Punxsutawney Spirit, 1906-10-12

              NO ELECTION FOR MONTHS Secretary Taft and Party Will Leave for Home Tomorrow Morning. 0 DISCIPLES IN CONVEXTIOX. GIRL FALLS TO HER DEATH. Grateful for Kindness Shown In Jefferson County j Institution. WATER COMPANY WILL 1 DUPLICATE ITS PLANT TO SUPPLY PUNX'Y VOL I. No. 23. Furl Long, A Meat Cutter, Has Sudden Attact At Market Recorder May Be Obliged To Advertise Unless More Documents Are Issued II Build Two Reservoirs, Each Having 3,000,000 Gallons Capacity. ft0 MEET EVERY DEMAND. Has Struck Another Well and \ the Flow Is Believed More r Than Adequate. Several person* in town have made practical tests of the water for cook- the work now planned will be In the hands of the committee. The company's attorney who Is to go before the council for a franchise and also make application to the governor for a charter will, it Is thought, be ready to report at the next weekly meeting so that when the test has been completed there will be no time lost in making the applications. As the people of Punxsutawney come to know more about the quality and quantity of water which will be served to them In the future, interest in the new organization grows and It is now assured all the money needed to builrl and equip the plant. Ing and washing purposes and in every case the fluid is pronounced the best ever. EROOKV1LLE, Oct. 12.—Business in the marriage license line at the. Register and Recorder's office has fallen off badly for the past few days, and It looks like the Recorder , will have to resort to in order to boom the business. There | ha? been no in prices and those In charge of tip* bureau are at a loss to understand the failure of the marriageable jr» come forward, inasmuch as the c«ol weather is setting In and coxy firesides are very appealing. The only plausible reason advanced for the failure of the business Is that the women are holding off until after the entree of Candidate Stuart Into the county, he being reported to be a most comely and captivating bachelor. AGED COUPLE HAS GOLDEN JUBILEE Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Miller Celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Their Wedding Dr. Russell C. Oourley, who happened to be passing In front of the store at the time, was summoned and administered restoratives. Mr. Lent? was taken to his home on North Findley Street. Following tin- stroke he suffered an internal hemorrhage whieh eaused his condition to become eceedingly erltieal. At noon he began to show signs of recovery and later his condition showed marked improvement. The hemorrhage has subsided and at three o'clock he was able to move his body with the exception of his left leg. Fur! Long, a cutter In the Star Meat Market, was stricken with paralysis \vhile at work in the rear part of the building' this forenoon. Mr. Long appeared to be In his usual health when ho went to work but as he was removing the skinf rom the side of a pig which was suspended before hint at about nine o'clock he fell helpless on the Moor. T. \V. Shearer, proprietor of the shop, who was In th" front part of the building and heard the fall, went to bis assistance. BIG COAL RAILROAD IS TO BE PUSHED UNVEIL MONUMENT TO &UISEPPE VERDI Will Form Line From Clearfield Bituminous Region to Tidewater Memory of Famons Composer Is Honored by Italians In New York. PRETTY MISS VERMONT IN AN ATTRACTIVE POSE. A New York mod**! whose luvnity appeals to t!i«• artistic temperament of photographers is Miss \ erinont. whose profile. nock ami shoulders are shown to lulvaut'iiro 'ii tii" ••.•eciMnpt'\\vlng stiv.'y bv Schloss. CHILD FATALLY BURNED WHILE FRIENDS LOOK ON By a unanimous vote of the directors an assesment of 10 per cent on the stock already subscribed was levled last night so that In a few days the money necessary to go ahead with \ The opinion was expressed and concurred in by ail of the members of the board that a reservoir of 3,000,000 gallons capacity should be constructed and as soon as possible it should be duplicated so that in case of an accident the town would not be left without protection. It is also the Intention of the directors of the company to have two engines always in readiness so aB to provide against accidents. In fact the entire plant will be duplicated Just as soon as the work can be done. nrear the Snyder school house and jlwo and one-half acres of ground have been leased. The point chosen is at an elevation of 225 feet which will give 110 pounds pressure to the square inch. The site for the reservoir has been lotated on the Darling Anthony farm With this device installed it will be possible to ascertain each day, the exact number of gallons pumped, the length of time the pumps have been running and the effect on the supply of water. !vhlch I* being pumped at the rate of jbout 200 gallons per minute, shows m signs of failing yet. The new rauge which was ordered some days «jgo, arrived yesterday and today will be attached to the outflow pipe on the big gusher. The drilling of a second well Is progressing satisfactorily, and barring accidents, the hole will be ready for the casing by tonight. Well No. 1. A full attendance marked the meeting of the directors of the Cltlsens Water Company last night and much Important business came up for consideration. The directors never felt more encouraged to go on or the prospects for ultimate success never seemed more brighter since the movement looking toward the formation of a new company began than they did last night after the reports of the committees had been heard and discussed.The aged couple received many beautiful and useful presents which will add greatly to their enjoyment and comfort during their declining years. The presentation of the gifts Was made by T. T. Millon i:» a neat address In which he reviewed many incidents in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Millen who are among the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Central Jefferson County. The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Miller, of near Stanton, gathered at the old homestead on Monday, th«' occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the bedding of the couple. The gathering of the Millers is an annual function, one of the features being a match hunt conducted by the male members. On account of the season for birds not being open until October 15, the hunt will begin Monday and continue all week. Those present at the golden wedding were J. C. Millen and family, of Hldgwa.v, Armor J. Millen, of Allegheny, Hugh J. Millc/n, Jr., and family, of DuBols, Mrs. W. R. Meredith and son Eugene, of Punxsutawney, Mrs. E. C. MeAnlnch, of Harmony, Mr. and Mrs. M. Puree, of Allegheny, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Steel, of Crenshaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin K. Treharne, of Oagus Mines. T. T. Millen and family, of near Stanton, were also present. MM PELEE IS ACTIVE In spite of the fact that ho was the host Castillo did not obtain support for his demand Generals Fcrrara aikI Asbert made patriotic speeches, Raying that they foufrht for (their country and not for spoils. This sentiment was generally endorsed and Castillo was voted down. Several speeches were then made applauding (iovcrnor Taft. President Hoosevelt and the (United States for their Bennous course toward Cuba. Confidential agents of the late Government today reported to Governor Taft that the meeting of rebel leaders at the home of General Castillo last night was not for the sole purpose of bidding each other farewell, as the participants alleged. Castillo addressd his associates, urging that Governor Taft be called on to declare his at - itude toward the men Who were responsible for overturning the Palma .government, and declared that the provisional government would have made slow progress but for the assistance of the rebels. Therefore, he argued. Mr. Taft should show his gratitude by ousting the Moderates from office and substituting for them men who had fought for good government. The battleship Loulsalana will leave hero Saturday afternoon for Norfolk via Key Went, with Govern>r Taft and his party on board. The Louisiana will bo accompanied by the mttleship Virginia. with General Frederick Funston on board. The battleship New Jersey and the cruiser Minneapolis will sail for the North tomorrow. The cruiser Brooklyn and the battleship Texas will remain here. Should It come then and should Vmerican troops be withdrawn, six nonths is tin* time popularity given is the life of the second Republic, bi n another insurrection and anothr Intervention and—well, probably »y that time Uncle Sam will see his 'White man's burden." While no date bus been set for file lections under American directions, lext June has been tentatively suggestd No one, however, expects anothr election within two or three years •t the earliest. "I can think of nothing more cruel," aid he. "than for the I'nited States to •omc here and lift Cuba out of the -csspool of political corruption and marchy, only to drop her back Into t again. Cuba Is not yet fit to be a Republic under her own government nd has not been educated to the val:e <»f the word. She should have twenv years of education In municipal and lational elections. After that It vould be time enough to talk of beoming a Republic." HAVANA. Oct. 12.—Probably the attitude of the best element of the Cubans with reference to the present and future conditions and outlook has not been better shown than in the case n which an Informal statement made o Major McKean in command of the anltary forces of the I'nited States \rmy of occupation by Dr. Oulteras. In- famous old Cuban patriot and one >f the most learned men upon the Island.By Publishers' Press. MRS. HUGES LEAVES PROPERTY TO HOME This will be used in the new combtntion and arrangement betwen the railroad and coal company. The Pennsylvania, Beech Creek and Eastern Coal Company is understood to have made a traffic contract with the Pittsburg. Ring{iamton and Eastern Railroad to give It a large coal tonnage.E. H. Gray and Co., Bankers, of New York and Boston, represent the capitalists behind this railroad enterprise. A branch Is projected up the Moshannpn Creek to Phllipsburg, Pa. It Is significant that James Kerr, who is largely interested in the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company, has Just bought at foreclosure sale the Phllipsburg, E bens burg, Johnstown and Eastern Railroad. This company was chartered July 14. 1904, and recently merged Into itself several small railroad companies. The eapttal authorized is $10,- 000,000, of which all the $5,000,000 oommon and $4,000,000 of a like amount of preferred stock are issued. U is proposed to build 14I5 miles of railroad from Hinghamton west to a connection with the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway. It Is expected that a section of line between Oregon Hill and Towanda will be complete by next spring. Work Is to be started on another section from Towanda west *o Canton. The desire is to have the line completed In two years. Construction work is to be pushed on the projected coal railroad which is to form a new line from the Clearllcld bituminous coal region «»f Pennsylvania east to Binghamton, N. Y., where connection will be made with peveral railroads reaching Into New England and to tidewater, says the Philadelphia "North American." From what Is learned, the new capitalists who recently became largely interested In the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company properties, and subscribed to the $8,000,000 stock of the new company, are providing funds for the Pittsburg, Binghamton and Eastern railroad. which Is but anotSH HI)Ll'lJPJ t'J IT There are signs of activity at the crater of Sonfriers, the volcano situated upon this island, and there is consternation among the populace. BASSETERRE, Guadoloupe. Oct. 12.—Mount Pelee is again in eruption. Ashes from the volcano were scattered today over the southern coast of Guadeloupe. There are also indications that damage may be done, although reports received up to today Indicate that no serious loss has yet been entailed. By Publishers' Press. BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 12.—Carloads of visitors poured into Buffalo today for the International Missionary Convention of the Disciples of Christ. From now until the close of next week thousands of representatives from all parts of the world will be in attendance upon one or another of the various societies meetings. Convention Hall has been converted Into a great Institutional church for the time being. Though the real work of the convention does not begin until tomorrow there was much business transacted today. The reception committee was kept busy looking after the arrivals, seeing that they were registered and provided with accommodations. Other committees and the officers of the several societies held meetings throughout the day to put the finishing touches to the convention program and to complete the reports which they will present to the gathering. IX MEMO It Y OF RIOT VICTIMS AMERICAN TRADE INVADES TURKEY Will No Longer Permit Europeans to Bar Yankee Products. GET PETROLEUM FROM THE TAR IF YOUR HUSBAND DRINKS, WHY, GIVE HIM AN APPLE In thr juvsemf «» many schoolmates, loss to prevent it daughter of Mra Sehlenuner, of tliis place, yesj burned so l night at o' "olean an< gathered at/»und the gas stove in lie RT0 I A RT11 lUPillT UtbLAntU INoANt through a hole in the isinglass. The bla/.e caught Olean's dross and she —  ran screaming out of the building. The teacher, Miss olive Lias, ran In her Mother of Woman Found assistance with all possible haste. - - , . » « rr t~* When overtaken the urn. was Murdered, Is Found To Be "tE Mentally Unbalanced school children vainly endeavored t < remove the burning clothing from the littI" girl, but their efforts proved py Publishers' Press. full1" until she In:,I b.-.-ii almost il«- x|,;u Tom< o.-l 12.—Mry. Loulnu nuded, even in r hair and hair rib- . i 1 ..i . . m . .. , • , iv, Malcolm Rtenton, whose dauhtcr, Mts. bons being burned. A physician was summon,mI an,I tho Httl. sufT.-nr whs wa,!< "I"1"1 j1*1 ' U"„' tiiken but her Injur!.-, v.-.-r- - »>.VHt.-rlmiMl, n,ur.!.-r... on tb- |.l. <-xl.-n.Mlvi- that h.-r <l<-uth b,, nl.tr only "< h"' h"m«' in 1"" ,!r"nx- uaH 1"!,, u matter of tlmi-. "I«hl niljti.lRo.l Insan. . In h.-r .-n.l.-avor to assist Oli-an, Th- Jury which pass.-.l Mrs Miss Lias* hands were so badly burned i Stonton s mental condition, made the that she was compelled to adjourn 'discovery during its investigation, school and place herself in care of that sla- is possessed of real estate a physician. valued at JtJO.OOO and personal prop- The accident was most distressing rty worth $l(>,300. Iht t» ai her unci sutnwiH'.v on the noon ilyt*r tomorrow :»o were powi-r- nd interment will !><• inailc In oak fthan, six-y.-ar-old '!rovc <Vnn*i«T\ at Cloi», immediately and Mis. Harry "ft^r. itosboro, fornn rly <»;' ••• — = MBS. STENTON IS her schoolmates had The body will l»e brought to Punx- ne\ brewery. The family later remov- HER CLOTHES ARE IGNITED store. assistant manager of the Punxsutaw- and the sight of a little girl being Olean Schlemmer Stands Too ■» without anyone being able to render effective Near Gas Stove In ■„.... • <i..m ,»,.v,r forgotten by those who witnessed it. SchOOl family formerly lived In Punxsutawney where Mr. Schlemmer was The Verdi memorial i.s the work of Chevalier Pasquale Civllctti, a wellknown sculptor of Palemo, Sicily. The monument l.s about twenty-five feet In height and is composed entire l.v of tine Carrara marble and dark tinted granite. On top of a round granite .shaft. , which in capped by a laurel wreath, stands the imposing figure of Verdi as he looked in the heydey of his career. The granite shat't*on which the figure of the composer stands rests on a square base of some dark stone, and surrounding tin- central column are four smaller figures, in Carrara marble, representing operatic creations of Verdi. They are "Othello," "Alda," "Falstaff" and "La For/a del Destino."MOW VoUK, Oct. 12.—This was a gain day for the Italian residents of the metropolis. The occasion was tii" unveiling of the monument to Gulseppe Verdi the Italian composer, which has been set up on the triangle made by the Intersection of the Boulevard 10th Avenue and 73d Street. For weeks past the intlueiitlal leaders in "little Italy" have been preparing for today's function with the result that the outpouring ot' Italians was the largeHt New York has witnessed since the dedication of the monument to America's discoverer located in Columbus Circle at the entrance to Central Park. Added brilliance was given to the unveiling today by the presence of the officers and crew of the Italian warship Kttore Flerahosca, which King Victor Emanuel sent to New York especially for the occasion. The speakers Included prominent Americans and Italians, brought together by the bond of their love for the great operatic genius. Another feature of the unveiling program was a ehildrens chorus of two thousand voices. The money for the monument was raised by popular subscription. Soon after the death of Verdi on January 2.r», 1901, Signor Charles Barsotti, the editor of an Italian newspaper, conceived tin* idea of collecting a subscription to perpetuate in marble the memory of Italy's favorite composer and the man whose operas were loved by the whole world. Contributions poured in from all parts of the United States from Italians who recently emigrated to this country and from those who have become American citizens. In the end $20,000 was subscribed to the monument fund. Singer I'lungcs from fourth-story Window In Chlcugo llolel. MOUNT OLIVE, 111., Oct. 12.—The eighth annual memorial demonstratlon In honor of the four Mount Olive boys who were victims of the strike riot at Virden, October 12, 189S, was held today. Large delegations of miners from all over the district participated In the parade and the memorial exercises that followed. Chicago Scientist Says Luscious Fruit Contains Acids and Phosphates Which Satisfy Craving For Alcohol. TKNNKSSJ3K HEI'lJHMCANK. ORPHAN TOTS DYINC FROM POISONED MILK CHICAGO. Oct. 12.—Florence Mc- Donald, twenty-six years old, known on the stage as Florence Raymond, a chorus girl playing at a downtown theater, fell from "h fourth-story window in the VVindsor-Cliord Hotel, a distance of 100 feet and sustained injrles which caused her death an hour pv publishers' Press. and a half later. The young woman CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 12.-— plunged down an air shaft and her Turkey promises soon to witness a body struck the heavy plate glass roof Ht.rCe ptrugglc between American and over the rotunda on the second floor. European capitalists. Americans who The victim before losing conscious- have been practically barred from ness, told Policeman Oliver Peterson Turkey by their European competlthat no one was to blame but hvr- tors In the past arc now making prepself. aratlons to break Into the Held and negotiations are now in progress with the Sultan looking to Americans securing various concessions. The tobacco monopoly will be the first object of attack by the Americans. WRESTLING BO ITT TONIGHT. MEMPHIS. Tenn., Oaot. 12.—Republlcns of the western half of. Tennessee have rallied here in considerable force for the opening of the Republican campaign tonight. The Lyceum 'Theater has been engaged for the demonstration, which will consist of speeches by H. flay Evans, the gubernatorial candidate, and other party leaders. John D. Rockefeller May Buy Invention of Swedish Engineers Local eapltallsts who have invested iheir spare cash in oil leases In Warsaw Township, in the vicinity of Richardsvllle, have been putting down a well on territory under lease in that locality, and are much elated over the finding ot a sand which shows distinct evidences of oil. although the paying sand has not been reached. HKOOKVILLK. Oct. 12.—The will of Amanda M. Hughes, a former Inmate of the Memorial Home In this place, has been tiled for record in the Recorder's office of Jefferson County. Mrs. Hughes, who died at the Institution above named several months .since was so grateful fur the kindnesses extended to her during her stay there that she gave all her property to the Home, and Mrs. Eva Evans. formerly matron of the Institution, was appointed executrix. Mrs. Hughes husband starved to death In Llbby prison during the Rebellion. Six Boys and Eight Girls Lying at Death's Door in Find lay Institution. The dllpfttchMi give no Idea of th« manner in which the petroleum is secured from the tar. LONDON, Oct. 12.—A dispatch from Copenhagen says that two Swedish engineers have invented a method of making petroleum from tar. It is stated that John D. Rockefeller lius a serious intention of puruchasing the Invention and that his representatives have arranged to meet the Inventors soon in Paris. By Publishers' Press. TWO OX PUXX'Y. Punxsutawm* old maids are reported to be wearing since the fact leaked oilfthit 4*11 HI date Stuart Is a handsome bachelor and  that he's kissing children. [tairara Falls. Buffalo ami SEATTLE. Wash., Oct. 12.—In Seattle tonight Dr. H. P. Roller, the well-known local wrestler. Is to contest for the heavyweight championship with Frank A. Gotch. the holder of the American title. The bout has attracted attention throughout the country, and all Indications point to n desperate struggle for supremacy. The bout Is for $500 a side und a share of the receipts. It is n handicap affair, Gotch agreeing to throw his opponent twice within an hour or forfeit the match and purse. Ion to closed | for now in* ktf tho most fto 91 Von tho [epubllcan. : and eight (Iris, occupants of the Findlay Orphans' Home were poisoned and two are dying. The manner of their poisoning la a mystery. Drinking milk lost night la believed j to have been the cause of the trouble / although there has been nothing defj Inlte discovered upon which to base By Publishers' Press. FINDLAY, O., Oct. 12.—Six boys The officials of the Institution are, making a very careful and searching Investigation, but as yet have been unable to trace the poison to anything other than the milk. this belief. Two of the babies are lying at the point of death while several others ure In a serious condition, but It Is expected that they may recover.White's studio. Up-to-date picture framing.—U Since the base ball so Punxsutawney is hootlln dust lies. Those enipto; prospective rooters  preference.—Hrookville p., H. & P.- excursion Sunday. Oct. 14th. Special train will leave Punxsutawney at flve-thlrty a. m. Round trip tickets, good two days, only $2.50. "If your husband drinks, don't rush Into the divorce court. There are altogether too many divorces nowadays. 1 have heard It said that an apple will stop the craving for drink. Women should try this." A Cleveland paper Is having u public discussion of the divorce problem. Among the many communications received Is this pathetic note from a woman down state; Put now for the apple cation. A long suffering woman, worn out b> the ceaseless worrying and tho mixing of vile, mysterious ingredients to put in his coffee cup. Rives her husband an apple. It Is easily tried, without the knowledge of the taker. She waits and watches, hut the dose was not strong enough. She buys a peck <>f appTes. big Juicy fellows, and forces them on her husband. They cool and refresh his stomach and draw forth some show of good humor. The patient's wife gazed hopefully, her eyes sparkling. teousness. It soumled good, that theory of the sri ntist, ih:»t an apple would euro Hi drink habit. Some few months ago a scientist— he was probably a scientist of tin- university of Chicago—gave to the world a wonderful discovery. A great share of its wonder was in its simplicity, but the greater was that he advanced it as almost a sure cure for drink* craving. His finding was that tinacids and phosphates in a luscious apple satisfied the nerve centers In such a way as to destroy the craving for alcohol. It was a great thins, and heralded as a rfteans of improving the race. The apple that tempted and destroyed, the fruit that laid waste the world, that apple was to redeem the world and raise it In rlgh- Don't drive the over-wrought man to desperation, hut give him an apple. Apples may go the reformers one better and suppress the divorce evil. Because is not this so-oftlled evil largely a result of drink? Listen! The red-cheek, festive apple Is a savior of homes. an apple. Does your husband drink? Don't apply for a divorce; give hltn IS STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA.. FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1906, BUSINESS IS DULL MARRIAGE LICENSE PRICE i CENTS Rromlnent Patriot Makes Statement That Uncle Sam Must Control. — ♦ CUBA MUST BE EDUCATED BEFORE REPUBLIC STANDS *' ' ■■ "• ' ■ r' * , ' '' ' ' - ' ''' •'V t • • JppfSIp v iiii'M^iil^ —| JPjttfiPL i:3g5?g*sa5gsgj