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Vol. XXXII-No. 12. EIGHT PAGES LEBANON, GOOD Hall the world other tall gots out come Semi Weekly MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1925. EIGHT PAGES Long Island R.

R. Shops At Queens, N. Destroyed By Fire WILL C.WOOD FOR DR. BECHT'S SEAT State Superintendent Of Public Instruction Will Resign Very Soon ILL HEALTH THE REASON Wood Holds Like Office In California and Is Regarded as One of The Leading Educators of The Country--Conferred ed With Governor Pinchot Week Ago and Accepted Offer Made Him by The Chief Executive. By S.

Staff Correspondent) public instruction in California P. Hollingsworth, Wood is superintendent of Press Win and 1s regarded as one of the (United Harrisburg, Today- cducators of the counC. Wood, of California, will leading replace Dr. J. George Becht, try.

illness of Dr. Becht whica as superintendent in Pennsylvania, 1t. 'has kept him confined in 8 Phila-, of public in- The struction 1 was learned from a reliable (Continued on Fags Five). source today. LOUIS KOFLER MET DEATH AT ATLANTIC CITY In Railroad Accident Sunday But No Details Given BAKER BY TRADE For Many Years Employed in Various Lebanon Bakeries Louis Kofler, well known throughout the city, was killed in a railway accident at Atlantic City, on Sunday morning, according to advices received here by telegraph on Sunday.

No details were given in the brief dispatch sent by Mrs. Robert Stitt, a daughter, with whom he made. his home. It was merely stat(Continued on Page Five.) Sacred Concert In The A. M.

E. Church By The Literary Society The Literary. Society of 'St. John's M. gave a social concert.

Sunday evening from 7.30 tq. 9.15 o'clock. The program Opening hymn, "Holy. prayer Jae. Millberrle, chaplain; singing by the Literary society choir; soprano citation, Miss Mrs.

Nellie Wm. Goss; Johnson: Instrumen- re-' tal solo, Miss Bernice Elkins; violin solo, Miss E. Meeks; readings, Snavely, Mrs. Jas. Millberrie, Louis Brown, Henry James, and David Five Minute 'talks, Sterling Buffaloe and Geo.

Span, subject: "We All Are God's Duet, Miss B. Elkins Mr. Span; Duet, Miss Meeks and Mr. Brown; Mrs. Wm.

Johnson. and David Millberrie; The male chorus furnished music, tenor solo, is my Wondering Leroy Brooke." Airs. Virgil Meeks spoke: on Selt Denial; solo, Rev. O. J.

Morton, "He. is a Wonderful Savior to Me." The Pottstown Board. of Health, with borough officials and others as guests, had a turkey banquet. MARCH CAME IN LIKE LION, GO OUT LIKE LAMB Snow, Rain, Sleet and Fall in Mercury on Sunday March having entered like: the proverbial lion, it should leave like lamb, and the end of the. month, it the proverb holds good, will be springlike indeed.

marked contract was noted in the weather of yesterday as compared with that of a week ago. The last in February, was balmy. The sun shone resplendent from 21 clear sky, and many citizens walked about without overcoata. Motorists were out in great numbers as the day had all the elements of a day in June. But, the first day of March plunged the region back into grim There was a light- snow fall before daylight, following a rise in the temperature.

Saturday's cold and bleak weather was dissipated to such an extent that the snow turned 'to rain during the Sunday hours. The mercury clung to the freezing mark, however, and the falling rain clung to the limbs of trees, telegraph and. telephone wires, and edges of the roofs, and also incrusted in ice the budding bulbs on rose bushes and other plants. The sky was clouded all day, and wintry aspects prevailed everywhere. Uriah Hetrick Is Visiting Home Town After 30 Years Absence Uriah: Hetrick, of Portland, formerly of this city, and son of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Hetrick, of North Tenth street, is spending some time in this city. Mr. Hetrick left this city more than thirty years ago and is now conducting. one of the largest tobacco.

establishments in that State. He is greeting old time friends and is in fine health. Three Sick Children Taken From Charles Allwein's Burning Home Three sick children were carried to safety from a burning house this morning at 10:30 at the farm of Charles Allwein, two and one-half miles south of. Japestown, on the old Jonestown road. Fire.

from unknown origin for the second time within two years burned the barn with all farming implements, hay, straw and wagons, on the Allwein farm. All the live stock which was boused in the large barn was taken out by Mr. Allweln and seyeral neighbors who at alaht of the flames came to assist in extinguishing the fire Sparks carried by a strong northwestern wind from the burning barn, pot more than fifty test a vax ignited the frame, house and threatened to the entire building when the Liberty and Chemicals Are com panies telephona call arrized3 in time to save the THE WEATHER Felt Tuesday tatr, Hang moderate to PRICE $2.00 A YEAR NO DINNERS FOR JURYMEN AT ALMSHOUSE A miniature reproduction of the Battle of Flames in burlesque, with Germany, on the defensive, using tin cans and garbage from an ash pile as defensive weapons, and with the my with milk using mOAmerican Army bombarding, the cnelasses instead of mustard gas, WAS staged as the opening feature of March term of Criminal Court this morning at the Court House. Harvey Putt, aged 29, lacking one eyc, WAR the' prosecutor and John Graffenberger, aged 70, crippled In one leg, and a German allen, were the principals. Putt declared that he 'is in mortal fear of the German because of a pitched battle which 'occurred on January 26th, this year, near Jenking' store, in Long Lane, officially known in the directory as Broad St.

Putt averred in all solemnity that Graffenberger has A vicious. dog, and that he threatened to kill the animal unlasthat was Graffenberger properly heard restrained. of the He threat and that when they met near the store, Graffenberger made a pass at him, whereupon he- (Putt) slammed the German on the coco with much severity. The battle was then on. declared Graffenberger drew a knife and Nourished it menacingly, and Putt after catapulting a jar of molasses which he had just purchased at the Jenkins store, ran across the street and started a cannonade with ompty milk bottles which he found on a door step.

Several of the shots struck but failed to silence the 'enemy's guns which supplied from a dump nearby- empty tin cans and garbage being the chief ammunition. When the 'r'eign of. terror" had somewhat, subsided the irate disciple. ed of at Emperor. Putt the said threat Ich schnith dich.

uff" and "Ich gricht dich noch" which. by' free translation meant: that Graffenberg would make snitz 'of, Putt's body, and that would "get him" sponer or. later, all of which prompted Putt to charge his neighbor with surety of the peace, and threatening his Griffenberg de-. nied: the charges in toto, and with much vehemence in broken English mingled outright. German.

He declared that. instead of Putt fearing him, it was he' who should be in fear of Putt. He went so far as to threaten move of the neighborhood entirely, Judge Henry placfor six montha. E. D.

Siegrist, own recognizance to keep the peace led the German under $100 bail in his acted as private counsel for the prosS ecution and Ray G. Light, represented the defendant. The first jury trial of the session WAS attached shortly after 11 o'clock the defendant Brack Finsh, a colored, man, being accused of driving an tomobile at Myerstown while he was intoxicated. W. E.

Peterson, of the State Highway Patrol is the prosecutor. The case was still on. trial when the noon adjournment was announced. Paul G. Adams, represented the defendant.

Judge Henry appointed County Detective George Carpenter and Constables Aaron Sattazchn and John Kimmel, as tipstaves for the week. No Moro Dinners In Instructing the grand Jury, Judge Henry warned, the jurors to lay off taking at the county. alms. house, a8 this practice has been abandoned in this county. He said that he did not particularly favor.

the Inspection of county buildings at all since the attendants and caretakers all known that the March grand Jury makes such an inspection at this lime, and have their property In excellent condition for the event, so the Inspection does not amount to much. He also warned' them to be careful of recommendations made by officials and by prisoners at the jail. Confirmed Sale of Binner Property Judge Henry this morning confirmed the sale of a property in the Keener, for 2686. Walter C. late of Heidelberg township, to Jas.

estate of John H. Binner, a deceased, Graoff, is the attorney, Auditor Files Report In The Waltz Estate R. L. Riegert, has filed in the Orphans' Court his report 88 auditor the estate of Frances S. Waltz, deceased.

It was confirmed ni.st., by Judge Henry. The amount for distribution payment of the debts, 1s 203,60. $300,000 Fire Chicago, Today. SpOR: taneous. combustion believed to have caused a $300.000 tire in the three story beef cutting plant of Armger and Company the atook yards late Sunday Nine men were in tured LONG ISLAND R.

R. SHOPS AT QUEENS BURNED Brooklyn, N. Today-4 Fire destroyed the electrical repair shops of the Long Island Railroad near Park, Queens, early today, causing property damage estimated at $1.000,000 'and 5,000 employes out of work. Fire alarms were turned in, and bringing apparatus from this borough and Queens. At 6.30 A.

M. firemen were still pouring water into the smouldering and charred ruins. It is belleved 35 coaches were destroyed by the blazo, railroad officials have placed the value of each car at about $40,000.. SEVENTY-SIX NEW MEMBERS FOR EAGLES Seventy six new members were inducted into Lebanon Aerle, Fraternal Order. of Eagles, on Sunday afiternoon, at 2 at a most im'pressive ceremony In the Colonial Theatre, Ninth' and Cumberland Sts.

It provedt be one of the. most inceremonials ever staged by the Aerie, and officers and members were highly elated' over' the success that attended the arrangements crack degree team of the lentown Aerie, with thirty men, 'was in charge of the ceremonfes, and' a large delegation of members of that Aerie, with representatives of other Aeries, In neighboring. cities made up a trong of over Your hundred, includin gthe local membership, in the theatre. The degree team was dolled up in Immaculate costume, the caps, suits, shoes and all other articles ralment being entirely white. The team made a most impressive spectacle on the stage, and every feature of the ceremonial commanded the impresgive attention of all beholders.

The Allentown contingent had complete charge of the entire meeting, Worthy President Marcus Marks being the general master of ceremonies, and John officiated as captain of the degree team. John R. Dillingham, a former district attorney of Lehigh County, was the principal speaker, and he delivered a stirring address that contained valuable and helpful admonition for all the Eagles pres-. ent. Charles Kemmerer, secretary of the Allentown Aerle for a period of twenty years, made a pleasing address, and seemed to take much pride in his long official career, unlearned that W.

Morgal, secretary of the Lebanon Aerie for a continuous period of twenty three years, and then he insisted that Mr. Morgal also appear on the platform for a speech, and the local secretary obliged with a helpful talk. There were forty five Eagles from Allentown In the party, and several machine loads of fellow members came from Harrisburg. The membership of the Lebanon Aerie is now 800, and a number of other candidates ahe awaiting action of the organization on their applications. Following 'the meeting the local Eagles andt heir guests were entertained at a luncheon at the club house on Willow street.

The ceremonial is said to have been the greatest thing of the kind ever staged by the local Eagles, and the committee of arrangements consisting of W. Morgal, chairman, and Clifford Spang and John Wentling, were accorded unstinted praise for their excellent work. BANDITS MADE RICH HAUL IN MIAMI, FLA. Miami, Today. More than $30,000 in cash and jewelry was taken from 40 guests of the gay Melroge Tavern three.

unmasked bandits early today. man stripped men and women: of their valuables while the other. two. guarded the doors. Mr.

Mrs. Frank Penney who Just dropped into the tavern inquire directions about the lost in cash and 1600 In and Martin of the Martha Motor Company surrendered cash and 18000 10 ALL FARMERS TEST SHOULD SEED CORN Lots of it in Poor Condition, Says Agent Berger "The seed corn on many farms in Lebanon County is in such poor con- dition, that every farmer should test his seed, or at' least part of it, this spring," says County Agent Berger. Late maturing of corn last fall, followed with extremely cold weather early winter account for the condition of the seed corn. Much (Continued on Page Five.) ANOTHER QUARRY TAKEN OVER BY H. E.

MILLARD Harry Millard, Annville quarryman, and operator of a number of the largest stone quarrying operalions in the county took over the Whitehall Cement Company quarries at Annville. The negotiations for the transfer were completed on Saturday, and Mr. Millard assumed control today. The quarry, which is located on the western outskirts of Annville; producing 300 to 500 tons. of stone' a day for the Whitehall Company, 'but this output' will be doubled at least, and perhaps trebles, Vor Mr.

Millard has contracted to furncement company with: stone. it requires, and he will exhis own business to enter an entirely new Mr. Millard proposes to quarry stone for the manufacture of fertilIzer, Before undertaking this new enterprise, he was In consultation' with chemist and agricultural 6X- ports of State College, and of the State Department of Agriculture, These experts made several of the stone, and have found it to' contain such a high percentage of. calcium' and magnesium that it DOW stands far above nearly all of the calclum carbonate standards set by the agricultural department for commercial use. It was only after repeated conferences and assurances of the quality of the product, that Mr.

Millard took over the enterpriso and decided to enter the' fertilizer field. The quarry is particularly attractive because of the loose formation of, the bed of stone. It is so soft that it can be readily secured without blasting, and Mr. Millard has let contracts for the building of two large steam shovels which: are to be used in taking, the stone from its resting place. His, researches with State College and State Agricultural Department experts was he noised has abroad already with received the that offers from several large fertilizer retailers to take the entire product of the quarries, but he not yet made any contracts to 'dispose of the product.

The crusher and A pulverizing machine will be install. ed by the time the big steam shovels arrive. Millard has arranged to place his sou, Jacob Millard, 2nd in charge of the plant as his OWn quarrying operations in the county occupy all his time. The Whitehall Cement company, has its main offices in Philadelphia, but its chief cement manufacturing plant lg located at Cementon, Pa. The company's superintendent, Mr.

who was in charge of the Annvillo plant since the company took the quarries, has returned to Cementon, and will resume his former place as chief millwright for the concern. The development of the quarry along new lines as outlined above, will mean something to as a community, as additional help will be employed, and the fertilizer product will be an advertisement the town as well, since the goods will likely be shipped to all: parts of the country. Commuters From Myerstown Hour Late Commuters from Myerstawn on the Reading Transit line 6:50 A. M. were one hour late reaching their places of employment in this city tow day due to the mechaniam of the car falling -to functiop properly.

necessitated the bringing the repair crew to the end of the terminus as well as an extra passenger coach to remedy the trouble and tow the damaged car to the barn JOHN G. BECKER, LEBANON YOUTH, HAS BEEN LICENSED TO PREACH Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Becker, of Market Square, and Grandson of the Late Bishop Stanford Past is Forgotten at United Serve ices of Evangelicals at Pottsville.

Pottsville, Pa. Remarkable cite region, but from alt over: scenes the sessions of Schuylkill and Berks counties flock.the two East Pennsylvania Confer- led to the scene in great. numbera ences of the Evangelical church here and many were unable to enter the on Sunday when the first union serchurch. vices were held by the conferences When the curtains were drawn the memorable separation at aside one, bishop and two presiding Shamokin-34 years ago. Church members not only, from the anthra- (Continued on.

Pare Fire) FIRE SUNDAY MORNING AT HOME OF BUTCHER D. B. FLORY AT LAWN Large Smoke House, Barn and Garage, With 2.200 Their Contents Completely Destroyed Pounds of Bologna, 5000 Pounds Dried Beet Large Quantity of Bacon and Three Burned Loss Estimated at $5000. Fire of undetermined origin at the home of David B. Flory, a' cher.

at Lawn, carly Sunday mornIng, 'completely dostroyed A large smoko house, barn and garngo and all of, their The loss 18 estimated at about $5,000, and 1s only partly covered by Insurance. In the smoke house there was burned pounds of bologna about 500 pounds of dried beet and a large quantity of bacon, Three automobiles were burned with the garage, The blaze was discovered between 3' and 4 o'clock by. Oscar Flory, (Continued on Page Five) CLEVER RUSE NETTED $1,000 DIAMOND RING AND $95 "Injured Man" Fixed Up With Red Paint Stopped Harry Grebe Middleweight Champion. Boxer And Asked To Be Rushed To Hospital--Boxer K. 0'd.

Sick Man's Friends But Companion Robbed During Melee. Pittsburgh, Today Harry! Greb, middleweight champion, won a decision over bandits' in fist fight but a third highwayman back-slapped the boxer by taking a $1,000 diamond ring' and $95 in cash from Miss Naomi Braden, 22, of Beaver Falls, while, the battle royal wag on. Greb wag motoring with Miss Braden and Mrs. Patricia Jones when WASHINGTON IS READY FOR THE INAUGURATION, (Special to Nowa hy United Proms) Washington, Today. With the arrival of General Dawes, Vice-PresIdent -Elect, everything is in readiness for the inauguration.

ceremonies, At: 10 A. M. Wednesday the Prea-idential party will swing out. the 1 alry White escort House and gates go to with' the a Capitol small along cavPenneylvania' avenue, For the next hour, the President will be busy signing last minute bills. With the adjournment of Congress, General 'Dawes will take the oath of office, and then the whole party will to the front steps) of the Capitol where tHe President will be sworn in make his inaugural address, After the ceremony the party will return 'immediately to the White will the parade start.

The President will review this from a small stand in front of the White House. The whole performance will be over In short time except for: two brief receptions by the Coolldges, one. to visiting Governors and the other to old friends from Northampton, to be held. late in the afternoon. American Freighter On Fire London, American freighter West Kasson is afire near Antwerp, according to an exchange telegraph dispatch.

The vessel carries a grain cargo. The dispatch said fire already had done heavy damage. SCHOOL HEADS TO MEET Sunbury- County Superintendent's of schools and their from the northeastern and. southeastern sections of Pennsylvania will hold a joint meeting here March.12 and 13, it has been announced: "Currept Legislatiye Problems" will be discussed by Robert C. Shaw, of the State Departpient of Instruc and the phon problems and high school entrance examinations a are to be considered an "injured man" fixed up.

with red paint stopped the champion and ask ed to be, rushed. to hospital As Greb alighted from his car two other men appeared with volvers, The champion started his wind mill tactics and scored a two. K. but meantime the third bandit grabbed Miss. Braden's ring and purse, When Greb ran to aid his voom panton all three bandits escaped? CAUSE OF EARTH TREMOR GIVEN BY DR.

C.A. REEDS NEW YORK, Today- (Nulted Press) -The slipping of. a rock mass in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine, about 345 miles from New York, caused the earth tremor of Saturday night, which shook the entire northeastern part of the United States and Eastern Canada and was folt as far west. as Wisconsin. This has been established by Pr Chester A.

Reeds of the American museum of natural history from study of. the Seismograph record at that institution, Reed said evidence indicated the quake was due a new ment in a recently discovered, taulti or fracture in the ocean extend ing from the bay of Fundy southward to the Isle of. Shoals, of Ports mouth, N. H. This fault was discovered and traced three years.

ago by Dr. DE Johnson, Professor of at Columbia University, who studying the ocean's floor along the New England and Acadian coaster This fracture, called the 4 Fundian fault," had not caused trouble cently, Following: Ate however, the fault was held respond sible for a series of severe quakes la New England during the 17th ARG 18th centuries. Soon after its dis covery it caused a severe tremor the Arogstook valley in Maine. Because the Seismograph at Fordham University Was by the shock of scientists are depending on a from Oxford Univoralty, England a establishing. the oxast center of disturbance.

Lakeworth, Flan Today Mossman. Eldora, today ceded himself 88 national shoe pitcher champion national tournament Held of.