Punxsutawney Spirit, 1909-09-17

              THE WEXTllmt. !vr ■ . ,• - • ■■ . -i. j • •. ■- PRICE TWO GENTS SHOT lira HI ECU OF C«K MURDER BOLD HMYIMN DOBS BMVILLE MAN TO FOM 0! JUIIO PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17,1909. WELL KNOWN VEST END WOMAN DEAD SECOND STRIKE AT M'KEES ROCKS ENDED VOL. Ill—NO. 310 API BAD MAI U6LACKHAID fiAME Trial for Chester S. Jordan. Attempt Will H<« Mude to Get New Punx'y (jolfern Make ilie Trip In Cars of Members—:Kliclitceii In All. Woman Takes Petticoat from J. B. Kliorluirt Ueimrtmciit Store. With Blackjack and Secures $20. Thug Hits Victim On the Head Mrs. John Groves Expires After a Long Illness—Death Had Been Expected. Headed by American Flag Workmen March into Plant. • of Extortion—Worked Two " ft? - Fellow Workmen. % Frank Finelli Arrested on Charge MHO IN worn VESlERMIt IHEH MADE GOOD HIS ESCAPE UK! here roe 21 veiiiis THREATENED TO KILL IF REFUSED The automobiles of J H. Kennedy, Daniel Clark, l>r. J. M. Grube, and Dr. T. R. Williams carried the crowd to Foxburg. The top-notch players were distributer through tin* quartet of automobiles so that if a breakdown occurred the local golfers would not be minus a star representative. The trip was made via Gesitown and (Hnisburg. It was the original interition to make the trip by rail, but members of the club who are owners of automobiles came forward with a proposition of a trip over the road, aind needless to say, the mebbers not so fortunate as to possess a car jumped at the proposition. Twenty members of the Punx'y Country Club left this morning in four automobiles for Foxburg, where they will this afternoon meet the golfers of that place in an eighteen hole tournament.The shop lifter is the worst post the merehaht has to deal with, an»l when caught they should be severely dealt with. Two women, who gave their addresses as Savan, came to this place to do a little shopping. At the Eberhart Department Storevone of the womeh purchased a skirt. After they had departed, the clerk missed a green silk petticoat, a number of which were lying on an adjoining counter. The two women were at once suspected, and search was instituted. Supposing that they would go to an Indiana train, an employe of the store Started that way and located them in the Bennis hotel. When asked to hand over the petticoat, the woman did so without demur, murmuring that she most have made u mistake. After purloining the goods she had gone across to the J. A. Weber store, where she had it wrapped in with another purchase. BOSTON*. Mass., Sept. 17—In East Cambridge court tomorrow the attorneys for Chester S. Jordan, who was found guilty last May of murder in the first degree, will argue 011 a motion for a new trial. Jordan, who is a brother-in-law of Jesse Llvermore, the Wall street "plunger.'' was convicted of the murder of bis wife, who was an actress. The crime was committed in Somervllle a year ago, and was one of the most gruesome with which the poliee of this vicinity ever had to deal. After killing his wife, according to his own confession, Jordan cut her body to pieces, hoping to hide th«- crime. When arrested, he was on his way to New York, taking with him «'i trunk containing the corpse of the dead woman. The head and other portions <>f the body had been burned in the furnace «>f their home in Somervllle. According to the evidences, the murder was the result of drink and Jealousy. YATESBOBO MOTORMAN MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ANOTHER NEW LINK ADDED TO THE 0. &M. TAFT PLUNGES INTO INSURGENTS COUNTRY Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. She is survived by her husbnd and the following children: John, who resides in Scotland: James, Alexander. Archibald, David, Hubert, at home, and Mrs. Thomas Rowbottom, of Du- Tbds. One brother, James Crawford, of Dullois, and David Crawford, of Ramsaytown, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Crawford, of Scotland, also survive her. Mrs. Mary Groves, wife of John Groves, of West End. died at her home this,morning at 7:30 o'clock, following an illness of over a year. For the past two weeks the deceased had been in a critical condition and her death had been momentarily expected. ,Born in Scotland, she came to this country about thirty-live years ago, when she was united in marriage to John Groves. Twenty-one years ago she came to this place from Tioga county, and located in the West End. She had been a member of the M. E. church for the past twenty years, and hail been an earnest and devout worker until her last illness. Other than a bad head-ache and a few bruises, Mr. Eck Is all right todav.Neither Mrs. Eek or her daughter could give any description of the rubber, and while the police are doing all in their power to capture the highwayman, they have little chance of success, as he could not be identified if caught. Mr. lOck, accompanied by his wife and daughter, were going home after the dance, Mr. Eck With the receipts of the evening dance on his p'erson, walking slightly in the lead. Upon reaching Bender's store on Mabon St., the thug suddenly jumped out of tin. darkness and felled Mr. Eck by a blow on the head with a "black-jack," rendering him temporarily unconscious. Mrs. Eck and daughter ran back' down town, but by the time they could get help and r« turn, the highwayman had gone, taking with him $20, half the amount carried by Eck. A daring roblfery occured at Brookville at one o'clock this morning, when William Eck, who has been conducting the dances at the fair grounds, was attacked and robbed of about $20. The prosecutors allege that for the last four months Plnelli, who has the reputation of being a bad man, has be en making them hand over portions of their wages, the amount differing with the size of their pay. Every pay day they claim Finelll made his appearance and demanded certain sums, death being the alternative. Believing that the man would make good his word, the two men meekly handed over the amount demanded until friends of the two who were being bled, heard of it and advised them to resent the next demand, and have their persecutor arrested. Finelli. according |to his victims, has not been extorting the money under the name of the Black Hand, but upon his personal reputation as a '"real bad man." O. P. Walker, who is acting Chief of Police during the vacation of Chief Palmer, this morning arrested Frank Finelli, of Adrain, on a charge of extortion. Vincenzo Parika and Salvatore Polllota, fellow workmen of the accused, are the prosecutors in the case. At his hearing this morning before Squire Corey, Finelli was bound over to court in the sum of $500 bail, which he procured. FALLING BUILDING BURIES FIFTEEN 18,000 PEOPLE AT BROOKVILLE FAIR PUIMVILLE FARMER THROWN FROM WAGON RETNOLDSVtLLE Ml An investigation is being made «»f the death of William Lewis, of Ber| muda, Pa., who was found dead beside his motor in Jthe mines at Yates! boro Tuesday morning. The body was | found by two foreigners on entering mine No. 5, and an investigation was immediately begun. About half a mile from where the body was found was discovered, a note was found on the track stating that motor No. 5 was not out yet and not to send another In. Lewis was running No. 5. The affair is very mysterious. Nobody seems to know Who put the note on the tracks, nor how it got there, neither can the death of young Lewis be accounted for. Every effort is being made to clear up the mystery, but as yet no solution has been reached. That this new road is to be a link in an important system can no longer be doubted, but as yet there Is no inkling of the ultimate object of the promotors. — - ' • With the assertion that the new line being built between Brookville and Mahoning is baekid by the B. & <>., a he! that the tracks of the last named company will be used into Pittsburg, comes the announcement from official sources that the Pittsburg & Shawmut will build a line from Mahoning to Freeport, a distance of about 20 miles, the work to begin immediately. This will make about sixty-two miles of new road at a total cost of approximately $'.,000,000, from BrookviHe to Freeport, and passing through some of the most valuable timber and mineral lands in this part of the State. * From the official announcement it would appear that the new section of road from Mahoning to Freeport is an entirely independent project, and the road is being built under the direct supervision of the PKtsburg & Shawm ut. Then ensued a wonderful transformation. Americans simply raved and fought their way through tin- mass, hammering right and left to get to the man with the Stars and Stripes. Soon 2.500 men were grouped around Uio standard and the opposing party, twice as large, drifted away. Then the Americans voted to return to work, led by Kelly and the Hag. PITTSBURG, Sept. 17.—Headed by an American flag, the American workmen of the Pressed Steel Car Company returned to work today. The foreigners fell In behind, many of them marching to the plant and the rest will return during the day, thus bringing to a close the second strike. Last night conditions were worse than at any time in three months.. There had been bloodshed and riot all day but the real trouble was looked for today when the American workmen. led by a man carrying an American tlag, would march Into the mill yards to resume work. They announced that if one stone was thrown at that Hag on any attempt made to stone those who were following it. they would kill every foreigner in town. About noon yesterday all the .strikers. Americans and others, went to Indian Mound by common consent, organizers from the Industrial Workers of the World were speaking when trouble came. One speaker in a foreign tongue was berating the Americans who wanted to return to work. "These Americans are aiway.s interfering with your rights," In- said. "You're a liar." shouted a brawny American, starting for tile orator. Grasping tin- big American tlag staff beside tile speaker the American, Kelly, raised the banner and shouted: "All nf you who arc Americans follow the tlag.' EIGHT INJURED WHEN TROLLEY CARS CRASH DEATH CUIUS YOUNG 6IHL WINONA, Minn.. Sept. 17—Winona is in readiness to extend a fitting welcome to President Tuft, who is due t«» arrive here this evening. A committee ■of citizens headed by Mayor Hamilton and President Boa It of the board of trade, left this morning for La Crosse, where they are to meet ♦he. presidential party and escort thenrto this city. The President will make two addresses I here this evening. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Sept. 17 — President Taft plunged into the territory of the insurgents today and at once began to smile on both factions of tin* party, lie invited ex-Governor Heard, Wisconsin's old machine man, to ride with hi min his carriage; he said pleasant things to Gov. Davidson, who is opposed to the organization, and made friends Impartially with La Follete, Stevenson and their adherents. The President's train reached Milwaukee at 4:45 and he left the train at S a. in.; went to the State Fair Grounds, the Soldiers' Home, and at 10 o'clock delivered an address at the fair grounds. He left at 11 o'clock for LaCrosse. FIFTEENTH OUTING OF GOLDENM COB CLUB Miss Lavclle Blose Died This Morning al Home of 11 «*■* Grandmother. Th building was in course of construction and the men were working on the third story when the building suddenly collapsed, dropping the men Into the basement, where they wencovered with tons of bricks. Reserve parties are being organized to recover bodies. CHICACU). Sept. 17—A three-story brick building on North-west side collapsed this morning, burying fifteen workmen. Three bodies were recovered by noon, and seven injured men have been rescued. It is thought that there are at least live more men tn th*'rains. 1SOUVENIER RECEPTION Mrs. Smitten is well known and highly regarded in this city, where ahe has a host of friends who wish her a life's happiness. Miss Orrel McCreight, of Reynoldsville, and Hunter Smitten, of Pitts- burgh'were tmHed in marriage yeaterdaft afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. George Warner, of Main street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. McKay. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Smitten left for their newly furnished home in Hotfiewood, where Mi*. Stnitten is employed. THE WHITE REUNION mm me club PIl 1LADRLPHIA, Sopt. 17.—In a crash of trolley car.s at Fourth and Thompson streets today six women and two men were injured, and the Fourth atree ear was completely demolished. The seriously injured were rushed to the hospital. A score of others suffered minor injuries. Examination at the hospital showed that the Injured man had sustained a broken leg, and was considerably brtifsed about the body. He rested well last night and hid recovery Is expected to be rapid. William Frye, aged about 58, a farmer of Plumville, was thrown from his wagon and badly injured on the Big Run road, two miles east of Punxsutawney, yesterday afternoon about l - Mr. Fry was returning home from Punxsutawney, when, for some unknown reason, his horses became frightened and ran away, throwing the farmer under the wagon, the wheels of which passed over his right leg, breaking it near the ankle. Shortly afterward, Mr. Fry was found on the road by Troopers Sutton and Steiner returning from patrol, and brought to the Admin hospital here. Thi' horses were caught about a mile down the road. Yesterday, the big day at the Brookville fair, saw one of the biggest crowds in the history of the association inside the fair grounds. Every train arriving in Brookvllle from every tlilection wtm crowded, and the paid admissions, while not yet officially announced, will number between in,000 and 18,000. The* program for yesterday's events was of a mosr int» resting character. Thy baseball game in the morning between iirookville and Uidgway furnished keen sport for the crowds. The Uidgway team won by a score of 7-4. The baseball game this morning was won by Brookville by a score of 14-0. It was called in the sixth inning to allow Ridgway to catch a train. Ridgway had but one hit to their credit, and t'hat was made by Warr< n, of Punx'y, who played short. Truman, who pitched for Brookville, had absolute control and fanned thirteen of the opposing batsmen in the six innings. Thanks to the rain of Wednesday Continued on Page Two STAR CLUB DANCE mm MHNVIBUAL "M TKT1JIHL . ■ , SURPRISE PARTY The mother of the child died nine years ago, Her father, who is at present at Yatesboro, is expected home today. Two sisters and one brother survive her. Burial will be made on Sunday but the funeral arrangements have not yet been made. At the home of her grandmother. Mrs. Elizabeth Hugh, of West End, Lavelle Blose, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Philip Iilose, who is employed at (irange, died at 7 o'clock this morning, following an illness of two weeks, of uraemic poisoning. Death came suddenly to the young girl, her illness not f having been regarded as critcial until a few hours before her illness. nil's OLD HI lXsci-iuhints or .lolm White Gathered Yesterday nt Juneau. Yesterday the lirst annual reunion of the descendants of John White was held In the Grove, near the VI. B. church at Juneau. A large number of the family, together with many friends took advantage of the occasion to meet members of the family and exchange reminiscences, and with per- I feet weather, the reunion was highly successful. The usual program was carried out and at noon dinner was served in the grove. No time or place for next year's reunion has been liked, but it will be decided upon by a committee 'next summer . William McMillen and William Robinson constituted the* Punx'y battery, while Frank Warne and Luther Lowe were on the firing line for the Smicks- Continued on Page Two. The party left here about nine o'clock in the morning, and from that time until twelve were busy making preparations for tlie big feast that was partken of at twelve o'clock. Tn the afternoon two baseball teams were organized, one nine representing Punx"y. while the residents and former residents of Smicksburg made up the opposing aggregation. At the end of the twenty-seventh inning, the game was called with the score standing nine to nine. The fifteenth and by far the most enjoyable outing of the Golden Corn Cob Club, of this place, was held yesterday at Alahoe Park, with every member of the club on hand to enjoy the festivities. IE OUT The Star Club of PUnxsutawncy last night held their fifth annual dance in the Auditorium rink with about seven|.t.v-flve couples present. The hall was j tastefully, decorated and the dance was a very successful affair from every standpoint. Among1 the Init-of-town guests present were: Messrs. Bailer jand Allen, of DuBois; Messrs. Snyder, Hassack, Hums and Daugherty, of Kittanning, and Mr. Williams, of Dayton. OLDEST PRELATE IN UNITED STATES DEAD The store is beautifully decorated for the occasion with autumn leaves, chrysanthemums, ferns and an electrical display that is highly pleasing. Every visitor to the store is being presented with a glass souvenir. The window decoration is one sure' to catch the eye of the passerby, men's wear artistically arranged with a beautiful background of ferns and autumn leaves in all the colors that Mother Nature can paint. From eight this morning till ten tonight the reception continues. During the daylight hours Mrs. Thomas Casey Is officiating at the piano, while George Bender, the popular soloist, is rendering vocal selections. % Tonight the Punxsutawney orchestra and Mr. Pender will alternate in entertaining the visitors. H. J. Loeb is today giving a further evidence of his progresslveness as a live wire merchant in a souvenir reception.mm poisoned Several New Members \ooepte<| *4 Heeling l,«si Night—St|iii*e Itenills Here. Squire Q. S. K'-ams, of Big Run, was in town last night attending the meeting of the Punxsutawney Club, of which he is president. The club met last night to perfect arrangements for the hunt at the Punx'> Club this < >:ning winter, and Incidentally to elect a few new members. A majority of th. members of the club were in attendance and the indications are that "Jim" Brewer, custodian <»f the Punx'y camp, will have a large crowd on his hands this PUNXS'Y HORSE WINS N. G. lSdeiblute's chestnut stallion. "Fairmnu." showed a. big Held a dean pair of heels, or rather hooves, in the a:30 trot >rt Hrookvllle. The big slailion had It ensv all the way and finished a good first in three straight heats. Ciim CHEEK TONIGHT A very delightful evening was spent with music and cards, and at 11 o'clock luncheon was served. The guests presented Mrs. Jones with a beautiful rug. Home Last Kvetiing. Twenty Members of Ladies of lionlas Took Charge of llie Jones Twenty members of the Ladies of the Pocahontas Lodge. I. (). (>. K. M . very agreeably surprised Mrs. Mary Jones at her home on Torrence street last evening by swooping down upon thai estimable lady in a bunch. The affair was a complete surprise, as not n inkling of the affair had reached the eis of Mrs. Jones. AT THE GRAVE OF FIRST WHITE MAN •aces, Raines, etc. rrnm Smith Hoiy Fruin t \ Wo»l. / o anlth. ii#thl» place, \ t Ax we, Jfs lias been \ \f the UfPst, returned hi ■ml tdfreturn to the R with the W Wnm Two baseball games with ('lymer, an association football gamo with Krlton, ijuoit matches, foot races of all kinds, ail ill-cases by prominent United Mine Worker officials, firework* in tin evening and fun galore all day. Th< mine will be idle tomorrow anil ever; biidy Will have a chance to participate Over $100 will be given in prizes fo the various ' Tomorrow is Ross iter's big day. An Old Home Day it has been designated by many, and there will be a number of Punx'y people over to participate in the fun. LOUISVILLE. Ivy., Sept. 17.—The ltight Rev. William George McClosky, Catholic Bishop of Louisville, the oldest Catholic prelate in the United States, both' in years and service, died today. He was born in Brooklyn In ISL'S. He has been a bishop since 18US and a prelate since 18T.2. a son. Squire Reams believes he is the originator of the famous Groundhog t'lub. Twenty years ago he feasted Dr. Krnst. now deceased, upon roast woodchuck while the doctor was visiting at his home. The dish pleased the physician, and he had the squire send him two to the local Klk rooms, then just si irted. Several brother Klks were given a taste of groundhog ham. and the popularity of the dish resulted ultimately in the organisation of the club. BANKERS LAST SESSION WANT DAMAGES ;"j How the horse got the poison is i mystery. Mr. Thomas is convinced that it was given them unknowingly and tho only explanation is that it was in tho feed or water. John L. Thomas, of the W est End, lost a team of draft horses valued at $.'500 this week as the result of poisoning. The horses had been in good health and were working up until Wednesday noon, when one of them was taken sick. It died within a few hours. The other horse was apparently in good health at the time of the death of its mate, but yesterday morning it, too, showed symptoms of being poisoned ami within a short time was dead. "At Cripple Creek," Chias. H. VVurss's successful melodrama, well k flown to tin* theatregoers of this city, will be presented at the Jefferson Theatre tonight. An entire new production will be sen! th srnie and ♦•leoti leal effects being most elaborate in every way. One of the strongest and most complete companies has been engaged, all tending to make the forth-corning production the real theatrical event in melodramatic productions to be presented here this season. GERMAN MIMIC WAR IS ENDED ,i)me Eaet, rC8t , ho 'sit" Thomas, while perfectly sober, was laboring under the delusion that a band assassins werri camping on his trail with a desire to amputate his head, and he gave ample warning to the turnkey every time a fancied attack was imminent. About two o'clock Just as Mr. Mc- Andrews had do«e«i off to sleep for the Jlfst time, he was aroused by a, particularly hair-raising.-yell thut lifted him Clear olT the bed and landed him Ifi the middle of the room. Going out to his guest (?) he asked him what the trouble was this time, and was met with the meek request tli.it* ■he be allowed to „leave the institution At S a. m. In order to elude his pursuers. But there was nothing doing. Th aaw a chance for a short nan, and wanted It bad. This morning shortly after Jarfjy waW'ifpletteed, one of the residents appeared and .waited to make out infor»»tl'>« gainst him for disturbing Rut Thomas had resumed • Thdmas Jardy, a delapitated Individual. who said he* was walking froitl Buffalo to Pittsburg,' pro;»ente<( himself at the borough bast 11»> last everting with a request for a night's lodging, and gave Turnkey McAndrews two big handfulls of trouble and narrowly escaped arrest on information made out by the neighbors this morning. The American Bankers' Association met for its last session today. The Indies were that the bankers would vote against the postal savings bank and the 'deposit guarantee propositions. The fate of the Central national bank Is unsettled. Th echlef address today was by James Forgan, president of the First National ltank. HAS REOPENED STAR THEATER IK JOHNSON ShlONGEB. PTJEB. Sflnn-. Sept. 17.—Al-1 e dancer mark has not been [ Is ata**dat (he hospital toaovernor Johnson's chances iifammsmt lnsxa'*$- the tatter part of the night KITTANN'INO, I'M.. Sept. IT—Suit to ri'iiivir J">00 (Inning*'* lias been instituted ill the Armstroiig county courts by Wilbert Marshall by Ills father and lu-xt friends. O. S. Marshall, Ks<(., against J. K. Porter. The plaintiff alleges that while in KittanllifiK 0:1 July Nth, the defendant carelessly and recklessly ran into his horse and buggy with hi* automobile, the result being the plaintiff asserts that he was thrown out. Fifty dollars is asked for damage to the buggy. $to the horse. *5 to the harness. >t00 for personal injuries and being detained In Ills Journey and business. popular amusement place has been thoroughly overhauled and renovated, tieto acenery, painted and decorated throughout.—1. MERClENTHEIM. Germany, Sept. 17.—The German army maneurera In whieH 120.000 soldiers participated, ended today with a lecture by the Kaiser to the officers. The Kaiser delivered his lecture from horseback, wearing the georgeous uniform of a field marshal. Mies Tilli< I for the pusl but greatl Insr friends Thursday, notwlthsti At Cori Qarey Srj she was 1 j]Ik, Oregon, she visited <\M anil wife, at Aberdeen j/Tguest at the home of Charles Milllren, formerly nf this place. In her travels through the States of,Washington and Oregon, She, met former Punx'y people at every corner. James Beck. Hai+y Roblnsoif. the Misses Kennlberg, Dr. J. O. Morris, and many other people whri used 1 to h*ng their hats in Punx'y. V ■*""' *«- Miss Tillic The early white settlers had a stockade fort at DeVnult's ford, and a short distance away the Indians had a village at the junction of the Watauga rlVer and the south fork Af Holston. According to tradition, the whites made an expedition into the Indian territory arid "when they were returning, the Indians fired oo them, killing Duncan. The dead pioneer was burlecf where he fell, and on the spot the memorial is to be erected. JOHNSON CITY. Tenn., Sept. 17— On the banks of the Watauga river, seven miles rtorth of this city, representatives of the State of Tennessee and of various historical societies will gather tomorrow to erect a monument to mark the grave of Jesse Duncan, who was by the Indians In 1765, and was the first wh'te man buried In Tennessee. WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. 17.— The weather Indications for Western Pennsylvania are: Fair tonight and Saturday. No change in temperature. / i ,4 1. P