The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

IREPUIBnC 1917 184 6 Entered Mq 22nd. 1880. mt Monongahela. Pa Second Claaa Hatter. Under the Act of CongreM.

March Srd, 1879 MONONGAHELA. TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1917 TWO CENTS SEVENTIETH YEAR NO. 250 DAILY JilnilL DECLARES TMEffi IS NOIElectrocuted Rescuers Brin TMEP URP0SE MONEY' FOR At Bunola This Mornin Seven Safely To The Surface The commissioners were out of town request would be unlawful. The items for which I am requested to adver 'last evening and nothing could be tise for bids, together with the other expenses of holding a special election, would amount to approximately $12,000.00 and there is no money in the county treasury that can law fully be used for said purposes, as no Refusing to advertise for material for the $1,000,000 road bond issue election set by the county commissioners for May 1, County Controller T. J.

Underwood yesterday held up, temporarily at least, machinery set in motion for the realization of a complete county highway system. Controller Underwood gives as his reason for the refusal to comply with the request of the commissioners to advertise for material for the special election that there is no provision in the annual budget and tax levy for money to pay for the elec provision was made for the same in the annual tax levy. In making this refusal, I am not expressing and am not influenced by learned as to the future intentions in the matter. The letter of the controller to the commissioners in which is contained his attitude follows: March 12, 1917 H. R.

Campbell, Clerk County Commissioners, Washington, Pa. Your notice under date of March 12th, directing me to advertise for 150 Special Election Sets, 150 Standard Steel Ballot Boxes, 20 Canvas Election Booths and 60,000 ballots, l'eceived. I decline to comply with your request in this matter, for the reason that I do not approve the purpose of the proposals to be invited; and also for the further reason that any con Will Repeal Dog lax Ordinance any opinion which I may hold per Pleaders Sentenced In Court sonally, relative to the propriety of bonding the county for the purpose of building roads. My position is Canonsburg, March 13. Twenty-four men were entombed in one of two explosions which occurred in the mine of the Henderson Coal at Henderson, on the Montour railroad, five miles from here at 6:30 o'clock this morning.

Rescuers have taken seven of the men out alive, three dead bodies have been recovered and thirteen are still entombed and grave fears are entertained for their safety. The Pittsburgh station of the United States Bureau of Mines rushed a motor truck equipped with life saving devices to the scene immediately and they are now at work in an effort to rescue the other men. simply that of safeguarding the ex tion, which he says will cost $12,000. His phrase is, "There is no money which can lawfully be used." penditures of the people's money in accordance with my sworn duty as He further states that in making the refusal he is not expressing nor influenced by any opinion which he may hold personally as to the pro county controller. Very truly yours, T.

J. Underwood County Controller. City Council met last night in special session with all the members present. A supplement ordinance tract let by the county commission-jers for the items mentioned in this priety of bonding the county for the purposes of building roads. William McAfee, aged 47 years, was electrocuted at the mine of the Hamell Coal near Bunola, this morning about 10:30 o'clock.

Mr. McAfee, was assisting in placing some timbers a short distance from the opening of the mine, when in some manner he came in contact with the trolley, and the heavy voltage passed through his body. He was carried to the pit entrance in an unconscious condition by his companions and first aid treatment rendered. Shortly after Dr. Peterson was called, but the deadly fluid had done its work, and after making an examination he was pronounced dead.

The body was brought to Bebout and Yohe's morgue and prepared for burial, but as yet no funeral arrangements have been completed. The deceased had been a resident of this section nearly his life, and for the past 24 years had resided in Monongahela. He was a blacksmith by trade, and usually worked about the mines. At present the family resides in the W. T.

Gregg house opposite the old river bridge entrance. He is survived by his wife, Grace Boyd McAfee, one daughter Edith and one son Charles. His father who made his home with his family and one brother Charles McAfee, of near Finleyville, also survive. was passed finally transferring the money of coupons for the sewer bonds to the general fund. An ordinance was also presented changing Chicken Thieves Frank Yiskoski, of Donora, aged 21 years, admitted the larceny of a watch from his roommate, John Chrmar.

The defendant had been in the United States five years. His parents are in the old country and he has no relatives here. The court committed him to Huntingdon, stating that the young man would have some chance to learn a trade and secure an education. John Dessing, of Twilight, was sentenced on a charge of assault and battery on John H. Ward Jr.

The a section of a former order, defining Brass Button Saved Police the duties and salaries of the police. By this provision the patrolmen and District Attorney Gives Notice Of General Cleanup ordinance officer are given an increase of $5.00 per month. This Again Busy measure was ordered printed. HOSPITAL SEWING The Memorial hospital sewing for March will be held at that institution on Thursday, March 15. The following women compose the March meeting: Chairman of lunch, Mrs.

James Downer; Chairman of sewing, Mrs. A. T. McAlister; Mrs. S.

M. Downer, Mrs. W. K. Vance, Mrs.

C. A. Frye, Mrs. Joseph A. Herron, Mrs.

George Cooper, Mrs. E. P. Finch, Mrs. R.

R. Abrams, Mrs. C. D. Borland, Mrs.

Margaret Hoffman, Mrs. M. H. Borland. Supt.

Blythe of the finance com mittee read the opinion of the At trouble occurred at Dessing's home torney General relative to the col a few weeks ago. He was originally lection of dog taxes in third Chicken thieves were abroad Sunday night, and visited the coops of Mrs. Pollock, living ill one of the Gregg houses, at the sf2fchern end of the Monongahela and Washington cities. The opinion stated that the county could collect the tax in addition to that levied by the city ordinance, according to the Act -of Assembly. Mr.

Blythe stated that as this was the only third class city in charged with assault with intent to maim, but the facts, it was found, did not warrant so serious a charge. He was sentenced to jail for three months with a fine of $1 and costs. The sentence is to date from the day when committed. Harry Bland admitted carrying a revolver. He is from Ellsworth.

He was fined $1 and costs and sent to Joseph Kokoski, better known as "Cowboy Joe," of Charleroi, engaged in a pistol fight with three policemen when they entered his home to arrest him yesterday. Kokoski is in a critical condition in the Charleroi-Monessen hospital, with a bullet in his left arm and another in his back. Policeman Wesley Corey owes his life to a brass button on his coat. One of the bullets with which Kokoski is alleged to have greeted the police when they entered struck the button and glanced away. Another flew past the police- the county he did not think it equit railroad bridge.

A son of Mrs. Pollock heard the midnight prowlers and fired two shots at them. Several fowls with their necks broken were found in the yard near their home, while the thieves in their hurry to get away threw two dead birds in the 6. Plummer Baker Auditor's Report able, and as it made extra duties for the city assessor and tax collector, he recommended that the dog tax or 'jail for three months. dinance be repealed.

Introduces Bills Is Confirmed Bids for furniture for furnishing the council chamber were opened and David Maglet and John Fancili, aged 16 years, entered pleas of guilty of felonious breaking and entry. They had entered the hardware store of Vernon Hornbake at Donora man and buried itself in the wall. delivery wagon of the Gregg hardware company, which was standing in the street where they passed. The police are making an investigation but as yet no tangible clew has been discovered. read at length and were referred to Superintendent Downer.

"There has been considerable complaint concerning gambling and illegal liquor selling at Canonsburg. The district attorney is go'ng to try to clean up things inere. He says there, are 25 to 80 othtr offenders from that community and they had I etter take notice of the sentence imposed in the cases just before us." These were the remarks made by Judge Mcllvaine yesterday in imposing sentence on Carl McCoy and Bert Powell, who had entered pleas of guilty to selling liquor without license and keeping a gambling house. Thjey had been prosecuted at the instance of the district attorney. Powell was sentenced to pay the costs, fine of $500 and to undergo imprisonment in the work house for three months, for violating the liquor laws.

On the gambling house charge he was given six additional months, with a fine of $1 and costs. McCoy was given the same sentence except that he was committed to jail. He has a wooden leg and the rules of the Allegheny county workhouse would not allow his admission there. Mayor McVicker stated that he ex The three policemen Corey, Chief Albright and James Murphy, went to arrest Kokoski, after it is alleged he had engaged in a street fight. pected to have the representatives and had taken $38 worth of goods, including a revolver.

They were committed to the training school at NOTICE of the lighting companies present at a council meeting, and give a comprehensive plan of lighting the streets. The city controller was instructed Representative G. Plummer Baker, of this county, yesterday introduced the following bills in the legislature: To appropriate $15,000 to Washington hospital; to provide pensions for veterans of the Civil War; to raise salaries of jury commissioners $100 in counties of 125,000 to population; to increase salaries of court criers and tipstaves in counties of 90,000 to 150,000 population; to provide that perosns buying high explosives shall give a certificate setting forth what use shall be made of them. to advertise for bids for furnishing a one and one-half ton truck for the The Women's Association of the Monongahela Memorial hospital will hold their regular meeting Wednesday, March 14th, at 3:30 p. in the chapel of the First Presbyterian church.

A full attendance is desired. Mrs. M. H. Borland.

Sec, Miss Sarah M. Sampson. street department. This ended the business and council adjourned. In the estate of S.

G. Walker, late of West Pike Run township, who died leaving a valuable estate, the report of the auditor, James I. Brownson, has been filed, and confirmation nisi ten days. The report is a voluminous one. It shows that the executors received a total of $358,687.48.

Out of this they paid for various purposes a total of $145,578.44. This left a balance of $213,109.04 for distribution. The costs of the audit were $344.50. There were bonds and coupons totaling $174,250. They were distributed as follows.

To executors, in trust for benefit of homestead in West Pike Run township, $5,000 worth of bonds, and $125 in coupons to Minnie L. Walker, widow $55,000 in trust, with an annual income of $1,375. Upon her death the principal is distributed to the five children. Don't forget the children's matinee at the Bentley theatre Wednesday af POSTOFFICE HOURS With the removal of the postoffke to its new quarters in the Federal Building the following hours will be in force: The Lobby will be open from 6 a. m.

until 8 p. m. General Delivery 7 a. until 8 p. m.

Stamps 7 a. m. until 8 p. Registry 7 a. m.

until 6 p. m. Money Order 8 a. m. until 6 p.

m. Postal Savings 8 a. m. until 6 p. m.

The last dispatch of mails will be made at 8 p. m. All mails for this dispatch must be in the office at 7:45 p. m. John B.

Oehrl, Postmaster. ternoon at 4:15, admission 5c. Little Mary Pickford in "The Pride of the Clan." adv. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Of Monongahela, and Vicinity. We, the employes of the local post-office, extend a cordial invitation to the public to call and inspect our new quarters next Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

We realize that, while this building is to be our working quarters, it was designed for the benefit of the Public and for their convenience, and we know that all of the citizens of the town have an interest in the building and would like to inspect it. For this reason the building will be open for public inspection at the following hours from 8 p. m. until 10 p. m.

John B. Oehrl, Postmaster, and Employees, Mr. ana Airs, B. of Pittsburgh, well known here, are at Atlantic City. Only ten more days to close out our entire stock.

Alfred Watson, Reliable Jeweler and Optician, Monongahela, Pa. adv. Only ten more days to close out our entire stock. Alfred Watson, Reliable Jeweler and Optician, Monongahela, Pa. adv.

Don't forget the children's matinee at the Bentley theatre Wednesday afternoon at 4:15, admission 5c. Little Mary Pickford in "The Pride of the Clan." adv. THE WEATHER Mrs. Nancy Gamble, who resides with her daughter Mrs. David Prin-gle, in New Eagle, celebrated her 98th birthday Saturday, March 10.

Mrs. Gamble, despite her greatly advanced age, is in good health and is able to be about the home. A family dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Jeffries, of Morgantown, W. were in attendance. Don't forget the children's matinee at the Bentley theatre Wednesday afternoon at 4:15, admission 5c. Little Mary Pickford in "The Pride of the Clan." adv. RAIN Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Rain tonight and Wednesday; warmer tonight.

Mrs. W. H. Alexander and Miss Jean Alexander are located at the Marlborough-Blenheim, Atlantic City Mrs. M.

M. Allbeck and daughter Lenore are Pittsburgh visitors today, jn't forget the children's matinee iu-V Bentley theatre Wednesday after at 4:15, admission 5c. Little Ms ckf ord in "The Pride of the Cla, Mv. I NOTICE Automobiles, closed or open for all occasions, in or put of town. Careful drivers and prompt service at moderate prices.

Call 193-J or 227-M, i Cochrane Bros. Thomas Barclay, an aged resident of New Eagle, is quite ill and his condition is causing his relatives and many friends much anxiety. Bentley Theatre The Quality Smoke Black and White Cigars Black and White Cigarettes In the Black and White box SEE WINDOW GRODECOUR BROS. Druggists and Optometrist Retail Store Kodak Store C. BARBERO EVENINGS THREE SHOWS 6:00, 7:30 and 9:00 o'clock.

Saturday Matinee 5 and 10 cents. Saturday evening 10 cents to alL THEO. LANDEFELD, Tailor Work That Shows Class Eureka Machine Shop 8 Garage Win. M. LANDEFELD.

Proprietor Anything Under The Sun For Automobiles. "If It's Broken We Can Fix It" Bell Phonal Send the children in the afternoon. Fruits of all kinds and Vegetables Cheapest in town FOURTH ST TODAY The great star FRANK KEEN AN BBBgEEBBESa in his best production, "THE CRAB" Also featuring the clever little seven years old star THELMA SLATER. Remember This IF YOU CONTEMPLATE Opening a Savings Account at 4 per cent. Interest, Keeping an individual open account or a check account, Nominating an Executor, Trustee, Guardian or Guardian of the estates of your children.

Or think of forming any banking or trust connection we offer you the exceptional facilities, good service, libentt terms, considerate attention and every consideration consistent with safe and prudent banking. MONONGAHELA CITY TRUST COMPANY, Monongahela City, Pa. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $200,000.00 We issue American Express Company and American Bankers' Association Travelers' Cheques, Letters-of-Cr edit and Drafts On Any Part of The World. 1 One reel comedy. WEDNESDAY Little MARY PICKFORD in "THE PRIDE OF THE CLAN." The sweet ESTABLISHED 18S0 ALEXANDER COMPANY BANKERS MONONGAHELA CITY, PENNA.

est story ever told. Special childrens matinee at 4:15 o'clock. Admission 5 cents. National Pa The place of deposit is just as important as the amount you deposit Tou cannot make a mistake in open ing an account with this institution. Same rate of interest paid on both large and small accounts in our savings department Coming Feature Attractions W.

in "THE GUN FIGHT INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS ER." CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "THE COMMON LAW." Eight reel. NORMA TALMADGE in "PAN THEA." Seven reels. grasgssssss.