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Ago A tor get onft tah get Qdifen at MM 1 and The Lebamm tfcflily Times THIS THE FVtK UNITED ni Santera Rafufdaj-, rtfftfetfy tnoderato north shifting 53rd YEAR-No. 257, LEBANON, FRIDAY MAY 28 Entered us Second-Class Matter at the Post Office at Lebanon 24 i J. .1 MONESSENpST ABLE WAS ARRESTED FOR FWECTION HE PROMISED TO LAW VIOLATORS 'V Internal Revenue Agents And County Authorities Made The $125 Monthly To Operate 200 Gallon Still! to Newn by, United" Today, Following an Investigation by-county authorities and Internal revenue-agents, Andy Dudas, of Monessen Is' under arrest here, 'charged with extortion in an scheme obtain funds in return for "protection" for violators of the liquor laws. Dudas was arrested last. night in Monessen.

He is- constable of The First 'Ward. The arrest followed meeting between Dudas and Archie Negelman -of Monessen. Negely man told authorities he had been offered protection for the operation of a 200 gallon still at the rate of $125 a month. Negelman last night Js said to have han'ded Dudas two marked bills one of $20, 'and'one of Dudas then was arrested and lodged in the county Jail here. Death Penalty For Thrpe Murderers Instate Prison at Eddyville, Ky.

State Prison Bddyville, paid the In the electric chair-here today. They we're Elisha Sloan, 28, County; Edward 27, Louisville, John Hiker, a Louisville Jr i Sloan was first. Ho.was pronounced dead: at 12:55 M. He h-ad convicted of murdering Lake was next to die at .1:11 A. M.

He was convicted of slaying his wife and another woman- The to die was the negro, Baker," also convicted of murdering his wife. He was pronounced 1:25 A.M. REPORTS W'DECMRES HARRY BAKER Will Not Relinquish Chairmanship Of Republican State Committee I IS A CANDIDATE For Re-election And Will Remain One Until Elected Defeated Reports that he would relinquish his office as chairman of the Republican State Committee without a-fight were characterized by Harry Baker today as "rot." "There have been persistent rumors lately," said Mr. Bakerf upon his arrival from HarHsburg, "that (Continued on Three) 20,000 K.K.K. Will Parade at Scranton On Saturday Row Garages Burn At Tarentum Today Tarentum, row of frame garages in the rear of tho occupied by the Tarentum Valley News, was destroyed by fire early today with an estimated loss A portion of tho Valley News building was damaged by flames, but publication of "tho paper will not bo hindered.

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICES AT TRIM. LUTH. PAUL BLEISTHN TURNS UP At Informs -Parents. That He' Is Enjoying Army Lif O.K. HE DECLARES Enlisted In- The United States Field Artillery K.

enjoying army life. Don't worry about me. This was the telegram received Thursday evening by Mr. and M.rs., Aloysius of 2414 West Lehman street, from their son, who since Monday has been missings! hoine without an inkling of his whereabouts. Residents of West Lebanon Rev.

C. E. Keiin Has Very Appropriate P'j am To Commemorate Day. THREETSERVICES A series of three Memorial services will be conducted Trinity Lutheran church on Sunday. A memorial service -by the Bible School nvill be observed at 9:30 A under, the auspicles; of Trinity's' World War ex- sen lce'men.

and'will be in 'meiuorj' of thp, Trinity's two gallant heroes who have departed this life since th'e. Anmistke. Th address; be delivered by Charles aelbhard. The congregational memorial sorvJlce at 1,0:45 A. wiy he in.

memory--of mem(ber and friends who entered be chu'rch triumphant eiince last Meimbrlal dav. Tho pastor's sermon will on tlip theme, "Crossing Th Jprdan." A community memorial (Continued- on Paso Tlilrtwn) Scranton, Iclansmen marcft In their parade here tomorrow they wear their, robes the masks will not be in use. iin'ayor. has' refused perim'tesion-for Vear- ing o-rmasks' directed police to stop" the parade if any 'attempt is mad to his order. Leaders in thte klan eay at least 20,000 members will After the parade, the klansm'on to in West Scrantoo' on g-round loaned theni by tho school Th granted perm'telion to the klarismen for the this proiperty after mayor Jerrnyii declined to let the members meet at Nay Aug park or in and other city owned ground.

All Beidleman Petitions Were Withfewil Today Pittsburgh, 8 of E. B. Beidleman today abandoned their attempt to attack the official returns.of the vofce in fight for the Repuibiican Gubernatorial nomination. The Beidleman appeal case ended officially when Judge John D. Sh'af- er, of Court, this ajfternoon signed an order permitting the withdrawal of aJU Beidleman attacking returns, in over 600 county (Continued or.

Page Ten) i For Quality try John Dickinson 5c Cigars Studebakor Standard Six Coach Only $1105.00, Luncheon and Picnic Suggestions Superior Brand Chips Choice Peanut Ratter Jfr8. Belishes Our Stands All Markets Saturday AND ALBRIGHT GpttSir For Memorial Day at HARPEUS FINISHED THE INSPECTION OF CITYJCHOOLS Slight Repairs Needed At Nearly All The Buildings Members of the scnool 'board, completed the annual inspection tour the public school, buildings in the ity, Thursday afternoon, when all north side buildings were inspected. All buildings were found to be in fair shape with a 'tow exceptions where flaws in' roofs, windows and (Continued on Page Twelve) Retail Affairs Com. to Take'Action on Half Holiday Movement NOTICE Tho Semi Weekly News on Monday, Mny Slst, will bo print- otl Saturday evening, Mny 20th. Decoration Day falling this year on is to 0 celebrated tho change of time.

Advertisers and correspondents please note change and copy at News onicc early'for Monday's edition, which will bo printed Saturday evening. Dbg Bit Norway's King Near Oslo (Special to News by United Press) Oslo, King Haakon, of Norway, was bitten In tho left arm yesterday by a dog. He tried to fight off the animal with a cane as. it sprang towards him while ho was. taking a walk after luncheon at his summer residence near Oslo.

It was believed his Injuries are not serious. SPECIAL Peanut Hash, 35c Lb. Mellow Fudge, 49c Lb. Peach Marshmailows 49c Lb. For Quality Service Sweefoud Confectionery WANTED YOUR AUTOMOBILE We tiavo a great luauy Jiiqulrles for good -iised cars.

Now Is golden opportunity to lw or a wow a "70" WjllyS'Knigljit Sedan $1495 nn LEFT FOR HOME. j'lr. and Mrs. J. H.

of Conshbhocken, former parishioners of the Rev, William F. Bare, returned to their home today, after spending two days here as guests of Rev. and Mrs. Bare, of East Lehman street.j Rev. Bare and Mr.

Brandt returned from the East Pennsylvania Synod at LitHz, together. STUDBBAKER BIG six SEDAN INSURE HAM3WAR. Stay In Lebaiion MemorialDay Monday, May 31st, 1926 O'clock M. Organizations, Memorial P.ay Bxewsises, Aft. Definite, action for a uniform half day clos'lng movement for the storss of the cltyV.

will likely be taken on Tuesday morning next, when the Retail of the Chamber of Commeroe-will hold the Us regular summer meetings, as agreed upon, when the committee organized last week. Other matters will come up for consldera-. action. The committee will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of each month throughout tho.i 9 Largest Class Graduates In History of Jonestown High i Jonestown High School, Thursday evening, June 3rd will graduate the largest class in its history when' twenty members of the senior class will receive diploma at the annual ommencement exercises. The Commencement exercises will held in the St.

John's Reformed church, Jonestown. Dr. H. heijd of Department of History at Franklin 'and Marshall College, Lancaster, who is an orator and prominent will deliver he address. POISONED FOUR RACE HORSES AT 200 Boats Transfer The Flood Victims (Special to News by Press) Moscow, Two hundred boats were assisting today in.

transferring the 20,000 inhabitants of Pokrovsky, Russian town flooded by the rising waters of the Volga River, -to, nearby points of safety. Uos across tho stream the city of Sakratov. 'Floods have done considerable damage the river valley. INSURE with IIAMMAR. NOTICE Block Dance fi St.

Carnival liberty Sqt ire 8 O'CLOCK TONIGHT MBBRV MAKERS ORCHESTRA Ice Cream, Cakes, Candy, eto. Benefit of Liberty Firs Co. (Special to News by United Press) Aurora, Turf of the nation today were shocked ex SQ a Poison plot which two meu confessed; poisoning four thoroughbreds in Illinois handicap, feature, race, 'on Thursdays horse racing, program tbo Aurora track. The expose, it was believed, may endanger the turf-sport in this area. First indication, of the poison plot came a few minutes before the horses were to have been called to the post for the day's feature race.

A brief announcement' that four of the horses were ill and that the race had; been called off, dlsappoint- (Contlnued on Page Ton) John.Waldenberger's Bicycle Recovered John Waldenberger, of Route, 5, North Third Avpnuq, on Thursday' reported the theft of bicycle, which was recovered at 8.00 o'clock, Thursday evening, on South Eighth street, near the coun- jail. The was stolen, while parked at the Franklin school bidding, Tenth; and where- Waldenber.ger attends continuation school. The bicycle was an Elgia painted rod. BY THE COUNTY SCOUTCOUNCIL Action Was Taken On Number Of Important Matters Members of the Lebanon GouMy Council of Boy Scouts, on Thursday evening held one of their three meetings of the year, af the, Cham- of Commerce 'rooms. Thirty- ive men 'were present nearly all of the members of the council, and President HarHsoti Souder presided." Executive WUliani Abbott dls- (Continued' on Twelve) RUM CHASERS AID Ocean City, United Two speedy little rum chasers from the coast guard station at Lewes, Dpl to aid a three, moated, schooner Xlfli 1 nil tftjiM Ju Uli.A.

WOMEN APFI AS BURN) Members Of Auxiliary man THE LEG-ITIj Displayed When! 'Em, Gil-lies, -Em, Was Rei ered f. Members of the of the Vetorans ot, 'Forel demonstrated to a large Thursday evening that esual to men far as strelsy was concerned. The 1 presented on the third, flcL Vets home, Chestnut street o'clock. Replete with (Continued "'JJtjJl WILLATTENl A MEETINl QIJAKEf About 75 Salvation; Tomorrow rai attempts to reaoli' the vessel In a bat. 'The high seas, however, beat their craft back.

BUSY, Philadelphia, Today (United last night made five, atempts to blow safes In widely separated sectipifs of the city, Police surprised three men at the office of the Solarbar Manufacturing' company and after-a chase, captured one 'Two safes in' gas filling stations aT 0d $100 InVothSr atempts the robbers were unsuccess- Just Received New Men's Oxfords, $2,98 BOMB WRECKED HOME. Pittsburgh, Today bomb tile-Hill district here today, a two story building was wrecked eight persons including a woman and four children were hurled from the .75 Army of ''this- 4 Ipave ror Philadelphia Vo morning at 7:00 attertd a p035.of-.the' Salvation both be transport bene. Qf.the Congress 1 vey Steokbeck's, trucks, 4 Tho deleg-aUon wJUube of Capt. Clark 1 All 0' th Girls Guard, In ohl Jennia and .8, Band, headed by 'Bandr liam will So that the members take part in the Ju Parade on Monday will-return to city evening, Music wJll S. A.

Boys', band of the two days' sojourn Studobakor Standard Six Sedan Only For Auto Insurance isee Sprecher Presentation ojf Cannon South Side Park, Hon, Johnson, Gen. P. D. Beary, orators. M.

9tfO P'cloclc. BASEBALL Albright-Lebanon Valley G. A. B. and V.

S. Veterans Jo nisifonn invjtea to OPENING Riverside Park NKAtt Jonestown, Pa. Big Time In Store For All Danceland Pop JlarmOpy PANCIN0 8,30 Till IJJ.OO Sat, May 29, 1926 l4MJlcc Ppee Gents' 25o 10o to Kvei'ybody Busses Leavjaw 9tli, and Willow at J.80 and 'half Palace Special Chocolate Peanut lb, VvC Waluut and Brazil Rolls Jb. See Our Display For Fresh CANDIJBS For Decoration Day Prices to sulj all, Always beat ift town. Fresh Ftuit Sodas In 6th St.

Market House TROOP p. Saturday, May 29th Play Tonight "THIS WHOLE) TOWN'S TALKING" LKPANON HIGH SCHOOL AUDI. 8 Admlasiou, 78o 80c. "DOCTOR JIM" Presented by Heidelberg Orange, Schaofferstowtj. 0.

of Hall, Jonestown turday May29 tift'MewipH Daughter, Visitipgl T. HUdebranfl tor, Catherine, of arrived in this city are the. guests of Uy, Chestnut uv wwl and dausl ed here over the enjoyed the beautiful Portsmouth Navy yearg and will spead cation here, BIG DANCE SA of Wfr 8,, IfA.