Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-05-25

              Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. VOL. X.—No. 814 PRICE TWO**C^m PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1916 DUIOK FHtEMEN HELP TO ClUlt WRECK I TUMI WHO wiu, Vttk'r grant s plea X Off ? LOCAL! MAN AGAIN {HONORED 1BY NATIONAL GREEK ORDER NAVAL COMMITTEE!1 OF HOUSE DEMANDS BIG INCREASE OF SHIPS »t0>uiitMt.1 " '' <<^^s**#!" " " ■"" i ■*jy Engine Co.'s Kfforts Make Possible Opening of Traffic Blocks! Sfxty Honpsk George Komlos Ik Ke-ol«»cted Sujtreme Financial Secretary of (irrrk Societies. •Through helfi rendered by members of an engine company of the DuBols Fire Department, the P. R. R. was able to resume traffic through the Caledonia tunnel,this morning after having been tie* up for more than 60 hours. George Komlos, of this city, has been re-elected supremo financial secretary of the Greek Catholic socleties in convention during the early part or the week at Bridgeport, Conn. The majority of the officers of last year were re-elected, but the selection of Mr. Komlos was the only unanimous one. WIMHBHtK Imhkwiok jhwb mutch f l.t V ,-• ■>• ' Local G. A, R. Post Arranges For Observance ill Pursuance of Dep't : i Orders. Insist Upon Two Dreadnaghts, Six Battle - Cruisers] and Several Auxiliaries. The ammonia fumes which held back the work all of yesterday were aided in their efforts when a car of nitric acid biirned up. A call was sent for help to DuQois, it being feared that the entire wreckage would be destroyed. However, the flames quickly burned themselves out. Then it was decided that the firemen's services would he used in sprinkling the ammonia fumes and the DuBois City Engine Company sent tip its machine and a crew, along with some hose, last evening. The men worked all night and returned home this morning, having made it possible fOr the Renovo and Reynoldsville wrecking crews to enter the tunnel and bring out the debris of the ammonia car. The officers elected are Father Alexander Dzubany of Jelsenrlng. I'a.: re-elected supreme spiritual adviser; Hev. Constantino Uoskovits of Kankin. Pa., assistant supreme spiritual adviser; George Kondor, of Cone- Conemaugh, Pa., supreme president; John Slivka of Jessup, Pa., supreme vice president: lady supreme vice president, Airs. Susana Pachnta; George Munchuk. supreme treasurer; George Komlos of Punxsutnwney, I'a.. re-elected supreme financial secretary unanimously; John Drlmak of Homestead, re-elected supreme recording secretary; Michael Kolesar of Homestead, assistant recording secretary; Allx Kostelnik of Charleroi, Pa., president of the gymnastic branch; Michael Deliman of Rankin, secretary of the youths' branch. ti I. OfRMZCD SO YEARS AGO 1 - 5 • - « SEEK COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM Intcrnntfoniil Xfwi Sfrvlef WASHINGTON, May 25.—Two dreadnoughts, six battle cruisers and a complete complement of auxiliaries of all classes are demanded immediately by the minority members of the House Committee on Naval Affairs. In a report to the House today the eight majority members emphatically -dissented from the recommendation of the minority which, they assert. makes compromise. After that the work of clearing up the debris moved along rapidly and It Is expected by the dlvlRlon headquarter# at Heynoldsvllle, this afternoon that traffic will be in shape to be resumed through  tunnel In several hours. The wreck occurred o'W Monday morning early and the P. R. R. has been detourlng all of Its traffic over 4G miles of the B. & S. ever since. "without regard to the position or the American Navy". The Republican minority insists that a comprehensive program immediately should he adopted which would insure second place in point of strength for I lie I'nited States Navy. Ships and additional personnel are urgently needed, ii is asserted', and In order that the sought for result may be attained without unnecessary delay, suggestion is made that two and three shifts of men be employed on construction and that a definite time for the completion of vessels be fixed. I).dm? it etaoin shrdlupuwrf rfrarrf Supreme tribunal—A. F. Koren.v of Cleveland, O., president; George Bandurich of (Bridgeport, secretary, and 12 members, four from Pennsylvania, two from Ohio, two from C'onnectlcut, one from Indiana, two from (Continued on page three.) ALUMNI JtSSOCUTMN HMDS 71HBMQIET ALIENISTS MAINTAIN WAIT! IRRESPONSIBLE On May 30, we honor the memory of those who shed their blood that this country might live and continue to nourish as a unit. But reverence for the dead must be hound with thoughts of the living. Thoughts of our own strife-torn country of more than half a century ago brings up visions ol war ridden Europe, its devastated fields and homes, its destitute millions, its fatherless children and widowed mothers. Who among the rulers of the lighting nations will be the first to echo Grant's plea after the surrender of the starved Southern armies: "Let us have peace." Grant was mighty in war. but still more mighty after war, when he could forgive and forget for the sake of humanity. Right Posture Team to Play Indiana on May 30 Accused Will Take Stand When Experts Close- Speedy End is Expected. the afternoon of Tuesday, May "0, Pinky Friedman's Right Posture baseball team will play the Indiana Athletics at the Playground in this city. The game will begin at 2 o'clock. ThH Right Posture aggregation is a fast one nnd a first class game may be expected. The team members have received their uniforms and have been practicing diligently. A series of games are to be arranged with ftuBois and a cup will be given for a series of local games between the Right Posture team and some other aggregation of youngsters. Any team in this section whose members are from 12 to IS years of age, that desires a game with the Right Postures, should address l,lovd Jordan, Punxsutawney. Pa. WILL SOLICIT FUNDS TO ESTABLISH LIBRARY klv MntwLlUii Litmntti HEREON FRIDAY JUNE 9 PUNXS'Y IRON & STEEL WORKS POURED FOURTH CHS! TODAY NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB TO HOLD SESSION IN PUNXS7 JUNE 1 AND 2 IntermitInnnl INcurn Hmlrp NRW YOItK. May 25.—-To save Dr. Arthur Warren Waite from the electric chair, the big guns of the defense were tired' today. Alienists testified that Waite was suffering from "a mental disease" when be brought about the death of bis millionaire father-in-law. John E. Peck. Waite is expected to tell his story after the professional men have completed their testimony. The accused dentist will testify that for the few months preceding the death of his wife's mother and father he was in a highly nervous state, that Ills mind was subject to "obsessions" and that It ecould not resist the suggestion that seemed to come from "another self". The other self he described as the "Man from lCgypt". The speed with which the State presented Its evidence against Waile and the fact that the defendant is not expected to call many witnesses leads to the belief that the trial will end this week—a remarkable record for speed in a case of such importance.City is Divided Into 11 Districts For Canvassing Purposes—Much Cash Needed. Pittsburgh Woman to Speak at Thursday Afternoon Session in in M. E. Church. "Crazy Jack" Williams Hits Trail For West ClIIZfNS MUST NEEDS IE CEflEMUS RECEPTION AT THE FISHER HONE Was Arrested on Dinordrrly Charge in Johnstown—RplfMMNtl and Told to Move On. Friday, June 9, has be<en designated as "Library Day" in Punxsutawney. On that date the city will be canvassed for subscriptions with which to establish a public library here. The ninth annuul meeting of the Neighborhood Qlub will he lield in this city on June 1 and 2. The sessions will be hel<J in the First Methodist church and a program 6f merit is to be given at the opening session on Thursday afternoon. "Crazy Jack" Williams did not climb the First National Bank building. or Johnstown, yesterday for two very ijodo reasons, says the Cleartleld Progress. Annual Feast in Lutheran (rJChurch AsasementProveB I Extra In the®asement of the Lutheran Church lit evening the j»emb?rs of the Alunml Association of the Punxsutawneff High School held their seventhennuai banquet, with 80 !n attendance. The feasting began shortly after' 7:30 o'fclock. The ladies of the Lutheran Church had prepared the banquet and those who partook of it proclaimed it as the premier feast of the seven. J. Car\-Miner, of the class of 1904, acted as \oastmaster and officiated with an efficiency that showed the wiseness of the choice of the committee in charge. Robert D. Allison, of the class of 1910, welcomed the members of the 1916 class as members of the association and Frank Oswald responded. solos by Manila Rosenthal and Ruby Langan; vocal solos by Alma Bowers, Virginia Beyer and Susan Carter and a violin solo by Margaret Barton were finely rendered and enthusiastically received. Dehoe Barton spoke briefly and led some enthusiastic cheering, sev* eral of the old High School yells being given. The singing of fpnr old favorites by the assemblage was one of the pleasing features of the festivities. "Juanita", "How Can I Bear to Leave Thee',, "Then You'll Remember Me", and the "Alumni Pledge", as composed to the air of "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes" by Superintendent F. S. Jackson, were sung with considerable gusto. in addition to the members of the Alumni Association, several members of the High School, faculty, the school directors and Mrs. Ralph S. Boots, of New York, formerly a teacher in the High School here, were present. At a -meeting of the association held recently the following officers \\ere reflected: Mrs. Howard Ley, president; Miss Anna Lowry, vice president; Miss Emma King, secretary; Jtfiss Sarah Robinson, treasurer. Father of Local Woman Died Sunday in Hawthorne The first was that ho had failed to obtain the conaent.'tif the officials of the bank, and th/'soconcl that the police would not Jlow him to do so. When hL Inajmpd on overriding the wishes he was taken to the police station. The Neighborhood Club is composed of the Irving club of Punxsutawney; Round Table and Civic clubs, of DuBois; Study Club of BrooTtville; Utopia club, of ReynoldsviUe; Civic and Progress dubs, of Itidgeway, Clarion and Indiana Civic and literary clubs are also honorary members of the organization. HAWTHORNE, May 25.—Alack Mohney, a former resident of Hawthorne, died early Sunday morning in Youngstown, Ohio, where lie has been located for several years. The body was shippde to DuBois yesterday and' taken direct to the Hnnibarger Cemetery for interment. —sou— ■ Residents of Punxsntawney Are Invited to Visit the Plant ami 4ee the Workings. \ The Plnxsutawney Iron anil Steel \orks aoujlfid their fourth cast today and! is now on the high road to be one /of Uie important Industries They|ha*> sulTiciej»r 'orders on hand tot kelp the rest of the as thoy are continually coming in the people of this town may feel assured that this plant, will not be idle again in years. The new furnace is being completed and as soon as this is done arrangements will be completed for putting on a night turn. The amount of orders on hand now will make this a necessity. Homes are being found for the experienced men coming from other parts and those who cannot be housed at this time will, if necessary, be arranged for at the plant itself. Mr. Dakin says that they will makff»bunks in the office and adjoining buildings, but what they take care of the new men. They will employ about 20 men from this town, which will be a help as in the.past few months a great many residents of Punx*utawney have gone to Ohio to work In steel and' munitions plants there. This exodus does not ncod to worry Punxsutawney people any as there are many more coming in than going out, and the houses vacated by those leaving are always rented before they are really vacated. Residents of this place are not only at perfect liberty to visit the plant, but are cordially invited by Mr. Dakin and Mr. Prebles to do so. ,It will do those who know nothing of the industries of Punxsutawney to go up there and see them working*. There are also a number of other places of interest in the neighborhood of the Steel & Iron Works that, would make an interesting study, such as the glass plants. He was given a hearing at 5:30 last evening and was discharged by ilie mayor, the withdrawal of the charges of disorderly conduct made against him. however, being contingent on his leaving Johnstown. A Tuesday, .May 30, is the 60th an< piversary of the first observance of Memorial Day and for that reason more than ordinary attention is be' lng devoted to the plans for its observance. It likewise- marks the (►Oth anniversary of the closing days 0t the war and of the organization <of the Grand Army of the Republic. Although General Order No. 11 of $eiheral Logan, designating May 30 )!• Memorial Dajv-was not issued until Maiy 8, the graves of sol- I diers had bepn decaratep/at various $l*ces on Mpy 30 for twe years previous. f ' - Relative to Meurorial- Day General Order No: 4 issued, from general headquarters /on April 18, 1916, ! »ayi': ' / i • Memorial Day. . Memory quickens as we think of .tye approach of Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 80th. We recall many comrades who marched to the music of the Union but who have passed over the Great Divide. Let us gath-' er about their passionless graves; strew them with the freshest flowers Qt spring and place above them the flag they loved and for which they gave their strength, their service, and yielded up their lives, willing sacrifices for national unity. The day is sacred to the Grand , Afrmy of the Republic and should be 4p treated by all who now enjoy the bfeasijjip«,g(id benefits of their heroic service add sacrifices. Let us invite' all who love their country to tsjte pafftn.this tribute to our dead, especially the children, who will be . impressed by this object lesson in iMiWitai,' Lfet all Posts urge the suspension of business and the postjftaeraaQt of. gjimes on that day, so that the day may be kept sacred to . those "whOrgave the last full measure of devotion" to the land) they loved. The National Encampment fcM directed thta Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech and General Logan's Memorial Day Order shall be read as 1 iJart of the public service. Memorial Sunday, May 28th, is the Sabbath of our Order and should be soletmUly observed by all Posts as such, by meeting in a house of worship with proper services. An affiliated orders should be invited to participate and share in the moral add spiritual stimuius of the day. The following is a copy of Past dofttmander-ln-Chiet Logan's Meraorial iky Order: Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, May 5, 1868, General Orders No. 11. The ?0th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing frith flowers, or otherwise decorating the of comrades who died in defense of their country during th elate rebellion, and those bodies now lie in almost every city, villageand Camlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or coremony la prescribed, b\it Posts and Comrades will their own way arrange fitting services and testimonial or respect as circumstances may permit. We are organised, Comrades, as our Regulations tell us, for the purpose, among Other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind : and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors . and) marines who united to suppress * the' late rebellion". . What can aid "more to assure this result than by efierlshing tenderly the memory of o»r heroic dead, who mode their Breasts a a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier .lives werg the reveille offeedom to a racs in chains and their death a tattoo* Of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacf$4 vigUafiee. All that the consecrated w'elath and taste of the nation can add' to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her alalia defenders. Let wanton foottread rudely on such hallowed, grounds. Let pleasant path* invito the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourner?. Let' no v&ndslipm of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to tberpwnifent or to the coming generations that have forgotten as a Mople he cost of a free and undi- Mdfdjrapuhlie. % lldtllier ayes grow dull and other iOaftk. and other hearts coldl truat, oufs shall keep . ftv** tottg aa the light and % remains to us.  t0OBttau«4 on page three.) At a meeting recently held at the home of Mrs. F. D. Pringle the city was divided into 11 districts and a corps of canvassers assigned to each district. Early In the morning of June 9 the canvassers will begin a house to house canvlfes f/r funds. An errdnAus lmpr«sion that $1,000 is all ftiat is neaped to establish the libr«*y here#as somehow been created. \The of the matter is that frotrnJUkflOO to $5,000 is needed to put the institution on a Bound footing. The expense connected with establishing and maintaining a library of this nature is large. Many books have to be purchased, a room rented and a competent librarian hired. This requires cash and no inconsiderable amount of it. Mrs. Mary E. Bakwell, of Pittsburgh, Is to Rive un address on Thursday afternoon and in addition to I he program for Thursday afternoon there will be a recptlon Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. J. L. Fisher for the visiting club women. Friday morning tho annual business session of the club will be held. Officers will be elected and the place of meeting for 1917 designated. The program for Thursday afternoon follows: Organ solo—Miss Elizabeth Putney. Invocation—llev. B. A. Oinader. Roll call. Greetings—Miss Edith Beck. Response—Mrs. H. J. Baldwin of Du- Bois. Vocal solo—-Miss Nellie Allison. Paper—"Free Libraries", .Miss Mai-y True. ' Address—Miss Mary E. Bakowell. of Pittsburgh. General discussion. Music—Punxsutawney High School Glee club. Mr. Mohney was an uncle of Dr. A. J. Hepler. of New Bethlehem, and was a relative of the John Louis Home family of Hawthorn. Besides five sisters and one brother, Mr. Mohney is survived by his widow and four children as follows: Donald, of Clearfield; Harry, of Tarentum; Mrs. 0. Friant, of Punxsutawney, and Christine Milliren, of Youngstown, Ohio. Williams lert last evening—fol-i lowing Uorari' Greeley's advice anit going west MICHAEL Ml DIES OF LOCOMOTOR ATM Hml l.tvtnl hi flu- Went Knd for the |>nst Thirl y-iiv<» Years. Army Aviator is? | K Killed During Flight latonnttoaal Anni Smlr# PENSACOLA, Fla., May 26—Lieutenant jamen R. Rockwell, a student aviator attached to the u. S. Engineering Corps here, was instantly killed last night when his'aeroplane plunged tut® the Gulf from a height of ISO feet. He -was completing a ■trial flight when his machine bucked If the library is to become a reality the people of Punxsutawney must be generous. There are many cKlgpns who could give from $250 to (GOO with ease and there should be several subscriptions above the $250 mark. - It would be possible to start the library with as little as >1,000 but the committee in charge would be seriously handicapped with sq small an amount. Mr. and Maurie Coulter, visited friends in Pittsburgh Wednesday. Michael Heitz died at his homo on Perry street Wednesday, of locomolor ataxia, at (he age of 4 5 years. EBKKHAHT'S HIMMKI! OPKX1NG We' want every one in this vicinity to attend our opening tomorrow and Friday. The interior of our store has been tastefully decorated and presents an attractive appearance for the summer trade. Thousands of dollars worth of beautiful new merchandise in every department ready for your inspection. One of the features will be the distribution of 3000 Ladies' Home Journal patterns, which will be given away absolutely free whether you make a purchase or not. You are cordially Invited to drop In and see us.—1. He had been a resident of the West Kurt Tor the past 35 years and had the respect and love of a great many friends there. ANITA GDI ENTERTAINS^ He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Annie Salisbury, of Pittsburgh, and Mary and Susie, at home. Books will be highly acceptable but it is the cash that is most needed. Be ready for the canvassers when they come around on June !>. Caatment is Indicted Iateraaitloaal *rw« Scrvlc® LONDON:—Sir Rogers Casemet and Daniel Bailey, who were captured while trying to smuggle arms Into Ireland for the Rebels were formally indicted today on the ehanrge of high treason. The next step will be to arraign the defendant in thfe high court of justice. The tralU will open on Miss Dorin Roth Is Hostess to a Number of Her Friends. ANITA, May 25.—Miss Doris Roth was hosteBB at a delightful gathering at her home here on Monday evening. Music, games and luncheon were enjpyed by the following:  Marian Robertson, Manda Brewer, Anna Uh*s, Helen Uhas, of Eleanora; Anna Olson, Bmma Bergquist, £gnes Anderson, Annie Olson, Hildegard Olson, Louise Henry, Lillian Anderson, Emma Hagstrom, Violet Gregory, Paul Straitiff, John Weiss, Axel and Reuben Dahl, Matthew Warden, William Smith. George Sullivan, Charles Stahl, Albert Mc- Intyre, Chester Warden, Dick Skinner, Charles White- He is also survived by three brothers and one sister. . Mrs. Alex Postlewalt, of Hamilton, underwent an operation In the Adrian Hospital*this morning. -J. . r H. B. FORD TO VOTERS Band Concert Thi« Eve. The funeral services will be held in the Greek Catholic Church in the West End tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, and interment made In the Greek Catholic Cemetery. This evening at 7:45 o'clock In the band stand the Citlsehs' Band will give Its weekly summer concert. An excellent program has been arranged for this evening and yon can't afford to miss this treat. On Thursday evening, June 1, the band will give a concert and dance. The dance will be held in the Lang&n Hall immediately following the concert.From Thursday till Memorial Day we will make two deliveries dally to Circle Hill; orders In before 11 a. m. ■will be delivered by 2 p. m.; orders in before 4: SO will be delivered by 6:30; planting done on request at a slight extra charge. Crlssman Greenhouse Co.—2t4. MRS. FARBE1) HOSTESS t Mrs. Edward Farbier entertaained a number of her friends last evening in honor of Mrs. Dunsmore, of Ladlow, who is the guest of Mrs. H horn as A. Furnlss. Following an enjoyabtfe evening devoted to 500 a dainty ;;:. luncheon was Berved. " ® , : "A I desire to express my sincere appreciation to the.vofers who helped me secure the nomination as representative in General Assembly and trust that I shall have your support at the general election. Respectfully, —1. H. B. FORD.