Punxsutawney Spirit, 1908-03-02

              COAL METROPOLIS TO BE INCORPORATED INDIANA COUNTY Done at Kaxt Brady. the weather today VOL II—NO. 144 INSTITUTE DRAWS GOOD ATTEND ANC PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1908 PROMINENT CITIZEN OF THE WEST END DIED SATURDAY Thomas D. Thomas Passes Away Aftr Long Illness—Vocal Instructor of Repute. lECVffMTIOII III FINARCE WILL BE SLOW BUT STEADY Articles of Incorporation Have Been Secured and First Election Will be April] 11. Man Accused of Trying to Fix Jury Is Released.Many Excellent Papers Read by the Local Teachers. THRIVING BUSINESS CENTER Weak Spots Are Eliminated— Low Prices Discount Unfavorable Conditions. PARESIS CAUSE OF DEATH. 6000 RESULTS ANTICIPATED BUSINESS MEN KNEW HIM BETTER TIMES ARE COMING K. D. EM BRICK, Secy. I wish to nay that the building is open at all times to the citizens of Punxsutawney for Inspeclon and will take pleasure In .showing people through the building. Through the kindness of John Langendorfer, watch inspector for the IS., H. & P. Railroad Company, the Association has a tine regulator In the lobby and one in th»* dining room. A fin«» piano has been placed in the parlor. With this instrument the men pass many happy hours playing and Hinging. Prisoner Tried to Enlist Proprietor of Russ House in Enterprise. CHEATED HANGMAN Children of Lower Classes Assist in the Exercises.DRILLS WERE ENJOYED COPS OVER ANXIOUS William S. on ley. Convicted of Murd«*r of Nine-year-old Mary Donley, Starves IlimM'lf to l>eatli. "If teaching means only that it Is not te/.ching—it is a system of fooling the people for four consecutive weeks. Keeping in mind always the check clue at the expiration of that time. Did you ever hear a teacher talk about doing so many dollars' worth of work? How much life and heart do you think such a "No other calling requires so much perseverance, so much originality, so much faith, so much love. Emerson said: 'It makes no difference what you study—all depends {upon the teacher.' Confucius said: 'The teacher is a pattern for ten thousand years.' Surely a profession about which such statements could be truthfully made should not include one individual who could speak of it, or even think of It, as a means of earning a living. child to know something, which alone would be great, but to teach A child to bo something, which is infinitely greater. "Since the dead line is fatal it In important to know when we have reached it; then what are the signs? One which never falls is a low estimate of the profession. A moment's consideration of that will convince you of its truth without any argument. Is It natural to show much enihusiams for a cause we regard as trifling—unworthy of us? Live teachers believe In their professions; they are convinced that their calling is a most exalted one. They must believe in it supremely. They must realize- that the material with which they are working is the costliest in all the world; that the product they are to turn ou is priceless. To them it is given not merely to teach a literature is to teach us either to enjoy life or to endure It'; and for the sake of the next ten minutes In your lives, my friends, I hope you have had plenty of literature, and that it has fulfilled Its office. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Congregational Church, West End. Burial will be made in Circle Hill Cemetery. Rev. Jenkins, of Ebensburg, assisted by Rev. Quick, will officiate.He is survived by his widow and eight children, namely: Mas. Edward Beechey, of Olen Richey; Miss El- | len, at home; Mrs. John R. Davis, of West End; B. J.. Daniel J., and W. j G., of West End; Lewis and Evan, of j Iselln; Thomas, of Homer City. Until the deceased moved to this city he was a staunch member of the Unitarian Church. During the first week of his residence in this city he joined the Congregational Church and was a staunch member and untiring worker to the time of his last illness, October lf» of last year. In 1890 Mr. Thomas moved to the West End and resided thefe until the time of his death. He was highly educated, a first-class citizen in every respect. His musical education was of the best and for some years he was a vocal instructor of repute. The greater part of his life he labored in the mines, retiring in 1898. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Morris Run, Tioga County. Thomas D. Thcfmas, one of the brst known and most highly respected citizens of the West Knd, died a: his home on Perry Street, Saturday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, aged seventy-four years, of paresis of th.? throat. The deceased was born in Wales and came to this country In lt»69, locating in Morris Hun, Tioga C< unty. "DIM" UTS UNCLE JOE IS IT (Continued on Page Two.) THE FALLS CIIKKK TIMES. Man Who Made Fortune Guessing « Right Candidates Makes Donley's aged mother, who came down from Uenovo yesterday, was In the cell with the unconscious man and ministered to his wants until death ca m e. When the physicians were at the .side of his cot, Donley appeared too | weak to talk and kept h!s eyes closed. Ho remained in this condition up until the time of his death, and was apparently unconscious. Since the trial and especially from the time he was sentenced to death he has been falling rapidly and losing flesh. All during the trial, Donley's pallor and apparent indifference was commented on, and it was the general opinion of those who noted his actions that he was suffering physically as well as mentally. At that time It was stated that Donley's lungs were affected, although he coughed but little, if any, while In the court room. Donley was committed by the Clinton County Court January 25 for assaulting and murdering his nineyear-old niece, Mary Donley, at Renovo on the night of October 2H and on February 1 was sentenced by Judge Hall to be hanged. The crime was the most fiendish and brutal in the history of Clinton County. LOCK HAVEN, March 2.—William S. Donley, convicted of the murder ot his little nine year old niece, Mary Donley, at Henovo last fall, will not be hanged for the reason that he died of starvation in the Clinton County Jail at Lock Haven Saturday night. M YEARS III CONGRESS Senator William lioyd Allison, of Iowu, Is Kin thy Years Old T<xla> —Thirty-six Years a Senator. A a to business places Ciymer boasts 32 stores and shops, all but six of which are owned by Americans. The town has two modern hotels and several prominent boarding houses. Among the i industries In Clymer one of the most Important Is the clymer <'lay Manufacturing Company. This firm's plant covers eight acres and the works are equipped with an Incline and all modern muchlm »*y. The vein of clay being worked Is about 23 feet thick. This coal is sent via the Joint, road operated by the New York Central and Pennsylvania. Clymer will benefit through the Vanderbllt interests extending their road from Hellwood I to near Pittsburg. The town is also | near Indiana and residents are among the prominent shoppers there. Early In March the street car line fom Clymer to Indiana will bo in complete operation. For industries Clymer is the center of three large coal operations and is \Nthin two miles of the Randolph Coal Company's workings between Clymer and Dixonvllle. The companies operating there are Russell Coal Mining Co., Pioneer Coal Co., and the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation. It is estimated that the dally coal shipments total 2,500 tons. The town is a prominent religious community and four substantial churches are being erected. These are to house the Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Baptist and Catholic denominations. Construction work on these churches will be completed within the next few months. A Union Sunday School held in a hall draws about 150 persons each Sunday. According to the statistics compiled by the Incorporators, Clymer has a population of over 2.000 made up largely of Americans. There are 250 voters In the borough, most ot these favoring the principles of the Republican and Prohibition parties. At present the township governs \ the school there. Senator John S. Fisher represented the petitioners and the first election will be held April 11, co-ordinae with the spring primaries. Olymer, the coal metropolis of Indiana County, Is about to don municipal airs. Last fall, through the efforts of John A. Dearolph, A. I. Reese, D. J. Price and Dr. W. A. Evans, most of them former wellknown business men of this place, articles of Incorporation were secured, and on Saturday, before Judge S. J. Telford, the details were completed for holding the first election. 4 GREAT SUCCESS Pirns int.- Programme Ilcmleml at Railroad Y. M. C. A. 011 Pennsylvania Day. The assertion was proved to be correct on Saturday, when District Attorney Weiss held an investigation before the hour fixed for Humphries' hearing, at the ofllec of Alderman Landls. it was learned that John j Ituss, proprietor of the hotel at 212 Strawberry Street, said that Humphries tried to get him to contribute toward the equipment of a building in this city for the manufacture of the device. Warren Shaqer, 2401 North Sixth Street, said that Humphries desired to rent a building owned by him for his work, and declared that he had asked Poist, the I juror to go with him last November. George S Oladfelter, bar clerft at Russ Hotel, who lives at 2212 North Sixth Street, also said that Humphries approached him and Polst long ago. Humphries, who was put In Jail on Friday evening, because the Plnkerton detectives overheard him mention sums of money to Polst, and wanted to show to the Commonwealth, who engages them, that they were awake, was released on Saturday afternoon. When he was arrested he said that ho i.i-i been trying to sell Polst an interest in a patent hose supporter. HAKKISBUKG, Pa., March 2. — The only new development In the Capitol graft case during Saturday's recess was th,» discharge from Jail of K. H. Humphreys, accused of trying to "fix" Juror No. 12. A. A. Polst. of this city. The lawyers of both sides were busy during the interval In preparing the legal points in the case, and in getting ready their arguments which will be retailed to the Jury during the greater part of the week. proper." As District Attorney, T have thoroughly Investigated the whole matter, and am fully sat 1st!ed that there was no attempt o embrace he juror, Albert A. Polst, The relations between Messrs. Polst and Humphries were of a business nature, and were entirely After the investigation It was decided by the District Attorney that Humphries should be released. Mr. Weiss then issued the following statement to the newspapers: The State did not present any points of law this afternoon, only the attorneys for the men indicted having been heard by Judge Kunkle. The formal opening of the speeches In I summing up were put off until tomorrow.In the opinion of the lawyers of Humphries and others who havo looked Into the matter, the arrest of Humphries was due to anxiety of the detectives, who so far have discovered nothing to do that would place them in the limelight. It was well known that a squad of imported sleuths had been gumshoeing about the city and following the Jurors. In announcing: its policy the Times declares Itself emphatically as being opposed to either local option or prohibition, and adds: "The Times believes as earnestly as it is possible to believe anything: that neither local option nor prohibition is the true method of temperance. We believe in a high license law. a careful granting of the licenses, a rigid enforcement of existing laws and punishment by heavy tines and imprisonment of the man who adulterates either fiod or drink.' In his editorial bow the editor makes this observation: "The Times is the property of Mrs. Bangert and her two sons, Harold and Ernest. The editor of the Times is working on the job for his board and clothing and four packages of Bull Durham smoking tobacco every Saturday night. With tastes as democratic as this, a rank Socialist could make a living out of the work." United by Charles J. Hangert. i Volume 1, No. 1, o fthe Falls Creek Times, with the versatile and talented ! Charles J. Bangert as editor and publisher, reached this office Saturday. The new paper has the earmarks of being the product of a live newspaper man, who understands the wants of his people. It is bright, newsy amf readable, and the enterprising business men of the Crystal City are well represented in Its columns. The Times is bound to be well received, for Bangert is never content to be dull. A Bright and Himy New I'a|ter Pub- FIRE AT ELLWOOD CUT m stove sums hue Legislature at Washington to our political life? How many realize that Wall Street is the nerve center of the American business world; that a blow struck there is an injury Jo the whole financial and business fabric of the nation ? A great deal of shallow abuse is still being showered on the Stock Exchange from all parts of the country. This always follows a panic. Tt pleases a certain class of ignorant and misguided people to hear Wall Street denounced and maligned on every opportunity. It matters little whether the accusations are right or wrong. So pessimistic is public opinion that the worse the charges the more numerous the believers. No one looks on ; the other side; no one is told of the manifold advantages and services of Wall Street as a financial center. No one is taught that Wall Street is merely a central market for capital. Just as Chicago Is for wheat. Boston for wool. New Orleans for cotton, etc. How many appreciate the fact that Wall Street Is as essential to the business life of the country as Is the After a panic prices Invariably show a sharp recovery: then a moderate reaction, and then the limited fluxuatlons for a period of more or less length during wlilch rest and recuperation lay the foundation for a more prolonged rise later on. Tt is Just such a period as this that we are now passing through. There are reasons for hoping that this period of inertia will be of shorter duration than usual; especially as this panic— violent as It was In the financial distric—Is having less effect In trade than usual, because of the absence of any great surplus of products. Better times are surely coming. NEW YORK, Mar. 2.—Recuperation Is making »low yet steady progress In the financial district. The betterment which Is froing on is generaily of a sort that is not easily seen, but which Is. nevertheless, lying foundations .for a more visible recovery later on. Liquidation has been very drastic and complete; weak spots nave been thou roughly eliminated, and prices are so low as to amply discount all unfavorable conditions In the better class of securities. It Is quite true that many unsatisfactory problems have still to be solved. Rus- Inesss depression, though diminishing. Is still general, and likely to so continue to some extent at least until the Presidential nominations and the crop oulook rare definitely settled. In both trade and industry reactionary tendencies prevail, and more or less friction and trouble Is Inevitable as the readjustment of prices and wages to lower levels proceeds. Our railroads are keenly feeling this reaction, and their managers are more or less depressed over a complicated situation. What with decreased earnings, high rates of expenses, difficulty of curtailing the latter and the hostile attitude of federal and state authorities towards corporations, their lot Is anything but a happy or easy one. Some of the weaker railroads and industrials will, of course, feel the present reaction very severely, and probably with unpleasant consequences; but in the main these conditions hate been well discounted on the Stock Exchange, and there is little chance for any further fall of consej quence in the values of good securities.Three Mouses Destroyed and $15,000 HAmUND THEATRE We don't bluff. Our picture* are entirely new and up-to-date, the same as are shown In the bis cities.—144t2 We have also complied with all of the latest requirements of the law, including flre-proof stage settings, fire extinguishers, operators' licenses, etc. The Happyland Vaudeville Theater is now under new management and haa been given a big overhauling, so that It is one of the best equipped vaudeville theaters in this part of the State. The manager has succeeded In booking some of he best talent on the circuit, so that you will always see a first-class performance in this house. Besides ruining the building, the blaze damaged valuable machinery, the total loss being $60,000. The plant supplied electric power for nearly all the mills of West Pittsburg and eectrlc light for Ellwood, West Pittsburg, Zellenople and Wampum. It was built five years ago at a cost of 1250,000, and was Insured for $20,- 000. 8. A. Roeloff Is president of the company and many Pittsburg men are stockholders. ELLWOOD City, Pa.. March 2. — Exploding at three o'clock yesterday morning, a transformer at the plant of the Ellwood Power Company threw flaming oil throughout the building, which was completely atlre so quickly that the engineer, John Vorhees, ,dirt not even have time to shut off the turbine power. He escaped uninjured from the burning structure, which was totally destroyed. niKformrr at Plain of Khvood Power Company Explodes ami Sets the Building On Fire. Those who had broached the subject to the leader of the "Rough Riders" had been met with his plain anil unquallfled statement that he would not accept the nomination. But', as every one knows, arguments were brought to bear upon Mr. Roosevent that caused him to change his mind, though so far as the general public was concerned his nomination had been entirely unlooked for. Then It was that "Blm, the Button Man," came Into prominence. Before the noise of the balloting and cheering had died away, he had his men flooding the convention hall, lobbies and the streets of Philadelphia with buttons and badges bearing the likeness of the Vice Presidential camdldate. And to cap the climax he stated that he had brought several hundred thousand of the Roosevelt buttons from New York because he had been absolutely certain of his nomination. Thus was established Mr. Blmberg's reputation as a political prophet. "Bim" established his reputation as a long distance political prognosticator. As will be remembered, the nomination of Roosevelt for second place on the ticket was not thought of at the time the convention assembled. It was at the Republican national convention at Philadelphia that the city with all varieties of campaign buttons. political gatherings. With a force of street fakirs and hawkers, he was accustomed to jump from New York to the convention city ready to flood The above is the opinion expressed by» Max Bimberg, better known as "Bim, the Button Man." Though he is kept prety busy nowadays constructing and managing theaters in the metropolis, "Bim" is still ready to talk of the campaign button business, in w.bich ne laid the foundation for his substantial fortune. Up to the conventions of 1900 he was a familiar figure at all the national NEW YORK, Mar. 2.—"Take it from me, Speaker Cannon is sure to be the next Presidential candidate of the Republican part. Some things may happen between now and June to change my opinion, but If 1 were ordering campaign buttons today, 1 would put in my bid for a thousand Cannon emblems for every gross of buttons I ordered for Taft, Hughes, or any other of those mentioned In connection with the Republican nomination."If Senator Allison outlives his presi ent term, which will end just one I year from now, he will have served forty-four years in Congress. eight , years In the House and thirty-six In the Senate. This will rlvnl the historic record or Senator Morrill. of I Vermont, but the latter'* forty-four j years were continuous, which Bena! tor Allison can hardly hope to equal, j for an Interval of two years occur- I red between Allison's eight years of [House and Senate service. Senator Allison is closely pressed for the honor of second place by Senator Oullom, of Illinois, who will be seventy-nine years old next November. Senator Cullom still has flvo years of his present term to serve, which will make him eighty-four years old on his retirement in 1913. Senator Teller, of Colorado, ranks next in age. being seventy-eight years; Senator Proctor, of Vermont, ranks fifth in age, seventy-seven; Senator Piatt, of New York, sixth, seventylive years; and Senator Depew, of New York, seventy-four years. WASHINGTON, D. ('., March. 2.— Senator William Boyd Allison of Iowa. entered upon his eightieth year today, and after some one recalled the fact he received a continuous stream of hearty congratulations from members of boUh branches <»f Congress. Senator Allison has not only attained the honor of having served in Uie United States Senate longer than any other man In the history of the nation, but he has the distinction of being the oldest member of that body with one exception. The exception Is Senator Whyte, of Maryland, who is now In his eighty-fourth year. A year ago Allison was fourth on the list of Senators In point of age, but the passing of Senators Morgan and Pettus, of Alabama, put the Iowa Senator up to second I place. Special to The Spirit, Owing to the absence of a fire department resident fought the flamea with snow and chemicals. The loss* es are Insured for 910,000. KITTANN1XO, Pa.. March 2. — Three building* wore destroyed. four families were rendered homeless and $16,000 damage waa done by a lira at East Brady early yesterday morning. A gas stove In the James Brown two-atory frame building set lire to the structure, and In a ahort «me it burned, forcing two famillea I to lea re in their night clothe*. The ment market of William Munta A 8 »n, in the name building, waa destroyed. Flames then communicated to an adjoining three-story frame building occupied by the offices of J. W. Vemer, a real estate dealer. The upper part of the building was unoccupied. Two families In the "Id American hotel building In the same street were forced to leave without their belongings before th«, building was consumed. CANOE RIDOE (Office of the Weatherworks) — Snow or rain tonight: colder. Tuesday, fair and colder. The sleeping' rooms were used 65S times; lunch room 2194 time#, and there were over 4.000 men entered (he building during the month. Many changes have b»n made In the Interior of the building. In t|K war of decorating the walls with line picture*, appropriate for each room. Secretary Emerlck's books show a great gain In the number of men accommodated at the R. R. T. M. C. A. for the month of February. Following are a few figures from the statistical report for the month Just closed: Secretary Kmerlck, ufter commenting on the papers reail at the State Convention relative to the work of the railroad department, brought out the need of money for the support of the State work. Mr. Emerlck proposed raising at least 150 for that purpose and slips were passed for the pledges. When the basket was passed for the return of the signed pledges and cash collection, It contained over the amount asker for. After the very entertaining musical program, Secretary E. T. Bair. of the City Association, presented the work of the State Executive Committee, bringing lie men's attention to the great work the State Committee has undertaken and accomplished. Kerschner. Piano accompanist, Rev. A. O. U. Solo by Charles Jenks and Joseph Williams. cess. After the usual opening and song service, those present were favored with the following vocal selections: Duet by Charles Jenks and Joseph Williams. .if! Ill spite of the sleet and rain Sunday afternoon, forty men gathered at the R. It. Y. M. C. A. to help make Pennsylvania Day a great sue- CARLISLE. Pa. — Charles H. Mullin of Mt. Holly Springs. Cumberland County, and Howard C. Shirk, of Lebanon Cqunty, filed with the County Commissioner* petition* to have their names op the Republican ticket for the April primary a*' candidate* folr national delegate* from this Congressional dbttcC \ BELLEFONTE. Pa. — Wotelkeepers In Center County are concerned as to what Judge Ellis L. Orvls la going to do with their application# for license. Court was held last December. Center County now has '3« licensed hotels. BUCYRU8, O. — Frank Greer was brought to jail on a charge »f failure to support his minor children. On entering the Jail he discovered one of the occupants was his son Earl, 16, accused of holding up an old man. "In qjMdlence to authority whose right tip command me has never been I come before you—this mr sole apology. "Dr. J«hnson sajrs: 'The office of Many qf the excellent and scholarly papers read before the Institute Saturday, would be worthy of spacc In our columns. As It Is Impossible to handle more than one, that of Miss Blrtnle McConaughey, subject, "The Dead Line In Teaching." 1s herewith In part: Among those who assisted the faculty and Prof. Hammers in making the institute a pronounced success, were Taylor Bell, of Indiana; Prof. Jackson, of Big Run; Prof. E. C. Shields, of DuBols, formerly superintendent of Clearfield County; Oeorge L. Glenn, W. W. Wlnslow, Esq., Lex N. Mitchell, ®sq., Revs. C. A. Clark, and Henry Madtes and T. B. Mitchell, director, of Punxsutawney. There were many questions pertinent to the occasion, asked and ably answered by members of the audience to they were referred by Prof. Hammers. The concluding number on the program, a Round Table Conference, was conducted by Miss Reese. One interrogatory, "Should the Domestic Sciences and Manual Training be Taught in Our Public Schools?", precipitated a debate which bid fair to keep the audience until midnight, had not Prof. Hammers insisted upon tile schedule. If we mistake not thisj' question will be taken up and given serious consideration by the directors and load school men in the near future. imitation drill of cowboys and prairie hussies, was followed by three excellent addresses on the topic, "The Dead Line in Teaching." The topic apparently hit a tender spot, for the suggestions It Inspired In all three of the speakers .Misses McConaughey and Blose and Mr. Conrad were worthy of a place at any institute, county or borough. pupils of Miss Evans' room gave an A squad of boys and girls, little tots from the Fourth Grade, West End, executed a drill in calisthenics under the instruction of their teacher*, Miss Jones, that made a big hit. Misses Evans and Harl and Prof. Kohler were assigned the subject, "What Patrons Should See and Hear in Visiting Schools." The applause that followed each address gave evidence that what they told those present ljfad the desired effect. A musical number In which the A cheering song, led by Miss Putrtty, the borough school music teach■ -er, prrwccdcd twu excellent addresses by Prof. Williams and Ml«s Davis, respectively, on the topic, "Child Study." Not on the program, but of much Interest, was the reading by Miss Gertrude J. Rosenthal, of her prize essay, "The First Permanent Republic." l\e paper, the reading of which caused much favorable comment, will be printed in tomorrow's issue of The Spirit. When Prof. Hammers rapped for order at 1:30 p. m. the auditorium was well filled with pupils, patrons, teachers, business and professional men and educators. The large audience that, Saturday afte»*noo/i, overawed the handsome auditorium In the new Je.Terson Street school building will bear testimony to the statement that Prof. Hammers' confidence in his teachers was well founded. The subjects assigned to each teacher were not only well, but Interestingly presented, and some of the papers read, notable and worthy of high commendation. of preparation, Prof. Hammers had in wind the placing of the burden of I doing the institute work on the shoulders of the members of his faculty, as the program itself will show. This being somewhat of an innovation for a convention of the dignity of a county institute, almost, the teachers at first did not feel inclined to accept the duty in the light of a compliment. Punxsutawney since the town was elevated to an independent school district, was held Saturday. When the program was in course The first Teachers' Institute held in » * >1 Hx- ppn PRICE TWO CENTS HUMPHRIES STORY IS COROBORATED