=y UL. XCV. THE STATE LEGISLATURE E Breaks All Records for Appropria- tions.— Number of Important Measures Passed By Senate and House. The 24th session of the general assem- bly of Pennsylvania, which closed its sittings last Thursday, is the first since 1909 to finish business in April, The session began on January 4 and has been marked by presentation of hund- reds of bills—almost as many as last session—and by probably as many hearings as ever known in any session, while the state administration submitted many important measures in gram, While controversies over legislation have been frequent, the most remark- able episode known in legislative his- tory of a generation and an event un- precedented occurred on Tuesday when the house, dissatisfied over the manner in which billls were being kept in com- mittee and adjournment of the house with important {measures at a critical stage, deposed its speaker. At mid- night the house was adjourned by Speaker Robert S, Spangler on a call for the orders of the day, but a majority of the members organized in early morning hours with Capt. Samuel A. Whitaker as speaker pro tem, and a sec- ond session in the middle of the morn. ing deposed Mr. Spangler, who had been the unanimous choice of the house for re-election in January, and chose Captain Whitaker, who had been his rival for the honor until just before the assembling, Pressure of business and the fact that many bills were on the calendar con- strained members to accept the situation and the house proceeded to rush through business, the bills favored by the state administration and others—and the cause of the events of Tuesday morning —being passed through in rapid order after being taken from committee. its pro- RECORD BREAKING APPROPRIATIONS. The record of the legislature in pass- ing appropriations probably exceeded any ever known. It is estimated about $125,000,000 is represented in bills sent to the governor, Unless expectations on increased revenue are realized it will mean a $10,000,000 cut by the governor. The administration is in control of the legislature at the finish and the meas. ures passed for revenue and department. at matters represent its views. The general appropriation bill carries ap- proximately $58,000,000, which breaks all records, Last session it carried $43.- 500,000. Important public works and continuance of highway construction were provided in the appropriations and the policy of aid to charities was main- tained. An additional million was voted for care of indigent insane, mak- ing the appropriation well over §5.000,- 000,"while money was granted for de. developing two new state hospitals and improving others. A bill to provide for payment of appropriations for such in- stitutions at the start instead of end of a quarter was passed, Revenue bills taxing anthracite coal one and a half per cent, ad valorum, prepared for market ; making direct in- heritance taxes three per cent. on the clear value and collateral eight per cent., and gasoline one cent a gallon were passed, estimated to raise $14.000,« ooo additional, The appropriations of 1919 were approved for about $102,000,- 000, DRY ENFORCEMENT CODE, The administration prohibition enforce- ment code was passed in a bill sponsor- ed by Representative George 1. Woner, Butler. It amends the Brooks high li cense law and provides control for non- intoxicating alcoholic liquors. The Anti Saloon league bill sponsored by W, H. Martin, Allegheny, was defeated and a third enforcer, presented by Senator P. W. Snyder, Blair, was held in the senate, Efforts to repeal and charge the Snun. day laws were defeated, the Sunday fishing bill not getting out of committee, Educational bills passed include the Finegan salary schedule for teachers, the lengthening of terms of school, a pew system of distribution of aid for districts ; tenure of office for teachers and centralization of authority of the state superintendent of public instruc. tion over normal schools, while educa- tional supervisory work, including that of higher education, was vested in a new body to be known as the state council of education, Numerous important laws relative to health and control of diseases were en- acted, including amendments to the ‘quarantine code of 1919. Authority of the state highway de- partment was enlarged for the construc. tion directly, by state aid and township assistance, and in addition to specific appropriations of automobile revenue and other moneys to highways, the state appropriated more than $12,000,000 for roads, enabling carrying out of the greatest yoad program in Pennsylvania history. CHANGES TO GAME AND FISH CODES, Three insurance codes, work of a (Couttnued on inside page. ) HALL. PA. Honors for C. H. H. 8. at Bellefonte. Centre Hall High school led all others “Class B" High schools of Centre coun- ty in the tract and field meet at Belle- fonte, last Saturday, scoring 61 points, which was 32 points higher than Mill- heim, which school scored second, Aa- ronsburg finished third and Howard fourth. Edward Foust, of Centre Hall High, won individual high honors, coming through with four gold and one silver medals, first and second awards, re- spectively. Centre "Hall won firsts in the following events : 100 yard dash, half-mile run, shot put, running high jump, baseball throw, 440-yard walk and baseball throw, the latter two being won by the girls. “Class A’ High schools, comprising Bellefonte, Philipsburg, State College and Spring Mills Vocational School, stood at the finish : Bellefonte, s0 points; State College, 45; Spring Mills, 26 ; Philipsburg, 9. Following is the result of the various events, Where no school is mentioned, the contestant belongs to Centre Hall High : 100-yard dash : 1. Newton Crawford, 2. Stanley Brooks. Time, 11.4 seconds, 220-yard dash : 1. Norman Braucht, Millheim, 2. James Royer, 3. Edwin Ulsich, Millheim. Time, 27.6 second. Half-mile run : 1. Ed. Foust, 2. Stanley Brooks. Time, 2 min. 46 sec, 440-yard dash 1. Norman Braucht, Millheim, 2. Heyl Wolf, Aaronsburg, 3. James Royer. Time, 1.02 minutes. Shot-put : 1. William Sweetwood, 2. Ed. Foust, Distance, 40 feet. Running high jump : 1. Ed. Foust, 2. Franklin Stover, Millheim, Height, 4 feet, 8 inches, Baseball throw : 1. Ed. Foust, 2. Wendell Goodhart, 3. William Sweetwood, Distance, 246 feet. Millheim, One mile relay : second, so-yard dash, for girls : 1. Evelyn Snyder, Millheim, 2. Sarah Sayder, . 3. Mabelle Sharer, Time, 7.2 seconds. 440-yard walk, for girls t. Gladys Garbrick. 2. Mabell¢ Sharer, 3. Ellen Meeker. Time, 2 min. 42 sec. Baseball throw, for girls 1. Hazel Ripka, 2. Sarah Sayder, 3. Marion Myers, Millheim. Distance, 121 feet, Centre Hall High school captured in all twenty-two medals, winning 8 firsts, 8 seconds and 6 thirds. ss — peso ssamnd C. H. ILS. Commencement Exercises. The program for the graduating ex- ercises of the Centre Hall High school will be found in an adjoining column. The exercises will be held in the Grange hall to morrow (Friday) evening. The class—fifteen in sumber— is the largest in the history of thé High schol, and is composed of ten girls and five boys, Children’s Day Service. The Centre Hall United Evangelical Sunday School will hold a Children's Day service on Sunday evening, June 1ath, Sunday evening, June igth, the local Reformed Sunday School will render a children’s day program. e —————— I ———— High School Entrance Examination, All pupils desiring to enter *the Cer. tre Hall High school next term are re: quested to report for examination on Saturday, May 21st, in the High school room, Centre Hall, all day, beginning at g a.m, Boalsburfl Sunday Scheols Unite. On Sunday morning the Lutheran and Reformed Sunday Schools at Boale- burg united in a service in keeping with the plan laid at the Sunday School convention held there a few weeks ago, to give the week to the interest of the children. “The service consisted of songs and recitations by the children, given in bright and cheerful spirit. In spite of the rainy day a goodly number of the children were out. Rev. Babcock, of State College, made an address, setting forth the bright prospects of the child, and urging the parents to teach them from the "Bible. Let the little children come to Sunday School, we One breeding place for the ay de- stroyed this week will mean millions of less flies in June and July. | MAY 5, 1921, MUSIC Invocation MUSIC Salutatory Oration" Class Motto MUSIC Class Flower Oration ~"' MUSIC MUSIC Class Poem Class Yell Class History MUSIC Ciass Prophecy Class Will Valedictory MUSIC Presentation of Diplomas Benediction CLASS MOTTO: "tnx CLASS COLORS 1921 REV. R. R. JONES HAROLD KELLER HAZEL RIPEA av ane ESTHER WAGNER ma EMILY JORDAN . PEARL RUBLE THOMAS GROVE RUTH RIPEA GERTRUDE RUBLE oon ann d ANNABEL SMITH GRACE FYE KRYDER MILLER BEATRICE KRAMER WILLIAM SWEETWOOD RUSSEL REISH ELIZABETH ROYER N. L. BARTGES REY. J. P. BINGMAN GREEN AND BROWN RED ROSE HALF or TITAN METAL WORKS IS IN RUINS. Plant Near Bellefonte Has Disastrous Fire on Friday.~ Loss of $150,000. ~Will Rebuild. A disastrous fire occurred at the big plant of the Titan Metal company,a half mile south of Bellefonte, early last Fri. day morning, causing a loss of $150,000, The fire was one of the worst which has visited that community in years and | cal firemen, seeing that they would have difficulty in combatting it, sent a hurry call to Lock Haven for assistance. Lock Haven firemen, with one of their mots driven trucks. made the mile run in fifty-two minutes and in CetpEaistg the flames, although the local volunteers had the situati under control when they arrived The fire started about 1 o'clock. was discovered in the die room, adjoins the melting room. Its o unknown. The flames had a good and spread rapidly, Before controlled they had swept through the die room, part of the melting room, the machine shop, blacksmith shop, boiler room and part of the elec shop. Half of the plant is in ruins. The machine shop contained § some very valuable machinery practically destroyed, Tools to individual employes, value of $3,000, were lost, A considerable proportion of the is covered by insurance and officials the company have announced that they will at once make plans to replace the destroyed structures, The Titan Metal company is one of the leading industries about Bellef manufactures a brass alloy, wh much in demand in modern 3 and even during the current busi depression has been 50 busy that given employment to men laid off else- where, It is one of Bellefonte's main. stays and the temporary suspension of eighty men as a result of the fire will be wenty wy or twe eight start they were which was belonging representing a 108s iO re onte, ssi Invited Ones Only Admitted to Grad- uating Exercises. The Centre Hall school board, at regular meeting jon Monday evening, a sons to the graduating exercises in the who received an invitation from a mem. ber of the glass. Of course, the invila- sued to heads of families, and in such cases the entire family is included in the privilege of attending. sous to show their invitation at the door. Hereafter tick®s will be issued for ad- mittance, It was with the thought of eliminat- ing the confusion and disorder usually incident to these exercises, as well as giving first choice of seats to those who the class especially desire to be present, that the above action was ken, A ————————— A IAAI, Will Build Furniture Store. Frank V, Goodbart, the local under- taker and furniture dealer, has decided to erect a two-story building on the Jot where his home is situated, and will ®reak ground within a very short time, The lumber will be sawed by R. M. Smith and Mr, Goodhart plans to be ready to occupy his new quarters some time the coming fall. Memorial Day Speaker. Hon, F. C. Bowersox, of Lewiston, has been engaged as speaker for Me morial Day exercises at Centre Hall, on May 3oth, at six o'clock p. m. Sp A AS ————— Dewart Milk Products Co. Sued for Big Sumi. . A dispatch from Sunbury, to the city dailies, last week, says : The Frankl Sugar Refining Company, of Philadel- phia, has brought suit in the Northum- berland county courts seeking to recover $16,291.34 from the Dewart Milk Pro- ducts Company, of Dewart, for alleged breach of contract, Accordihg to the Plaintiff's statement, the milk concern ordered 241,500 pounds of sugar last June at 22 1-2 cents a pound, on a basis of an allotment of 115 barrels monthly to a total value of $54. 627.25. It is asserted the contract was repudiated and deliveries refused on March 7 last, causing the refining come pany the loss it seeks to recover. Bazaar Sale & Exchange Day. Bazaar and Exchange sale will be held at the livery barn of DD. Wagner Geiss, at Bellefonte, on the 1st and 3rd Tues- days of each month until further notice, Persons having for sale, includ. ing live stock, potatoes, produce, furni- ture, anything, bring it to the sale barn anyjime. Persons Searing such artic les may buy on ist and ———— MI PII. Newspaper editors of vania are gathering at State College this week for two days’ enjoyment as guests of the college. Sy im———————— . ers’ Salaries. The Edmonds bill, providing the teachers’ salaries drafted by State Superintendent Finegan, estab- lishing qualifications for te cbers, and a new system of State aid for districts, for The bill establishes minimum qualifi- cations for teachers and permits boards of local districts to create additional qualifications if they desire. Six years is allowed to make the program _effect- ive, The salary lists are different for each of the four classes, the schedules for elementary teachers being advanced, They constitute the most numerous class aod in the fourth-class districts their minimum will be $100 a month. The State aid proposition will mean no- table in -reases for the smaller districts, The fourth-class districts are to get so per cent. of thq minimum salary of each teacher, and $200 for each school closed or discontinued since 1911. A —— A ———— Lewistown Girl Shot to Death. Irma Rhoades, fourteen years old, of Lewistown, was found dead near Wagner, twenty mils east of Lewis town, on last Thursday, with a bullet wound in her head, Her brother, Reed Rhoades, twenty-one, was the last per- son seen with her, The girl and her brother left Lewis town a week previous and went to Mc Clure, where they lived in an abandon ed country school house. They toid neighbors they were on a fishing trip, Last Wednesday night they were seen going through McClure, The brother was carrying a rifle on his shoulder, He was wearing a soldier's uniform and an overseas cap. The place where the girl was-tound is a few miles from Mc- Clure. Reed Rhoades about two years ago was sent to the Huntingdon reform- atory for attempting to rob a bank near Lewistown. He was released about two weeks ago. MYSTERY 1S SOLVED. The mystery surrounding the fatal shooting of the Rhodes girl has been cleared up by Sherift Davis, of Mifflin county, Sensation after semisation’ fol. ment on Friday by Coroner Barr that his physician had removed 39 grains of shot from the slain girl's hip, side and back, and that her death was due to a charge fired ata d of probably so yards. Roy Heinbach, a caller at the John H. 22 years old, at the jather, » er, when Reed ] than seriously felt by the community, The company is owned by local and out of town capital. It was some few years ago on the site old Bellefonte furnaceand its b ; were all frame and in good condition. started of the —————] AA ————— Miiroy Actors “Make Good.” Milroy young folks, to the num! thirty, made good, and more, in sentation of their home-talent tion, Savageland,” in Grange on Saturday evening. Itis thought of discrediting any former home-talent entertaipment when we say that the Milroy poople’s production the best thing of its kind ever given in the Grange hall. A perfect fitting of parts, beautiful costumes (worn by beautiful girls, too), and lots of especial. ly good music, combined to make “Savageland” a musical comedy the equal of many companies showing be- fore the footlights in high class theatres, Comedy was dispensed in large quan. tities by *‘Jake Heinz" the part taken by Charles W. Reed. He was a strong character throughout, “*Sherloco Combs.” a ‘‘defective detective,” was ably carried by Rev. A, K. Magner, whose high-brow ability fitted him for so heavy a part, His solving of several great mysteries, with the “valuable” aid i “Jake, were worthy the genius of the great Sherlock Holmes, master tective. Marigold Lee, the Quaker maid, was a central figyre, and Miss Irene McCormick did full justice to the part. She is a beautiful singer, with an easy stage manner, and’ altogether pleasing in her every act. Daffodil Dotty, poetess of passion, figured large ly in the play, and this part was taken by Miss Henrietta Crissman. She had no superior in the cast, and her charm. ing manner, pretty face, sweet voice, stamped her as one of no mean ability, Miss Adaleene Houser was *'Birdie Ma- googin,” the Irish Cinderella, who was successfully ‘run down” by the clever detective. Like the Cinderella of old, a Tost “slipper” was the only means of identifying the one much sought for, but in this case a No, 10 slipper had the effect of driving away many of the fair sex who would liked to bave won the prize the wearer of the shoe was entitled to. The part of Cinderella could not have been better performed. Irish wit appeared to be a patural trait with the one impersonating the part, consequent. ly she was & “screaming” success. Others in the cast who are entitled to mention are John H. Spangler, as “Buckskin Buddy" ; Walter G. Reed, as “Big Chief Heap Much Scalpem” ; Kline McCormick, as “Gilroy Clay” Sarah Kohler, as “‘Wee-nah, the marble lady” ; and Kathryn McCormick, as “Ysobel.” Indian costumes, worn by | the greater part of the company in She second act, produced a Others taking part in the EE were : Misses Laura Knepp, Alda Lau- ver, Catheriae Decker, Helen Reed, Olive Rothrock, Peal Haut, Helen Treaster, Helen Stumpf, Margretta Margaret Penypacker, Thel: Messrs, Lester Stumpf, Orme Hunt, Earl Swart Hacvo; Glny Fults, * : the pre pre H0- Arcadia, with po de Ha Mowery ; Rasy Hust, al, Vey er, TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS, HAPPENINGE OF LOCAL INTEHERT FROM ALL PARTS School days are coming to a close, urped froma in Altoona, ial will Miss Anna Garis has ret visit to her brother's home Sunday is Mother's Day, and FETMOons spec appropriate to the occasion be preached in the churches here, Swat ¢ the next se the breeding place of veral days, 3 wat the fly next July. fields are { the season, haying an nw of early each, Ei. 1er’s brother, evening commencement srcises will be held in the Grange hall Admiss: who on will be the class of 1921. ited only those have received M. Lal H. McClel stock sales Messrs. Jarr and P. New York, 1 Auton visitors y Byraguse, the Frar were men for wbile Com- pany, business 1a mn" o 2 oon ast Thursday. und Ralph Sv 8, were among tne 3 wy 3) tat a8 1 a on the Slate roac have been the Siglerville be given in the Grange hall on Ss evening, May 21st, under the ¢ wcal Odd Fellows. unty Commis y getting the we for the band concert by of hs Cs Y Yarnell popular Hecla Park picnic season, park this season will improvements and aii ground in fine condition. Pe sioner seo. g the er a the v hind na of {rees Cen More than 100.413 young forest were planted on private lands in county this spring. according to a issued this week by Gifford the State's Chief Forester. t cost to s6 planters the Pennsylvania partment of Forestry. itr a report Pi Trees were 1m De- HCh hot, nlied with pplied wi this county we we subscribers would re- appeal nds. When thhold a year” or tis due us, it works a publishers, who Your labels year to which you ig arrears, kindly We wish mx for fu spond to our several ho two you the mchth and are paid. forward the amoun The Department of Labor action ag brough zainst for alleged yale labor Jaws in that worked girls more hours per day week than the law allows. The hearing was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock before Justice of the Peace S. Kline Woodring, of Bellefonte, H E. Gregory, of Washington, D. C,, has been selected as manager of Hotel Philips, the magaificient pew hotel which is nearing completion ia Philips burg, this county, Another recent pouncement is that 100 Bell telephones will be placed in the hotel, in as many guest rooms, and that by July ist the hotel will be ready to open, try bh use, of tion of the fem Bellefonte, “aaa 5 ale Horace Sheaffer, a school teacher of Liverpool townrhip, Perry county, was seriously injured while attempting to crank bis automobile. Thinking it was out of gear he turned the crank. The engine started and the machine plunged forward, pinning him against the end of the garage, severely injuring both legs, A physician was summoned and found the muscles of both legs badly crushed It will be several weeks before Sheaffer will be able to walk, Messrs. James E. Solt and Frank M. Derlsbaugh, of Frederick. Maryland, were fishing along the Seven Mountain trout streams for several days last week, meeting with good success, and as a consequence several families, among them those connected with the Report. er, enjoyed a breakfast of trout. Mr, Solt was making his annual tour to this section during ihe fishing season, and brought his companion, whois an ace countant for the Ox Fibre Brush Com. pany, with him to show him his stamp- ing grounds of boyhood days. Mr. Soit is proprietor ~of a larfe auto garage, where everything in the auto line is done except to buigl new machines, John Burris, of Bellefonte, was frus- trited in his plans to steal the Ford car of D, Wagner Geiss, ong'night recently, remove the coils from the box, as is his custom when putting away his car, Burris Plasued to take two students to
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