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Manu VOLUME 72. CRIMINAL COURT SESSION DRAWS TO CLOSE TODAY Test Liquor Case against Two Creekside Men Is Causing Decided Interest. Claims of Prosecution Well Founded INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1916. TWO CENTS.

BAND CONCERT MOST PLEASING PROGRESSDELAYED Tho small audience was nil that in- with the splendid concert in the Auditorium last evening, complimentary to the stockholders of the Indiana Military Band. The classical numbers were given with a vim spirit that levoked hearty ap- ilause, while the popular selections wore! similarly greeted, both parts of the program evidencing conscientious mictice on the part of the musicians. The vocal selections given by Rosa Vollrath Buchheit were charming and emphasized but again the splendid work of this Indiana artist. The violin numbers of Orley See of the Normal conservatory were given with fine feeling and added yet more friends to the number who appreciate this man's talents. The December Term of -Criminal Court is slowly working to its close afid it is expected with the trying of two or three more cases and the continuing of others, the session will be ended (tomorrow afternoon.

A alight delay was experienced this morning when the associate counsel in the Morasco liquor case, missed train connections Latrobc and did not reach here until 10:35 this anormng. Following the disport' 011 of the Andy Gates case -yesterday in which the jury returned a verdict af 'guilty, the of the Commonwealth againsl Joseph amd Anthony Morasco of Creekside, charged with ithe illega safe of liquor was called. The defendants' attorneys arc Ex-Judge S. 3 Telford of Indiana and Attorney Mc- Padyen of Latrobe. This is a test case, in that it is expected that the (legality of an out county liquor firm to transact business this county wflil be determined It appears through the testimony of feredi tin the that Joseph Morasco is- the Indiana county aigen' of tihe Independent Brewing Company while his brother, Anthony, is tfhe lo cal agent of the Tri-County Express! Company, whose (business so far, it is alleged, has been the delivering of tihe liquor consigned by that company to Creekside.

Upon beirog questioned Anthony stated' that while he lived in the same house- wiHh his brother, he was not aware that the brother was an agent for the brewing company. He said that white in Pittsburgh he was passing the establishment of the 'brew- cry on Ross street and "just went in- sidfe and struck them for a job." He was accommodated by being appointed County agent for the Tri-'County Express Company. It as asserted by the iprosecution that the distribution of the beer ordered from vicinity was delivered under the 'guise of the duties of fche'iExpress agent, and, it is further alleged, that the action looks like a subtrefuge for the brewing company to conduct ibusinesa illegally in this section. The ipresent case is one of the most interesting of the liquor cases that tried in the Indliana County Courts for some time and has attracted a large number of spectators. Wit- Continued on Page Two, Col.

1) RULING FOR FEMALE LABOR State Industrial Board Makes Important Announcement Respect in That GOVERNMENT'S COURSE WILL BE FIXED TODAY From Plan of Wilson to Be Present to the Cabinet Meeting This Afternoon Will Be Outlined Action of U.S. ELECTION NIGHT AT SONS OF VETERANS The annual election of officers for WJiliam L. Buchanan Ciimp No. 177, Sons of Veterans, will 'take? place at tho of the Camp to be held in Odd Fellows' hall this evening, beginning at o'clock. This is one of the most important meetings of the year and it is desired that there bo a large turnout of the members.

TEUTONS CONTINUE TRADINGSMASHES IN NEW YORK CENTRAL SAFETY STATION FOR THE MINES FORMED Operators of Johnstown and Vicinity Formally Organized at Interesting Session in That City Yesterday HARRISBURG, Dec. State Industrial Board, today issued this ruling on employment of women in mercantile establishments during the holidays: The Industrial Board adopts the opinion of the Attorney General on the question of overtime in the women's employment act in reference to Christmas shopping, and in this connection the board advises the employers to endeavor to arrange tihe female help in shifts so as to maintain the day's work for any individual as nearly as possible normal, and not to exceed 11 hours in any one day for any one It also advises that care, should be exercised in arranging the shifts that young those under be dismissed during the earlier hours of the evening. The latter arrangement is desirable partially to enable such young women to reach their homes in the early evening and partially by reason of fact that the young girls are more susceptible to injury through unduly extended- and strenuous application to their work. WASHINGTON, Dec. course the Administration will tako as intermediary between the groups of nations at war will be settled definitely at the meeting of President Wilson's cabinet late today.

It was learned today from sources close to the White House that tentative plan of the President's course wiM ibe laid before his official advisors at that time. Prom it, it was stated may be expected the outline of the role the United States will play. The President conferred today with Secretary of State Lansing on the proprietary of action by the United States in the present situation. Mr. Lansing refused to make any official communication following the conference, but it is understood ho upheld the right of a.

neutral with interests at in any struggle to at least suggest that tihe peace proposals of one side be given the (gravest and fullest study and consideration by opposing Germany Will Keep at It BERLIN, Dec. should the Allies reject Germany's peace proposals without an interchanging of ideas, Germany will continue her efforts to end the conflict which is desolating Europe. There is good ground; for the belief that the question of limitLnig armament will enter largely into the conversations if a peace -conference can be brought Germany, it is declared, is prepared to make equal concessions with the nations in the matter of disarmament. Persistent Reports of European Peace Causes Big Decline in "War Brides" DEVICES DESCRIBED ROYAL ARCANUM CHOOSE OFFICERS The following 1 officers were elected at last night's meeting of William I Penn Council, No. 305, Royal Arcanum, here: Regent, J.

Marshall; vice regent, S. B. Manners; secretary, H. H. Sieving.

treasurer, A. T. Taylor; collector, J'l. Shaffer; prelate, A. S.

Cunningham; orator, B. K. KelJiy; trustees, A. A. Simpson and A.

S. Cunningham; guide, W. H. H. Adams, and sentinel, G.

P. Hull. ZERO WEATHER CAUSES DEATHS GAS SHORTAGE NOT IN EVIDENCE IN THIS COUNTY NEW YORK, Dec. Persistent reports in big financial circles that the Allies will meet Germany's peace overtures with a counter proposal caused another smash in the Stock Market today when trading was more -xciting- -and nervous than at any pre- "ious time -since the beginning of the eU'img movement. The brunt of liquidation is being born by tihe War Brides and Steel itocks and many of these issues broke sharply sustaining net losses of from 3 to 10 points.

The dealings were enormous, the tape at noon being from .5 to 20 mifllion behind' the actual deal- ngs. Wheat Affected CHICAGO, Dec. Wheat broke again at the opening of the Chicago market today, wihen more optimistic reports concerning the prospects for GREECE ACCEPTS THE ULTIMATUM Display of Photography. All lovers of art are cordially invited to the display of photography to be held by, the Douglass studio, at the store of George D. Leydic this evening from 7 until 10 o'clock.

Exhibits will be there from Edward H. Weston, Tropical California; Mabel Cox S-urdam, Toronto, Ontario; J. C. Strauss, St. Louis and Pierre McDonald, New York.

PARIS, Dec. telegram from Athens says: "The ultimatum of the Allies 'has been accepted by Greece. The telegram did not contain the contents 1 of the ultimatum. Several notes (have been.sent to Greece recently. According to London cablegrams the chief one of them demands the disarmament of Dhe Greek army and the transfer of the railways, postal and telegraphic services to (the Allied military authorities.

BUZEN FALLS TO THE GERMANS BERLIN, Dec. Marshal von Mackensen's army has -capturec the igreat railroad center of Buzeu in northeastern Ruman'ia, the Ger man War Office announced today. Bu zeu lies about 60 aniles northeast Bucharest and is considered one the main gateways to the Rumaniai province of Moldavia. The capture of 4,000 additional Russo Rumanian prisoners was also reported. The Bulgarians affected another crossing of Ihe Danube near Feteshti.

Tho German War Office reported the repulse of fresh attacks of tho French on the Verdun sector of western front. peace. M'ay drop of 3 sold at $1.60 to $1.63, 1-4 to 6 5-8 under last night's close. July wheat showed about the same loss. DEATH OF MRS.

MARGARETGOHEEN Mrs. Margaret F. Goheen', widow of the late John Goheen, for many years a resident of North Point, died this morning at 5:15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W.

Swartz, of Harrisburg, aged 80 years, says yesterday's Punxsutawney Spirit. The deceased resided practically all her life at North 1 Point and was one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of Indiana county. She was the mother of Davis W. Goheen, of this place. The body will be brought to Punxsutawney tomorrow and taken to North Point where funeral services will be held and burial made.

Coal operators of this district met at Johnstown Chamber of Commerce at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and organized the Johnstown Central Safety station, with Charles A. Owen Chairman, James M. Cook, vice chairman and J. Arthur Price, secretary- treasurer. Nearly 50 operators of the Johnstown coal mining district were present including several from Indiana county and there were several in attendance from points outside the district.

By special invitation, G. H. Deike of Pittsburgh showed the merits of mine safety appliance and devices, including a breathing apparatus, an electric gas detector and other mechanisms for the saving of human life far below the surface of tho earth On taking the chair Mr. Owen explained the object of the meeting. Its purpose, he told the audience, was to perfect an organization for the establishment and maintenance of a central safety station at Johnstown for the special purpose of rendering first aid and installing safety measures at Ihe different coal mines in this district.

It had been shown conclusively, he said, that such a station could save lives and property in emergencies and its cost would be small compared with its benefits to the operators in this district, he declared. Mr. Deike made a complete demonstration of his devices and they proved to be wonderful inventions to most of the operators, as well as to others who saw them operated. It was explained that the cost of installing all the latest appliances here would be something less than $2,000 and the meeting after organizing, adjourned to meet at the call for the chairman. Chicago Reports Two Succumbing and Much Suffering.

New York Hit Amidships Two Wells at the Willett Station Have Not Yet Been Turned into Main. Supply So Far Much Exceeds the Demand Condition Elsewhere CHICAGO, Dec. deaths from freezing, much suffering among the poor and occasional outbursts of fire came today on the heels of zero weather through a fca-nge part of the west and middle west. The mercury dropped to one above zero in -Chicago and went far below in the northwest. NEW YORK, Dec.

blinding snowstorm hit New York squarely amidsnips today and seriously impeded traffic both in the city and the harbor. Outside tihe port at quarantine 22 trans-Atlantic and coastwise steamers were held up all night and some were still unable to make port at noon. NEW ACTIVITY AT THE POSTOFFICE The shortage of gas for manufacturing and domestic use in surrounding counties is causing quite a bit of trouble. It was reported this morning that a shortage of the fuel producer in this county was iminent and' that it was possible that the supply would be materially decreased at once, if the present cold snap continued. This report was emphatically denied at the local offices of the American Natural Gas Company this morning.

Harry P. Bean of the Indiana office, stated that there was no truth! whatever in the report and that the supply was keeping well above the demand and even if there was unexpect- (A oaMs for more 'gas, it could be easily supplied, as there were two wells that have not yet been -turned into the supply mains. Unless some unforseen accident occurs, such as the supply mains being broken, the supply will be ample and above all -that is required. A shortage in other countries is discussed i-n the foMowinig article taken- from the Latrobe Bulletin. DENMARK WILL SELL ISLANDS SAFE CONDUCT FOR AMBASSADOR Grand Theater, Tonight.

J. Warren Kerrigan, matinee idol in a strong Bluebird drama, "The Silent Battle." Tomorrow Fannie Wnrd, supported by Sessue Hayowaka in "The Paramount picture, A suit pressed at regular intervals will save a cleaning later. Join the Press Club. INDIANA DYE WORKS. LONDON, was announced tod-ay that Count Tarnowski, recently appointed Austrian Ambassador to tho United States, will bo guaranteed -safe conduct by tho (Entente Powers.

This was at first refused until tihe United -States interceded. Go to Bennett's for your meats; they have a full line both fresh and smoked, (home slaughtered. All poi-k eau- sage only 3Qc per Leave orders for Christmas chickens. Colonial Theater Today A special feature, L-KO Komedy, "Safe in the Safe" with Dan Russell and a wonderful cast of fun makers. A story of a woman perfidy in an Imp photoplay entitled "The with King Baggot.

Also the Animated Weekly. RED CROSS STAMPS ON ILLICIT LIQUOR MEMPHIS, Dec. in raiding blind tiger joints hero during December, found most bottles of liquor bore Red Cross stamps. COPENHAGEN, Dec. is willing to -sell the Danish West In- riies to the United States.

Complete returns today from yesterday's election show a majority in favor of the transfer, of 130,098. AUSTRIA REQUISITIONS HUNTERS' GAME BAGS VIENNA, Dec. Austrian government has ordered -that a portion of all ibags of wild deer, red deer, hares and other game be (turned over to public welfare institutions and consumers' organizations at a fixed price. This will be after all the details of the station's establishment, have been worked out, when the Johnstown Central Safety station will be ready for business. Among those who advocated the establishment of the rescue station were Chairman Charles A.

Owens 1 Vice- Chairman Jamw M. Cook, George T. Robinson, H. A. Smith, C.

C. Dovey, Joseph Patterson, Telford Lewis, John C. Cosgrove and J. A. Price.

"We think such a station as we have decided to establish here," said Mr. Price, "will be an educational department for min- 3rs wherein they will learn much that vill benefit them. For that reason it is worth the comparatively small cost and particularly does the cost of founding it dwindle when we take into account that by its means we may save tihe life of human beings." Early morning habitues of the Indiana postoffice who, for the last six months, had been about the doors not being open until 7:30, have cause for gratification now, as a result of orders by the Postmaster that the doors will hereafter be opened at 6:50, a. in. This ruling will be of decided benefit for those wiho desire to to their place of business before 7:30, which was impossible under the old rules.

In the corridor of the post- office today is 1 located 1 a Red- Cross bootfh, from whMi the Red Cross Christmas seals are being sold. Over 600 were disposed of in a few hours this morning. The booth will be continued up to and including Saturday night, December 23. FATAL INJURIES IN ELEVATOR FALL Extra Attraction Strand, Today Clara Kimball Young in "Tho Dark Silence," a typical story, written expressly for her by Paul West. In this picture you see Miss Young at her best.

Aclmisison 10 and 15c. firing Your Tickets To-night at 8 p. m. To BueMvoit and -get sew- machine free. THE WEATHER Generally fair- tonight and Saturday.

Snow near Lake region tonight. This ia the We give away the sowing machine at 8 p. m. Brjnff your tickets. Budhheit Bros.

-and Picture frames Smith's Wall Paper louitjh £ooight, Brodys Are Headquarters For Christmas ties, gloves, dress shirts, silk and' knitted' scarfs, umbrellas, hAndkepdhiefs, Bilk and cotton hosiery many otiher useful Special Sale. All Heating Stoves to be.sold at Reduced Prices, Week of Dec. 18 to 23rd Inclusive. A. T.

Taylor Son. 72-X Indiana, Pa. line Japanese pictures at Smith's Wall Paper Store. 30 Sleds All sizes and all pricos. 74x WILMER STEWART.

Community Silver. Guaranteed 50 years. All new J. M. Stewart Co.

Ross' for Decorations. Go to Ross' store for holly wreaths and other Christmas decorations They also have a freah shipment of HERE FOR THE WINTER Mis-s Eva Forneri has arrived in ndiana from tho Pacific coast and -xpects to spend the winter -as the juest of her cousin, Mrs, Harry B. Marshall of Philadelphia street. Idamar Open Again. The coal mines at Idamar, near Dixonvdlle, which have been closed for three years, have been started as a union mine by the Idamar Coal Company.

One hundred and fifty coal miners are wanted. MARION, Dec. men were fatally injured and a -girl seriously hurt in the Uhler-Philip Department Store today when an elevator cable broke and dropped the cage, filled with Christmas shoppers, three stories. Paul- Lane, 19, sustained a broken back; R. W.

Davidson, 51, elevator operator, suffered internal injuries and both his legs were broken, Miss May Newell, 26, suffered a broken thigh. Other occupants of. the elevator were badly bruised 'and shaken up. LATROBE, Dec. cold snap is affecting local industrial establishments that use natural gas, as the People's Natural Gas Company has again been compelled to shut off the supply from all big users in the entire Western' Pennsylvania district, in order that the domestic consumers who pay 27 1-2 cents a thousand for the gas they use, can be given what' they require.

The orders to shut off the. gas from the big industries were sent out yesterday morning and the plants were still without gas at noon today, with the likelihood that the situation would continue thus, for another day or two, unless the temperature moderates, in the meantime. At the Railway Steel-Spring Company's plant work is being the installation of oil burners which will be used in the open hearth department for emergencies of the kind now being experienced. It is expected to have them in readiness by the time the next cold spell comes along. The People's Natural Gas Company will discontinue the supply of gas to the Cambria steel, Lorain and Davis Brake Beam Companies in Johnstown indefinitely, commencing the fourth of January.

The shutting off of natural gas from the Cambria mills will not work as much hardship as might be supposed by some, Cambria has not used natural gas in its Franklin furnaces at all. Tho company is equipped to use either oil, or producers gas. The Lorain and Davis, 3rodys Arc Headquarters For men's Christmas ties, gloves, dress shirts, silk and knitted scarfs, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, sillk and cotton hosiery and many otiher useful gifts. Our steam presses keep your suit in shape and neat in looks-. Join the Preas club.

INDIANA DYE WORKS. Give Useful Gifts You will find at II. H. Johnston's store, a bigger and better line of Chrdstman goods this year than ever was shown here before. Thousands of dolls for the Kiddies lOc to $3.50.

Doll carts $1.98 to $3.98. Children's fur sets $7.00. Other useful gifta for the whole family. T-M-W-X Prisoner Arrested. Sheriff Harry A.

Boggs went to Jerome, Somerset county, yesterday and took into custody Alex Kitch, wanted here on a charge of fornication and bastardy. His case will likely come up at the march term of Court. Edwin August, Strand, Tomorrow. Edwin August in "A Double Haul," special; also Bobby Vernon in "Social Triangle fine art comedy. Admission, 5 and lOc.

Picture Frames. Picture Frames. Smith's Wail Paper Store panics will also be able to find serviceable substitutes for the natural gas, it is understood. The throe companies named above consume 150,000,000 feet of gas in a month, as against 100,000,000 feet used in domestic service in Johnstown in 30 days. The extension of the natural gas service to Altoona has represented an additional drain and owing to various circumstances, the service in the city across the mountains has not been satisfactory.

Sea our great line of watches, Diamonds, Bracelets, Watches, Lavalieros and you can rest assured that it will be exactly as represented in every way a modern store of strictly one- price basis, with prices much lower New Shipments of Neckwear arrived to help make this shopls show- rtg the larigest in the county, priced at 50c, 65o, $1.00, $1.50 and by easy steps up to All boxed of You can come to Luxenberg's and choose your gifts for the whole family; you'll find something suitable in our store, and prices much lower than any place else. The largest jewelry store in Indiana county. than anywhere else. to see us first It will pay you Wine Gifts for Men the Corner Free to-night A sewing machine at Duchheit Bros. Kiddie Kar.

The ehildren love the Kiddie Kar, $1, $2.50. J. M. Stewart Co. Conklin Wagons Just received a cartload of 30 Conk- wagons, all Ren Pollock Says There are about 400 Vietrolas in In- diana Homes.

Some one of them is owned by a friend of yours- that want to remember on Christmas. could not get anything they would, appreciate more than one or more good records. We can tell you what they will like. About 6000 Records in stock to select from. Ranging in price from 60c to $7 Open evenings until Just the Christinas present you in mind is here.

We extend you i dial invitation to visit and iiwpwsfc stock. We know you will enjoy minute..