| eT. A PAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF SNOW SHOE AND SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP. VOL. IL. “MOSHANNON AND SNOW SHOE, PA., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1916. NO. 15. LOCAL NEWS Snow Shoe and Vicinity. Liveryman H. C. Sinclair lost a val uable horse on last Wednesday night. It is said lung fever ‘was the cause. The bass fishing season opens on June 15. Straw hats are out of place in this locality. Overcoats and umbrellas would be more appropriate. If you want a good plate of ice cream go to Casher’s Ice Cream parlor on Sycamore street. T. B. Budinger’s store is to have a new lighting system. Work was be- gun on a plant this week which will go ahead of anything else in these parts (2). . : Do not advertise straw goods and hammocks. Wait until summer ar- rives. x} The house of James P. Irwin is get- ting a new coat of paint. The work is being done by Contractor Frank Shope. John G. Uzzell has recently started his saw mill and will cut about 125,000 feet of lumber this season. The Centre County Union Sabbath School convention will be held at this place on June 29 and 30. It is ex- pected all those interested will at- tend. { METHODIST DAY. Bishop Lewis Will Be Orator of the Day at Park Gathering. - Methodist Day will be observed at Lakemont park on Thursday, July 28. The Rev. Bishop Lewis, who has just last week in impressing monied men ‘of New York City and other centers to finance a great university at Poochow, «China, will speak in the afternoon. Ce The preparations for the day in the line .of music are upon a scale that will make it attractive, and by par- ties that insure a fine schedule. ~The Pennsylvania Railroad company will run a special train from Grampian, starting at 6:30 a. m., arriving at Al- toona at 9:27; return by regular train. Excursion tickets, at two cents a mile, will be sold July 27 and 28, good to return until July 20, inclusive.—Dai- ly Journal. NOTICE! Your subscription for The Times i= wanted, and you surely want The Times. It is not possible to call on each individual personally, therefore, send your name direct to the publish- State clearly the length of time you wish your subscription to run, and write name and address very plainly. A Post Office Money Order is the most satisfaetory way to remit. Other ways at your own risk. Don’t forget the Times when any- thing of public interest occurs in your neighborhood. We want all the big and little things. New Trolley Line Planned. | Parkersburg, W. Va.—A conference was held here of capitalists of this state and from the east at which ar rangements were made for finishing a trolley’ line from Beverley, O., to Zanesville. This will complete a trol- ley system from Parkersburg through to Columbus, as well as to Cleveland. H. D. Blodgett of Zanesville is the promoter of the project. Austrians to Fight Standard Oil. Vienna—The Austrian ministries of finance, commerce and railways have decided upon joint administrative measures for the protection of the home petroleum industry against the formidable inroads being made by the Vacuum Oil Company, the Austrian oranch of the Standard Oil Company. Russia Bars Hammerstein. * St. Petersburg — Permission has been refused to Oscar Hammerstein, the theatrical manager of New York, to visit Russia. It was Mr. Hammer- stein’s original intention to come tao St. Petersburg to secure Russian dan cers. r com China, and succeeded | cans, POSTAL BANK BIL PISSED IN SENNTE All Republicans Favor Measure, Which Goes Through by B'g Majority. DIFFERS FROM SENATE BILL Minority Measure Is Voted Down, Even Democrats Opposing It— Goes to Conference. Washington, D. C.—By the over: whelming majority of 195 to 101 the house passed the postal savings bank bill as recently agreed upon by the Republican caucus of the house. Not a single Republican voted against the measure on the final roll call.| Prior to this action the house by 113 to 196 rejected the Democratic substitute for the bill proposed by the majority. The large defection among the Democrats was shown when the Dem. ocratic substitute was voted upon, 21 of them joining the Republicans in voting against the measure, most of whom were opposed to a postal sav- ings system of any kind. On the Re- publican side, Norris of Nebraska, “Insurgent,” was the only member who voted with the Democrats for their substitute. : : On agreeing to the bill as proposed by the majority of the house, as a substitute for the senate measure, the vote was 175 to 105. On this vote 26 Democrats joined the Republicans. Six Republicans joined the Democrats in voting against the proposed bill of the majority. i After a momtion of Mr. Moon of Tennessee, to recommit the bill to the committee which reported it, had been defeated the house voted on the final passage, the vote being 195 to 101, 24 Demo voting with the Republi- cans. a : wT Under the terms of the bill a board of trustees is created consisting of the postmaster general, the secretary of the treasury and the attorney general, who shall declare what postoffices shall become postal savings banks. Deposits in these banks made by any one person shall not be more than $100 a month or exceed in total $500. An account may be opened with $10 but stamps of 10 cents each will be issued for those desiring to accumu- late money to be deposited. On de- posits 2 per cent interest per annum is to be paid. Any depositor can ex- change his deposits for government bonds to be issued in denominations of $20, $40, $60, $80, $100 or $500, to bear interest at 2 per cent per an- num. The money accumulated in the postal savings banks is to be deposit- ed in both National and State banks in the vicinity of the postoffices in which the money is deposited by the people, such banks to pay 2% per cent interest. ; Five per cent of the total deposits Is to be retained by the secretary of the treasury as a cash reserve. Not more’ than 30 per cent of these de posits may be withdrawn by the gov- ernment at any one-time for invest. ment in bonds of the United States, the remaining 65 per cent to remain on deposit in the banks, The banks are required to give as security for the deposits they receive “public bonds or other securities sup- ported by the taxing power,” which restricts such securities to some form of national, state, municipal or other such bonds approved by the board of trustees in charge of the postal sav- ings banks. The biH passed by the house as a substitute for the senate bill differs from the senate measure in many par- ticulars, chiefly in respect to the na- ture of securities that may be given by banks for the deposits of postal savings funds received. “ GIVES $3,000,000 TO DIE POOR David Ranken of St. Louis Settles En- tire Fortune on Favorite School. St. Louis—To die poor, David Ran- ken, Jr., has not only given up his fortune of more than $3,000,000 to the support of his favorite s an- nouncement of which was m ‘but the $3,000 per annum he has reserved for his own support during the rest of his life will revert to the institution at his death. : The David Ranken Junior School of Mechanical Trades, the beneficiary of its founder, is, to be enlarged and its curriculum improved. ener In accordance with the wish of the late King Edward the Duke of Con- naught will suceted Earl Grey as the governor-general of Canada, probably next spring. NATIONAL GRAFT CRUSADE | organization Will Open Offices at Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C.—The first con- certed step toward suppressing graft in all its forms throughout the country will be taken here when the organiza- tion, whose future name probably will be the “National Anti-Graft Move- ment,” will open offices in this city, from which it will conduct its cam- paign, Harry W. Walker will be in charge. The movement is the direct result of the antigraft speech made last week by Former Governor Folk of Missouri at a banquet tendered him 1 by the Missouri Democracy. It is said that considerable funds al- ready have been pledged to put the or granization on a substantial basis, and that it will have the moral support of leading theologians representing all phases of religious thought. Among those who are said to be prominently identified with the move- ment are ‘Perry Belmont, Rudolph Spreckels, Augustus Thomas, the play- wright; Joseph J. Willett of Alabama and Norman Hapgood. : The date for holding the first nation- al convention, it is expected, will be fixed this week in Paris, where Messrs. Belmont and Spreckels will hold a conference. - re PRICES RISE 49.2 PER CENT March Figures Show. This Increase ly increase in whole: out a break, up to . ch, 1910, and } the prices were higher than at any time in the preceding 20 years, i report which has just the bureau of labor. The report is based up gation of 257 commodit that the wholesale March of the curren 10.2 per cent 1908, 21.1 per cent higher than the average yearly price of 1900, 49.2 per cent higher than the average yearly price of 1897, and 33.8 per cent high er than the average price for the 10 years 1890 to 1899. : ix Of the 267 articles investigated, 12F showed an increase in the average price of 1906, as compared with 1908, 31 showed no change, and 101 showed a decrease. . MORE SMALL BILLS Treasury Department to Supply Banks With Ones and Twos. Washington, D. C.—The Treasury Department has taken steps to in crease the supply of small bills, for which there always is a heavy demand during the fall months of the year. Es- pecially is this the case with the $1 and $2 denominations, their issue le gally being limited to the silver certi ficates. : : Recently the Comptroller of the Currency, at the request of the Treas urer, addressed the national banks te ascertain what proportion of the sil ver certificates of $10 and over held by them they might be willing to ex: change for notes of smaller denomin: ations. There have been inquiries made and these are now being com: piled for the Treasurer's consideration. GOVERNMENT WINS VICTORY Alleged Bucket Shop Cases Transfer red to Washington. Philadelphia—The six men arrested In this city on April 2, charged by the government with conspiracy in con- nection with the operation of alleged bucket shops in the district of Colum: bia, were ordered removed to Wash- ington, Judge McPherson in the Unit. ed States supreme court here deciding that the defendants can be taken to that city by the federal authorities for trial. An appeal was immediately taken to the supreme court of the United States. go ; The defendants are Thomas Camp- bell, Marshall Parrish, Humphrey Owens, Harry Stumpf, George Turner and Albert Ford. They were arrested on warrants issued in the District of Columbia at the time the Washington authorities made a raid on alleged bucket shops in Baltimore, Philadel phia, Jersef City and New York. The government considers the de- cision of Judge McPherson an import ant one and it may lead to further ac- tion in the crusade against alleged bucket shops. To Build Government Colliery, Washington-—A government colliery to cost not more than $1,000,000 will be built on the Pacific coast in such navy yard as the secretary of the navy may designte. M6 VTORY FOR MERSIN SEMTE Conference Report on Bill is Adopted By Vote of 45 to 12. AMEND APPROPRIATIONS House Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill is Changed — President Taft Sends Message on Tariff. Washington, D. C.—The conference report on the river and harbor bill was adopted in the senate by a vote of 45 to 12. Senator Beveridge criti- cised the abandonment of the senate amendment providing for a survey for a canal from Toledo to Chicago via the Maumee river, declaring that the sen- ate was permitting the house to dic- tate to it. Labor Clause Eliminated. The action of the senate committee on appropriations in striking out of the sundry civil appropriation bill the house provision directing that no part of the money appropriated for enforc- ing the anti-trust law shall be utilized in the prosecution of combinations looking to the increase of wages, the shortening of hours and the better ment of the conditions of labor, was sustained by the senate after an ani- mated debate. The vote was 34 to 16. Message on Tariff. President Taft transmitted to the house of representatives a statement of negotiations between the United States and all foreign governments under the maximum and minimum provisions of the Payne-Aldrich tariff | law. The message contained summa: ries of reports obtained by the state department = through instructions is- | sued to diplomatic and consular offi- ¢ 4 S813, the and related especially nd discriminatory © United States. 2 TAFT STRONGLY INDORSED Wisconsin Fepublicans Leave Nomina- tions for Primaries. Milwaukee, Wis.—Adoption of a platform strongly indorsing the na tional administration, the selection of William D. Connor of Marshfield as state chairman and the choosing of a campaign committee of 22 members was the extent of the business trans- acted at the closing day’s session of the Republican state convention. Nom- inations for state offices were left for the primary election In September. The platform follows “We adhere to the principles of the Republican party as outlined in the platform adopted by the Republican national convention of 1908. “We commend the administration of William H. Tafrt; we admire his char- acter, we recognize his marked ability as a statesman and we applaud his fidelity to the pledges contained in the party platform and to the principles of good government. : “Under difficulties and against op position that tried to the utmost his patience and forbearance he hag labor- ed unceasingly to secure the enact- ment of wholesome constructive legis- lation, to introduce economies in ad- |. ministration of the business of the government, to conserve the natural wealth of the nation and to protect our honor and interests abroad. “We approve of the present tariff law as a real progressive measure. We esyecially commend the provisions for maximum and minimum schedules an future scientific revisions. ! “We endorse the administration ot Gov. James O. Davidson and commend his fathful adherence to Republican principles. “To the end that our party’s high ideals may be upheld and party offi cers secured we favor reorganization of the party throughout the state.” Bank Closed. Wooster, O.—The doors of the Mar- shallville Banking Company, a private bank at Marshallville, Wayne county, were closed after a run during which only part of the depositors were paid. On application of the owners, A. J. Solomon and Frank S. Black of Col- ‘umbus, Judge W. E. Weygandt ap- pointed Edward S. Wertz receiver, un- der bond of $25,000. The bank had deposits .of about $25,000. Lightning Kills Six. , Berlin—Six persons were killed, 17 severely injured and more than 100 slightly hurt by a single shaft of light- ping that struck in Jungfernhide park Sunday evening. All the victims were poor working people residing in: North Berlin who were seeking in the park relief from the intense heat. of | to enjoy the oceasion and w LOCAL NEWS Moshannon and Vicinity. i A new addition is being built to the store room of J. T. Lucas. It will be used as an implement room. A heavy frost on the morning of June 8 was the unusual sight at this time of the year. John McGowan’s have applied a new coat of paint to their dwelling this week, which improves the appearance very much and will, of course, greatly preserve the house. : The new butcher shop is progress- ing. The wall is about complete? and ‘Work on the upper structure wil go right on. ~ J. T. Lucas’ saw mill has “cut out” for this season and work was suspend- ed this week. Flag Day was observed to some ex- tent at this place. Enough of the Stars and Stripes were afloat to re- mind us that we were still in America. The Moshannon Baseball club is be- ginning to stir. Quite an interesting game was played on last Saturday among the home boys, and now there is to be a social held in the hall on Friday evening for the financial sup- port of the team. Why not have a ball team? It is good exercise, if nothing else. As Sunday was Children’s Day, it wags fittingly observed in the M. E. church. The program, “The Children’s Hour,” was well rendered, both the speaking and the singing. One spec- ial feature of the program was a “Col- lection Drill” given by fourteen young people. Quite a number was present lighted with the way the little folks performed their parts. The inclement weather prevented others from at- tending, who no doubt would have been there had it not rained. AEROPLANES DROP Spectator Killed in England; Six Hurt : In Budapest. Worcester, England—While an avia- tor was attempting an exhibition at the agricultural show here his aero plane became unmanageable and swooped down upon a crowd of spec tators killing one woman and injuring several other persons. The aviator was practically uninjured. : Budapest—Frey, the German aero naut, while making a flight here, lost control of his biplane, which dashed into the grandstand. Six women were injured, two of them probably fatal Fey was not hurt. The aviators Lat ham, Andree and Bialiovuci suffered similar accidents, but all fell in the open ground, and no one was injured. DISEASE IN STRAW BEDS Is: Given Attention in the Government Public Health Reports. Washington, D. C.—People who use straw mattresses run the risk of be- ing attacked by the straw itch, a dis- ease said to be new to American phy- sicians. It is a peculiar itching erup- tive disease which has proved to be due to the attack of a small straw and grain infesting mite. Public at- tention has been called to the subject by a publication in the last issue of the government health reports by Jo- seph Goldberger, passed assistant sur- geon in the public health service. Blg Growth in Wheat Acreage. Ottawa—Canada has a million and a half acres more wheat planted this year than ever béfore. ~The census bureau states that complete reports show the total area now planted to wheat throughout Canada to be 9,295,- 000 acres, which is 1.554,000 more than ‘ast year. The condition is reported good. Rome—The Congregation of Rites met under the presidency of the Pope and discussed the matter of the beati- fication and canonization of Margher- ite Bourgeois of Marquette, Mich., the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lord. Tokio—Word is received from Osaka, that 200 arrests were made there by the authorities. It is believed here that the arrests were made in connec- tion with the investigation of the last election for members of the municipal board. : ROTO QT
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