; |
cut the tree" was a striking SYM
bolical illustration of the develop
ment in boyhOod of the character of
his manhood. 1t was not his public
life and services alone that have Civ
en- him the commanding positions he
holds in the affections of the Ameri-
can people. His personal character,
his unimpeachable integrity the
purity of his motives and the tenor
Of his whole private life have had
much to do with it. No better evil
dence of the esteem in which he was
held by his contemporaries could be
given him than the fact that the pub
lie observance of his birthday began
during his lifetime This has been
true Of no other American.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
THE THIRD DEGREE"

For the first time in the history of
American theatricals, a play showing
the workings of the detective depart
ment of large city, is vividly shown
and faithfully portrayed in Charles
Klein's latest contribution, The
Third Degree" which comes to the
Lyric theatre on Wednesday, Feb.
23rd, for one night. In The Third
Degree, Mr.. Klein attempts to show
the methods used by ambitious po-
lice heads, who in their efforts to
produce a perpetrator for every
crime, resort to the sweating process
of the third degree and in many in
stances, one of which provoked Mr.
Klein into writing this vital drama,
by reason of their liberties, never
endowed by law, succeed in convict
ing an innocent man. The cast of
The Third Degree includes Marion
Kerby, James Seeley, Margaret Drew
A. w. Ellis, Walter Thomas, Law
renee Eddinger and others of equal
note.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
DAIRY AND FOOD DEPARTMENT.

James Foust, Dairy and Food
Commissioner, is out with a circular
letter making a comparison between
the work done under his administra-
tion and that of his predecessor in
the war on oleomargarine. During
three years of Commissioner Foust' S
administration, 497 cases have been
terminated and s45,366.2S of fines
and costs paid into the State Treas
ury, as against 435 cases and $2S,-
s6l.09 paid into the State Treasury
in six years, which goes to show that
Foust has been paying into the State
Treasurer at the rate of $15,133 per
year, while his predecessor averaged
only $4,S27. This ought to be sat
isfactory showing to those who are
interested in this department, enough
10 keep tab on results.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
JURORS FOR MARCH CoURT.

The following Grand Jurors will
serve for week commencing March / q.
Berlin--S. n. Dills.
buckingham. A. Carey.
Cherry Ridge-Robert Bonear.
Clinton---Fred J. Cook.
Damascus-E B. Sheard.
Dreher-D. l.. Frey.
Dyberry-Wesley Bodie.
Hawley--Louis Geisler.
Walter Fowler, Alton
VanHorn.
Lake-Samuel Black.
Lehigh-M. f.. Smith.
Lebanon--Frank Avery.
nchester-Richard Nichols
Mt. Pleasant. ID. Bremen.
Preston--James Hoag. Frank Nc
Kee.
Salem Frank Westlake
eelyville-George Moules.
Scott. f. Ecker
South Canaan-Jo ohm Buckley, Del
bert Mckinney.
Texas-John Myers. Thos. r. Var
rOe
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock Quotations.

Money on call today was 24 per cent:
time money and mercantile paper un-
changed in rates. Closing quotations OF
stocks on the New York exchange Feb. a
were.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-02-23
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2s, 1910.

What If Missouri has no poets?
There's more money in raising mules
anyway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
SEEK THE ASSASSIN
Of FORMER MAYOR
Posses Search Negro Quar-
terS and Lynching Is
Expected

EIDGWAT, Va. July 2s--Aided by
bIo0dhounds. detectives brough from
Roanoke today began a Systematic
search through the negro quarter for
the person OF persons who threw the
bomb which killed former Mayor A H
BJuseman-
The belief that the outrage was the
work Of negroes whom be had offended
in an Official capacity continues 20 gain
ground, and public feeling is intense.
The town is crowded with residents OF
the surrounding country and a lynching
is feared
Induced by the reward offered by the
town council for the culprit's arrest and
ment. posses are today securing the
surrounding country The E.scovsry Of
four sticks Of dynamite and a yard Of
fuse hidden in the bushes near the
Bouseman house, few feet from the
place where 3Ir. BoUseman lay when
ne was injured has increased the gen
eraI Indignation The determination Of
The Bouseman family is now believed
10 have ceen the real object Of the
criminals.
The report reached here today tLat
Governor Mann would offer an addi-
tioual reward
Every negro residence about tie little
town has been ransacked-
The blacks are resentfuI. and some
have armed. It is said Al weapons
are taken from them, however, when
found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
FIGHT ON PLATFORM
IS THE MAIN ISSUE
Taft Influence Thrown Against
Carfeld-Only Stampede
Can Save Him.
Striking Points About Ohio
Situation.

Convention couvenes ut o'clock
p w
A temporary chairman, Nicholas
LoaETorth viii make address
James r. Garfield, former secre-
tary Of the Interior, Is the big
mau and every effort is being
made by the regular leaders 10
prevent him from sweeping the
convention both with his plat
form and his nomination for gov
ernor.
A stampede in GarheId's favor Is
probable unless opposing factions
can unite on satisfactory can
dIdafe-
Al element Of ROozeveItism is no
tIecabIe to many of the old
timers
Struggle before resolutions com
mittee is due tonight.
The old leaders insist on indorSinE
Taft with no reservations and
the tariff law
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
COMMISSIONER ILL.,.
OVERCOME BY HEAT
Torrid Weather Brings Re
currence of Old Attack
TO Johnston.

Commissioner Johnston is suffering
today from the intense heat which has
caused a recurrence OF the effects OF
two sunstrOkes suffered by him in
Texas years ago. while the commits
sioner was an active army officer
These heat attacks are recurrent with
the commissioner. On Saturday after
noon he left his -tfce, feeling sick, and
until this morning remained at his
home, 2111 Massachusetts avenue his
physician having ordered him TO re-
main indoors.
This morning however. the Commis-
siouer- feeling better ventured to the
Once He was too weak TO remain at
6is desk While the Commissioner i'll
ass IS not Of a very serious nature Il
IS bSlleved that he viii be confined TO
b-S home for the remainder Of the week
In the absence Of the three Connis-
Sioners, Capt +. NJ Markham. assist
ant TO the Engineer Commissioner is
;he acting head cf the District govern
meut-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
Weather Bureau FOTeSeeS
Thunder Showers, But
No Lower Mercury.
I TemperatureS Recorded To-Day
in Capital.

Notwithstanding the intense heat
and hiCh percentage Of humidity
which. following in the wake Of sim
liar conditions yesterday. offered no
relief TO the citizens Of Washington.
but two heat prostrations were reported
to the police today
District Commissioner Johnston became
III as the result Of the heat, and suffered
a recurrence Of an Old attack.
Jacob BrOdie. two years Old OF Az New
Jersey avenue northwest was also
victim The little chap was playing too
enthusiastically and finally dropped 10
the ground unconscious HIS CODGluon IS
not regarded as serious
Thunder showers are predicted for to-
night or Wednesday. but are expected
tn be Of that variety which CoOleth not
the atmosphere
The forecast Of the Weather Bureau
for the District and vicinity issued this
morning was as follows
Partly cloudy weather and probably
thunder showers tonight or Wednesday.
Not much change in the temperature
Those closing words not much change
in the temperature tell the tale. for
the Weather Bureau expects the msT-
/ cUry TO remain practically stationaTy-
At i o 'cloc1 this morning the ther-
mometer registered IS degrees at the
Kiosk. IN PENNSYLVANIA avenue. in front
OF the Munsey Building At the Weather
Bureau, where the Thermometer is high
I IN the air, where IL could catch the sffF
breeze which blew from the west The
mercury said only s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26

Initial action directed toward a settle
ment Of the estate OF Col Robert G.
DyrenfOTth, who died July (. leaving
what IS regarded as an eccentric VIII,
devising the bulk Of his belongings TO
his adopted son, Robert St Ge.,ge
DyTenforth. who before the adoption
vas his grandson. was taken today by
his widow, Mrs. Jennie DyrenfOrth. in
a suit in equity against J Wilson Dyren-
forth and his wife, Grace Dyrenforth,
Of Lombard H.
The defendants are brOther-in-Iaw and
sisJer-in-Iaw, respectively, OF Mrs. Dy-
renforth.
Mrs. .pyrenforth IN her petition asks
the court to compel the defendants TO
recouvey to her the title to property in
Mt Pleasant. which, she alleges, was
conveyed to them for family reasons
in Is9z. No consideration was involved
In The transfer Of the property she al
Ieges. and, therefore, she asks the court
to decree that the defendants are hold
ing the property IN trust for her
The claim is based on the equity prin-
rrsov4fr,,o.7 m, G-oo~H p1ur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
TITLE TO PROPERTY
IN CAPITAL SOUGHT
Carrying Out Terms of Ec-
centric Will Depends Upon
the Outcome.
Latest Developments In
Dyrentorth Case.

Cran<ImOther Of Robert ST George
Dryenforth attacks eccentric viii
al patent attorney
Action taken today in Disertit
Courts against brother and sister
or tcstatUr, 20 whom land wsS
transferred for family reasons
Asks Court TO decree property n
trust. held ny = Wilson Dyren-
forth and Grace DyrenfOrth Of
Lombard III
An outcome Of suit rests BossIbiI-
ity of eIght-year-OId heir carry
In,.. out difficult and unusual
terms OF viii.
Property In litigation lies aIonS
PIney Branch and is valued at
100000.
Track said 10 be the sole asset II
the late patent attorney.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
CAPITAL BOOKMAKER
SAID TO BE BACKER
Laying of Bets Proceeds, With Lit
tie Evidence That Interference
Is Feared.
late Racing Gossip and
TIPS.

SATURDAY, July I6.-Washing-
ton police IN raids arrested eight
men for making hand books on the
foreign race tracks.
WEDNESDAY, July 2o--Tele-
phone wires running to KeniIworth
are tested for business.
MONDAY, July a5.-Pool loom
rsported backed by weIl-known
Washington gambler, opens its doors
for business at Kenilworth and sew
enty race track followers attend
the opening"
TUESDAY, July 26--SeveTal
faces familiar IN Washington gam
bling circles are seen on cars run
ming to Ke1ilwOrth-
WEDNESDAY, July 27.-What
vii the Prince George county au-
thorities do7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
AMERICANS HURT
IN BELFAST BLAZE

BELFAST. July 25--Three peIoyns were
killed today when the Kelvin Hotel was
burned down
Thirty were injured, Including the Eev-
W J. McCauEhan and wife, recently
from Chicago
Many Of the guests had narrow Cs-
capeS, and nearly all lost their PERSONAL
belongings
Dr McCauEha1- who was pastor Of
the Third Presbyterian Church. Chica-
20, for nine wears escaped tue flames
by Ieaping from q high window as did
his wife The injuries of both were
pronounced serious. each having SlIS-
tained q fractured skull
Dr. NcCaushau left Chicago in May.
1910 Since then he has been pastor OF
the May Street Congregational Church
of Belfast
The three persons killed were en-
rInEaS-
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Culgoa, Carrying Ammuni-
ton, Bursts Into Flames
and Is Cut Adrift.
CARRIED BY TIDE
INTO EAST RIVER
Seaman Burned, May Die-ReCeiv-
ing Ship Has Close
Call.

NEW YORK. July 25.-The entire
shipping az the Brooklyn navy yard
was threatened with destruction today
when a big Navy Department lighter
containing 20 rounds Of s-inch am
munition from the New Jersey caught
fire at the Cob dock
The supply ship CuIgoa was set adrift
TO save her and the receiving ship Han
cock narrowly escaped The lighter was
finally burned TO the waters edge In
uaidstream in the EastFiyer.
one seaman was badly burned AMI
may die
The heat OF the past two days had
affected the powder and some Of It. in
one Of the eight-inch sneIIs-uoue OF
them contained projectiIes - suddenly
fared with a terrific burst Of flames
Just after it had been transferred from
me Culgoa 10 the lighter
Sets Fire To Powder
The fame from the first shell imme-
diately set IRE TO the powder on the
others
acre were fifteen men aboard the
Der at the time engaged in placirz
=mmuuition rs it was carried from
k1Pply ship CuIgoa.
fae farinZ powder gave them no
r7ance tu escape 40 the Css-oa and they
2H Jumped overheard = save their
ll Fcs- One OF the men Everett Melon
o. l. z-as badly burned before he fampaH
sn5 after he was picked ID he was "a
ken 30 the Naval Hospital iu the navy
yard He IS n a serious condition
Excitement Spreads.
The greatest excitement quickly
sP- cad throughout the navy yard. The
prr-ase urs department sent All its zp-
p. -atus 20 the Cob dock. hut by the
tine Il reached there the Ctileoa was in
such imminent danger that the men
aboard her cut the cables hoIdfngs the
Ugh er fast and both went adrift IN -ne
Cob dock channel The tide carr ID
Tie p lruing vessel toward the receiving
ship hancock
Ihc Hancock was filled with seamen
and Getty officers detached from duty.
They scurried about the decks and all
hands made ready to shunt the burning
lighter out into the stream II she zp-
preached too close But the tide carried
the burning vessel directly out into the
East river Several ships were passing
al the time and they put about TO pre-
vent the lighter from endanEerinE other
shipping
Several nava' tugs put out into the
stream. and streams of water were
thrown on the lighter The lighter was
allowed to burn 10 the waters edge. and
then was tOwed back into the navy
yard The lighter IS a total loss The
CuIgoa's side was scorched, but she was
otherwise undamazed.
A launch Of the CulEOa picked I'D the
men who had jumped overheard from
the lighter and none of them were in
Jured except Mcdonald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
HUNDREDS KILLED
AS EARTH HEAVES
Volcanic Eruptions and Earth
quakes Occur in japanese
Island.

TOXIC, July e6--It is feared that hun
dreds. ana possibly thousands have been
killed by volcanic CrUptiOus and ter
rife earthquakes in the southern part
of the island of HOkkaidO.
Advices received here today, telling Of
the disaster. say that many villages are
believed TO have been wiped out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
OFFERS
REWARD FOR SLAYER

RICHMOND, Va, July 26--Governor
Mann offered a reward Of $50 on the
part of the state for the apprehension
and conviction OF the person or persons
responsible for the assassination in
Ridgway of A H Bouseman, former
mayor Of that place.
This makes a total reward Of $1,000
the town council having offered a re-
ward of 500 and the Board Of Super
visors Of the county S25G
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-26
HALF HUNDRED DIE
IN HUNGARY FLOODS
CloudbuTSt Causes Disaster, Great
est Loss Being at
DaeS

BUDAPEST, July 26-FulIy fftv lives
have been lost in SoUtheFl Hungary By
hoods caused BY a cIoudburst. according
10 adVices received here today
The greatest loss was at Dees. where
twenty-five alone perished Many dis
tricLs are cut of from the world