Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-04-13

              w H'1 BP*''"' S Partly cloudy tonight and Friday,:'m| 7 > : ■ Cokler, moderate WCTt *-^^pg| • '».- ■ 1 ■- »- '•■ ' '»- * N At. ... ' ' " -  ftJNXSUTAWWEY, PA., THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1818 PRICE TWO COMi fggttl IN Ml NOTE SEM Ell FOB HHSI BEGUN AT MflLLEIOMI I uHHi •■ ' for the Benefit of. those who desire a list of native Pennsylvania shrubs suitable for planting at the base of tfeehotise oron lawn boundaries, the Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture and Experiment presents the following varieties, classified according to approximate height of growth: Low .growing—Ceanotlius or New Jersey Tea, Hypericum or St. Johns Wort, Aromatic (sweet/) sumac, Shining rose. Hard Hack {spireaV, Xanthorrhiza.Medium height—Red-tongued Dogwood (Cornus stolouifera). Earlyflowering Dogwood (Coruus mas), Euonymus or strawberry bush, Black Alder or Inkbenry (Ilex glabra); Red berried Elder, Smooth (shining), sumac). Withe Rod (viburnum), .' TaU—(jhionathus or White Fringe, Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Alternate-leaved Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia), Haniamelis or Witch Hazel, Benzoin Odorlfeiuiu or Spice (Bush, Physocarpus or Nine Bark, Stag horn Sumac, Staphylea or Bladder Nut, Arrow Wood, Wayfaring tree and Black Haw, all viburnums. Medium to tall—Craetagus or Thorn Apple. Low to medium—Azalea or Honeysuckle.Jury Out on Allen Case, and Jury Has Been Drawn to Hear Charges Against Miles'Flack, of Desire. }Say That Ship "Near" Sussex Was Torpedoed by German U-Boat, Because She Looked Like War Vessel. Mexican De Facto Troops Awaiting Outcome of U. S. Action on Demand For Withdrawal of U. S. Troops. . B B B yKB' '■BlsSXSflpffv ' AdMHHeuK' km I* flnlrnL _____—.. Steve Zagonitch Has '. Throat Slashed While j John Venner, Who | Has Made Escape. i' '• ** . —  MM 1 ■ Lengthy Communication Covering Mass of Detail Now Being Prepared For Submission to Cabinet. WEAPON USED WAS RAZOR ATTACKED WIRE AFTERNOON PRISONER PLEADS NOT GUILTY FRENCH BOME GERMAN TORPEDO AMERICAN SOLDERS MENACED WASHINGTON. April 13*— While Germany's note to the United States denies that the Sussex was wrecked by a German submarine, It states that another vessel, unlike the Sussex fn appearance, was torpedoed In ,tbo same waters. It in admitted that three of the Other ships regarding which the United States sent inquiries to Berlin were sunk by German submarines, but in accordance with the rules of war, ' * UUOOKVIL#:, April 13,—Shortly after convening this morning Judge Charles Corbet concluded hia charge to the jury sitting in the trial of ■Charles Allen, focused of murder. The coun's> instructions delivered this morning were<wholly impartial. He indicated thp.t the jury could not consider a first degree verdict and that its verdict must ibe (either second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or not guilty. He outlined clearly what constituted second Segree murder and voluntary manslaughter, • Immediately after concluding his charge the case of the Commonwealth vs. Miles Flaclt, charged with murdering Oliver Warrlson at Desire, On March ti, was (Stilled, and the selection of a jury began. From about 10:20 until nearly noon was required to pick u Jury, following which the defendant was arraigned, and plead not guilty. Court adjourped Until 'Z o'clock this afternoon, with the jury in the Allen case still out. liO'bert Bloon* one of the live Du- Bois boys on the train with Allen at the time of the shooting told a story similar in detall.to that of the others, who testified in the trial yesterday. Guy Doodring and Frank Schultz, the latter a youngster In knee trousers, proved exceptionally good witnesses. They were with young Bliss at the time of tfie shooting and they told clearly anctfKcoBclsely of the shooting, and the preceding und subsequent events. E. M. Davis, of' Brookvllle, testified to finding the hat of the accused in the Brookvllle railroad yards. George Staley identified the defendant as the man he had seen jumping from the train at Brookvllle when it was stopped- at the order of the sheriff. T. J. Bliss, fattier ol the boy whom it is maintained Killed, testified as to the .distance and the absence of Ibushes and other growth along the tracks, it being the in ten-. tiontof the commonwealth to try .to prove that Alien had an unobstructed view when he fired the shot that killed young Bliss. Former Sheriff T. A. Mayes testified as to the searcli for Allen in and about the railroad yards at Brook-- vllle. Charles ltader, With whose mother Allen made his home in IKiBois, was the final witness for the commonwealth. He testified solBly that lie had known the Accused for the •past six years as Charles H.^Alleu. The defense opened' Its case at Iateraatloaal Nem Serrle*. Washington. April 13.—Ger- Pmany will .be afforded an opportunity to iV-1'rame and re-issue pledges that, international law will be observed by her submarine commanders. President Wilson has so decided and a formal communication, sent to them with a wealth of detail of what tho United States regards as improper action by German submarine officers is now being drafted. It .will be considered and probably approved at tomorrows cabinet meeting at which time the German reply claiming privilege of sinking various vessels and denying responsibility fdr the sinking of the Sussex will be discussed. PAHIS, April 13.—The German submarine which torpedoed the liner Sussex was sunk April 5. Tho submarines identity l§ fully known to tile French government Its .commander and crew are understood to be prisoners in a camp of the  The ofliclal ipress bureau of the Ministry of Marines Issued the following statement today in reply to the German claim that tho Sussex was not torpedoed. "We could publish the name of the commander and the number of the submarine which attacked the Susstex as well as the story of her journeying prior to that time. This submarine ,was destroyed on April 5 and her officers and crew supplied all the information we possess iu this matter. Tliis week's Indiana Progress has the following to sa.v concerning the attractions that are being booked for Indiana's Centennial celebration to b* held in June: "With the State encampment, of the Song of eVterans, firemen from all parts of Western Pennsylvania and.a big carnival company here during the centennial celebration of Indiana as a borough. June lit-1!4, centennial weeks promises to witness the greatest demonstration, and draw the largest crowds ever brought to this place. "Plans for the big celebration are being worked out gradually by the various committees and everything indicates a record' breaking celebration."Contracts were closed last week for the appearance of the Harry Coppinga Carnival Company, one of the biggest street carnivals in 'the country, at this* place during centennial week: "Tile Firemen's Athletic Committee has arranged for six counts for the visiting firemen. They are 100- yard race. 220-yard race. 440-yard race, tugof-war, hub and hub race Ijnd a plug race. Suitable prizes will be offered in all -of these events and firemen from all sections of Western Pennsylvania will be invited to compete.' "Other features of the week will be Historical Day, aFrmers Day and Old Soldiers Day. One of the big features of the celebration Aviil lx> the music, to be furnished by instrumental and vocal musical organization* in all parts ef the county; latcrnatlonnl Nem Brrrice. K!. PASO, April 1:1.—-General" Kunston's expedition iuto Mexico, estimated (o number now I 1.000 men, is surrounded today by more than twice thai number of Carranzistas. waiting for the diplomatic "showdown" that must follow the defacto I Mexican dovernuteflt'a demand that (lie t'nited States troops be withdraw it. This fact was clearly shown in all reports reaching the border today from Mexico. They revealed that Minister of War Obregon is sending Carratua troops to advantageous tactical iwjsitions along the American line of communication General Gomez is headed eastward from Sonora with a force of approximately r>,0U0 men. General Obregon lias also ordered 4.000 into the district. where General Pershing's most advanced sub-base is located. Another force of U.SOO is reported to be on its way to the American front front further south. The American State Department has already boon apprised that 10,000 Mexican troops have taken the positions between the American troops and the border. In addition to these there are regtjlar Carranzista commands all along the line of advance.'The American forces are scattered along a line more than •100 miles long. WASHINGTON, April 1'.!.—The I'uited States will not withdraw Its forces from tb« interior of Mexico at present. That was the position taken by officialdom today In discussing the <l>-manil of the defacto Mexican government, contained In the communication ueeelvetl by Designate Arredondo this morning for transmission to Secretary Lansing. Until the note has been considered by President Wlisou 110 official, notice of if will be taken. Uut at the White " House officials said that the expedition will continue the pursuit of ! Villa for the present. I Officials familiar with the situa* I lion said that it was almost certain | that this government will make a re- I ply to the note in which it will asU Carraiua. to explain in what maimer he is ready to take over the task of getting' Villa. If. will discuss the allegations that the expedition entered Mexico under 11 mistaken idea of the Carrauzlsta government's willingness that it take that step.-but th£ United .States will not concede, officials say, that il has not the right- under established precedents, to pursue bandits who have murdered American citizens in their own home, until they are killed or captured. Officials at (Continued on page three.) Steve Zagonitch aged 33 years, is dead as the result of a drunken brawl which pccurred ln Pardus last njght lb House No. 25, between 8 and S> o'clock. ' A number of meti had gathered in the Zagonitch boarding house' last evening to «pass a social evening, ac- j cording to .trtie testimony adduced before the Coroner's jury this morning, and after having imbibed' rather freely in intoxicants, John Venner, who has a reputation for bullying propensities, became obnoxious, and was requested to leave  Several times the repeated.' and.Anally, U fcymought, an effort was him. Zagonitch, whoTTScompanied Venner out of the house, suddenly wished back Into the' house yelling for help, with blood streaming from a terjiblo gasll which extended' from the point of the jaw downward on the right side of the throat, la a few minutes Zagonitch expired, the jugular vein having been severed with the razor, the weapon used by the murderer.Venner, who was coatless and hat* less, made Ids escape and has not been Been since the murder. The sheriff, Chief of Police Sample, of KeynoldBville, and Constable Htgglns had notice of tlie murder within two hours after its occu»rence, but when (.hey arrived on the scene no trace could be found of the culprit. The Col-piier's'jury, sitting -with County Coroner N. C. Mills at fcarchts tftts morning, and composed of Messrs. Ed. P. and E. R. Newton. Ijovii Becbe, H. H. Moyer, S. F. Haiuclc and George Gelsier, after having heard the evidence returned a verdict that tho murdered man hail uuet death at the hands of an unknown person. 1 Zagonitch, who 'was married ,and conducted a boarding house in Pardus, V survived by bis wife, and two children, the latter residing in he /'(Old country." * Venner, is a short-heavy-set man, aged a&ftut 30 years. He is described as being about 5 feet, four or five inched in hei**1: dark, curly hair, dark eyos, add Hark complexion, and has a scar oh one of his cheeks, the result of knife wound. NOSUNBAY FUNERALS FOR DENVER DENVER, Col., April 13.—Sunday iunerals in this city will soon be >a thing of the past. The Ministerial Alliance and the Funeral Directors' association have agrsed to da away with them. Good Scores Made For Finst Shoot of Season Mr. Jones Was Trjring Out New Trap Gun and His Score Indicates That it Is O. K. * An official Dutch commission, which investigated the Tubantia and Palembang cases, reports that these ships were torpedoed, and Indicates German submarines were to blame. The torpedoing of the Spanish steamship Santandrino Is denounced by Premier iRomanoneR as an "incomprehensibly absurd act." U-boat activity has, caused a coal famine In Spain, threatening to paralyze railway service. 1 BERLIN, April 13-jThe following is the text of the German note In reply to the inquiries ft the United States on the steqfmhip Sussex, which recently met llisaster in the war zone: | The French steainV certainment of the fact*1ffi!ether the Channel steamer Sussex was damaged by a German submarine was rendered extremely difficult because no exact —' i ii ii (.Continued, on page three.) ' i-* Messrs. Jones and Lincoln, representatives of the powder department of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, came to Punxsutawney yesterday afternoon and, with a number of men from town indulged i,n a little trap shooting at the traps df the Punxsutawney flu*n Club, opposite the fair groundf jf This being the jbpenintt' shoot of the soason in Punsutawey some elegant Scores weramajPr especially 'by Mr. Jones, who law giving his specially niade Bakir trap gun Its initial try out. Thpt it is a beauty is the claim of all who saw it, and he, demonstrated its accuracy by breaking 88 out of 100 targets. Mr. Lincoln did excellent execution, although being handicapped by the fact that he was compelled to use a strange gun, not having hia own along. T\ A. Lorenzo, C. Wright and D. C. Hess made nice scores, the Doctor having a continuous (break of 22. The scores: , Targets Broke done* .............. .100 S& Lincoln . 75 <54 C. Wright .......... 50 42' Lorensso ... J........ 50 Hess 50 :»5 Coble 50 :i4i B.Wright 50 28 Sweeney >50 25 Cokely .70 21' McAfee 25 15 Simpson 25 11 Rentschler 25 14 , Jones high gun with a break of 24 out of 25. " • ** i • ' GETS EX-HUSBAND JOB TO PAY HER ALIMONY DENVER, Col., April. 13.—When Judge Hillyer threatened to send Henry M. Yet to jail for not paying his alimony, Mrs. Lulu L. Vet, tho divorced wife, scurried around and' secured eVt a job as a chauffeur. He took it. Taking Examinations at Indiana This Week Tite following are talcing mine foremen's, assistant's, second-grade and fire boss certificates at Indiana this week: 'A. K. Ritchie, Hugh McAllister, Andrew Watson, Lorenz Sutton, Uert G. Sprague, of Indiana; David- G. Ruddick. William Whinney and F. U. Patterson, all of Ernest; Oliver ,White, oV Oreekside? John Muggy and Andrew P. O'Connor, of Chan)bersvllle: .fames X. Simpson; Herbert Wardrop. William Martin, Ch OCT leu Ruddock, Rudolph Anderson, H. K. Kenniard, of Iselin: Joseph Paydock, James Dlpsle, John Garvin, of.Melntyre. Williant St. Clair, W. G. Jenkins, .1. I,. "Anderson, of Clymef': Walter D. Myers, of Dlxonvllle: J. 1.. Evans, Thompson Fletcher, Dowry Dane. Ole Olson. Heilwood: James K. Clark, David MrCullough, Aultman. A I'.VIIIOWEl.I, I'AIITY. Miss Mary Weaver, a school teacher of Frosthurg No. I room. was. agreeably surprised last evening when some of her friends gathered to help her spend the evening. The evening was spent with games and music. At about midnight a bounteous luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Edith Galbraith. Charlotte Ualls. 'Beatrice Brown, Alma Postiewuit, Anna Cumuiings, Elizabeth Mohney and Messrs. Blaine Green. William Galbraith. John Gal bralth, Harry Anderson. Bert Malts.! Scott Mohney and John ('tininiiiigs 1 from Frosthurg; Hamnile Smith, ol Grange, and Rosa anil Max Weaver, or Valier. The guests departed at 1:1»0 after"enjoying a very pleasant 1 evening. MDREmfiHl ERITOIIWOHIINBIIEJUI Child Placed Blasting Powder on Stove, and Mother's Clothes Were Set Afire by- Blast. Chamber of Commerce and , Businessmen's Membership • Committee Will Call on Prospects Tuesday. Plans have been matured for a thorough canvass of Punxfeutawuey in the ifiter-ests of the Chamber of Commerce membership campaign. "While voluntary membership applications have been coming in the past three weeks, many have over-' Mfalted the matter of sending in their application blanks, and it wa'B decided at a committee meeting to make a personal  There were 1,200 invitations aeut out to Punxautawney people to Join tho Chamber of Conjiuerce, and in making up the list of names every effort was made to include prospective members. To make certain that no person would be overlooked, the application blank was printed in The Spirit, and the invitation to become a member was generally extended to every public spirited citizen of the town. Mrs. Elizabeth East, of Eritou. died In the DuBoi« hospital shortly after noon yesterday following burns received when powder-'placed on the stove in ljer home by a child, exploded, setting her clothes on fire. Late Tuesday afternoon a young son of the deceased found a keg iu which some blasting powder still remained, and brought it into the kitchen. placing it oil tiq» stove before Mrs. East noticed it. She was working near the stove, when lier husband, who was awakened by tlie explosion, ran downstuirB, he found his wire a mass of flames. Medical aid vwis summoned and the unfortunate woman hurried to the hospital, but she was beyond' saving, her head, hands, neck and uper part or her body being so badly burned that nothing could be done except to alleviate her suffering as much as possible.(Continued on page three.) CHURCH HAS LOST HER SONG, SAYS EVANGELIST STATE COLLEGE 19 CONDUCT iOM-SMG CONTESTS INDIANA PROGRESS WANTS A [SQUAREDEAL FOR ITS COUNTY Aii educational farm-butter scoring contest, is to be conducted during the spring, summer and' fall by the dairy husbandry department of the Pennsylvania State College, for the .benefit of the farm, ' butter-makers throughout Pennsylvania. / The content will be conducted along the following fi«s:. (1) Every leaker of farm-butter In the State is eligible and is urged "to send in samples. (2) One-pound samples are desired. They are to be well cooled, wrapped1 in several thicknesses of pamper and packed in a small wooden or tin box similar to a common chalk box. (3) Samples should oe sent by parcel post to the Dairy Husbandry Department. State College, Pa. Thw should he s<mt early enough so that they -will arrive in State College before the date of the contest. (4) The contest will be held on the following dates: May 1. June 1, July 3, August 1, September 1, and September 30; and a second, contest will be conducted during thf winter months if desired. (5) Th# "butter will be scored and tested each month. (6) A complete report of fcacli churning from which samples are taken in desired. This report is to be made out on blanks furnished toy the department. These .blank* will be gent out each month with the report ot the ■ • • (Continued on tm ttmi "I Would Rather Go to a Dance Than to a Dead Prayer Meeting," Said Speaker at Last Nighi's Meeting. Publishes Letter in Which H Expresses the Opinion That) Indiana County Man Should be Unopposed. Mrs. East was aged 38 years BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION TO MEET TbHWlltOW EVENING . . . . . A meeting of the Business Men's Association will-be held tomorrow evening in the municipal building at 7:30 p. m. " " } Among pther things the joint memboi'Bhip committee will report" progress that has been made thrt* far J in securing members for the Cham- i iier of Commerce, and other import- I ant business will be taken up. A 1 good attendance Is urged. MML ! Miqs Clrfiu Armstrong, daughter 1 of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Armstrong, of ' Locust, was marrifed last evening to < Halph Gaul, also of lx»ou»tv' B6th j young people are highlyregarded in a their home community, and will go ( to. housekeeping there. , t * * , Tht BroTaerhood of the Fijst 3 Presbyterian Church will meet at the , home of W. H. BJose, ,524 ' Second '• avenue, at 7:30 o'clock thhevsnlng. ' "The church lia> lust her song," said Evangelist Robert L. Jones last night at tbe First. Methodist church to the largest weak nlsht audience that has yet. assembled. "and the World will nevej- have another ureal revival u&tll it be regained. J would rather >go to' a dance than a dead prayer meeting," declared the preachej;, '.'and if we ever attract'the world to the church and to our erltglon we mueL have tsouiething joyous and cheery in our lives." A, thrill went over the audience wheA Mr. Jones picked up his Bible from the desk and solemnly read, "Xo Ujzy man shall enter tbe. kingdom of aod," tout after a moment's pause be continued. "That Is one of ray own commandments." After the audience enjoyed a hearty laugh Mr. Jones said, "That scared some of you. didn't Itf" , The verses of the 40tli PafctW were tneed last evening by <T,,i„...a ,i.i I' i • . > >,/• JfA ->>• .• -v. Xvii L&f-'- *' . ■ j £■$*%?} *' .LA-Lviiw.i Republican County chairman. Jae, 1. Brad}", of Brookville. has addressed i he following communlcatiou' to Indiana eouuty Republican voters: "Dear Sir: -As the time for holding the primary draws near, and as it is our duty as voters to give to the candidates for the various offices our deep consideration. 1 write you this in the interest of one. whom. I am sure, deserves the hearty support of the Republican voters of Jefferson couuty at the coming prima5- ries. Mr. Wilbur P. Graff, of Blalr*- vjlle. Indiana county. Pa., a candidate for the nomination for State Senator to represent Indiana and Jefferson counties. "Jefferson couuty has had the Senator for eight years, and at the present time has both congressman and senator, and I believe the majority of fair thinking and fair play Republican:! will agree with tny that at this , 'time the great Republican stronghold L» i ii i'i HI "''i i f <ii i m»' i liiw [ " <OM*ttra«d o» wuk M II you expect to join do not wait to be 'personally solicited, but call on Chairman J. A. Whiteman, who will provide you with a blank application. By handing in your opplicatipn between now and next Tuesday, you will save the "membership committee a great deal of time, a! a. canvass of Punxsutawney cannot be made in less than a day. You, who expect to be Chamber of Commerce members, but have overlooked it up to this time, can set a good example to your neighbors <bf filling out an application now—not after while—and mailing it to J. A. Whitman* or handing it bo 'him nt his place of 'business in the. T. M. C. A. building. i H. B. Ford For Democratic Assembly *' 8. B, Ford, of East Endf'Punxsu-. tawney, it filling out a aftition to fcaye his name afaced o/T the Democratic primary itllot aafcandidate for Anembly. ( . g Mr. Ford ha| interested himself in Democratic locll ud county politics for many yearljCnd is one of the representative Democrats of the cott&ty. ' . m (Advertisement) Speaking editorially, the Indiana Progress has the following to say on the RexiUjWican Senatorial nominal tion: ty- '■ the interest of "the} square deal," The Progress feels called upon ' to deipait from* its usual custom of rofruining from? the advocacy of any parttetttac candidate at the primary •eldfiwi# the situation which has developed in this Senatorial district. It has long Jjeen an unwritten law that the senatorahip shall alternate, between Indiana and Jefferson 'counties, giving the incumbent two terms or eight years of service. In recognition of this cijptom, Hon. T. M. Kurtz, wH(k is just closing his second term, Is not presenting his name as a candidate for re-election We feel that the senatorsbip 1b ours by right and are filling to concede that Jefferson county has the same claim to the Congressman. Although there are three candidates from Jefferson . MU&y, m that not a single '/Republican in our county hap taVen ' lEntiM#!#* situajSin (o anter MM « tea matter ef regret that there seems*to be a mM*' »*rt Of at least a 1 • • •• &0«WM coanty neigh-1 . Wrsto di»»ut« our claim to the sen- helleve that fWwWwSwK1!1*811*  ( . support among the Republicans of Jefferson county. "In presenting to the voters of the district Mr. Wilbur P. Graff, of BlaltsviUe. as a candidate for the office' of State Senator, Indiana county has put forth ber best. Mr. Graft is a comparatively young man, in the full possession of a vigorous manhood. is a successful business man, stands for all that is best in the clvio life of the community and is loyal to the cardinal principles of Republicanism. We have no hesitation in saying to Jefferson county Republicans that he is the overwhelming .choice of this county irrespective of factional differences. -He joins with the Hon- P. C. Knox jn having the unqualified support of ail sides. "It must appeal to our Jefferson county friends that the fair and frank recognition of the rights of the respective counties in the past has been productive of a spirit o£ good feeling which we all would regret to Bee disturbed. In the faoe of our just claims, nothing but the returns will convince us that Jefferson county voters will disregard our 'rights* We even entertain the hope thamhe can* didato from Jefferson county who has announced, doubtless without due consideration of the facts, will graoefully withdraw. "We appeal to all Jefferson county (Republicans to give us a square deal bv voting for Wilbur P. Graff." mum be MM It MAKENEWPLEDG imnenoiis BONG BOOKED fOHMMS CENIEHMAL mm forcei HOUNDED 01 i GARRANZA'S M mm CANVA8ST0 BE HADE FOR MEMBERS [[PUBLICAN CHAIRMAN Indorses w. p. graft