Punxsutawney Spirit, 1916-06-28

              I IF I PRICE TWO CflP Mo Reply to Ultimatum as Yet But Administration Official Says There is Hope That First Chief Will Capitulate at 11th Hour--Latin-American Diplomats Renew Efforts to Have Carranza Make the Concessions Sought by U. S. )' . International News Service 1 WASHINGTON, June 28.—A hint that Carranza has at the elevertfo hour reversed his decision not to release the American troopet's held as prisoners in Chihuahua City, came today. It was I voice# by Postmaster General Burleson as he left the White House, but he Refused to intimate where he received his information. Simultaneously the Latin-American diplomats in Washington renewed their pressure on Carranza to have him meet the wishes ■ * of the United States and thus prevent war. As indicating that the pijKsure seemed to be having some effect on the declaration by the/Mexican. Embassy officials, "that there might be delay" in sendiofg the rpffly to Sunday's ultimatum. Yesterday the embassy not/fiedJJ'h Calderon, the spokesman of the Latin-American diplomanrftiat the American demand for the release of the prisoners had been emphatically refused. Calderon immediately pointed out in another series of telegrams to Carranza that these troopers could not be considered prisoners of war, inasmuch as war has not yet been declared, and urging him to reconsider. Xo reply has yet been received from Carranza, and the delay led some diplomats to hope that Carranza might yet reverse himself. \ NO WO HI) RRGARD1NU ULTIMATUM Xo word regarding the ultimatum reply has been received from Consul General Rodgers from Mexico City. Late last night he sent word*that the Mexican note might not be ready for several days. • This, at first, was believed to refer to the answer to the ultimatum, and White House? officials declared that the President would not wait beyond tomorrow. Today,' however, Secretary Lansing explained that the note was an answer to the note of June 20, and did not refer to the release of the troopers. The over-night messages from Rodgers referred entirely to the getting out of Americans and threw no light on Carranza's intentions. Congressional leaders got in touch with the White House today and were told that there was no change in the situation. The President told the leaders today that he would let them know when he wanted the special session. NOGAES, Ariz,, June 28.—Mexican troops crossed the international boundary 15 miles west of Nogales last night, but were fired upon by American soldiers and retreated into Mexico. The Carranzistas'did not return the fire, but their commander filed a protest, stating that his men had been attacked rthtle on their own territory. When the situation was explained the Mexican leader informed Major William Brooke that he would prevent further mishaps. MOUNT GRETNA, Pa., June 28.— The first actual movement of troops from h6re will begin, immediately after noon. The first half tp draw out will be the engineers. They will be followed shortly by the signal corps. 300 Refugee* Leav Mexico WASHINGTON, June 28.—Roar Adinira'UWlnslow today informed the Navy Department that more than 500 refugees would be immediately sent to the United States from the Mexican west coast. The supply ship Glacier and gunboat Buffalo at Topopablbo were ready to leave, he reported, bringing practically a,ll Americans from that vicinity. There are 68 Americans in the Yaqui Valley who refused to leave. Bandit Murderers slain COLUMBUS, N. M., June 28.—Six of the 25 Mexican bandits who murdered William Parker and his bride on tfceif ranch near Hachita. have ibeen ruH down and killed, according to a dispatch received by a relative of the Parkers here. The bandits were overtaken by an auto posse from Hachita, which has returned to that city. Throe detachments of the 12th United States Cavalry were hot on the trail . of the bandits. The bodies of Parker and his wife were brought to. Hachica early today. Btctt had been shot three times. HOUSE PAWtffT CREDITS BILL *■ WASHINGTON, June 28.—A conference **port on the rural credits or land toatlk bill was adopted by the House today, 313 to 10. The report now awaits action in V the Senate. All members o thfe Country Club and friends they care to Invite will be welcome at the Country Club opening tomorrow. Damage in Excess of $20,000 is Done by Midnight Blaze—Two Buildings Are Totally Destroyed and Adjoining Business Places Suffer Heavily From Smoke and Water Damage-A. Brody Suffers Great Loss. The mining town of Rnssiter, live milt-; south 01 I'un\suta\vney, was visited by :i lire last night that for a time threatened to wipe out tin' entire business seetion of the thriving town Damage esti mated at $'?(•,000 was done, when two buildings were totally destroyed and adjoining structures were damaged b\ smoke, heat and water. The principal losses were sustained by : Andrew Uhas, meat market and grocer\ ; dwelling, $.'>,000. Pete Fulleb, restaurant aiul bakers ; residence above. S'.'.ooo A. Brodv, general store lynnoke and water, SI'? .000 John X. Davis, ,$l .000. 1 ouis Sirriani. •"» store, svater damage. $.">0o Robert Doolittle, holw'Tiold furnitmv, $.">0o. James McClaren, drug' store, $.">(10. I. S. Jones, grocery, $"oo. Gingery Richard, pool room, $.">00. The fire started in the storeroom of Andrew I'has, in a twostory frame building owned by him. It had secured but a slight start 'when discovered, but it spread rapidly and soon the entire building svas in llatnes. In this building were the I has grocery and meat market and the Davis jewelry store. A part oi Mr. I'has' hotise- ■ ■•hold goods were saved from the flat above, but the contents of the grocery, meat market and jewelry store were totally destroyed. The flames spread to the Fullen building adjoining, and this was soon a nass of flames. A part of the restaurant and the household goods of Mr. Fullen in this buildin j> were saved. MACHINE GUV BATTERY SUCH AS MOWED DOWN THE V. 8. TROOPS * , » *7 WEXIOWl .MACHIHL GUH TROOP. ■ - ®/*re.«*7t.n testy,us. Hero is a Mexican machine gun troop, with their spitfire gunV set ti|) for action. It was the effective work of these machine guns used by the Mexicans when they ambushed the American troopers ;it Carrizal, that almost wiped out Troops K and C of the Tenth Cavalry. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS TEACHERS AND TALKS OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE LOCAL MEN WILL ENJOY OUTING IMP TO CANADA AUTO HURTLES OVER AN EMBANKMENTANDTWO ARE SERIOUSLY HURT Will I,cave on July 4 for Buffalo and Then North Along l<ake Chain.  An outing trip to the Canadian similar to the one of last year will be again conducted by the Central V. M. C. A. during the coming month. Rights of the Individual Student and Student Body Are Thoroughly Discussed. Raymond Mehrten, of Brookville, Miss Gertrude Guth, of Clarion, in Auto Smashup. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS LODGES OF PUNXS'Y ELECT OFFICERS; Punxs'y and Mahoning Lodges Make Their Senii-Annuul Selection. Semi-annual elections were held . this week by Punxsutawney Lodge K. of P., No. I !♦:!. and by Mahoning Lodge No. :!ti 1. of the same order. Monday night officers were elected as follows by No. in:!: Chancellor commander, Samuel M. Rosenthal; vice, chancellor, (Jlen A. Bortz; prelate, George A. BorU; master at arms, Noah Treharne: keeper of records and seals, li. T. Ileckendorn. master ol exchequer, M. I!. Brown: master of finance. W. A. Mr- Gee; Inner guard. W. II. Wulfert; outer guard. John C. Fish; trustee for IS months. John C. .Morris: representative to Grand Lodge, John <«. Fish. Last night Mahoning Lodge met at West End and elected the following officers: Chancellor commander, Harry Depp; vice chancellor. Edward Morris; prelate, Avery Drummond; master of work. Irvin Blose; master at arms, Clair Kesslar: inner guerd. LeRoy Hutmire; outer guard, James Chapman; representative to Grand Lodge, W. D. Schleminer; trustee, Patrick Sweeney; captain of degree team. Edward Morris. The party will start frfcrn here at 1:40 a. m. Tuesday. July t, and travel via. Buffalo, Niagara Palls and Toronto to Haliburton. Ontario, arriving there at 6:10 p. m. Wednesday.P. 0. S. Of A. CELEBRATION AT HENRY'S GROVE, JULY 4 From this point thfiy will travel 12 miles into the interior, where they will place themselves in the hands of guides, already arranged for, who will take them by and pbrtage, into the wilds. IBS! NEW TEACHERS ARE NAMED MEHRTEN IN KUTANNING HOSPITAL The time of the school directors, at a special meeting held last night, was largely given to a discussion of the rights of lllgh School students and means of conducting the High School in such a way that no injustice may be done to the student who commits an offense against the rules. In other words, that (he punishment shall fit the and be truly cor- J jf It is the qf every member the board.xo to the individual puwl &tm at the same time 'preserve tip of the student body and flhejffignity of the High School ainstitution. According to the school laws of Pennsylvania any teacher may temporarily jKispend a pupil, but it also stipulates jjbat such suspension must be promptly reported to the board or a .duly authorized committee of the board, and it is their privilege, afttpr a proper hearing, to reinstate, suspend or expel. Parents with real grievances hould bear in mind that the board is their co»rt of appeal and that it is their privilege to attend the board meetings where they will be respectfully heard. The three vacancies on the teaching force were filled by the election of Mi«8 Ruth.Evans, Miss Mabel M- Whlttaker and Miss floxie Morris. Miss Katherine Brown was elected as substitute. John Purdy, Jr., was elected janitor of the Jefferson street scbool. When the car in which they were riding pitched over an embankment on the road between Siigo and Hiraersburg, Raymond Mehrten, of Brookville, formerly employed In Punxsutawney, and Miss Gertrude Guth, of Clarion, were badly injured. Mehrten is in the Kittanning Hospital, suffering from a broken upper jaw, a severe concussion of the brain, and various cuts and contusions. Miss Guth in addition to a severe laceration of the right, leg, is suffering from severe bruises and abrasions. Mr. Mehrten had left the county seat for East Brady to deliver a car for which Trube Stewart has the agency, At Clarion Miss Guth joined Mr. Mehrten and they drove to East Brady. Returning they were traveling at: a high rate of speed Instead of camping on one lake and stopping there the entire time as they did last year, the party plan to make a circuit of some 50 to 75 miles covering a large number of lakes and streams, stopping at each long enough to sample the fish and enjoy the scenery. The trip will cover a period of two weeks, the party expecting to be home again Wednesday, July ID. Those planning to ko are J. Boyd Allison, Dr. J. 11. Murray, George Burkett, Hobert Hall, James Gutelius and C. H. Manlev. Several others had made arrangements to go but have been prevented at the last moment so that the party is not yet full. Anyone wishing to consider the trip should consult the Secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A. at once. Itucket Brigade (Jets Busy j A bucket brigade got busy when (he first uliirni was mined in, and nt 12:30 o'clock I lie i'unxsutawney Fire Department was summoned. The creek nearby bad been dammed and when the big truck arrived water was pumped from tfcis. The truck did efficient work in preventing the further spread of the llames. Several times the fire jumped across the street, and so intense was the heat Dial the windows of several liuildings, nearly a hundred feet away were broken. The damage to the Mc- Claren drug store, the Jones grocery, the Richards pool room across the street, was mainly due to water and to heat. Department Store Threatened The big two-story brick building owned by A. I.evinson, and occupied by Die department store of A. Brody, which adjoined the I'has building, rereived the major portion of the firemen's attention. It is the most substantial building in the town and served to block the progress of the flames. The entire stock of the Brody store, however, was almost totally destroyed by water and smoke. Robert Doolitfle. living in the flat above the Hrodj store, suffered heavy damage from water and from breakage when his household goods were carried out of the building. The live and 1 0-cent store of l.ouis Serrianni, adjoining the Fullen building, was on tire several times but the damage done to that structure was not great. The volunteer bucket brigade worked hard and faithfully, and did most efficient work, as did Chief North, of the l'unxs'y department, and his assistants. The ft re was under control shortly after 1 o'clock. The majority of the losers carried insurance. Eullen, it is said, was particularly unfortunate in that his [insurance had expired last Monday and had not been renewed. The Business Men's Association of Kossiter has expressed its deep appreciation of Die work done by the Rossiter volunteers, and of the response to their cnll for aid by the l'unxs'y depa rtment. W KIN N Kit ROAST AT CLAWSOX SPRINGS The T. II. T. Club held a Weinnlo Roast at the Clawson Spring last night. Games,'singing, and other amusements were enjoyed by those present. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. George, Alta Bowers. Mabel and Hazel Whlttaker, Kdith l.angsford, Claire Coleman, Emma King, Rachel Milliard, Elizabeth, Bessie and I.ela Bullock. Inez Jordan, John Williams, Rusty Jack. Walter Fish, Pete Sprankle, Harold Bowers, Carl Schlemmer, Skeets Ellenberger, and Junior George. Wanted—20 experienced salesladies and ."> experienced salesmen. Inquire at Friedman's Store this evening until S o'clock or Thursday,—tl IirK_ on the road lo Sligo when Ihey INSTITUTE MOOSE LODGE HEREro,mded a ahaip urv< The auto moiiiuiL imvuL MWUL IILIIL rii() not hol(, to tht> r0.lcl and ,)itche(1 Organizer In the Ctiy Who Says over a steep embankment, turning Prospects l-'or Big Lodge turtle as it catapulted over the side Are Good. °l' the road. Both were thrown from the ear as it turned over, the car fallinR on Mehrten at the bottom of the embankment. A party of autoists arrived on the scene a few minutes later and hurried the injured man and woman to Uimevsburg, where they \yere given medical attenion. It was found' that In addition to a broken upper Jaw Mr. Mehrten was suffering from a brain concussion that made his condition serious. He was taken to the Kittanning Hospital and it was stated this morning that he was resting easily. It is not believed that he is injured internally as was at first supposed. Miss Outh's worst. in- Jury consisted of a great laceration of the right leg. that required 1* stitches to close. She was taken to her home in Clarion. Mr. Mehrten was formerly employed here and lias many frienda in Punxsutawney. about two miles east ot' Kimersburg EVERYTHING IN READINESS! FOR COUNTRY CLUR OPENING Fine Program of Addresses, Sports, Etc., Provided For Afternoon and Evening. The program for the P. O. S. of A. Fourth of July picnic to be held in Henry's Grove next Tuesday has been completed, and, commencing at 2 o'clock, will be carrried out as follows: invocation America Audience Address Samuel M. Rosentbali Music. Recitation Miss Stiver Address . ... . . Hon. Henry I. Wilson Recitation Lincoln's Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Address  i. Rev. P. E. Burtt^ Music Address . . J. M. House History of Flag .... Wallace Wolfe Recitation Address Lex N. Mitchell, Esq. Music Address Rev. H. G. Teagarden Baseball G&me the balance of the .afternoon will be occupied with races by girls, boys women and men. Other sports have been provided for, and the afternoon's celebration will culminate with supper in the grove. PROMIIiEIII MERCHANT OF BROOKYlUf DIED TUESDAY CELEBRATED THIRTY-FIR8T WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The 31st anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wlnslow was celebrated at their home on Torrence street Monday night. There were about 20 (fiesta present. Luncheon and music were enjoyed by the guests until a late hour. .James S. Canning Died at. 4 O'clock Yesterday After Protracted Illness. BROOKVILLE, June 28.—James M. Canning, one of the oldest and most prominent merchants of Brookville, died at his home here at 4 o'clock yesterday afteiiioon, after ap illness of several montps. His death was due to heart troulie. Mr. Canning started a grocery business here in 1879 and had conducted it until hla last illness. He was regarded as oie of the most thorough and progressive butfnesB men of the town. 1 He tool? great pride in the town's and could always be countedj/foon when some civic work uftrfer way. He is survived by fits wife and one son, James g. Canning. A daughter, Mrs. Paul Hughes, died about 10 years ago. / Arrangements for the funeral have not been made. The Loyal Order of Moose, now one of the largest fraternal orders in the world, is preparting to initiate a local lodge. District Director E. O. Girard, who has jurisdiction over several lodges in this territory, has opened an office in the Weber Building as a result of somafcampaigning he has directed hery / The Mdose Is/About Hie fourth largest ojraer in/tlie world by reason of theirJTmmarse membership, which is crow/ing Jfte million mark. Mr. states that prominent businesViind professional men are interested in the movement to institute a branch or the order here and that strict censorship of every applicant Is a prime requisite. Apparently, then, Punxsutawney will have a lodge of Moose that will be instituted under auspicious circumstances.Tennis Tournament Called OIV— (iolt'er* Will Be llu-y on Handicap Play. The formal season's opening of the Punxsutawney Country Club is scheduled for tomorrow and the interested manifested would indicate that it is to be the season's big social event. The field committee has arranged a handicap tournament for the golfers. with golf balls to the winners of the tournament. Handicaps will bo arranged by the field committee tonight. ♦ The tennis tournament, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, lias been called off, owing to the fact that the tennis courts cannot be put In readiness by that time. They will, however, be in shape for play within a few days. A basket picnic is on schedule. In the evening there will he dancing with Neal's orchestra furnishing the music. The dancing will begin at 7 o'clock. A general Invitation to the adults of tills section has been extended. Getting Camp Bonarr Ready For Coming of the Boys Says Revolution is Purely Irish Movement iBtemntlOBal Nema Hervlc®, C. H. George, physical director <rf Central Y. M. C. A., left this morning for Camp BoNarr, near Lumber City, Clearfield county, where he, with Secretary Vincent, Physical Director Shantz, of OuBois, and Physical Director Schreiber, of CleArffe)d, will get the camp in readiness for the coming of the boys on July 18. There, is much enthusiasm manifested among, the boys of Clearfield, DuBois and Punxsutawney this year aftd the camp promises to be a fine one.. A large number of enrollment's have already been registered. LEFT l-'Oll criA'KR, INDIAWA Lorain Eberha'rt and Harrington Evans left this rfbrning for Culver, Indiana, wherjpthey will attend the Culver Milit/y Academy. Lorain will take natal Jtaining, and Harrington will M»ln tIie Black Horse Troop. LONDONN, .Hino 28.—Taking the stand in his own defense. Sir Roger Casement, who is on trial on the charge of high treason, denied today that the Irish rebellion had been Inspired, directed, flnancrd by Germany. Sir Roger declared it wan a purely Irish movement. Reaches Ripe Age of Five Minervaruth, the little daughter or Mr. and Mrs. George Stevenson yesterday attained the age of 5 years, and the event was properly celebrated when the young lady entertained several of her little friends from 3 until 5 o'clock. Tliere were all sorts of games and dainty refreihments for tile youngsters. D. Leffler and O. B. Porter, of Clearfield, and J. A. Haven, of Brookville, were business visitors in Punxsutawney yesterday. A treat Is In store for photoplay patrons who witness the production of "A Child of the Paris Streets," at the Jefferson tomorrow. For the flfst time since "The Birth of a Nation" ■was shown here, Mae 'Marsh and Robert Harron appear in a Triangle film drama. See a fine show, and help a worthy cause. Proceeds for benefit of Christ Episcopal Church.—tl* EBEUHART'S STORK NEWS. A car ctf Golden Link Flour arrived today. Leave your order. Don't miss the ,sale of Hill's pillow cases tomorrow morning. See our ,ad on page G. Ask to see' the linen and linene auto dusters for men. » Help raise the debt on Christ Episcopal Church by attending either the matinee or evening show at the Jefferson Theater, of Mae Marsh and Robert Harron, In a wonderful Triangle production entitled. "A Child of the Pari* Streets."-—tl* WANTED 20 experienced salesladies and 5 experienced salesmen. Inquire this evening until 8 o'clock or Thursday, tl FRIEDMAN'S Another shipment of ladles' silk sweater coats, $5.00 to $12.CO.—tl PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 28, 1916 f ydlL-*.—No. MS rCMUEA HAT REVERSE DEGtSHm Mt RELEASE AMERICAN SOLDIERS CAPTURED M CARRIZAL RATTLE I •'' ;•-—•— FIDE DESK PART OF HIS SECTION f UER HID ■£- TOWN IS THREATENED FOR A INK k n