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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07
CONCERNING MATHEWSON AND
PLANK.
Each Pitched Many Games and
Helped to Win Four Flags
Record OF 1912 Good.

Thirteen years ago this budding
spring two young ballplayers left
two small Pennsylvania townships
for the big show. One went to New
York from Factoryville, Pa, the 9TH
er from Gettysburg. To-day they are
the Oldest veterans, from the view
point of service, under the big tent.
One is Christy Mathewson. The
other is Eddie Plank.
While Plank and Matty swung in
to big league action about the same
time, Matty trifle in advance, the
Athletic side-wheeler is five years
older than the Giant star, and must
be ranked as one of the wonders of
the pit. Twelve years of it in the
big show and still able to win 26 out
of 32 starts for percentage above
800.
In these 12 years Mathewson has
pitched 458 games and Plank has
spun out 453, a difference of but five
games. Mathewson won 314 games
and lost 144; Plank has won 29S and
lost 1877. Mathewson's total pitch
ing percentage is $50; Plank's
.67S.
Mathewson has helped win four
pelnants and one worlds series;
Plank has helped win four pennants
and two worlds series. And now
both are ready to make a bid for
their fifth flag.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07

been made upon his life by a brother
Of the woman he was attacking.
A servant in the house, speaking for
the general, recently said:
"The general says that Stanton is an
ungrateful son. Neither the general
nor any one else dear to him cares a
rap what this ungrateful son says.
The people who know the general are
standing by him, and no one holds him
responsible for what this unPrateful
son says. Letters are coming from all
over the country, showing sympathy
with him"
The letters which Stanton Sickles re-
ferred to, he declared, he recognized
as being in the handwriting Of the so
ciety woman whose alleged letters and
those of his father to her, Stanton has
been giving out
II am not afraid" he said, "and I
won't cease from giving out letters I'M
til the housekeeper who squandered
my fathers fortune is driven from his
home. I am going to see my lawyer
about these latest threatening letters,
but no matter about that. l shall con-
tinue until that woman is forced to
leave my father"
In a letter to Mrs Helen d. Long
street Attorney General Carmody said
recently that appeals made in behalf
Of General Sickles will not influence
the state in It's attempt to recover $23,-
476 which, it is said, the general ap-
propriated from the funds of the New
York State Monument association.
"Your sympathetic and patriotic ex-
pressions do justice to your heart
Mr.. Carmody says in reply, "but they
do violence to the facts in this case.
General Sickles is being prosecuted by
the state of New York for converting
to his own use the sum of $23, ,476."
General Sickles was adiudged by
men who were his subordinates on the
battlefield or their sons to be unworthy
Of membership in the Loyal Legion, a
secret military organization. in 1911
His application for membership was
met with a blackball, thus forever de-
priving him Of the privilege Of belong
ing to the organization. 1t was the
second time the veteran had sought ad-
mittance to the Loyal Legion, but he
withdrew the other time, about nine
years ago, on the advice of his friends.
1t seems from the result of the re-
cent ballot that the animosity stirred
up in the Loyal Legion at that time
has not died In the intervening years.
Many more new members have been
accepted in the organization since 1902,
and necessarily they must have been
more or less unacquainted with the
feud that almost rent the New York
commandery Of the legion. However.
the humiliation later is more keen, if
the general wished to accept it so, than
1t was in his former attempt. Then his
name was withdrawn because Of the
storm 1t aroused; in the later attempt
the old warrior has been rejected abso-
lutely.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07


BY A POLICEMAN.
adversely all tumble upon the sensi-
bilities of one who reads Of his latest
trouble.
The major general has figured in va
rious affairs of hardship In the past
from his wife and son, Stanton, for
long time and on several occasions has
been beset by suits for large sums of
money which he had borrowed or con-
tracted in unfortunate business af-
fairs. Several times recently the great
collection of war trophies, paintings,
medals, arms, uniforms and other me-
mentos which enrich his house at %
Fifth avenue, New York, have been in
danger of attachment. Each time Mrs.
Sickles has come to the aid Of her hus-
band with substantial sums. The old
warrior had steadfastly renounced
Mrs. Sickles and coldly turned from
hon. A brief reconciliation occurred
when Mrs. Sickles made her last con-
tribution to protect his treasures.
This reconciliation proved short lived
because of the rapid and sensational
developments of General Sickles final
calamities. And therein is focused the
biggest romance of the warriors life.
The charge against him made by the
state of New York technically is that
he diverted to his own private uses ap-
proximately $4,000 Of funds belonging
to the state monument commission
He returned part Of this, and the bal
ance of his discrepancy Cas approx
mately $4,000 when the attorney gen.
eral lost all patience and issued a war
rant for the generals arrest.
This was the sorrowful blot on n pa
triots record and the national sorrow
Of his countrymen that the hero of
Gettysburg should be incarcerated as
felon behind jail bars, possibly to
die there. A wave of indignation over
such prospect rose from all over the
country. 1t was quickly apparent that
no one, not even the state officials,
really wished to prosecute the order OF
punishment upon the general, but that
the officials were In a peculiar posi-
ton. As Governor Sulzer expressed it,
they had the deepest reverence and ad-
miration for the general, but they could
Sot officially condone or cover a pub
hc offense such as his.
Thus Major General Sickles, the man
Who whipped back the valiant hosts
Of the Confederacy under Major Cen
eral Longstreet at Gettysburg and who
lost his leg in that engagement was
actually arrested. For several min
utes-though it was all technical-the
hero Of the greatest American battle
was actually a prisoner.
Sheriff Julius Hamburger, actuated by
personal friendship and the same emo
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07
NATION SHOCKED
OF GENERAL
Arrest of Gettysburg Hero
Rouses Sympathies of
Countrymen.
BY WALTON WILLIAMS.
Observation-Disclosures

Nm the midst of the national prep
H aration for a celebration of the
III battle Of Gettysburg the country
has been shocked and its sympa-
thies touched by the predicament of
the hero of that famous battle.
During the very twilight of his de-
clining years, at the end of life far
beyond the average in length and
transcendent in luster, Major General
Daniel L. Sickles was recently threat
ened with Jail confinement. The
aged veteran, ninety-two years old and
the last of the civil war leaders of his
rank, is under the charge of misappro-
Criating the funds of the monument
commission Of New York, of which he
was at one time chairman.
There is the most poignant element
Of romance in the whole experience Of
this grizZled warrior. His valor at the
peach orchard" on the bloody field Of
the civil wars greatest conflict, his
love affairs, his tllustrious career as
diplomat and his indomltable pride in
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07
EXPORTS OF WOOD LARGER.
Manufacturers Make Up for Falling
Of in the Raw Product.

New Orleans, Feb. '5.-An increase
of $10,000,000 in the value of wood
and wood manufactures exported
from the United States during 1912
is shown by official reports compiled
and published recently by the Lum-
Der Trade Journal.
Although there was a decrease for
the year of 100000 feet in timber
expectations the total of lumber and
timber sent out showed an increase
of TO per cent. Expectation of wood
pulp increased 100000 pounds
over the previous year. A slight in
crease was shown in the expectation
of railroad ties which totaled nearly
$500, 200.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-02-07

During the year 1913 The Citi-
zen will be better then ever. You
should subscribe for it and thereby
get all the latest county news. Only
$3.50 will bring 1t to your door.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
There Is Need Of Early Work

We understand there will be earl, meeting of the Committee of One Hundred and Twenty-Five to take action regarding the endorse ment of candidates the city commission under form of government That is one of the functions by the committee it's izaton last January. Any course the commit take with respect to candidates for cleo tive offices will probably be preceded by other matters. among them proposal to enlarge the committee. likely that the first meet ing any candidates will be endorsed and probably none wiIIkbe suggested. That may be the result of several meetings so that in view of the fact that it will be less than months before the primar- ies are held. it is important that the committee he gin work early that the candidates whom it may put forward may be given mature considera ton by voters.
 some objection has already been raised such 5 ticket might be endorsed by the committee ticket a clique, Nothing could he fur thcr from the truth. A clique is combination O persons, all standing for certain things that generally sinister the great body the people and representing single element of the communi- ty-a body organized spells. The Committee O one Hundred Twenty-Five represents every element of the community and no member it could receive any benefit from the election any single set O candidates. would not be shared by the whole community.
 there any other body discharge this duty would be essential that should be performed by the Committee Hundred and Twenty-Five. No doubt another committee O the same number or larger could be formed in Phoe- nix to endorse candidates for the commission. that could as well as Committee of one Hundred and Twenty-Five but there other body in existence.
 Unless a ticket is put forward by such a nittce will have presented a lot of candidates more less sef-seelling, put forward by petition A majority O the voters will know little of their qualifications their personal character The selection of five from among them would be largely suesswor< q majority of the would be concerned but the five that would finally selected would be well known the compact body of politicians who would be behind in q solid phaanx
 To insure the of a ticket must be organization behind it and all agree that the work of the organization should be and above board" with plenty of time inspec- ton of it by the It should be by them what influences behind every candidate
 Candidates endorsed by the committee one Hundred Twenty five would necessarily persons of standing likely, would be W want induced to accept it as public trust presented by such q body of citizens compose the committee. Is it better that the candidates should be openly endorsed by representative body of citizens rather than to selected secretly by q body of machine politicians represent nobody but themselves another?
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
Juarez's Crooked Games

An American citizen the other day appealed O the Herald expose the crooked dice. faro. roulette and other games which he alleges are being conducted in Juarez across the border. He had just from that side of the line with frightened pockets. He regarded the Herald. probably, of the numerous. and the nearest palladium the peoples liberties It was plainly the duty of the Herald. his opinion. to protest against financial outrage committed against American citizen who invaded Mexico peaceful mission.
 The Herald printed the communication and let it go at that. course which endorse. per The courts do take special cognizance of crooked games of chance and do not believe that jurisdiction of newspaper should be any
 But it is not the business of newspaper to expose such precautions the owners may take against loss but it is duty press upon the public that these games are not being the cnriching of the public. The American citizen may place himself beyond the pale protection done in the Juarez epi- sode. 1he voice of squealer cannot be heard.
 We have thought that feature of the pure food law which intended to safeguard the purity of intoxicating drinks is q stretch of ternalism and encouragement to the consumption of strong drink. We not sure that those who drink should do at their own risk The less they assume the better it will be for them.
 After the enactment of the civil rights bill, General Benjamin F. Butler the voluntary prosecutor vioIators of it. hotel keepers and others dealing with the public who had denied to negroes the hospitality which they usually eX tended to whites. day q negro called General Butler in the matter the outcome of visit he had made Boston saloon. He had laid down his good money the bar, confident of his position under the civil rights bill But there was something his color unpleasng to eye of the proprietor and he was elected General Butler declined take the the ground when one, white black, entered saloon he left his rights outside
 The worst thing see in these crooked Juarez games is the further irritation of already in famed condition along the border a tendency to dfvest the constftutionalist cause the sympathy of American who buck" the games worse than purpose
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
Sidewalk Sketches
THE GOAT
BY HOWARD L RANN

As generally understood the d domestic animal with high forhead and d lower lip which recedeS faster than absent-minGed man who has butted into the wrong berth There are several Kinds of goats, however. one 0 most pol,lIar IS the lodge goat. This is a playful and easy riding animal, whose mission is throw the lodge membership into cOnVulsions and the candidate into all the hardwood furniture in the room. After man has ridden this goat once and escaped without being telescoped to such that he can't tell the grand hailing sign of distress from the cable tow he will never have to fight an attack of seasickness with stout heart spirits of ammonia. Another popular species o goat is the man who invites party friends @ hs home in the absence of his wife and banker in d poker game. This world is full goats who are continually buying l5-cent drinks somebody Who happens to be broke. The four-egged goat is one of the most sociable beings existence. one might almost that he is pry ing. One of our ncighhors who had large. masculine goat. uhic! inquiSitiVe nature eutertaining d life insurance day about to inhale the contents of 5000 policy when the goat entered the room unexpectedly and butted the insurance agent through glass containing d costly beeswax floral design. It afterWard turned out that the goat had taken d dislike the agent on another occasion this same goat disturbed d protracted meeting by pushing, d lifelong member running his composure and bright pair . supernduced by a shotgun. The man who places of play and spirits have his trust shattered after he been unlocked from gooscberry bush few times by kind and sympa-
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
Villa the Dictator

General Villa gives daily proof of his belief that he is the real head the revolution against the Mexican federal government There is little doubt that if the particular movement he is eadina, should succeed the overthrow of Huerta Villa he would proclaim himself the head the Mexican republic. Carranza is still HermosilIo in a state of deeper obscuration than ever. His name seldom encumbers the press dispatches any longer a pe- culiar position nominal head of a great revolution When Villa violates the conventions of and shocks civilization we hear from Car ranza excuse for it. We even given an impression that the committed the approval of Carranza if his express direc- uon. when. as matter of fact Villa upon his initiative wholly indifferent as to the ar- proVal dsapproval of his nominal chief. has ceased to be even a figurehead in spite of his efforts to maintain pitifuI position
 He is now placed in most embarrassing sit nation by the of at Chihuahua who has disreguarded the representatives foreign governments. has invaded the sanctity the Br- tish consulate, has denied the American consul the right communicate with his government along the usual channels and has. fact. proved himself to be bandit amuck larger scale than when five years ago the O a band brigands in the mountains Chihuahua It is for Carranza either sanction these acts and flout the United States and Great Britain to sanction them. latter believe that Villa would advertise o world that it is Villas and not Carranza's revolution.
 The assault upon Tampico well other movements other parts republic Ia Chihuahua and the upper west coast indcpend- both Villa and Carranza. At the beginning seemed that the disaffected elements might be brought together behind leader into cause against the blood stained government of Huerta. They may yet converge against Huerta as independent and overthrow him when there would he scramble among the various leaders his place. But only those who had t.1- 1,ilit tionS rolId be eligible to participation the scramble Car ranza would be ineligible.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
g Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

thing of those possibilities been put into way to learn more the industry develops this and other valleys of the southwest under the smu- Jus of such a world market has been opened.
 A year ago the only market the growers of this valley had in mind that the thread manu- facturers along the Atlantic coast The opening which the energy the directors of the Mesa Growers association has secured, we believe. will result in more for the prosperity valley than any single recent incident There was previously doubt of the stability profita beness of the long staple cotton industry here But now it has been given a and higher importance
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
The Handy Weather
By WALT MASON

hand to people near bitter caustic phrases. which maA start the briny We should in peace
 together and when in gloomy mood. grudse out the weather hand a say ings rude. Some men. having infuenzy being short sense Of shame. drive their loved zN. limiting that they blame. Countless wives and aunts and sisters patient heath a grievous wrong, nurse this sort of carping misters proach them all day long How much better. when we're aiiing, racked and by ills sores o sit 'E the window railing the weather of doors! oftentmes my ancient gizzard jumps the track and lays me low then roast the blooming blizzard was caught in years I pain and that elemental fuss, and all sorts of words I borrow when I sit down cuss oh. make that bblizzard wriggle. slam it high and dry. And the smile and gigGic saving. Hes a funny guy." And I hold my plan is better than to snar folks around. till they murmmer. "Donnerwetter. Would that he were underground"
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
THE WATER -MAKER's MARKET

Hebron. of the oldest cities in Palestine, has always been famous for it's Oriental water bottles. made of goatsllins. Here to be found large tanncres. where these rcceptacles turned out by the thousands. the water makers market being situated 10 the of the ancient city Lying upon the ground in may be between 200 and 300 goatskins awaiting purchasers. Each skin is inflated. either with water with that the buyer know it is perfectly watertGht. The majority of the skins used from Arabia. while large number are also received from the Lehanons. They brought to Hebron by the camel caravans, and are purchased by the tanneres and turned into bottles. They through many processes and a tanner will spend a week upon d single skin before it is rendered Watertight and serviceabe. From Hebron these old battles sent to all parts of the thousands going down into Egypt and the Soudan every They also used rafts A number of inflated skins attached to d light wooden frame which then not only readily floats but is capable of carrying quite a heavy load. Such craft to be upon the rivers of Syria and also upon the Euphrates and TiSris-Wide World Magazine
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
World Market for Our Cotton

A matter of than usual importance O valley given d rather incOnspcuous posi- in The Republican yesterday morning. state ment that telegraphic order had been received at Mesa from Liverpool for the consignment of fifty bales of Egyptian cotton which is to be forwarded al once. through a firm of Boston cotton brokers
 There several factors which invest the der with importance. one is that Liverpool is the worlds greatest cotton market and another is that hitherto the supply of long staple cotton which found it's way into that market brought from Egypt and North Africa. Readers of The Republi- will remember that months ago reference made in these columns the textile number of the London Times, then recently issued which dealt chiefly with the worlds cotton industry. The shortening supply the grades of cotton pointed It shown that the Egyptian varieties deterioratng. d fact also dwet upon recently by MT. Walter T.. Swinge botanist of the Depart ment of Agriculture in a late interview The Republican. The Times stated that high grade cotton considering the unknown possi- bilities of America d producer of long staple cotton.
 worlds chief market has learned some
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16

| hold the maxim no less appHca- bIc to public than to private affairs, that ''honcsty is the best policy"
 George Washington.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
THE SAFETY OF TRAVEL

Travel never safer than today. The danger by accident land has been mnim- ized almost to the lowest degree. \ remarkable calculation recently made. based on statistics of accidents and mileage travelled American railroads It found that the average railroad trip is thrty-f miles Taking the fatalities on railroads and dividing them among the number of miles covered find that take 2.- 275,o00 such trips safely before he would meet with an accident. If q traveller ride number of journeys. taking two day every business day of the he could travel for 400O years before his accident policy would be
 Accidents still less liable occur. and in these days of wireless teegraphy ocean travel is safer than any other kind One writer says there is danger in day of accident to a who walks the streets of busy city, than there is in six months travel by railroad Q years travel by steamship
 other days timidity restrained the desire for travel with great majority of those eager visit attractive places in their and foreign lands. But now, with the dangers lessened to such tent that they have become negble factor timid- ity does not enter into the matter Some of the timid ones believe that hey safer whil travling than whl a home
 The strict requirements regarding safety app- an railroads and the established by governmental regulations have had little O do with the safety of the traveller. The promptness with which the railway and steamship managers accept all latest safety devices emphasizes the all possibility of danger to their patronsL LesIies
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
DON'T BELIEVE KING OTTO INSANE
Yorkshire Observerl

is a curious fact that the Bayarian peasantry do not believe this day that their legitimate monarch. King Otto, is insane. Their idea is that he been shut up all these years simply because his tendency-peculiar to the Bavarian royal Eouse-toWards eXtraVagance Indeed they hardly believe him be the legitimate king for they have never believed that his elder brother King Ludwig drowned. They think he is still living somewhere in captivity and proof their belief hey point that his body recovered.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-16
DIDN'T WANT ANY

Her Partner-If you tired Q dancing. Mrs Newrocks, we'll sit down and -tcc shall
 Mrs Newrocks-Oh, dear me. ID. thanks. After such big supper really c"nlln't another