— U. S. ARMY LANDED IN FRANCE. | Thousands of Seasoned Regulars Now on French Soil to Help the Allies. Washington, June 27.—The advance guard of the mighty army the United States is preparing to send against Germany, is on French soil tonight. In defiance of the German submarines, thousands of seasoned regulars and marines, trained fighting men with the tan of long service on the Mexican border, or in Haiti or San Domingo, still on their faces, have been hasten- ed overseas to fight beside the French, the British, the Belgian, the Russian, the Portuguese and the Italian troops on the western front. News of the safe arrival of the iroops sent a new thrill through Wash- ington. No formal announcement came from the War Department. None will come, probably, until Major General Pershing’s official report has been received. There may be a state- ment as to the numbers and composi- tion of the advance guard. Press dispatches irom France, pre- sumably sent forward with the ap- proval of General Pershing’s staff, show that Major General Sibert, one of the new Major Generals of the ar- my, has been given command of the first force sent abroad, under General Pershing as commander-in-chief of the expedition. NEW TRANSPORTATION RECORD. One thing stands out sharply, de- spite the fact that the size of the task that has been accomplished is not ful- ly revealed as yet. THis is that Amer- ican enterprise has set a mew record for transportation of troops. Considering the distance to be cov- ered and the fact that all prepara- tions had been made after the order came from the White House the night of May 18, it is practically certain that never before has a military. expe- dition of this size been assembled, conveved and landed without mishap, in so short a time by any nation. It is a good augury of future achieve- ments. The only rival in magnitude is the movement of British troops to South Africa in the Boer war and that was made over seas that were unhampered by submarines, mines or other obstacles. SUPPLIES ON HAND. The American forces will be a net gain to the allies. It will throw no single burden of supply or equipment upon them. The troops will be fed, clothed, armed and equipped by the United States. Around them at the camp on French soil tonight are be- ing stored supplies that will keep them going for months and more will follow. General Pershing and his staff have been busy for days preparing for the arrival of the men. Despite the enor- mous difficulties of unpreparedness and submarine dangers that faced them, the plans of the army general staff have gone through with clock like precision. When the order came on May 18th to prepare immediately an expedition- ary force to go to France, virtually all of the men now across the seas were on the Mexican border. General Pershing himself was at his headquar- ters ir San Antonio. There were nc army transports available in the At- lantic. The vessels that carried the troops were scattered on their usual routes. Army reserve stores were still depleted from the border mobilization. Regiments were belew war strength. NEWSPAPERS TALK LITTLE. That was the condition when Presi- dent Wilson decided that the plea of the French commission should be answered and a force of regulars sent at once to France. At his word, the War Department began to move. Gen- eral Pershing was summoned quietly to Washington. His arrival created some speculation in the press, but at the request of Secretary Baker the newspapers generally refrained from discussion of this pcint. General Pershing dropped quietly into the department and set up the first headquarters of the first Ameri- can expeditionary forces in a little of- fice, hardly large enough to hold him- self and his personal staff. There, with the aid of the general staff, of Secretary Baker and of the chiefs of the War Department Bureaus, the plans were worked out. Announcement of the sending of the force under General Pershing was made May 18. The press gave the news to the country and there were daily stories. There came a day when General Pershing was no longer in the department. Officers of the general staff suddenly were missing from their desks. No word of this was re- ported. Then came word from Eng- land that Pershing and his officers were there. All was carried through without publicity. NO PUBLICITY. Other matters relating to the expe- dition were carried out without a word of publicity. The regiments that were to go with General Pershing were all selected before he left and moving toward the seacoast from the border. Other regiments also were moving north, east and west to points where they were to be exported and the movements of the troops who were to be first in France were obscured in all this hurrying of troop trains over the land. Great shipments of war supplies be- gan to assemble at the embarkation ports. Liners suddenly were taken off their regular runs, with no announce- ment. A great armada was made ready, supplied, equipped as trans- ports, loaded with men and guns and sent to sea, and all with virtually no mention from the press. The navy bears its full share in the achievement. From the time the troop ships left their docks and head- ed toward the sea, responsibility for the lives of their thousands of men rested upon the officers and crews of the fighting ships that moved besides them or swept free the sea lanes be- fore them. As they pushed on through the days and nights and to- ward the danger zone where German submarines lay in wait, every precau- tion that trained minds of the navy could devise was taken. And the news from France today shows that the plans were well laid. PERSHING PREPARED WAY. While his troops were embarking or steaming toward their destination, General Pershing and his staff, sup- plemented by a special corps of gener- al staff officers, have been busy in France preparing the way for the new army that is to fling itself soon against the German lines. The camp sites have been selected, the details of the final training to be given before the move to the front begins have been worked out and the question of sup- ply and transportation lines studied. Regiments of the national army, com- posed of railway workers and engi- neers, will aid in that work. They too have been created in a few weeks’ time. The War Department has no an- nouncement to make as to General Pershing’s disposition of his forces. Presumably that has been left to him to decide in conference with the French general staff and with officials of the British army. The American troops will be an independent force, co-operating with the allies. It has been suggested that the Americans might be placed between the French and British forces as a connecting link, but the exigencies of the planned campaigns will govern that question. BOALSBURG. Miss Anna Houser, of Linden Hall, spent Sunday with friends in town. Clement G. Dale, of Houserville, Sport a short time in town on Mon- ay. Mrs. Henrietta Dale and daughter Anne visited in Bellefonte over Sun- ay. Mrs. George Houtz and daughter arc visiting among friends in Wil- liamsport. Charles Klinger, who is employed at Nant-y-Glo, is visiting his family near town. Children’s day will be observed in the Reformed church on Sunday even- ing at 7.45 o’ciock. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reitz spent Sunday at the home of David Bohn, near Walnut Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brooks and Mrs. Abram Houser, of Pleasant Gap, were callers in town recently. Austin Dale visited his brother, Wm. J., and sister, Mrs. Musser, at Pine Grove Mills, on Saturday. About seventeen persons from this vicinity took advantage of the excur- sion to Niagara Falls on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shugerts mo- tored frem Altoona for a week-end visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Shu- gerts. Mr. and Mrs. George Hall and daughter Virginia, of Huntingdon, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Kidder for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Horner and son, of Walnut Grove, were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Cyrus Confer and family, on Sunday. Mrs. Bailey and daughters and Mrs J. R. Harter and son, of State Col- lege, were racent callers in town, Mrs. Harter remaining for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ross. PLEASANT GAP ITEMS. Mrs. Julius Stumpf is visiting with her mother at Pittsburgh. " Earl Rimmey; of Lewistown, spent the week-end with his parents. Miss Mary Love, of Jerseytown, is visiting at the home of Herbert Show- ers. Miss Mary Corl, of Boalsburg, spent Sunday with friends at this place. John Barnes left last week for Eh- renfeld, where he has secured employ- ment. Mrs. William Rossman, of this place, is spending a week with friends at Pittsburgh. Miss Clarabelle Simpson, of North Bend, is visiting with her friend, Miss Maude McKechnie. : The members of the Lutheran church will hold a festival in Noll’s grove June the 30th. . Miss Margaret Dunklebarger un- derwent an operation at the Belle- fonte hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. William Lender, of Punxsu- tawney, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Irvin, Those who took advantage of the excursion to Niagara Falls, Sunday, from this place were, Emeline Noll, Violet Irvin, Anna and Bertha Rim- mey, Clayton Gettig, Samuel Waite, Oscar Lonebarger, Calvin Contz, Ward and George Hile, Curtin Dun- klebarger, Chester Heisey, Maurice and Fred Mulfinger and Mr. and Mrs. John Sampsel. OAK HALL. William Close, who has been ill, is recovering slowly. Mrs. Jacob Zong was visiting at her son’s home, Edward Zong. Philip Dale and Mrs. Mary Miller spent Wednesday at McElhattan. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Rishel spent a few hours at the William Houtz home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peters and children were visiting friends at Pine Grove Mills on Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. Ira Korman and fam- ily attended the Korman reunion at Centre Hall on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reish and chil- dren spent Sunday with friends and relatives at Pleasant Gap. Miss Margaret Ferree, who attend- ed the Lock Haven Normal, returned home for the summer vacation. The Oak Hall Union Sunday school will hold their children’s day services on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Folk was taken to the Belle- fonte hospital and underwent an op- eration on Saturday. a ——— “Daylight Saving” Bill in the House. _ Washington, June 27.—The day- light saving bill, amended to take ef- fect next year, passed the Senate to- day without discussion or record vote and was sent to the House. Under the bill all timepieces would be turned for- ward one hour beginning the last Sun- day in April and continuing until the last Sunday in September. W. Keichline, Architect.—Anna Bellefonte, Pa. 62-4-6m a A BIG VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT. More Than 500,000 Rally to Colors in Three Months, Official Records Show. Washington, June 27.—More than 500,000 men have volunteered in the American army and navy during the period of less than three months that has elapsed since war was declared. The army, navy and national guard represented an aggregate strength of little more than 300,000 men when the war resolution was adopted. Today between 700,000 and 800,000 are en- rolled in the various branches of the fighting service and the great majori- ty of them are armed, equipped and under training. They will be joined at the end of summer by nearly 1,- 000,000 men, selected for the new na- tional army from the millions regis- tered for war duty June 5. The regular army totaled a little more than 100,000 men three months ago, it is nearing the 250,000 mark to- day and War Department officials, backed by the press of the country, are bending every effort to bring it up to 300,000 during the present week. The National Guard, 150,000 strong when war came, numbers nearly 250,- 000 to-day, according to the best esti- mates available. Of that number nearly 75,000 actually are under arms, guarding against German plot- ters and doing the job in a thorough and soldierly way as shown by the trivial damage the plotters have been able to inflict. Tha marine corps, whose slogan of “First to Fight” has been respected by the Government and in attaching a seasonad regiment of sea soldiers to Major General Pershing’s expedition- ary force to Francé, has been raised from 17,000 to nearly 30,000 man. The regular bluejacket force of the navy, the men behind the big guns and who already are trying their metal against the enemy in the waters off the Irish coast under Vice Admiral Sims, or upon armed American fight- ers, nas been raised from less than 60,000 to 120,000. The boys of the country have thronged to the navy in such numbers that recruit stations could not he built fast enough to ac- commodate them. An entirely new force of railway engineers for duty in France to han- dle railway problems behind the fight- ing lines also has been created. Re- cruitirg figures are not available, but it is known that some of the regi- ments are now at full strength and ready to go. Probably 12,000 men have already joined these regiments. Forty thousand picked men are un- der strenuous training at the officers’ training camps, insuring good junior officers for the national army. Other thousands are doing their share at the medical corps and the engineer camps, and still others are with the +w| naval coast defense reserve keeping the Atlantic coast free from the sub- marine menace and insuring a clear road for the endless stream of cargo carriers which are taking thousands of American war supplies and food to the French, Belgian, British and Ital- ians, who are holding the lines against the enemy. The immediate need, Administra- tion officials believe, is to bring the regular army up to its full strength without delay. These are the first- line troops, the men who will be the first Americans to face the German hosts. They will be the bone and sin- ew of General Pershing’s army, and there must be no delay in getting them ready to go. President Wilson has designated the present week as recruiting week for the regulars. Secretary Baker has sought the aid of all newspapers to the end that 70,000 men shall be en- rolled before June 30. No explanation of the need for getting the men by that time has been given, but it has been assumed that it has to do with getting forces to Europe. Recruiting officers throughout the country have been instructed to advise with the editors of the newspapers in their section to work out ways of stimulating interest. The Washington Government has found the press eager to aid in mak- ing the nation ready for war. With the newspapers of each locality tak- ing up the campaign for men as a lo- cal matter the filling up of the ranks on schedule time is regarded as as- sured. Brigadier General McCain, adju- tant general of the army, pointed out again to-day that under the selective army bill every man who volunteers in the regulars now from any State means one man less that State will be required to furnish in the national ar- my. Strawberry Canning Hints. A few special precautions should be observed in canning strawberries, sug- gests Miss Pearl MacDonald, in charge of home economics extension at The Pennsylvania State College. Strawberries are tender and con- tain about ninety-two per cent. of wa- ter. Canned in the usual way—put into a jar, the syrup added and the berries then sterilized in the jar— they shrink considerably and rise to the top of the jar. As a result the can is only about half full or less of ber- ries and the rest of the contents con- sists of juice. The following method will prevent this condition: . After the berries have been wash- ed, add one cup of sugar to one quart of berries. Allow them to stand un- til they form their own juice and all the sugar is dissolved. Heat them gradually to the boiling point, allow to boil gently about one minute and then let stand until they are thorough- ly cold. The berries should then be placed in jars and the jars filled level with the juice which has been heated as hot as may be added without break- ing the jars. Put on rubbers and cov- ers lightly and sterilize eight minutes in a wash boiler. Extra juice may be canned sepa- rately and used for sherbets, ices, and sauces. If this method is followed the canned product will be firmer in texture, retain more of its natural color and there will be less shrinkage. —The eagles go to sleep about the time their neighbors in the owl cage are waking up, while the beaws in the winter sleep all day and night, too. ———— COLEVILLE. Children’s day services in the Un- ion church on Sunday. Ice cream social at the Methodist church Saturday evening. All attend. Mrs. James Justice and her father, the venerable John Shaeffer, spent several days in Altoona. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Harry Williams spent Monday at the H. E. Kellerman home. Mrs. Ed. Roan, of Fillmore, spent part of Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laurie. Mrs. Fred Billett was given a sur- prise last Thursday evening when a crowd of friends came to help cele- brate her birthday. On thed sick list are Mrs. Alfre Smith, Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Clayton Corman. Snyder Tate is able to be arcund again. Mrs. George Lohr and little daugh- ter Maude, of Altoona, are spending several weeks with Grandpa Cole. Mr. Lohr spent Sunday with his family. H. W. Reeser, with his son Dorsey and nephew, Dorsey Hunter, of Snow Shoe, spent Sunday night in our vil- lage. Mr. Reeser spent the day with his sick mother at State College, and when he arrived home Monday morn- ing he received the sad news of her death. Among the excursionists to Niaga- ra Falls cn Sunday were the following from Coleville: Mr. and Mrs. John Switzer and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Justice, Mrs. Clayton Rote, Mrs. E. A. Nolan, Misses Lillian Campbell, Annie Campbell, Alice Gar- brick, George Kellerman, Harry Mec- Murtrie, Samuel McMurtrie, William Crawford, Elmer Crawford, Harry Poorman and Alfred Justice. ——Subscribe for the “Watchman”. Political Announcements. Jury Commissioner. We are authorized to announce that A. C. Ripka, of Centre Hall borough, is a can- didate for Jury Commissioner on the Dem- ocratic ticket, subject to the decision of the voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 18, 1917. Tax Collector. We are authorized to announce that J. M. Keichline, of Bellefonte Borough, is a candidate for tax collector on the Demo- cratic ticket, subject to the decision of the voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 18th, 1917. New Advertisements. ANTED.—Janitor and wife. Nice home. Good wages. Apply imme- diately to Box H., Bellefonte, Pa. 62-26-tf ally perfect. Good tires and new- Apply to SIM BAUM. EF" SALE.—Ford Roadster. Mechanic- ly painted. 62-26-tf cows; also two calves—bull and F> SALE.—Two registered holstein All from heifer, nicely marked. well known bred stock. A. C. KEPLER, 62-25-tf Pine Grove Mills, Pa. XECUTRIX’S NOTICE.—Letters tes- E tamentary in the estate of James A. Noonan, late of the borough of Bellefonte, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are here- by notified to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them properly authenticated to LOUISE NOONAN, W. Harrison Walker, Atty. Executrix, 62-25-6t Bellefonte, Pa. XECUTRIX’S NOTICE.—Letters testa- mentary upon the estate of Anna Walker, late of Miles township, deceas- ed, having been granted to the undersign- ed, all persons knowing themselves in- debted to the same are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims against said estate must present them du- ly authenticated for settlement. ELIZABETH WALKER, Kxecutrix, Rebersburg, Pa. A DMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE.—Let- 62-21-6t ters of administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of James Elmer Murphy, late of Ferguson township, deceased, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said es- tate are requested to make prompt pay- ment, and those having claims against the same must present the same duly anthep- ticated, for settlement. Mrs. SARAH E. MURPHY, Administratrix, 62-24-6t Pine Grove Mills, Pa. Centre County, Pennsylvania. In re, Estate of William A. Thomas, the Borough of Bellefonte, de- N "Entre the Orphan's Court of late of ceased. To the heirs, creditors and other per- sons interested in said Estate. Notice is hereby given that Harry Kel- ler, J. Kennedy Johnston and J. Thomas Mitchell, Trustees appointed by said Court to make sale of the real estate of said de- cedent, for the purpose of distribution, have filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court, their petition, praying for an or- der of sale of certain real estate, being designated as No. 1 of Exhibit “B,” situ- ate in the Borough of Bellefonte in said county, at the Southwestern corner of Cur- tin and Allegheny streets, having thereon erected a large brick residence, and being known as the Jacob V. Thomas property, and fully described in said petition, at private sale for the purpose of distribu- tion, to Ives L. Harvey for the sum of $6500.00, upon the terms and conditions set forth in said petition, and that the Court has granted a preliminary order of sale relative thereto, returnable to the 23rd day of July, 1917. If no exceptions be filed thereto, or. ob- jections made to granting the same, the Court will take final action upon said pe- tition approving said sale on said last mentioned date. J. KENNEDY JOHNSTON, HARRY KELLER, J. THOMAS MITCHELL, 62-26-4t Trustees as aforesaid. S—— Niagara Falls Personally-Conducted Excursions July, 13, 27, August 10, 24, Septem- ber 7, 21, and October 5 Round $9.00 Trip FROM BELLEFONTE SPECIAL ALL-STEEL TRAIN of Pull man Parlor Cars, Restaurant Car, and Day Coaches. DAYLIGHT RIDE THROUGH Picturesque Susquehanna Valley Tickets good going on Special Train and connecting trains, and Jstuming on regu- lar trains within FIFTEEN off at Buffalo on return trip. Illustrated Booklet and full information may be obtained from Ticket Agents. Pennsylvania R.R. -26-eow-7t. S. Stop- New Advertisements. O SHINGLE USERS.—We have suc- | ceeded in securing several car loads of the Famous Red Seal Pa- cific coast red cedar shingles. your order while they last. P. B. CRIDER & SON. Bellefonte, Pa. Send in 2-25-4t mentary in the matter of the es- tate of John G. Dubbs, late of Spring township, Centre county, Pa., de- ceased, having been granted to the under- signed all persons knowing themselves in- debted to said estate are hereby notified to make immediate payment of said in- debtedness and those having claims to pre- sent them properly authenticated to JOHN E. DUBBS, W. Harrison Walker, Atty. Executor, 62-25-6t Bellefonte, Pa. E XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—Letters testa- DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. Letters of Administration cum testamento annexo in the Estate of Reverend Patrick McAr- dle, late of the Borough of Bellefonte, in the County of Centre and State of Pennsylvania, de- ceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Wills of Centre County, Penn- sylvania, all persons indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make payment and all per- sons having claims or demands against the said estate are requested to present and make the same known without delay. to REV. JOHN N CODORI, Administrator c. t. a. BLANCHARD & BLANCHARD, 916 Broad Street, Attorneys, Johnstown, Cambria Co,, Pa. Bellefonte Pa. . 61-21-6t ’ , -DAY SEASHORE EXCURSION flaniic Gry Cape May, Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Other Resorts Saturday, July 14 $8.50 rrom Bellefonte 25 cents additional to Atlantic City via Delaware River Bridge Route. For details as to time of trains or stop- over privileges, see Flyers, consult Agents. &a~Similar Excursions July 28, August 11, 25; and September 1. Pennsylvania R.R. TC picture illustrates an im; difference in inner tubes. All tubes when inflated are ring-shaped like the tube in the background. But when deflated onl the Michelin Tube remains curved. All others become perfectly straight. Come in and let us explain why this exclu- sive Michelin feature means so much in tube life and economy. GEORGE A. BEEZER, Agent, Bellefonte, Pa. portant 1 Red Cross Dividend + + + + E have delared an extra dividend of one-half of one per cent designated as The Red Cross Dividend. Our share- holders have been asked to contribute this dividend, through the proper agen- cies, to the Red Cross Society. + + + + The First National Bank, 59-1-1y PUA PIII PS PSPSPS SS PIPPI PPI NSIS BELLEFONTE. PA. STANDS FOR POWER. Effective March 1st, Prices Advanced as Follows: FOURS. Touring from $ 940.00 to $ 985.00 Roadster . 930.00 ** 4 Everyweather “1,140.00 ‘‘ 1,185.00 - Chassis 8 850.00 ““ 885.00 EFFICIENCY. —— SIXES. Touring from $1,180.00 Roadster x ,170.00 Everyweather 380.00 C 090.00 450.00 450.00 9! 3 : Sh od ok fond od is Heaslet Victoria Top ‘“ Ext en. “ ‘. 9 DURABILITY. 8388 23 GEORGE A. BEEZER, AGENT, BELLEFONTE, PA. North Water St. 61-tf. w
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