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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Briuuets of New Zealand.

The briquets which the state coal
mines department of New Zealand in
tend to manufacture at Westport will
be in two shapes: One will be an OBJ
long block about two-thirds the size
of an ordinary brick and will be egg
shaped, weighing only few ounces,
and will be suitable for household use.
The state railway department has an
nounced its readiness to use briquets
almost exclusively for keeping up
steam in the boilers on the locomo-
tives.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
KIBosH PUT ON FAKE PHOTOS.
Fraud Order Against Harry 3. Wood
ing Of Council Bluffs la.

Washington, D. C.-The Post Office
Department has put the kibosh on
Harry B. Wooding of Council Bluffs,
Ia, and denied him the use of the
mails. According to post Office inspec-
tors, Wooding has been doing large
business In the sale of photographs.
Many advertisements inserted by him
in papers are filed as exhibits in the
case. One of them reads:
"As nature made them. Photos OF
beautiful forms. Sealed 25 cents"
Senders of 25 cents received a pho
to Of a grove of trees. Another ad-
vertisement is:
Might scene in a hotel. Sealed 2b
cents"
Senders of money for the night
scene received a photograph of a
man and woman busting and cleaning
a bedroom. To other advertisements
the senders Of money received ordi.
nary photographs. The inspectors
say that Wooding has done an enor-
nous business.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Rohesnierr.,s Double Cole.

Rubespierre OF the French revolu-
ton, the man who was destined to
deluge France with blood, was, not
long before his frightful career of
power began. one of the most strenu-
Gus opponents of capital punishment.
While he was still an obscure advocate
at his native Arras he threw up an
appointment because of his opposition
TO this form of penalty. And just
when his star was in the ascendant he
boldly harangued the national assem-
bly, to prove that the punishment of
death is essentially unjust that it has
no tendency TO repress crimes, and
that it multiplies offences much more
than 1t diminishes them"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Provided Well For Their Poor.

In the records of st. Thomas kT
pital, London, is an entry OF the yet
1870, to the effect that "in considera-
tion Of the hote TYNE of the yere," the
poor be allowed every one a daye
three pyntts of Bere for two months"
"a quart at dinner and pint at sup
per-and at the end of .wo months
return to there olde ordinary allow
ance, wych is one quartz" The food
at this ancient workhouse was to be
dealt with as literally as the drink.
The almoner and steward we're to bye
no byte but of the best, without
bones and in special without the
marybon, and none other to be
bowght."
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Streets in Gala Dress,

The streets of Peru, especially on
gala days or when they were the spe-
cial dress of some celebration, are
said to be among the most picturesque
in the world. In their narrow proper
tions they resemble somewhat the
streets of China, and the variety and
contrast of the colors used in decor
alton may be compared with the Chi
nese. There is, however, a distinct
Latin character to the decoration,
which lends them an atmosphere en-
tirely their own.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Where Water is Scarce

Water is sometimes very scarce and
precious on the South African veldt,
according to writer, who says I'm
our veldt cottage we used no well,
only large tanks, and about August
our condition usually became desper-
ate. If you washed your hands you
carried the precious fluid out to pour
it on some thirsty plant or vegetable,
the bath water the same, part of it be-
ing first saved to scrub floors with.
Cabbage and potato water were al
lowed to cool and then used for the
garden or to wash the dogs in first SO
that these waters did three duties
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
ASTOR DINNER SET PLATED
New York MuItl.MlIllonalre's Famous
Service Found Not to Be Real
Gold After All.

New York, N. Y.-It came out
through the firm of Lambert Brothers,
jewelers., that the noted dinner serv-
Ice of Mrs. Caroline w. Astor, so often
spoken of as 15-karat gold, is Just
gold-plated, like many other dinner
services. August V. Lambert, speak
ing of that and of Mrs. Astor's pearl
necklace, which turned out to have
imitation pearls in 1t, said
Many Of the apparently priceless
possessions of people of quality are
shams. The alleged solid gold din
ner set of Mrs. Astor was really one
silver, plated with gold. can testify
to this because our firm has frequent
ly repaired various pieces of 1t. In
deed, an 1S-karat gold dinner set
would be so soft as to be of little use,
and l once sold Mrs. Astor a set OF
six knives and six forks, all gold
plated.
The demand on us for imitation
pearls has led us to have a line Of
them imported. People use imitation
to fill out collar or necklace when
they find 1t impossible to get the real
pearls In the proper number. A really
first-rate imitation pearl cannot be de-
tected at two feet distance.
ut is often enough that well-known
people come to us to have limitations
made Of their own genuine jewels.
Then, when travelling, or going into
places where there is danger of theft
or accident, they lock up the genuine
article and wear the imitation in its
stead.
Indeed, Il is my experience that
the users of imitation are generally
the people of great wealth. People Of
ordinary means want real gems or
none. But imitation diamonds are not
so widely used because they are east
er to detect at sight.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19

Springfield, H. The Central iii,
nois Family Pet Cemetery Association
was Incorporated here and fourteen
acres OF land We're purchased for
burial ground TOR pet animals. The
incorporators are G.. w. II. Gilbert,
Mrs. Rebecca F. Gilbert and Mrs.
Aewellyn Fahnestock of Peoria. III.
No stock in the association will be
sold. as it is not TO be profit-sharing
concern. This is the first animal Gem,
etery In Illinois and one OF the few,
in the country.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
! For Sick Kidneys
DEVISION AND APPEALS.

L lCloN AMI Al EAl1O.
LII Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
the provisions of the Act of Assem-
bly,, entitled "An Act to provide for
the ordinary expenses of the govern
ment, payment of the interest of the
state debt, receiving proposals for
the sale of public works and for
other purposes" approved the 27th
day of July, 1912, that the assessors
of the several townships ana boro-
ughs of Wayne county have made
their returns of their assessments
for the year 1910, and that the fol-
lowing is a statement of the aggre-
gate values and assessments made
by said assessors of the several sub
jects of taxation enumerated in the
18th section OF said Act of July 27,
1912, and in the several Acts sup
Elementary thereto, and of the whole
amount of county taxes as assessed
in said townships and boroughs.
MONEY
DISTRICT VAL. co TAX. AT INT
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19

The sacred fires of India have not all
been extinguished. The most ancient
which still exists was consecrated IL
centuries ago, in commemoration OF
the voyage made by the Parsees when
they emigrated from Persia to India.
The fire is fed five times every "A
hours with candal wood and other
fragrant material, combined with very
dry fuel.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
HELLos MUST GIVE UP RATS.
Also They Must Quit Chewing Gum
and Enunclate Distinctly

Chicago, Puffs, rats, curls and also
transformations whatever they are
will be shorn from the heads of the
thousands of telephone girls under a
new rule just promulgated. They are
also forbidden to chew gum during
business hours.
The branch managers had reported
that the operators spent too much
time replacing loosened wisps Of
tresses when their fingers should have
been busy with the plugs.
Here is the way the operators We're
instructed not to talk over the tele-
phone:
"Nummerpleezze. Phones taken
out"
No fault is found with their enun-
citation of Drop nickel, please"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19

The bituminous coal mining in this
country began in Virginia, where the
output as early as 1920 was about 5O,-
600 gross tons. In 1910 the American
output had reached nearly 100000
tons. In 1856, with an output of about
100000 tons, this country had al
ready passed Belgium, France and
Germany. Great Britain was then
producing about 54,0OO,OOO tons.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
GROOM wALLoPs JOKER.

New Found Brother-in-Law Given
Punching.
GAINESVILLE, O.-As David Jones,
local newspaper man, was leaving the
home of his bride, who was Miss Flor
ence Roessler, to step into a cab a
"cabman" stepped down from the car
riage and kissed the bride.
Jones struck the cabman several
times before his best man could drag
him away. The "cabman" unmasked
and he was the brother of the bride
The scheme was hatched by sister
OF the bride.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Relics Of Famous Men.

Among the relics of famous men in
the possession Of DR.. John Rixwell
of ST. Louis is Dr.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes shoe horn. 1t is an ordinary
steel shoe horn affixed TO a cane
handle about four feet long. Armed
with this the doctor could put on his
shoes without STOPPING or wasting en-
ergy.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Disappearance of a Custom.

A picturesque figure will van Ssh from
Paris, owing to the decision of the
municipal council to abolish the Office
of organizer of funeral pomp" at
funerals. His only duty was to walk
in front, resplendent in a three-cor-
nered hat. dress coat and waistcoat,
knee breeches and pumps, decorated
with scarf of colors Of the city, and
carrying long ebony cane.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
No Diamond Rings.

Girls in Denmark never experience
ae pleasure of receiving a diamon
engagement ring. They are present
ed with a plain gold band, which Is
worn on the third finger of the left
hand. On the wedding day the bride
groom changes the ring to the right
third finger, which is the marriage
finger in that country.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
South Americans "smaIl Heads. -

The Small Heads" belong to a
South American race. The skull is
peculiarly conical, and at the top is
no bigger than five-shilling piece.
The three last survivors of the race
are women. The brain weighs about
one-hfth of the average human brain.
Their height is from feet to 3 feet
inches.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Reading by Moonlight.

In Zululand, when the moon is at
the full, objects are distinctiyely visi-
bic at as great a distance as seven
mile, while even by starlight one can
see to read print with ease.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
FAWN PLEADS FOR HELP.
Chased by Dogs, Covers at Side Of
Horse and Rider.

Horse ard Rider.
North Yakima Wash.-Ted Heck
ett saved q fawn from dogs which
were chasing it, The animal had been
run a long distance, for it was very
nearly exhausted when it sought
refuge with the rider and horse.
The fawn ran under the horse and
stood there covering and offered no
resistance to Hackeu when he alight-
ed and drove the dogs away, and then
carried the little animal home. The
deer will be made q pet in the Hackett
home.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Would You Enjoy
Healthy Old Age ?

Advancing years bring tendency to
coldness of the hands and feet, resulting
from sluggish circulation, torpid liver and
constipation. This is a condition, not a
disease, and can best be remedied by taking
Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills which
invigorate the liver, cleanse and revitalize
the blood and tone up the whole system.
They are of inestimable value, not only in
advanced age, but also for people of all
ages. They prevent premature wrinkles,
give health glow to the skin, and under
their antiseptic and blood cleansing nlu-
ences the complexion retains its freshness
while sallowness permanently disappears.
Hundreds of grateful old ladies in their
letters write: Your pills make me look
and feel ten years younger" Smiths Pine
apple and Butternut Pills always make old
age comfortable, and promote digestion and
nutrition by their specific action on the
stomach, liver and bowels. Physicians use
and recommend. They form no habit.
You should always keep them on hand.
These little Vegetable Pills will ward off
many ills.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19

Would-Be Hunter-Aw, me man.
what's me game law limit in this 10
cality?
Guide (grimly) Two deer and one
guide.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-19
Nothing Else Half As Good

Nothing else half as good for breakfast
or lunch is so easy to prepare as this.
Beardsley's Shredded Goldfish is ready
to cook the instant you open the package.
No bones to pick out-uo washing-no
soaking-no boiling. Our patented d
Shredding Process saves you all that
And it makes the meat fine and fluffy
and dainty. This shredded meat cooks
almost the minute heat reaches it.
Any way that you serve it, you can
have 1t ready for the table in less time
than it takes to make coffee.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
DAISY FLY KILLER
NEWS NOTES.

Nelson II. Henry, adjutant general
CT the New York State Guard. will
succeed Gen. James S. Clarkson. as
'urveyor OF the port of New York.
While strolling along "Lovers'
patti" near Meyersdale. Pittsburg,
Jessie Myers, aged "a years, daugh-
ter OF one of the prominent families
OF that borough, and George Lind
aman, aged 23 years, mine fore
man, fell headlong over a 6O-foot
cilif directly upon the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. An ex-
press train passed at that instant
and mangled them practically beyond
recognition.
The engagement is announced of
Lieutenant Reginald Altman Owen, of
the Royal Engineers, England, sta
uoned at Jamaica, to Ruth BRYAN.
daughter of William j. BRYAN, who
formerly was Mrs. w. H. Leavitt.
The cost of the strike of the car
men s union and the general symno-
thetlc walkout at Philadelphia. reach
ed IN dollars and cents, is placed at
$7,S85,413.
indignant because his wife burn
ed his wooden leg so that he could
not GO to the saloons. Michael Kinsel
OF Wilkesbarre, Pa, had her arrested.
Captain Seth Bullock, United Safes
marshal for South Dakota, has left
Sioux Falls for New York. where he
will sail to London to meet Colonel
Roosevelt, In accordance with an in
vitation received some weeks aoo
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES.
Farmers Tricked by SwindIers


1t came to light recently that resi-
dencss Of Heidelberg and Lynn town
ships. Lehigh County. Pa. had been
swindled out of $4,000 through a
crooked insurance deal. Early in the
winter several agents canvassed the
region, inducing farmers and others
to subscribe from 5000 to $4,000
worth OF stock in a proposed new in
surance company.
1t has just become known that the
blanks they signed were transformed
into prcmissory notes. which had i'm
mediately been realized upon by the
swindlers. The agents operated
quickly and decamped. All those
duped were Of good standing ard the
swindlers had no trouble in getting
their money.
Some families have been hit for as
much as 3,0OO.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Suggestions For StockmeD

Sort the ewes over carefully and all
old ones having unsound teeth in
Jured udders or the producers of
isht heeces should be made ready
lor the butcher. 1t will not pay to
try to winter them at present prices
lor feed stuffs, as nothing but good
eaters, good mixers and good wool
producers will pay a profit.
Sheep may be looked upon as aux
lllaries in keeping up the fertility OF
the land, as we'll as a direct source
OF profit. Lambs, wool. mutton and
manure all return a revenue. Wool
brings the most money in proportion
TO what it takes from the farm of
any farm product, and with the least
labor to produce it.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES.

The stock raisers of Alabama have
combined their organizations into the
Alabama Live Stock Association.
Working in harmony with this as
sociation is the Association of Ala
bama Dairymen. Stock interests in
that state are advancing very radily.
The experience of those who are
raising stock, either horses, mules,
cattle or sheep. or carrying on the
dairy industry, is proving that in all
portions of that state the advantages
for stockmen and dairymen is pro-
nounced.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Meat and Bone Feeds.

Fowls are naturally worm and in
sect hunters. They must have meat
In some form, and much Of it, in
order to Go their best. This is not
only abundantly shown in practice.
but 1t has been proven by experience.
Undoubtedly the best meat food is
fresh meat. 1t also keeps longer and
Is more easily fed when cooked than
In the raw state. Green cut bone is
excellent. 1t is safe to feed in an
egg ration one-tenth to one-fifth by
the quality varying with the rich
ness OF the meat and other foods
used. 1t is preferable to mix the
meat in the meal feed. 1t is, how
ever. fed separately with perhaps
equally good results.
Skinned milk is a valuable source
OF animal protein, and should be fed
iberally, If possible, not only to
noisten the mash, but 1t may also
oe placed where the fowls may drink
1t. a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Green Feed Promotes Health

The great value of green food lies
IN its ability to aid in the digestion
OF other foods, thereby promoting
good health. which means more eggs.
For summer feeding, clover AMI rape
are among the best green foods. They
should be provided in unlimited
quantity.
For winter feeding, cabbage and
mangel beets are perhaps the best
for feeding raw, but for cooking.
turnips and small potatoes are pre-
ferable. No objection has ever arisen
on account Of the flavor of flesh or
eggs from feeding any of these foods
literally.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Modern Farm Methods
AS Applied in the South.
Votes Of Interest to Planter,
rruit Grower and StocEsman

Virginia I practically made the same
crossing. as the eggs eeemed some
what small, again crossed with q
pure-bred Black Minorca, and have
Kept them pure perhaps ten years.
| find they excel all the other pure
breeds, laying 200 to $40 eggs; also
setting, observation-disclosures maxi
ing the best of mothers, and going
10 lay again before chickens are half
grown, so lose very little time.
L am so thoroughly satisfied with
them that l have named them AT
iahtas, on account Of spirit, quality
ana business push. They are all per-
1ectly alike, sheeny black, and I am
now trying to got them to have vel
low legs, and to have n few young
sters this year that have.
have tricd many OF the different
breeds and believe this the best of
all ior eSSs.-I c. Wade.
Some New Root Crops For the South.
The Department of Agriculture at
Washington is continually discover
ing and testing new crops. When
these give promise Of some very val
liable additions to the crop resources
or this country they are recommended
Tor trial. The department has inst
issued a bulletin dealing with the
Yantias, tarcs, and dasheens as
promising root crops for the South"
These are tropical plants which can
easily be grown in many parts OF the
south. They ought to prove valuable
IN many sections, because they can be
grown on lands too wet for other root
crops or any cereal crop except rice.
Ihcse plants comprise salad plants
tupers which are excellent for table
use and also for stock feed. roots
which are valuable sources of starch
and from which alcohol can be made
Tney have formed the staple food of
the native Hawaiians, and are impor-
tant food crops in Japan, China, the
Malay Archipelago. Porto Rico and
many other hot countries.
The work OF the department with
these plants has not yet progressed
far enough to permit any distribution
of plants.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Noticed in a City Library.
That more boys read than girls.

That more boys read than girls.
That boys read better books thar
girls.
That boys read more instructive
books than girls.
That boys read more historical
stories.
That boys read more travel books.
That boys read lot of books on
That girls prefer story books for
the most part.
how to do things and how to make
things.
That there are ever so MANY books
that tell girls helpful. useful and in
sterest!ng things to do and to make.
but the girls do not us Il rule read
them.
That the boys read book on low
to make something. and then they
make that particular something. They
tell the librarian about it.
That boys read books that rive
them more general knowledge of
all things.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12

and was so dizzy l feared to go out.
lost thirty pounds in weight and for
a whole year could not do my house
work. After doctoring and using diff
ferent remedies without help, Doan's S
Kidney Pills brought relief and finally
a cure"
Rene Inber the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents q box.
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Dry Farming Peaches.

John M. Howell, of Parker County.
Texas. has raised Elberta peaches the
size of teacup by dry farming meth
DDS. For three months he had no
rain on his orchard. He broke the
land In spring with a disc harrow,
then cultivated with a section harrow
every week. resulting in a fine dust
mulch four inches thick. The trees
grew nicely and the fruit matured
without rain.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Gotten and Tobacco.

Land intended to be planted IN cot
ton and tobacco should be plowed as
soon as it is dry enough and be
worked every week or ten days so as
to set it into fine order for planting
by the time this should be done. Plow
all the land and not merely a place to
set the plants in. leaving the middles
to be broken after the crop is planted,
as is so common in the cotton sec<
tionS
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12

any OF the securing powders will
keep them beautifully white.
10 keep silver bright, add a little
soda and soap to the water in which
1t Is washed each day. The water
should be very hot, then wipe it dry
lmendiately and polish quickly with
piece OF chamois. If this is done
regularly there will be no occasion
to use silver polishes.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
SOME VERY USEFUL HINTS.

TO remove iron rust, wet the spot
with lemon-juice, sprinkle thickly
with salt and lay in strong sunlight.
One or two applications are usually
sufficient. Rinse in clear water.
Very hot water spoils the white
ness OF wood and should never be
used in cleaning wooden tables,
shelves or boards. Unless they are
greasy, cold water and bathbrick or
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12
Why Chickens should Have Grit.

Grit enables the gizzard to pre-
pare the food for digestion. When
grit becomes worn out it is expelled.
If new sharp material cannot be Sc
cured, the food must remain un-
ground in the gizzard until it is soft
ened and falls to pieces. This makes
slow, imperfect digestion. The hard
est grit is best. Always keep it be.
fore the fowls.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12

virtues, and values Of Munyon'- Paw
Paw tonic and are made from q
Juice OF the Paw-Paw fruit. I un-
hesitatingly recommend these pills as
being the best laxative and cathartic
ever compounded. Send us postal or
letter, requesting free package Of
Munyon's Celebrated Paw-Paw Laxa-
tive Pills, and We will mail same free
OF charge. MUNYON'S HOMOEO-
PATHIC HOME REMEDY CO., SD
and Jefferson SITS. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-12

To freshen cid bread: Pour cold
water all over the loaf, drain quick
ly and place in the oven. When the
outside is dry and hot remove the loaf.
and it can scarcely be detected from
n new one