SAYS LAW IS TOO DRASTIC
John D. Archbald Declares It Is Re
garded by Business Men as a Bad
Law, and If Carried Out to the Let
ter Would Dissolve the Principal
Corporations of the Country.
New York, Nov. 28.—“The men be
find the big copper merger are whist-
ling to keep their courage up,” Was
the comment of a lawyer who is rep
gesenting one of the parties to the
The projectors of the merger de-
elared with apparent confidence that
the negotiations would not be affected
by the circuit court decision in the
Standard Oil case, but this lawyer ex-
pressed doubt if the deal could be
put through now.
The copper folks weren't the only
ones who were whistling for courage.
There was hardly a big corporation
down town but had its lawyers at
work on this Standard Ofl decision.
They wanted opinions right away as to
the scope and the probable effect of
the decision.
Few lawyers made any attempt to
belittle the importance of the decis-
jon. if sustained. Some of them were
of the opinion that mighty few of the
big corporations of the country would
be able to pass muster before the prin-
ciples laid down in the decision. All
seemed confident that the decision
would lead to a proper amendment of
the Sherman anti-trust law distin
guishing reasonable from unreason-
able restraints of trade, and that there
wonld be no attempt on the part of
the federal government to apply the
decision radically.
John D. Archbold, vice president of
the Standard Oil company and its
active head, said he believed the de-
cision would hasten an amendment to
the Sherman anti-trust law.
Says Law Is Too Drastic.
“he Sherman anti-trast law,” said
he. “is generally regarded by business
men as a bad law. I think that the of
ficlals at Washington are now coming
to the conclusion that it is too drastic,
and even Mr. Roosevelt himself shares
that opinion.”
Mr. Archbold added that the decis-
fon of the circuit court, if carried out
to the letter, would form the basis for
the dissolution of mot only the princi
pal industrial corporations of the coun-
try, but would also restrain business
by co-partnerships.
The Standard Oil vice president said
that the company was desirous of hav
ing the case decided by the United
States supreme court at the earliest
possible moment. They wanted to find
out as soon as possible, he said, just
what sort of business methods it would
be permissible to follow, and also to
arrange its affairs in compliance with
the rules laid down by the court.
The Standard Ofl company has
thirty days in which to file its appeal,
and it was said that the company will
take its full time. M. F. Elliott, gen-
eral counsel for the company, said:
“The Standard Oil company is glad
that the case has been disposed of by
the circuit court. It will promptly
take an appeal to the supreme court
and will abide by whatever decision
may be made by that tribunal.”
Mr. Elliott holds that the decree
does not order a dissolution; that it
orders the company to distribute
among its 5000 stockholders its hold-
ings in subsidiary companies on &
pro rata basis of apportionment.
DECISION PLEASES TAFT
Regards the Oil Trust Decree of the
Utmost Importance.
Washington, Nov. 23. — President
Taft does not contemplate, it is as-
serted upon high authority, such radi-
cal changes in the Sherman anti-trust
law as some of his advisers have in-
sisted were necessary, and he himself
was believed to have favored. Mr.
Taft has been pleased greatly with
the decision of the United States cir-
cult court for the district of Missouri
in the injunction proceedings against
the Standard Oil company. He has
told callers that he regards the decis
fon of the utmost importance. Al
though he is able to read only the
newspaper accounts of Judge San-
born’s findings, the president has sald
he believed that through it the Sher-
man act will be found to be much
more efficacious than its critics have
been willing to concede.
Mother and Son Killed.
Alliance, O., Nov. 23.—Mrs. Annie
Bpriggins, twenty-three years old, wife
of a Pennsylvania railroad engineer,
with her little son Earl, five years old,
were taken by firemen from the burn-
ing Sheckler block, both dead from
suffocatiog. The hushand just arrived
from his run on the road as the vie:
tims were carried out.
Duke of Roxburghe Breaks Leg.
London, Nov. 23.—The Duke of Rox-
burghe, who in 1903 married Miss May
QGoelet, of New York, suffered a brok-
en leg while fox hunting in Lincoln-
shire. He was thrown from his horse,
which fell in leaping a fence.
RAY OF HOPE FOR MINERS
it is Believed Many Are Still Alive In
Wrecked Colliery.
Cherry, Ill, Nov. 23.—Thirty-eight
miners’ dead bodies, lying face down-
ward, were discovered in the east end
of the second level of the St. Paul
mine, whom the coroner stated aiter
an examination had been dead less
than forty-eight hours. Fire was rag:
ing in the vicinity. They had evidently
died from the poisonous gas in the col
liery after a desperate fight for life.
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desperate attempts to rescue more
than 100 entombed miners believed to
alive in ome of its furthermost
pockets.
One of the miners discovered in the
second level east end was thought to
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cuit Court—May End Monopoly.
The Standard Oil company will ap-
peal to the United States supreme
court from the decision og the court
in St. Paul, Minn., dissolving the ofl
trust It is sald the appeal will be
made regardless of the nature of the
decree or the grounds on which it is
based.
The case was heard in the United
States circuit court at St. Louls in
April, 1909, by Circuit Judges San-
born, of St. Paul; Van Devanter, of
Cheyenne; Hook, of Leavenworth, and
Adams, of St. Louis.
Judge Sanborn, of St. Paul, the pre
siding judge, wrote the opinion and
the decree, in which all the judges
concur, and sent them with a concur
ring opinion of Judge Hook to Judge
Adams, in St. Louis, who filed them
and entered the decree in that city.
The decree declared the Standard
Ofl company to be a combination in
restraint of trade, within the meaning
of the Sherman anti-trust law of July
2, 1890.
By the decree the company is re
strained from continuing in interstate
business, together with all its subsi-
diaries, until after the dissolution or
dered in the decree has been accom:
plished, the decree to go into effect in
thirty days unless an appeal Is taken
in the meantime.
It appears from the concurring opin.
fon written by Judge Hook that the
company cannot do business under any
other form with the object of stifling
competition, for he says on this sub
ject that it is thought that with the
end of the company the monopoly will
naturally disappear, but should dt not
do so, and the members of the com-
bination retire from it, except one
who might perpetuate the moropoly
by the aggregation of the physical
properties and instrumentalities, it
would constitute a violation of the
decree of the court.
In the trial of the case the point
was made that the Standard Oil com
pany was a beneficent corporation in
that it, by reason of economy of oper
ation, reduced the price of its pro
duct. This, Judge Hook says, can have
no weight.
It is not a criminal case, nor has it
anything to do with the famous $29.
000,000 fine. As it is a civil suit, no
penalty will fall upon either the cor
poration itself or the seven men nam-
ed as the chief conspirators.
The case was argued by Frank B.
Kellogg, of St. Peul, and Charles B.
Morrison, of Chicago, for the United
States, and John T. Milburn, of Buf
falo; David T. Watson, of Pittsburg:
Moritz Rosenthal, of Chicago, and
John G. Johnson, of Philadelphia, on
behalf of the defendants. It was
brought to enjoin John D. Rockefeller,
William Rockefeller, Henry M. Flag:
ler, Henry H. Rogers, John D. Arch
bold. Oliver H. Payne, Charles M.
Pratt, the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey, and about seventy other
corporations, from maintaining a com-
bination and conspiracy in restraint of
trade, to monopolize interstate and in-
ternational commerce, and the decree
grants the injunction sought by the
government.
Rattlesnake Kills Girl.
Miss Belle Jones, eighteen years old,
daughter of the leading merchant of
Amsterdam, Ga., is dead from being
struck by a great rattler while walk-
ing in a flower garden of her home.
The snake was coiled under a rose
bush and struck Miss Jones as she
was gathering flowers. The snake
struck the girl on the leg between the
ankle and knee and clung there. The
girl ran screaming to the house, drag:
ging the snake with her. Her father,
who met her, snatched the snake from
her leg with his hands amd killed it
The snake measured seven feet long
and was of enormous girth.
The marks on the girl's leg were
over three inches apart.
Physicians were summoned, but
were unable to save the girl. She died
in terrible agony five hours after be
ing struck by the snake.
Kills Four Elephants and Secures
Many Other Trophies.
Nairobi, British East Africa, Nov.
28.—Reports from the Roosevelt hunt-
ing expedition are that all the mem-
bers are well and will return to Lon:
diani Nov. 80.
During the hunting on the Guas Ing-
hisu plateau Colonel Roosevelt and
Kermit killed four elephants for the
American Museum of Natural History
in New York.
The party took many other trophies,
including five horned giraffes, a leop-
ard, a roan bushbuck, a Jackson's
hartebeeste, an oribi, a singing topi,
a bohor and a kob.
NAVY PREPARED TO AGT
1000 Marines Are Ready to Sall at 2
Minute’s Notice to Scene of Murdar
of Two Americans In Nicaragua.
Twenty-six Others Locked Up In
Military Prison.
how
shall participate in the beheading of
Zelaya. It is believed that the instru
ment, indirectly, will be placed in the
The government has done this. Ma-
rines at Philadelphia and Panama, tc
the number of more than 1000, are
ordered to be held in readiness to go
at a minute's notice to the scene of
the murder of two Americans, Cannon
and Grace,
While the full plan of action of the
government has not been announced.
the general atmosphere around the
navy and state departments is that of
an impending storm.
The information looked for by the
state department from the turbulent
scene giving details of the death of
the two Americans has not been re
ceived. It was indicated that this in
formation would set in action the pres
ent plans of the government. It was
also indicated that when that infor
mation is received it will not relieve
the situation any, but on the other
hand, will strengthen the government's
claim to an apology. indemnity and the
passing of Zelaya.
It was stated at the department of
state that Grace, in addition to beine
a mining engineer, owned a mine and
was protecting it when he was arrest:
ed for being a revolutionist. If such is
proven to be the case, the action of
this government will only be hurried.
Word has also reached Washington
that twenty-six American traveling
salesmen are locked up in one of the
military prisons in the center of the
Nicaraguan government's stronghold.
Secretary of State Knox said that the
state department had not been in
formed of any such action, and he
doubted its correctness. An indication
of the department's attitude toward
Zelaya was shown when Senor Rod
riguez, the charge of the Nicaraguan
legation, called on Third Assistant
Secretary of State Adee and was po
litely turned down.
The manner in which the Nicara:
guan received the rebuff was such as
to cause comment. He called at the
office of Assistant Secretary Adee and
presented his card. The usher took
the card and asked the senor to have
a seat. The senor sat down and for
twenty-five minutes waited for some
sign to indicate that the assistant sec
retary would see him, but no sign was
made. nor did the usher reappear.
Senor Rodriguez left. He did not
chance it with Assistant Secretary
Wilson or Secretary Knox; he left
the building without looking either to
the right or the left, convinced that
he had been given a public rebuff,
hard to bear.
Wounded Deer Chases Hunter.
Stroudsburg, Pa., Nov. 23.—Edward
Luckey, while hunting in Pike county,
had an unpleasant experience with a
large buck. Luckey wounded the buck,
which showed fight, and the animal,
swinging around, struck him with his
horns. Luckey becoming frightened
and the animal infuriated, a chase
started, with the man in the lead. The
buck had gone some distance when it
fell over dead. ¥,
Company Formed to Build Aeroplanes
New York, Nov. 23. — A company
which will be able to deliver Wright
aeroplanes to anybody the first of next
May has been formed in New York.
Behind it are Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Theodore P. Shonts, Allan A. Ryan.
Morton F. Plant, Howard Gould, An-
drew Freedman, Robert, J. Collier, Au-
gust Belmont, Edward J. Berwind and
Russell A. Alger. Th» consany is
capitalized at a million.
Sherman's Daughter Asks Divorce.
Washington, Nov. 23.—Suit for an
absolute divorce and the custody of
her two children was instituted by
Mrs. Mary Sherman McCallum, the
adopted daughter and heiress of the
late John Sherman, of Ohio, secretary
of state, secretary of the treasury and
senator. In her bill Mrs. McCallum
names Susie McDonald Hopkins as a
eo-respondent.
Atlantic City’s Huge Profit.
Atlantic City, Nov. 23.—Nearly $10.
000,000 in cash is deposited in Atlantic
City bankn as profits of one of the big-
gest seasons on record. Figures shown
by reports of the eight banks and
trust companies place the exact total
at $8.991,011. Local financiers declare
their belief that the addition of depos
{ts in building and loan and other
funds will run the total season’s sav-
ings of the resort's population up to
$12,006,000,
Heavy Rain Ties Up Canal Work.
Panama, Nov. 23.—The heavy rains
which did so much damage in the
cana! zone, but which abated several
days ago, have vegun again with re-
newed intensity. Work on the canal
has been brought almost to a stand-
still. and it looks as if a complete
paralyzation would follow.
his trial for cheating the government
out of duties on cheese, are included
among the men whose heads went into
the basket. Whether or mot any of
the discharged employes will have to
face criminal charges later is a ques
tion which both Collector Loeb and
United States Attorney Stimson re
fused to answer.
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Farewell of Eneign and Br. Harvey.
Thelinevitable has come to pass. We are com
pelied, through physical breakdo n, to relin-
quish our command of the Bellefonte Salvation
Army corps, and seek renewal of health in a
higher altitude, where, after getting physically
fit, we shall be at the front again.
We shall be saying farewell at our hall on Sun-
day evening next, leaving town Tuesday, but
cannot allow this opportunity to pass without
thanking those friends who have made it possi.
ble for us to stay, (even though a short time) in
Bellefonte; not omitting the press, which has
been all that could be desired in printing appeals,
which unfortunately have not been responded to.
We bespeak for our successors a continuance of
your kindness.
Kindly note: Any directions or inquiry of
any kind should be addressed to “Officers in
charge,” Salvation Army, Bellefonte, and no oth.
er. Respectfully yours,
W. J. Hanvey axp Wars,
Officers in
Oleomargarine.
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Pay 35 to 40 cents for but-
ter when you can buy
Hie GRADE OLEOMARGARINE
from me at 25 cents per
pound?
R. S. BROUSE,
Bush Areade,
Bellefonte, Pa.
OMES FOR SALE.—Two nice homes
in Milesburg borough for sale on easy
One one $500. Much better induce.
Roe Sh. 1. C. BULLOCK, JR.
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BA-33A1 erseer of Poor.
RL SUPERVISOR'S MEETING.--
Again we call attention to the meeting of
the officers and members of the Road Supervis-
or's Asacciation on Satu , December
Te ready for adoption by the committee.
Bellefonte Motor club has extended an invitation
to those of the su who may attend,
Oa a wih prota. Sivoo
vO An au-
aw hope for a full aiendance.
AUSTIN CURTIN
President.
VY H1UABLE FARM FOR SALE.
The farm of the late Hezekiah Ewing. de-
cedsed, located in Ferguson township, Centre
county, six miles west of State College, four
miles east of Penna Furnace, and one mile
from Fairbrook Station, consisting of
ONE BUNDPRED AND TWENTY-FIVE ACRES
of which all is ina high state of cultivation
except about eight acres, on which there isa
nice growth of white oak timber. This farm
is one of the most desirable properties in the
valley. Will be sold on or before January 1st,
1910.
J. M. EWING,
Sgar.f Newport, Perry Co., Pa.
STATE COLLEGE PROPERTY FOR
SALE.
The residence of the late Margaret Ewing,
deceased, located in State College Boro, cor
ner of Beaver and Allen Streets. This is »
corner property and is only one square {rom
the entrance to the cotlege campus and one
of the most desirable locations in State Col-
Joe, Will be sold on or before January 1st,
J. M. EWING,
Newport, Perry Co., Pa
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TAVERN LICENSE,
W. L. 8 erieeren Bellefonte......... West
Horton 8, Ray......... Be Som
James A, Noonan... wien " nu
J. M. Cun; "oem, Ww
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James W. Runkle......ccoerecimnnn Centre Hall Boro
Chas. ¥. MOMUTTIC...coscnssessssseerne- HOWRrd Boro
C. M. & H. W. Waple... Philipsburg First Ward
J. Rapsey..... * ese ig -
W. H. Jones.......... —""
Frank M - vis “
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Harry Washburn... wenn
Samuel 8 wr .
Enoch Hugg... wees n
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censor ssssenneSniow Shoe Boro
John e oer Gi - .
J. Warren Wood.....Spr Milles GrOgE “|
Faxon... eens “
Tames 8. Beta Potters Milis..... Potter *
Edward reeronI@ FOr. 4
Hoe Stover... ide... Run
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George J. Kachik......Clarence......Show Shoe *
WHOLESALE LIQUOR.
Orin Vail... cr ..... Philipsburg........8econd Ward
George Parks......... Hr “
James Black... Hapa, JY “
{awrtnce tue... CRSSADOVO...... ..... RUSH Twp
Frank W. rereesnIBOODMBucirrsrzressnenss ** ¥
John BOYOe....cnsumwnClarence......Snow Shoe **
PREWERS LICENSE.
Philipshurg Brewing Co.Philipsh'g.Second Ward
Nov. 25, 1600 == A. 5. KIMPOR'
ari iB Clerk.
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PHOLSTERING.—Have Solas,
line to repair? ir ve: oa Blawel
on A ry He will come to see you
about it. 54-211y *
EWING MACHINES REPAIRED.
Work must give satisfaction or no pay.
OILS AND NEEDLES FOR SALE.
Machines from $3.00 to $35.00.
Shop To ame eGiure sor ruc ro
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GEO. 8. CLEMENTS,
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to think about Christmas. We
have been
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We have gotten together the
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HOLIDAY LINE
that we have ever offered to
our patrons—and that is say-
ing something. The line com-
prises about all that heart
could; wish for the gift.
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OUR BIG
TOY ROOM
is filled to overflowing with
all the new and staple Toys.
We certainly have on display
the biggest line of Toys to be
found in this part of the State.
While our lines are not quite
all on display yet, still you
will find plenty to repay you
for a call. You are kindly in-
vited to call before the Holi-
day crowds are out. You may
look up your GIFTS now at
your leisure.
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A UDITOR’'S NOTICE—In the Orphan's
Court of Centre county. In the matter
of the estate of William C. Burrell Inte of Gregg
choose , at his office,
west street, io the borough of Bellefonte,
Pa, on rday, the 4th day of December, 1909,
at ten o'clock a. m. when and where all persons
having claims against said estate must present
the same duly authenticated for allowance, or be
forever debarred from coming in on fund.
W. HARRISON WALKER.
54-45-3t Auditor.
Farm FOR SALE OR RENT.
A good farm, containing 134 acres, un-
der state of cultivation and good
buf located in Liberty township
about four miles west of Eagleville, for
sale or rent on easy terms,
For further particulars apply to
H. E. FREDERICKS,
54-46 2m Lock Haven, Pa.
WILLARD'S STORE
GENT'S FURNISHINGS, HATS, CAPS, ETC,
1 deal in only the best articles and latest
sty! but sell at Jowar than, thoag
an
would be pleased to have your custom.
D. I. WILLARD
West High St. 5481y Bellefonte, Pa.
XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—The under-
executor of the last will and testa
ment of Miles Green, late of Milesbury Boro.,
deceased, hereby notifies nowing
themselves | to said to make im-
nt thereof and those having claims
nst estate are likewise notified to pre-
proper] thenticated, for pay-
J. HARRIS GREEN, Executor.
Bellefonte, Pa.
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BUILDING MATERIAL
When you are ready for it,
you will get it here. On.
Lumber,
Mill Work,
Roofing,
Shingles,
and Glass.
This 1s a place where close
prices and prompt shipments
of reliable materials get the
orders of all who know of them.
AN ESTIMATE?
52-5-
BS hrfonte Lumber Co.
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Lime.
LIME LIME
High Grade Commercial and Building Lime.
Hydra -0) Hydrated Lime.
a Crea to aaricoitra
Crushed Limestone for Concrete Work.
Graded Limestone for Road Making.
Works at Bellefonte, Tyrone, Union Furnace and Frankstown, Pa.
ocr coon]
Address all communications and orders to
AMERICAN LIME & STONE COMPANY,
Tyrone, Pa.
recipient.
WILL BE APPRECIATED.
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ent, a copy of the WATCHMAN for one year would be, to
It would be a present
that would be greatly appreciated.
Cost you $1.00 for the year, and every week will be a
delightful reminder of your love or friendship for the
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