— i United States Demands Full Reparation. Message Insists on Damages For American Dead on Lusitania, and Any Hostile Step Is Left to Ger many. The United States government, in a note to Germany, formally demands of the imperial government a strict accounting for the loss of American lives in the sinking of the Lusitania, and violations of American rights in the war zone. It asks an accounting, not only financial, but moral, and a guaranted that there will be ne repetition of un lawful practices of German subma rines. With the plain intimation in it that the United States is prepared to meet any eventuality that may arise from a non-compliance, the communication, phrased in unmistakably emphatic language, was prepared to be cabled to Berlin. Written by President Wilson and approved unanimously by the cabinet, the note was examined by Robert Lan: sing, state department counsellor and the law officers of the government at the state department, to make surd that its phraseology covered every point of law involved. As knowledge of the vigorous course the government was preparing to pursue became widespread, officiald began to shed more light on their plans. They indicated that the situa: tion would grow only as serious as Germany chose to make it and that the United States would calmly stand on its legal rights, taking successive steps to bring the imperial German government to an understanding of the honest purpose of the United States for an abatement of the sub marine attacks on non-combatants and reparation for offenses already com: mitted. The White House officially announc ed the fact that the president had finally determined the course of action to be pursued, in the following state ment issued by Mr. Tumulty, the sec retary of the president, after a con ference with the president: “The course of the president has been determined. It will be announced just as soon as it is proper to publish the note now in preparation.” The president, it was said, realized fully the gravity of meaning in the note and was prepared for any event: ualities that might arise from its pre: sentation. The note does not say exactly what the course of the United States will be in the case of a refusal, nor would the president’s advisers indicate be: yond saying that each step and situa: tion would be considered as it arose. May Question Neutrals. In official quarters, However, the eventual severance of diplomatic re lations was declared not to be impos: sible if there was no abatement of the German practices. One subsequent step being discuss ed was that of conversations with other neutral governments to deter mine what steps they intend to take to protect their neutral rights. While the United States has traditionally been opposed to joint action, it often has acted identically with other gov- ernments. President Wilson, however, is not convinced that the policy which the United States has adopted, need ne: cessarily lead to hostilities. Even a geverance of diplomatic relations does not carry with it such an obligation. The sending of warship convoys with American steamers has been talked of among officials, as well as other protective measures, but the American government, according to well informed persons, proposes to fix the responsibility on Germany for any hostile act. It was learned that the president framed his policy on Sunday night, and that his specific utterances in his speech in Philadelphia on Monday are not reflected in the firm and unequi- vocal phrases of the note. Everywhere in official quarters, as details of the president’s plan of ac- tion became known, there was talk of firmness and a stiffening of the posi- tion of the United States government towards Germany. As for reparation, the United States naturally will seek financial repara- tion, but its protest now is in the name of international law and hu- manity to obtain a guarantee that such tragedies will not be repeated and the "lives of non-combatants sacrificed. While high officials and cabinet of- ficers were reluctant to discuss its contents, it was agreed that the note voiced the intense feeling of the Unit- ed States over the occurrences in the war zone and wanted an explanation of them, as well as a guarantee that they would not be repeated. Reviews Violations of U. S. Rights. The communication lays stress on the inhumanity of the attacks, with- out warning, on merchant vessels. It reviews in a general way every case in the war zone in which the rights of American citizens have been trans- gressed—the sinking of the steamer Falaba, with the loss of Leon C. Thresher, an American; the attack by German airmen upon the American steamer Cushing; the torpedoing of the American steamer Gulflight while flying the American flag, and, finally the destruction of the Lusitania, with the loss of more than a thousand non combatants, more than 100 of them Americans. : The note, while firm and pointed, does not abandon tones of friendli: ness, giving room for a disavowal by Germany of her acts or an abatement of her practices. This is intimated in the suggestion that the German gov: ernment and the German people could certainly not have intended to sacri fice American lives in the pursuit of their maritime warfare. Attention is called to the fact that while advertisements of warning ap- peared in the newspapers, the United States government was never officially informed of it. But irrespective of that, the position is taken that the serving of notice to do an unlawful act neither justifies it nor makes it lawful. The note calls on Germany for an explanation of her past and future course and leaves open the steps the United States will take to compel an acquiescence in its position. 1153 LOST ON LUSITANIA 115 Americans Among Victims of German Submarine. Hope of finding further survivors ol the Cunard line steamship Lusitania, which was torpedoed by a German submarine on Friday afternoon on the south coast of Ireland, has been prac tically given up. The death list, as given out by the Cunard offices, stands at 1153, of whom 115 were Americans. The Cunard line’s official report says: “Total number of survivors, 764, in: cluding 462 passengers and 302 of the crew. it “One hundred and forty-four bodies recovered, of whom eighty-seven are identified, and fifty-seven unidenti fied. Identified bodies include sixty: five passengers and twenty-two crew. “Number of persons injured: Thirty passengers, seventeen crew.” Of the survivors, seventy-three are reported to be from the United States. The Central News has received a dispatch from its correspondent at Genoa, who says that a telegram re ceived there from Munich declares the German submarine U-39 was responsi ble for the sinking of the Lusitania. Among the dead are Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the principal hair of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt; Elbert Hubbard, the well known essayist and satirist, and his wife; Charles Froh: man, the popilar playwright; Charles Klein, theatrical manager; Paul Crompton, the - Philadelphia leather manufacturer; Harry J. Keser, Phila delphia banker, and William S. Hodges, representative of the Baldwin Locomotive works in Paris. Rivals Dead and Girl Dying. Two men are dead and a girl was probably fatally injured as the resull of a double shooting and suicide af Jersey Shore, Pa. Lester Poust, twenty-eight years ol age, a machinist employed by the New York Central ‘railroad at Avis, shot and fatally wounded Charles Holes, aged thirty-two, a bartender, and wounded Cecilia Sowers, aged twenty: two, a dining room girl, when he found them together in a rooming || house. * Poust shot both of them through the head and then shot himsell through the mouth, dying almost in stantly. The girl is in a hospital. Holes was married and leaves two daughters liv: ing at Jersey Shore. New Advertisements. OR SALE.—An old established business stand, consisting of Soda Fountain, Ice Cream. Confectionery and Tobacco. Price reasonable to a quick buyer. Inquire at this of- fice. 60-18-6t HERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of a writ of Fi Fa issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre county, Pennsylvania, and to me directed, there will be exposed to public sale at the court house, in the borough of Belle- fonte, Pa.,on on MONDAY, MAY 17th, 1915, at 1 o'clock p. m., the following described real es- tate, viz: hy : All that certain messuage and lot of ground lo- cated in Taylor township, Centre county, and State of Pennsylvania, and bounded and describ- ed as follows: Beginning at a post, thence south forty-five degrees, east twenty rods to stones; thence north forty degrees, east twenty-four rods to atree; thence north seventy-one degrees west twenty-seven rods to a post; thence south thirty degrees west fifteen rods to the place of begin- ning. Containing three acres more or less. Thereon erected a two story frame dwelling house, stable and other out-buildings. Being the Seip premises which Amos Copenhaver by deed da February 23, 1901 and recorded in Deed Book 90, page 251 ‘granted and conveyed to Anna B. Woomer party of the first part hereto. Seized, levied upon, taken into execution and 40 be sold as the property of Anna B. Woomer. TERMS OF SALE.—No deed will be acknowledg- ed until the purchase money is paid in full. a ARTHUR B. LEE, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Bellefonte, Pa. 60-17-4t April 19th, 1915. HERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of a writ of Fi Fa issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County, Penna., and to me directed there will be exposed to pub- lic sale at the court house in the borough of Bellefonte, Pa., on MONDAY, MAY 17th, 1915, at 1 o’clock p. m., the following described real estate, viz: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the township of Ferguson, county of Centre, and State of Pennsylvania, and bounded and descril as follows, to wit: Be- ginning at the nort-east corner of property now or late of W. W. Feide, formerly known as lot No. 111 on the plot or plan of lots laid out by said Foster Brothers. thence in an easterly direction fifty feet along College Avenue to property now or late of J.C. Krebs, formerly known as lot No. 109, on the plot or plan of lots laid out by said Foster Brothers, thence in a southerly direction one hundred and fifty feet along line of said prop- erty now or late of J. C. Krebs to Calder alley, thence in a westerly direction fifty feet along the line of said Calder alley to aforesaid property now or late of W, W. Feide, thence in a northerly direction _one hundred and fifty feet along the line of said property now or late of W., W. Feide to College avenue and the place of beginning. Being known as lot No. 110 on the plot or plan of lots laid out by the said Foster Brothers. Being part of same land which Robert Foster, late of State College, Pennsylvania, deceased, seized and by his said will duly proven in Centre Sounty de- vised thesame to his two sons, Thomas Foster + and William Foster, grantors, Seized, levied upon, taken into execution and to be sold as the property of J. A. Decker. TERMS OF SALE,—No deed will be acknowl edged until the purchase money is paid in full. ARTHUR B. LEE, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Bellefonte, Pa., April 19th, 1915. 60-17-4t K. H. HOOVER, S. C. Visiting Chiropodist BELLEFONTE, PA. Bell 'Phone 299 J. 60-20-2t. Candyland for the Best. A Spring Outing. . LOOK! SPECIAL! LOOK! Strawberry ICE CREAM Made from the Real Fresh Strawberries. New Sundaes and Drinks... the Class and Quality found only at Candyland. RE ATS. ~<a CANDYLAND. Both Phones 60-1-1y SS New Advertisements. OTICE.—I hereby notify the holder of the note I gave J. E. McWilliams ($201.00) in payment for one black mare that I will not pay the same as I did not get value received. I have taken the mare back twice and the owner would not keep her. The endorser of the note, also will not stand good for same. J. W. WEAVER, Stormstown, Pa. 60-19-3t R.F.D. No. 1. RPHANS’ COURT SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.—By virtue of an order issued out of the Orphans’ Court of Cen- tre county. the undersigned executor of Catha- rine Harper, late of Potter Township. deceased, will sell the following real estate on FRIDAY MAY 21st A. D. 1915 at 100’clock a.m. at the Court House in Belle- fonte Borough, Centre county, Pennsylvania. The premises are situate about one mile south of Potters Mills. All that certain messuage, tenement and tract of land situate in the Township of Potter, Coun- ty of Centre and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: — Beginning at a post near the run; thence North fifty-seven and one fourth (57 %) degrees East forty-five perches(45)to a small pine; thence South thirty-two and three-fourth (323%) degrees East forty-five (45) perches to a stone; thence South fifty-seven and one fourth (57 %) degrees West forty-five perches (45) to a spruce pine stump; thence North thirty-two and three-fourth (32-3) degrees East forty-five (45 perches to the place of beginning, Containing twelve (12) acres; thereon erected a two story frame dwelling and out buildings. TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent of bid when property is knocked down and the balance on confirmation of sale, WILLIAM GROH RUNKLE, Executor of the last Will and Testament of Catharine Harper, deceased. 60-18-4t Bellefonte, Penna. To Washington. $1 a5 TOUR Bellefonte WASHINGTON JUNE 4 to 7. * t= Tickets include round-trip, trans-. _, portation and 3’ days hotel accommo- dations at Washington; good going on regular trains June 4, and returning until June 13, via Baltimore and Har- risburg or Philadelphia, with stop- over privileges in these cities on re- turn trip. cl 5 For details of this attractive tour ap- ply to nearest Ticket Agent or ad- dress DAVID TOOD, Division Pas- senger Agent, Williamsport. PENNSYLVANIA R.R. 60-19-4t New Advertisements. SALE.—Motorcycle, Indian 1914 model. Run only 690 miles. Reason, bought auto. Cost new $265; terms, $195. Appy to CARPENETO’S Pool Room. OR 60-18-4t that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the twenty- fifth day of May, 1915, by Warren Partridge, William O. Hoover and James P. O’Laughlin under the Act of Assembly entitled “An Act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations,” approved April 29, 1874, and the supplements thereto, for the charter of an intended corporation to be called the Snow Shoe Light, Heat & and Power company, the character and object of which is manufacturing and supplying light, heat and power, by electric- ity, to the Publicin the Township of Snow Shoe, Centre county, Pennsylvania, and to such per- sons, partnerships and corporations residing therein or adjacent thereto, as may desire the same, and for these purposes to have, possess, and enjoy all the rights, benefits, and privileges of said Act of Assembly and supplements thereto. MURRAY & O’LAUGHLIN. Solicitors. Ceca NOTICE.—Notice is hereby given 60-18-3t Pipes. Every Day Is Day Here We're strong for the Wellington Pipe. It's built on exactly the cor- rect principle for the coolest, sweet- est, cleanest smoke you ever did enjoy in the big chair. Smoke a Wellington and you won't have any boiling in thebowl, because saliva can't get to the fire. You stuff a load of your favorite tobacco into this bully good pipe, and you're off for a g time. Pick your Wellington from our assortment—a shape for your pref- erence, every one a first-class pipe. Medes & Finkelstein, Bellefonte, Pa. Made In America Farm Implements, Etc. Prepared to supply the Farmer’s every want. The oldest house and Largest Dealers in the county in Hydrated Lime and Fertilizers of every kind, for every use, and well prepared for drilling. McCormick Binders, Mowers, Tedders, Hay Rakes, Hay Loaders, Walking and Sulky Plows, Harrows and Land Rollers, Conklin Wagons with patented truss axles, and a complete line of Farm Machinery and Im- plements, Binder Twine and Farm Seeds. Coal, Wood, Wall Plaster, Cement AND BUILDER'S SUPPLIES. An Old Established Progressive House, with an Up-to- date line, with a guarantee back of it. McCalmont & Company, Bellefonte, 60-15-tf Penna. ‘OO SUNDAY EXCURSION Sunday, May 16 WASHINGTON THE NATIONAL CAPITAL t=See the New National Museum, Library of Congress, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Botanic Garden, and Corcoran Art Gallery, all open to the public on this date. - PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD REGULAR TRAIN LEAVES Saturday, May 15 Round Trip Saturday, May 15 Bellefonte............c.c.ovuviiivsin iri 8.33 P. M. ...9.01 P.M Milesburg. .8.44 P.M. 9.12 P.M CUThn oT 8.50 P. M. 928 P.M; Connecting with Special Train from Lock Haven} Returning, Special Train will leave Washington 5.40 P. M., running through - to Bellefonte. : AN IDEAL SPRING OUTING 60-20-1t Tickets on sale beginning Friday, May 14 Jewelry. The Graduation Season is approaching. Ati article of Jewelry makes a gift of life- long remembrance. .. 3 ART A . , F. P. BLAIR & SON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS, Bellefonte, - 5. - Penna. he Centre County ‘Banking Company. = “STOP, LOOK, LISTEN!” A Lawyer received $10,000 for suggesting these . words to a railroad. The sign, “Stop, Look, Lis- ten!” saved the road many thousands of dollars in damages. It’s a good sign. It’s worth $10,000. Wise people are oftén warned by a similar sign on the road of extravagance. They stop in time. How about yourself? Think this over seriously. A bank account is the Best Kind of Security at any time. If you haven't a bank account now, start one at once. Any account, however small you are able to begin with, will be welcomed and carefully conserved.at THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, 56-6 BELLEFONTE PA. ‘Announcement. er The Farmers Supply Store Watch the Farmers’ Supply Store Add for © Perry Spring-tooth Harrows . U.Y.K. Spring-tooth Harrows U. Bar Spike-tooth Harrows Fertilizers of all Analysis Gasoline Engines Corn Shellers Cultivators Brookville Wagons Hay Track, Hay Rope, Harpoons and Pulleys, Wind Mills and Pumps of all kind, Seed Sowers, Clover, Alsike, Alfalfa, Timo- thy and Orchard Grass Seed. Also Land Seed—Packages or Bulk. Sprayers and Spray Material. COME IN AND LOOK US OVER. ~ JOHN G. DUBBS, New Idea Manure Spreaders Empire Grain Drills Vork Grain Drills Wiard Riding Plows Wiard Walking Plows Shovel Plows : Land Rollers i 60-14-tf. Both Phones Bellefonte, Pa. !
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