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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
FOLLOW THE LEADER.
A Nervous commuter Has a Thrill
Ing Experience.

NA .NRNNNSUSSs
A nervous commuter on his dark,
lonely way home from the railroad
station heard footsteps behind him. He
had an uncomfortable feeling that he
was being followed. He increased
his speed. The footsteps quickened
accordingly. The commuter darted
down lane. The footsteps still pur-
sued him. In desperation he vaulted
over a fence and, rushing into a
churchyahd, threw himself painting on
one of the graves.
IF he follows me here" he thought
fearfully, there can be no doubt as
to his Intentions.
The man behind was following. He
could hear him scrambling over the
fence. Visions Of highwaymen, mani
acs, garroters and the like flashed
through his brain. Quivering with
fear, the nervous one arose and faced
his pursuer.
What do you want?" he demanded.
"Wh-why are you following me?"
Say" asked the stranger, mopping
his brow, do you always go home like
this? I'm going up to Mr.. Browns
and the man at the station told me to
follow you, as you lived next door. Ex-
cuse my asking you, but is there much
more to do before we get there?"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
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SUPPLYING A BINDER.
One Not Dislodsed by Motor Traffic,
Wind or Rain.

One Not DisIodged by Motor Traffic,
Wind or Rain.
The question of supplying a maca-
dam road with an elastic and, at the
name time, a tough and durable binder
n one still in an experimental stage,
although good results have been OBJ.
tained with the use of both tar and
asphalt compounds.
The object of this treatment is to
provide binder which will not be dis
lodged by the action of motor traffic
or wind and rain. If this is accom-.
plished, the macadam itself is held
firmly in place, and the road suffers
no deterioration, as is the case with
the ordinary stone or gravel binder
under severe motor traffic.
An effect somewhat similar in ac-
tion to that of motor traffic is pro-
duced on roads In the vicinity of UNI
improved roads on very sticky soil
The mud is carried by the wagon
wheels on to the macadam or gravel
and adheTes to the finer particles and
picks out the binder between the
pieces of rock composing the surface
of the road thus loosening the bond
and eventually loosening the stones
themselves.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
A Suffering Clock.

A droll sort Of fellow, given to
suffering, met an old college chum
on the street. They had some hours
together and other things. AS the
tardy one stealthily ascended the
stairs on reaching home out of the
darkness came his wife's voice.
What time is it?" she asked, stern
ly.
1T is j-tj-jjust one," he stammered.
The words were scarcely uttered
when the old-fashioned clock on the
landing gave four laborious strokes.
do you hear that?" she asked.
sharply.
But, my d-d-dear," he rejoined,
pleasantly, "y-you mustn't mind that
k-kclock. It's l-l-l-l-like me-"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Refreshed His Memory.

Hello, there!" exclaimed the cheer
full man. Glad to see you. Howdy
do?"
"Why-er-howdy do? Howdy do?"
returned the absent-minded man,
somewhat obviously.
How are your"
Pretty well, pretty well; er-"
you don't seem to remember me" "
"Why-er-your face is familiar,
but-er-"
Don't remember my name, eh?"
"Well-er-I hope you'll pardon me,
but l must confess / don't" said the
absent-minded man.
You'll find 1t on the handle of
that umbrella you are carrying" re-
marked the cheerful man. "You bor-
rowed 1t from me six months ago."
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Something Wronq.

An Australian auctioneer who was
reputed to have more education than
professional ability was endeavoring to
sell some cattle to an audience Of farm
hands. Gentlemen" he began, Il
have a particularly nice lot Of heifers
and bullocks. and l may say that the
heifers predominate."
He was interrupted by very agri-
cultural voice from the crowd. II
thort there was something wrong with
en- it said. "or you wouldn't have to
sell 'em."
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Summer Comfort.

Is there a woman living who does
not dislike an oily. shiny face. espe-
cially the nose, chin and forehead?
Those who do their own work are
often annoyed by this. No matter how
often they wash. 1t seems Of NO avail.
Here is a simple, harmless and ef
fectual remedy aOy one may safely try:
Cooling lotion for face, neck and
hands.
Dissolve IN a pint Of camphor wa
ter quarter OF an ounce of pure giyc-
erin, an eighth Of an ounce OF pulVef-
lied borax, quarter Of an ounce Of bo-
racic acid. Put all in a bottle. shake
well and 1t Is ready for use
Apply whenever warm. as this b
cooling and very refreshing.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Down and Out.

She called herself a silly goose.
He did not venture to reply.
She moved a little closer then
And called herself a goose again,
Indulging In a soulful sigh.
She called herself a foolish girl
And on his hand let her hand fall,
But still he had no word to say
And was not. when he went away,
Requested to repeat his call.
Chicago Record-Herah.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
A Local Sensation.

81 see you farmers are all buying
automobiles"
I'VE are" admitted Farmer Whit
fietree, "and you can believe it or not
but my hired man has developed
enough energy to be pinched for speed
ing."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Both Good.

A controversy is threatened as be-
tween the advocates of good roads
and waterways, which might serve a
good purpose If II aroused interest in
both Both are among the good les
sons we might profitably learn from
abroad. where they are universally
recognized as good Investments
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Educatlnu the South.

The U. s. Office of Public Roads
has sent a party, which includes an
engineer and a photographer, to make
a trip through the southern states for
the purpose of examining conditions,
securing data, and preparing illustra.
tions for the proper determination of
the most available methods to be used
in road building.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
cartane Ruildnr. In Line

The Carriage Builders national as
sooiatton, IN convention in Washing
ton d. O.. declared that the national
government should devote as much at
tentton 30 the development of good
highways as It does to the develop
ment of rivers and other means of
transportation.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Earsiahted Finance.

"That financier made fortune while
he was in Jail"
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax;
"he probably preferred to get rich un-
der the immediate surveillance of the
law so as TO head off the charge of
tainted money"-Washingto Star.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
A sure shot at LIvers.

II hear, doctor, that my friend
Brown, whom you have been treating
so long for liver trouble. has died of
stomach trouble" said one of the ply
sician's patients.
Don't believe all you hear" replied
the doctor. when treatha man for
liver trouble, he dies Of liver trouble" Z"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Where Il Falls Down.

Logic" remarked the visionary m
dividual, "either proves or disproves
all things
Yes" rejoiued the practical per-
son, but it doesn't accomplish any Of
them. Houston Post.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Used by Our Best,

Forget it-cast it away" y."-Haw-
thorne's Marble Faun.
'She was respectable old guy."-
Thackeray's Vanity Fair.
TITS sure thing. g."-Goldsmit S
She StoOps TO Conquer.
"Twenty-three," ,"-Dickens's Tale of
Two Cities.
"Gave Hector a gift-a gilt nutmeg
IA lemon. n."-Shakespeare's Loves La.
boris Lost.
"Cut in and win. n."-ThaRkeray's
Vanity Fair.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
The Cowardly Egg.

when l arose 10 speak" related
a martyred Statesman, someone hurl-
cd base, cowardly egg at me, and it
struck me on the chest"
"And what kind OF an egg might
that beH" asked fresh young man.
"A base, cowardly egg" explained
the statesman, "is one that hits you
and then runs"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Strength Misplaced.

There are some strong features
mentioned in Mrs. Fakit's boarding
house advertisement"
Then I'll bet she put in the coffee
and left out the butter."-Baltimore
American.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Those shininq Domes.

"Tbe next time l come down here
I'm going to bring an umbrella" she
said to her neighbor at the big res
taurant.
"WhyT he asked.
That mans head over there Is 81
bald" she said, that the shine Of II
hurts my yes."-New York Press.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
WIse To the Game.

Ted-Women won't find campaign
ing as easy as they expect
Ned-That's So The female candi-
dates won't be able to Jolly the wom-
en- voters by going around and kissing
their babies.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
A German Custom.

Many OF the German roads are lined
with cherry trees. In the fruit sea-
son the cherries are gathered and
sold. the amount reahzed being de-
voted 10 the highway maintenance
fund
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
Sure to Score.

When pa was asked to name the boy
His wits were quite divided.
Just what to call his newborn Joy
Remained long undecided.
But ma his indecision shook
She was not taking chances.
Now Robert Frederick Peary Cook
Upon dads kneecap dances.
philadelphia Ledger
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06
DispHwed.

Knicker-They say that when you
are sinking you remember everything
BockeF-NOnsense; It's when you
can't keep your head above water that
you forget your creditors.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06

Humorist's Wife-John, it's so
sweet Of you to ask dear mother here
10 visit
Humorist-Yes-You see the fact Is,
Marie. I've about run out of motheRiR
laws jokes. and
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06

shswnse County. Kansas, in which
Topeka Is located. has II miles of ma
oadam and 10 miles OF gravel road, all
built within the last years.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-06

Mrs. Wagson-Oh! I'm sure she
realizes how stout she's getting.
Mrs. Wigson-How do you know?
Mrs. Wagson-She asked me yester.
day the proper way to pronounce EN-
bonpoint."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Wear and Tear of Newspaper Work

Wear and Tear of Newspaper Work.
The Atlanta Constitution in a recent
editorial on 'Worn-out Newspaper
Men," referred TO the general ignor-
ance of the public as to the real work
OF the newspaper man as follows:
He (the reader) knows nothing IF
the wear and tear Of newspaper work:
nothing of the dull feeling of monot-
ony which Expresses the brain of the
worn-out editor as he grinds. away at
his desk, turning out page after page
of copy; but whether he knows
it or not, the fact remains that back of
the printed sheet lies an appalling
amount Of hard work, whose record
for the day is written in exhausted
nerve force and in sheer physical and
mental WEAKNESS. On account Of the
heavy pressure under which the aver
age newspaper man is required to work
in order to meet the demands of goth
century journalism there are few con-
situations which are able to stand the
severe tax which is put upon them,
and the consequence is that the world
today is full Of broken-down news
paper men, who have put the best
they had to give of blood and brain
into newspaper work, only TO fall at
last under the stress of the burden"
The Constitution has expressed con-
siderable truth in what it has said.
There is no profession or occupation
that demands more mental labor and
nervous energy than newspaper work.
The conscientious newspaper man car
ries burden, that few can appreciate,
in the constant pressure of his duties.
Many think that all he has to do is TO
prepare copy. But that is only a
small part of his work
The hours OF study, the care, the
watchfulness required. the alertness
demanded the promptness and sound
ness of Judgment expected, and the
responsibilities involved, all combine
to make a load that cannot be shifted
or laid down or avoided if the news
paper man is true to his calling An
other writer has said in writing upon
his own calling, there is one blessed
thing about the newspaper mans bust
ness. and that is when the time comes
for him to shuttle off this mortal coil
he generally goes quick. He is up-to-
date even In the matter OF dying"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Gate That Won Jane-By Mary G.. Bentley.
Copyrighted by Literary Press

Farmer Tillson hadn't a generous
hair in his head. He kept every cent
he got and never gave o6t cent.
Jane was as open hearted as Till
son was close. She was the life of the
young farmer people round about, and
not one OF them but loved her. Her
uncle did all he could to impress her
with the fact that, having some CAPT
tai, she should look upon marriage as
a sort of partnership in which her
partner should furnish an equivalent
to her own means.
One day there came to TiIlson's
farm young man who asked for
work. He was rather intellectual look
ing than muscular. a fact that did not
favorably impress Tillson. But he
offered to work for very low wages,
and as it was harvest time Tfllson en-
ployed him.
Now, Jane no sooner saw young Zeke
Freeman doing the hardest work there
was to be done on the farm, which her
uncle put upon the young man, than
she pitied him. Pity being akin to
love, she loved him. She was bright
SAOuSus uOWeFeEr 10 hccp the SlludlIOu
from her uncle, who never suspected
it till Freeman one day went to him
to ask for James hand.
mo; We can't have Jane" snarled
old Tillson ungraciously. "She's my
brothers daughter an has money of
her own, an you amt nothin' but a
hired man with no prospects. don't
see what Jane was thinkin' on to say
We could ask me. Ye can't have her,
an that's all there is to it."
Zeke opened his mouth as though to
protest or to strengthen his case by
further argument, but TiIlson's face
was grim and forbidding, and he knew
the old man too well to weaken his
chances by causing useless irritation.
He turned away.
That afternoon they were near the
farmyard gate, Zeke digging post
holes and old Tillson patching up Il
wheelbarrow, when the drummer of an
agricultural warehouse appeared. But,
instead Of going straight to Tillson,
he stopped at the gate and began to
examine it curiously.
Queer contrivance that" he said
presently. Good idea. thOugh-grand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

good idea. How did you happen to
think Of it,"
IT'S some of my hired mans dilly-
dallyin'," replied Tillson gruf1y. Hes
forever up to something of that sort.
Wastes half his time"
Zeke flushed a little, but did not
look up.
mo wasted time about that de-
clared the drummer emphatically. IT'S
a valuable idea. There's money in it."
Money!" questioned Tillson eagerly.
Then he saw one of the horses squeeZ-
ing his body through the open door
way of the corncrib. and he rushed
off. He would have sent Zeke, only
he preferred him to continue at the
post hole digging.
$50 it's your idea, is it," said the
drummer as he crossed to Zeke's side.
Going to have it patented. of course"
Zeke laughed. Patented" he echoed.
THAT foolish thing? Why, it's E2th-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Democratics prospects.

w. ]. Bryan in an article on Demo
cratic Prospects," written for Norman
E Mack's National Monthly, and also
appearing in the last number or the
Commoner. declares, as he has al
ways declared in his brilliant political
career, that adherence to principle Is
first in importance. He dwells az
length upon the great tariff issue as IL
relates to the coming congressional
elections. He condemns the Aldrich
Cannon tariff, and in criticising those
responsible. does not excuse those
democrats who injured their party by
ignoring their platform and who voted
to protect local interests" Bryan dc
clares for a tariff for revenue only and
says: "a tariff that is asked for the
purpose of protecting producer Of
raw material cannot be called rev
enue tariff, no matter how small it is
while our chances OF winning the
next congress-" he continues, have
been seriously impaired by the votes
cast and speeches made by democrats
in favor of local protection, still this
disadvantage can be, in a measure
overcome. If our democratic candidates
will come out upon strong platforms,
declaring first, that platform is bind
ing; second, declaring against Cannon
ism and in favor OF the restoration of
popular government in the house OF
representatives; third, in favor of spe-
cific reductions in the tariff"
Bryan proposes the following tenta-
tive platform:
1. A platform is pledge given by
the candidate to the voters. and when
ratified at the polls becomes a con-
tract between the official and his con-
stituents. To violate it, in letter or in
spirit, is not only undemocratic, but
repugnant to the principles of repre-
sentative government, and constitutes
an embezzlement of power.
2. We denounce the despotism
known as Cannonism and favor such
an amendment to the rules of the ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

ttonar house of representatives as will
restore popular government in that
body and insure the rule OF the major
ity on. every question.
| 8. We endorse the tariff plank of
the last national democratic platform
and believe that the measure carrying
out the promises of that platform
should, among other things, provide
for:
Free wool, the abolition of the COM
pensatory duties on woolens and a
substantial reduction in the ad va
lorem rates on wooIens
Free lumber, free wood pulp and
free paper.
Free hides, harness, leather, boots
and shoes.
Free oil and the products of oil.
Free iron ore, free coal and low
duties on all manufactures of iron and
steel.
Free binding Irvine, cotton ties and
cotton bagging.
Material reductions in the cotton
schedules and in the tariff upon all
necessaries of life, especially upon
articles sold abroad more cheaply than
'at home. the aim being to put the low
est duty upon articles of necessity and
the highest upon articles of luxury.
Articles coming into competition with
trust made articles should be put on
the free list.
No tariff rate should be above so
per cent ad valorem, except upon liquor
and tobacco, and all rates above 20 per
cent, excepting those upon liquor and
tobacco. should be reduced. one-twen-
tieth each year until a 25 per cent
rate is reached, the purpose being 10
reduce the tariff gradually to a rev.
enue basis and therefore to collect
tariff for revenue only.
Bryan insists that democratic can
didates must deal honestly with the
public and give assurance of fidelity
to tariff reform
And Bryan is right in laying such
stress upon fidelity to principle. not IN
certain localities, but everywhere. To
promote a great national issue like
this the party must be united to be
successful. The congressional cleo
lions are but sure step to victory in
1912, if the democratic party makes
SOOu at IHe IAN SlSCIIOHo VI TIC VI SS-
ent year.
The coming battle is drawing public
attention to the tariff issue.
1t will help to show the infamy of
the Aldrich tariff.
It will help reveal the despotism Of
Cannonism.
1t will be a great limelight exposing
the duplicity of the republican major
fly who fatty ignored their own plat
form and pledges and sold out to the
Interests"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05

eye MUST TALK WITH ME BOUT THAT
GATE"
ing but lot Of stones and two
hinges placed so the gate VIII shut Of
itself"
But that's just the sort of thing
which usually proves valuable" per-
sisted the drummer The simpler the
device. if it's useful, the better. You'll
make a mistake if you don't protect
the idea
Then l guess III make the mis-
take" said Zeke carelessly. Patents
cost money, and haven't any. Be
sides. If had | wouldn't risk so cents
on that foolish thing"
The drummer regarded him thought
fully. Look here" he said suddenly,
chow would you like TO make n trade?
i could appropriate the idea for mN
self if did business that way, but l
don't. Still, like TO make money
wherever | see a chance. My house
does a good deal in patent articles,
and I can generally guess pretty close
whether there's money in an idea or
not. Now. if you say so. will put
this through at my own expense and
keep half the profit. What do you
say?"
You mean use stones like that and
all?" asked Zeke skeptically.
mo; it's only the idea l want. We
would find some substitute for the
stones"
Zeke's Indifference began to vanish.
IF you really think it's worth any
thing" he said doubtfully, III be glad
to have you fix it up. But / don't
want You to lose money" Then, a lit
tie wonderingly, Il thought patents
were made of pulleys ard springs and
and such things and that twas gen
fuses who got 'em up who studied
years and years to make 'em all right"
The drummer smiled 1T is that
way sometimes" he said, but not al
ways. / have known inventors to
have their ideas come to them in a
moment, In a flash of thought. But
suppose we fix this thing now"
He opened notebook and wrote for
some seconds. then tore out the leaf
and handed it to Zeke.
Its sort of -agreement-for YOU TO /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
A Horrible HoIdun.

about ten years ago my brother
was held up in his work, health and
happiness by what was believed to
be hopeless consumption" writes w
r. Lipscomb. of Washington, N. C..
He took all kinds of remedies and
treatment from several doctors, but
found no help till he used DR.. Kings
New Discovery and was wholly cured
by six bottles. He is a we'll man to-
day" It's quick to relieve and the
surest cure for weak or sore lungs,
hemorrhages, coughs and colds,
bronchitis, grip, asthma and all bron-
chial affections. Fifty cents and ST.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-05
Stumbling AIona.

The line OF least resistance
We constantly are seeking.
And, whether we are working
Or whether we are speaking
We take the cut that's shortest
To where We may be going
And In the meantime trying
To make the largest showing.
We do some nimble guessing
And constantly are shifting
To where a chance seems offered
To do less heavy lifting.
At times we are mistaken.
And At our luck we grumble
When where we thought smooth shedding
We only take a tumble.
Because when in the seeking
Our second sight is lacking
We have TO reconsider
And do lot OF backing
And later TO discover
AS our mistakes grow clearer
The way that seemed the longer
Was in the end much nearer.
And so we blunder forward
In blind, unsteady cropping,
But always for the better
In optimism hoping.
We think that we are going
Straight forward es 4 rocket.
And when we are not looking
We drop into a pocket.