Punxsutawney Spirit, 1911-03-29

              PRICE TWO CENTS WORLD'S PEACE HOT A THEORIST'S DREAM Taft Confident That Abolition of War Will Finally Come. tRBITHJUIOH WITH CHEAT BRITIIN FUST John K HuIkm K '^^B'B^KB^BH^wflBVI I #■ HIB Bl Br ■ & ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' t  _ _ _ RESULT II SI-MTVtt S HHI(S N EIITN nEKHRFM ffWI tie sr»ti mum PUNXSUTAWNEY PA., WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH 29. 1911. ENDEAVOR TO BUST THE j WORLD'S BI66ESTTRUST DILI THAI MOLD SOLVE WATER PROBLEM Alleged That Railroads Control Entire Output of All Mines. Introduced In Legislature— Allows Borough Authorities to Fix Prices. Sullivan Will Be Reelected If Contested Vote Is i Thrown Out. NITHOLD CARS -KILL COMPEIITIOR NClUBESiklL rUBLICSfR. CanrORIlTllNS BUT Ti K imita IIIKII A close inspection of tile population figures of the townships in Jefferson county shows that the majority of the townships show a decrease. At first glance it would seem that the "back to the farm" movement hasn't gripped Jefferson county residents, but further inspection showthat the majority of the townships in which the figures for 1910 are less than those of 19un, have had boroughs incorporated within their limits ill the past ten years. In today's issue of The Spirit will be found the population of all cities, towns, villages and townships in the State of Pennsylvania. The table gives the figures for the census of 1900 and 1910. ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT Y. M. C.A. Whom doath claimed < arly Sunday morning. March and whose funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Interment was mad- in tin CM role Hill cemetery and was private. The services at the hom at 7 '• <> o'clock, Monday evening. w«" largely attended. a testimonial t> the esteem in which the young man was held. fl COMPANY EfWtfUl MRS. [UZMEll TROY the Central Young Men's Christian association will bo held on Monday, April 3. from 7 to o'clock, p. m. All active members are entitled to vote. The following persons have been selected by the nominating committee of which seven (7) are to bo elected for a term of three years. .1 H. Kennedy, F. C). Snyder, J. B. Eberhart, (J. A. Weiss, F. H. Beck, Dr. J. G. Bethune, A. J. Truitt, F. K. Jones, C. A. Markle. The annual election of directors of PRICELESS DOCUMENTS BESTROYED III FIDE MAS. SARAH HOWARD The Central Fire company wishes to extend its heartiest thanks  people of Punxautawney and especially to tile Citizens band to, the aid and support given the course of entertainments ju.-'t convluded. The entertainments were given with the idea of procuring sufficient mono to purchase new uniforms, but although money was made it is insufficient for the purpose, and it has been definitely derided that another course, one superior to the last, will be held under the auspices of the firemen in 15)11-12. A full statement of the receipts and expenses for the 1910-11 course will be published in a short time. i'OMMITTKB. PITTSBURG'S MAYOR SUBJECT OF ATTACK The body was taken to the home of the deceased's grandmother, Mrs. John W. Williams, of south side West End,where funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Burial was made In the Greenwood cemetery. The deceased was born In Horatio and lived in this vicinity until her marriage. The deceased, who was but 27 years of age, is survived by her husband, Charles Troy, and two children, her mother, Mary Ann Williams, five brothers and three sisters: Mrs. Louis Kobaugh, of Kockwood: Mrs. Samuel l.ennart, of Youngstown; Eva Williams, of Mt. Braddock; Uomer, William and Laura, at home. The deceased was a steadfast member of the M. E. church. The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Troy arrived here last evening over the B , K. & P. railroad from Listenburg, where death occurred Sunday evening at 5 o'clock. Dummy directors and secret, alliances between railroads and mining companies are said to be at the basis of the combination, while subsidization of the small railroads and the buying up of enormous coal holdings are said to have been the steps by which the railroads gained domination in the coal field. It is claimed that the combine, acting secretly, has for years used its powers to extort enormous profits b.v killing competition under a system o fwithholding cars from coal operators not in the combine. The department of justice at this time refrained from making a forma! statement in reference to the proposed prosecution, but it is understood that the evidence of a joint combination was unearthed while special agents were investigating the Hocking Valley Coal company in Ohio. Beginning with this company, the agents are said to have found that the tentacles of the so-called coal trust extended in all directions Killed Competition When the suit is begun, it is understood that the Pennsylvania railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio, the Norfolk and Western. Philadelphia and Beading and New Jersey Central railroads will be among the defendants and that some of the biggest financiers in New York will also b< named. It was learned here yesterday that agents of the department of justice have been investigating the manner iri which railroads of the country have been controlling the entire output of anthracite and even bituminous coal throughout the country. \Y A S111X (TC>X. M a rcli 2 9.—S u 11 will be shortly begun by the department of justice to dissolve what is known as the coal trust. The combination is declared to l>e "the biggest trust In the world." PEACE NfGOIATIONS GEESE SIOIM WATER PLANE It was her desire I hat her remains be In ill to rest with those of Mm resi of the family at tin,' Zion M. JS. ehuroh, and her wishes were carried out. The hod} arrived at May port 011 the Tnesda.N following her death and was taken to the home of her son, A. B. Howard, ai Ringgold. Kuneral services were held Wednesday. March 22 in the Zion M. E. church. Revs. Wharton and Adams, officiating.Surrounded by loving kindness In her declining years her death was as her life, quiet and peaceful. She is survived by eight children. The deceased was born in Aimstrong county and early In life removed with her parents to Porter township, Jefferson county. Following her marriage she continued her residence in Porter township, leaving for the west about ten years ago, following the death of her husband. Mrs. Sarah Howard, wife of Jacob Howard, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minerva Snyder, of Copeniish, Mich., on March IS. lined 81 years, eight months and nine days. I>ii's in tile XVi'M Funnel' J'ortcr Township Kesitlent The world famous Grand Western Stairway of the $25,000,000 capitol was damaged. The building stands on a high hill. The flames were seen for twenty-five miles. This structure was considered one of the most magnificent in the country. The tin? was still smouldering at 1 o o'clock this morning, but it was under control. The disaster will not. interfere with the voting lor United States senator. The sessions will be held in the City Hall until the Senate and Assembly chambers are made presentable.A defective electric wire is believed to have caused the blaze. All the old Dutch and English colonial records were destroyed. The State library of 400,000 volumes was destroyed. There was no insurance on the building or its contents.Samuel Abbott, the night watchman, is missing. ALBANY, N. Y., March 2H. A loss of $6,000,000 and of priceless records and documents, the suspension of state business and the probable loss of one life, is the net result of a tire starting in the Assembly library of the State Capitol early today, and ruining the entire western portion of the structure. New York State Library With Its Contents (iocs t'p in Flames— Loss Over #<1.000,000. (By United Press. \ Fcanclsco Maredo, Jr., the rebel leader, will participate in the negotiations the terms of which include the retirement of Vice President Corral, election reform laws and a new presidential election. SAX ANTONIO. Tex.. March 2!>. It is unofficially announced that tomorrow de La Harra the newly appointed Mexican foreign minister, on his arrival here will eb joined by Alfonso and Francisco Madero, Sr.. and proceed to Monterey, Mex., thde I hey will meet Limantour, the minister of finance and wilh a party of peace commissioners proceed To Chihuahua City, where peace negotiations will be entered Into. /hour this morning, islodge them proved way lipids arose in i /litting the arc. |fnded the plant, u darkness The and were still Eldred Glass Company Will Have Team In League FAREWELL PARTY FOR MISS LOUISE GINKLE DREAMS IEAD10 FORTUNES il committee, whi;h ontexpected to report the rtdellberatlqns some lime k / J i as givell for the candi-3ub-dl»trlct No. 5, stands 03, Bruce 291. This' count Triton/ vote uncounted, the contention of lrreguustalnt/d, Mr. Suluvan will ed in Office. On 'the other i Elrfton votet /k allowel, havg a nuijori/y, since lie 4 vjkes at Kriton, while eiv#d only \i. egujarities were discussed, spoied of But the Briton thelreportjwf the commits g great inter- Other lr and all d count and tee is belt est. I The vov [dates In b Sullivan :< lis with tlu and Bhuuld larlty be a be contlnu hand. If II Bruce iwil received Sullivan re (ltd the matter was taken under ailrisement and consideration last nlglu »y a spec' mittee la lult of iU this evenln A protest was cntereJ against the rlton vote at the session yesterday Iternoon for alleged irregularities 'orekrs of America. Upon the Briton vote depends the re-election or defeat of John Sullivan, ithis place, president of Sub-district . 6, District No. 2, United Mine 'The results* of l in; election announced in joulerdu.v'a session are us follows: The Patton grievauce in regard to contract made In settlement of a dispute at that placc, as referred to before In these reports, was brought Into discussion again and some lively tilts were passed between Jerry Ford, delegate, and President Gilday.. The matter was put aside by I he convention sustaining Mr. Gilday and his associates in making the settlements. I The returns from u number of Locals were thrown out., and none were reeognlied from insurgent Sub-district 3. The total number of votes cast in that territory was, in round numbers, 1,100. Had they been admitted, along with other protested reports, tne popular vote from all over District 2 would have elected Jerry Ford, of Patton, by a majority of from 300 to 500. But the rulings ot the orgtrnhmtion make the returns as thow arc shown at the conclusion of this article. Mr. Ford was strong also In Sub-district 9, the home or Purcell, his opponent, as the figures show. The bulk of the work conducted tby the miners' convention yesterday [related to the district constitution nd the returns of last fall's eleelon.For President—Gilday, 7,lit;:!. For Vice Precident—Purcoll, ">,- 059; Ford, J),SS7. Secretary-Treasurer — Gilbert, 7,- 229. National 'Board Member—-Haggeity, 5,058; Patterson, ;i,74 2. Auditors—Grago, ; Hagsferty, 4,072; Nearlng, 2,714; Bassett, ;!,- !J72; Howe, 2,204; Wilkinson, 1,950; Rounds, 1,749; Burns, 1,801; Flute, 11,007. No new cases of the disease are being reported and It is believed that the measures taken by tiie neaitu authorities have resulted in removing the cause of the infection. It is believed that well water which was used there was responsible for the epidemic. The water was analyzed and any that was found to contain germs was condemned by the authorities. Since that time the lever lias abated.—Indiana Gazette. Oue of the sufferers from the disease died on Friday and the other died on Monday morning. A  number of cases are still in the various hospitals and some patients are being cared for at their homes. Those who have been stricken with the disease require a long time to recuperate, many of the fatillties having occurred after the disease had apparently run its course and the patients were thought to be convalescent.Many Persons nrr Still Kick Although Iselln Epidemic Is Cheeked, During the past week two additional deaths have resulted from the epidemic of fever which has prevailed at Iselin for some time. This makes in the neighborhood of 15 ueacus trom ihls disease ut that plan' the pa3t live weeks. .lolm S. Carrol, representative from Fayette county has introduced a bill in the house of representatives that The bill upplles to all public service corporations whether they have complete or partial monopoly. The measure is meeting with general favor and it is believed that it will pass. will, if passed, .no far lo settle any future dispute as to ,nao ind water en electric light n>' '.s In Punxsutuw- ney, as well as all other boroughs and cities i nthe state. The Carroll bill changes the entire procedure of fixing charges. At the present lime the public service corporations lix the price upon their commmodlty. If it doesn't suit the people of the community,appeals such as the gas and water cases now In coui t, result. Occasionally the people gel their full measure of justice, but more often they don't. The Carroll bills provides that the authorities of the comtuunily in which the public service corporations are doing business shall lix the rates and If the corporation doesn't believe that it is being treated fairly It has the right, as the citizens have now, to go into court. The men employed at the plain will have a feast of goose today, as the fowls could be had for the plucking. This is the time of migration and the flock was on its way from the south to the Great Lakes. futile. there at ai ail attempl plunged thi birds agaii lambs whirl A number gigantic iioo earl v if the and, sett.ii place Rurroi PITTSUl'RO, March 2H. The wilier mid the bunks of the Allegheny river at the city water works at .Montrose station, near Verona, were literally covered with wild geese las! night. Thousands and thousands oV the fowls began assembling about l?i o'clock in the vicinity of t'lie plant, and about an hour later they had become so dense that the workmen tried to frighten them ill .Montrose Station Flock Inula illiuf( Thi>iisiiinl.s \liulit today Weil charges that the action of Magee was criminal in that it made the city ircasiuvr an emb / zler and the mayor an aider and abettor. The head of the Voters' league der'/aed to say whether prosecutions would follow the exposure. He said that no statement would be made while he was in Harrisburg, but intimated thai something might happen when he returns to Pittsburgh. District Attorney William A. Blakeley listened to the speech, but declined t«» discusit. He will returned to Pittsburgh Before a great audience W\ the hall of the house yesterdav afternoon W< il told "i the re nit of investigations by the Voters'' league. Among other things, Mayor Magee \va • clia rged with having taken $7,000 out of the city treasury and leaving his due bill with City Treasurer Adolph Mil 1: Weil said that $l,r»oo of this was unpaid when the audit, showing the practice, was made in January of this year. ILYUKlSBlJUd. March L'!». \ Leo Weil, president of the Voters' league, has again lifted the lid of Pittsburgh, making Mayor William A. Magee the central figure in charges which add to the shame of the city. I.ills {lie Lid ill Suiok) i it> President of Voters' League \gain For member of the district board the results were as follows: Sub-district No. 1, R. Crago, 836; Goodrim, 704. Sub-district No. I!, H. Craso, 340. Sub-district No. I!, Raster, 930. Sub-district No. 4, Tunstall, 250; Marks, 152. Sub-district No. 5, Sullivan, 303; Bruce, 291. Sub-distVict No. 0, Davidson, 797. Sub-district No. 7, McGlnty, 458. Sub-district No. 8, Waite, 1,484. Sub-district No. 9, Lundy, 771 ; Gannon, 322. District Hoard Klrction Its Wilis FROM SflRECK START I I FIRE PROSE Still Trying Newark Lynchers It is not quite as good a strike as that of "Lucky Pumper" Harry Hoffman, who spent his last cent drilling a spot pointed out in a dream three years ago. Hoffman is wealthy now. "It was so real," said Smith, "thai I was sure it must be true. I went to the place the next day and marked the spot. Yes, the gusher is the result of the dream." BITTLKR, Pa., March 29. The biggest gusher of the year in the Butler oil district came in yesterday with a 200-barrel production on tie4 James Smith farm in Penn township, in "wildcat" territory. Smith, in a dream four months aog, saw oil spouting over the derrick in a ravir.e on his farm. man's Plain ami Strike* Oil James Smith Follows Harry HolV- liely the IS., It. K- P. H : Mask and Wis elujr te I iiffi( » UKgit'natloty aiKJ inch. The Red Jfen an and the IroqiuJls club ui'Hhnlze. / askiand Wiafclub line-i K. Ha/f, catcher; Aninch, Jfitclier, shortsi , first D. Harl, sei base; Uocl d; .JJnsenthal, center I field. Substitutes, (. I> i* Rob- jp; •on d ileu- ; a ill, lehl; right flel base: AV; Gray, lef son, 9utt6r, Beam and forty others. in son, M Brenner The .Vi as follow probably Kaglos' i pected in nine, tho llie Splr' 1 exwill?a ni, •the The Eldred glass company employes are busy organizing a abselmll team which nine will be one of th« eight teams in the Oily league. The glass workers number among them a bunch of diamond artists of the first water and the league will be considerably strengthened by their entry, There are now five teams on tlv slate, nr '* Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur •Cla'bois, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fetter man. Misses Louise (tinkle, Myrtle Brown, May me North, Muriel Guthrie, Wert ha Armstrong, Catherine Hill, Lolo Shields, Mary Armstrong, Bee Adams, Cora Wulfert, Elizabeth Davidson, Agnes Crooks, Abbie James, Adair Adams, Emma Parson. Marie Jordan; Messrs. Fred Snyder. Frank Dun mire, Ira Mc- Gee, Paul Drufnmond, Frank Walker. Wallace Wolfe, Joseph Hunter Orphy Evans, Clyde Blose, Taylor Chambers, Thomas Williams, Charles Parsons, G. R. Thompkins, Henry Wolfe, Joseph Pounds, Joseph Obenrelder, Clyde Pierce, Ira Beatt.v, Lee and Crt!i Fetterman. Pleasing Party Miss Lillian Fetterman was hostess yesterday at a party given for Miss Louise Ginkle, who left today for Fryburg, Clarion county. The young people enjoyed games and music as well as an excellent luncheon. >liss Lilliluii Fetterman Hostess at A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE i tails which are to be worked out by ;i joint coin mission. The prize court will be developed into an arbitration court and it will represent the modern method of dealing with international affairs. The immediate, and. at present, the all important step, however, in the accomplishment of an arbitration treaty with England. An effort will J be made to have it ratified at the I coming session of congress. I hen I will come similar treaties with other I nations as rapidly as circumstances permit. \ With such treaties in effect be-? S tween England, France and the rni-\ ted States, the great purpose would be near accomplishment and the test would some as a matter of course. It is an actual, practical, proposition that promises realizat ion. 100 years was settled and disposed of. with the exception of certain de- The present prize-court is the fir evidence of the general movenu toward world-wide arbitration. rl| settlement of the Newfoundland liberies dispute between the Vvf States and England at the Hagi was one of the most important events of the present times A dispute that had been standing for The arbitration treaty must not be confused with an alliance. It distinctly is not an alliance. It is an agreement between two nations to settle disputes arising between them and would have no bearing whatever / upon a dispute arising between ou< of the parties and a third power. 1 It is right that the Tnited States should take the first step in this movement. The hearty response with which the plan has been received is an indication of this. While the exact details are as yet in a formative state, they will soon be worked out. The favorable endorsement in France is another indication'that the time is.ripe. When several big nations get together with such treaties., then the others will observe how  new system works and all will come in. The matter will be taken up immediately. Secretary of State Knox and Ambassador Hryce probably will exchange ideas and the treaty will be worked out so that It may bo submitted to the senate at the earliest possible time compatible for careful preparations. The llrst step is the formation of an arbitration treaty with Groat Britain. The favorable manner In which the suggestion has been received in Kngland speaks well for its early accomplishment. Arbitration will surely come as the means of settling international disputes. Disarmament is incidental. It will follow as a matter of course, and has no part in the present movement. The realization of arbitration will make armament useless, and when it is useless, it will disappear. The way to dispose of armament is to provide some means of settling inter-national disputes without the use of armament. When that is accomplished, it will be time to think of disarmament. Through a special interview granted by the President, the I'nited Press is able to present for the first time bis views on the subject, t'nder the unwritten law of the White House, the President is not directly quoted, but in the fallowing an earnest effort is made to reproduce his opinion as he expressed them. <B> I'nited Press.) WASHINGTON. March 2!».—'The abolition of war is not tlie dreimi of theorists, but tlu> prortical aim of :« practical plan, which, acyoftflnK to President Taft, today promises to m irk one of the v»ty greatest steps in the history of the world through the medium of arbitration. The Presidtfirt lias taken the lead in a aiMat 'movement of the nations looking toward the realization of a hope which foiincl its inception in the year one A. i). NEWARK, O., March 29.—The case of Louis Boulton, who is charged with first degree murder growing out of the lynching of Carl Etherington, an anti-saloon league detective, here laBt July, was called for trial today. The case is regarded as the moat important of any of those that have been tried, as Boulton is charged with being one of the ringleaders of the mob. He Is a prominent and Influential politician of Neiwark and has engaged eminent counsel to conduct his defense. Special to The Spirit. INDIANA, March 29.—Following an alleged attack by his father-inlaw, S. I. MoCullough, of Cookpoft, who. It is said, wielded a hatchet, 13. F. Keating of Pittsburg yesterday afternoon made an information against Mini before Justice of th" Peace J. G. Fleming, charging assault with attempt to kill. Keating went to the home of his wife's patents to see his wife. He was about to leave when the trouble occurred. .1()UN'STOWN. Pa., March 29.- — \rthur Brehmain. aged six, died yesterday morning in great agony as the result, it is alleged, of eating poisoned salmon. Other members of the t'amib were made ill, but prompt action h\ a physician »aved their lives*. fanned Salmon CiiUm-s JK'tttli i'anc\ spring patent Hour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per Mick, our price, $1.25. .1 H. Kink. —1 — —  A CO.MPLKTi: LOSS Louis Wester, who is nefw located in Youngstown, Ohio, arrived here today. Mr. Waster's property was recently destroyed by fire in Anita and it was reported at the lime that it was well insured. Such was not die case. Mr. Wester did not have a cent's worth of insurance and his loss is about $4,000. At the time of the fire A. .1. Mulburg was negotiating for the purchase of the property. Burial of the unfortunates has been postpond until next week The official death list resulting from the fire is 144. twenty of wrom are still unidentified. All the witnesses agreed that doors leading to the stairways and elevators were locked. NEW YORK. March One hundred and fifty witnesses gave affidavit testimony before the district attorney regarding Saturday's factory fire which is to he tumc.% over to the April grand jury. I By I'nited Press.) Schreck made a poor showing. | He landed less than half a dozen ' clean blows on Morris. None of them carried force enough to csiVbc j the Oklahoma "Hope" any great worry. I There was never a moment after the first round was a minute old that the result was in doubt. Morris completely outclassed his opponent. The ex-engineer rushed Schreck about the ring at will and landed almost as he pleased. He showed in this light that he could battle with both hands. Heretofore, his work with his left hand had been slow. SAFULA, Okla.. March 29.—Carl Morris, the Oklahoma "White Hope," climbed a step nearer the pugilistic heavyweight championship here yesterday afternoon by knocking out Mike Schreck of Cincinnati in the sixth round of a scheduled 15-round bout. A hard right hook to Schreck's jaw after the sixth round had one minute and two seconds ended the battle. The Cincinnati man fell heavily to the canvas and was counted out by Referee Edward W. Cochrane.CAMDEN, 8. C., March 29.—The annual open-air* horse show here opened today and will continue over polo ponies and other blue-rlbbor tomorrow. Among the exhibits are polo ponies and other blue-ribbon show horses from many well-known stables In the North. HORSE SHOW AT CAMDEN TOKIO, Japan, March 20. The new United States-Japanese treaty was formally approved by the Council of the Empire today. A formal signatory exchange will take place April 4. | Those present were: .Ylosdames Frank Myers, Elmer Reading. Nicholas Phillips, M. Michael, Charles j'Reading, Martha Blose, Laura Hlos<\ . Richard Richard Johns, Daniel Harris, Oeorge Depp. On 'Monday evening the friends of Mrs. William B. Jones tendered her a surprise party, the occasion being her birthday anniversary.1 The hostess was the recipient of many valuable gifts and the guests in turn enjoyed a most excellent luncheon. Fancy spring patent flour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per sack, our price, $1.25. J. H. Fink.—1 Fancy spring patent flour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per sack, our price, $1.25. J. H. Fink.-2-! Fancy spring patent Hour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 petsack, our price, $1.25. J. 11. Fink. 1 Another shipment of special railroad gloves and mitts, 50c pair. Women's, misses' and children s all patent Roman sandals on a new last, $1.50 and up. Bberhart's red profit sharing stamps have a caali or merchandise value. Stamped linen centerpieces, IS, 24, 27, 36 itch, from 25c to 75c. A beautiful assortment to select from.—1. I KHKKHAKT'S 8TOKK XKW8 Children's wash suits just arrived. Special values in the 50c and $1.00 grades. Fancy spring patent flour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per sack, our price, $1.26. J. If. Fink.-—-I 'Fancy spring patent flour, ev»ry sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per sack, our price, $1.25. J. H. Fink.—1 Fancy spring patent flour, every sack guaranteed; worth $1.50 per sack, our price, |t.25. J. H. Fink.—X rag 1 & m m wm ■ !*