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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27

Peking. Dec. 21.--Premier Yuan
Shi Kai today gave his answer to
those who are aiming to transform
China into a republic. In an official
statement he declared without qualifi-
cation that he refused to accept a re-
public.
At the Shanghai peace conference
yesterday. Wu Ting Fang, foreign
minister. In the revolutionary prov
isional cabinet, spoke strongly in ia
vor OF republic, and later Chief
Tang Shao vi said that he was con-
'inced that the abdication of the
Emperor and the establishment of a
republic was the only thing that
would satisfy the people. At the same
time he expressed doubt whether It
would be possible to persuade Yuan
Shi Kai to abandon his plan for a
limited monarchy.
IT is believed here that Yuan Shi
kai means what he says and will up
hold the, monarchy. A new situation
has arisen. Great Britain, which has
been supporting the premiers mon
archial programme for several weeks,
Is now strengthened by Japan and IL
endeavoring to obtain the support
of the United, States and other coun-
tries. Great Britain believes the sep
aration Of the dependencies Man
churia. Mongolia and Thibet, and the
serious disintegration Of China prop
er would result from the establish
ment OF a republic. whereas the re-
publicans have already obtained in a
material way everything they desir-
ed. Only the name of the monarchy
is left.
1t Ii stated that the American
group. II not the American State de-
partnsssss aiready supports the Br1t-
ish idea and are ready with two, II
not three. OF the others of the -Four
Nation Group Of financiers to lend
Yuan Shi Kai's Government money.
Negotiations to this end have been
proceeding for some days.
1t was on Great Britain's initia-
tive that the six Powers urged the
Shanghai peace conference to reach
an agreement. Now Great Britain Is
endeavoring to persuade the rebels to
come to terms. 1t is pointed out that
British interference Is not directed
against China's interests, but against
the sentimental idea in such cases
where the practical interests of the
entire nation are being jeopardized.
The extension Of the armistice for
| ten days to which the revofutionists
have agreed. has given some hope,
but unless the revolutionists accent
Premier Yuan's offer the only alter
native Is continuation Of the con-
fiict with possible division of the
country. the dependencies rallying
around the Northern Empire.
The premier has sent three :hous-
and troops Of the Goth division TO
Chin Wang Tao on the coast of Chi
Ii with the object Of preventing re-
publican troops from assembling in
the North. Precautions are also be-
ing taken below the Tien Tsin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27
ROOSEVELT GETTING READY.
BIG STICK CLEARING THE WAY
FOR NOMINATION.

Belated Explanation of Shady
Transaction With Hartman and
the Corruption Fund Raised to
Carry Election Made at ROOsevelt's
Request-He is Clearly Doing His
Utmost to Clear Up His Record so
as to Render Himself Acceptable
Candidate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27

If Col. r. J. Watson doesn't hur-
ry up and distribute his S50,O00,0o0
the cotton crop will all be sold
Greenville News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27
WON'T Agree TO REPUBLIC.
CHINESE PREMIER REFUSES TO
CONSIDER PROPOSAL.

apparently Remains Loyal to
Throne, Despite Sentiment of
Peace Conference for Abdication
Of Emperor and Formation OF Re.
ublic-Great Britain Seeks Sup.
port OF United States for Plan of
Premier Yuan In Establishment of
Limited Monarchy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27

The lem is in recent Of \ very
pretty calendar sent out by Mr.. w. Y.
Boyle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-12-27
ROOSEVELT WANTED LETTERS
PUBLISHED.

Sheldon Correspondence about IIarri-
man Matter Was Given out at Re
quest Of Teddy.
New York, Dec. 22.-Geo. II. Shell
don, treasurer Of the Republican ma
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

hour. The committee was demo-
cratic in the truest sense of the
word. Those present were Miss
Caroline Petersen, president of the
Honesdale improvement association;
Martin Caufield, president of the
borough council; S. T. Ham, presi-
dent of the Business Mems associa-
tion; F. w. Kreitner, president of
Greater Honesdale Board of Trade;
Attorney Homer Greene, Mayor John
Kuhbach, w. T. Heft, l.. Blumenthal
and E. B. Galloway.
Mayor Kuhbach called the meeting
to order. He first thanked the COM
mittee for it's interest manifested in
the project and then for it's presence.
He presented the proposition of erect
ing a monument sacred to the mem
ory of Horatio Allen, the first en-
gineer, and to the Stourbridge Lion,
the first locomotive to turn a wheel
on the American continent, attention
to which had been called editorially
by The Citizen, and stated that it was
his purpose to ascertain, If possible,
by a voice of the committee whether
this committee approved or disap-
proved the project The Mayor
stated that he had been encouraged
by several townspeople and hers
in Wayne county to go ahead il he
matter. There being no chairman
to preside nominations were in order.
Homer Greene was nominated by
Martin Caufield. The reply of 81
second the nomination" was unani-
nous, and it was impossible to state
who first seconded the motion. Mr..
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
Sentence Suspended on
ShimmeI'S Promise to
Keep Sober
PAROLED IN CHARGE OF SHER-
IFF NJ. LEE BRAMAN AND
PROF, ODAY,

well hope for the best" was
District Attorney NJ. E. Simons'
comment on the order drawn, on his
motion, by Judge A. T. Searle in
court Tuesday morning, releasing
A. F. Shimmel from the Wayne
county Jail under a suspended sent
ence, and paroling him in the Gus
tody of Principal Harry Oday and
Sheriff M. Lee Braman. Shimmel
left the court room as unconcerned
as he had entered it, leaving the
impression on the minds of the
spectators that he would probably
violate his parole again.
Shimmel was brought into Court
at 1890 O'Clock, and called to the
bar
What have you to say for your
self?" asked Judge Searle.
Nothing that l know of, your
Honor" replied the prisoner.
You've been in Jail how long?"
"Forty-one days"
What would you do Mr.. Shin
mel, if I'd release you?'
I'D sign the papers"
81 don't want you to do that" said
Judge Searle. 81 want you to keep
sober"
81 couldn't say" said Shimmel.
you understand what it means?''
81 don't think l will this time
eve can't send you to the peni-
tentiary for this offense. The only
punishment provided is imprison-
ment in the county jail
Were going to let you go again,
and suspend sentence, and put you
in charge of Prof. Oday and Sheriff
Braman. If they report any mis-
conduct to your wife and family or
any intoxication, you'll be brought
back just as you were this time
You understand the situation?"
He said he did and left the court
room.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
Cashier For 81 Years In
One Institution
Il. f. TORREY RESIGNS POSI-
TION IN NATIONAL BANK
BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH,

Edwin F. Torrey. who for 81
years has been the faithful cashier
of the Honesdale National Bank at
this place, has rendered his resigna-
tion which took effect June 20.
There is probably no man in this
section of the country that can
equal this record. Mr.. Torrey has
daily attended to his duties with
alertness and dispatch, exercising
good judgment at all times. He
has served continuously all these
years. Mr.. Torrey's resignation,
which was a surprise to the board
of directors, was presented at the
regular meeting held last Monday
morning. Mr.. Torrey was a young
man in business at the time the old
board of directors was in search of
a cashier. A committee waited on
Mr.. Torrey and asked him to con-
slider the situation. After six
months time he concluded to ac-
cept and has since been their compe-
tent cashier. His resignation, al
though regretted by the board, was
accepted. 1t was forced by i'll
health.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY MAYOR
ADOPTS MONUMENT RESOLUTIONS
Homer Greene Elected Chairman Enthusiastic En-
dOrSement Of Citizens Project; Campaign for
National Publicity to be Started
PERSONNEL OF COMMITTEE ASSURES SUCCESS
MONUMENT THE STOURBRDGE
HORATIO ALLEN.

A countrywide project originated
by The Citizen was consummated in
the law Office of Attorney Homer
Greene Wednesday evening, when
a committee appointed by Mayor
Kuhbach, at the suggestion of The
Citizen, elected officers to formulate
plans and conduct preliminary mat
ters pertaining to the erection of a
monument to the first locomotive en-
gineer. Horatio Allen, and to the first
locomotive, the Stourbridge Lion,
turning a wheel by steam on the
Western hemisphere, which occurred
at Honesdale, Wayne county, Pa,
August 8, 1929, on the Delaware and
Hudson railroad
There was something unusual
about this committee and that is
that it turned out to man, and
woman, too, as there is one on the
committee, promptly at the appointed
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

lowing motion, made by f. w. Kreit-
ner and seconded by S. T. Ham, was
unanimously adopted by the commit
tee:
Resolved, That it is the judgment
of this committee that suitable
memorial should be erected in Homes
dale to commemorate an event of the
greatest historical significance to the
people of this country, viz: The first
trip of the first locomotive to turn a
wheel on the American continent on
August 8, 1929, at 'Honesdale, Wayne
county, Pa, under charge of Horatio
Allen as it's engineer; and that this
committee proceed at once with the
necessary steps to carry out the pur-
pose of this resolution.
After the adoption of the above
resolution the question Of placing
additional names to the committee
was discussed. In view of the fact
that e. A. Penniman has devoted so
much of his time to the Stourbridge
Lion and that he has published lit
tie booklet in which are contained
facts which prove conclusively that
the Stourbridge Lion was the first
locomotive to turn a wheel upon the
American continent, Chairman
Greene and members of the commit
tee deemed it wise to elect Mr.. Pen
niman a member of the permanent
committee. On motion of S. T. Ham,
seconded by l.. Blumenthal, it was
unanimously carried and Mr.. Penni-
man was elected a member of the
committee.
On motion of L. Blumenthal, sec
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS TO BE
AUDITED FIRST MONDAY IN
JULY.

One of the provisions of the new
school code is, that accounts be
audited on the first Monday of July,
and that auditors should advertise
financial statement in a local news
paper, or by posting.
Many school boards for years have
advertised their financial statements
in the local newspapers, and this
has been very popular with patrons
of the schools and taxpayers, as it
let's the public know exactly what
money is raised for school purposes,
and how and in what amounts it is
applied. The school code also rec
ognizes this, and advises their pub
lication, as 1t is the only way to
fully give a thorough local publicity
to these matters.
Several additional school boards
last year availed themselves of this
opportunity of keeping their peo-
pie informed as to expenditure of
school monies and observing a sug-
gestion by the state educational
department.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
Install Fire EXtineuiShing
System
65-FOOT TOWER HAS CAPACITY
OF $1,000 GALLONS FOR
EMERGENCIES.

The Katz Underwear company
have just completed extensive i'm
provements upon their modern mus
lin underwear factory at this place.
The company, which is composed of
sive young men, has just installed
a fire extinguishing, system. The
large two-story building and base
ment is practically covered with
piping for putting out fires. The
system takes care of the width and
entire length of the building, sprink-
ler heads being installed at dis
tances of about four feet apart.
These heads are encased and if fire
should start anywhere near them
the heat will break the cap over the
forth, which will put outtrche fire
or will hold it in check until aid
comes. There are about 600 sprink-
Ter heads in the building.
A sixty-five foot tower sustains a
tank with capacity of 21,000 gal
Ions of water, which furnishes the
fire system with water. This tow
er. which is of brick, is also utilized
as stairway for the help. 1t is
practically a fireproof exit. The
front stairway has been removed
and the space converted into a
stock room.
The company has about 200 girls
employed, who are now husily en-
gagged in getting out samples pre-
paratory to next seasons work.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

committee ought to have a secretary.
The name of Miss Petersen was men,
toned, but she refused to accept the
office. The chairman then suggest
ed the name of another who is deep
ly interested in the project, E. B.
Galloway, and he was elected to the
office.
The first business before the COM
mittee was to act upon Mayor Kuh-
bach's question, whether or not the
committee favored the project
Scarcely before the sentence was out
every member of the committee ex-
pressed his or her opinion in the af-
firmative, becoming very enthusiastic
in their declarations Eyes, indeed
we want it and it must be something
good, too," was one assertion. 1--WE
might as well erect something worth
while as long as we have COM
menced," said another. The fol-
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
SCHOOL DISTRICT
IS RE-CREATED
Order to This Effect is
Drawn in SeelyviIIe Case
LEGAL EXISTENCE WOULD HAVE
ENDED JULY 1, 1911, UNDER
NEW SCHOOL CODE,

The Seelyville Independent school
district, which has been in existence
since May 6, 1870, and whose legal
life terminates July 1, 1911, under
the provisions of the new school
code, passed at the last session of
the Legislature, was re-created
Tuesday morning, when after hear
ing evidence, in court, for and
against the proposition, Judge A..
T. Searle ordered the district at
torney to draw an order to that eff
feet.
Judge Searle assigned as his
reasons for making the decree these
facts:
at has been Lnere Tor forty years.
They have had no trouble with
Texas township or themselves. This
district is a compact village on one
side of Texas township. The peo-
pie in the district are almost un-
animous in favor of forming this
district. There is no opposition by
the people of Texas township or of
this district SO far as we know.
They have maintained a good school
there and built commodious school
house."
A. w. Emo, H. A. Dunkelberg, w.
Stocks, Edw. Welsh and Chauncey
Purdy were appointed as school di-
rectors by, the court. .,.-.
District Attorney M. r. Simons
appeared for the Seelyville school
board, and Chas. A. McCarty, Esq,
represented the Texas township
school board, which made number
of objections to the re-establishing
of the district.
Testimony was heard in the case
by the court. Evidence was intro
duced of the original decree estab-
fishing the district May 6, 1870.
George Evans, secretary of the
Seelyville Independent district school
board was the first witness called.
He testified to the existence of a
High school there for the past four
years, and of a graded school for
many years before that Three
teachers are employed. The school
was rebuilt three years ago at an
expense of $2,95O for repairing and
heating. Eighty scholars were en-
rolled last year. The school is To-
Gated two miles from any other
High school in Texas township.
Seelyville, a thickly-settled village,
mile or more from Honesdale,
comprises most of the district. The
population of the district is between
500 and 900. There are pretty close
to $50 voters in it. d
On cross-examination Mr.. Evans
stated that as a result of the inde-
pendent district, they had better
schools and had the privilege of hir-
ing teachers"
A. w. Emo, the second and last
witness, who is serving his fourth
term on the school board, corro-
borated Mr.. Evans testimony. Some
additional facts he brought out were
that the present Indebtedness on the
SeelyVille High school is $24OO.
II think we have better schools than
In Texas township" he said. 1--WE
like to be by ourselves" he also re-
marked. The township High school
Continued on Page Five
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
WAYNE COUNTY SENDS LARGE
DELEGATION TO TEMPER
ANCE MEETING AT CAR
BONDALE.

Honors Ngo to Wayne county for
the largest visiting delegation at the
sessions of the twentieth annual
State convention of the Loyal Tenn
peranCe Legion which is meeting in
Carbondale this week. Thursday
evening a gold medal contest will
be held in the Berean Baptist church.
Wayne county contestants and their
subjects are Miss Frances Ramble,
The Court of Last Appeal; Miss
Larage Quintin, Treslerville, "a
Modern Pilot; Miss Frances Or
chard, Hamlin, The Original Liquor
League; Miss Sadie Rockwell Ariel,
"A Live Tragedy" 1t is not unlike
ly that one of the speakers from
Wayne county may carry off the
prize.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
PRICE 2 CENTS

California and from Canada to the
G ulf ought to take it up as it is of
national interest, and something
every railroad president, vlce-presi-
dent, general manager, master me-
chanic and Brotherhood of Railroad
Engineers ought to feel personally
interested in and ought to respond to
the requests of the committee.
1t is the purpose of the committee
to write letters to the heads of all
the railroad officials in the United
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30
DOUBLE HEADER ON FOURTH.

"A double header-Archibal
Will play Honesdale here on the
Fourth OF July.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

onded by w. 7. Heft, John Kuhbach,
Mayor, was also elected a permanent
member of this committee.
Chairman Greene stated before
the committee that the project should
be given countrywide recognition; |;
that the newspapers from Maine to
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

States, that the proposed monument
might receive national reco gnition.
The committee does not intend erect.
ing cheap affair, but a memorial
that will be credit to the town and
the people who are interested in It's
erection.
Fred w. Kreitner, on motion of
Martin Garfield, seconded by Mayor
Kuhbach, was unanimously elected
treasurer of the committee. Mr..
Caufield's name was suggested but
he refused to accept
The meeting adjourned until Fri
day evening, July Z, at o'clock
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-06-30

Greene was unanimously elected
chairman.
Mr.. Greene took the chair and
thanked the committee for electing
him to the office. He made a few
remarks that were concise and to the
point, ending by stating that the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-06-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The electors of the town OF
Eagle River, under ce ram -ona.-
tons, voted some horse power to
James Langill to operate a plan
ing mill. The principal stipula-
ton in said contract being that he
should plane lumber for any and
all persons who may deliver lum-
Der for planning at said James Lam
gill's planning mill.
More than one complaint being
filed with the Town Board of said
James Langill positively refusing
to plane lumber the Town Board
acting in the interests of all the
electors have refused the said
James Langill the power so grant
ed until he complies with the con
tract as voted him by the electors
J. T. NEMACHECK,
Chairman Town Board
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-06-02
EXCURSION RATES
PACIFIC COAST

Account meetings American
Medical Assn, Los Angeles; In
transitional Sunday School Assn.
and National Educational Assn.
San Francisco, etc. Summer
Tourist fares in effect daily to the
Pacific Coast from June to Sep
TENDER 80. Liberal stop-overs
and return limits. Full particuI-
ars from Ticket Agents, The
Nortn western Line. 43-2t
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-06-02
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The regular teachers examinations
will be held at the high school build.
ing in Eagle River beginning June II,
1971.
The following subjects are required
for Bird grade certifcyte: srthoepy,
photography, reading, premiership,
arithmetic written and mentaD Eng
lish, grammar, geography, U. S. his
tory, manual, constitutions of the u.
S. and Wisconsin, physiology, school
management and elements of agricul-
,ture. A minimum of 90 per cent is re-
quired with an average of 10 per cent.
and Is per cent must be obtained in
reading, arithmetic and grammar.
The following subjects are additional
for second grade certificate: Ameri.
can literature, English composition,
physical geography and library meth
DDS. A minimum of 70 per ceat with
an average of Is per cent is required
in all subjects.
The following subjects are additional
for first grade: English literature,
English history, theory and art OF
teaching and algebra. A minimum of
80 per cent and an average of IS per
cent is required in all subjects.
No certificate may be issued until the
applicant! presents certificate OF at
tendance in and proper work done at
some regular qualified training school
for teachers. No certificate may be
renewed without at least two subjects
be made up for the next higher grade
of certificate. Therefore only two GER
tifcates of third and two of second
grade may be issued to one person.
These provisions are fixed by law and
are in no way a ruling of your superin-
tendent.
Applicants must come supplied with
legal cap paper, pens, ink, blotters,
etc. Examinations will begin at a.
m. and at 1870 p. m. and will be given
| in the order named above.
GRANT Cook,
County Supt. uSchools,
Villas County. Wisconsin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-06-02
SCHOOL ELECTION MONDAY

Next Monday evening the an
nual election of school clerks will
be held and it is up to the citizens
to put in good officers. In dis
trict No. I, K. A. Everett, who has
filed the office with credit for sew
eraI years. is again a candidate for
reelection, and so far has no op-
position.
In district No. 2, M. Frankel is
again in the field for reelection,
and having filed the office for
years in most satisfactory man
ner has for his opponent in the
race L. A. McCalIum, who would,
if elected make good man.
In district No. 8, the race is a
lively one, their being four candi-
dates in the field. The present
clerk AL. Croker, has VIM. West,
L, w. Reightley and John Fled
Ter for his opponents. All the
candidates are we'll known and ali
the voters in that district will no
doubt turn out.
1t is an impossibility for any
public officer to please all, but we
do know that the schools the past
year has been run most harmon
iously, and the present board of
school officers deserve credit for
1t. We believe when school mat
ters are running smoothly, let it
continue by re-elecsing the same
members.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-06-02
nasth Claims Another Resident
FRANK G. HALL PASSED AWAY THIS
MORNING, AGED So YEARS--FUyER-
Il PROBABLY TUESDAY. w

The sad news announcing the
death of Frank G. Hall, reached
here this Friday morning He has
for the past FIVE weeks been at the
Mayo Bros. hospital at Rochester,
Mimi. Altho his death has been
expected the news cast a gloom
over his friends.
He was born in Canada, So years
ago. For the past 23 years he has
resided here, watching Eagle Riv.
er grow from the cradle among
the pine stumps. For the past
10 years he has conducted retail
lumber yard here. and through his
lumber business became well
known throughout the country,
Besides a widow, he leaves five
children, Dan, of Hackley, Frank
and George of this place, Mrs. w
H, Sanderson of Chippewa Fall:
and Mrs. Frank Goodwill of Mica
Idaho.
The date of the funeral canno'
be set until the arrival of the re
mains. but will be either Monday
or Tuesday and will be under thu
auspices of the Masonic lodge o
which he was a member.