Weather Forecast: Variable winds; slightly winner. Cttheti Weather Forecast: Vnrinhle winds; slightly ivnnncr. Excrclso the- "Turkey Trot" find cotuo to Tlio Citizen office for flno Job Work. TOUIl FRINTINf fjour hand -S will put business 'lire. HONE SD ALE, WAYNE CO., PA., PEIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1912. PRJ 3 2 CENTS She r DEBT WIPED OUT cuiiyyiYrjiiia unc ui 1 vu Mates of Union Out of Debt UK STATU IS NOW AND HAS reen run several years OCT OF DEBT ON ACCOUNT OF THK SINK1NO FUND EXCEED IXC THE UNPAID OBLIGATIONS. Harrisburg, Feb. S. The fact that 10 oiu uonucu ueui 01 mo uommon- ealth of Pennsylvania has been ltlrely wiped out, this week, mark- ir me nxniranon 01 run rrl nr in- ie ouisianuinc sinm nnnus. win im UIIUS1L1UI1 IU UUIIUW 2ilU.UUU.UUU r inn minmnir n Rinrn rnnriH That the state Is now actually out debt, as It has been substantially r rpvhtjii vpnrs nv rnnqnn nr n ainir. If flinil nYPnfiriinf ihn rinnnlrl nlill. itions, will strengthen Governor )hn K. Toner's appeal to the legls turo of 1913 to follow the example tne legislature or lull in endors g the proposed constitutional nendment to permit the state to irrow this money for road purposes. ho nroiect will then rnmiirfi nnlv ie nnnrovai 01 a mmnrirv nr thn Hers at the November election nf 13. The $50,000,000 loan is to be ex- f the Sproul highway act of 1911, hich designates 8,000 miles of lads to bo taken over, reconstructed ads connect all the principal towns n rinoc in 'ntincv i'nn m nw.r n-hnn mpleted will revolutionize highway aici iu una sune ana place renn- 'lvQtlln In tUn rnr. r .L i . ..uu.l .11 CtlU lUiUllUUl ui uau oluLtia the matter of road building. According to the latest United :cs ifi kiiq rnnnpra ni)i a n n unnn 'Ifnnln .1 Iif , in ! I . 1. ....HIM im uusi vusuiiu ure ujo IV RTnrns in thn n nn hfil .f debt. The bonded obligations of ie states run from 149,000 in Iowa P to $114,000,000 In Massachu- The debt of New York stato is 77,000,000, consisting of bonds is- lea almost nnnrp v tn jiorrnv Mm iiitimps nr pnitfl! pn nr I n r mnqi. i n uuiic roaus, iwenty million dollars' urtu oi mese oonas were issued iv nsr vonr Against tho $114,000,000 of out- anding bonds of the state of flSRJlrhllKpttR rhflTP la n etnb-tner ina or 33.uoo,ooo, leaving a net mi h i im nronncon rmnn in uiuisyjviuiia. aiassacnusetts nas i i w 1 1 1 1 1 r ui' inp nil Finn i rv ni t ihiiih Niirn m u imnn rnarin nnir. arbors, armories and tho abolition r it i i . I tie magnitude of the good roads rogram In Pennsylvania may bo nnroelatpri frnm 1-ho f.mt rhnr Qtnin eers at work makinir survnvs nf thn ri l in i ii ri mnin ornrA nurnn'otto nil nr uaiwuu All Ulll ULULU 11111 Y tX 71. Ill 111 y private turnpike comnanies. are Decome tne property of tho com- uuj u i:uiiutiiiiiiLLiiin nrnrppninpR TP nPPPCCnrV in nhllln nnecnoat nr. nf nvaie roaas tne conclusion will bo elayed bv the exleenclps nf 11tli?n- inn in inn rnnpra It Is fair to assume, however, that lirV npYt. thn Ctntn tt'lll n In nnc- ession of 7,000 miles of roads awalt- I' inn mnrnvomnn wh rh nun hn lme only by means of a bond issue. s mipra rnrirle trnvnpoa IVi fllctlrta f every member of the legislature. It believed there will be little or no or nnancing tne big operation, and ho same conditions will probably In ure the approval of the bond issue iiiirniini unmn uiiid nnunnoin lIUiUIIIII) IIUIIIU UUlb flUIUUUlUj Hooted and Jeered (Special to The Citizen.) ItalfnRt. Trolnnrl Wt S Wlnetnn 'hurrhlM, the Home Rule advocate, i iu-uu; UUUIUU Ullll JUL'i tJU ttt III tin QlmnlD iml l nn t n .1 ... I t V ..In ence at tho hands of a mob of five nent of polite was called to dls and tho mob. Churchill and other iborals mot In a hotel and while here tho mill workers surrounded he place and continued the hooting ii i iHi'riiiL' in nnnc nniimi Itenl Estate Transfers. Hannah E. Gorman, nf Rtnm ransferred ono acre of land in i i . t r .. . . r . i . . ownshlp. Michael Greek and others, of Sa ern, transferred to Augustus D. Hen leforth, about 110 acres of land in am lownsuii'. cunuiuurauon, -,IjUU. Louis F. Hanlon, of Ablngton, lolcn Hanlon, of said placo, "Beech- I'nnil Ttimrrnlnu' ' 1 In llrnlifi. tm... Ii 1 llln.inn nnl.n... Tin . 1 n n 1. teres of land In said township, with julldlngs thereon, known as "Aben Iruho." Mr. Demnsy and Mrs. Allls of tiamuu, uiiunuuu wie uuuuiu aim anco at the now Armory on Tues ay evening. D. & H. FREIGHT 10 BE IMPROVED There is a Rumor Currant to Run Through Freight to Scranton IT IS STATED THAT THK DFIiA WAHK AND HUDSON COMPANY WIIjIj OPEItATK FOUH Tit A INS INSTEAD OF TWO, GOING BACK TO OliD SCIIEDUliE 11USINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION AND DOAItl) OF TItADE DUSY. Since the Delaware and Hudson Railroad company removed ono of Honcsdalo's freight trains, reducing the servlco from four to two trains dally, thoro has been general dissat isfaction among the shippers and re ceivers of freight In Honesdale and adjoining districts. Tho Business Men's association and Board of Trade have appointed committees to await upon the olllclals for tho purposo of having tho former servlco restored If possible. Although no definite or positive answer was ever made or given the committee, it is understood that those in charge of operating tho trains are contemplating somo change In the running of the freight trains on 'the Honesdale branch of the D. & H. railroad. It Is true, and the company admit it to a certain extent, that it costs ruoro now to operate their trains from Carbondale to Farvlew than It did when only ono crew made the four trips daily. Aside from tho regular freight engine, from one to two larger type locomotives are required to push the Honesdale freight up tho Mooslc mountain from Carbondalo almost everyday. Sometimes it Is necessary to go back and bring a second Installment of cars before tho train can come eastward from Far view. Aside from extra pushers up the mountain, two largo type engines havo been coming to Honesdale every Sunday morning for several months to take to Carbondale the week's collection of empty coal and freight cars. The trains average about 40 cars; sometimes they are less and then again more. The Honesdale freight, hauling anywhere from ten to nineteen cars, daily, has all it-can handle to take care of the local business without taking empty dumps. These cars collect in the Drie yard and arc the D. & H. roll ing stock, tho Erie delivering them to the D. & H. at this place. Two additional trains on tho HndpS(lale branch would mean more bJlTness for the D. & H. and other idllroad companies soliciting freight from Honesdale. If itho D. & H. has anything good up its sleeve now is tho Uihe to try it out before the spring schedule goes into effect. The Honesdale outgoing freight has grown rapidly during the past few years, or from about eight cars to eighteen dally. Tho local mer chants and and manufacturers are deserving of ifour freight trains a day upon this road and they should get it. It Is rumored that there is a pos sibility of running a through freight from Scranton to Honesdale, return ing In the evening or late afternoon and that the train that Is now be ing operated from Carbondale to Honesdale will start from Honesdale, go to Scranton and return to Hones dale tho same night. If this were possible the Honesdale shippers would bo satisfied. It Is hoped that such might be tho case. Another good feature connected with the above rumored proposition would bo that while tho Scranton crew was hero It could servo as a yard engine to place cars. A re ceiver of freight could then have his car switched when he wanted It with less inconvenience. It would also do away with maintaining a switch engine and crew, an Item of seeming expense, argued by the company. Bisiiie Murder Trial Hearing End Scranton, Pa.. Feb. S. Tho evi dence In tho Blshle murder trial was all In at 11:40 this morning and the case Is ready for argument. Wil liam Blshle Is on trial for Ills life 'for the murder of Messenger Borger, at Kingston on November 17 last. Attorney Lewis, for tho defense, and Reedy, for tho commonwealth, ex pect to have tho caso In tho hands of J tho Jury this afternoon and a ver I diet is expected beforo tomorrow i morning. FIRE AT WAY.MART. Tho tenement house of D. W. Griinth, Carbondalo, was destroyed by lire at 8:30 Wednesday night. The building was rented to John O'Hoa, but tho family was not homo when tho lire occurred, being at a neighbor's. Mr. O'Hea claims that ho was away from tho house about an hour. When asked by a Citizen representative If ho had a Idea as to I how tho lire caught, ho roplled that he thought from tho stovo plpo be tween tho partition. Ho states that tho pipe passed tho partition, across a hall and from thenco Into a chim ney. Mr. O'Hea arrived shortly aftor tho flro had broken out, having been called by phono from a neighbor's that his homo was burning. Tho townspeople saved some of tho fur niture, but Mr. O'Hea says his loss lis $27G, He carried InBuranco to 'the amount of $300 on his effects. D. W. Grifflth, owner of tho house, has $600 In tho Wayne County Farmers' Mutual Flro Insurance I company. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEBRUARY 12, 1812. Lincoln's Ambition. "Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one, that I have no other so great, as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, ren dering myself worthy of their esteem." From an address March 9, 1832. Diligence. The leading rule for tlicr-ln of every calling is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow w"h can be done today. Never let your correspondence fall benind. Whatever piece of busi ness you have in hand, before stopping, do all the labor pertain ing to it which can be done." From a lecture written by Abra ham Lincoln about July 1. 1850. Courage. "1 do the very best 1 know how, the very best 1 can and I mean to keep doing so 'till the end. If the end brings me out all right what is said against me won't amount to anything." Lincoln. M-f These Words Made a Race Free. . . "I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves are and hence-forward shall be free." President Lincoln's Proclamation issued January 1, 1863. "I feel that I cannot succeed without the Divine blessing, and on the Almighty Being I place my reliance for support." Lincoln. LOOK OUT FOR THE FAKIRS CHECK-RAISERS OPERATING IN I jA OKA WANNA VALLEY MAY COME HONESDALE WAY LET TER Oh WARNING SENT OUT. Tho Scranton banks have been notified that checkraisers are operat ing in that city and vicinity. A let ter from the Protective department of the American Bankers Association has been sent to banks warning them against this method of illegal means of obtaining money. The letter reads: "This agency Is informed that check raisers havo been reported as operating In your section, swindling business men by raising ' the amounts on their genulno checks. "Therefore, wo are sending this notice to banks and business men be causo it Is often dlfllcult to appre hend forgers of this class unless their operations are reported when first discovered by the signer of tho manipulated cheek. It Is suggested that bank depositors make it a rule to check up their pass books as often as possible, and uso all duo precau tions to discover such alterations, If any, while there Is still tlmo to ob tain ovidenco. "Care in writing amounts is rec ommended, ns well as tho employ ment of a dovlco that stamps n limit ing amount across tho check, such as Is gonorally used by tho banks, and that evory check, no mattor to whom Issued, should bo properly stamped with the same. "This warning applies to practical ly all tho business concorns that Is sue c.iecks, since It Is our exporlonco that check raisers manage to get possession of gonulno checks In tho most unexpected ways, and tho loss often falls on tho slgnor rather than on tho bank." W. H, Ham Is Improving W. H. Ham, ono of Honcsdalo's vonerablo justices of tho poaco, who has been confined to his bed the past two weeks, is recovering, being able to sit up a llttlo while on Thursday. His many friends will be gratified to learn of his improved condition. REV. H. T. PURKISS EXPLAINS TELLS OF HIS MISFORTUNE IN A LETTER TO A CITIZEN REPRE SENTATIVE. (From our Arlington Correspondent) In a letter recently received from tho Rev. H. T. Purkiss, who had somo hard luck In England, an explanation Ib made for his absence. In part tho letter reads as follows: Rochester, Kent, England, Feb. 3, 1912. "1 had a very unpleasant experi ence to pass through, which has loft mo almost out of my mind. Things havo happened so rapidly and eo many misunderstandings that I hard ly know where to start to put thorn right. Will tell you all about It when I get back. I had started upon my return Journey on Wednesday, Jan. 17, on tho ship Philadelphia, when. by some unaccountable reason, my oaggago got lost, and after a very careful search through tho shin It was ultimately found In tho steerage Hold or tho ship with my labels torn off and others put on and some ono elso's namo written on them. When It was opened everything was gone and I was obliged to go back to my own people. I put mysolf In tho hands of tho American' council nnd ho Is trying to work out tho tangled web for mo. Just when I shall bo homo I do not know at present, but as soon as I know I will lot you know. Mrs. Purkiss will stay horo for somo time or until wo know what can bo dono. (Slgnod), Fra ternally yours, II. T. Purkiss." Sixty-five Miners are Entombed (Special to Tho Citizen). Jackson, Cal., Feb. 8. Sixty-five minors woro entombed to-day In Bunkor Hill mlno by tho broaklng away of rotted tlmbors, which sup ported tho walls, and causing a quantity of earth and rocks to cut off their escape. About three hun dred men aro ongaged in clearing away the rock and it Is hoped they will bo rescued soon. A plpo has beon lowered and communication opened between the entombed men and the rescue party. EUCHRE AND DANCE AT NEW ARMORY Young People of St. John's R. C. Church Gave En joyable Function OVER SIX HUNDRED UUESTS PRESENT PRIZES AWARDED TO PLAYERS AND NON-PLAYERS MANY OUT OK TOWN CUESTS. The euchro and dance under tho auspices of tho young people of St. John's Roman Catholic church, giv en at the Park street armory, on Tuesday evening, was a grand suc cess both financially and socially. The total number present or tho re ceipts are not known as the secretary has not as yet given tho report, but it is estimated that thoro were over six hundred guests. The evening for those present was one of continued enjoyment from beginning to, end and much praise is duo tho various com mittees who had tho affair In charge, for their successful manage ment of so largo a crowd. Every thing went along smoothly without a hitch anywhere and good order was preserved throughout the even ing. The Armory was beautifully doc orated Willi Hags, bunting and ferns. the orchestra being hidden In a pro lusion ot potted plants and ferns. The whole decoration scheme was all that good taste could suggest. Euchre, Five Hundred and Skat were played at the tables during the evening, about four hundred people participating. After cards, dancing was the order until about one o'colck when the party broke up. The mu sic for ithe dancing was furnished under the direction of J. A. Bodie, Jr. The ladies of the St. Phllomena society served ico cream, cake and coffee in the dining room during the evening. Mrs. John Coleman, as president of the society, had charge of the service. Those who did not play In any of the games were awarded prizes. Many valuable prizes were donated by the business men of Honesdale for tho occasion. Tho executive committee, that ar ranged all the details of the Euchre consisted of Rov. Edward Burke, Dr. W. T. McConvill, Jos. Spellman, R. J. Bracey and Misses Margaret Grif fin, Mae and Kate FInnerty, and Bessie Carroll. Tho commltteo on decorations: Thos. Kelly, John Caufleld, JameB Ryan, Leo Buckley, and Misses An nie Lynott, Kate McKanna, Margaret McGettigan and Mrs. Eugeno Canl van. Table committee that arranged the tables, chairs, etc., and remov ed same aftor tho games: Ambrose Whalen, William Mullaney, Bernard Cavanaugh, Lawrence McGInnls, Thos. McGInnls and John Tierney. Reception committee: Hon. C. A. McCarty, Dr. W. T. McConvill. Committee In charge of candy and flower booth: Misses Mary Higgins, Isabel RIelly, Essie Kelly and Sarah Spellman. Tho prize winners in the following order. For Euchre and Five Hun dred: R. M. Salmon, Thermos bottle from C. C. Jadwln; Miss Eva Wilson, white kid gloves from Menner & Co Otto Weaver, Jug and six 'tumblers from Monnghan & Bracey: H. E Bassett, silk umbrella from Rlck- ert's: Miss Millie Weaver, fern dish from Honesdalo Union Cut Glass Co.; Mrs. Frank Erk, vaso, Hones dale Decorating Co.: Bernard Mc Ardle, gold clock from C. F. Spencer tc uo.; Mrs. 1. u. O'Connell, hand painted Jardlnere from C. Petersen; John O'Connell, vase, from Diamond Cut Glass Co., Waymart; John Mc GInnls, blankets from Blrdsall Bros.; Mrs. Walter Fowler. Juk from Crystal Cut Glass Co.; Miss Flor ence uryant. sliver sugar and cream from H. G. Rowland; Miss Margaret Rose, bowl from Irving Cut Glass t o.; Airs. A. n. Transue. si k um brella from Katz Bros.; Miss Stella tongdon, gown, from Katz Under wear Co.; J. Sam Brown, carving set from Murray Co.; Miss Bessie Lawyer, silk hosiery from Kate Mc Kanna; William Burkhart. vaso from N. Hessling; Miss Nan Wymbs, Scranton, silver mounted mirror from G. P. Sommers: Mrs. B. XV. Fitch, carpet sweeper, from Brown's Furniture store, Mrs. Felix O'Noll, aluminum tea pot, from Erk Bros.; XV. XV. Parker, tobacco Jar from F. G. Terwllllgor; Mrs. E. T. Brown. oox stationery irom 0. t. Chambers; Miss Theresa Soeto. rug. from E. Deltzer; John Krantz, box cigars, from G. William Poll: L. Fuorih. box stationery, from O. T. Chamb ers: MISS Minn Frnllnv nnrfumn I from Percy Colo; Joseph Griffin, five uouar piece, rrom Tim Hurst; Mich. Coyne, five dollar gold pleco from Kraft &. Conger; Miss Julia Moylan, pair shoes from Honesdalo Footwear Co.; Mrs. Thomas Croghan, slippers, from T. A. Lighthlsor; John M. Lyons, five pound box butter from G. Smith d Son; Mrs. Grant. Car bondalo, box candy from Paul Fred erics; John Goirird, five pound box candy from George Schwonkor; J. 'Sonnor, picture from Mrs. T. Grnnn; ; Frank Mang, box candy, from Frank Pchuller; Jamos Ryan, dolly from Mrs. M. A. Eldred; A. XV. Abrams, china hair recelvor from C. W. Smith & Co.; Mrs. Louis Afford, book, from A. M. Lelno; Mrs. Martin Lynch, Towanda. two ties, from I. B. Brown; Leo McGowan, bowl, from A. W. Abrams; Mrs. Win, Roadknlght, knitted cap, from American Knitting Co.; Mrs. W. H, Stengel, rocker from .John Loerchor. I Prizes for non-players: Miss Marie 75 SEEK L',uiES IN WAYNE OUT OF S TOWNSHIPS, O IIAVH NO LICENSED PLACES TWO ARE BOROUGHS. There has been some dispute as to when is tho last day for filing appli cations for liquor licenses. Somo at torneys claim It Is Saturday of thl week, while others hold out It Is February 17. Prothonotary W. J. Barnes claims tho last day for filing is a week from the coming Saturday. To date there havo been but on new petition filed, namely, Lafayetta Wilson, hotel, Wilsonville. It Is ex pected that a few more may be plac ed In the hands of tho clerk of tb courts before the last day of filing. Tho usual number, 71, comprising hotels, 20 eating houses, 4 bot tling establishments and 5 wholesale places, have expressed a desire to take out now lirenscs. License court will bo hold In March. Out of the twenty-two townships In Wnyno county, nine have no li censed saloons, hotels or bottling es tablishments. This is also true of two boroughs of the six, namely Uothany and Prompton. GAPTAIN G. J, KELLEY NOW DEPUTY POSTMASTER Postmaster M. B. Allen has ap pointed Carrol J. Kelley deputy post master to succeed John N. Sharp steon, who was recently appointed postofilce inspector. Captain Kelley's many Honesdale friends will be elated to learn of his merited promotion. HORSE RACING AT TYLER HILL In the dead of winter, with old Mercury hugging zero mark, somo of tho sporting populace of Damas cus township Journeyed to Laurel Lake on Friday last to witness a horse race tn that popular body of water. It Is not the first time that trots were pulled off at that placo and those who attended knew some thing good was in store for them, as it was whispered over the 'phone (and of course every farmer's son heard It) that Ed. Dermody's little sorrel would race that day. Dr. George Cade entered his steed, but Dermody's sorrel easily won first honor, according to our correspond ent. Other meets. It is claimed, will follow before the Ice breaks on the lake. Considerable Interest Is mani fested and somo records made last Friday may be hard to beat at the coming Wayne county fair. Surprise Part v. 1 1 " &B1111111U surprise whs sprung on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Markey, on 1304 West street on Tuesday evening when about twenty-five friends arrived at their home to spend the evening in pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Markey were preparing to attend the euchre and dance at the new Armory when the guests arrived. The evening was spent In a social way and euchre was played. A general good time was had by all present and refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrnce Weidnor, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mauer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seegner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Iloff, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pohle and daughter, Miss Hilda. Mrs. Blayle, John Roeg ner, W. Seellg. -Robert Mauer, Miss Emma Major, Mlts Elizabeth Mauer, Miss Nettle Shields, all of Honesdale, and Amos Ward and daughter, MIsa Alice, of Bethany. Situation is Getting Serious (Special to The Citizen.) Mexico City, Mexico, Feb. S. Tho situation hero today Is very seri ous, owing to a refusal of Madorio to dismiss three members of his cab inet and put in three from the mem bers of the revolutionist party. Tho troops are getting ready for battle' and this afternoon an armed forco of revolutionists went to tho lower part of the city and surrounded the houso occupied by one of Maderio's favor ites, and dragged him out and mur dered ihlm. A conflict between the two forces Is expected. M'Dermott, five dollar gold piece from Tim Hurst; Edward Butler, vaso from Krantz, Smith & Co. Prizes for Skat players: Henry Schoell. cut glass smokors' tray, from T. 11. Clark & Co.; Leo Freeman, silk umbrella, from Bregstoln Bros.; Leon Katz, pipe, from Frank Sch uerholz; XV. Jonas Katz. bath towel, from Dr. XV. T. McConvill. Directors of all games: Dr. XV. T. McConvill, Miss Mao FInnerty and Richard J. Bracey. Tho soliciting commltteo that secured tho prizes: Misses Kate FInnerty and Kate O'Connell, and Dr. W. T. McConvill and Joseph Spellman.. Among t'hoso wiio attended from out of town woro: Misses Mary Bow er. Gertrude Bea, Angloa Hughs, Elizabeth Caprlo, Messrs. Peter Cor coran. Eugeno Haggorty, Herman Everdlng, Michael Sonson, all of Hawloy; Miss Nollle Keating. Mrs. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Carroll, William Haley, of Carbondalo; Miss Kato Reardon, organist of St. John's church, of Scranton; Mrs. M. J. Gor don, of Scranton; Joseph Buckley, Edward Moylar, of Carbondalo; An drew Gavin, of Dunmore; Miss Nan Wymbs, of Scranton; Miss Mnry Wright, of Wllllamsport; Mrs. Mar tin Lynch, of Towanda; Misses Mar garet and Alice Qlldoa and David Glldea, of Waymart; Mrs. Mary Donovan, of New York; Mrs. Mar garet Skelly of Hawley.