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ALL THE NEWS THE DAT IT HAPPENS 'THE WEATHER Fair tonight and Friday, somewhat colder tonight. MOUNT EL ITEM This being leap year, we may expect at any time now the first breacn of promise suit by a jilted swain, VOL. XXVIII. NO. 82.

MOUNT CARM EL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1916 PRICE ONE CENT, POLL UNITED PRESS DISPATCHES CARM VIEWERS TO ACT STRAMB0 IS CALLED DOWN BY PRES. WHITE COAL OPERATORS DENY THEY REFUSED DEMANDS FIRE DESTROYS OTTAWA PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS FINE RECITAL PLEASES BIG CONGREGATION PEOPLE PERISHED Ill (By United Press Leased Wire) 80 CASES LISTED FOR CRIMINAL COURT The number of new cases returned for trial at the next term of criminal -SIX OTTAWA. Ontario. Feb. 4 EI The four million dollar Canadian Parliament buildings are in ruins.

Fire which broke out last night in the Commons reading room swept i down corridors and leaped to the gal-; lieries and In the space of three min- nies had filled the whole wings with an impenetrable volume of smoke. It was followed quickly by flames throughout the building. Six persons are known to be dead Two of them are Madam Bray, wife of Doctor Bray, of Quebec, and Mad- am M'orin, wife of Dr. Louis Morin, of Quebec. They were guests of Mad- ame sevigny, wite or tne speaker, anu were cut off in their apartments.

Madame Sevigny escaped by leaping into a fire net, while Honorable Martin Burell, Minister of Agriculture, was severelv burner! about the fnpft i I court next week which have been sentj as an advertisement throughout the to th office of District Attorney Kast Ulis morning. Frank Strouss, now numbers 60 while The operators say that the state-there are about 20 old cases to come ment whu.h tliev presented to the pub-up for trial. This makes a total of lic ln all advertisement this morning eighty cases to be listed. Is not a rejection of the demands of Several days ago only a few cases nlen. A rejection would mean had been returned and it was thought that the operators would not consider that court would last only a few days, tlle demand further.

This is not the but it now looks as though the entire pUrposP. What the operators propose week will be needed to dispose of the dolnf? in tllelr advertlsillf, campaign cases. The Garankofsky murder case wlli-li opened this morning is to will take up much time. The case tl' eir side of COntention. The 11in.

against John Bell, the fourteen year ers gave Ide in presenting their old boy, who shot E. Hirsh will be demand(i and le operators are now tried at Juvenile court. to ive tMr sjd(! and hands when escaping from hisjnot exceed 10.000- ON DIVISION OF KULPMON Messrs. Harry Shean, James Kerchner and George Keefer, Sunbury, appointed as a board of viewers to inquire into the advisability of dividing Kulpmont into wards, sat at the Kulpmont fire station and heard the testimony of a number of persons favorable to the movement. Kulpmont is at present, but one election district and by reason of the 5,000 population, tile election board has had a mighty task in the past in presiding over the election and the official count.

It is proposed to divide the borough into at least three separate election districts and it Is generally believed that the board of viewers will so recommend. EASTERN STAR CELEBRATION Chrysanthemum Chapter No. 157, Ordof of the Eastern Star, the "Lady Masons," had great entertainment last evening, the occasion being the second anniversary of the local Chapter. The affair was held in Ma- ionic Hall, and was attended by nore than one hundred people, a number of visitors being present from learby towns. After the formal reception the uests repaired to the lodge room, where a little play, "The Lady ons," was presented by eleven Slurs.

fliis was excruciatingly funny. The ndies. in costume of half a century ago, caricatured a lodge of Masons in ession, and exemplified the three de crees. There was a real goat, and there aws wild excitement when "bil-iy" went on a rampage, breaking up the lodge session. Then all went to the assembly room where a choice banquet was served.

Tables were set in the shape of a five-pointed star, showing the colors of the Order. The. menu was appetizing and was heartily enjoyed. After the banquet M. Kay Watkins, Worthy Patron, called the assemb-lake to order and i introduced Toast Mistress Marie MuConnell, who de livered a splendid address of welcome.

Miss Martha Kiefer responded to the toast, "The Eastern Star," and Miss Margaret Williams spoke on "The Eastern Star and Masonry." All the addresses were very interesting and won much applause. The banquet over, the floor was cleared, and dancing was enjoyed until some time this morning. Delightful music was furnished by the Imperial Orchestra. MINER WAS SERIOUSLY HURT John Detner, of Coal Run, was caught between a car and a prop in the mines and was seriously His right collar bone wis broken, his chest was crushed in and his head injured. He was taken to the State Hospital at Shamokin.

CLARKE BROS. GROCERY SPECIALS Fresh 'Maryland Chesapeake Bay oysters, 19c a quart. Sauer kraut, 8c a can. Fancy peaches, 12'ic a can. Rex Baked beans, 9e a can.

Uneeda or Takhoma biscuits 4c pks. Sardines, 3c a can. Six cans baked beans, 25c. Fancy salmon, 12V4C a can. Large jar mustard, 10c.

Quart jar peanut butter, 23c. Quart jar preserves, 23c. Olives, plain or stuffed, quart Jar, 23c. Smoked bacon, 17c a lb. Four pounds prunes, 25c.

3 lbs. fancy mixed cakes, 25c. Twelve rolls toilet paper, 25c. Fort Howard red beets, 9c. Kellog's corn flakes, 8c package.

Quaker corn flakes, 5c package. Fancy peas, 6c a 'can. Three bottles catsup, 25c. Clarke Bros. Stores, Ad It Masonic Building.

HE I6HERE John Williams, the old original Auctioneer, the father of the boy that has been conducting the Auction Sale of Furniture at Dyke's, is in town and will in the future or until al lthe furniture is sold, conduct the sale in person. They do say that he is an Austioneer such as is seldom seen or heard in this vicinity. Large sales of furniture are being made and the bargains are wonderful. ad4-2t Dyke's Furniture Store FOOD SALE; VEGETABLE SOUP The Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the M. E.

church will bold a food sale in Herb's meat market Saturday, February 5, commencing at nine o'clock. Vegetable soup a Specialty. Ad 3-2t AT RECCE'S A variety of flavors of ice cream at 'Recce's today. Ad of at At the closing of the bi-ennial convention of the United Mine yorkers of America at Indianapolis, action was taken looking toward a prevention of strikes at collieries. John Strambo, vice president of this district, declar- ed that miners should have a right to strike when a strike is forced upon hem by operators and thereby brought down upon himself the cri- ticism of President White and District Presidents Dempsey and Kennedy, of the anthracite region.

President White says that local strikes are a menace to the union while Kennedy and Dempsey declared that every little strike is but fuel for the operators in claiming that the miners do not abide by their contracts. MAN OVERCOME BY SEWER GAS Lewis Fisher, an employe in the new bank building at Third and Oak streets, was overcome by sewer gas this morning at 7:50 o'clock, and nearly died from the effects of the deadly poison. Fisher went to a manhole in front of the building, where the water mains are, to turn on the water. Bill Diehl, a fellow workman, saw Fisher slipping down into the hole, grabbed him by the heels and pulled him out, and was amazed to find him unconscious. Fisher was carried into the building and every effort was made to revive him, but he was apparently dead.

Physicians were summoned and after working on him for some time ho was revived. LINER APPAM REMAINS HERE (By United Press Leasea Wire) NEWPORT NEWS. Feb. 4 The German 'prize liner Appam was today prepared to remain an. indefinite maritime guest of the United States.

Formal internment orders were ex pected from Washington. The Appam was made snug and fast with anchors at bow and stern as if her captors planned a long stay. FUNERAL OF MISS HAFFEY TOMORROW The funeral of the late Miss Mary Haifey will be held tomorrow morn ing. Services will be conducted at the Church of Our Lady and inter ment will be made in St. Mary's ceine tery.

CARD OF THANKS Mr. John Williams and children sire to thank all friends and neigh bors for the flowers and for all they have done In their bereavement. WE HAVE IT FOR YOU Just what you want for Sunday dinner and for your needs for the whole week. Our own make of smoked sausage, and say, just take a peep at our window and see the country pork, veal and some of the finest meats you ever looked at. Our prices are as usual as low as the quality of the meats will permit.

D. H. Herb, adit i 34 North Oak St. NOTICE The store of R. Guinan and Company, will be closed tomorrow until one o'clock in the afternoon, on account of the funeral of the late John C.

Guinan, of Mahanoy City. adit ONE MORE DAY Tomorrow will be the last day of the great clean up sale. Unheard of bargains will be offered in every department. We would call special attention to our ready to wear has several winter coats and suits which must be sold tomorrow regardless of cost. Just received a line of new Spring dresses that are $10 values that we offer at $4.98.

1 Ad It L. Grossman Mer. Co. WINTER FOOTWEAR" Rubbers, arctics, felt boots, lumberman's socks, gum boots, wool lined shoes, leggins, gaiters and wool hose, at the lowest cash prices. Camp' Shoe Store ad2-3t Cor.

Oak Third HERE ARE YOU Sweet cider at 25c per gallon. Geist, North Oak St. FREE LUNCH at the Town Park Hotel Saturday night. Everybody welcome. ad4-2t a POTTSVILLE, Feb.

4 The anthracite coal operators authorize a denial of the statement that they met in New York yesterday and rejected the miners' demands. The meeting was held to frame the statement of explanation which aDneared ue demands have not been rejected," the head of one of the largest, coal companies said this morning. "The statement we have given out to the users of anthraci is simply an outlining of the case we propose to make. "The question of rejecting the demands of the men or accenting the do- mands lies with the public. We will get right down to our position in the course of our publicity campaign.

Wc are taking the public right into our confidence and we want to hear the opinion of the public." It is pointed out that if the operators had rejected the demands nt jtlie meeting yesterday that they "would not go into a conference with representatives of the men on Febru-Uiry 21st." The operators are going in i to rhat conference but before going into it they propose taking the public into their confidence and stating thoir 'case to the public through the med-1 in of their advertisements. The Advertisement A copy of the advertisement as it appeared this morning is printed on second page, this issue. The Denied Statement The statement from New York, as published in this morning's city papers, and whic the "operators this afternoon declare that they did not issue, appears herewith: NEW YORK, Feb. The Anthracite coal operators ro-I jected. here today the demands of their miners for 20 ppr cent, increase in wages, complete recognition of the United Mine Workers of America, a two-year working agreement, an eight-hour day and changes in the methods of fixing wages.

The operators propose that if the differences cannot be settled by tlio "interested parties" themselves, they, he submitted to the Board of Conciliation provided for in the award of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission of 1902. The miners' demands were lormulated last September at "Wilkes B'irre and were ratified last week by tiie United Mine Walkers' Convention at Indianapolis. Consumer Would Bear Burden In a reulv to their eninlnves vipneil bv tue hpads of nilleteen anthracite companies and approved at their meeting today, it is stated that to grant the wage-increase would meaH a advance to the consumer of sixtv a ton for domestic sizes -of an- thracite. The operators declare that the anfiracite industry is being con- ducted "on as low a margin of profit nncihi if nt, -Jra continue to serve the public." Answering the miners contention that the cost of food in twelve years increased 4l er cent, and wages 5Va per the operators present tig- ures purporting to show an increase of oniy 16 per cent, in the miners' of as with an increase of over ner cent, in his earning capacity. (Continued on Page Four) FIRST SHOWING OF NEW SPRING DRESSES FOR WOMEN MISSES The very smartest new Spring lines are shown here tomorrow in many attractive models of silk poplins, in green, rose, plum, brown, grey and black.

These dresses were made to sell at $8 and $10, our special price for tomorrow will be No two garments alike. Ad It L. Grossman Mer. Co. MOST WONDERFUL sale of ribbons at Grossman's tomorrow, only 2.V a yard.

About 500 pieces of the newest Spring ribbons. Many of them worth 50c a yard. Ad It L. Grossman Mer. Co.

CHILDREN'S WINTER COATS The remnants of the season, tomor- The recital given by the combined choirs of St, Stephen's Memorial church last night with Mr. Lew4 Howell, one of America's foremost baritones, as soloist, was a revelation of what a well balanced 'horns can do. The renditions of Mr. Howell were the special features of the evening's program and from the very start he captivated his audience wilh his unaffected manner and wonderful singing which was a great pleasure to listen to. It is seldom that Mount Carmel people have the opportunity to hear a singer of Mr.

Howell's ability. He hns a magnificent voice with wonderful range. The smoothness and pliability is the result of long and careful schooling. Ho sings with ease and his enunciation was perfect. The singing of the chorus was unusually good and seemed to enter into the hearts of the audience for they responded in the congregational sinking with a spirit that was noticeable.

The vested choir of men and boys numbered 50 and the girls' chorus numbered 30. It was evident that every person of the large congregation that occupied every available seat, was more than pleased with the evening's program and it is certain that another large congregation will be attracted when the program is repeated Sunday evening, February 6, at seven o'clock Mr. James R. Souber, baritone, of Potlsville, will sing Sunday evening in the place of Mr. Howell.

Mr. Ralph Yarnall sang, "The Publican," by Van deWater, in his rich tenor voice. The rendition was excellent. He sang with confidence and every note was clear and true. Miss Margaret Persing.

soprano, sang, "Like as the Hart Desireth the Water by Shelly. She sang sweetly in a clear fine voice that wot great admiration. Mr. Lewis James Howell's first ren dition was, "It is Enough," from "Eli jah," Mendelssohn. He won his audience from the start and created a desire among the people to hear mors of the wonderful singing.

An especially fine number on the program was the soprano and contralto duet, "As With Gladness Men Of Old," by Sch necker, rendered by Miss Grace Persing and Mrs. John Eltring-ham. Their voices blended beau'il fully. Miss Persing has a fine rich voice and her effort was exceptionally good. Mrs.

Eltringham sang with her usual ease and confidence, every true and perfect The audience would have appreciated an encore. "Fear Not Ye, Israel." "by Buck, sang by Mr. Oliver Phillips, baritone, a trained singer, whose appearance, is always welcomed by music lovers, as usual did excellent work. His voice is pure and mellow and lie has full control of it. Mrs.

Joseph H. McNelis, who was on the program, was unable to appear because of not having fully recovered from a recent illness. This was the only regret of the evening as her singing is always appreciated. Mr. Ralph W.

Home, the accompanist, substituted, and played a very difficult selection with great skill. The last special number on the program was another wonderful song by Mr. Lewis Howell. "How Many Hired from "The Prodigal Sullivan. He held the congregation spellbound.

The range of his voice and the manner in which he rendered the selectionthrilled very one in the church. At the conclusion of the successful program the singers receive! many congratulations. JUST RECEIVED A very fine line of most beautiful children's dresses In chambray, they are very stylish, and are marked to sell at 50c, 75c, 98 and $1.25. A. Leaderman, ad42t 206 South Oak St.

DANCE The Lisenko Band will conduct a dance Saturday evening, February 5, in the school house, corner Cherry and Beech 'streets. Everybody invited, ad 4-2t SPECIAL SALE Saturday only, $3.50 plumes all colors, $1.98. Saturday only, $1.49 plumes all colors, 75 cents. Remember Saturday only. New York Millinery adit Oak and Fifth Sts.

REMOVAL Attorney E. U. Bastress has moved his offices from the Samuel building, north Oak street, to the second floor the Owl building, 44 south Oak street. Ad l-4t FREE LUNCH the Moose Cafe Saturday night. Pork and baked beans.

Everybody welcome. ad-42t INSANE PATIENTS ESCAPED BLAZE (By United Press ceased Wlre) PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4 Twenty-five insane patients were led to safety, early today when lire destroyed the two-story dormitory of lIle n.iuci,Jai FeebIe Minded at Vyherry Farm, The entIre toree of at institution was required to reassure tlio clirioblnir unci pYclfprt lintienfs 1 that there was no danger even after 'they had been removed to buildings far from the blazing dormitory. The fire is said to have started in a defective flue. The damage will FATAL FIRE IN BROOKLYN (By United Press Leased Wire) NEW YOItK, Feb.

4 Six persons burned 1 to death, one missing, and two injured, was tlu toll of an early morning fire which destroyed the $50,000 home of Mrs. Casimir Tag, widow of the president of the German-American Bank. Brooklyn. la 'VT ck. street in the exclusive tial section of Brooklyn.

Flames were pouring from the third floor window, and Mrs. Tag and her daughter, scantily clad, were hysterically running up and down in front of the house, crying that the children and servants were trapped, when firemen arrived. Carrying the women to a place of safety, the firemen hoisted ladders at the front and rear of the house, and began the rescue work, while hfavy streams of water played uuuufii uie wiuuuwH upon me maze, The dead are Hannah Snavely, 68, cousin of Mrs. Tag, Caroline Tag, 24, daughter of Mrs. Tag; Helen' Tag, 35, daughter of Mrs.

Tag; Jennie Stead-man, 24, trained nurse; and Annie and Lizzie Cain, servants. COSTLY FIRE AT CAMDEN (By United Press Leased Wire) CAMDEN, N. Feb. 4 The business section of Camden was swept by fire early today causing a loss estimated at $200,000. The f'nmish Wnnrtw Stnno anrl nnura house blocks were totally aestroyfij aH well HS 1P Kpiscopal and Mcth- odist churches.

Firemen were liandi-; capped in fighting the flames by cold and poor water pressure. VAPOR MISTAKEN FOR SMOKE; FIRE DEPARTMENT OUT Seeing vapor arising from the roofs of houses along west Avenue at noon today, somebody believed that the buildings were on fire. The fire partment responded to an alarm debut services were not required. PHILADELPHIA PALMIST will be at 144 south Market street from the first until the seventh of this month. Ail l-4t DID YOU SEE the pretty new ribbons in Grossman's window? The girls are just going wild about them.

They are values up to 50c a yard and tomorrow they'll be soldvfor 23c a yard. Ad It L. Grossman Mer Co. MARGUERITE CLARK IN "HELENE OF THE NORTH" VAL TODAY As "Helene of the North" Marguerite Clark is provided with the most impressive characterization she lias yet assumed throughout her entire triumphant association with the screen. Ad PHILADELPHIA PALMIST caa be consulted at 144 south Market street every day until February 5th.

ad l-5t NOTICE, FIRE BOS6ES The fire bosses union will hold a meeting Wednesday evening. Ad it SUIT AGAINST THE BREWERS (By United Press Leased Wire) PITTSBURGH, Feb. 4 The federal grand jury will begin Monday an investigation of the political activities of the Pennsylvania State Brewers Association and the Brewers Association of Western Pennsylvania. This became known hero today when United States District Attorney Humes caused to he subpoenaed the officers of the Western Association and the officers of the State Association in Philadelphia. ENTIRE REEGER FAMILY AT CELEBRATION W.

E. L. Reeger, manager of the Theatorium and a member of the Board of Governors of the Chamber Commerce, has returned home from Warren where he attended the 95th birthday anniversary of his grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Reeger. Every member of the Reeger family, of lve generation, were present at the celebratioir-'held for the venerable woman.

FUNERAL SERVICES OF JAMES MOTTER Funeral services for the late James Motter, of Centralis, will he held tonight at the home at Centralia at 7:45 o'clock with Dr. W. H. Egge officiating. The funeral cortege will come to Mount Carmel by trolley car tomorrow morning and take the Penn-, sylvania train for burial at Wiconisco.

The Pardees expect largely to in-; crease the output of their Lattimer, xiuii.vwuuu miu -vi uurs ih imiit-s a oig new breaker. GROUND HOG DAY at our markets Saturday. Come and; see the ground hog, at our north Oak street market; it's the longest one you ever saw. We will sell any part of it at 16c a lb. You will also see the finest beef, veal, pork, lamb and dressed A drop of two cents per lb.

on all beef. All prices are in the buyer's favor- I We have a full line of groceries. greens, fresh butter, eggs, cream, sweitzer, and brick cheese. King Midas and White Sponge bread flour and Princess Pastry flour. Special, Cash Only 13c a pound.

Fresh home dressed pork hams, 15c a pound. Nice, lean calli shoulders loC Hi-; Strawberry hams, 18c a lb. Rib roast, whole pieces, 15c lb. Do not forget that all beef cuts are two cents per lb. below the price.

C. A. Parry 123 N. Oak St. 125 S.

Oak St THEY ARE HERE Fine line of serge dress skirts to sell at $1.48 and $1.98. Our whole winter stock of all kinds is to be sold at bargain. See our windows. Levine't Dept. Store ad 142 South Oak St.

AUTOMOBILE SHOWING The Stief Motor Company, with their Garage on Rock street, opposite the P. R. station, Shamokin, invites you to attend their automobile show to be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. They will have on display eight carloads, of Cadillacs and Briscoe automobiles for your inspection. Demonstrations will be in charge of competent men from the I i ofilce which adjoins the Common read-' iug room.

Four men were buried when a sec- lion of the eastern wall collapsed ear-; ly today. Efforts were made to res-1 cue but the fierceness of the. fire rendered this impossible. At 2:45 this morning the fire was I under control, and the firemen be-' lieve they will be able to prevent its spreading to the east of west blocks. The library will ikely be saved, but the Senate side of the building was burning at an early hour.

The origin of the fire is a. mystery. It may never be known. There were suspicions Mast night of incendiarism, possibly by a German agent, but off! Hals declare that as policemen were ,,,4 wi, I where the fire started, and others in the room itself, it would have been difficult for anyone to deliberately have set. bombs or otherwise started! the blaze without being detected.

Colonel Sherwood, head of the Dominion poliCi, declared today that there is absolutely no ground for rumors that the fire Vas of incendiary origin. "That is impossible." he said. "It i slurted right under the nose of a policeman." 0 Colonel Sherwood explained rapid spread of the blaze by the fact that the reading room was full of papers. i WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 I Destruction of the Ottawa, Canada, houses of parliament was denounced today as wanton and barbarous and an unwarranted crime of incendiar- ism, in a resolution by Senator Thomas, of Colorado.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 i If the Providence Journal, as it de- I dared today, had warning three weeks ago that German conspirators plan- ned to fire the Canadian parliament building. Department of Justice offi-. cials said jt was extremely possible the British government had the same information. That the Providence newspaper probably got its informa tion from British sources was declar today by Bruce Bielaski, chief of the Department investigation bureau.

I ATLANTIC CITY FIRE CAUSES FIVE DEATHS (By United Press Leased Wire) ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. 4 Five persons are known to have perished, two are reported missing, and nearly a Score were injured early to day in a spectacular fire which com pletely destroyed the Hotel Overbrook here. Property damaged wil lnot exceed $200,000. The dead are Mrs. Marina Johnson proprietress of the Maison de Paris, Paul Hendricks, 24, of Chambersburg, and unidentified man whose body has not yet been recovered, Thomas Mott, 60, and his wife, parents of Richard Mott, proprietor of the Overbrook.

WAYNESBORO SUFFERS A DISASTROUS BLAZE (By United Press Leased Wire) WAYNESBORO, Feb. 4 Fire which started in the Minor building bere today destroyed half a business block with a loss of $133,000, and for a time threatened the destruction of the entire eastern end of the town. Hard work by firemen had the blaze under control by 6:00 a. m. One fireman was pvercome by smoke.

F. AND S. BEER Don't forget that treat F. aid S. beer sld by Jeseph Poklemha, 129 south Market street.

Order today; both pheaas. Ad 27-15t i i 1 i 1 factories where the above cars- are morrow at half price, manufactured. ad2-3t(Ad It L. Grossman Mer. Co..