THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1913. PAGE SEVEN THE REVENGE ' OF A FATHER A Professional Duelist Who Met His Match. Hero is a story I rescued from some old family papers that had not been OTerhaulcd in half a century. I havo reconstructed it from its original letter form, preserving the flrst person in which it was written: I camo to Now Orleans in 1S45 from France. I was sitting one evening, 1 soon after my arrival, in a cafe when an elderly man, about flfty-flve, I think, stepped up to me and with a broad southern accent said, "You aro II. Des.uounes of Paris, I believe, euh?" "I am and at your service, monsieur." "I am n stranger in the city, suh. I am a planter from the interior of tlio state. I desire the services of somo one familiar with the code duello and have been told that you have officiated on several occasions at meetings among gentlemen. If it would not bo too much to ask, suh, I would like you to act fo' mo in an affair of bona', suh." He was a typical Louisiana planter of the period. "I shall bo happy to servo you, mon sieur. But I should like to know . something about the case." "Certainly, suh. My opponent de clared publicly that General Jackson at tho battle of New Cleans used cot-1 ton bales fo' breastwo'ks. I told him that he was mistaken. He persisted. I gave him the He. He challenged me." 1 I was surprised. I had not then j learned of the various methods among gentlemen in vogue in the city of pick-1 ing a quarrel which was based on an other cause. "Were you right?" I asked. "Certainly, suh! I was present at the battle, suh." "And who is your opponent?" "Camillo Trudoau, suh." "Camille Trudeaul Is ho here? Why, my dear sir, he has been out twenty times and always killed or winged his man." "So I have heard, suh." After a failure to Induce Captain St. Leger tho name ho gave mo to And a way out of the difficulty I consented 1 to act for him. Ills opponent's second Informed me that his principal, who was twenty-five years younger than ' St. Leger, would not kill tho captain if he could possibly help it. St. Leger, I as the challenged party, selected pis-! tols and a ground under tho levee a j few miles north of the city. We pro- i ceeded thither at daybreak the next morning. I noticed that the captain stepped from his carriage gingerly and walked on to tho ground with a slight j limp. There also seemed to be some thing the matter with his left arm. Wo placed the contestants thirty paces apart Tho captain told mo that be was a poor shot and named the dis tance himself. They flred at the drop of a hat Trudeau was unharmed. St. j Leger received a ball in the leg that nearly knocked him over. But he main tained his balance and awaited the slg-! nal for another round. Trudeau looked I surprised. Ho had aimed at the cap-1 tain's leg Just below the knee and knew that ho had placed his bullet ) there. Such a stroke should be suffi cient to put any man out of the tight. We endeavored to Induce the old man to withdraw, but without avail. Just before the next signal I saw Trudeau looking at his opponent's right arm, as If he Intended to shatter It. I was not surprised that he changed his Intention, for he could not carry it out I without killing his man. When the shots rang out Trudeau was still un harmed. St Leger's left arm swayed and then hung limp. Ho stood as steady as ever. Trudeau turned pale. Was he to continue to put holes in his adver sary's members without any percepti ble injury? I confess I was puzzled. Trudeau appeared to bo rattled. The captain's shots had been drawing closer to him, and this doubtless had an effect upon his nerve. St Leger Insisted on another round. When their hands wero raised for the next shot I thought I noticed a slight tremor at tho muzzle of Tru deau's pistol. Tho captain's face was a study. It showed plainly that this time he was determined to kill his op ponent and showed, further, great con fidence in his ability to do so. I be llevo Trudeau considered that his own life depended on taking his opponent's. But his nerve had gone, and he looked anxious. The captain stood straight as a ramrod on his wounded leg, which ho had not permitted the sur geon to examine and on which no blood was visible. I looked to seo it oozing from under his pantaloons where they wero strapped over his boot, but looked in vain. At tho next flro Trudoau's bullet knocked St Leger's pistol out of his hand, glanced and buried itself in a tree. Trudeau fell with a bole in the center of bis forehead. The others present, except myself, ran to Tru deau. I started for St Leger, but was surprised to seo him walk to tho car riage with no moro impediment than his usual limp. He told mo to get In. nnd we drove away. "Your leg, captain, nnd your arm!" I exclaimed. "What about them?" "The wounds." "I lost my right leg and my left arm at the battle pf New O'leans, suh." Trudoau bad been firing into wood. It cost him his life. I learned after ward that when Trudeau had flrst dome from Paris ho had selected Cap- 1 tain Bt Leger s only son for a target on which to mako a display of Ms 'VIII PENNSYLVANIA AS A FRUIT STATE. A student in Indiana .wrote to Prof. H. A. Surface, State Zoologist, Harrisburg, asking for Information concerning the fruit growing sec tions of 'Pennsylvania, saying that ho would like to locate in this State and go into the business of fruit grow ing. Tho reply Is not only of inter est to all such inquiries, but Is char acteristic of State Zoologist Surface In standing for the proper advance ment of all parts of this Great State. " Up until two or three years ago most of us had the Idea that there were certain sections of this State that could be called fruit growing sections, and others were something else. iNow It Is definitely proven, chiefly by the demonstration work of the Division of Zoology of the De partment of Agriculture, that abso lutely every part of this State Is well adapted to the growing of flrst class fruits of somo varieties. "In general, there are two distinct regions; the first of which Is the southern and low land region, where in certain varieties like tho Jona than, Smokehouse, York Imperial, Paragon, Mother and others may reach their best perfection, and which do not do so well In the north ern or mountainous regions. In the latter such varieties as the Graven stein, King, Greening, Northern Spy and Baldwin are conspicuously suc cessful, while these In turn do not do so well In the former regions. Yet throughout the Stato certain varieties aro generally adapted. Among these are such as the Yellow Transparent, Maiden Blush, Summer Ramho, Grimes Golden, Rome Beau ty, Stayman, Wlnesap and others that might he mentioned. It has cer tainly been proven In the last two or three years that In all parts of Pennsylvania are fruit-growing re gions, If one will use care to plant any one or moro of one-half dozen different varieties. "Small fruits do well In all parts of the State, If given proper atten tion. Plums and pears do well In all counties of the State, and, except In such unusual seasons as we ex perienced Jast winter, we may justi fiably expect fine results from peaches and quinces. "Of course, there are individual locations or sites In each county which are more adapted to satisfac tory fruit production, as It Is Im portant for one to be able to select good rich and deep soil with fair soil drainage, and elevation of slope with good air drainage. In the selection of a site with regard to immediate surroundings the nature of the soil 13 more important than Is the mere choosing of any one general region In the State. Above all else, a knowledge of the subject of horticul ture Is necessary. There has been an Immense rush toward extensive planting, particularly In commercial planting In this State. Many persons engaged In some other business or profession havo apparently thought it possible to plant an orchard on a j nuisiae or eisewnere, ana in a iew 1 years find themselves wealthy from Its Income. This Idea of tho ease with which good fruits can grow and pro'flts be made will be sure to lead to considerable disappointment, and those who learned the subject and are willing to work hard and keep up with the progress of the times will succeed, "There is no doubt about the high quality of Pennsylvania fruits when the right varieties are grown. They can he put up against any pro duced elsewhere in the world, and will hold their own on every point of color, size, flavor, productiveness and other features. There is a gen eral demand for home-grown fruits, as these are preferred before Import ed fruits, and consumers are com ing to learn more and more the val ue of the home product, and thus buy it and use it. "Pennsylvania Is an empire in her self. Her industries of manufac ture, mining, transportation and ag riculture, the latter embracing hor ticulture, dairying and stock raising, general farming and trucking are so developed that each is helpful to the other to a remarkable extent. This Is a country of schools, churches and homes. We think there Is no need of taking good money to the far west or elsewhere, In order to find an opportunity for Investment in profitable lines. The man who stud ies and hustles can find all necessary opportunities for success. "If you need detailed information along the line of any Industry of this State, particularly In regard to ag riculture or fruit growing, I shall be pleased to aid you in procuring it." "bill" kent appear8 as prosecutor. Bill Kent, whom the people have been reading about for the past half century, appeared In a new role last week, when he went before Alder man Millar, In Scranton, and caused a warrant to bo Issued for the arrest of Richard Richards of that city, on a charge of larceny and assault and battery. He was unable to prove the larceny charge, but the defend ant admitted that he assaulted him and plead guilty to tho charge. He was 'fined ten dollars and the costs which he paid. On the larceny charge he was discharged. Dick admitted that when he and Kent had the rumpus ho thrett a lamp at him, but that it did not strike him. Kent stated when leav ing tho office that ho hoped to pro cure witnesses who would prove the charge of larceny which ho preferred against Dick. It Is really surprising to find this old man in the role of prosecutor. Heretofore he has generally appear ed as defendant. TEACHERS' RETIREMENT MEASURE PRESENTED. Senator Charles A. Snyder, of Schuylkill county, has presented the teachers' retirement bill, which is modelled along the lines of that of 1911. Other bills persented by Sen ator Snyder were: Making certain corrections In the laws relating to third-class cities in the interest of Pottsvllle; a "Blue Sky" law; a lia bility law similar to that in force in Maryland; providing that certain teachers of long experience bo ap pointed permanently. HINTS FOR THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE A Combination Vegetable Colander and Fruit Press. A kitchen utensil that should save tho cook much labor and time has been invented by a Minnesota man. It is a combination colander and fruit press and is said to remove the hulls from beans, peas, etc., and the skins and seeds from tomatoes, apples, grapes and tho like without losing any of tho essence or juices of these articles. Its Inventor claims many other merits for It, somo almost miraculous. An iron upright clamps to tho edge of tho table, and this supports a colander bowl. Re volving in the bowl Is a spiral blade that performs manifold duties. When the handle Is turned and the blade re volves It not only pares the skins from the fruit or vegetables in tho bowl, but presses them against the colander bottom and squeezes out their sub stance. Macaroni Milanaise. Drop into salted boiling water one half package of macaroni broken into Inch lengths. Cook until tender, then drain. Put In a pan ono can of toma toes, one bay leaf, blade of mace, one slice of onion, one stalk of celery and a pinch of soda nnd cook twenty min utes. Melt two level tablesroonfuls of butter and stir into it two level table spoonfuls of cornstarch. Season with salt and paprika and gradually add the tomato. Cook until thickened. Mix with ono cupful bread crumbs and one rounding tablespoonful of butter melt ed. When cool add one-half cupful of grated cheese. In a buttered baking pan lay a layer of macaroni, theli ono of the sauce, and so on. Cover with the breadcrumbs and bake In a moderate oven until crumbs aro nicely browned. Serve hot Tomato Bisque. Ono quart of tomatoes, one quart of milk, two heaping tablcspoonfuls of butter, one tablespoonful of corn starch, one teaspoonful of salt one quarter of a teaspoonful of pepper, a blade of mace and one bay leaf. Stew the tomatoes with the bay leaf and mace till tender, then rub them through a sieve. Put the strained to matoes into a saucepan, add the but ter, tben add the seasoning. Put the milk into a double boiler and stir into it the cornstarch, which has been mix ed with a little cold milk to make smooth. Let it cook for fifteen min utes, then pour the milk into tho to matoes," mix well together and serve. Household Hints. To drive away mice scatter camphor in their usual haunts. This will drive them away completely. Vinegar should never bo kept In stone jars, as this spoils it and renders it unfit for use. Corks may be made both air and wa ter tight if Immersed for five minutes in boiling oil. When boiling clear soup add a small lump of sugar to the saucepan. This will give it an added brilliancy. Cold tea Is excellent for cleaning all sorts of painted wood except white. This should be cleaned with milk. Fried Partridges. Allow one partridge for each two persons to be served. Cut ns for broil ing and fry in a mixture of equal parts of salt pork fat and claTlfled but ter, dipping flrst In flour and dusting with salt and pepper. When tender remove to a hot platter and garnish with sippets of toast and the livers and slices of crisp salt pork or bacon. Into the fat remaining in tho pan braid two table-spoonfuls of flour and when well blended turn in one cup of hot cream, stir until smooth and slight ly thick and pour over the partridges. Cleaning Silver. Tarnished silver should be immersed In sour milk and let remain there for some time. Use a soft toothbrush to clean out any embossed work. Rinse afterward in clean warm water and when the nrticle is quite dry polish with a nice, soft pleco of old silk. A good way to clean silver cutlery is to wash it in soapy water directly aft er use. Rinse in clear warm water, to be followed with a brisk polish with I soft clean rng. Silver goods should never bo placed away in a damp con dition. Baked Peas. Take a quart of dried peas and soak overnight, pour off water, add more and parboil until skins begin to slip off.. Put in bean pot, add two table spoonfuls augar, one-half pound pork, salt and pepper. Bake as you would bean. A Twenty-third Annual Statement of tho WAYNE COUNTY FARMERS' MU TUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. of Wayne County, I'cnna. Amount of Insurance Dec. 31, 1912 $4,476,607.00 Amount of Premium notes Doc. 31, 1912 179,064.00 Receipts. Cash in banks, Jan. 1, 1913 8,751.00 Cash received on applica tions C02.17 Cash received on Assess ments 14,025.06 Cash money borrowed,... 6,500.00 Cash Interest from Savings bank, 140.79 Cash from other sources,. 6.50 30,025.52 Expenditures. Paid for the following losses from September 1, 1911, to September 1, 1912: E. L. Chapman, furniture damaged by fire 2.70 Joseph E. Edsall, house damaged by fire 4.00 A. E. Rude, houso damaged by fire 6.40 O. M. Baker, house dam aged by fire 6.40 H Brlnning, house and furniture damaged by ' fire 25.00 Wallace Lynn, barn and contents burned, 193.75 Mary A. Ovens, household goods damaged by lire. . 3.00 Orvllle Bronson, barn and contents burned 450.00 Silas Dexter barn and con tents burned 841.40 Jacob Racht, Jr., house and furniture damaged by fire 10.00 S. S. Olmstead, barn burn ed 82.35 Frank Chapman, house and contents burned 800.00 Andrew Racht, house dam aged by Are 5.65 Wm. C.Elliot, house dam aged by flro 10.00 L. Brlnkerman house dam aged by fire 5.00 Mrs. A. L. Kingsbury, house damaged by fire. 19.50 D. W. Griffith, house burn ed 600.00 C. F. Bullock, houso and furniture damaged by flro 56.80 J. L. Noble, house damag ed by Are 2.90 Chas. MIgenery, house damaged by fire 5.00 Tewksbury and Son, house and contents burned ... 352.33 S. T. Jay, house and con tents burned 900.00 E. B. Wells, Est, barn dam aged by lightning 10.00 A. B. Lobez, barn damag ed by lightning 25.00 Jas. Soden, houso damag ed by lightning 14.00 H. Heberllng, house dam aged by fire 2.00 N. L. Wood, barns and con tents burned 850.00 John Eldred, barn damag ed by lightning 2.00 A. KIttner, barn and con tents burned, lightning,. 400.00 Mrs. J. Harder, barn dam aged by lightning 8.00 C. M. Smith, house and contents burned 700.00 Mary Wlnslow, house dam aged by lightning 8.00 Alice Whitney, house and contents burned 550.00 C. I. Hopkins, barn damag ed by lightning 5.00 C. M. Pethick, barn and contents burned, light ning 920.00 J. T. Walker, house dam aged by lightning 35.00 L. Lovelass est, barn dam-'' aged by lightning 39.00 T. J. Roark, barn damaged by lightning 237.00 W. E. Bennett, house dam aged by lightning, fire . . 60.00 Peter Yeko, barn damaged by lightning 20.00 Mark KHIam, barn damag ed by lightning 5.00 E. K. Curtis est, barn and contents burned 675.00 F. J. MItler, barn damaged by lightning 5.00 Wm. Watts, barn and con tents burned, lightning, 900.00 A. Butler, house damaged by lightning 16.00 W. F. Crockenberg, barn damaged by lightning. . 6.00 R. E. Pomery, barn dam- aged by lightning 5.00 A. Branning, barn dam aged by lightning 5.00 Chas. Smith, barn damag ed by lightning .-. 10.00 M. C. Spangenberg, barn and contents burned by lightning 300.00 M. A. Rutledee, barn burn ed 300.00 L. B. Kennedy, barn burn ed 200.00 Mrs. S. Collpalo, house damaged by fire 8.65 Chas. Meglnery barn dam- ' aged by lightning 6.00 Chester Holgate, barn damaged by light ing.. 10.00 J. P. McKenna, barn dam aged by lightning 6.00 Th s. Kegan, Jr., barn damaged by lightning. ., 2.00 ? 10,726.83 Paid for losses since Sept. 1st, 1912 1,969.37 ? 12,696.20 Borrowed money and In terest paid 6,510.00 $ 19,206.20 Stationery 11.25 Telephone 24.30 Rent of office 78.00 Postage 154.07 Printing and calanders... 136.49 Incidentals 18.81 19,029.12 Assets. Cash in' treasury 8,751.00 Cash in hands of agents.. 62.85 Assessments in course of collection 346.42 Office furniture 200.00 Premium notes In force. . 179,064.00 188,424.27 Liabilities 1,400.00 Assets In excess of liabili ties 187,024.27 H. C. JACKSON, President. PERRY A. CLARK, Sec'y. VOICE AND LEADER OF THE WORLD AS long ago as tho last half of - tho eighteenth century it vma tho press that molded public opinion. The famous "Let ters of Junius" started the wavo that finally resulted in widespread ing reforms in England. Tho "Eights of Man" and other pam phlets had a prodigious circulation and exerted an immeasurable in fluence toward tho samo ends. A little book, "Common Sense," set tho colonics on fire for inde pendence, and the printing of Pat rick Henry's and Samuel Adams' speeches, of Franklin's and other papers and of Thomas Paine's "Crisis" was a powerful aid in tho American Revolution. 4 It was tho writings of Voltaire and Rousseau and tho news of our own war for independence that brought on the revolution in France. "Undo Tom's Cabin," which was first published in n newspaper, had tremendous influ ence in freeing tho slave. IN THE PRESENT DAY AN ALERT, VIGOROUS AND COURA GEOUS PRESS WILL BE FOUND BEHIND EVERY POLITICAL UP RISING, EVERY ADVANCE MOVE MENT. WHO CAN MEASURE THE POWER OF A GREELEY? At ono period tho London Times swayed tho diplomacy of Europe. The American newspapers and magazines are largely responsiblo for tho present transformation of political thought in tho United States. Tho press, which was a power 150 years ago, has become all po tent today. IT IS THE VOICE AND LEADER OF THE WORLD. 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