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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
"CHICK" GANDlL A STAR.
Washington's First Sacker Has
Strengthened Senator'S Infield.

Washlngton's First Sacker Has
Strengthened Senator'S lnfield.
Gandil, the WashingtOn's first base
man-his first two names are Benedict
and Arnoid-seems truly a discovery.
The price tags on his uniform are blur
rcd. Some say that he cost Griffith the
three players sent to Montreal and a
bonus of $4,000, and others aver that
"Chick" was marked down to $4,000.
Also the Washingtonians say that the
Cubs offered $4,000 and no players
and the Boston Red SoX $1,000 and two
players The Montreal manager said
that any one of these offers would be
acceptable and gave Gandil his choice.
Joe Yeager, the Montreal third base
man, advised him to go to Griffith, and
so he did.
Gandil is fast and plays almost as
deep a field as McInnes or Chase. Jack
Knights fault at first was that he was
altogether too slow. Gandil has been
achieving wonders with the bat as
well. Griffith says that he has
strengthened the senator's infeld by
10 per cent.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
How Major Butt
Went to Death
With a Smile
"Goodby; Remember Me to All the
the Folks Back Home" Were the
Last Words of the Author of
Both Sides of The Shield"

Major Archibald Willingham Butt.
one of the greatest heroes of the Ii
tanic disaster and author of the serial
story "On Botn Sides of the Shield, ="
was born In Augusta, Ga, on Sept 2G,
1866. His early life was spent in
Georgia, and he later attended the
University Of the South. The majors
military career began in 1900, when he
was appointed assistant quartermaster
in the volunteer forces with the rank
Of captain. \ year later he was com
missioned a quarternnaster in the regu-
lar United States army with the same
rank. He served as a quartermaster in
the Philippine Islands from 1900 to
1908. From Manila he was transferred
to Washington, where he became depot
quartermaster. In 1906 he went to Ha-
vana to fill the same position in that
city, but returned to Washington in
1905, when he became personal aid to
President Roosevelt. When Taft was
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

last l could distinguish as this boat |
was in pulled away. Archie himself
put me into the boat, wrapped blankets
around me and tucked me in as care
fully as If we were starting on a motor
ride. He himself entered the boat with
me to help me get fixed and with us
smiling n face rs If death was far
away.
when he had carefully wrapped me
up he stepped upon the gunwale OF the
boat and, lifting his hat. smiled down
at me
"'Goodby, Miss Young, he said
Luck is with you. Will you kindly re
member me to all the folks back
homeT
Then he stepped to the deck of the
steamer, and the boat | was in was
lowered to the water"
1t was Major Butts literary ability
more than his military prowess and in
tegrity that won him the coveted posi-
tion Of aid to President Roosevelt.
1t was when Butts famous serial
story, "On Both Sides of the Shield"
was published that Roosevelt declared
he considered the major the best de
lineator of life in the south that he
had ever read
a meeting between the two men fol
lowed soon after this, and the presi-
dent was so impressed by Major Butts
manner that he afterward recalled him
from Havana and offered him the post
that he held to his death
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

rThe smaller picture shows Major Butt on
guard beside the PRESIDENT
elected president he retained Butt in
the same capacity. During the winter
Of 1911 he was raised to the position Of
major.
His death occurred on the 18th Of
April, when the giant liner Titanic
struck an iceberg and sank in midOcean
with 1000 persons. It was Major
Butts calmness in this crisis that
stamped him as n hero.
Mrs. Henry B. Harris of Washing
ton, survivor of the Titanic in
speaking of his bravery said:
This whole world should rise in
praise of Major Butt. That mans
conduct will remain in my memory
forever-the way he showed some of
the other men how to behave when
women and children Were suffering
that awful mental fear that came
when we had to be huddled in those
boats. Major Butt was near me, and
l know very nearly everything he did.
When the order to take to the boats
came he became as one in supreme
command. You would have thought
he was at White House reception, so
cool and calm was he. A dozen or so
women became hysterical all at once
as something connected with a lifeboat
went wrong Major Butt stepped to
them and said: Really, you must not
act like that. We are all going to see
you through this thing He helped
the sailors rearrange the rope or chain
that had gone wrong and lifted some
Of the women in with gallantry. His
was the manner we associate with the
word ariStocrat.
when the time came for 1t he was
man to be feared. In one of the
earlier boats fifty women, It seemed,
were about to be lowered when a man,
suddenly panic stricken, ran to the
stern of IT. Major Butt shot one arm
out, caught him by the neck and
jerked him backward hike a pillow.
His head cracked against rail, and he
was stunned
Sorry said Major Butt. Women
wifi be attended to first or I'll break
syery bone In your body
-The boats were lowered away one
by one, and as stood by my husband
he said TO me- Thank God for Archie
Butt Perhaps Major Butt heard II,
for he turned his face toward us for a
second. Just at that time a young man
was arguing TO get into hfeboat, and
Butt had hold Of the lad by the arm
like big brother and appeared TO be
telling him 10 keep his head.
FL was one OF three first cabin women
IN our collapsible boat. The rest were
steerage people. Major Butt helped
those poor frightened people 50 Won
derfully, tenderly, and yet with such
cool and manly flrmness. He was
soldier TO the last
Miss Marie Young. former resident
Of Washington, Is believed TO have been
the last woman TO leave the Titanic
and the last OF the survivors to have
talked with the presidents military
aid. Miss Young gave this account of
Butts actions:
the last person to whom spoke on
board the Titanic was Archie Butt
and his good. brave face smiling at me
from the deck Of the steamer was the
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

TED MEREDITH, WINNER OF 800 METER
OLYMPIC EVENT.
not only won the race, but also had
broken the worlds record for the dis
tance
Il had Ed picked as sure thing for
one of the first three places" said Mr..
Meredith The men was afraid pos
[sibly would beat him out were Daven-
' port of Chicago university and Cald-
well Of the Massachusetts Agricultural
college, both men to expect big things
i of, but neither of these men was even
.placed in the event
ED has been trained tust as train
led my horses. ! made no distinction
ut all. This method of my own In
training which has made prize winners
of dozens of my horse breeds, decid-
ed 10 try ON my boy, and my method
3has been successful I started 10 train
lEd when he was fifteen years Old,
nothing very much, of course, because
he was too young then, bat tust 10
keep watchful eye on him 10 see that
he sbOuld get the proper hlea ms to
how 30 run He had q natural IN
rllnattn 70 this form of athletics, and
merely encouraged him 10 continue
saw no reason why Bd. With my
DreviOus experience To guide him.
houh not become a stnr ms a runner
Ie Is temperate IN an his habits, but
me thing which is eeoeSalty emphasiz-
ID In the training OF runner which !
idn't put mnch stOck IN was tlJe eat
ng. / always gave him all h. could
at-pie, bce cream, almost anything
there has been story circulated that
was In the habit OF fastening him 10
he bock Of my doerart whenever I
rent for jog about The country, but
bis Is not so. on COURSE, being iD close
puch with Ed and being his real train
eVes since he was boy, I was well
ware Of his ability as o FunneT and
new bust what be was abIe to DO.
onsequently the news Of his victory
Des not come as surprise"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
What Made Paris.

"What do you consider the most i'm
portant event in the history of Paris?"
WELL" replied the tourist who had
grown weary of distributing tips, $50
far as financial prosperity is concern
ed, | should say the discovery of Amer
lea was the making Of this town.
Washington Star
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
HIGHER BERTH FOR CAMEL.
Successful Manager of Rochesters May
Be In Majors Next Season.

John Camel, who as manager of the
Rochester team of the International
league, has won three pennants In
succession and seems to be in a fair
way to capture another this year,
probably will handle a major league
team next season. He didn't come up
to expectations when he managed the
Cincinnati Reds five years ago, but he
didn't have much of a chance to prove
his worth.
Camel has shown real merit in
Rochester, however, and it is said that
he has received offers from several
major league clubs which are search
ing for managerial timber.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
FAvORS HIT AND RUN PLAY.
Griffith Firm Believer In Aggressive,
Dashine Style of Attack.

Clark Griffith Is a firm believer in
the hit and run play and will use 1t
nine times out Of ten in preference to
employing the sacrifice hit The rec
ord of sacrificing by the Washington
team shows this.
The Nationals manager believes in
an aggressive, dashing style OF attack,
with plenty Of base running and as
much hitting with the runner as his
team can deliver. At times pursuit OF
this style Is disastrous, but it will win
more games than it loses, according to
Griffith.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
MAMMOTH CAVE HAS RIVAL.
Wonderful Hole In the Ground Dis
covered In Southern Arizona.

Wonderful Hole In the Ground Dis
covered In Southern Arizona
One Of the most wonderful caves In
the world has been found In southern
Arizona. Unnamed. unexplEed and
almost unknown is the vast cavern
Only a few persons have dared to en-
ter TO view It's grandeur and study the
wondrous work Of nature This cave
lies IN the foothills OF the Huachuca
mountains, about forty miles north
east OF Nogales. Santa Cruz county.
Exploring parties have entered and
spent days inside. but none has over
discovered the end They report pas
sageways. rooms and chambers innu-
merable One room has q level and
smooth floor, and they cali q the dance
han. and there are unfathomed pts
and chasms.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
RICHARDS HAD HIS DOWNS.
Olympic High Jump Winner Failed to
Win Point Two YeaEs Aoo.

Alma Richards, who won the run
ming high jump at Stockholm, break
Ing the Olympic record, Is twenty-One
years of age He was born In Provo.
Utah, and has been a student at the
Brigham Young university for four
years. Two years ago he failed 20
score at the track meet. The follow
ing spring he won every event In
which he entered.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
Tennis rournexs at Ninht.

Cleveland is meeting with success in
conducting tennis Journeys by electric
light An electric company OF that city
makes the announcement that II has
perfected method Of scientific ten
mis- court illumination for night play
and that the tests of actual use have
revealed not a single flaw In the plan.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
MEREDlTH'S QUICK
RISE TO FAME
Winner Of 800 Meter Olympic
Event Is Only Nineteen.
WAS TRAINED LIKE HORSE.
His Father States He Prepared Boy
For Athletic Career Just In the Same
Manner as He Did His Prize Winning
Steeds.

James Edward Meredith, who won
games in worlds record time, is only
nineteen years Of age, and his home is
in Media, Pa, where his father is q
contractor. Ted, as he is known by
the Williamson trade school learning
bricklaying and in the meantime ran
some races for the AQuinas Catholic
club of his home city. Then he went
to Mercersburg academy. Meredith
did not meet defeat during the entire
scholastic season.
1t would be impossible to describe
the JOY in the home of Meredith when
the news of his great victory was re-
lated to his family.
His five sisters We're the first to hear
the news, his father being busy on the
farm, which is near Elwyn.
isn't that just grand" cried one
sister, while the others echoed her SEN
timents. Il had no idea Ed would
win the race, but we were all hoping
for the best Somebody run and tell
father" In the meantime Mr.. Mere
dith strolled up to the house.
ED won his race, father" cried out
one Of the Miss Merediths, and imme-
diately the father quickened his pace
"Tell me all about it," said he. He
smiled as he heard that his son had
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
To Build AthIatio Eiald

University Of California has been
given $4,000 for the equipment OF a
new ethietic field The field and gym
nashm WIN not be completed until
1915.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
VIII Larned Defend ritIeY

Speculation is rife ms To whether VII
linn A. LArned will defend his title OF
champion lawn tennis player Of the
coontry hy working through the na-
tional championship at Newport In An
gust, which he must do If no elects to
% after the laurel this year.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
s BALL PLAYERS ALIel LATEST.

The ball players alibi is the
latest. Everywhere the diamond
, stars are talking alibi. Fred
Clarke calls it playing with the
) "if" deck. If n player makes Il
"bonehead" play he has an alibi.
; Ball players ridiculed by their
fellows are called "alibiF Bone
head no longer is the terrible
expression. Baseball alibi means
simply an excuse for a bad or
dumb bit of work, and II is
pointed out that a bail player
who always returns to the bench
with an alibi never lasts long In
the majors. Some ball players,
pitchers especially, make you
) weary with their alibis,r said
Howard Camnitz recently. THE
newspapers help them along with
alibis. ! get my beatings, and l
have no excuse to offer, because
baseball isn't built on alibis like
criminal procedure"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

Berlin. Germany, has a new 10000
stadfum. where h hopes to conduct the
1916 Olympic games.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

In Denmark the state takes 20 per
cent Of the gross receipts at football
matches.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19
Thirty 2so5 rrottsrs.

There are only thirty trotters who
nave covered a mile In 2O5.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-07-19

This bank comes under the strict requirements of the
State banking laws all savings banks and frequently
visited by the Pennsylvania State bank examiner besides
having board of directors consisting of sixteen of Wayne
countys reliable business and farmers.
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are herebN notified
that the Taxes for the ear 1912 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at
AIR s. CARPENTERS STORE, IN PORT PENN
WEDNEoD a ,DECEM BER 18th, 1919,
From ! to 3P. NJ.
A. G. Cox's OFFICE, MIDDIEToWN
SATURDAY, DEE EMBER 25Ih, 1919
From III A. NJ. to 10 Neon
JOSEPH ENos' OFFICE, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1912
From 10 A. NJ. to IL Noon
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, OF
by sending written communication eli.
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
Nhw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMDNDEp:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
The first day of October there shall be ali
abatement of five per centum. On al
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month OF December there shall be nj
abatement whatever. And on all taxet
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
JOHN z. DENNY
Collector of Taxes tor ST. Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
IN TOWNSEND. DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During DECEMBER. 1912,
From 9 to 3 O'Clock. P. M.

Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, Oh
Oy sending written communication ell
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTEE
30. VOLUME q, LAWS OF DELAWARE, Al
AMENDED
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be al
abatement of five per centum. On al.
taxes paid before the first day of Decem
ner there shall be all abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be ADDED
thereto.
WILLIAM C. MONEY,
Collector Of Taxes for Appoquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
N0TICE-ELECTION! !

NEW CATTLE COUNTY National BANK OF
ODESSA, DEL, DEC. 10th, 1912.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders
Tor the election of Ten Directors to serve
Tor the ensuing year, will be held at thu
Banking House on Wednesday, January
lst, 1913. between the bours of II o'cluck
A. M, and p NJ.
JOS. G. BROWN, Cashier.
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini
mink Hundred, and all persons liable t,
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereb,
notified that the Taxes for the year 1912
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundred !

The taxable residents OF BIackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1919 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
Tor said Hundred, will be
AT BLACKBIRD, wATsoN's STORE.
SATURDAY, DECEM BER 28th, 1912
From l to P. NJ.
AT FLEMING S LANDING,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23tb, 1912
From l to P. NJ.
AT DELANEYs,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1912
From l to 4 P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained bv making
personal application to the Collector, or
hy sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
tore the fret day of October there shall
De an abatement Of five per centum. On all
axes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month OF December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
Middletown transcript., 1912-12-28
cHIRoPoDY
MRS. JAMES

Corn, bunions, ingrowing nails or anv
affections of the feet antisppticaIIv and
painlessly treated by graduate chirnpodist
Also Shampooing, coanicuring and Scaln
Treatment. Hair Combings made up in
the latest style.
HIGH STREET, ODESSA. DEL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
NO DANGER OF A DEADLOCK
Woodrow Wilson VIII Easily Have
Majority Of Votes In the
Electoral College.

Those "worrited" gentlemen who
are wondering what will happen If no
presidential candidate gets majority
of the electoral votes this fall may
calm their troubled minds-if they
possess such. s..
The contingency that is troubling
them will not arise.
A gentleman named Woodrow Will
son will have majority OF the votes
In the electoral college, with con-
siderable number to spare.
He will have them because he is the
only candidate before the country who
Is basing his campaign on the needs
and rights Of the whole American peo-
pie. r..
He Is the only candidate before the
country to whom the people can look
for reduction OF the high cost OF liv-
ing.
He Is the only candidate before the
country who Is under no obligation to
about the tarif-and his mind on this
point is the mind Of the nation.
He Is the only candidate before the
country who is under no obligation to
special interests. and free to give his
entire service to the people
Mr. Taft wants to be "vindicated. -
Mr.. Roosevelt wants to wear the
jeweled crown of king.
Governor Wilson wants nothing but
an opportunity for public service. He
will get it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30

lIOUESTIONS

To make an excellent dressing for
linoleum. take equal parts OF linseed
oil and cider vinegar and mix them
thoroughly together.
Ices and ice cream will freeze more
quickly II a dipper OF water Is poured
over the ice and salt just before the
turning process begins.
To turn q cake easily out OF tan
set the tin on a wet cloth for few
seconds Immediately after removing
It from the oven and then turn It
out.
A porcelain sink can be quickly
cleaned with parafnn. Dip flannel
lightly into the paraffln and rub the
sink till all stains are removed. then
thoroughly wash 1t with soda water.
II vegetables are cooked in steam
er over hot water, and sprlnkled with
salt when nearly done. then served In
a very hot tureen. they will be found
better. and are said to be far more
nutritious than when boiled in the
ordinary way.
To whiten ivory. rub it we'll with
unsalted butter and place 1t In the
sunshine. II it is discolored 1t may
be whitened by rubbing 1t with q
paste composed OF burned pumice
stone and water and putting 1t in the
sun under glass. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
MAKE DELICIOUS NUT. FUDGE
CONNECTION That 10 Worth All the
Care Necessary, and tho Best
Of Materials.

Take two cupfuls of sugar. one large
breakfast cupful of milk, one round
ing tablespoonful OF butter. quarter
OF teaspoonful OF cream of tartar.
vanilla or any other flavor, three
ounces Of plain or glace fruits, or both
mixed. or III or two ounces OF as
solved sweetened chocolate. fut
sugar. cream OF tartar. milk and out-
ter in pan and dissolve. stirring care
fully all the time with thermometer.
Boil to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, then
remove pan to table and cool LOT
five minutes. Then add the chopped
nuts and glace fruit and flavor to
taste. Then stir In the fondant
worked with finger tips to a thin.
pliable sheet. When thoroughly
mixed and beginning to grain. pour
into buttered tin or into wax paper
on board. Make batch half an inch
thick. When set cut In bars or
squares and wrap in wax paper. For
chocolate fudge. instead OF the fruits.
stir in from one to two ounces, accord
tng to your taste, Of unsweetened
chocolate which you have dissolved
In a small pan over a gentle heat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
YOUNG Onions on 1oas,

Clean the onions, then tie In
punches and cook in boiling; water
slightly sailed until tender; drain on
the water, cut the strings and place
six onions on pieces Of toasted bread.
Trim the green tops neatly. After the
toast is placed on the platter pour
over just sufficient hot water to slight.
ly moisten. Dissolve teaspoonful
Of beef extract in one cupful' of hot
water, then add 1t gradually to one
tablespoonful Of butter melted and
mixed with one tablespoonful Of -four.
as is done for cream sauce: stir un-
til creamy. adding more hot water II
too thick. Some flours thicken more
than others. Season with salt and
pepper and pour over the onions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-10-30
10th his daushters, the elder had al

both his daughters. the elder had Al.
ways been his favorlte. As 10 often
tho case with fathers who have no
son, Katharine had been both son and
daughter to him. Since, her mothers
death some years ago she had been
practically head Of the household. 1t
was on her that he relied for every
thing, and 1t was with her that he
discussed all his business affairs. Such
association between them naturally
had strengthened the bonds into far
more than the ordinary father-and.
daughter affection.
my poor little girl-Katharine-my
little Katharine" he moaned in tones
Of agony that wrung my heart for
him. 49, 80
His first thought was to go to her.
but the doctor forbade his presence
In the room. persuaded him to go
to his own apartments. leaving him IN
the hands Of his valet and promising
to keep him informed as to Katha-
rine's condition. r.
Deeply as felt for him. 1t was of
Louise thought most. l wanted to be
with her constantly. to give her the