Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-07-22

              • r . • -TMPf> - ; . l - 1 1 ■■ •■ ■ 111  ' ~I ' ' Generally fair tonight «ll^^P^^BM PUNXSUTAWNEV, PA., SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 22. 1916 price two cram BIG PISH MAKES TRIP OF HIKERS IN CANADA EVENT OF MOMENT PtOflHT tfSKNT ff REffiOLDSVIlf IS I CABREBRA WIL HEAD MEXICAN MISSION •FOR II. S. CONFERENCE SERIOUS BREAK WT« ENGLAND AND ALUS FEARED AT THECJHM. ■tmKirraiim iiiiii i mIWI^MMH I REHEAT H IE nununnmn George Melllngcr Died Last Night of l'ueumonla—Funeral Services Snnday. George Mellinger, one of the beat known and most respected residents of Reynoldsville, died at hts home on Grant street last evening after a comparatively brief illness. Pneumonia caused his death at the age of 75 years. Cross Lipa River But Are Driven From Defences by Continued Russian Attacks. Head of Mexican Gov. Railways and {Former Washington Representative on Board. Failure of Great Britain to Answer For Mall Interference Houses Administration. The trip of the Punxsutawney hikers through a section of Canada must have been a real outing, Judging from the following description of the trip written by C. H. Maniey, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. here, and one of the hikers: the Parliament buildings, a rest ok the grass In the park, and we were ready for bed, » By the courtesy of the management of the Y. M. C. A., we slept on the mats in the graynaslum that night, and It was splendid preparation for what was to come later on. Notwithstanding the comparatively hard bed, every member of the party rested well. BUSINESS MIT MUST COSE PREPftiUTHM ALONG SONNE FRONT The deceased had been a resident of Reynoldsville for years. He was Identified with every progressive movement In the town; was kindly and charitable and knew the love of every resident of Rfeynoidsville. Hp is survived by his wife and ff'ir children: Mrs. Etta Kreijff, of Miles City, iMont.-J Mrs. ItfrSiuith, Louis and Miss fydia M*iriger, of Reynoltisville. Tjjh'o bioWers, Benjamin, of Topelca, Samuel, of Mt. Pleasant, Pi'., awR survive him. Funeral be held at the home 3 u n (3 a >■' e r no o n at 2:30 o'clock. The fmdy will then be taken to Mt. Pleasant for burial. The funeral party will go to Mt. Pleasant in automobiles. vtu vicTomr in north is denkd Wednesday morning at 3:50 as per schedule the party from the Central Y. M. C. A., who had been spndlng the past two weeks in the wilds of Canada, returned to their homes, and one of the most enjoyable outing trips ever planned 'by the association passed from a delightful reality to a pleasant memory. PETROGRAD, July 22 —General von IJnsengen'a Austro-German army in the Volhynia Is again retreating, according to information that reached Petrograd today in advices from the front. Following six days of steady attacking along the Lipa River the Germans were compelled to fall back to avoid having a big sectio nof the army cut off and captured. By constant battering the Russians crossed the Lipa, although the Teutons had taken up strong positions along the river. lateraitloaal Rtwa mMm lateraatloaal News Rerrlee. ■MEXICO CITY, July 22.—Luis Cabreba, minister of finance in the Carranza cabinet, will head the Mexican commissioners who will confer with representatives of the United States in an effort to reach a solution or the difficulties involving the two countries. The other Mexicans will be Alverto Kanl, head of the government railways, and Roverto Pesqueira, former representative of General Carran/.a at Washington. Cabreba's selection to head the commission is regarded as significant because of reports that certain Wall Street interests have offered to make a Mexican loan, and during his visit to the United States Cabreba will have an opportunity to investigate the proffer.Iateraattaaal n«wa In ifw WASHINGTON. July 22.—A very serious controversy between the United States and Great Britain and her allies is impending. Tills wa# made extremely plain in official circles today. Two very serious matters of difference have arisen between this country and Great Britain. They threaten the friendly relations so far existing. The British and French Interference with American mollis is the  bone of contention. The following statement by the of Slate shows how wfloiis.the situation is considered: "Th« department is becoming very impatient over the falliTre of Great Britain to reply in regard to our mail inquiries." At 7:50 the next 'morning we boarded the train for Lindsey, arrived at 10:45, ate dinner and at 2:40 took the only train for Haliburton. This train is an accommodation freight and passenger and is slow enough to allow us plenty of opportunity to view the scenery along the route. Haliburton, the end of the line was reached at 6:10. Here we were met by Henry Sawyer, one of our guides, with a rig, and all our baggage and three of the party were loaded in and started at once for Maple Lake the other three taking the lead on foot. About half way out the team managed to overtake those on foot and an exchange was made, the other three walking the balance of the distance. In this way the twelve miles were quickly covered, 'each man had a chance to stretch his legs a bit, and all were ready for the splendid supper which Mrs. Sawyer had waiting for us. Oil Tuesday morning, July 4, J. Boyd Allison, Dr. G. C. Newcome, James Gutellus, J. Harry Smith, Hobart M. Hall and the writer, clothed in woolens and khaki, and carrying knapsacks, tents, blankets, guns, and Ashing tackle, boarded the 1:440 B., B. & P. train for Buffalo. Prom three, the first train took us to Niagara Palls, arriving nt 9 a. m. WELL KNOWN DUBOIS NAN TAKES OWN LIFE LONDON, July 22.—Artillery duels were in progress alt night on the Somme front with both sides preparing for attacks and counter attacks. The official statement issued by the war office at noon did not make any mention of infantry action. Both British and German positions in the sector of Foureaux Wood, where there was severe infantry fighting yesterday, were heavily shelled. Leaving our packs at the Y. M. C. A., we secured breakfast and spent the remainder of the time until 1:20 p. m walking about the grounds and viewing the scenery which no matter how often seen is ever new. Robert Fischman, Manager of F. & S. Beef Company Commits Suicide in Y. M. C A. The War Office today denied reports of a Villa victory in the north, stating that in the only engagement reported the Constitutionalists had routed their foes. Before boarding the car for Lewiston, we visited a grocery store and purchased sufficient provisions for our lunch which we afterwards ate while crossing the lake on the boat. Inquiry as to why certain business concerns in the United States have been placed on n blacklist under Great Britain's "trading with the Robert Fischman, 7«anager of the F. & S. Beef Company, of DuBols, committed suicide by shooting himself in the temple at 11:30 o'clock this morning. The suicide occurred in Fischman's room at the Central Y. M. C. A. at OuBols, which he had occupied since April 1. Augustine Gomez, a Villa chieftain, and 10 followers were captured and executed in Zacatecas Thursday liy the Constitutionalists under Captain Rodarto. enemy art" were directed to the British government by the State Department yesterday and through both (lie British embassy here and Ambassador Page at London. On arriving at Toronto, we went directly to the Central Y. M. C. A. where a most cordial welcome awaited' us. Here we found friends of last year and our Canadian neighbors certainly know how to welcome old friends. A good shower bath and a supper at the cafeteria, a walk out to Three small tents wpre already stretched in the yard nearby to furnish sleeping quarters for the night, and Allison, Newcome, Smith, and the writer crawled in, rolled up in their blankets and tried to forget the world. Not so with Qutellus and DEATH KCORD IN NEW YORK'S EPIDEMIC ESTABLISHED I0DA1 SUGGESTION DEPARTMENT FOR THE RAILROAD iTELEGRAPHERS Information Is sought specifically regarding a number of firms, the names of which have not been made public by the department. There is no discussion of principle In the Inquiry, that matter being left for attention after the American government Is fully informed of the facts. twere big doings at the wney Country Club yetsterhe golf tournament of the l; the supper that followed dance of the evening comma ke the day a decidedly one for the members of the r families and friendB. If teams, of which Dr. W. P. i B. 8. Swartz were the cap-1 the unusual by breaking lie losers were to have setthe supper ibut since there losers everyone quietly sethis own psats". Eighteen were oy tap. Five of the were not completed owing to ' downpour of rain. * It was :o cay these maters of inoff/Blnce seven >n fftch tea the match !*# * draj^ iU*per, j»pared by Mrs. the direction jtse committee, was a de- Ind Vbounteous affair, with the mainstay, ast concluded, dancing was ind continued until a late h Neal's Orchestra furnishthe music. There were about 80 attendance at the festivities. The dicing crowd* was smaller than was Meted, owing to the fact that it Red the- major portion of the tails nd prevented many of the bnger people from making the trip the club house in th,e evening, yesterday's affair was a truly deihtful one and it is to be hoped that 0 plans of the field and house comttfce o have these functions at MRt once every two weeks are carfSTottt.•The golf tournament score follows: Wartx, Capt .1 Beyer, Capt. 0 rosby 0 Weiss 1 ate Allison n Neal l , L. Smith 1 McCartney 0 lite 0 McAfee 1 »jr 1 Tyson 0 eans 0 R. Allison 0 eckendorn 1 Winslow 0 Inn 0 McKibben 1 lean 0 Rodkey 1 rown 0 Lorenzo 1 audla Pink 0 .... Edith Jones 1 bby — Whiteman — onng 1 J. 'M. Beyer 0 lordon 1 W. O. Smith 0 I C. Allison — Wilson — IS. Smith 1 P. L. Brown 0 tobinson — Hllllard — (Continued on pace two) No cause Is known for Flschman's act. He was apparently in good health and had been, his friends say, in good spirits. The deceased was 23 years of age. He left no note, nor did he say anything to anyone that might Indicate the cause of his suicide. 1 His relatives have not been located.l.iKal Chairman Issues Letter to Memlwrs of Order That Should Help Service. SPBI NAMED AS ONE Of 400 SELECT DAILIES DEMAND WAITS MR ROUGH WEATH C. C. Smith, local chairman of the System Division No. i»2, of I he Order of Railroad Telegraphers, has made a suggestion to his fellow telegraphers that should, if rigorously carried out, not only result In a betterment of the order, but in improved railway service. HANLY NAMED FOR PRESDENf BY THE PROHIBITIONISTS Crew Allowed Shore Liberty and Dash For Sea is Not Expected For Few Days. rnanliiums Nomination Prevented by C'hnfln and Other leaders. ST. PAUL., Minn.. July 22.—The Only Newspaper in This Section Named in List Compiled by New York Globe. Reynoldsville Will Have Chautauqua the Coming Year In a letter addressed to members of the order he says in purt: To all Members: 39 Children JMuccuinlwd to Infantile Paralysis*—134 New Cases are I Reported^ NEW YORK. JIJT22.—(I. N. S.) —All recoils In the epidemic of BfaiyRle paralysis were broken 2-1 hours ending at 11 o'clock today. During that tljne 39 children stricken with the disease died. The day's figures also showed a big increase In the number of cases, there being 134, as against 81, oil Friday. The deaths numbered 32 on Friday. Up to the present there have been 2,GG2 cases and 5«iG deaths, and. the city physicians have abandoned hope that the disease will soon be under control. In iBrooklyn, the center of the disease, the cases Increased by 45. Prohibition national convention, which has been in session here since Wednesday morning, adjourned Bin« ilie at 3.30 yesterday, after nominating J. Frank ilanly, former governor of Indiana, as candidate for President of the United States, and Dr. Ira D. Landrith, of Nashville, Tenn. .candidate for Vice President. Dr. Landrlth's nomination was mad« unanimous after the other Vice Presidential candidates bad wtthd rawn. Manly 440 votes against 181 l'or Sulzer, formey governor of Ne/ York, his nearest contender. I Finley Ca Hendricksoir of Cumberland, Md., 51 votes; James Gi 1 b , New Jersey, 10; W. P. F. Ferguson, 4; Sumner W. Haynes, Indiana, 2; Henry Ford, 1. —The It is my intention lo endeavor to create a department of suggestion, to act in harmony with the workings of this organization. REYN0LD3VILLE, July 22.—The Redpath-Brockway Summer Chautauqua, which has just come to a close here, proved highly entertaining, the last number, a lecture by John Kendrick Bangs, being especially good. Sufficient guarantees have been seecured to Insure a Chautauqua for 1917. The ladies of the town will sell the tickets and the success of next summer's attraction is assured. CARNIVAL WEDDING Believing it will in a measure, improve, in time, certain existing conditions of our work, I am therefore requesting you to submit to me any suggestions which may occur to you, from time to time. No matter how small they may appear to you, they may be in a sense most Important to the upbuild of higher standards in each department. Punxsutawney and The Spirit have just been signally honored by being Included In a "Select Dally Newspaper List" of 400 dally newspapers published in the United States, which cover all the principal selling centers of the United States. This list, in whid? The Spirit is the only paper in Jhis section of Pennsylvania inctfded, was made up by Jason Refers, publisher of The New York wlobe, after careful investigation, wifh a view to furnishing American advertisers with of how a national {newwtper advertising campaign mdy xM conducted. As there are 2,582 rally newspapers published in the Alted Statep, It will be seen that JpunxsutMniey is doubly honored, wst through being recognized as ofe of Unimportant selling centers inwhiM/tfountry, and second through havltfg its dally newspaper placed on the honor roll as an effective advertising medium of recognized standing. Last night at 11 o'clock, in the big lent at the carnival, 'Squire C. C. Rowan united in marriage Miss Hazel Texolla Bassett, better known as "Tex" Marlowe, and John F. O'Bert. The bride carried a huge bouquet of roses and was accompanied by Mrs. Alma Schilling, while Mr. O'Bort was attended by Herman Schilling. The couple and attendants mounted the platform while the carnival band rendered a wedding march, and the consulting of the entire [carnival compwy, posslhljr50 people, occupied the Circle When the band its selection 'Squire RowAi to toe the knot. After T*Bngratulations a delightful lunch was served. The young couple are professional wrestlers, and have the best wishes of the carnival company and its employes. mm services at SAfJMON MHY CITADEL Daughter of J. L. Shields, Deceased, is Soon to Wed That is, to apply in all departments. For example, in the transportation department a suggestion relative to the manner in which train orders are transmitted and handled, or in the accounting department, on the present method of accounting of freight and passenger business, also. The Pittsburgh papers of last evening announced the engagement of Miss Margaret baRene Shields, daughter of Mrs. Cora Shields, of Bellefont street, that city, to James Robertson Kessler, of Jackson street, Pittsburgh. The date for the wedding has not been set. Miss Shields, who was born in this city, is a daughter of Joseph I->. Shields, deceased, for years a prominent resident here. The young lady is considered one of Pittsburgh's most beautiful girls. She is prominent socially in the Smoky City and lias Innumerable friends here. ■Adjutant Prank Oroft, of Phlladel- E ; phia, Will Conduct Campaign I Adjutant Frank Oroft, of Philadelphia, who is conducting special wrfAfelistic campaigns in different ■eettons of Pennsylvania, will commence a very special series of services in the Salvation Army Citadel, ■29 W. Mahoning street, on Wed■esday evening, July 26th. K,Adjutant Oroft waB In charge or ■fie".local corps a few years ago, and Hany friends of the army throughput the community will remember Bro'..'iand appreciate his return visit. He la a very forceful preacher and M all his revival campaigns be has Kp» v<pry best of success. special services will con■nue for two weeks, with services Mtrv ntciit With the exception of HpMUy,' July SI, which the adjutant Hi take for, a rest night. Each ■mice will convene at 8 o'clock and ■Bl be preceded by a street service ■ion from the Park. Maintain aild Mrs. Herbert Bart■rtt, who are In charge of tbe local Hi will furnish the music, vocal and Instrumental, for M services. ■ Ob Sunday morning, July 30th, Edjutant Croft will occupy tbe pul■It Of the First Presbyterian Church « the next Sunday morning will ■NUb In the Central Presbyterian. Mil tbe last night of the adjutant's ■fhr, Monday, August 7, he has ar■M'to an auction sale of chil■l ' Tbls will be a very Interest■fsorvlca and the public Is urged to miss It. There will be no ■it at any of the adjutant's Bigttrst* to Steuotype students during Punxsu- Mr. Hanly's nomination came on the lirst ballot and followed a number of hurried conferences between advocates of the candidacy of Mr. Sulzer, and several brief demonstrations in the latter's behalf, which, however, were ofTset by the outbursts of enthusiasm that followed every mention of Mr. Hanly's name. Unanimous Nomination Blocked Continued on Page Three. 7 Injured in Explosion lnt«»r notional Newn Servicr MORRISTOWN, N. J:, July 22.— Seven men who had been Injured in a powder flareup at Ainville, X. J., last nifcht, were brought here today for treatment. One of them is in a serious condition. Inquiries made by telephone at the plant where the explosion occurred brought the reply earl) In the day that no one had been hurt. The select dally newspaper list Is to be published in the form of a double page advertisement in the Editor and Publisher, a trade publication of national circulation. 4,000 copies of the same are to he sent to manufacturers throughout the United States, and the list will also appear as an advertisement several times in the New York Globe, so it is apparent that Punxsutawney and The Spirit are to receive no small amount of publicity based purely on merit, and coming unsolicited.Many at B., R. & P. Picnic FIFTY ENJOYED PICNIC REYNOL.DSVILLE, July 22.— The members of the Utopia Society with a number of guests enjoyed their annual picnic at Hand's park, near Sykesvllle, on Friday. About BO were in attendance. Eugene Chalin, of Arizona, and Charles ,J. Hall, of California, in addition to about 20 other delegates, objected to the motion to make the nomination of Hanly unanimous and (he motion fniled. A large number of the employes of the B., R. & P. Railway who reside In Punxsutawney, took In the company excursion to Crystal Beach today. Two special trains, carrying about 1500 persons, including railroaders and their families, left Du- Bols this morning, one at 6 o'clock, and the other about a half hour later. The plcnlcers will proceed from Buffalo to Crystal Beach by boat. Rain and Plenty of it The storm of last evening was an especially severe one. Lightning performed some rather spectacular stunts and the rain fell In veritable town were flooded for a time, owing to the inability of the sewers to carry the heavy rush of water away. PARTY AT HAMILTON AMERICANS ON ON 10 OF TWO HKITISH STEAMSHIPS SUNK Local Contractor Secures Big State Road Contract LONDON, July 22.—Lloyds reports that the British steamship Yier has been sunk. The Y/.er sailed June l."> from Portland. Me., for Cette, France. Walter C. Simpson, of this place, was the successful bidder for a State highway to be constructed in Hickory township. Forest county. The specifications call for 6385 feet of water bound macadam with a Tplford base. The bid was 2,484.10. Carl North Will Drive fire \ Track|Until First of August A party was given at the home of A. R. Mitchell, at Hamilton, Thursday in honor of Misses Martha and Alice Caylor. The evening was devoted to games and music. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Bullock and "son, Mina Jordan, Twlla Croasmun, Millie Neal, Martha Caylor, Alice Caylor, Ella Croasmun, Margaret Seltz, Dolly Grove, Hazel Reese, RUla Packer, Dave Qrove, Harry Blose, Clair Blose, Shields Brewer, Clair Humble, Alex Neal, Miller Sprankle, Lee Stear, Felford Mitchell, Stanley Mitchell. Interest in Leap Year Dance Three Americans, George Ivey, of Boston, and Davis Uosseneau, of Oldtown, Me., were members of the crew of the Y/.er. The Y/.er carried a cargo of 257,7:tt) bushels of oats. Last Night of the Carnival The leap year dance to be held on Tuesday evening at the Punxsutawney Country Club has occasioned no little Interest among the dance devotees of the town. The remodeled club bouse offers exceptional dancing facilities and an exceptionally big crowd Is expected to take in the dance, to be given for the benefit of the dub. The Sol's ' and Reubin's United Shows, which have been exhibiting here the past week, will conclude their engagement tonight. The crowds have been large each evening and the various shows and concession* did a lucrative bustqtess. The Central Fire Company, under whose auspices the carnival appeared Here, will receive a neat sum as their shara of the proceeds. It 1b highly probable thaj: council will consider few bids ,jp6r driving the borougjf fire at the regular meetinfi to bejpeld the first Monday evening Until that time q|l«l No«h, chief of the fire departrafnt, iud has handled the truck so eflilenUF to date, will contlnue to senjpJpcase of lire. Many of the town'irlsltUens regret excxeed- Ingly that Mr. North cannot be prevailed upon to continue driving the truck. He has proven himself thoroughly efficient. USED CARS FOR SALE We have a number of used cars In good condition which we will sell at • very low prief. Come and seo them. Thomas Bell ft Co.—7te ALGIERS, Algeria. July 22.—The British steamship Qrangemoor has been punk by a submarine. Her crew was landed. SENATE PASSES HOUSE RILL FOR FIGHT ON PARALYSIS QUIT FOR MORE MONEY CLARION, July J»2.—Clarion county is facing a shortage o( school teachers. Applications for positions have not been sufficient to fill the schools. County Superintendent Heeter has examined only 125 this year for provisional certificates. The cause given Is the demand for workers in other lines at better wages. HUGHES IS EXONERATED WASHINGTON, July 22.—The Senate yesterday passed the House j bill appropriating $135,000 to 1 finance the public health service campaign against infantile paralysis. M NEW YORK, July 22—Although reports to the Department of Health yesterday showed only 80 new eMM of infantile paralysis, the smallest number since July 3, the authorities last night warned the public not to become optimistic. Commissioner Haven Emerson asserted he would not be surprised if an Increase instead of a decrease was show* by tomorrow, owing to the intense heat. CANDIDATE FIXED BUTTB MONT. July 22.—Arthur 0. Heimer, of Boston, Socialist Labor Party candidate for President of the United Stages, was fined,$10 in the Municipal Court here yesterday for violating the city ordinance by •peediag in a downtown street. The flue was suspended by the magistrate. GERMANS SUPPRESS FOOD RIOTS ROTTERDAM. July 22. — Food rfots which broke out In Belgium and Northern Franco have been suppressed by the German military Authorities, according to reports received here from reliable sources. The rioting .was especially severe at Liege, Vervlers, Roubalx, Renalx, A. Nicholas, Lokern and Termonde. j ' '' ' OTTAWA. Oat., July 22.—Sir 8km Hughes, minister of militia, is held by the Meredith-Duff royal commission innocent of responsibility for the negotiation of government fUBe contracts with American munition manufacturers from which they were"1 alleged to have unduly profited. The findings of the commission were announced today. It is said more than 25 of last year's teachers entered hospitals to take up nursing. Dancing Funt* I «W SWT HEN OK PLAY Punxsutawney Outing Squad Had Time of Their Livea Alonf Canadian Lakes—J. Boyd Allison Lands Lake Trou That Measured 35 1-2 Inches and Weighed IntoNeigh borhood of 20 Pounds.  latoraatloaal «mi Service BALT 1M0RE^--July 22.—The German super aifbniarine Deutschland will lay snugly at her closely guardad dock Ifcre today, watching for svery possible chance that jyeuld aid Iter In fair start for Geutffcny. The captlvltf of allied off the Vtrglnlj capes an<y4r allied observfroui Altlmoreio Hampton Roads, lave fc^gedJJprblg undersea boat to play a wltftffig game. Only superlative advantages in the way of leavy weather or a relaxation of the tilled patrol will tempt the big submarine to leave her safe anchorage ittd take to the open sea. Captain Paul Koenig, of the Deutschland, and Captain 8. Hlnchh, port captain of the Ocean Rhederel, which owns the submarine, decided :oday that they would take no jhances. They redoubled their prestations against all observers of the ■raft and revoked the orders which kept the crew of the submarine ceyed up for the dash down the bay. Shore leave was resumed.