Punxsutawney Spirit, 1910-06-23

              - :■-■ ' -. ' . > - ■ ■ (Continued on Page Six.) JUDGE RICE RESIGNS THIS WGATHI9R BANKERS HERE. IS NOW PUNXSUTAWNRY, PA. THURSDAY tVBNING JUNE 33,1911. MONTH OF MIDES IS H0LDII6 IIS 81 AMERICAN AERONAUT IS FATALLY INJURED AN EXTRA QUIET FOURTH IN PUNXS'Y MAR SAID TO BE CHARLTON IS ARRESTED PRICE TWO CENTS OIL CO. WILL SOON OCCUPY N£V (HIAHTEflS FKffT AGMRST THE us cowmiy 01 VGJU IV—NO. 237 FOUND IN THE WOODS BUURSVILLE GIRL Police Permit no One to See Him—Say He Admits Identity. •i itijji Miss Flora Fee Wedded to !• ■' ' i< Frank B. Hastings—Ceremoney at High Noon. Peffer-Sutter Concern Promises to be Factor in Town's Industrial Development. Judge Reed Grants Preliminary Injunction—Sheriff Serve! Notice. iont imw ran u 3 TWENTY MEN Will BE EMPLOYED CUIM HE HAS CMFfSM III CHIME LtlTZEU-lARTMM WIS 9 P. M. By United Press. 1 AIjEXDRHHOT, Eng., June 23.—Cap- Captain S. F. Cody, the American aeronaut, who has beeji experimenting for, the British war ofllce for some time,| is dying thU afternoon as the. re-] suit of the falling of his aeroplane, I the Laffan this morning. The machine was smashed into bits, and Cody wa* picked up unconscious. At first it was believed that the injuries were nut serious, but later he took a turn for th«» worse, and now the aviator's life is despaired of. Cody's machine was a cumbersome a ft a In, weighing 2.000 pound's, with 7 80 feet of wing surface and an eighty hor.se-power motor. WI0ML SPEECH III mm com Council having placed the bun on fireworks*. Punrautawney will have an extra quiet Fourth. Iteynoldsvllle, always strong on celebrations, is going to have an extra big oihj. this time. Free exhibitions, nace,s, firework# and a half hundred other things are down on the program for the big day. tfykesville is likewise making arrangements for a real old time celebration sis Ik Dayton*. It first appeared that every town in this section with the exception of Punxsutawney was laying plans for a monster Fourth of July celebration. Such, however, is not the case. Hrookville abandoned the project; Brockwayvllle; Is to have a quiet day; Iiig It 11 ti is making no unusual plans and DuBols is making no great holler.After searching parties had searched all morning In all directions for her without finding: the slightest trace, word was received that she had been seen on the road leading to New Alexandria about 1 a. m. Her father, accompanied by his brother, E. E. Thompson, and J. A. Stokes. In the liuter's automobile, immediately started frory-fMew Alexandria, where they dis/Overed that she had been in town between 8 and 10 a. m. and had purchased a pair of slippers. They then made a thorough search through the woods and finally found her about « j). m. She is now at home .seemingly none the worse for her l«»ng walk and all rjight stay In the woods. BLA1RRVILLR, June 23. — Miss •"Mary Thompson, who disappeared fr.om her home Monday evening, has 1*een found. OESCEIBMISOFC.JI.TO HMD FIRST (WHIM REUNION TWO KILLED AND EIGHT INJURED ID HEIGHT WRECK The arrest was made when the liner dodced at "Hoboken, and the primmer was at once taken to headquarters. The alleged confession upholds the theory originally advanced by the Italian police that Charlton had murdered his wlfY and then tied from the cou ntny. iti'lUWIlk Ily United Press. -\'J%J\V YO'lftK, June 23. — A man whom the police claim to be Porter S', Charlton, whose wife's body was found in a trunic in I>ake Como, Italy, by fishermen, was arrested on the North German iL»loyd Prlnxess Irene, after a wireless message from Europe. The police would permit no one to see Charltoai, but took him to police headquarter* at iHoboken, whero h£ was subjected- to the third d egree. At first, although admitting his identity, the police .cay, Charlton would not say he knew anything «»f his wife. After an hour ««f the third degree, the police claim that Charlton confessed to the murder. J< WH'NSTOWX, (Pa.. June 23. — A misunderstanding «>f signals earned hvo freight trains to meet head on at 'a sharp curve between I'alnt Creek and Foustwell, «»f the Somerset apd Cambria braneh of the 'Baltimore & Ohio Kailroad at K:40 o'clock yesterday Two persona are dead and eight others injured, three of whom may die. Misunderstanding ol' signal* lias bisi astrous Itc»uIts on Main I Joe. Mr. Brown said that food consumption is rapidly exceeding the production and that the gold .supply Is increasing, thus reducing the purchasing power. lie said it is imperative that the farms of the country he developed. , Soon lllivo |o I IH(M>| | NfVesHitirs of l.il'e. By United Press. \V. (\ llrowti Says Ilulled States Will 1ST. PAUL, Minn., June 2 3.—In a sensational speech before the Minnesota State Bankers" Convention, VV. •V. Brown, president of the New York Central lines, declared that if the present conditions continue within live years the United States will ho compelled to import the necessaries of life. TAFT HAS CADRIED THROUGH HIS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM JEWELS WORTH $30,000 LOST IN DRAIN PIPE In the 'temporary structure nearly one hundred thousand pounds of parafflne have been manufactured to date, the capacity being about fifteen hun- The basement, a spacious affair, will be us«-d for the storing of barrel oils and the like. The greater part of the second floor will be taken up in the manufacture of parafllne, a washing powder which the company is just putting on the market, and Tlona light, a solid substance, which i* a compound of parafllne and other Ingredients, now coming into general use among the miners for light, etc., in the mines. 'Although the prospects of a ha IT team here, for at least a few years' to come, have faded, the PefTer-tS'utter Oil Company, which has purchased th«* grounds and raxed the buildings, promises to more than make up for the baseball vacuum In two wheks time the warehouse now being built by th»- company will lie ready for occupancy, The building is of brick, two stories in height, fifty feet wide and seventy-five feet long. The East End ball park is a thing of the past. The fence has been removed. the old grand stand torn down and the ladies' grandstand is being used temporarily by the Peffer-Sutter Oil Company for the manufacture of paratllne and Tiona #light, a miners' oil. (Continued on page six.) At three o'clock the bridal couple guarded the train at the Pennsylvania railroad' stattton and left on* a two weeks' trip during which time they will visit New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and other eastern citiies. Mrs. Hastings has been a resident Itev. Charles A. Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony, the simple but impressive ring service being used. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kurtz attended the couple, while the bride was given away by her father. Following the service and congratulations a most elaborate dinner was served in the dining room, whej?e th<* color scheme was maintained in all its attractiveness. The Fee home was beautifully decorbited for th»* occasion. A color scheme of pink and'white was carried out, reaching the dim a* of beauty in the parlor, where the services that unit**! two of Punxsutasvim-y's most popular young people, were carried through. Wedding nt High Noon. At twelve o'clock today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fee, of H. Mahoning street, their daughter. Miss Flora Fee, and Frank Hastings, son of Mrs. Rebecca Hastings, of E. Mahoning street, were limited In marriage in the presence of a few intimate friends and relatives. ! June is upholding its reputation as the mAnth of brides. THE GUEST OF HONOR CONGRESSMAN PROSTRATED Old residents of the town who are familiar with the organization of the gas company of which Richard Townsend wafc the owner, might assist the borough materially, by relating to the borough solicitor all such Information as they have on that subject. What preparation* t'he gast company has made to uphold its action has not yet been determined, but that they will be represented by the foremost legal talent in the &tate is a foregone conclusion. A. L. Cole, esq., of DuBois, regarded as one of the foremost legal lights of the .State, who has been retained by the borough to assist the solicitor In the proceedings, has stated that the thorough has grounds for a strong fight. The case, although taken up by the borough, Is not one In which the town is interested as a municipality. The light is for the people and 'Mr. Gillespie desires the earnest cooperation of all gae consumers In this section. Company from charging the inei The preliminary injunction restraining the Phillips Gas and AU rate#, turning off gas from tWfr consumers or makUife any change whatsoever in the was petitioned for bi Solicitor Gillespie and Judge John W. Reed. Last evening at six o'clock notfee of the injunction was served on E. B. Elliot, local superintendent of the Phillips Gas and Oil Company, by Sheriff Galbraith. On next Monday afternoon at three o'clock a hearing on the equity proceedings will take place with Judge Heed presiding. At that time it will be determined whether or not a permanent injunction to hold during the equity pnVeedlngs will be granted or not. IT TEARS M in; RULlf CUUMEO BT DEATH , .<,.,-^*#<1r'r*"4' A-•. - \ «***"N 'Mr. iBarnhart collapsed, and was found unconscious on his bedroom floor. Althpugh he is in serious condition he is expected to recover. -By United Press. iWA&ffiflNWPON, 1). C.. June 23.— The first heat prostration of -the year was that of representative Henry (\ Barnhart. Democrat, of Indiana.By United Press. •NMDfW YORK, June 23. — Colonel Roosevelt was the guest of honor atj a luncheon given by former comradesi in arms. Following* the lunchcon old battles were fought over. There were no set speeches, but just a general talkfest. Outsiders were burred. The Hough Ridens went to Coney Tsland after luncheon, and Roosevelt motored to Sagamore 'Hill. Joseph Henford, aged 27; married. «>f Rockwood; fireman of "hog" train; badly scalded; condition serious. H. O. CJIanzy, aged 2D; single, of IStoyestown; skull fractured and body cut and bruised. Wade Cunningham, aged 22, single, of Seward, in charge of pipe; scalded Continued on page 2. Fred Mairlowe, 2>», single, Johnstown; was# in charge of derrick on pipe train; badl> crushed and scalded; may die. Carl Oelger, aged twenty-tlve years, married. Engineer iSamuel Lint, aged 35, single, of Meyersdale; 'badly scalded; may die. Fireman W. C. Kennel, aged 22. sin-! gle, *»f Hyndman; scalded on body; taken to hospital here; died at 11: IS. The Injured Engineer Foust Walters, aged J»0, married, of Uoelnvood; scalded on the body; may die. The Dead Brakeman J. Unium, of Hockwood, Pa., killed instantly. Body brought here. INTERDENOMINATIONAL MEETING AT Y. M. C. A. Continued on Page Sis. R. H. Weaver, of DuBois, gave the family history, detailing the ocean voyage of seventy-two days which brought George A. Weaver to America, his settling In Troutvllle, his removal to Big Run and of his death, which occurred In Troutvllle in 187f>. Of the four children who survive the deceased, three were present. Tlj. \v are Mrs. S. Q. Kuntz, of Troutvllle; Mrs. Susan/ Edinberger, of iLuthersburg: George S. Weaver, of Big Run; and Mrs. Barbara Zlmmer- Early in tfhe morning the children, great grand-children, and even gr»-at\ great-grandiehiId ren of the head of the Weaver family in this section, began to assemble, Punxsutawney. Big Run. <lnd vicinity, DuBois, Troutvllle, Idaithersburg. Falls Creek, Johnstown, furnishing t'helr quota. .At noon the merry party seated themselves to a< feast that will long be remembered. Delicacies of every description were In evidence and the id'lners gave mute evidence of their appreciation of that glorious feast. '' During the afternon speeehmaking 'held the boards. P. S. Weber of Pu- Bois, n\ade the opening address and was followed by R. G. Kuntz, of Trout- Ivllle. Rev. Martin T. Weaver, of Johnstown, was the'chief speaker of the day. Owe Hundred an«l Fifty (tat lier at Old II oiliest en (I Near Big Run. The descendants of George A. Weaver, deceased, held their tlrst annual reunion yesterday on *the old Weaver homestead, about one mile west of Big Run, with one hundred and fifty present. ROOSEVELT TAKES TO THE AUTOMOBILE The plumbing of the tntire house been®dismnntled without success. It is now believed the Jewels are wedged in one of tin4 pipes, and these art* to be ripped open. The> Jewels were carele.sly tossed into a Avash basin b* a maid and wenswept into the pipes. SAX FlRIANJOIKOO, OaI., June 22.— Baroness Von Wchroeder, daughter of the late pioneer, Peter Donahue, of this city, who left her a fortune of millions, is tearing out the plumbing of hen country home. "Ragle's Nest.** In the foothills of the Santa Lucia mountains, in San Luis Obispo County, in a search for jewels valued at $30,000. SHUBERTS CONTROL ALL ONE NIGHT STANDS BOY'S BODY IS FOUND THROUGH VIVID DREAM RUBE WADDELL STILL HAVING FAMILY TROUBLES ever! of til hadlj ond A review of t)i»• work of Congress 'shows that tin- administration has brrn able to carry out its legislative .program with the excptUm of the 'anti-injunction bill. The view held b\ tin* administration Is that everythng suggested in the national platform w<ts not possible of execution at a single session of Congress, and that the sins of omission, if there be any, will be remedied in due time. President Taft worn a distinct air of satisfaction with what he has accomplished so far. To the triumphs of the administration may be added today the anti-option bill. The success of the President's personal efforts In the past 10 days is evident In the 'important list of laws enacted within the closing hours of Congress. The President wears on his belt a number of scalps of critics in and out of 'Congress who predicted that an amateur could not handle the grave problems which arise at the capitol. WASHINGTON, June 23.—A large number of newspaper men had the opportunity of talking with the President yesterday afternoon on the cool front porch of the White House. While the President was congratulating himself on the passage of the pos- I tal savings bank bill, the news arrived that Congress had also passed the campaign publicity bill and the ' reclamation bond bill. The President described this as . "bully" fec>.ord.Stick. I* Proud of Ills Kiico'mm With the Itig It is announced that the Shuberts now control one thousand one hundred and theatres outside of the big cities. By United Press. OHIOA'QO, June 23.—A deal has just been completed whereby the ■S'huberta, the theatrical "independents'* will secure coAtrol of the "onenight stand" business of the entire United States. •It is now reported that he will seen re a series of ears from a runa-. bout to a racer, and have what will practically be an independent train service between New York and his home. By United iPress. OYSTER RAY, June 23.—Colonel Roosevelt is wavering in his famous loyalty to horses. Wince his return he has traveled exclusively in a big racing auto from Sagamore Hill to New York. TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS HELD HERE TOMORROW INDIANA COUNTY FARMERS * WORKING ON NEW LINES The speaker of the evening was Itev. W. C. MoMasters. field secretary of the North Carolina Lord's Day Alliance. His subject was, '"Divine Authority for' the Christian Sabbath and Its Observance." 'He gave a very strong and convincing talk. A song service of old-fashioned hyinns was held, Mrs. Leiby presiding at the piano. A mate quartette, composed of Charles Jenlts, Jos. Williams. Ray Bowers and Stewart Murray, rendered a pleasing selection, which was highly appreciated by the audience. The Interdenominational meeting held in the Y. IM. I". A. last night was a success, 'although the attendance w'iis small. llorr Law, of Sportslnirg, Diotl YCNtmbiy. s. iMary lEIIzaboth Law, aged 73 i, a well known resident of this >n, died at her home In Sportsyesterday after an Illness coveri period of eight years, e suffered a paralytic stroke iyears ago, and has been helpless ilnce. She died within 100 yards | pluce where she was born, and Ived in Sportsburg all her life, daughter of Larry McQuown, a well-known and wealthy resi- dent of this section, she wag born February 14, 1839. On January 1, 185 J. she married Robert F. Law. To thia union eleven children were born\ seven of whom/survive: Samuel L„ oV Horatio; Mry D. B. Sutter, of Covode; Mrs. T. of Horfttio; Mrs. George Cool Spring; Mrs. Oaivin Ayniiapfl, of Rochester •Mills; Robert fty <y Horatio, and Mrs. D. B. Steffcy, titF Punxsutawney. The I four deceased children are Levlno, who died at the age of 2 years; John 1 F., aged 43; Melindu, aged 18, and k Alonso D„ aged 49. The funeral »ervices will be held tomorow afternoon at two o'clock In the iMethodist Church at Bportaburg. |Rev. Frampton officiating, and burial ■will be made in the Greenwood Cem- Itery. POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS BILL GOES THROUGH The body was recovered. The boy wiift 10 years old, and fell in the river while attempting to catch driftwood. Last evening she went to the river bank and told of her dream to Thomas V. Tarnell, who was on his way to fish. Yarnell started out to search nea rthe place directed by the dream. Wading out to a spot near where Dunbar Creek empties into the Youghiogheny, the first object he saw was the hand -just visible above the water. CONINE5LSVILLR, June 23. — A dream led to the recovery of the body of Charles O'Bryon of Wheeler, drowned in the Youghiogheny during the flood of Sunday. Mrs. John Wesonk, who lives near Wheeler, last Monday night saw in her dreams the hand of the child protruding above the surface of the river and the body covered with mud. ROBBED BY COPS Two Indiana County farmers are 'making use of the wild cherry, birch, hazel and other woods on their farms. Borne time ago William Kinter, of near Kintersburg, started a small distillery and using the various woods, from which he is distilling extracts. Chauncy McAdoo, of near Cookport, has but recently Installed a dlstiNery similar to that operated by Mr. Kinter. I and is meeting with success. Wholesale druggists have contracted for the entire output of both distilleries. It is probable Governor Stuart will Jflll the vacancy In a few days, the appointee to serve until the November election of 1911. \Y Alt HEN, June 23.—William E. 11ice, of Warren, president judg*> of the judicial district comprised of the counties of Warren and Forrest, yesterday tendered his resignation to Governor Stuart, to become effective July 1. Judge Rice resigns to ac\cept the position of general solicitor I for the Elk Tanning Company, the Central Pennsylvania Leather Company.Tomorrow the annual teachers' examinations will 1h» held here in the Jefferson Street school' building. On Saturday similar examination** will be conducted at Reynoldevllle, Monday at Brockwayville, and next Wednesday the tlnal at Brookville. Examination* begin at nine o'clock in the morning and certificates will lie placed In the hands of all successful candidate* by July 15- By request of Superintendent Jones a number of school boards throughout the county have delayed the election of teachers until after July 15. FORMER Mrs. Waddell charged her husband with disturbing the peace. "Rube" was released on ball. As he was leaving the court he told his wife she i could takie her clothes and go. The couple have been married only two months. > Wile lias llini Arrested and lie Says lie Is Through With Her. ST. LOUIS, June 23.—"Kubc" Waddell, baseball pi teller, actor, and na- Hill it 'tion-wid«'#cebjbrity, knows what Is the matter with him. He is under a spell. His wife made some passes with her fingers across his forehead. He has been feeling queer ever since. That Is what eau»od him to ibe suspended oy owner Hedges, of the .Browns. Wadtlell told all about it after leaving no lice court y* .iifrday. He and his vil>, Madge. huv<- been living lat• 1> tydler St. \t two o'clock yesterday turning , !flrs. Waddell's si ?» ,uns file household. Mrs. li«imth. the landlady, went t<> tin- room of tin* Wild dells. Mrs. Waddcll was ' lying on tin- floor and "Kube" had a grip on one anklt- a.nd was running around in a circle twisting her limb, "l'he landlady got a Mx-shgoter and pointed it at "Hubc's" head, and told •him to buck up. He quit and she called th»* police. DEMANDS DAMAGES FROM* GREECE FOR OFFENSE Township road supervisor* and others directly Interested In good roads should keeip in mind- the fact that the split log drag Is intended to be used on the roads after a rain. If the drags have been put Into service following each rain storm during the past few weeks the highways on which they are used are certain to show remarkable improvement. Get busy with the drag!—Ridgway Democrat. HEAT CAUSES DEATH OF TWENTY-FOUF quA>ev(4Btatlj 1 yeste Bern' oop D, State Police, with headters here, now has Its full comlent of officers and men. flftyi In all. From the -recruiting hn at Pottsvllle there arrived Vday alx men. aJl of whom have [service In the regular army. The new men are: Charles Knouse, Harry Knouae. John Lam be, Charles J. Schulta, Harry Bolua, and William J. Kenney. BUKHARiEST, Roumanla. Jum> 23. —The Roumanian Foreign Office has made a peremptory demand upon the Grcclan Government for satisfaction of the Injury suffered when a mob at Plrjtcus recently attacked- u Roumanian mall steamer. Greece Is given 'eight days In which to comply with the demand, falling which Roumanla i wllh "take the steps necessary to uphold the national dignity." F.IHTOR IMPROVING. The temperature ranges between 85 and 90 here. i By United Pre.ss. PfHUJAJDKUPHllA, June 23. — The toll of the heat wave of twenty-four deaths in thnee days, was augmented by two additional today. AL.TOONA, June t!3.—Wllter Mulllon .aged 18, o Trenton, and William 'Newman, another boy the same age, and also from the New Jersey Capitol, report to local police that they were t held up and robbed while walking under a railroad culvert In the western part of this city early this morning. It is alleged that they were seized by men saying that they were Pennsylvania Kailruad detectives. (After taking what valuables found in their possession the young men say , the supposed officers dsimlssed them and ran away. WASHINOTON. June 23.—After voting down several amendments, the Senate yesterday decided 4i to 25 to concur In the House ameadments to the postal savings bank bill and thus took the last legislative step necessary to the establishment of a postal savings bank syitem Bi the United States. Thft> measure was included In the administration saheilule and its passage marks t another triumph for President Taft. J J Most of the insurgent Republicans joined with in supporting the measure In the final action on It. but Senators Brlstow. Cummins and La Folette refused to yield and cast their ballots In the negative with the 'Democrats. Senator Chamberlain cast the only Democratic vote for th bill. VAUDBVIMA) CHANGES. Kmnlb whistlers; Rivers and De •Hanoi, acrobatic dftnewa; D-a/vls and musical artists, featuring Mr. ■Bivta. the Mind musician.—1. Tho vaudeville at the Jefferson tiea.tr* changea tonight. The new ]| Includes Rudolph and Lena. VACATION FOR LAWYERS. Commencing next Monday, June 87, the members of the Jeffereon Cflunty Bar Association will begin their annual .thirty days' vacation, and during that time offices of the mar Jorlty of the mehibers will be closed. ► The Punxsutawney Country Club is ■jUMv the aoene of the Butter reunion, jtfrfr two hundred are In attendance. ~C. A. Stephens.on, editor of the Reynold&vllle Star, who recently underwent an operation In the American Stomach Hospital at Philadelphia, is 'AH cllK . — --- getting along nicely. Although the Vacatlon Tour* Contest must be Voted operation was an extremely serious Friday or earlier, as they will be v?>ld ofte, JUr. Stephenson's recovery 19 reon Saturday, closing day. —236tS*. gardeil as certain. O. LuthP noUl, \\>• day. by tl. law, J. C known dr hug been past few Courier, year* of a Smlckaburi held Frld*: DuHnis am people wt' SMICKSBURG MAN EXPIRES AT ARI0LD (<owi' was caWoA to Artmoreland couny, yester:? death .of hi« jfrottur-in. Crlssmaji, a farmer welligffist of! that section who postmaster of/Arnold the year8,1 says/ the DuBols The deceased Mas about 65 J former resident of , wheri theiuneral will be y. (Helwas/well known In d a larA number of DuBois 11 llketyTatjfnd the funeral. ped coupffn* in The /Spirit's The bankers of this vicinity are In convention here today. A business I session will be held tonight at which time a permanent organization will be formed. HAND MKETINfi. Mem'bers of the newly organlxt«d Citizens' band will meet tomorrow night in the Municipal building, at. 7:45 o'clock. Buslneas of  will be tranaacted and » ffM | dance Is desired. ' -■ v hsrk WiASHWOTON, ■ I 1 D C.. Jan* It.'-*,.1 I y *1 ■ . I — r^- . I wiUrtrJgc j» j»;.. r/ r$£$ ii: -•■ • ' vv;