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MOUNT CARMEL ITEM THE LATEST NEWS Full United Preis Dispatch received over our wire the day the news happens. THR WEATHER Thunder showers tonight; possibly clearing Sunday morning. MOUNT CARMEL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1924. PRICE TWO CENTS. VOL.

XXXVI. NO. 238. CO-ED FRIEND OF LEOPOLD JR. WILL TESTIFY CAMPMEETING AT HERNDON AUGUST 12 Gap Boy Fatally Hurt In Darting In Path Of Auto Near His Home COMPENSATION IS AWARDED TO FRANK LEACH HMHHHHMHWUnOm i.lnl.

II II HWJIII 11(1 MM I tM CRIMINAL COURTROOM CHICAOO, Aug. 9. Susan Lurie, pretty University of Chicago co-ed and friend of Nathan Leopold Jr. will be called to the witness stand by the state to testify that in her opinion "Babe" was perfectly sane and normal, State's Attorney The Harrlsburg district of the United Evangelical church will open the annual campmeeting at the Hern-don grounds on August 12, continuing until the 20th, inclusive. Many churchmen and their families of the district's congregations have arranged to spend their vacation in the beautiful oak grove, its natural ART POPE ON SUSPENDED LIST; HAGY REM0YED AS UMPIRE; MEETING AUG.

19 The meeting of the directors of the Anthracite Baseball Association last night held at Mahanoy City transacted considerable business that concerned the local club. The game which al Robert E. Crowe announced today, Miss Lurie, Crowe said, came to his Compensation has been awarded to Frank Leach of Mount Carmel, against the Pine Hill Coal Company in a very Important decision rendered 'by Referee A. E. Lewis of the Ninth Compensation District.

Leach while in the employ of said company was injured during the course of his employment on July 28, 1923, by a stump rolling off a dumper striking him, knocking him to the ground resulting in the fracture of the left leg in the region of the thigh; a fracture of the upper and lower jaw bones and a crushed nose and an injured eye. A compensation agreement was entered into for total disability and was still in effect when the case was jpV Darting out on the street unexpectedly, Francis Haley, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eueno Haley, of Locust Gap, was almost instantly killed when he was run over by an automobile, driven by James Glessner, of Baltimore, Maryland, who is a former Locust Gap boy, at 7:30 o'clock last evening. The happening occurred in the east end of the Gap, along the road leading out of Locust Gap to Ashland.

According to witnesses, the accident was unavoidable. The boy was playing-about a tent in the front of his home and Is said to have darted out on the road suddenly. The automobile Is said to have been traveling at a slow rate of speed. The driver pressed on his brakes but the car struck" the boy and one of the front wheels passed over his body. The car was brought to a stop before the back wheels passed over the boy.

The boy was plckea up In an unconscious condition and rushed to the office of Dr. M. A. Conway. He was injured about the head, neck and abdomen.

Medical aid was of no avail and the boy died a few minutes after the accident. Surviving are his parents and several brothers and sisters. office soon after young Leopold and enchanced by the cooling breezes hl3 companion Richard Loeb, confess- fronl the broad Susquehanna, ed killing Robert Franks and told A program of religious services and him she had "been on a couple of entertainment have been provided by dates with Babe since the murder." the committee in charge that should She said Leopold had talked of theappeal t0 tne 0ij an(j young alike. Franks case repeatedly always some- Special featurs include the engage-what boastfully. She also said she had nient of Henry F.

Wehry, of Pitman, never doubted Leopold was anything t0 lead in tne general singing, the but sane and normal. 'popular "Awakening Songs" having These facts, Crowe said, he would been adopted as the official song ask Susan to repeat before Chief book of the camp. Justice John R. Caverly who is hear- A and senior choir will be ing evidence for the purpose of decid-1 organlzed by Mlsa Ruth Mi Mengle ing whether to send Leopold to pri- for spec)ai chorus elections, with son or to the gallows. Misg Leah Laubenstefn serving as Just two days ago, Crowe pointed 1 pjanjst out, Lorraine Nathan was on the wit-.

I Two male choruses are also expect- ness stand for the defense. She was 1V a former sweetheart of Dickie Loeb eAd t0 services Sunday, and testified she always thought ugU8t17' as, fnW: frm Dickie was "irrational and irrespon-, Zlou chur0ch th sible." Under cross examination, how- other fromSt- Paul 9 of Yolk-ever, Crowe scored when he brought Many will welcome the announce- out that Lorraine soon after the mur- ment that he A' der told him she thought young of the Trluity church' AlfD; a manly chap and very bright." town' wlU act aa "mp evangelist. The Rev. Flexer, having formerly Lfl, rved as pastor at Shamokin and said 'Miss Nathan although called Herdon. possesses the love and es- nSe' 6n RTd of hundreds of his earlier par-witness.

Why not call other girls GIRL IN CASE Susan Lurie, University of Chicago co-ed will be an important state witness. environment and advantages greatly ed as a notable accesion to camp life. The Herndon campnjeeting grounds are reached by the Pennsylvania and Reaclin railroad systems transfer to the site being made by automobile service. All indications point to one of the most successful and enjoyable I meetings of recent years. THOS.

WARDROP TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Thomas Wardrop, a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Burnside Post No. 92, G. A. of this city, left this morning at seven o'clock for Boston where he will represent this district as a delegate to the National Convention of that orgainzatlon. John Wightman, James N.

Smith and Albert Rowe, members of Sons of Veterans, Garfield Camp No. 34, are also to attend as delegates to their organization. The trip will be made by rail and boat to the convention city. TOO ATTENTIVE BOARDER SLAIN WILKES- BARRE. Ahg.

Discovering Felicio Kini, a board er in his home, with his wife in the parlor after' repeated warnings, Paul Marrlsh, 35, Glen Lyon, shot and fa tally wounded the boarder after being threatened with a knife, according to the story he told to police today. Kini died early today in the Nanti-coke state hospital. The wife a pretty Italian woman of 29 and the mother of two children, both under five years old, tried to save the boarder, but Marrish emptied his revolver inglicting five bullet wounds in Kini's head and body. The wife then called the police. Marrish confessed to the police alleging defense of his honor and self defense.

Both men were laborers in the mines of the Susquehana collieries company. CHARGE DROPPED AGAINST DRIYER HARRISBURG, Aug. 9. Bill Hinckle, chauffeur for Governor Pinchot, arrested for speeding, did not have to appear in Bethlehem yesterday because the case has been dropped. Word was received at the governor's office, where the complaint was filed that Pinchot's car exceeded the speed limit while passing through Bethlehem, that Alderman Kramlich wasn't as sure of his case today as he had been because his star witness deserted him.

It happened that Mrs. Pinchot was driving through town the day in question and was seen by a druggist who swore out an affidavit as to the excessive speed. The governor seemed perfectly willing to permit the charges to be brought although he was in Milford at the time. most ended in a riot at Shamokin sometime ago when our team lost of fer Morrisette was taken from the box was discussed and the matter was left in the hands of the officials of the Mount Carmel and Shamokin teams to settle between themselves. The suspension by the local club of pitcher Art Pope was also brought up.

The association decided that Pone was properly suspended and could not play With any club in the association. Shamokin played the pitcher in a game at Hazleton the other day ven after the management was notified that he was suspended and not released. Shamokin intended signing him to a contract for the balance of the season. The association Is having barrels of trouble in finding efficient umpires. Several days ago Umpires Gray and McTague were released and one of the men chosen to succeed was Al Hagy of this city.

His work in the few games that he did officiate was not up to the standard it was declared and he was released last night. So much business was before the meeting last night that the September schedule could not be arranged and another meeting will be held August 19 at two o'clock in the afternoon when this matter will be taken up. Tamaqua has now announced that they will stick to the game the entire season. SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was held at Cen-tralia last night for Mr. and Mrs.

James Wills- at the home Of Mrs. Wills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mirach Jones, Troutwine street. The young couple, who recently announced their marriage, were presented with a beautiful set of dishes by the guests.

A tasty luncheon was served at the end of the evening's merriment. Those who attended were: Misses Jeanette Reid, Florence Perry, Blanch Pollard, Ruth and Mabel Marsh, Elizabeth Benfield, Kathryn Mumford, Catherine Creamer, Centra-liu, Dot Jones, Mount Carmel, and Messrs. George Getty, Delroy Anderson, James Meehan, Harry Clews, Ira Roailaniittl, Lewis Troutiuan, Oentra-11a, Harold Tiley, Harry Lasser, Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. James Wills.

TWOSTORMS HIT INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9. Two violent rain and hail storms accompanied by high winds, swept Indiana during the night, killing, five persons, injuring a dozen others nd causing heavy property damage. Telephone i and telegraph wires were blown down and crops were riddled by huge hail stones. William Erwin, 50 and Russell Steinbaugh, 31, laborers, were killed when lightning struck a steam shovel under which they had taken shelter hear Lafayette.

Twelve other workmen were stunned and burned by the bolt. Frank Putek, 11 and John Dragen-itz, 11, were killed li lightning as they were returning from a fishing trip near South Bend. The fifth victim Carl Loveless, 15 was hit by lightning at Petersburgh. Practically the entire state felt the fury of the two storms. REQUEST NEW SPAN AT WARRIOR RUN Residents of Lewis Township.

Northumberland County, have asked the commissioners to build a new bridge over Warrior Run, near. Mc-Ewensville, The present structure is declared inadequate and in poor condition. The petitioners were informed that they must go through the regular channels, by having the petition approved by two successive grand juries and then by the court. Mc-Ewensville has 300 population. BABY GIRL Mr.

and Mrs. John Deach of north Maple street welcomed a baby girl to their home yesterday. They now have a boy and girl in the family. called to trial. Leach was still disabled and in addition to the bodily injuries he received he lost the sight of his eye, and if the sight of this were not lost he would not be able to return to work.

The defendent, the Pine Hill Coal Company filed a petition to modify claimant's agreement alleging that claimant had refused to sign an agreement for the loss of his eye which the defendant contended was the major injury and should be compensated for first. The officers of the United Mine Workers assisted by their Counsel, Roger J. Dever, violently opposed this change in the status of this case, if the contention of 'the company were sustained and claimant would be compelled to accept compensation for the loss of Tiis eye which would continue for 125 weeks, and aftre that period if there were any other disability the defendant would compensate claimant for same. The Representatives of tne United Mine Workers of America contended that the bodily injuries sustained by claimant in the accident of July 28, 1923, should be compensated for first, and after the disability ceased a compensation agreement for the loss of claimant's eye should be executed. The decision was received by Secretary J.

J. McAndrew, at his office in biiamokin, yesterday and upholds the position taken by the Mine Workers representatives. Compensation will be paid for the bodily injuries and later and agreement will be executed for the loss of claimant's eye. Compensation was also awarded to Mike Pribola of Shamokin against the Philadelphia Reading Coal Iron Company for disfigurement for 15 weeks at $12.00 per week or $180.00. NATALIE AND GREENOUGHTO WORK MONDAY Notice had been posted at the Natalie and Greenough collieries that they would be idle today and Monday but later orders from the Colonial Collieries Company operators of the collieries state they will work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

GOULD STUDIO HAS MOVED TO S. OAK The Gould Studio, Walter Gould proprietor, has moved from Avenue and Oak streets to 242 south Oak street, where the formal opening was held today. Mr. Gould has his new studio fitted out with all latest appliances for photography and is ready to serve his patrons in the same reliable and artistic style as before. He invites the public to visit his place.

YOUTH ARRESTED ON ROBBERY CHARGE John White was arrested at Marion Heights by Officer Edward Cantwell, Natalie, charged with burglary and larceny and was held to await trial. He was charged with robbing the Longo BillTard Parlor of about worth of goods. CATHERINE YOUNG IN HOSPITAL Miss Catherine Young, of Philadelphia, formerly of south Vine street, this city, is a patient in the State Hospital at Shamokin. Miss Young is taking treatment for an internal ailment. TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS NEW YORK Tired of life Seymour Henry Cook, an electrical engineer, stretched out on the tracks of the Long Island railroad and gripped the third rail.

His body will be taken to Connecticut for burial. NEW LONDON. Conn Fires can be started only with a permit under the state law, so klansmen hereafter must get a permit when they wish to have a fiery cross. ANOTHER VICTIM FOR J5USQUEHANNA WILKES-BARRE, Aug. 9.

The Susquehanna river claimed its third victim in as many days when Miss Vera Gardner, 14, Pittston, was seized with cramps while in bathing and drowned before her companions could reach her. The drowning oc-cured late yesterday near the Coxtori yards, above here, but police and volunteers did not discover the body for some hours. VETERANS FILL OUT INSURANCE APPLICATIONS For some reason or other veterans of the World War have not re sponded like it ia thought they should to file application for com pensation or insurance. Last week Harry Geist Post No. 91 American Legion had a committee sit to file out appplicants for soldiers and also file them for them, but only about 400 appeared for the assistance out of a posHible 1,000.

The committee has decided to sit again Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next week from seven until nine o'clock when veterans from any section of the Mount Carme.l district can apply and the committea will give you all assistance required. SAYS DEATH RAY IS NOT SO DEADLY By Carl Oroat (United Press Staff Correspondent) BERLIN, Aug. 9. Grindell Matthews' "Death Rays" aren't deadly at all. according to A.

Roberts, alleged colleague of the British finventor. "Roberts, speaking before a technical organization in Hamburg, revealed in part the workings of the death ray machine, showing- that it was little more than a "trick" apparatus. i A series of lights, with quartz produce the death Tays according to Roberts, but these rays are no more serious than any physicist, could produce in any laboratory. And he indicated I the apparatus would not suffice to bring down airplanes. In connection with his demonstration, Roberts showed other 'appaua'' tuses, which at first sight, ed to exert almost supernatural for ces.

For instance, Roberts whistled and an automobile moved toward him. He whistled again, and the machine turned to the right. Then he whistled a 'third time, and the machine turned to thf left. Quite Simple The phenomenon was, however, quite simple. The sound waves struck a membrane which caused a brealt in the eurrent and caused the autamo-bile to start.

Then a sharper whistle generated a different current which directed the steering gear. GIBBONS KNOCKS OUT JACK BLOOMFIELD LONDON, August 9. Tommy Gibbons, American light heavyweight, knocked out Jack liritish heavyweight champion in the third round of an international contest this afternoon in the Wembley stadium. who uuu uumirea ine young muraer- ers?" Miss Lurie will be called some time next week when the defense case has been completed and state rebuttal testimony is opened. In addition to Miss Lurie, Crowe will place several state's alienists on the stand in an ef- fort to defeat the effect of defense medical experts, who they found both Leopold and Loeb "mentally diseas ed." Dr.

H. H. Hulburt, Chicago physi cian, first of these defense alienists to examine the boys and most recent to testify was called back to the stand today. He was to complete his discus sion of Leopold, started yesterday and then give his conclusions. Loeb, was the first subject of Dr.

Hulburt's testimony was "mentally diseased" ho said. He based his conclusion on a uiree joui examination physical, and psychiatric. When he is finished with Leopold's case, he will be cross-examined by Crowe and then one more alienist will be called by Clarence Darrow, chief defense counsel. After the last medical expert who will be either Dr. James Whitney Hall or Dr.

William J. Hickson Darrow prnhnbly will call members of the" millionaire Leoplod and Loeb families to testify. They will be used primarily for the purpose of identifying defense exhibits. DEMAND BETTER MILK PRICE Dairymen of the Shamokin valley are demanding a better price for their milk. At a meeting held in Grange Hall at Rockefeller township, North umberland County, they declared that they only get from 4c to 5c a quart for it from the pasteurizers, which would Jndicate that they want at least six cents.

The pasteurizers in the city are now getting 11c a quart retail, or 50 per cent average profit. They declare they cannot produce milk for this sale and are losing money. GILBERT0N ASKS BETTER DRAINAGE GILBERTON, Aug. 9. A committee of Gilberton Borough Council held an informal conference with General Manager Suon.lors.

of Madeira Hill Company, relative to the drainage question on the back street at Maizeville, where the outlets under the Reading Railroad have been submerged i owing to subsidence of the surface, due to mining conditions. Madiera Hill Company has done considerable work at this point, filling in the sunken surface, but an outlet is necessary and this is difficult owing to the heights of the creek surface on the south side. However, Mr. Suendcrs assured the committee that the necessary relief would be given before the cold weather sets In, as it will be attended to as soon as possible. GORDON LIGHTS TO BE READY NEXT WEEK Gordon will have its new lighting system next week according to the present plans.

The work which has been under way for the past several weeks rapidly nearing completion. The lights will replace the old gas light system In use for years and will be similar to the ones to be installed in Ashland. and friend of Nathan Leopold ANNUAL PICNIC AT LOCUST GAP GROVE SEPT. 1 Announcement was made this morn ing that the annual Labor Day Picnic under auspices of the St. Joseph's church at Locust Gap will be held at the Grove in Locust Gap Labor Day as usual this year.

The proceeds go to the church. There will be music and all sorts of numbers of the program for the day that will interest the youngest and oldest present. This affairs are always enjoyable events for large number of people and this year there will be no exception. Preparations are now being made and many people are already planning to attend. BABY BOY A baby boy was born yesterday In the Sacred Heart Hospital in Allen-town to Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Cumfer of that city. Mrs. Cumfer was form enly Miss Kit Quinn of Mount Carmel Mrs. Theresa Quinn, of north Maple sitreet is with her daughter in Allen-town.

EKS TO HOLD 'KIDDIES DAY' ON AUGUST 13 Next Wednesday, August thirteenth, the local lodge of Elks 'will act host to hundreds of poor children of Mount Carmel at the annual "Kiddies Day," which will be held at Maysville Park. All children who receive tickets are requested to appear at the Elks' Home on North Oak street promptly, at 12:30 o'clock on that day and they will be given proper equipment for noise making to better enjoy the outing. Last year the affair was held on the Forest Fire Company's picnic ground south of town. About 3000 children participated and taxed the combined strength of a score of men and women who catered to the wants of the youngsters. It was decided that this year only the poor children would be guests of the organization: After the children eather at the Elks' Home they will be taken to the picnic grounds on special cars.

At the park the youngsters will be treated to eats and confections together' with toys. After they all have had their fill of fun and good things to eat they will be returned safely to tueir uomes nere. Marriage licenses were granted at the courthouse to Mary Shaffer and Richard J. Haggerty, Mount Carmel and Mary ornsife and George Keitz, Shamokin. STATE TO ASK BIDSFORNEW STEEL BRIDGE State Senator Steele, today informed the Northumberland County commissioners that the State High way Department will advertise for a steel bridge to replace the one destroyed by fire between Northumberland and Blue Hill, across the Susquehanna.

This is in lieu of a proposed cement structure, for which $350,000 has been offered by the State. The bid for cement is approximately. In case a steel bridge is built then the counties of Northumberland, Snyder and Union will have to main tain it, which includes paint, repairs and new floors occasionally. The senator thinks the three counties ought to finance the difference in the appropriation and the cost of a cement structure, upon which there is practically no upkeep. However, the counties have not as yet been able to see this proposition.

They think the State ought to pay all of it. LOCAL EAGLES ARE GOING TO CONVENTION The Providence Club composed of 45 members of the local Aerie of Eagles will leave for Providence, Rhode Island Monday morning to attend the National Convention of the order. The men will leave on the 7:05 Lehigh Valley train and will be taken direct to the convention city. Each of the members saved money for the past year in the club treasury and are now entitled to transportation and board and lodging for two days in Providence. A considerable amount of the finance was gathered by the club holding outings, fairs and clam bakes.

CIVIL WAR VETERAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Stewart Yost, Civil War veteran, and former well known resident of Shamokin, but now residing at the home of his brother, Charles, at Mount Carmel, entered the Geisinger hospital at Danville Thursday for treatment. Mr. Yost has been in rather poor health lately and in the hope of obtaining relief decided to enter the Danville institution for care and treatment. I.