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A on The Kane 1 jbijcajn IP IT'S ON THE MARKET YOU CAN BUY IT IN KANE. WEATHER FORECAST: SNOW TONIGHT. AND TO MORROW. VOL. XXVI I.

NO. 105. KAN 'MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17, 1921. CENTS A 111 urn JOURNAL INCOME TIUfES KSISS ERIE ALDERMAN WHO 0EI8CH iuLuijiLUMLnuLMnm.il ERNEST WALSTROffl SHOOTS WOMAN THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE IS KNOWN HERE SHOT The accompanying article from (he Journal of Education nublished at I Uoston, under date of Decem Wilkes Jan. A dynamite believed to be the outcome of the recent dispute in Pittston Sun day morning, wrecked the front of store owuod and conducted by James A.

Joyce, a merchant of that city who has been acting as a volunteer con. ber 23, 192(1, is a distinct honor to Mr. Dietrich and to Kane: I A DRUNKEN BRAWL SOON YOUNGSVILLE MAN KILLS ciliator between the miners and the "Kane is one of the highly interesting school cities of the country and Superintendent II. O. Dietrich is one of remarkable efficient leaders in education.

From a city of its size, wealth BUXB III II 1 SELF NEAR BRIDGEPORT operators. Mr. Joyce and his family r.r. locomotive in as in iiouse oi Lad were sleeping on the second floor. Tragedy Shocks West Virginia Town.

Letter Xorth Mountain, W. Jan. 1 Bridgeport, Jan. 17 The body of Abraham Torezon, aged OS, of and location we know of no city more 3ducationally attractive. He has selected a faculty every wav unusual They were not injured.

The sidewalk was filled with debris and windows were broken in neighboring Brief Summary of What is Required From the Individual Three small boys, residents of this. village, took possession of a locomo Including a church. Four men were tive standing on. a side track here Sat Repute When Negroes Start Fight. Bullet Intended for One of Them Hits Fred F.

Moran. arrested by the police who refuse to divulge their names: urday and ran it up and doVn tracks, ringing the bell and tooting Voungsville, was found Sunday hanging by a rope from a tree in a woods north of the Weatogue Country Stratford. The medical examiner pronounced it a case of suicide. Torezon ennio here three weeks ago to visit his son, and a report was made to the police that he disappeared last on His Person Addressed to His Mother Who Resides on Kane, no Mr. Joyce has been endeavoring to the whistle.

Residents, attracted by PENALTY FOR FALSE The teachers from the lowest grade are exceptionally skillful, devoted, and inspiring leaders of children. Without taking chances of experimenting Mr. Deitrich has an unusual record in demonstrating the virility of new educational activities, and the teachers invest more in group professional promotion than those of any other city noise, removed the youths just as reconcile "the insurgent" element of the miners with the U. M. V.

of they wore, driving the locomotive to RETURN IS SEVERE ward the main line, over which a Hat Wednesday. tiniore and Ohio passenger train was Krie, Jan. 17. Fred F. alder The question of filing income tax i ne tree wikcii lie selected lor me n.

i i. l. due to pass 10 minutes later. returns for the year 1920 is nowr re and has conferred for workers with Pennsylvania and Hillside Coal company officials when representatives" of men could not gain an audience. Joyce is said to have aroused the displeasure of "the insurgents because of his conservative we know.

It speaks volumes for the The boys were arrested, but their man, second ward politician and county Democratic leader, was shot 'and perhaps fatally wounded yesterday ceiving considerable attention from names were withheld by order of the Ernest Walstrom, until Hvo months ago a resident of Kane, shot and killed deed was a sapling so sliift that it was bent under the weight of the body, which was touching the ground with its feet. citizens, not only in Kane, but through court. morning in a drunken brawl in a ne public spirit of a city that supports such a School system with such devoted professional experts." his common law wife, iVirs. Eva Lester, out the nation. It is expected that here will be a few at least in Kane gro rooming hoifse at 15 West 17th street.

He has disapproved their attempt to who will have to pay an income tax MURPHY IS TO QUIT The bullet which may cost Moraifs LEGION PROTESTS AGAINST EMPLOYMENT OF GERMANS GOXEY CALLS UPON take over the charter of the workers at Xo. 14 colliery. Union officials deplore the explosion life penetrated his left side a few this year for the first time, but even to those who have paid this tax since inches below the heart, lodging be TAMMANY LEA it was first imposed during the Avar, Cauastota, X. Jan. 17 "Holland and promise to aid in finding and pros peath a back rib.

PRESIDENT HARDING are also worrying considerably about ecuting those responsible. Herschell Brasslield, and ers and Germans preferred." The above appearing in an adver making out the returns upon which (Special to The Republican.) at Union Heights, a suburb of Clarksburg, W. Saturday and then turned the gun on himself, committing suicide. The woman's husband resided in this city until a short time ago, but Jhey had not lived together for some time, she having become infatuated with Walstrom and left her husband and followed him. Walstrom is a son of Mrs.

Matilda Kngman, whose address is liox 4, R. F. 2, Kane, Pa. This step father now in Sweden, lie is survived by a brothel', Walter, and three sisters, deader, of an orchestra playiuz at a the tax is based, because this New York, Jan 17. While confirma (Special to The Republican.) Marion, Jan.

17. Twenty.live years COVER 10RS MESSAG local dance hall in State street, is being held by police as the man who tion was lacking persistent rtport was a large amount of work as well as thought to make the returns accurate. In compiling your income tax return current in Democratic, circles today fired the shot, while Cleo Quinn, 45 tisement for help issued by a factory in Utica, N. moved members of Charles Miller Por of the American Legion at Canastota to register a vig orous protest. In view of the fact that thousands ago General Jacob Coxey led an army af protest on foot from Massillion, TO IVEfl TUESDAY year old negress and proprietor of the that Charles Murphy is to retire as leader of Tammany Hall and that he the items to be reported under gross Washington.

Today be came to rooming house, is charged a a suspicious pernon. Two other negroes. Marion alone by rail to present a pro will probably be 'succeeded by Alfred income include wages, com missions. Harrisburg, Jan. 17.

Pennsylvania's test to Harding against the continu of men who fought for their country Smith, forme i' government of New ation of tin members of Brusslield's orchestra, are being held as witnesses. Other compensation for personal legislature will complete its organization of 'the 124th session this week, ISth amendment on the are out of employment, the post de York. service: Rents, interest on notes, in plored the action of the concern and It is stated Murphy has been. leader 0' lie shooting occurred a few min Hid it is expected before the two terest on bank deposits, interest on protested "against the giving of. pref of Tammany 18 years.

According to utes after 4 o'clock Simday morning. houses adjourn for the week business mort erence in employment to any of our corporation bonds, interest on It took place in the Quinn woman's will be fully launched and arrange report Murphy intends to go to Europe with State Tax Commissioner "Michael enemies In the late wav." gage, interest on deeds of trust, divi iCnnt.iniieij on Pagn Three.1 bedroom, where several of Hrassfield's associates were giving an early niorn ments made for committees to begin work the following week. Numerous Walsh, Democratic leader of West Chester county, as soon, as his indict Con tinned on Page Six.) bills have been prepared for introduc PHYSICIAN REPORTS CHRISTY IMPROVED ment on the charge of fraud in the tion and will be held until the com OUTRAGE VICTIM statutes. Coxey said he two third, i of the citizens of the States are wilfully violating the Volstead act. He presented a proposal whereby on petition of one million citizens any federal law would be submitted to referendum of the people at an election which the question involved would be at issue.

This would make the voters 'themselves) lit judges of any legislation affecting every citizen and make state and national legislators truly representative of their consti tutents. mittees are named. Under the terms of the adjournment glucose deal is out of the way. MRS. JACOB GRONER GIVES HISTORY OF UNUSUAL CASE FATHER DUGAN TO SUCCEED FATHER SHEEHAFJ PLANS OPERATION taken January 4 for the usual period the two houses will meet at 9 o'clock tonight but there will be short ses sions, only a small amount of routine Albany, Jan.

17. Christy Mathew son, shining light for years, "is nery much alive" despite persistent rumors in sporting circles that "P.ig Six" died early Saturday morning. Dr. K. M.

Packard, one of the physicians attending Mathewson, is authority for this word over the telephone from Sarantfc Lake. )r. Packard declared that Mathewson's condi Rev. Father James F. Dugan, of business being "arrell, is to become pastor of the St.

Sessions will also be held Tuesday allistus' Roman Catholic church in his city, according to an unofficial an uiorntng and at noon Governor bproui will appear before the two houses in noiincemei t. The Krie Times of Sat urday contained the following: Manila Walstrom, of St. Marys; Mrs. Father Davids, of Uahoga, and Mrs. August Johnson, of Chandlers Valley.

The flowing dispatch from Clarksburg, published in yesterday's Pittsburg Dispatch, throws some light upon the tragedy: Clarksburg, W. 13. When search was made at a morgue of the clothing of Krnest Walstrom, aged 12, the briekmakir who shot his wife, Mrs. Kva Walstrom, aged 29, to death and then committed suicide last night at their hcine at Union Heights, a suburb, a letter directed to his mother, Matilda Kngman. Pox 4, It.

F. D. 2, Kane, was found showing that the. had been premeditated. letter was written January 12.

mids as follows: "near mother: Just line to let you know it went hos way you told nie. Tonight. 1 have studied things over that no one in this woYld will make a fool of me. So don't be sorry but please pray for mo for I think I will be better oTf and I warn the Odd Pel lows anil the Moose to not think hard of me either for doing this, but I can't help it. "I will try to write all about it if I can, but if can't gel time no one will ever know the truth about it.

It is the only one 1 ever loved, and the only one I ever will. "Your loving son, Krnest." Another found, evidently written when the man was controlled by tempestuous emotions, charges two (Continued on Pace Three.) I nun is biuiiuny iiuyi ui ins. Rev. I). S.

Sheehan, of Kene, was selected as pastor of St. Andrew's TO ALMOST $7,000 Damage done by Saturday's tire at the plant of the Kane Gasoline' com Franklin, Jan. 17. Miss Julia Hec the 20 year old girl, who for 14 years was tortured 'by her foster mother, Mrs. Georgel, of Elk county, was a visitor in Franklin on Friday, coming here to consult with a specialist about the restoration of her nose and ears, which were disfigure! by Mrs.

The young woman will probably return here soon and become a patient in the Franklin hospital while the operations in pastic surgery are being performed by the Franklin The work will be deny virtually free and the hospital expense will be paid J)y money raised by a Ridgway newspaper. Miss Hector was accompanied by her brother in law, Frank Ithines, of Ridgway. Mrs. joint session to present his message, departing from the custom of sending his communication in writing. The same day the houses will go through the formality computing the vote cast for auditor general and state treasurer in November and the elections of Samuel S.

Lewis of York and iurch and Rev. Gerald Dugan will fill GIVES FAREWELL P.ra ford Kra: Mrs. Jacob Groner, i)f No. 20 Oxford street, wife of the nan whose return after a long unexplained absence recently excited much ocal interest, yesterday made a state nent to the Kra denying certain sensational 'reports as to her successful litigation against the Maccabees for Ur. Groner's life insurance.

In the course of her statement Mrs. outlined the history of this somewhat unusual case, giving dates and figures, and declaring that she had documentary proof of the accuracy of her version of the affair. The history of Groner's disappear mce and the legal proceedings arising therefrom as related by Mrs. Rev. Francis I.

Tally's place at the Cathedral, according to announcement ADDRESS SUNDAY oday by Rishop John Mark Gannon. Other appointments were also made. Charles A. Snyder of Schuylkill will Rev. 'Sheehan will succeed Rev.

he officially announced. They will take pany will amount to. between ifb.oou and $7,000, according to a statement attributed to R. T. Zook and W.

J. Sloan, of J'radford; owners of the plant. They ascribe the cause of the explosion to escaping but are unable to explain its ignition. It is understood that the work of putting lie Joseph Hurley, ast pastor of St. Andrew's church.

Hurley has been offices in May. Owing to the uncertainty iv' arding acting in that capacity. Rev. Sheehan he appointment of 'id ill assume his duties within tho Georgel was recently convicted of as the apportionment of offices in the two bodies there may be a Wednes week. Rev.

Gerald Dugan, for the past two years has been assistant pastor at St. Andrew's church. In filling plant in condition lor operation will lie undertaken at once. The building was of galvanized iron construction saulting the girl and sentenced to from 20 to 24 months in Hie western penitentiary. day session to receive the lists, bills may then be presented.

Father Tully's place' hetwill also act residing officers of the two and the blast practically demolished is secretary to the who were in conference most of the "Right Rev. Monsignor P. .1. Sher the roof, but it is believed the walls are not damaged beyond repair. They Oil City, was confirmed, in his position a.s"syu'afE4ierai 01 tne ojo Todays Stock Market i ii Quotations Furnished By Schmidt Deery, Brokers, Bradford, Pa.

are still in the bent and twisted condition as left by the tin). Following cese. Famer James Parrel to be pastor of StV'aJlistus' MERGER OE ELECTRIC the explosion, they collapsed and fell in, resting against machinery at hurch, Kane, an angle of about 43 degrees. Three seminaries will be ordained COMPANIES APPROVED Reports are current that property to the prii st lined by. (he bishop at St.

owners in that section of the city are At each of the three masses held yesterday Uev. Father D. S. Sheehan feelingly expressed his regret upon being called to sever his connections as rector of St. Callistus' church, but feeling it a duty be owes to the church to respond to all calls made upon him the popular priest was left no alternative.

His farewell address was listened to with interest by large congregations. Father Sheehan spoke of Hie high regard he has for the people of Kane and the pleasant associations he has establish here, not alone in his own but. stated that non Catholics as well had shown him exceptional kindness and he 'regretted the sever ing of these relations. lie leaves the city Wednesday to assume his new duties as rector, of St. Andrew's church, Erie.

MANY TIN PLATE PLANTS START UP (Special to The Republican.) Pittsburg, Jan. 17 Twenty of forty four mills of the McKeesport Tinplate company resumed operations today af tcr having been shut down since before Christmas. If business improves the rest of the plans will soon resume. WOULD PUNISH LOBBYISTS. (Special to The Republican.) Washington.

Jan. 17: Hills to de etcr's cathedral at the 10:30 o'clock mass tomorrow morn ing. They will be Rev. Charles Hall, Jersey City; Rev. Maurice Salmon, A voce, Pa and Rev.

planning to protect against the rebuilding of the plant in its prer.ent location. In the meantime the vork of razing the demolished part of the building preparatory to rebuilding is going was in substance as follows: Jacob left Rradford on November II, M0iT 7y and one half years after his Mrs: Groner continued to pay his ih uirance premiums to the Maccabee 'odge. In 1917 the fraternal order of used to accept further payments Yom Mrs. Groner in person. After ibtaining legal advice, M'rs.

Groner iiroceeded to mail the payments, as hey fell due, by registered mail. The lodge refused to accept these remit lances and they were relumed to Mrs. Groner. Then. Mrs.

Groner says, she re "luested the fraternal order do one three things pay her the full iinounf. of the insurance or return he premiums already paid, or find Mr. Groner. The lodge, refused to do aitfier of the first two things, she al leges, and took measures toward finding Groner only after she had begun suit. Then the Maccabees obtained the services of detectives and made, a'wide search for the missing man, without success.

A jury in court at Smethport 'returned a verdict in favor of Mrs. Groner, after only 13 minutes delib eration. The Maccabees then appealed the case, and it was carried harles Ciowley, Sartwell, Rev. liorge SKeily, of St. ISonaventure's seminary, will be ma iter of cerejnou ahead.

Almost before the ruins had cooled from the lire men began work Saturday tearing down the damaged day following their return from Wash ington, declared no agreements had been reached and' that today they would meet with State Chairman Wil liani E. Crow, who arrived last nigh and various legislative leaders. Sessions on Wednesday to receive the committee) were predicted. LOCAL HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM MEETS DEFEAT Kane High met a stinging defeat in Clearfield Saturday night when they took the small end of a 4 V30 score in a contest with the High team there The ClearlleliFHish has the reputa tion of being one of the fastest teams in the Interscholajtic league, 1 RUSSIANS MASSACRE CHINESE. London, Jan.

17. Mutiny of Russian Red troops at Vitebsk in Western Russia, followed by the massamre of Chinese soldiers, is reported In a dispatch from Helsingfors today. The dispatch said the troops rebelled and hanged their ofllcers when ordered to demobilize. Moscow sent Chinese mercenaries to suppress the uprising. Rebels are reported to have massacred most of the Chinese.

WHEN DREAMS COME Harrisburg, Jan. 17. Charter pa pers have been approved by Governor William C. Sprotil following a hearing before the public service commission, for the merger of 12 electric companies in lilk county and vicinity into the Keystone Electric Service Corpor ti'on, of Ridgway, with a capital of $2,000,000. J.

George Kaelber, of Rochester, is the president, and John Whitniore, of Ridgway, one of the officers. The companies merged are PSenzinger township, Fox township, Hamlin township, James City, Jones township, Mt. Ridgway township and Wetmore township electric companies; Johnsonburg Light and structure. ASKS INVESTIGATION OF DISCRIMINATION Washington, Jan. 17 A resolution TRUE" SCALE OF PRICES Prices for the vaudeville show, Amer.

Loco Atchison 83; American Can 27; Erie 14 'a I N. C. Reading 87; Union. Pac 19 Southern Pac Sti1; Ananconda 3814; Amer. Smelter Il; Kennecott 21; Utah Copper r.Cs; Daldwin 91 Hethle hem Central 'Leather 38 Crucible 9S'i; Col.

Gas Elet: Cu; "Mex. Pete 101; Ohio Cities Gas' 3.1; Okla. Pro Kef Studebaker ol'i; Pan American 76 Royal Dutch 08' Sinclair Oil 24; Texas Oil 43; U. S. Steel 83V8; U.

S. Rubber 67ya; WeBt inghouse 4o. New York Curb. Hoston Wy Cosdeu 6 Glendock Island Oil Merritt Oil 12Vi; Midwest Oil I'i; Midwest Ref 111; Ohio Fuel Supply 48i; Atlantic Pete Houston Oil 73 Int Pete Federal Oil Stanton Oil Vi; Ryan Pete 13. Pittsburg Stocks.

Ohio' Fuel Supply 48 Pitts. Oil 6 Gas 12V2; Amer. Win. Glass Machine 116; Marland Rer 3i. Money 7 per cent.

1 Dennis Canty, gf Ridgway, spent Sunday at the home of John Oliver. When Dreams Come True," at tho calling upon the state department for 0 Temple theatre, Wednesday and Thursday have been changed to tho Main floor, 73 cents; bab information as to discrimination against American citizens in foreign oil tields, especially with regard to the reported refusal of Great Britain cony, adults ,0 cents, children 2 cents, plus lax.ad. to allow Aniericanst to hold or oper 1 nne ann punish lobbying were intro Power company, Kane Electric Light and Power company, Ridgway Electric through to tlje'supreme court of Penn Come to the pie and tox soc'al to eylvaula which sustained the verdict (ll thtt 0 () p. ainj. have in favor oj Mra.

Groner. gontj ate oil property In the British Isles, colonies or protectorates, was introduced In the senate today by Senator Phelaii, California. Phelan alao Introduced a bill providing for an embargo on American oil exports' to countries where it is shown American citizens are discriminated against. duced in the senate today by Senators Kenyon and Overman. Kenyon would require those engaged in (lobbying 'in congress to register with the clerk of both houses and state the purpose and nature of their activities in support or opposition of any legislation.

A heavy penalty Is planned for iftilure to do so. Light company and St. Marys Electric Light company. U. S.

Liberty Bonds, all issues, liougbt and sold $30, $100 and $1,000 denominations. Kane Bank Trust oldest bmik in the city. ad. tf she was paid $2,000, the amount pf the Insurance policy, plus interest, i Ihti l(jii 111 hunt 1 iiill. jii'i if inn m.

mmi4 ni. Saiu Hi jruuf UI Mrs. J. V. PeterBon and two children left thjs morning for Olean, N.

where Vhey will be the guests of relatives and friends for a ff days. Republican want ads brlg results. wtomttmni.tMiiiilrtiii 111 trggirififi M.trfif Kf ft irT.iW l.trfl.tetiAaklW.tt.j Bi mtiiiillffilliniBfril.