HEADLESS BODY FOUND
Black Hand Murder Mystery In Phila.
delphia.
Philadelphia, June 4.—An unknown
man, who the police are certain is a
victim of the mysterious Black Hand
eociety, was found murdered near the
tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad in
Mt. Airy, a suburb. The headless body
was found between the embankments
of two lines of railroad, and it was at
first thought that the man had been
run over, but su uently the head
was found in a gully at the foot of an
embankment some distance away.
Later a blood-stained knife was found
half buried in the soft earth near
where the body was found.
When the detectives examined the
torso they found that it had not been
mutilated. The head had been severed
clean and the clothes on the trunk
were not blood stained. Neither was
the head disfigured, and the police say
it is impossible that the man could
have been killed by a train.
Their examination, they say, con
vinces them that the man was killed
elsewhere and carried to the spot
where the body and head were found,
after the murderers had dressed him in
his best clothes. The police have ab
solutely no dues in the case.
THOMAS F. RYAN WILL RETIRE
Financier Worth $100,000,000 Disposes
of His Enormous Interests.
New York, June 3.—Thomas F. Ryan
has ended his days of activity in Wall
street. His departure for Europe sig:
nalized his breaking away from the
personal management of the many gi-
gantic corporations with which he has
been associated for the last 25 years.
The news of Mr. Ryan's retirement
was confirmed in Wall street by men
who know him intimately and whe
have closely watched his movements
in the stock market during the last
year.
There is a Wall street tradition that
Mr. Ryan’s ambition, after he had be-
come an important factor in the finan-
cial world, was to accumulate $100, |
000,000. This he has accomplished.
His fortune is estimated by those in a
position to know at considerably over
that figure.
Mr. Ryan, according to “inside” in-
formation in Wall street, will now en-
Joy a retired life on his magnificent es- i
tate in Nelson county, Va. That he
may direct his energies toward becom-
ing a United States senator from Vir-
ginia is considered a strong possibility.
He has long held that ambition, and his
friends expect that he will realize it.
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK
Wealthy Citizen of Buffalo Met Death
In Collision.
Buffalo, June 4.—Harry Hamlin, one
of the best-known and wealthiest citi:
zens of Buffalo, was killed in an auto
mobile accident on the Williamsville
road a mile north of the city line. Mr.
Hamlin’s auto collided with a light
wagon driven by Jacob Schaller, a re
tired butcher of Buffalo. Hamlin was
hurled to the roadside and instantly
killed. Schaller was badly hurt, but
will recover. John Heckel, a 12-year
old boy, who was in Schaller’s rig, was
fatally injured. Both his legs were
broken and his skull fractured.
The automobile struck the horse,
tearing off its front legs and carrying
the wreckage of the wagon 200 feet
down the road. Schaller was tossed to
one side, but the boy was jammed
into the wreckage of the rig and the
front of the automobile. Mr. Hamlin,
who was on the front seat with the
chauffeur, was thrown over the diteh
and onto the trolley tracks, which par
allel the roadway. He landed head
foremost on the rails. His neck was
broken. The chauffeur and Gavin es
caped with slight injuries.
LIGHTNING STRIKES BALLOON
Military Aeronaut Meets With Fatal
Accident.
Rome, June 3.—A tragic incident
took place during a ‘review of the
troops by King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena. As a part of the ma-
nouvres a military balloon wag up
to a Reight of 700 feet, with Captald
Ullivelli in the car. A storm which had
been coming up burst suddenly and
thousands of spectators were horrified
to see a flash of lightning strike the gas
bag. There was an enormous burst of
flame and a, terrific detonation, and a
collapsed balloon, with its dangling
car, fell to the earth. Crowds of per-
sons rushed in the direction where the
balloon had fallen.
Captain Uilivelli was found alive but
unconscious. He was placed in an au-
tomobile and rushed to a hospital,
where he died.
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New Kidnapping Law.
Trenton, N. J., June 1.—The man or
Woman who contemplates kidnapping
in New Jersey in the future will proba-
bly think many times before commit-
ting the crime. Governor Stokes has
signed a bill which fixes the penalty
for kidnapping at 40 years in the state
prison at hard labor. He has also ap-
proved an appropriation of $10,000 to
be used for the apprehension of kid-
nappers.
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He Snored Like a Wild Animal.
Oskalooza, Ia., June 3. — Richard
Harding's alcoholic snoring while he
was sleeping behind a hedge at Durfee
mining camp caused him to be shot
and killed by friends, who mistook the
noise for the snorting of a wild animal,
The slayers surrendered to the sheriff,
Enterprise Bank Teller Guilty.
Pittsburg, May 31. — Thomas Ww.
Harvey, former teller of the Enter
prise National bank, of Allegheny, was
found guilty on 33 counts for making
false entries and not guilty on three
counts charging misapplication of the |
funds of the bank.
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HOW TIFFANY MAN WAS DUPED
Harrisburg, Pa., June 3—The feature
of the session of the capitol investiga-
tion commission was the of
Fritz J. Lautz, of Buffalo, N. Y., expert
on marble. Mr, Lautz has made an ex-
haustive examination of the marble
work in the capitol and reports that
John H. Sanderson, the contractor,
was paid $216,126.50 for marble worth
only $31,134. The contractor's profit
cn some of the items in this contract
were anywhere from 500 to 5,000 per
cent.
“Sanderson's profits indicate nothing
but larceny and plain theft,” said
James Scarlet, attorney for the com-
mission, in commenting on the report
of the expert. |
The Pennsylvania Construction com-
pany, of Marietta, supplying the $2,
000,000 worth of metallic furniture for
the capitol, used an inferior grade of
black marble for the bases for the fil-
ing cases, and on this item alone made
an overcharge of $39,628.51, according |
to the report.
The report shows that marble man-
tels, which cost Sanderson from $100 to
$200, were charged to the state at from
$1,000 to $2,000. Marble fountains, the
market value of which were $175 each,
were billed to the state by the contrac-
tors as valued at $920, and on an $80
marble mantel he collected $1,766.40.
It was also shown that cheaper plas-
ter was substituted by Sanderson in
some places for marble, and that an in-
ferior grade of marble was installed
throughout the building. Drawings
for the marble, bearing the same date
and number, and supposed to be the
same by comparison, were found to be
entirely different. One drawing called
for white marble, and the plans from
which Sanderson worked specified mar-
ble of a cheaper grade, known as Ital-
fan-veined marble.
A letter was read from Rene T. De.
quelin, of Los Angeles, Cal., formerly
in the employ of the Tiffany Studios,
New York. Mr. Dequelin, under date
of April 18, 1907, wrote to the commis-
sion about his dealings with Architect
Huston. He declared that the Tiffany
Studios had been put to great expense
for his services in helping Huston with
his plans to obtain the commission for
the capitol, and when obtained, in help-
ing him to prepare his specifications.
“It was at this time understood,” the
letter read, “that I should put in a bid
for all of the decorative work, includ-
ing all trades. Huston led me to believe
thoroughly that I should deal with the
commission direct, but afterwards 1
found that it would be included in the
general contractor's bid,
“It was so thoroughly understood
how I had helped Huston with his
work, and my influence with him in
regard to it, and also that I would have
all the decorative work, that Payne &
Co., the contractors, gave me a check
for $500, to work in their interests and
watch the detail drawings and see
that Huston did not change everything
and make it trebly expensive to carry
out, as Huston was well known to be
unscrupulous in all his methods, and
Payne & Co. were in fear of being
tricked into making all kinds of things
that they would have no right to under
their contract.
“The above fact shows in what light
Huston was thought of and the repu-
tation he had. Afterwards, finding that
the political ring would swallow
everything up and that I was not go-
ing to stand the slightest show what-
ever, I returned the $500 to Payne
& Co."
Mr. Dequelin also stated in his letter
that Tiffany Studios loaned Huston a
fine stained window worth a great
deal of money, mosaics and many
other things of decoration that he
never returned and which were used
by Huston as samples and guides for
others to work by. In conclusion, Mr.
Dequelin said:
“Mr. Huston's policy was to use
everybody that was of service to him
Pennsylvania Railroad
to the utmost extent, no matter what
means he might have to use to do so.
Such a thing as a conscience is entirely
eliminated in this man’s make-up.”
130 TROUT COST HIM $1300
Pennsylvania Game Warden Fined
That Amount,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., June 4.—George
E. Reilly, a special game warden ap-
pointed by the state, was arrested by
the state constabulary and charged
with catching 130 trout, all under six
inches in length, and disposing of them
to one of the prominent clubs of this
city. He was fined $1300 or serve one
day for each dollar of the fine in jail.
An appeal was taken, and the case will
be tried in the local courts. The fish
were shown as evidence at the trial.
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Girl Gets Five Years.
Baltimore, June 4.—Miss Bessie L.
Bond, aged 26, pleaded guilty in the
United States court to note raising and
was sentenced to five years in jail at
hard labor. Miss Bond was treasurer
of the conference fund of the Central
Methodist Episcopal church South, of
this city. She raised a $10 bank note
to $100 with ciphers cut from other
notes and turned over the bill to the
pastor as part of the conference fund.
A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSEL
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Wednesday, May 29,
Governor Cummins, of iowa, has an-
nounced his candidacy for the United
States senate.
The Pennsylvania Retail Coal Deal
ers’ Association held its third annual
convention at Reading.
The Toledo Railway & Terminal
company, at Toledo, O., was sold to the
bondholders for $2,000,000.
Frank A. Sperry, former corporation
tax commissioner of Brooklyn, com-
mitted suicide by drowning while de-
spondent.
Miss Philaner Swinnen, 30 years old,
of Chicago, while demented shot and
killed her mother and then set fire to
her clothing and was burned to death.
Thursday, May 30.
Mrs. Sarah B. Flannery died at her
home in Philadelphia at the age of 105
years.
Albert Crowell, of Henderson, N.C,
committed suicide in a New York
hotel by shooting himself.
Thomas Gallagher, a track walker
on the New York elevated railroad,
struck by a train and instantly killed.
“Buck High, a 16-year-old negro,
was hanged at McDonough, Ga., for a
criminal assault upon a 4-year-old
white girl.
William A. Skinner, who served in
Stonewall Jackson's brigade during
the Civil War, committed suicide at
Washington by inhaling gas.
Friday, May 31.
The General Synod of the Lutheran
Church of America will hold their next
meeting at Richmond, Ind.
Thomas Lavin, 11 years old, died in
Norristown, Pa., of injuries received
while stealing a ride on a railroad.
William J. Bryan was the orator of
the day at the celebration of “Patrick
Henry Day” at the Jamestown Expo-
sition on Thursday.
Paul Barringer, professor of materia
medica at the University of Virginia,
was elected president of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute at Roanoke.
The Missouri supreme court has de-
creed that “Lord” Frederick S. Bar
rington shall be hanged in St. Louis
on July 15 for the murder of J. P. Mc
Cann.
Saturday, June 1.
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, U.
S. N., has been retired.
The Graduate Nurses’ Association of
Pennsylvania will meet next October
in Pittsburg.
Two men were drowned by the over-
turning of a boat while fishing in the
Miami river at Dayton, O.
The Doylestown and Easton trolley
road was sold at Doylestown, Pa., at
foreclosure sale, to J. Carroll Williams,
of “hiladelphia, for $100,000.
Low-Rate Excursions.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
BULLETIN.
ELKS' WEEK IN
PHILADELPHIA.
During the week of July 15 to 20 the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks will hold their Twenty-first Annual Reun-
ion in the City of Philadelphia,
and hither thousands of Elks
will travel to renew old acquaintances and enjoy good fellow-
ship.
All meetings
the Philadelphia reunion. will
of the Elks are notable.
It is expected that
eclipse all former gatherings.
Philadelphia, noted the world over for the heartiness of its wel-
come to the visitor, will exert
grand old city it is.
itself to show the Elks what a
In addition to the thousands of dollars appropriated by
the local Elks and the general organization for the entertain-
ment of the visitors, the City of Philadelphia has authorized a
large outlay for the illumination of the City Hall and the
erection of a beautiful Court of Honor in Broad Street and the
business men of Philadelphia will join the city authorities in
making the Elks’ Week a gala time,
There will be a grand parade in which visiting lodges and
members will compete for special prizes; a massed band con-
cert of about twelve hundred musicians which will be a notable
affair, and numerous excursions, in addition to the regular
meetings of the Order,
Every day will be devoted to fine dis-
plays, and every night will witness magnificient electrical dis-
play.
In addition to the entertainments in Philadelphia, Elks’
Week will provide an exceptional opportunity for members of
the Order to visit Atlantic City, Cape May, and the other at-
tractive seashore resorts.
_ The Pennsylvania Railroad, the “Standard Railroad of
America’ offers liberal railroad rates and high-grade and con-
venient service to Philadelphia from every section of Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
For time table of trains and rate of fare from your local
station, consult the Ticket Agent.
52-23-1t
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A Paint?
ASK YOUR DEALER.
New Advertisements.
R SALE A good fresh ow. Inquir
of W. B. THOMAS, Milest or :
POSTCARDS. —40 Fine Black and Col-
ored Postcard views of Bellefonte and
+ Bellefonte, Pa.
ANTED.--F '
Wages. guachinred Sons parohes,
steady work. Kboi Ar Biante, Pa.
Centre county,
52-23-4t
ment
Temple Court, Bellefonte, Pa., on Monda,
1st, 1907 at ten o'clock a. m., when an
a Jerions interested are
r
red from coming infor a shure of the
New Advertisements. New Advertisements.
BETTER WORK—LESS COST R RENT.—The City Bakery and
“I have had twenty-five years ex- Da? fale Steamer, 2K. "Laurel St., Phi Pe
perience in Painting, and cou-
filer UDITOR'S NOTICE.—Estate of Geo.
DAVIS’ 100 PER CENT | oats, deceased: "Fhe wacoroiben en Chie
PURE PAINT CER pa oat aon, he Sica id
the very best. It will cover one- Cy ocean, a Tied by Gc x on:
third more surface, and cover it vig Administrator ihe said G Th he
better, than any other paint, in- Shout legally sn ul said p
cluding Lead and Oil.” ff tv od dior ave Titled hu en
James Wood, M. P., | Jw lot distribute ail fupde remainingin the
Buckhannon, W. Va, a aay ihe Several eooubls 3: including
WHAT MORE CAN ANYONE wANT py | dispose of ail e. Jisdor ts be fled io
the same, will attend to the duties of his appoint-
office of BI i
n
, Jal
ne
uired to present
claims before the said Auditor or bo debur-
Montgomery & Co.
XECUTOR'S NOTICE. “The under- | ;. TORX BIAXCEARD
E signed executors of the last will and testa. nan Auditor.
ment of James R. Alexander late of Spring town.
ship, Suitre comnty, Pa., det ' nest all
rsons having claims estate ecedent
present them rly authenticated for pay- For SALE.
ment and those knowing themselves indebted —
Jherelo are requested to make immediate pay-
. Flour and Feed Mill for Sale or Rent. A good
Mus. ALICE A. STRAUB, Water Power Mill and Dwelling. 5
E. E. STRAUB. A. M. HOOVER
Balishute Pa, 218 Buckin ham Place.
am "Neoutors. smog West Philadelphia,
R SALE.
6 MULES AND 20 HEAD OF HORSES
at private sale. Inquire of
L. H. MUSSER,
52-111. Bellefonte, Pa.
JFL SAE pins coupe, tou
| tables, one billiard table. Well og
bythe’ students and general public. Terms
8 ppiy to
y W. W. STEPHENS,
52-041 State College, Pa.
E WANT YOUNG MEN! The Canada
Life Assurance Company, with an
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Our agents earn thousands, it'all depends on the
man. There is a bright future for you in this
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HATS. SHIRTS.
Imperial Hats. New Columbia.
Guyer Hats. Manhattan.
SPRING--1907
The James R. Keiser Neckwear.
B. V. D. Underwear.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
A Full Line of Woolens to Select from.
LYON & CO
Lyon & Co.
i 52 11.41 MONTGOMERY & CO.
Lvon & Co.
LYON .& CO.
The continual cold weather compels us to cut prices on all
Summer goods, as we do not want to carry any
over this season. This will mean a big
saving to all buyers.
SHIRT WAISTS.
9 dozen fine White Waists all this
season’s styles, Jon} and short sleeves,
open front or back, Lace and Em-
broidery trimmed, worth $1.25, $1.50
and $1.75, all must be sold at gs.
Better quality, finer trimmings, all
this season’s styles, qualities $2, 2.50
and 3.00, all must be sold at $1.75.
CORSETS.
Summer Corsets in the Royal Wor-
cester makes, the $1.00 quality 8sc.
Summer Corsets in the soc. quality
now 40 cents.
LACE HOSE.
The largest line of Lace and Drop-
ped Stitched Hose, black, tan and
gray for Ladies, Misses and Children
at cut prices.
VOILES.
The largest assortment of black,
cream and colored voiles. The $1.25
quality now goc. The $1.50 quality
now $1.25. The 2.00 quality now
$1.50. One lot of wool faced check
in all colors, regular values zoc., cut
price 1234 cents,
Carpets and Linoleums, Lace Cur-
tains and heavy draperies, all at re-
duced prices.
SHOES.
White, Russet, and Black Oxfords
for Ladies, Misses and Children at cut
prices. Men's Shoes at reduced price.
The backward weather is our loss
and your gain. This will méam a big
saving and a season's wear. Come
and see for yourself.}
It will pay you well to see our stock and low prices before you buy.
LYON & CO.
47-12
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LYON & CO.
Allegheny St., Bellefonte, Pa.
ARM FOR SALE: —A good farm of 217 acres,
located on the public road leading to the
Col and about five miles west of Belle-
fonte, is offered at private sale. Upon it is erected
GOOD BUILDINGS
and an excellent orchard; hasa well at the door
and cistern at barn, with several ponds of never
fatliog water upon the property. School and
church nearby. 170 acres, all level, well cleared
and the balance well timbered. Will be sold at a
reasonable price. Apply to the owner, upon the
premises, or address him at State College, Pa.
51-14t JAMES CLARK
ALUABLE FAKM FOR SALE.
The undersigned executor. offers at private
#ale a valuable farm situate at Stormstown, Centre
county, Pa. It contains 250 acres, 180 acres in a
good state of cultivation, balance woodland. 60
acres consists of meadow. It contains 4 flowing
streams. Abundance of water piped to the house
and barn. rge orchard of choice fruit. This
farm is an exceedingly valuable one, but will sell
at a reasonable price, bank barn and com-
modious dwelling house are on it. Ground grin.
ly limestone. About 40 minutes drive
Iroad. For further information call on or write
. WILSON
Executor of Wm. 1. Wilson
205-8th Ave., Altoona, Pa.
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ral
to
52-15-3m.
A UPITORS NOTICE.
In the Orphan's Court of Centre Sounty.
In the matter of the estate of James J, Gaines,
late of Burnside township, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Auditor appointed by the Orphan's Court of Cen-
tre county, in the above estate, to make distribu-
tion of the funds in the hands of T. M. Stevenson,
Executor, of &c,, of said Jetendant, as shown by
his first and final account filed in the Register's
Office of Centre county, to and among those legal-
ly entitled thereto, will meet all in interest
at his offices at No. 19 West High Street, in the
Borough of Bellefonte, on Tuesday, June
at 10 o'clock a. m., at which time and place al
persons interested in said estate are invited to
appear and presont their claims.
W. HARRISON WALKER,
Audito
52-22.3¢ Tr.
ILES A cure guaranteed if you use
PUDYS PILE SUPPOSITORY
D. Matt. Thompson, (SUPL, Graded Schools,
Statesville, N. “1 can they do
all you claim for them." Dr. §. M. Devore,
Brven Rock, W. Va, writes: “Th ve uni-
faction.” Dr. H. D. M Clarks-
burg, Tenn., writes: “In a practice of 23 years
I have found no remedy to equal rs."
Price, 50 cents. Samples Free, Id a
Orugkisia and in Bellefonte by C. M.
Call for Free Sam
52-25-1y MARTIN RUDY, Lancaster, Pa
Buggies.
NEV AND SECOND HAND BUGGIES
We bave now on band and for sale at
SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
A fall line of the latest style of
both Open and Top Buggies and
a large lot of
SECOND HAND DONE-OVERS
in good condition, and almost good
as new ones, which can be bad at
half price or less. We are also
headquarters for Rubber Tires.
OUR REPAIR SHOPS
in active operation and ready
A all who have any-
thing in this line of repair to do.
a reasonable and work of the
best.
Goop Goons AT Low PRICES.
8. A. McQUISTION & CO.,
52-20 6m. Bellefonte, Pa.
Jewelry.
DELAY IS
DANGEROUS
when the eyes need attention.
Eyestrain is the first cause of
most eye diseases. It pro-
duces irritation and conges-
tion and a consequent gener-
al weakness of all the nerves
and muscles of the eye.
The very best time to treat
eye diseases is in the ‘‘eye-
strain stage.” If you are
having any trouble whatever
with your eyes, consult us.
C. D. CASEBEER,
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN,
52-14-6m. HIGH ST., BELLEFONTE.
Successor to F. C. Richard's Sons,