With the Churches of the County. Notes of Interest to Church People of all Denominations in all Parts of the County. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Service Sunday 10:45 a. m. Wednes- day 8 p. m., 94 E. High street. FARMERS’ INsTiTUTES.—The county board of farmers’ institute managers will meet at the County Commissioners’ office on the second Tuesday of June, to arrange for the place where institutes are to be held this season. All of our people who desire institutes, ought to at- tend this meeting and present their claims. This board is composed of the local member of the State Board of Agri- culture, and one representative from each county agricultural society, the Pomona Grange, County Alliance and other kind- red organizations. If you find that you cannot attend this meeting, address a letter with your request to Chairman of Institute Managers, care of County Com- missioners. J. A. WOODWARD, is chair- main of local committee. ——At a meeting of the Logan fire company on Tuesday evening Jacob Marks was elected treasurer to succeed the late R. A. Beck. Welsh Bros. Big Circus Coming. After several years on the Continent, Welsh Bros. and Lessig Big Circus was compelled to stay in America this year on account of the war. No expense has been spared in making the exhibition be- neath the gigantic canvass dome of even greater magnitude than in previous years. Welsh Bros. and Lessig have augment- ed their great show with death defying feats of dare deviltry at dizzy heights. Prominent in the program of magnitude are the Ykishi Troupe of astonishing Japanese acrobats in wonderful acts never seen except in their native land; John Grandies’ amazing troupe of edu- cated horses, ponies, mules, dogs and goats, representing the highest type of animal training. Madame Yucca, the woman of stupendous strength, lifting a horse weighing more than 1200 pounds and performing other wonderful feats with ease. The Yorkes,” Anne Leon and other aerial artists appear in the mid-air trapeze work tingling with thrills and performing acts on perilous and hazard- ous risk, high in the great arena. Kings of Clowndom leading an army of fun makers in a battle of mirth, delight both old and young with antics. In order that every feature of this re- markable performance may be enjoyed by its patrons, Welsh Bros., and Lessig will continue to produce the acts in one ring. Attention may not be distracted as it is in the vain attempt to follow the acts of the so-called 3-ring circus. From the overture rendered by the great Welsh Bros.” and Lessig Band until “he last thrilling act the audience is held reathless by a program that is rarely equalled. : 3 Comfortable seats are provided be- neath the enormous rain and wind proof spread of canvass allowing a performance to be given rain or shine. Welsh Bros. and Lessig have dispensed with their pa- rade this year, and have added extra at- tractions to the circus, and reduced the price of admission to 15 and 25c. The show will exhibit in Bellefonte June 8th. PINE GROVE MENTION. [Concluded from page two.] H. L. Dale is housed up with grip and rheumatism. Mrs. Mary Wright, of Tyrone, has been here the past week. : Mrs. Ella Magoffin, of Boalsburg, is visiting her brother, Dr. G. H. Woods, on Main street. H. H. Goss is having his large barn re- roofed with galvanized roofing. Sim Ward has the job. Rev. R. W. Illingsworth, of Tyrone, will fill the pulpit in the Presbyterian church Sunday, June 6th. Charles E. Stover and bride are taking their bridal tour through the Buckeye State, to be gone several weeks. Ed. Bowersox, of Altoona, spent Sun- day with his aged mother, who has been ill all winter, but is now better. Dr. Simon McCormick, one of the lead- ing physicians in Centre county, came up from Hublersburg for a spin through the west end of the county. Rev. L. S. Spangler, our popular young divine, filled his father’s pulpit at Yeager- :own last Sunday, the elder Spangler be- ing ill with a nervous breakdown. Rev. John Marshman, of State College, in his elegant manner ably filled the pul- pit in the Presbyterian church last Sun- day evening and preached the Memorial sermon to the G. A. R. Little Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Keller, who has been ill most of the win- ter, was on Saturday taken to the Belle- fonte hospital for an operation for throat trouble and at last reports he is recover- ing’. . Mr.and Mrs. Chas. Fenstamaker depart ed June 1st for the Pan-American Expo- sition and other parts of interest, during their summer vacation. Their many friends wish them a pleasant visit and a safe re- turn home. On Saturday while Harry Hoy’s herd of milk cows was -being driven in from pasture a big Cadillac car came along, knocked one down and ran onto it. The car was stalled and it had to be jacked up to remove the'cow. Aside from the loss of a few hairs the animal was unhurt. I. O. O. F. Chief Dies Suddenly. Just as he closed an eloquent ad-| th. dress to 1500 Odd Fellows at Fitzger- ald, Ga., Judge Robert T. Daniels, sov- ereign grand chief of the order in America, was stricken with apoplexy on the platform and died without re- gaining consciousness. Jailed Under Curfew Law. Refusing to pay the $2 fine of his eleven-year-old son, Michael, his fath- er, Charles Seralis, of Freeland, near Hazleton, Pa., is serving forty-eight hours in the borough lockup for viola tion of the curfew ordinance. Berlin Dodges Main Issues. Declares She Was Armed and Carried Canadian Troops and Munitions of War, Thus Violating American Laws. | The official text of the German reply to the United States on the loss of the American lives on the Lusitania and attacks upon American ships is in the White House. t President Wilson and his advisers have refused to comment upon the mote. ‘ ' Officials generally have read the note with profound disappointment, for, they pointed out, it endeavored te obscure and evade the main issues— the questions of humanity involved— and sought to interpose a technical argument on matters of law hithertae undisputed under the universally ac. cepted laws of nations. : Most important of all, it was noted, that no atention was given to the re quest of the United States for assur ance that American lives would be safeguarded in the future. The reply is as follows: “The imperial government has sub ected the statements of the United tates to careful examination and hag a lively wish to contribute in a frank and friendly manner to clear up any misunderstanding which may have en tered into the relations between thd two governments through the events mentioned by the American note. “With regard to the Cushing an Gulflight incidents, the American em: bassy already has been informed that it is far from the German governmeni to have any intention of ordering at tacks by submarines or flyers on neu tral sh ps in the war zone not guilty of any hostile act. On the contrary, most explicit instructions repeatedly have been given the German armed forces to avoid attacking such vessels. “If neutral ships have come to griel ‘through German submarine warfare during the past few months by mis take, it is a question of isolated and exceptional cases which are traceab.¢ to the misuse of flags by the British, in connection with carelessness ot suspicious actions on the part of the ships. In all cases where a: neutral vessel, through no fault of its own, has come to grief through German submarines or flyers, according to the facts as ascertained by the German government, this government has ex pressed its regret. at the unfortunate occurrence and has promised indem: nication where the facts justified it Germany will treat the cases of thd American steamers Cushing and Gulf light according te the same princi ples. An investigation is in progress and the results will be communicate to the embassy shortly. . “In the case of the sinking of th¢ English ship Falaba, the commandel of the German submarine had the in tention of allowing the passengers and crew ample opportunity to save themselves. It was not until the cap tain disregarded the order to lay ta and took to flight, sending up rockets. for help, that the commander ordered the crew and passengers by signal from a megaphone to leave within. ten minutes. As a matter of fact, he al lowed them twenty-three minutes and did not fire a torpedo until suspicious ycasely were hu ng to'aid the Fal aba. “If necessary the investigation can be supplemented by a call on the in ternational commission of inquiry, as provided for in article 3 of The Hague agreement of Oct. 18, 1907. : “With regard to the loss of life when the British ‘passenger steamer Lusitania was sunk, the German gov ernment already has expressed deep regret to neutrals concerned that na: tionals of those countries lost thei lives. The imperial government is un able to reject the impression that cer tain important facts most directly con: nected with the sinking of the Lusi tania may have escaped the attention of the American government. It there fore considers it necessary in the in terests of the clear and full under standing aimed at by both govern ments primarily to convince itsell that the reports of the facts which are before the two governments are complete and in agreement. ° “The government of the United States proceeds from the assumption that the Lusitania is to be considered as an ordinary unarmed merchant vessel. The imperial government begs in this connection to point out that the Lusitania was one of the largest and fastest English commercial steam ers, constructed’ with government funds as an auxiliary cruiser, and is SEpreyiy included in the navy lisi published by the British admiralty. “It is moreover known to the im: rial government, from reliable in: ormation furnished by its officials and neutral passengers, that for some time practically all the more valuable English merchant vessels have been provided with guns, ammunition and other weapons and furnished with crews especially practiced in manning guns, According to reports here, the Lusi: tania, when she left New York, had ns aboard, which were mounted un: er neck and masked. “The Jmiporiai government further, more has the honor to direct the par ticular attention of the American gov: ernment to the fact that the British admiralty, by secret instructions in February of this year, advised the British merchantmen not only to seek protection behind neutral flags and markings, but even when so disguised to attack German submarines by ram: - “High rewards were offered by the British government as a special in | centive for the destruction of subma-' i i | rines by merchant vessels, and such rewards already have been paid. In view of these facts, which are satis: factorily known to the imperial gov: ernment, it is unable to consider Brit: ish vessels any longer ‘undefended territory’ in the zone of war and time of war designated by the admiralty and staff of the imperial German navy. German commanders consequently are no longer in the position to observe the rules of right of capture other wise usual and with which they in variably complied before this. Lastly the imperial government must spe : cially point out that on her last trip the Lusitania, as on earlier occasions had Canadian troops and munitions of | war aboard, including no less than 5400 cases of ammunition destined for e destruction of brave German sol- | diers who are fulfilling with self-sacri- ' fice and devotion their .duty to the fatherland. i “The German government believes it acts in just self-defense when its goldiers destroy ammunition destined for the enemy with the means of war at its command. English steamship . companies must have been aware of the dangers to which passengers on | board the Lusitania were exposed un- der the circumstances. In taking them | aboard in spite of this, the company ! guite deliberately tried to use the ves of American citizens as protec. tion for the ammunition carried, and violated the clear provisions of ‘Amer- ican laws which expressly prohibit and provide punishment for c passengers on ships which have ex- plosives aboard. The Sompauy thereby wantonly caused the death of so many passengers. “According to the express report of e submerine commander concerned, which is only confirmed by all other reports, there can be no doubt that the rapid sinking of the Lusitania was primarily due to an explosion of her cargo of ammunition caused by a tor- pedo. Otherwise there was all human ossibility that the passengers would ve been saved. “The imperial government hold the facts recited to be of sufficient im- ortance to recommend them to care- 1 examination by the American gov- ernment. The imperial government begs to reserve final statements of its ition with regard to the demands connection with the sinking of the Lusitania until a reply is received from the American government, and believes it should recall here that it took note with satisfaction of the pro- Posaly of good offices submitted by the erican government to Berlin and London with a view of paving the way for conduct of the maritime war be- tween Germany and Great Britain, The imperial government furnished at that time ample evidence of its good will by its willingness to conm- sider these proposals. e realization of these proposals failed on account of their rejection by Great Britain.” ITALIANS ROUT FOE Win Along the Entire Front and Are Pushing Toward Trieste. With the capture of the important Austrian mountain fort of Pasubio, which is 7335 feet above the sea level, and which dominates the entire Vi- cenza valley, the Italians are in pos- d session of all the Austrian first line defenses. The Italians continue to attack the city of Riva, which is strongly forti- fied. Heavy fighting is proceeding on the front between Gorz and Monfal- cone, where the Austrians are at- tempting to stop the Italian advance on Trieste. Monfalcone is closely pressed by the Italian land forces, while the op- erations are aided by torpedo boats, which have moved up into the Gulf of Panzano. Monfalcone itself is only two miles from the coast. It is believed that one of the big engagements of the war will be fought on the banks of the Isonzo, where the Austrians are posted in great strength for the defense of Gorz. According to some accounts the Italians have encountered so far only Austrian reservists and they will face a bigger task when they are met by the seasoned troops, believed to be on the way to the Tyrol from the east- ern theater of war. Bomb Kills Six In Warsaw. "A bomb from a German aeroplane, thrown down on Warsaw, struck a crowded moving picture theater. The missile pierced the roof, and in ex- ploding killed six persons and wound- ed twenty-five others, mostly women and children. 19 Years For Woman Slayer. Paul Vanhorn, who pleaded guilty to the murder of aged Mrs. Mary Ful- mer in Williamsport, Pa., was sen- tenced to serve a minimum of nine- teen years in the penitentiary, after | Judge Whitehead had heard evidence to establish the degree of guilt. Wilson Asks Food For Mexicans. President Wilson, as head of the American Red Cross, issued an appeal to the American people to contribute! money and food for the relief of the: starving Mexicans. lows: “The American people with charac: The ‘appeal fol teristic generosity and an impartial | spirit of brotherhood with all nations, have contributed liberally for the re- lief of the appalling sufferings caused by the unprecedented war in Europe. “There has now arisen a condition | of equally great suffering and need | close to our own borders. Due to sev- eral years of internal disturbance, the unfortunate people of many parts of | Ninety Bombs Were Dropped. Ninety bombs were dropped in the raid on London Monday night by Zep- pelin airships. ! Four persons were killed and a few were injured. No public building was damaged. The official statement says: . “The following particulars of Mon- day night’s Zeppelin raid in the metro- politan area are now available for ‘publication. Late Monday night about ninety bombs, mostly of an incendiary character, were dropped from hostile aircraft in various localities not far distant from each other. A number of fires, of which only three were large enough to require the services of fire engines, broke out. All of them were promptly and effectively dealt with, and only one of them necessitated a district call. The fires were all caus- ed by the incendiary bombs referred to. “No public building was injured, but a number of private premises were damaged by fire or water. “The number of casualties is small, so far as has at present bee nascer- tained. One infant, one boy, one man and one woman were killed, and an- other woman was so seriously injured that her life is despaired of. “A few other private citizens were seriously injured, but the precise number has not yet been ascertained. “Adequate police arrangements, in- cludingithe salling out of special con- stables, enabled 'the situation to be kept thoroughly in hand at all times.” On the morning of Thursday, May 27, a French aerial squadron of eigh- teen machines, each with 110 pounds of projectiles, appeared over Ludwigs- hafen, in Bavaria, and attacked the place. The Frnch report said that the plant of the Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik company, the largest explosive factory in Germany, was set on fire. Two days later a Cologne report said that eleven persons were killed in the raid, but that work at the explosive factory was not interrupted. Pets Big Bear For a Dog. Pennsylvania Railroad Watchman Charles Price, at his station near Lewistown, Pa., reached out and pat- ted on the head a beast which he thought he recognized as a big dog that sometimes visited him. “Good dog; good fellow!” he ex- claimed. “Wof, woof!” grunted the scarbed black bear in response, dou- bling its head under and rolling down r the bank into the Juniata river and | safety. Gives Life to Save Children. i Hurled under the hoofs of a run- . away team when he tried to stop it, | William Sharp, thirty-two years old, was fatally injured at Atlantic City. | He died in the City hospital. Sharpe's | sacrifice saved three children who were playing in the street. i | m———— ANNOUNCEMENTS. J UDGE. We are authorized to announce as the candidate of the people and forthe people the name of J. Kennedy Johnston for the office of Judge in Cen- | tre County (being the 49th Judicial District) who : respectfully solicits your influence and support | on his behalf for said office upon a non-partisan | ticket, { _ We are authorized to announce that N, B. | Spangler is a candidate for the office of Judge, | subject to the decision of the voters at the prima- ries to be held Tuesday, September 21st, 1915. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. We are authorized to announce that D. Paul Fortney, of Bellefonte, will be a candidate for- District Attorney, subject to the action of the | Democratic voters as expressed at the primaries on Tuesday, September 21st, 1915. { i COUNTY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce that James E. ! Harter, of Penn township, will be a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic voters as expressed at the primaries ' on the third Tuesday of September, 1915. SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce that George R. Richards, of Philipsburg borough, will be a can- didate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of Centre county as expressed ' at the primaries on Tuesday, September 2lst, Mexico have been reduced to the jois5 verge of starvation, and unless assist- | ance is rendered them many may die. for lack of food. “The American Red Cross is ready to undertake work for th relief of the | : PROTHONOTARY. We are authorized to announce that David R. Foreman, of Bellefonte, Pa., willbe a candidate for Prothonotary, subject to the decision of the ' Democratic voters of Centre county as expressed at goe primaries on Tuesday, September 21st, Mexican people. I appeal most earn- 191 estly to our people, therefore, to con- tribute money and supplies of food to mitigate the sufferings and misery so close at hand. All contributions in money may be sent to the American Red Cross, Washington, or to its local treasurers. Those who are able to contribute corn, rice, beans or flour are requested to communicate with the American Red Cross headquar- ‘ters, Washington, for instructions. “WOODROW WILSON.” Gulflight Attack Was a “Mistake.” Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin, has been formally notified that the Ameri- can steamship Gulflight was attacked tthrough a mistake. The German submarine commander reported that he failed to notice the Gulflight’s American flag and took her for a British vessel. The state department's announce- : ment says: “The American ambassador at Ber- lin reports that the chief of the ad- miralty staff, Admiral Behnke, has in- formed him that the commander of the submarine which attacked the Gulflight did so through mistake, be cause two trawlers, one carrying wireless apparatus, was apparently convoying the Gulflight. “The commander, therefere, sup: posed ita British boat, and did not notice the American flag on the stern until just after giving .the order te fire.” It's Now Dr. Bryan. - Becretary of State William J. Bryan was given the honorary degree of LLD. at the commencement exercises of the University of Maryland in Bal. timore. : 4 : | RECORDER. +. We are authorized to announce that W. Francis | Speer, of Bellefonte, Pa., will be a candidate for Recorder, subject to the decision of the Demo- i cratic voters of Centre county as expressed at | the primaries on Tuesday, September 21st, 1915. « | i REGISTER. We are authorized to announce that J. Frank * Smith, of Centre Hall, will be a candidate for the nomination of Register, subject to the decision of | the Democratic voters of Centre county as ex- . | pressed at the primaries on Tuesday, September * 21st, 1915. 1 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. We are authorized to announce that W. H. + Musser, of the North ward, Bellefonte, will be a | candidate for the nomination of Justice of the , Peace on the Republican ticket in said ward, at the primaries to be held on Tuesday, September st, f . We are authorized to announce that Charles L. Gates, of the North ward, Bellefonte, will be a candidate for_the nomination of Justice of the Peace on the Republican ticket in said ward, at She privieries to be held on ‘Tuesday, September st, 1915. New Advertisements. DMINISTRATRIX NOTICE.—Letters of administration haying been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Susan Jane Wistar, late of Howard Borough, deccased, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment and those who may have claims against the same must present them duly authenticated for set- tlement. : Miss SALLIE E. WISTAR, W. HARRISON WALKER, Administratrix, 60-21-6t.* Attorney, Howard, Pa. that the undersigned auditor, appointed by the Orphan’s Court of Centre county, Penna., to make distribution of the balance in the hands of Anna C. Gulick, executrix of the estate of Charles H. Gulick, Dec'd., late of the borough of Philipsburg, Centre county, Pa.. as shown by her first partial account, will sit for the purposes of my appoint ent at my office, in the oster Block, in Philipsburg, Pa., on Saturday, June 19th, at 10 o'clock, a. m. At which time and place all persons having claims against said estate are notified to present them or be for- ever debarred in said fund. « from participating : GEO. W. ZEIGLER, Auditor. May 27th, 1915, = 60-22-3t N Aan NOTICE—Notice is hereby given Candyland for the Best. LOOK! SPECIAL! LOOK! 205 Turkish Caramels Made Fresh Both Phones <a CANDYLAND. 60-1-1y SR —— i a. sonra ~—Subscribe for the WATCHMAN New Advertisements. 'H. N. KOCH Funeral Director Successor to R. M. Gordner. ; STATE COLLEGE, PENNA. New Advertisements. Important ! We are distributors for the celebrated RED SEAL PACIFIC COAST RED CEDAR SHINGLES carefully made from selected edge grain red cedar timber. Don’t be induced to buy any kind of roofing until you have seen them 3 P. B. CRIDER & SON'S LUMBER YARD Day and Night Service. 60-22-4¢ AD Se flefonte Pa. | 60-2141. Bell and Commercial Phones. Bellefonte, Pa. —. a sp momen. Jewelry. ‘A FINE GIFT for the Graduate. An article of Jewelry makes a gift of life- long remembrance. .. F. P. BLAIR & SON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS, Bellefonte, - 5... - Penna. The 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 often 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 i THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, 56-6 BELLEFONTE PA. Announcement. Keep Your Peepers on : The Farmers’ Supply Store DON'T YOU KNOW That we are selling No. 3 New Idea Manure Spreaders at $115.00 and No. 4 at $120.00—guaranteed. Cham- pion 5-foot draw cut Mowers, with two knives at $40— none better; 10-foot Automatic Hay Rake at $22.00, Hay Rope, Blocks, Harpoons and Track at prices that will astonish you. Binder Twine at 9 and 9% cents per pound. We carry a full line of Tilage Machines, and you know all about the merits of the an Brookville Wagons second to nome and fully guaranteed at prices that you are paying for No. 3 quality Wagons. We can do this because we don’t keep up automobiles, horses and rigs to come out to take up your time for we eat at our own table and sleep in our own bed and can give you the benefit of our traveling expenses. Thanks for past favors and if we have done the right thing with you we ask a share of your patronage. JOHN G. DUBBS, Both Phones 60-14-tf. Bellefonte, Pa.
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