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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
HOMELESS
Owing to Changes in City Hall Or
ganiZation Has Become Destitute
of Place of Meeting-Maple
Trees Affected.

The Honesdale Improvement AS
sociation, which for several years
has been meeting in the city hall, is
now without a regular place to con-
duct it's sessions. The firemen came
to the ladies' rescue on Monday and
kindly opened their parlors for their
reception for the evening meeting.
Miss Caroline Petersen, president,
called the session to order, using
new gavel which was presented to
the association by Mrs. S. E. Jen-
kins, of Chicago. Upon the handle is
a silver plate bearing the following
initials and date: ' H. l. A, March,
1912" The new gavel seemed to put
new enthusiasm and increased vim
into the meeting as considerable
business of Importance was trans
acted.
Among the most important was
the discussion of the blight that is
affecting Honesdales beautiful maple
trees. Several, in different parts of
the town, have been reported as be-
ing affected and give evidence of
approaching death of the tree.
Steps will be taken to ascertain
whether something cannot be done at
once to check the blight and save
the trees.
The treasurer reported donations
amounting to $35 as follows: S25
from Mrs. Loring r. Gale, Riverdale-
on-the-Hudson; $40 from Judge Nor
timore Addoms, New York City; also
Rev. and Mrs. c. c. Miller gave mon
ey instead of holding a tea. Mrs. w.
j. Ward presented the almost de-
pleted treasury with a neat sum as
the result of holding a chain tea
The association desires its members
to continue holding these teas as the
money goes into the tree fund. Now
that something has affected the
trees it is all the more important
that they should be continued so in
case that money may be desired il
occasion demands it.
Complaint was entered against
young men using profane and OBJ
scene language evenings in North
Park. The secretary was instructed
TO write to the proper authorities
that the practice may be stopped.
The association desires the town
council to place light in Riverside
Park between Main and East streets
The benches in said park will be
locked to the trees by a paddock tc
prevent their being carried away
and broken.
Complaint was made to the towr
council of the neglected way in
which the gutter on East Park stree
was left by the street commissioner
After Mondays rain, the water flood
ed the path in Riverside park, max
ing it impossible for pedestrians L
use the path for two hours after
wards.
In the absence of Miss Jennie
Ball, Mrs. l.. B. Richtmyer acteC
secretary pro tenn OF the meeting.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
Sam Reed, CIockmaker, in Town.

Sam Reed, who recently came
from the Eastern Penitentiary in
Philadelphia, is spending a few days
in the county seat. Sam says he is
undecided as TO what he Will do.
Il may have to go back to the peni-
tentiary II the law under which /
was discharged is not declared con-
stitutional," remarked Sam, "but /
am not worrying about 1t. 1t is
good place down there and l re-
ceiVed good treatment while there"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
WASHINGTON PARTY LAUNCHED.
Supposed to be New Third Party
Papers Filed by Former Secretary
Derrick.
HARRISBURG, Aug. l.
Especial to The Citizen.)

HARRISBURG, Aug. T. The
name of the Washington party,
which is believed to be the name of
the new or third party at least in
Pennsylvania, was pre-empted for
every congressional, senatorial and
legislative districts of the state at 9
o'clock this morning by men con-
nected with the third party move
ment. The papers were filed by A.
NJ. Detrick, former secretary of the
State Republican committee. Three
hundred and twenty-six dollars were
turned over to the prothonotary,
who certified the papers and will
turn them over to the capitol. John
r. Farr, of Scranton, is one OF the
prime movers of this party.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
RattIesnakes at LordviIle.

Charles Kirkpatrick, of Hancock,
has been doing little haying down
at Lordville. He came home Satur-
day night with a snake story worth
while. He and his companions had
been cutting over a swale and had
killed six big rattlers and lost two.
The last rattler killed measured 8
feet and had thirteen rattles.-Wal-
ton Reporter.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
HONESDALE MAN ROBBED IN
SCRANTON.
Charles w. Babbitt, Who is Visiting
in That City, Was Relieved of
$40.
Especial to The Citizen.)

SCRANTON, Aug. &c. w. Bah
bitt, who claims his home is in
Honesdale, appeared before Alder
man Miller this afternoon. He said
he came to this city with S45 and
while on Lackawanna avenue was
relieved of $40. The case was dis
missed. ..-s.A.ilu
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
HORSE KILLED BY ENGINE.
Second Accident of Its Kind Happen
ing to KOlb's Bakery Company
Driver Escapes.
(Special to The Citizen. ]

SCRANTON, Aug. 1.-Kolb's bak-
cry wagon was struck by Delaware
& Hudson engine at o'clock this
morning. The horse, valued at 1850,
was instantly killed. The driver es-
capped by jumping. This is the sec
ond time the bakery has had a wag-
on struck by engine at the Glenn
street crossing. The horse was
thrown $50 feet.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
This is the foot of u hOusefy greatly
enlarged. 1t places typhoid and other
deadly germs in the food Of man.
SWAT THE FLY!
Liberty Boys Gathered 114,4S1 oi
Them in a Heap-What VIII be
HOneSdale's Total?

Thursday afternoon, exactly at 8
o'clock, the Swat the Fly" contest
conducted by the Liberty Register
came to a close. The final and Off
cial count at that time was as fol-
lows.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
TAFT FORMALLY NOTIFIED
President Responds in 1O,OOO-Word
Speech-Refers to Col. Roose-
belt as Dub" for Leaving
PARTY
Especial to The Citizen).

Especial to The Citizen).
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. T.
President Taft was formally notified
to-day that he is the nominee of the
Republican party for Presidential
honors.
The National Republican conven-
tion Notification Committee perform
ed the duty in a ceremony remark
able for it's formality. Senator Root
rendered the nomination speech. He
attacked Roosevelt for the charge of
stolen delegates at the convention at
Chicago and paid a high tribute to
Taft for his administration.
President Taft replied with a TO-
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Louisa Whiting, OF Sixteenth
street, is entertaining her aunt. Mrs.
E. r. Hatch, and cousin, Miss Mary
Hatch, both OF Mattewan, N. Y.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02
A HEAVY TOLL.

The total number of aviation IA
talities since the opening of the
science is now 169, OF which number
55 are credited to this year alone.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02

Inc tOIdl numDer OF ll4,fo1 uedu
flies is ample proof of the success of
the contest. The interest and actual
results of the efforts of the contest
ants have gone far beyond expecta-
tions.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02

The Citizen is Getting New Ad-
verdsers Every Week. Merchants
Know This is a Good Advertising
Medium.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-08-02

Continued on Page Eight.)
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
PESKY FLIES RAISE
/ REALISTIC CORPSE"
Colored Man Vino Shot Himself
In Coat Tried to Die, But
Couldn't.

After writing 'good-by" note to
his friends. Louis Hall. an eighteen
year-old colored youth, fired bullet
through his coat shortly after noon to-
day and lay down to die.
Hall would have made a very realistic
corpse" the police say. except for the
fact that on the way to the Casualty
Hospital the flies bothered him SO
much that he was obliged to brush them
away from his face all the time.
The attempt at suicide occurred in the
front yard of Halls home, Alabama
avenue southeast. Neighbors. found the
young man lying on his face with a
revolver near his right hand.
At the Casualty Hospital Hall got
hysterical and insisted he was going
TO die. but the doctors, after a careful
examination, failed to find even a
scratch on his body. The note which
Hall wrote read: Tell Harry good-by
Say good-by to all my friends forever
/ am going to rest
The police say Louis was "despond.
ent" over an unrequited love affair.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
SENATE ORDERS ALL
SPEECHES PRINTED
Taft, Root, Wilson, James, and
Roosevelt To Be Rep
resented.

They had a busy time Of 1t In the
Senate this morning trying to get cam
paign literature printed.
First Senator Brandegee asked unari-
nous consent to have the speeches OF
President Taft and Senator Root at the
notification ceremonies printed as a
document.
Then Senator Culbefson asked to have
the acceptance speech Of Wilson printed
also.
Senator Simmons wanted Ollie James
speech at the Wilson notification added
to the lot. ~.
Then Senator Jones wanted the plat.
forms of the Republicans, Democrats,
and Progressives likewise publ shed.
At this juncture Senator Polndexter
chimed with a request that Colonel
Roosevelt's recent Chicago speech be
printed along with the rest.
II don't want to make any objection
said Senator Gallinger, old guard Re
publican, but l simply rise TO inquire
II Debs has been nominated
When the tumult had died down. all
the material was ordered printed but
the platforms. Objection was made to
them,
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
INDEPENDENT PAPER
OUT FOR ROOSEVELT
Detroit News Declares Colonel Is
Filled With Old Spirit Of
Social Service.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. s.-The De-
troit News. Independent thus far in the
campaign, virtually on the fence be-
tween Wilson and Roosevelt. has come
out for Roosevelt, praising the new
party unsttntedly in half column edi-
torial. 1t says:
Colonel Roosevelt's peroration Of So
cial Justice and economies and of po-
litical reform Is fit to stand with the
best enunciations of human rights OF
Payne. Jefferson, Rousseau, Franklin
and Lincoln. Not for half century
have we heard this note in political
campaign.
For a half century we have been
prating Of the sacred Constitution and
vested property rights. but those who
stand with Roosevelt at this political
Armageddon are charged with the old
spirit once more. the spirit OF social
service. of human rights and human
and economic Justice"
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
RAILROADS TRYING
/. TO TAKE ST|NGERS.
FROM CANAL BILL
Southern Pacific and New
Haven Active-Vote
Today.

With the Senate under agreement to
vote on the Panama canal bill not
later than o'clock today the measure
was ta/>n up this morning as soon as
the routine business was concluded
and will be considered through the
afternoon.
The bone OF contention this morning
was the question of whether to di-
vorce the railroads from the control
of shipping lines. The House ut into
the canal bill a sweeping provision
that would prevent the railroads from
owning competing lines of ships. This
stirred UP the Southern Pacific, which
owns the Pacific Mail, the New Haven
road. which has various shipping
lines. and also other railroads and
shipping interests.
The result has been seen in strong
pressure on the Senate to modify tie
House provision and powerful lobbies
have been here trying to get some mill
provision put into the bill that would
enable the railroads still to control
their shipping properties.
Reactionaries Busy. g..
Subtle plans have been evolved to
balk the separation of the railroad lines
dictionaries have been busily at work.
They have mustered up a coed deal
OF help on the plea that the Senate
should not legislate on so important a
matter as preventing railroads from
owning competing shipping lines in a
canal bill, but should take is UP by d
piece OF separate legislation. Senator
Hoke Smith of Georgia came to the re-
enforcement OF the Republican con-
servativcs. among others. and proposed
an amendment calculated to bake the
separation of railroads and shipping
| lines apply only to shipping lines oper-
ating through the canal.
The Senate Committee on canals re-
ported a provision that prevented rail-
road-owned ships using the canal for
the coastwise trade. This does no
satisfy the House and does not satisfy
many OF the Senate. The debate on
| the question today was protracted.
Poindexter Speaks.
Senator Poindexter led off with an ex-
| tended speech in which he strongly
urged the separation of railroad and
shipping interests. Senator McLear OF
Connecticut defended the New Haver
and opposing any sweeping legislation
on this subject. and so did Senator Gal
llinger. Senator Lippitt talked in the
same vein.
Senator Gallinger in the course Of his
railroad and shipping alliance, referred
to Louis D. Brandeis. Of Boston, as "s
professional agitator and not a business
man."
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Start Investigation Of
West Virginia Bank

An investigation of alleged irregulari-
ties in the conduct OF the affairs Of the
First National Bank of Rowlesburg. w.
Va, will be made by the Department of
Justice.
This institution is now in the hands
of a receiver, and from information re-
ceived by Comptroller of the Currency
Murray. it seems that efforts to re-
organize have so far failed o.,
The condition OF this bank was die
covered through the cooperation of
State and Federal bank examining Of
ficjals. Ten days ago state examiner
called the attention of the Comptroller
to a relatinship. which, he said. he had
found existing between the bank and a
State institution, An immediate ex-
animation was ordered,
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Bar Harbor Burglar
Is Frightened Away

BAR HARBoR. Me-. Aug. 9.-with a
successful robbery at the cottage OF Ed
gar Scott. Of Philadelphia, in which
jewelry to the value Of several thou
sand dollars was taken, and an unsuc.
cessful attempt to break into the cot.
tage of Mrs. John S. Kennedy. OF New
tagers are decidedly worried. Jewel rob-
berries In August have occurred for sew.
eral years In succession, the thieves
seeming to battle all attempts at cap
ture.
The night watchman discovered a
burglar near the main entrance ia
Kenarden Lodge. Mrs. Kennedys home
who fed In his stocking feet and took
refuge in some thick woods, leaving a
coat hat, shoes. and an assortment OF
burglars tools behind.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Admits Killing Wife
While Under a Spell

WATERFOWL. N. Y. Aug. 9-In an
Interview at the county Jail here
Gordon Priest, the Evans Mills farme,
charged with killing his wife yesterday
with hatchet, said:
1T wasn't for the money and II
wasn't because I didn't like her. She
was the best woman IN Jefferson coun.
ty. don't know why I did II and
can't remember much about It. whe,
] got back home / was awful mad.
had srell and then I killed her.
have beer having those spells for two
awful murders / ever heard OF. put
UP the blum in the morning that shs
had been robbed. because I was afraid
the neiEhbors would hang me to ar
apple tree"
Priest will be arraigned here tomor,
row morring on the .harge OF murder
In the first degree
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
CAPITAL FAVORED
FOR K. OF c. HOME

A national home for the Knights OF
Columbus may be built in Washington
At a meeting of the supreme council OF
the order held in Colorado Springs
Col, yesterday resolutions were passed
urging that the knights get together
and build fine home In Washington.
d. j.. Callahan. of this city, national
treasurer, and Edward p. Harrington
State deputy. attended the convention
and took a prominent part In getting
the supreme council to go on record
as fsvoring Washington.
Definite plans for the home have not
been decided upon, but tentatively a
building costing probably s250, 900 will be
built here.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Seek to Place Blame
For Fatal Boston Wreck

BOSTON, Aug. 9.-Superintendent
Frank G. Hobbs, of the Boston division
of the New Haven railroad, held a con-
ference with his experts today in an
effort to determine the cause and place
the responsibility for the wreck Of the
South Shore train In South Boston yes
terday, which resulted in the death Of
five persons and the injury Of Atty
others
The latest victim Of the wreck to die was
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Bowditch, sixty-seven,
of East Braintree, Mass. Size expired
at Relief Hospital at midnight.
The work of clearing up the wreckage
was completed today.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
"White Hope" Arrested
For Hitting CoIored Man

OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. s-Carl
Morris, oklahoma's white hope" was
arrested here on complaint of F. AL
fonzo Minis, colored, charged with
assault. Minnis also appealed to the
superior court for an injunction against
Morris to restrain him from interfer-
ing with Minnis in the possession of
some land Minnis claims to have leased
from Morris mother.
In addition Minnis says he will sue
the pugilist for damages on account OF
the blow.
The trouble occurred at Choctaw City.
Morris and his father demanded pos
session of the farm. AS Minns has a
large crop, he refused, whereupon Nor
ris hit him. knocking him out. His
trial in justice court is set for to-
morrow,
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Cincinnati Police
Raid Black Handlers

CINCINNATI. Aug. s.-One Of the
largest black hand police raids ever
made In Cincinnati was led yesterday
by detectives and policemen. resulting
in the arrest of nine Italians. Last
Monday John Abatto. an italian from
Nashville, Tenn, was found in an alley
near 52 Plum street suffering from
numerous stab wounds.
Little by little Abatto told the detec-
tives of his black hand" enemies. In
the meantime other detectives working
men living In Carlisle avenue. The
raid was ordered. and after surrounding
the house the detectives. with drawn
revolvers, closed in on the occupants.
thirty stilettos. and other weapons Of
all kinds, were found in the two rooms
occupied by the men, the police say.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Fall River Man Named
For Massachusetts, Judge

President Taft headed his list of nomi-
nations sent to the Senate today by
appointing James NJ. Morton, jr., of
Fall River to succeed Frederick Dodge.
as United States judge for the District
of Massachusetts,.
He also named John w. Cook register
of the land office at Landor, Wyo. The
President nominated Cyrus c. Engle to
be collector of customs for the District
of Natchez. Miss.
The President made a number of
promotions in the army and navy. and
appointed ten new postmasters in vari'
GUS States,
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
National Regatta.

PEORIA. ILL.,. Aug. s.-The waters Of
the Illinois river were ruffied today by
the darting shells of scores of oarsmen
gathered here for the annual regatta of
the National Association. several elini-
nation events OF which were contested
this afternoon. Tomorrow will come the
finals and the long -looked-for champion
ships. The entries include many Of the
foremost amateur oarsmen of the
United States and Canada. and keen
competitions are assured in the various
events. ..'
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Colored Man ConfeSSes
Assault Before Dying

RICHMOND. Va. Aug s.-AIfred
Wright. colored man, confessed to as
sault upon a young widow in Appomat-
tox county, and will go to the electric
The confession came at the moment
his attorney was endeavoring to secure
a reprieve on the plea that his client
had not proven to be the man suspected
OF the crime.
Wright had stoutly denied his guilt,
and his confession surprised those who
had sympathized with him. thinking he
was q victim OF mistaken Identity.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Germany Will Have
School for Jailers

BERLIN, Aug. "a school for jailers
is to be established in Germany. under
an order issued by the department OF
justice today. Instructions will be CIV
en- to prison guards, keepers, and at
tendants OF all sorts.
The governments object is not only
to have the prisons efficiently run, but
the prisoners reformed.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
GOV. OSBORN WILL
SUPPORT ROOSEVELT
Michigan Executive, However,
Plans to Remain Regu-
lar.

81 am an Independent Republican Pro-
zressive. ] shall retain my allegiance
to the Republican party. shall vote
for Roosevelt and Johnson"
This statement was given out today
by Chase s. Osborn, governor of
Michigan. an original Roosevelt gov
arnor. who opposed the formation Of
new party and the nomination Of a
third party ticket in Michigan.
The Washington times., 1912-08-09
Sons of Hermann Meet.

HELENA, Mont, Aug. s:-Delegates
representing the 1900 members of the
Sons of Hermann In Montana gathered
here today for the annual meeting Of
the grand lodge of the order. At the
same time the women's auxiliary began
its annual session. The joint gathering
will continue over tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-19

ued to wrangle most of the afternoon in their room. At night, Mrs. Putnam went to the front of the house to in vestigate sounds of some one leaving in the boat. which was used to permit passage to the lower story, then partly under water, and she found the craft missing. She thought nothing of it.
 but when next morning Ladley came to breakfast alone. she was suspicious
 She asked after Mrs. Ladley and re ceived an evasive answer from the husband. Of course the disappearance at once became the subject of an in- vestigation by police officers and the amateur detective. HolcOmbe Ladley
Arizona republican., 1912-12-19
LADLEY |S NOW
 UNDER ARREST
Detective Employed to Fer ret Out Culprit in Jennie Brice Case Demands the Detention of Her Illus band

Suspicion that has pointed to Phl1p Ladley a well known local business man and husband of the actress "Jen- nie Brice," who disappeared under mysterious circumstances last Sunday night led to his arrest yesterday py Sheriff Egley. Protesting his inno- cence, and claiming that his Wlte IS away on visit, but at the same tune unable to give any details of her ue- parture. Ladley, who, 1t was dlscoV- cred, is also well known in some parts at Dick Erdmans, was taken to the county jaii last night, where he Will remain until his trial at the nigh school auditorium before Judge Edward Kent 0 fthe superfluous court of Arizona to- night. Detectives. have worked up strong case based on ciroumstantlat evidence, against the defendant. J. w. HOlcOmbe who combines his business with the pleasure of man hunting de- clares Ladley is guilty of murder, ana has sworn out a warrant, which was served last night.
 Preparations for the trial went on swiftly after it became known the ar rest had finally become a fact A long period of suspicion, which has been pretty thoroughly aired in the news papers has aroused an intense interest in the case. The Brice woman was well known hereabouts, for though she did not appear in her role as an actress, she was known to a number of people.
 Briefly, the circumstances. with which the public is somewhat familiar owing to the large publicity which at taches to the prominent merchant ac cused of murder, are these. On Sun day afternoon, Mrs. Putnam, whose boarding house in the flooded district near the river housed the Ladleys,
Arizona republican., 1912-12-19
SENIORS ELECT
 ANNUAL STAFF
Pennen Picked Who Will Make High School Ap- nual for 1913 the Great est Show on Earth;'' Work Under Way

The high school seniors of the class Cf 1913 have already begun work on an annual which will be a credit to class and school. There is no lack of material fer the big book this year the new buildings are almost as inn pressive in picture as in reality and among t:e hosts of new students are many who will immOrtalize tHtmselves by contributing things literary.
 The "Phoenician" for 1913 will be the fourth volume of the literary and pictorial history of the high school. The first "Phoenician'' was issued in the spring of 1910 and with the two volumes that followed ill 1911 and '12 it forms a most interesting testimony to student industry and ability. Last years annual was printed ir the Re publican shop, and is far and away the best of the series tYpOgraphically.
 The officers who will have charge of the 1913 annual are:
 Julian Gang and Stayton Doris. business managers; Nellie Teasdale. literary editor; Bessie Ensign. art edi- tor; Kathrine Ormond, society editor; Jake Thoman, humorous editor; Paul Cook. alumni editor; Jean Armstrong, class historian; Edith Feel, class poet; Ruth Griffin, class prophet; Charles LOrain. athletic editor.