Beriin Says Commander's Error Wat Made in Good Faith—Offers to In demnify Americans. A German note acknowledging responsibility for the destruction o: the steamship Sussex, promis'ng repar ation and announcing punishment oO the submarine commander was rece.v ed at the state department from the American ambassador at Berlin, Jame ‘'W. Gerard. The text of the note reveals tha Germany, while contending that “the submarine commander “acted in the bona fide belief that he was facing ar enemy warship” when he torpedoet the Sussex, nevertheless says he form ed his judgment too huriedly, and dil not act in struct ‘ccordance with his instructions, and t.e imperial govern ment therefore frankly admits that as surances given the United States were not adhered to in this instance. The note expresses ‘sincere regre! regarding the deplorable incident” anc declares Germany’s readiness to pay an adequate indemnity to injure American citizens. It says the Ger man government “disapproves of the conduct of the commander, who has been appropriately punished,” and «voices the hope that the United States will consider the case settled The text of the note is as follows: “Supplementing his note of the 4th instant, concerning the conduct of the German submarine warfare, the under signed has the honor to inform his excellency, the American embassador, | Mr. James W. Gerard, that the further /investigation made by the German na val authorities concerned, in regard tc ithe French steamship Sussex, on the basis of the American material has ‘been concluded in the meantime. In conformity with the results of this investigation the assumption express ed in the note of the undersigned ol the 10th ultimo that the damage of the Sussex was to be traced back to a cause other than the attack of a Ger man submarine cannot be maintain ed. “Such an assumption has to be ar rived at with the certainty from the materials in the possession of the Ger man government for itself and without future knowledge of the circumstances connected with the torpedoing of the Sussex, the more so as apart from the points enumerated in the note of 10th ultimo, the following facts had come to the attention of the admiralty staff of the navy through reliable in formation: : “March 24, 1916, approximately at the same time as the Sussex, an aux- fliary warship left the port of Folk: stone with a large transport of British 4nfantry on board, on the same day a transport steamship was torpedoed in the channel; a few minutes preceding ithe explosion on the Sussex she had passed through a mass of shipwreck: age which created the impression that a ship had sunk at that spot shortly before. All these facts justified the conclusion that the only case of tor pedoing which could be considered un- der the circumstances had struck the British war vessel, whereas the Sussex had met with an accident in some other way. “However, on the basis of the Amer- fican material, the German government cannot withhold its conviction that the ship torpedoed by the German subma- rine is in fact identical with the Sus- sex, for in accordance with this ma- terial, the place, the time and the effect of the explosion by which the Sussex was damaged agreed in the essential details with the statements of the German commander, so that there can no longer be any question of the possibility of two independent occurrences. An additional reason is constituted by the fact that officers of the American navy found fragments of an explosive in. the held of the Sus- sex which are described by them upon firm grounds as parts of a German tor- pedo. “In view of the general impression of all the facts at hand, the German government considers it beyond doubt that the commander of the submarine aoted in the bona fide belief that he was facing an enemy warship. the other hand, it cannot be denied that, misled by the appearance of the vessel under the pressure of the cir- cumstances, he formed his judgment too hurriedly in establishing her char- acter and did not act fully in accord- ance with the strict instruction which called upon him to exercise particular care. “In view of these circumstances the German government frankly admits that the assurance given to the Ameri- can government in accordance with which passenger vessels were not to be attacked without warning has not been adhered to in the present case. As was intimated by the undersigned, the note of the 4th instant, the Ger- man government does not hesitate to draw from this resultant consequences. It therefore expresses to the Ameri- can government its sincere regard for the deplorable incident, and declares its readiness to pay an adequate in- demnity to the injured American citi- zens. It also disapproves of the con- duct of the commander, who has been appropriately punished.” 3 New Advertisements. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of adminideation J having Dean Rranted to e un n e Oo - liam Swabb, fate of Harris. to n ip, deceased, all persons knowing themselves indebted to same are hereby requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims against Oe as dit present them duly authenticated for settlement. JAMES W, SWABB, Administrator, 61.17-6t* Linden Hall, Pa. APMEISTRATORS NOTICE _ 1g fhe o . Ys T, 0 jonte Letters of d.b.n.c.t. a ha been granted the 30 2 above estate persons way inde! thereto are make Drompt payment, present them, duly a for settlement, N. B. SPANGLER, 61-15-6t Administrator. On| U-S 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 11:00 a. m. Wednes- day 8 p. m., 93 E. High street.. At the United Evangelical church, Bellefonte, Pa., quarterly meeting at 7.30 o'clock Friday evening, presided over by Rev. C. L. Sones, presiding elder of Cen- ter district United Evangelical church, who will preach and assist ip the com- munion services on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. -Preaching-and communion on Sunday norning by the pastor. ——Smokers ‘who are not familiar with ‘the “Sheridan Troop” 5ct. cigar have missed a lot of smoking satisfac- tion. 61-17-3t They Need a Pinch Hitter. From the Springfield Union. The value of Hughes on the bench is not underestimated by any intelligent Republican; but ‘the greater value of Hughes at the bat is what appeals to the loyal party man this year. ——Smoke the “Sheridan Troop” 5ct. cigar. 61-17-3t —Put your ad. in the WATCHMAN. Sm mE T——— New Advertisements. ih i = BISCUIT COMPANY 5° New Advertisements. R SALE OR RENT.—Barber shop equip. ment, in shop at Pleasant Gap. stand.” Apply at this office. 18-1t EN AND BOYS WANTED—Good wages; * Steady Work; Bonus system. HAYES RUN FIRE Brick Co. 61-18-3t 1. L. Harvey, Treas. stn ee $1 135 TOURS “Bellefonte Washington June 5 and 20 g@" Tickets include round trip transporta- tion and 3 days hotel accommodations at Washington ; good going on regular trains June 5 and 20, and returning until June 14 or 29, via Baltimore and Harris- burg or Philadelphia, with stop-over privi- leges in these cities on return trip. For details of these attractive tours apply to nearest Ticket Agent or address DAVID Topp, Division Passenger Agent, Wil- liamsport. PENNSYLVANIA R.R. 61-18-4t RIVATE SALE.—In the Matter of the Estate of Edward David Robb, minor child of David E. Robb, late of Curtin Township, deceased. In the Orphans’ Court of Centre County. No. 7886. ..- Notice is hereby given that the Orphans’ Court of Centre County, Penna., has ordered the pri- vate sale to Charles Weaver of Curtin Township, Centre County, Penna., for the sum of $2400.00 a certain tract and parcel of farm land situate in Curtin Township, Centre County, Penna., longing to the estate of David E. Robb, late of said Township, deceased, and which became vested under the intestate laws of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, in his son and only heir at law, Edwin David Robb, and containing 102 acres and 98 perches and allowance, Notice is also given that the return of said pri- vate sale will be made to the Orphans’ Court of Centre County on Tuesday June 20th, 1916, at 10 o'clock, A. M., and thereupon confirmed unless exceptions be filed thereto or an increased offer be made therefor; said petition, decree, etc., are on file in the office of the Register in and for Cen- tre County, at Bellefonte, Pa., where same may be examined by those interested. HARVEY P. ROBB, Guardian of Edwin David Robb, Lock Haven, Penna. W. HARRISON; WALKER, Attorney. for Estate, Bellefonte, Penna. 60-19-3t OURT PROCLAMATION.—Whereas' the Honorable Henry C. Quigley, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial District, consisting of the county of Centre, having issued his precept bearing date the 5th day of April, 1916, to me directed, for holding a Court of Common Pleas. O hans’ Court, Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, in Bellefonte, for the county of Centre, and to com- mence on the THIRD MONDAY OF MAY being the 15th day of May, 1916, and to con- tinue two weeks. : NOTICE is hereby given to the Coroner, Justices of the Peace, Aldermen and Constables of said county of Centre, that they be then and there in their proper persons:at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the 15th, with their records, inquisitions, exam- inations and their 6wn remembrances, to dothose things which to their office appertains to be done, and those,who are bound in recognizances,to pros. ecute against the prisoners that are or shall be in the jailof Centre county, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be Just. Given under my hand at Bellefonte, the 17th day of April, in the year of our Lord 1916, and the one hundred and fortieth year of the In- dependence of the United States of America. GEO. H. YARNELL, Sheriff’s office, Sheriff. 61-16-4t Bellefonte, Pa., April 17, 1916. Honorable Henry C. Quigley, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial District, consisting of the Coun- ty of Center. having issued his precept bearing date the 5th day of April, 1916, to me directed, for holding a Special Term of Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court, Court of Quarter Ses: sions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, in Bellefonte, for the County of Centre, and to commence on the THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1916. Given under my hand at Bellefonte, the 17th day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1916, and the one hundred and fortieth year of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America. GEO. H. YARNELL, Sheriff's office, Sheriff. Bellefonte, Pa., April 17, 1916. 61-16-4t C4 PROCLAMATION: —Whereas the EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The First National Bank, No., 9249, at Howard . in the State of Pennsylvania, atthe close of business, May 1st, 1916: RESOURCES. $ 99,220 03 enna $99,220 03 $ 113 68 113 68 . S. ds deposited to secure cir- culation ........c....ree Securities other than U.S including stocks) own Subscription to stock of Fede Re- serve curennes $2, 1 Less amount unpaid...1,050 1,050—-1,050 00 Furniture and Fixtures..................... 1,000 00 Real estate owned other than bank- INE MOUSE. cevesenstaeannrencuniiririssssaenes 3,300 00 Net amount due from Federal Re- serve Bank... inn 3,000 00 Net amount due from approved re- serve agents in New York, Chica- go, and St. Louis.......... $ 48 Net amount due from ap- proved reserve agents in other reserve cit- 1885 cressprrrasstsnssvipainassend $ 5,991 22—10,802 72 Outside checks and other cash items.........coiine phigiaeed 549 Fractional currency, nickels, and cents..............ooreiens 34——— 574 86 Notes of other National Banks........... 1,165 00 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: Coin and certificates..................... 5,853 65 Legal-tender notes .............cccc.... 2,500 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasur- er hs more than 5% on circula- tion) and due from U.S. Treas- UTE ei uiris icin tistitescss Fesseusss ferieiess : LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in... Saplus Nk ssce tras soa 8,500 00 Undivided profits.$8,206 14 $8,206 14 L ess current expens es _ interest, and taxes paid....$1,578 06 6,628 08 Circulating notes outstan 25,000 00 Due to banks and b: 1,127 88 Individual deposits subject to 79,693 61 k.. Certificates of deposit due in less than 30 days.......;..cconeeziiniriiiiannnss Total demand deposits......$ 80,015 40 Certificates of deposit. ‘Total of time deposits. State of Pennsylvania, County of Centre, ss: I, MATTHEW RODGERS, Jr., Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowl- edge and belief. MATTHEW RODGERS, Jr., Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of May, 1916. Ww. HARRISON WALKER, c. My commission expires January 21st, 1919. Correct—Attest: ABRAHAM WEBER, J. WILL MAYES, THOS. A. PLETCHER, 61-19-1t Directors. Big Circus in 18 Years. Remember, It’s the First Bellefonte IY Ne WEDNESDAY MAY 31 Y-NH 7 rahe. 3,00,000 INVESTED. 3—RINGS—3. Nearly 1000 3—R. R. TRAINS—3. 400—WILD ANIMALS—400. BIGGEST CIRCUS IN T 22—TENTS—22. = cri i E WORLD 2—STAGES—2. 500—HORSES—500 Employees. 8—BANDS—8 400—PERFORMERS—400 3—HERDS OF ELEPHANTS—S3. 3 Mile Gala Golden Street Parade 10 fi JN. Performances 2 and 8 P. M. Doors opened one hour earlier. One 50 cent ticket admits to all. Children under 12 years 25c. Reserved and Admission tickets on sale circus day at Parrish’s Drug Store at same prices as charged on show grounds. 61-19-2t-e-0-w- F. P. BLAI books. 59-4-tf. : in France, The War Fund. Contributions or for any Relief will be received 59-1-1y The Relief Funds & SON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Bellefonte, Pa. ~ GRADUATION and Wedding Presents to suit all tastes and all pocket Beautiful articles in Jewelry at very moder- ate cost. F. P. BLAIR & SON. We are in eorrespondence with The American Ambulance Work Serbian Relief Fund, The Belgian Relief Fund, and The Permanent Blind Relief for these funds Work in Europe and forwarded. The First National Bank BELLEFONTE, PA, Come to the Watchman” office for High Class Job work. FINE GROCERIES the market. ; Fancy Wisconsin Cheese, with mild flavor. At the present market value ! of Cheese it should retail at 28c to 30c per pound but we still hold our price down to 25 cents. It’s a fine bargain at this price. We have made no advance on Canned Corn, Peas and Stringless Beans. At our present prices they are as good value as any food product on Our White potatoes are good size and fine quality Also Parsnips, Onions, Turnips, Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage. If you are not pleased with Syrup in tin cans and pails try our fine goods sold by the quart and gallon. We have a pure Sugar and a fine grade of Compound goods at 50c and 60c per gallon. Sure to please you. California Naval Oranges—seedless. The smaller sizes are all gone for this season, but we have fancy fruit at 30c, 40c, 50c and extra large at 60c. Have just received some very fancy New Mackerel. Try them. We have the Genuine New Orleans Molasses—new crop, light colored, heavy body to sell by the quart or gallon. It will please you. Evaporated Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Prunes and Raisins, all at reasonable prices. Come to the store that has the goods you want. > If you are not using our Vinegar, just try it and see the difference. SECHLER & COMPANY, Bush House Block, ~~ = * A Bellefonte, Pa. a evo Shoes. mmm — Shoes. Bush Arcade Bldg, Men's First Quality Bools $4.75 Fishing Season is at Hand ‘and we are Selling the U. 8. brand of RED GUM BOOTS at $4.50 per pair. These boots are worth $6.00. You had better pur- chase a pair at this price. PLEASE REMEMBER we are the only store in Bellefonte selling Shoes, that gives the Sperry & Hutchinson Co. Green Trading Stamps. H. C. YEAGER, THE SHOE MAN, 58-27 BELLEFONTE, PA.
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