Punxsutawney Spirit, 1910-01-10

              la Joh STOKE NEWS. ti.mi: fx'hm>i:i> TIIK WKATHER •HIXGTOX. Jan. 7. — nig" is tho forecast jtern Penn- Fuir to- and Tues- I? nRv3$r m |T S,- P 4MMM TOt IV PRICE TWO GENTS IMI IHt II kmhmk mis COMPLETE BROOKVIILE ! MAHONING III 2 YEARS PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY I*. 1'19 STATE TREASIfflER ELECTJ.A. STOBER DIES SUDDENLY HIKCMmil cmr iociei MUM TIK1M CO. CHECKERS OFSIIGAR MAY« M m A i YEAR SENTENCE Would Have Gone Into Office on May 1 -Governor Will Appoint. Judge Scores Prisoners For Failing to Make Clean Breast of Affair. William Jones to be Tried for the Murder of His Wife. aiil-MlM CUE III IKE LIST WOULD HUE SBSfEHOfD SENTENCE pimiieni in panics em ieus Jacobs, who had been an old beau of the prospective bride, called at her home a few hours before the ceremony, which made her Mrs. Powers, took place, and asked to see her. The mother refused him admittance to the house and he left, .swearing dire vengeance. The State Police were called and Jacobs was placed under lock and key until the ceremony had been performed. WImmi Tticy l<«iig Fur Another—£ Police .Arrest Infatuated St. Mary's Youth. Because he tried to see Miss Maine Hennessey on the eve of her marriage to a man named- Powers, a young fellow who gave his name as Jacobs, and his residence as St. Marys, was arrested by members of Troop D, State Polite, who are stationed at Emporium. The body was discovered by an Inmnte of the house, and efforts were made to suppress the details of the man's death. which is said to have followed the consumption of an expensive dinner. S«C MlMS EIPECTEI r • i ■ . i By United  CHICAGO, Jan. l(k--£tartling evidence I* expected as the result of a general raid on the levee district today, when the fnquevt is held over the body of Nathaniel Ford Moore, son of Jiimcfl Hobart Moore, the railroad magnate. Moore was found dead in bed at a resort last night. There were no marks of violence upon the body, to Indicate that there had been foul play. Moore was known as a great spender both in New York and Chicago. His wife is prostrated. CONG'ESSTOLOOK INTO HIGH LIVING PRICES CRITICAL WEEK FOR THE PINCHOT FLURRY "It wa.s the presentation of these welcome figures that caused the directors t«» enter into an earnest discussion of the Dixonville extension. This line would be four and one-half miles long and) would exjend up a good valley for patronage, one that has bright prospects. The road is already chartered and much of the right of way has been purchased. "Another matter for the near future Is the project of cstablihing friendly relations with the West Penn Hallway Company, and with that cor(poratlofi making a link between Derrv and Blnirville that would connect both roads. The Wt\st Penn people have been here several times and are anxious to enter Into such an agreement. It is believed the West Penn will shortly build a line from Latrobc to Oreensburg and thus give through trolley connection from Perry to Pittsburg. These problems for the future, however, say the Indiana directors. The stockholders of «tho Indiana Traction Company, included among whom are several Punxsutawney capitalists. at their artnual meeting last Thursday, discussed a proposition to buiid a branch line to Dixonville, and indulged in other street railway extension talk, which was reported in the Indiana Gazette, in part, as follows:"Secretary-treasurer J. A. Klingensmlth's books showed that the company again paid all running expenses and earned a sufficient amount to I meet the Interest of the bonded indebtedness and till other outstanding obligations. STATE CHfCKEft MR Willi In view of the fact that the defendants thallenged the truth, sticking to their original stories, and with tho evidence (Showing 'that they were guilty, he couldn't do otherwise than impose jail sentences. «It la expected the oases will be appealed. By United Press. NEW YORK, Jan. 10 —In the ITnt* ted States Circuit Court oday. Judge Martin sentenced Thomas- KchOe, Patrick J. Hennessy, John Boyle, Edward Coyle, former checkers on the Williamsburg docks for the Sugar Trust, who were convicted of manipulating springs in the scales and defrauding the Government of duties by false weights, to one year in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island. Oliver Spit/.er, who was convicted with the others, will be sentenced on February 1. lie is now jn tho hospital. recovering from a surgical oporatitoi performed yesterday. The Judge scored the prisoners for falling to take advantage of a hint that if they made a clean breast of the matter they would be shown leniency. and stated that if they had confessed ho would have suspended sentence. *»oti, of liiK.ltint. Is Made a Vice President. Many newspapers in this boetlon of th<} country aro at fault when they tell their reader that the Brookville & Mahoning extension of th»> Shawinut Railroad will be ready for operation next spring. The facts are that the road will not be ready for the rolling stock for over two years because it will require that much time to put through the Mauk tunnel near Sprankilc Mills, and there are live other tunnels on the Hrookville and Mahoning. Other than the foregoing data the following from the Rutler Eagle about the new line is permissible dope: "Officials c»f the Pittsburg:, Hhawmut [and Northern Haiiroadl are expected to make some announcement shortly regarding plans for the operating of the Bropkvllle and Mahoning* Hailroad, now being: built from Brookville to. Mahoning: on the Allegheny River. 'While it Is known that the n< w line, which will cost $3,500,000, will be used as the PitLsburg: extension of the Shawmut, It has not been announced how the road will enter the city from Mahoning. "Pittsburg engineers who are working on the new road believe that the |extension south from Brookville will be ready for operation early next i summer. A large portion of -the grading was completed before the heavy snow fall and it is expected that som< of the construction work can be carried on all during the winter. Excavation for the bridge piers along the Allegheny river will not be completed until next spring, but the eontractors say it will require a short time to complete the line after the material is delivered. "Pennsylvania officials yesterday denied the report that arrangements havt been completed whereby the ;Shawmwt extension will use the Buf'ilo and Allegheny Valley division into thin city." CMD TO WASHINGTON MILITARY OrGIPLINE PREVENTS HOLOCAUST r By I'nlted Press. Saturday, January I. at the Homo Hotel. Pittsburg. was organized the State Cecker Association of Pennsylvania, and alt'hou«?h he wa.s not there in person Will Tyson the noted expert of Big* Run, was made a vice president the new At,ter completlnir the <>ru;imii1:«• 11~ sT-Yi v.ili num - bers paired off tor a checker tournament and t'ie games are .still on. although they were started ten da? N'EVTBrivCi. X. Y., Jan. 10.—Four hundred! boy students twenty aerv- A. ,J. Truitt, Esq., who is spend| ing m cioupH* of months with fhe j members of his famtfy, who. ti.re wintering at the Truitt orange farm in ! l-'lorid:i. was' called to Washington, 1). C., last Friday to appear hefo.ro the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the petition of Mrs. Anna H. Penman of this place, whose suit to recover from the St. Paul Fire Insurance Company for the loss, several years ago, of her apartment house in Elk Hun, has been fought through the lower courts. Shortly after Mr. Truitt began his arguim nt the court adjourned, to bo roconvi nod today at 12 o'clock, and the Punxsutawney attorney went back to BrooksvlUe to spend Sunday with his family. Fatalities were prevented by tip excellent military discipline prevailing among: th« boy.s who fell into line as they l.-ft their beds, and marched from the burning building. Many of the students who were overcome by smoke were carried out by their comrades. The fire started in the kitchen on the ground floor. ants and a dozen instructors were driven from their beds into the snowdrifts this morning, when the main of the Xew York Military Academy in Cornwall, near hen, was destroyed by lire with a loss of $200,- 000. US AlHiMHlIHEATRE Heart diseas • is believed to bo the cause of death. Mr. Stober was 68 years of age. When ho retired last nlghe he wax apparently in good health, but when called fhis morning ailed to respond. He was to have Mtered pon the dutfes of lily- office as Stftf* Tr- i-nir r M r ? hi ■ ik< -uIj11* an irty for Pho ii t 01 Stale Treasurer, and at the November election defeated his Democratic rival. Hon. tJeorge \V. Kipp, of Towanda. formerly of Punxsutawney, by the usual oc-year Republican majority. By I'nlted Pre?s. La NCA: I KH, I'd , Jan. 10.— rreasurer-elect .1. L. .Stober was found dead in bed at his homt in Shoeneek this morning. Mr. Stober had apparently been In srood health up to n few hours before ho died. Jeremiah Albert Stober was born in Clay Township, Lancaster County. Pa.. Jan. 20, 1842. He was educated 'n the common schools, and at Eph:Ua Academy. At the a«e of 14 years he became a clerk in a country .store. In 1S63 M enlisted In the war. and served for a short time In the rnlon army, and was a prominent member of the G. A. H. at the time of his death. He was a justice of the peace in Welt Cococallco Township. Lancaster County, for a period of 28 years. Since IS81 he had been engaged in the manufacture of cigars, a fid was a in 'tobacdo. Koi "0 years he represented West Cocalico Township on the Republican County Committee, and for several terms served Its a member »f the Republican State Committee. He was elected a member of the State House >f Representatives In 1 S74. and served during the sessions of 1875, 1876, I s77 and 1S7S. H< was elected to he State Senate in 1S98, and re-elect- il in 1902 The term of John A. Sheatz, now St.it• • Ti • i-urer. (!••,• * not expire until M iv, 1.910 It will therefore be tho duty of Governor Stuart to appoint a treasurer t-« serve from May 1, 1910. to May 1. 1911, whose .succiwior will be nominated next Juno and elected at tho regular election In November, to nerve for three years. Husband and Field—premier Comedians. Star.—1 The Chautauqua Circle will meet this month tit the home of Harry Sprankle. CONSIDERABLE LIQUIDATION IN THE STOCK MARKET pout cinzfn The unprecedented high cost of living was made the occasion Saturday for the introduction in the United States Senate, by one or its wealthiest members. Senator Stephen B. Elk ins, of West Virginia, of a resolution calling upon Congress to investigate the reasons. "Food shelter and clothing are the three absolute essentials of every family, as shelter includes rents and fuel," said Senator Elkins. "iHie cost of all this has advanced alarmingly. They are absolutely fundamental to comfort and health. It is not to be wondered at that the people are concerned about conditions. I hear rrom it constantly. Men complain to me that wages are not keeping pace, and that their families are instraits in consequence. "Yot, so far as my own business is concerned, the returns from it are not such as to warrant me in putting up wages. What is to be done in such a situation? 1 look upon it as the function of statesmanship — or whatever you mall call it—when it is clearly perceived that a disaster is "threatening the whole nation; As to the Increased cot of living, Congress, at least, can find some of the causes. What those causes are I am not prepared to say. For one thing, we are living in-an age of extravagance. Speculation is rife. The expansion of the currency supply and the increased production of gold no doubt are factors. All these facts tend to make high prices. "The country is being settled up so fast, and the population is growing so rapidly—especially the urban populatio—that we are reaching a state where agricultural production is tested by the demands of our own people. Our consumption of wheat is up to the Timit of production, and we have practically ceased exporting. Of course, we send abroad cotton to the value of $900,000,000 or more. But [ we pay out $200,000,000 a year to foreign ship owners. "American tourists take $100,000,- 000 abroad every year. They spend much of it in luxury and extravagance. send back to the old country every year $100,000,000. We send $50,000,000 out of the country every year for Christmas present, Altogether we pay out in one way ami another in actual money which goes abroad, about $500,000,- 000." Jtnstoii mid >1. .1. licit* nU«l in Wedlock.Telegram* expressing sympathy are ft ill arriving, and have overflowed the tables, and are now plledf*on the lloor. ANITA CBUPIE H/IR1!!E0 Delay in completing these la caused by the constant interruptions from visitors, who are callng to express their sympathy. Pine-hot spent the day at his home, mnpping out a plan by which to vindicate his position in the controversy. ?md Taft is preparing a statement to issue to tho public. There is no denying the fart, however. that In some respects the situation remains critical. Mr. Plnchot has a large number of personal friends and admirers In both Houses of Congress who would be incllnde to take up his cause if favorable opportunity should present itself, and If they could do so without endangering the peace of the party and their own political welfare. On the other hand many are saying that the personal fortunes of Messrs. llalliuger and plnchot are of little importance eompiu< d to lion of the preservation of party harmony, and those who take this view ar«- urging the necessity of preventing any sharp conflict in Congress on the lines of difference between the Secretary of the Interior and the former chief of the forst srvice. Whether or not the conservative counsel of this element .shall prevail will depend upon the course of events in Congress during the next few days. There is no doubt that the investigation of the Interior Department and of the forest service will proceed alon* the lines indicated by the Jones-Humphrey resolution; but it will be possible for the investigating commltt* - either to broaden or narrow the inquiry. If the advice of many of the leaders is followed, however, this in« qulry will toe restricted as much as possible, now that as an official factor Mr. IMnchot is eliminated from the dispute. WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.—The present week practically will decide whether there will be a prolonged conflict involving the President of the United States with the ranks of he Republican party in Congress Coedltiions have been tending in that direction for some time, but instea-l of adding to the impulse the dismissal of Mr. Plnchot apparently has called a halt. It has prompted Senators and members to consider the possibilities of a continuation of the controversy and present Indication.*, are of a more pacific tendency than were those of a week ago. Mb* Anna tie M iss Each contestant plays four games wit'll an opponent and an extra bout in case of a tie. Drawings resulted in the following players being paired: .1. A. Austin, Freedom, vs. 1,. A. Schmidt, Pittsburg; I. H. Thompson, Cannonsburg, vs. I. W. Ola.sser, Pittsburg; T. J. Harrigan, Pittsburg, vs. O. S. Crawford, McKeesport; G. A. Riley, Edgwood, vs. A. J. Jack, Wilkinsburg; Thomas Galloway, Swissdale, vs. Thomas Boyle, South Jlde: G. K. Robb, Sir an ton, vs. H. A. King. Northside."Dr. S. D. Woods, of Connellsvlile, who was recently elected as President if the organization, headed t-hdelegation of visitors. He is not entered in the competition but played a few ame.s with old cronies to 'keep his 'iand In.' One of the best known players is W. K. Tyson, a prominent lum- i man of B1g Run. Jefferson County. He is one of the vice presidents The others are Hugh Henderson, of Bruddock, and T. J. Harrigan, • »! Pittsburg. It. W. Patterson, of Pittsburg, is treasurer, and William T. Kerr, <>f Pittsburg, secretary. In reporting t'he doings of the new association a Pittsburg paper s;r "Presence among tin players of a Chinaman is a unique feature of the tournament. He is If. A. Kin:;, :i voung njitive of the Celestial empire, whose home is on the North Side. Ilis ability as a checker player is well known among mciphers of tin-'association, and confident predictions are made that he will win a place among the leaders. The man left at the close of the elimination games will l>e recognized as the Pennsylvania champion.Dt- Vyne is tho word, don't It. It was cold without, but the theator was comfortable, and so pe ople laug*h< 11 at fill sorts of antics, and nobody sei* m cd to euro who was hack of the footlights, or what sort of cut-up* they were pretending to be. Vyne. Marry What's-his-name Is given n« the promoter, and is credited with having collaborated with a Fitch person in producing the book. Llvy Loo l,a7.e»lle is given is the compiwr of the music, some of which may be real catchy, ami the dances were said to have been disarranged by Mile. De "The Wizard of Wi*eland was the attraction, but. as the manager of he show did not see tit to print the names of his cast on the program, nobody knows who they are. where they cami from, where they are go- ing, or what the\ are going to do when they get there. That the nameless bunch made a fair hit with tho matinee and Saturday night crowds wa.s evident. Vntlneo mid Night I'cirfortiMUlcc of he Wi&arri of WUclaiuT Well \t tended. The Saturday's record for box office rect lpts at the Jefferson Theater wore broken Saturday, when a matinee and nb;ht performance each drew good houses. In the afternoon tho audi* torlum was best patronized, but at the night performance the house was rather t-p-heavy. The deceancd, whu was one <>r the most valued and substantial citizens of the community in which he lived, is survived by two sons, Joseph anil Camden, and Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Williams, all of North Mahoning Township Indiana County. "Weaver, of near North Wednesday, January 5, jbio aged 7"> year* and n the U. P. Church Cerne"kaburg: Friday at 10 Funeral services were conducted by Kev. McPhail, tho local pastor, who was as&lated by Rev. Krantz, of Rochester Mills, and Rev. Watkins of Pittsburg. run ii mi urn The young people ar<« both well known and highly respected in Anita and have the best wishes «»i many friends. Mr. Hellsser has purchased a house in Florence, where the young couple will go to housekeeping. The young couple was attended by Miss Zelma Swanson and A. Pomroy, both of Anita. in and Michael J. Ileit/.Vr. Anita, w. re married Saturday afh rnoon at L'::!0 o'- clock at the home of Rev. 11. Teagarden. who officiated. No one us yet succeeded in matching our black taffeta silk Petticoats at $3.i*8. A now lot received this morning.Shirt Our Pure Food demonstration begins tomorrow morning at !> o'clock. Every lady cordially invited to attend. Muslin Underwear—advance sjirlng styles. Buy no wand save money. Thirty new styles in ladies Waists. J. B. EBEUmUtT CO., Ltd.—1 WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 — Census Director Durand has decided to extend the tlme in which persons desiring places as census enumerators may file their applications on blanks furnished by the census supervisors. The original date was January 25, hut tho decision will permit the supervisors to consider all applications received up to and including January I 81- The "test" of applicants will be made on February 5, as previously announced. HJ8NRY OLEW8. scarce, and it remains to be seen whether the break in cotton will add to the supply. t'nfortunately our trade balance is still unsatisfactory, and our borrowing abroad have been increasing. Should Europe take our securities with more freedom, that would tend to compensate for a.n unsatisfactory trade balance; but in the absence of a good demand for our stocks or bonds we may have to continue sending further amounts of the precious metal to Kurope. General business though active Allows the temporary lull usual at this season. There is a general belief that the coming year will witness a. large volume of business; but conditions are perplexing, costs of doing business are steadily increasing, labor agitations are unsettling and the outlook while upon the whole encouraging is not free from snares. Our speculative leaders are not very active. They seem to recognize that Wall Street has very liberally discounted all the "prosperity" in sight. They are somewhat uneasy regarding President Taft's enforcement of the Roosevelt policies, and seem disposed to await until the atitude of Congress is more clearly understood. The probability is that the national legislature will talk much and do little, but the talk may be unsettling, and until fhIs is over confidence may not be fully restored. As for President Taft he is not likely to recommend and radical or disturbing legislation unless he departs from his well known beliefs, which is improbable. Briefly the situation is one that warrants a confident undertone, but considerable caution and discrimination fro mday to day. uvney IjmIIn Km joy Feast at » Homo Of A1 Grabe. SuturdaV afternoon a party of Punxsutawney ladles drove to the home of AI Grube, near Big Run. In the Marshall tally-ho, and enjoyed a raoit bounteous repast. They Teturned home at nine o'clock Saturday evening:.Those who enjoyed the party were: Mesdames Ella Gourley, Theodore Redding, Mabel Neorr, Edith Willlard. Bert Wells, Calvin Hlmes, Ezra Orr, Ida Fetterman, Louis Walker, Elsie Grafflus, Mary Hlmes, Elizabeth Fetterman, James Grey. Commonwealth vs. Charles Wilton. Wilton, prosecutor. Desertion. Commonwealth vs. William Jones. Minnie Kunselman, prosecutor. Murder.Commonweath vs. Alvy Slar. W. B. Co\(an, prosecutor. Aggravated as- sault and battery. Continued on Page Three. Commonwealth vs. Lllllc Hart. Harry Hamilton, prosecutor. Keeping disorderly and bawdy •house. Commonwealth vs. Charles Kelly. William Brown, proeecutor. Larceny from person, etc. Commonwealth v». Charles Kirkpatrlck. J. W. Freas, prosecutor. Commonwealth vs. John Johnston. Margaret Slelgaf, prosecutor. Rape. \ Commonwealth vs. Frank Sleigaf. L. L. Clawson. prosecutor. Selling liquor without license and on Sunday. Commonwealth Vfi. Claude and Clel Bowers. R. L. Wertz, prosecutor. Assault and battery. Com. vs. James Oates. Joe Lorenzo, prosecutor. False pretense. Commonwealth vs. Elijah Hull. Robert Hamilton, iproseeutor. Assault and battery. Commonwealth vs. Earl Hewitt. Violating the law relating to Mine Superintendents. James Pugllese, prosecutor.Other eases listed for 'trial aro the following: Com. vs. Andy Styers and John Styers and Urover Foltz, carylng concealed weapons. John Caviflit-ro, pro*. Com. vs. Earl Hewitt and John Davis. James Pugllese, prosecutor. ' Nothing. The case will probably consume a couple days of court. At the preliminary hearing the defendants did not disclose their defense, but it Lx; understood that the documentary evidence upon which the prosecution is relying, can be discredited.As develoiped before Situlre N. D. Corey at a preliminary hearing, certain mine officials allege that certain miners had been paying, semi-monthly, sums of money to Frank Pugllese and Charles Farnella, and the latter claimed that they paid the money over to Hewitt and Davis. Pugllese and Farnella are charged with conspiracy and wllil be prosecuted, also, during this term of court. Pugllese and Farnella claim to have collected about $4,000 since last March. About fifty witnesses have been subpoenaed, 35 by the defendants and IB by the prosecuton, and both sides will be represented by eminent legal talent. Another brief session followed af- ter dinner, and at three o'clock Court was dismissed for the day when services were held by the Jefferson County Bar Association out of respect to the memory of the late Judge Heath Clark. Of the 30 odd cases on the docket three are expected to develop unusual interest, the most serious of which is the case of the Commonwealth vs. Wm. Jones, charged with murder, Mrs. Minnie Kunseiman, his daughter, being the prosecutor. Another serious charge is assault with intent to kill,, lodged against Harrison Mumford, of Brookvllle, by \V. B. Cowan. It' is alleged that while "I leaving the home of a neighbor one night. Cowan was assaulted by Mum- ford and A Ivy Siar. Mumford is charged with huving struck the blow that came near resulting in the death iof the prosecutor. Siar is charged with aggravated assault, etc. The case of most interest to the people of Punxsutawney and the south side is that brought by the U. M. W. V of A.,«a#ainst Karl. Hewitt, superintendent of mines at Adrian, and John Ipavis, an employe of the company. \ Hewitt Is charged with violating the la\\v relating to Mine Superintendents, charge, on the court records, with "Nothing". After the organization of the Court a. brief session was held before the Qoon hour. The regular January term of Criminal Court was convened this morning with Judge John W. Heed 011 the bench, and, owing to the many Important cases on the docket, a large number of witnesses and litigants were present. INVESTIGATOR HELD OX BAIL NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—(Special) — Thomas Riley, former employe of the Sugar Trust, and now a special Investigator of the Interstate Commerce Commission, was arraigned today on the charge of having "unlawfull taken and published" the famous Wickersham letter and other documents from the desk of District Attorney Wise. He p1f>«r»eri not guilty and was held in *2,000 ball. lirx The mfcnipul&tion of foreign exchange npain rftlsos the question of jjold exports. Commercial bills nre The decline was further assisted by the fact that many stocks are now so high that investors are prone («, exchange them for securities bearing better rates of interest. The firmer rates for money also exercised a depressing effect; and, as it is generally conceded that 110 will be a period of 'higher rates than in 190t*. it follows that security values must readjust themselves to the higher rate of interest. Investors have not shown any overearger appetite for the new issues. whlcQi are consequently not being pressed for sale, and are in some cases held back for more favorable conditions. A good many banking houses have been sellers of high priced stocks in order to finance these new issues, and this has been an additional element of weakness in the stock market. Special to the Spirit. NEW YORK, Jan. 10—The first week ol' the year witnessed considerable liquidation in the stock market. This must be attributed to dearer money, to undue apprehensions regarding President Taft's coining message, to the taking of profits by insiders on stocks w'hich have phenomenal advances, to unsettled markets abroad and to the anticipation of important new security issues; not to mention the unsettling effect of the Hock Island episode. Liquidation was more noticeable than at any time in several weeks, especially in Steel, and some other fancy issues which have lately occupied further attention. msr#. 1 WAS rw! \ D. e, Wl,„hc r,,r w<* —3 nyivutila n.ih. "' day. { Tii..i<lay. KORTh Poiirt, dicu of hoyrt tr<> was birried tcry Smi o'clock a. in. . -. ; --:. \- 1 . -■ . "• . .► '"Sf'W " "'"" ' . ' 11 '. ■•- - | , 1 1 1,1 "" ■ ' J,^rt ■ '* - ■ 111 ■ ' " ■!/ ■ 1 ■ 1 ■ ■■ " . y7T. , r . •: CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE.