THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 1010. I VALUABLE NEWS FROM t: -n Important Happenings and Personal Items Contrib uted by THE CITIZEN'S Corps of Correspondents. SOUTH CLINTON. The wedding of Miss Mildred Uur dlck, who 1ms been staying with her mint of this place and Herman Bul lock of this place, wns solemnized at the home of the bride In South New Mllford. The bride wns charming ly dressed In a light blue. As the wedding march pealed forth the young couple entered Into wedlock under a beautiful arch. The cere mony was read by an uncle of tho bride, Rev. Henry J. Baker of Way mart. A bountiful dinner was serv ed to over 50 guests. Tho bride re ceived many beautiful and costly presents. Mr. and Mrs. Bullock will reside In Carbondale. Rally dny will be observed In tho Baptist church In tho near future. Rev. Mr. Baker and wife will at tend the Harford fair. STEENE. The Ladles' aid of Stcene will servo chicken dinner at the home of Mrs. Minnie Mill Thursday. Sept. 29. All are cordially Invited. Proceeds to ap ply on pastor's salary. For tho price of 25 cents you can get a good chick en dinner. Mrs. Oscar Clark of Deposit, N. V., is visiting her parents. George Chapman of Carbondale visited his mother on Sunday. Farmers Haley and Arthur arc put ting In full time farming and slash ing In the woods for lumberman Hol lenback. One of the finest four-months-old colts in this section Is owned by Wil liam Cole. One hundred dollars would not buy him. Several of the farmers aro digging their potatoes and finding less than half a crop. Merchant Dimond and family of Waymart visited friends at Prompton Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Burch of Waymart preached a very Interesting sermon here on Sunday afternoon, his text .being 1 Samuel, 3 and 4 verses. Richard Bodle Is much Improved from his recent illness. The excelsior factory at Prompton is shut down for repairs. CENTERVILLE. Susie and Margaret Marshall have returned to their home here aft,er spending some time with friends and relatives of Scranton. Mrs. James Surplice and son, George, of Scranton are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall and daughter, Margaret, also Mrs. James Surplice and son, George, visited at Mr. and Mrs. BItner's on Monday. Sept. 19. A dance was held at John Reer's Tuesday night. Those who attended from here were Susie, Jennie, Mar garet and Frank Marshall, Mrs. James Surplus and son, George, also Ray Surplice and William Gerrity. Margaret Marshall of this place Is working at Mr. Healey's on Razor hill. Elmer Reed of Emporium is visit ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam uel Reed. PLEASANT MOUNT. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tiffany at tended the I. O. O. F. picnic at Poyntelle last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Mills spent Sunday at Poyntelle. Rev. D. W. .McCarthy returned Saturday from attending the euras istlc congress held in Montreal, Canada. Hon. J. D. Brennan gave a very Interesting account of his Kiirnnpnn trip for the pleasure of the pupils ; of the high school and the town peopie generally. Mr. Brannan's talk was exceptionally interesting. His account of his visit to the Pope was of special interest. Mr. Bren nan was greeted by a full house. Mrs. John Brain Is spending the week-end In Avoca. George Brain was at tho Allentown fair last week. Marguerite Kennedy entertained several of her girl friends at tea last Monday evening. Thoso who were her guests were Misses Bessie and Jennie Moase, Emma Lemphe, Helen Tiffany and Rose Glanvllle. "Miss Smith," who arrived a trifle late, caused a little buzz of excite ment and a great laugh of cheer when It was discovered that "Miss Smith" was Aunt Conella Bush in high style disguise, who called to announce her Intention of not being omitted when tho rest of tho girls were bidden. Eighty years young nnd tho loved friend of all the folks. May her crown be of beau tiful ilowers that can never fade or grow old. The Presbyterian society will hold their annual chicken supper tho middle of October. Mrs. Emma Mills James died nt tho home of her daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, on Wednesdny, Sept. 15, aged 84 years. Tho fun eral was held in tho Presbyterian church Saturday. Services woro conducted by the church pastor. Rev. William Usher. Mrs. James has been a faithful and consistent as well as a very helpful member of that church for 49 years. Mrs. James was cared for during tho whole of her sickness by her only daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, with whom she lived. Miss Etta Gager and Miss Cody were guests at G. R. Clark'B Fri day. Mrs. Joseph Johns of Plttston Is visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Johns of this place. Mrs. Myron Labar was a Car bondale visitor last week. Mrs. Grace Spencer and Mrs. I,. Cornelia Bush spent several days with Carbondalo relatives recently Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Duller and daughter, Anna, mado a business trip io -jaruonuaio Thursday. At a meeting of the Village Im provoraent society last Mondav nvnn Ing Myron Labar was engaged to light and tend tho street lamps for six months. A voto of thanks was j: n it tendered to Florist G. R. Clark of Scranton for plants, trees and shrubs donated for tho park. Tho matter of relaying tho sidewalk In front of H. F. Wright's is also un der discussion. Tho society has also employed Mr. Labar to cut and burn nil noxious weeds on road sides and In corner places. Miss Anna Labar leaves week for Liberty, N. Y. Cards are out announcing next the mnrrlago of Cclla McGraw of Rock Lake to Thomas Brcnnnn of this place to take place at St. Julian's church today. Mrs. Emory Tiffany spent Wed nesday In Honcsdnlo. May Gill and Florence Grimes spent Inst week In Jcssup and Scranton. Messrs. Daniel Conlogue, Julius Yutzler, Russell Miller, Charles O'Neill nnd Judd M. Fltzo left on Mondny for Oregon. A card from one of the boys written from Chi cago tells of a delightful trip that far. Grace Winner Is spending two weeks with relatives In MUlvlllc. BETHANY. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Starnes of Carbondale spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Starnes. The funeral of Mrs. Edwin Law yer took place Tuesday afternoon nt 2 o'clock from tho house nnd wns largely attended. The interment was made In the new part of the cemetery here. Rev. W. B. Slgnor officiated. The pallbearers were: Frank Beere, James Henshaw, Cyrus Ishmnn, Wallace Hacker, George Maddeford and Loren Scantlebury. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Faatz and daughter, Lillian, of Scranton visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Faatz Wednes day. Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Slgnor attend cd the convention at Beach lake Wednesday. Mrs. W. C. Seifarth of Brooklyn came Wednesday to visit her mother Mrs. Henry N. Miller. - Miss Gayer and Miss Cody spent Sunday at Pleasant Mount. Mortlmore Lavo left for Gettys burg Saturday; he also expects to visit Harrlsburg. There was a large attendance at the supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Monlngton on Thurs day. The Methodist Ladles' Aid realized over $10. . The Methodist Sunday school and Epworth League will picnic at First pond on Saturday. Bessie Kimble of Pleasant Valley spent Sunday with her cousin, Ella Gammell. Rev. J. B. Cody will be In Damas cus this week attending the Sunday school convention. WHITES VALLEY. Mrs. D. E. Hacker is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. L. E. Perklss. Dr. and Mrs. Perklss have spent several years In Forest City but expect soon to locate In Scran ton. Miss Edith Crossman is attending school at Honesdale. S. P. Crossman, who Is In the Emergency hospital In Carbondale, is reported Improving. The Ladles' Aid society gave a ghost social In Independent hall Fri day evening when the contest clos ed. Miss Emetine Thomas present ed thirty-five dollars and Thelma Horton ten dollars. The ghosts were sold for $15, thus adding $60 to the treasury. The contestants were giv en gold bracelets. Miss Susie Odell, accompanied by Miss Carrie Bartholomew, will spend the week in Union and Blnghamton, jtf. Y, Miss Anna FItze spent the week end with Edith Spencer at Lake Lo mar. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lootnis of Maple Grove spent Sunday at Henry Cliffs. Mrs. Raymond Pomery, who spent several days recently at Forest City, has returned. BEACH LAKE. As the W. C. T. U. convention Is a thing of the past, our next general meeting will likely bo at the fair. The convention seemed to be a grand success and we were pleased to have so many temperance work ers visit us and enjoy a couple of days here. The usual health of our village is good at present with a few excep tions, viz, Mrs. Phoebo Olver,. who has been laid up somo time, Is now nearly well, but Mr. Del. Mclntyro Is still confined to his room with a very painful foot; In fact, has been In tho house all summer and his many friends wish for his speedy re covery. Joe Smith, tax collector, was at tho Beach Lake house Friday to re ceive taxes. Nearly all taxpayers were horrified at tho excessive school tax for this town. It certainly could bo lessened if the school board had enough courageous men to rightly adjust that matter. A few city peoplo yet at tho West Shore house and somo are expected at tho Central house. Miss Dexter, the village teacher, Is boarding with Mrs. Charles Budd. Miss Besslo Decker of Ledgevlllo visited her home hero Sunday. Maud Dickinson and friend of Peckvlllo are visiting friends hero, The Free Methodists will exchange ministers. Mr. Van SIcklo will bo sent here. They have their confer enco In tho fall. J. P. Budd is building on South Main. Soon tho village will extend qulto a distance in tho direction of Honcsdnlo. Mrs. Seymour expects to visit Clifford this week. Mr. Ives Is again buying apples Ho,Biys ho finds moro than he ex pected as apples did seem to bo scarce. Unless that sllghthand work of taking fruit and othor things bo stopped I am afraid somo ono will got something more detrimental to them. NEIGHBORING TOWNS BOYDS MILLS. Many of tho farmers of this com munity are busy filling their sljos. Wnrd Wall has purchased a new gasoline engine. N. L. Wood hns built a new silo. Mary Noble has returned from nn extended visit with friends nt Scran ton, Dalton and Pcckvlllo. Mrs. W. H. Tymcson and son, Wil liam, nro visiting at W. J. Rose's. W. E, Burcher was a caller at this plnco on Sunday. Miss Belle Clark nnd niece, Miss Maiido Gavltte, of Morris, Pa., recent ly visited relatives nt this place. A baby daughter arrived at tho home of D. C. Bryant on Sunday. Mrs. James Lovclass and daugh ters, of Scranton, and Miss Eva Love lass of Bayonuo, N. J., have been visiting nt T. H. Smlth'B. Mrs. Cnrrlo Ellison of Carbondalo Is visiting friends In ths vicinity. Claude Martin of Frowsburg, N. Y made a short visit at this place last week. Ho expects to take up his residence here In the spring. Mrs. Emma G. Secor solicits sub scriptions for the Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Homo Companion, Delineator nnd othor periodicals. MISS HARDENBERGH, teacher of plnno, theory and harmony. Terms and particulars upon request. Address 309, 14th street. 71tC New York, Sept. 271 Mayor Gaynor wrote yesterday to John A. Dlx,. chair man of tho Democratic state commit' too, that ho wns not a candidate for tho nomination for governor by tho Rochester convention. Tho letter repeats what tho mayor has already told his frlonds. To thorn who have had a cbanco'to talk with him concerning his attitude toward tho understood wish of the largo majority of tho Democratic load' ers of tho stnto to prespnt his namo.to tho convention ho has persistently said, "I nm not a candidate for tho nomination, and personally I dont want it, but If It should com to mo I will .consider It" Mr. Gnynor does not say explicitly In his letter thnt ho would refuso tho nomination If It should bo mndo, and ho takes occasion to contradict tho as sertion that ho over niado a compact to continue four years In his offico as mayor. MELLEN FOR COMMERCE COURT New Haven's President Appeals For Method of Regulation. Now nnveu. Conn., Sept. 27. Pros ldent Charles S. Mellen of the New Haven road made this statement to tho Connecticut Editorial asHoeiatkm: "Unless I wrongly read tho signs of the times, tho progressive movement Is suro to spread tho world over. Let Connecticut bo ready with a sane, safo, constitutional niothod of applying principles of Justice to tho regulation of all monopolies. "I ngaln usk the thinking men of this state to consider carefully tho Idea of establishing a court of commerce, which shall, with tho Independence, Impartiality and ability which wo aro nccustomod to In our courts of law and with complete simplicity of procedure hear nnd glvo Judgment on all contro' verstes Involving Intricate commercial considerations." SALAD FATAL TO TWO. Two Others May Die as Result of Ban quet In Elizabeth. Elizabeth, N. J., Sept. 27. As tho re sult of eutlng lobster salad two men died nt tho Alexlan Brothers' hospital nnd two moro aro seriously 111 thero. Hcveral others boenmo ill from tho same cause. Tho (lend aro Richard McMahou and John Sulllvun. Thoso sorlously 111 aro Owen Farrolly, a city councilman, and Daniel Bulllvnn. Tho snlnd was eaten at a banquet plven about two weeks ago to eclobrato tho apiolntinout of John Nclley to tho local police forco. Llghtnlno Hits Worshipers. Lexington, Tenn., Sept 27. Light' nlug struck a tree under which n nuin bor of delegates to tho neech River Baptist association had taken refuge from a ralaBtorm. John Shackelford was klllod, nnd Orocn Scott and Wll Ham O. Binlth may dla Tho others WILTiTAM BARNES, JR. S S Old Guard Leader Who Is Mak- S Photo by American Preea Association. h ero not seriously hurt T TO F1ZZLI That Is Roosevelt's Opinion of Old Guard at Saratoga. GETS WELCOME FROM 3,000. Barnes Declares That Neither Side Has a Majority Sherman When Asked Who Is to Bo Temporary Chairman Says "I Am." Snrntoga, N. Y., Sept. 27. "Wo are In Saratoga to boat them to a frazzle; do not forget tho word frazzle," wild Colonel Roosovelt. "I camo back from Africa with boiuo trophies, nnd when we get back from .Saratoga we shall hnvo some moro trophies." Marching under the blue silk banner of the New York county committee, tight behind the band, the colonel ninde his way through a cheering crowd of 11,000 iKjr.sons. Men cheered. boys howled, nnd women wnved hand kerchiefs and screamed, "Oh, you Teddy J" The reception accorded tho colonel took tho last vestige of starch out of such of the old guard as had been wavering. Tho scramble to get on tho Roosevelt band wagon will bo fierce. Colonel Roosevelt will try to put through tho direct primary plank, nnd It Is rumored thnt ho will get behind Henry L. Stlmson, special United States prosecutor in tho sugar cases. for governor. Mr. Griscom said that in tho event of Colonel Roosevolt's defeat In the convention the whole Roosevelt section would support tho old gunrd ticket. But Mr. Griscom said ho did not ex pect to loso. Friends of Colonel Roosevelt who enme from New York with him assert ed emphatically that he would not take the nomination for governor un der any circumstances. In answer to a direct question in re gard to the nomination of himself. Colonel Roosevelt replied: "I have nothing to say." When Sherman was llnnlly corralled by the newspaper men, he wns asked. "Who Is going to bo temporary chair man Y "I nm," he' said. "Isn't tho outlook a little funereal?" "No," said Smiling Jim grimly. "It Is iKjrfectly delightful." One of tho first men to greet Mr. Sherman wna Cornelius V. Collins of Troy, Colonel Roosevelt's upstnte lieu tennnt, who was talking on the hotel vcrnnda with Charles Francis, former ambassador to Austria. Mr. Collins and tho vice president shook hands cordially and turning to Mr. Francis Mr. Shennnn said: "How nre you, ambassador?" "I am only nn ex-ambassador now," laughingly replied Mr. Francis. "I guess -we will nil bo ex's soon," said Mr. Sherman quickly, which caused a laugh among those who heard him. Barnes wns asked how it lookod. lie said: 'Neither side has a majority, al though the other fellows claim to hnve. Nobody will know how tho thing stands until tho convention meets." "Going to make n fight for tho plat form r "You bet wo'vo got ono nnd wo will stand by It." Tho arrival of Sherman served to awaken what little energy Is left of tho old guard. Mr. Barnes hastened from his breakfast nnd Joined tho vice president. Presently Woodruff follow ed him Into tho council chamber. Now anil then a few curious delegates gath ered outside the doors, but they soon went nwny disgusted. Mr. Grlsoom, chairman of tho Re publican county committee of Now York, has decided against Congress man Bonnet and In favor of Stlmson as his candldato for governor. This puts Bonnet out of the running, unless Sherman, Rarnes and Wndsworth de cldo to support him. AFFIRMS CHOICE OF SHERMAN Republican State Committee Aots by Vote of 22 to 15. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 27. The Re publican state committee, by a vote of 22 to 15, ntllrmed its choice of Vlco President Sherman us tompornry chairman of tho Republican stnte con vontlon. This Is n gnlu of two votes over tho previous vote. Tho committee voted, 22 to 15, that Mr. Orlscom's chnrges of trickery nnd deceit In tho origlnnl selectlou of Mr. .Sherman were fnlso. TO DISSOLVE SUGAR TRUST. Government Suit to Be Filed In About a Week. Washington, Sept. 27. Tho milt of tho federal government for tho dlssO' lutlon of theyuucrlcau Sugar Refining company under tho Shermun antitrust law will bo filed In tho federal court In Now York city In nbout a week. It Is understood that tho government officials have strong hopes of being ablo to prosecute tho suit successfully Tho caso will have muny points In common with tho dissolution suit now pending before tho supreme court against tho Standard Oil company, , $50,000 Fire In NeWark. Newurk, N. J., Bept 27. The plant of tho Wuvcrly Paper Box company in Meadow road was destroyed by fire. Tho loss Is estimated at $50,000. ROCHESTER Plans Complete For Big At tendance at Convention. HAVENS LOOMS UP STRONG. Hot Fight Will Be Made For Repre sentative If Gaynor Declines to Run For Governor 8ulzer Believed to Hove Excellent Chance. Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 27. Tho city is ready for the Democratic delegates to tho stnto convention, which will bo called to order on Thursday nt noon. So( far thero liavo been very few arrivals, but by today tho first big train loads will have arrived. While Rochester has a candidate of Its own for the gubernatorial nomina tion, tho local delegates are anxiously awaiting word from Mayor Gnynor. In case tho mayor decides to accept it Is belloved thnt the supporters of Representative Havens would not hes itate to glvo him their loyal support, ns It Is felt that In Mayor Gaynor's case nomination means election. Should Mayor Gaynor, however, de cline to run, n strong fight will be mndo for Representative Havens. Among tho other candidates men tioned, always provided Mayor Gaynor declines to run. Representative Sulzer Is declared to have an excellent chance. When Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany nail, arrives he will find several gubernatorial candidates here awaiting his Judgment. Friends of Representative Ilavens declare that tho Indorsement of the New York lend er Is all that Is needed to glvo Havens tho nomination. Schurman Not a Candidate. Ithaca, N. Y., Sept. 27.-1. G. Schur man, president of Cornell university, has sent a letter to S. H. Gage in which ho says that under no circum stances would ho accept tho Repub lican nomination for governor of Now York, even were it offered him. AUTO CUP RACERS COLLIDE. Knipper's Machine Overturns as He Speeds Along In Fog. Garden City, N. Y., Sept 27. Thero was a heavy fog along the Vanderbllt course, nnd n few of tho drivers were willing to tnke n chance at speedy driving. However, Billy Knlpper in a Laconla car wns an exception, nnd an accident resulted. Knlpper drovo his car at a seventy mile an hour clip through the fog. Just in front of him wns Bob Bur man. Knipper's machine pulled along side, hit tho rear wheel of Burman's Bulck car and then forced ahead until the cars' front wheels Interlocked. Knipper's machine wedged against tho bank and flow into tho air, turn ing a somersault Knlpper and his mechanician were hurled away from the machine, nnd both escaped serious Inlury. BRIDE OF 3 WEEKS A SUICISS. Husband Finds Her Asphyxiated In Pantry of Home. Providence, It. I., Sept. 27. Mrs. Margaret J. RuotT, wife of Fred II. Ruoff, a bride of less than three weekB, was found dead from gas asphyxia tion in tho pantry of their now home by her husband. ' According to the report mado to the police by Dr. Arthur G. Randall, Mrs. Ruoff Is a suicide. No cause is known. GENERAL Keystone Block ARE NOW bHUWIAIti THEIR New Model Autumn Tailor Suits for Ladies and Misses Ladies9 Junior and Misses9 Long Nobby Coats. Late Shapes. SEPARATE JACKETS and SKIRTS NEWEST IN STYLE BEST IN GOODS Ladies9 Silk and Semi-Princess Dresses. AUTUMN GOODS in all departments from headquarters. MENNER & CO'S STORES I UNION. The city peoplo have nearly nil gone. Mr. and Mrs. Wllllnm Watts and Floyd Tell spent one day last week with the former's "niece, Mrs. P. A. Brining. On their way homo they Btoppcd at the homo of John F. Blake to see Mrs. Watts' brother, John Varcoe. Mrs. Herbert Freshem nnd Mrs. A. Dancy spent last Wednesday with Mrs. B. A. Brining. On Frldny night Miss Sophia C. Blum, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brining, and Nathnn Mortrldge went to Look out and spent tho evening with Mrs. Herbert Freshem nt the home of Mrs. A. Dnney. Mrs. Freshem start ed early Saturday morning for her now homo In Philadelphia. Miss Minor of II ram an spent Sun day with Miss Sophia Blum. William Varcoe and mother, Mrs. A. Dancy, of Lookout called at John F. Blake's Sunday. Monnor & Co. have got a splendid assortment of goods this fall. It Is worth your while to call and look them over. Prices aro very low. Jlinnlo. .Stanley as. "Lizzie" In tho "LOTTERY MAX." COURT PttOULAMATION. Whereas, the Judge of the several Courts of the County of Wayne has Issued his precept for holding n Court of Quarter Sessions, Oyer and Terminer, and General Jail Delivery In and for said County, at the Court House, to begin on -MONDAY OCT. 24. 1910. and to continue one week : And directing that a Grand Jury for the Courts of Quarter Sessions and Oyer and Terminer be summoned to meet on Monday, Oct. 17, 1910. at 2 p. m. Notice Is therefore hereby given to tho Coroner and Justices of the Peace, and Con stables of the County of Wayne, that they be then nnd there In their proper persons, at said Court House, nt 2 o'clock lu the after noon of said 17th day of Oct. 1910. with their records, lnqulsltlons.examlnntlons andother remembrances, to do those things which to their olllces appertain to be done, and those who are hound by recognizance or otherwise to prosecute the prisoners who are or shall be in the Jail of Wayne County, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be Just. Given under my hand, at Honesdale, tills 26th day of Sept.. 1910. and In the 13Uh year of the Independence of the United States M. LEE BKAMAN. Sheriff. Sheriffs Otflce 1 Honesdale. Sept. 28. 1910. J 77wl ANY I STORES I Honesdale, Pa. I