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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
SELECT CULL|NCS
A Pistol That Stupefies.

We welcome the thoughtful German
inventor who is offering the Berlin po-
lice the sort of pistol we all require.
1t is flied not with powder and shot,
but with a combination of chemicals.
1t does not kill-for good or ill-but
only for ten minutes. You fire at your
man, and, though you do him no per
manent injury, he is at your mercy long
enough to enable the weakest woman
to tie his legs together with her hand
lest bit of raiment and run away or
call for help. But on second thought
we fear this weapon might get into
the wrong hands unless careful pre-
cautions were taken. On the right side
it would be invaluable as a protection
of the just against the unjust. But it
Is possible that the unjust might find
it useful aid to highway robbery and
burglary without the risk of the cap
ital charge. The demisemilethal pis-
tol should be issued only under the
recommendation Of two magistrates
and three clergymen, with references to
solicitor and banker.-Westmin Ga
zette.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
CONSERVE JAR AND TRINKET STAND.

eled in gilt, but the pineapple itself
is Of pressed glass. The whole piece
is most attractive and unusual.
The other article pictured is a trim
ket stand, a tripod supporting three
dull glass eggs of a lovely robins
egg blue, each surrounded by a nest
made of gilt wires. Every separate
wire is wrapped round and round with
another wire. All these are quite indie
pendent of each other and are heavily
coated with IS carat gold.
Such an ornament now adorns the
dressing table of young girl whose
mother received the stand as a Christ
mas present before her marriage.
The most popular furs for next win
ter bid fair to be seal, pony, cara
cal and, for those who can afford it.
sable. Fox and opossum are favored
for neckpieces. Moleskin, almost as
prohibitively in price as sable, is gain
ing popularity in Europe. Ermine and
chinchilla are always in demand for
dressy garments, and, with the craze
for black, Persian lamb is advancing
even more in fashion. Innings, how
ever, will come in delicate shades of
violet, yellow, coral and cream.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
HUMOR OF The DAY
How to Clean House.

Housecleaning time is dreaded Just
ly by a great many people, but the
thoughtful husband may get it
through with in short order. Washing
windows. for instance, is always gone
about in such an awkward way, the
windows being washed in statu quo, so
to speak. A simpler way is to take the
windows out and send them to the
laundry.
busting the pictures is also usually
attended with much hard work. A
quick and simple plan is to take hold
of the frame firmly and swing the pic
ture back and forth, hitting it sharply
against the wall each time. This dis
lodges the dust, which falls to the
floor and may easily be swept up.
If you have no vacuum cleaner you
may improvise one with an old bicycle
pump by attaching a funnel to the
nozzle. Then work the pump back
ward, so that instead Of forcing the
air out 1t will be drawn in. The rugs
may soon be cleaned in this way.
Washing the woodwork is another
futile procedure. Simply get a few
gallons Of paint and paint over the
CRIME on the woodwork.
To repolish the hardwood floors take
your wife's manicure buffer and sit
down in a comfortable position and
go to work. You will be surprised at
what a pleasant way this will be to
while away the evenings.-Judge.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
In Search of His Home.


A peaceable resident of West Sixty
fifth street, New York, was rudely
awakened from sleep last week at
about 2:30 a. m. by a loud ring at his
doorbell.
Throwing open the window, he stuck
his head out and in no very pleasant
manner demanded to know what was
wanted.
"Scuse me, sir" answered a mud
died voice. Does Jones-hic-hic-
live here?"
"JonesT said the party addressed
angrily. "Of course not. What the
devil do you mean by ringing peoples
bells at this time of morning? Who
are you, any way?"
"Who I'M II" asked the disturbed, ap-
parently surprised at not being recog-
nized. "Why, I'm Jones'" - Lippin-
colts.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
Why He Hated a Coward.

Miss Grace Strachan, president Of
the Teachers Association of New
York, was being congratulated on her
successful fight for equal pay for
women teachers.
at is odd," said Miss Strachan.
smiling, "but the men who most
earnestly opposed equal pay were men
of the 50 called chivalrous type-the
type that says woman should be pro-
tected, woman's place is the home,
and so forth.
Protectors of this kind remind me
Of a soldier named Carlyle.
Carlyle, a veteran private, under
took to train a raw recruit. In the
first battle Carlyle was heard repeat
ing over and over again to his recruit:
'Be a man, lad. Don't duck. Don't
duck, tell you. I'm behind you."-
Washington Star.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
The Deacon's Consolation.

The old gray mare interfered consid-
erably as she sped along the pike, and
the flashes of fire she emitted from her
hoofs as her hind shoes clipped up
against those on her fore feet were
what the unregenerate call caution.
"By gorry, Samanthy" cried the dea-
con, with broad smile on his face as
he noticed the flying spaks. "Mebbe 1
can't afford to buy ye a hull otter
noble all at oncet, but s'long as we
hev ole Marthy Washin'ton here they
amt no denyin' that we've got one o.
the allfirdest, most successful spark
plugs in Pike county" - Harper's
Weekly.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
]. P. Mornan,a Costly cinars.

More celebrated in Wall street than
his art treasures are j. Pierpont Nor
gan's cigars. To add to the sum of
human knowledge about great men,
the writer got hold of one of his
smokes and examined, measured and
weighed it carefully. Exactly eight
inches long; circumference at the fat
test girth 3A inches: half of the four
inches from the lighting end to the
band very fine and tapering; butt
massive for good grip of the jaws;
surface Of the whole as smooth and
almost as shiny as a chocolate col
Ored billiard ball; weight one ounce;
grown for him on a specially reserved
field near Havana. made for him by
specially selected workers, shaped for
him on special model; price $1.50
aarh smoke.-New York Press.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
new TALES
THAT ARE TOLD
Must Walk as He Talks.

Senator MARITIME of New Jersey, who
at present is highly entertaining the
senate by his impromptu speeches in
which the procedure of the senate, or
dinarily respected, is thrown to the
winds, walks as he crates. Usually
senator addressing the senate or in in
terrupting senator stands by seat
at best, moving but little from it in the
excitement of his inspiration. But
MARITIME cannot maintain himself thus.
He must walk rapidly and for some
distance as he talks, much after the
manner when he used to cradle" his
New Jersey farm, as he says. So Mar
tine is a circus to see as well as to
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
A Drauon Fly Watch,

We have grown used to watches in
various guises, from the tiny pendant
not bigger than locket to the time
piece in an umbrella handle or set i'll
cardcase or bracelet. The latest in
watches is an enormous dragon fly in
glittering gold studded with jewels
with tiny watch hidden under one
of its wings. This is worn as a pend
ant
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
He Lost,

An east end hostess tells us of a
young man who apologized for being
late to dinner party.
"We're so glad you got here" she
said to him. But where is your
brotherY'
''He has commissioned me to tender
his regrets. You see, we are so busy
at the Office just now that it is impos-
sible for both Of us to get away at
once. So we tossed up to see which
should have the pleasure of coming
here tonight"
''How original! And so you won?"
NO" he replied absently; II LOST
Boston Traveller.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
It's Old Gilt Now,

The quest of the collector is directed
nowadays toward objects of old gilt,
which thirty or forty years ago were
often to be seen decorating miladys
toilet table.
One of the illustrations shows
handsome specimen Of old gilt, pine
apple shaped conserve jar. The base
and top leaves are beautifully mod
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
l'lttl. AEellna
--.- OYSTER.

dllI, 2AtItilIi
Oyster.
The above example of poor indeXing
Is familiar to most of us, but here are
some new ones which are almost AS
rich in absurdity:
Paris, Judgment of
- green, Il poison.
Castor Oil. its nature and uses.
and PolluX.
Hogg. James. the Ettrick Shepherd
- On the
Bacon. Lord, his works
- Best methods of curing
Green, History of the English People
- Peas. How TO boil.
Lamb. Charles, essays of
- Mary had a little
Dickens, Household Words
- What the
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

listen to when he feels he must en-
tighten some senator who processes to
know more about farming than he
does.
And he accepts the fun with good
grace.
"Why do you walk so?' Senator Bal
ley asked him.
81 cannot help it," replied MARITIME.
my tongue and legs move at the same
time-some reflex action somewhere.
have been reproved for this on the
stump by an Irishman. Finding me at
1t as am, he shouted:
"Say, are you walking or are you
talking? If you are walking, then
walk; If you are talking, then talk. We
can't hear you when you walk, and we
can't see you when you talk. Quit one
or both"
"But here I am. l have never been
cured."-Boston Advertiser.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
The Comma Seasons Eurs.

In muffs and scarfs rich looking
long haired fur is used. AS to whether
the coats will be long or short opinion
differs, and milady must decide for
herself. The long coat expresses lux
ury and elegance. The short coat is
much more smart and, while not so
rich looking, is also not so expensive.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
ONE OF THE NEW FALL FRocKs.

In either checked gingham or a light
weight checked mohair this practical
little school dress might be developed
The material here used is green and
white checked mohair, with a trim
ming Of green taffeta silk and fancy
green and white buttons with black
wood rims. -,,s..-..s... t,.,.a.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
Determined to Get Next.

zone of these days youTl see bust
ness is going to the dogs" said the
cheerless person.
81 don't believe it." replied Mr..
Dustin Stax. "But If that time comes
you'll find me running one of the big
gest kennels on earth. Washington
Star.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
FOR COUNTY OoMNnssIoNER.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination for the
office of County Commissioner sub
ject to the decision of the Republi-
can voters at the coming primaries.
EARL ROCKWELL,
Lake Ariel, Pa.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
countlna Up.

think of the golden moments you
have wasted playing bridget" said the
serious friend.
"Yes," replied Mrs. Flimgilt regret
fully, besides lot of silver coin and
paper currency. y."-Washingt Star.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
Il Max Mot Be Neoessar,

"What's the reason Grisby doesn't
apply for a divorce?'
'Why, his wife has taken to mono
planning, and he thinks he might as
well t."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

Los Angeles, Aug. 29.--General Har.
rison Gray Otis. owner of the Los An
geles Times, whose plant the Nc
Namara brothers are accused Of dyna.
hitting, has appealed to the police for
protection. To the detectives who an
swered his summons he asserted that
some one unknown to him had called
him over the telephone and attempted
to frighten him into paying $4,000 to
the fund for the defense of the Nc
Namaras on pain of being shot and
having his home dynamited.
While the detectives were searching
the neighborhood of the generals 8
home some one called up police head
quarters and announced that two sus-
picious characters were lettering in the
vicinity of the Otis residence. Detec-
tives were rushed to the spot in the
police automobile, but failed to find
any signs of any such characters.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01
Suspicious.

-Your mctorhoat is running very
smoothly nn"'"
-'Yes; liii,i ,me.hing's broken
pit.sir.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-01

To the Republican Voters of Wayne:
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of County Com
missioner, subject to the decision of
the Primaries to be held on Sept. 80.
1t will be impossible for me to see
my large number of the voters,
therefore take this method of an
nouncing myself as a candidate and
soliciting your vote at the Primaries.
MINOR BROWN,
White Mills, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
HAVE BEEN MARRIED
HALF A CENTURY.
Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. George N.
Wood Remembered by Their Many
Friends.

Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. George Niles
Wood of Montville observed the 50th
anniversary of their marriage Friday
at their home in PaImertown. During
the day a host of friends called and
congratulated them. Few came empty
handed, either, many valuable tokens
of the esteem in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Wood are held in the community being
presented.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Wood were married
at 1890 a. m, June 3d. 1861, by Rev
Mr.. Burr, the Congregational minister.
Mrs. Wood was daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Niles Tooker. her maiden mama
being Julia A. Tooker. When married
Mr.. Wood was "a years of age and his
bride %.
There are few if. indeed, any, resi-
dents of Montville who are more gen.
orally popular in the town and sur
rounding neighborhood than the de y
uty sheriff. His kindly disposition and
well known generosity have served
many times to deplete his pocket, but
have gained him hundreds of firm
friends.
Mr. Wood, who was "A years old
A pril l last. was the son of Mr.. and
East Greenwich, r. ]. At the age of
IA years he moved with his parents 10
Montvil1e, and has ever since made his
home in that town. He has been a
PUBIC OI1c1dI since 1881, excepting 1OuF
years, when he was a member of the
house of representa- tives in the legisla-
ture. He was elected representative of
the town in 1895 and 1897.
Deputy Sheriff Wood was elected
collector of taxes in 1875 and remain
ed in the Office for six years, when he
was appointed deputy sheriff. Again
in 1893 he was elected collector of
taxes and continued tax collector until
1898. inclusive. In 1898 and 1899 he
was first selectman of the town of
Montville. having served the town as
selectman in 1875. For eight years he
was registrar of voters. and for 10
years he was chairman of the republi-
can town committee, giving up that po-
sition three years ago on account Of
his other duties.
Mr.. Wood cast his first ballot for
Governor Buckingham. the war COVER
nor of Connecticut, and never since
has failed to cast his ballot at any
election in the town of Montville a
record held by only few others in the
town.
Deputy Sheriff Wood is a member of
Uncas lodge. No. II, A. o. Z. w. and
he attends the Union Baptist church
at Palmertown.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Wood have three
daughters. the Misses Susie and Jen-
ME, residing al home. and Miss julia
who makes her home with Mr. and
Mrs. J. Guilford Burnett of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
CLOSING or The SCHOOL YEAR
Graduation Exercises Held by Central West Chelsea
Districts Finely Carried Out Bronze Tablet in
Memory of Nathan Lee Bishop.

Friday was graduation day, and ex-,
ercises were held in four districts, to
which large numbers of relatives and
friends of the graduating classes were
attracted In each instance the exer-
cises were cleverly given, calling forth
applause and communication.
Central District
The Central district graduation was
held at Slater hail. as has been the
custom for the past few years. The
graduating class Of Broadway school
was seated at the front of the plat.
form, with the eighth grade at the
back, while on the platform were Supt.
w. d. Tilton, Principal F. l., Newton,
and Amos A. Brownin, president of
the board of education. Members of
the board and teachers occupied seats
in the front of the hall.
The attendance not only filled the
hall, but the annex was half filled be-
sides. the following having acted as
ushers: Carleton II. Ravens, Robert
Johnson. Frederick f. Manning. Wood
ruff Sullivan, Bertram E. Bailey, Har
wood Bogue. Leroy Storms and Rich
ard F. Gregson.
The class motto is The Doors of Wis
dom Are Mover Shut, and the class
colors are old rose and silver.
The following programme was mag
inficertly carried out:
Music. "a March, Monstrat Viam.
JOY Oh Overture. Caliph of Bagdad
Boildieu, orchestras prayer, Rev. j.
El6red Brown; music. sOh, Hail Us, We
Free chorus from Ernani. by Verdi
school chorus; salutatory. Margaretta
c. Johnson; defamation. On the Road
to Buena Vista, KairIe, r. Day Fill
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
ARMY AND NAVY
CLUB REUNION
Big Time at The Griswold, With Thir-
teen Present from Sedswiek Post.

With $50 present, the annual reunion
of the Army and Navy club of Con-
necticut was held at The Griswold,
Eastern Point, Friday evening. At
the business session the following Off :
GERS were chosen: President, Elisha J.
Steele, Torrington; vice presidents,
Andrew Gordon of Hazardville, Henry
L. Wade of Waterbury. w. r. Critten-
den of Middletown, J. W. Thompson of
Stafford; secretary, J. w. Knowlton,
Bridgeport: treasurer. George Whitney.
Hartford; historian, William Fl. Catlin,
Meriden: member of executive COM
mittee, John Mckinley, New London.
A banquet followed the meeting, at
which speeches were made by Prof.
William Lyon Phelps of Yale and Col
onel r. B. Gardiner of Providence.
Present from Sedgwick post OF this
city were: General Edward Harland,
William Caruthers. Henry Hovey, V.
S. Stetson, John H. Scott, S. S. Stock
ing. Charles Geer. James Mckee, Scion
G. Moxley, J. H. Lee, George W. Shep-
ard, Fred L. Palmer. George Haskell.
Postmaster Caruthers is q member
of the executive committe which ar
ranged the successful affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA
GIVES BANQUET AND DANCE.
Ninth Annual. Held at Norwich Club
House, With Many Present.

The ninth annual banquet of Alpha
Gamma. Sigma, which was followed by
a dance, was held on Friday evening
at the Norwich club house, WITH 81 of
the sorority members attending the
banquet and an equal number of young
men coming later in the evening for
the dance, upon invitation of the
young ladies. DR.. and Mrs. F. S. Bun
nell were the chaperenes for the de-
lightful evening.
For the banquet, which began short
fy after 6, ferns and yellow daisies, the
sorority fewer. were the attractive
decorations, and an excellent menu was
served. Miller;s full orchestra played
from $50 to u in the club house as
sernbly room, which was prettily dec
GRATED in yellow and black with oak
bOughS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24

Clish, Felix Augustine De Barros,
James Monroe Fillmore, Jr., Nathan
Goldstein, Morris Kaufman. Paul Able
Schwartz, Robert Wheeler Stevens,
Clarence Eastman Whitaker. Morris
Zalinger Louis Zeif
The singing was a feature of the
evening. being under the direction Of
Frederick w. Lester, who played the
accomplishments. Both the chorus
numbers and those by the Eighth and
Ninth grades were sung most cred
itably. showing the careful training
they had received al the hands of the
instructor.
Work. exercise and courage was en-
phasized in a group of selections. and
the other numbers. as wen as these.
were finely given. calling forth rounds
of applause after each one The val
edictory by Miss Harriet G. Adams
was written in clever style and deliv-
cred in a most pleasing manner, for
which she was warmly applauded
The members of the board of educa-
ton and the teachers of the district
occupied the boxes of the theater.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
DECISIONS GIVEN IN
MoNTvILLE CASES.
Report of Jury in Suit of Town of
Montvile VS.. Alpha Mills Company
Accepted.

Decisions were handed down by
Judge Wheeler on Friday in the case
of the town of Montville VS.. Alpha
Mills company. Judge Wheeler ac-
cepted the report of the jury, which
was to the effect that the Alpha Mills
company sustained no special damages
caused by the change in grade, except
that done by surface water. The COM
pany received special benefits to the
amount of 500 and sustained DANA ges
to the same amount, so no assessment
in favor of either was made
The remonstrance to the report of
the jury was overruIed. The motion
of the Alpha Mills company that it be
allowed the special damages was de-
MED.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Fell from Cherry Tree.

Willie Beckman. II years old, living
at No. 3 North Thames street, fell
from cherry tree Friday afternoon
receiving compound fracture of the
arm just above the elbow and a dis
location of the elbow joint. He was
attended by DR.. Higgins, who reduced
the fracture and dislocation, placing
the arm. in plaster of paris splint.
The injury is severe one and will
lay the boy up several weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
GOING TO PACIFIC COAST.
John 3. Dat on Western Trip of Four
to Six Weeks

John b. Dat of Pearl street. who
started on a western trip last week,
reached Denver. Col. Friday, having
spent a few days with a cousin. Abner
B. Smith. formerly of Norwich. in Mis-
souri,. After a short stop at Salt Lake
City, Utah. Mr.. Dat will go to Los
Angeles, Cal. then to San Francisco,
where he will spend some time, in
Guiding the Fourth. Mr.. Dat expects
to reach home after a four to six
weeks trip. returning by the way of
Seattle and Vancouver. Wash, and
stopping at Chicago. ILL.,. and New York
city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters at the
Norwich. Conn.,, postof1ice for the week
ending June a. 1911 follows: G. E.
Alexander. A. Brown. Robert \. Cham
bers. Edmond Clouette, Frank Collier
Frank B. Greenslit, Sarah Honeyman.
A. Kanter, D. R. Lapount William
Lewis, Miss Maratie Miss E Meefa Il.
Katie NJ. Ockrey. Alice Roderiek,
Frank Shannon. Stafford Sicily, James
Henry Smith, Basil D. Spalding, J. J.
Sullivan. Tena Sutherland. Mrs. Lii
liam Van Bramer, DR.. f. B. Weeks
Helen Williams.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Entertained Whist Club.

The Thursday Afternoon Whist club
was royalty entertained Wednesday py
Mrs. Joseph Burdick at her. summer
home at Best View. Social whist was
played after dinner. Ice cream and
cake were served during the afternoon.
The party left here at 9 a. M and re-
turned to ~ -ity at 9 p. m
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Boys Department
BOYS VACATION NEEDS

Boys Blouses at 25c, soc and CSC
Boys Farm Hats at lee.
Boys Overalls at 29c ana Ace.
Boys Khaki Boomers, sizes to at
25c.
Boys Khaki Knickerbockers, sizes 8
to 16 at 49c and &c.
Boys Bathing Suits at 39c, soc and
75c.
Boys Indian Suits at SIPS, $3.50 and
s1.e5.
Cow Boy and Cow Girl Suits at s1.5o.
Boys Washable Suits at Csc. s1.49
and s1.95.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
IMPROVEMENTS i'm HaII.

Improvements in Cadillac hall are
being put in in the shape of two 81
inch electric fans placed ON the ceti
ing at opposite ends of the hall and
an eight-foot ventilating skylight IN
the center of the ceiling.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Summer Weight
Knit Underwear

Continuation today of the special
sale comprising a manufacturer g
|stock of Vests, Pants and Union Suits
for Women Misses and Children-all
lat one third less than regular prices.
Be SIRE and visit our Knit Underwe ear
Department and see the splendid values
we are offering
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
arf Observation-Disclosures

At ROYAL Society Package Out
Sc fits, including Underw ear,
Scarfs, Centers, Etc, value
At Bureau Scsrfs and Pillow
see Shams. trimmed with linen
lace, value see.
At One lot of Stamped Wolfe
39c Waists. in good assort-
ment of patterns, value soc.
At Hamburg Embroideries, Edg-
12Lae ings and Insertings to match
special value at 1212c a
yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-24
Sample Gloves
AT SPECIAL PRICES

Women'5 Isle Gloves. in
two-clasp white and elbow
length Gloves in black.
Women's Gloves. short and
long in A big variety Of styles
and colors-50c Gloves At 3sc
a pair.