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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
NOMADIC FORTUNE TELLERS
ROB PERSONS
Hioncy is Later recovered After
Chase Near Steene-I}and Has
Been TerrOrizing Communities
i'm This Part of State for
Sometime.

G.. w. Marsh of this place was
robbed in a very clever manner by
a gypsy woman Saturday morning.
The whole gypsy gang were later
overtaken by County Detective n. b.
Spencer, f. W. Gammell and G. w.
Marsh near Steene and the money
which amounted to three dollars
was recovered. and after paying the
costs. were released MIR. Marsh,
with a COMPANION, was walking along
the road toward HOnesdale when
near the gate of the fair grounds
they came across the gypsy tribe. An
old woman approached him and
wanted to tell his fortune. He said
he told her she could. She desired
to have the hand brossed with silver
before she could pronounce the mag
ic words. He took out his pocket
book and when she saw roll of bills
she wanted to count it. He let her
take the money thinking that he was
close enough to detect any crooked
ness on her part. She handed the
money back to him and he did not
miss the money until some distance
fl ON them. He then discovered he
was short SO in bills. He notified
n. r. Spencer and had a warrant
sworn out for her arrest, and ac-
companied by f. Y, Gammell they
overlook the nom = near Steene.
The gypsies made nL 0position and
handed out the money at once and
also paid the costs promptly. They i'm
mediately departed for a more profit
able locality They have been en-
gagged in horse trading with farmers
and had about nineteen good looking
horses in their train. The gypsies
came through Honesdale from the
south Friday and camped near the
fair grounds. On Saturday morning
they made a raid on the town, the
women telling fortunes and relieving
the people of their money in many
ways. Many persons were touched for
small sums by the usual method of
crossing the palm with silver. The
party consisted OF a few sleight of
hand performers and one man told
Citizen representative that he never
saw anything like it, that the money
just disappeared before his very
eyes. This band of nomadic tellers
have been terrorizing this part of the
state for some time and is undoubt
edly the same gang that has been
operating in Stroudsburg and Bangor
and who relieved an employe of a
meat store at the Delaware Water
Gap of S14. The tribe was over
hauled here and the money returned
with an additional fine of six dol
lars. If any other thefts were COM
mitted they have not been reported.
In several of the stores they were
thrown out in the street by the pro-
prietors. Every year these bands of
wanderers come along and terrorize
the community, but we hope that
Honesdale has seen the last Of this
gang.
A gypsy maiden held a Strouds-
burg mans palm in one hand the
other day and told his fortune while
she picked a roll of bills from his
pocket with the other. The next
Stroudsburger who learns his fate
from the lips of the unwashed beauty
of the gypsy caravan will doubtless
insist that she use both hands in ex-
planning the mysteries Of the palm.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
WHO is THE DOG PoIsoNER?
Has HOnesdale Such Man, or
Woman, Who Can he Guilty of
Such an Unlawful Practice?

The dog poisoner is again active and
in the same old location. Citizens
with respect for law and order as
well as the authorities have been
outraged by the frequent cases that
have been reported lately The last
case reported was on Saturday when
a dog owned by a resident of West
street was poisoned by strychnine
The perpetrators of these unhuman
deeds ought to be hunted out and
made to pay the full penalty of the
Jaw. The Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Society of Honesdale have
done great work along that line and
we hope their work will be extended
along the lines of preventing this
atrocious slaughter of dumb animals.
1t is undeniably true that in most
cases the animal has been a nuisance
and for that reason has been put out
OF the way, but that fact, however,
does not excuse any person taking
upon himself the duties of the law.
If the animal has been a nuisance
or in any way offensive it is his duty
to report the case to the proper au-
thorities. 1t is inconceivable how a
person in his right senses, who other
wise apparently is a model citizen,
Niu uIluS ululSeIl uON IL SO low,
morally, as to deliberately plan and
execute the murder of a dumb ami
NAL. Does the act bring him Joy?
Does he gloat over the victory as
savage would over the destruction of
human being? The act can only
bring him a feeling of repugnance,
unless he has cast-iron conscience
and has no regard for the laws of
nature or of the better promptings
of his inner self. Suspicion points
toward the guilty person. Are these
conditions to continue? If so, it will
not be safe for any person to keep a
high pedigreed dog, without being
continually handicapped by the
thought that it will be the next to
meet it's fate.
This practice is one of the most
atrocious and cowardly conceivable
to the mind, as well as being a pun
ishable offense. 1t is a wanton de-
struction of personal property with
out regard to law and order and
should not go Unpunished.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
$4,000 FOR MAIN STREET
State Has This Amount i'm Reserve
for HOnesdale-PavingW Will Prob
ably Begin This Fall-Board of
Trade InstigatOrs of MOve.-
meDt.

We have been authentically in
formed that there is $4,000 in re-
serve for Honesdale and will be used
in assisting the town in paving Main
street. The money is in the State
treasury and will be expended by the
State Highway department as a por-
ton of its share in giving Honesdale
better road. The $4,000 is avail
able any time the town council de-
sire it.
The paving of Main street with
brick will, in all probability, be COM
menced this fall and the balance fin
ished next summer. Before the work
of paving can begin the road bed
necessarily must be cut down twelve
inches to get the proper foundation.
The pave can be no higher than the
present grade. The pave will be a
mile in length, extending from
Homer Greene's residence to the
Gurney Electric Elevator line on
South Main street.
The paving question is only an
other of the many things that the
Greater Honesdale Board of Trade
has been the instigators OF. The
matter of paving Main street with
brick was fathered by the Board of
Trade. A petition recommending a
pave from the State bridge south to
Fourth street was presented the
council, who in turn appointed a
committee to go to Harrisburg to as
certain whether or not State aid
could be secured. The announce
ment made by the council that paw
ing will probably begin this fall, is
indeed gratifying news.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
HORSE THIEF TAKEN TO NEW
YORK STATE.
EXtradition Papers Signed and Man
Wanted in Chemung County, New
York, is Taken Back by Sheriff
Day on Saturday-Has Been
in County Jail Here Since


Horace Cole, who was arrested in
Starrucca some weeks ago, an ac-
count of which was published in The
Citizen at the time, was taken to
Chemung county, by Sheriff T. Stan
ley Day, of that county, on Saturday
noon, where he will be tried for
grand larceny, second degree, bur-
glary, third degree, and perhaps a
few more charges. That OF horse
stealing is numbered among his fail
ings.
Cole has been lodged in the coun-
ty jail here for a period of about
fifteen days, awaiting extradition pa
pers so that he could lawfully be
taken from the state. The Sheriff
and the papers arrived on Saturday
and after a brief hearing in the
Chambers at the court house Satur-
day morning, in which Cole waived
his rights of habeas corpus, the sher-
iff accompanied by his prisoner
left on the 1925 ID. e. II. train.
Cole has been arrested three
times previous to this, once on the
charge of horse stealing, once for
burglary and once for being impli-
Gated with a counterfeiting gang.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
. .Children's Day at NJ. E. Church.

The Children's Day program was
given in the Methodist church Sun
day morning, June 16. at 1890
O'Clock.
The music was under the direc-
ton of C. J. Dibble, assisted by
Leon Katz, violinist.
Recitations were given by Kath-
crime Partridge, Edna Penwarden,
Edith Kimble, Josiah Tuttle, Rosa
line Wolfram, Hazel Marsh, Mar
garet Crossley, Clifton Robinson,
Edna Lesher, Kenneth Partridge,
Dora Martin, Wayne Spettigue.
The primary class sung several
pretty songs.
The occasion was made memoir
able by the graduation of a large
number of children from the cradle
roll to the primary class. Follow
ing are the names: Marjorie Saund-
ers, James Moore Spencer, Mar
guerite e. Taylor, Helen L. Toms,
Merlyn 7. Williams, Kenneth A.
Wolfram. Miss Mary Jones has
charge of this department OF the
Sunday school. The diplomas were
presented by Rev. w. II. Hitler.
Much credit is due the Superin-
tendent, Buel Dodge, and his com
mittees for the successful arrange
ment of the program, and the fine
decorations.
Several children were baptized at
this service.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
CITY B0ARDER DROWNED IN RAIN BARREL AT
EQUINUNK, WAYNE COUNTY
Miss Sophie Hermann Found Standing on Her
Head i'm Barrel OF Water, Sunday Evening"
Was from New York-county Coroner p. q.
Petersen Called.

Myers, and Mrs. Charles Warren.
Miss Hermann had been i'll and
despOndent for some time which il is
thought accounted for her action.
The discovery was made by a son
of Milton DeLoCkner, with whom
Miss Hermann boarded, being a guest
from New York City.
Justice of the Peace Charles Kord-
man, Equinunl, acted as "a coroner
Sunday evening, but County Coroner
y. II. Petersen motored to Equinunk
Tuesday morning, being sent for by
parties in Equinunk.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES.
Order of Exercises for Children's Day
in the First Presbyterian Church,
Honesdale, Pa, June 16.

Order of Exercises for Children's Day
in the First Presbyterian Church,
Honesdale, Pa, June 16.
/ Professional Hymn (Hennas) Con-
gregation standing.
Invocation by pastor and Lords
Prayer.
3 Singing, Anniversary Praise"
Responsive reading, page 3, led by
Mr.. Stocker.
Baptism of Infants.
6 Singing, No. Z, "The Love that
Crowns Our Days"
z Exercises of Primary and Juniors.
Primary.
Song-''Earth is Singing"
Recitation, when Fields are Fresh"
Ruth Bodie, Famlin Knapp, Bea-
trice Knapp
Recitation, Our Heroes" George
Bond, Horace Boyd.
Song, "Christ's Garden" all.
Recitation, 'Hosanna,' Ruth Dillmuth
Gertrude Frier. Horace Boyd,
Frederick Bader.
Recitation, "Flower Lessons" Ethel
Dillmuth, Frederick Bader, Ger
trude Frier.
Recitation, Reward OF Giving"
Helen Jackson.
Recitation, Step by STEP" Lois
Landmesser, Louise Tingley, Har-
riet Doney, Helen Lorenz, Flor
ence Fowler, Margaret Morrison.
Song, Sing the Name of Jesus"
Juniors-Mrs. Seitz's Glass.
Recitation, The Garden of the
Heart" Helen Stocker, Margaret
Kreitner, jeanette Burns, Kathryn
Tryon.
Recitation, This World Shall be a
Garden" Evelyn Seitz, Virginia
Brown, Ruth Transue, Leah Kim
BILE.
Song, Loving Service" by all the
class.
Miss Florence Browns Glass.
Song, Just a Little Gift" Cornelia
Thomas, Ruth Spencer, Charlotte
Peterson, Ida Tinsman, Isabel
Doney, Grace Dunlap.
s Singing, No. 9, Children for the
Saviour"
. Responsive Reading-"Our Silver
Anniversary, led by Mr.. Salmon,
10 Notices by pastor.
II Notice of collection by Superin-
tendent. fiji
70 Collection: $50 received.
13 Singing of Anthem by choir.
IA Address by pastor
10 Closing: Singing No. l3, ITO
Jesus our King"
16 Benediction.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
HonesdaIe VS.. CarbondaIe.

series will be played here on Satur-
day, June 22. The return game will
be played in Carbondale on June 80.
The third game will be played here,
Saturday, July IA, while the fourth
will be played in Carbondale on
July 90. The fifth, or deciding
game of the series will be played
in all probability on the League
Park grounds in Scranton. The
date has not yet been fixed. Bat
teries for Honesdale, Saturday, June
22; Hessling and Sandercock; Car
bondale, Doc. Whalen, Fee. Every
body who comes to this game is as
sured of their moneys worth.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
g SPECIAL, =
SENATOR ROOT ELECTED
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONVENTION
Every Seat Takcn-Opened ut 1902
To-day-Penrose Present. Hun
dreds of Police and Detectives
There TO Protect.


Chicago, June 1S.-The National
Republican convention was called to
order today at 1902 by Chairman
Victor Rosewater, of the national
committee.
The doors of the hall was swung
open at 1915 a. m. Immediately
the delegates crowded into the large
coliseum and every seat was taken.
Senator Penrose, OF Pennsylvania,
was Kissed as he took his seat The
Roosevelt delegation from the Key
stone state jeered him.
Senator Flynn, also of Pennsyl-
vania, was given a mighty cheer
when he entered.
The city fire marshal and large
corps of assistants were kept busy
keeping the aisles clear, when the
delegates flocked in the hall.
At 1915 a second squad of so
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
Especial TO The Citizen. }

Equinunk, June fS.--Miss Sophia
Hermann, who was found standing
on her head in n filed rain barrel at
Equinunk, Sunday evening, accord
ing to the cOroner's jury came to her
death by voluntary suicide. There
were no marks upon her person to
indicate violence. Coroner Peter
sens jury was composed of Millard
Sherwood, Honesdale; William Sny-
der, John Stankicwitz, Charles A.
Gordon and Paul Lepulica.
The witnesses were Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton DeLOckner, Mrs. Snyder, MIR.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19
INDEPENDENTS ESTIMATE
QUESTIONABLE.

Notwithstanding the fling in the
Independent of today The Citizens S
estimate OF the new Gurney Electric
Elevator plant is a conservative one
according TO information received
from certain officials of the elevator
works.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

police arrived to keep order. Aside
from these there are hundrds of de-
tectives present to restore order in
case there should be an outbreak of
any kind.
Chairman Rosewater announced
that a flashlight of the coliseum
would first be taken. The large as
semblage then enthusiastically sang
the Star Spangled Banner"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Chicago, June IS. 1925 p. m.-The
final count for temporary chairman
of the Chicago convention has just
been reported. Root received 558
delegates while McGovern received
only 502. The Taft men went wild
with Joy and loud cheering rang
through the convention hall. The
New York delegates jumped up and
danced around and there was so
much confusion that the clerks
could not check up the count for a
long time.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Coliseum, Chicago, Tuesday After
noon, 3:15.-The convention is
about to ballot for chairman. The
names of Senator Root and Governor
McGovern, of Wisconsin, have been
nominated and are before the con-
vention for a vote.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Chicago. June IS. 5:45 p. NJ
Seventy-seven New York delegates
voted for Senator Root, while Gov.
McGovern received only 13. Root
now has 3S5 delegates against 2S4
for McGoVern.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Chicago, June 1880 p. m.-
Vote of delegates from IL states, in
cluding Illinois, gives Root 122 and
McGovern 80.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Some people get so used to liv-
ing in the past that they hate 10
get up in the morning.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

Chicago, June 1S.-United States
Senator Elihu Root has been named
by the Republican national commit
tee as the temporary chairman of
the convention. He is also the
choice of the Taft delegates for per-
manent chairman.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-06-19

beautiful, Progressive, Sub
n Greater Honesdale.
Evening journal., 1912-01-11
BRIDGEVILLE HAS
A WILSON CLUB

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
BRIDGEVILLE, Del. Jan. H.
What is probably the first Wilson
Club TO be formed in the state had
its preliminary meeting here Tuesday
night Several names were suggest
ed, but The Wilson Club Of Bridge
vile seemed TO be the favorite title
Il was decided to formulate bylaws
and elect regular officers at a meet
ing to be held upon the call Of the
temporary secretary. The following
well known Democrats were named
as members: H. F. Butler, G. Dick
erson, J. c. Thawley. Thomas Hobbs,
w. S Jones, /. o. Bennett, G. Wiley.
WI on Layton. G.. F.. Willin. ]. r.
Willin. Erasmus Jones. Z. G. Adams.
d a d. Elliott, Clayton Elliott. Ro-
lend Elliott. L. G.. Welch. Fred l..
Wiley, William B. Truitt. Charles
Owens. G. w. Willin. Linwood Culver.
Norman Collision. J. n Russell and
c. Z. Russell
II is proposed TO thoroughly or
ganize the Democrats of this hun
dred and to make an active campaign
against vote buying and 10 report all
suspected fioaters.
Evening journal., 1912-01-11

ties during the past year was 240 per
cent over the amount Of duties col
lected the previous year. This is a
wonderful increase and marks a new
area. for Wilmingtons commercial in
terests.
The total amount collected in duties
during the year ending December 81,
was S61,61492, as compared with $751;
O7S.54, collected in the year previous.
The total value of dutiable imports re-
ceived was S1,092, 500 as compared
with S6S3,525 in 1910
Much of last years prosperity was
due to the imports received by f.
Bluementhal and Company and the r
1. dupont deNemours Powder Com
pany. The former company, which
formerly did all its importing through
the New York Custom House, now re-
ceives its imports through the Col
lector of Ports office here, and the
concerns imports reaches into the
millions of dollars each year.
The figures for the year compared
with 1910 follow.
Evening journal., 1912-01-11
RICH WHOEVER
WCs..S WIDOW

sEAFORD. Del. Jan ia we'd
ding of unusual interest occurred
here Tuesday night at the home OF
Thomas Marvil, in Water street when
his only daughter, Mrs. Mary McCar-
aher, was married TO William kenney,
76 years old, and a widower.
The bride is AS years old and a
widow. The courtship had been Sc
cret affair and no one suspected the
wedding until Kenney obtained the IL
cense just a few hours before the
ceremony was performed.
Kenney, Notwithstanding his age, Is
a healthy and robust man and very
active. Up until last year he carried
OH farming near Seaford. He is very
wealthy, and a conservative estimate
Of his fortune places It at $3.50 600.
After the ceremony, which was per-
formed by the Rev J. r. nes, the
newly welded pair left on a midnight
train for Palm Beach, Fla. where they
will sojourn for a period of four
months. After returning from their
honeymoon they will reside in Sea-
fCru
Evening journal., 1912-01-11

SEES NOTHING
But WILSON
Declares the New Jersey
Governor Had the HOnOrS
Of Washington Gathering
MET ALL EXPECTATIONS OF
FRIENDS, lie DECLARES

Willard Salisbury, member of the
Democratic National Committee from
Delaware returned last evening from
Washington where he attended the
dinner during the Jackson day celebra-
tion. He stopped off at Baltimore 90
look over the field for suitable quar-
ters for the Delawareans who will at
tend the convention.
Mr.. Salisbury returned boiling over
with enthusiasm for Governor Wilson
of New Jersey for President, and he
believes that his nomination by the
Democrats is practically assured.
Speaking of the meeting Mr. Sauls-
bury said today: Wilson had all the
honors. He caught the Imagination
and good will of those assembled at
the banquet from all parts of the
country. The applause and cordiality
when he arose to speak was great and
when he concluded it was absolutely
tremendous. 1t was not strictly a Will
son audience at that, for about 125 or
$50 New Jersey men who went to
Washington we're unable to get seats
at the dinner. They had a special
dinner of their own at the Shoreham
which Governor Wilson also ad-
dressed.
"The Governor had a great oppor-
tunity presented to him and he met
all the expectations Of his friends.
Men whom did not suppose were at
all favorable to Wilson went away
giving me assurances of their support
saying that they would try to get
delegates from their states for him
The Governor is by far the leader of
the bunch OF those mentioned for the
nomination"
Mr.. Salisbury was also busily en-
gagged in working for Baltimore as
the place of meeting for the conven-
ton. In the Baltimore Suns account
of the fight for the convention credit
was given to Mr.. Salisbury. among
others of the national committeeman
for having done effective work fol
Baltimore.
Local Democrats are very well
pleased with the selection or tn,
! Maryland city as the place or meet
ing.
Evening journal., 1912-01-11
GEESE, NOT
DOG GOT THE
LOAD OF SHOT

John Grassland, a Brandywine hun-
dred farmer has recovered rour geese
which were missing for ten days. Ha
killed them and others and sold them
in King street market yesterday,
Should a number of people End
grains OF shot in their geese at dinner
today they must not imagine that they
are eating wild geese.
One night nearly two weeks ago
Grassland heard noise among his
geese. He went out with his double
barrel gun and when he saw a good
sized dog go for the flock he blazed
away and killed the dog. Then another
dog came but the gun refused to work
properly and the animal was chased
away next morning Mr.. Grassland
found four of his geese missing. He
learned on Sunday that men had been
shooting at geese on the Delaware
river and he went along the shore and
found his geese in Holly Oak creek.
He took the geees home and killed
them when he found that he had pep
pered their bodies with shot when he
fired at the dog
Evening journal., 1912-01-11
PEACEFUL
ARDENITES
WILL SECEDE
DiSpIeaSsd With NOtOrIety Of
Colony, One Element Will
Locate at SiIVerSide
FORTY PERSONS
TAME UP NEW LAND

Displeased with the notoriety that
has lately been achieved by Arden.
the Single Tax colony. seven miles
from this city on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at Harvey, a number or
residents of the colony and q large
humber OF social workers of this
city. met in Friends Meeting House,
Ninth and Tatnall streets, on Sunday
last TO discuss the Arden situation.
The advisability Of seceding from
Arden and forming new colony was
discussed and a number OF those
present signed their names TO a re-
quest for land in the proposed new
colony.
William Candy Ferris. a prominent
Socialist OF Arden. who has resided
there over three years. acted az chair
man OF the meeting. Another Arden
ite, Who with his wife were at tho
gathering, was r. Barclay Spicer.
editor of tho Friends Intelligonccr,
or Philadelphia.
Tho increase In the land rentals al
Arden as suggested by the townsmen
for the coming year. we're discussed.
as we'll as the trouble experienced
there last summer eliminating IN tho
arrest Of George Brown. the shoe-
maker anarchist; Upton Sinclair. tho
author, and members OF the baseball
team
II was state by those present that
II was their desire TO establish a new
colony such as that at West Wood.
Mass. This is called the Fellowship
Farm. Mr.. Ferris explained that he
4. nNrI
OF land. one OF them being located at
/ Silverside on the Balti:nore and Ohio
railroad a few miles from Arden. con-
sisted of sixty-five acres. This tract
was favored by those present as be-
ing the best location Of the new coll
ony. The plan outlined at the meet
ing was to have az least forty persons
| subscribe for one acre of land az $2s
an acre and the remainder will h'
used as land 20 be worked in com
mon. At he meeting over fifteen per
sons subscribed for the land and an
ether meeting viii be cslled u. th
near future A. this session one o.
the exuerts familiar with the work
inRs ~ the Fellowship Farm will b'
present and make an address.
When spoken TO about the nronosef
new colonv a prominent resident ol
the Single Tax Colony today eVnress-
ed his Intentions OF taking a lease IN
the new tract. saving that when he
and others went 10 Arden II WAS SUD-
nosed 10 mean their escape from 'in-
dnstrial serveiude." Instead this
Ardenite said that as manv costly
houses 70 un al Arden. the rents like
wise increase. and poor man can
not exist there.