Punxsutawney Spirit, 1906-12-26

              Ml I'l 111111 L . I 6ity Edition j jjKprflt* pr=SJ£s| VOL. I. No. 85. s AN AVALANCHE OF BUS READY 11 PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE LOCAL WATER COMPANY NOW DISCUSSING FILTRATION PRICE 2 CENTS Ult'S CHANCE FM iimi iinismi PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA.. WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26, 1906 is Connected is Found to bo . Too Small. Plant With Which R .E. Brownell MAJ. J. G. BEALE MAY NOI SERVE ASCOBSW FIRST MAN CHOSEN FOR MEXICO'S VICE PRESIDENCY Believed Conditions Can Be Bettered Thereby Very Materially MEETING HELD ON MONDAY ' GOING AFTER RAILROADS Incidentally Nortliside Residents Complain That Shortage Continues Ramon Corral By Publishers' Press. Measures Already Prepared Cover a Multitude of Important Subjects Senator-Elect James K. Hall Said to Also Be in Same Predicament The Press Muzzier Will Also Be Attacked and is Likely to be Repealed. FAIL TO FILE EXPENSES Clarion "Republican' 'Says Two Candidates Are Liable to Fine and Imprisonment. Alleged nog lot* t upon the part of Major Joseph O. l»eale and Hon. James K. Hall, congressman-elect and senator-elect, respectively, from this district, to Ille statements of their election expenses, may cost these gentlemen their offices, according to an article appearing the Clarion ".Republican." The "Republican,' In this connection has the following to say: There arc signs of a clash over this it provides that on petition of 35 per cent of the voters of a county, city, ward of a city, township or borough an election shall be held it the time#of the regular spring election to determine whether or not liquor licenses shall be refused in the territory voting. Penalties are provided. The subject may be voted on every two years in the same district. The proposition to extend I'apfiol Park will be vigorously urged on iho about $9,000,000 for furniture and equipments for the Capitol, it is probable the board will be limited to a contingent fund, made large enough to cover fitly possible emergency. Local option will be a prominent feature of the session. The Anti-Saloon League and various temperance organizations have been waging a vigorous campaign in behalf of this project, and the league has its bill all ready for introduction. More Money for Capitol. ' subject among the friends of local ! option, for the Prohibition State Committee is said to bo against the j bill of the Anti Saloon League, conj tending that the voting on local option I should In all cases be by counties instead of by smaller districts. The constantly Increasing demand for them will render a larger manufacturing establishment imperatively necessaty, and we take this occasion to suggest that Punvutawii' v would be a good place to make these machines.These* machines sell for $100 each and the orders for them are already b< yond the capacity of the manufactory. which is ten a \v< - k. Nine of them have been placed in Clovernment Departments, and wherever thc> are In use they give excellent satisfaction.It is claimed thill the device is a money ?-.<ver for any concern mailing a hundred or more letters per day. R. E. Prownell, well known here for the past decade as an enterprising and successful shot' merchant, is now secretary and treasurer of the Thomas F. Bowes Company. Pittsburg. The business <»f this company is the manufacture of a device for sealing envelopes. The machine is made of brass and nickel and will seal 160 envelopes a minute. It Is in demand in all business establishments where a large number of letters are sent out. MAFIA PLOT SI TO BE AT BOTTOM OF SIX MURDERS (Continued on Seeond Page.) TO! LOCOMOTIVE A! GASOLINE ABE HOT COMPATIBLE Secret Work of Organization Operating in New Orleans PANIC AMONG ITALIANS. Boy Has Narrow Escape When He Tries Explosive Fuel j )NLY ACCIDENT YESTERDAY Police and Firemen Have Hands Full in Restoring Order. No Clue as Yet. Kamon Corrall is the liisl man ever elected to the ofllce of vice president of MThe office was created expressly for him Ihrco years ago. At that time he was minister of the Interior In the eabinet of President I iaz. He is one of the leaders of the Nationalists, the dominant party in Mexico. For two ytars Kamon Corral was governor of the important Mexican Province of Sonora. He next became the federal head of the department of Mexico, in which Mexico City is situated. He held this position for three years. He speaks and writes English, Spanish and French. His children are all being educated in th■ sehools of San Francisco. He is the father of nine children. His first advent into public life was as newspaper editor, and lie edited two papers in the City of Alamos, Province of Sonora. He was born in Alamos on January 10, 1853, and is now tifty-three years old. Mr. Corrall will in all probability succeed President Diaz as the head of the Mexican Republic. 8. A. R. WILL HOLD NAVAL RECRUITING OFFICER COMING HERE Will Seek Recruits For Uncle Sam's Service on the Seas. THE MAI1K REUNION IS PLEASING AFFAIR "There is some very strong talk of contesting the seats of HeaU> and Mall on these grounds and some one will he taught a lesson, not in polities, hut being- law abiding citizens. "\\ <• <1 <i not know or believe that either spent anything illegally, but it is their business to til.- that account. December 7 was the last day for filing and as yet no accounts have appeared."J.iotb the gentlemen have beenl negligent as no accounts have been filed as to their expenses at the nomination convention or general election in November. "At the special session of the Legislature last winter an act was passed •To regulate nominations and elections expenses and to require accounts of nomination and election expenses to be filed.' This act was intended not only for the man who was a candidate for Jury Commissioner, but also for the congressional and senatorial candidate as well. From looking over the file in the Prothonotary's office in Clarion we do not find the accounts of either Hon. Jos. G. IValc, congressman elect, or lion. .James K. Hall, senator cleet. The above gentlemen are throwing themselves or have already done so, liable t«> a fine of not less than $50 anil not more than $ 1.- 000, or to imprisonment for not less than one month or more than two yeans, either or both, at the discretion of the Court. Neither of these gentlemen can take their oath of ofltee until such an account, is Hied, nor shall they receive salary for any period prior to the lllnlg of such accounts.Gasoline might make good cocktails but. It is a bad thing to use in toy locomotives. The cnglpe had been received as a gift and Paul had been informed by a friend that gasoline was the proper stuff with which to propel such a toy. The boy accordingly filled the tank of the engine with gasoline, lit the wick and walked away. He had only gone about three feet when the engine exploded, knocking the boy down and clearing the shelves in the rear of the plumbing shop. The nearest npi . h to a Christmas ii.idcnt y« uterday morning- when Paul, twelve-year-old son of Samuel Drummond, endeavored to run a toy locomotive with gasoline.Many Guests Gather at Hamilton Home in Covode and Make Merry. GOVERNOR 10 DODGE MRS. EDWARDS' CASE A large attendance of tin1 moinbcrn of the Post a re expected to be In att endance. The speakers <»f the evening; will be Attorney John St. Clair, who will eulogize the life of Joseph Swisher, ami H. <\ Campbell will deliver the eulogy on J. B. Coon. ('apt. E. 11. Lltlle Post 237, (J. A. U. i will hold memorial services tonight nt eight o'clock in their hall, for those of their number who have died during the last year. These services are publle and every person is invited to at tend. Local Veterans Will Eulogize Dead of the Post For Past Year. MEMORIAL SERVICES The Punxsutawney Water Company has iiekl another mooting:. The latest was that of Monday evening at which time the directors entered Into a lengthy discussion of the situation whli. 0 now confronts them. The fact that the citizens of Punxsutawney are becoming more thoroughly aroused ov» r the service than ever before, has caused an apparent awakening and the members of the Punxsutawney Water Company are now claimed to be* endeavoring to do everything within their power to Improve the service wherever possible. Another matter discussed at Monday rvt nlng's meeting was that of the evil now said to exist In many part® of Punxsutawney. It is claimed that scores <>f conHumom arc in the habit of allowing spigots to remain open at all hours of day and night and that a great waste is caused thereby. It was suggested that active steps be taken to remedy this evil. It Is even claimed that the Water Company may in the near future install meters upon all the pipes entering buildings now served, with the end in view of placing the consumption. of water upon such a basis that each patron will be obliged to pay for the amount actually consumed. According to one of the minority stockholders, who is also a member of the board of directors, the meeting of Monday evening was one of the most Important recently held. While It is understood that the matter was but casually discussed, it is stated that the project to install an lip-to-date nitration plant was suggested and received approval. It is said that the Installment of such a plant would place the Tun\ utawncy Water Company in a position to invariably have a sufficient supply of pure, wholesome water on hand. Nothing definite was decided upon, although it is probable that the matter will be gone Into greater length at subsequent meetings. Much intere t is evidenced by the citizens generally as to the probable action of Council at Its next meeting; at whieh it Is believed that Important measures relating to the water question will be Introduced. Incidental with the meeting of the Punxsutawney Water ompany, complaint comes from those residing upon Hospital Hill and In fact, the entire N>nrthsldi\ in the high places, that the water pressure was yesterday wholly inadequate to supply residences and other At the barracks of Troop 1). it was necessary this morning to draw water to that institution In barrels, while residents in that section were entirely without water except In a few Instances. The horses quartered at the barracks were watered at Mahoning Creek. Filtration of the water, whether It comes from Clover Uun or from Mahoning < 'reek. it Is claimed by tho members of the Punxsutawney Water Company, will result In purification of the water to such an extent that tho sickncss and disease which has heretofore been charged to the water furnished will be done away with. Woman Awaiting Death Sentence May Yet Escape Gallows STATE POLICE CALLED TO PUT WIFE-BEATER IN TOILS DR. SNYDER TO LIVE IN BR80KVILLE The wages paid in the navy ranges from seventeen to seventy dollars according to rank and ability, including board, which is considered very good when the advantages offered are taken into consideration. This will prove a good opportunity for many of Punxsutawney's young men to see the world and at the same time acquire a profession that is not overcrowded. Notices were posted at the post office this morning unnouncing that a recruiting ofllcer of the United States navy would arrive here on the morning of January 30 to enlist men for the navy. Arrest Man at Frostburg and Make Him Ride Horseback Fight for Local Option. One of the direct results of the Capitol affair will be a change in tinmethod of appropriating money t.< the Board of Public Grounds and Buildings. Instead of being permitted to use all it pleases of the "unexpended balances" in the Treasury under which provision the present board and its immediate predecessor spent Next to the railroad legislation perhaps the subject of greatest interest to the public at large will be the proposed investigation of the cost of the new State Capitol. Governor-elect Stuart repeatedly declared during the campaign that he would insist on a thorough inquiry into the matter. The impression is that *in investigating commission will be created by joint resolution and authorized to employ Hampton Ij. Carson, the present Attorney General, or David T. Watson of Pittsburg to assist it- • It is given out that the railroads will wait and make their flght in the courts and will not undertake to oppose the passage of the proposed bills in the Legislature. As to the creation of a railroad com mission, Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown has raised the point that it cannot be done without violating the Constitution, which expressly gives tc the Secretary of Internal Affairs man; of the powers and duties that woulc necessarily be involved in a commis son of this sort. Representative Riley of Allegheny announces his determination to introduce a resolution providing for a State survey of the railroads so as to determine the actual mileage of each road. He asserts the Pennsylvania, for instance, has been for years shortening *ts lines by taking out curves, i tout Ttre public has never been given I the benefit of the reduced mileage. He thinks the difference would be about L' 20 miles between Philadelphia and I Pittsburg. Riley Alter Railroads. The matter of the railroads owning and operating coal mines will probably be the subject of a joint resolution for an investigating committee- Prohibiting railroads owning and operating coal mines. Encouraging the rehabilitation of canals. Electric lines to carry freight. Creating a State railroad commission to enforce the seventeenth article of the Constitution. Sale of mileage books without excess cash deposits. Right of eminent domain for trolley companies. Two-cent-a-mile rate for passengers.The bills that are likely to be regarded with the greatest public interest are those affecting railroads. Jt Is known that drafts of measures are already in shape to meet all tho popular demands for legislation of this character. The "railroad bills" that are sure to be introduced, and nearly all of which will pass in some form or other, cover these subjects. HARRISBIJRG, Pa., Dec. 26.—It Is already apparent that* an avalanche of bills will mark the opening of the business portion of the coming session of the Pennsylvania Legislature- The measures ajready prepared, or in course of preparation, cover a multitude of subjects, and that many propositions will be sprung on the Senate and House without previous notice is in line with the experience of preceding sessions. The greatest fear prevails that the outbreak of the dread society Is not over and that additional murders may follow. So far the police have been unable to secure a clue to the perpetrators and the Italians are so badly frelghtened that it is useless to question thorn The bodes of the mureder men were literally hacked to pieces and scvral of the bodies were set on fire after the murders had been committed. The murders are believed to have been committed early last night and there is every indication that they were carefully planned. No outcry or other disturbance was heard and it is believed that all the victims were struck down at the same time. Such panic was created among tin- Italians as the result of the discovery that it was necessary to send every reserv policman and a large number of able-bodied firemen to tin- district to assist in maintaining order. There has not been so much excitement in the Italian colony since the wholesale lynching of Italians several years ago. NEW ORLEANS, Deec. 26.—A plot of the Mafia, which has been working secretly in New Orleans for years, is regarded as being responsible for the deaths of six Italians who were found murdered early today in a tenement house on Dunmaine Street. Several of the bodies were badly burned. THREE MEMBERS OF TROOP D TAKE BLUSHING BRIDES OTHER POLICE HAPPENINGS cipignts of many useful and handsome presents. of Bendicts in the Constabulary Christmastime Depletes Ranks One Prisoner Insisted on Making Presence Felt in a Noisy Manner. FRIENDS GIVE* THE SLIP Edward Baker and Miss Gray Are i Married in New York bespeMe duel FOUGHT III FIELD It Is now nearly eighteen months since Mrs. Edwards' life was spared thirty-six hours before the date set for her hanging, after the Hoard of Pardons had refused to interfere. Then the Governor withdrew the death warrant and the woman has been in mental suspense ever since. It is generally believed here that she has suffered enough. She is in good spirits and weighs more than 176 pounds. When she was arrested she weighed about 130. She will have as cheerful a Christmas as the rules of the prison will allow. HEADING, l\i., Dec. 2G.- It is announced from Ilarrisburg that Governor Pennypacker will go out of office without issuing a warrant for the hanging of Mrs. Kate Edwards convicted of murdering her husband more than five years ago. During his stay iti Punxsutawney I)r. Snyder has made a host of friends who will boo sorry to learn of his decision to leave, but who will wish him the greatest success in Iiin new practice. Dr. Snyder graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1 nor, and for more than a year served as resident physician in JefTerson hospital which position was given him on account of the excellent showing made during the four years of his college course. Dr. Wayne Snyder, who has been associated with Dr. John K. Grube as his assistant for the past four months, will leave Punxsutawney within the next few days and will go to Brookville where he will go into partnership with Dr. T. C. JLawson, one of the oldest practitioners in Jefferson County. $10,000,000 COAL DEAL CONSUMMATED Kamolot received tho curses of the rent of his fellow-lodgers Inst night on account of the continual noise he kept up. After sinking for an hour or more, he danced about the same length of time. Then he took a turn at rattling his cell door. And from twelve o'clock until four he did all throe at the same time. Joseph Koll and George Kamolot, Italians who, on account of the whiskey t hey had imbibed, were rather loud and boisterou* were arrested by Sergeant Ward, of the State Police, last night. Andrew Soapoo, a Hungarian miner, was lodged in Ferry's Hotel over Monday night, a charge of drunk and disorderly being placed on the register. After the payment of the usual flno Andy packed up his grips and left. safer that he should spend the night in the borough's hostelry. The negro gave his name as Joseph Lindsey and there being no charge against him he was discharged yesterday morning. nOMEER EDITOR DIES AT IATRDBE Knives Flash at Midnight Hour in South Sharon Pasture Field. The young couple are extremely popular here and they have the best wishes and heartfelt congratulations of a host of friends. After spending a few days at Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Baker will return to Punxsutawney and go to housekeeping. Ilaker-(*ruy. In order to surprise their friends and to escape being/the butt of a few jokes that had/een planned for them, Miss Edith Crray, one of the most popular rnenpbcrs of Punxsutawney's younger Jul, and Edward J. Baker, a membei/of Troop D, State Police, were married in Buffalo at seven o'clock last evening, just one day ahead of the time set for the ceremony. After receiving a hearty welcome from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sutter, to meet «t their home near Covode, Pa., next year, they all returned to their homes, feling thU't reunion day is one for which they will always look forward as one, of the happiest of the year. J. G. Mauk was chosen president for the ensuing year, and Tina States was re-elected secretary. All were treated to candy alter which was sung. "God bo With You Till We Meet Again." It was suggested that the brothers, whom distance renders it Impossible to attend often, should write a letter to bo read to those present. Those present were pleased to greet a -new relative, Mrs. Harry Mauk. In addition to the thirty relatives, there were two guests present, Miss Lulu Friar, of Covode, and Homer Plfer, of Rochester Mills, Pa. After dinner the children recited a number of pleasing selections and several suitable songs wore sung. F. K. Mauk, of Bangor, Mich., addressed those present in a l'ew well-chosen remarks In which he expressed the pleasure he and his wife felt, in being able to be present, at this reunion and all expressed regret that their brother, D. N. Mauk. of Reynolds, N. D., could not bo present. The brothers and sisters were pleasantly surprised by the arrival of their brother, K. Mauk. of Bangor, Mich., whom they had not seen for sixteen years. The morning passed in pleasant conversation and the preparation of the elegant dinner which is always a pleasant feature of these gat herings. A pleasant reun'on w>\s held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hamilton, near Covode, on Saturday. These reunions have been held annually on Christmas for sixteen years. As some wished to attend the Teachers' Institute, it was decided to meet the previous Saturday. The Lackawanna Company wtl! utilize most of the product for the making of coke. CLKVKLAND, Dec. 26.—Approx- Approximately $10,000,000 is involved In a deal just concluded whereby the coal properties of the J. W. Elsworth Company. of Pennsylvania, comprising about 16.000 acres of rich coal land in Pennsylvania passes Into the possession of the Lackawanna 8teel Company, of New York. By Publishers' Press. About twelve o'clock Monday night. Chief of Police Palmer arrested a negro who was walking the streets. Being a strange negro, and It being a strange hour. Chief Palmer thought it Patrick Sheridan who was arrested last Saturday for being drunk and disorderly and discharged Sunday, was rearrested Monday evening as a common drunk and discharged again yesterday morning. Just a year ago Adams was arrested on a similar charge and was made to pay a heavy fine. Adams was placed on a horse In front of one of the men, brought to Punxsutawney and lodged In the lockup.A call from Frostburg was sent to tin- barracks about nine o'clock last night and six policemen, under Serjeant Logan, were at once sent out. On arriving at Frostburg they found that Adams had taken too much Christmas cheer and had been using his wife as a punching bag. E. \V*. Adams of Frostburg. was arrested by Sergeant Joseph Logan last night for beating his wife. The deceased was in good spirits up the moment he was stricken and he died instantly. He is survived by his widow and two udult children. LATROHK, Dec. 2(>.—Charles Beckwith Fink, editor of the Latrobv> Advance, the pioneer newspaper of the town, dropped dead at his home at ten o'clock this morning as the result of apoplexy. By Publishers' Press. Vacations being hard to procure at the barracks just now, the hpneymoon will be spent in Punxsutayrney. The ceremony will be performed at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. C. W; Miner, At six o'clock this evening. Miss Eva Stiver, one of PunxsUtawney's popular young ladles, will become the bride of Nathan Kohut, the largest man in Troop D, State Police. Kohut-SUvcr. The bride and groom were the re- One by one the members of Troop D are leaving the state of single blessedness. The last wedding in the Troop took place yesterday at 1:30 o'clock when Sergeant Homer A. Chambers was united In the bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary C- Meyers, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers, of Gilpin Street, by Rev! Chas. H. Fitzwilliam, In the presence of about thirty guests. At three o'clock Sergeant and Mrs. Chambers left for Pittsburg and Beaver Falls where they will spend their honeymoon, returning in about ten days. They were brought here to the hospital and both are in an extremely critical condition. Sharon, Pa., Dec. 26.—Frank Polni and John Marcino, the latter a barber, fought a desperate duel with knives In a field near South Sharon last midnight. When found by the police early this morning both were nearly dead from wounds, loss of blood and exposure. By Publishers' Press. Rev. Harry G. Teagarden, of this place, started for Clarksvllle, Greene County, this morning to Join Mrs. Teagarden, who is spending the holidays with her parents In that town. i * ■ '''ir Jl J 'y ■ ■:■-;■ 'W'ba'' ■ ■■ .i; ■ : f . ■ (jNPtV 1 \ 1 ":V ":">1/,  'A ■ %!y\ V sj\ \ \R \ ' 4 = % i M