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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
Measles Bad In Whitman.

Norristown, Pa, March Whitpan
township has an epidemic of measles,
which is not confined to children. The
health authorities believe the trouble
originated at Boehm's church, Blue
Bell, and the church has been ordered
disinfected. There are about thirty
cases near Center Square and Blue
Bell.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
DIES IN A TAXI.
Case Is Reported to Coroner as Sup
posed Alcoholism.

Pittsburgh, March 10. - Alexander
Park, thirty-nine, machine manufac-
turer Of Englewood, fashionable sub
urb, died in taXicab while he was
being driven about town. The chauf-
feur, thinking Park was asleep, tried to
arouse him after driving for an hour
without any destination.
Park was in the Tenderloin district.
On Market street patrolman, who
knew Park, lifted him into a taxi after
the manufacturer had fallen on the
sidewalk.
The case is reported at the coroner's
office as supposed alcoholism"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
BIGGEST CHAIR FLANT BURNS
shreVe Factory Destroyed In $5oo,ooo
Blaze at Union Cit Pa.

Blaze at Union Cit Pa.
Union City, Pa, March 10.-Damage
estimated at nearly $500,00O was done
by fire in the manufacturing district
here. The fire started in the Shreve
Chair company's plant, destroyed it
and damaged the Variety Turning
company and the Hanson Furniture
company plants.
The loss of the Shreve company was
placed at $325,000, The plant was said
to be the largest chair factory in the
United States.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
TUESDAY, MARCH II, 1913.

coined by everybody. 1t is feature
that was greatly needed. Uncle Sam
can be trusted every time to give his
children the very best that is to be
had.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11

If you miss hearing Billy Sunday
you needn't miss Woodward's story
of what the meetings are like. FRI
days Citizen.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11

1t required 4S5,205 barrels of
beer to slake the thirst of Lackawan-
ma county folks during the past year,
according to reports from the brew
cries. AS the county's population is
259, 900, the breweries' output would
allow three barrels to each man and
woman, which in many cases would
be aplenty.-Scranto Times.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
NIAGARA FALLS.

THE TOWER HOTEL is located
directly opposite the Falls. Rates
are reasonable. 19eoi1y
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
(Contributed).

The Pleasant Valley w. G. T. U.
met with Mrs. J. w. Ridd on Thurs
day afternoon. A goodly number
were present. One honorary mem
Der, F. j. Robinson, very graciously
assisted with the singing and also
sang a solo. In a research of the
March topic, What the w. c. T. U.
Has Done and is Doing" it is sur
prising what vast amuont of good
has been accomplished, but the mis-
cry caused by strong drink that is
brought to our notice daily proves
that love for gain drives out all
humane feelings and love for breth-
ren, hence the liquor traffic still con-
tinues its deadly work, homes are
blighted and untold crimes abound.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-03-11

The Webb bill which passed both
houses of Congress and was vetoed
by President Taft was passed over
his veto. The bill prohibit the ship
ment of intoxicating liquors from
wet to dry states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
Martin and Swanson Deny
They Left White House
In Rage.
VISIT WAS PLEASANT.
Presidents Opposition TO Provisions
Taking Deputy Collectors From
Civil Service List.

Washington, October T. - Senators
Martin and Swanson denied last night
the report that they left the White
House "in Il rage" following con-
ference with President Wilson re-
gardins patronage matters. during
which the President declared he had
decided to appoint John NJ. Hart, of
Roanoke, as internal revenue collec-
tor for Western Virginia.
Both Senators said they called on
President Wilson by appointment
and discussed patronage. tariff. cur
rency and several other matters.
They ic"lared that their visit was OF
pleasant nature. and related rn
general matters. ard that the confer
ence did not 90 so far as to mention
names.
1t is expected within a FEW days
the matter of appointing collectors
for the eastern and western district
of Virginia will be taken up, now that
the tariff bill is out of the way. The
collectors have no term Of Office and
can be removed at any time. 1t is
reported on goo5 authority that
President Wilson has decided to heed
the voice Of those who fear a !e-
turn to the spoilS system and vii! DO
all in his power to defeat the Over
man amendment, taking deputy col
lcctors and marshaIs out Of the civil
service.
Senator Martin, of Virginia and
Representative Fitzgerald, chairmen
of the Senate and House apprOpria-
tions committee, respectively. cali
ed at the White House to5ay. Pres
idert Wilson urged them to defeat
the Overman amendment. Civil Ser
vice Commissioner Mclihenny ana
GaIiowat urged the president to pro-
test against the amendment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
COMMITTEE MEETS.
Large Attendance Last Night in
Rooms of Chamber of Com
merce.

The executive committees appoint
ed by the board Of trustees of the
Alexandria Hospital building met in
the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce last night, and organized by
electing Mr.. A. D. Brockett chairman
and Mr.. ]. Y. Williams secretary.
Many of those present reviewed the
history of the hospital from its in
ception to the present time, ard
told of the many deeds Of love and
efficient management Gf the lady
managers.
Sub committees were appointed to
perfect detailed Information abc,i9
the past present and future needs
OF the hospital. Every assurance
was given of the interest of the citi-
zens of this city in the proposed
movement and it was generally con-
ce !ed that the present organization,
with the equipment tof. litelaaurG
and energy, will Pe met by litt
eral contributions that will make pos
Sible such a hospital as Alexandria
now needs and must have.
The sub committees will meet at an
early day with the trustees and lady
managers to further the plans of the
executive committee.
Practical remarks were made dur
mg the evening by Messrs Isaac
Eichberg, James Bayne, W.. b
Smoot, J. y. Williams, c. S. 7.
Burke, Arthur Herbert, ]. W. Rob-
erts, r. S. Jones, and others.
Messrs. R. D. Brumback and R. E.
Knight were added to the executive
committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
DAMAGE BY STORM.
Loss in Several Valley Counties Will
Amount to Hundreds of Thous-
ands of Dollars.

Winchester, Va. Oct 7.-Belated
reports from the stormstrlcken sec
tiors of Frederick and Shenandoah
Counties. in which great damage was
done earlier in the week to apples and
farms generally by hail. indicate that
the first reports were by no means
exaggerated. In fact, ii now appears
that they were underestimated, as
each additional item Of news from the
devastated area only serves to m
crease the amount of damage. 1t Is
now estimated that the loss will reach
nearly 100000 in the southern por-
tioa of Frederick county. the county
of Shenandoah. from one end to the
other. and in various parts of Rock
ineham county. and Jefferson and Be-
kelley counties of West Virginia. The
preat commercial orchards in the ap-
ple belt just northeast and north
west of Winchester. however, escaped
the fury Of the storm, no hail falling
in those localities. But between
Kernstown and Strasburg no orchard
west of the Valley Turnpike escaped
being stripped not only of millions
apples of high grade ready for the
market. but the hail stones, some OF
which were as large as goose eggs,
and driven with terrific force, killed
; thousands of chickens and young tur-
KEYS: injured horses and cattle, which
l,became panic-stricken, and aImoN
exterminated the English sparrowS.
IN many of The orchards men had
! been at work only half a day har-
vestinp the crop. Early in the even
;no the hailstoncs broke without
warning and swept everything be
fore it. Every house in the path OF
the storm was damaged, The halF
breaking windows and allowing the
rain to pour in in torrents. A num-
; her Of barns were struck by lightning
and destroyed, along with crops g
grain, hay. straw and farm imple-
ments The fruit men in the district
visited by the storm now fear great
! loss will result later or by reason
Of the fact that the hail tore much
bark off the trees, as well As thou
sands of branches.
The storm was most disastrous
of the kind which any record has
been kept in this section of Virginia
and West Virginia, and the individual
losses are felt keenly by those in the
! stricken area.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Crowd of 10000 People Crowd Polo
Grounds to Full Capacity. Heavy
Hitting Wins.

Polo Grounds, New York. Oct. T.
The Athletics were winners over the
New York Giants in the initial game
OF the worlds series played here to-
day. The final score was to in
favor of the Athletics. Marquard
for The New Yorks, and Bender for
the Athletics.
The score by innings:
Athletics :. 10 q O 3 2 0 0 l O
Giants ;. ..........0 0 2 U D 0
Polo Grounds, New York, Oct. T.
AS darkness gave way to dawn and
the first gray streaks of light fit
cred over the Polo Grounds today,
nearly 5000 tired-eyed, rabid base
ball fans stirred uneasily in five
separate lines waiting for the chance
to buy the first tickets for the open
ing clash between the Gianites and
Athletics Their gaze looked upward.
1t "looked like rain" In fact, it
drizZled.
As the mist became heavier UNI
bretlas were put up in the crowd.
The throng grew momentarily. OF the
5000 who were on hand at 8 o'clock,
more than 500 had waited throughout
the night. Fifty or seventy-five wo-
men arrived between 3 and 4 O'Clock
this. morning and took up their posi-
tion of the line of watchers. Small
boys, anxious to sell their places, as
the hour for the opening of the gates
approached, occupied the choice posi-
tions. There were probably $50
youngsters tired and sleepy, but
loudly calling the attention Of the
newcomers to their places.
One boy sold his place for So. AS
time wore on. however, prices de-
clined and the average was about 81
for q place in the line by o'clock.
With driZzle and dark, lowering
clouds, the best the weather man
couli offer, speculation as to the
pitching choice of Manager McGraw.
of the Giants, was increased ten-fold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
CARDINALS GET CANES

The Cardinal Football team has ar
ranged games with three strong
teams. viz: United States Engineers
(Co. b. to be played in the baseball
park. this city, next Saturday. Octo-
ber llth: the Nationals, at their
grounds. First and VI Streets. north
west. Washington. Sunday, Novem-
her .. and in this city with the Unit
ed States Marine Corp Football team,
from the Naval Aca iemy. Annapolis,
Nd. November .. The Cardinals
have worked out under instructions
from Trainer Carl Mueller and are
sure to give good account Of them
selves when they meet the above
named teams. Other games wiIl he
arranged to be playe' between the
dates specified.
The team will hold signal practice
in Armory Hall Tuesday evening. be-
ginnin. at s O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
MRS. MATTHEW'S DEAD.
President of Allison W c. II. L. Dies
This Morning.

Mrs. Mary A. Mathews, president
of the Allison Women's Christian
Temperance Union, which controls
the Children's Home in this city, and
who was identified with other char'-
table and religious work, died at
seven o'clock this morning at the
Alexandria Hospital. Mrs. Matthews
was taken to the hospital week
ago, her health having broken down
under the large amount of work she
was doing. She is survived by her
husband Frederick C. Matthews, and
one daughter. She was 81 years old,
Funeral services will be held at the
residence, 213 north Fairfax street,
on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock
to which the friends of the family
are invited The remains will be
shipped to her former home in Roy
ersford, Pa. on Friday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
SURPRISED BY PAYNE.

Game Warden A. j. Payne, OF
Fairfax county, while on CURSE In
his motorboa sat last Sunday, saw five
residents of Prince William county,
violating the law by cunning in Bel
mont Bay on Sunday. They retired
to the Prince William side of the bay,
but the game warden turned the
plow of his boat in that direction,
and having landed he warned the
Nimrods of the penalty of violating
ti.v ,av. The men Zone of whom was
an oficeholder,) plead guilty, but
stated tha tthey were ignorant OF
the law. They assured the game war
den that they would leave their guns
.ome on Sunday in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
MANN WOULD STOP
HOUSE WHEELS
Objects to President Wilson
Keeping House in
Session.
INSISTS ON QUORUM.
Minority Leader Serves Notice on
Democrats-Urgent Deficiency Bill
Said to be in Danger.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Threatening
to make a point of no quorum and
block the legislative wheels Of the
House, Minority Leader Mann Is
back in town, aver brief visit to
Chicago, and will have to be smooth
ed down if the House is to consider
the urgent deficiency appropriation
bill this afternoon.
Mr.. Mann doesn't relish the way
President Wilson is keeping Congress
in session, and he says quorum
must be present to do business If no
adjournment is taken.
"I served notice on the Democratic
leaders some time ago would de-
mani a quorum TO consider lmpor-
tant legislation" said Mr.. Mann. "a
quorum has been On hand heretofore,
and must be in the future. Further
more, il President Wilson is going to
insist without reason in keeping
Congress in session continuously, |
am willing to aid him by seeing that
Congress is actually here-ate least a
working majority of the members IN
our body
Mr.. Mann says if the Democrats
will agree to an adjournment or thir-
,ty- day recess, he will withhold his
points of no quorum. He asserts ev-
cry sensiole man knows there is no
immediate prospect Of currency leg
islation, and that Dotn Democrats
aid Republicans want to go home.
The urgent deficiency bill is in
Canger because of the large number
of absent House members. The bill
carsies about S4,0OO.OOO to supply d.
iciency appropriations needed by the
various government departments. 1t
comes back to the House today with
various Senate amendments, and if
Mr.. Mann makes his point of no
quorum, and Il majority of the House
membership doesn't materialize, the
bill may he held up indefinitely.
House leaders are endeavoring to
get absentees back, and bare quor-
rum may be assembled this after
noon. but the chances appeared
against it, as noses are being counted
early today Tie House members
are tired out and many left for their
homes as soon as the tariff bill was
signed, disregarding the hint of the
leaders that quorum might be
needed to send the urgent efficiency
bill to conference.
With only 163 members of the
House present-ffty two less than a
quorum-Speaker Pro Tenn Sherley
today ordered the sergeant-ht-ar'ms
to arrest all absent members and
| bring them back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
ELKs, TO NAME COMMITTEES.
Arrange for Memorial And Christmas
Celebrations.

Plans for the annual memor1a!
service of Alexandria Lodge OF Elks
which will take place on Sunday
night. December 7th, and for the an
nual Christmas celebration and char
tiles, were made at n meeting of the
organization which was held last
night at their home on Prince street.
Exalted Ruler Bales made stats
ment of the work which he hoped to
see accomplished this winter.
The following committees were APP
pointed to have charge of the differ
ent celebrations:
Memorial committee-George T.
Cation, Harry Fleischmann, Charles
B. MARSHALL, J. Owen Lynch, Herman
Friedlander.
Christmas celebration-J. Fred
Birrell, J. NJ. Hill, julius Wolf.
Courtney Acton and Lorenzo VOL
ford.
Christmas charitleS-JameS b.
Fitzgerald, James B. Martin, Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, n. J. Lawler, and
Lewis Murdoch.
Dancing-Jerome Kaufman,
Courtney Acton and Erwin Schwarz-
mann.
The lodge will hold meetings ev-
cry Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07

GROUND RENT HIGH.
Vast Crowds Surge Through En1
closure-Fairfax Says it is Great
est Fair in Yirginia's History.

Richmond, Oct 7.-Without osten-
tation or ceremony the PORTALS OF
the eighth annual edition Of the Vir-
ginia State Fair were thrown open
to an expectant public yesterday
morning, revealing a show, the equal
; of which has never before been
staged in the South.
In every Observation-Disclosures
exhibits, farm products, free attrac-
tions and the merry midway shows
the fair management has more than
lived up to it's promises to the public,
! ard the show was complete, in every
| detail when the curtain went up yes
terday morning There was no detail
Lacking beyond a slight hitch in the
afternoon program of the free attrac-
tions, due to a delayed train bringing
some of the shows, but with two eX-
ceptions the show-fully as good as
the best two-ring circus eXtant--was
given intact. The aviator failed to
aviate by reason Of an acci1ent to his
arm: but the aeronaut furnished d
sufficient number of thrills to account
for any disappointment that might
have fingered in the minds of the
crowd
The attendance fell short of the
d
iopening day last year--if otfhand
figures can be taken as evidence.
There are no official figures available
yet. The opening day thronG last
year was estimated at between
10000 and 10000 people; estimates
of yesterdays crowd placed is at
1000. Official figures. may change
. this estimate.
4 program that could not have
been bettered by Barnum & Bailey's
circus in its balmy days, was offered
! the crowd that sat in the big grand
stand yesterday afternoon, d was
repeated before crowd as large last
might.
The pyrotechnic display last night
-"The Battle Of Santiago, o,"-was
, the most brilliant Richmond ever
Saw-and having passed through two
campaigns recently Richmond has
had some pyrotechnics. The daylight
: fireworks. if more boisterous were
rovel and effective
The midway shows and the re-
! freshment stands were in full bloom
Yesterday and a few Of the paddle
games essayed to open for business,
though the crowds were not large
enough to justify the operation of all
| cf them. Industrial hall and the ex-
ihibits of stock and agricultural pro-
! duets were literally patroniZed.
From an educational standpoint it is
tie greatest fair Virginia ever held
Tnm ,r;ow is Richmond Day anc
with TIE holiday in the public schools
and The half-holiday with the mer
chants, The record crowd in the his
tory rf the institution is to be ex,
pected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
STORM IN ALASK A.
Two Miles of Territory Next to the
Sea Devastated.

Nome, Alaska, Oct. Fire has
broken out in the storm-stricken city
of Nome, and the flames have attack
cd the Pacific Cold Storage plant,
where is stored the chief supply of
meat for the winter. The fire appa-
ratus was destroyed by the gale.
Nome, Alaska. Oct. Nome has
been almost destroyed by storm.
All the south side Of Front street is
zone. The sandspit is gone. Two
miles of territory next to the sea was
devastated. No lives were lost.
The storm that last night began
heating in from Behrins Sea was the
worst ever known here. Men and
women worked all night in the icy
water to save their household effects.
The electric light plant was wrecked
and telephone service cut off. The
loss is estimated at S1,500,oOO.
There will be much suffering and
outside help will be required. Winter
is at hand, and it will be impossible
to get in supplies needed.
The steamships Victoria and Cor
win. which were lying in the road
stead. ran to the open sea and eS'
capped damage. All the small boats
on the beach were destroyed. Five
hundred houses have been demolish'
ed and more are falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
CASHIER SHORT $4,000.
W. o. Lucas Arrested on Warrant
Charging Embezzlement.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. William
O. Lucas, formerly cashier of the
Kansas City branch of the Cudahy
Packing Company, was charged w1-h
en,bezzlement in a state warrant yes
terday afternoon. Lucas was arrest
cd Sunday The surety company
that bonded Lucas estimated that a
shortage of $4,000 will be shown.
The warrant charges the embezzle-
ment of SSSS.11, this being the
amount of check which it is al
legged was misappropriated by Lucas.
Lucas disappeared September %,
while an investigation OF the Cudahy
books was in progress. 1t was al
legged populations charged against
the former cashier have extended
over the last eight years.
Lucas had been with the company
90 years. He is widely known in
sporting circles and was member
OF the American Bowling Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
EXECUTORS SALE.

lo Days Sale to dispose of, con-
tentS OF store corner Queen and
iayne street. Everything must be
so1a TO settle up the estate, late VIM.
II Peck.
ooai' "ooa, all kinds of staple and
fancy Groceries. Bottled and Canned
Goods notions of every description,
llnware' Small Hardware, Paints,
Brushes, Rope, half carload Fruit
Jars.
Sale Commences. Monday, continue.
Ten Days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
NOTICE-RED MEN

OsceoIa Tribe No I, Improved Order
nj Red Men, and Seminole No. 80 are
notified officially to meet at the Wig
wan of Osceola Tribe at p. m. Wed
nesdav. the 9Th OF October, 10 at
tend the services commemorative OF
the anniversary Of the establishment
Of the Methodist Protestant Church
So years ago Among the speakers
for the occasion will be Hon. John
l.. Burnett. Congressman from Ala
lbama, and our fellow townsmans
Hon. c. c. Carlin, Of Alexandria.
The highest men in the Methodist
Conference will also he present and
deliver addresses.
CHAS. NAGEL,
6 adv. Chief Of Records.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
TRADES COUNCIL.

A well-attended meeting of the
Alexandria Trades Council was held
last night at which addresses were
made by James O'Connell and P. J
Conlon. The former was elected del
egate to the general convention to be
held at Seattle in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
DEATH NOTICE

Mrs. NARY ANNA MATTHEWS.
died Tuesday October 7th, in her
fftv-frst year. Funeral services on
Thursday, October 9th, at 1880 p. m.'
a. her late residence, 213 north FAIR
fax street. Friends invited. Burial
in Royersfcrd, Pa, Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
NOTICE.

Tie annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alexandria Water
Company will be held at 10 o'clock
A ". on Monday. November 3, 1913.
9TH. GEO. UHLER Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Arthur Lilly, 9 years Old, was play
ing with shotgun in the kitchen at
the home of his parents at Fair
chance, few miles from Morgan
town, w. Va, Sunday when the
weapon was accidentally discharged,
killing his sister, Miss Mary Esther
Lilly, IS years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
HIGH SCHOOL LOSES.

The Alexandria High School eleven
dropped the first game of the season
to Eastern High School by score of
G to 0. Although far outweighed,
the local boys played a good game.
The lineup follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
MASONIC NOTICE..

A called communication Of A!eHan-
dria- Washington Lodge, No. %, A
F. e. A. NJ. will be held tonight'
Tuesday. October 7th, at 7:30 p m-'
for work.
Bv Order of the WorshipfuI Master
A. G. UHLER, sEcY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-10-07
ATTENTION-OWLS.

You are ordered to attend meet.
ING of the Nest tonight. Business
of Importance.
By order of the President.
A. S. MANKIN, Secty.
7-svery Tuesday.