The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 3

ks Watson for Ft ideral Judgeship Wisher AoDroves Legion Almost Ready To Launch Big Drive Reveals Decision After Vare Gives O. R. to Selection Johnson School Assistance Act Local Institution Will Get $50,000 Appropria Former Lackawanna County Jurist Was Among Fifteen Candidate Seeking Newly Created Place on U. S. Bench tion for Two Year Period, Allowing Continuance of Activity on Present Basis Governor John S.

Fisher yesterday approved the bill sponsored by Senator 'XT' ii IS Special to The Republican WASHINGTON, May 3. Judgs Albert L. Wats6n, of Scranton, was for. mally recommended to the attorney general and President Hoover for appoint, mcnt to the new federal Judgeship for the Middle district of Pennsylvania, it was learned today when Senator David A. Reed announced that he had filed his recommendations with the attorney general.

Photo by Schrlevei LAWRENCE COL ROBERT M. VAIL With the announcement this afternoon of the personnel of the sixteen Pension Bill tge System Here Measure Now Before Governor Creates "Reserve Force" for, i Retired Officers AFFECTS ALL CITIES Men Pensioned Would Be Sub ject to Call for Service Until Found Physically Unfit Provisions of tha Bell bill, which, now is awaiting the action of Gover nor Fisher, may radically change the local legislation covering the operation of the police pension fund, city offi cials who have studied the measure said yesterday. One of the primary effects of tlr act, if it is given the approval of Governor Fisher, will be to keep pensionei police officers on a reserve list, sub ject to call, until such time as the' have been found by physicians to unfit, because of age or disability fc further service. Amends Original Act The Bell bill also will affect citic throughout this section of the staU which do not have pension funds foi police officers at present. The measure amends the original state act or police pension funds, so as to make ii mandatory for municipal authorities to establish such funds.

At present, the law gives city officials discretionary power in this respect. The feature of the Bell bill which applies here, reads as follows: "Such ordinance (creating a fund) mav nre scribe a minimum period of continu ous service not less than twenty years, after which members of the force may be, retired from active duty, and such members as are retired shall be subject to service from time to time as a police reserve until unfitted for such service when they may be finally discharged by reason of age or disability. If Governor Fischer should sign the bill, this provision would mean that police officers who are pensioned merely because they have rounded out the required number of years in service, but who are still physically fit, shall be subject, as reserve members of the department, to call at any time. POOR BOARD MEETS Routine business was transacted at a regular meeting of the directors of the Scranton poor district yesterday afternoon in the Connell building Requests for assistance and several for tax exoneration were considered. Secretary Charles R.

Acker announced that $26,766 is the sum due Breig Bros, for construction of the new addition at the Hillside home. Dancing Tonight at Hotel Casey. Expense $1. Adv Foreign physicians cannot practice in Turkey unless they were licensed by the Turkish government before 1914. companies in charge of the drive, plans will be complete for the launching of the $30,000 campaign Monday to Insure the successful promotion of the American legion convention of Pennsylvania in Scranton, on August 2, 30, 31, it was The action of Senator Reed in de.

elding upon the Scranton jurist fol. lowed a long distance telephone con. ference with Senator elect Vare, who was in full accord with Senator Reed, Jn recommending Judge Watson for the new Judgeship. Senator Reed also conferred at some length with Francis Shunk Brown regarding the appointment. The selection of Judge Watson for the middle district judgeship brought to an end a lively contest waged for the last two weeks among approximately fifteen candidates.

It was said today that Senator Reed and Senator elect Vare had been In the closest accord in proposing Judge Watson for the appointment. Judge Watson has served on tha common pleas bench under an appointment of former Governor Pin. chot, and was endorsed by Mrs. Wor. thlngton Scranton, Republican national committee woman.

Mrs. Scranton came to Washington several days ago where she conferred with Senator Reed, and where she was a caller at the White House in the interest of Judge Watson. During the last week of the contest among the various candidates, it was believed that the fight had narrowed to Judge Watson and Joseph Fleltz, of Wilkes Barre. reported yesterday at the former servicemen's headquarters in Hotel Casey. Recommended JUDGE ALBERT L.

WATSON City's Bond Issue Signed by Officials Mayor E. B. Jermyn and City Clerk William P. Huester yesterday affixed their signatures to $225,000 worth of city bonds, the issuance of which was authorized by council a few months ago. With the signing of the bonds, and their delivery to R.

M. Snyder St Company, Philadelphia banking firm which bought the issue, city will receive the money. Of the total, $185,300 will be used for the redemption of judgments, chiefly those resulting from property damages caused by the elimination of the Green Ridge and East Market street grade crossings. The remaining $40,000 will finance the city's share of paving costs this year. of $30,000 for the bienniura for the in North Scranton.

But Two Ma jor Fights to Mark Mine Elections Biennial Balloting of District 1 Contingent Upon Threat ened Court Action NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Kosik and Evans Will Face Battle to Retain Places on Executive Board The biennial election of District No. 1, United Mine Workers, on June 13, will be confined to two major contests, unless additional opposition develops through court proceedings threatened by several men whose candidacies have been declared in valid. This is exclusive of the election for offices of district auditors and tellers, in which there will be stiff fights. The results of the nominations which closed April M) were made known officially yesterday by Enoch Williams, secretary treasurer, who announced the contents of the ballot. which will be forwarded to local unions from Nanticoke to Forest City vith memberships aggregating more th 50,000.

The incumbents who will have election fights on their hand3 to succeed themselves on the district executive board are Michael Kosik, Dupont, vice president, and George Evans, Blakely, board member from the First inspection district. Cappellinl "Left Out" The announcement yesterday at headquarters occasioned little surprise it practically conformed with predictions first made more than two weeks ago. Advance stories said that Kosik would be the only man with opposition, although it was stated that Board Member Evans was pressed the hardest of any for the nomination. William Cooney, Jessup, a lem of Underwood local, is the man who was successful in gaining a Dlace the ballot opposite Evans' name. Frank Tomchak, Plymouth, is the opponent of Vice President Kosik.

Yesterday's formal announcement means that Rinaldo Cappellinl has been "left out." If he carries out his proposed action his attorney, Frank Slattery, Wilkes Barre, will file injunctions proceedings in Luzerne on Monday or Tuesday. Definite meas ures, however, probably will be agreed upon tonight at a meeting of the general grievance committee of the Pennsylvania Coal company in Columbus hall, Old Forge, where there be "some fireworks," according the statements of Cappellinl yesterday. Refused Statement Carrying out their promise that they would visit district headquarters to request an official statement on the status of the coming ballot, Thomas Lavelle, Avoca, candidate for secretary treasurer, and Alfred Chernefski, candidate for international board member, were in the Miller building offices yesterday afternoon. It is understood that they received but little satisfaction. Cappellinl failed to appear, although he was to have headed delegation.

Present otneers wno win oe unop posed in June are: John Boylan, president; Enoch Williams, secretary treasurer; George Dorsey, board member from the Second inspection district; August Lippl, board member from the Third inspection district; John Kmetz, from the Fourth inspec tion, and Dennis Brislin, Hanover, international board member. Nominate 9 Auditors Nine auditors have received suf ficient nominations to have their names Disced on the ballot. From following candidates three will be elected: Martin Battle, Carbondale; Joseph Furrey. Old Forge; Samuel Abromovage, all of the present board auditors; John Vavrick. Thomas Griffiths, Stephen Molchan, Joseph Moran, Steve Hrlcko, and Harry Mar kowlck.

There are six candidates for dis teller positions. Three will be elected. The candidates are: Edward Morris, Harry Welby, Harry Oselinski, Edward BurnosKi, Larry Enaernne. Jacob Molltoris. The law provides tellers cannot succeed themselves.

Minnie Davis, Notary Public, Scranton Republican Office, 334 36 Washington Ave. Adv Field Program Will Mark End Of Boys' Week Plans Call for Outdoor Events In Various Parts of the City Today REGULATIONS IMPOSED Participants Are Restricted to Entry in Only One Contest During Meet Scranton's first Boys' week will be brought to a close today with a series of outdoor programs. P. J. Dowdell is chairman of the committee, which for weeks has been arranging the events to be conducted at Brooks field, South Scranton, North Scranton, East Scran ton, and Dunmore.

With the exceDtion of Brooks field. the same program will be carried out in each section of the city. The cen tral city groups will participate in an exhibition at Brooks field beginning at 2 p. m. Tne program will open with a grand march of all participants around the field.

Harry T. Madden is to act as song leader. Remarks will be made by P. J. Dowdell, general chairman for the "Boys' Day Out of Doors." There will be a calisthenics drill by a group from the Boys' club, apparatus work by the Y.

M. C. A. boys, a wand drill by youngsters from Nos. 33 and 35 schools, tumbling by representatives of the Progressive Recreation association, fancy marches by Weston Field boys, and pyramids by the Catholic Boy Scouts.

The committee in charge is composed of Fred Kellerman, William Moore, E. Cohen, and Frederick Poyles Dr. C. J. Feeley will be the announcer Music will be furnished by the Central High school band.

At the Catholic club grounds the Catholic Boys Scouts will engage in a rally program. Regional Events The regional events at the other recreation centers will consist of a 50 yard dash, for boys up to 12 years; a three legged race, a relay race with ten boys on each team, a 75 yard dash, donkey race, standing broad jump, leap frog race, and a three legged race for boys over 12 years. 1 No boy is to be permitted to compete in more than one event, and it is expected that each school will have thirty boys enter each event. The first place in each event will count five points; three points will be allowed for second place, and one for third. The school scoring the most points will be awarded a large banner, while the second and third high scores will also receive awards.

These events will be run off between 2 and 4 p. m. In North Scranton the games will be conducted at the Junior High school ground with Dr. J. W.

Houck, of Amici Trigenti, as chairman. In East Scranton John Henlgan will be chairman, and the East Scranton Civic association and Petersburg Ath letic club will assist. The games will be on the Petersburgh Silk Mill crounds. The South Side meet will be on the Harmon grounds, under the auspices of the South Side Business Men and Merchant club, with Thomas Redding ton as chairman. Earl Hauser will be chairman of the Hyde Park meet, which will be on the Luzerne street grounds.

This will be sponsored by the West Side Business Men's club. In Dunmore the boys will meet in the ball park, and John Butler heads the committee of members of the Dunmore Business and Professional Men's club, who will have charge of the pro gram. 4 Narrowly Escape In 60 Foot Plunse Two Men Carried Down Em. bankment and Into Pond as Truck Leaves Highway Two BInghamton men had a narrow escape from serious injury or possible death when the truck in which they were riding left the Lackawanna trail, a mile above Alford, crashed over r. 60 foot embankment, and landed on its side in Alford pond early Thursday night.

One man had his leg broken, while the other sustained only minor injuries. The men who figured in the miraculous escape are Clarence Ritter, Payn tor avenue, BInghamton, who was driving the truck, and Tracy Brown. 27 Pine street, BInghamton, his helper Ritter had his left leg broken, while Brown was bruised and cut about the body. Both were removed to their homes after being given medical attention. Ritter, according to state highway patrolmen of the Nicholson sub station who made an investigation, was driving the truck from Scranton to BInghamton when the mishap occurred.

The driver, authorities report, made an attempt to pass another large truck and in doing so drove off the road through a fence, and then the heavy vehicle turned on its side and slid dow.i the embankment. The truck, owned by the Southern Tier company. BInghamton, was half submerged as it landed in the pond. Men riding on the other truck and other passersby hurried to the aid of the two trapped in the water. The fact that Ritter and Brown escaped drown ing probably was due to the quick assistance glvn them.

Most of the stork carried on the truck was damaged by water. later was discharged. Samters featuring style and quality lbart Davis, carrying an appropriation S. Johnson Manual Training school, authorized for th entire amount re tested by the officials of the lnstltu lon. who appeared oeiuic M.o Popriations committee at Harrlsburg tiring the session and explained the bison for their action in seeking state id, The work of tne scnooi nas greatly in recent years that, the 6c" 'l aetata urhfrh hcome oi me as placed at tne aisposai ol itution was found to be inadequate carry the scnooi over io fco years.

inP Trustees oi me uaiiiuuiui lternative of either ooiaining lumb al assistance irom me ware, i liling some of tne acuyiues tv. hPPn developed. "We asked for fr.OOO a year for two years to tide on emerffencV. O. W.

leaver, principal of the school, said 1st night. "We made it piain 10 not seek this as 1 srmanent appropriation, but merely assistance which would enable us 1 carry on our activities on the basis Wey to continue work which there uik hoa nrpvai pq. vv Mnk, a real place for." rt u. Mnenn RfihOOl. SlnCe It WH hsi PvnpnflcQ aDDroxinitneiy 600,000 on the education of children.

hd this fact, whicn was emyuw Ln tn havp had a substantial in hence in obtaining the full amount tauested ouncil Seeks or On Howell Plot Lrinyn Invited to Confer on I Proposed Purchase 01 nec rcation Center lor tolCE CONSIDERED HIGH I hclicEtions Are inai suiime Feel Reduced Figure of 28,800 Is Excessive wjiyor E. B. Jermyn will be asked sit in with members of council next kidav afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to dis ks the proposal that the city pur hast the Howell plot at Pettebone reet and North Main avenue for use i a park or a recreation center. tL mnnriimen aeain yesterday Isctissed the offer made by the owners the tract, but tne comment iut ited that th3 reduced price of $28,800 considered excessive. The original roriosal carried a figure of $34,000.

kiiM the nrice be cut to a figure Kilvi tho ritv nfficials reeard as rea fcnable, there is a possibility that the lurehase may be authorized, but the duction will have to De a sunsuuura. ne It was maicaiea yesuciuajr. tyj legislators are anxious to get lavor Jermyn's views on the natter store finally disposing of the proposal. I Grant Sauquou nequcs riinrii nrted favorably on the re nest of the Sauouoit Silk Manufactur is "company that a portion of Palm reit. west of Cedar avenue, be vacated, permit the concern to construct an foditicn to its plant.

The company Prns tne lana on 00m siaes i oroughfare. The councilmen yeslcr ay 'voted to request uuy duucjwh j. Liittie 10 prepare, me uei co. 7 ttlslation. Tfco paving ordinances were reported ut pf committee and ordered printed, cover Ridge avenue, from fyrtle street to the city line, and Wil am street, from Wayne to Brick venues.

Governor Fisher has not yet acted pori the bill which would permit the ounty to assume a share of the cost building the Morgan highway, so hat, the councilmen have not as yet lscusscd the paving program which illl.be finnnced by the $40,000 fund irovlded in the recent bond issue. The Wvernor has signed the Heffran bill. Fhldh was embodied in the general tati hiehwav program, and which ets pside $2,000,000 tor the state's tak ng ver of city streets which form con inutions of state highway routes. Hiimbert Company Resume Work JeMiip Coal Concern Leases Breaker to Replace One Destroyed hy Fire T.iftin. nrpsident and cenerai of the Humbert Coal com lierij at Jrssup.

announced yesterday of the mine there will ht rtsurr.ed on May 13. after having been' shut down since March 5 when (fire 1 destroyed the breaker of the Sunrlvslde colliery. The resumption of has been made possible by If arfcig the breaker of the Public Service corrmany at Jessup. As a result, '300 men will return to work after having been idle since the night of fire. Trjs bresker to be used in preparing Jthe coal for market is situated tbout a mile from the mine in Jessup.

the Sunnyslde breaker was destroyed by fire a loss of over $200,000 (was' caused. Since that time, the Humbert Coal company mine has been shut, down, due to the fact that no was had to prepare the mined coaU yoor ear at Cole's Gar.ine, 315 inp4nt Court (between Linden and as ber on will to the the of trict and that the sion the He HENRY S. to speak at the banquet. He, however, expects to be out of the city. The one hundred per cent backing by the administration of the convention and the impending campaign was sounded Thursday night by Assistant City Solicitor Albert S.

Rosenberg at the session of the legion general convention committee. The opening gun of the campaign will be fired with the dinner Monday evening. Tuesday, at noon, the sixteen company three battalion majors, their six aides, and the three executive secretaries will meet with "Colonel" Leo Haggerty, head of the general committee finance body and general chairman of the campaign, The session will be conducted in Hotel Casey. "Colonel" Haggerty will preside at all of the meetings of the drive organizations. All of the workers in the drive will meet for the second time on Wednesday evening with a dinner at the Casey at 6:30 o'clock.

Thursday night the final reports of their efforts will be made. Legionnaires everywhere yesterday spoke confidently of "their going over the top to success." Dry Act Author Received Early Education Here Congressman Stalker Attended Old Scranton Business College 21 Tears Ago STUDIED UNDER SEELEY Business School Prexy Says That Representative Had Good Scholastic Record Congressman Gale Stalker, of El mira, N. author of the Jones Stalker Prohibition bill, resided in this city for two years during which time he studied bookkeeping and stenography at tha old Scranton Business college under Pr8f. J. H.

Seeley. Congressman Stalker was graduated from the Seeley school in 1908 after attaining an excellent scholastic record. His family home was in Waymart, Wayne county. Shortly after completing his commercial studies Mr. Stalker moved to Elmira, N.

and entered the employ of a lumber company as a bookkeeper. Later he was admitted as a partner in the Arm. Congressman Stalker is serving his third term as congressman from the Elmira congreslonal district. At the time of his first election, about ten years ago he was the younge.it member, of the house of representatives. Congressman Stalker is about thirty nine years of age.

Mr. Seeley said last night. Dance Tonite, Hotel Jer myn. cover Charge Adv. Ten Years Ago News taken from the flies of The Scrantoq Republican a decade ago Former Thirteenth regiment boys landed yesterday after hard service in France, Rabbi H.

Outerman installed at Linden Street temple with Woll Seidman, president of the congre gation, in charge. Central Labor Union threaten to call general strike of all orsan ired labor if city refuses to wjcpi arbitration, award in department ot public works dispute. Irene Castle weds United jtate army captain in New York. National Bicycle week being ob" served here this week. Sixty thousand fans enjoy first ball game in New York and Brooklyn.

Tex Rickard says he will announce scene of Willard Dempscy fight in few days. Steve HazMon. defeated Johnny Tillman, Minneapolis, (n Philadelphia. Hotel Jermyn Cafeteria Luncheon Specialties: Native Veal Milanaise or Cream Chicken on Toast, 50c. Dinner Specialties: Porterhouse 1 Steak, Fresh Mushrooms, $1.00.

Two to Report It is understood that onlv two can tains have still to make the reports of their rosters and that they will be made some time today. Fourteen companies have been mustered into service during the past three days and will be ready to take the financial offensive at the zero hour at 6:29 o'clock Mon day evening, when the drive organiza tion banquet will be held in the ballroom of the Hotel Casey. H. S. Lawrence, one of the three executive secretaries of the drive organization announced that two of the principal speakers at the formal opening of the campaign will be Col, Robert M.

Vail and Burgess William G. Payton, Dunmore. Both are highly interested in the convention. Colonel Vail, who is head of the 109th infantry, Pennsylvania National guard, is a former state president of the American legion. The veteran soldier served as chief of the Pennsylvania department for the year 1926 27 and has been commended on the success and growth of the unit under his administration.

Backed by City Mayor E. B. Jermyn has been in vited by the executives of the drive Deplore Death Of Mr. Powell In Resolutions Senator Fess Writes Letter of Regret on Passing of School Head TEACHERS MOURN LOSS Trustees of Brooks Athletic Park Adopt Minutes Expressive of Sorrow Resolutions and letters of sympathy characterizing the death of Rhys Powell, superintendent of Scranton schools as an "Irreparable loss" to the community continue to be received at the Powell residence in West Scranton. A letter expressive of the keen re gret caused by the loss of the late school head has been received by Harold Cloud, this city, from Simeon D.

Fess, United States senator from Ohio. Senator Fess was a friend of the late Mr. Powell and during the teachers' institute here late last Aug ust he accepted an invitation to de liver an address. Resolutions have been adopted by the Scranton school teachers and by, the board of trustees of Brooks Athletic park of which the late educator had been a member. Senator Fess" Letter The communication of Senator Fess follows: My Dear Mr.

Cloud: rrfvri vntir lpttfr bearing the sad Intelligence of the death of our mutual friend. Mr. Powell. I also in today' mail received copy of press. It ii difficult for us to understand wny one so young and in what appeared perfect neaitn, Wiin aucn jpienaia juiurc uciuic him, backed by an unusual experience, should have to be so suddenly taken lway.

It will be a great loss to your city, which is deeply mourned by the many friends. Thanking you tor writing me. 1 am, Yours very truly. SIMEON D. FESS.

Teachers Mourn Loss Resolutions of the teachers of the Scranton school district are as follows: We (he teachers of the Scranton school district do hereby adopt this minute of respect and honor in memory of our beloved leaner, itnys rowew. Orievod as we are beyond measure, as sailed by the shock of hl unexpected passing at a tima of great usefulness, seeing as through a glass darkly, we steadfastly hold to the truths and the faith he so well exemplified, and return to the task he so loved: that of the education of the young of the city of Scranton. Rhys Powell reflected In his life the training of a Christian home; and as citizen, educator, Christian gentleman, and friend, set a high standard of usefulness for all. As a citizen, nnys roweu reanzea neeniy his obligations. His accomplishments In (he realm of civic welfare were many, but in and through them all he was modest, unpretentious, unassuming, exhibiting his true character in performing rather than in bos sting.

In doing rather than In tarkln As an educator, he achieved success by patience, equanimity, and sell conti 01. H.s influence lay not only In his Intellect, nit skUl, and his genius, but also In his integrity, his truthfulness, his high and controlling sense of duty, in a word, in his genuine nobility of character. His great, warm love went out to all of the city's childhood, and more especially to the weak and the unfortunate. His wise counsel and understanding ot teachers and their problems made low the mountain of difficulty, made straight the crooked places of failure, and made plain the rough places of discouragement. Friend and Gentleman As a friend, he produced a spiritual up lift, refreshing and Invigorating.

Association with him was always an Inspiration, and hla halpful suggestions, timely hints, and Served On Local Bench Judge Watson served as additional law judge of Lackawanna county for two years by appointment of former Governor Pinchot to fill the vacancy caused by the death of President Judge H. M. Edwards. He also served as as. sociate counsel to the Workmen's Compensation board from which position he resigned several years ago to go on the bench.

His elevation to the federal bench creates a vacancy in the solicitor shin Of the rpplsr.rntlnn hnarri In whirh office Judpe Watson was named last year ana wmcn ne neia lor a snort time in 1923. Judge Watson was born in Montrose December 6, 1876, a son of the late Senator and Mrs. Watenn th. elder Watson died in November! 1925. Mrs.

waison succumDea a lew months later. The Watson truilr nn their rod. dence in this city when Judge Watson was a smau Doy. tie auenaea tne local public schools and prepared for college at Lawrencevllle academy. At Lawrencevllle.

Jtfdge Watson made the football and baseball teams. He 1 (Continued on Page Five) F. M.T. Howlfy. 331 Wyoming Avt Plumbing, Heating, Shtet Metal Contractor Adv.

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of the brain and a skull fracture. Robert Avery, D. No. 3, Factoryvllle, was the driver of the machine figuring in the mishap. Members of the state highway patrol working out of Nicholson sub station, investigated and had Avery held under $500 when arraigned before Justice of the Peace Martin King at Clarks Summit.

Run down by a machine in the 400 block of Linden street at 6 o'clock last night, Anthony Daniel, 11, 234 street, escaped with slight injuries. Kindly advice, were iwaya iruiy his friendship was a light set upon a hill. Illumining the moral atmosphere around him, and this light continues and will continue to shine In the hearts of his friends As a Christian gentleman, our departed leader was a man who could pass tharugh trials with a firm mind and a pure Heart, standing erect and ttesrifast beneatl even tha heaviest burden. His stewrrihln of the (Continued on Page Five) was treated at the State hospital and ulerryj aqv..