The Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • Page 5

VOLUME 5-NO, 110. INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 19O9. Begin the New Year Wisely: Place an Advertisement Put Daring Robber to Flight After a Bullet LAST PIONEER OF THE Fired at Close Range, Had Grazed His Arm Joseph Fisher Found a Burglar in His Room, and Lively Gun Play Followed, No One Being Seriously Hurt. INVADER LEFT TRAIL OF BLOOD Rudely awakened by the click of tbe latch when his bedroom door was opened and by a flashlight which almost blinded him, Joseph Fisher, of Railroad avenue, came near death shortly before midnight, Thursday night, when a would-be robber discharged his weapon, tbe bullet plough- ing through his nightshirt and the bol ster at Fisher's head and burying Itself in the wall at the head of the bed. The man who was the target for tb.e thief's bullet returned the fire and some Indiana man today carries a bullet.

The midnight marauder decided that the home of J. C. Mast on Railroad avenue, two doors below the planing mill of the Indiana Carriage Works, was a good scene for his operations. Climbing to a porch in the rear by way of cross pieces in the grape arbor, he opened and entered the bedroom of Misses Eva and Anna Mast. While he may have lingered there, the inmates were not awakened.

The robber then crossed hallway the head of the staira and entered the room of Fisher, who boards at the Mast home. Fisher was awakened when the stranger opened the door and, as he waa next looking into a flashlight, he immediately seized a .22 caliber revolveri which was on his dreaeer and within easy reach. Fisher lost no time in taking a shot at the fellow and the invader Immediately returned tbe fire. After the one volley from each party, the robber retraced his steps via the girls' room and the back porch. He did not use the trellis as Points On People Mr.

and Mrs. D. itors in Pittsburg. H. Tomb are vis- Mrs.

J. W. Douds, spent the week here. of Plumville, John R. Bryan, of South Fifth street, celebrated his 71st birthday today.

Mrs. Clyde O. Gessler left this morning for a visit with friends in Johnstown. M. J.

Rising, of Blairsville, spent the past few days here with his father, who is ill. J. M. Little, of Livermore, passed through town today on his way home from Plumville. Blair and Delsle Prey, of Indiana, are visiting their mother, Mrs.

T. R. Lukehart, of Plumville. Mrs. Harry W.

Fee and Lisle Myers left on the 11:55 train today for a few days' vlsll in Pittsburg. Dr. and E. K. Wood and their son will spend several days at Mrs.

Wood's home In Lairobe. Mrs. Harry Bryan Is visiting her daughters, Mrs. William Decker and Miss Lottie Bryan, of Braddock. Mrs.

Sara Lydic, of South Seventh street, spent a few days recently her uncle, E. E. Wells, of Plumville. GUmore F. Bell, R.

operator at Cummlngs, is at his home an West Water street for a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. D. L.

George were at Kellysburg, Indiana county, the past week visiting the latter's Mb. Pleasant Journal. Mrs. M. N.

MoGearjr, of Pine street, left today for Homer City, where she will visit relatives for a Tribune. H. M. Gessler, E. W.

Smith, and S. L. Barr, all of Indiana, were registered at the Capital hotel, in Johnstown, yesterday. Prof, and Mrs. Rose IfoConnell have Saturday, partly cloudy, a ladder this time, however, but took a sheer drop of eight feet over the side of the porch in making bis getaway.

While the shooting irons were being used the four members of the Mast family were still in their rooms, but when the thief escaped, Mr. and Mrs. Mast joined Fisher in inspecting the place. Nothing had been stolen and tbe only evidence of what might have been a tragedy were ihe bullet holes in Fisher's night shirt, slight burns on the left arm that Indicated his miraculous escape, two bullet holes in the bolster and the bullet burled in the wall scarcely a foot distant from the head of the bed. Plainly marked In the handprints on the porch, were clots of fresh blood, thus indicating that the marauder had been hit.

It Is, of course, unknown whether the' prowler was struck in tbe hand, arm or the face, but his speedy escape indicates that he merely suffered a flesh wound, probably in an arm. Had any other part of his body received the bullet from Fisher's .22 caliber gun, the blood would not have reached his assailant's hands in the space of one minute at the most. The female members of the household were quite nervous after the affair and did not retire again that night. Mrs. Mast, however, is now attending to her household duties; Fisher and Mr.

Mast are at their places in the ladder works, Miss Eva Mast is employed in the glove factory and Anna Mast is at her studies in the School. returned to State College, after spending the holidays here and at the home of W. W. E. Moore, in Johnstown.

R. J. Claypool, the P. R. R.

here, is in Pittsburg today. agent Special Bishop Canevin, of the Pittaburg diocese, today ordered all the churches to lift a special collection for the Italian Relief Fund. Father N. P. McNeils will announce the order in St.

Bernard's on Sunday. On Jan. 17, all the money secured at the various masses will be sent to the earthquake sufferers. S.Je. The regular Saturday sale of pies, cakes, desserts etc.

will be held in the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All are cordially invited to come to the dining room where refreshments will be served. Please notify Mrs. E. A.

Pennington for reservations. COLLECTED $35 TODAY. John B. Still Railing for Italian John B. De Santia is making One headway in collecting funds for the Italian Red Cross.

A mistake was made in yesterday's total. The correct figures are: Previously reported $95 fj5 Biamonte Zampone 5.00 J. C. McGregor 1.00 G. Meade Marshall 2.00 F.

M. Smith 26 Joseph Adev 50 Dr. Rink i.oo S. M. Guthrie 1.00 J.

Howard Hosk 50 S. Cunningham 1.00 Dick Wllfcon 1.00 Jordan Co 1.00 John H. Pierce 1.00 D. M. Caldwell H.

C. Winters 1.00 Dr. K. Wood 50 J. H.

St. Glair 25 The Longwill Co 1 00 George T. Buchanan 1.00 Paul Leib l. 00 W. S.

Gessler 50 S. W. Rose Co 1.00 Dr. W. M.

Hosack 50 C. Trainer 50 Job McCrelght 25 George W. Graff 50 R. M. Kerr 25 C.

M. Wortman 50 J. M. Crissman 50 S. M.

MoHency 1.00 Margaret Anderson 50 W. Parke Younkina 50 J. B. Harbison 25 B. W.

Stewart. 50 Dr. H. B. Neal ....50 Dr.

G. E. Simpson 50 Dr. W. D.

Gates 1.00 contributors .4.60 Total $130.50 STATE PENSIONS FOB VETERANS, Pennsylvania Legislature May Allow Each Soldier $6 Per Month. A bill allowing a pension of t6 a month to every veteran who was a resident of Pennsylvania at the outbreak of the Civil war and who is at present or at the time of his application a bonafide resident of the state, will be introduced in the legislature at the request of the state department of the Grand Army of the R- public. It is estimated that there are 50,000 veterans in the state who are qualified to receive the proposed pension. The bill waa recently outlined in detail in the Gazette. All at The Misses Weigle, who live in the Elder Peelor house on West Philadelphia street, received a card today stating that their brother, who was enrouteto the Philippines, had arrived safely at an Asiatic port.

The ship on which he was sailing was said to have been lost. Charity Concert Pottponed. Because of the Woodmen banquet on Jan. 13, the Charity Concert has been postponed until Jan. 20.

Father Farrl today notified residents of all surrounding eoal towns concerning tbe Passion Play to be presented in Dreamland Theatre Sunday afternoon. Peter Carman Seriously III. Peter Garman, of Wayne avenue, is seriously ill with an attack of indigestion. Owing to his advanced age, his complete recovery is doubtful. To Banquet.

The Woodmen of the World will hold their annual banquet in Odd Fellows Hall next Wednesday evening. The Normal School Orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music. Dr. Davi. the Jail Pbytfeiuu Dr.

M. M. Davis has been appointed jail physician by the unanimous vote of the Conunissioaare. SALTSBURG. Migs Lottie Marshall, of Clarksburg, who until recently was employ- fed in Pittsburg, is critically ill at her home.

Mrs. Walter Lamison, of Clarksburg, Is visiting friends in Pittaburg and Youngwood. Mrs. Julia Snow returned recently from a visit with her daughter In Tarentum. Miss Katherlne Grlne, of Pittsburg, is the guest of Mr.

and Mrs. R. J. Irvin. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas C. Jackson are visiting ft the latter's home near Oil City. Mrs. Dewlra Reed and her three children, of Lyooming county, are visiting Mrs.

Reed's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hart.

Miss Helen Moore has returned to Wooster, where she is attending school. Isaac Walker, of Shady Plain, spent tbe first of the week In Olivet. Rev. and Mrs. Hutchinson and Miss Dorothy Hutcbinson have returned from their visit in Ohio to Elders- ridge.

Fever Fever sores and old chronic sore should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore nipples, burns and diseases of the skin. For sale by all Druggists.

Auto at the Star. Theatre goers will be given a treat at the Star Theatre, on Saturday evening. The management has se. cured the film of the famous Savannah Automobile race, which was run Savannah, on Nov. 28.

to see U. it DEAD Mrs. Margaret Lytle Laney's Grandfather Came Herein 1753. HON, J. W.

MORROW IS A SON Mrs. Margaret Lytle Laney, widow of the late J. Laney, died at her home near Marchand on Tuesday Jan, 5, aged 87 years. Death was caused by the Infirmities due to old age. Mrs.

Laney was first married to David Morrow, who died in 1852 The deceased was the last of a family of twelve children, who were born and raised near Smicksburg. The grandfather, William Lytle, came from Mahara, Londonderry, Ireland, to this county in 1753. Of his three sons and three daughters, all married, had families and settled in Indiana county when it was a wilderness. Robert Lytle, the father of the the youngest of the family. The deceased is survived by these children: Miss Jennie Morrow, of Marchand; Mrs.

Catherine Williamson, of Bmickaburg; Thomas Morrow, ol Plumville; Hon. John W. Morrow, of Marchand, and David R. Morrow, of Butler. The funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan.

7, and inter ment was mace in the United Presby terian graveyard at Plumville. Mary Yurehie. Mary Yurehie, the two-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yur- chie.of Ch ambersville, died Wednesday evening, of eatarrhal pneumonia.

The remains were brought to Indiana this morning and Interred.in St. Bernard's cemetery. GRIMY COON WATER FOB POP. Bottling Firm a North Point Plant. A deal has been consummated whereby Childs Brothers, a bottling firm of DuBols, have become owners of the Granny Coon Spring Water Company's plant at North Point.

Edward Childs stated Thursday evening that a number of Improvements would be made at the spring and the business continued on a larger scale. The Granny Coon Co. has been unfortunate since its organization and a few weeks ago its real estate was sold at Sheriff's sale to a man at North Poiufc. RAILROADED TO EBENSBDRG JAIL, at) Be sure You'h Stole and Wat Convicted In 20 Juet 20 minutes after he had alighted from a freight train on which he had riddftn into Johnstown from Blairsvllle on Thursday, George Hunt, a young colored man, was caught stealing a pair of boots from the front of the Widmann store on Railroad street there. TWD minutes later he pleaded guilty to larceny before Alderman George Klug and was sentenced to sixty days in the coucty jail.

Hunt's speedy arrest and conviction resulted from Constable "Ike" Harris seeing him take the boots. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J.

P. Kloteof Edina, says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all Druggists. Special Bargain Sale. In order to make room for spring stock we offer at special sale a lot of good piece goode at $20 per suit for the month of January. These goods sold formerly at 125 to $30 per suit.

103-lOtp Vogel Bros. Another Day in Coal The trouble between the heirs of Peter Learn and the Greenwich Coal Co has been on trial since Wednesday, is still before Judge Cameron. Chicken and waffles will be served at Clawaon's restaurant en Saturday evening from 5 to 11 o'clock and on Sunday from 12 to 1 o'clock. 64 2fc Don't forget to give your order for "Red Seal" floor, the best for the price, $1.50, to J. J.

FHcua, 109-tf; Wgyerly oil MORE ABOUT "THE REASONS," Weak in the Statement Pointed Out. As a specimen of pure reason self- exculpation, the Commissioners'atatie- ment should be framed and exhibited as a literary curiosity. And, if the Initial act which It defends, Is any presage of their future methods in office, we may expect an administration that will make people sit up and take Tne statement purports to give the "reasons" why they dismissed Mr. Shaffer. The reasons given, observe, are not because he was incompetent, or wasteful, or Idle, or unsuccessful, or in auy way unworthy of his 1.

In their own worrls, "By laws they have the control, management and direction of the County Home By virtue of this authority they have elected Wilson Piper" and thereby have ousted Mr. Shaffer. This frank avowal of brutal power speaks for itself. The fitness or unfitness of the two men is of no consequence. It is simply the argument of force, that might makes right.

2. In different words Although Mr. Shaffer had assurance of continuance from the late Board, yet "since none of the present Board were partners to this agreement, they do not feel in any way bound by It." Another of the same. The tried competancr and assured success of Mr. Shaffer; the claims of the unfortunate inmates for decent treatment; and the requirement of the citizens whose money secured the Home, were of no moment In the question at issue.

It was a mere lack of contract with these sovereign autocrats. 3. By reason of their authority and control of the Home, they continue, "We prefer a man for that position who has been eleoted by us, and will be responsible to us." The sage reasoning and inference herein con- talced is, that by the election of Mr. Piper only, could they retain their control, and that he only, of the two men, would be responsible to them; and that this would not hold good if Shaffer were elected. election would be all right for a Piper but not for a Shaffer.

Isn't that deep? 4. And lastly say these Solons, "The people of Indiana should accept their judgment and withhold the expression of their opinion" till the new man should prove a success or a failure. Which means that while their Nibbs, in the plenitude of their new authority, claim a legal right for their action, they deny the right of appeal to the people who cloathed them with authority. These cogent reasons for dismissing a tried and trusted man in favor of a stranger, must strongly appeal, fellow citizens, to your sense of fairness. And you officious ones who signed the petition by the hundred, even if you are leading citizens of the County, should go way back and sit down.

Meanwhile, we the people, would like greatly to hear from Mr. Shaffer. His side of the argument would probably reveal a different reason from any yet advanced, and incidentally reveal some untold facts that would be interesting. A Signer. Ray Trainer.

Dealers in Oleomargarine wish to announce to the public that they receive twice each week a supply of first class stock, prices 22 and 25 cents per pound, Give us a trial and be convinced that "Oleo" is all that we claim it to be viz. better than two- thirds of the so-called fresh country butter. Ray Trainer, No. 12 N.Ninth street. 108-tf Chicken and Chicken and Waffles will be served at tbe Depot restaurant on Saturday evening from 5 to 12 o'clock, p.

m. 109-2t Baum Mogle, STREET RAILWAY IS Backetball Here Tonight. The well-Known Clymer basketball team will be here Friday night to tackle the Victor j. The game will be played in the Palace Rink. J.

J. Fiscus sells strictly fresh Oleo from the largest and best equipped factory in the World. 109-tf All Music Cabinets and Pedestals will be sold at 25 per cent, reduction until Jan. 9. John F.

Staving Co. The leading brands of Oleo sold by J. J. Fiscus. 109-tf Try "Luxury" tbe famous flour.

$1.50 per sack. WaverlejToil sold bj J. J. Fiscal. 109-tf Traffic Will Begin as Soon as the Coral Bridge is Accepted.

DIRECTORS INSPECTED LINE Another town has been connected with Indiana by trolley, thestieetcar people having completed their line to Joeephlne. The first trip over the extension from Graceion to Josephine was made today by visiting officials of the road, the party consisting of Messrs. G. W. Kipp, George R.

Hill and E. F. Klzer, of Towanda, anJ M. Clarke and James B. Phalen, of Punxsutawney.

In discussing the new road, President Clarke said that the officials had a pleasant ride and found the road smooth and well-built in every particular. The only part of tbe Graceton- Josephlne road not entirely complete Is the overhead bridge through the railroad yards at Coral. This will probably be finished within a few days, however. Contractor P. J.

McGovern has 100 men at work on the section of the road In Blairsvllle. They are building north toward Blacklick and Josephine It is probable that two cars will be placed on the Indiana-Josephine line, each car running through. At present only one car Is used and the trip ends at Graceton. The directors of the trolley company held their annual meeting here late this afternoon. MAY CHANGE TROLLEY ROUTE.

the to Run Down Market Street Blalrsville citizens have asked the Indiana County Street Railways Company to make several meats and changes in their right of way. Here are the proceedings of council as noted in the Enterprise: "Street committee Instructed to confer with Street Railway and require them to remove hump at htad of Maple avenue. "On motion petition of citizens asking that Indiana Street Railway be asked to change route from Stewart street and instead continue down Market (the main street) and out Liberty street past the glass works, was accepted. "Street Railway Co. asked an extension of time of one year.

On motion they were granted an extension 30 days, or until Feb. 7," When the above report was shown to the trolley people great surprise was expressed over the action taken by council. As there are two miles of track DO be laid in BJairsville it can be seen that 30 days time wou hardly allow the contractors to make a good start. Th9 so-called hump on Maple avenue is a mere bump be cut away In a day or two. Don't Take the Riik.

When you have a bad cough cr cold do nov let it drag along until it becomes chronic bronchitis or develops Into an attack of pneumonia, but give to the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you are sure of prompt relief. From a small beginning the sale and use of this preparation has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. Its many remarkable cases of coughs and colds have won for It this wide reputation and extensive use. Sold by all Druggists.

Three Want Star Mail Routo. W. A. Kunkle and W. T.

Cribbs, of Plumville, and John Brandon, of Chambersvllle, are the applicants for carrying mail on ihe Star Route from Plumville to Chamber's ville. John Brandon, the present, carrier $490 per year. John McUloskey and Mlsa Susan A. Deighan, both of Rossiter, were married on Thursday, Jan. 7, by Rev.

Donato Fabmio, at his residence in Re Bailer. lowon Among Old i W. Neff, of Woodbine, is spending Che winter among old friends in the Plumville region. "Luxury flour" i not whiteness is due to its purity..