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UNITED FULL PRESS DISPATCHES ALL THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS. THE WEATHER Overcast and much ilolder tonight, probably Know flu.rrtes in the mountain districts. Cold wave in south portions, Wednesday fair and colder. a.x;x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x:xx:'.x:x: ITEM Good Afternoon: Betting is a fool's argument, but we never realize the truth of this until we lose. VOL.

XXIX. NO. 12. MOUNT CARMEL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1916 PRICE TWO CENTS MOUNT GARMEL SURGEONS BUSY AT STATE HOSPITAL BATTLE OF THE SOMME SLIGHT CHIMNEY FIREJ.AST NIGHT Firemen Fooled About Town Difficulty Finding Scene of the Trouble WATCH FOR SEVERE COLD AND SNOW P. LENAHAN DIES FROM INJURIES COUNTING THE VOTE FOR PRESIDENT BURGLARS WORKED AT CO.

SEAT People of This Section Under Knife at Miners' Hospital at Fountain Springs The Surgeons and Nurses at the There was a slight chimney fire (Prince Rupprecht's headquarters on the Western front. By way of Berlin and Sayville. By Carl W. Ack-erman, United Press Staff Correspondent.) Germany believes the Somme crisis Clitic nunuiiai at i- uuuiaiu "t-j are unusually busy. The following 1 Leg Crushed When Run Over by Get Your Furnace Ready nUt flt t'e of J.

Moracis.ljyj 7 Hou, CK. I Spruce street, between Third and 1 5. 7 Sharpen Your Snow up Cars at Centralis Colliery- Wilson Gains in Official Count in Twelve California Counties The Figures in Vicinity of Fifth and Shovel Succumbed 9 Hrs. Later Chestnut Streets has passed. The belief is based on the operations from this section were performed today: Hazel Motter, Centralis, chest case Walter Adams, age 26, appendicitis Fourth streets last night.

Tiie lire department was unable to find the scene of the blaze for a time and some Another chapter -vas added to the mr i an in me opposite unshakeahle and unanimous opinion of the men who have borne the hammering Allied blows that the Entente Allies can never break through these lines of steel and cement above and direction of the trouble, This trouble series of burglaries tnat have been Charles Wiscoskh age 27, Mt. Cannel, head case. Helen Holcavage, Exchange, appendi could be remedied with a fire alarm between here ancl Wil- Uy Unltfil Ptpb" Tensed Wire) Minnesota Vote ST. PAUL, Nov. 14 Willi ten precincts missing, Hughes led Wilson in Minnesota at noon today bv 123 votes.

Hughes had 179.4G3, systeni. After suffering nearly nine hours with a badly crushed leg, sustained yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Centralia colliery, when run over, Patrick Lenahan, Centralia, died yesterday afternoon at 4:07 o'clock at the State Hospital at Fountain Springs. citis. below ground. This confident belief that the Allied Alex Depner, 221 south Vine age Prediction made by the official Weather Forecaster at Washington is that this entire section of the country may expect severe cold weather tonight, and likely heavy snow storms.

Here are the weather bulletins received by the ITEM through the United Press from many sections of the United States: CHICAGO, Nov. 14 Wintry gales swept the entire west today, extending as far soutli as the 20, appendicitis. TO TEST THE and Wilson 179,340. The California Vote SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14 With the official canvass of the vote cast in the recent Presidential election proceeding rapidly in all parts of (lie State, President Wilson has a net as was meniionea in tne 1 1 mm yesterday he was employed as a car at the colliery.

He was barring DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION AT CENTRALIA offensive is wearing itself out is held in the face of statements by British prisoners that the month of November will be one of surprise. The result of the great Allied offensive was decided in July, German officers here declared when the combined French and British artillery and the English tanks failed to break the German lines in their daring initial dash. Here is the opiriion of a captain of iiumsport when seven homes, were robbed at Sunbury last night. A total of about $128 and a gold watch was the extent of rfu? prize. Following are the victims who live in the vicinity of Fifth and Chestnut C.

Bowersox, It. T. Gear-hart, S. Campbell. Charles H.

Lenk-er, E. 13. Matthews, John McCabe and Samuel Hickland. Some weeks ago the burglars had made the county seat, their camp ground and thoroughly terrorized the town. The police were unable to deal he situation and the return visit of the thieves is not looked upon with favor.

interior of Texas and south-west to ADAMSONLAW gain of 190 votes so far on the face of down a trip of cars and when trying to uncouple the last two, he tripped and fell under a car, had his left leg badly crushed. He was taken to the Fountain Springs hospital, but his condition was so serious that no General Von- Garnier's headquarters who interviews all prisoners, reads all returns already received by the United Press. Twelve of 58 counties of the State have completed their official count, in four of these Hughes showed small aggregating 101 over the unofficial figures tabulated by the United Press, in the other e'ght Wilson showed gains aggregating 291, giving him a gain of 190. The Democrats of Centralia and Conyngham township proudly celebrated tiie re-election of Woodrow Wilson with a great demonstration held in Centralia last evening. It was a wonderful affair, ah the more amaz (Bv Unit-u Press Leaped Wire) NEW YORK, Nov.

14 Eastern railroads are going to follow the lead of western roads and file suit to test the constitutionality of the Adamson eight-hour-law, according to reports in railroad circle stoday. Within the next ten days, regardless of action by the Brotherhoods, it is said these suits will be filed. the southern counties of California, where severe frost nipped fruits and vegetables. Havre. Montana, reported twenty degrees below zero.

The Mississippi valley shivered with temperatures going as low as two above ar North Platte Nebraska. Counties in Texas report twelve degrees and Oklahoma. thermometers hovered around the freezing point. Chicago had its first snow flurry which continued into the early hours today. OSWEGO N.

V. Nov. 4 A heavy fall of snow during the SUNBURY HOME ENTERED ing because it was arranged in a I hurry. But it was rousing success hopes were entertained for his recovery. He was given proper attention and treatment by the hospital surgeons, but his life could not be saved.

He suffered severely from shock and also from loss of blood. Mr. Lenahan was a member of the Legion Society, the A. O. II.

and the Eureka Social Club of Centralia. and well and favorably known. He is survived by his father, Peter Lena ban, and eight sisters, Anna, Philadelphia Mrs. Patrick Johnson, Mount Carmel; Mrs. Elmer Decker, Philadel In San Francisco county, where the documents found on battlefields, and who spent a number of years in England and France: "The Allied offensive was decided last June, despite the fact that it lias been kept up for months longer.

They can not progress further because battles today are decided by artillery, not infantry. Mass attacks can not gain what they did at the beginning. "We have almost as much artillery now as the French, qnd when we shortly shall have as much ammuni vote was resumed today, Wilson had made a net gain of six votes. Very few in every and was of such magnitude that it would, have reflected credit upon much larger cities. The parade was hiterestinir from discrepancies have been found.

In RUNAWAY BOYS ARE CAPTURED bos Angeles county the errors were Get Watch and Also Clothes From The Second Floor Burglars entered the home of J. E. Cooper. Sunbury, and ransacked the entire house from top to bottom. A gold watch, a coat, shirts and trousers were stolen.

Tiie clothes wf re lat-' ter found in the alley. The burglars have now visited Watsontown, Wil-Iiumsport, Sunbury twice, Shamokin twice and Mount Carmel once. night necessitated the use of city snow plows. It was the first snow of the season, and it came in generous quantities. BOSTON.

Nov. 14 numerous fifty having been found all small. Wilson Congratulated WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 phia; Mrs. William Griffin, Lost Creek; to start to finish.

Foiming at Squire John J. Iteilly's office, known as "Tammany Headquarters," it moved over the prescribed route with the precision of a military review, and the whole town had an oppnrtunifv to see it. Left Home Sunday Went Shamokin Brought Back Here Last Night tion they can make no more progress. At some places the French have fifty President Wilson today is in receipt of congratulations on his re-election i guns on 150 yard lines. On an eight A real old-fashioned New England snow storm hit the northern New England states burying Maine.

New Hampshire and Vermont and pil Mrs. Edward Griffin, Lost Creek; Regfha, Rose, Gertrude, Centralia; and three brothers, Michael, John and Joseph, Centralia. The funeral will be held Thursday morning. Services will be conducted at nine o'clock in the St. Ignatius church and interment will he made in ROBBERY AT MILTON Two Covaleski boys, aged 10 and 12 from several foreign rulers, as well as from ambassadors and ministers stationed here, but the.

White House re It just seemed that everything in the parade was a feature In some mile line they have 1000 cannon." It is a wonder there are eriougn men left to fight after one night of battle ing up to a deptli of ten Inches in the years each, of 233 south Vine street ran away from home on Sunday fused to make any of these public Green Mountain state. Southern New England suffered ex morning. Chief of Police Morgan was the parish cemetery. notified, who in turn got into com iremeiy irom low pressure with rain respects i' looked like a Mummers'! parade, for there were all sorts of I fantastic and funny costumes, and I there were outfits that symbolized all classes of population, races, and i trades There were farmers fresh from (lie I and gales forecasted for tonight and munication with officers around the region with the result that yesterday snow in the northern sections. WASHINGON, Nov.

4 pending such an expression from Charles E. Hughes. Election Frauds INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 14 The United States grand jury met here today to investigate the alleged illegal registration and voting frauds in Indiana. Frank C.

Dailey, special FATAL WRECK the runaway were captured at Sham Clever Thieves Get $50000 From Joseph H. Johnson Joseph II Johnson. Coal Dealer, Milton, was robbed of $400 and a chock for $100 by a sneak thief. After leaving his office. Mr.

Johnson placed the money and check on a basket on the bicycle and when turning to lock the office door, the valuable were taken. The professional thieves who are operating in this section are not blamed for this offense. in which artillery fire is ceaseless and gas attacks seemingly enveloping. While watching 1 met a young man who lived most of his life in Newark, New Jersey, who had been released from active fighting to act as interpreter for prisoners. "This isn't war," he said, "it is murder," LONDON, Nov.

14 The British on the Ancre today con okin. Chief Morgan brought the The blast of winter may he to overspread the t-ntire North and youngsters back to town last evening. IN VIRGINIA Middle Atlantic states tonight and to morrow with freezing weather. PAY DAYS nay-mow, niggers from Down South, Indians, Yanks, Filipinos, etc, A company of soldiers marched behind a banner, "Put Away Your (inns. Wilson's Elected." 'Other banners' read: "Humanity and Bloodshed," The Lehigh Valley collieries in this prosecutor appointed to investigate the charges of fraud, has refused to make any statement since election re TAX COLLECTOR TREATED section paid their employes today and the Susquehana collieries pay tomor (By Untteil Press Leased Wire) CHARLOTTE Virginia, Nav.

14 tinued their successful smash against the heavily fortified German lines. The War Office reported new progress at row. Man or the Hour "Teddv's Bull Is I The Members of Washington Camp garding the results of his investiga tion. Senate Investigation WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 FIRST PENNSYLANIA ARTILLERY ENTRAINS Engineer J.

J. Goodwin was killed and Firemen Edward Grunibull badly Beaucourt-Sur-Anere, where 4.000 Ger BABY BOY BORN scalded today when a Southern Rail mans were taken prisoners. A baby boy has been born to Mr. Bitter fighting was going on in the A thorough investigation of campaign expenditures will be made by and Mrs. Herman Knoblauch, Hope, way through passenger train north bound crashed into a string of freight No.

231 After Meeting Following the meeting of Camp No. P. O. S. of A.

in Washington Hall, west Third street, last night. C. L. Cleaver, the newly appointed Tax Collector of Mount Carmel, treated the members to a luncheon. North Dakota, word was received the United States Senate at its com outskirts of the town at noon.

PARIS. Nov. 14 Strong German attacks west of Au here. cars which had drifted off a siding blockading the main line. ing session, it was announced today by Administration leaders.

DOUBLE STAMPS AND berive in the Champagne region were No passengers were injured. The Miisoii. pence and "Centralia Tammany Favors Woman Suffrage," "Wilson Men in 1920" (carried by IS year old boys) "We Are For Wilson and He Is For Us," "Put Your Guns Away Wilson Is Elected," "Pour More Years for John J. Ryan." "California, Land of Peac and Prosperity." "We Have It In Our West Pocket." "Wilson Is Elected War Is Over," "Hats Off to Mr Farmer You Know How To Vote," "Its No Hughes Wilson Is Elected." "Bryncsvllle Poll Wilson 82. Hughes 2," "Past.

Wil (Hy 1'niloil Press Leased Wire) EL PASO, Nov. 14 The First Pennsylvania Artillery began entraining today for the homeward trip to Pittsburgh. It is said that the trains would get. away before niglit. Seven trains were required to carry the guns, casements and equipment.

engineer and fireman were both of repelled, the War Office announced to This would be the answer to the reluctance of the Republican National Committee to accept the election of day. THEN SOME MORE We heartily invite you to our big demonstration on Saturday, the 18th. Alexandria, Virginia. In the Somme region artillerying is A WORD TO THE WISE, ETC. If you need shoes or rubbers, belter see us now and save money.

20th Century Shoe adl3-2t Cor. Oak Fourth Sts. President Wilson, though Admlnistra We will serve you with a cup of delic proceeding about the Presnoir. which CARROLL GALT COMMITS tion leaders declared charges by both ious coffee and a ham sandwich, some Republicans and Democrats already is about one mile and a half northeast of Chaulnes, on the road to Per onne. fancy cake and a souvenir free.

SUICIDE IN WASHINGTON Double stamps with every purchase. have made it necessary that the whole matter be sifted. Administration men SPECIAL OFFERING ON MEN'S BOY'S CLOTHING son: Present. Wilson; Future, Wil son. There were scorns nf iilncnrric.

It will pay you to call around. Ad It Klinger's, 4th Hickory said they are receiving reports from NEW SHARES STORE OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK We are open this evening until eight o'clock for your convenience. 20th Century Shoe Co, adl3-2t Cor. Oak Fourth Sts. that bore many of tiie familiar slocans (By United Press Leased Wire) WASHINGTON, Nov.

14 GaiToil Gait, aged 35, nephew of all parts of the country indicating unprecedented sums were thrown into Save money by taking shares in the of the SOMETHING DOING new series of stock 'which the Cen Scores of handsomely decorated au doubtful states by the Republican na Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, committed sui IN THIS TOWN NOW tomobiles were in line. Some of them tional committee. One report is that tral Pa. N.

B. L. Association of Mount Carmel, are issuing dur cide today by poisoning. LOW HEEL SHOES FOR GIRLS Taking a chance on the good taste $15,000 was sent to Long Branch, N. carried bunches of girls.

Suffragetts. and "Votes for Women" were siirns When questioned while efforts were ing November For shares apply to We have an unusually large stock being made to save his life. Gait a town of 6,000 population, near which the President had his summer any of the directors or to We are making special efforts to sell Men's overcoats this week, and to start the buying we are going to make especially low prices all this week. Tiie past unfavorable weather for overcoat business occasions this and we assure you that there are some very choice bargains in high grade Woolen Overcoats in guaranteed colors, and they are well made. -T.

Feinberg's Dept. Store, Ad It Cor. 2nd Oak Sts. of the ladies of Mount Carmel may to some people be a risky thing, but we have done it; we have gone over to New York and brought home abso promiscuously displayed. Brilliant displays of red fire end other pyro Kehler, Sec'y.

home. "I want to die." i ad-sch 2nd Floor, Samuel Building of low heel shoes for girls, sizes 2y2 to 7. Notice some of the styles and prices. Low heel shoes, cloth top, button, dull or bright kid vamps, sizes i'- to 7, $1.60. Low heel shoes, dull vamps, button, lutely the very finest, we might say SPECIAL FOR THURSDAY SPECIAL SALE "8wellest" line of ladies' dresses, coats of coats at the Philadelphia Bargain technics illuminated the whole line of march.

One thing our representative noticed, was the presence hi line of all the seven political factions of Conyngham Township. This parade brought them MORNING AT MOLESKI'S THANKSGIVING SUGGESTIONS Store, 146 South Oak street. At this great going out of business sale we are offering for Thursday and coat suits. They are here and more roniing. Now here is the point, you have been going to New York, Philadelphia, and other points to get things; guaranteed inner soles sizes 2 to 7, $1.75.

You will want something new for NEW JEWELRY STORE, J. A. PALUMBO, PROP. Thanksgiving. How about a nice tie $5.00 girls' coats 2 to 14, $5.50 girls' coats, 6 to 14, $3.98.

$6.00 ladies' sport coats, $8.00 ladies' cloth coats, $6.98. $15.00 ladies' velour cloth coats at Low heel shoes with patent and together, and there was the best of good feeling. I TllO lOr, and shirt and a new style collar? dull vamps, leather and cloth tops, button. Sizes 2 to 7, $2.25. you have had the idea that there was nothing in town to suit you.

morning selling only, brass costumers, a good $2.00 value at $1.25 each. Combination bed mattress well worth everywhere $8.00, we sell them at this sale on Thursday at $4,50. The Moleskl Store, ad 116. 118, 120, 122 Oak St. Ties, 25c up to $1.00.

Shirts from 50c to $5.00. Fine showing of tie pins, cuff links $12.98.. Low heel shoes with patent and dull us compliments to Mr. Reilly and to the committee who planned and carried out the affair. It was a pronounced success in every particular.

We will not argue the question with you, but right now we are sure that $18.00 ladies' broad cloth coats al combination watch chain and knife. vamps, leather and cloth tops, with tips and others with plain toes, sizes $14.98. shirt sets, tie clasps, etc. Mount Carmel has a new jewelry store, just opened by merchant J. A.

Palumbo, at 219 south Oak street. Mr. Palumbo Intends carrying alt that is carried in stock by a jeweler and will make a strong bid for the trade of the community. J. A.

Palumbo, Ad 13-3t 219 So. Oak "Street. 2V2 to 7, $2.50. $25.00 ladies' plush coats, Other coats up to $35.00. ad Silk embroidered socks, $1.00 and Yoder's Shoe Store, $1.25.

ad31-tf 22 South Oak St. we have the very latest thing there is. We have it here to fit you, and if no! we can get it on approval in a few-hours, and save you the time, car fare and considerable money. We know and you know that we sell cheaper than they do in the larger Silk scarfs, $1.25, $2.00, $2.75, $3.50, BIG REDUCTIONS AT REECE'S Caramel, maple walnut, peach, pineapple, strawberry, and lemon sherbet besides oilier flavors. Try a Panama Canal sundae.

$3.75 and $4.00. MEN'S SUITS AND suits ana overcoats made to your In order to get some money quickly OVERCOATS AT STIEF'S PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that four trunks and contents and other property of Mable Jennings, will be sold at public Auction at the Locust Mountain Hotel. Mount Carmel. Pa. on Saturday, Nov.

18th, 1916 at ten o'clock a. m. C. H. Wetzel, Nov.

11th, 1916 Proprietor we are offering 20 off on all beds. cities. measure, at Al Schneider's, Vd It 33 So. Oak Street. and bed room suits this week only.

We oi'ly ask one little minute of We are offering some especial bar Now is the time to get the bargains. your time to let us show you that we ALUMNI MEETING TUESDAY. The regular weekly meeting of the Alumni of the School of Our Lady will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Parish Hall. adl3-2t President gains in mens overcoats and suits Thos.

H. Tiddy, have a store tht you can be proud of. AT THE THEATRES TODAY Ad 14-tf 226 So. Oak Street. this week, and to quote you prices, men's suits, $10.00 and up; men's ov The Ladies' Shop, Trust Co.

Building. ercoats, $9.00 and up. Ad It Third Oak Sts. There is the Kirschbaum brand of MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS Now is the time to make your selec CHRISTMAS IS ON ITS WAY Select your presents now at fair prices. Ad 14-2t Spector's, 28 N.

Oak. suits that will be sure to give you FASHION SALE We are showing the great low priced line of coats foi women and girls and infants. We have a big line of sweaters to fit the whole family. See us for the lowest priced shoes in town. And they wear well.

Examine our line of children's and older folks, furs, also separate muffs and neck pieces. Levine's Dept. Store, adit 142 South Oak St. itisfaction at $15.00 and up. DANCE ON WEDNESDAY By the Ruthenian Dramatic Club, FANCY TABLE LINENS are in the thoughts of every housekeeper these days preceeding Thanksgiving and the holidays.

tions of Christmas Gifts worth while, or worth having. There is a limited Kirschbaum overcoats, $15 and up. Peter A. Stief, Wednesday evening. November 15, in stock all over, and the late buyer will parish hall, Cor.

Beech and Cherry get left. Ad 13-3t 9-11-13-15 No. Oak. Theatorlum Victor Moore in "Chimmie Fadden Out West," a five act western comedy from the Paramount program and a Bray Cartoon comedy furnish good entertainment at the Theatorlum today. Valentine William Fox presents Theda Bara in "Her Double Life." a five act feature story of a Woman's deception and a Vitagraph comedy, "Loot and Love." with Hughie Mack featured.

streets. Music by Imperial orchestra. Thos. H. Tiddy, 226 So.

Oak Street. ad2t Ad 14-tf ALUMNI MEETING TUESDAY. The regular weekly meeting of the Alumni of the School of Our Lady will 'ETERNAL CITY" TIME OF SHOWS be held Tuesday. Nov. 14, in Parish Hall.

MOVIE STAMPS FREE With every purchase we are giving Movie Stamps Free. That is the way to get in the shows free. S. I. Jonkus, Druggist, Ad 14-5t 204 So.

Oak Street. Owing to the length of "The Etern adl3-2t President A dandy program, one you will! al City," there will be but five show? given Friday, November 17th THEY ARE HERE IN STYLE 1500 women's suits, coats, dresses and skirts at prices nveraging a third less than usual. Garments new from the manufacturers. Garments in the best of fashion; and precisely what hundreds of women are in search of to begin or complete their winter wardrobes. Among the suits and coats will be found something- of every class, beginning with the most practical for everyday to the finest novelties many of them copies of imported models.

Pr'cea range from $4.98 to $75 00. We invite yon to call and inspect our lines before you purchase elsewhere. ad L. Grossman Merc. Co.

The new arrivals comprise some very good values in scarfs. center pieces and doilies, in embroidery, scalloped and clumy lace edge. Pretty table linens and napkins. Table linens from 50c to $1.50 a yard. Napkins, from 10c to 50c each.

50 inch round table cloth, scalloped edge, $2.50 value, at $1.50. Ready made, hemstitched table cloth. 90 indies lonr. $3.00 value at $1.98 Lace edged scarfs 25c to $5 00. Lace edged square and round doilies 10c to $7.50.

You will find it advantage to select some of your Christmas Gifts out of this collection, ad L. Grossman Merc. Co. The first one starts promptly at 2:00 p. the second one at 3:45, A CHRISTMAS WARNING You may think that we are talking idle talk, but when we tell you that you had better order that suit case, grip, bath robe or dther article that you want for "him" this Chirstmas; you had better listen.

Prices are going up, and on the next lot of these things that we get in we will have to charge more. Let us have your orders for Christmas wants now. You will save money. Peter A. Stief, adl3-3t 9, 11, 13, 15 North Oak the third at 5:45.

the fourth at 7:45. and the fifth at 9:30. enjoy. Valentine Tomorrow Charlie Chaplin in "The Pawnshop'' a brand new Chaplin-Mutual two-part comedy, the first time shown here, will drive away your blues at the Valentine tomorrow. "Soldier's Sons." a three-act military war feature, completes an excel- WE HAVE AN Especially fine line of Table Linens witli napkins to match that we are offering at the low price of $4.50 to $7.50 per set.

There are also separate table cloths at $1.25: $2.00 and $2 50, and all of very high grade linen. A. W. Ambrose, adl0-4t 215 South Oak St. Tills great feature should be seen TO THE PUBLIC Being unable to secure the reels we are obliged to change the date of the benefit show at the Majestic theatre from Nov.

15th and 16th to December 1st. All tickets will be good on that date. adl4-2t The Order of Owls from the beginning to be thoroughly enjoyed and we would advise all oatrons to arrange to attend at the beginning time of shows. lent program. mi nitB.