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-'
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| 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.
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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.
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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
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: 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. «
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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.
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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
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Aan NOTICE—Notice is hereby given
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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
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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.