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GOOD EVENING yourself," they we burn say in Pittsburgh--but Anthracite. ATTEMPT MADE TO KILL JAMES FACER, ASHLAND at 12:30 This On Morning Way Home When Wounded In Back and Hip GUNMAN WAS THE IN CAR STREET ACROSS Made on Facer's First Life Was On Trevorton Attempt State Highway working in the same Assassins killers connected with manner warfares in the large cities, as shot rang down, seriously wounding James Facer, 32, Centre street, when at Eleventh and streets, last night at 12:30 Ashland, Centre o'clock. overcoat worn by Mr. A heavy probably saved his life. Afthe two charges passed through Pacer ter coat the buck shot no longer the to penetrate far into had the power his body so that no should vital, organs touched and he recovproviding no complications dewere er, One charge entered his back probably turned to velop.

see and as who was shooting the second charge entered his hip. patient, who is in the State The tell who shot him. It 1 is Hospital at Fountain Springs, refuses to stated he knows who his would-be assassin is. He did state, however, the men occupied a Maroon that Ford Coach. Mr.

Facer had been in the cigar of Robert Treon at Seventh store and Centre streets last night and walking up Centre street when was shot down. He was on the south side of Centre street. A car was standing at the corner of Eleventh and Centre street. Some say the car was standing just off Centre street on Eleventh, on the north side of the street. Others say it was on Centre and others that the car was in motion crossing Centre at Eleventh when the shooting occurred.

At any rate, as Facer reached the corner, a sawed-off shot gun was shoved out the window. One shot was discharged and entered Facer's back. He evidently was turning around to see who was shooting when the second shot struck him in the right hip. The gunmen's car, two having been in the auto, raced up Eleventh street to Walnut and disappeared. A man named Stephens and George Cleaver, ran to the wounded man's assistance.

After dropping to the pavement Facer worked his way to the side of the walk where he sat on the curb. He was rushed to the office of Dr. R. A. Constine where he was given attention and then taken to the State Hospital at Fountain Springs.

People residing near Eleventh and Centre streets, state that the last several nights a car has been passing there between twelve and one o'clock back-firing so that they became accustomed to hearing these reports with the result that they did not pay any attention to the shots of early this morning. One neighbor states that the gunmen's car was parked in front of the church at that corner for ten minutes before Facer happened along. Second Attempt This was the second attempt upon the life of Mr. Facer, we are told. About three weeks ago Facer was driving to Harrisburg in his Buick car.

After leaving Trevorton he noticed in his back mirror that another car was pacing him. As Facer drove slow, the other car slowed up and if he increased speed the other did likewise. Eventually when near Dornsife Facer stepped on the gas to lose the suspicious car whereupon a shot fired at him from the trailing car, which he soon lost. Since that time we are told Facer has feared another attack. The latest story in the shooting case is that Facer rode to Ashland night from Mahanoy City in last a bus.

A yellow car is supposed to been following. Arriving at have Ashland, Facer is said to have started several times to leave the bus but changed his mind. bus driver says that after he The left the bus he heard two shots, which apparently were the ones (Continued on Page Ten) INSPECTION OF NEW PHILA. BARGAIN STORE TONIGHT The new and larger Phila. Bargain Store located at 130 and 132 south Oak street, inspection evening opens from for seven will to ten o'clock, and tomorrow thirty be the first a Grand business day, with occasion.

Opening Sale to feature the years done business for twenty Having of in this city their trade and the rapid growth ing heavier the compelled -correspondremoval to larger stocks their the The new building storerooms. located between Great Atlantic Furniture and Store Pacific and the Star Tea and answered their problem, Company a long time cured lease has been sefrom owners. of Oak street for a width Fronting twenty-five, (Continued and having a depth on Page Four) MOUNT EXCLUSIVE LEASED WIRE 1177 CHILDREN INOCULATED FORDIPHTHERIA Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, Centralia, Conyngham Township Children Served BABIES INOCULATED AT STATE BABY CLINIC Inoculating of Children Has Practically Wiped Out Disease Here In the year 1930, one thousand one hundred and seventy-seven children in Mount Carmel, mont, Centralia and Conyngham township inoculated with Toxin antitoxin, a diphtheria preventative, according to official statistics made known this morning by Miss Clara Larzelere, State public health nurse, here. The number of children under school age, six months to six years, who were inoculated against the dreaded diphtheria, were divided as follows: Centralia, 28; Mount Carmel and Kulpmont, 265; ham township, 30. The children of school age, six years to sixteen, were divided as follows: Kulpmont, 346; Centralia, 259; Conyngham township 249.

In Centralia and Conyngham township Miss Larzelere had the full cooperation of Miss Mary Kellar, R. Conyngham township school nurse; Dr. H. G. Fortner and Dr.

L. E. Davis. In Kulpmont Miss Larzelere had the full cooperation of Dr. Roy B.

Bast. Most of the pre-school children, especially the babies, were inoculated and treated at the weekly Baby Clinics in the Victoria building here, where Miss Larzelere is in charge. TAXPAYERS' ASSOCIATION TO COLLECT Seek To Raise Funds To Carry On Their Work of Investigation A drive by the Mount Carmel Taxpayers' Association to raise funds for the extension of a working program in its proposed investigation of alleged mismanagement of borough finances will get under way Monday, according an announcement today by John F. Kramer, president of the organization. Fifteen volunteer workers, he said, are to make their various calls between five and seven p.

m. No envelopes for contributions will be left at any place, it explained. When a solicitor calls, he will wait for any donation to be enclosed and sealed in an envelope. The name and address of the sender may be placed on the envelope or just as the giver pleases. JOIN THE RANKS WITH YOUR BUDDIES Harry Geist Post No.

91, American Legion is striving to make a record in their membership drive that ends tomorrow night. World War veterans are being taken into the organization at the reduced fee of $6.00. Seventeen candidates have been received to date. All eligible to join, who are not members should take this opportunity to get within the ranks of their buddies. HOME FROM HOSPITAL Joseph Panitoski, well known resident of Kulpmont, today was discharged from the Shamokin State Hospital.

He was admitted to the hospital about ten days ago. LOS ANGELES RETURNING (By United Press) HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 27. The Dirigible Los Angeles left Fisherman's Point at 10 A. en route over Cuba to Florida, the All American Cable Company announced.

PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIALS APPROVE FREE WHEELING Following the announcement on "Free Wheeling" issued by Beni G. Eynon, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the subsequent statement by Commissioner Eynon which modified or clarified the ruling, the Studebaker Corporation is publishing a statement, which will be found on Page 3 of this issue of the ITEM. The original announcement by Commissioner Eynon applied only to a device for adding free wheeling to conventional cars, and was not directed against cars of the Studebaker type built especially for this equipment. CARMEL ITEM DISPATCHES OF THE UNITED PRESS, GREATESI AFTERNOON NEWS ASSOCIATION MOUNT CARMEL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931. AL CAPONE AGAIN GETS JAIL TERM Sentenced to Six Months When Found Guilty of Contempt Of Court JUDGE'S DECISION COMES UNEXPECTEDLY First Time in Ten Years Famed Gang Leader Convicted in Chicago Court (By United Press) CHICAGO, Feb.

27. "Scarface" Al Capone was found guilty of contempt of Federal Court todya by Judge James H. Wilkerson and sentenced to six months in jail. The Judge made his decision unexpectedly as soon as final arguments were finished. He had been expected to take the case under advisement.

The gang leader, forewarned by remarks of the judge during the final gulped and flushed when the jail sentence was decreed. He refused to comment. The decision marked the first time in Capone's 10 years of gang leadership in Chicago that he las been convicted in a local court. The only other conviction behind his name was in Philadelphia in 1929 and that for carrying a pistol. The contempt charge grew out of whether he was or was not sick in March, 1929, when his appearance before a Government grand jury was delayed eight days.

Capone also faces trial in felony court on two counts of vagrancy. This trial was postponed to March 4. 100 KILLED BY HURRICANE IN FIJI ISLANDS Wind Drives Streams From Channels and Obliterates Whole Village (By United Press) SUVA, Fiji Islands, Feb. 27. A tropical hurricane of almost unprecedented velocity, driving 1 tons of water ahead of it, swept the Island of Fiji today, leaving at least 100 dead, obliterating an entire village, and flooding a dozen streams.

Of such force was the rush of wind and water that inland streams were filled, lifted out of their banks, and driven through new channels across the countryside. Crops were flattened by the wind, and then inundated. A native village was razed by the wind in the district of Lautoka. The storm centered in the districts of Lautoka, Ba and Rewa. AT FUNERAL Mr.

and Mrs. John Hinkle, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hinkle, John Hinkle, and Miss Catherine Hinkle, attended the funeral in Philadelphia yesterday of Mrs. Alma Hamilton who died in the Atlantic City hospital.

The deceased was the daughter of Leon Stecker of the Quaker City a former resident of this city and a brother of Marshall Stecker, Second and Hickory streets. Survivors are her husband and one child. SISTER ILL SISTER ILL Mrs. Henry Beltz, wife of a Lehigh Valley engineer left this morning for Minneapolis, Minnesota, where here sister, Mrs. Haines is very ill.

Davis Denies Bribe Story NFA If a published story that an unnamed senator had received $100,000 for lobbying for a high tariff was aimed at him, "it is a contemptible lie," Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania told the Senate lobby committee. The former Secretary of Labor is shown here, at the extreme left, as he voluntarily appeared before the committee in Washington. Others in the group are left to right: Senator Arthur Robinson of Indiana, Senator T. Caraway of Arkansas, Senator John J.

Blaine of Wiscon sin and Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana. INTER-CLUB MEETING HERE LAST NIGHT Northumberland and Ashland Kiwanians Met with Mount Carmel Branch An inter-club meeting of the Kiwanians was meld last evening in Marble Hall. Members of the society from Northumberland, Ashland and Mount Carmel were present. The affair was held in honor of the visit of the District Governor, Rev.

John Kniseley, of Northumberland, who made an interesting address. He spoke on the spiritual welfare of the society, and his talk was very instructive and interesting. Forty-two members of the Kiwanis attended of which 18 were from the Ashland society, three from Northumberland and 18 from this city. A dinner was served in the hotel dining room at 6:15. After the social session 9 directors meeting was held.

Man Is Mangled By Train Adam Campbell, 36, Maizeville, was instantly killed sometime during the night when run over by a Reading Co. train about 100 yards from Maizeville crossing. The mangled body of the unfortunate man was found this morning about six o'clock. The body was taken to a morgue in Mahanoy Plane, where it was identified and then taken to the morgue of Funeral Director Nice in Frackville. It appears that the man was walking home from Gilberton to St.

Nicholas when run down by a train. He resided with his mother Mrs. William Campbell. J. M.

DORMER MAY RUN FOR SHERIFF James M. Dormer, Northumberland county Democratic party chairman, and secretarv of the Coal township school board, a turbulent body, may run for Sheriff. He said several days ago that friends were urging him to be a candidate. Salvation Army Campaign Will Start Next. Monday The preliminary work in the campaign for the 1931 Maintenance Fund for the Salvation Army in the Mount Carmel District is about completed and the local advisory board is highly pleased with the spirit of co-operation manifested everywhere.

The actual work of receiving contributions will begin Monday next. Almost 1000 letters are being mailed by the board to residents of this community and the usual liberal response is confidently expected. Arrangements have been completed with almost all of the local coal companies to have their men reached at their several working places. It was the exceptionally generous response of the mine workers last year that made the total amount received so wonderful. At a recent conference of the Women's Committee of the Saivation Army in Philadelphia, Mrs.

Franklin Roosevelt and Mrs. Gifford Pinchot ladies respectively of New York and Pennsylvania, made eloquent pleas for the support of this great organization. Said Mrs. Roosevelt: "The Salvation Army knows what people need and they give out both material and WEATHER Fair tonight: Saturday cloudy and warmer, probably rain. PRICE- TWO Pass Bonus Loan SAYS APRIL WILL BE VERY WET MONTH Tamaqua Man Predicts Many Light Snows During Month Of March.

William Lebold, well known resident of Pottsville, who has successfully forecast the weather thus far this winter, says there will be numerous light snow falls in March, the month just ahead and that in April there will be long an heavy rains, which will effectually fill up the reservoirs. WORLD STAFF LOSES FIGHT TO HALT SALE Famous Publication Merges With Telegram Under Permission of Court (By United Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 27. The New York World, a nationally known institution, passed out of existence today and in its place was born the World-Telegram, an afternoon paper dedicated to perpetuation of the independent ideals of two of America's greatest liberal journalists, E. W.

Scripps and Joseph Pulitzer, Sr. This consolidation was accordplished after Surrogate Judge James A. Foley ruled favorably on a petition filed by the Pulitzer trustees to alter terms of the Pulitzer will by selling the morning, evening and Sunday Worlds. Foley held, in substance, it was not only the right but the duty of Pulitzer's sons, Ralph, Joseph and Herbert, to dispose of the financially unprofitable newspaper properties to conserve estate assets for the Pulitzer heirs. Formal acquisition of the World papers by, the Scripps-Howard interests, publishers of the New York Evening Telegram, was made just before "thirty'-newspapermen's symbol for the end -was written on the World.

The newspaper, which had achieved a reputation as one of the pre-eminent liberal and crusading journals in the country, had been operated continuously by the Pulitzers since the family acquired it in the latter half of the last century. Upon taking over the world assets, Roy W. Howard, chairman of the board of Scripps-Howard, paid as first installment $500,000, said to be the largest such payment ever made in a newspaper deal in this country. The Pulitzers, meantime, announced they would set aside from proceeds of the sale $500,000 "to be distributed among employes under the terms of the plan to be announced later." Howard already had agreed that a second payment of $500,000 would be forthcoming in 90 days. The total purchase price, it was understood, was $5,000,000.

The sale came as the climax of a dramatic 56-hour struggle on the part of various interests, backed by millions of dollars, to acquire the World papers. Yesterday Paul Block, chain newspaper publisher and advertising man, withdrew as bidder, while David Stern, publisher of the Philadelphia Record, and Frank Gannet, who owns 8 group of eastern papers, entered as contestants for the purchase. In the background, fighting to keep alive the papers to whi. they had devoted many years of service, employes of the Vorld in a co-operative association vainly sought delay of the sale. They announced that they had pledges from emand other sources totalling $600,000, exclusive the promise of one prominent man to aid with $1,000,000 and of others to give $100,000.

After Foley rendered a decision adverse to them, representatives of the 2800 employes appealed by letter to the Pulitzers and Howard for a stay of sale until they could mobilize their finances. They said their appeal was based, not primarily upon legal grounds, but upon the "Moral right" to fight for their own welfare and to avoid increasing the seriousness of the unemployment problem. James W. Barrett, long-time city editor of the Morning World and. leader of the militant employes group, announced there would be today a conference with the association's attorneys to determine whether any legal recourse remained for them.

World Features Retained The first edition of the WorldTelegram appeared today as a 44- page newspaper and included many features of the Evening World. The masthead of the new paper carried both the former mastheads of the Evening World and the New York Telegram, Included among the World features appearing in the combined newspapers were a page of cartoons, (Continued on Page Ten) House and Senate Override President's Veto and Sold. ier Bill Becomes Law REQUEST VETERANS TO CONSIDER NEEDY Applications Must Be Filed At Regional Offices and Not Sent to Washington (By United Press) Young Bandits Slay Barbeque Proprietor Owner of Stand on Irwin-McKeesport Road Had Premonition of Holdup and Had Obtained License Number of Car (By United Press) GREENSBURG, Feb. 27. Three youthful bandits shot and killed Frank J.

McGreevey, 39, proprietor of a barbeque stand along the Irwin-McKeesport road, early today, took several hundred dollars from McGreevey's pockets and escaped in a stolen automobile. Two other persons in the lunch room at the time of the holdup and shooting, Miss Margaret McGreevey, a clerk, and John A. Kegler, McKeesport, a customer, were unable to give the proprietor assistance. The three men, described as well dressed and unmasked, entered the place, ordered and ate a lunch. As they completed the lunch they ordered McGreevey to put up his hands.

As McGreevey was about to comply with the order he turned and was shot through the back, witnesses said. BOYS' DRUM CORPS MEET TONIGHT All members of the Boys' Drum and Bugle Corps must attended a rehearsal this evening at 6:00 in their headquarters at Fourth and Oak streets. Each boy will be given a card to fill out, so that a permanent record of all members can be made. Many activities planned for the boys will be announced sometime next week. The boys are again warned that if they persist in playing their instruments on the streets, coming and going from rehearsals they will be dropped from the membership of the Corps.

This is the final warning. MISS ROSELLA CAMPBELL DEAD Sister of Nun at Church of Our Lady Convent Here Died Last Night Miss Rosella Campbell, 33, bookkeeper at the Vallish Furniture Store here, for five years, and daughter of Charles and Susan Campbell, Gordon, died last night at 11:10 o'clock in the State Hospital at Ashland from a complication of diseases. She had been ill about six weeks. She was operated upon for appendicitis a year ago. Recently she had intestinal influenza.

Miss Rosella Campbell is survived by her parents and these brothers and sisters: Sister Marcissa, Green Tree Academy, Philadelphia; Sister Miriam Dolora of the Church of Our Lady Convent, Mount Carmel; Alice, student nurse in the St. Joseph's Hospital at Philadelphia; Marcella and Marie at home and Father Raymond Campbell and Father Vincent Campbell of Philadelphia; and Paul at home. SALESMEN HERE A party composed of 17 salesmen of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company today visited this end of the Anthracite region. Headed by P. W.

Harner, chief of the coal department of the company, the delegation dined at noon at Marble Hall Hotel here. Early this afternoon, members of the party made a trip so the Locust Summit Central breaker. GALL STONES REMOVED Mrs. Thomas Ivey, north Turnpike street, was ad itted to the State Hospital at Shamokin last evening where she will submit to an operation for gall stones. The men rifled his pockets, securing the money and a revolver, and fled in a large sedan.

The machine was stolen last night from in front of the home of 1 D. C. Caldwell, Pittsburgh, according to police. The Barbecue is located several miles from Irwin, towards McKeesport. McGreevey had a premonition that he might be held up, according to Mrs.

John A. Kegler, wife of Kegler, when he saw the three young men eating slowly. Other patrons were leaving the lunch room. McGreevey slipped out of the Barbecue and secured the license number of the automobile in which the three had driven to the stand. He handed a slip of paper with the number on it to Mrs.

Kegler, a waitress in the establishment. "Keep it. You may need it," McGreevey said, according to Mrs. Kegler. BANDITS WALK INTO AMBUSH One Gangster Killed and Four Others Wounded by Sheriffs and Deputies (By United Press) GRANTS, N.

Feb. 27. One bandit was killed and four others seriously wounded when a band of six walked last night into ambush laid by two sheriffs who had been warned secretly an attempt would be made to hold up the Band Sargent store. Sheriffs Gallegos of Valencia County and Krockett of McKinley County laid their ambush of deputies three days ago after getting the "tip." The bandits entered shortly after dusk and ordered G. G.

Gunderson, manager, to give them the company's money. The hidden deputies answered with a volley of shots that rocked the building. The bandits returned the fire, but the battle was short and one-sided with them in the open and the deputies hidden. One escaped. None of the deputies was hurt.

JUSTICE SADLER SERIOUSLY ILL CARLISLE, Feb. 27. (By United Press) The condition of Justice Sylvester Sadler, of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, ill at his home here today became "extremely grave," according to attending physicians. Justice Sadler was stricken ill on his return from a session of the court at Philadelphia. Pneumonia has developed and his condition is now very critical, according to reports from his home.

BILLS TO INCREASE HOUSE ROLL TABLED (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. The House Census Committee today voted to table all measures proposing increase the size of the House of Representatives, legislation designed to save many states from losses in representation as a result of the reappointment act which goes into effect March 4. The vote against attempting to pass such legislation this session was 13 to 8. ARM INJURED Joseph Zuckosky, of Kulpmont, was admitted to the Shamokin State Hospital for an injured left arm.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. The Senate today passed the Veterans' loan bill over President Hoover's veto, and the measure became law. The bill, vetoed yesterday, was immediately passed for the second time by the House by an overwhelming majority, sent to the Senate. The vote was 328 to 79.

Housed The Senate, however, chose to hold it over until today, when 1t became the first order of business. Action by the Senate would mean that veterans seeking loans can receive their money within a few weeks. Veteran bureau officials said the checks would be mailed within 10 or 15 days from receipt of the application. At the same time, veterans were advised to file their applications with their regional office and not to mail them to Washington. The 54 regional offices are to supply loan application blanks.

The system employed in handling the loans would follow closely that adopted for the per cent loans already available, it was said. The new measure permits a 50 per cent loan Needy First, Ijams Urgues WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. A request that world war veterans not in actual need delay their applications for loans under the new law for a few days until veterans in poor circumstances can be cared for was issued today by Col. George Ijams, Director of the U.

S. Veterans' Bureau. Newspapers and broadcasting systems were asked by Colonel Ijams to give wide publicity to the request. "The idea is that those in real poverty should given the opportunity to get their money first," Ijams said. "The others can come in later." Loan to Buy Tecessities CHICAGO, Feb.

27. The composite veteran who will apply for his bonus as soon as available is a worried husband in his late thirties with overdue installments on his home and he owes grocery and doctor bills, according to a picture drawn today for the United Press by veterans' officials all over che nation. A country-wide questioning of veteran bureau and American Legion officials was to determine how many veterans were prepared to apply for increased loans on their adjusted compensation certificates, what their present situation is and what they will do with the bonus money. The survey showed an average of 50 per cent of the rural veterans and from 50 to 75 per cent 0.. those in the cities planned to make new loans.

In drought-stricken areas a higher percentage of loans was expected. Most of the money wi. be spent immediately for food and clothing, the survey showed. Rent and interest on mortgages and other loans will be paid. Southern veterans engaged In farming will prepare for the spring planting by purchasing seed, tools and mules A few will buy small luxuries such as radios.

On two things, all officials agreed -few veterans will waste their money and almost all funds will be expended J. immediately for necessities. Harry Crosson, Pennsylvania regional director of the Veterans' Bureau said that "with the increase from to 50 per cent in the loan value of certificates, about 50 per cent of the veterans will avail themselves of new loans facilities. The men are around 38 to 40 years old and will spend the money wisely. They no longer are foolish youths.

Most of the borrowings will go into homes for improvements, clothes and necessities. spiritual help." Mrs. Pinchot made a strong plea for co-operation with the great organization. Mrs. Roosevelt asked her hearers not only to help the Army, but to help themselves by knowing more about the work it does.

Indeed, if our people could be brought into the actual presence of the distress existing in our community, it would require no campaigns or urgings for funds necessary to relieve the dire situation. Too many folks are content to extend their sympathy and help by proxy. The Salvation Army is very glad to act as proxy for the direct ministration of the relief so badly needed, but it does require funds to make the proxy effectual. The local committee is giving a great deal of time and effort to this cause, not because it means mamembers, but because they recognize the absolute necessity for action on the part of someone. The committee urges your sympathetic response to this appeal for 1931.

Whether you are asked in a direct manner or through the medium of a letter or newspaper, do your part as becomes a public-spirited and warm-hearted citizen. UNEMPLOYED DEMONSTRATE (By United Press) BUFFALO, N. Feb. 27. Police reserves were called out today when more than 200 unemployed men, angered at arrest of two of their number, gathered before the City Court Building.

The prisoners were arrested they drove two large trucks filled with unemployed men through the the streets. They said they were going to Albany to present demands for unemployment relief to Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt. The trucks bore large signs, paint ed in red letters, which said bany or bust." NEW EMPLOYES Fred Feudale, Arthur Greenfle and Elais Cahoon have been added to the sales and solicitation force of W.

C. Hack and Sons, hardware and radio merchants..