Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-06-17

              |F •*■ \AMjBmfyWmWfe'^y^Pyty/ fv  I I ftlr tonight' ftad^fnBti|S| y Byp Jy^p^jyJy^ PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA, SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 17. 1918 PRICE TWO CMEi PUNXS'Y HAS BEEN GOING UP FAST IN THE;PAST 10 YEARS , - . ■ '"• *' ' ' . mra cam 1WMENS TO NIKE ATTMX ON MEUCARS raMER KflK KSKHI ■Its IT MM TRAFFIC TIED UP ON EASTERN RAILWAYS BY WRECKS AND SLIDES harmony mim HUGHES IN CAMPAIGN OF FALL IS UNDER WAY Fred Hombaugh Victim of n Complication of Diseases. Yon Will be Interested in tte Printed Record of the Town'a Advancement Soon to/e PuMjsfved From the Office- The Daily Spirit's Te^h^rffiversary. Kk&ssectss RAM3AYTOWN, Pa., June 17.— Fred Hornabaugh died at his home In Ramsaytown yesterday of a complication of diseases. Mr. Hornbaugh was born in Germany in the town of Essen, near the River Rhine, in the year 18B8, September 18. In the year 1844 htf came to this country and located in Monterey, fa. He was there joined by his betrothed, Marie Keppler, also of Germany, and they were married May 4, 1885. This happy Couple resided in Monterey for eight years. They then moved to Desire, where they lived' until 10 years ago, when they came to Ramsaytown. Says if Any More Troops Cross the Border They Will Fired Upon. One Killed on Tuscurora Valley Rail Road— Freights Crash on Fort Wayne. George W. Perkins Carrying on Negotiations With Colonel Roosevelt.Do you remember what Mahoning street between Pean and Gilpin streets looked like 16 years ago? Does it come back to your mind readily? In honor of the tenth anniversary of the founding of The Spirit as a daily newspaper a special edition is now feeing compiled that will not only pictortally portray Punxsutawney of today but the entire county, and sections of other counties contiguous to this section. Do you remember how 10 years ago, when Punxsutawney had u population of 4,000, the wiseacres said, "Well, the old town has seen Its best day; It can't grow any more"? Do you remember that when in 1910 Punxsutawney showed a population of 9,068, some ef the folks still said: "We've grown all me can; the coal Is going fast, and the town will go back wfth it." But the town is still growing. KAY CALL OUT STATE MILITIAS FAST TRAIN RUNS INTO LANDSLIDE MANY REPUBLICANS CALL ON IfDW That the Anniversary Get Acquainted Edition is an assured success Is evidenced by the liberal response being met with on every hand by the representatives of this paper, Mrs. Dorsey J. Dunlap and Mfs. Edith Elliott, who are doing the preliminary work, to be joined later by Mr. Dunlap, and others who will carry on the work of compiling the valuable data with which this edition will be filled. latrrnntlnnnl Nht» Scrvlpf The deceased was yerv well and favorably known and the residents of Ramsaytown feel they have lost one of their best and most beloved citizens. He had been in business there until poor health compelled him to retire. Iiitrrniitlnniil Ne«* srrvlvo NEW YORK. June 17.—George \V. Perkins, Progressive leader, after a series ol conferences yesterday with Col. Theodore Roosevelt and with Governor Charles S. Whitman, announced rhat negotiations were under way looking to a "restoration of the ftooil feeling" betweeft the progressives and Republicans. WASHINGTON, June IT.—General Funston today forwarded to the War Department a report from General Bell, American Commander at El Paso, confirming the statements that warning had been given by General Trevino, Carranza commander, that if any more Americans crossed the border they would attacked. Trevino also threatened :to attack American troops already ly Mexico if there was any movement toy them. HARRISBI'RG, June 17.—Harry Kauffinan, a- fireman of Waterloo. Pa., was killed and A. O. Kiltcliie, an engineer of Blairs Mills, Pa., was fatally injured when a bridge over which a Tuscurora Valley railroad train was passing collapsed this morning. The heavy rains had washed out one of the abuttments. Three cars attached to the engine were badly damaged but all the passengers, according to the latest available information, escaped serious injury. Thls year of 1916 finds us with 4 population of at least 11,500, an Increase of nearly 30 per cent in Ave or six years, and every prospect that 1920 -will see 15,000 people within the borough limits. Tile deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Helena Radaker, of Cadagan, Pa.; Mrs. Catherine Lambeth, of Ramsaytown; Mrs. Freda Morrison, of Rossiter; Charles, of Pittsburgh; John, Samuel and Minnie, at home. All were at his bedside when death came. (Clarion county papers please coyp.) Mr. Perkins saw Governor Whitman just after the Governor had called upon Charles K. Hughes. The Progressive lender then returned to call upon Colonel Roosevelt. He had iunk talks with both parties. Eight thousand copies of this edition will be printed at the very least. As a means of showing just what a town is like to the outside world, especially to manufacturers contemplating locating here, this edition will be invaluable. In the main, however, the edition will circulate largely in the county and adjacent sections, and will be a most valuable medium for publicity, as well. Information regarding this edition may be obtained from any of the representatives, or at this office. This has been the result of the faithful worlc of a grpat many Funxsutawney citizens who had faith in Its future, and who continue to have faith in it. General Funston stated positively that Major Alonzo Gray, of the nth Cavalry, had crossed1 the Itio Grande into Mexico pursuing bandits who raided San Ignaclo, Tex., killing three American soldiers. The engine went into the creek The wreck occurred near Easi Waterford. Mr. Perkins and Frederick W. Whitrtdge had luncheon with Colonel Itoosevelt in the hotel dining room yesterday. Mr. Perkins on leaving. Colonel Roosevelt went to the hotel where Governor Whitman Is stopping.This steadify-groWing population has resulted in wonderful changes, in the physical appearance of Punxsutawney. A new building here, a new front there, and a business block that has been a landmark for perhaps 30 years is transformed into something unrecognizable to the person -who has been away a few years. Major Gray crossed the river and wenf as far as Martinero, where he lost trace of the bandits, and returned to American soil. Major Gray found the body of one dead Mexican and an American, and captured two Mexicans who are supposed to have taken'part in (he attack on the Americans. Son Born This Morning to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sheldon HARRISBURG, June 17. Passenger train No. 18 on the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, bound from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, ran into a slide of rock near Petersburg, about tno miles west of this city, early this morning. The engine was partly overturned. No one was injured. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sheldon I his morning at <! o'clock and brought a in-pound boy. The new arrival, if the new father is to be believed, has established a new class for babies, Class AAAAAA. I'nless there is maternal objection the only son of I he house of Sheldon will probably bear the name of .lyhn Donald,-with "Jack" for every day use. Pouter pigeons have nothing on Karl for chestiness. Mr. Perkins was asked if he carried a message from Colonel Roosevelt to the Governor. If you are in favor of it, do not put off going into it. Before the work of compiling this edition has been finished the gentlemen and ladies doing the work will have interviewed perhaps a thousand or more people. The task is a big one. By making it unnecessary for our representatives to come back a second or third time you can help materially to lessen the labor and cost of getting up this edition. "1 cannot discuss that," he said, but added that it was useless to deny that he and the Governor had talked politics. The best record of the progress of a town, industrially and otherwise, is a printed record. It is some 16 years since an edition of this character has been printed in Punxsutawney, and at. that time The Spirit had the honor of permanently recording men, affairs, industries and places in its industrial edition. A report war> circulated in army circles today that all state militia organizations would be called out for use in Mexico before the end of next weeli. One official stated that arrangements are now being made for the general call, and the order will be issued within a few days. At the time of the call for the border states militia several weeks ago,'confidential instructions were Issued to all tnilitia commanders to he ready for early service on tho 'border. The passage of the Hay-Chamberlaln army bill, and Its signing by President Wilson since that date now makes the militia available for duty inside Mexico. PITTSBURGH, June 17.—The entire Fort Wayne division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was tied up when two freight, trains crashed together at Emsworth station this morning, tearing up the track for a considerable distance and piling the road bed with wreckage. No one was seriously injured. After his Interview with Governor Whitman Mr. Perkins returned to the hotel where Colonel Roosevelt is staying, lie refused, however, to make any statement. Up to the Merchants I">rs. Hubert V. Guile, Arthur B. Duel and Samuel W. Lambert were holding a consultation in Colonel Roosevelt's rooms when Mr. Perkins returned, hater I)r. Guile announced there was "nothing the matter with Colonel Roosevelt's heart," andthat he proha'bly would be able to return to bin home at Oyster Bay, I*. I., today. Punxsutawney has an ordinance which prohibits the shooting of tire crackers within the borough limits, but unfortunately there is no law in existence that prohibits the sale of firecrackers. As long as the dangerouts bits of confined llades are offered for sale thfT*authorities here are going to have no small amount of trouble in enforcing the ordinance that prohibits shooting them. The merchant has the right to sell them but it would seem the part of good citizenship to forgo that right and not put temptation In the way of the boys. The merchant who sells them cannot but feel'responsiblc for the accidents that are sure to arise from the use of them by the youngsters. REV. MRS. CHARLES JL CLARK MM NEW ENGLAND DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION NOW HATTER OE HISTORY Give Surprise Misscelaneous Shower For Bride-to-Be BBntlwIllniii Mm gee Engine at/Local tHaml f p. rant, y ' M Hi, A consisting ofjno. H. Fink, Hlf< J.ytael), George W. Stephenson, ■II..A. 'Murray, J. n. Davis, O. A. KWWgfOve, f». W. JBeyer, O. W. Por■|fr amt J. Alexander Smltjfc yester■ day visited the stone crusher near ■town which is being operated by an steam motor, the pro- Hj&et of the plant in charge of R. H. Bwhitiag, the inventor, at West End. ■ That the motor is a success, there ■is not question. The manner in Hwhichit ste&'dily operated the crush■er yesterday afternoon ' indicated HtbM- Many tests have been made Bjlf the motor, and the most recent Httie was at State College, where an Hlft horsepower motor was tested as ■ to fuel consumption, power-produc- Htion, a»d power development. So H'tvell balanced is the motor that a Bvery Small amount of steam is re■ quired to give it a power Impulse, H i»<f the motor at State College de■ Veloped 26 horsepower without any ■ appreciable increase of fuel eon■ sumption. ■ The motor being of a rotary na- I ture, with sleeve valves at frequent I intervals forming a serious of cham- H hers into which the Rteam is forced ■ to produce the power, does away ■ with condensation to such a large Hfexieht that a minimum amount is ■ required for operating purposes. ■ )fr. Whiting and the stockholders B of the company, who have put sev■ eral thousand dollars into the plant ■ in development and test work, feel I that the rotary steam motor has ■ now re&ohed a point where there is ■ no question about its adaptibillty to I ail hinds of plants requiring power, I and are now trying to work out a I plan sufficient additional ■ Capital can be secured to begin sell■ ing and Manufacturing on a scale ■ that will produce profits. ■ Readers#! this paper are familiar I from past descriptions, with the mo| tor, and it is needlss to go into de■ tails about It# further. Competent ■ locomotive engineers .have gone into I the rotary steam motor, and pro■ nounee it a wonderful improvement ■ upon the present reciprocating type ■ of steam engines. That it will I eventually revolutionize the produc■ tion of power, seems certain. At ■ present Jt is merely a proposition of ■ whether Punxsutawney capitalists ■ will interest themselves sufficiently ; in this remarkable invention to thoroughly convince themselves of its ' value, and after doing so help ; finance the operation of the industry, and perhaps develop a manufactory for Punxsutawney that may he to this community what the automobile industry Is to others, or to just neglect ft, and not take any inittitlv*, only to wake up some bright morning, and And that some other town his secured a great in' dustry. th® Spirit does not pretend to pass JuagH)e»t on the rotary steam motor. All inquiries so ' far made, indicate that it is an unqualified success, and of wonderful value because of fuel economy, as a power producer. Not being skilled engineers, pone of the people connected with the paper can do anything except go on what others say. ' there are .however, competent engineers in Punxsutawney, and other* can bp secured from technical seltpols, such as Carnegie or State College, and a thorough investigation thus be made. * 'Why look tor industries out of to'wn, until it has been definitely decided whether or not » plant with wonderful possibilities is not being ij overlooked fright here fn Punxsutawi »«y- MWtuftHtfiign . lilfliilJWW IPirVlWRUlrUJ German Aeroplanes Make Attack and I mil Pour—Battle on Verdun Front. PARIS. June 17.—(I. N. S.)—Ger- Ger«M»n aeroplanes boAbarded Dunkirk yesterday. Four persons were killed and 16 wounded. Another squadron •hollid Bar le Due. The battle oh the Verdun front is itStftf Wtth •»» He former Intensity. PBKNY 8BLM POft *000 >r BURLINGTON, N. J., June 17—A Haw Jersey penny, coined by the «t*tein l?Mi, and recently offered to e<ifh collectors throughout the countijrhy fiqward F. Lewis, executor of I the estate of his father, the late Sen- i ate? Orifflthrw. Lewis, has "been sold < i far |M0. the record price for a one- i ; tint American coin. ' 1 Fight on Woman's Suffrage Plank Only Battle of the Session. A number of friends of Miss Jon nip Jordan gathered at her hom< and tendered her ft surprise miscel laneous shower on Thursday even ing. The evening was devoted It games, vocal and Instrumental music and a very delicious luncheon was served. The committee in charge or (lie function staged some unique stunts. Attend GradnaHow Exercises at Xorthfield Seminary and Ml. Holyoke college. Regis II. Post, former governor of Porto Rico, also visited Colonel Roosevelt during the afternoon. He said he had called to inquire as to' the former President's condition. Rev. Charles A. Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, has returned from New England, after two weeks' absence. With Mrs. Clark, he attended the graduation of their daughter, Eleanor, at the Northfield Seminary, June 6, and the graduation of their daughter Margnret, from Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., June 14. ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 17.—The Democratic National Convention came to an end yesterday. In its last session arose the only discussion or argument of the four that were held. It was the one rift in the controlled harmony of the proceedings and proceeded from objection to indorsing woman suffrage in the platform. Governor James E. Ferguson, of Texas, urged a plank reaffirming the party position on state rights. It was debated an hour at the consluaion of the reading of the platform which was presented by Senator William J. Stone, of Missouri, chairman of the Committee on Resolutions. Expect New Operation to Open Near Marion Center CAUTOICRASHES INTO POLE MARION CENTER, June 17.—The leases on the body of several hundred acres of coal land lying just south or town, which were taken up during the winter and tests made of the field, will expire the latter part of this month, and indications and rumors are that It is to be taken up. A gentleman was here Friday looking after houses and said he would move here to be employed on the new plant. Another corps of engineers was here the first of the week„doing more work for the branch road from the B., R. & P. to the location of the proposed opening. There are other Indications that the coal is to be taken, but nothing authentic has yet been given out. The following were present: .Mrs. James Vandyke and daughter, Agnes Croft, Gladys, .Mary and Jennie Pearce, Gladys and Elizabeth Nelson, Rlizabqth Davidson, Bertha and Mary Armstrong. Lydla Carlson, Orpha Means, Georgia and Grace Somers, Elizabeth McMullen, Alice Sullivan. Lena Summerville, Mae Grube, Margaret Harl, Beulah Morrison, Rachel Nelson Reubenstein, Pearl Hayes Einklestein. Mrs. Louise Morrison, Mrs. .Charles Jordan, Ethel Rebecca Goldberg. Bessie Jordan. A Fine Soda Fountain Rev. Clark is much enthused over that section of the country, and particularly of {he towns in which these two schools are situated. Speaking of Northfield Seminary and Mt. Holyoke College he said: The soda fountain just installed In the p. M. Drug Store is exciting much comment. The fountain mahogany and marble and is aJSait. It is one of the fmest foujrftffns ever brought to the "Both these schools are situated along the Connecticut river, in thp midst of the finest scenery of ' New" England. Northfleld and South Hadley fire typical New England villages, with the wi(le street flanked by two rows of giant elm trees on either side, and in the center the ever present village green. Many of the homes were built in the closing years of the eighteenth century, and are beautiful; always painted white with green shutters. The modern home looks tawdry and overdone beside these residences of a former day. Since the assembling of the delegates there has been talk of a fight sfia. the woman suffrage plank. There was considerable argument in committee on this. The plank adopted does not satisfy the women who advocated an out and out indorsement of suffrage for them by amendment to the Federal constitution. It is terse, sharp and grudging in tone. While not different In effect, the almost insulting not is wounding to the sensibilities of the women. It won't bring the votes of the women in the suffrage states to the Democratic party. K<h\ar<l Williams injured About Abdomen When He Is Thrown From Onr. Edward Williams!! son of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Williams, or the West Knd. was injured yesterday afternoon when an automobile which he was driving collided with a telephone pole at. the intersection or North Main with Main street in the West Knd. The young man. with Benjamin Ithoades beside him, was driving i he delivery ear of the Ackerd grocery. In making the turn the car «ot beyond his control and crashed into a telephone pole. Both young men were thrown from the car. Williams was hurt about the abdomen but Rhoades received only a few scratches. Mr. Williams was taken lo the Punxsutawney Hospital and later to his home. He is getting along nicely today. The car was badly damaged; Cross Suit in A. and B. Miss Jordan will next week be come the bride of Fred I.. Thomas of West End. Dr. Blaisdell, of Punxsutawney, That John Burnanik and Steve had the land leased. He Is an exten- \ Yanchkl had belabored him over the slve coal operator and closely inter-1 head with stones after throwing him ested with the B,, R. & P. (down in a pile of lime, wbr the allegation of Frank Heratsi yesterday when Buranik and Yanchiki were arraigned before 'Squire Rowan on a charge of assault anil battery. Burnanik maintained that lleratBi was the aggressor and had him arrested on a similar charge. The justice reserved his decisiou for one week. # Rev. Madtes Reelected Moderator Baptist Ass'n The annual meeting of the Clearfield Baptist Association was held at Clearlleld on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, and was largely at tended and full of interest. Rev. Henry Madtes, of this city, was reelected moderator of the association. The next annual meeting of the association will be held at Barnesboro. Will Open Pool Room in Simpson Building Soon Killed in Battle With Strikers at Oakland "The Connecticut River valley In Massachusetts Is filled with schools and colleges. Among them Northfield Seminary, Mt. Hermon School for Boys, Springfield College for Y. M. C. A., Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts School of Agriculture, beside Beveral preparatory schools. There Is a wonderful passion for higher education and it is a poor family that does not send a son or daughter to -one of these colleges. Fine dormitories abound; and the libraries and laboratories show that there is nothing lacking to make the four years of college life full of physical, mental and moral progress. Nicholas Glonopilous has leased from Irwin Simpson the room formerly occupied by the C*mpbell pool room and cigar stoj# on North Findley streaf' expects to oopn ajirtfol room and cigar store the next two months. It is his intention to buy the finest of equipment, and make the stand a model one In every respect.' , L BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT IS DESTROYED IN COLLISION Methodists Trim Unions The Methodist team of the Sunday School league, with Farber on the rubber and Sheldon behind the bat. won from the Union aggregation at the Playground last evening bf a score of 8 to 1. Farber pitched first class ball. Buterbaugh did the twirling for the losing aggregation. MUCH INTEREST IN SHOOT The Eden Goes Down in English Channel—Three Officers are Missing. Three Kvents for Monday's Shoot at Country Club Well Filled. ■ ■Ilrriinlloniil \nv« Servlc* OAKLAND, Cal., June 17.—One man was shot to death and 15 others were injured today in a pitched battle on the water front between 50 employes of the Sunset I.umber Company and 1 no strike sympathizers. A strike has been in progress along the water front for some weekR. Most of the wounded today were hit with stom s. M. F. Morey was the man killed. LONDON, June 17.—(I. <N. S.)— The British destroyer Eden has been sunk In the English Channel in colislon with another vessel, the Admiralty announced this afternoon. The collsion occurred last sight. There are a number of gunning enthusiasts entered for the various events in the Country Club trophy Bhoor. to be held at the Country Club traps next Monday afternoon. i ENTERTAINMENT FOR BOYS Thirty-one members of the crew were saved and three officers are missing, the official statement says. The Eden was built in 1903. Her normal crew consisted of 70 men. Stereopticon Slides to Bo Shown at the V. M. A. Tuesday Night, NEW YORK BANKER IHE8 For the beginners' shoot for ladies. a 2o-bird event, there are several entrants, and the beginners' shoot for men is also well tilled. The 50- bird handicap event for the branze placard offered by the Hercules Powder Company will be the big event of the day. Mon8ghan Named Judge "The New Englander is proud of fiis ancestry and history, and has not ailed to erect monuments and tablets which tell us of the conflicts with the Indianas. For example, at Northfleld there is a marble tablet set in a great boulder, telling the traveler that 'Here Jacob Beedlng was killed and scalped by the Indians on May 23, 1748.' NEW YORK, June 17.—John C. McKeon, vice president of the National Park Bank of this city, died yesterday at his country home at Hempstead, after a long illness. , The boys of the town will be treated to a free entertainment at the Central Y. M. C. A. at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening next. MEASLES ARE PLENTIFUL. Mr. McKeon was born at Joliet, 111., 56 years ago. At the age of 33 be was appointed .under President Cleveland, a national bank examiner. He was at' that time the youngest examiner in the country. The shoot will start at 1: :!0 o'clqck. Shells can be purchased on the ground. There are a number of cases of measles in Punxsutawney at the present time and at least a dozen quarantines exist for that disease. Over 75 stereopticon slides will be shown illustrating the out door activities of the association, outing trips, camps and hikes. These slides are made from pictures taken of the activities of the local association and have special Interest to our town boys. "At another place on the roadside we are told that 'Under an oak tree which stood there the first religious service was held on June 40, '1762.' AT MI/BRAY'S STORK Suits One-fourth Off. WEST MAHONING STREET. ERERH ART'S STORE NEWS. Our sale of $2.50 work shoes at $2.19' closes tonight at i) o'clock. 'Four stylos in all sizes, c to 11, solid leather, eikskin and oak soles. These are real bargains, and you shouldn't miss It. * Beginning this evening we will offer about lf>0 suits—our entire new Spring and Summer stock, except the |15.oo "Challenge Line"—at onefourth off the price. All new serges, poplins, silks, etc.. worth at cost today one-half more than original price. Come In Monday or Tuesday if possible. "Massachusetts has many fine roads and no -better automobile trip could be made than through picturesque New England. When yout see these evidences and relics of the past and the present day passion for the higher things of life you come away with a deep appreciation of the Puritan character." t The Spirit would like to make just one more suggestion that WeBt Mahoning street be repaved. There is not another paved thoroughfare like it in the world as far as we have been able to ascertain. Council fthopld not let it go through another Bummer. • Th«r Rocky Road to Dublin is as ice by comparison. In connection with the stereopticon pictures there will be a phonograph concert given by a diamond disk machine, using some of the latest records. Ask to see the new soft hats (Young's at $2.50), advance fall styles, In three new shades of blue, green and gray.—tl HA RRISBl'RG, Pa.. June 17.— Governor Martin fl. Brumbaugh last night announced that John Monaghan. public service commissioner, had been appointed judge of Philadelphia Common Pleas Court No. 5, to (ill a vacancy caused by the death of Judge Ralston, and that James Alcorn, former city solicitor of Philadelphia and candidate for Superior Court judge a few years ago, had . been appointed to succeed him as public service commissioner. The commissionership carries a salary ot $10,000. Mr. Alcorn was a candidate for Republican delegate-at-large in the governor s interest at the recent primary. —— '■■■ ' f LONDON', Juno 17.—The Italian steamer Motla of 500 tons, groi», has been sunk, a Lloyd's announcement yesterday stated. It will be a boys' night and every boy in town should come, 8  sharp. No charge for admission.