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CP Ihdfnnii Stbrc3 Or Uir All The Time; Shop Here And' Be -Satisfied, heatiihi Rain or snow and much colder tonight Saturday, generally fair and muck colder. VOLUME 13. INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1917. TWO CENTS.

AGED MAN DIES HUMAN FLY TO SUPERVISORS MEET TUESDAY FOOD DICTATORSHIP FACES NEW YORK-WHITMAN'S REMEDY BLOWS OF GERMAN SUBMARINES ARE FELT SHARPLY BY ENGLAND DECLARED LLOYD GEORGE TODAY FOR THE HIGH PRICE OF COMMODITIES n- Gives Startling News That Shortage of Ton nage Applies to Military Necessities as Well as Ordinary Need AT COUNTY HOME Jacob Ebey, aged 80 years, a resident of White township for many years, passed away at the Indiana County Home last evening at 7 o'clock Infirmities incident to old age is giv en as the cause of death. Mr. Ebey was supposed to be the last of a large number of children of the Ebey family, but it is said that he has a half-brother living in Kansas. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed at this writing, but it is understood that the services and ni-terment will be conducted tomorrow morning. DEATH OF MR.

J. CLARK AGEYON WEDNESDAY EVE White Township Resi dent Succumbed to a Complication of Diseases. Will Be Buried in Greenwood KIMMEL FUNERAL A complication of ailments was re sponsible for the death of J. Clark Agey, aged 69 years, which occurred at his home in White township, just south of Indiana, Wednesday evening, February 21 He had not been in good health for some time and his death came as a protouna snocK to tne members of his family and his many friends. The deceased was an adherent of the United Presbyterian church, here He leaves his widow; two daughters, Mrs.

D. T. Rodgers of Pittsburgh and Mrs. J. C.

Meers of White township, and three John Sloan Agey of Indiana; Hugh A- Agey and R. Todd Agey of White township. The funeral services will be con ducted at his late home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, by his pas tor, the Rev. C. G.

Morrow. Inter ment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. Funeral of C. B- Kimtnel Hundreds of friends of the deceased and members of his immediate fam ily, attended the funeral services for Christy B. Kimmel, at his late home in Armstrong township, today at 10 o'clock.

The sevices were in charge of his pastor. The Rev. G. K. Walker and the interment was made in Kim mel cemetery.

The deceased was a son of the late Tobias and Mary Brenizer Kimmel. For many years he operated a cream ery on his farm, but at the time of his death he was following the pursuit of farming. He was a faithful mem ber of the Plum Creek Brethren church- He leaves his widow, Mrs. El-a Echumacher Kimmel and these sons and daughters, Jerry and Edgar Kimmel, who on their respective farms near Elderton; Howard of Idaho; and Myers, Estella, Marie, Jessie and Bertha Kimmel at home. He leaves these brothers and sisters.

Samuel Kimmel of Shelocta; John Kimmel of Vandergrift, and Mrs. Keyser and Mrs. Schumacer of New Bethlehem. NEW SUPT. OF ROSSITER MINES Malcolm McDougal, who for the last two years had 'been superintendent of the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation mines at Rossiter, has re signed to accept a position with the Workmen's Compensation Board Mr.

McDougal's successor of Henry Frantz, formerly foreman at Num ber 1 mine, Rossiter. Mr. Frantz is regarded as one of the most competent mining men in this section and his promotion is a popular one. New Shirts and Neckwear WINE WINE See "Granmum" If you like a real good clean com edy you should see May Robson, sup ported by -Flora Finch, Kate Price and company of Vitagraph stars rn the rollicking -feature comedy Night at the Grand tomorrow, Saturday. This picture is a real treat for all, from six to sixty.

SCALE THE MOORE HOTEL TONIGHT Williams, Iron Nerved Boy and Dis penser of Thrills Will Demonstrate His Prow ess This Evening HAVE YOU A DIME? It has been so long since old, prosaic Indiana has been thrilled in one way or another that the announcement this morning that Jack Williams, the renowned "Human Fly" whose exploits have gathered him untold fame, newspaper articles and incidently a little coin, has arrived in Indiana for one of his hair-raising and spine-chilling cveiits, caused a decided flurry of interest among the bored residence and those who are good at brick pounding. Mr Williams and his wife, who says she is the press agent, because the regular ones are so careless, arrived in Indiana on the 10:05 train this mnrning from Latrdbe, where yesterday. Jack pulled one of his exhibitions. After showing us his various prss notices and buying a few sheets of caidboard upon which to advertise himself a little, he announced that precisely at 6:30 o'clock this, Friday, evening, regardless ot tne weatner cond'tions, he will scale the outside wall of the Moore Hotel in record time and enroute do a few, little stunts that will catch the breath of the spec-ators and cause some groans of pleasurable anxiety. He hasn't been hurt for many a year and he says, that although the Moore hotel exterior presents a pretty stiff proposition, he exr.octs to accomplish his daring task in safety.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams are not i verse to a lew pieces ot suver, to help along with the payment of the necessities of life and the latter, who in addition to her duties as advance, pir-s, and general news agent, is also chancellor of the exchequer- She didn't say how she collected the mony, but we suppose she has a pretty good plan perfected for gathering it in. RAILROAD TO CREATE GREAT COAL DISTRICT Green County Holdings of J. V.

Thompson Will Benefit. Developments Will Bring New Route for Saltsburg LATE OPERATIONS Two great coal districts arc about to be opened up by the Pennsylvania Railroad, according to this morning's Pittsburgh Gazette Times. The Green county holdings of J. V. Thompson, former Uniontown banker, and his associates will be brought into the market by a railroad which will run up Ten-Mile Run off the Monongahcla Division.

A large territory of undeveloped coal in Westmoreland county also will be made accessible by an extension of the Turtle Creek Valley Railroad, thus bringing Saltsburg many miles nearer to Pittsburgh by an almost direct route. Even though the Supreme Court of the State should decide against the personal receiverships in the affairs (Continued on Page Two, Col. 4) Our line of bed-room furniture is more varied than ever before. Suits in Circassian Satin and American Walnut, Mahogany, Golden Oak, Bird's Eye Maple and Old Ivory, in Adams, William and Mary, poster and Colonial styles and then the low prices you can buy them at Suits sold now will be stored until you want them de livered. II H.

STEVING CO 20-23 No 574-576 Phila. Indiana, Pa. Notice has been given that the annual convention of the Indiana County Association will be held in the Court House on Tuesday, February 27, beginning at 10 o'clock, a. m. It is the desire of the com- miH0 rn niM-nnonmfnf tViafr nil the supervisors of the County shall at- tend this convention.

There will speakers present who will address the convention, regarding good roads and the duties of supervisors. All persons interested are cordially invited to attend the sessions of the convention. C. M. -Linglc of Graccton is president of the association and William M.

Hopkins of Marion Center, is secretary. ODD FELLOWS OBSERVED THEIR ANNUAL EVENT One Hundred and Thirty-Four Persons Participated in Yearly Banquet and Dance Given In Their Rooms SPEECHES A FEW It was a rare evening of pleasure for the Odd their wives. motheis, daughters and sisters and others not yet members of their fam ilies, who gathering in their home on Philadelphia street last evening for the annual banquet and dance of the lodge. The reception continued until a Utile after i o'clock, owing to ihc fact that a couple etia had to be prepared for the influx of guests, oi wnom mere were i teaiea vi two long tables with the extras fill ing in the- central portion of the hall, the guests were served with the fol lowing menu by the girls of Mis. White, the calercss.

Grape Fruit and Cherries Creamed Peas Bun Esca'dopcd Potatoes Bread and Butter Fruit Salad Jellied Apricots Cold Kiastcd Ham Vanilla and Cherry Ice Cream Cake Coffee The chandeliers and walls of the banquet ha'II wore gaily decorated with the Stars and Stripes in various com binations, incident to the obseivance of the birthday of George Washington. The taMes were lighted with red and vhite candles and growing ferns. It was a non-speech banquet, that there were no prepared speeches; short and to the point talks being given by County Commissioner A. P. Lowry, Major D.

W. Simpson and the Rev. E. W. Gearhart, pastor of the LuHi- eran church.

Rev- Gearhart was chap lain of the Sunbury Orphans Ilomc, conducted by the Odd Fellows for eight years, and while he is not a member of the Order, he knows the good points of the members and told them so in a most interesting and informal manner. Shortly after Jl o'clock, the tables were cleared away and from then until nearly 2 o'clock, dancing was in progress; the newer steps and the old-fashioned square dances vieing for favor. Some of the folks who did not care for the dancing passed a pleasant hour with cards. MANY GOING TO INAUGURATION Many Indiana persons are making plans for attending the Jnaugural Cer emonies at wasmngton on Monday. February 5.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will run a number of special trains for the event; the trains being scheduled to leave Pittsburgh at various times during the morning and afcrnoon and making connection with Indiana trains at the Intersection The round-trip fare from Indiana will be THEDA BAR A STRAND TODAY By special Toquest of many people we will show a return engagement of Theda Bara in Romeo and Juliet. Admission 10 and 15c. Monday, June Caprice in "A Modem If you have anything to rent, sell, swop, want help or a job, lose anything or find anything use Gazette classified columns. Results a certainty, -ss J. N.

ELDER AND CRAMER PIKE Indiana Man Tells Johnstown Paper That He Will Give Up His Share for Original Investment COUNTIES MAY BUY In a letter to the Johnstown Democrat, J. N. Elder of Church street, one of the incorporators of the Cramer pike, says he will be very willing to let got his interest in that thoroughfare for the sum of money he origin ally invested; and it is understood on good authority that none of the other shareholders wishes to repay a fortune through the freeing" of this last remaining toll road, connecting the southeastern part of the county with Johnstown and points in Cam bria county. Good roads enthusiasts should waste no time in bringing this proposition to a head. A toll road is the relic of the days of ignorance.

Speaking editorial ly the Democrat says, "If we are go ing to bring travelers to Johnstown over improved Good-Monday's road it will never do to send them out of town on the toll road. And so long as the Cramer pike maintains a gate the state will not touch it. We should try to do something ourselves, in this instance" It has 'been suggested that the coun ty commissioners of Indiana and Cam bria counties take over the road and free the thoroughfare to all travel. If good roads enthusiasts, motor enthus iasts and any others interested in the matter will get busy it is that advantage will be given quickly of Mr. Elder and his associates' of fers.

HOMESICK; LITTLE GIRL RUNS AWAY CENTER, Feb Ltoie Madaline Heitzenrater, 2-year-oIdl daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Heitzenrater, who recently purchased and took charge of the Hotel Marion, moving here from a farm in Noh Mahoning, gets terribly homesick and can't see why they "moved here and left all the cows, horses, chickens, dog, etc-" Saturday morning the little tot eluded the notice of other members of the family and started for their old home, and had reached the big snow drafts above town when she was overtaken by J.

A. Barr, who had noticed her passing and followed. The child was bareheaded, without coat or wrap and her shoes were unfastened and came off in the snow, but she sat down and put it on again. She says she passed lots of houses but none of them were theirs. RAY HOSACK IS SLIGHTLY BETTER It was reported at the Indiana Hos pital this morning that Ray Rosack, who underwent serious operation Wednesday, passed a fairly comfort able night.

His condition this morn ing was said to be very slightly im proved and still most critical Mt. Ho- ack's many friends are uniting the hepe that he will safely pass the crisis and soon be restored to good health again. A Suit That Is Made for You by Wine Wine is sure to please. Priced $20 and up- 'Round the Corner, TODAY! There, never was in Indiana on sale so large and varied a line of up-to- dnte. well-built, finely finished din-i ing room furniture.

All the period styles in the different finishes and so low in price. One whole floor, 100 feet long. 30 feet wide, covered with Hininc room furniture and kitchen cabinets. H. STEVING CO 20-23 No.

574-576 Phila. St, Indiana, Pa. Smart Spring Hats WINE WINE FUNSTON WAS POISONED, REPORT Well Authenticated Ru mor from Pittsburgh Man Says That General's Death Was Due to Prussic Acid BAKER HAS STORY That General Frederick Funston was poisoned by enemies of this country and that his sudden death was not due to acute indigestion as reported is the general opinion among high army officials in the United States, according to a Pittsburgh man of unimpeachable veracity, according to this morning's Pittsburgh Post. Secretary of War Baker is aware of this fact, it is said, and a number of army men have 'urged him to order immediately an autopsy on Gen. Funston's body.

"You may think this suggestion ridiculous," a high army official said to have wired Secretary Baker, "but I consider that the strong suspicion held in Texas and among the aimy men generally justifies it." "The second attempt was successful it seems" said The Post Funston was administered dose of poison about four weeks ago, hut JJr. Jnsh, his physician. brought him around. General Funston knew he had been poisoned; so did Dr. Irish; but Funston, the brave soldier, he was, pledged Dr.

Irish to secrecy. He feared that were he to report the matter he might be considered a coward. By suppressing it, he took the chance of being attacked the second time. This chance was fatal, for they followed him to the hotel in San Antonio, last Monday night and poisoned him, using prussic acid. "'Three hundred enemies of this country, officers of foreign navies and armies, who arc now taking refuge Mexico, are responsible for Gen.

Funston's death, according to a pret well-defined report that is being discussed among United States Military authorities today. They are now bent upon getting Gen. Pershing. With these two men out of the wajr, they believe they will have removed the two real giants of the United States army. They rqgarded Funston as the most dangerous man in the United States should this country become involved in war.

A price was set on his head." 65 COUPLES AT STEFFY'S DANCE The Washington's Birthday Dance given by Stcffy's Academy in Lyric Hall last evening was a success in every particular. Sixty live couples were present and danced to the music furnished by Miller's orchestra from Kittanning. The festivities continued from until 1 o'clock. Decorations form with the holiday were placed in effective combinations about the hall. EXPLOSION WRECKS CARNEGIE PLANT PITTSBURGH, Feb.

23. An explosion in a mixer started a fire which destroyed the three story building of the American Sparkler Company at Carnegie today, iburned two nearby residences and threatened several blocks. The damage is estimated at $25,000. The company manufactures fireworks. Colonial Theater Tonight L.KO Komedy feature, "Murdered by featuring Dan Russell in screaming dual role.

Universal Star Lois Wilson with Gretchen Lederer in "Green also the Animated Weekly. Special Meeting, W. C. T. U.

Hall A Frances Willard memorial service will be held at the W. C. T. (j. Hall Monday evening, February 26, at 7:30 o'clock.

All friends of temperance are invited, the usual offering will be taken. Chief Executive Will Send Special Message to Legislature Asking for Naming of Commissioner with Unlimited Powers BEFORE CONGRESS NEW YORK, Feb. 23. New York faces a food dictatorship today. It is Governor Whitmans remedy for high food prices.

The Chief Executive will send a special message to the State Legislature when it reconvenes on Monday, in-which he will mk for the immediate passage of legislation providing1 for a food commissioner with power to seize food supplies and fix prices'. Sporadic outbursts of rioting in various parts of the greater city were frequent today. Hundreds of women picketed the markets Hundreds of women gathered at Forward Hall and formed a paTaae to make a demonstration at the meeting of the Board of Estimate today, when it will be asked to appropriate $1,000,000 for the immediate relief of the suffering. Food Bill Before Congress WASHINGTON, ing the time has come when Congress cm no longer ignore the cry of hun-a uer in the larger cities of the country, Senator Martine today introduced a bill providing for an embargo on staple food-stuffs until the high cost of living is reduced. No real relief through the Federal agencies now in existence was in sight today.

So far there 'has been not the slightest evidence of co-opera-tion among the various government departments to get action that would count. As a Tcsult the situation continues extremely menacing and the possibility of nation-wide rioting. Philadelphia Situation PHILADELPHIA, 23. Shouting protests against high food pnices, thousands of women in the down town section, where the population is largely foreign, yesterday paraded in unorganized fashion, upsetting food dis- CAK OF ONIO.VS TRAVELS 2,478 MILES, LURED BY SOARING PRICES NEW YORK, d'Teb. 2..

Commissioner Hartigan of the Bureau of Weights and Measures received a letter yesterday from a commission, merchant who told of the sale near Syracuse, N. of a carload of onions three weeks ago. From Syracuse the onions went to Boston and were Tesold and shipped to Philadelphia, where they were sold again, and sent to Chicago-The prices in New York seemed so attractive the carload was started on its way here. The travels of the car were as follows: Syracuse to Boston, 249 miles; Boston to Philadelphia, 326 miles; Philadelphia to Chicago, 821 miles; Chicago to New York, 982 miles. Total, 2,478 miles.

plays and overturning pushcarts. Stores were entered and damaged in some instances. A crowd of women rushed in a fish store and upset a tank of carp. Kerosene was poured on other fish and the store fixtures were ibadly damaged-The police forced tack the crowd and arrested three women. Grand Theater Tonight A thrilling bluebird, "Behind the featuring Harry Carey; a thrilling: drama of the sensational raids on the Mexican border- Tomorrow, the amusing 'Escapades of Granmum" in the five part Vitagrar-h feature comedy, Night Regular admission prices.

Come Down Town. And look them over. We will show you more room-size rugs and carpets to1 select from than many city stores Especially in rugs, larger than 9x12 foot size and the most of them con tracted for before the big advance in prices. H. STEVING CO 20-23 674-576 Phila.

Indiana, Pa. is in ly in a SHIPPING ASSIGNED LONDON, Feb. 23. England is feeling sharply the blows Germany's submarine fleet. This was made plain by Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons today.

The Premier declared that the government hoped to deal effectively with the submarine menace despite the difficulties in the way of hunting underwater boats. The Premier made the startling declaration that there is not only a shortage of tonnage for ordinary needs of the nation but' for military necessities as well. "The gravest kind of measures are necessary in this situation," declared the Premier. "The government is hopeful of dealing effectively with this matter, but we should be guilty of the worst kind of folly if we rested tranquilly upon the realization of that hope. We have to have action and we have to deal ruthlessly and promptly with the tonnage question." The Premier said that "more than 1,000,000 tons of British shipping had been assigned, to France.

"'If grave and speedy measures are not taken at once, we face disaster," asserted the Premier. "We must find ships to bear iron ore at all costs for that is necessary for the making of ammunitions which will win the war." Mr. Lloyd George said that enorm ous sacrifices would have to be made by the English people. All unnec essary commodities are to be dispos ed with in order that there will be more ships for carrying of necessities. QUIET WEDDING AT DILLTOWN The Rev.

and Mrs. J. M. Imbrie of West Washington street, returned to Indiana this morning from Dilltowu, where, on Wednesday, Rev- Imbrie officiated at the w'edding of A. Ward Overdorff of Brushvalley and Miss Margaret J.

Barkley, which was per formed in the home of the 'bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonn BarKiey. Only the immediate members of the family and a few intimate friends at tended the wedding, at the conclusion of which a dinner was served. Mr.

and Mrs. Overdorff departed yesterday for their new home in Brushval- ey, where Mr. Overdorff is a pros perous young farmer. LINERS LEAVE FOR BARRED ZONE NEW YORK, Feb. 23.

Two trans- Atlantic liners, carrying munitions and passengers, sailed from New York today to. defy Germany's submarines in the barred zone. They were the Giriseppe Verdi, an Italian liner, for Genoa, carrying ioi passengers and a heavy cargo of war supplies, and the Canard liner Car-pathia, on board approximately 13,000 tons of munitions. NOTICE, Those persons owing me for mer chandise are recreated to maice prompt payment and those having claims against me are requested to present them duly authenticated for settlement W. S.

HARTSOCK. 130-x The Best Line Of pianos and player pianos in Indiana to make selection from, and tr ery one direct from the manufacturer to your home. Schubert piano, 4 styles; M. Schultx in 4 ttyfoe; Cabel- Nelson, iii 3 styles; Van Dyl Piano 3 styles. All high grad all 10-yar and at almost wholesale pries.

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