Punxsutawney Spirit, 1907-04-24

              I JITTER CAUSES EXOmUODn One Year to Date Have Made More Than 437 Arrests. win IMk at - -Hill- *~"~r Vka " I I Trni riiMiin. TTMiji Wfll Be SoMk VfSVKli Ik STM! NttEHQ OOMPEKS WILL , *&> •{ NOT MAKB AMY I STATEMENT to* WIFE HAS BEEN SUMMONED Every Hour Adds a War Vessel or Two to Foreign* Fleet. tiroat I<abor Leader Coder Care of Physician In Friend's Home. SIDENT JOHN MITCHELL IS SERIOUSLY ILL [CROWDS FIUHK THE JAMEST01I HOUSES AND HOTELS price 2 Cents ■Smvim/v* '""* iLiLj. Yesterday's Examination Brought Out Much Wanted Testimony. By Publishers' Press. DANCE A 8COCB88. NEW BARRACKS Day Not Far Away When Every Pupil in This County Can Attend. TO ESTABLISH MORE WHO WAS THE GANG ALL IS IN READINESS President Will Press Button That Starts Machinery to Working. The One Great Secret That May Leak Out in a Few Days. By Publishers' Press. BERLIN, April 24.—Opposition of Kaiser Wllhelm and advisers Is expected to cause an abandonment of proposal to hold an International exposition In Berlin In 1(12. Host significant, however, 1s reason on which the Qerman Lord bases his objections. The Kaiser believes that the possibility of Germany being drawn into a European war before the time set for the exposition is too great for nation to take the risk Involved In arranging for the international exposition. The statement that Kaiser Wllhelm oppose* the proposed exposition on such grounds has caused a great sensation.By Publishers' Press. CHICAGO, April 24.—President John Mitchell, or the United Mine Workers Is a very sick man. He Is confined to bed at the house of a friend. Mitchell came to Chicago a few days 11KU, en route to Washington. His ailment is apparently kidney trouble. So serious Is his conditon that Mrs. Mitchell has been sent for. She Is expected to arrive this afternoon. Mitchell passed a very restless nlKht, and this morning had to be given an opiate. THREE YEARS FOR CARRYING PISTOL ♦ ♦ ♦ MACHINERY WENT WRONG ♦ PRIVATE HILTON WILL TAKE IRI By Publishers' Preaa. WASHINGTON, April 14.—President Samuel Oompera, of the American Federation of Labor, when aaked for an ;expreaalon of hli opinion today on President Roosevelt's letter to the Chicago Moyer-Heywood Conference, ■aid: "It la a remarkable letter and the President seems to have con* vary fully Into the queatlon. This 'fetter will undoubtedly create a great deal of comment and further dlaouaalon, and I must decline to be drawn Into It this time, but when the opportune moment comes I shall be glad to exprey my opinion." On the President's part, however, the discussion Is now closed. It was stated at the White House today that the letter may be accepted as his Anal word. Should any commltteea from labor or other organlaationa, come to Washington to Interview him on the subject, they will probably be received at the White House. Superintendent Groom* Has Suspended Order Par His Benefit. Persona In this community who have been arrested and lined for carrying concealed weapons can congratulate themselves that they do not live New York. In that state the offense is considered a grave one and the punishment meted out to the Infractor is correspondingly severe, as will be seen by a perusal of the following press dispatch which was sent out from New York yesterday: "Arrested on the charge of carrying concoaled weapons, Pasquaie Jacopllli, 30 years of age, was sentenced to three and a half years In prison by Judge O'SulIivan In the court of general sessions today. This is the heaviest sentence imposed since the police started the crusade against those carrying concealed weapons." ♦ Thlx morning at about eight ♦ ♦ o'clock, the shafting and pul- ♦ ♦ leys, which furnish the motive ♦ ♦ power for our duplex press, • ♦ broke away from their fasten- ♦ ♦ Ings on the ceiling, and fell ♦ ♦ to the floor, two of the pul- ♦ ♦ leys and two or three small ♦ ♦ pieces of the press being bro- ♦ ♦ ken. + ♦ Owing to this accident we are ♦ > obliged to print a four page ♦ issue of The Spirit for today. ♦ !■ The shafting and press will ♦ ♦ be In running shape again by ♦ ¥ tomorrow, when we will give, ♦ ♦ as before an edition of six ♦ ♦ pages of the best. ♦ ¥ Because of the limited space ♦ ♦ In this Issue the Installment of ♦ ♦ "The Prisoner of Zenda" has ♦ ♦ been omitted. It will, how- ♦ ♦ ever, be continued In tomor- ♦ ♦ row's paper. 4 ♦ * KILLS HIMSELF WHEN TRAPPED Prof. Wayne Jones, of Stanton, principal of the Kid red Township High School, which is located at Slgel, was In Punxsutawney Mpnday and yesterday was the guest of,his sister. Miss Bertha Jones, a teacher in the West End Building. Prof. Jones, three years ago, established the Eldred Township High School under conditions that were extfemely unfavorable. Only six students enrolled the first year. The second year fourteen were enrolled, and during the term Just closed Prof. Jones had thirty-four pupils, eight of whom were graduated. The present curriculum provides for a two-year course, but so rapidly has the sentiment In favor of the school spread that a four-years course is almost an assured fact. In his efforts to build up a creditable high school Prof. Jones has had the able assistance of Dr. John A. Newcome, a former popular Perry Township pedagogue.The State pursues a most liberal policy toward township high schools, the amount alloted for that purpose being based upon the number of pupils and the length of the school term. l>ast year the State contributed 1450 toward the support of the jCldred Township high school. High schools are alio maintained In Washington and Snyder townships and it Is prophesied by many school men that the time Is fast approaching when the pupils of every township in the county will have access to me of these Institutions. THREE KILLED IN BAD ACCIDENT FRANCIS MURPHY CEASES LABORS Lieutenant H. F. Egle who, during' the Illness of Captain J. F- Robinson, Is commanding ofllecr of Droop D, yesterday received word from J. C. Oroome, Superintendent of the State Police, that In the case of Private Harry Hilton the recent order forbidding members to marrywould be suspended.Miss Cella Wolfe, of West End. waa to have become the bride of Private Hilton on the eighteenth of March but an Injury sustained by the groom to be necessitated a delay during which tyme the .order was Issued. The date has not yet been tlxed but It wilt be within a very short time. Mr. Hilton Is one of the best liked men In the Troop while Miss Wolfe la one of the most popular young ladles of the Wfest End- 111DQGEWOOD, N. J., April 24.— A coroner's investigation was begun here yesterday into the death of Frederick VV. Gardner, justice of the peace, tax collector and a wealthy resident of llidgewood, who killed himself when he was trapped by his wife in ih«- apartments of another woman. Mrs. Gardner followed her husband and saw him enter the hallway leading to the woman's home- The pursuit ended off Hamilton ferry. The Swedes explained that they were only skylarking, but the owner la positive they meant to steal his tui. They also came near blowins her up. he says. , NEW YORK, April 24.—Olaf Worsteln and Lorf Larson, two Swedish sailors, ran away with a *20,000 tugboat Monday night, and were captured after an exciting chase on the Ban river, during which shots were fired and collisions barely averted, while the boat was constantly In danger of being blown up. The men have had little to encourge them to Improve their condition t the barracks as the old building In 'hli-h they are quartered and the tables could not well be much mors ninjvltlng. It Is hoped that tlM tut J- authorities will soon And It pos- Ibljfe to ;provide the new quarters fhiich the troopers were promised <>{re than a year ago. • Tt'he men, however, keep adding ilnporary conveniences as they dialer the need of them and will be unite comfortable during the pleasant Mimmer months. / At present their principal drawback Fcomes from a lack of water pressure, 'and unless a remedy Is soon found their bath tubs, closets and sinks will be destroyed by the rust. Captain Robinson, who had been .recovering from a severe spell of IIIfneas, yesterday was reported worse and it became necessary to summon ji physician. His condlton is reported as being Improved today. ' During his illness the Troop has been under the command of Lieutenant H. F. Egle, who is a past master it doing things and hustling. covering the first year of of Troop - D, Btate Police located at this place are avallextract* from which may prove to the public. the year the members of the made 417 arrests for crimes in degree from petty mlsdeto murder in the first degree. January 1, 1(07, the troopers 116 arreats, the monthly being as follows: January It; 51; March 15; April 1 to Inclusive, sn<iw that fines amounttioo per mouth are paid borough treasury through ar- uy captain uotnnson'a auu to (his the money spent town by the troopers and It will tnat they are a factor not assisting to see that the laws ianu are properly obeyed and punished, but that they largely to the turn total general prosperity of the comsome of the troopers have sub- Hb themselves to just criticism be denied, especially aa regards Hed harsh treatment while making at limes. The complaint may not be well founded but the have been cautioned by their ■iers to be as lenient as possible Vler all circumstances and they will B .btless be obeyed to the letter, r That the State's guardians are mating an effort to merit the conBdenbe Wd respect of the entire community L evident from the manner in which >y enter Into and promote the social ihd business Interest* of the town. I An Incident In point occurred rs-' Lenity when the troopers gave a benefit theatrical performance and donated $200 of the proceeds to the General Charities Committee. lory of Iroquois Club. Informal Affair Most Delightful In Hia- The dance held by the Iroquois Club In their rooms In the Weber Building last night was one of the most delightful Informal affairs yet held by that club. There were about thlrty-flve couples In attendance who enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The music, furnished by the Graff brothers, was a revelation to those who heard them for the first time. MOD DETAIL MOUSY DAYS TWO W STEAL BOAT LIVELY BOUT Mr. Murphy Is the father of Lieutenant Qovernor Robert 8. Murphy, of Pennsylvania. LOS ANGELES, April 24. — For the past four years Francis J. Murphy, the great temperance apostle, has been deliverying weekly talks here, but last Thursday, with tears streaming down his face he acknowledge he was compelled to cease his labors. "My eyesight is leaving me," he explained.ACCUSED MATE WILL BE HELD The girls were working In the packing department, when a wind, which was blowing seventy miles an hour, caused the collapse of the big chimney.PRISONERS FIGHT THEIR KEEPERS MILLVILLE, N. J., April 24.— Lydla Gallagher and Lina Doughty, the latter the niece of Mayor Payne, were killed instantly, andi Lydla Thurston was rescued In a dying condition. The casualties are the result of the collapsing of a huge smoke ntack today at the Wheaton Glass Work*. INDIANAPOLIS, lnd., April 24.— Willie Fltsgerald, of* Brooklyn, and Indian joe Oregg, of Spokane, are slated to furnish the ten-round windup at tonight's show of the Indianapolls Athletic Club. The match ap■ears to be one of the best ever arranged for Indianapolis. Both principals are light welterweights and both are exceedingly fast. Fltsger«M h«s the better record by reason of his longer experience In the ring, although the Indian has been boxing like a champion during the last months, or ever since he made his appearance in the East. COLORED MEN ARE ALL FOR FORAKER Butler was held for further Investigation. He was arrested by detectives from New Jersey and Delaware. By Publishers' Press. DOVER, Del., April 24—With tears streaming down his face, Prank H. Butler, second mate of the steamer Wilson, protested his Innocence today, when he was confronted with the charge of having murdered the fouryear-old son of Dr. Marvin, who disappeared March 4. S, oelul Service of The Spirit. N'oitFOI.K, Vu., April SM. — Tho gates of the Jamestown Ter-centenary Kxpoaition will be thrown open to the pubtie the day after tomorrow. That the success of the stupendous enterprise will justify the most sanguine expectations of its promtors is indicated in many dirctions, and they are looking ahead to a season of unexampled prosperity. Hundreds of letters received daily by the department of publicity and promotion, by the hotels and by business houses support Iiiis optimistic view of the future of tile exposition. Virginia is proud of her achievement She is proud of it not alone because it is evidence of her own wealth and prosperity, but because it represents the highest form of American enterprise, energy and courage. The exposition with its beautiful white buildings and its priceless collection *»f exhlbts gathered from every part of the country is a monument tu ilie ever-living faith of a people in the destiny of the Old Dominion.The program of the opening day exercises is complete, and ax it now stands it is elaborate enough to please everybody. President Roosevelt will officiate, governors of states and the diplomatic representatives of foreign countries will particpate, and there will be a military and naval display the like of which never has been seen before in American waters. At present every effort of the management is being concentrated on the work of transferring exhibits from the railroad yards to the exposition grounds, superintending their setting up in the several builAlug%■ paring for the first rush of visitors that will follow the opening of tho big fair. Norfolk, Hampton Itoads and vicinity are preparing for an invasion of visitors, the advance guard of which Is already arriving, and which will continue until the exposition gates are permanently closed. Nobody has undertaken to estimate closely how many persons will be attracted to Jamestown between May and November, but In a general way the llnanciers of the enterprise expect the gate receipts to eclipse the tlgures attained by any of the expositions heretofore held in America outside of the big fairs at Chicago and St- Louis. The arrangements that have been made with the railways reaching here, and which have connections to the North and South and to the Pacific coast, are fairly satisfactory to all concerned. The excursion rates thai will be charged travelers who desire to visit the exposition are within reach of nearly everybody's purse, and they will doubtless serve to encourage thousands to undertake the trip. The fact that no section of the country is richer in historical associations, that many of the most stirring events of the three great wars in which the United States has engaged took place hereabouts, and that It is within easy tam e of the national capital, of Philadelphia. Atlantic City, New York and other points of Interest are expected to contribute largely to the attendance of visitors from all parts of the country and particularly from the West. untm uhiier run WMIK By Publishers' Press. ODE8SA, April 24—Goaded on by the tortures of their Inhuman keepers, the political prisoners held In the government prison here revolted today and engaged In a desperate tight with their keepers. A company of Cossacks which was called out, surrounded the building and to prevent their escape, clubbed the mutineers Into submission. Many of the injured will die. The assistant governor and one prisoner were killed and twenty prisoners seriously injured. KAKTKHN LEAGUE OPENS. ite Policemen in Indiana County Town Making Many Arrests. ACTOR FOLKS SHY AT FACTS STUART APPROVES mM MONEY BILL SEATTLE. April 24. — The Port Blakeley mills, nine miles from Seattle, the 1 argent lumber plant In the world, are burning. Port Blakely and eight or ten vesaela in the harbor are also seriously threatened. The burning of the plant will throw hundreds of men out of employment. By Publishers' Press. WASHINGTON, April 24.—The colored Methodist Episcopal Church con- Terence, just before adjournment, after having held a six-days session passed resolutions naming Foraker, Ohio, as Its candidate for President of the United States. The conference includes Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. TIU-STATK IJKAGUGIB OETM UNDER WAY PROVIDENCE. R. I.. April 24. — Today marks the opening f the season for the Eastern le ague of baseball clubs and If the predictions of the managers are borne out the coming summer will see one of tiie best pennant races In the history of the organisation. All of the clubs are reported in tine shape. The opening games today ara Toronto at Rochester and Montreal at Buffalo. The teams in the southern section of the ieaguo will open tomorrow. with Jersey City playing here and Baltimore a<t Newark. 1l;e schedule calls for 140 games aud the season will close September 34. PTOMAINE KILLS 1*0 CHILDREN LONDON, April 14.—Passengers on the Minneapolis, which arrived at Tilbury. brought the story of the death of young Percy Janls, the actor, the third day out from New Tork. Ail the circumstances point to suicide. and It la believed that, hanging over the ship's aid*, he ehot «>*■—» and dropped Into, the sea. Members of the Mrs. Wigm of the Cabbage Patch Company wet* Inclined to suppress facta. STATES mnVAL SOOTH ATLANTIC By Publishers' Press. HARRISBima, April 4—Governor Edwin 8. Stuart today approved the Mil which appropriates one hundred thousand dollars Jfqj the use of the Capitol Investigating Commission. JOHNSTOWN, Pa-, April 24.—Tho Tri-State League, famous for several years past as an outlaw organisation and a thorn In the side of every club n longer In the big leagues, today opened its first season under the protection and as a member of the national association. The opening games are scheduled as follows: Altoona at Johnstown, Harrlsburg at Wllllamsport, Lancaster at York, and Wilmington at Trenton. Are you reading the "Prisoner of Zenda?" BPARTANBURO. S. C., April 14.  Visitors front Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta. Chart—ton and nnn aiding other points are here to attend tatukft opening of the annual Mk Atlaatta L PROVIDENCE. R. I. — After thlr-' [tee* weeks of deadlock, during which Miaa tfty-slx ballots have been cast fW fc lMM States Senator, the Itepublican State Central Committee declared to flavor of Colonel Bamuel Pomeroy Colt of Bristol. It.Is believed Colonel Colt will ho elected to- The detachment at Hellwod, in ffihuie of Prlvavte Randolph, ha* jbeen extremely busy this week and i.'naa increased the State's revenues 'considerably since Sunday On Monday moraine the detail arlrested W. M. Russell, of that place. drunk and disorderly, and Mku searched at the lockup, a rerolnr was found upon him. On the hwrga of-drunk and disorderly con- Kuct and carrying concealed weapons ■he man was sent to Indiana Jail Kqr 'Squire Wallace. The ball Axed K |IM the young man could not pro- Mn. Later In the day the detail wrested Nick Kutsen for asaault and MIUT 'Squire Wallace fining him P<|| dollars and coet«y , Yaaterday th« men had occasion 9*Mak« two arreaU, the Arat one b«- H. R- Kanta, waa^rantliw By Publishers' Press. WADE8BORO. »N. C.. April 24.— Two chlldreh are dead and nine other members of the family of Hugh Jordan, of this place are seriously 111 today as the result of what Is supposed to be ptomaine poison. Ara you reading the "Prtaoner of SendaT" Outward and visible signs that the opening of the expositon is at hand are abundant. Hotels are Riling With visitors and the public buildings and business houses are putting on gala attire. The waters of Hampton Road* are dotted with warships of every de* script Ion and flying the flags of hall a dozen nations. More than a score of these great fighting machines are now at anchor In the roads and nearly every hour brings adltons to the fleet- The military forces that are to take part In the opening are already encamoed the exposition gronds. The principal contingent Is the Twentythird Infantry, from Madison Barracks and Fort Ontario, New York. General Grant, who has been placed In command of all the troops at the exposition, has detailed Capt. J. L. Klnes, Twenty-third Infantry, as chief of quartermaster, Captain Julius N. Killlan, commissary, as chief commlssary. and Major Charles E- Woodruff, surgeon, as chief surgeon and chief sanitary officer at the camp at Jamestown. In addition to the regular troops a number of companies of state militia will take part in Friday's exercise# attending the opening of the exposition. The governors of the several states who are coming to the opening will be attended by their suite whlcB will add to the military display. Ing the summer the of several of the Southeastern starts and the cadet, of nisny millta'T academies throughout toe E«t snd SoUth will successively occupy the permanent military camp to be established in connection with tha e*postton. Q. What Information have you tpon It? A To the best of my recoleetlon we were Informed that George r. Payne & Co. would like to nave ome of our billheads, for the reason hat it was necessary in order to have /.heir bills paid that they must go on our bill heads. By Mr. Beitier—In point of fact, you hud a contract with Payne & Co., which has been offered in evidence, and you supplied labor at what It cost you, plus the percenage? A. Yea, sir. David MacQregor, a sub-conractor under Payne, furnished some glasA and did some of the decorative work and painting- He testified that bills shown him aggregating several thousand dollars, although rendered on his billheads, had never been rendered by him. He said that Payne & Co. had obtained blank billheads from him. William Humphrey, of Merltt & !o, furnished material* for the attic floor to George F. Payne & Co., several contracts amounting to t43,2BS.10. but had not rendered any such bills as were presented In evidence. Prank H. Reeves was called by Senator Dewalt and asked If he had ever done any work for T. Larry Byre, of Westchester, who was Superintendent of Public Grounds and Buildings un- der former Governor Stone. He said that kt had doQp some work and had HAHItlSBUHG, April 24.—That the Capitol despoilers asked prospective contrive tors to double their prices for materials furnished in order that the former might divde the spoils among themselves was brought out yesterday at the hearing of the Capitol investigating commission. Jacob M. SUenk, of Lebanon, a marble contractor, told how he was approached by Joseph H. Reed, now deceased, and asked to state his terms for marble, the speculations calling for the kind only produced from his quarries. After stating that his prices for the smaller sizes were $o per cubic foot and for larger sizes $8 per cubic foot, Reed told him he would have to charge $15 per cubic foot for he larger sizes and explained that the difference in eost was to be divided among the "gang." When the witness asked Reed who constituted the "gang" Reed mentioned the names of Philip H. Johnson, the architect of Philadelphia, who was supposed to have had numerous conferences with Architect Joseph M. Huston during the progress of the Capitol building. Johnson Is a brother-in-law of Israel W. Durham, of Philadelphia. This Is the first time anything bordering on political lines has been brought out on the witness stand since the Capitol investigation. Mr. Shenk testified that he refused to enter Into a deal of this kind and his ended all negotiations. He went to see Architect Huston afterward, but was told that he was "out of It." H. P. Rohrer, vice president of William F Remppis & Company, testl lied that his company furnished I '"Seorge P. Payne & Co., ornamental Iron work for the Capitol Building, the contract amounting to $6,705. A bill made out on the liemppis Company. called for $10,621.16 for this work, a difference in favor of Payne of $3,916.16. The witness said his ompany never rendered a bill for the amount of $10,621.16- However, he said It was customary for contractors to make out bills for their subcontractors in order that the contractors might be enabled to get their money from the persons for whom the work was done. Testimony of a similar nature was offered by other wit* nesses. Mr. Shenk was the tirst witness examined by Attorney Scarlet yesterday. He said he was president and general manager of the Verdolite quarries and hen told the story related above. A quantity of correspondence was read to show that e. contract for $120,- 000 was let to George P. Payne & Co. for work in the Capitol attic and for which there was no competitive bidding.John F. Wilt, a former witness, testified that .a bill purported to have been rendered by A. Wilt & Sons to George F. Payne & Co. for $3 74 had not been rendered although It had been,.made out on his company's billhead. He testified that his company made birch doors which were substituted for mahogany doors for the Capitol building. Frank H. Reeves of the firm of J. W. and C. H. Reeves was shown bills aggregating $22,970.78, which purported to have been rendered by his irm to George F. Payne & Co. for •mortar, sand, labort rs, etc., but whlcn he disclaimed having rendered. Q. Where were those billheads of your firm obtained. If you know? A. From our office, sir. g liy whom were they obtained, 'f you know? A. That I cannot tell you. been paid by G'eorg F. Payne * Co. for the work. It was learned after the hearing that this was correct, and that Eyre had also paid George F. Payne A Co. for the work. The commission adjourned to meet at two o'-j clock this afternoon. I WL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 24, 1907 DISH KMOLS II THIS WIN KAISER SAYS WAR BEFORE YEAR OF 1912 THE "GANG" WAS HOT AFTER ALL THE EXTRA MONEY WD Not Hold International Exposition hi Berlin M That Time, As Had Been Planned. Experiment Has Turned Out to Be a Grand Success.