Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-03-13

              *n«pifenri«M{i 0«ner*Uy cloudy tonight; Toaadcf rain or mow. Bitot. X.—No. 181 PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 13, 1916 PRICE TWO CENTS KfRMSOn t KSMBLT am Ml MOTS WIIH us » KKI ~H Mil UK IMS $20,WO B UBS M FBENFWSMC BOEVED MXMIHUV BrilKant Party at th* Home of Virginia Beyer Mrs. Meift Beyer, Miss Emma Veil and Miss Virginia Beyer Entertain at "500." BUS CHH DOCTOR FAHOOS FW RfSUlTS imnEwmiH CLEARFIELD WHOLESALERS m AWAITING DECISION UN rERMTS mmm TO CROSS BORDER Bad Been la Living*ton, Mont, for Past Two Yean Employed as Telegraph Operator. McGirk Block is Completely Gutted in Third Blaze of Short Period —Matches Found in Rear. Dr. Jay C. Booher is Recognized as National Authority on Dread Disease of Animals . and Men. DBflSB TMATHEST WITH SUCCESS David Wise died at th6 home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wise, Sunday noon, ot tubercular trouble, at the age of 22 years. He had been in Livingston, Mont., for the past two years, and returned home 10 days before his death. Mr. Wise was a telcgraphec,' a boy of good, clean habits and o&b. sunny and loveatole disposition. has a large number of /fiendjr here who will miss him is survived by his parents,Vraters Mrs. Lydla Kirkpatrick, of Buffalo; Myrtle Qulgley, of Punxsutawney, and Twlla, at home; brothers Paul, of Richmond; Lee of Punxsutawney, and Luther at home. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Weber officiating, and interment made in Greenwood cemetery.Proposal of Mexican President is Accepted -Danger of Opposition to Invasion is Believed to be Removed. Decision in Regard to Ldeense Again Postponed—Breweries Rnn on Stale License. Clearfield county wholesale liquor dealers and brewers, already closed for more than a week because Judge Well has delaye 1 his decision in regard to their licenses, will be closed for at least another week. Their cases were again postponed when the Clearfield court convened on Saturday, and the judge has gone to Pittsburgh for another week's stay. Both the DuBols and Clearfield breweries hare secured state licenses, though they have not withdrawn their applications for county licenses. The law does not prevent the brewcries getting state licenses while their local licenses are pending, but if once the local application has been refused, they cannot be granted state licenses. Since the state licenses have already been secured by the two breweris, the refusal of county licenses will not close them ALBERT flECKEMSlEM HEAVY USER MARTIAL LAW DECUIED ON BOMB ll&didates From Brookville and Punxs'y For Assembly on ftepublican Ticket Get Temperance Backing. ME END0K£«NTS IN TWO WEEKS [' Letf N. Mitchell and Hiram H. irosius, -Republican candidates for kijsembly, received the endorsement if the Jefferson County No-License 4w and Order League at the meetng held in the Baptist church at leynoldsville on Saturday afternoon. !hc endorsement was made by a unanimous vote. The, meeting was called at 1:30 I'clock, with a good attendance presnt. L. Mayne Jones, president of he league, presided, and the meeting .t once took up the work of considering the position of the various canidates on the temperance question. ' Three assembly candidates were ireseht, H. H. Brosius, Lex N. iitcliell and Charles R. McCauley, of JrookwayviUe. Ilnus M. Lewis was inable to toe present, but informed he meeting of his sentiments In a (Stter. It is understood -that both dr. McCauley airi Mr. Lewis made tatements favonpg lafy.1 option. Will Emftiw Others* The meeting adjourned at 4:14 to illow delegates to leave tor their tomes on the 4:38 train, and antther meeting was arranged to be laid In two weeks, when further aclon will be taken. i No action was taken on the queslon of endorsing candidates for itale senator and for Congress at laturdny's meeting, but it is expect>d that this proposition will be conitdered when the next meeting is ield in two weeks. The league will Uso endorse assembly candidates on JtO Democratic ticket, and this phase uLthe organization's program will dieter at the next gath- WASHINGTON. Mar. IS.—President Wilson has decided to accept General Carranza'a proposal. A note will go forward to the head of the Mexican do facto government at once assuring him that Mexican troops will be allowed to enter the United States in pursuit of bandits at any time such an emergency should arise. Official announcement of the President's decision was made at the White House today. Seretiiry of War Baker went to the White House shortly after IX o'clock to confer with President Wllsou. He carried with him all of the reports on troop movement that ho lias received from the border. Secretary of State Lansing will hold a conference with the President at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Ho is expected to lay before the President then the draft of a note to Carranza. If the President approves it, the note will bo dispatched to Carranza at once. Danger Is Removed Officials breathed a sigh of relief when the President's decision fbecanio known. They believe that danger of Carranza's troops opposing tho entrance of United States forces into Mexico is now removed. The President is understood to have taken into consideration the fact that Carranza was placed In a delicate posltiov because oL'the feeling of his peow. The AjUoite House, it is known, ftoes npTbelleve that conditions will everarape themselves so that MexlAnjroops would have to enter this cOTntry. Martial Ijdiv Declared EI, PASO, Mar. 13.—Martial law goes Into effect along the border be| tween the United States and Mexico (today. American troops, entrained under secret orders, are moving along the frontier as fast as the railroad can supply facilities. They are ready for the word that will send them on the red trail of Francisco Villa and his horde of outlaws. This morning, in fact, a report reached El Paso that the Seventh Cavalry, stationed at Douglas, Ariz., had crossed the line into the Sonora district. The American military authorities refused to confirm this. Mexican Troops to Border Word was received here today from Laredo that General Carranza is rushing 2">,0«0 troops toward the border in expectation that the United States would refuse to grant permission for Mexican troops to crosa the border. Ten thousand of these inen will go to .Juarez, live thousand to Xogales and the other 10,000 will be scattered at other point?. The round-up of Mexicans who might be inimical to American Interests is going on today without cessation. Three more former Villa generals, Julio Fabela, Samuel Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez have been taken Into custody here. At present more than 00 Mexicans suspected of being spies are under arrest. Presidio Is Burned SAN FRANCISCO. Mar. in.—The presidio at Monterey burned to the ground today soon after the first United States cavalry left for the Mexican border. 'Mystery attaches itself to the origin of the fire, and to the fact that the firemen wero hampered in their light by lack of water. The supply had been cut off hefore the tire was discovered. Special Meetings Close With 2 Big Union Gatherings Mrs. Meigs Beyer, Miss Emma Veil and Miss VirgMia Beyer entertained at "500" ilrthe Wfyer home on West MahonMg tfijdK Saturday afternoon t<u(tf o'clock. At 1:30 60 guesj#wertrseated to luncheon at 15 fully decorated with containing red candles and red roses witfi the same flowers given as favorn. The color scheme of red and white was carried throughout the decorations.After lunch the ladies played 500 until 5 o'clock, Mrs. Walter Marsh, of Homestead, winning the first prize, and Mrs. Banks Young the second. The affair was a delightful one, typical of the Beyer home, and was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Walter Marsh, of 'Homestead; Mrs. Ben Jones, of Tyrone; Mrs. R. L. Young, of Ludlow; Miss Helen Alexander, of New Philadelphia, O.; Miss Pauline MoCaw, of Dennison, O.; Mrs. R. O. Newcomb, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. John McCluro, and Mrs. W. H. Tyson, of Big Runt Mrs. John Groves, Mrs. Matthew Lundregren and daughters Catherine and Helen, and Mrs. Charles Johnstone, of DuBois; Mrs. R. 0. Blacklock, of McKeeAport, and Mrs. John Mahaffey and Mrs. John Drlscoll, of Cherrytree.State's Mihtia Can Be Mobilized in Fifteen Hours Young People Meet in Afterno o n—R e v. Ginader Preaches at Last Meeting. Pennsylvania Stands Ready to Furnish 11,000 Trained Men For Mexican Invasion. A fire believed to have had an incendiary origin completely gutted the McGuirk block in Phillpsburg early this morning, entailing a loss estimated at $20,000, with Albert Fleckenstein, formerly of Punxsutawney, tho heaviest loser. The occupants of the building are: Majestic Theater, Albert Fleckenstoin proprietor. Coleman Schmidt, offices. H. B. Scott, office*. J. J. Hamilton, coal offices. The contents of the building were completely destroyed. The block was owned toy Mrs. Anna McGuirk, and the insurance will cover only a small portion of the loss. Find Boxes of Matches The fire was discovered at 4:45 this morning, and the firemen fought the blaze for five hours before getting it under control. Suspicion that the fire was the work of incendiaries was aroused by the fafct that twice.before fire has been discovered in the structure, and this morning several boxeB of matches, some burned and some unused, were found in the rear of the building. The police are working on this phase of the case, tout so far have reported no clue. The loss suffered by Mr. Fleckensteln was made heavier toy the fact that he had reoently installed a new projecting machine in his theater. Tho water supply and the appari us of the Phillpsburg fire department proved adequate to control the blaze and no help was summoned. Anthrax, one of (he least frequent diseases contracted by mankind, has served as a vehiclo for 'bringing Kails Creole and one of Its physicians. Dr. Jay C. Booher, Into more prominence in professional and scientific circles than perhaps any other physician and town in this country. Dr. Booher' has the distinction of having treated nearly cases of anthrax, the Ingest nurfhber, probably, that has efer treated by one physician, recent years, since his fame Vra become known in the United States in connection with the treatment of this dreaded affliction of humanity, has treated 110 cases without a failure to effect a cure. Anthrax is a disease that frequently occurs among cattle, and first became communicated to man in this section 20 or more years ago when employes in the tannery districts became affected from contact with infected hides. Tho disease as a human ailment was new to physicians in those days, and when Dr. Booher was confronted with his first case, he made it a point to enter into a series of experiments and researches with a view to evolving a cure. For years Dr. Booher conducted these investigations and experiments, taking on cases of anthrax whenever he could, until finally he was rewarded by discovering the proper mode of treatment, and now people afflicted with the disease come to him from points miles nround Falls Creek. Often Allowed to Spread Anthrax is a cattle disease, and Is (Continued on page three.) BOY AND ROBBER STAGE REVOLVER DUEL IN DARK DuBois Youth Shot in Hand During Battle With Burglar—letter Also Wounded. OOKRMttttUNBURR OUT FN mil PSBM PAPER LAUDS I FORMER LOCAL ENGINEER ■Dbpfttth Hae Picture and Eulogy of ■ C. M. Means. Former Resident I of Punvsutawney. The union revival meetings, held during the past five weeks, came to a satisfactory close last night at the M. E. church. The afternoon meeting for young ■people was not as largely attended as had been expected, but lack of numbers was made up in enthusiasm by the goodly company present. Pastor Burtt led the singing. It was an unusually atractive song service, with novel features to arouse and hold the interest of young fdlks. Pattor Weber led the devotional service. Pastors Clark, Madtes and Ginader delivered interesting and wholesome ten minute addresses. A number of the young people decided to begin the Chcristian life, and signed cards. Indicating church preference. At the ovening meeting there was an iimpres8ive and fruitful service— pne of the very best in the series. Joseph M. Williams led the song service. His selections were well chosen an dtherefore, well sung. The quintette sang two numbers, "The Beautiful Land" and "Drifting Away" both having unusual merit. Miss Mary Adams sang "Over the Line" as an offertory selection. It evidently pleased the people. Pastor Madtes called attention to cards for inquiries which had been placed in the pews for those who had decided to unite with the churces. He also called attention to the Russel H. Con well lecture to be given in Jefferson theatre on March 28th, and commended the churches, the chorus and all who had a part in the meeting for faithfulness in attendance and constancy in effort to make the meetings a conspicuous success. Pastors Clark, Weber and Burtt led in the devotional service. Rev. Ginader Speaks. The speaker of the evening, Rev. B. A. Ginader, delivered a forceful sermon. It was an aggressive assault of current unbelief and a telling defence of Christian truth. He used (Continued on page two) FRENCH ASSAUT AT mam on Executive Throws His Hat Into Ring With Purpose of Uniting Republican Party. Counter-Attack Against German Left Wing Succeeds— British Ship is Set on Fire. The Pittsburgh Dispatch carried a1 two column cut of Charles M. Means, former electrical engineer with the ft. & P. C. & I, Co. here, with the folowing description of Mr. Means' wofk: ' "Mr. Means, a member of the Ranloiph->Meang Company, consulting engineers, originally lived In Punxsu;awney, the home of that famous weather prognosttcator, the Ground- Hog. lie Is a recognized authority as to. safety measures governing the application of electricity in the various operations Involved in mining. He has-been retained by the United States Bureau of Mines as consulting engineer, and the Pennsylvania Department of Mines has also retained iiit* in a similar capacity. "On a number of occasions, also, lie has been retained by other State Governments and by legislative committees where the laws governing the use. of electricity in mines were ujttlef consideration. He early recognized the important place electricity would occupy in the economical production of coal and proceeded to peclalize along that line. It naturally follow*! that he was engaged on a number ot occasions to take charge important electrical installations at coal mines In different parts of the ibuntry." fcfnday School Class is H r !| Taken o» Sleighing Trip Mrs, Emerson Sprang and her aiittday school class of Cloe were pleasantly entertained at the home qf Mrs. MaUnda Sprankle, of Trade City on Saturday. A delicious luncheon was served, after which games «fere enjoyed. The party started for home at 5: BO. Those present were: Mrs. Emer■Aft Sprankle. Mrs. Mallnda Spran Kl«; MUsas SAdlo Burrell, Martha Tyl*r, Mrrtlo London, Matilda Blose, Jkrrie Bair, Gladys Bargerstock, Iva Williams, Bertha Daugherty, Cora i(f»nddn, Madeline Sprow, Gertrude Angherty, Metta Kremkrau, Mlnta Sprankle; Messrs. Ray Bair and Bf»P Sprankle. , j JO CLEAN A WINDOW RIGHT Cm two chamois skins, one for wash- Mg and ope for polishing. We havo j#o slses. OOc and 75c, finest quality. Accessory Store.—50t2 PARIS, liar. 13.—French troops In their counter-attack against the left wing of the German army menacing Verdun have scored a success, the French war office announced in an official communique issued this afternoon. This success was won in La Pretre forest, where the French troops penetrated a German trench on a front of 200 yards. Tho French returned to their original line after setting off mines. The communique states that there was no infantry action In the Verdun region last night, but the bombardment continued. Ship Ablaze Twice ST. JOHN, N. III.. Mar. 13.—For the second time in 18 hours, lire broke out early today on board the British steamer Matatus. The tire was preceded by a series of explosions which are believed to have been caused 'by calcium carbide In her cargo. The flames spread rapidly despite the efforts of the crew and firemen. The Matatus is bound for New Zealand. Her cargo, which includes 500 automobiles and steel rails, is valued at $600,000. Indiana People Will Take Most of Seats With the reservation of seats by out-of-towu buyers surpassing all expectations, the management of the Jeerson ffTh eater will probably be facing a seat famine after the special train from Indiana pulls in tonight. In view of the probability that the Indiana delegation will require most of tonight's house, Punxsutawney people are boing urged to postpone their visit to the great film until tomorrow and Wednesday. TO SPEAK AT CLOE TONIGHT Rev. Martin Luther Weaver, of Johnstown, will preach in the hall at Cloe tonight at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited. DR. a. M. FREE BREAKS ARM Dr. S. M. Free, of DuBolg, fractured bis right forearm just above the wrist when he slipped and fell as he came out of the DuBoia Hospital yesterday. x Minister Scores Sunday Rehearsal of Minstrel Audience at After-Meeting Last Night Takes Rising Vote in Condemnation. As the result of a thrilling revolver duel in the dark between Francis ityan, a 15-year-old youth, and a burglar early Sunday morning young Ryan was shot through the left hand, and there are certain Indications that lead the pollc© to believe that the vouth succeeded In winging the burglar, says the DuBola Courier. The pistol duel occurred at the old Daly homestead on South Main street at about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning. Young Ryan was peaceably sleeping when he heard a noise down rtalrs. He listened and heard something drop on the floor. He concluded that there waR something wrong and taking a revolver In his hands, ho started down tho stairway. Tho stairway is a boxed affair and the bottom opens directly into the dining room. Shoot* at Flashlight. Reaching the bottom of tho stairs young Ryan heard someone fumbling with the lock on the other side. Turning the key on the inside he threw oj>en the door. Just as he did 'this he stumbled and fell, dropping his revolver. The room was in total darkness and all that Ryan could see was a flashlight in the hands of the Intruder. Ryan managed to Becure liis revolver again and when the robber started shooting he did not hesitate to return the fire. Four shots altogether were fired inside the room, and tho marks of all of them were found yesterday. One of the shots fired by the robber hit Ryan on the left hand, inflicting a slight wound. Bobber Apparently Hurt. In the midst of the duel In the dark the robber began backing towards the front door and when he reached the. entrance quickly made UiB exit. Ryan fallowed out on the porch and in the clear moonlight fired again at the intruder. There was another man on the outside, evidently keeping watch. The first man joined him and the two disappeared, ftyan is of the opinion .that he wounded the man on the inside. When this man reached the outside of the house he appeared to be in distress and when he came up to the pal outside, he took him by the arm and clung to him. With the assistance of the man outside the robber was taken around the house and both of them disappeared. EBERHART'S STORK NEWS. The announcement of our semiannual sale of $1.50 and $2.00 house dresses at 96c will be found on page 8. Read It carefully. Have our Dressmaking Dept. make your new spring Jacket suit,, street or party dress. All garments cut and designed to your measurements. Only in the byilt-to-order costume can distinctive individuality he obtained—tl lineman wanted. A steady position for man with experience in electric light work. Only a sober man need apply. Jefferson. Electric Company offloe.—49tf A surprise was sprung at the close of the union services last night when Rev. P. E. Burtt called for a rising vote In condemnation of a Sunday rehearsal held in preparation for the recent home talent minstrel show. The official report of the meeting, as submitted to Hie Spirit this morning, contained the following reference to the episode, in speaking of the after meeting: "At its close Rev. Mr. Burtt called for a rising vote in condemnation of the recent Sunday rehearsal of a local minstrel show at the Jefferson theatre. The audience responded in a body." Rer. Burtt said to the after meeting audience that he bad presented the matter to the morning audience at his church. GAME PROTECTOR LEWIS DISTRIBUTES PHEASANTS State Game Protector Iddo Lewis, of Marchand, has Just concluded distributing twenty ring necked pheasants in various portions of Indiana county. The birds were in good condition and Bhould do a lot toward propagating this type of game in the county to the south of this. Tateraatlunal Smn Pcrvlm. HARRISBURG, Mar. 13.—In an interview with officials at the National Guard headquarters here, it was learned definitely that the National Guard of Pennsylvania could be mobilized at Mount Gretna, fully equipped for service, Including all necessary supplies, in less than 15 hours. All camp equipment, ammunition and provisions could be entirely loaded ready for transportation In less than six hours. At the present time all camp equipment Is in the arsenal here, labelled with blank labels ready for consignment. The requisitions for provisions have only> to be signed in order to start the provisioning of a supply train. Ask Chance to Serve. Following the United States decision to invade Mexico for the purpose of capturing Francisco Villa and other bandits, many requests have come to the office of the Adjutant General from members of the Guard throughout the State, requesting that they be given a chance for active service in case an emergency should arise. From the National Guard this State could contribute over 11,000 trained men for active service. Up to the present tlmo no orders have been received, hut Governor Brumbaugh and officials of the Guard, say it stands as it did In the Spanish-American war, ready to obey tho commands and servo the country. Could Mobilize Speedily. Tho actual gathering together of the troops throughout the State at their respective armories could be accomplished In less than an hour's time, according to the Adjutant General's department. To complete mobiPzation, movement would then onlybo a matter of transportation to Mt. Gretna. The Troop at Erie, it is (Continued on page three.) Anita and Punxs'y Folk Join in Social Affair Party on Sleighing Trip are Entertained at Homo of Mr. ami Mrs. Charles N'olph. Mr. and 'Mrs. Charles Nolph entertained a number of young people from Anita at their home, where they were met by some of their PunXBUtawney friends. Games and music were the entertainment features of the evening, and delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Blose; Misses Gertrude Radager, Mayme Rhoads, Cathryn Miller, Hazel Greeley, Ruth Mosier, Clara Malene. Ida Blose; Messrs. Robert Blose, iHarry McMlnnis. Arthur Fosburg, John Weiss, Edward Thomas, Herbert Fosburg, John Thomas, of Anita, who made the trip in Wm. Blose's tallyho; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noerr, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Dunmlre, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newcome, Mrs. Ida Fettermnn, Mrs. Julia Nolph, Mrs. Andrew Beverage; Misses Mwrguerite Dunmlre, Mary Nolph, Helen Bevwego, Ruth Nolph, Mary Noerr, Beatrice Haney, Valma Nolph, Anna Nolph; Messrs. Floyd Noerr, Cren Fettenman, Homer Dunmlre, George Noerr, Robert Bevej-- ege, Ned Nolph, Clair Noerr, of Punxs'y. Wanted—Four boys, over 1G yra., of age to work at silk mill. Good pay while learning. Specialty Silk Co.—48tf INDIANA DUCK PIN TEAM £ TO MEET LOCALS TONIGHT A picked bowling team from the Indiana V. M. C. A. will meet a similar team from the Central Y. M. C. A. on the alloys at the latter place tonight at 7:.TO to decide which is the better of the two in duck pins. Although our bowlerg have not been practicing much with the smaller balls there are some good-4»owlers iu that lino here and a good game ta looked for. On account of this match the regular schedule will be suspended for tonight but will be continued for tho remainder of the week. It is as follows:Tuesday, Bakers vs. Note Shavers; Thursday. Package Busters vs. Queen Quality: Friday, Stetson vs. Note Shavcre. PHILADELPHIA. Mar. 13.—Governor Brumbaugh yesterday announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President. He did so in the course of a letter to Henry G. Wasson, National Committeeman from Pennsylvania, who had written to the Governorffirglng such action. The Governors announcement and the exchange Jt letters between himself and Mr. W asson marked the final steps in \Me plan to challenge the leadership M Senator Jfenrose. The fighting wim be dono|jttirou'ghout the State in tm The prizes wilBbe of the delegation to Iheupional convention, of the nomlnlftflfn for State offices and of the State Committee. Opposing tickets will bo set up at large and for the various districts. Stands on Record. Governor Brumbaugh will make Ills fight on the basis of the record of his 8tato administration. Writing to the Governor, Mr. Wasson said: "Your record of party pledges redeemed and party ipollcios advocated Is without parallel In the history of Pennsylvania politics and challenges comparison with that of any Executive In the nation." He added the Progressive, as well as Republicans, approved of the gubernatorial course, and saw in the 8tate administration's record a basis for a reunion platform. Would Unite Party. Governor Brumbaugh's letter in reply stated that he was willing to become a 'presidential candidate if such a course is nocessary to bring about a united Republican party in Pennsylvania. His letter plainly intimates that he thinks a strong union of Progressives and Republicans is necessary to beat the Democrats. COMPENSATION BOARD WILL DETERMINE DISPUTED POINT •atMaatfaaal N*«va W?M HARRISBURG, Mar. 13.—The Workmen's Compensation Board will me*t next Thursday at Philadelphia. JObn A, McSparran, master of the Pennsylvania GYange will appear before the Board, at that time, to discus* the meaning of the term Agriculture tn which workers are exempted from the provisions of the Act. The question has arisen as to whether truck* farmers and other types of agriculturists are exempted. GAME