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PAGI SIX. THI DAILY NIWI, HUNTINGDON AND MOUNT UNION, PA, SATURDAY, MAY 1948. THE DAILY NEWS YOUR To Daily Ntwi 192Z by Janph F. BhMU JOSEPH F. DIDDLE Pabliiht4 BnBfer, br F.

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Mcond cliw Art John H. Blddl. V. Blair Short T. Shore MiUr K4iUr Eiit.r Minntr Notes Along The Way By Albert M.

Rung 830 NORTH 16TH STREET, HARRISBURG, PA. Every now and then a query is made as to the time required in making the journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh by stags Icoach, as well as by packet- fboat, in the when such were the general of transportation. To give a reply as nearly laccurate as possible would upon the time of the as well as the route taken. Our early turnpikes fwere poorly constructed, as MR. RUNG can well imagine, and in tifftes of heavy rains were almost impassable.

therefore find one example given in 1812, witK the distance between the points shown as, 297 miles (a surprisingly short routs for those times and undoubtedly over the National Road); the time was six days and the fare $20.00. As highway travel increased the various routes were likewisa improved re- tulting in the above mentioned journey requiring but five days, with the fare ranging from fourteen to eighteen dollars. Gives Distance Of Route A traveller's guide book of 1836 gives the route from Philadelphia to Columbia and thence over the Pennsylvania Canal 400 miles to Pittsburgh and states: "The Pioneer Line on this route exclusively for passengers, and professes to reach Pittsburg in four but is sometimes behind several hours. through, $10.00. Passengers pay for Vneals.

"Leach's line, called the 'Western Transportation takes both freight and passengers. The packet-boats advertise to go through to Pittsburg in five days for $7.00." Schedules Not Kept Judging from the majority of records kept by packet-boat passengers, neither of these lines could maintain the schedules claimed and were frequently a day or more late rather than "sometimes behind several hours." incidentally, the stage fare frotri Harrisburg to Lewistown was $4.00 before the opening of the canal, which resulted in the former speeding up their service and greatly reducing their rates. Interest In State's History Growing Few citizens have failed to note during recent months the growing interest in history throughout the Commonwealth which can be largely attributed to the beautiful markers prominently seen at intervals along our highways. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, created during the administration of former Governor Edward Martin, is getting real results, and the glorious history of the old Keystone Commonwealth is now winning the attention which it so rightfully deserves. Dr.

Donald A. Cadzow is to be highly commended for the careful and thorough manner in which he proceeded forming this new organization, and especially for the efficient members chosen his staff. We have only seen the beginning of the new commission's efforts and can truly depend on other surprising results 'm the future; Shoemaker Heads Folklore Division Col. Henry W. Shoemaker has been appointed chief of the division of folklore, a new department, which demonstrates the thorough manner in which every effort will be made in preserving Pennsylvania traditions.

That an excellent selection was made in this instance none will deny, as Col. 'Shoemaker is Pennsylvania's outstanding authority in the field of folklore. He is now located in his new on the first floor of the State Museum in Harrisburg where he will be glad to welcome his friends and hear of any tales and stories of folklore that they may have for him. Old Furnace Records Acquired One of the most important historical acquisitions made by the State Archives in some time is the interesting collection of records of old Huntingdon Furnace, recently presented through the generosity of James E. Hihdman.

These papers, consisting of 100 or mere volumes, came into Mr. Hindman's possession with the purchase of the furnace property in 1923, and he graciously consented to their transfer to Harrisburg when he readied their vital connection to the romantic history of the area's iron industry. To Dr. Stevens, state historian, should go our congratulations as well, for his interest in the valued collection undoubtedly led to Mr. Hindman's decision, Papers Valuable Too much importance cannot be attached to these well-preserved records as they relate to the charcoal iron industry in every phase.

With their study we shall probably learn the constructing the furnace property in 1795 or 1796, Ijkewise the various costs in production of 9harcoal, as well as that of the 1 finished metal and rates charged for different 'methods of its transportation to market. We may even learn the romantic story of George Anshutz, born in Alsace in 1753, whose rare knowledge of iron manufacture gave Runting- (ngdon Furnace its wide reputation during the many years he was located there. It is hoped the acquisition of this notable aoWection.may lead to search of some old homes for similar records which may prove of equal or even greater importance. The Huntingdon Furnace papers come at a most'fortunate time as Dr, A. C.

Bining of 'the University of Pennsylvania preparing a history of Pennsylvania's iron industry of the early 19th Century, Ah, but Can He Make Him Drink? Supplies Information had been intended to recount my recant visit'through the southern end of the county in one issue, but two installments necessary, and even with the additional space I was forced to omit a large portion of the story. Among those omitted were, several little incidents which would seem to rate of sufficient interest for this column and an effort will be made to include them in the near future. The story of my visit has resulted in surprising number of favorable compnu'nica- tions, and I am selecting one sent by Hiram J. Locke, Mount Union R. D.

1, as he supplies a bit of information not obtainable during our visit. According to Mr. Locke, the first owner of the old general store at Brownsville we described was Silas Cutshall, who later went to Broad Top City and there conducted a little business place'until the time of his" death. "Brownsville," writes Mr. Locke, "was a post office at one time, named Selea, after Uncle Harrison's grandfather, Selea Locke, my great- grandfather." He further states: "In my young days there were three covered bridges near Maddensville, two over Sideling Hill Creek and one over Little Aughwick Creek." Our sincere thanks to Mr.

Locke, as he has identified the first owner as "well" as founder of the general owners in 88 is not a bad record. Black Log Retreat For Indians It is to be regretted that so little of our early history is known; our records may be said to date from the coming of the white man, and there are but few regions in eastern United States which can produce any authentic records until several decades after settlement. The Black Log area is undoubtedly one of.the niost romantic in it was the haunt of the Indian, and the dense forests with their gigantic tKees offered a safe retreat from all human foes unfamiliar with its vast wilderness. When the Indians were finally compelled to leave the Juniata Valley, many were said to have taken refuge in Black Log and remained long after their brothers had departed from, adjoining regions. Among the letter files of J.

Simpson Africa was found a communication written August 3, 1896, addressed to William B. Gilliland, Orbisonia, Pa. The letter was a most remarkable 'one as the following copy will reveal and apparently substantiates that Indians might have remained in the Black Log area longer than any records have shown: "Dear "You doubtless recollect of telling me that, when on your over-land trip to California, among your camp followers were a very aged Indian and a young squaw. At the mention of the names Juniata and Tuscarora he seemed'familiar with them and he was from that region of Pennsylvania. I would be very glad if you would refresh your recollection and write me as fully as you can, what the old man said about the Juniata region; the name of the tribe to which belonged and any other information that occurs to you.

"I would also thank you for any tradition of the Cluggage family that you chose to write me. "Thanking you in advance for any information that you may give me, I am, 1 "Xruly yours, Simpson Africa." Further Data Sought It would be worth a lot to know Mr. Gilliland's reply, if such had been ma'de, but as Mr. Africa made prompt acknowledgement of all communications, his permanent letter files reveal no further correspondence with that person. It is my belief that Mr.

Gilliland was a descendant of the pioneer Cluggage family and retained possession of a large of their lands in Black Log Valley. If there should be any descendants or other relatives of Mr. Gilliland, or any others possessing the information Mr. Africa was attempting to learn 52 years ago, I would sincerely appreciate having them communicate with me. Books, Photos Related To Railroad Given The writer was recently 'presented a history of the Pennsylvania Railroad; as well as various other books and rare old photos relative to the same subject, including a large framed picture showing Lincoln's funeral train, at the Harrisburg station.

I am greatly indebted for these valued gifts to Mrs. W. Brooke Moore, Camp Hill, whose late husband was the well-known passenger 'trainmaster of the Middle Division at Altoona for so many years until his retirement from the railroad. Mr. Moore died in 1931.

Alexandria Man's Name Noted One book proves to-be of unusual interest to railroad men, as it is a record of the time made by passenger trainmen running from Harrisburg, dating from January 1, 1866, to November 30, 1872. At the very start is seen the name of H. J. McAteer, well remembered as one Alexandria's prominent citizens. The record, shows Mr.

McAteer to have been a regular passenger conductor.and had worked every day that month 1866) and received $90.00 for his service. His name is carried on the rolls until the last of June, 1869, as conductor of the Mail Southern Express, when the following notation appears: J. McAteer transferred to Phila. Div. June 26-69." Older Alexandria citizens will recall that Mr.

McAteer was elected to the State Senate, probably a few months after this date (the State Constitution of 1839 still being effective) as he was serving in that body in 1870. His railroad days ap- parently ended at that time as well, for he returned to Alexandria and resided there until LOOKING BACKWARD FIFTY TEAKS AGO Semi-Weekly News, in a business transaction, was turned aver to Francis F. Fetterhbff and Howard L. Mitten by Mrs. Clara B.

Lindsay, wife of the late Hugh Lindsay, editor of the News; on May J. Simpson, the attorney in the transaction." The News will continue to do business under the firm name "Hugh Lindsay Company." Years H. L. Leister returned to Hunting-don on Wednesday last, and is preparing- to convert the store room next to the post office into a drug- store stand. Years Ago officials were in Mount (Union last week taking- measurements preparatory to breaking ground for the new depot, at that place.

A new depot building at that point has been needed for years past, and are pleased to learn that it is on a fair road to realization. Years Since the war has commenced the Saltillo Telephone Company has been giving the war news at 8 p. m. each day, and yesterday evening a count of those availing themselves of the opportunity to hear the news showed over 300 persons at the various offices along the line. Years John R.

Logan is having a neat portico erected at his residence on Mifflin Street. Years K. Roy Rung h'as opened a bicycle stand on Washington Street adjacent to Jas. L. Westbrook's premises.

TWENTY YEARS AGO Tomorrow is the night of the moving picture "The Smart Set" that is being given for the benefit of the ambulance fund of the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The ladies of the auxiliary have taken charge of selling tickets for the show and they report a ready response from the people of Huntingdon who wish to take the opportunity of helping the hospital get a badly needed ambulance. Years Harry's Valley Rod ana- Gun Club clubhouse in Diamond Valley, West Township, was broken into presumably Friday night by persons unknown at this time, Several large mountings and a large amount ol the bed-dressings were carried away.

Years Ira H. Gardner, who has been manager of accounts and circulation at The Daily News office today assumes the duties of his hew position, deputy county treasurer of Huntingdon County Gardner has been an efficient conscientious employee of The Daily force for the past four years. TEN YEARS AGO State Senator G. Mason Owlett of Wellsboro, Tioga County, who is candidate for Republican nomination for the United States Senate, and Hon. Samuel Lewis of York, former state treasurer and secretary of highways, now a candidate for nomination as Jieu- tenant governor, were visitors in Huntingdon County today.

While there was no formal meeting for them to greet their friends, they Christian And Missionary Alliance Church Ereventh und Moore Sts. MUniater: L. Harlzfelcl, Snnttey School Horning Worship 10:30 "The of the Ohrlsllnn Home" Service 7:30 "A Opportunity" succeeded in meeting a number of the voters. Years What appeared to a victory turned out to- be defeat on Wednesday afternoon when the Bearcats met the Altoona High nine on the Maple diamond at Altoona. Tne H.

H. S. team the contest 8 to 5 after leading the way "for four innings. Don Witters pitched nice ball tor the Bearcats, but allowed Aitopna to bunch their hits." Hoover was the leading hitter for the Bearcats with two hits in three visiU to the Years The-first jrieeting of the Morris Township Agriculture 4-H Club was held in the Sh'affersville schol house Friday evening. Margaret Lauder.

was elected president. Years Agor- The Rev. John D. iihame, who is now conducting revival at the Church of the'-Nazarene at Me- Connellstown, will 'give his life story this evening. He was at one time a lightweight boxer known as Cannon-Bali Johnny Rhame, and Jater was a trick artist.

He was also known aa a "one man band." He was sanctified and called of God to preach the Gos- pei on January 16, 1933. 87 Juniata Valley Pupils On Perfect Attendance List Supervising Principal' William Godshall today announced the names of 87 Juniata. Valley Schools pupils who had perfect attendance during six- week marking period. Included oh the list were the names of 33 pupils who have had perfect attend- anse for the school year to date. The perfect attendance list follows (names preceded by an asterisk indicate perfect attendance for the term to date): Ethel rucker.

Allison, Charlotte Glase, Don Kline, Margaret heidy. Josephine Seiner, Marcia Stong, Nadine Wallace, Irene Wolf hope, Dorothy Piper, Karl Schirm, Ray Wilson, 'Betty Schillinc, Janet Schirm, Stewart, Nancy Woods. Ted Godshal), 'William Dopp ii-ancis Cresawell, 'Shirley Lowe, Boycl Lonp, Gerald Lightner, 'Beverly Hoffman, Mavlha Lois Hendorion, 'Ruth Ellen Hawn, 'Marian Goaa, Lorna Fleck Andrew Domovich, Donna Col-bin. 'Joseph Cclla, 'Henry Farrar, "Harry Farrar, Glen Gensimort, Aora Nuncy Patty Jones, Betty Parks, 'Phyllis Yarriell, Named As Bandit Pittsburgh, May 35-year- old ex-convict picked from a poUce iineup by a waitress yesterday as one of the bandits Involved in the payroll robbery at Allegheny General Hospital last The waitress, Edith Devore, said she was "positive" Charles Biehl, of Swissvale, was one of the three gunmen who escaped with the hospital payroll. Publishing Firm Sold Pittsburgh, May J.

Cook, retiring publisher and editor today confirmed the of the Bulletin Index, Pitta- burgh weekly magazine, and parent company, The BI Prjhttng and Publishing Co. Cook, president of both the magazine and the publishing house, declined to name the new owners. Pitching Horseshoes by Billy ROSA Oscar 'Hammerstein 2nd is probably' the best liked fellow on Broadway since George M. Co han. And it isn't just because Os car has written and produced a string of successful shows.

On Shubert Alley, talent doesn't al ways inspire affection--! know a Pulitzer Prize winner whose un dertaker is going to have trouble lining up a quota of pallbearers. Let me give you an idea of how Hammerstein rates. A few weeks ago, a committee headed by Hei en Hayes invited 800 people to a dinner at the.Astor. Oscar and his collaborator, Richard Rod gers, were to be the guests honor. There were two gimmicks to the the blue-plate special would cost ten bucks per each, and (2) the committee was going to pass the hat for Syden ham Hospital, the inter-racial in stitution in Harlem.

I ss-as one of the 800 who jam med the banquet hall. As th. guests tackled the soup with the lemon in the middle, an orchestra started playing Oscar's and Dick' songs. And what a medley it was By the -time we got to the ic cream and cookies, we had hearc almost half of the songs we sung, danced to and made -love all our lives. Then the speechmaking started For three hours, gents who wer more noted for backbiting than backscratching dipject into thei adjective bags ana saluted Rod gers and Hammerstein.

Rodger made a neat thank-you speech and it was evident everyone in th room liked and respected th composer. Finally the genial Hammer stein was introduced. "I cam here hoping to hear a brillian speech," he flipped. "I was hopinj to hear It from my own lips'. Bu I'm afraid I'm going to be disap pointed." I.was sitting where I could se most of the 800 faces, and wha I saw in them was that called old-fashioned love The big guy in the casual clothe was their man on the Broadway Heart Pa rade.

In my time, the only other per son who inspired that kind mass adulation was the Yanke Doodle Kid Cohan. He, too, had Oscar's knacl of changing everyone he met in to an airdale. I can remember when almos everyone on Broadway walke and talked like its favorite song and-dance man. They imitated hi bantam-rooster strut, the fumy way he cocked his head, his man ner of cracking wise out of th side of his mouth. Even when Co han was edging past sixty, hi adorers kept right on adoring him.

As the star of "I'd Rathe Be Right," he played to squeezing room-only for a full season. VVhei they replaced him with a fine per former named Taylor Holme, the receipts dropped to $6,000. I got, to know Cohan prettv well during the New York World' Fair. He used to 'come out almos every night, and we would traipsing around the midway. long before the season was over too, was strutting like Coha, and talking crooked-mouth.

One night at Georgie Jessel' Little Old New York; concession a minor hoodlum insisted on buv ing a drink. "I didn't knov your fans included the shoulder holster I kidded. "You meet all sorts of. people In this business," said Georgi "Did I ever tell you about th Al Capone got chummy?" Capone and bodyguards told me, came backstage the Christmas Eve that Wil derness!" was playing In go, "There ain't 'business oiit-front," siiid Capone. "Do yoi need any-dough, if WASHINGTON COLUMN Bockgroond of fTO Charter Reveals Global wHl be asked to ratify aew International Trsxte Organization charter if present thinking in top State Department levels is followed.

The issue is too big and too important to U-y crowding rfc In before election. Also, renewal of Cordeli Hull's pet Reciprocal Trade Act'is now before Congress. expires June 12, The ITO charter ts the 54-nation fair trade agreement after four months of tough negotiating at Havana. There were years of preparation before that The final charter is nine chapters and 106 articles tong. It is in exceedingly complicated technical language, which only foreign trade experts can understand.

But guts of it is. important to every American businessman and There is some feeling that U. S. delegation gave away the American shirt at Havana. This: the ex'perts hotly They say they got into the document all the major suggestions by such conservatives as the Chamber of Commerce and National Association'of Manufacturers, as well as those the SeaatQ Finance Committee made after extensive bearings.

'T'HE ITO story is best understood by the average reader by tradns the international political maneuvering back of the charter. basic idea is American. First proposals were made to the British December, 1945. These were expanded into an American version ot the charter in September, 1946. U.

S. trade experts took this draft to principal trading countries ta get their reaction. They were varied. The draft charter was next submitted to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. An 18-nation Preparatory Commission! was named.

It met in London, February, 1947, to study the -Here new objections appeared. Under-developed countries "manded guarantees, of financial assistance to promote their own growth. India wanted safeguards against exploitation by foreigft! capital and freedom from foreign political interference. Other countries wanted the U. S.

to give up its practice of subsidizing or dumping its surpluses on the world market at reduced prices. After the London conference, more revisions were made at Laker Success, The draft charter was also submitted to U. S. business- through a series of nation-wide public hearings to being out ail sible objections and suggested revisions. A LL these ideas were then taken to Geneva, Switzerland, where fourth draft of the charter was by delegates from 23'j countries, meeting from April to August, 1947.

In addition to revising the charter, they hammered out a huge trade agreement. This was done in a series of over 100 separate negotiations between various- countries. They reduced tariffs on thousands of items wfakh account for over half the total trade of the world. Back in the United States, the work of the Geneva conference was i received with some misgivings. American business interests wanted! more protection for capital invested overseas.

There was suspicion, -of lowered tariffs. There was fear that state socialism was being promoted in other countries'. There was concern over sacrificing U. sovereignty to a world super-government that mighi ooairal restrict or even throttle U. S.

foreign commerce. .1 The Geneva documents agreed upon by the 23 nations were theaj bundled up and sent to all of the United Nations for their considers- tion. They had three months in which to get ready for the Havana conference which opened last Nov. 21. It had been hoped to wind up the Havaoa conference ic two It took four.

plained that attendance was always off on Christmas Eve; This didn't satisfy Capone. "I sell as much beer Christmas Eve as any other night," he said. "I like your show, Georgia, and I'm going- to'fix it so you play to full houses the rest of the season. Where can we talk?" Cohan pleaded another appointment. "Do what the big fella tells you," one of the bodyguards whispered to George.

The party adjourned to George's suite at the Next morning: the Caesar of Cicero passed the word around that everyone who bought a barrel of his beer also had to buy a pair of tickets to Cohan's show. "I'll tell you what else I'm going- to do for you," Capone told George at one of the midnight conferences. "I'm going- to incorporate' you and send you on the Stock Exchange. We'll get a theatre in every town and put on revivals of your old shows. I got friends in those towns, and they'll fix it so there won't be no empty seats." This was too much affection, even for Cohan.

Next morning he telephoned the Theatre Guild which had produced "Ah Wilderness!" and insisted it call off the Chicago engagement. "That's silly," said a Guild executive. "We're playing to capacity." "You won't think it's silly," said 'George, "when you meet your new fellow named Capone." The following Monday, "Ah Wilderness!" opened in Madison' Wisconsin. When Cohan was offered a movie job a year later, he wenf to California via the southern route. "I wouldn't even fly over Chicago," he cracked.

"They like me too much in that town (Cpoyright, 194S, by Billy Rose) (Distributed by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.) Says Tuberculosis Still Major Health Problem Scranton, May takes the lives of 10 Pennsylvanians daily and is still a major public health problem in this state, the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society reported today. Arthur M. Dewecs, executive secretary, said despite the decline in the death rate from TB, much work must be done in diagnosis and treatment of the disease. He said provisional figures from tbe State Health Department's Bureau of Rehabilitation indicate the TB death rate will "show a slight decrease compared to 3,697 deaths in Dewees said the program of X-raying chests of apparently healthy persons to discover TB in its early stages was enlarged during the past year. A total of 365,993 individuals were X-rayed by voluntary tuberculosis organizations.

In addition, 45,690 more were X-jrayed by the State Health Department. He cited a report'of the Pennsylr vania Hospital Survey showing that the state needs 10,340 hospital beds for tuberculosis whereas there are only 5,648 provided. A State Health Department official told the convention that "BCG vaccination" should be used to vaccinate babies born into families where disease is prevalent." Dr. M. C.

Stayer, director of the Bureau of Tuberculosis, said BCG (bacillus calmette guerin) is used in state hospitals and institutions to prevent TB among doctors; Interns and nurses who come in contact with the disease. More lights Suggested the average, the nation's street lighting Is below the minimum recommended by illuminating engineers for alleys, the Street and Traffics Safety Lighting- Bureau reports. (Evangelical and Reformed) Hobart D. McKcehan. D.

Minister 9:30 A. M. The Church School 10:45 A. HIcKeehan: "The Eternal Mother." "6:30 P.M.—Covered Dish Fellowship Supper; Devotional Program; Motion Picture; Reception To New Members. WILL SELL AT Belleville Market ON MAY 12 Load of Draft Horses, Saddle Horses and Ponies.

and DAVID YODER, "CUT OUT" Unpaid Bills We'll provide the "Extra Cash" Scissors End your, bill burdens with a loan, prompt and confidential. Come in for information now! THE BUDGET PLAN INC. 413 Term St. Phone Huntingdon..