Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 1

VOL. XXIX NO. 7. ALTOONA, THURSDAY, AI'KIL 2, 1903. TWO CENTS A COPY.

i i i i THE PENNSY'S STATEMENT. BIG DAY AT THE IMPERIAL. FROM LABOR'S WORLD FROM OVER THE SEA OFF FOR THE WEST! this city went on a strike to-day for better wages and shorter hours. Tho painters ask for an increase per hour which will bring them $2.50 a day instead of $2.25, a nine-hour day; one hour less on Saturday and the same wages to all members of the union. The paperhangeis who were paid at the rate of $2.25 a day and ask for 12 cents for every piece.

They average thirty-five pieces a day. Philadki.hiia, April 1. Numerous strikes, none of which, however, involved a great number of men, were inaugurated in many small towns in the eastern half of Pennsylvania to-day. The principal trades that struck were painters, plumbers, paperhangers, carpenters and bricklayers. Higher wages and a shorter workday were the principal demands.

In some instances the request of the men were granted. NOTES FROM JUNIATA. Comparison of Earnings and Expenses for February. PniLAPKLi'iiiA, April 1. The Pennsylvania Railroad company's comparison of earnings and expenses for month ot February, 1903, and for two months ending February 28, 1903, with same periods of 1902, is as follows: Pennsylvania railroad: Lines directly operated.

Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $706,600. Two monthB ending February 28, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, earnings, decrease, $1,057,800. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad company, month of February, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $23,200. Two months ending February 28, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $33,300. Northern Central Railway company, month of February, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $47,500.

Two months, ending February 28, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $86,900. West Jersey and Seashore Railroad company, month of February, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earnings, increase, $18,300. Two months ending February 28, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase, net earn ings, increase, $4,200. Lines west of Pittsburgand Erie, directly operated: Month of February, 1903: Gross earnings, increase, expenses, increase. net earnings, decrease, $255,700.

Two months ending february 28, 1903: dross earnings, in crease. expenses, increase, net earnings, decrease, $.3,100. AMICABLY SETTLED. N. N.

H. H. Railroad Company and Employes Agree. New Haven, April 1. The differences between the trainmen of New York, New Haven and Hartford com pany and their employers were amicably settled late this afternoon.

The men ap pear to be perfectly satisfied with tbe concessions made by the railroad officials. Ihe committee representing the trainmen, accompanied by Valentine Fitzpat- rick, of the Trainmen's National Brother hood, held two meetings at the general otlices of the company with President Hall and the directors committee. At 4.30 the trainmen left the directors room and later Mr. Fitzpatrick gave out a statement the contents of which, he said, had been agreed upon between President Hall and himself. The statement con tains nothing to indicate what concessions had been granted to the men.

It is as follows: "The committee and Mr. Fitzpatrick met President Hall, Vice President Merrill and Directors Miller and Thayer and succeeded in reachinga settlement, which wehave every reason to believe will be very satisfactory to all concerned. Ihe wages, hours and rules governing the conditions of employment of road brakemen, switchmen, yard conductors and yard brakemen are materially im proved, and we believe when the employes learn of just what has been done the matter they will feel that they mve been justly treated by their em ployers." At the othce of the advertising agent of the railroad company, the statement was made: 'The difficulty with the trainmen was settled satisfactorily to both parties. We understand that Mr. citzpatnck is to give out a statement.

lhiH company has no statement to make. I he conduc tors gneveances will be heard to mor- row. INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE MARINE COMPANY Yesterday Filed Papers Amending Its Original Charter. Trenton, N. April 1.

The Interna tional Mercantile Marine company, the great trans-Atlantic ship combination, which was incorporated last October with an authorized capital stock of 000, to-day filed papers amending its or iginal charter. The amendment consists of a provision authorizing the company to enter into a contract with the United States government or any states or dependencies thereof, or with any foreign government or state, including the power to sell or hire any of its steamships or sailing vessels or other property to such governments or states for any purpose whatsoever, whether naval, military or otherwise. It is believed here that this amendment has been inserted to meet the objection of the English government that under the original charter that government would not have the power to impress any of the vessels of the company into its naval service in times of war. The amended cer tificate is signed by Clement A. Griscom, president, and Emerson E.

Parvin, secretary. The consent of the stockholders is signed by Parvin as proxy for Thomas W. Joyce, and J. P. Morgan, W.

J. Par- rie, J. B. Ofraay and Charles Steele, voting trustees. Trolley Company Increases Wages.

Baltimore, April 1. General Manager House, of the United Railways company, of this city, announces that the company to.day had increased the wages of its 500 conductors and motormen. The ad vance will average from 10 to 20 per cent. Those in the service less than one year will be paid cents an hour; more than one year 16 cents; three years or more Ibi cents, ihe uniform rate heretofore has been 143 cents per hour. The in crease was voluntary on the part of the company.

Resigned as District Attorney. Philadelphia, April 1. Mavor-elect Weaver to-day submitted his resignation as district attorney to the board of judges to tafce effect isaturday. John C. IJell was elected to succeed Mr.

Weaver. Mr. Bell was slated for the office when Mr. Weaver was elected as the republican candidate lor mayor. He has for a number of years been chairman of the foot ball committee of the University of Annual Spring Opening Goes on Record- as a Success.

"Best in the history of the house," is what Manager Mackie said to a Tkiudkk representative yesterday afternoon, when queried about the opening that had at that time been in full swing for several hours. Everything about the store looked springlike and inviting and seeiue'l to coincide with the gentlemanly manager's remark. During the forenoon the house was comfortably filled with buyers and sightseers, but in the afternoon the place was literally packed, especially in the millinery department, on the second floor, which, by the way, always comes in for the lion's share of attention just prior to the Easter festival. Numerous and exquisite are the specimens of headwear designed for spring and summer, not a few of the most attractive ones being the product of the Imperial's own work rooms. Other beautiful creations come from the fashion centres of the world.

The millinery de partment, under the careful guidance of Miss Oler and her corps of able associates in the making of things beautiful for the fair sex, is keeping pace with the fore-most departments of this popular house The cloak and suit department, always a leature in this store, is right up to the minute with a tresh and attractive show- iig of the season's most fashionable gar ments. Miss Leisibach, who presides over this section, was the recipient yes terdav of many complimentary remarks about the beautiful display of spring and summer wearables. The newest department In the Imperial list is that of infants' wear, in charge of Miss Kupp. It is quite a complete and is stocked with dainty novelties. In close proximity is a handsome line of silk pet ticoats, muslin underwear and LaGrecque corsets.

The dress goods department has the usual large and well selected assort ment of stylish fabrics. Perfumed ribbon roses, violets, etc, for the hair and corsage wear, a novelty that is distinctly new, are manufactured by Miss Storm, who takes orders for special things in the ribbon line. The window displays are quite as at tractive as can be seen anywhere and are the result of carelul study and clever de sign. Mr. McFarland, the Imperial's decorator, is responsible for the beauty of the front of the house, as well as much of the other decorating.

The basement, or household depart ment, presided over by Mr. iilaw, received a fair share of attention and gave evidence of having been prepared for the opening occasion. Between the hours of 2 and 5 o'clock Professor F. P. M.

Uipprich, violinist and Professor B. S. Boyer, pianist, entertained with a delightful musical pro gramme, consisting ol overtures and operatic selections. HUBER RHINE. Wedding Which Was Solemnized This City Last Evening.

in A pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of -Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rhine, 401 Cherry avenue, last evening, when their daughter, Miss Annie Khine became the bride of Mr. Joseph Huber, of this city. The couple, attended by Miss Margaret Rhine and Mr.

Charles Huber, entered the parlor at 8 o'clock to Mendelssohn's wedding march, ren dered by the bride's sister, Mrs. C. Campbell and in the presence of a num ber oi relatives and friends were united in marriage by Rev. J. K.

I.loyd, pastor ol the Chestnut Avenue Methodist Epis- copal church. After congratulations had been extended a wedding supper was served. Mr. Huberjis an industrious young man and is employed in the Pennsylvania Raiiroad company's cabinet shop. The bride is a most excellent young lady and is popular in a wide circle of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Huber left on St. Louis express on a wedding trip to Chicago and Plv mouth, and on their return they will take up their residence at Fifth avenue and Fourth street. Cases Treated at the Hospital.

These accident cases were treated at the Altoona hospital yesterday: John Glaney, aged 44 years, of Ben nington, for an- infected wound of the right index finger. James Shaffer, aged 55 years, of 715 Eighth avenue, for a laceration of the scalp. He was hurt in the shops. Twenty-three former patients received treatment in the hospital dispensary during the regular hours yesterday morn ing. Ralph Adams, aged 3 years, of 1513 Eighteenth avenue, for a sprain of the right arm.

The injury was received in a tan. William Horner, aged 24 vears, of 2418 Fifteenth avenue, for avulsion of the right middle and index finger nails. His hand was caught under a tank while at work in the upper tank shop. From Aldermen's Offices. Alderman B.

B. Irvin yesterday morn ing heard the cases of Catherine Smith against Mrs. Annie Woods and Mrs. Florence Smith on the charge of adultery. Both were held for court in the sum of $500 bail each.

He also heard the case of Mrs. Florence Smith against her husband. James M. Smith, on the charge of assault and battery, lie was held for court in the sum of $200 bail. Attorneys Greevy and Stover represented Catherine Smith and James M.

Smith, W. H. Cover appeared for Mrs. Woods, and K. A.

Henderson, represented Mrs. Smith. George K. Poul and Mahlon Keagy had a hearing before Alderman DoByne yesterday on the charge of disorderly conduct, preferred by Lieutenant Frank Hopkins, of the railroad police. They were fined, and paid the costs and were then discharged.

A Denial From the Rev. Father O'Reilly The Gazette last evening published an item stating that Rev. N. J. O'Reilly, of St.

Mark's Catholic church and head of St. Mark's parochial schools, was arrested during the afternoon on the charge of violating the vaccination law. The Tri bune has been requested to state that no such arrest was made. Rev. O'Reilly said last night with regard to the law that it was not his desire to violate the vaccination law and that it would be Adhered to in St.

Mark's schools. President Theodore Roosevelt Now on His Way to the Pacific Coast. WILL OCCUPY NINE WEEKS During These Two Months the Party Will Have Traveled Over Fourteen Thousand Miles. UNEVENTFUL RUN TO HARRISBURQ In the Latter City There Was a Qreat Crowd at the Station, Including the Members of the Legislature, Which Body Had Taken a Recess. HIS RECEPTION IN PITTSBURG Washington, April 1.

President Roosevelt, at 9.05 clock this morning, started on his western trip under the most favorable auspices. As the special train pulled out of the Pennsylvania railroad station the president stood on the platform of his private car tipping his hat and smiling in response to the enthusi astic cheers of hundreds of admirers and personal friends. As early as 8 o'clock a crowd began to gather at the white house to witness the president's departure. As he entered his carriage to drive to the station, the men made the historic grounds echo with cheers, while the women waved their handkerchiefs and manv of them their hats. The Pennsylvania station and platforms were crowded with people anxious to ex tend to the chiel magistrate their good wishes for a sate and successlul journey.

Notable precautions were taken to pre serve the safety of the president. As Colonel Koosevelt alighted from his carriage he was joined by Secretary Hitchcock and they walked down the sta tion platform arm in arm, the president stopping now and then to greet personal friends. He was in the best of spirits and chatted enthusiastically with friends about the trip on which he was about to start. No member of the president's immediate family except his sister, Mrs. Cowles, was at the Btation, Mrs.

Roosevelt and the young children being down the Ches apeake bay on the Mayflower and Miss Alice in Porto Rico. The train is one of the finest ever run out of Washington by the Pennsylvania railroad, being handsomely equipped and manned by a crew of picked men. The journey as planned will occupy nine weeks and three days, and the party will travel a little more than 14,000 miles. Hakki.sui'rc, April 1. President Roosevelt's train arrived at 1.10 and remained here for nine minutes.

The run from Washington to Harrisburg was uneventful, the president spending most of his time in reading. The train made no stops after leaving Baltimore, except for water. The president was greeted in this city bv a great including the members of the Pennsylvania legislature and city officials. Senator Foeht, of Union, on behalf of the senate, presented greetings to the president. Senator Foeht expressed regret that they were unable to welcome him at the cupitol, but were glad to welcome him in the shadow of Lutheran church, where the first Harrison was nominated for the presidency.

He thanked the president for his efforts in behalf of the prosperity for the country and expressed confidence that the president would be renominated and reelected. Speaker Walton also regretted that he could not visit the capitol and be presented to the members of the house in a body. The president showed evidence of surprise at the reception. He spoke for more than live minutes. He began by saying that he was delighted with the reception accorded him and added that he had not expected to begin his epeech-making until to-morrow.

He wanted to thank the senator and the speaker of the house for their kind words. The president then referred to the prosperity of the state and the country and said it was more due to the indi-vidval skill of labor and capitol, than to any of his efforts. He said he left Washington with a light heaitover the nificent work performed by tbe anthracite coal strike commission. No document, he said, handed down by any association of men could have the power for more good than that handed down by the commission. While speaki ng the president noticed a Grand Army veteran in the crowd and then addressed a few remarks at him.

He said he knew what trials and tribulations the soldiers in the civil war went through. To his right and left in the ranks were men equally as brave as he. He, the veteran, did not care whether his neighbor was a laborer or a capitalist; whether hfc was a banker or a brick-maker. The question with him was would he "stay put" After briefly referring again to the'general prosperity of the country, the president closed his remarks by again thanking the great crowd. As soon as he finished speaking the signal was given and the train pulled out at 1.19 p.

m. Pittsburg, April The president's train arrived in Pittsburg at 8.30 and de- parted at 8.40 p. m. Wages Increased 10 Per Cent Cleveland, April 1. It was announced here to-day by Erie railroad officials that 1,500 maintenance men on.

that road, west of Salamanca, N. will receive increase in wages of 10 per cent, beginning to-day. The Spring Influx of Immigrants Has Begun With a Great Rush. THEY GENERALLY GO WEST During Month of March the Total Was 65,000 Arrivals at Ellis Island, 14,. 000 More Than in 1902.

FEW IMMIGRANTS FROM IRELAND New York, April 1. The spring influx of immigrants has begun, and it is be lieved that tho number that will be land ed here this year will break all records. It is estimated that close to 30,000 will reach this port before the close of busi ness on Ellis Island on Saturday. ihe immigrants tor the most part are Italians, Hungarians, Scandinavians and Swedes. These generally go west and it is reported that several of the big rail roada are sending all their available coaches east in order that there shall not be any delay in getting them to their destination.

During the month of Ma rch 65,000 im migrants arrived at Ellis Island. These figures make the immigration otlicials ex pect a tremendous influx this month and May. During March last there were only 01,000 arrivals. One peculiar feature of the immigration is the small number of Irish girls who are coming over. There are fewer Irishmen, too, arriving than in former This is offset, however, by the large number of German, Swedish and Danish girls on the incoming steamships.

That the demand for foreign girls is far in excess of the supply is demonstrated bv the number of boarding house keepers who are at Ellis Island daily waiting pa tiently for every steamship to disembark its steerage cargo. Before noon to-day 3,867 steerage pas- 8engers were landed here. Ihe Kaiser Wiihelm der Grosse brought 802, the Trave 878, the Roma 1,332 and the Rot terdam 855. RECORD OF DEATHS. Miss Lena Bechhoefer Passes Away at Her Home in This City.

At 4.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon Miss Lena Bechhoefer died at her home 1416 Eleventh street, after an illness of four years from a complication of diseases, which had caused her to keep her bed since September last. The deceased was the daughter of Abraham and Re becca Bechhoefer and was born at Wood bury, Bedford county. She was of a charitable disposition and her acts of kindness will be gratefully remembered by the recipients thereof. Her parents pre ceded her to the grave, but surviving her are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Joseph Bechhoefer, of Woodbury; Misses Leah and Pauline, at home; Messrs B.

and Jacob, of this city, and Charles B. Bechhoefer, of St. Paul, Minn. Friends may view the remains from 8.30 this evening until 11 to-morrow morning. Public funeral services will be held at her late home at 1.30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

The interment will be private and will be made in the Hebrew Reformed cemetery. MRS. MARY MIEHLEY. At 10 o'clock last night Mrs. Mary C.

Mierley.wifeof Charles B. Mierley, died of convulsions at Seventeenth street. Ihe deceased was born in Hunt ingdon county, December 10, 1882. Her husband and one daughter survive. Also her mother, Mrs.

Leah Showalter, of Penn township, Huntingdon, county, and two brothers is. I. Sfinson, of Hunting don county, and Elmer W. Stinson, of Jefferson county. She was a member of the Lutheran church at Marklesburg The funeral announcement will be made later.

Huntingdon papers please copy. funeral announcements. The body of Raymond Bathurst, the brakeman killed in the Altoona yard on Tuesday evening, was sent on mail train yesterday afternoon to Greysville, Huntingdon county, where the funeral will place this afternoon. The remains of the late Homer Jacobs can be uiewed at the residence of his sis ter, Mrs. Cynthia Fasick, 1125 Eighth avenue, whither they were taken yester day, and where the funeral services will be held at 2.30 clock to-morrow afternoon.

Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. From tbe Mayor's Office. The Hoyer police authorities to April 1 have made 1,878 arrests. One drunk and a drunk and nuisance were arrested yesterday. These sentences were imposed in police court yesterday: Four disorderlies each forfeited $3 security as a fine, and one common drunk forfeited $2 security for a fine.

John E. Shultz was arrested by Patrolman Spangler on a warrant from Harrisburg yesterday afternoon in which he is charged with desertion. He will be taken back to Harrisburg. Sergeant Wertz last night at 8.30 o'clock, with a squad of patrolmen, went to the Phrnix block and arrested Walter Davis, T. H.

McCardle. J. W. Palmer, G. W.

Walters, John Smith, J. F. Jones, H. Doughertv and Charles Harris on the charge of discrderly conduct. Each fur nished for a bearing.

In the Soft Coal Region, Too. Cumberland, April 1. Retail coal dealers to-day decided to raise the price of coal to $3 per ton. This is an advance of 75 cents. Two vears ago the price was $1.75 per ton.

The reasons given for the advance in price is the higher wage9 now paid to the in crease in tne mining Bcale and higher freight rates. Judge Adams Dissolves Injunc tion Secnred by tbe Wabash Company. NO EVIDENCE OF CONSPIRACY Hopes the Defendant Brotherhoods Trainmen and Firemen Will Submit to Arbitration. of MANY STRIKES STARTED YESTERDAY St. Lotus, April 1.

Ihe injunc tion issued March 3rd by Judge E. Adams, of the United States district court, at the instance of the Wabash Railroad company officials to restrain the Brotherhood of Trainmen and Firemen from ordering a strike on that system. was dissolved to-day in a decision handed down by Judge Adams, a week after the hearing of arguments for the removal of the legal obstacle. What the next move will be on either side is problematical. At Wabash head quarters it was stated that an amicable adjustment of the controversy is hoped for.

The same sentiment was expressed at the hotels, where are quartered the few representatives of the officials of the trainmen and firemen now in the city Counsel for both sides spent the afternoon in conference, but no agreement was reached. The kevnote for amicable set tlement was sounded by Judge Adams himself in rendering his decision, lie said: "I cannot conclude this opinion without expressing the sincere wish of the court that if the parties are unable to adjust their differences by such mutual concessions as are necessary to that end the offering being made in open court by detendants counsel to submit the ques tions in dispute to the board of arbitration, provided for by the act of congress of 1898, will be speedily accepted and another instance of rational and intelligent adjustment of a business difficulty be ex hibited to an expectant public. Judge Adams' decision, which contain ed over 7,000 words, occupied forty min utes in its delivery. Although the actual announcement of the dissolution ot the temporary injunc tion was not made when the judge con eluded the reading of the decision, such action was plainly forecasted at several points where the court rendered opinions on certain phases of the case. Most no- tably was this true in respect to the charge brought by the Wabash company that the detendants were conspiring to- gether in violation of the federal laws to secure the recognition of their labor unions.

The court said in this connec tion: "After considering all evidence and carefully weighing the foregoing and all arguments of counsel, lam not able to find the existence of the conspiracy to secure recognition as charged. Judge Adams announced that court would be in session and retain jurisdiction of the case, if desired, so that in the event of any molestation or of interfer ence with interstate commerce or the mail service, all its lawful powers may be invoked to restrain the same with the confident assurance that they will be fearlessly and effectively exercised. President Ramsey, of the Wabash, is at present on his way to Cairo, Egypt, to attend his daughter, who is ill. George J. Gould arrived early to-night on his annual tour of inspection.

While not, au thoritatively stated, it is believed that in President Ramsey absence, Mr. Gould will remain for a short time at least, and endeavor to effect a settlement of the sit uation. Grandmaster Hannahan, of the Fire men's Brotherhood, arrived from In dianapolis this afternoon. He was non committal, saying: "I have absolutely nothing to say at the present time. hue no one will express his opinion as to the next probable move on either side, remarks dropped indicate that every effort will be made to effect a settlement and avert a strike.

But if a settlement shall not be effected, the understanding seems to be general that a strike is sure to result. FIRST OF APRIL STRIKES Of Plumbers, Printers, Plasterers, Miners and Tinsmiths. Philadelphia, April 1. Nearly 200 journeymen plumbers struck here to-day to entorce their demand ot $3.50 for a dav of eight hours for first class men and $3 a day for apprentices who have served three years. The strikers are members of union No.

123, United Asso ciation of Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters, who number 700 men. A gen eral strike has not been ordered, as many oi tne master plumbers are now paying the demand. Work on a number of large operations is temporarily hampered. hiASTON, April 1. Ihe union printers of Easton went on strike this morning for an eight-hour day and $2.50.

They have been receiving $2.43 for nine hours' work. Reading, April 1. Nearly 100 plast erers went on strike to-day for an increase from 30 to 40 cents an hour and an eight hour work-day. bHAMOKix, April 1. fifteen hundred men and boys went on strike at three collieries owned by individual operators here to-day because the owners wanted them to go to work a half hour later than at present and takea half hour more time for dinner.

At another colliery 300 men struck because the owners would not add another shift to their two shift set of firemen on account of the eight hour labor day. Few miners are working in this region to-day. The workers are taking a holiday in honor of the findings of the strike commission. Sn.MOKi.v April 1. The local lodges of plumbers and tinsmiths, of the International unions, went on strike to day for.

a 10 per cent, increase and a nine- hour work dav. Harrisburg, April 1. About 400 union paperhangera, painters and decorators of Our Correspondent Tells of Happenings in the Big Suburb. The Rogers Fire company is going to hold a fair and festival all of next week. The boys should be patronized.

Mr. W. A. Parker and family went on an early train yesterday morning for Vir ginia to attend the tuneral of the lather of Mrs. Parker.

Our tinner, plumber and most anything else, E. M. Mater, is making quite an improvement to his place in the shape of a fine show window. We hear that there is to be a wedding of one of well, your scribe has not an invitation, yet we will try and give the leaders of the Tribuxe a full account. Our friend, Mr.

Percy Bishop, who has been laid off on account of his eyes and who went to Williamsport for treatment, has returned greatly improved. We hope that he soon will be fully recovered. The Mikesil brothers, who bought the old Methodist church property, have re built it and in addition to a dwelling house have added a grocery store which is to be known as the Mikesil Brothers' store. We bespeak for them success as they are worthy and honest young men. Oh, by the way.

There is nothing that looks so well and adds so much to the beauty of the borough as a lot of tin cans, piles of ashes and other garbage. Please don't remove them for it looks so like the remains of a flood, and just to think that our board of health really thinks of hav ing them removed. One of our good citizens, Charles A. Anders, has severed his connection with the Pennsylvania Railroad company and goes to Paterson, N. to engage in the feed business.

Quite a number of his friends met last night and bade him good-bye and God speed. As for us we say good luck and plenty of it. We hope that our borough is now on the move for better things and improve ments. Contractor Colestock and the Parker Brothers are as busy as nailors. They have quite a number of houses to build, and our friend McKee is building sever il houses and he has a number of lots for sale.

'Squire Fraser also has a number of building lots for sale. The Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian association, Juniata branch, held a reception and mystery social last evening. An excellent pro gramme was rendered. It was well received and everyone present enjoyed themselves very much and only regretted that there was not more of such social occasions. Special teaturee were Something for conducted by H.

T. Heller, and mind reading by Robert Lantz and Secretary Sparr. We must not forget the excellent music rendered by the orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Archie Moore; also we must not forget the lady who provided the refreshments, which were very good. WALL STREET REVIEW.

Yesterday's Stock Market Resumed Its Apathetic Condition. New York, April 1. The stock market dropped back into an apathetic condition to-day. It moved in an extremely sluggish and halting manner throughout the day. This was a disappointment to such speculators as had hoped that yesterday's advance heralded the beginning of a continued upward movement.

The whole market was Btrictly professional and the suspicion got abroad that yesterday's ad vances were due more to professional manipulation and to covering by shorts than to any other cause. Tuesday's developments were not important and seemed of little influence. The hearing to-day to make permanent the injunction against the voting of the Union Pacific's holdings of Southern Pacific stock, caused a feeling of suspense and a desire to await the decision. There was some renewed heavy selling also of Pennsylvania. The dissolution of the induction against the abash engineers strike was the cause of some liquidation in the Wabashes.

Sugar suffered from the reduction in the price of refined grades to meet yesterday's cut by competitors. There was a violent and unexplained break in Colorado Fuel with an effective rail v. Ihe market closed dull and irregular. Total sales to day were 469,700 shares. Bonds were dull and irregular.

Total sales, par value, were $1,860,000. The Arthur Pennell Insurance. Buffalo, N. April 1. The life in surance of Arthur R.

Pennell now constitutes the surviving element of interest in the Pennell-Burdick tragedy. from information obtained to-day it appears that the life insurance is the fac tor that has been working for the postponement of the inquest into the death of Pennell and is still active in that direc tion. It is claimed on good authority that the activity of former District Attor ney Penney to have the Pennell inquest postponed arose from financial considera tions. As to the probability of litigation, the only persons who can speak with author- ty are the agents of the various com- anies with which Mr. Pennell was in sured, and those who have suicidal clauses in their coutracts are silent.

Was Knocked Out and Is Now Dead. Bridgeport, April I. Joseph Stearks, of New Haven, better known as "Kid" Stearks, who was knocked out in a boxing match last night, with Max Holmes, of this city, died to-day Holmes was released on a bail of $1,000 upon the charge of manslaughter..