LUCILLE LOVE— Lers in tihe Telegraph HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH .XXXIII— No. 86 DHSVILLEISII THIRD CLASS CITY, KUIEL'S DECISION iling is of Immense importance Effecting Towns of 10,000 Throughout State iSE STARTED IN NOVEMBER oceedings Brought by Attorney General Bell on Petition of Voters n a comprehensive opinion handed ivn to-day, President Judge Kunlcti :ided that Pottsville is lawfully en ed to be a third-class city of Penn vania, and that the mayor, the incilmen and other municipal of uls were regularly elected as such 1 ire legally entitled to hold their pjctive offices. Mr. 1 decision is of immense Impor ts throughout the State as Judge nkel's ruling affects any borough of re than 10,000 inhabitants desiring apply for city charter privileges, (teelton, C'hambersburg and Carlisle s among the towns in this vicinity ich would be admissible to the third ss city class under Judge Kunkel's nion. The question has been pending in s Dauphin County Courts by quo rranto proceedings brought by the mmonwealth of Pennsylvania •ough Attorney General John C. Bell itnst the Pottsville municipal cor •atlon, Mayor F. Pierce Mortimer, utrolier Harry K. Portz, Council n Hugh Dolan, A. L. Eckert, James Shellhammer and Joseph N. Nich , and Aldermen P. J. Martin, Frank tie, Horace McCooi, Joseph John i, T. E. Hummel and C. Ackerman. it the November election in 1910 i majority of the Pottsville voters •lded that the borough should be ne a third class city. Since that le objections were raised, the de ls of which have frequently been nted. n summing up his opinion, Judge nkel says: / The Court's Conclusion, The film of the whole matter leems to us to be this: The Leg slaturo of 1007 intended to amend he act of April 10, 1905, in two >articulat"s, (1) In respect to thu >rigin of the order for the elec lon, and (2) In respect to tho nanner of voting and the form if tjie ballots; and it accomplished his object, not by one enact nent embracing both amend nents, but by the two independ int statutes of April 15 and May 18, 1907. It is true that this ob ect was at first accomplished by he former statute, for it con ained both amendments, but af erwards the amendment relating o the manner of voting was en icted by means of the latter stat it.e in somewhat different form. ?y the construction we have tdopted effect Is given to both .cts, in conformity to the rule that chere two acts relating to the ame subject matter are passed it the same legislative session hey are to be construed together, f possible, so as to give effect to aeh. Council Uecoenlzttl Election tjttsldes what he have said, it .ppears by th answer to tho sug estion for the writ, that the bor ugh council joined in the appll ation to the Governor for the let ers patent which were issued in orporatlng the borough Into a ity of the third class, with mowledge that the order sub letting the question to the peoplo tad been issued on the petition of >ne hundred qualified electors by he Court of Quarter Sessions, and hat the election had been held n pursuance thereto. Thus the trough council recognized the fContinued on Page 5.] Late News Bulletins ASKS U. S. TO INTERVENE Madrid, Spain, April 11,—The Spanish foreign minister to-day isked Col. Joseph E. Willard, United States ambassador to Spain, to re juest the government at Washington to intervene tu favor of the 1,000 Sponibli subjects expelled from Torreon, CLEARING HOUSE FOR PURE FOOD Washington. April 11—A clearing house for pure food and drag Information collected by the federal and State governments has been established in the Department of Agriculture. Announcement was made to-day of the temporary appointment of Dr. J. S. Abbott, former ly of the Texas Food Commission, as head of the new 'epartment, CARRANZA GOES TO NEW CAPITAL Juarez, Mex., April 11.—General Venustlano Carranza. his mllitarv »talf, members of his cabinet and a large number of clerks to-dav went to Chihuahua, the new provisional capital. A pilot train with a guard of 100 soldiers started last night to olear the way for the chler of the revo lution. ► RABBI'S REQUEST REFUSED Osslnlng, N. Y., April 11.—Warden Clancy, of Sine Sing prison, received a telephone message this noon from Kabbl Goldstein Jewish chaplain, of the New York Tombs, asking him to use his authority to Etstpone the execution of the four gunmen until Thursday, but not ter, as Friday and Saturday weie the most holy days in the Passover Upon the warden's refusal he asked that the request be immediately rommunlcated to Superintendent of Prisons John B. Riley. Superln tenden Riley, who was in the prison at the time, declined to honor the rabbi's request- STILT KING AT EVERETT Everett, April 11.—Ilarrisburg's stilt king, F. E. Wllvert, arrived nere at 11.10 this morning. After a brief stay the hiker left for Bed roid, where he will appear at a theater to-night. "DAGO" FRANK ISSUES STATEMENT Albany, April 11.—Superintendent John B. Riley, of the State Prl- 5 'on Department, returned from Sin* sing prison to-day bearing a state ment from "Dago Frank" Clrollcl. He said It was not'a confession but lie refused to reveal anything about its contents until he had placed It in the hands of the Governor. HEARING MAY DELAY EXECUTION OF POUR HEW YORK GUNMEN Relatives and Friends Working to Save Quartet From Elec- tric Chair OBTAIN NEW AFFIDAVITS Boy Who Delivered Mysterious Note to Judge Goff Halted in Court Room By Associated Press New York April 11.—Counsel for the four gunmen doomed to die at Sing Sing prison Monday for the mur der of Herman Rosenthal made a final plea for their clients before Supreme Court Justice John W. Gcfff to-day. The justice, who had presided at the trial, agreed last night to this eleventh hour procedure on the representation of counsel that new evidence had been discovered tending to show that the prisoners were not the real murderers. District Attorney Whitman, rushing here from Chicago, appealed to op pose the mtftfon for a new trial. The hearing was set for noon in the Judge's chambers, but was transferred at the last moment to the Supreme Court proper. There was some' delay in starting. Charles G. F. Wahle, chief of coun sel for the prisoners, said that seven new affidavits had been obtained, but that the signers of only three of them would be called upon to testify. He added that all sorts and conditions of persons had volunteered various bits of evidence; that counsel had run down many of these stories only to find a majority false. lloaring Interrupted The proceedings were interrupted here when Judge Goff ordered a young 'nun who delivered a note to him stopped before ho could leuvo the room. The man was placed on the witness stand. He said he was Gus tave Beck und that he had coinc to the court to deliver a note to E. B. M. Browne a rabbi who has been working in Ihe gunmoi's behalf. The note had been handed to him In the hall of the courthouse, he explained. That was all he knew about it. Rabbi Browne, on the stand, said that he had been working In the gun men's behalf at the request of several Jewish societies. He disclaimed all knowledge of the mysterious note the voung man had delivered and its con tents were not made public at this time. The rabbi read it, but would say only "it is a secret." Carl 'Dresner, a bartender and signer of an affidavit stating that he had seen the notorious informers. Jack Rose, "Bridgie" Webber, Harry Vail on and others speeding away in the au tomobile from the scene of the Rosen thal murder, was called to the stand. Indications were that the hearing would be protracted and perhaps stretch into a night session. "Lefty Louie" Issues an Appeal to Governor By Associated Press Ossining, N. Y., April 11.—A last appeal to Governor Glynn was issued late last night by "Lefty Louie," act ing for all the gunmen, who are to die next week. It contained 1,000 words and was mainly devoted to an attempt to discredit the testimony of Luban, Phapiro and others. It was addressed to the Governor "as the only human one who has the power now to listen to our last plea." "Lefty Louie" said that the idea of writing it came as an inspiration after their evening prayer. HARRISBURG, PA., SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1914. ' 16 PAGES YE EASTER DAY WILL BE ONE LARGE WET OiVg, MO/iN TO DA V gp%Sr ■ >. -;. r ■BBMmWWBBHrBI^WimMr' r ' T J> al ,"" 1 •>''-» '■■'■ 1 ••• '••-•• •" '•• • ■ 1 uAwnii|.'-lM.u fio l < n uraph photographer thla nu jefn" < soi r ]° 0i flowers arrlvud !n Harrlaburg this and thu wbhinga Phow whether or not the blooms ara }engs ° M—i i I TENER WILL FIND OUT THE ASSETS OF KEYSTONE STATE Commissioners Selected to Ap praise the Property Owned by the Commonwealth In line with his policy of giving the State of Pensylvania a business ad ministration, Governor John K. Tener has directed' that an inventory of the assets of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania be made io, in addition to addressing the next Legislature in the customary manner on the finances, ha will be able to tell the lawmakers just what the State Is worth. As far as known no inventory of the posses sions of the Commonwealth has ever been made, and several times in the course of his administration, during which the State's sinking fund went ahead of the outstanding debt, the Governor has tried to ascertain whore and what are the assets of the State and what they are worth to-day. For years the Legislatures have gone on appropriating millions after mil lions for public buildings and works, charitable and educational institutions and making permanent improvements without anyone working out the in vestment, although, judging from the continued demand for State aid, there must have been good returns. In order to ascertain the assets the Governor has named as a commission Samuel C. Todd, the executive con troller and one of the best posted men on departmental affairs; Samuel B. RSBafco, Superintendent of PutUic Großtoa and Buildings, and Charles Deputy Auditor Gen eral, .as a commission to make up the Continued on Page o.] UgFHave a mmckyard or Lawn— Why not slve some man out of work a job putting the lawn or backyard In order. ■I A line or two on the Want Ad. page of the Telegraph will bring the out-of-work man to your door. DO IT NOW. 7he East?r Promise Upon tbr. pain of cartb'M despairing hour When rlii exulted o*er poiiip and power God laid Hl* IIHIHI. The radiant Ranter dnv%u Beheld a promise kept, a life re-bora. Dark l»e the shadows 'round oar Mtumblluß feet Or keen otir grief, upou the Jlerey Seat The King of Klnjm yet retgni. Onr finite prayer Is heard and made the objeet of llli eare. Through eeftt'urles gone and all the year® to e.ome Hl* pro irises shall nluays stand. The Sun Of llethlehera has taught mankind to see That t«od la Trslli throughout eternity# —A NX A H. WOOD. May Force Warships of U. S. to Pay Tolls Special to The Telegraph Washington, D. C., April 11.—Sena tor O'Gorman was permitted by State Department officials to see corre spondence and other documents re lating to the consent given by Great Britain to the United States granting Colombia free passage through the Panama Canal for Colombian govern ment vessels. In this event, Colombian ships will enjoy, with the sanction of Great Bri tain, a privilege whnjitthe United States is deprived oUlrCTle complete British view is acceftffd. That is, Co lombian ships of war will have free passage through the canal, while American warships, so far as anything Great Britain has said on the ques tion, will be required to pay tolls. WILSON LEAVES HOTEL EARLY TO PLAY GOLF White Sulphur Springs, W. Va„ April 11.—Bright sunshine and an in vigorating temperature greeted Presi dent Wilson when he went golfing early to-day. He arose before any of the other guests at the hotel where la stopping and with Dr. Cary T. Gray son, his aid, had the links to himself. Secretary McAdoo Joined the presiden tial party to-day. His fiance, Miss Eleanor Wilson, is here. SEARCH FOR MURDERER Ebensburg, Pa., April 11. —Angelo Grinetti, a prosperous Italian, was shot three times and Instantly killed to-day while quarreling with his best friend, Joe Ferro, over money mat ters. The entire county detectlvo force and a squad of the State Con stabulary are searching the mountains for Ferro. DEICMTS' BIG MACHINE FORCED ON THEDEFENSIVE Fat Frying Scandals Make an Unhappy Eastertide For the Re organizers The biggest Democratic machine known in recent State history, backed by the Wilson national administration I and supported by men of wealth and ambition, is- on the defensive in a factional fight and the charge is openly made that the neutrality which is supposed to hedge about the official doings of a State committee has been torn,, to shreds. Charges that post masters were forced to contribute to I the collector of the State committee and that free transportation is being furnished to members of the State committee to attend next week's meet [ ing have been made openly, while action on the Harrisburg municipal labor wage ordinance has been dis cussed with a freedom never before experienced by the Harrisburg can j didate. • candidates of the ma chine have made furious counter attacks on the adherents of Michael J. Ryan, charging insincerity and ringing the changes on the old thread-bare bipartisan bugaboo, but the only an swer to the postmaster scandal Is Congressman Palmer's statement that he has asked an inquiry, but State Chairman Morris is keeping quiet. An official statement was issued from the State windmill last night denying that anyone but State committeemen [Continued on Page 9.] WOMEN WILL BE PIRMITTFD TO MARCH IN 810 PARADE By /Issociatcd Press Watoington, D. C., April 11.—Women government employes may participate in the woman's suffrage procession here May 9 as individuals if they so desire without feur of violating the civil service regulations. This, in effect, is the substance of a letter from At torney General Mcßeynolds to Mrs. William Kent, wife of the California representative, made public to-day. A thousand or more women government employes wished to march In the pa rade, but feared they would not be permitted to do so. ( I Weather Prophets Declare if It Rains Tomorrow It Will Do So For Six Consecutive Sundays JOINT EFFORT FROM | TEXAS AND CANADA j When the Two Storms Meet That's When the Pot Will Be Overturned on Crepe de Chined Feminity Rain on Easter The wind is chill, the skies are gray. The rain comes pouring down; Oh, Where's the gorgeous'spring display, The hat and Easter gown. In all the town? She will rain to-morrow. Ta day ■ will be one large wet one. Also some what chilly. With a refrain of furs, 'instead Of frlngery. The deliriously j delicious decoctions of the style artists | —the creations in terra cottu. magenta 'and those other colons recently found ] In the ruins of Pompeii, will have to I be set back in the closet with the house (dog on guard. Also the new Easter j bonnet must be laid away, with a duly ; and carefully worded notice upon it I setting forth that it is a hat—lest Pa mistake it for a fire breaking out in a | dark corner or the closet, and send in I an alarm. The Rain Ail Owr East But, if there's comrort in shared j misery, Harrisburg may take heart; for the wetness won't be confined to i this segment of the U. S. A. It will be rainy ail over the East, according t.o Washington weather bureau dope, iOf course this forecast, and the one lisjued to-day by Forecaster Demain I contains the highly Interesting little word "probable." So if it's fair to morrow, nobody will cast reflections on ! the weather bureau except the sun. However, the probable probabilities are for rain. Washington says: "Unless some freak of nature sets the best predictions of the weather bureau experts awry, there will be rains and snows in the northern por tion of the east and rains over the southern districts. "It is a stock prediction, among lay weather prophets, that if It rains on Easter Sunday it will rain for six con secutive Sundays thereafter. The weather sharps qay, however, there is nothing certain about that. | "The winter flareback of the last few | days was being dissipated all over the country to-day. A parting shot of | freezing temperature was being felt I over the northwestern areas, j "The weather which threatens to re jtire Easter finery to the band boxes and spirtl the promenades on the fash ionable avenues of many cities is a joint effort from Texas and Canada." King Gustav Continues to Improve in Hospital By Associated Press Stockholm, Sweden, April 11.—Pur ! ther progress toward convalescence | was announced In the surgeon's bulle tin regarding the condition of King Gustav of Sweden, Issued to-day from the Sophia Hospital, where His Ma- i Jesty was operated on for ulceration of the stomach on Thursday. The bulletin says: "His Majesty passed a quiet night and enjoyed a good sleep. The pain he was suffering has diminished con siderably and his condition gives rea son to hope there will be no setback to His Majesty's recovery." LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE | By Associated Press Albany, N. Y„ April 11.—A special session of Legislature to convene on May 4, will be called soon by Governor Glynn. The special session was neces sitated by the failure of the Legisla ture to pass the annual appropriation bills at the regular session which re-i cently adjourned. * POSTSCRIPT. HUERTA APOLOGIZES FOR TIE ARREST OF AMERICAN MARIES Rear Admiral Mayo Demanded That Mexicans Salute the Red, White and Blue FIGHTING AT SAN PEDRO Bryan Has Not Received Reply to Note Addressed to General Carranza By Associated Press Washington, April 11.—Official r®. port of the arrest and subsequent re« lease of American marines at Tam« plco, was received to-day by Secretary Daniels, who forwarded It to President Wilson at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Rear Admiral Mayo reported that after the marines were released upon his demand, he gave the Huerta com mander twenty-four hours to saluttt the American colors aa an apology. The time expired at 6 o'clock laat night. The report received to-day did not say whether the demand had been complied with but Secretary Daniels interpreted press dispatches saylnis the Mexican commander had apolo gized as meaning he had complied with Admiral Mayo's demand. Later Charge O'ShauKhnessey re ported General Huerta's apology for the arrest and detention of the ma rines and forwarded a copy of a state ment issued by Huerta. Con list ate Properties Despite the State Department's re newed protest against wholesale ex pulsion of- Spaniards from Mexico, Consul Hamm reported to-day that General Villa had reiterated his order that all Spaniards must leave the sec tion under his control. He also re ports confiscation of some Spanish > ivroperties. No reply has been received ■ to Secretary's Bryan's communication to Carranza, demanding that all cases of expulsion be considered on their individual merits. Consul Hamm reporte heavy fight ing at San Pedro but did not indicate the results. . Latest official advices were sum marized in this statement: "Chaotic conditions at Torreon are reported to the State Department but the commander-in-chief of the forcea occupying the district has promised that all foreign property shall be pro tected. It is Insisted, however, that all Spaniards must leave the section un der his control and confiscations of the abandoned property have occur red." [THEWEATHERJ For Harrhlmrn and vlclnltyt I'n ■rtlli'tl went her to-night and Sun ilay, probably rnlni colder .Sun day. For Eastern Pennsylvania! I n»rt tled tn-niglit and .Sunday, proh nhly ralnt colder to-night In north portion) colder Sunday | fresh westerly breeees. Ktver The Susquehanna river and nil It* tributaries will fall to-night and probably Sunday. General Conditions A disturbance la central north of the Great Takes and another over the Southwest. Three areaa of high pressure of about equal strength appear this morning, one central along the .Middle At lantic coast, another over the Missouri Valley and a third oil the Oregon coast. Temperaturei 8 a. m., 40. Sum Rises. Si3s a. m.| sets, 0:30 p. m. Moon i Rises, Bi2B p. m. Hlver Stagci 10.9 feet above low water mark. Yesterday's Weather Highest temperature, .12. I.onest temperature. 30. Mean temperature, 41. Mormal temperature, 48. MARRIAUfe LICENSES John H. Houseman, city, and Francis Ruth Neagley, Steelton. Leon Crosedale Preston and Velma K. Bostdorff, city. Darius J. Welst, Gratz, and Ida SVit« mer. Pillow. Daniel Raymond Elnsel and Elsie Mav Lyter, Reading. Forrest Leyi Shaw and Margaret Clouser, Halifax. Charles Ansel Ackerman and Nellie Naomi Gilbert, Mlddletown. Henry L. 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