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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
KILLED ON LEAVING
 FOR OLD COUNTRY Money Saved for Trip Home Is Thought to Have
 Caused His Death

Gadsden. July 21.-(Special.) - Nick Shentzen, a German miner, about to leave for his native land with all his money either on his person or in his cabin, was killed last night in the most brutal man ner, with robbery the supposed motive. His skull was crushed with bar or ax and the head almost several from the body with a knife or some sharp instru- nent.
 The murdered man was last seen yes terday evening when the peace officer of the little town sent him home because he was in a semi-intoxicated condition. He hao planned to leave for the old coun try today and had made all preparations to go, having even taken his trunk to the depot. Naturally he was celebrating 8 little with a few of his friends before leaving.
 He was an employe of the Southern Iron and steel company, working in the mines eL Altoona and living in one of the com pany's cabins. Yesterday he received his pay and withdrew what money he had in the bank, and it is supposed that some ore who was familiar with these move. naents killed him for the money.
 After he was sent home by the officer he was not seen again until his mutilated hody was found under the floor of his cabin this morning. He had evidently Teen dead for some time, as his watch, which was broken, had stopped, indicat- ing that the crime had been committed shortly before midnight. The sheriff and one of his deputies have been called to the scene, but up to this time no clue has been found that points definitely to anyone as the murderer.
 The dead man has a wife and children somewhere in Germany, but so far theif address has not been ascertained. When the trunk at the depot is opened this may pc learned. The coroner is on the ground conducting an investigation and this may throw some light on the case.
 The ralladega presbytery of the Cum berlan6 Presbyterian church copvenes at Clear Creek, near Ivalee, a station on the Louisville and Nashville in the western part of this county, tonight There are nine counties in the district and the meet ing will be attended by 25 or 90 delegates besides a number of visitors. The Wom. ens auxiliary of the church will also meet at the same place. The examining committee, composed of T. E. Callan, NJ. M Russell and Rev. NJ G. Milligan Is conducting examinations in this city today of applicants for the ministry. Two applicants are under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
MONTGOMERY IS STILL RETRENCHING

Montgomery, July 21.-(Special.) )-Under the administration of Commissioner E. B. works department of city government a retrenchment in that department of about S2e,000 per year has been effected. Com missioner Joseph has been busy the past few days putting the affairs of his of fee in shape, and is being confined con- tinually to the counter, receipting for monies and generally experimenting tho office force.
 All in all 1t Is estimated that commits sion government here has already 'ef- fected a saving of about $40.o00 per year to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
WOMEN BARRED FROM
 STELLER'S FUNERAL

Evansville Ind, July o1.-Becoming a woman -hater because. as he said, his wife deserted him at Louisville after inducing him to assign half of hls property to her. John Steller, 67 years old stipulated in his dying breath that none but men should attend his funeral.
 The wish will he followed at the fun eral tomorrow. Steller willed all his property, including large farm and considerable savings. to Joe Haas, grocer, who befriended him in his last illness. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
MAINE DEMOCRATS RESENT HOBSON'S
 PLAN OF ATTACK
(CONTINUED FROM FACE ID

true friend of temperance. It is making tlese declarations now, and it's party or canization is actively employed in the pI esent campaign to retain the prohibitory amendment in the constitution in order that it may use it as political weapon against the democratic party in that sate. The democrats of Maine well know their purpose and insincerity, and as a party will oppose them. l am in close touch with our organization in Maine, and know that those who compose 1t and di- rect the affairs of the party would con- saer it deporable if democrats from other states should visit our state and unwit- tingly lend their assistance to the repub- lican party under the mistaken notion that they were aiding great moral movement" <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Wickersham on Stand

Montgomery, July 21.-(Special.) .)-Presi- dent c. A. Wickersham of the Western Railroad of Alabama took the witness stand Friday afternoon to testify in the rate hearing cases that have been keep ing the courts busy the past year and n half with state and railroad litigation. Nearly ell of the cases have been settled. the Western road having offered features which have proved quite complex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Receiver AppOinted

Jackson. Miss. July 21.-Aeting on a bill of complaint filed in chancery by J. D. Harris, a stockholder and de, positor, a receiver was appointed today for the Mississippi Bank and Trust com pany. and the affairs of the institution will be placed in liquidation. Judge w. H. Potter was immediately appointed as receiver made the required bond and ." assumed charge Of the institution. The assets of the bank are estimated at S200,000 and the deposits S120.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
NEGRESS KILLED
 BY STREET CAR

Montgomery, July N,-(Special)-Lou Lesbury, a negress of Montgomery coun- ty, met a painful death today when traction car ran into the buggy in which she was riding and flung her violently in fl ont of the iron wheels. She was dragged about 40 feet on the track, and was nur- redly taken to the hospital put dieu from the injuries which she had received.
 The negress was riding with her hus- hand at the time of the accident. winch was caused by an unsuccessful attempt on the part of tho driver to get out or the way of the moving car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Pension Examiners Appointed

Montgomery, July M.-(Special.) l.)-Gover nor O'Neal has appointed the following pension examiners: Cullman County-Dr. Hanceville. Franklin-Dr. W. P. Hughes and Charles Fleming, Russelville Nor Can-Maj w. R. Francis, Decatur. and Dr. George H. Sullivan, New Decatur. Wilcox-Dr. J. c. Benson, Camden, and W. w. McConnico, Allenton. James Phillips of Addison has been appointed tax commissioner of Winston county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
RELIGIOUS MANIA
 IS CAUSE OF DEATH

Florence, July 21.-tSpecial.)-A. w. a farmer of east Lauder dale, died this morning in the Tusca- loosa insane hospital according to telegram received by Probate Judge k oonce MT. Alexander was sent to 'rusca loosa several months ago suffer ing from a religious mania. He was 5o years old and leaves widow and large family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
FLORENCE BOOSTS
 NATIONAL HIGHWAY
Woman Who Escaped From Jail Is Captured and
 Trusty Arrested

Florence, July 21.-The national high way commission of the Florence Com mercial club has gone to work with will to pusL the two bills introduced by Con gressnan Hobson for the survey anl construction of great national highway from Niagara 10 New Orleans. This has oeen the dream of some prominent Flor entines for some time and the Comner- cial club has been working on the propo- sition for two years.
 In fact, at the suggestion of James F. Robinson of Florence, Captain Hobson changed his proposed route in order to traverse the road promoted by Henry Clay, rom Zanesville, Ohio, to Lexfngton.A Ky, bringing the road through Florenca to Columbus. Miss. The Florence Com merciai club has pledged the support of most cf the Alabama congressional dele gaton and Senator Bankhead heartily
 favors the plan. sketch of the proposel route and the list of congressional dis tricts through which it will pass are be- ing prepared in Washington for the club. and whcr this is secured the club will in-
 ,ite a meeting of representatives of the various commercial bodies and municipal and county organizations along the route, the meeting probably to be held in Nash Nllle.
 The cooperation of all automobile man. ufactuiers will also he enlisted
 Zulu Carroll, who with Parthenia Cole recently made her escape from the county 'ail by bribng a colored helper, Rivers Banks, has again been placed behind the oars following her capture by Sheriff Dowdy at Mount Pleasant, Tenn. Banks. who for three years has been a trusted helper at the jail, Is also behind the bars to answer to the grand jury for the all legged offense of accepting s15 from the ne- gro women and releasing them. All but 90 cents of the money is in Sheriff Dow 5y's possession, having been recovered from another negro prisoner to whom Banks gave it for safekeeping.
 During a recent thunderstorm at Bur cham valley. II miles northwest of Flor tnce. lightning struck a new barn owned by William Haddock and it was burned together with a large quantity of feed stuff A mule and horse which were in the barn when it was struck were saved. The loss is about $500, with no insurance.
 Miss Mabel Pease and MT. George Burst were married Tuesday evening a 7:3O by Rev. Father Thomas of St. Jo- seph's Catholic church The marriage took place at the priests home in East Florence. Mrs. s. B. Key and John Burst. sister and brother of the groom. were the attendants. MT. and Mrs. Burst will visit Chattanooga. Nashville and Huntsville before returning to Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company has just filed for record in the probate office in Decatur 27 deeds of right of way and eight leases. These instru- ments are for the right of way for the double track road which the Louisville and Nashville railroad proposes to build from Nashville to Decatur. There will be few cases of condemnation proceedings to get the right of way required. In this oounty, however, there will be but very little trouble in securing the right of way The people here generally are heartily in favor of the early building of tbe road It is believed here that work will commence on the double track on this end os the line within a very short time now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Purchase Voting Machines

Chicago, July 21.-The election board today decided to purchase 1000 voting machines for use in Chicago al cost of S942,500. Two hundred machines are to be delivered within eight months and the entire consignment within two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
MRS. HUDSON DIES FROM RIFLE SHOT Three Negroes Arrested Charged With Crime l.. & N. FILES DEEDS Decatur Man Ships 100000 Eggs to Birmingham-Remains of Mrs.
 Sarah Johnson and Harris
 Nunn Are Inferred

Decatur, July 1.-(Special.)-Mr Tom Hudson is dead at her home In east New Decatur as the result of a rifle shot in her stomach which was fired by a negro boy yesterday. Tom Brown, Will Smith and Pink Goodloe, all negroes, have been ar rested and are in jail here accused of the crime
 Deputy Leonard McCulloch says that Mrs Hudson told him on her death bed that she was walking to the ice factory near the Tennessee river when she saw Tom BI own, negro, lying in the brush and toat she spoke to him and that al most immediately the negro shot her. Another negro who was arrested in connection with the incident, was shooting at a jay bird according to the statement of the other negroes in the case, who said that he accidentally shot Mrs. Hudson. After the shooting the ne- sroes threw the gun away and fled and were arrested later
 Mrs. Hudson is survived by a husband and four children, ranging in ages from to F years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

As an evidence that the Decaturs are becoming to be one of the largest poultry, egg and produce markets in this section Of the state, William A. Warner, former postmaster of New Decatur, has shipped this week to the Birmingham markets from New Decatur 100000 eggs. Mir. War ner will in the future devote his entire lime to this line of business and expects to build up large wholesale trade here. Already he has five wagons going over the country buying eggs for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
TRY ID L|BERATE SOLDIER FROM JAIL One Man Perhaps Shot in
 Attempt CAMP ROBSON BUSY General Scully Leaves for Mobile. Monday Will Be Governors Day,
 Marked By the Annual
 Inspection

Anniston, July H.-(Special )-Quarter- mingham, Company G, Alabama National Guard, who was removed to this city Thursday night, following an attempt to liberate him from jail denied the charges of guilt on which he is held, when seen at the city prison Friday morning. His home is at 27oS Third avenue, north. Bir- ingham.
 The attempt to nberate the imprisoned officer occurred at late hour. Officer Draper was summoned to the scene of the jail by an explosion, which followed the attempt to blow open the jail lock. He immediately called aid and dispersed the crowd by firing In their direction. It Is said that one man was injured. but this could not be confirmed It is not known whether further arrests have been made, as officers at Camp Hobson have maintained the greatest secrecy in regard to the affray since Hamilton was first arrested
 The imprisoned officer stated when seen at his cell Friday that the lock was not blown by members of his compahy, but that it was done by some outsider whom he did not know He said that the man in question came to his window yester- day and told him to be on the watch, that he intended to liberate him Thursday night. He says the man was drinking at the time and that he asked several of his fellow miltiamen to keep on the watch for he man as he feared the fellow would use dynamite and blow up the entire jail. It was these friends of his, who were fired upon at the jail he says, following the explosion, which attracted them to the scene.
 Officer Hamilton denies that he assault ed Lieutenant McGraw with a revolver after the difficulty at Oxford Wednes day afternoon. He says this will be proved in the trial.
 Adjt Gen. J. B. Scully who has been a guest at Camp Hobson, Third regiment, Alabama National Guard, in ailis city since Wednesday, left Friday for Mo bile, where he will make annual in spection of the artillery division of the National Guard. He will return here Sun day and will probably pay off the militia men Sunday evening or Monday morning. He will be in the city on Monday which will be governors day. Governor O'Neal and staff coming for their annual inspec tion of the troops. General Scrlly was an honor guest at a luncheon given by Colonel McKleroy Thursday evening and was one of the honor guests at the Coun- try club dance. He will be present at the dance Monday evening, which was postponed from Saturday on account of the anticipated visit of Governor O'Neal. Companies A, c, F and K were ordered on rife range Friday In the target prac- tice Thursday Private Mcdonald of Com pany E, who made "A points out of a pos sble 100 on the 200 and 500-yard ranges, made the highest score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

The remains Of Mrs. Sarah Johnson who dted yesterday at her country home rear Somerville, this county, arrived here this morning and the interment took place in the city cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was CT years of age and belonged to one of the oldest families in the county.
 The remains of Harris Mum, who died in a hospital in Birmingham, arrived at his country. home near Quid Nunc, a few niles from Decatur. yesterday afternoon and the interment took place there. MT. Nunn was operated on in the Birmingham hospital for appendicitis.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kimble, To-
wanda, visited relatives in town this
week.
Miss Emma Menner is convalesc-
| ing from a threatened attack of APP
| pendicitis.
Lelos Cole and Joseph Charles,
Sidney, N. Y, are visiting relatives
in Hawley.
Miss Sadie Fuerth has returned
from visit in the home of William
P. Bone, Scranton.
Mrs. Frank Houghtaling and son,
Francis, of Battle Creek, Mich, re-
turned home Tuesday after spending
few days at the home of Frank
Woodward at Hoadleys.
l.. Blumenthal and A. R. Taeub-
ner leave Wednesday morning for
New York CITY, On Thursday at IL
o'clock they sail for Panama, where
three weeks will be spent in the
Canal Zone. Their many Honesdale
friends envy their trip.
Miss Georgina Martin has resigned
her position as clerk with the Bell
Telephone company at this place.
She is succeeded by Miss Florence
Kreiter. Miss Martin spent Sunday
in Scranton. She left Monday morn
ing via Erie railroad for New Lon
don, Conn, where she will visit her
brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C. Key and
daugher, Bessie, Wilkes-Barre, who
have been visiting Mrs. Keys par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Haw-
ken, North Main street, received the
sad news of the death of the form
er's mother, Mrs. Frederick Key,
Swansea, Wales, who died August
10, from pneumonia, aged II years.
1t was great shock for Mr.. Key,
who had recently written his mother
stating that he intended to come
home next spring, if only for
short visit. While in Wilkes-Barre,
during the past eight years, Mr..
Key has advanced from a clerkship
to the responsible position of mana
ger in the large hardware concern
of G. B. Carpenter e Co. The fam
lily returned home Monday,
Attorneys Frederick B. Crossley of
Chicago, who is practicing law in
that city, leaves Friday morning for
Boston, Mass, where he will repre-
sent the American Bar association
in national convention August 20,
80 and 81. Attorney Crossley will
also attend the annual conference of
the Institute of Criminal Law and
Criminology in session in Boston
September 1st, I'd and Sd. He has
recently been elected editorial direc-
tor of the Journal of the American
Institute of Criminal and Criminol-
ogy, a bi-monthly publication. At
torney Crossley is a son of Thomas
Crossley Of this place and has re-
Gently come to the top Of the ladder,
being a very successful student of
jurisprudence. The Citizen wishes
him continued success in his chosen
profession.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23

Mrs. o. D. Buckland and son,
Morris, of Scranton, have been
spending a few days with Mrs. C. e.
Bates, Mr. Buckland spent Sun
day with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rempke and
daughter, Scranton, were recent
guests at the home of Edward Deit-
zer, East Honesdale, Mr.. Deitzer be-
ing brother of Mrs. Rempke.
Miss M. e. Bortree, Oakland, Cali
fornia, who has been the guest of
her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Noble, Tryon street, left on a visit
to Sterling and Scranton relatives.
Mrs. H. Winkleman and grand
daughter, Grace Baker, of the metro
polls, nave returned after spending a
few days with the formers mother,
Mrs Fred Lohman on Main street.
Mrs. Cyrus Wooden is visiting
Mrs. John Wooden and two children
in Rochester, N. Y. She was also a
delegate to the G. A. r. encamp-
ment. representing the Ladies'
Circle.
Mrs. Robert 7. King, of the Phil
adelphia Young Women's Christian
association, left Friday for Holly
Beach, N. j., after spending two
weeks with her friend, Miss Martha
Collum.
A. A. Oehlert leaves Wednesday
to spend his vacation with his fam
lily in Philadelphia and Atlantic
City. Mrs. Oehlert and daughter
left Honesdale on Saturday for the
Quaker City.
Robert Shepard, Hancock, N. Y,
while fishing in Coxtown Lake, near
Winwood, recently caught a bass
that measured twenty-five inches in
length and weighed four pounds and
thirteen ounces.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mangini and
son Ralph, former residents of this
place, returned to their home in
New York city, Saturday, after a
few days stay at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Barberi
Fred Boeth, superintendent of
the Jersey City department of the
International Correspondence School
of Scranton, spent few days last
week with his mother at Torrey,
and relatives and friends in town.
Benjamin F. Keeler, who for forty
years has been a faithful employe of
the Brown furniture store, left last
Thursday morning for Port Jervis,
N. Y, for a few days recreation.
While there he will visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mason.
Miss Sophia M. Grays. niece Miss
Kathryn Kubler, and friend, Miss
Mary Busse, all of New York city,
have been spending a few days with
the formers sister, Mrs. John Gerry,
Sr., on Dyberry Place. Charles
Gerry, New York, accompanied the
out-of-town relatives to Lake Hunt
ington, Sunday, where he remains a
week before returning to the city.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23
NEWS

-Sigmund Katz has purchased a
1912 standardization runabout.
Born, to Mine Host and Mrs.
George Myer, Seelyville, Saturday,
son.
Sunday was the coldest day in
Honesdale since July 26. Early in
the morning the mercury registered
Sc degrees.
The next holiday will be Labor
Day. The people of Honesdale are
very good in observing this all-im-
portant day
Rev. Joseph Tomsic, a priest of
Forest City, was robbed one night
last week of $140. The thief also
took $50 church money and 81 from
the purse of the housekeeper.
The Borden Condensed Milk
company is paying l 0 cents more per
100 pounds for it's milk at the
Honesdale station. 1t has raised
from $1.S5 to $1,45 per hundred
weight.
"A special election for Congress
man to fill out the unexpired term of
the late Congressman George w.
Kipp, of the Fourteenth district, was
VI w CuhCSudy ny GON6TnOT
Tener. The district comprises Sus-
quehanna, Wayne, Bradford and
Wyoming counties and the congress-
man will be chosen at the regular
November election.
We will not now attempt to say
who the Republican nominee for
Congress will be, but one thing is
certain-if he is man who can
unite the Republican vote he will be
elected by an overwhelming major
lty; Next year will be presiden-
tlal year, and the Fourteenth Penn
sylvania district will send to Con-
gress Republican, and only a Re-
wanda.
1t is reported that there are
a number of good things in store
for Honesdale. One of these is
promised in better railroad facilities
that is connections between the
Erie and Delaware & Hudson rail-
ROADS. AS to the time it is not GER
taln, Dut 1t is sure to come, accord
ing 10 statements made by those in
authority. The Erie and Delaware
hudson railroads have been at
loggerheads for some time, but the
time is near at hand, it is stated,
when an interchange will be estab-
lished between these roads at
Honesdale with a terminal for the
Erie at this place. This is indeed
encouraging news to receive and
there is no reason to doubt but what
it is true, because by coming this way
the Erie would cut off several miles
on its direct line between New York
City and Chicago.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23
PERSONAL

William Loomis, Deposit, N. Y,
is in Honesdale.
DR.. j. j, Baumann, Jersey City, re-
turned home Monday.
Charles Markle is visiting relatives
at Schenectady, N. Y.
Earl eager, Scranton, spent Sun
day with friends here
VIM. Griffin has returned to his
duties in Detroit, Mich.
Harry Clody, New York city, is a
guest of relatives in Honesdale.
George Foster, Scranton, passed
Sunday with Honesdale relatives.
Leopold Blumenthal and Robert
Murray spent Sunday in Scranton.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23

B. GOLDEN, OPTOMETRIST AND
Optician, who conducts optical
parlors on 20 N. Main street, Car
bondale, wishes to announce that he
will be at the Allen House, Homes
dale on Friday of this week, from
10 a. m. until 4 p. m. If your eyes
trouble you or if you suffer from
headache, you had better see Gold
en-.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-08-23

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