Punxsutawney Spirit, 1908-08-20

              kennedv (»ivc* Taft 100,000 Majollt> in That Stale. MEDICAL SOCIETY OUTING. ANNUAL NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF 6. A. R. VOL. ii—NO. at iber in State of Washington d British Columbia Threatend With Distruction. It GRIIBE REUIIQi mm urn capsized PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., THURSDAY EVENING AUGUST 20, 1906 PRICE TWO CENTS STATE POLICEMEN PUT STOPPER ON GAMBLING BRIDGE NEAIHRG POT OFF County Is Temporarily Enjoined From Building a Bridge and Council a Crossing. kittamiiiig Fair Association Wilt Operale ut a —Johnstown Quits. FLEET ARRIVES AT SYDNEY Half Million People Line Hills Surrounding Harber, to See Battleships Enter. llrotlicr-ln-l4t%v and Nephew of Professor Hammers Drownetf In Wisconsin IUver. Toledo Will Bo Dri-KHCri MaKiilfUiiHIy l->»r the (HthhIixi—111k Parade the I'cliiupp. Over Three Hundred Participated in Days Enjoyment- Grandsons Won Ball Game CEMENTING TIES CITIZENS ON HAND EXCITING RACES WIRES AFE DOWN laxe, and it is feared that if no n falls and the present high winds itinue, there will be not only a >perty loss, but a heavy loss of life. Sfelp has been asked for from B»»l-gham, and measures are being tai to aid in the fight against the lies. News received here today from icier states that the whole Nook?k Valley, in which Oalier ilea, U By United Press. IELL1NGHAM, Wash., Aug. 20.— est fires which threaten to paral- the Fernle disaster, are ragi.ig toalong the coast of this State, and into British Columbia. Today, In editorials, all the loading papers comment upon the good rehuUh certain to follow tile visti of the lieet, and urge the cementing of the ties between America and the English-speaking nations of the Pacilic, thus assuring forever the white rulership in the far East, and banishing forever the "yellow peril". The demonstration in honor of the American sailors is truly wonderful, and unmistakable in its sincerity. By United Press. SYDNEY, N. S. W., Aug. 20.—The United States battleship fleet arrived at noon today, and their entrance was witnessed by a half million spectators wV» literally blackened the hills which surround the harbor. THEATRE AGAIN CROWDED Nino persons, two of whom, Mr. PfelfTcr and his son, occupied a gasoline launch on the river and were nearing the wharf at Kilburn. when a steam vessel was coming out. The waves from the big vessel caused the launch to capsize, throwing all the occupants into the water. Boats were put out from the wharf at once, and live of the party were rescued, four were drowned. Two of these were Mr. Pfeiffer and his son. They had been spending a ten days' vacation at Kilburn. .\ last accounts their bodies had not been found. Mr. Pfeiffer was the husband of Emma, sister of Prof. A. M. Hammers, of Punxsutawney. Mrs. Pfeiffer was born and grew to womanhood on the Hammers farm adjoining the west borough line, but had been living in Chicago sifice her marriage about 25 years ago. Word was received at this place from Chicago, says the Indiana Times, that E. G. Pfeiffer and his son, of of that city, had been drowned last Thursday, in the Wisconsin Bivcr, at Tvilbourn, Wisconsin. BIG POTATO CROP Second I,urge Audience (Jrccts .\liss Florence Fisher ami Cast, lie Disastrous. Hugs Are Decidedly Numerous All Over the Stale—May CORONER'S INQUEST > Yosemite Valley are fighting a at forest fire which threatens (he nt redwoods in the National Park. VII through the reservation the tught and intense heat have caused conflagration which is the worst in ,» history of that section. Prom the Hatchhetchy and Lake nor regions, where the fir"s are ing worst little or no news can obtained, a« all wires are down. that the soldiers and settlers in •m Yosemite, Cal., comes the mpulous mining town in the northi pai# of Vancouver Island, and It feared that the coal mines arc in iger. *rom Victoria, British Columbia, ies the news that enormous fires raging In the vicinity of Nanaimo, ill lliilns Is Charged Formally IWth Murik'r—In Throes of Despair. The financial end of the theatrical' was almost as great a success as the production itself. Bumper houses witnessed both performances. A large crowd greeted Miss Florence Fisher and cast last night at the second performance of the theatrical presented under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the BaptiM Church, in some respects the entertainment surpassed that of the evening before. The large audience was appreciative and the efforts of Miss Fisher and Mr. Rothatein , as well as those of Miss Miller and Mr. Bender, were loudly applauded, several en- I cores to the singing numbers being called for. NEGROES FRIGHTENED tilers' Depart tire. I Var Mob Will Visit Tliem Upon Sol- LEG PULLED During the week there will be held, as usual, the annual meetings of various organizations affiliated with the G. A. R. These will include the W. R. Ladies of the Q. A. R., Daughters of Veterans, and the Society of ex-Prisoners of War The parade which is the big spectacular event of the annual encampments, will take place Wednesday, September 2. The executive committee has received returns Indicating that 35,000 veterans will participate. The department of Illinois will lead the march and the department of Ohio, the entertaining hosts, will bring up the rear. Out of regard to the age of the veterans the route of the procession will be short. A dozen or I more place where refreshments will be served free to the marchers will be stationed along the route and will be looked after by an army of competent volunters. A floral shower and a "living flag" by 3,r>00 school children will be features of the pageant. The floral committee has adopted the rose as the official flower of the encampment, and a color scheme of red and yellow, the colors of the Grand Army of the Republic, will be carried out. The trolley pole o fevery car In the city will have a flag floating thereon, and all motor cars will be handsomely trimmed with silken banners. One of the notable events in connection with the encampment will be the dedication of the monument on the site of Fort Meigs, a, few miles from the city. The Ohio Natioal Guard will join with the veterans in the cedemonieg and Governors Swanson, of Virginia. Hanly, of Indiana. Warner, of Michigan, Willson, of Kentucky, and Harris, of Ohio, have accepted invitations to attend the event. The whole city will be handsomely dressed for the occasion. Flags and bunting will cover the buildings fronts along Summit, Huron, Eric and other leading streets, and Toledo's handsome public buildings will bo artistically decorated at nght with hundreds of electric lights. At. prominent street intersections several handsome arches arc being erected. hence the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic will be trooping into Toledo for their annual national encampment, It is expected to be the most significant, most interesting and one of the best attended reunions ever held by he Civil War veterans, if present plans, now nearing completion, are carried out. TOLEDO, O., Aug. 20.—One week Special to The Spirit. It is understood that tho cltisens of South Young Township Imvc petitionoil for a bridge to cross Mahoning ('rook at No. « mino, Horatio. The old bridge, a wooden structure, hn» boon washed away sevoral times, and Is said now to bo in ao unsafe condl- I Am this would brlriR tho crossing: too near tho Front Stroet crossing to be of ' much advantage tin- petitioners have not given the proposition but little consideration. Street site. It will thus foe seen tfout Punxsutawney la to get a bridge for* Elk Run thla year because if the petition should foe granted without further opposition It would he too late to foegln its construction this year. It if said (hat the railroad company, being opposed to a grade crossing at Elk Run, is willing to bear thn expense of an overhead crossing at a point some 700 feet west of the Elk Judge Smith alleging that there were points of law Involved which ho desired to examine before passing upon the merits of the case refused to grant a hearing and set the third Mon- I day in October for the matter to be 1 brought before the Court. ted by the Court, that the hearing be allowed t«> proceed. The benefits of a bridge to the town, its convenience to the traveling public, and to the residents of an Important division of i the town w« re set forth. The attorneys for the pctitonera asked that since a large number of citizens had left their business to come to Brookville to attend the hearing, the time for which had been deslgna- catlon 'ompany, was «>n hands with a bill n equity asking the Court to restrain he County Commissioners from buildup the bridge and the borough of ['unxsutiiwney from obstructing the tossing. The bill also alleges defect* n the matter of presenting the appli-* attorney, of Hrookville. A. <McOauley, of Kidgway, attorney for the R. R. & I*. Railroad City Solicitor William Gillespie, who presented the petition, was assisted by W. B. Adams, Esq., of this place, and James V. Murray, district When the application was reached, which was at 3:20 o'clock p. in.. Judge Beed vacated the bench and turned the matter over to Judge Allison O. Smith, of Clearfield County, yesterday went to Brookvillc to attend the hearing on the application for a grade crossing for a bridge to cross Mahoning Creek at Elk Street, but came home disappointed. About fifty Punxsutawney citizen* llurglar lfreapetl From IIoiik* of Superintendent Public Highways In Pittsburg. City Surveyor \\ P. Coulter, William Torrenco and John A. Weber, has been appointed, but yt has not sot * date for the view. A board of viewers, consisting of EASY IN OHIO after the preachers banished the bookmakers and came out even, but the stockholders will not touch the fair proposition this year." "The directors of tho Interstate Fair in Johnstown will not hold an agricultural exhibition this fall, but will extend the Luna Park season until Oct. 1. Johnstown tried a fair last year, The Johnstown situation, according to tho Indiana Gazette, Is said to be as follows: that it is impossible to conduct an exhibition successfully financially without tho games of chance." he last fair, for it is claimed by them "According to tho fair officers the ban put on the gambling1 will result in a big loss to tho association and it is predicted by them that this will be be allowed to open for business, so that everything in that line, it is declared, has been called off. ground that none of the games would "As soon a« the fair association officials learned of the presence of the police in town and ascertained the determination to prevent any gambling, instructions were sent to the "Only two of the detail of  cers are In uniforms, the rent wearing citizens' clothes anil the total number In the hmuuiI would not be given out. #!n that what was wanted wat to prevent Rambling and other violations of the "At the conference this* morning between the executive committee and the Constabulary it was given out that the latter wore told that there ;vas no desire to prosecute any person, but cured, weeks ago to eliminate gambling from tlie exhibition this year. Xo answer, the Civic Leaguers allege, was received from their communication and subsequently on an order signed by District Attorney Culbertson the services of the Constabulary were se- given out Tuesday morning the Civic League summoned the State Police after having requested the fair officials some According to the statement about that they were here and that gambling would not be allowed at the fair the news created a sensation. "The coming of the State Police was entirely unexpected to most persons, and when it becafhe noised ately after the Constabulary reached I town it was announced by District Attorney Culbertson ihat no gambling will be permitted at the fair this week and that the law in general will be strictly enforced. this morning and following a conference held between them and the members of the executive committee of the Civic League in the office of District Attorney J. P. Culbcrtson, immedi- "At the instance of the Civic League a detail of the State Police under Prlvate Kohut arrived in Kittanning from Punxsutawney on the 9:26 train The reasons for t'ne atmnconment of the Kittanning fair are announced In yesterday's issue of the Times, as follows:Kittanning and Johnstown are to follow suit and. like Punxsutawney, have no more county fair*. FIRST AID III ELECTRICAL SHOCKS DOG LICENSE OVER DUE I threatened »to shoot him if he •rfered with them on the day of the Captain Hains during the greater rt of the time sat crouched at the J of the witness stand beneh with i right hand resting on the crown Ill's head, making a picture of ming despair. His brother appearuneoneerned. There was a slight th of scorn in the look «»1 T. Jengs Hains when Charles K. Roberts titled how this one of tin- brothers fKW YORK, Aug. 20.—At the cortitt* Inqquest at the town hall at Ulkng last night, Captain Peter C. I my U. S. A., was formally charged h.having shot to death William E. nis, at Bayslde, L. I., last Saturday, ornnon Jenkins Hains, the magae writer and brother of the young ny captain, was charged with havgalded and abetted the crime. Both n were held withbut bail and comtted to the Queens County jail to kM the action of the grand jury. Captain Hains and his brother were ssent. They were accompanied by iji F. Mclntyre, who how appears the leadng counsel for the Hains >thers. PROPERTY TRANSFERRED "There is a veritable scourge of potato bugs in Pennsylvania this year, and r am surprised at the reports T am receiving:. here are more of the beetles about than 1 have ever known and unless timely action is taken there will be considerable loss, as the acre- , agrc of potatoes is greater than usual this year. There is good money in tli«• potato craps in the general markets and in the young orchards potatoes are valuable for tin- trees. The abundance <>f the bugs this year is a good example <»f the way they come and g«>. appearing at unexpected times, .■•nd after they had all been reported <lead. This illustrates the common law that insects are held down by natural enemies. The people of this State will either have to adopt the half-dozen methods of destroying the bugs or see that birds which live off them are allowed to increase." State Zoologist Surface, of Harrisburg has taken the matter up and on Monday, after being swamped in letters from many sections of the State, gave out the following statement: The only drawback reported thus far is found in the presence of an unusually large number of potato bugs In some sections. This form of pest is said to have made his appearance clandestinely within a fortnight, almost In unprecedented numbers, and strenuous measures are being adopted for his extermination. The climatic conditions hereabouts have been almost ideal for the propogation of the succulent tuber, and the acreage, It is said, has not been so large in many years. All indications point to a "bumper potato crop in this section this fall. Demonstration at \ltooiia. Pennsylvania Kailroad oCmpanx (ilvcs Year's Tags Not Good tor All Time—Expired April i. Old llairri l*»t. *1. ('. Kuuthargcr Ifas Purchased the Superintendent Falck reached the window just in time to see a man jump from a ladder and disappear. PICNIC AT WE "Keep ciuJet; you're only dreaming," answered her husband, who is superintendent of public highways. Just then Mrs. Falck saw a hand disappear under tho blind and routed her husband out. PITTSBURG, Aug. 20. — "Somebody is pulling my leg!'* shouted Mrs. William Falck, at her residence in tho fashionable MeClure Avenue extension this morning. By United Press. Among those who were present from a distance were Hessekiah Hoy, and wife, J. S. Hoy, Amos Barbrlck, J. K. Rishell and Mrs. R. K. Miller, of Bellefonte, all cousins of the elder G ruber. There were so many contestants in the mixed races that the results will not b«- known until the next annual reunion. The race was over a half-mile track, and was styled a bareback running r,u < • Best time: first quarter, 29 2-5 seeon.Is; second quarter 27 1-5 seconds. The second event was won by Dr. ("Srube's bay horse, Limber Jim, with Lewis Grube's black mare, Shooting Star, a close second. Other sports Included a horse race, a fat man's race and mixed races. There were two entries in the fat man's race, namely: Dr. Miles Grube and Harry Grube. The race, a 100- yard dash, was declared a tie, time, 9 2-5 seconds, thus lowering t li« • world's rcyord. I: Is claimed, however, that the track crossed so many gullies that an air line measurement would have made the distance about 200 feet shorter than by including all j of the convolutions. A second game between the married and single men resulted in a victory of four to three in favor of the former. The grandsons are elated over their i victory, claiming that it was won in the face of many adverse circumstances. They charge that M. R. Brown, captain of the sons-in-law held the umpire under duress, and quoted, in a loud and unseeming tone of voice so many baseball rules that they were unable to determine which way to run. Michael was finally benched by Umpire (Miff McAfee, thus thoroughly disproving tlni duress theory. Once the men came to, after dinner, the annual ball game between the grandsons and the sons-in-law was pulled off, resulting in a victory for the former, by the score of 4 to 2. The Grube ladles are justly famed as good cooks, but yesterday's banquet far outrivaled any previous effort in that line. The appearance of the tables caused many of the men to remark that it was a shame to disturb such a scene, but that sentiment soon got smothered in victuals. cha rd. Interesting addresses were also made by J. S. Hoy, of Bellefonte, :i cousin of the elder Grubes, Jacob Grube and others, after which dinner was served in the old homestead or- Following the stated program the assemblage was entertained by Hon. I). ('. Gillespie, of Punxsutawriey, who delivered a pioneer address, in the course of which he reviewed :he principal events of this section, especially those in which the family had taken an active part. Mr. Gillespie, who at years of age has a voice of wonderful carrying power ami clearness, and whose diction and eloquence are still unimpaired, held the reunionis\s spellbound by his apt illustrations, witticisms and references to pioneer tim es. The program began with a serenade by the Big Bun Orchestra, concluding with America, in which everybody with vocal powers joined. After prayer by Bev. Henry Madtes the minutes of the last reunion were then read, together with a sketch of the family history. The old Orube homestead In Bell Township yesterday was the scene of lively doings vvlien 320 persons bearing the name, including other relatives and friends, took part in the family reunion. PLUME III STOCKING l4iilles Of tlic* I'l'cshylcplaii Church Entertalneri by Coloml Folk. The exodus of negroes, which had begun to abate, was renewed. Trains and trolley cars were used by those fortunate enough to possess a little money, but man yof the unfortunates took to the road, tramping across the country in a drizzling rain until exhaustion forced them to seek rest in cornfields or in wood lots. The children and aged who were driven to the open, suffered heavily, and it is feared that many of them will succumb to the hardships. ;u ons for shelter had been received as there w as on previous nights, and about 300 negroes curled up in the corners of the balcony, sleeping on the lloor, or curled up in chairs. Scores of the terror-stricken blacks sought refuge In the arsenal. Last e\ ening almost twice as many appH- "The mob will be here sure if those soldiers go away," they said, and delegations were hastily organized and sent to the State, county and city officials to protest against a relaxation of the military regime. The authorities' efforts to quiet this feeling were only partially successful and in many a humble home there was no sleep before dawn. Every footfal or challenge of a sentry sent quivers of alarm among the'anxious watchers. SPRING-FIELD, 111., Aug. ?0.—Fear and terror prevails in the homes of Springfield negroes today. The departure of two regiments of infantry yesterday and the announcement that two more regiments are to leave today, has caused consternation among the colored residents. ARCHBISHOP FARLEY WILL BECOME CARDINAL Stole I lie PIllllH'. Woman lit Dance SlnK'ketl the (■ ucsts Such is not the case. The* useful•ss of thf tags purchased last year came nil I on the tlrs-t of April, and lless the license has been paid since «at time the barking quadrupeds Trying last year's mgs are* just as ible to be pinched and sent into dog javen through the Instrumentality ' a Colt's .48 as the purp without te semblance of a tag around his >ck. Many owners of dogs in this place e under the impression that the tags ley purchased last year are good for i time and that as long as their nines trot around wi'th these attachto their neck they are exempt from Tin* I'ope CoiivIikmhI of Advisability of Acoeedlng to Demands of Anicrit'll ('ulliolicM. CORN SUPPEII AT HIGHLAND NEXT TUESDAY le members of the local B. P. O. Iks lodge decided to hold their an- At their regular meeting last night ual corn supper, for Elks only, at [Ighland Park, next Tuesday night. fkQ Corncob Club will hold their a*iual feast on the Thursday night fol>w4ng.The ladles passed a most enjoyable day and are correspondingly grateful to both the eampmeeting folks and the management of the park. Abouf twenty ladies, members «'f the First Presbyterian Church, with Alahoe Park, when* they 'took dinner and spent the day in boating, fishing and ruminating In the wilds. During the afternoon they were entertained by the members of the colored campmeeting stalT who delighted them wtth music, both Instrumental and vocal, and melodies peculiar to the people and section from which they hall. Mrs. Price Is now under $50 bail for the theft of the plume, which belonged to Mrs. Mabel Hates, who was also a guest at the hop. By United Press. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.—Because Mrs. Ethel Price, who shone brightly at an exclusive military hop at Alcatraz Island, chose to vary the prevailing fashion and wear a plume in her stocking, society here today Is discussing the most sensational episode that has occurred In many a year. VISITING IN REYNOLDSVILLE. Mr. Rumbarger, the now proprietor, has not decided whether the improvements will be begun fhls fall or early next spring. Tho Baird property is .situated in one of tlv most convenient and sightly portions of North Find ley Street. The lot has a frontage of 175 feet and is 75 feet deep on the north side. The old wagon shop, it is said, will be torn down and a modern dwelling will hi' erected in its stead. The lot. will bo filled and terraced, and a handsome retaining wall constructed on the east side. Mr. Rumbarger, it is understood will move his family into the dwelling just as soon as the present tenant. J. c. Hyde, finds another home. Lowry Hughes yesterday consummated, through tl»»« Jesse (\ Long Agency, the sale of the Baird property on North Findley Street, J. C. Kumbarger, the Findley Street grocer. being at the other end of the deal. The (Congressman tried to induce Taft t<> make a break in his Cincinnati plans and attend the opening of the campaign at Youngstown, O., on I September 5. The Invitation was alluring to the candidate, but after a cortference it was decided that the plan which ha« been announced must be adhered to. Despite this, however, there is a very general belief that as the campaign waxes warm Mr. Taft will be sent out In a whirlwind tour himself, probably in the closing week of the campaign torally the fal- I tering ones to the cause. HOT SPU1NCS. Va., \ug 20.— Congressman Janu s Kennedy, who ropre«-siits the old M< Kin ley district, came in yesterday with Secretary Of tho interior Oarlicld to discuss tlie political situation with Tuft. the men with small stocks in their stoi and the men with ripe Intellect who have labor to soil, take it '.hat he election of Bryan would be a genu- I ine calamity." "Ohio will give Tart a majority of 100,000 vote.- at least," said Mr. Kennedy. "With the exception of the vote cast fo rltoosevolt it will be a record-breaking one. Business men. DAVII) mtOWN IIEKE. Mrs. Henrietta Burtt, of Philadelphia. who haii boon the «ueat Mj* brother. Morgan Coulter and famlls' for several week*, returned horn* yesterday.The llrst-thing to do when persons come in contact with wires Is to get the. body away from the wires as quickly as possible, which can be done by using a dry piece of wood or a dry garment ito draw the wires away with; and the next thing is to remove anything such as false teeth, foreign bodies, chewing gum, etc., that might clog the air passages, and to remove any clothing that mlfht interfere with free expansion of the chest. 1 ternoon's te.v.s, also attended the morning's demonstration. The lectures and demonstrations concerning the recuscltation of pvroKns shocked by electrici-ty was given at No. 7 tire station. Ninth Avenue and Twelfth Street, by Dr. Diffendcrfer, head medical examiner tor the company at Altoona, and his assistants, the audience consisting of a large number of officials, supervisors, elec-1 trlclans, foremen, power house employes and tiremen and a number of railroad physic,lans from points west of here. Many of the officials who came from all points along the line, both east and west, to witness the af- ALTOONA, Aug. Jo. -The most elaborate and thorough demonstration of how to handle I've electrle wires and resusica •• persons who have been shocked by electricity that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company ever attempted, were given in this city yesterday. The lectures and tests attracted much attention beeause of the killing of three men here recently by tho falling of live wires during the lire at tin* old Wior tenement house. HKTCKNED HOME. The honor will bo paid the American prelate at the meeting of the Consistory late in October. David Brown, brother ..f Burgess It possible thai In addition to the \V. .T. and George C. Brown, of this elevation of Archbishop Farley, a third place, who is developing extensive oil Cardinal will be given the North properties in Indiana, Illinois and oth- American continent, although whether Western States, is in Punxsutawney, er .it will be for Mexico, the United having visited his brothers, Ward and States or Canada, has not yet been I Lot, of West Virginia, en route. I stated. ROME, Auk. 20. -Convinced of the wisdom of acceding to the demands of the Catholic Church in America, Pope Pius X., it was learned today, has Anally withdrawn his opposition to the- elevation of Archbishop Farley, of tile New York Diocese, to a Cardinalate.By United Pr« ss. The members of the Jefferson Medpal Society are holding their annual >Utlnff at Jefferson Park 'this aftertoon. « THE WEATHER WASHINGTON, D. C\. Aug. 20.— The weather indications are: Fair tonight and Friday. Pretty cool tonight, but warmer Friday. Miss Lillian Hunger and her guest. Miss (Jrace Mllllren, of Dayton, went to Reynoldsville today where for a week ithey will be the guests of Miss Luclle Gourley and other Reynoldsville relatives. / . 1*-" ;' IP ■ . . V; w,