Punxsutawney Spirit, 1909-02-15

              / ' ' « m mmm ' 9 "i '' wag # . f," ■ thk \m:.\tiii:k KNOX WILL NOT BE SECRETARY PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1909 1MB IS REORGANIZED vol hi—no.128 Formerly Mrnilx'i-s of Kldretl BmimI. Have Knllslnl Their Services. Number of Alter Two Hours* Dclmte Hill Reduc- ing Secretary of State's Salary is Defeated In House. Delivers Some Hot Shots at Cannon. Ilepresentatlvo Hiij(s, of California. A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OH DEPENDENT CHILDREN AFTER THE SPEAKER PRICE TWO CENTS WORLD FAMOUS CROISE OF BATTLESHIP FLEET COMING TO A CLOSE THEVOTERSCHOICEFOR BOROUGH WARD MID TOWNSHIP OFFICERS JAMES F. HAWTHORNE DIED AT HIS HOME III BROOKVILLE SATURDAY The Welfare of the Universe Tomorrow Depends Upon the Children of Today. Less Than a Week Hence Admiral Sperry's Fleet Will Arrive Home. Campaign Here Has Been Remarkably Clean and Free From Reports. Veferan of 105th Pennsylvania Regiment Succumbs to Paralytic Stroke. FORMER WELL KNOWN SCHOOL TEACHER A ROUSING RECEIPT! PLANNED CONCLUSION REACHED SY CONFERENCE POLLS OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK Gaines, Republican?, of eWst Virginia, moved that the measure passed, but it was immediately objected to by Rucker, Democratic member from Missouri, who wanted the time <>i debate extended to two hours. Hla motion was seconded, and the debate began. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—The bill enabling Knox to be Secretary of State was defeated In the House by a vote of ITS) ayes to 123 nays. A two-thirds vote was necessary to pass the bill. FUNERAL RE A. L KATES A good band helps 11 town along in more ways than one. To have a good band is a credit to any town, and beyond a shadow of a doubt Punx'y will have one i>f which it may boast if the citizens give it the proper support. Practice will bo held weekly, and in a short time concerts will bo given. That Punx'y has the material for a good band, there is no room to doubt. Most of the musicians of the muehtalked-of Eldred Band arrived here with the glass works, and, added to the home material, the outcome should be one of the best bands in the St.ate. Eighteen local musicians, fourteen of whom are glass workers who recently came to this place from Eldred, met last night in the Municipal building, and perfected an organization, of which George Beck was elected president, A. Boulanger, secreatry; F. L. Guthrie, treasurer and manager, and Fred Finzey, leader. After a year of total eclipse and several periods of partial eclipse, the Citizens' Band has-again bobbed up, serene and smiling and with what \s believed to be the foundation and material for a first-class band. FAST IN WRECK TRAIN "As a result," said Hayes, "wo haw a daily oxhlbition of members oa the program, the speakers being called up like school boys in recitations, t<« bring bo fore tho House such matters as they have rehearsed with the Speaker in his prlvato npartmonts." once an<l power, 11<• stated that by these acts tin members voted away their indopend- Hayes said the House was master of itself for just one hour during each Congress, and that was at the opening when the members meet to elect a speake r and pass a motion adopting the rules. This was the opening sentence of a red hot speech delivered in the House this afternoon, a Republican member of the House from California and one of the leaders against the tyranny <»f the Speaker on Saturday. WASHINGTON. I). C., Feb. 1". "After four years' « xperience in the House, I am strong In the conviction that there must be a change in the rules unless the House of Representatives is to permanently degenerate into a machine for the registering of the will of the Speaker." Will ASK FOR CHARTER Following is a list of the names of the various candidates for the borough and ward offices in Punxsutawney:All three parties have selected singularly good men for the various offices to be filled, in consequence of which the voters are taking a commendable interest in the campaign, which should result in a largo vote being registered. Of reports set afloat to influence the voters therp are some of the stereotyped kind, but they do not carry an implication of unfitness or venality, and are easily met and exploded. The local campaign has been remarkably free from reports of any kind that would*reflect upon the hortor or integrity of any of the candidates. and therefore the results of tomorrow's election should reflect accurately the judgment of the majority as to the qualifications of the various candidates to fill the offices to which thoy aspire. Tomorrow from 7:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. the voters of Punxsutawney borough and throughout the county will cast their ballots for their choice of candidates to 1111 the various borough, ward and township offices. ident. The funeral was largely attended, delegations being present from the official boards if the X< \v York Central, Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg, and other railroads; from tin- Rochester Chamber of Commerce, the Society of the Genesee, and from the others and shops of the railroad company of which Mr. Yates was so long the prcs- The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Louis C. Washburn, of Christ Church. Philadelphia, a former pastor of St. Paul's, Rochester. He was assisted by Bishop Walker and Rev. H. F. Zwicker, acting pastor of the church. All the mines Shipping coal over the B., R. P. Railroad, and railroad operations that could be closed down without inconvenience to the public, remained idle Saturday out of respect to the memory of A. O. Yates, late president of the railroad company, whose funeral took place at Rochester, N. Y., at U o'clock p. m. The coal companies were represented by L. W. Robinson. Down Saturday—Many Employes Attend. 15., U. & I'. Interests Were Closed Homing INgcon Club Takes Step Towards Hotter Organization,At a meeting of the members of the Homing Pigeon Club, of Punxsutawi:ey, Saturday, the second stop, looking toward the perfection of the organization, was begun when it was decided to apply to the Courts for a charter. Fortified by a charter the club can protect its property wherever it may be found, and persons killing pigeons belonging t«» the members can be hold accountable. There arc twelve members of the club who own an average of about forty homing pigeons each, or about 500 all told. Since leaving Eldred aj»d coming to about 1AA nf thnm hnvo oooiirmrl nnrt rtihtmii* James F. Hawthorn worked with his father until the breaking out of the Civil War. when he enlisted In Company B, 105th Pa. Volunteers, and jserved through the conflict with the Itfxc.ention of th« time' snent in th«* James F. Hawthorne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hawthorne, was born in Frocqort, Pa., December 26, 1X39. and consequently was seventy years old. The elder Hawthorne was a railroad contractor. He constructed a good portion of the Allegheny Valley Railroad between Froeport and Oil City and of the Low (trade Road from the river to Brookville. Mr. Hawthorne, however, never regained consciousness, and died Saturday evening at 10 o'clock. Although not robust for several years, Mr. Hawthorne had boon enjoying his usual health up until the moment he was stricken. Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorne had boon viewing Brookville from the front porch. When the chill began to bo noticeable, Mrs. Hawthorne suggested going into the house and started to lead the way. Just Inside the door Mr. Hawthorne began to stagger, and before he could roach a chair he almost sank to the floor. After assisting her husband to a cot, Mrs. Hawthorne called to her daughter, Miss Virginia Hawthorne, and a physician was summoned. James F. Hawthorne, of Brookville, a veteran of the Civil War, and for 20 years a well known teacher in the schools of Jefferson County, Saturday at 3:30 o'clock p. m., suffered a stroke of paralysis, and about seven hours later death followed. ELDRED CHALLENGES DUBOIS l*ali Kali Basketball Pln>ei\s Claim They Were Not Treated Square LVI.W, irk 1)—H. •rough Treasui Burgess—(Mark 1)—P. O. Freas, Republican; Frank B. Hastings, Democratic; John B. Bair, Prohibition. lioroiiglt Officers Justice of the Peace (Mark 1)—N. D. Corey, Republican; W. J. Brown, Democratic; George A. Wingrove, Prohibition. ANCHOR OF THE MAINE Baggagc Master H. H. Mingus, of Jersey City, was badly injured about the spine, and a number of passongrrsweiv brulfy Shaken Tip, but none injured. As a result of tho accident tho engine wag overturned, and a combination baggage car and three gli-vpers lilled with passengers wero over turned. The train was going at a High rate «>:' speed when it ran into to the landslide, which is though; to hav. been looseno.l by the heavy rains yesterday and shaken down b> a heavy freight train which passed through the cut just before the special came through. ALTOONA. Fob. 1 f».—Tho Pennsylvania eighteen-hour special, running between Chicago and New York, ran into a landslide between Newton and Hamilton, about forty-eight miles east of here early this morning. W. J. BROWN'S LETIEI CU TO THE VOTERS Continued on i'age two. °Mnnta Bar■bara. Monterey and $an Francisco, the people of the State turning out by the Alter ;i shot stay at Magdalcna Bay, on the Mexican coast, where most of tho ships bea: their records at target practice, the vesselg sailed int«» home waters on April 14. dropping anchor in Coronado Bay. Up to that point they had covered 13,561) knots without a mishap. Then began triumphal receptions at the California cities Sailing from Hampton Roads on Dec. id. 1 !>ft7, in command of Rear Admiral Rybley D. Evans, the ships reached liio Janeiro o:i Jan. 1 1, 1908. President Penna made his welcome especially gracious by anouncing a reduction of import duties in accord with the Brazilian tariff law of June, 190ii navy. Special to The Spirit. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—Loss than a week hence the big steam siren at Cape Henry life station will screech forth a .shrill salute as a signal of the 'residents about the cape that the ships of Admiral Sperry's ileet are in sight and that tin y had bet'.cr hurry •:<» the cape if they want to see them come in. A day or two later, on Washington's birthday. the sixteen battleships of the lleet, re-enforced by several • warships from borne waters, will drop anchor in Hampton Iioads, after passing in review before the President, the Secretary of the Navy and other notables. Thus, in brilliant and fitting fashion, will "Fi.iis" be written to the most remarkable trip ever recorded in naval annals—the reund-the-world cruise of the Atlantic battleship fleet of the American Democratic; Samuel Williams, Prohibition.I Tax Colector—(Mark 1)—Repub- Repub■ lican; T. R. Davis, Democratic; Wil- I ilam Black, Prohibition. Auditor—(Mark 1)—John F. Crosby, Republican; Maurice Coulter, •mocrfli To tin- Voters of l'unxsuta wne.v: Answers a Le||er Purported to llave Been Written lly \\ . >1. Brown. Hint lemon Through tin courtesy of one of your Admiral Slgsbee, commander of th • ill-fated battleship when it was wrecked by the mine, delivered rhe principal address. W'ASHIXCTn.V. 1 >. <\, Feb. 1 In the presence of a distinguished as scni'blage of officials and a great crowd of citizens, the anchor of the United States Battleship Maine, which was mined in Havana Harbor eleven years ago today, was dedicated 1n Arlington Cemetery this afternoon apart of the monument to the salfor* of the Maine who are buried under the granite shaft. STILL Oil ANXIOUS SEAT Regine Mabill, president; Leopold Bastine, secretary; Joseph Bagot, treasurer; Leon Piquet, Antone YVazelle, Sr., Antone Wazellc, Jr., Adolph Wazclle, Oscar Panay, Frank Ma', George Lambilott, Fred Stramel and Joseph Bursett. During the months of May and June the elub will hold frequent homing pigeon contests. Following is a list of the names of the officers of tie club, and those who maintain coops: hours. The club members own some pigeons that last year were sent as far west as Greenfield, Ind., 418 miles away, and who covered the distance on the return journey in about seven About 250 birds will be let loose on the plaza, and allowed to (find their way back to their coops. These will be selected from the birds that have been reared here as those that were brought from Eldred would return to that place. I Some time in April the club members will give Punxsutawney a free exhibition of what homing pigeons are for. are being taken care of by friends of the Punx'y owners and later will be restored to their rightful owners. WASHINGTON, D. Feb. IT,.— Following is the weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania: Sno wand colder tonight; Tuesday, snow flurries. Indiana Brewing Company, Fourth Ward, Indiana, I'a.. Indiana Brewery. Thomas F. Callan, residence, Creekside borough. Keystone Holte \\\ II. Farnsworth, residence Arcadia. Montgomery township, Kerr Avenue Hotel. .1. A. White, residence. Indiana, l'a . for Clymer Hotel, in the borough of < Mymer. Following is a list of the names of those who are still on the anxion - seat: I'p until noon today Judge Telford had not acted upon th> applications for license which had be. 11 held over from Saturday. Inspector of Election—(Mark 1) — 'Continued on Pago Two Judge of Election—(Mark 1)—El- Ellis Rodkey, Republican; Lee Henry, Democratic. School Director (Mark 1)—Boyd Allison, Republican; Charles Schlimmer, Democratic; David F. Bell, Prohibition.Inspector of Election (Mark 1) — C. N. Miller, Hepubican; C. M. Long, Democratic. Third Ward: Judge of Election—(Mark 1) — Clark Curry, Republican; Ward Graffius, Democratic. School Director—(Mark 1)—George Stevenson, Republican; John Graffius, Democratic. Inspector of Election—(Mark 1) — \X. T. Neville, Republican; Wm. Myers, Democratic. Second Ward: Ward Ofliccrs First Ward: ■School Director—(Mark 1)—W. W. Winslow, Republican; Joseph Biilleman, Democratic; James Dewar, Prohibition.Judge of Election—(Mark 1)—J. F. Sprankle, Republican; Joseph Williams, Democratic. JUDGE BROWN TOOK PUNXS'Y BOY HOME (Continued on nag- two.) " 'Home life i the high- -t and finest product of civilisation. Children should not be deprived of it except for urgent and compelling reasons.' "The keynote of tie Conference was expressed in these words: "More significant even than the eontents of the de.durations is the fact that they were adopted without dissenting vote and with » very demonstration of hearty approval mi the part of all present. The\ constitute a standard of accepted opinion by which each community should measure the adequacy of its existing methods and to which each community should seek to conform i s legislation and its pr.ict . . "Notwithstanding- a wide diversity of views and methods represented in the Conference, and no:withstanding the varying legislative enactments and policies of the States from which the members came, the Conference, at the close of its sessions, unanimously adopted a series of declarations expressing the conclusions which they had reached. These constitute a wis *, constructive, and progressive program of child-caring work If given full - ffect by the proper ag« nci« s. existing methods and pruojici s in almost every communi y would be profoundly and ndvantng \ modified. "The Interests of the Nation are involved in the welfare of this army 01 children, no less than in our great material affairs. WASHINGTON'. r»> If,. — Presi<1« nt Koosewlt's spt-ciiil id. *#;a»?e. recommending certain legislation request* < ti by tho conference «>n th<- care of dependent children, was r« ad in the 11<mi>«■ today. Tht President said, In pari: Special to The Spirit. "Kaeh of these ohildren represents either a potential addition to the productive rapacity and the enlightened citizenship of the Nn io;i, or, if allowed to suffer from neglect, a potential addition to the destructive forces of the community. The ranks of ciimnais and other enemies of society are recruited in an altogether undue proportion from children bereft of their natural homes ahd left without sufficient care. "The subjec t considered is one of high Importance to the woll-b. ing of the Nation. The Census Bureau reported in 1904 that there were In orj hanageM and children's homos about 93,000 dependent children. There an probably fiO.OOO more (the precise number never having be.-a asc. rained) iti private homes, either on board or in adopted bono - provided by the g< nerosity of foster parents. la addition to those there were 25,000 children in institutions for juvenllo di linqucn s. "Un January 25-20, 1909. i here assembled in this city oa my invitation, a Conference on the Care ->t' Dependent Children. To this Conference there came from nearly every State in the Union men and women actively engaged in tho car.' of dependent children, and they represented all the leading religious bodies. Those who witnessed the game here Saturday night are at a loss to ascertain how a team playing the fast clean ball that Eldred does could have thirty fouls caled on them in one game. least one-half A. A. U.. but the DuBois management set forth very plainly that it was National rules or no game, anil as they did not care to be put down as quitters Eldred went in and did their best. they were informed as to what rules they were to play under they naturally remonstrated and asked to play at •am played National rules. When For the first time since their organization several years ago, the Eldred forth in DuBois. and claim that they were given anything but a square deal in the game there on Friday night when they were defeated by a score of US to 1(5. Thirty fouls were called by the DuBois referee on Eldred while the Kldred official called 13 on DuBois, each of which,.according to the Eldred boys, was the ocasionp for a long and protracted howl. Gillung, the DuBois official, they claim, showed partiality throughout the game. The Eldred boys are confident that hey have a better team than holds o name , ™ a l w ii The Kfdrea basketball team which on Saturday night defeated the Independent team of this place, spent Sunday in town and left for Kane this morning. Before leaving the manager left at this o if ice a challenge to the DuBois live. The Pah Kah five is willing to meet DuBois on any neutral lloor, with a neutral referee (Kberhart preferred), at any time, for such sum as the Clearfield County team chooses MUCH CONCERN ON TARIFF SITUATION A FAST CLEAN GAME Continued on Pago Five. of the securities . IT< ••■ted. Ii;ii 1 r<>;iil shar-s have beenn rie«le<ted, chitfly because prices ruled so high as to practically stop inv< stmt nt buying. To some extent, also, tin- lenal restrictions which ire being vigorously applied to railroad mun;iR<'incnt exerted an unfavorable influence. but the small returns upon pr> sent market prices have unquestionably been the chief deterrent to buyers. Ronds received a special preference for a time, partly because with 111«* present easy money the returns seemed fairly attractive, and the chances of loss through depreciation were much less than in stocks. This Investment demand for bonds, however, appears to have been fairly satisfied, and though recent large Issues were readily .subscribed for they have not been well distributed, but remain In the hands of dealers. In many cases the public buying power has been exhausted, and time will be required for the accumulation of a fresh supply of capital Very truly your*. N. D. COREY. Thinking you again for anything that you can do for me, I am, I have also had a number of criminal cases brought before mo examined, and the records show that of those I held for court, less than 3 per cent were ignored by the grand jury. When a wise passes the grand Jury, the Justice's decision is stamped with approval. Considering the fact that the Supreme court of our state Is frequently reversed, can wc expect a Justice of the Peace to do much better? 1 say this to the vdters simply: I have done the best that I know how to do; I am willing for my record to be compared with that of any other Justice of the Peace: I shall continue to do the very best that I can, using all my knowledge and experience in the office to that end, if T am elected. I want your vote and infiluence. and shall add again, "I need the office." My office will be open from now until the polls close tomorrow evening, and every voter may call and erlfy the figures that 1 give in this letter. written b\ \Y J. Brown, the Democratic candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace. 1 have known Mr. Brown for a number of years and have the highest regard for his honor and integrity as a man, therefore I am constrained to believe that the letter referred to, which was dated February 1 is not really the product of Mr. Brown's thought. Th" • ecoinl statement contained in the letter reud.s as follows: "You are about to elect a man who, for five years passed final Judgment (upon 90 per tent, of cases coming before him) in important civil and criminal litigation,, which directly or indirectly interests you." I have had two dlsininteresied parties to the coming election carefully go over my dockets, both civil and criminal, for the purpose of correcting this statement. Instead of passing final judgment upon 90 per cent of tin- cases coming before me during the past live years, I have passed final judgment upon a trifle less than 4 per cent of the cases. We can only judge the future by the past. IV a statement so reckless' has been made might not the other statements in the letter referred to be Incorrect? number a letter was handed to me this morning purtaining to have been t'onfidcruM has been unsettled by various means. Much concern is shown over the tariff situation; for, though no Injurious changes are anticipated. the prospects of delay cause postponement of many negotiations. The numerous attacks upon large industrial corporations is also unsettling. Public utilities securities are especially affected by those movements, which, however much they may be justified, inevitably injure stocks which have been selling unusually High on account of monopoly profits. Regulation of these public utilities must be expected In future, and the fact that such regulation is not always fairly and judiciously applied naturally excites more or less distrust Special to the Spirit. MOW YORK. Feb. 1— Kxt.rem«? quietness pervades all lines of business and there are. no symptoms of early recovery. Many of the big llnancial leaders are absent, and In general ther Is a disposition to await the turn of events.- itors had played but once before under those rules they piled up sixteen points while the Independents tallied five. A. A. U. rules governed the second half and though the team work of the Rldredites in this half was far superior to that of the first twenty ( Continued on page two.) The first half was played under National rules, and although the vis- A number of glassworkers were present and whooped It up in fine style for their former townsmen. The much talked of Pah Kah basketball team of Eldred made Its initial appearance here Saturday night and made good by trimming the local Independent team by the score of 28 to 1(». in a fast and elpan game. For team work the Eldred aggregation outshone any five that has appeared at the Auditorium rink this season, while the goal shooting of their forwards, especially T. Llewelyn, was a delight to all fans, local and otherwise.Defeated Iiule|>oiiilent Five. l'ali Kali liaskctlNill Team of Kltlml P. S.—T hereby respectfully Tefer you to every attorney In this borough, Irrespective of party, as to my qualifications and the reputation of fulfilling pledges I make. W. J. BROWN. Very truly yours, Upon the honest endeavor to fulfil these pledges, I appeal to you for your vote and Influence. I am 6. To personally investigate all apparent trivial criminal cases brought before me and if unfounded refuse to send same to court; by doing this I know that thousands of dollars will be saved to the taxpayers of this borough.5. Not to allow tho question of codts to Influence my judgment in the determination of any case. 4. Not to encourage trivial criminal casts for tho sole purpose of making fees for myself, or to permit extortion on tho part of others. 3. Not to charge or permit the collection of illegal foes. 2. Not to show favoritism, in judgment, to any litigant or attorney, but give each case brought before me a full, fair and careful hearing, apply sound reasoning and thereon render an honest and Impartial judgment -based upon the facts presented and the law of tho case. If elected, I pledge my self: 1. To given you a clean, honest and impartial administration. My record, in the office of Burgess of yoUr city, must convince you that a "square deal" will be given each and every person appearing before me and that eaeh and every pledge made by me before election will be redeemed and faithfully fulfilled. No man has the rlfcht to claim your vote for such an important office upon the ground "I need the office"; if so, more worthy candidates than are now in the field could be selected, upon this plea. None of the candidates arc rich or poor—such terms as these ought to bo a foreign qualification for a judge. Vote for the man whom you conscientiously know twill make the best Justice, just as you would select anyone to act for you in any other important position. You are about to elect a man who, for five years, passes final judgment (upon 90 per cent, of cases coming before him) in important civil and criminal litigation which, directly or indirectly, affects you. Before easting your vote for Justice of the Peaee consider that this ofHce more directly and vitally affects this community and you than does the Judgeship of your county. Candidate l-'or Justice ol' the IVncc (•ives llis Views to Voters of Pinixsnlaw ney. Judge Brown had another boy with him, the worst he could find In New Hampshire, and whom he took from a New Hampshire Jail. Mrs. Brown is In charge of the St. Louis Home for Boys, which Is maintained from the receipts of Judge Brown's lectures. Judge Brown has eight other boys, including his own son, housed in his St. Louis home for boys. Six months henoe E. T. Baer, secretary of the Y. M. <\ A., who had been aiding Judge Brown in his suit for the boy, is to receive a photograph of the youth as he shall appear then, and in**one year, according to the promise made by the famous Western jurist, Judge Brown is to return to Punxsutawney and give another lecture with young Conway as a shining example of what a bad boy can do if he leads a respectable life. toggiry and made presentable as a traveling companion for the distinguished judge. A i jail, he made such an eloquent plea to be given a chance to reform Robert that the parents yielded. Accordingly young Conway was photographed In the lockup following which He was dressed up In new here Saturday and found the youth in al>le to get the consent of young Conv way's parents, but when he returned At that time Judge Brown was un- When Judge Brown lectured here a few weeks ago he picked upon young Conway ps Pennsylvania's most typical bad boy bandit, and determined to take him to his St. Louts home, and make a man of him. Spirit, Upon leaving here took with him Henry Conway, aged twelve, the leader of the quartette of youngsters who have committed a score of robberies in Punxsutawney. Saturday was made in Saturday's Judge Willis Brown, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and St. Louis, Mo., mention of whose visit to Punxsutawney ?* $ m m j-aJr-j ®be a tomr a Hiiifii ft ■* ■ V»