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

q HERIFF'S SALE OF VALUABLE
y REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
process issued out of the Court of
Common Pleas of Wayne county, and
State of Pennsylvania, and to me
directed and delivered, l have levied
on and will expose to public sale, at
the Court House in Honesdale, on
FRIDAY, DEC. %, AT 2 p. M.
All the defendants right, title,
and interest in the following de-
scribed property-vlz:
All that southern " part of GER
tain piece or parcel of land, situate
in Preston township, Wayne county,
Pa, beginning at a heap of stones
on the line of land surveyed to John
Chambers; thence by the same and
land surveyed by Daniel Bauman,
north 63 degrees east 107 perches
to a beach corner; thence by lots
Nos. 42-37 of the allotment of the
Bond tract, north 27 degrees West
800 perches to stones the corner;
thence by lot No. 29 on said allot-
ment, south 63 degrees west 107 per-
ches to stones corner and thence by
lots No. 80 and 40 of said allotment
south 27 degrees east 800 perches
to the place of beginning. Contain
ing 314 acres more or less, being the
same land that Thomas CadwaladeI
and wife by their deed dated the 7tt
day of December, 1880, said deed be-
ing recorded in Deed Book No. al
page 256, granted and conveyed tc
Bernard and Cornelius Reilly, and
the said Bernard and Cornelius Reil
ly divided the said land property by
the said Bernard Reilly taking the
southern half or 100 rods by 1OI
rods of the said tract and the sait
Cornelius Reilly taking the nortf
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Materials In a Man,

The average man in health has the
material for thirteen pounds Of can.
dies, one pound of nails, carbon sufi-
Client for 800 pencils, bindings for six
teen octave books, 500 knife handles,
twenty eight violin strings, twenty
teaspoonfuls of salt and one pound of
loaf sugar.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

the paper stopped, for, after a due
and courteous notice is given, II
renewal is not made within a reason
able time, the publisher should ac-
cept that as, prima facie evidence
that the paper is not wanted anoth-
er year, and, accordingly, drop the
name of the subscriber from the
list.
There are so many advantages
to both subscriber and publisher in
this pay-in-advance system, that the
only wonder is that any other news
paper is run any other way. 1t does
away with any unpleasant feelings
that inevitably grows up between an
editor and his chronic delinquents.
The one dread to meet the other, be-
cause he knows the other hates to
meet him. 1t does away with the
everlasting disputes over credits and
debts in the subscription accounts,
which are a constant menace to the
peace and happiness of thousands of
country newspaper men.
/" 1t puts an end to the shameful
imposition which in the old way Is
eternally being practised upon hum
dreds of readers, by forcing upon
them, year after year, paper which
in many instances they do not want,
and to get rid of which seems as
utterly impossible as the annihilation
of the hunchback in the Arabian
Nights Likewise it precludes the
imposition from the other side, by
which so many well meaning pub
fishers are cheated out of hundreds
of dollars every year, by dishonest
people who would accept and use a
newspaper for life, without protest,
until a bill for the service is pre-
sented when they strenuously object
to paying that which they owe the
publisher,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
W0LGAST THE FAvoRrTE.

Champion VIII Meet
Welsh Thanksgiving Day.
Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 2S.-Ad VOL
last, champion lightweight, who rs to
meet Freddie Welsh here next Thurs
bay, put four of bis sparring partners
10 rout In short order before a large
audience. WolgaSt says he weighs
ess than 1872 pounds and that he n
IN perfect condition.
The champion is a strong favorite,
the odds ranging from 10 to to to 1.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
$4,000 a YEAR ALIMONY.
70 President of Lehieh Valley Di'
vorced by Wife.

be President of Lehieh Valley Di-
vorced by Wife.
New York, Nov. 2S.-Supreme Court
stice Cohalan granted decree of
Iparation to Mrs. Lily Middleton from
|hn A. Middleton, first vice president
the Lehigh Valley railroad. The
|urt said that the plaintiff had proved
|r charge that her husband had her
|nfined in an asylum and had treated
|r in an abusive manner. The de-
|hdant admitted that 1t was impos-
BILE for him to live with his wife.
|The court said that since the parties
Id lived at the rate of $4,000 to
5000 a year, and the defendant has
income of $4,000, he would fix ali
ony at $4,000 for plaintiff and her
rec children and a counsel fee of
$1,000.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
SEEKS TO GUST sEIDEL.

Councilman Asks Impeaoh-
a ment of Socialist Mayor.
Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 2S.-The i'm
3beachment of Mayor Seidel, the So
|cialist; City Clerk Carl d. Thompson,
and City Attorney Daniel w. Hoan
for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance
and nonfeasance in office in connection
with the 1911 tax assessment is asked
by Alderman ]. P. Carney in charges
submitted to the common council al
an adjourned meeting.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
CHACANS AT ATLANTIC CITY

prnell Team at Seashors For Fin
ishine Touches.
Atlantic City, N. j., Nov. 2S.-With
squad of thirty-five, including play
/ 8, coaches and trainers. the Cornell
Ram arrived here this afternoon to put
b the finishing touches and rest up for
be struggle with Pennsylvania at
rankin field Thanksgiving day. The
huad Is located at Haddon Hall and
ill practice every day at the baseball
lark.
The Comedians will remain at At
|ntic City until late Thursday morn
bg, when they will proceed to Phila-
|elphia in time for luncheon there be-
pre- the big game.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

An Act of Assembly approved
March 2, 1911, provides that the
terms of all public officers elected in
odd-numbered years shall hereafter
begin on the first Monday of Janu-
ary succeeding their election. In
accordance with the provisions of
this act the terms of Township
Supervisors elected at the last elec-
ton would begin on the first Mon
day of January next. But subse-
quent act approved June IA, 1911,
provides that, at the municipal cleo
tion in the year one thousand nine
hundred and eleven, one supervisor
shall be elected for four years, to
fill the term commencing the first
Monday of December, 1911. Since
the provisions of those two Acts OF
Assembly are conflicting, the latter
will stand.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

The bashi bazouk shaVes his head ex-
eept tuft at the crown. which is to
be used by the angel to jerk him to
paradise If he should be slain by his
intended victim.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
TAFT COMPLETES MESSAGE.

In Short Document President Fails to
Mention Tariff.
Washington, Nov. 2S.-President Taft
has completed his message to congress
and sent 1t to the government printing
Office.
The message is about 5000 words
long-one Of the shortest messages re-
Gently.
The president will deal with the
tariff question later in a special mes
sage.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01

y. Louis, Nov. 2S.-E. G. Lewis, who
3uing the government for 100000
mage due to fraud orders issued by
postoffice department against his
3iness, announces that the Women's
que Of America may put full tick
In the field in the national election
|t912. If 1t does, he said. he will be
andidate to head it.
lie explains that the Woman's league
! branches in most of the states and
4 t it is being organized by the cleo
i of executive officials, a senate and
1lse of representatives.
fhese senators and representatives,
declares, will meet in the University
" next January and nominate a
! n for the presidency. In June a
|ional convention will be held.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-12-01
Weather Probabilities

Rain today; tomorrow clearing and
colder; increasing southsrly winds, b.
comin0 high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
UNION SPRINGS NEWS
w. 1T. Fuller Given Berth In the state
 Treasurer's OfFice-Suit Filed

Union Springs, January 2.-(SpeciaL)- W. H. Fuller of this city has been given a clerkship in the office of State Treas urer Purifoy. This announcement was received with much satisfaction by MT. Fullers friends. who had been assisting him in getting the appointment. The po- sition was held by P. F. Miles of this city under Walter D. Seed and pays $loOO a year It is learned that Mir. Miles will remain in the employ of MT. Seed
 w. M. Cameron, young man or Thompson station, near here, has nled suit for sl0,O0O damages against J. NJ. Ellis of this city for the loss of an arm. which he sustained last fall while work ing in a ginnery belonging to Ellis. The trial will probably come up in the spring term of the circuit court which convenes here in February.
 At meeting of the Union Springs commandery. Knights Tefnplar. Friday night, Rev. T. H. Johnston and MT. Pat terson of Eufaula were initiated. Knights Smith and Beecham of Montgomery were present and assisted in conferrng the de- gree After adjournment the members of the commandery repaired to the Dean- Turnipseed cafe and enjoyed an elegant luncheon. .4s7 7a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
TO ABOLISH THE LAW
 AND EQUITY COURT

Decatur, January 22.-(Special) )-There 1s being published in a local newspaper here by Representative A. G. Wilhite, one of the members of the state legislature from this county, notice of bill which he will introduce in the state legislature abolishing the Morgan county law and equity court.
 This has proven one of the necessary, courts of the county. and just why MT. Wilhite should desire it's aboishment is not understood. Before the establish ment of this court the docket of the cir cult court here was in congested con- dition, and oftentimes trials were delayed for months at an enormous expense to the county. Such has not heen the case since the establishment of the law and equity court.
 On account of the state legislature hav- ing taken recess until Tuesday. Capt. Dan Walden of New Decatur and A. G. Wilhite of Falkvlle, members of the state legislature from. this county, are spending . few days at home with their families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
Prince Loses Valet

Berlin, January 22-The Prince of Fuer- stenberg. the Emperor's most intimate friend. passed sorry quarter of an hour at railroad station recently on his way to attend the funeral of Prince Hohen- lohe at Slawentzitz. He had left Berlin in a sleeping car, attended by his valet When he retired for the night the valet retired to the next car with the princess clothes and shoes These he brushed and prepared for his master, whom he had been ordered to awaken at Kandrzin ear ly in the morning. when change of trains to a branch line was necessary When the train arrived at Breslau, the number of passengers had become so great that the officials decided to divide the train into two parts. This was done without the knowledge of the valet of the prince, and 1t so happened that the train was uncoupled just between the cars containing the prince and his ser want. On arriving at Kandrzin the con ductor awaken the prince. who arose and inquired for his valet, the man, how ever, was not to be found for he had been left behind in the second half of the train with his masters clothes The only thing left for the prince to do was to hire a blanket from the sleeping car porter, en- velope himself in it and make rush for the waiting room, where he sat shiv- ering barefooted in a temperature of 17 degrees above zero until the arrival of the second part of the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
ARGUMENTS IN THE
 SCHENK CASE TODAY Will Probably Go to the Jury
 Wednesday Noon
THE ATTORNEYS CONFER
state Has Introduced Evidence to Show That Defendant Purchased Sugar  of Lead and Scbenk's Medf-
 cine Contained Same

Wheeling, W. Va, January 22.-That ar guments will be begun Monday in the case against Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk, charged with administering poison to her husband, John O. Schenk, was practically determined after a long conference today between Prosecutor Handlan and his assistant. Fred l.. Maury and the famous case probably will go to the jury not later than Wednesday noon, instead of Thursday evening, as at first expected
 full day will be given to each side for their pleas. MT. Murray will open for the prosecution and will be followed by s. o. Boyce and J. J. P. OBrien for the defense. The arguments will be closed by MT. Handlan, who will take the great CT part of one day.
 The state has shown through an analy- sis by expert chemists, that mineral
 water which John o. Schenk drank in his home and medicine which was ad- niinistered in his home was charged with two poisons, arsenic and sugar of lead that Mrs. Schenk had improper relations with another man and that she had ex- pressed a wish that her husband would die
 The state has produced a witness who swore that Mrs. Schenk offered 5000 to put poison in her husbands medicine after he was removed to the hospital; that she purchased sugar of lead from physi- elan in quantity sufficient to kill a dozen men, and that John O. Schenk was sui fering from arsenical and lead poisoning.
 On the other hand, the state has not shown that the defendant purchased ar senic and no evidence has been adduced to prove that Laura Farnsworth Schenk actually put the deadly drugs in the water and medicine. The defense has claimed throughout that there was a con spiracY on the part of the other members of the Schenk family to rid themselves of the woman under trial. and put on wit ness to prove that Albert Schenk head Of the family. declared he wotld leave no stone unturned to accomplish that pur- pose.
 Only the witnesses to rebut testimony b5 the defense are to come today. and no new evidence will be introduced. It vas declared late last night that Albert Schenk would be forced on the stand to rebut the evidence of Mrs. Jane Hedges, who asserted that he had told of his i'm tentions to get rid of that woman,' and he will undoubtedly he subjected to a strenuous examination by Mir OBrien, Mrs Schenk's chief attorney.
 The trial has been shortened by the ac- ton of Judge L. s. Jordan in limiting the number of witnesses allowed the state to prove that Dr. J. w. Myers. who assert ed that Mrs. Schenk had bought sugar of lead from him and tried to buy arsenic. is truthful witness, his reptua tifyn for truth and veracity having been bitterly assailed by counsel for the. accused A round 100 had been summoned for this purpose. but the court stopped the pro- ceedings after 29 had been placed on the stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
NEWS OF DAY MINETTE Baldwin County Enjoys Ideal Weather. Truckers Association Formed

Bay Minette, January 22-(Special.)- During the past month and especially since the cold snap of December, Baldwin county the past month and especially since the has enjoyed some of the finest weather in her history. As proof of the fact doc tors throughout the county declare busl- ness the dullest they. have ever seen 1t. The temperature has been even, the nights not too cool, and the days not too hot, and with the exception of few colds. the population of Baldwin county can be said to be free from sickness. Large numbers of northerners are Hooking into the county. settling up the land and all are greeted with the delightful cli- mate which makes Baldwin county the Garden Spot of the Earth
 The real estate dealers of the county report that almost daily inquiries reach them from their northern friends who would like to secure a place to move into to escape from the cold winters but in almost every case the reply is that no houses can be secured In Stockton the largest town north of Bay Minette, there election of the new veneer factory there.
 The farmers of this community held meeting in the courthouse this afternoon and completed the organization of the Bay Mnette Truckers association. About 70 were present and of this number e6 joined the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
Ruth Grey ,nt the Orpheum

The Chicago Tribune says of Miss Grey: Ruth Grey Is the name of a young woman now appearing at the Thirty first Street theater, who is as tonishing tine patrons of that popular play house by correctly answering any and all questions that are put to her by any person in the audience. She is blindforded on the stage and the ques tions written on slips of paper and held by Miss Grey or her assistants. Re- ga rdless of the prejudice that natu- rally exists over this class of entertain ment one must acknow ledge after wit messing these sensational manifesto tions that there are many truths behind the claims made for Miss Grey. Breese Bells work along the lines of di- rect thought transference is even more sensational than the strange feats performed by Miss Grey. Without claiming to know or describe the strange power he possesses, MT. Bell presents for your consideration and amusement an entertainment so foreign to anything you have ever witnessed that one that is not familiar with thought work is apt to say that if this young man is not a favorite of the gods he must then truly be in league with the devil. This sterling attraction will be seen at the Orpheum for period of six days and i've matinees, stafting tonight. ''s' s''' s'aF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
SUITS AGAINST RAILROADS
 MAY BE TRIED IN BIRMINGHAM

Decatur, January 22-tSpecial)-The date has not yet been set for the hear ing of the cases filed in the Morgan county law and equity court here by the creditors of the bankrupt cotton firm of Knight, Yancey & Co.,, who failed last spring for about s6,0oo,Oo. against the Louisville and Nashville and the South ern railroads There is considerable talk here among the members of the bar that these suits will in all probability not be tried here, but that they will be trans ferred to the United States court, per- haps at Birmingham or Huntsville.
 In all there are now 15 suits filed in the Morgan county law and equity court and the total amount sued for is $2,354000.
 The suits are brought against the Louis vile and Nashville and the Southern rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
PRISONERS TRY
 TO BURN JAIL

Anniston, January 22.-(Special)- bold attempt was made by the negro convicts in the city prison late last night, it was learned today, to secure their freedom hy burning the city jail. The attempt, however, proved a fasco and had it not been for the prompt work of Warden Wakey and other jail attaches there would have probably been several cooked negroes in Annston today. The fire was applied to the lattices. between the cells and the outer wall of the Jail. The floor of the cells also caught and when the fire took this turn the prisoners began to yell. They evidently hoped to have their doors thrown open and escape in the ex- citement but they were left in the cells and forced to extinguish the flames with water which was handed to them.
 There were but few white prisoners in the jail at the time. These were not a affected. All of the long-term white pris- oners were kept in the county jail for safety as recent result of successful es- capes. The damage to the jail has not yet been estimated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
De..tvr society New.

Decatur January 2.-(Special. Mrs Ella Buchette arrived here from Nash vile today and will spend the remainder Of the winter with her sister. Mrs. C. l.. Price.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Day Booker of Franklin. Ky, are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs J. W. Pool.
 Miss Louise lamar of Huntsville is visiting Mrs. w. L. Wade.
 Miss Helen Hayes has returned to Moorsvile.
 Miss Mamie Watkins Hayes of. Moors- vile is visiting Miss Jennie Kyle.
 Miss Rosa T. Neale Of Florence is the guest of Mrs. Robert Maurice Martin.
 Mrs. W. l.. Wade received yesterday evening complimentary 10 her sister Miss Louise lamar, Of Huntsville.
 Mir. Thomas F, Pride is at Hot Springs. pr. ". A. Pickles has returned from . lengthy visit to Fort Worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
MEN OF SAME NAME
 ARE VERY DIFFERENT

Huntsville, January 22.-tSpecfal)-Reu- ben Chapman, the young safe-blower, who is in jail here, will be taken to Jack son, Miss, within the next few days and his case will be presented to the fed eral grand jury. Chapman has confessed to blowing the safe in the Lake, Miss, postoffioe
 Ihe fact that Chapman is a native of Huntsville and bears the same name as a former governor of Alabama, who resid- ed here. Governor Reuben Chapman, and that his given name Is the same as that borne by grandson of Governor Chap man. has led to some confusion in the minds of those not intimately acquainted with the family The prisoner is no rela- ton of the ex-governor. Reuben Chap man, Jr., grandson of Governor Chapman, is an exemplary young man and lives in Birmingham. The similarity of names has greatly embarrassed the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
MANY ASPIRE TO THE
 POSTMASTERSHIP

Decatur, January 22.-(SpeciaL)- There is considera ble discussion here over the appointment of a postmaster for New Decatur and it is said now that dark horse may yet carry off the honors. The four-year term of William A. Warner as postmaster. '. of New. Decatur expired several months ago and still l'no appointment has been made. .l.At@
 The following are the announced ap- plicants for the postmastership: Will liam A. Warner l.. H. Allison, J. D. Bush, Culver Hills. c. H. Adams, MT. Brooks and w. M. Ch enault. It is also said that F. P. Jennings, former post master of New Decatur, is an appli- cant, but this MT. Jennings denies. Knowing politicians say that the next postma ster of New Decatur, however, will be a man whose name has never been mentioned in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
DBWBgRRY TALKS
 ON RAILWAY PLANS
WEEK TO MAKE. FINAL PLANS FOR WORK TO BEGIN ON STREET RAILWAY

J. M, Dewberry, who has just returned from Dauphin's Island. the proposed port of the Tidewater Development company, talked Interestingly of the plans of the company yesterday.
 T received Q telegram today" he said that the chief engineer of Arthur Bros. will reach Birmingham between the 25th and 18th. bringing the plans for the new street car line from East Lake to Besse- mer
 R. l.. Totten, a Birmingham engineer, has been retained by the company to draw up the maps, as MT. Totten has done most of the previous work since the line was planned. I am informed that the financial end is all sealed up, and work will begin as soon as the city ap- proves the plans"
 Ahr. Dewberry brings further news Of the Tidewater company's plans. It seems that within the last two weeks plans and specifications for the nine-miles rail- road to connect Dauphin Island with the mainland have been filed with the secre- tary of war for approval.
 The Dauphin Island development which has been planned for 90 years, now seems possible of realization. The island is 30 miles south of Mobile, five miles from the mainland There are really two is- lands, and Dauphin bay, which lies be- tween the two, is considered the most perfect land-locked harbor on the coast. The Tidewater people own the whole of the island except the government reser- vation and they propose to dredge the harbor to 35 feet. connect the island with the Southern railway and give the Biz mingham district this terminus for It's shipping. where the largest ocean-goiny vessels can enter.
 In climate and other advantages the island is ideal, the Gulf stream passing within 12 miles. MT. Dewberry states that the engineers are working out the details of the plans and actual work will soon begin.