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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
JUSTICE OF THE SUPItEME COURT
. Judge Robert Von Moschzlskcr,
of Pliiladelphia.
AUDITOR GENERAL,
A. E. SISSON,
of Erie.
STATE TREASURER,
, Jeremiah A. Stober,
c of Lancaster.
JURY COMMISSIONER,
W. H. Bullock.
The base ball season for 1909 is
ended and the Pittsburgs are the
world's champions. That peculiar
element of character which sizzles
like carbonic acid gas does when you
pull the cork, and which makes a
atald sober man go crazy over a base
hit or a good stop of a liner, will
now subside only to gather renewed
force next season. It will bo a long
time between drinks for the base
kail fans until next April.
One of the striking features about
Peary's charge against Cook is that
It is copyrighted by the Arctic club
and you cannot print it unless you
pay for so doing. It looks like a
money making scheme especially as
the secretary of the club announces
that the charge is made at this early
iate and before the geographical so
cieties can pass on the evidence of
both parties, for the reason that
Peary may suffer financial loss in his
lecture campaign which is apt to fall
flat with the general public, as Dr.
Cook Is now lecturing to largo audi
ences. Peary and his Arctic club
believe with the darky preacher
whoso favorite text was "Whore the
hen scratcheth there she expects to
find a bug."
WHAT IS A COMPLIMENTARY
VOTE?
Candidates on the Democratic
state ticket particularly the candi
date for judge of the Supreme
Court are making appeals for com
plimentary votes.
What is a complimentary vote?
Why, it is just the same as any
other kind of a vote. It goes to the
candidate, Is counted for him, and
helps to elect him if he can get
enough of them.
It is the habit of candidates who
have no hope of election otherwise
to plead for complimentary votes,
and the plea is that it can do no
harm; that It Is only a compliment.
It goes just as far as any other vote
in the election, however.
The complimentary vote is a trick
to be avoided. Every citizen should
rote in support of his principles.
PEARY AND COOK.
Tho storm center of tho Peary
Cook controversy has shifted from
the North Pole to Mount McKinley.
Doctor Cook claims to have reached
the summit of Mount McKinley ac
companied by a guide named Bar
rill. This claim was not disputed
until lately, Barrlll having testified
to tho fact and it is on record that
in his home town he has related re
peatedly very minutely all the details
of the ascent. Some weeks ago short
ly after the Peary accusation the
New York Herald published a report
that Barrlll had acknowledged that
he had been offered $5,000 to make
affidavit that Dr. Cook had not
reached the summit of Mount Mc
Kinley, but had declined the offer.
Now a paper called the Globe, own
ed by Capt. Bridgman, who is Peary's
strongest advocate and intimate
confidant, comes out with an affi
davit which it is claimed was made
by Barrlll, to the effect that Cook's
story of the ascent, of Mount Mcr
Kinley was a fake and he was a
party to it. Not much credence can
be'placed upon the oath of this man
who for several years has claimed
to have been with Cook when he
made the ascent, who has made the
statement that he has been offered
$6,000 to deny what he has stated,
and then comes out with an affidavit
which makes him out a confessed
perjurer at the very best. Dr. Cook
has signified not only a willingness
but a determination to head a party
of explorers to ascend to the summit
of Mount McKinley and . procure
tho records be left there. Hope he
Invites Peary to bo one of the party.
The Blacks to move and win came
true in the Ketchcl and Johnson
prize fight last Saturday. Why
shouldn't black Johnson win? It is
animal against animal in these bru
tal contests and Johnson is not as
far removed from the Gorilla as
Ketchcl. The next contest will be
between the Gorilla and the Bear,
as Jefferles, when stripped for bat
tle, presents the appearance of a
bear, his body being covered with a
mass of hair which would excite the
envy of a grizzly.
SECOND DEGREE VERDICT.
Blakeslee Will Now Have to Spend
u Few Years In tho Penitentiary.
The jury in the case of Amos C.
Blakeslee, charged with the murder
of Garrett S. Berry, a native of Da
mascus township, this county, on the
night of July 20, 1909, at 720
Adams avenue, Scranton, returned a
verdict of murder of the second de
gree. The verdict was reached about 7
o'clock Wednesday night, it Is said,
and the jury filed Into court at 9:30
o'clock the next morning. Three
minutes later the verdict was read.
Blakeslee entered the court room
about a minute before the jury came
in and took his seat at his counsel's
table. He appeared cheerful and
stood the strain of the intervening
minutes between his arrival and the
announcement of the verdict, well,
the only nervousness he betrayed
being shown in the shaking of his
hands. 4
The verdict was plainly a shock" to
him, as there was a rumor in the
court house that the verdict would
be "guilty of manslaughter," but the
supposed "leak" was wrong.
When the verdict was announced
Blakeslee wept quietly and mopped
his face, which had turned very red,
and rubbed his eyes with a handker
chief. A couple of women, said to be rel
atives of the convicted man, who sat
In tho audience, when the verdict
was read, were also overcome.
A few minutes after he had heard
his fate, he was taken back to the
county jail.
Attorney James J. Powell, who
with Attorney E. W. Thayer, defend
ed Blakeslee, was present when the
verdict was read and immediately
announced that he would move for
a new trial.
Attorney Tbayer arrived a couple
of minutes after the jury had been
discharged.
It was said that Blakeslee had a
narrow escape from the 'noose, for
when the jury first balloted it was
found that a number had voted for a
first degree verdict.
The crime of which Blakeslee was
convicted, was committed in his
wife's home. He had left his wife
a couple of months before ana lived
a few doors away from her.
The victim, Berry, was a neighbor
of the Blakeslees, and a frequent
caller at their home, both before and
after the separation.
Blakeslee sat on tho porch of his
boarding house on the night of the
murder. He saw Berry walk past his
wife's house, turn and go back. Ber
ry sat on the porch with Mrs. Blakes
lee for a few minutes and then went
into the house. Mrs. Blakeslee peer
ed up and down tho street and then
followed Berry.
Blakeslee went up to his room,
put on his coat and hat, took a re
volver that he had borrowed, went
around in tho rear of the houses be
tween the boarding house and his
wife's home and planted himself at a
window in an alleyway so that he
could see his wife and Berry in Mrs.
Blakeslee's dining room. He watch
ed him until he saw enough to con
vince him that It was time to Inter
fere. He broke In a rear window and
when his wife saw him she fled.
Berry, who was a very large and
powerful man, wrestled with Blakes
lee, according to the latter's testi
mony, and while they were tussling
the revolver he held in his hand went
off and Berry was shot just about
the left eye. He died the next day
In the State Hospital.
GOT A LITTLE SATISFACTION.
Editor, Unablo to Collect Bill for Pa
per, Conld Afford to Affront
tho Widow.
To the editor of a little Maine
newspaper there came tho other day
an indignant elderly woman, who
waved a bit of paper in the editorial
face.
"Lookeo here!" she said. "What
does this mean a bill for the Citi
zen to my husband that's been dead
two years? Ye don't expect his wid
ow to pay debts o his contracted long
after he's dead?"
"You say he has not been getting
the paper?" said the editor, after
long thought.
"No, ye donderhead!" screamed
the woman, "I tell ye he's been dead
two years!"
"Strango," mused the editor. "The
postoffice department has not noti
fied me of his failure to receive them.
Quite sure you yourself haven't been
enjoying the estimable educational
values of a perusal of my sheet?"
"That ain't the point," argued the
widow. "You've been sending the
noospaper and a bill to a man that's
dead. It's your affair, not mine."
"Well," said the editor finally, per
ceiving that he must be a loser, "in
future, madam, I will cause an extra
copy to be printed on asbestos to in
sure that your husband receives Mb
Citizen regularly."
"Paid in Full' starts in The
Citizen next week.
PERSONAL CANVASS FOR A
JUDGESHIP.
Tho Democratic candidate for
Judge of tho Supreme Court, C.
Laruo Munson, is swinging around
the State soliciting votes to put him
self on the bench of tho highest
Judicial tribunal in the Common
wealth. He is going Into tho coun
ties, holding conferences with the
politicians of his party, and Individ
ually seeking voters.
This Is something new. Tho peo
ple of Pennsylvania have never be
fore been diverted by so Interesting
a spectacle as a candidate for the
exalted place of Judge of tho Su
preme Court whirling around in a
personal canvass of the state.
Searching back through all the years
siuco the adoption of the present
constitution the Democratic candi
date himself would bo unable to find
a precedent for it. The sentiment,
made and ever maintained by the
people which holds high judicial of
fice above such methods, has always
been respected heretofore by those
who have been honored with a nom
ination. The Democratic candidate seems
to have a less exalted view of the
place he seeks, and to think he can
promote his cause by thrusting
aside what has become an unwrit
ten and should be an inviolable law.
The duties of a judge of tho Supremo
Court are of the most delicate and
responsible character too delicate
and responsible to be exposed to a
compromising personal campaign
for votes. The offlco has never been
pulled down to that level, and no
one has ever before thought he could
pull himself up to the offlco by such
methods.
The Democratic candidato will
not benefit by those methods now.
The people of Pennsylvania have too
high an appreciation of the proprie
ties to look with either patience or
favor upon a personal canvass by a
candidate for Judge of the Supreme
Court.
SEIZED 1,000 GALLONS BOOZE.
Rockland County Still in Hands of
Government Officers.
Henry B. Lawson, of Newburgh,
deputy collector of internal revenue,
seized 1,000 gallons of spirits at a
still in Charlestown, Rockland coun
ty, Saturday night. The still had
for some time been under suspicion
but the internal revenue agents
found it extremely difficult to dis
cover the offenders owing to the
method which they employed in
avoiding the revenue tax. , The still
was registered, but only paid a tax
for half its output. It was perplex
ing, however, to ascertain when
legitimate spirits were being taken
from the still and when contraband.
To solve this two special internal
revenue agents one from North
Carolina and another from Boston,
Mass., were called into the case to
assist Mr. Lawson.
After watching the still for weeks
the internal revenue men made their
seizure when a wagon was loaded
for tho second time. As the govern
ment tax is $1.50 per gallon it will
be readily apparent that the saving
to the distiller by evading the tax
was, on this load, $1,500.
A SMILE AND A HELPING HAND.
'Tis the honest grip
Of comradeship
Makes a fellow take heart again;
It's the word of cheer
From a friend sincere
Makes him feel life's not in vain.
When the way is dark
And the luckless barque
Is drifting from safety's strand,
Why, God bless the man
And tho woman who then
Hold to us a helping hand.
When you're out of luck
And you're out of pluck
And the fight don't seem worth
while
What will give you heart
To do your part?
Why, a handclasp and a smile;
So when all is black
And we've lost the track
In a world we can't understand,
Then God bless the friend
Who is there to lend
A smile and a helping hand.
Exchange.
Scene from the "Isle of Spice,"
91st ANNIVERSARY
OF THE WAYNE
COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY
Report of Rev. H. G. Harned,
Superintendent, to the Wayne Coun
ty Bible Society at tho 91st anniver
sary held in Grace Episcopal church,
October 13, 1909:
Since the nineteenth anniversary
of tho society, which was observed
by a meeting held In the First Meth
odist Episcopal church of Hones
dale, Pa., on Wednesday evening,
July 15, 1908, it has become more
and more apparent that the Bible
Society, as well as other missionary
societies, has mission work to do
in the United States, as well as in
Foreign Countries, and the revival
of homo mission work in all of the
churches has increased the demands
on the Bible Society as their helper.
The immense influx of foreigners
pouring into this country, whose
trend of thought has been so differ
ent from that which is expected of
citizens of this country, and especi
ally of those who have built up the
religious and civil institutions of
the United States, that the great
statesmen, as well as great church
men, have been led to say, "The
Immigrant is America's greatest
problem," and that "tho Bible is
the only solution."
The Bible societies are endeavor
ing to meet tho demands upon them
and they are succeeding as far as
their funds will allow. County
lines cannot divide mission work.
This is especially true in Northeast
ern Pennsylvania.
Since the Northeast Department
of the State Society was Instituted
comprising six counties, Including
Wayne county, in a little over two
years, 13,300 volumes were dis
tributed in this territory, valued at
$5,387.34. '
2,278 volumes of these were do
nated and a large number of the
others were sold at cost of making
or less than cost. Many foreigners
learn the English, especially the
younger ones, and of course, the
English books are most In demand,
but of those 697 .vero Italian, 202
Polish, 111 Welsu, 87 Ruthenlan,
78 German, 34 Russian, 28 Hungarian,-
34 Romanian and various num
bers in Spanish, Bohemian, Bulgar
ian, Slovak, Japanese, Swedish,
Greek, French, Latin, Arabic, etc.
During the past year we have
distributed 271 volumes to Wayne
county people, whom we know to be
such, but many come to us in our
office and Bible store at 12G Wash
ington Avenue, Scranton, whore we
have more than a thousand dollars
worth of Bibles constantly in stock,
whom we do not know, and doubt
less, many more sold to Wayne
county customers. It is a good thing
to have a place available where a
large stock and great variety of
Bibles can bo had conveniently.
We aim to see to It that every
one is supplied with a copy of God's
Word, whether born in America, or
any other land, even beginning at
our "own nouseuoid our own
people. And it is not difficult to
believe that some of them may be
or become, as bad as any of the
toreigners, wno come to us, espec
ially when we take into account our
greater advantages in this country
We supply every new mission
among tho foreign people as soon
as one is fairly organized, and keep
in touch with the missionaries and
help them supply all with Bibles,
Many of those, who read foreign
languages, come themselves and get
their books. Wo give a large dis
count on Oxford, International and
American Standard Revised Bibles
to churches and to Sunday schools
and to Christian Workers, gener
ally, and donate to those who are
unable to pay for them.
We have received contributions as
follows:
First Presbyterian Church, Hones
dale, $10.00; from the M. E. churches
in Wayne county: Honesdale $10:
Ariel, $10, Carley Brook, $1, Beach
Lake, $4, Bethany, $5, Damascus
$2, Hamlinton, $4, Hawley, $3.40,
Sterling, $1, South Canaan, $2,
at the Lyric on Monday next
Waymart, $3, Orson, $4.36, Lake
vlllo, $1, United Evangelical church
of Maplcwood, 49 cents.
Contributions paid to tho Treas
urer directly by others, not appear
ing in this report, will bo accounted
for by him.
The Pennsylvania Bible Society
Annual Report of May, 1909, gives
large credit to tho work In our
Northeast Department, making
special mention of Wayne county so
ciety and reports its history at some
length, indicating that other parts
of tho state are following our meth
ods to their advantage.
Many thanks to the officers of this
society, to the pastors of churches,
the Sunday School workers, tho press
of tho county, and all who have
helped us to make the success which
has attracted so wido attention.
Respectfully submitted,
H. G. HARNED, Supt.
HORSE, BUGGY, HARNESS GONE.
Liberty Stableman Robbed of Valua
ble Property.
Chiefs of Police of different places
have been notified by C. F. Crawford
of Liberty, Sullivan county, that
there has been stolen from the sta
ble of Charles Syreen In Liberty a
strawberry roan gelding, 1G hands
high, weight about 1,225 pounds,
paces part of the time, long black
mane and tall, foretop short, scar
on one forefoot outside quarter,
hind shoe off, in good flesh when
stolen, value about $150. Also
black top buggy, red running gear,
and light harness. A reward of $25
is offered for the recovery of tho
property.
"Billy, Tho Kid."
"Billy, The Kid" plays a return
engagement at the Lyric Theatre
this (Wednesday) evening. There
will be but one performance (night)
and no matinee as advertised on the
lithographs. A mistake in placing
the order for printing was tho cause
of announcing a matinee for this
place.
"Billy, The Kid" played at the
Lyric last season to a large and well
pleased audience and lovers of sen
sational raelo-drama will welcome
the return of this lively western
play.
Harvest Homo Services.
The Harvest Home services will
be held at tho Carley Brook church
on Sunday morning, Oct. 24th, at
11 o'clock and at Glrdland at 2:30
p. m. Preaching at West Damascus
at 7:30 p. m.
The Third Quarterly conference
will be held on Saturday evening,
October 23rd, and the quarterly
meeting on Sunday, Oct. 24th, at 11
o'clock a. m. In the church at Smith
Hill. Rev. J. M. Coleman will con
duct the services instead of Dr. M.
D. Fuller.
J. B. ZWEIZIG.
Pastor of Carley Brook charge.
Legal blanks at Tho Citizen office.
BREGST
FALL
OPE
Tho need of heavier garments is as
ing you male- folks here. We know what a great store this is; know
how well prepared we are to save you. That's why we Bay with all the
confidence in the world, "Come Here."
HIGH ART AND COLLEGIAN
Suits and Overcoats aro ready In all the striking patterns for the
present season. Styles for the young man styles for the older. All
in all, it's a grand gathering of clothes you should wear 910 to 920.
Hats
If your price is 91.50, we'll show
the Prominent; if you'll pay 92.00,
Gold Bond is tho hat for you. Then
comes tho Knox at 93.00. Variety
a plenty.
Furnishings
There are a great many places to
buy fixings, but there's always one
Breestein Brothers,
Entertainment Friday Evening.
Tho entertainment which will bo
given Friday ovenlng, Oct. 22, un
der the auspices of the Honesdaio
Public School teachers, will consist
of music and a talk by Miss Alice ,
Gregory on "The English Lake, Dis
trict," with illustrations. At tho
conclusion of tho program Ice cream,
cake and candy will bo on sale. The
new building will be open for the
Inspection of all those who deslro to
see It. The proceeds are to aid in
tho furnishing of the teachers' par
lor. Tickets adults 25 cents;
children 10 cents. 83tl.
SINGING EVANGELISTS.
The Rlnes Brothers, tho singing
evangelists, will conduct services in
tho Waymart M. E. church from
October 18th to 31st. ALL ARK
WELCOME. These sweet singers
and inspiring talkers will Interest
and help you. 83tf.
LYRIC THEATRE
BEHJ. H. MT1R1CH, - - - Lessee & Manaeer
Wednesday
EVENING
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Chas. H. Wuerz
PRESKNTS
The Season's Sensational Melodra
matic Success
BILLY
The KID
WITH NOLAN PANE A3 BILLY
A true story of Life in tho Great Wild
West.
The Most Novel, Unique und Pictures
que Show of Modern Times.
Van and Sensation.
A STIIONQ METROPOLITAN CAST.
PRICES- 15-25-35 and 50cts.
SEAT SALE opens nt tho box office
at 0 a. m Wednesday, Oct. 20.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
undersigned, a registered student at
law in the office of Victor A. Deckeu,
Esq., of tho Wayne county bar, will
make application to the State Board of
Law Examiners, to be examined on the
7th and 8th days of Dec, 1909, for ad
mission to the bar of the Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania, and to the bar of the
Court of Common Pleas of Wayne Co.
CHAS. S. IIOUCK.
Honesdale, Pa., Oct. 9 1009. 82eoi5
A. O. BLAKE,
AUCTIONEER.
You will make money
by buying me.
IBELL PHONE 0-U
Bethany, Pa.
We want you here
today !
Rathe1!' a pointed request
but we'rr saying it by right
of superior knowledge on
the subject of FALL AND
WINTER CLOTHING.
insistent as we are about hurry
best place. It's here. The Eclipse
shirt, 91.00 to $2.00. Ever wear
the Just Right Glove, 91.00 to 92.00
and the Corliss Coon collars? In
quarter sizes, 2 for 25c.
Underwear
We feature the Australian natu
ral wool underwear at 91.00 per
garment; also Setsnug Union Suits
for mon at 91.00 to 92.00 per suit.
BROS.
8?5 MAIN STREET,
Honasdalo, Pa,