CITIZEN 71th YEAR. --NO. 6 HONESDALE, WAYNE CO., PA', FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1913. PRICE 2 OEN J jji "jj jj MAENNERGHOR CELEBRATE 9TH ANNIVERSARY TCvonini? of Mnrli TCnlovnicnt Snout in Singing and Dancing Banquet O. A. McCarty Talks on Cus- I toms of Order. I The ninth anniversary of the re organization of the Honesdale Maen nerchor was held at their rooms In the Odd Fellows Building on Seventh street, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 15, 1913. About one hundred mem bers and guests were present, and a most enjoyable time was had by all, who took part In the festivities. Mu-' sic was furnished by Joseph Bodle and Leon Katz on the piano and violin and dancing was Indulged In I until long after midnight. At 10 o'clock an elaborate supper was 'fur nished by the wlve3 and daughters I of the members, tables being set on j the third floor. The male choir fur? nlshed several beautiful selections and solos. After the supper was -partaken of, Theodore Dryer, president of the so ciety, Introduced Hon. Leopold Fuerth who gave a splendid address In the German language, congratu lating the members upon their ar rival at the ninth milestone of the society's existence and gave a brief history of the association, Its origin and Its object. Mr. Fuerth's address was enjoyed very much by all pres ent, and ho was heartily applauded. The next speaker, Charles A. Mc Carty, was Introduced and spoke on the benefits of social culture and particularly that of music and song. His address was In part as follows: Recreation, relaxation, and amuse ment are necessary to intersperse among the more serious and practi cal affairs of life. Your object and aim have a still more Important mis sion to perform, and the ordinary and common place entertainment and amusement to your members. You have In mind the cultivation of one of the highest and most lm- port faculties, Inherent In our na ture, that of music and song. Tnere are faculties vastly more Important and worthy of attention and careful cultivation, than those which wo ap ply to the practical affairs of life. The sentimental part of our nature' shoum be cultivated. Each 'country has Its peculiar song and Its peculiar music, characteristic of the race that produces It. The music of Ire land, while beautiful and harmoni ous, has a phase which distinguishes It from all other nations, that Is un doubtedly due to the sadness of the history of the Irish people occasion ed 'by centuries of a struggle against their oppressors. The poetry of Scotland runs In a lighter vein and Indicates a more Joyous spirit among the people from whom such music and song originat ed. Loch Catherine and Ellons Isle are forever Immortalized by the poetry and music of Scotlsh writ ers, and many of the scenes of the early historic battles have become famous more by the music which was written regarding them than by the deeds which were enacted there. Dante, the great Italian poet, could take some provincial criminal of Florence, hold him up by the hair, so the light of the Inferno could shine upon his face, and his image is forever stamped upon the memory of mankind. The gayety and lightness of French life Is early discernable in her music and in her song, while It charms the listener, it lacks the soul which has given to other nations its Immortal ity in 'matchless and harmonious mu sic. Martial music and martial song have accomplished more In the des tiny of nations than all the chivalry, bravery and Indurance of the sold iers on either side of the mighty con flicts. From the very beginning of his tory, we learn that men have been led to battle at the sound of fife and drum, and Inspired by martial airs to press on in the cause, In which they had enlisted and accomplish greater results than could possibly be expected under 'other circum stances. It has been said and seriously said, that confederacy -went down be cause It lacked Inspiring music and patriotic song to compete with Its northern enemy. Germany has 'given to the world her full share of industry, persever ance, economy and progress. She has enriched the world with her scientific and philosophical resource's, she has supplied statesmen, scholars and soldiers to other lands as well as to her own, .but she has given to the world more than this, she has given harmonious music and sentimental song; she has transplanted from the Rhine the songs as well as the scenes which have made Germany famous among the nations of the world. She has taught the Ameri can people that there Is more In life than a continuous strife for gold. She has taught us that the sentimen tal and the Ideal should 'be develop ed and made useful as well as the real and practical affairs of life. She has impressed upon us the in fluence of song upon the world, she has taught us the Influence of the melodious music and human voice made beautiful by cultivation, and she has most beautifully demon " strated that nature's language is still as sweet as when the morning stars sang together. Soul and sentiment Immortalize a land more than Its greatest his tory; Carthago and Athens and Rome may bo depopulated and de serted but they would still retain the Immortality which was given to them by the sentiments which were Interwoven with their early exist ence. Among the British Isles, Wales retains perhaps the greatest love for song and music, and had she no other claim to Immortality she would live forever regardless of the historic associations, interwoven with her name. POYNTELLE MAN STILL MISSING Humor Connecting Poyntelle Man With Mystery Exploded No Cluo Found Yet Detective Spencer on tlio Case. County Detective N. B. Spencer re-' turned. Tuesday evening from Poyn telle where he was working on the case of Terry Caffrey who has been missing from his home near Lake Como since the Monday before Christmas. For a while suspicious circumstances connected a man of that locality with the man's disap pearance but on Investigation the detective learned to his satisfaction that there was nothing In the rumor. He could learn nothing further as to the 'Whereabouts of 'Caffrey. The man seems to have disappeared com pletely. The story that he has wan dered away Is now discredited as he was well known In that section and also by conductors and he could not have gone far without someone see ing him and reporting It to the au thorities. Snow lies on the ground around Poyntelle and Lake Como and In some places the drifts are several feet high. Despite the fact that searching parties are out most of the time scouring the surrounding hills and country it could be possible that the body lies beneath the snow drifts. If this be true the mystery can only be solved after the snow goes off. Detective Spencer returned to Poyntelle Thursday to take up the search where he left off Tuesday. Caffrey was sixty-three years old and disappeared soon after he left home to build a water trough for a neighbor living a mile from Poyn telle. When he left ho wore a pair of overalls and carried a saw and hammer and several small carpenter tools. He was lame In one foot. FOUND DEAD IN BED White Mills Man Dies of Chronic Valvular Heart Troubltj Talk ed With Family Before Death. William Compton, aged C5 years, Whose funeral was held on Wednes day afternoon was found dead In bed at his homo in White Mills Sunday morning. Death was due to chronic valvular heart trouble. Mr. Compton has been under the physician's care during the past eight months, 'but for three months had resumed bis work at Dorfllng er's plant. He worked all day Sat urday and that night went fishing, remaining out until late. He awoke about 7 o'clock Sunday morning and conversed with his family and they advised him to remain In bed for a little while longer. As Mr. Comp ton did not reply after a few hours Mrs. Compton went to his rom and found that life was extinct. Mr. Compton is survived by a wife and three children. PARCEL POST WELL RECEIVED nonesdnle Postofflco Did Big Busi ness During 15-Day Test Deliv eries tobo Made Following 10 rO'nfock D. & H. Mail. At the close of the fifteen-day test of the parcel, post system, ending on Wednesday, January 15th, there were 513 separate packages sent out of Honesdale and C85 parcels re ceived. The total sale of parcel post stamps from the Honesdale office totaled J67.34. The above report was given a Citi zen representative Thursday morn ing by Deputy Postmaster C. J. Kel ley. It is an excellent showing. There Is a steady advance in the par cel post business. This has been demonstrated here during the past week when the number of packages more than doubled the first week's business. The total receipts from stamps during tho first seven days was $31.34. These figures show a decided increase of business over the Carbondale postofilce, where sale of parcel post stamps summed up $25. 00. The Honesdale postofflce force. which consists of four clerks and the deputy postmaster, has been rushed with work since the installation of the new system. Extra clerks have been added a few hours each day to deliver and take care of the pack ages. Wednesday morning a large wagon load was received. After the distribution of the 10 o clock Dela waro and Hudson mail parcel post deliveries will bo made. Parcel post has proven to be a success. It has filled a long felt want and Is the people s friend. HONESDALE WANTS A FOUNDRY Work Now nos to Bo Sent Out of Town Gurney Electric Elevator Co. Does Not Make a Spec ialty of Jobbing. Honesdale Is In need of a jobbing foundry. Numerous orders which could be filled in this place are either sent out of the county to other cities or exe cuted at tho Gurney Electric Eleva tor plant. Owing to their fast In creasing business the latter com pany is not advertising for this line of trade, having all they can do to look after their own interests. A foundry that would take care of and exclusively look after the In terests of Its patrons would do a good business. The field Is large enough here for a good-sized plant. The more complete it could be equip ped tho better It would be for the town and those who might be direct ly interested. Lot the matter be taken up with the Greater Honesdale Board of Trade. PUBLIC SCHOOL OF STATE TO EXHIBIT WORK Hoped That Wayno County Will Contribute Agricultural and In dustrial Work to bo Shown at Philadelphia. The Department of Superintend ents of the National Education As sociation will meet In Philadelphia during the last week in February. In connection with this meeting there will be an agricultural and in dustrial exhibit, tho purpose of which is to show how the varied agricul tural and industrial needs are be ing met in the different states and to emphasize the value of- this work in the public schools. This will be especially Interesting to Pennsylvania superintendents and teachers as the various forms of vocational education are about to be extensively developed in this state. " The industrial work of the city and borough elementary schools, and tho agricultural work of the rural schools will be 'Well represented. Boys' agricultural clubs and girls' cooking and sewing clubs are send ing in material from all parts of the country. The girls' canning clubs of the southern states will have ex hibits. Inasmuch as this meeting is to bo held in Philadelphia In our own state, It is expected that Pennsylva nia's schools will be well repre sented in the exhibit. It Is hoped that many schools from Wayne coun ty will contribute specimens of the work of their pupils. In many cases only one article will come from a school but It will be as valuable as though there were ten of them. All communications concerning the ag ricultural exhibits should be ad dressed to L., H. Dennis, expert as sistant in Agricultural Education, Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, Pa., and those referring to the Industrial exhibits to M. 'B. King, expert assistant in Industrial Education, Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, Pa. The exhibits should be sent di rect to Philadelphia by express or parcels post and addressed to one of the above named men. They should reach Philadelphia by February 18, 1913. ENORMOUS DAM AT BRIDGEVILLE. The big dam project which has been going on at Hackledam, two miles below Brldgeville, for the past two years Is about tojbe culminated. In the spring extensive operations will 'begin and the work is ex pected to be completed in at least two years. The 0ew York & New Jersey Pow er company have purchased all the adjoining property including rights of way, etc., and will spend $2,000,- 000 in the extensive development of electric power from this plant, which will furnish power for all the vil lages in this section. The proposed dam will back the water up about ten miles, or just a short ways below Fallsburgh. They will also bore through the mountains at Westbrookvllle so as to have tho station located at that point. The highway at Brldgeville for quite a distance will have to be changed and a new bridge .built that will cost $90,000. The town board met at Brldgeville on Saturday and gave the company the privileges desired pro viding they would build the new road and the bridge. A branch railroad will also be built that will connect with the O. & W. somewhere be tween Montlcello and Valley Junc tion to carry In supplies, etc., for the work. MOTHER IN DELIRIUM CRIES FOR SON Sirs. Thomas Thomas of Scranton Wants Son Harry to Como to Her Relatives Believe Son in Vicinity of nonesdalo. (Special to Tho Citizen.) SCRANTON, Jan. 1C Mrs. Thomas Thomas, of No. 8 Corbett avenue, this city, Is dying. In her delirium Mrs. Thomas calls for her 22-year-old son, Harry, who loft home about live years ago. The son went to 'LaPlume first and then stat ed that he intended going to Hones dale where he expected to get work on a farm nearby. Ed. The name of Harry Thomas does not appear In the Honesdale directory. Upon Inquiry from dif ferent persons nearby no such party is known In this vicinity. There Is a party by the name of Walter Thomas who resides above Bethany on the Rlleyvllle road, however. YOUR EYES. If they need attention it will surely pay you to call and see us. Since we have been in business we have fitted over eight hundred people of Honesdale and vicinity with glasses and they have all been satisfied. Our books are open to any one to prove this assertion. OUR PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE ROWLAND The Jeweler and Optician of Honesdale. One block up from new postofilce. WAYNE COUNTY BANKS ELECT BIRECTORS Officers Elected for Dlmo Bank This Afternoon Old Board of Direc tors Elected in Every In- . stance. The stockholders of the national ' banks of Wayne county met Tuesday and elected boards of directors for the ensuing year. In almost. every instance the old board of directors were re-elected. Many other banks 1 also held elections this week. I At one of the banks, the dlrec-1 torates got down to ibuslness at j once by naming the officers who are i to handle the affairs 'of the bank) the coming twelve months. The, National banks of Honesdale, Haw ley and Lake Ariel will affect their organizations on Monday of next week. The Wayne County Savings Bank will also reorganize Monday.; The holder of bank stock were more than pleased with the reports read to them at their meeting Tuesda"y. The year 1912 was a good business year and dividends were declared. The banks of Wayne county -which had an election this week are the following: Wayno County Savings Bnnk.a William B. Holmes, A. T. Searle, H. J. Conger, W. F. Suydam, J. W. Farley, T. B. Clark, C. J. Smith, F. P. Kimble, H. S. Salmon, E. W. Gammell. At reorganization next Monday the old officers will be elect ed. Honcsilnlo National. , Tho Honesdale National Bank, on Tuesday last, elected the following directors for the ensuing year: H. Z. Russell, Horace T. Menner, Louis J. Dorfllnger, Andrew Thompson, Homer Greene, James C. Birdsall, Edmund B. Hardenbergh, Philip R. Murray, Lewis A. Howell. The board meets for organization on Monday. Hnwley Nationnl. Dr. Lewis P. Cooky-Fred C. White, R. W. Murphy," V. A. Decker, J. S. Walsh, H. J. Atkinson, E. L. Sch lager, R. M. Ward, P. H. Kearney. Officers will be chosen next Mon day, with Dr. Cook, president, and V. A. Decker, cashier. Ariel National Bank. At the meeting of the directors of the First National Bank of Ariel on Tuesday afternoon the following of ficers were elected: Charles S. Shaf fer, president; W. R. Shaffer, vice president; M. J. Emory, cashier; Howard Swingle, Charles Ramble, J. W. Sandercock, George Bell, George Glllepp, A. M. Patterson, Conrad Swingle, J. W. Cook, A. M. Cook. Honesdale Dlmo Bank. At a -meeting of the directors of the'JSoSMdale Dime Bank held on Thursday afternoon, January 16, the following officers were elected: E. C. Mumford, president; W. F. Rlef ler, vice-president; J. A. FIsch, cashier; C. L. Wright, assistant cashier. NEW CUT-OFF OF ERIE R. R. Six nundrcd Feet Gained in 30 Miles Between Tusten and Spurrowbush Fewer Curves Wnyno County Next. Erie surveyors are working on a new cut-off on the Main line of the road between Sparrowbush and Tus ten, a distance of thirty miles. Six and eight degree curves will be cut down to one degree and tho distance will be shortened 600 feet. This will necessitate the building of a new piece of road between these two places, whereas now the present road follows the course of the Delaware river. Tho work of surveying Is about completed. The new road will probably be built this spring. This cut-off is without a doubt the beginning of- a series of short cuts which the Erie contemplates making In Its eastern division be tween New York and Buffalo. Tus ten or Mast Hope is claimed to be one of the starting points on the big cut-off which In due time will bo made through Wayno county. ADDITIONAL COURT NOTES. In divorce case of Lillian M. Con nor, Ubellant, vs. George W. Con nor, respondent, W. H. Lee, Esq., was appointed master In divorce to take evidenco and return the same together with a report of the pro ceedings before him and his opinion in the case to the court. Herman Harmes, formerly of Hawley, had been appointed master on January 15, 1912, but did not perform his duty as master In the case and has now permanently left Wayne county. W. H. Lee was appointed on the mo tion of Searle & Salmon, attorneys for tho Ubellant. SCRANTON MAN KILLED. "Death Trap" Crossing on D. & II. Holds Record of Nearly 100 lcisotis (Special to The' Citizen.) SCRANTON, Jan. 16. John Flood, of South Side, Scranton, was killed this morning on a Delaware and Hudson crossing near the steel works. This crossing Is known as tho "Death Trap" on account of the number of persons killed thereon. Nearly 100 people have met death at this point. Flood stepped out of the way of one train and was run down and terribly mangled by an other train. WRECK IN CANADA KILLS 210. Wires Down nnd Information Con cerning Particulars Uncon firmed. (Special to The Citizen.) WINDSOR, ONTARIO, Can., Jan. 16. A vreck occurred on the Grand Trunk railroad at Dundaff, Ontario, early this morning between a freight train and a crowded immigrant train In which, It is reported, 210 persons were killed. The wires are down and full details of tho catastrophe are not obtainable at this time. RACE AT ROLLER RINK. Before a fair-sized crowd of spec tators, Jesse Carey of Wllkes-Barre, raced, Cionl, the Italian world's one mile champion, at the skating rink on Tuesday night; time 6 minutes and 32 seconds. The Tace -was close, -being in doubt up to within 10 feet of the finish, when Carey dashed In a winner by about a foot. These two men are probably the best skaters In the business today, and were an attraction which de served a capacity house. They have recently been racing in all the large cities, it being In Philadelphia two weeks ago that Cionl beat the world's record for one mile, his time being two minutes and 58 seconds. Carey is an old timer who holds many records both jn Europe and America. CONCERNING AMIESITE PAVE Letter From Former Mayor of Ba tavia, N. Y. Thinks Aniicsito Will Solve Paving Ques tion. The Citizen has been presented with a letter from Willis D. Sanford, a former mayor of Batavia, N. Y., relative to using Amiesite as a pave in place of brick. The letter was written to P. H. Skelton, Jr., who formerly resided in that city. Amiesite was laid on State street, Batavia, several hundred feet. It was- put down under most unfavor able conditions, just before tho an nual fair, quoted Mr. Sanford. He continues by writing that it looks more than good to him and believes that it has solved the Batavia pav ing problem. In any event Amiesite is cheaper than brick or 'asphalt and costs from $1 to $1.50 per running foot. This, Mr. Sanford claims, de pends upon conditions and the size of the contract. It is very easily repaired, that being demonstrated on State street, Batavia. During his absence from Hones dale J. D. Weston expects to go to Wilmington, Del., and inspect tho piece of Amiesite road that was laid In that city eight years ago. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Fred Cottell et ux. of Oregon, to John Claus Brill, of same, land in Oregon township; consideration, $1. Executor of John Page, late of Mt. Pleasant to John P. Spencer, of same, land in Pleasant Mount town ship; consideration $150. Frances A. Orchard and T. B. Or chard of State of Washington, to W. A. Van Sickle, of Salem, land In Sa lem township; consideration, $1, 650. Administratrix of John B. Miller, late of Dunmore, to Wlllard Ensllne of Lake, land In Lake township; consideration, $1000. Mary Utt, of Paupack, to Leona Harloe, of Salem, land In Paupack township; consideration $1. William Conley et ux. of Way mart, to William Stanton, same, land in Waymart borough; consideration, $800. Heirs of Jacob Everly, of Pau pack, to Grace E. Kimble, of Scran ton, land In Paupack township; con sideration, $900. SNOW WANTEO TO MOVE LUMBER Roiflers BTavo Millions of Feet In AVoods Now Using Wqgons Concern Contemplates Building n Slx-Milo Train Road. Relfler & Sons, Inc., of Tanners Falls, manufacturers of wood alco hol, acetate of lime and charcoal, have over 8,000 cords of wood cut and In piles. Largo quantities of it are on skids, ready to bo drawn to the factory. There are at present 18 teams hauling wood on wagons. As soon as snow falls the force will be Increased to 70 teams. The Relfler company contemplates building a slx-mlle tramway into their lumber woods in the near fu ture. This will bo operated by a small, engine. The lumber that re quires a large force of men to draw by team in a week, can be taken care of by a tram In one-half of tho time. This Improvement will probably be made the coming summer. The Relfler acid factory Is one of the largest industries of its kind in this section of the country. It has a capacity of 28 cords of wood per day. From 8.500 to 9,000 cords are required to operate this factory In a year. . Miss Ruth Lord will entertain the members of the 500 club at her , homo this evening (Thursday). THREE TRUE BILLS BY UhAND JURY One Bill Ignored Ben Mlchcls Also Indicted on Forgery Charge Larceny, Burglary nnd For gery Wero True Bills. There were three true bills and only one Ignored bill returned by the grand Jury yesterday morning when they came In the court room and took their palces Jn the box. Their foreman, George E. Moase, handed the bills to the clerk of courts and they wero dismissed from further attendance. The true blllo returned were: Commonwealth vs. Benjamin Michels, first count, for gery; second count, passing forged check, E. D. Pearce, prosecutor. Commonwealth vs. A. F. Severson, first count, larceny; second count, larceny by bailee, John J. McGlnty, presocutor. . Seversoln is charged with stealing a horse, goods and chattels (belonging to McGlnty. Com. vs. Timothy Rooney; burglary; Charles N. Eade, prosecu tor. Rooney was brought Into court Wednesday morning when he pled guilty to the charge In the indict ment. He was questioned by Judge Searle as to his age. Rooney an swered that he was thirty years old. He said he had lived In Pleasant Mount three or four years. He had .formerly lived In Avoca. He said It was his first offense. Judge Searle Instructed District Attorney M. E. Simons to inquire about tho man, saying that he wanted to know more about Rooney before he pronounced sentence upon him. The bill Ignored was that of the Commonwealth vs. Irving L. Buck, charged with larceny. Shaughnessy, D. & H. detective, prosecutor. He was charged with appropriating some tools to the value of $8 from the section house of the Delaware & Hudson company at Starrucca. The report of the viewers of tho county bridge over Five Mile Creek In Salem township was approved. The report of the viewers of the county bridge in Lebanon township was approved. The grand jury Inspected the county buildings Tuesday afternoon and turned In the following report: That the grand jury has inspected the county buildings and find every thing in good shape, and have no xecommeyidations to tmaklo, except that in their opinion there should be an Improvement in the toilet room on the first, floor of the court house. They would recommend an enlarge ment tit the room and a new or im proved lavatory, another toilet and, wash stand. All of which Is respect fully reported: L. Fuerth, Geo, E. Moase, Secretary. . ' Foreman.' Motions. ' -Chas. A. McCarty was 'appointed master to take evidence in the di vorce case of Llbbie M. Blanchard, Ubellant, vs. George W. Blanchard, respondent. In re appointment of guardian of Earl -and Violet, minor children of Lorenzo Roberts, late of Bucking ham township. G'eorge N. Myers appointed guardian. Bonds im proved. Petition for the appointment of the poor master In iborough of Star rucca to fill vacancy caused by the death of John M. Hobbs. N. F. Shults was appointed. BUILD UP LOGAL DISPENSARY General Treatment Given to Suffer ing Tuberculosis Patients Has Helped Many State Ex hibit Next Month. The Honesdale dispensary for the prevention of tuberculosis Is a free Institution, being one of the several places established by the Depart ment of Health, under Dr. S. G. Dix on, after he was appointed to this Important office In 190C. The dis pensary is under the local supervis ion of Dr. L. B. Nielsen, county med ical inspector. Miss Alle Chubb, of Harrisburg, who also has thr" Car bondale dispensary in charge, Is special nurse for the Honesdale In stitution. The local dispensary is open once a week between the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock, the special day being Tuesday. Persons who feel that they have the least bit of trouble or fear tuberculosis should at once apply to the Honesdale dispensary for the prevention of tuberculosis and re ceive general treatment. To parties who cannot afford it, free treatment will be given. It Is a charitable work and It Is not Intended to con flict with the practicing physicians, although it is admitted that they, too, do a considerable amount of work for charity. When a patient Is received at tho dispensary a chart Is made giving his name, address, weight, date of entry and discharge. The Institution fur nishes supplies for suitable cases. When too ill to prevent coming to the dispensary for treatment, Miss Chubb will call upon the patients at their homes. At one tlmo Hones dale's dispensary had quite a large patronage. It Is the purpose of County Medical Inspector Nielsen and Miss Chubb to build up the dis pensary and help all they can who may be afflicted with this disease. Miss Chubb told a Citizen represen tative that one of the patients who has been under treatment for the past few months Is nearly well and will soon be discharged from the local dispensary. On or about February 17th next a state exhibit under the supervision of Dr. W. C. Miller will be made in Honesdale. The display occupies nearly a car capacity and is claimed to be most Interesting and Instruc tive. The place for making the demonstration has not been selected.