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JL ITEM VOL. XVIII. NO. 20 MOUNT CAR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 1904. tfred November 4, ltxm, at Mtnmt OrtmteL am fotmd-rlatt matter, under Act of Vongreu of Mareh S.

1879 ONE CENT MOUNT GARME A TRAIL OF BLOOD HIGHWAYMEN FOILED Fail In Attempt to Hold Up John Mann SETTLEMENT OF THESTRIKE Unknown History Brought To Light. STRANGE STORY OF DEATH Body of Unknown Man Found This Morning There's Always Something New at Sticfs ON PENNSYLVANIA COLLIERY CULM BANK 8 Man Had Evidently Smothered to Death indications are That He Was a Tramp. One day it is NEW SUITS, again a NEW OVERCOAT, another time, something else. Today there are lots of new things here on display. The NEW OVERCOATS are all in and there are none more up-to-date in the market $3.50 to $35.00.

Children's OVERCOATS in a large assortment of styles and prices fl.00 up. Now, is the time to get measured for one of our SUPERIOR TAILOR-MADE SUITS, made just the way you want it, and satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. The rush will soon be on in earnest and then you will have to wait. I Closely following fie story of the mysteriousbeadleaa man near Hickory Ridge, comes the discovery of the ded body of an unknown man on a culm bank at the Pennsylvania colliery this morning. Mount Carmel in the midst of sensations.

At 6:45 o'clock this- morning John Bavitski, John Herman, John 8wa-tella and Frank Bavitski, ei.d men employed on the culm bank south west of the Pennsylvania "breaker, entered the shanty at the end of the bank, deposited their cans and prepared for work. The shanty in question Is used by the men as a storage place for their cans, tools, etc. In the night time it is frequently used by tramps, who find it a pleasant place to sleep. This 1 morning the men noticed a man lying ou the floor, but they presumed it was a man asleep, and no Qittention was paid to him. Jobn-lavitski returned to the shanty two hours later, noticed that the man on the floor had not moved, and he became alarmed.

He felt the mans hands, and found them cold. An examination showed that life had departed from the pros trate body. The corpse was lying at the west end of the shanty, under a bench. A hasty call was sent for physicians, and their examination showed that the unknown 'had evidently smothered to death. There was every evidence of asphyxiation, and no signs of violence or foul play could be detected.

A fire has been raging underneath the surface of this dirt bank for years, and foul gasses reach the surface in great volume. It is presumed that the unknown had wandered into the shanty to sleep, and that the noxious gas from the slumbering fire had smothered him. Out In the open air, even when a fair wiud is blowing, the gas ou this bank Is heavy enough to pause distress. ie unknown was undoubtedly a tramp. He was about fifty years of age, and of English or Irish nationality.

He had curly; iron gray hair, slightly bald in front, and a short irou ra.y moustache. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighed about 160 pounds. In bis pockets the man had the usual trnmp's outfit, including spools of thread, razor, strop, needle, buttons, 16 cents in cash, and a piece of chalk. Coroner Dreher has been notified of the affair, and will arrive on the scene this afternoon. Official actiou ou the matter will then be taken.

Closing Out Entire Stock Special Bargains This Week All Our Fancy Lamps All 0i tiO AO Were $5, $6. $7.50 NV Boys' Gum Boots $1.75 Childrens Rubbers Men's Shoes -Blue Cups Saucers -Ladies Dressing Sacques More Light Thrown on Murder Mystery the Today, for the first time, a story came to light that may eventually lead to a solution of the mystery surrounding the Identity of the headless man fouud last and may point out the parties guilty of this most fiendish murder. On Saturday last Miss Margaret Bowen, who has charge of the mail route from Natalie to Hickory Ridge, and Mrs. John Jones of Natalie, were driving from Natalie to the Ridge. They knew nothing of the murder, but a discovery they made has a grave bearing on the matter.

Shortly after leaving Natalie they noticed what seemed to be blood stains. The spots were noticed at frequent Intervals along the road, but after leaving a certain point were uo longer seen. Today Miss Bowen stated that the last place blood was seen was very close to the place where the headless body was found later. It would seem from the above that the murder must have been committed at or near Natalie, and that the body was dragged or hauled a. considerable distance in the direction of Hickory Ridge.

THE MASK BALL. The masquerade ball held under the auspices of the Apollo Club in the Trust Company hall last evening i was a pronounced success. The attendance was much larger than the most hopeful had expected. The costumes worn were the most unique and elaborate eyer attempted in our town. Many of the creations were of a decidedly new character.

The program provided was excellent, and pleased all of those who attended. Nearly every town in the region was represented. Beaverdale Death. John Dunleavy, an aged ard highly respected resident of Beaverdale, pass ed away last evening. Mr.

Dunleavy had been ailing for some time aud bis death was momentarily expected. The deceased was sixty five years of age aud lived with his. sister. Mrs. Graham, for the last fifteen years.

He is survived by the following children: John of town, William of Bymesville, James and Mary of Philadelphia Undertaker Higgins has charge but the exact time of the burial is not yet knowu. Special Brew. A special dark beer, a product of the Anthracite Brewery, will be on sale Wednesday and Thursday only. Ask your dealer for it. Married Today This morning in St.

Ignatius' church, Centralis, Daniel Darrah acd Miss Celia McDonnell were made man and wife by Rev. Father Hayes. The you couple were very well known here. After the ceremony they left for Philadelphia where they will spend several days and then return and take up housekeeping duties in Centralis. Beautllul Display Our platinum photos this season are perfect beauties, especially those In folder style.xNo trouble to show nam pies.

Kindly call. OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY. Thomas' Studio, 17 5t 10 south Oak street. Married Today. In the Church of Our Lady this morning Martin Gavin of Connorsville and Mrs.

Kinney, formerly of N. were married by Rev. A. Ale uwese. After the ceremony the bridal couple repaired to the Gavin home where a delightful repast was served.

they left on a trip to Newark, New Jersey. peel a I Until Thanksgiving Day. Three (8) genuine platinum photos in beautiful white folders for One Dohar. DON'T FORGET 3 FOR $1. Thomas' Studio 10 So.

Ooak St. 17-4t Mrs. Curns Returned. On October 25th Mrs. S.

J. Curns of town attended the national convention of the P. O. of A. at Brooklyn.

Since then she has been visiting friends in Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia. Last evening she re turned from her exteuded trip. John Mann of Wilburtou met with a thrilling experience last night. He was accosted by two highw aymeu.but put them to flight. Maun was riding horseback home to Midvalley from Mount Carmel last evening.

When about half way up the hill two men jumped into the road. One hurled a large rock which struck Maun ou the head, aud the other shot at him. The rider turned on his assailants, drew bis revolver and blazed away at them. They hurriedly disappeared into the woods. Maun thinks tbat he shot one of them, a trail of blood showing that one of his bullets had likely taken effect U.

M. W. NEWS Last evening, at a meeting held in the ball at Sixth aud Market streets, a temporary organization of a local of the Sioux colliery employes was effected. Vice President Pulaski states that a meeting ct Richards colliery employes will be held at the same place this evening. Tomorrow the Alaska employes will meet, aud on Friday evening the Mount Carmel colliery men.

The plan is to practical abolish the so called nationality locals, aud establish none but colliery locals. The idea seems to be a popular one, and will no doubt succeed. Mount Carmel A. As Last Game. Mount Carmel will have as its opponents ou Thanksgiving day the strong Bucknell Sophomore team.

As the boys have to raise a larpe guarau tee the admission will be 25 cents aud the ladies will be charged 10 cents, Howard Sigfried, formerly of Mount Carmel, is captain of the Bucknell team. Following is the lineup of both teams: Bucknell Mount Carmel Evansbeach left end Dettrey Sigfried capt left tackle Ziegler Swavely left guard Griffith Burrows center Thirloway Cober right guard Jury Hawk tight tackle W. Woomer Hall right end Burr Gobball quarter back Maschall Frasset left half back capt McHugh Wiugbigler right half back Butts Frymeyer full back Woomer Game starts promptly at 8:15 P. M. Union Services.

The annual Thanksgiving service of the Protestaut churcbs of Mount Carmel will be held tomorrow morning in St Paul's United Evangelical church, beginning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Wil iam J. Marks, pastor of the Holiness Christian church, will preach the Railway Promotions The immense traffic ou tne Suul ury division of the Pennsylvania Railroad has resulted in a number of promo tious, aud in the employment of many new men. Quite a number of flag men have been made conductor, and tire men have been elevated to the position of eugiueer.

Special brew. A special dark beer, a product of the Anthracite Brewery, will be on sale Weduesday aud Thursday only. Ask your dealer for it. REVIVAL SERVICES. Services every night in the Meuuou-ite Church at 7:30 P.

M. The public is heartily invited to attend and assist in these meetings which are held with the object of sav ing souls for the coming kingdom. A fine selection of Bibles, Calendars and Intaglios Scriptural Texts for sale at special prices at our Bible Counter. R. L.

Woodring, Pastor. WANTED. Experienced sales ladles. Mail application at once to llMt. Mount Carmel Mercantile Co LOST A L.4 UY'S gold watch, somewhere between the New Kra Bhoe Store aDd the Reading depot.

Reward for return to New Era Hhoe tore, 21 north Oak street. FOR RENT A desirable bouse on west Avenue, with all modem conveniences, ror rem mir emberl-t. Apply at Itkm office. 20-iw. FOR SALE.

A three story double dwelling, corner Sev- t'H Lit UIIU tunuiuh Appijr vii jjicuiian maj 20-tr Charles F. Bolich. THE PART PLAYED BY WALTER WELLMAN Tha Great Correspondent Acted as intermediary Between Mitchell and J. P. Morgan.

An interesting article in December Success gives some new and hitherto unknown history concerning the settlement of the big anthracite mine strike of 1902. The article tells of the work done by Walter Wellman, the great Washington correspondent, who brought Morgan and Mitchell together In the early days of the strike George W. Perkins, one of J. Pierpont Morgan's pa itners, was discussing it with H. H.

Kohlsaat, the former owner of the Chicago Record-Herald, which Mr Wellman represents in Washington. Mr. Perkins expressed the opinion that headway could be made toward an adjustment of the trouble if some tactful, reliable man could be secured to conduct negotia-tionr "between John Mitchell, the head of the strikiug miners, and the inter ests represented by Mr. Morgan. Mr.

Kohlsaat suggested Mr. Wellman, an that geutlemau, on being approached by Mr. Perkins, consented to perform the service. He according ly went to Wilkesbarre and spent some time with Mr. Mitchell, whose personal friend he was and is.

After many conferences with the strike leader and other interested per sons Mr. Wellman went to New York wtth the outline of a plan of settlment to which Mr. Mitchell had giveu his complete sanction. Consultations with members of the Morgan firm followed, and various phases of the matter were discussed with the labor leader over the long distance telephone. Then one day Mr.

Mitchell telephoned to Mr Wellman at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New1 York, the exact language of his proposal, which the latter jotted down on a piece of paper. It was presented by Mr. Wellman to Mr. Perkins, and the latter laid It before the operators. Its main feature was a proposal that all the questions in vol ed in the strike should be subtuittef' a single arbitrator, whose decision should be final.

He was to have the right to appoint a number of conferees and to go with them into the merits of the case as thoroughly as he pleased, but bis judgment was to be supreme in the end, and both sides were to abide by it. When it is stated that the ath trator thus suggested was none other than J. Pierpont Morgan himself, it i not easy to understand why the whole plan was utterly rejected by the capitalists. But it was. All negotiations were declared at an end, and the history of their progress and failure Is here published for the first time.

Then President Roosevelt interested himself in the matter, aud again' Mr. Wellman's services were enlisted. He made frequent journeys between Wilkesbarre and New York and Washington, and his diplomatic work helped to bring about the agreement by which the differences between capital aud labor were eventually referred to the commission, whose findings resulted ju an amicable adjustment. Thus at different times during the strike, this Washington correspondent acted in a confidential capacity for J. P.

Morgan A' John Mitchell, for the President, and for the individual operators. Six second class horses must be sold at once. Apply to the Anthracite Brewing Company. 17-tf. Savings Fund Meeting.

The receiving board of the Citizen's Savings Fund will sit on Friday of this week, from 4 to 8 m. It The Druggists. The local druggists are determined to observe Thanksgiving Day in the proper spirit. Tomorrow Sunday hours will be observed. Grand Ball The Invincible Club will hold a grand ball tonight in' the Trust Com pany hall.

Matty Medallis will give a slack wire performance. Last dance until after Christmas. It. Every Child Buying Anything in the Store This Week Will Receive a Nice Picture Book Free. Lord's Novelty Store Rink Building .25 .99 .05 .69 In Far Off Cannibal Lend Ideas regarding Jewelry are slightly at variance with ours.

The nose and ears are con-, sidered appropriate and becoming places for rings, and bracelets clasp the ankles of the dusky belles. AT' Everybody to his fancy. We've rings and lockets and braceletsfhere that will suit your fancy to perfection. Prices too, will bring the smile that won't come off. Dozen of brand new designs in lockets, bracelets and chains.

B. F. KESSLER NO PAPER TOMORROW. The publishers of the three Mount Carmel newspapers have decided to obey the proclamations of President Roosevelt and Governor Pnny packer. KVe will refrain from all labor tomorrow, other than that of disposing of the annuals Thanksgiving dinner.

Therefor there will be no paper issued by any of the Mount Carmel publishers tomorrow. Special Brew. A special dark beer, a product of the Anthracite Breweryf will be ou sale Wednesday and Thursday only. Ask your dealer for it. Evening Wedding At tha home of the bride on south Chestnut street last evening William Wolfgang and Miss Lea DavR were married.

The young people are very popular in town. They left on a wedding tour for. points of interest this afternoon. At Donderos. A twenty five pound basket of Fresh Grapes for fifty cents.

They are. fine. The-best mackerel at 10 and 25 cents a piece. Win. Littlehales, 17-tf 210 south Oak street.

Gamp's SKoe Stdfa YOU WILL FIND THE LARGEST AND BEST LINE OF WINTER FOOTWEAR FELT BOOTS LUMBERMAN'S SOCKS with SNAG PROOF Overs LEGGINS OVERGAITERS WOOL SOLES Cork, Hair and Leather Insoles FELT SHOES AND SLIPPERS HIGH CUT SHOES PLAIN and CLOTH RUBBERS You are invited to call and examine quality and price. CAMP'S SHOE STORE. 128 SoxitK Oak St..