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LY MOTE WEATHER FORECAST Thursday snow or sleet; Friday snow or rain. A HOME NEWSPAPER FOX I HOME PEOPLE Twenty-second Year No. 6725 CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY EVENING. JANUARY 21. '1916 One Cent a Copy; $3 a Year EE DA RAILWAY TO OPERATE CARS BY GASOLINE COLONEL BIGGER TO RETIRE WITH RANK OF BRIGADIER ANNUAL FARMERS' INSTITUTE OPENED THIS MORNING ASKS $10,000 DAMAGES FOR FALSE ARREST WASHINGTON, Jan.

20. George Smith of Monongahela today entered suit for $10,000 damages for false arrest and defamation of character against Alderman R. L. Elwood ana Constable W. E.

Jericho. Smith wa3 W. J. FACULTY CLOSES COLLEGE FORTEN DAYS THREE STUDENTS HAVE DEVELOPED SCARLET FEVER JN TWO DAYS GRENVILLE, Jan. 20 Beginning February 1 the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad will discontinue the use of steam passenger trains on the Meadville and Linesville branch WILL GIVE UP COMMAND OF EIGHTEENTH REGIMENT ON FEBRUARY 1 and will use cars operated by gasoline Attendance at Opening Ses power.

The road already has a num arrested some time ago charged with long term of years at a low rate or interest. Who solve that prob-lem? At the close of Mr. Miller's address a serious crime against morality, but sion Not Up to That of Other Years HAS SERVED THIRTY-ONE YEARS ber of these cars in use. They are of torpedo shape anJ will carry as many MANY STUDENTS GONE HOME at the hearing there was no evidence the institute adjourned until 1.30 p. m.

passengers and as much baggage and express as the average combination to hold the man and he was discharged. Smith now enters cult and claims damages in 'the above sum. Enlisted as a Private and Rose to the Highest Office in the Regiment coach Basketball and Musical Entertai-. ments Have Been Cancelled By Those in Charge The afternoon session of the Insti "FARM MANAGEMENT" Cary W. xMontgomery, of Ohio Experiment Station, First Speaker SPENT SEVERAL tute opened at 1.30 with J.

F. Gillespie as the chairman in charge. He BRITISH SEEKING TO SOLVE RECRUITING opened the session by calling on 'Rev. YEARS IN MEXICO D. P.

Smith, pastor of the Cross WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 The faculty of W. and J. College held a meeting this morning, and it was decided, owing to the outbreak of scarlet fever among the students to close the school until Monday, February 7. PITTSBURGH, Jan.

20. Col. James H. Bigger, one of tne most successful commanders of the Eighteenth Regiment, N. G.

P. anc one of tne State's military authorities, who almost 31 years' continuous service rose from the ranks as a private to the highest office in the regiment, will be retired at his request on Feb Roads United Presbyterian Church, to The Canonsburg Farmers' Institute at rrf-r. I -in grower Rudolph Patzsch in Town After Ad sence of 14 Years Now WorK-ing on Big Battleship Second Campaign Inaugurated Meeting Between Earl of Derby and Others for 1916 opened in tae Princess inea- ine nrst speaKer ior uie auemoon was H. P. Miller, who spoke on "The It was also decided that the Vsm Ailments of Animals and Their Treat- Rudolph Patzsch of Norfolk, Vir- week's spring vacation at the Easter LONDON, Jan.

20. Another great recruiting campaign on voluntary ruary 1, with the rank of brigadier general. Only in the event of an lm-1 mediate demand for the services of ment" Ailments are of four kinds, I ginia, is here, having been called to among which are infectious diseases Canonsburg by the death of his and injuries. The first thing to do is mother, Mrs. Katheriue Patzsch.

Ru-to diagnose the case. Never doctor dolph, when a lad, worked for a time an animal until you find out the ail-1 in the mechanical department of The the regiment between now and Febru season would be done away with tide year. The outbreak has caused; general breakup of all the plans of the school. The basketball sctedafe has been canceled, as has also all the entertainments of the College Musi nnes was inaugurated, today at a meeting in Downing street between the Earl of Derby and the Central Recruiting Committee. The intention is to make another attempt, thru the terTEast Pike street, on Thursday at 11 a.

with R. B. Blaney of Char-tiers township acting as chairman. On acount of the unfavorable weather conditions the attendance at the opening was not up to the average or some former years. Rev.

Dr. W. P. Aikin of the Char-tiers United Presbyterian Church invoked the divine blessing on the institute, on those in charge of it, also the instructors and entertainers ana ary 1 will Colonel Bigger reconsider ment. Animals transmit diseases Daily Notes.

Between fourteen and his intention of relinquishing his post. Colonel Bigger, prominently Known thro his association with tue Western Pennsylvania Hospital, of which institution he is superintendent, enlistee: fifteen years ago he went to North Carolina, and later married a North Carolina girl. He is now employed from one to another, just as human beings. Most diseases are the result of improper caie and feeding. Animals need not be.

subjected to all the diseases peculiar to their kind. By careful study and care they can be warded. stimulus of a widespread appeal by posters and other advertising measures, to lend such a measure of success to the voluntary movement that the military service bill shall become a dead letter. Lord Derby presided at the meeting, which was attended by civilians in the United States navy yard at Norfolk, and is working on the bat- tleship "Pennsylvania." Mr. Patzscn i says the "Pennsylvania" Is "sure Fortify your domestic animals against disease before they contract it.

This cal Club. Two cases of the dread disease were announced yestercay and morning the third case when the attending physician pronounced Emmet Bixler of Ashtabula Ohio, as having developed the disease. He is at college aormltary. Several other students In the dormitory are sick today, but it is not known whether any will develop Into fever or not. As soon as it was known that scar as a private Company Eighteenth Infantry, June 19, 1SS5.

He was a close observer and a strict disciplinarian, which resulted in Ms subsequent promotion thru corporal, sergeant and finally to his being commissioned as first sergeant of his com some ship." She will te ready forj and military men of high rank, labor her trial trips in about a month. At present 2.C00 men are at work on her. Mr. Patzsch was for about two and members of the House of Commons and others interested In recruiting. It was decided to invite the mavors can be done by vaccination.

Mr. Miller made the audience free to ask any questions about the treatment of animals. Some availed themselves of the opportunity Mr. Miller said that the old way of treating an injury on an animal was pany. This offtce he tilled satisfactorily until May' 27, 1S89, when he be- of corporations and other local auth a half years in old Mexico and in Texas.

He was in the employ of the government while in Texas. He was in Mexico for a time after the fight- upon the farmers and agriculture general. The first speaker of the session was Cary W. Montgomery of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. His theme was: "Farm Management." Mr.

Montgomery said he appreciated the privilege of speaking at the Canonsburg Farmers' Institute. It was his first appearance here. Mr. Montgomery spoke of the different kinds of lands. He classed them as hilly and level, saying that it did not take much thought or work to keep the soil in good condition on level land; but that it requires constant -guarding of the soil on our hills to prevent it from wasting away from erosion.

He orities to co-operate in securing both single and married men for the came regimental sergeant major. On November 10, 1890, he was elected second lieutenant of Company Eighteenth Infantry Regiment. On May IS, 1892, he resigned his commission and on July 14, 1S92, was elected first lieutenant of Company let fever had developed, many of tae students at once went to their homes. It will be necessary Tor these students upon their return to bring a physician's certificate that they are in good health, and were not sicfir while at the homes. tions were not nearly so wad as they have since become.

Mr. Patzsch while in Texas was ill of malarial to use something that would heal the wound in a short time. This is just a patch, covering unsoundness underneath. The new way is to apply something to keep away the disease germs. Remove the cause first; keep out the bacteria, and so prevent lockjaw or Directors Meeting Postponed The directors of the Canonsimrg-Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday evening, Jan.

24, instead of this evening as announced. fever for IS months, and his condition for some months was very serious. He is now almost fully recovered his health and is looking fine. which office he filled until July 17, 1895, when he was elected adjutant. On May 10, 1897, he was elected captain of Company which office he resigned to become captain of Company Eighteenth Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers on Many 11, 1898, at the outbreak of the Spanish- WASHINGTON, Jan.

20. Due to threatened outbreak of a scarlet fever epidemic among the students of blood poisoning. Every wound is dangerous whether large or small. After Mr. Miller's address the Insti Universities Dictionaries Still Selling The Universities Dictionaries are still selling, and well they may, for they are a good thing selling at a great further said that Washington county being a hilly country, It must be a live stock region.

The cow, he said, give back the most food value to her owner for the amount of food consumed; the hen coming second. Mr. Montgomery also suggested GEN. VILLA IN HIS STRONGHOLD DEFIES CARRANZA tute was favored with a musical number by Galbraith of Brookville, Pa. The Galbraith Bros, need no in bargain, and all say so who see them.

Only 98 cents for a dictionary that is troduction to the people of Washing Washington and Jefferson College, if. is probable that no classes-will be held today nor for some days, to come. Two students have bees-pronounced stricken with the dxea disease and others are ill. Quarantine cards have been placed on the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity boose in South College street and Hays. Hall, the college dormitory in East up to date printed from new plates, on good paper and splendidly bound.

Sold in Canonsburg only at The Notes office. If ordering to be sent by mail add 7 cents if in the first parcel post zone, and 13 cents if in the second. 1-23-6 American War. He was mustered out October 22, 1898. On July 10, 1902, he became adjutant of the regiment with the rank of captain.

He resigned November 10, 1902. On July 7, 1903, he was elected major of the regiment. On July 9, 1908, he was re-elected to the same office, which he held until March 6, 1909, when he was appointed lieuten ton county as they have appeared before audiences all over the county, and everywhere have delighted the people, often playing several return engagements to the same community or town. EL PASO, Tex. Jan.

20 From Francisco ilia's stronghold in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico came today a defiance to the Car-ranza government's order proclaiming the bandit chief's life forfeited on sight. "Come and get me," was the substance of the challenge that filtered fruit growing and poultry raising as good occupation for a pari or the population of a hilly region, on a small farm he suggested a short rotation, instead of the old long one of corn, oats, wheat, clover and timothy. For general farming the farmer needs a good-sized farm, because on a large farm there will be less expense per acre, for fencing and machinery. It costs less per acre to fence a large field than a small one. It is also well to have the most frequently cultivated fields near the barn, so as to save INSTITUTE NOTES Beau street.

Many of the students have already left for their homes. Others will go this monsmg. Action on the course to be pursued in the present crisis will be takes a. a meeting of the college' faculty" morning. ant colonel.

Four years ago he was appointed colonel of his regiment by Gov. John K. Tener. Hope that we may have a larger and better auditorium in which to hold thru to the picked Carranza soldiers the Institute by next year. Why should not the Chamber of Commerce appoint YOU ARE INVITED To Attend MISSION SERVICES At St.

Thomas Church Jan. 16th to Jan. 21st Rev. E. S.

Travers of Trinity Church, Preacher Services at 7:30 P. M. engaged in waging an extermination campaign against the followers of Gen, Villa. Leaders in the man-hunt expect Gen. Villa to put up a desperate fight and hardly hope to take him alive.

The proclamation authorizing anyone to shoot Gen. Villa on sight was a In referring to his proposed retirement last night, Colonel Bigger said: "I have been colonel of my regiment for four years and I feel that it is only fair that I give some of my fellow regimental companions an opportunity at the office. I will have seen 31 years' service when my resignation takes effect." Petitions at Palm Cafe An arrangement has been, nradfr whereby the petitions againsx the granting of wholesale liquor liceKsc in Washington county will be at Palm Cafe at meal times on FriJ2y. a committee to go before the Canonsburg school board and ask that body to enlarge and improve Old College Chapel, and make of it an auditorium for the use of the, people. Why not? Mr.

C. W. Montgomery, who comes from the Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station, is a new instructor; this being his first visit to Canonsburg. His opening talk this morning was well received. The weather was not favorable for formality.

He is unapproachable except by his trusted followers. His secret hiding place in the mountains, time in harvesting of crops and haul ing out of fertilizer. With regard to the problem of farm labor the speaker remarked that "The Farmer" cannot compete with the large corporations in hiring laborers. Therefore the farmer must depend principally on his own family for his farm help. In buying a farm, get a farm suited to the crops you intend to raise, ana on a good road, if possible; also rather one made fertile by nature than one built up by the man's labor.

At the close of Mr. Montgomery's from which he make9 unexpectea thrusts for food and loot, has made Colonel Bigger was. well known to Canonsburg people, having been an officer in the Training School at Mor-ganza for several years. After leaving Morganza he was chosen superintendent of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, which postitlon hes till Gen. Vill a horrifying object of mys tery to the towns and ranches In opening day, but the farmer does not western Chihuahua and northern take so much account of "bad weath FARMERS While in town attending the Institute, call at our office and see the quality of seeds we will he offering for spring crops.

All kinds of Clover Seed, Yellow and Ensilage Sewl Corn, Seed Oats, Seed Potatoes. Also get our prices on Forli)-izer and Agricultural Lime. DUNLAP FEED STORE er as some other folks. He knows that a little warm rain is not going to Some of Gen. Villa's hidden stores address Chairman Blaney Introduced of ammunition have been captured by hurt one in good health.

the Carranza soldiers. II. P. Miller of Ravenna, Ohio, who spoke on the topic: "Rural Life and Needs." This is the first Canons burg Farmers' Institute In which Mr. BRITISH STEAMER Miller has had a part.

Mr. Miller Notes on Farmers' Institute H. P. Miller of Ravenna, Ohio, one of the instructors at the farmers' in. stitute, arrived in town this morning and called at the office of The Daily Notes.

This is Mr. Miller's third attendance at the institute and each First Deputy Sheriff The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph publishes on its first page a large portrait of Miss Estelle Chubbic of this place recently appointed Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Wickerhani of our county. The Chronicle Telegraph believes that Miss Chubbic is the first lady to hold the office of Deputy Sheriff in the Eastern part of the United 32-3S Murdock Street PHONES Bell 10-J. CANONSBUliG, PA. Bell 102-R (Res.) Chartiers 10-J said that in the early days of our country the country peopre were more dependent on each other than the peo SENDS CALL FOR AID HALIFAX, N.

Jan. 20. Leaking and in distress the British steamer Pollentia today sent out calls for aid. She is about 70 miles off Cape Race. She reported her pumps were unable States.

Commercial Bureau to Meet Canonsburg Farmers' Institute to check the inflow of water. The liner Giuseppe Verdi is steaming toward time he had a place on the program and gave very general satisfaction. Mr. Miller was here once when the institute was held in the Canonsburg Opera House, and once since It held in the Princess Theater, where it now is. His subjects this time are: "Rural Life Needs," and "Ailments of Animals and Their Treatment." The Commerical Bureau of the th British boat.

The Pollentia last Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce will meet in rooms of the association Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Every reported at Montreal November 5. She is believed to be in the British admiralty service: Princess Theater ple are today. They could not raise their barns without the nelp of their neighbors. This dependence on each other caused them to become well acquainted.

They knew their neighbors in the early days. The great lack in our American life today is a lack of sociability. We don't know our neighbors. If we knew them better, we would like them better. The first need of rural communities are organizations and central schools.

Let the township be the unit; the unit in which you live. You owe something to your own township, and you should be public-spirited and do some good social work. More than fifty per cent of our young men become wrecks, because we neglect merchant in town should be at this meeting as business of much importance will come up at this time. At St. Thomas Episcopal Church There was a good attendance at the Dogs Galore in East End On Thursday morning a lady who lives in East Pike street of the railroad crossing called The Notes on mission services in St.

Thomas's Episcopal Church last evening and Special Pittsburgh Service Extra car to Pittsburgh leaves Cen the phone and inquired if we had seen the services were of an interesting the dog catcher lately. The answer tral avenue at 7:20 a. m. daily except Sunday. Cars every hour from 5:50 was that he had not heen seen, to and helpful nature.

The question box contained a number of Interesting questions which were answered In a very satisfactory manner. Services which came back: Well, if you see a. m. to 10:50 p. m.

daily except Saturday. Cars every half hour Saturdays from 6:50 a. m. to 11:50 p. m.

Last Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21 1 Evening Entertainments GALBRAITH BROTHERS "Entertainers Who Entertain." Duels and Solos, Acting Songs, Character Songs, Musical Readings, Imper- sonations, Mimicry, Guitar Solos, Hawaain Guitar, Madolin and Gui- tar, Slide and Tromblne, and FRANK HIPPS and EARL HAMILTON HIPPS Literary ao4 Dramatic Entertainers. Artistic, refined, cultured. This can be truly said of both the entertainers and their entertainment. Two r- tists who interpret life.

Many a laugh, and many a smile, and mm and then a tear; that is the part the audience must play, The work; Is good, new and replete with interest. They have messages for all young and old, and intermediates. this evening at the usual hour. A cordial Invitation is extended to all to attend. him tell him If he is hunting dogs to come down to the East End, where there are droves of them black, white gray, brown, tan and every other color and of all sizes, breeds and weights.

She said they were running around in car 12:44 a. m. Cars every hour Sundays from 6:50 a. m. to 9:50 a.

and then every half hour to 9:50 p. m. Last cars Sundays 10:50 p. m. and 12:20 a.m.

19-10 the boys until they become tramps, criminals and bums. Then we try to reform them when it' is too late. Surroundings have much to do with forming character. Good schools are never expensive, no matter what they cost. We ought to spend more money on community affairs roads and schools, rather than on ourselves.

The need of our country is some kind of an organization from which a young farmer can borrow money on a uunwita, an minus coiiars ana tags, jr. u. A. M. To Meet for practrce The characters to take part in the Valentine social will meet In Payne A.

M. E. Church this evening. ana moKing so nerce mat cnuaren and All members of Canonsburg Council timid old people were almost afraid to No. 303 are requested to be present go out of the huses.

She said if the Friday evening, Jan. 21. Bro. A. W.

idog catcher has not resigned he 8iate w. DenencJ- Evening sessions, 25 and Admission to all day sessions free, cents. "A 1086 tlme ln dWn tfiSdiSJi0 TunVuf Oath at Alhambra today. 1-25-1 that way. 1-25-1 By Order of Committee.

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