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1 Snow furties tonight and Suncolder Sunday. WEATHER FORECAST THE DAILY NOTES A HOME NEWSPAPER FOR HOME PEOPLE Twenty-second Year- No. 6739 CANONSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 5. 1916 One Cent a Copy; $3 a Year LUSITANIA CASE HAS ATTENTION OF PRESIDENT WITH LANSING HE GOES OVER NEW PROPOSAL OFFERED BY BERNSTORFF IS STUMBLING BLOCK Wilson May Be Able to Lay His Decision Before Cabinet on Tuesday WASHINGTON, D.

Feb. Lusitania case again today was in the forefront of the international problems occupying the serious consideration of the Washington government. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing carefully went over a new proposal presented last night by Count Bernstorff, the German ambassador. Until they have decided there will be no change in the virtual deadlock to which negotiations came weeks agoand perhaps not then. Officials were emphatic in declaring that whatever of gravity there was in the situation was potential.

The stumbling block is the word "illegal" as differently interpreted in this country and Germany. The Berlin government proposes instead of a flat admission of illegality of the method of submarine warfare in sinking the liner, the acceptance of liability for the loss of neutral ilves, which Germany hopes will satisfy the United States and still not bind Germany from continuing the submarine campaign. By Tuesday the President may be ready to lay his decision. before the cabinet. Secretary Lansing carried to the White House today the report transmitted by Ambassador Bernstorff yesterday that Germany was willing to make further concessions to avoid a breach with America, but would not disavow the sinking.

The President had before him the confidential report from Col. House, it is understood, cabled that German public opinion so strongly opposes any admission that the torpedoing of the Lusitania was illegal, that the hands of the German foreign office are tied against such a course. In some quarters, it was hinted today, that no drastic step will be taken until Col. House, who is now in Paris, reaches Washington. If the President rules against further negotiations, it was reported he will await a complete report from his confidential agent before throwing down the gauntlet to Germany in an ultimatum, calling for immediate disavowal or a d'iplomatic break.

COURT ORDERS INDICTMENT OF J. V. THOMPSON PITTSBURGH, Feb. vere today that Josiah V. Thompson, resident of the First National Bank of Uniontown, against whom indictnents were recommended yesterday charges growing out of the conduct the bank's business, must bear the reunt of the failure of the bank alone.

hollowing a presentment by the Unitd States grand jury to Judge Charles Orr, the latter recommended that adictments embodying charges gainst the banker be drawn. When be court's action reached Uniontown he greatest excitement prevailed. appeared on the streets anouncing the fact, and the trend afairs took appeared to clarify the sitation. PITTSBURGH, Feb. Fedral grand jury investigating the afairs of the First National Bank of Iniontown, which failed a year ago, esterday made a presentment to udge Orr finding that Josiah V.

'hompson, president of the bank, jade and caused to be made, false ntries both in the books of the bank nd in reports to the Comptroller of 1e Currency, and had sworn falsely connection with making these reorts. Judge Orr instructed the jury to and draw up an indictment. he jurors, however, after retiring their room, decided not to proed with the drawing of the indictent, but to adjourn to 1.30 o'clock onday afternoon. Should an indictment be re'ned the next step would be the ting of a bench warrant for empson's arrest. CRAFTON PREACH PASTOR HERE WILL, WEEK The Rev.

Dr. J. A. Alexander Crafton will preach in the Chartiers United Presbyterian Churn five evenings next week, beginning Monday. His subject will be: Gravitation." IS a Man Responsible for Inherited Tendencies?" Place of Moral Accountability in Accepting Christ." God's Hand in the Present European War, or Moral ana Spiritual Preparedness." True Motive and Measure of Life," a service for children and young people, TO which every one is invited.

Lodge to Confer First Degree Canonsburg Lodge, No. 893, I. O. 0. will confer the frst degree on a class of candidates for Castle Shannon Lodge, No.

912, at Castle Shannon. The Past Grands meeting of Washington county will be hela at Canonsburg the latter part of April. The date will appear tater. PUPILS ADVISED TO LOVE THEIR STATE Many Fine Views of Philadelphia and Harrisburg Are Shown School Children Principal McVay of the public schools has been showing the High School and upper -grade pupils some fine views of Pennsylvania scenes this winter, using obtained from the State Department of Public Instruction. Recently many views of the battlefield of Gettysburg were thrown on the screen, accompanied by a brief description of the battle in general and of the various scenes shown.

Last night nearly 100 finely colored views of scenes in Philadelphia and Harrisburg were shown, these views being not only historical but many or them scenes of modern buildings and places of interest. The stereopticon was operated by W. H. Neill. Principal McVay told the pupils that they should be proud of their State and should love it; no other one of the commonwealths is so rich in history; in it the Declaration of Independence was adopted; the col- ony furnished more men for the continental army than any of the other twelve; a Pennsylvanian the Revolutionary War; only one other State furnished more men for the Clivi War, and its greatest battle was fought on Pennsylvania soil.

All children who can possibly do so, said Prof. McVay, should visit Phitadelphia; it is the most interesting city in the nation. POLISH FALCONS TO DEDICATE HALL The Polish Falcon Society of East Canonsburg will dedicate its new hall in Adams avenue tomorrow, ing a street parade which will start as near 2 o'clock as possible. The exercises in the hall will begin at 3 o'clock or soon after, and will include addresses in English and Polish. W.

C. Dougherty and W. J. Reese will speak to the society, and there will be addresses by several from out of town, The hall is a commodious brick structure, one story in height, and cost in the neighborhood of $5,000. MRS.

NANCY LIDDLE DEAD Mrs. Nancy Liddle, in the 84th of her age, died at her home at Boyce Station Friday evening at 8:25, her death being caused by pneumonia. She was the widow of Ralph Liddle, who died about 25 years ago. Mrs. Liddle spent her entire life in the vicinity of Boyce Station, and was a lifelong member of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jane O'Roark of Cleveland, 0., and Miss Minnie Liddle of Boyce. Mrs. John M. Speer of Canonsburg is a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be eld at Mrs. Liddle's late home Monday at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the cemetery at Peters Creek Church. Closing Out On Dictionaries The Notes is getting ready to close out its sale of the University Dictionaries. When the lot now on hand is exhausted no more will be ordered.

Buy now, if you want them. Only 98 cents and three Notes coupons, while they last. 38-6 At the Alhambra Julia Dean with all-star cast in WOMAN TAKES OUT LICENSE TO MARRY SISTER'S JILTER PECULIAR CASE IN WHICH CANONSBURG PARTIES FIGURE AS PRINCIPALS CAPIAS ISSUED FOR BENNETT Suit for $3,000 Damages Precedes More Serious Charge Against Man WASHINGTON, Feb. Fadoch of Canonsburg, alleging breach of promise, today had a capias issued for the arrest of Charlie Bennett, also of Canonsburg, and bail was fixed at $1,000. Several days ago the plaintiff had Bennett arrested on a charge of breach of promise, and further charged him with a crime against morality.

Bennett was placed in Jail, and then a sister of Miss Fadoch came to Washington, after she had raised $300, and paid the money for his lease from prison. Then a license was issued for the marriage of the sister and the defendant. It is believed that the object in having the capias issued was to get Bennett back in jail before he married the plaintiff's sister. The original suit against Bennett was for 000 for breach of promise. BIG POLITICIANS WILL BE CALLED IN LIQUOR PROBE More Than $500,000 Said to Have Been Contributed to One Election Campaign PITTSBURGH, Feb.

high in political circles of city, county and State, it was learned yesterday, will be summoned by United States District Attorney E. Lowry Humes to appear here next week before a federal grand jury to tell what they know of breweries and brewers' associations contributing to political campaign funds. A number of subpoenaes for local politicians are said to have been given to United States Marshal Joseph Howley for service yesterday, but this report could not be corroborated. Neither Mr. Humes or the marshal would discuss the case.

It was learned from a reliable source that evidence of a most sensational nature would be presented the grand jury by the government agents who for months have been investigating the breweries of the state and their two associations, the Pennsylvania State Brewers' Association with headquarters in Philadelphia, and the Brewers' Association of Western Pennsylvania, which has its headquarters in Pittsburgh. It is said the investigation made by agents of the internal revenue department has disclosed expenditures for political purposes by one of the associations involved of more than $500,000 in a recent State election. Assessments for political purposes by the breweries upon the saloons they own or control it is believed will be another feature of the probe. A large sum of money to cover the penalty for violating the corporation tax law is said to have been offered and refused. While the grand jury will consider the tax feature, the principal violations, it will be asked to investigate will be of the federal corrupt practices act, which forbids corporations from making contributions to political campaign funds.

One bit of evidence the federal investigators are reported to have uncovered was the contribution of 000 by a large brewing company to one of the brewers' associations. When asked to explain this "expenditure," as it was classified on the books of the brewing company, the officials were unable to do so to the satisfaction of the government agents. The latter then examined the books of the association that had received the money and found it entered. Further investigation revealed that the association had expended the money in the election of men friendly to the liquor interests to important national offices. County Medical Program The February meeting of the Washington County Medical Society will be held at Washington next Tuesday.

Dr. H. J. Repman will read a paper on "Acute Disorders of the Lungs;" Dr. C.

T. Dodd on "Acute Disorders of the Nose and Throat," and Dr. H. F. Bailey on "The Bacteriology of Acute Respiratory Disorders." MORGANZA BOYS TO MARCH IN BIG PARADE ON 22D TRAINING SCHOOL BAND ALSO WILL BE HERE FOR THE CELEBRATION PLANS ARE ABOUT COMPLETED Chief Mrashall to Be Selected and Route Decided Upon Next Tuesday Evening An inspiring feature of the parade here on the evening of February 22 will be the Morganza Band and the regiment of cadets from the Pennsylvania Training School.

Superintendent W. F. Penn yesterday assured Charles Lightholder, a member of the local committee, that he would be glad to send the band and regiment to Canonsburg for the parade, provided the weather conditions at the time were anything ft. This assures three bands for the parade. The plans for the celebration are coming along nicely, it was said today.

The meeting to be held in the First Presbyterian Church, following the dismissal of the parade, promises to attract a large crowd. The Geibel Quartet, composed of Messrs. Fulton, Shaw, McConnell and Wilson, will sing several numbers, and Lloyd Galbraith will sing a solo if he is able to be in Canonsburg that evening. Miss Evelyn Greer will give two readings, and there will be addresses by two or three out of town speakers. The program will be completed next Monday evening, when the several committees will hold a joint meeting.

At that time the chief marshall will be selected, the route of the parade decided upon and otner final arrangements made. GREENHOUSE BURNS: PLANTS DESTROYED Fire about 10.30 last night destroyed the greenhouse of Harry Lewis at 127 Murdock street, causing a loss of $200 or more. The building was not a large one, but it contained many plants, among them two palms valued at $50. There were also about fifty young geraniums, 25 tulips, and other plants. The fire when discovered had made such headway that nothing could be done to stay the fames, tho the family and several formed a bucket brigade.

A furnace, in which coal was burned, was used to heat the building, and the names may have started from the neating apparatus. Mr. Lewis haa twice inspected the building earlier in the evening, and everything was alt right. It is thought possible that, being near the railroad tracks, a tramp may have broken into the greenhouse and have caused the fire. Some repairs had recently been made to the building.

There was no insurance. STATEMENT ISSUED BY UNITED REMPERANCE LEAGUE The president and secretary of the United Temperance League of Washington County today issued this statement, addressed to the Washington Reporter: Anent a recent editorial in your excellent paper as to the relation of the Christian people to the granting or refusing of liquor licenses, we desire to say that you seem not to understand that, according to the laws of Pennsylvania, that responsibility lies with the Courts of Quarter Sessions. You fail to take into consideration that in many communities, even in Washington county, the Christian people are sadly in the minority, and in many instances these are intimidated by the liquor people, sometimes by violence to their property, and even by threats of injury to their person. Besides, they have so often found that their protests were of no avail; that many are saying, "What's the use?" The United Temperance League of Washington County makes this statement in fairness to the Christian people, and also wishes to say that everything is being done that, under the circumstances, can be done, against this evil traffic. The statement is signed by the Rev.

Dr. H. N. Cameron, president, and D. H.

Fee, secretary, of the United Temperance League of Washington County. HEART ATTACK TO RAILROAD BRAKEMAN M'DONLD, Feb. 5. Alexander Wood, aged 37 years, who for several years had employed as a brakeman on the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad, died suddenly at his home here in Johns avenue Friday. Heart trouble was the cause of death.

Mr. Wood was apparently as well as usual when suddenly stricken. He lived but a few moments. Mr. Wood had been employed recently as a brakeman on a through passenger train from Pittsburgh to Columbus.

He was well known, especially among railroad workmen. Although born in Scotland, Mr. Wood came to this country with his parents while a boy. He i is a son of R. D.

Wood of this place. His wife, a son and two brothers and one sister also survive. The funeral services will be held at the Robinson Run United Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of the Rev. J. B.

Cavitt. Interment will be in the Robinson Run cemetery. EPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY AT HOUSTON Program to Be Carried Out in Methodist Church on Saturday, February 12 The ninth quarterly rally of the Central Sub-District of the Epworth League will be held i in the Houston Methodist Church Saturday evening, February 12, Lincoln's Birthday. Special music will be furnished by the Houston choir, the Houston Juniors and a quartet from the Washington League. The Young People's Christian Union of the Houston United Presbyterian Church will join in the evening service, at which time the Rev.

Dr. W. P. Aikin of Canonsburg will speak on the subject "Peter's Shadow." Lunch will be served in the church at the close of the evening service. The program: Afternoon Praise Service, Miss Mae Wilkinson.

for Leading a Devotional Meeting, Miss Louise Reckers, Miss Pauline Reed. General Discussion. Reading, Miss Olive Curry. Business Meeting, T. L.

Daugherty, T. A. Bridges. General Discussion. League as a Factor in Developing the Spiritual Life of the Young People.

A seven minutes talk by each pastor in the Sub-district. Miss Olive Reddick. Reports and Offering. by District Officers. -Address: "Abraham Lincoln; The Christian Patriot," Mr.

George E. McCaskey, Washington, Pa. Adjournment and Lunch. Evening and Praise Service, Miss June Redinger. Offering.

"Peter's Shadow," Rev. Wm. P. Aikin, D. Pastor Chartiers U.

P. Church, Canonsburg, Pa. WM. DONALDSON FUNERAL Many friends from Canonsburg, Pittsburgh, Coraopolis, Library and other places gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Martin Friday afternoon to attend the funeral services for William Donaldson, father of Mrs. Martin. Donaldson died in Los Angeles, two weeks ago last Thursday, and the body reached here Thursday afternoon of this week. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr.

Charles L. McClelland of Mt. Weahington, Pittsburgh, to whose church Mr. Donaldson helonged while a resident of that city. The Scripture lesson was read and prayer offered by the Rev.

James H. Grier of the Greenside Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Following an address by Dr. McClelland, Dr. W.

F. Brown, an intimate friend of Mr. Donaldson, paid tribute to the character of the deceased. Several lections were sung by Mrs. W.

B. Deahl. Interment was in Oak Spring cemetery. Pneumonia Proves Fatal Mrs. Osceola Devore Weldon, wellknown in the Thomas section, died at her home, 7347 Monticello street, East End, Pittsburgh, yesterday morning, following a short illness of pneumonia.

She was aged 31 years. Funeral services will be held Monday from the home of her brother, Dudley Devore, at Thomas. The interment will be in the Fairview cemetery. Besides her husbanr, Mrs. Weldon is survived by one child, five years of age.

DAN REED TO SPEAK HERE ON CIVIC WORK SECURED FOR AN ADDRESS BEFORE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRIDAY EVENING COMMUNITY EXTENSION WORK Ministers, Teachers, Historical Soci ety and Everyone Interested to Be Invited Dan Reed of New York City, ar authority on community work sion, will address the Chamber of Commerce next Friday evening. Mr. Reed's time is taken up in civic work, and he was engaged for Canonsburg only because he 1 Is spending a brief season in Pittsburgh, having been brought to that city by the Pittsburgh Commercial Club. Yesterday he accepted President C. S.

Donley's invitation to come here, and it is hoped that he will be greeted not only by the members of the Chamber of Commerce but by all who are interested in civic affairs and community betterment. It is not known definitely where the meeting will be held, but the place will be announced early next week. The officers of the Chamber of Commerce will invite the High School teachers, the ministers and the members of the Historical Society, and every one who Is Interested will be welcome. Further nouncement will be made soon. TEACHERS AND PARENTS TO HOLD CONFERENCE "Ways to Help and to Hinder" will be the topic considered at the meeting of the Teachers' and Parents' Association in the High School assembly room next Thursday evening.

The subject will be opened by the 'Rev. Dr. J. C. Kistler of Houston, who will be followed by a number of others.

The meeting will open at 7.30. This part of the evening will occupy an hour or a little more, and will be followed by the showing of nearly 100 fine views of Philadelphia and Harrisburg, the same pictures as were shown the High School and grade pupils last evening. The meeting will be open to all. CIVIC BUREAU WILL MEET The Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Citizens Trust Company's building- directors' room- on Monday evening, at 7 o'clock sharp. It 1s expected that all committees appointed at the previous meeting of the Bureau will be ready to report at that time.

All members of the Bureau, and all who wish to work in that department of the Chamber are invited to be pres ent at that time. INTEREST GROWS IN CHURCH MEETINGS Largest Attendance, Friday Night, During Series Being Conducted at Chartiers U. P. Church At the evangelistic services in the Chartiers United Presbyterian Church Friday evening the attendance was the largest since the meetings began. The chorus choir and the church orchestra led the music in a very acceptable manner.

Ray Fenimore, leader of the choir, sang a solo. The sermon for the evening Was preached by the Rev. R. M. Kistler and was on the theme, "Almost There." The sermon was based OD the answer of the Savior to the young man who inquired concerning the chief commandment.

Christ said to him: "Thou are not far from the Kingdom of God." The preacher said the young man was not far from the Kingdom, but according to Christ's words he was not in the Kingdom, and as long as he was outside the Kingdom he was unsaved. There are many to day who are keepers of the commandments, but who are still outside the Kingdom. What they need to do is to come to a decision--to take a decided stand for the Lord Jesus Christ. To be near the Kingdom is to be eternally lost. The only safe place is in the Kingdom.

Choose now. Services tomorrow: preaching by the pastor, Dr. W. P. Aikin, and services each evening next week, except Saturday, by Rev.

J. A. Alexander of Crafton. The Rev. James H.

Grier pronouneed the benediction. "Ma1-39-1.