Ultimatum Sent to Germany
President Wilson Calls for an Imme-
diate Reply Under Penalty of Sev
ering Diplomatic Relations.
President Wilson told congress, as!
sembled in joint session, that he has
given Germany irrevocable notification
that the United States will break off
diplomatic relations if her illegal sub-
- marine campaign is continued.
A note, America’s last word, prac
tically an ultimatum and demanding
an immediate reply, was in the foreign
office at Berlin as the president was
speaking. It was despatched in ac-
cordance with the president’s plan to
have it before the German government
at the same moment he was address-
ing the congress, and its arrival in
Berlin was reported by the ‘American
ambassador, James W. Gerard.
“I have deemed it my duty,” the
president said in his address, “to say
to the imperial German government
that if it is still its purpose to prose-
cute relentless and indiscriminate war’
fare, the government of the United
States is at last forced to the conclu-
sion that there is but one course it
can pursue; and that unless the im-
perial German government should now
immediately declare and effect an
abandonment of its present niethods
of warfare against passenger. and
freight carrying vessels this govern--
ment can have no choice but to sever
diplomatic relations altogether.”
The state department allowed it to
become known that a reply from Ber-
lin was expected before the end of
this week. As no time limit has been
fixed, three or four days is regarded.
as a reasonable time. It was also re:
vealed that the United States has
made it clear to Germany that it
stands ready to further discuss how
submarine warfare properly may be
conducted, after Germany has declar-
ed that her present methods have heen
abandoned.
The president asked no action what-
ever of congress. He simply informed
it of the accumulation of facts prov:
ing that Germany's assurances to the
United States are being violated; tba:
the submarine campaign, despite the
earnest protests of the United States,
is being conducted with renewed vigor
in contravention of all the laws of
nations and humanity and that he
means to sever relations unless it is
brought within the law. Diplomatic
history of the world shows that such
a course is almost certain to be fol-
lowed by war.
The president’s note and his address
to congress are final. They mark the
end of diplomatic exchanges. A con-
tinuance of the long standing friendly
relations, the president made clear,
depends alone upon Germany's con-
duct. :
SUSSEX WAS TORPEDOED
Note to Berlin Says Dicaster Forced
United States Action.
America’s note to Germany says:
“Unless the imperial government
should now immediately declare and
effect an abandonment of its present
methods of submarine warfare against
passenger and freight carrying ves-
sels, the government of the United
States can have no choice but to sever
diplomatic relations with the German
empire altogether.”
“If it is still the purpose of the im-
perial government to prosecute relent-
less and indiscriminate warfare
against vessels or commerce by the
use of submarines without regard to
what the government of the United
States must consider the sacred. and
indisputable rules of international law
and the universally recognized dictates
of humanity, the government of the
United States is at last forced to the
conclusion that there is but one
course it can pursue.”
The note asserts that information
in the possession of the United States
establishes conclusively that the chan-
nel steamship Sussex was torpedoed
without warning and that the torpedo
was of German manufacture. The con-
clusion that the torpedo was fired by a
German submarine, it adds, is consid- |
ered substantiated by Germany's dis:
claimer.
Germany is informed that the Unit-
ed States gained he impression from
her recent communication that the im-
perial government failed to appreciate
the gravity of the situatien “which has |
resulted not alone from the attack on
the Sussex, but from the whole meth-
od and character of submarine war-
fare as disclosed by. the unrestrained
practice of the commanders of German
undersea craft during the past twelve
months and more in the indiscriminate
destruction of merchant vessels of all
sorts, nationalities and destinations.
.An appendix to the note which deals
‘entirely with an analysis of the facts
‘In the Sussex case discloses that
American army and navy officers found
in the Sussex screw bolts which cor-
respond with those found on German
torpedoes in possession of the French
naval authorities at Toulon. The screw
bolts are used to fasten the “war
head” to the air chamber.
Boys Drown as Boat Plunges Over Dam
Max Kuafman, twelve years old
and Max. Berkowitz, ten years old,
of Beaver ‘Falls, Pa., yere drown
ed in the Reaver river when a skiff
in which they had been playing went
over the water works dam and cap:
sized.
Farmer Crushed to Death.
Jack Loop, a well-known farmei
of Eldred, near Bradford, Pa., was
killed. He was hauling wood about
two miles from Eldred when he be
came caught between his loaded
wagon and tree. Death was instantan
sous.
i wood, on the Verdun front, east of
‘Colored Woman, Seeing Child Fall in
lingsworth,
near West Chester,
‘baby, a few hours old; when she
mother by erying and.she, thinking
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Berlin Reports Capture of Stone Quar-
ry South of Haudremont.’
There was a violent Yombardment |
of positions south of Haudremont
the Meuse, the Paris war office repor:
says.
No other important event occurred
on any part of the front.
The report from the Berlin war of:
fice says the stene quarry south of
Haudremont farm has been captured
by German troops, thus completing the
success of the previous day.
The Berlin official statement says oi
the quarry fight:
“A great part of the occupants fell
in a fierce bayonet engagement. More
than 100 men and several machine
guns fell into our hands. A French
counter attack against the new Ger
man lines northwest of Thiaumont
farm failed.”
A British official statement last night
reported attacks on German positions
in’ Flanders. - Important operations on
that front are indicated.
“STRANGLED BABE IN DREAM
Vision,
«One of
ever handled by a coroner in Delaware
county was that of Mrs.
colored, “of. Cheyney,
‘Pa,, who, the
coroner's jury found, strangled her
Seizes it by. Throat,
dreamed the irfant was falling.
.. The baby had partiaily awakened its
the infant was falling from a great
height, grasped it around the neck,
strangling it. to death. When she
found what: she had done: the woman
collapsed.
Coroner 5 S. Garrett is confident
that the woman is telling the truth,
although he admits the case is most
extraordinary. :
May 12 Designated New Jersey Day.
Governor Fielding has issued a
proclamation for the observance
of May 12 as New . Jersey day.
The state department of conser:
vation and development is behind the
plan to boost the state’s industries and
advantages on that day. All cities are
requested to display the flag and
schools will observe the occasion by
fitting exercises.
Thaw Gets Divorce.
Harry K. Thaw was granted a
divorce from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
by the court in Pittsburgh, Pa. Thaw
sued for divorce following his release
from Matteawan. He charged unfaith
fulness.
Luxury
Magnified by
Economy
In those four words you
have the story of the
new Grant Six.
The value of its gener-
ously large, beautiful
boat-line body—
—its silent, powerful
valve-in-head motor
—its strong, substan-
tial chassis, is mag-
nified, intensified, by
the low first cost and
the. exceedingly low
cost of operation.
i: anita 7t
$95
The Grant Six has a
wheel-base of 112 inches
—long enough to permit
a large, comfortable,
roomy body—s hort
enough to eliminate
waste space and make it
easily handled any-
where—
It is a full five passenger
car—
And yet the average ex-
perience of owners is
over 20 miles to the gal-
lon of gasoline; 900
miles to the gallon of
oil!
It is equally easy on tires
and repairs—
And the first cost is only
$795 complete—
Grant Motor Agency
WILFRID I. MILLER, Mgr.
BELLEFONTE, PA,
BELL PHONE 164 W.
Some Good ‘Territory Open for Some
Sub-dealers.
the most. unusual. cases |’
Lillian Hol:
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REY TEAM FOR SALE.—A fine team Wt.,
61-15-2t*
3200 lbs, well broken wiingle an and double.
Inquire "of BROS.,
ulian, Pa.
XECUTOR’S NOTICE. =loiters | testamen-
ARK WANTED. —We will pay the highest
price for 1916 Black Oak bark. Write,
phone or call for information.
P. B. CRIDER & SON,
, 61 10-6t Bellefonte, Pa.
| A PMmsTEATIX NOTICE. — Letters of
lary n the estate of John A. Hunter, administration having been granted the
Halfmoon towgpship, deceased, hav- undersigned upon. the estate of James
ing Boats granted to the undersigned, all persons | Woods, late of llefonte borough dece
knowing themselyes indebted to said
requested to make immediate payment,
and those
having claims against the same must present
W. HARRISON WALKER,
: them duly authenticated for settlement.
ANNA MARY HUNTER,
J. DORSEY HUNTER,
Executors.
Attorney, Bellefonte, Pa. 1-11
estate are
persons knowing themselves in any way indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims against
the same to present them duly authenticated for
settlement.
3 TILLIE WOODS, |
Administratrix,
W. HARRISON WALKER, Bellefonte, Pa.
Attorney. 61-11-6t
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Bud Fisher jumped the old- time rut wheh: $s invented
Jeff and Mutt. For years, with that amusing pair, he’s
chased away the people’s care, and made them laugh
pipe my favorite form of
smoking. Its coolness and
mildness make pipe: smok-
ing a real pleasure. *’
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‘the sad,
laughed
buttons
think the
BUD FISHER
Famous Cartoonist, says:
in which
“Tuxedo has made a
emerges
and throw their hats, and cackle till
- they broke their slats.
The tired,
the weak, the worn, have
with Bud, and ceased to
mourn; the lame, the halt, the blind,
the deaf,
oer Mutt and Jeff. Where does he
find the joyous jests which break the
have whooped with glee
from our vests? You’d
fount would have to fail,
but never once has he been stale.
When he sits down to hatch a plot
his heroes will be caught,
he lights his pipe, and soon a joke
from Tuxedo smoke. He
swears by ‘“Tux” and so will you,
Bod 2:ads,, When you have tried a jar or two.
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~ This Is The
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GEO. A. BEEZER,
Bellefonte. Penna.
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to press.
S. MALLAL
May 10th, 1916
is the date the Bell Telephone Directory goes
Ordered your telephone? Of course you
want your name included and you have but lit-
tle time left. Act to-day—now. .
Any change of present listing should be com-
municated to the Business Office at once.
THE BELL TELEPHONE CO. OF PA.,
; BELLEFONTE, PA,
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61-14-1Im
SUNDAY
EXCURSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
WASHINGTON
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
{7 See the New National Museum, Library of Congress, Capitol Building,
Washiogton Monument, Botanic Garden, and Corcoran Art Gallery, all open to
the public on this date.
Pennsylvania Railroad
SPECIAL TRAIN LEAVES
Saturday, April 29 . Sunday, April 30
Haven. —
00
Round Trip.
Lock 1.10 P. M. illi . M-
120 P. M. SR AM.
PINE... 27 P.M. | *Loyalsock ..............coe. A.M.
*Aughanbaugh Bu. A. M
D a 48 P.M. |. DeWart............ooommrrien ya
'Linden..... 1.52 P. M. A. M.
NeWDeIIY................coo.ossopens we dlLSOP, M. B Milton.............conniiiicinnnnnns A.M.
*Conductors will sell train excursion tickets.
Regular Train Teaying | Bellefonte 8.33 P. M., Saturday, April 29, connects
with ‘Special Train from Lock Haven. .
Returning, Spetial Train will leave Washington 4.06 P. M., running through
“to Bellefonte.’
AN IDEAL SPRING OUTING
61-15-2t Tickets on sale beginning Friday, April 28.
The Relief Funds
ro ia
We are in eorrespondence with
The American Ambulance Work
in France, The Serbian Relief
Fund, The Belgian Relief Fund,
and ‘The Permanent Blind Relief
War Fund.
Contributions for these funds
or for any Relief Work in Europe
will be received and forwarded.
The First National Bank
59-1-1y BELLEFONTE. PA.
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F. P. BLAIR & SON,
JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS
Bellefonte, Pa.
GRADUATION
and Wedding Presents
to suit all tastes and all pocket
books.. Beautiful articles in
Jewelry at very moder-
ate cost.
F. P. BLAIR & SON.
59-4-tf.
Ihe Leaders of (he World
—) IN THE (—
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Modern Glenwood Ranges
That Make Baking Easy.
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W. Atlee Burpee’s Garden Seeds,
> Dexter Portland Cement,
Alaska Ice Cream Freezers,
U. S. Poultry Netting,
Blue Bell Granite Ware.
Everything in a Well Kept Hardware, at Right Prices.
H. P. SCHAEFFER,
-61- 12-6t. BELLEFONTE, PA.
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