Punxsutawney Spirit, 1887-04-13

              • VOL. XIV. NO. 44. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18. 1887. A Bill l» trtw. WILL OFFER IN THEIR STORE THIS WEEK. An AtrorluiiK Crime. A Dnkolit Tornado. Fatal Family Qunrrcl, Young man if you want a Stylish and good Fitting Suit remember North <fe Morris' is headquarters for clothing. The Finest, Best Fitting, and Best Made. Now, we don't ask you to take our word for this, but invite you to call, and you will be amply paid for your time. Men's suits $3.40, $4.50, $5.00, $0.00, $7.00, $8.50, $9.00, and the best $10.00 suit you ever saw in Punxsutawney, and any price you can name from that up to $25 and $30. A I.t'tlrr from RiiKkiii. Is complete. All the latest styles as low as the lowest. The Flint Una. VVXJSUTfi WXEr. M. The Mcnare to Hnyll. PUBLISHED ITI&T WEDNESDAY. Spirit NORTH & MORRIS Am OnMm kjr l*f Bavto. PbIIM D*wa Ik* flat' One Price Clothiers, WIN8LOW * CALDERWOOD, ATTORNEYS-AT-LA W, PmxscTAwx>T, Fa. OtM on* door cut of the Western Union Tol•gnpn Office. Practice in the court! ol Indian* M MHm count) ee. . PrNMCTAWMT, PA. QBee on Gilpin itreet, two deort north of ■uttdk' tnniltnre store. Q If. BREWER, A TTORXE T-A T-LA TP, PTOXiCTAWKlT, PA. QcwoaUe Spirit Building. Practice in (be CtfDIt ot adjacent counties. A LBX. J. TRUITT, A TTORNE Y-A T-LA W, Great Bargains JJDWARD A. C ARM ALT, ATTORXEY-AT-LA W, Bbooktilli, Pa Office with Judge Jenks. Legal businesscarettlijr attended to. JENKS * CLARK, ATTORNEYS-AT-LA IF, Bbooktilli, Pa. Office in Matoon Block, opposite the public tralldings. We earnestly invite the people of Punxsutawney and vicinity to call at our store before purchasing their Spring and Summer Clothing. JOHN ST. CLAIR, ATTORNEY AT-LAW, And Justice of the Peace. Punxsutawney, Pa. Office in Mundorff building, nearly opposite SPIBIT building. Collections made, depositions taken, and all kinds of legal business attended to. H. C. CAMPBELL, ATTORNEYS-A T-LA JF, Brookville, Pa. Offica in Matson'B office, Matson building, oppoeitfe the Court House. Q C. BENSCOTER, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Wokcutkr, Mass.,April 8.—Darin* the early days of the late war when party filing ran high, the town of Paxln was thrown into a spasm, some Southern ajmpathinr ranning up to the top liberty pale an American flag anion down. Had the culprit been discovered he would have bees lynched, so incensed were the oitizens, and that feeling has not quite cooled off yet. What was tbeir surprise this morning on getting up to see floating from their beloved pole, where they left the stara and stripes waving last night, a mystical banner with a strange device upon it. It was yellow and of remarkable shape. Xo one knew what Nation it represented,but they knew that it had usurped the Americaa colors and that waB sufficient to raise their indignation. A crowd soon gathered and word was sent to E. W. Lincoln, Commissioner of Public, Grounds, who hurried to the spot and with the aid of the police the yellow rag came down, when it was found to be a Chinese flng. TheCelestials residing in the city were at once blamed and a crowd started out to hunt down the culprit. At last it was learned that a laundryman, Moy Han Lee, had been seen with a Chinese flag, and his place was raided and the missing American colors found. He was arrested and lugged off to the lock up. Mr. Moy raised a tremendous howl and said the City Marshal had allowed him to raise the iiag in honor of some national Chinese event. The City Marshal acknowledged this, but the demand for revenge was toostrongand so the unlucky John wa» held on the charge of stealing a llajr. He failed to got his Chinese emblem back. It is thought by those who know both men that Laughlin, who is knownto bo a man of nerve, and an expert with the pistol, will compel Clover to make a full apology or meet hun in motal combat. Those who know Glover say he cannot be made to eat his words. Thus the case stands. A challenge is considered almost a certainty and the next developments are anxiously awaited by friends of both parties."I'll see you furthor," said Glover. "Yon will see me further, said Laughlin, "and hear from me," "I'll have no half way business," said Laughlin, "You are the aggressor and must apologize fully." John St. Louis, April M. Glover ind Judge Henry D. Langhli one of the moat prominent attorneys in St. Lonii, were the oentiml figures in • little sensation to-day that threaten* serious consequences. R. D. Lancaster, Surveyor of the Port, is suing Glover for $100,000 for alleged libel. Glover is taking depositions to show Lancaster's character. The taking of depositions has been progressing several days, and exciting personal episodes have enlivened the proceedings. Jndge Langhlin is of the counsel for Lancaster. Glover objected to Langhlin's way of handling a witness, and Laugblin resented the conduct and words of the Congressman. Hot words ensned and both men sprang to their feet. The refer ee before whom the case is proceeding got between them and prevented a tight. At the close of the day's session Glover said he had used harsh language and waa willing to withdraw the epithets he applied to Laughlin if the latter would do the same. "I am willing to go half way," be said, Come Where You Con Buy ot Strictly One Price. The patriotic sentiments accompanying tho invitation which I have received, and the fraternal feeling therein expressed, I gladly recognize as proofs that in the present conditions every American citizen may share in the pride inspired by the illustration of the traits whioh ennobled American character. New Orleans, April 6.—The ceremonies incident to the nnTeiling of the statne to General Albert Sidney Johnston on the tomb of the Benevolent Association of the Army of the Tennessee, in Metaire Cemetery, took piece at 3 o'olock to-day. There was an immense assemblage of people present, probably over 10,000. General Randall L. Gibson, United States Senator, delivered tbe oration of the day and was followed by Jefferson Davis, who spoke substantially as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen—If word* conic! add anything to the effect whioh this scene produces, then I should regret that my physioal ability does not allow me to address so large an andienoe as this. Sidney Johnston's tame rests upon his deeds. It requires no embellishments from anyone, and if it did the able orator yon have heard, has done all lhat the occasion could require. When the war between the States commenced his rank and his reputation gave him the right to believe, and expect all that would be given in the army of the United States. But true to the chivalric nature of which I have spoken, and seeing a few States asserting their rights to a form of government resting on the oonsent of the governed, and the attempt of the mnjority to deprive tbem of the right, he sacrificed ail ne had gained in United States army and traveled across a trackless desert to offer his services to a minority struggling for the right. On the fleld of Shiloh be made but one mistake. He had planned that battle, and sent me a telegram (which was lost) which described it just as it was fought—the only battle in the world's history that was fought as the General expected. The mistake he made was in allowing somebody else to direct the order of march, so that the army did not get to the fleld of battle as soon as they should have arrived there. That one day lost enabled Bnell to bpproaoh Grant. Johnston was one day later in striking the enemy, bat he struck when he conla and the tield was carried from point to point. President Cleveland sent a letter regretting his inability to attend, concluding with these words: Everything Marked in Plain Figures ! And Everybody Treated Alike ! No Deviation—but One Price to All ! It will doj'ou good to call and examine our Mammoth Stock of Fine Clothing. JJANIEL RAMEY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, >88 T. N. W., Washington, D. C. Practicing attorney In the several courts In Waihlurton and elsewhere. Pro,ecutea claims Before all the Government Departments. Also the purchase and sale of real estate. 14-18 Watertown, Dak., April 8.— A severe wind, which, toward nightfall, culminated in a tornado, lasted throughout the day in this section. About 11 a. m. it drove a prairie fire up to the Western 1 imitaof the city, destroying some small buildings. The Are department and entire population turned out, and by heroic eftorts saved that portion of the town. Thii evening blinding clouds of dust driven by the wind rendered it impossible for one to see a building half a block distant. This lasted nearly an hour. At this time the prairie southeast of the city caught fire nnd the alarm was given. Fortunately, however, the wind changed and drove the flames from town to the north Bide. The entire eastern portion of the city seemed on fire at one time. Daring the storm this evening freight oars were blown out of the Northwestern yards, and when last heard from were going before the wind down tho track toward Garry. Lumber piles were scattered and light articles were strewn about the streets. T)R. D. G. HUBBARD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PUNX8UT AWNXT, Pi. Oficeln residence on North Flndlay street T)R. 8. C. ALLISON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PUKXSDTAWNKT, PA. Offer* hi* services to the people of Punxsufawney and vicinity. PCKMDTAWNtT, PA. Office In dwelling. Offers his services to the MOple of Punxsutawney and the surrounding wastry. £)R. S. S. HAMILTON, PHYSICIAN AND SUSGEON, Evkuctawxbt, Pa. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Punxsutawney aid Tlcinity. T)R. WM. ALTMAN, PHYSICIAN AND BURGEON, PCHTBCTAWNIT, PA. Office two doors east of the Post Office. J)R. W.F.BEYER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, The and best assortment you can find anywhere. Boys' and Children's Clothing FRENCHMEN TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. Paris, April 8.—The Governmenthaa ordered a man-of-war, now in West Indian waters, to proceed immediately to Portan-Prinoe to protect the Enropeans there in view of reports of a threatened massacre by the Haytians in the event of their Government complying with the demands of Great Britain on account of some old aims. Advices received by the Haytian Want Military Aid. Legation in Paris from Port-aaPrince say the Haytians are mnch excited over Great Britain's demand, but deny that they have threatened to massacre foreigners. Washington, D. C., April 6.—Although correspondence has not yet begun between the Department of State and the Government of Great Britain in regard to the threat of that Government to seize Tortugas Island from Hayti, in default of a debt, yet an investigation is being made and all of the data relating to the subject in the possession of the Department is being collected. The English olaim appears to be very intricate in its nature. Correspondence had in Mr. Frelinghuysen's adminis tration shows that the claim is an individual one, based upon a number of cessions, subcessions and contracts regarding the privilege to out mahogany that was not cut, or at least in snflioient quantity. The amount of the claim in Secretary Frelinghuysen's administration was placed at #600,000. The pursuit, which was immediately organized, has thus far proved fruitless. If the fugitive is caught be will certainly be lynched. He is 18 years old and has been in the family's employ for several years. No oause is known for the crime, except be was forced to assist in house cleaning, to which be objected. Mr. Billion was absent in San Fransisco at the time. Chico, Cal., April 8,—Further details relating to the murder of Mrs. Joseph Billion by the Chinese cook, show that the murder was most cold-blooded, and is only equaled in atrocity by the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Wickersham. of Sonoma connty, about a year ago, by a Chinese oook. Mrs. Billion, two daughters and a farm employe named "W. H. Weaver, were at snpper when the door opened suddenly and a shot was fired from a rifle by Hoah Henry, the Chinese cook. The shot passed through Weaver's left shoulder, jnst over the heart, and he fell prostrate. Mrs. Billion turned to see whence the shot came, and|reoeived a bullet which pierced her heart. Weaver, notwithstanding his serious condition, managed to shut the door, and barricaded it. The Chinaman ilred a shot through the olosed door, but without effect. He then procured an axe and after partly breaking the door, changed hi* mind and left the immediate vicinity of the hoose. Annie Billion went to the door to note the direction of the murderer's flight, but a shot from Henry's weapon caused her to hastily retreat and again barricade the door. The murder then disappeared. Meanwhile the other daughter succeeded in leaving the house nnobservod by the Chinaman and gave the alarm at St,John, which is a little over a mile from the| ranch. Call early aud take advantage of our new stock. Everything ne and bright. No old stock! Fuhxsutawxit, Pa. Has permanently located in this place, and offers oil professional services to toe citizens of Hus vicinity. He may be found at all times at Iris office in the Campbell building. German llBcnige spoken. Member of Board of Pension toaminers. T)R. CHARLES D. ERNST, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Mradvillk, April 10.—A terrible tragedy occurred on Pine street late Saturday night. An alarm of lire was sounded, and when the firemen arrived they found Mrs. John Bohar lying in the yard with her clothing on fire. She was burned to a crisp, and died at 5 o'clock this morning. It was learned that Mrs. Jioear quarreled with her husband and threw a lighted lamp, which exploded and set tire to the tloor. In her efforts to extinguish the flames her clothing caught fire, with the resnlt above stated. In his efforts to save his wife Bohar was also terribly burned, and to-night he lies [ in a dying condition at St. Joseph's Hospital. The tragedy has caused great excitement. Coroner Ifannen empaneled a jury and held an inquest. She leaves two children, a son aged 10 and a daughter aged 8. Oil HAT DEPARTMENT. NORTH & MORRIS Our Furnishing Department Is simply immense. Everything in Neckwear—the finest in town. Also shirts, White , Percale and Cheviot. Every style, color and price. In Blnlne Seriously III ! Fort Gibson, I. T., April 10.—Mr. Blaine is still very sick, but his condition is not considered dangerous by the attending physicians, Dr. Mudd, of St. Louis,and Dr. Berne, the post surgeon. The ofliciitl bulletin of the examination this forenoon says the pulse is 76, soft and easy; temperature normal; bronchitis better, but the hoarseness has not yet subsided. Mr. Blaine developed symptoms of pneumonia last night, but rested well during the night, and waa lor a space of several hours clear of all fevei. Dr. Mndd tu asked whether both or only one luDg had been attacked, and aaid be did not care about going into details. Colonel Coppinger said the the physicians have ordered that Mr. Blaine be not moved, and the nnraes have received special instructions in regard to the admission of friends and relatives in the sickroom. The patient is not to be disturbed. The alarming symptoms of last night have subeided, bat Mr. Blaine is still very weak and hoarse. Oail Hamilton, Mrs. Blaine and her two daughters, and Mr. Kirens take tarns watching beside the sick bed. Columbus, O., April 8.—The citizens of Defiance have called upon Gov. Foraker for a regiment of the National Guard to otect the Wabash & Erie canal, whioh the people in other seotions of the coanty are doing tbeir utmost to destroy. It will be remembered that a strong eff jrt was made in tbe Legisietnre to pass a bill an tborizing the sale of tbe canal and tbe abandoment of tbe Paulding oonnty reservoir on the ground that the canal was a breeder of disease and wholly useless. No boats have been ran on the canal, whioh about sixteen miles long, for over five years, and the farmers living along the line have taken the matter into their own hands and have been blowing up the looks and otherwise destroying the ditoh. They olalm that the reservoir overflows and has been the cause of great loss to crops for years. The only use to which the canal has been put for years is to float logs down from the reservoir to Defiance, where there are a number of mills. Gov. Foraker has not sent any troop* and will not until he personally looks over the ground and consults with the people of that section. PUHJUCTAWNIT, Pi. oace in corner room, TorreII(V« Block. T)B. W. J. CHANDLER, SURGEON DENTIST, PCMXBOTAWXBY, Pi. Office two doors East of First National Bank, ■Atoning street. Opposite St. Elmo Hotel. TYR. S. J. HUGHES, SURGEON DENTIST, BaooKTiixr, Pi. Professions! ealla promptly responded to. r)R. w. J. Mcknight, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, JJE. T. B. MOBBISON, London, April?.—A rumor having been published to the eft act that Air. Kuskin has recently been received into the Churoh of Rome, Mr, Raskin has written tbe fol lowing letter on the subject: "Dear StR—I shall be entirely grateful to yon if you will take the trouble to contradict any news gossip of this kind whichmay be disturbing tbe minds of any of my: Scottish friends. I was, am and can beonly a Christian Catbrlic in the wide and eternal sense. 1 have been that for fire and twenty years at least. Heaven keep me from being less as I grow older, buc I am no more likely to become a Roman Catholic than a Quaker, Evangelical or Turk. Ever faithfully yours, .7onji Ri;8kin.'v A Vnus'i W*a4erfMI Tenacity *f Lit*. St. John, N. B., April 7.—News ba« reached here that tbe fishery cruiser Vigilant, when sailing out of Beaver harbor m •hot was fired. The chase was continued, bat the American ves»el soon gaiced the line and was safe. This !■ the first gnn fired this seacon by a Catadiau cruiser. few days ago, sighted an American flatting vessel within the three-mile limit and evidently after bait. The Vigilant gave ohase and gained on the "Yankee," who refused to heave-to, even when a blank One Price Clothiers, T B. MORRIS. JUSTICE or TUB PEACE, Tama Tomiv, Pi. and other baslmess prowptljr at- TOHN T. BELL, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PtmXHTlWIIBT, Pi. nam om door east of BhiaMa' store. All £a»S3@SES fruttu* $f tfe Wt*ct. DENTIST. rVNXICT1WKEY. TA. OBce in Johnson Building. 14-tx —A bright druggist in Brattlevoro1, Vt., has contrived a scheme whereby the medicine buyer will be somewhat protected. He has oonnected every bottle containing poison with the prescription desk by electricity, so that whenever osu is touched a ball give* warning and wakes the compounder up to see, by a second look, whether he ha* the bottle {he wants or not Wheeling, W. Va., April 7.—Yesterday Mrs. Ham Biggs out her throat at the residence of her husband, ten miles from this city, and to all appearances died almost instantly. A physician said the jagular vein and windpipe were severed and the county Coroner issued a burial certificate. ThU evening, as the body was ready fi r coffin, tbe woman showed signs of life, opened her eyes and called her hnsbatd. She is a'ive and conscious, thongh it is not believed she can lejovtr. —Over 0,000 Easter egg* w«re distributed among the poor from ti • lower sections of New York C t ,• on Srnday by Row. Henry 8. Kimhsl'. a Br ' * i$s; w B v, s ' '' *" -V ••* •*' # r~ -.^.,.;.v.,. -,...