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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Kerosene Lamp Explodes.

rhe explosion of a kerosene lamp
the home of Mrs. Felix O'Neill OF
e street, Thanksgiving night,
sed considerable excitement. Ser
5 damage would have resulted but
the prompt action of John
Teill who seized the flaming lamp
hurled it through the door into
yard. The ceiling was badly
haged.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
GOOD AMERICAN
CUTS OUT BARON I!
Price, Of Boston, Wins
County Seat Belle

INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH
ROMANTIC COUPLE WHO PUT
HONESDALE ON THE MAP FOR
ANOTHER YEAR-BUT THEN,
YOU KNOW, MAPLE CITY GIRLS
ALWAYS TAKE THE CAKE!
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

Lawrence c. weidner purchas-
ed OF the August Hartung estate the
building he now occupies on South
Main street, Wednesday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
rDEPLORES s IAIT
OF UNDERTAKING
Rev. Wendell RebukeS
American PeSSimiSm

LARGEST AUDIENCE IN YEARS
ENJOYS INSPIRING THANKS
GIVING SERMON AT UNION
SERVICES IN CENTRAL NJ. Il.
CHURCH.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
PARKS AND FAIRGROUNDS DECREASE
CRIME and MAKE BETTER CITIZENS

between crime and disorder and the
small park and social center. 1T is g
departing relation; for in 1903 IL was
discovered that within a half-mile "a
dius Of her u splendidly equipped and
maintained breathing spots, TeTitable
lie saving stations in the midst OF the
sea Of industrial strain and stress, Ju-
Tenile delinquency had decreased a
percent while IN the same year It had
increased A percent as a whole.
Here, then, is the first evidence for
the defendant at the bar-the American
park idea. The service park, the or
dered and supervised playground, act
Immediately and 1aTorably on the
health and the orderliness of the COM
munlty, and consequently increase ma
terially the average Of individual eff
cheney. In other words, they pay div
idends in humanity
"An adequate park system, looking
toward the future Of the city, and Civ
ing to every inhabitant easy access
without expense for transportation to
the relief Of a spot Of green, to the
recreation Of a playground, is the most
profitable investment a city can make.
It is profitable in promoting the well
fare Of the people; IL is profitable in
providing along its borders increased
taxable values. For instance, Kansas
City's PaseO, cut through her length.
has cleared fully its cost in increased
values, and even old Central park in
New York has returned TO the city
more than eight times the total amount
spent in purchase and development
within so years.
Fairgrounds are sometimes per-
force, on limited city spaces, but al
ways there is at least the attempt to
get the blue Of the sky opened 10 the
boys and girls, Into the brick and con-
crete heart of the city the park brings
little Of the primevaI outdoors, and here
grows best the love of country which
sees with alteration the waving stars
and stripes
so I hold that in safeguarding and
stimulating the essential virtue Of pa
triOtism the beauty Of the American
park stands forth as most Of all worth
while. / urge that as an antidote to
the teachings OF sOcial disorder, as a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
snng to the system, Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of Soma IS particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial N
all cases N which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. It IS perfectly safe at al Gnes and
dspels colds. headaches and the pans
caused BY Indigestion and constipation 50
promptly and effectively that Il IS the one
perfect family laxative which gives sahs-
faction to all and IS recommended BY
millions Of families who have used Il and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cehence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led interruptions dealers to offer inisa-
lions which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get It's beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of he
Company-Cal9ornia Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Fies
and Elixir Of Sienna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
Records of Cities Show De
crease Of Juvenile Disor-
ders Near Fairgrounds.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 14.-"Are the
national parks worth while2" asked ].
Horace Mcfarland, president Of the sew
enth annual convention of the American
Civic association TO-DAY in his address
before this organization.
There can only be negative reply
to the query Of the subject unless 1t be
conclusiVely shown that the national
parks add definitely something OF val
ue to the life or resources Of the nation
Mere pride of possession cannot JUSTIFY
in dem Ocratic America, the removal
from development of upwards Of o.
0O0.000 of acres Of the public domain,
he continued.
The American service park is a new
world idea, and il is even quite new IN
the new world; for at the date Of the
centennial exhibition in Philadelphia
parks in the United States were few in
number, small in extent and largely
upon European models Yet inquiry has
developed that in 1903 a American cit
les owned 1855 acres Of parks an av-
erage of about fOur-tenths OF an acre
10 the 100 Of their population, and spent
upon them that year for maint enanCe-
that is 10 make them Of service TO the
peOple-an average of S91.42 per acre.
This American service park idea,
into which we are inQuiring critically
as TO its true value its relative ef11-
cheney, has its intensive development in
modern Playground first aids TO
endangered American childhood, Of
which few examples are fOunC abroad,
and not nearly enough in our own
country Our cemeteries. our juvenile
courts and our reform schools have in
creased much more rapidly than the
means by which the city can hold back
the population of the one and decrease
the business Of the others.
Chicago, for instance, has notably
discovered the truth as to this relation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
UPRISING AMONG
SONORA MEKIGANS
Continued from preceding page)

NN~1-ANAA4ASA "A IAAA ~ s-1-A-A-5 Ee-61J
bandit band which caused the excite
ment here, has been split up and that
One-half went southeast while the 9TH
er portion went southwest The soldiers
who persued them into the mountains
returned TO Cananea without having
seen them.
This morning word was brought here
by messengers TO the effect that a small
portion OF the band had passed through
Janaverachi. about IA miles southeast
Of Cananea-
The bandits have been stealing
horses, saddles, arms and ammunition
on their way and three prospectOrs who
were on their way to Cananea were dis
armed and relieved Of their horses and
saddles.
II is reported that Rafael T. Romero
who was project Of the Hermosillo dis
trict and cOmmandante OF the state
rurales until a recent date, and who
was arrested az HermOsillo charged
with being implicated with the Reyes
movement is at the head OF the band.
Romero came TO Cananea a week ago
and has been very bitter in his de-
ficials. Ex-Capt. Jesus Buelna Is said TO
have charge Of the other half OF the
band.
Both leaders. it is stated, claim that
the Reyes affair and that no other in
depreciation can be placed on their
movements except that il is solely
against vice governor y. H GayOu and
project Benjamin Hill
1t is known that the leaders Of the
movement have received a quantity OF
arms and ammunition which had been
Struggled into the country and the in
vestgatiOn Of this matter by the Of
ficials is what is thought TO be the
were not prepared to yet take the
field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

counter-irritant to the saloon. as a
relentless foe to the Stun, the Anerl-
can park idea in the playground is
most completely justified"
National Park Bureau.
Closing his annual address, president
Mcfarland urged the creation Of a fed
eral bureau of national parks.
Mr.. Mcfarland advocated government
control Of all land containing great
natural phenomena and declared that
"a nation that can afford Panama
canal cannot afford dry Niagara"
President Mcfarland said the trans
mutation Of the fOrested district lying
between Washington and Baltimore
into the Lincoln Memorial National
park would be a more fitting tribute
to the great nberat2r than mere COM
mercial highway.
The United States leads the world
in extent Of her national and munich
pal parks" he said, and it is only by
the establishment Of a federal park
bureau that the nation can hope to
preserve for all time the beauty and
healthfulness Of those breathing spots"
Eshelman on City Lighting.
"A well dressed city, like a we'll
dressed man, commands attention and
respect" declared c. /. Eshelman OF
Cleveland, O., in an address
Mr.. Eshelman was speaking OF the
benefits Of modern street lighting in
American cities, and he declared that
a Bright White Way" in any city
was the forerunner Of business pros
perity. Civic pride and civic cOmpeu-
ton, he said, were largely responsible
for the increase in ornamental light
ing systems in the cities.
Well lighted streets, said Mr.. Eshel-
man, not only have an ADVERTISING value
TO a city. indicating prosperity and
progressive spirit, but a benefit IN
dollars and cents could be traced to
them directly.
Mr.. Eshelman cited instances where
a city block, apparently dead, was re-
Yived to a live business thoroughfare
of heavy traffic when private enter
prise provided the illumination.
Mcfarland Reelected.
Arnold W Drummer, Of New York, in
discussing the attitude Of the people OF
Europe toward civic Improvement, said
gradually are coming around
to an appreciation Of the necessity for
municipal beauty, if only for advertis-
ing purposes.
President J. Horace Mcfarland, Of
Harrisburg, Pa, and other officers were
reelected,
Smoking sets. 50 to s8.75. Bryan Bros.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
SCHOOL BOARD DOES
NOT HOLD A MEETING

The school board meeting which was
to have been held Thursday evening to
hear the protests of the East El PasO
property owners has been postponed be-
cause Of the inclemeney of the weather
and other reasons.
The meeting viii be held Friday
evening, if it can be arranged.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
THEDE is MANAGER
OF PEARSON PLANT
California Man is Put in
Charge Of Big Lumber
Mills at Pearson

B. c. Thede, former general manager
Of the MADEIRA Sugar Pine Lumber CON-
pany, Of MADEIRA, Cal, has been ap-
pointed general manager Of the Pearson
Chin, mills and plant Of the MADEIRA
company, Ltd, the subsidiary company
of the Pearson syndicate, which owns the
great MADEIRA and Pearson properties.
The announcement was made Thurs
day by NJ A Leach, general manager Of
manufacturing for the entire Pearson
organization, who Is here from Pearson.
The new general manager has arrived
from California and is now IN charge OF
the Pearson plant, the largest lumber
mills in the world.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
ANOTHER MOBILIZATION OF
ARMY N TEXAS pROn

Junction City, Kansas, Dec. IA-Ru-
mOrs which have been put afloat here
Indicate that there will be another
great war maneuver in Texas this win
ter 1t is known that the officers at
Fort Riley are taking a great deal of
interest in the Mexican situation and
for that reason il is declared not un-
likely that the war department is con-
templating the mobilization Of troops
for some sort Of a demonstration along
the border.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
MORE ARRESTS ARE MADE
ON THE MEXICAN BORDE

Laredo, Tex, Dec. 14.-AntOniO Ma
gon and Severe Villareal, known on
the border, were arrested last night by
federal officers on new indictments
charging them with violation OF the
neutrality laws in connection with the
alleged Mexican revolution The men
had previously been indicted on the
same charge and were out on bond.
1t is understood eight other persons
have been indicted G second time on
charges Of violating the neutrality
laws
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
COL. EDUARDO HAY IS
I'm POUTF TO NEW YOPK

Col Eduardo Hay, former chief of the
secret police of Mexico and recently
appointed visitor to the Mexican CON
sulates abroad, arrived Thursday morn
ing from Mexico City and viii continue
TO New York Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
CHARGED WITH ROBBING WOMAN.

Luis R. Gomez was arrested about Z
o'clock Wednesday night on the charge
of thief tunder $50. He is charged with
stealing a clock and a bottle of perfume
out of a wOman's room on Broadway.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
A FEELING OF PENDING

COlonia, Diaz, Mex, Dec. 14.-There Is
some talk Of trouble in this part OF
Chihuahua The Mexican people fear
some coming trouble, but do not seem
to know when it is coming. All seem
to be loyal to Madero and they think
he will do in time as he promised.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

prOpriatiOns IS 100 s sos 600
The above and foregoing budget and
tax rate is based upon q total valua-
ton of $4,000. 600, comprising all real
and personal property subject to taxa
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
Total appropriation

AOldA dphA pPA Ae-NAoA $780, F-1'f~ -
This is an increase over last years
budget Of about $22,79S, giving this de-
partment all Of the gain in revenue
over last year on account Of increase
of tax valuations.
The Indebtedness of the various
funds and the appropriation for each
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

Total S1,ST2,000 S135,S4O
Tax Rate and Appropriations.
General fund for expenses of all de-
partments for year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

SMOKING sets. 81 to 'a-75 Bryan Bros.
Fun measure at Southwestern Fuel Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

LVIaI Cost TOT eeWeT NGpdIL-
ntand disposal plant S24,512
The appropriation for this depart
ment is about the same as last year,
with an estimated additional cost OF
$3.50 for the operation Of the sewer
and garbage disposal plant
Water Expenses.
Fire hydrants, flush tanks,
sprinkling and parks. $500. $50, 0S0.0O
The above budget is the same as last
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14

This department has been increased
during this year. necessitafed nv tbe
requirements Of the state rating board.
We have purchased four new horses
and a new hook and ladder, and en-
pioyed five new men. By doing this
We have bee nallowed a reduction in
our key rate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
Total exnense

The above budget is the exact run
ming expenses OF this department as it
stands today. There has been consid-
cradle saving in reducing the force dur
ing this year We have made reduc-
ton in this department of about S12,-
00O which is as low as we dare make
1t without endangering the safety Of
citizens and property.
Blacksmith Dept.
All blacksmithing and repair work
for all departments of the city. S300S
This is a reduction in last years ap-
preparation, but we think it viii be
sufficient for all needs.
Building Inspectors Dept.
We find this department so near self
sustaining that il viii not need an ap-
preparation this year.
Sealer OF Weights and Measures.
Salary of sealer .....-........... $40
Wagon hire and supplies. ....-.... 40S
Interest and permanent improve
Inenl e s. US
This is for the purpose Of meeting
such extraordinary expense as may be
imperative during the incoming year
and pay interest
City schools Dept.
Slate and county appropria-
lion , 3C.o9o
City appropriation -..-.-...... 1oO,OSO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-14
MAYOR PRESENTS HIS ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL
CONTINUED from PAGE u

321 Texas street, and to place an IN
derground tank there with a capacity
Of $50 gallons.
This was granted with the under
standing that, should it become dan
gerous to life or property the council
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
Pointed Paragraphs.

Governor Wilson is after more
reforms. What a wicked place New
Jersey must have been before he
redeemed it!
Iowa took a long time to break
the senatorial deadlock, but did a
good job of it in the end. One
might think, Judging from the re-
suits, that it had studied the ILL
nois method and then had tried to
see how differently it could act.
While Canadian reciprocity is
getting through congress the Lori
mer case will have to content itself
by sitting on the fence.
Mr.. Bryan's picture of an ideal
president" would seem to class him
with those artists who have painted
portraits of themselves.
Of course, every day brings
Mexico nearer peace. The war
can't go on forever.
The congressman will also have
to explain to his constituents why
those garden seeds didn't sprout.
Nicholas Longworth for ambas.
sador to Germany. Coming from
Cincinnati Nicholas would find
Berlin just like home.
Mr.. Taft's dictum that it takes
two to make a quarrel, was the
surest sign that the United States
would not interfere in Mexico.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
A Faithful Servant

The editor of the Reeseville Review
says in speaking of our townsman. C. A..
Kading recently reelected city attorney
by the common council:
"Regardless of the fact that there were
three other candidates in the field, Mr..
Kading won out by majority vote Of
two. Mr.. Kading has been honored with
the office for several years and has full
filled the duties Of that office in a very
able manner to the credit of that city as
we'll as to himself.
We are certainly justified in saying a
few kind words on an occasion of this
kind as he was formerly town of Lowell
boy, reared on farm within gun shot
of our little village; therefore we can
safely say that this is not our personal
tribute to Mr.. Kading land his better
half but is the unWritten, Out-spoken,
verdict of this village and vicinity who
have prospered by his ADVICE and faith
full services rendered as an individual
and in his capacity as District Attorney
of this county.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
For Our Local Merchants

The attention of our local merchants
is called to the article: "a Warning to
Retail Merchants" published elsewhere
in this issue Of the Leader. The article
is timely, and shonld be carefully and
thOughtfully read by local merchants
everywhere. The mail order houses are
spending millions of dollars annually by
way of advertising to secure the business
which legitimately belong to the home
merchants what they're doing to retain
trade?A glance at the pages of our local pa
pers answers the question, little ornoth-
ing to attract trade by inviting as do the
mail order houses. The papers in this
city receive from time to time advertis-
ing propositions from the mail order
houses at a good rate, but turn them
down in the interest of the local mer-
chants. who would be offended should
page advertisements appear from time
to time in the local paper boosting the
mail order concerns. What are the home
merchants doing for the home papers?- a
little or nothing to repay them for their
loss in turning down foreign ADVERTISE
ments. Our local merchants should in
vite trade through the press by telling
the people what they have every week in
in the year.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
Give The People a Parcel Post

If the Wells-Fargo Express COM
pany can declare a dividend of $40
per cent. the government is making
a terrible blunder in not providing
for parcel post at the very earliest
moment and taking a part Of that
immense dividend and thus help
the people from being robbed by
exorbitant express rates. Only a
few years ago comparatively speak
ing, the Wells Fargo Express COM
pany started with $4,000, 900 stock
soon increased it to S24, 900, 900
stock, paid ten Coz per cent, divi-
dend for sixteen years on the stock,
which did not represent a cash
capital invested, and last year de-
clared a dividend of only $40 per
cent with cash surplus of So ,6oo,-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
A GOOD MOVE

Representative Murdoch of Kan
sas, has done a good thing. Here
tofore, members of congress have
made a practice of having speeches
written by parties in Washington
who make it a business, and then
arise in all the granduer of concious
dignity and ask to have the speech
published in the Congressional
Record for the sole benefit of their
constituents, who become impressed
with the idea that their representa-
tive is mighty great man, Muir
dock has moved to cut it all out
and the sapheads who could not
possibly write or deliver a speech
will have to content themselves by
appearing in the Record on roll
call or votes. Murdoch should
now invent some way to gag the
few representatives who talk for
hours to hear themselves talk and
say nothing of interest to the peo-
ple-Just to make a splurge.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
Should Exempt from Taxation

There is Neither reason in eigtter
law or justrce for not enacting a law
exempting the Lutheran Home for Feeble
Minded and Epileptics in this city from
taxation. The home is supported by
contributions from the chairitably dis
posed and the state is annually saving a
large sum by the existence of the home,
the inmates of which otherwise would
have to be supported at the expense of
the state. Our member of the assembly,
Hon. G. r. Viebahn has made strenuous
fight for the bill and should justice
obtain it will be passed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
Saved Many From Death


W. L. Mock, of Mock, Ark. believes he
has saved many lives in his 25 years of
experience in the drug business. what
[ always like to do" he writes, sis to re-
commend DR.. Kings New Discovery for
weak, sore lungs, hard colds, hoarseness,
obstinate coughs, La grippe, Group, asth-
ma or other bronchial affection, for
feel sure that a number of my neighbors
are alive and we'll because they took my
advice to use it. honestly believe its
the best throat and lung medicine that's
made" Easy to prove he's right. Get
trial bottle free. or regular SOC or $1.OO
bottle. Guaranteed by Gamm's Corner
Drug Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
A Fathers Vengeance

would have fallen on any one who at
tackled the son of Peter Bondy, Of South
lockwood, Mich, but he was powerless
before attacks of Kidney trouble. "Doc-
tors could do not help him." he wrote,
$50 at last we gave him Electric Bitters
and he improved wonderfully from tax
ing six bottles. Its the best Kidney
medicine I ever saw" Backache, Tired
telling, Nervousness, Loss of Appetite,
warn Kidney trouble that may end in
drOpsy, diabetes or Bright's disease.
Beware: Take Electric Bitters and be
safe. Every bottle guaranteed. SOC at
Gamm's Corner Drug Co.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-05-05
A New Corporation.

The Wolfram Shoe company has been
incorporated in this city and capitolized
at $4,000. The incorporators are E. c..
Wolfgram, Henry ]. Schaub and @. v.
Knaack. The new corporation will
succeed the M. D. Wells Co. which retires
from business in this city, and will con-
tinue the manufacture of shoes at the
factory Oh North Water street. Mr..
Wolfgram who heads the corporation
had been with the M. D. Wells Co. for
years and understands the business which
will prosper under the supervision of him
self and his associates.