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abiy snow r-r rsm Twenty-fxfth Year No 7682 CANON8BTJBG, PENNSYLVANIA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, 1919 2 Cents a Copy; 10 Cents a Week QlTraining Schpol Officer Writes ATTENDS CONVENTION OR IRELAND'S FREEDOM YOUNG RECEIV AUSTRIAN DR. PEACOCK HERE FOR WEEK'S WORK UNITED STATES NAVY LIVED UP TO TRADITIONS SHO I BECAUSE HE Preaching New Series cf Sermons During Special Meetings at the Greenside HAT OH ON ARRIVAL AT BOSTON RESISTED ARREST Kevin w. Mover of the One Hundred and Fight United. States Field Artillery, the Twenty-eighth or Pershing's Iron Division, formerly an officer in (he Pennsylvania Training School at Morganza and at present wiih the army of occupation at Prou-en, Helgi im, in a letter to relatives here gives following account of ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROOSE-VELT, HOME FROM EUROPE, PRAISES WORK OF TARS hit "tJfs-i Mrs. D.

Q. Jones attended a convention in Philadelphia, composed of prominent Roman Catholics from all parts of the United States, in the interest of Irish freedom. Daniel H. Cohalan, justice of the New York supreme court, presided. Cardinal Gibbons presented a resolution which declares a state of war exists between Ireland and England, "which in the interest of the peace of the world, the peace conference cannot ignore." The resolution also urges President, Wilson to push the cause.

In support of the movement for which they are working the convention pledged $1,2.0,000, the amount to be raised within six months. A week's series of special evangelistic meetings opened in the (reen-side Avenue United Presbyterian church yesterday, the pastor being assisted by the K. Peacock, the evangelist. Rev. Mr.

Peacock will preach each evening tMs except Mv'f NEW ENGLAND ACCLAIMS PRESIDENT AS HE. AGAIN SETS FOOT UPON AMERICAN SOIL BRAVED ALL SORTS OF DANGER POLICEMAN HOXWORTH SENDS BULLET AFTER MAN WHO AT. TACKS OFFICERS AND FLEES FIGHT STARTS AT A CHRISTENING Saturday, and at the services next Sabbath, when communion will be held. 1 his experiences overseas: "Twenty-eight days in, the second battle of the Marne; twenty-four days in Ihe Argonne from October 21 to the end, in Flanders mud in Bel TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO CITY The music is Icing made a special feature of the services. large? choir, The meeting was held in the Sec gium.

We had a loss ot over lo per a junior choir, and the church orchestra, toe. latter directed by M. C. Wilson, are assisting with, the music. Dr.

Peacock's sermons yesterday ond Regiment Armory, and Archbishop Dougherty led in prayer. Joseph Mc-Garrity presided. By International News Service, BOSTON', Feb. 2-1. Nvw England acclaimed President Wilson in behall" of the nation today, upon his return from Europe after an absence of more than eighty days.

The demonstration in honor of the were evangelistic in nature, and strong appeals were made to all to surrender BOSTON, Feb. 24. The work of the United States Navy during the late war equaled if it did not surpass the ancient traditions of ihe past. This fact was made public in a statement given out today by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin B. Roosevelt, who returned from Europe with President Wilson and party.

Discussing the great work of the navy during the war the assistant secretary said: "During the war we had 359. vessels of all classes based from European ports. We had a total of fifty-four cent. We bad three citations for good work. "it has been a wonderful experience to those who have passed tarn it, but those who have seen and passed thru the worst will not care to recall the sight nor even the thought of it." Recovering From Fail Lee Thompson of Greenside avenue, who a few weeks ago made a misstep and fell injuring himself on a stariway of the Chartiers United Presbyterian Church, is able to get about thru the house, but not able to be out.

themselves more fully to the Christian life. In the morning he preached on the subject "Go Near to This Chariot," and in the evening; "The Request of a Dying Sinher." Iu the sermon on the dying thief on the cross, the evangelist declared that one of the sinners accepted Christ's invitation and wa saved; the other rejected the Divine offw and was lost. "God's. Call for Volunteers" will be Dr. Peacock's subject this evening.

The subject Tuesday evening will bo CHURCH POWER BACK OF ANTI-BOOZE FIGHT stations at different ports in Great President and of the ideals he established in li.irope began before the gray mists cleared from the harbor and grew as the hours passed. The greatest throng that ever assembled here turned out to cheer the returning President. From the moment he stepped from the revenue cutter Ossipee, which landed (him from the (leorge Wash WILSON BACK TO MAKE REPORT OF STEWARDSHIP Britain, Ireland, France, Italy and the Azores. Of these twenty were seaplane stations. "The work of our planes, especially At the Alhambra Artcraft presents Wm.

S. Hart, in "Branding Broadway," today. 1-82-1 Dr. C. L.

Swift, Anti-Saloon Head Resisting arrest and refusing to heed the policman's order to hah, Ben Caporas, aged 25 years, an Austrian, was shot by Patrolman J. Uoxworth last night. The wounded man is in the local hospital with two broken b'ones in his left leg, the bullet having taken effect above the ankle. During the evening the police were called to Buffalo Hill to arrest a foreigner who iad become disorderly at a christening. The man who was wanted was not found at the house, where the christening was being held, and the police, were told that the disorderly individual was in a house nearby.

Then a man in the house where the police had first called attacked John IIololo (commonly known as because, the latter had called the police. Caporas then turned on the police. When Patrolmen Hoxworth and Haught attempted to arrest him he ran. The policemen threw their mac.es after him then again called to Caporas to halt. The order not being heeded, Hoxworth fired, not expecting to hit the man, owing to the Finding that the fleeing man had been wounded, Policeman Hoxworth called an ambulance and Caporas was removed to the hospital.

"Hell." along the coast of France, was wonderful. Day after day the men in the Says Prohibition Will Be Enforced ington at Commonwealth pier, until he reached -Copley Square the President triumphantly moved thru, lanes of cheeering humanity. There was only one jarring note FIRST SESSION OF Dr. c. L.

Swift, state superintendent navy braved all sorts of dangers and went out in all kinds of weather to maintain a free passage for the vessels carrying troops, munitions and supplies. When the armistice was signed we had a total of 160,000 men PRESIDENT PLANS TO RETURN TO FRANCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONGRESS ADJOURNS CIVIL COURT IN YEAR of the Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League, occupied the pulpit of the Chartiers United Presbyterian Church on Sabbath morning. The pastor, Dr Large List of Cases on Calendar for CONFERENCE WORK REVIEWEB WHAT? Revival Meetings WHEN? To-Night WHERE? Houston Methodist Church W. P. Aikin, who is recovering from and officers abroad.

Since that time we have been able to demobilize nearly 50,000 of them, and we will go the remainder of them home as rapidly as Coming Four Weeks Will Case Is Called an attack of influenza, while not able to preach, was in the pulpit and conducted the opening devotional ser By JOHN EDWIN NEVIN Internal Venn Stall' orrespondent (Special to The Notes) vices and baptized three infants. that tended to mar the noteworthy oc. casion. It was, the arrest of tvventy-five suffragists who lined up in front of the reviewing stand near the State House and refused to. move when ordered to do so by lie police.

The incident occurred just before President "Wilson landed at Commonwealth pier. The reviewing stand was filled with wounded soldiers, sailors and marines. Many noted men were also seated there. Patrol wagons were ished to the scene of the arrests and all the women but one placed aboard. Miss Petty Graham of Portland, fought and kicked as the police en-deavoreed to gt he inlo the wagon.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24. Common Dr. Swift, who is an able and force pleas court convened this afternoon ful speaker, spoke of the great victory REVISED PROGRAM FOR RATIFICATION with a very large calendar facing it, which will occupy the next four weeks. This is the first session of which has been won in the ratification of the prohibitory amendment.

He said it was one of the greatest moral victories of all time. He predicted BOSTON, Feb. 24-President Wood-row Wilson returned to the United States today. lie came back to make a preliminary report of his stewardship as chief of the American peace commission and to winnup the affairs common pleas held in this county in a year the May and November terms last Plans Completed for Celebration On that the Pennsylvania State Senate wculd vote to ratify at tomorrow's year having been continued, owing to war conditions in May and the influ session. of the expiring congress.

He plans to Tuesday Night of tion's Triumph. enza epidemic in November. No ses Dr. swift said the. church was the sion of common pleas is held in Au great power of the fight for na4- gust.

tional prohibition. Other organiza The following is the revfsed pro The first case taken np this after noon was one in which Rfbeccua Jane tions there were: the W. C. T. U.

and the Anti-Saloon League, 'Which did much of ihe actual work, but the W. gram for the Community Ratiaition Jubilee Meeting to be held in College Crile, executrix, is plaintiff against Mina Bromley and others. This suit C. T. U.

is composed of Christian wo Chapel on Tuesday evening, February 25, under the direction of the Canons- involves the estate of the late Jacob A. Harsh, a former well krow.n farmer men; they get their inspiration from the church, or rather from Him Who burg Woman's Christian Temneranee return to France in about eight days to complete his work there. Before leaving he hopes to acquaint Congress with all that has transpired since he left New York on December 3. The President came home in fine fettle, lie is by no means seriously concerned over the. storm of crticism which has followed the making public of the initial draft of the proposed legislation for the.

league of nations. In the opinion of the President, those in his confidence say, the people of the entire world believe that only thru the creation of such a league can future wars be averted. And it is violating no secret to state that President Wilson personally expects that, when Community Ratification Jubilee COLLEGE CHAPEL Tuesday Evening, February 25, 1919, Under Direction of the W. C. T.

U. Grand Musical Program by Morganza Band of 45 Pivres nnd Canonsburg Church Choirs, and Large Chorus. Two 10 and 1-min-ute addresses. 60 BOY SCOUTS IN LINE Ratification Song by 44 Girls in white repesenting the 14 statf which have ratified; wet states in black. Cartoons showing progress of dry cause thru the years with Finish of J.

Barleycorn, Esq. Silver offering for Expenses Men and women, boys and girls, asked to meet at Chartiert, IT. P. Church to march behind Morganza Band to College Chapel rrompt-ly-at 7:30, not 8. she was lilted; into tae arms of a tall policman anil the entire crowd was taken to the station house, Where they were held on a.

technical charge of loitering. President Wilson at. 11. OS began his triumphal entry into the city The President was formally welcomed inlo the city by Governor Coolidge and Mayor Teters. Army and navy officials were also aboard the eqast guard cutter, but the welcome which the President seemed to appreciate most came from the cheering humanity that crowded the piers.

The President was forced to repeatedly respond to the overwhelming cries of the crowd. A closer view of the President's face as he stepped -ipon his native of West Bethlehem township. Harsh is the Head of the church, while the left his entire estate to the executrix. Union. Meeting will open at 8 o'clock Miss Jennie Fife, president of Canons- Anti-Saloon League, which is the The defendants alleged that undue in burg Lnion, will preside: child of the W.

C. T. is but the church organized and fightim? the fluence was exerted on Harsh in the Morganaa Band. Ratification song by 44 girls repre making of his will. liquor traffic.

Among the pleaders in court this senting the 44 states which have Dr. Swift said the talk in which the liquorites are indulging concerning morning was Louis La Valliere of Slo- van. Smith township, who was arrested some time ago on a charge of high in connection with the amendment, and the inability of tae W. C. T.

U. Quartet, Victory Bells Invocation, Rev. G. G. Kerr.

way robberv. At the tt thf5 America," audience. L. Bowman authorities to enforce prohibition, is the people of the United States understands all that is involved in the cre childish. The amendment has been court today La Valliere, changed his plea.

1o assault and larceny from the person. The prosecutor was Luiga Corona. The two men were playing cards; prosecutor won all of La Val soil was obtained amid a tumultuous shout that echoed and re-echoed thru the city. The sea trip had given a tinge of color to the President's face, and he did not seem any the worse for his experiences of the last few months. liere's money, amounting to $29.

Then La Valiere pulled out a revolver and compelled Corona to fork over not only the $29 whih he had won in the game but all the money he had. ratified in the manner prescribed by the constitution itself; the only way in which it could possibly be ratified, and it will stand. As for the enforcment of prohibition, that will be attended to when the time comes. The cry of "no beer, no work," which is heard in New York, will stop nothing. There will be no beer, but there will be plenty cf work doing; more than ever before, because men will not be incapacitated by strong drink.

Dr. Swift said now that t'ae United States is dry the Anti-Saloon League will move out to help make the rest cf the world dry. An offering for the work of the league was lifted. director. Scripture Reading, Rev.

Dr. R. H. Coulter. Selection, Choir First Baptist Church.

Music, Morganza Band. Address, Rev. D. M. Paul.

"King Alcohol's Retreat," original song, Dr. W. F. Brown. Selection, First Presbyterian Choir.

Address, Rev. W. J. John. Selection, Choir First.

M. E. Church. Four Minute Talks, Miss Jennie Pollock, Prof. F.

W. McVey, D. H. Fee. Selection, Payne A.

M. E. Chair. Offering. United Grand Chorus, "Jubilate Deo" by Schubert.

Soprano Soloist, Mrs. Louie Taylor Rodgers: tenor soloist, Frank Richardson. Directed by L. L. Bowman.

Four Minute Talks, Dr. W. P. Aikin, Dr. Noah D.

Temple. Readings from Walt Mason, Miss Marion John. CONSTITUTION IS CHECK TO WET VOTE "GOD'S CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS" Hear DR. PKACOCK, Kvangelist, on this subject TONIGHT, 7.30 Greenside U. P.

Church A Good Sermon Good Music TUESDAY NIGHT "HELL" lr 1 irvTTTilimf "iiii laiiini jia-Vii ffl ation of this "world alliance of free nations" they will unqualifiedly approve the plan. It was the intention of the President, to make a brief address in Boston this afternoon before leaving at 4:30 for Washington. This will be preliminary to his meeting with the members of the Senate and House foreign affairs committee in the White House, at which he plans to explain the progress of the peace negotiations thru-out his two months' stay in Paris. Since the President left Pafis the situation there has been complicated thru the attempted assassination of Premier Clemenceau. The lat ter, as chairman of the peace conference, has been a very powerfu! factor in making speed.

has shut off debate when it threatened to interfere with the speedy dispatch of business. And, although he and the other members of the "big five" have clashed there has been nv bitterness as a result. Much Has Been Started The report that the "Tiger" was recovering from his wound therefore was welcome to President Wilson. The accomplishments of thn Legislators Swore to Uphold Federal BOSTON, Feb. 21.

A thunderous sal.ite of 21 guns from all the harbor forts at 8 o'clock today, sounded the opening note of New England's welcome to President Wilson upon his return from the history making peace con ference. The George Washington arrived in President Roads late yesterday. She was guarded thru the night by destroyers and submarines as she lay at anchor. Enthusiastic citizens kept bonfires burning at Winthrop and Squantum thru the gray mists lifted early today (revealing the first glimpse of tae presidential liner to the public. Cheer after cheer went up and sentries pacing the deck cf the liner waved their caps in reply.

The flag of the commander in chief of the army and navy was hoisted to the niain truck and fluttered in the Law of Which Amendment is Part HAiRRISBURG, Feb. 24. When the IN THE DOCTOR'S CARE Vickernian resolution to ratify the rroMbition amendment to the Federal constitution comes up in the Senate Tuesday morning on final "passage, the "wet" senators will find them A Cordial Welcome Selection, Choir Chartiers U. P. Church.

Four Minute Talks, Dr. J. H. Grier, Dr. L.

K. Peacock. Singing, Star Spangled Banner, by chorus choirs and audie'ice. Doxology, Praise God from Whom all Blessing Flow. Benediction.

Rev. J. L. Dawson. selves in an embarassing' position if they vote against ratification.

When to All chilly breeze. Simultaneously the American flag was unfurled and the peace conference since the President's reverberating roar of the guns from, departure from the United States are Miss Helen Munnell, organist at the First Presbyterian Church, is ill at her home in Belmont avenue, suffering from influenza. Her father, J. W. Munnell, who has been ill, is.

Improving and able to go about the house. M. L. Taylor of the firm of Taylor Crawford is sick at his home in South Central avenue. Mrs.

L. I. Thomas, Elm street, is an influenza patient. Jchn Dickson, Belmont avenue, suffered a slight stroke his condition is considered serious. Mrs.

John White Lawn Terrace, critically ill. She is suffering from pneumonia. Mrs. Alexander Speer is confined to her home in West College street by sickness. the members 'of the Senate and House of Representatives took their seats they sibscribed to the oath found in Section 1, Article 7, of th constitution.

The following is a part of it: I do solemnly swear or affirm that 1 will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will dischargethe duties of my office with fidelity. Since January 16, 1919. the prohi difficult to define because so much has been started that remains to have the finishing touches put upon it after he returns to France. It is possible, however, to outline the following: First Complete organizations has been effected whereby all nations large and small, are afforded the opportun. ity to submit their claims and national aspirations to the "Big Five," made up of two representatives each of the United States, Great Britain, France Italy and Japan.

(Oontlmiod on Pngo Four) bition amendment has been a part of the constitution of the United States. A vote cast against ratification is the harbor forts rent the air. The screech of sirens and whistles aboard craft in the harbor and, from fac'tory building joined (he din. And from the myriad of portholes of the George Washington there Were thr ist a myriad of heads. A lusty lung cheer of the returning fighters who have spent the last nine days in the company of the chief executive was heard momentarily above the general uproar.

CENTER CHURCH TO OBSERVE THE NEW ERA MOVEMENT There will be services in the Center Presbyterian Church on Friday evening of this week, and communion service at 11. HO o'clock on Sunday morning following. 1 The New Era movement will be classed as a failure to "support, obey When You Make Your INCOME TAX RETURN By March 15 it will be necessary for you to make your Income Tax For 1918 The provisions of the Federal Income Tax Law are more complicated than ever this year, and we therefore invite you to make use of oup facilities in this connection. Whether you are a depositor or not, you need have no hesitation in coming to this bank for advice regarding any special matter such as the income Tax Law, Invest, ments, Etc. CITIZENS TRUST CO.

CANONSBURG. PA. Notes on Coming Jubilee Every W. C. T.

U. memler and every citizen of Canonsburg and vicinity who rejoices in the victory of "Uncle Sam" over John Barleycorn, come anr! join in the parade Tuesday evening. The line of march will be short, leaving Chartiers IT. P. Church 7.30, led by the Morgauza Band of 43 pieces, will proceed east on Pike street to Greenside avenue, north or.

Greenside to College, west on College to the College chapel. Between 7 and 7.30 o'clock Tuesday evening the Morganza Band will give a splendid open, air concert in front of the Chartiers P. Church. All are invited to turn out and enjoy the music. AM members of the choirs of the local churches are requested to be present promptly at eight o'clock this evening in College chapel for rehearsal for the chorus Tuesday evening.

L. L. Bowman, director. All honorary members of the W. C.

T. U. are requested to be at the Chartiers U. P. Church on Tuesday evening at 7.15 to assist In forming and to tane part in the which will move at 7.30.

Sermon to Boy Scouts On next Sabbath evening Dr. W. P. Aikin will preach a sermon to Boy Scouts. This sermon was to have been preached some time ago but was postponed on account of the Illness of Dr.

Aikin. and defend the 'constitution of the United States." The penalty provided In the Penn-sylvania'constltution for violating this oath of office is to be guilty of perjury and be forever disqualified from holding an office of trust or profit within the commonwealth. POLICE MAKE 11 ARRESTS; FINES COLLECTED ARE $69 Eleven arrests were made by the police over the week Of this number eight paid fines of $5 each on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Two were a-ssessed $U' each for auto speeding, and one put up a forfeit of $5 for speeding. The total amount of fines and forfeit Is $09; At Central Church.

Mr. Eagleson, a student at the Western Theological Seminary, preached in tae Central Presbyterian church yesterday morning and evening. Next Sunday John E. Wallace, of Houston Boy Again In U. S.

Mr.Vno Mrs. Moses Thomas of HouHtol have received a telegram say ing that their son, James O. Thomas, given a place at both of these ser the seminary, a former missionary to had arrived from overseas and is now vices. At the beginning of the Sunday morning service an opportunity will be given for Ihe baptism of children. India, will conduct the service at.

at Camn Dix, N. J. He was attached this church, I to the 351st Field Artillery,.