PAGE EIGHT THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1913. FREE HAND GIVEN TO THE CABINET Wilson ::::ws Mara&ors Wide fitorir THEY CHOOSE ASSISTANTS. President Commends Several on Selec tions They Made Work of Chief Ex ecutive Has Been Trebled White Houso a Dumping Ground Many Ig nore Department Heads. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, March 24. Special. President Wilson has allowed his cabi net olllcers a very free hand in the choice of their assistants. He has made no appointments without first consulting the cabinet member, and whenever a cabinet officer has Indicat ed ills desire for the selection of n par ticular man for an assistant the pres ident has acquiesced unless there was some very good reason why the ap pointment should not be made. In many instances he has commended the cabinet members for their selections. Just how far the president will carry the Idea of having the cabinet mem bers nttond to the business of the conn try Is not yet known, hut it would save him very much trouble if he could get back to the methods of the old days when the cabinet members ran their departments without aid save on the more Important questions. White House a Hopper. For several administrations the White House lias been a hopper into which 5 has been dumped all the departmental business. The clerical force has been largely Increased and the work of the president and his secretaries has been trebled, all because the tendency has been toward centralization and the people want to have the president at tend to everything. Another reason was because nearly all the former presidents wanted to know nbout' everything that was going on; they wanted to be consulted about even the smallest things. But it has also been on account of the desire of the senators and members of the house to carry everything to the president and Ignore the cabinet olllcers, more particularly if they think they can "work" the president nnd couldn't do likewise with the cabinet member. Conservation Reform. An effort may be made to reform the conservation movement or to "con serve the conservationists," as one man put it. Many western men ns sert that there has been too much im practical work done in conservation; that too much land lias been reserved; that people are deprived of an oppor tunity to use actual necessities in the west; that a better method can bo de- i vised which will save the resources nnd also utilize them. Every effort in the direction of changing the present conservation' pol icy has been blocked by such men us Gilford Pinchot nnd his followers, but It is possible that the now Democratic blood from the west in both houses of congress, coupled with the fact that this is a Democratic administration, may ninko it possible to bring about changes in the conduct of forests and other resources of the west. At one time it was thought a man from one of the stntes most affected would be come secretary of the interior where the conservation Interests are grouped,, but the suggestion raised strong pro tests by the conservation promoters. Wyoming Not Lost. Because the political complexion of the senate has changed does not menu that Wyoming has become lost in the shullle. Senntor Warren will continue to bo nn Important factor. Ho is the ranking minority member of appro priations, agriculture nnd rules nnd second on military affairs, public build ings and irrigation, besides being chair man of one of the best minority com mittees. Wnrron will bo a conferee on tho most Important appropriation bills when thoy nro considered. Senator Clark, tho other Wyoming senator, Is tho ranking minority mem ber on judiclnry nnd conservation, sec ond on public lands, a member of the finance committee nnd also had a choice of chairmanships of the minor ity. Not to Be Retired. Senator Bacon is not to bo retired because ho was not mndo president pro tern, of the senate. In the short special session of the senate ho show ed that he Intended to tnko an active part in everything that came before the senate. It Is quite likely, that ns chairman of foreign relations ho may hnvo n leading rolo in tho senate, as our foreign problems are such as to cnuso a great deal of anxiety. Tenacious to the Last, It was amusing to see senators of tho United States struggling and tenacious over tho matter of committee assign ments, oven on committees which had nover met nnd never would meet nnd Which were created simply for tho pur pose of giving some senator a chair Inanshlp. Tho relative rank and the chairman ship of an "expenditures" committor held tho nttentiort' of the senate for several moments, although It is kuown the committed will not meet and nover has bills referred to it. In tho matter of committees the average senator --.to nil tin ran eet WAYNE COUNTY FRUIT (Continued From Page One.) thuslastlc and spirited address. He first outlined what some of tho oth r counties are doing which havo be come organized. The suggestion of Mr. Lewis to incorporate Wayne county with other counties in the formation of tho Northeastern Fruit Growers' Association mot with tho hearty approval of tho doctor. Ho stated that Wayne county soil was especially adapted for raising tho Baldwin Spy, Greenings, King and others. You would raise these varle ties in perfection, in color, size and fiavor. You could then conduct an advertising campaign and these ap ples would be known all over the world. I have received hundreds of letters from buyers who want to know where the apple sections are. They ask especially for districts where tho fruit has been sprayed and pruned. Letters como to mo as far west as Iowa. They commence to buy the middle of June. Tho dealers and buyers know the crop condition before the growers. Prof. Surface then showed tho audience a picture of his largo orchard. He said you can't run an orchard by proxy, neither can you give orders over a 'phone to your hired man and expect results. Stockcr Making Good. At this point Attorney R. M. Stock er, who is also somewhat of a farm er, stated that he managed to get something out of his farm. "Well some can," continued Prof. Surface. The professor then related several instances where other counties were unable to dispose of their crops and the fruit was dead oven in the local market. Organizations were formed and the fruit was soon disposed of. Apples must be intelligently graded and honestly packed. Experts at sta tions where in many places they are hired to pack and grade, are not ex pensive, when it is considered what is returned. If it is a busy season It will give you more time and atten tion to production. There are two distinctive qualities connected with marketing apples. One is to produce the "goods" and tho other is to sell them. You should have an annual meeting. Tho best fruit exhibit any where could bo made right hero in Wayne county. Advertise before hand and you will have a largely at tended meeting. Mr. Lewis sold his apples at a fine profit after an ex hibit held recently. Get the pulling together habit Advertise. You will gain considerable by organizing. You will learn how to get rid of tho de fective apples and buyers will be flocking to you. They buy by the carload, not by the wagon load or buslicl as some may presume. I therefore advocate the organization of tho Wayne County 'Fruit Growers' Association. In union there is strength. It makes all the difference in the world about raising apples as to what kind of soil they are rais ed upon. Different soils make dif ferent conditions. Organize and then you can analyze your soil. You will tnen be in position to receive noted speakers from Washington, D. C, and other places. To Organize Association. Chairman Hull tllfin nnnminnort that organization was the next ordor of business. On motion of R. M. Stocker, seconded by W. W. Baker, it was carried that the meeting pro ceed to organize a horticultural so ciety for Wayne county. Election of Officers. On motion nf T?. M Htnplror iok. onded bv Hon. A. T. Spar-In. it vn carried that Daniel Hull, who was acting as temporary chairman, be elected permanent chairman of the association. Thomas B. Clark, of TTniiRsrinlo was elected vice-president. On motion it was carried that six vice-presidents be elected. In pur suance of same tho following gentle men were elected to fill the differ ent sub-offices: W. E. Perham, of Niagara; W. H. Bullock, of Dyberry; a, jii. Avery, Benin; Homer G. Bon ear, of Cherry Ridge; William War wick, Berlin. Secretary, E. G. Schenck. Treasurer, W. W. Baker. Aftpr n fllRPHBiilnn nf O Violf nn hour as to whether the dues should no placed at ?1 or ?2 per year per member, it was finally decided to place them at $2. Tho following committee was then appointed upon Constitution and By laws to report at tlio aftornoon ses sion: H. A. Oday, M. E. Simons, and Hon. A. T. Searle. The meeting then adjourned to meet at 1:30 p. m. Afternoon Session. Chairman D. W. Hull opened the afternoon session by presenting Dis trict State Inspector W. H. Bullock, who assiduously labored to oganizo this flSsrifiifltlnn nnd wlin hna rinnn much to better conditions in Wayne county. Mr. uunocic said in part: W. II. Mullock's Address. "From tho fact that there are very many people in the county and doubtless somo that are present this afternoon, who do not understand the work nf thn OrHinrH Tnnnontni- nnd Demonstrator, therefore I tnougnt it would bo well at this time to give a brief history of our work, which was instituted by the Depart ment of Agriculture, Division of Zo ology, with Prof. Surface at tho head of the work. His name soon became famous all over the United States for his skill as a zoologist, entomologist and writ er and for giving out to the masses of peoplo valuable information in regard to controlling nnd destroying insect pests, which has been of un told value to tho farmers and citi zens of this great Commonwealth. I wish also to tell you of some of the conditions, as well as of some of tne destructive pests that I find when I am inspecting orchards. These In sects, in many cases unobserved and unmolested, are slowly but surely sapping away the very life of many a valuable tree and shrub, all the more valuable perhaps because they wore set out, cared for and highly pnzou uy somo loved one who has passed away but is not forgotten. I have not yet been all over the GROWERS ASSOCIATION county but havo covered a wide , range and I know whereof I speak when I say that a very largo per cent. of our orchards are old,- say from fifty to seventy-five years of age, but there are thousands of trees that are being, sot out annually. Tills brings an Instance to my mind where I recently saw an or chard of about one hundred trees that were planted last spring in a stiff, heavy sod. Holes wore dug, and the trees, one year old, were set in them. It was a pitiful sight to behold. No pruning whatever had been done, many of the trees were dead, and those that had survived tho trying ordeal simply stood there awaiting tho fato of thoso that had already gone. They had failed to make any growth. Why? For vari ous reasons. First, because the heads wore not cut back to corres pond with the cutting or breaking of the roots when taken out of the nursery row. Second. There are always more or less broken and bruised roots on trees when thoy come from the nur sery. A portion of tho broken ends, also bruised roots, should invariably be cut off and always cut from the under side at an angle so tho roots will have a proper bearing when set in tho excavation that is made to re ceive them. Third. Trees set out in sod and grass with weeds allowed to grow around them is a great detriment as the grass robs the tree of the mois ture that rightfully belongs to it and of which it is in urgent need in order to grow, especially in a dry season, such as we have been having. I find oyster shell scale common In all of our apple orchards and not only in the orchards but in many other places. Along the road side, in country and town, trees are badly injured or dying from the effects of this scale, and notwithstanding the frequency of this scale, I do not think one-fourth of tho orchard own ers are able to determine what it is. The San Jose scale has invaded our county seat that we justly feel proud of, and it has laid low some of the trees and shrubs that were the pride of their owners. I am sorry to say that the march of this deadly scale lias only been arrested hero and there, notwithstanding we havo been continually warning the people and advocating the use of the celebrated lime sulphur wash which we know will kill scale if properly made and properly applied at the right strength while the trees are in the dormant stage. I havo round several orchards in the country (somo of them large) that wore badly Infested with the San Jose scale and on the verge of destruction. I also found other kinds of scale but not plentiful enough to do serious injury. I wish to mention one more seri ous pest, the round-headed apple tree borer. This is one of the worst ene mies of the apple tree. The larva -is cylindrical in shape, and first bores into tho soft sap wood by making a circular tunnel, when it works into the harder wood, and after nearly three years it emerges usually sever al inches above the point of entrance. These insects destroy hundreds and probably thousands of apple trees in Wayne County annually. The Green Aphis or plant lice was unusually plentiful in many or chards last summer and did consid erable injury to tho fruit and foliage, causing the curling or crumpling of the leaves and the clustering of small, deformed fruit. Several other injurious Insects might be mentioned, such as black or brown aphis, seed chalcls, leaf roller and fruit worm, etc., but I think this will suffice for the present." Experience in Fruit Growing. Mr. Bullock was followed by J. W. Lewis, who occupied a period on " Experience in Fruit Growing." He said he was exceedingly glad to be here. He called attention to the pos sibilities of raising apples in Wayne county and what could be accom plished by co-operation. He told of how he first heard a lecture given by George T. Powell in 1893, in New Y;ork City. After this he read farm journals and then went on father's farm, it being his start as a fruit grower. The following year Mr. Lewis said he set out 40 trees of 16 varieties, planting a few trees each year. In 1904 he joined tho Wyo ming Horticultural Society. In 1905 first saw San Jose scale and in the following year it was discovered in our orchard. Was tho first to use a traction sprayer. Sprayed for cod ling moth and scale in 1907. The inventory at that time showed a to tal of 457 trees with an average age of about 14 years. They occupied about 11 acres of ground and pro duced 2,177 bushels of apples which sold at an average of .757 per bushel, or $1,G48.G5. During that year cherry, plum and pear fruit, repre senting 225 trees and occupying two ncres of ground sold for J498.28, making a total of ?2,14C93 for tho year. In 1908 tho sprayer was out of order, consequently Mr. Lewis said ho sold all tho fruit for the year for $725.85. Set out COO apple trees, making a total cost of f 1, 320, 80. The net cost of trees that year was $201. 70 or 30c per tree. In 1909 the in ventory showed 707 bearing trees of an average of 12 years, occupying 17 acres of land. They produced 3, 78G bushels of apples that sold at an average of $1.12 per bushel or $4, 238.25. This Is nearly $G per tree and over $240 per acre. From 430 peach, pear and plum trees he re ceived $1,311.23, representing a growth of 21 acres; total receipts for fruit during 1909 amounted to $5,549.48, Thinned quite extensive ly and used tho box as a package. In 1910 set out 800 apple trees with four new varieties and 400 peach trees. Planted corn in the apple or chard nnd potatoes In the peach or chard. Would never do It again. Would receive better results If vice versa. Tho same number of trees this year as last gave, a total retuhi of $4,700. In 1911 we set out 300 peach trees. The same number of trees as in 1909, only two years old er, gave a total return of $6,743,20; a little over $0.00 per tree of $321 per acre. A great deal depends upon tho selection of the tree as to results ob tained, continued Mr. Lewis. Get a tree that you are suited with. You will make a success with it. That's half of the battle. When going to a nursery to purchase fruit trees al ways manage to get first choice. Some have been taking tho rest, or remainder after tho first choice right along. Set trees out from 30 to 40 feet apart. A first class paying ap ple is the Fall Pippin. It is of high quality and after you have eaten one you want another. The Wagner variety is a high quality apple. Don't get too many sweet apples, tho mar ket for them is limited. The Stay man Winesap is a new variety and a good apple; however, go slow on now varieties. Dr. Funk, one of the best authorities on apple trees, claims that a tree a year old is worth a dollar and a tree 30 years, $30. Of the GG0 apples in his orchard, Mr. Lewis said he lost only two trees. One was by root blight and tho other being accidentally cut down by mow ing machine. I cannot urge you too strongly to thin out your fruit. The trouble with a great many is that they do not thin enough. When a tree is thinned there is less labor connected with it than when It Is not thinned. Apples can be picked to better advantage. Thero would bo less apples to tho bushel and you would receive just as many bushels. It Is numbers and not bushels that you pick. Thin any time. Some tell you to thin at the time of the Juno drop. Thinning saves the vitality of the tree. Questions Asked. After Mr. Lewis finished his instruc tive address, Chairman Hull inquired if thero were any that desired to ask questions that they could do so at this time. T. B. Clark In setting out young trees how long should mulch remain around the roots of tho tree and when should it be removed in the fall? Mr. Lewis Sow clover and tim othy for mulch. If season has prom ise of being dry, cut in June to July 1st; If it looks as though It would be wet, let it grow a little longer. No necessity to mulch too closely. Keep out some little distance. Remove mulch in the fall. W. W. Baker Would you advlso the use of a commercial fertilizer? Mr. Lewis Yes, sir! Do all you can for a tree; It will return to you all you ever pay out for it. Surface Tells How to Prune. The chairman stated that at this time dues would be received by the secretary. In the meantime Dr. Sur face demonstrated to tho audience how to trim an apple tree by cutting off different branches. He first cut off tho top to give it an open head. A few other small limbs were pruned to make it symmetrical in shape, telling why certain limbs should be cut and where to cut them. "An ap ple tree should bo given plenty of sunshine and air to ripen and color the fruit." Ho then took the same tree and pruned it for a peach tree, cutting several limbs therefrom. Dr. Surface told of a peach tree on his farm that in a single year furnished 528 inches of new growth. "Nover burn out a tent caterpillar nest. It is the poorest way to kill the pest. It is not only injurious to the tree, but starts a diseased condition, that soon er or later will mean that the tree will have to be cut down and burned. Dr. Surface displayed a specimen of a tree which had been so affected. It had tho appearance of a black sub stance or canker, was irregular in growth and covered a surface of sev eral inches on a comparatively small area of wood. Tho best way to kill the tent caterpillar is by spraying with a solution of two pounds of ar senite of lead to gO gallons of water to which is added one-half pound of concentrated solution of sulphur-lime to 50 gallons of water. The leaves are tho digestive organs of the fruit. Tho only way to brace a tree is by inserting a screw eye In one limb and fastening it to another limb by the aid of a galvanized wire. Prune when tho tree is dormant, and It strength ens it, but if it Is pruned when growing it stunts its growth. " How Are We to Obtain Better Fruits at Less Cost?" Quality is tho most im portant subject before us, said Dr. Surface. Don't caro what it is. Judge C. B. Whltmer, of Washing ton, D. C, wanted five bushels of fine quality of apples. Told him ho might got some in the stores, but if he wanted to buy high quality ap ples to got in correspondence with W. J. Lewis, of Pittston. He paid $3 per bushel box for them and wrote mq that they were cheaper than If they cost 50 cents per bushel. Why? Because the apples were uniform in size, had the color, flavor and wero guaranteed by tho grower to bo as represented. In selling apples keep a list of your customors. Growing ap ples requires more care, knowledge and patience than any business I know of, stated the doctor. Mater ials are used to-day to spray trees that are killing them. Some manu facturers are putting on the market spraying fluids that are not adapted to apple trees. Do not use oil sprays. Representatives of these concerns went to Governor Tenor and endeavored to have mo removed from ofllco as State Zoologist, claim ing that I was trying to kill their business. I examined tho trees, made a careful study of oil sprays and know that their use is detrimental to tho tree. Hero are somo apples that were grown right here in Wayne county by ono of your members (W. H. Bullock) and thoy nro tho best I ever saw. Baldwin, Spy and Kings were shown. Apples for the market must all be of a certain size. One great requisite In growing fruit is how to grow quality in it. Another is how to get the size. Different sizes would hurt the trade. Apples of the same variety must bo of tho same size. Sizes mean grading. It Is cheaper to size on the tree than on tho sorting table. To size, remove apples that will come in contact with each other, leaving a space of four Inches between them, or a distance about the width of the hand. Dr. Surface said that he used his hand to thin stone fruit, such as peaches and pears, while to thin pome fruit he used a pair of shears. To get size wo must prune our trees. Proper prunhing is essential. Whatever stimulates tho growth of tho tree pushes the growth of the fruit. Ni trate of soda is good. Can get more substance in the fruit by cultivating. Cultivating pushes tho growth of the tree. Much also depends upon color. Color stands for quality. The West ern growers are obligated to grade according to color. Iron in the soil gives color. Apple trees do bettor planted on tho side hill than In the valley. Tho soil is different and the altitude Is what is needed. Prune your tree so as to let in tho sunshine and air if you want color. Thero is the worm, codling moth, bitter rot and canker to gunrd against. Tho division of Zoology, under my de partment, publishes a quarterly which gives you considerable infor mation, which you may have free. It tells you all about spraying, prun ing, how to treat pests, and numerous other items of value." Dr. Surface then explained in detail the manu facture of lime-sulphur and tho little instrument used In getting the prop or strength. Tho grower can mnko his own solution. It would cost to buy from $'5 to $12 per barrel, while if the orchardist chooses to do so he can manufacture It for $2 per barrel. In this section the black blister mite affects tho leaves. It causes them to curl up and they become diseased. The leaves are the vital organs of tho tree. Spray to kill blister mite. Considerable care should bo exer cised in handling fruit. Not more than 10 per cent, is allowed In the West. They handle their apples more carefully than the farmer handles eggs. Apples must not bo damaged. If they are they will not sell. Pack your fruit intelligently and honestly. It Is not necessary for you to box your fruit in order to sell It. Your society should co-operate in every feature, selling, shipping, etc. Professor H. A. Oday, supervising principal of the Honesdale High school, chairman of the Constitution and By-Laws committee, then report ed. "Fruit Growers' Association of Wayne County" was tho name chosen for the society. Tho officers shall consist of president, six vice presidents, secretary and treasurer to serve for one year. Dues, $2 per year. On motion of Hon. A. T. Searle, seconded by T. B. Clark, it was carried that the time and place for the annual meeting be fixed by the executive board. The motion was then adopted, after which tho Constitution and By-Laws were adopted as read. On motion of Hon. A. T. Searle, seconded by Burgess McCarty it was carried that a hearty vote of thanks be extended to Prof. Surface, W. J. Lewis and other speakers and that an order be drawn upon the treasury for the amount of their expenses. The session then adjourned, bring ing to a close one of the most en thusiastic, spirited, instructive and beneficial horticultural meetings ever held in Northeastern Pennsylvania. After tho close of tho session Prof. Surface expressed himself as being very much pleased with the interest manifested. The new society starts out with a membership of nearly 100. It has tho promise of being ono of tho most active and progressive organizations of its kind in existence. Following is a list of the members enrolled: O. M. Spettigue, J. N. Welch, F. C. Bunnell, J. M. Clemo, J. E. Henshaw, John Male, John G. Spencer, S. S. Robinson, Benj. H. Dittrlcn, E. A. Lindsay, C. Petersen, J. B. Megivern, B. S. Hull, R. W. Hull, F. R. Varcoe, W. S. Van Sickle, A. B. Winner, It. E. Bates, J. F. Lee, Jos. Morgan, H, W. Bonear, R. B. Bonear, B. C. Bryant, I. 'Frank Taylor, Lewis Dapper, E. J. Brown, W. H. Bullock, Benj. F. Haines, Giles E. Schenck, W. W, Wood, Citizen Publishing Company, W. J. F. Warwick, Wm. J. Perkin, Chas. H. Gevert, Geo. Wegst, Fred Frey, Amasa Keyes, John W. Frey, Otto Rohland, S. E. Woodley, E. E. Avery, T. H. Olver, J. W. Reining, W. A. Mclntyre, Ellery Crosby, Wal lace Spry, W. H. Marshall, W. J. Ogden, A. T. Searle, W. W. Baker, J. D. Weston, W. H. Blrdsall, G. Smith & Sons, Jas. C. 'Blrdsall, C. A. Purdy, Clarence Purdy, R. E. Ran son, Clarence Hopkins, Earl Rock well, T. Y. Boyd, H. R. Mason, Eu gene Qulntin, E. B. Hardenbergh, I. E. Bryant, Chas. A. McCarty, A. H. iHowell, R. W. Murphy, V. J. Bran ning, A. K. Killam, Thos. T. Well, L. P. Cooke1, R. F. Warg, M. S. Watts, 'Frank J. F. Warg, W. F. Suydam, Jr., Willis Tuttle, Harry J. Atkinson, Claude II. Stanton, W. E. Perham, F. H. Kennedy. Largo Number Present. It was noticeable that so large a number of farmers and others braved tho inclement weather and drove miles while others camo on the trains to listen to the distinguished out-of-town guests. Fine B FOR SALE Contains 8 rooms with all modern appointments. Equipped with steam heating plant. House is in exceptionally good condition. Lot 50x125 feet with barn that can be used for a garage. Located on East street and is tho property of A. B. Transue. Tho owner desires to dispose of his property this spring and places his valuabio brick houso and lot at only $1,500.. Terms made easy. Consult the HUl-U-A-IIomo Itenlty Co., Jadwin Building, Honesdale, Pa. 10 Ron Known as tho Col. Edward Glllon aide avenue at 1414 is for sale. It is modern throughout, has 10 able for two families. Equipped with location. Large lot. MusT be s61d Immediately for $3,200 CASH. For further information consult tho Buy-U-A-Home Realty Company, Jadwin Building, Honesdale. Give Your Horses a Hair Cut Before tou out them at the inrinv wnrlr. Take off tho winter coat that hold, tho wet sweat and dirt. Clipped horiet look better, set more sood from their feed, rest better, feel better and do better work. Clip with thl. STEWART $' BALL BEARING MACHINE We sharpen Clipper Knives 50c. per set. Everything for the Farm. Honesdale, Pa. BEACH LAKE. Beachlake, March 22. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Seymour are contemplating a visit to Scranton i soon. Charles Barnes Is homo for tho present. He formerly worked for Alonzo Williams. Tho M. E. church was recently fumigated but thero was no Easter services here. MIkh Knrllft Wllfinn nnrt mnflior spent Wednesday at Elwm Bavlev's. Chas. Spry is entertaining Mrs. Spry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bea mer of Laurella. Leslie Decker, who has been visit ing at his grandmother's, is now visiting at Boyds Mills. tTiiusunl Grit of Dying Man. C. Westervelt, an employe of tho West Shore Railroad, was badly in jured near Esopus, N. Y., last Wed nesday night. He was walking over the freight train on which he worked when he fell off, a car severing one of his limbs. Ho rolled down an em bankment and after coming to rest managed to bind up his wound with his overalls. Ho then climbed back to tho track, and taking a torpedo off his lantern, stopped passenger train No. 13. Ho was taken aboard the train and conveyed to Kingston, where ho died. Westervelt showed an unusual amount of grit and pluck. DEAFNESS "CANNOT BE CURED by local uppncauuus, as they can not reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only ono way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu tional remedies. Deafness Is caus ed by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is Inflamed you havo a rumbling sound or Im perfect hearing, and when it is en tirely closed, Deafness is tho result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an Inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Wo will give One Hundred Dol Iars for any case of Deafness (caus ed by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE, Estate of AZUBA J. MANDEVILLE, Late of Borough of Honesdale. All persons Indebted to said es tate are notified to make immediate payment to tho undersigned; and thoso having claims against tho said estate are notified to present them duly attested for settlement. JOHN E. MANDEVILLE, Executor. Hawley, Pa., March 24, 1913. rick Home m House property and situated upon West rooms, only built a 'few years, suit steam heat and electricity. Ideal