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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15

'o A'SPooiiS'hS OF wayne Co.:
take this means of announcing
myself as a candidate for the nomi-
nation of Prothonotary at the pri-
maries, Sept. 80, 1911.
TO most of you l am known per-
sonally. During my seventeen years
or service as a clerk in the Homes
dale postoffice my efforts have been
10 perform my duties faithfully and
courteously to the patrons of the of
nee and the public generally.
10 the voters with whom | am not
personally acquainted | would say
tnat' since severe injury sustain
ca Dy my father few years before
MS accidental death when | was six
teen years old l have tried to make
an honest living, My birthplace was
IN Texas township, district No. 4,
Wayne county. My school days
were limited to the district school
and the Honesdale High school, AS
boy of eleven years l spent my
summers slate picking on the Della
ware & Hudson dock and attended
school during the winter. | also
spent several summers working on a
farm in Cherry Ridge.
After school | entered the office
OF the Honesdale Iron Works, known
now as the Guerney Electric Elevator
Co., where l stayed a number of
years and later entered the Homes
dale postoflice serving two years un-
der William F. Briggs. | then went
to the Carbondale Lumber company
as a bookkeeper, remaining with
them until the appointment as post
master of Miss Mary e, Gerety, who
later became the wife of Hon. C. A.
McCarty. In June, 1896, returned
to the Honesdale postoffice where |
have been employed ever since. In
coming before the people and asking
their assistance and vote at the com
ing primaries, let me say that l am
no tool of any boss or bosses.
simply desire in common with every
American citizen to better my condi-
tion. Your support will be appre-
ciated and if nominated and elected
| will devote all my time and atten-
tion to the duties of the office 10
which l aspire and will resign INV
present position.
AS the son of the late Newton
Sharpsteen, veteran of the Civil
war, have an interest in and sym-
pathy with all veterans.
Most cordially yours,
J. N. Sharpsteen.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
TO IMPEACH BLEASE.
Enemies of South Carolina Executive
Seek to Gust Him.

Seek to Gust Him.
Columbia. S. c., Sept. 14.-Leaders of
the opposition to Governor Cole L.
Blease are getting evidence against
him as a basis for impeachment pro-
ceedings that 1t is positively asserted
will be filed against him when the
South Carolina legislature convenes in
January. The evidence being assem-
bled is to be put in concrete form, and
he will be generally charged with NAL
feasance in Office.
A resolution is to be introduced, It is
said, to impeach him. If this is passed
the articles of impeachment will be
ready to be filed at once, upon which
the state senate, sitting as a high
court, will try him. His opponents be-
lieve that nearly two-thirds of the
members of the legislature are inim-
ical to Governor Blease.
In a speech made at Spartansburg
on July 4 Governor Blease said that
impeachment proceedings had been
threatened against him and that if he
were impeached and removed from the
office of governor he would run for
and be elected to the house next year.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
|ND|CT UNION MEN
Butler Grand Jury Acts In
DyDamiting Gases.
MAKE C0NSP RACY CHARGES.
Special Investigation of Outraees Along
Harmony, Pit sburg, Butler and
Newcastle Line Results In Action
Against Former Employees.

Butler, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE grand jury
which made special investigation into
dynamiting outrages and other acts Of
violence along the line of the Har-
mony, Pittsburg, Butler and Newcas-
tie railway made its report to Judge
James NJ. Galbraith and recommends
that indictments be brought against
twenty labor leaders and former en-
ployes of the company. Among those
named by the grand jury against
whom indictments shall be brought are
j. j. Thorpe of Pittsburg, international
vice president of the Amalgamated AS
sociation of Street and Electric Rail
way Employees, and G. A. Belts, pres
ident of the Harmony local union of
the association.
The grand jury specifies j. j. Thorpe,
G. A. Belts, w. w. Pollock, l.. G.. Bow
man, Ii. f. Gaskill, d. L. Pierce, Henry
Clingensmith, A. l.. Householder, Will
liam Williamson, Sam Rodman. NJ. J :.
Skeehill, ]. H. Roberts, Clyde Shontz,
l. d. Hileman, Henry Dunbar, Clyde
Jones, r: Z. Thayer, John Strosnider.
j. G. Baker and L. Kinghorn, and rec
ommend that they be indicted.
Immediately after the presentment
had been made the district attorney
brought a bill of indictment and passed
1t to the grand jury. The grand jury
acted Immediately and indictments
were returned. Two charges were
brought, fifteen of the mon namad ba
ing charged with conspiracy for dy-
namiting cars and other attempts and
several of the men were named for
conspiracy for soaping or greasing the
tracks
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
GOULD PAYS $1,000 FINE.
Mole Contender Plea Accepted In Wire
Pool Indictment.

New York, Sept. 14.-Judge Hough
in the United States circuit court here
accepted plea of nolo contender from
Frank ]. Gould and fined him $1,000,
but he made 1t plain that he accepted
the plea only because his colleague,
Judge Archibald, had established the
precedent in the steel wire pool case.
There We're eighty odd indictments and
about seventy Of them have been dis
posed of by Judge Archibald. Judge
Hough also let it be known that his
acceptance Of the plea was not to be
taken as a precedent in his administra-
ton of the criminal law in this district
AS president of the Old Dominion
Wire and Nail company Mr.. Gould
had been indicted for participating in
one of the nine wire pools.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
MILANVILLE.
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MILANVILLE, Pa, Sept. ID
MissMinnie Gay and niece, Elizabeth
Skinner, left Thursday for Scranton
where they will spend three weeks
with Mrs. H. G.. Carr. Miss Cav
expects to go to Kansas for the win
ter.
Miss Lorena Skinner started on
Friday last for Troy, N. Y, where
she has a position teaching drawing.
Her friends wish her pleasant
winter.
Mrs Nichols and Miss Libbie
Sherer spent last Tuesday in Port
Jervis, N. Y.
j. j. Mccullough and Kingsley of
Binghamton, recently spent a few
days with Mrs. Beach.
Miss Cora Gordon will return to
Middletown, N. Y, this week after
spending several weeks here with
her aunt, Miss Florence G. Skinner.
Miss Bessie e. Skinner returned
home Tuesday after delightful visit
with 'Honesdale, Hawley and Scran-
ton friends.
The friends of DR.. Otto Appley are
glad to see him able to drive out
again.
Mrs. T. G. Wilson and son Donald.
Of New York city, are boarding at V.
SINNERS.
Mrs. Isadore Calkins is visiting
her sister, Mrs. John Pulls, at Endi-
colt, ~ Y.
John Sherwood and son, Adon, are
attending the State Fair at Syracuse,
n. Y, this week.
Montieth Brown has returned to
New York city.
Ruth, Dorothy and Wilmot Carr,
who were visiting their aunt, Miss
Gay, have returned to Scranton.
Jean Carthuser recently enjoyed a
trip to Niagara Falls, N. Y.
1t is rumored that Orville Kays
has sold his interest in the grist mill
mere. and will engage in business in
Blnghamton. While we wish Mr..
Rays success, we are sorry to lose
both Mr.. and Mrs. Kays.
Willis Tyler has sold his farm to
Mr. Haynes of Brooklyn, possession
10 be given April next. Mr.. Haynes
built a new home near Mr.. Tyler's
ana now expects to plant an extern
sive fruit orchard.
F. D. Calkins and William Pulis
recently were in Honesdale.
Robert Dorm, one of Honesdale's
popular men, was in town last week
on business.
The city people who have occupied
the bungalows owned by Mr.. Samp-
son, have returned to their homes.
Mr.. Sampson has no trouble renting
these bungalows and could rent as
many more
Miss May Boucher of Port Jervis
is visiting here.
Miss Minnie Hooker will teach the
school at Nobody's Switch.
Gertrude Calkins, Sarah Calkins
and Charlie Hooker are attending
High school at Damascus.
We are glad to note that Prof.
Pethick will remain at Damascus this
year. AS the people of the township
pay the tax we are glad to see a
Damascus boy receive the benefit.
Mrs. Peck, Washington, D. c., is
visiting at M. S. SINNERS.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
"WETS" AHEADNOW
Prohibition Paper IN Maine
Comedies Defeat.
BY MARGIN OF 545 VOTES.
Election Returns Are Again JuesIed
and State Long "pry" May Be "Wet"
by Small Majority on Official
Count of the Votes.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 14.-First If vas
the "Wets," then it was the "Drys." ;"
Now it is the "Wets" again
The most dramatic climax VET in
the series of climaxes that has at.
tended Names remarkable election
came when George W. Norton. sec
retary of the No License league. con.
eeded a victory to the "Wets" bv n
margin Of 545 votes, when two hours
before the voters all over the state had
settled to the conclusion that the
"Drys" were sure winners.
MT. Norton based his figures on the
race OF returns received from the Sec
retary of states office, where an ac-
countant especially employed by the
Express Advertiser, prohibition
paper, and by the No License league
took the returns as fast as they were
received.
Ferihed returns from 4S0 towns and
cities were received, giving "dry"
majority Of 2,209 votes. Four cities
and thirty towns were not in.
cluded in this list According to
special and Associated Press reports
from these places, the thirty-seven
towns gave majority of 63s for the
"Drys," making dry" majority of
2,S47 without the four cities.
But the four cities, Lewiston, South
Portland, Rockland and Old Town,
nave an aggregate wet" majority of
1892, offsetting the dry" majority
and giving majority of 543 votes for
the repeal of the prohibitory amend
ment
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
SUGAR TRUST NOT TO BLAME.
Head of House Probe Committee Says
Shortage Raises Prices.

Shortage Raises Prices.
Savannah, Ga, Sept. 14.-Congress-
man II. II. Hardwick of Georgia,
chairman of the committee investigat-
ing the operations of the alleged sugar
trust, who is here, says the trust is
not to blame for the price of sugar
advancing as 1t has been during the
past few weeks. He exonerates the
combine from the charge of wilfully
forcing up the price, although he says
the matter will be investigated by his
committee when it meets next month.
"The increase in the price of sugar"
the congressman said, sis not the re-
suit of manipulation, 1t is solely the
result of lack Of production In Cuba
and elsewhere. The beet sugar crop
has failed here and abroad, and sup
plies cannot be had. The result has
been an increase in price, just as there
would be an increase In price of cotton
if we should have "a very short cotton
croD"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
YALE PRACTICE BEGINS.
Few of 1911 Football Team Report at
New Haven

New Haven, Conn, Sept. IA small
squad of Yale football men have re-
ported to get their new suits for this
year. The practice started this after
noon. Captain Arthur Howe is conf
dent that there will be forty men here.
Only those who have a fair chance of
getting into some Of the games have
been ordered to report.
OF the men who won their "Y" last
year those who will return, beside Cap
tain Howe, are McDavitt and Childs,
guards; Scully and Paul, tackles; Phil
bin, half back, and Francis, half back.
Walter Camp, Jr., who was hurt last
year so that he couldn't get into the
later games, is here and is in fine con-
dition.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
LIFE TERM FOR KIDNAPER.
Wisconsin Justice Swift After Suspect
Confesses.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 14.-John A.
CDogskin'O Johnston pleaded guilty in
court to the muIder of Annie Lefber-
ger, the seven-year-old child who was
kidnapped from her bed. The man
made a detailed confession to the
authorities.
1t was twenty-five minutes after
johnson called the turnkey in the
county jail and told him he had de-
cided to plead guilty that johnson had
been sentenced and was on his way
to the state prison for life.
johnson was arrested last Saturday,
but was released for lack of evidence.
Monday night he was again arrested,
but the lack of evidence was such that
the district attorney did not venture
to issue a warrant until yesterday.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
EXECUTE INDIAN CHIEF.
Head of Cucapas Meets Bandits Fate
In Mexico.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept 14.-Juan
Guerrero, noted Cucapas Indian war
chief and reputed bandit, was execut-
ed in Ensenada, Lower California, last
Friday, according to word brought to
Los Angeles from there. Guerrero left
Los Angeles for Ensenada ten days
ago against the advice of friends,
prompted by promise from the Mexi-
can government to treat with him over
the restitution of lands formerly be-
longing to his tribe. He was arrested
as he left the Ensenada wharf.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
CARRIED SLAIN PRISONER.
Policeman Forces Six Captives to Move
Assaiant Whom He Shot.

Assaiant Whom He Shot.
Willlesbarre, Pa, Sept. 14.-After
being kicked under moving train
by negro prisoner, Burton L. Som
mers, a Lehigh Valley railroad police,
man, rolled off the rails, drew his re-
volver and killed the fleeing man by
shooting him in the spine. Six other
men, whom Burton also had arrested
for illegal riding on the train, were
forced to carry the negro's body to
Tunkhannock, mile away, where
Burton locked them in Jail and sur
rendered himself.
Policeman Sommers, although dazed
for moment by the mans attack.
acted so quickly that he saved his own
life and killed his escaping assailant.
Sommers served in the United States
army III the Philippines. The negro
was David Collins of Philadelphia.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
WOMAN HALTs CITY WORK.
Pittsburg Miliner Won't Permit Rails,
ing House Above Flood Level.

Pittsburg, Sept 14.-The raising OF
north side streets above flood level is
being effectively blocked by an indig,
nant milliner and her pet poodle dog.
whats the trouble?" Mayor Magec
inquired of the contractor when he
saw all of the men loafing.
Don't you see that woman and her
jpoodle!' he asked, pointing to Mrs.
Susana A. Lynn, who was in the door,
way of her store holding her pet dog
Winks. "She won't let us proceed
The mayor was pOwerless to inter,
fere for Mrs. Lynn owns the bullding
and refuses to allow the city to
raise it.
The mayor thinks Mrs. Lynn will re
consider, though she camped outside
her store all night on cot with her
dog as a guard.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
FLIER WARD UNDISMAYED.
Will Resume Coast to Coast Flight
From Paterson, N. J.

From Paterson, N. J.
New York, Sept. 14.-James J. Ward.
the second fiier to try for the coast to
coast prize, went into the air from
Governors Island. Just after dusk he
settled down near the limits of Pater-
son, N. j.. after a day of hunting
through the unblazed air trails. He
lost his way over Jersey City, mistook
the tracks of the Lehigh for those of
the Erie and swept a wide semicircle
that didn't advance him a great deal
on the road to Buffalo.
High, gusty winds brought him to
grass twice. But he wasn't hurt. his
Curtiss biplane wasn't scratched, and
he said that he had every intention of
continuing his fight at once from Pat
erson.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15

Ottawa. Ont. Sept. 14.-President
Taft has telegraphed to Rev. Dr.
Francis Clark, founder of the Worlds
Christian Endeavor union, congratu-
lating him on the celebration of the
sixtieth anniversary Of his birth
DIR. Clark was born at Aylmer, near
here, and appropriate functions were
held to mark the occasion. Many
Americans are attending.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
GERMAN MARKET DEPRESSED.
.skneraI Feeling of Alarm Adds to
Panic on Bourse,

Berlin, Sept. IA state Of depres-
sion has again seized the Bourse and
the result is a general decline in prices
and the withdrawal of French gold
which is leading to a rise in Paris
exchange, which is the chief factor
of anxiety.
Orders from Vienna based on the
reports that the France-German nego-
tlations had broken add to the weak,
ness of the shares.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
Here Are the Eiuures.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 14.-A total vote
has been given out by the secretary
OF state. 1t is as follows: Yes, 6O,525;
no, 6O,37O; majority for repeal, 155.
The total vote as given out by the
Associated Press follows: Yes, eO,241;
no, 6O,5SS; majority for retention, 347
Which of these reports is correct is
not known. Both were given out early
this morning.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
SHAKERS TO BE ACQUITTED.
Pair Who Killed Woman to End suf-
ferine Out on Bail.

S' ""N '"Su woman TO End Suf-
ferine Out on Bail.
Kissimmee, Fla, Sept. 14.-Charged
with murder because after praying
they gave chloroform to a dying WON
an to end her agony, it is believed here
that Sister Elizabeth Sears and Broth
er Egbert B. Gillette, two respected
members of Shaker colony, may not
even be indicted by the grand Jury.
such is the respect with which they are
held Both are free on bail
The woman, Sister Sadie L. Mar
chant, begged them to give her the
chloroform, and the action of her two
friends is regarded here as assistance
at suicide rather than murder. Under
the laws of the state attempted suicide
Is not crime.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
WRECK KILLS FOUR.
Three Others Will Die From Injuries
at Cleveland,

Cleveland, Sept. 14.-Four men were
killed and fourteen injured in col
lision between freight and work train
ON the belt line railroad. The wreck
occurred half way between Franklin
and Warren road. Three Of the In
Jured, all of whom are at st. Alexis
hospital, Will die today, according to
the surgeons.
The wreck was evidently due to a
misunderstanding Of signals.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
Pittsburs Bars Beattie Pictures.

"'sO"Ts osTs oeattIe Pictures,
Pittsburg, Sept. 14.-Director John
NORM of the department of public
safety said any attempt TO show pic.
lures of the Beattie trial will be pro.
hibited.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-15
Rev. Thomas J. Drumm Dead.

Concord, N. H., Sept. 14.-rhe Rev.
Thomas ]. Drumm, master In st. Paul's
school for thirty eight years. is dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
O'NEAL THROWS OUT THE THREE GAMES
 WITH HUNTSVILLE

Rome, Ga, July 19.-(Special)- James o'Neill, president of the South eastern league, has sustained the pro tests filed by the managers of the Selma, Decatur and Gadsden teams as to games recently played with the team from Huntsville, Ala, in which the last named team won. The games have, therefore, been thrown out and must be played over. The protests were based on the fact that McAdams, a suspended Texas league pitcher. was used in each game by Huntsville under an assumed name.
 The throwing out of these games has changed the standing of the South eastern league to a considerable eX- tent, as it makes one less game lost for Gadsden Selma and Decatur, and three less games won for Huntsville The correct and official standing foI the league including the games played on Wednesday, July 19, is as follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
STATE SHOOT WILL DRAW
 SPORTSMEN IN GREAT FLOCKS

Concerning the Alabama state shoot which begins at the fair grounds Mon- day, Secretary H. McDermott gives out the following information:
 We have had inquiries about the shoot and information that shooters will come from the following points; Chatta- nooga, Mobile, New Orleans, Nash vile, Memphis, Dallas, Tex. and Bes- semers and the clubs, members of the state organization, have informed us that squads of shooters will come from each of the following: Jasper, Greens boro, Springvile, Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee, Talladega. Eutaw, Quinton, Fayette, De mopols and Gadsden.
 "Dinner will be served on the grounds by the ladies of the West End Catholic church.
 "The cup for state championship is on display at the Birmingham Arms com pany, and the winner will have to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
EDITED BY HUGH W. ROBERTS
GRAVES ACCEPTS POSITION OF
 COACH AT UNIVERSITY OF ALA

basketball man and weight man in track. He made all-Missouri valley tackle for two years in succession while in col lege. At present he is playing inde- pendent baseball at Laramie, Wyo MT. Graves is six feet tall and weighs lso pounds. While he has had but one years experience in coaching, no doubt is en- tertained but that he will make good in athletics at the university. His recom- mendations state that he has good exec utive ability and is also capable of teach- ing hygiene to his students in physical training.
 MT. Graves played baseball one year under former Coach bowman while they were at Missouri and MT. bowman says that he is fully qualified to take charge of affairs at the university MT. Low man was desirous of getting MT. Graves as assistant coach at Manhattan this year, but was unable to get him as full time assistant. MT. Graves will go at once to Battle Creek, Mich, where he will take a course of training in free hand calisthenics and elementary appar- atus under bowman until the end Of August, when he will report at the uni- versty to take charge of athletic affairs immediately upon the. opening of the uni- versity on September :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

University, July 19.-(special.)-Mr. D. VA Graves of Montgomery, Mo-, yester- day accepted the appointment as profess sor of physical training and director of athletics in the University of Alabama. Since the resignation of Coach bowman several weeks ago. the authorities have been looking around for suitable man to take charge of athletics at the uni- versity. After a careful consideration of number of applicants, all of whoHl were highly recommended, the posYon was offered to MT. Graves and his ac- ceptance was received by wire imme- diately.
 Of the applicants considered MT. Graves appeared to be the best suited as a coach at the university He has had four years of academic work at the University of Missouri, being a graduate of that instf- tuition. He has also had two years of medical training. MT. Graves athletic experience is also very extensive. He has played four years of football and two years of the baseball at the Uni- versity of Missouri. He Is also varsity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

some to beat John Livingston, Bill Laslie O. H. c. Ryding, as these gentlemen pro- pose to win the cup and naturally put the high score.
 "EX-Governor Conner, an ardent lover of the rod and gun, will present the cup to the winner with remarks of interest on sports in general, presentation to be made at the State Fair grounds Wednes- day afternoon at the close of the shoot.
 Professionals to the number of 15 or more will be here representing and shoot ing for the various house members of the Interstate association, which 1ast-named association has indirect charge of all registered shoots.
 Preliminary day is Monday, July 24. Regular and state championship days are Tuesday and Wednesday. July 20 and 26. MT. Baugh and MT McDermott, man. agers of the shoot; MT. Geohegan, cash fer, and MT. Carl, manager of traps, re- ports all now in readiness for the shoot. The Hillman hotel is official headquar- ters for all visiting sportsmen."