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Foui FOOD AND LABOR ADMINISTRATIONS WILL CONTINUE Others Will Be Discontinued in i Pennsylvania After HARRISBURG, Dec. 10. Preliminary plans for the continuance in a modified form of the Americanization work of the Pennsylvania commission of safety and defense, were made at a meeting of that body in the governor's office in the Capitol. The great importance of this work was emphasized by the fact that there are approximately one million persons in Pennsylvania whc are unable to speak the English language. It was pointed out by members of the commission that it is possible under the Pennsylvania school code for school boards to carry on this work, and that it wili be the duty of the committee to encourage and aid In the work.

After January 1 all of the branches of the Pennsylvania Public Safety t'nmmittee, other than the food and 1 ibor administration will be discontinued on the recommendation of S. Sadler, executive secretary of tlic committee. The scope of their activity will be greatly curtailed nor that the war is over. The Kieat demand for food overseas makes It necessary that the food administration be continued and such condition has been created by the release of many men from war in dustriea and the return of soldiers that the labor board will be a' necessity. All county public safety committors, other than those located in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Lackawanna and Erie counties, will also bf discontinued.

Acute labor problem? existing in these several counties make it necessary that the county committees located there remain in icw existence for the, present, the commission The 16,000 odd volunteer police created by Governor Brumbaugh throughout most of the counties oJ Pennsylvania during the war, will be continued in office until the peace treaty, is actually signed, it was an nounced. They will be transferred within a short time by executive order to the direction of Captain George F. Lumbi, actng superintendent of the State Police. U.S. OFFICER PREVENTED CLASH Action of Italian Troops Almost Caused Armed Conflict.

LONDON, Dec. 10. The Manchester guardian' says it has received from a well informed allied source the statement that "another very serious Incident has been provoked by the forward action of Italy on the Adriatic coast." The newspaper's informant continues. "Ten days ago, though perfect quiet reigned in that district and Serbian contingents from General Franche td'Esperey's army already were in occupation of Cettinjo, the Italians insisted on landing 2,000 troops at Cattaro, in Dalmatia. Happily, to counter balance this the allies secured the presence of, an equal number of troops, including French and American soldiers: "The Italians, howeper.

showed signs of behaving as masters and proceeded to demand the lowering of the national flag. An armed conflict was avoided owing to the active intervention of the American commander. The national flags and emblems remain in position." "Mrs. Anna Ryan, widow of James W. Ryan, who for years represented the Twelfth District in Congress, died at Mahanoy City of paralytic stroke.

She was a daughter of John O'Hara and was orn in Philadelphia 67 years ago. Stomach Women are with Every Box. the world. In boxea, 10c, 25c PULLS How often has an attack of indigestion interfered with your work or spoiled your pleasure? Good health is mostly a matter of sound digestion. Whenever you are troubledty flatulence, sour eructations, sick headache, biliousness or constipation, take Bcech am's Pills.

They quickly and effectively correct digestive disturbances, stimulate the supply of gastric juice and, Tone the Directions of Special Value Sold by druggist throughout to GIFT SLIPPERS Useful Xmas Gifts 632 634 Penn Street OF FOR MEN, THE" READING NEWS TIMES, READING, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1918 OBITUARY Howard A. Levan. Howard son of Emma L. and the late Edward Levan, died at his residence at Mt. Penn at 9.30 a.

m. of pneumonia, aged 39. Besides his widow, Edna A. (nee Haas), there survive a daughter, Wary, ana one son, John, at home; also two sisters, Florence, wife of Milton Luft, nf Wvomissing. and Sarah, wife of Howard Wentzel, this city.

Deceas ed was a stove molder by iraae, aim was last employed at the Heading Stove. Works. He was a memDer or the Iron Holders' Union, P. O. S.

of A. No. 369, and Reformed denomination. Mr. Levan moved from Reading to Mt.

rein five years ago and We have them, all colors, all sizes, all patterns, felt and leather uppers, comfy and hard soles. Prices to Fit Every Purse Buy LXXXXXXXX2 at 1 We 'Sell, at; Prices That Will THE TOURIST AGENT 4" i 5A6 the: amous 'MiyKr JJj 11 MJr I Ol Af CHAROM li I KiKSfcLf lYM vxvsSn 1 conducted an ice cream and confectionery store. John Bitting. John Bitting, aged 9u years, died at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

James Miller, Sliillington. He' was born July 25, 18:28, at Sunbury, and was the son of the late Jacob and Sara (Rothermel) Bitting. In 184 he came with his parents to Berks county where, until 1892, he was engaged in farming. Mr. Bitting married Elizabeth Worley and to this union were born 15 hildren, three dying in infancy and four in later years, Mr.

Joseph Hassler, Mrs. Charles AV. Berg, John and Charles. There remain the following children: Jrvin, Frank, William, Wellington. Mrs.

Amanda Brensinger, Mrs. Lillie Miller, Mrs. Ella Iluyett, Mrs. Alice Yoder. Deceased was a member of Yocom's Lutheran church.

Years ago he was a well known horseman and frequently drove in trotting and pacing races at the Berks County fair. Mrs. George Wolf Clara (nee Hartman), aged 33 years, wife of George Wolf, died at Reamstown, at the home of hei brother in law, John F. Wolf, of influenza. She leaves, besides her husband, her parents, Mr, and Mrs.

Adam Hartman, and one brother. Harry of Denver. Funeral Saturday. Herb Hannah, daughter of Wellington and Debbie Herb, aged 1 month and 11 days, died of convulsions at the home of the parents in Bern township. WEDDINGS Thompson Kook Cornelius Washington has Issued invitations for the wedding of his sis 'ter, Mrs.

Catharine Rook, to Abraham Thompson in Zion's Baptist church on Dec. 19, at 7.30 p. m. Iively Boylo Benjamin H. Lively, of Philadelphia, formerly of this city, and Miss Anna Boyle were married here at the parsonage of Immanuel Evangelical church by Rev.

P. W. Brown. Engagement Announced Mrs. Keener, of Philadelphia, has announced the engagement of her daughter, Florence Lahens.

formerly of Reading, to John J. Hornberger, of Mohnton. The wedding will take place in, the near future, after which the young couple will make their home in Reading. Mr. Hornberger WOMEN AND CHSLDREN is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Aaron Hornberger, of Mohnton. Orcn Laston. Announcement of the marriage of Minnie S. Laston, of Allentown, and Max Oren, proprietor of the Quick Shoe Repair Shop, 524 South Sixth street, in the near future, was made at a birthday party held in honor of the bride's father, Harry Sher, 227 Liberty street," Allentown.

last Sunday evening. The prospective bridegroom is a son of Israel and Esther Oren. of this city. LIQUOR SELLERS IX IT. s.

SUPREME COURT WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. Application for permission to file a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Robert Weiss convicted of soiling intoxicants to soldiers in violation of the Selective Service Act and sentenced to five months imprisonment in the Hudson, N. county jail, was denied by the Supreme Court. FRANCIS IX LOXDOX LONDON, Dec.

9. David R. Francis, American Ambasadpr to Russia arrived yesterday from Scotland. The Ambassador's physical condition is improved. He will undergo an operation here within a few days.

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Dent suffer! Relieve the asony and distress now! You can. Millions of men and women have found that headache or neuralgia raistry is needless. Get what jpu ask for. Adv. Please Everybody Gifts here for father, mother, brother, sist er, the baby, or the loved one just back from overseas.

Just a few timely suggestions are: GLOVES, TIES, HATS, CAPS, SUITS, COATS, FURS, DRESSES, UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, STOCKINGS, MILLINERY, BATH ROBES, SHIRTS, lots of them in attractive boxes, and a whole basement of TOYS for the kiddies and GAMES for the grown ups. See MOYE HAS FAITH fit WORLD'S FUTURE Kramarz, Premier of Czechoslovaks, Speaks in High Terms of America. PRAGUE. Sunday, Dec. 8 (By the Associated Press) "There are people who believe the world must come to an end because the Austrian and German empires no more exist, but I know we will all be and especially you.

in America. It is the Virst time in the history of nations that generosity has ever conquered selfishness, and when the news came to me between my castle walls that America had entered the war I was unable to believe it," said Dr. Karl Kramarz, premier of Czecho Siovakia, to a representative of the Associated Press. The interview took place In Hradcany Castle the seat of the ancient Bohemian kings. When the correspondent entered the waiting room, the first object he noticed was the bust of President Wilson draped with the Stars and Stripes.

Dr. Kramarz for many years fought for the rights of the Czech people. He was arrested at Prague oh July 1. 1915, and following his trial at Vienna was sentenced to death. King Alfonso, of Spain, appealed In his behalf and the death sentence was commuted to 15 years' Imprisonment He was released under Emperor Charles' amnesty proclamation on July 14, 1917.

He was named premier on November 19 last. "I have always believed in the new life of peoples," Dr. Kramarz continued, "but the great crowning truth of this belief was the American declaration of war. I had grown old and cynical and could not believe the news, but now since the war has been won I ana pleased to feel that America not only has given hopes and ideals to millions of people but its national conscience has been enlivened, leading it to better hings. Safe in its certain strength, America is facing the future tranquilly." GUNNERS ORDERED HOME Anti Aircraft Batteries Assigned for Return from Front WASIHXQTON, Dec.

10. General March, chief of staff, announced today that these additional organizations, have been assigned by General Pershing for early convoy hone: One Hundred and Forty first Anti Aircraft Machine Gun Battalion; Tenth Anti Aircraft sector headquarters and the Sixth. Seventh Eighth and Ninth Anti Aircraft Batteries. The total personnel is 37 officers and 999 men. The present population of Carbon is estimated at 03,000, and of thia number; onimren are attending: scnooi.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY LOST black and tan. Owner has the tn. Keward. 'IU Green Si. A practical Christmas Gift Vamiity Dressers essiog Springs Mattresses AMERICA'S SHARE IN TRANSPORTING TROOPS OVERSEAS Our Owii Ships Conveyed Over 46 Per Cent, of Those7 Abroad, FIGURES ARE MADE PUBLIC NEW YORK, Dec.

10. With the consent of the Navy Department the office of Vice Admiral Gleaves commander of the cruiser and transport force, made public figures showing exactly the proportionate share of troops conveyed to France in American vessels. Of the entire army, of 2,079,880 men taken over the statistics shown, 461 4 per cent' were carried in 'American ships 48 1 2. in British, and the balance in French and Italian vessels. Of the total strength of the naval escori.

guarding all these convoys the United States furnished 82 3 4 uieai, xniain 14 1 8 per wen i ana i ranee per cent. It was felt that these official fie ures should be made public owing to the discrepancies in the statements of many public speakers as to the relative share taken by the different navai rorces enabling 'American troops to reach the battleline in snf. ficient force to turn the tide against uermany. In actual numbers men transported, 912,082 were carried in American naval transports, and 40,499 in other American ships, 1,006,987 were carried in British bottoms and 68,246 in British leased Italian ships; and 52,066 by French and Italian ships. From May 1917, to November 11 last, Gifts for the Little Ones Which Become Treasures In After Years PAP BOWL AND PLATE SILVER CUP SPOON BRUSHES NECKLACES BIB HOLDERS LOCKETS FRANK TYACK, TxuimVi.

648 Twin Beds you've wanted them for some time why not kill two birds with one stone get them this Christmas. Our variety of designs has never been as large as right now. We have them for every taste and purse. there were 381 sailings of American naval transports, 123 of other American troop ships, 546 of British ships, and 82 of other ships. Not a single soldier of those carried in United States nava transports was lost.

THE PROBE NATIONAL SECURITY LEAGUE WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. Investigation of the National Security League of New York and similar organizations and their alleged charges regarding the loyalty of members of Congress made in the last political campaign, was ordered today by the House without a record vote. Seven representatives who were nam ed by Speaker Clark will conduct the inquiry. COUNT FIFTY! IF" RHEUMATIC PAIN Don't Suffer! Instant Relief Follows a Rubbing With Old' "St.

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