The Times Leader from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania • Page 11

Second Section Second Section DAILY rOUNDBD 1878. WEEKLY FOUNDED 183Z WILKES-BARRE, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1930 niTJ CENT8 BS THE MONTH. THHEB CENTS ON THZ STREET. $500,000 Hall, Gift By Kirby, Is Dedicated Distinguished Men Join in Ceremonies Held at Lafayette College NOTABLES AT KIRBY HALL DEDICATION School Board COURT ORDERS SEVEN BALLOT BOXES SEIZED Will Abandon Pay-As-You-Go Star Carrier Petitions for Only four Come From Attorney for Brown total impounded grows to eight Fixes Same Tax Levy But I ft- Sees Need to Borrow $500,000 This Year ftr, A. ADOPTS 1930 BUDGET PRINCIPLES DEFINED Sheriff Places 24-Uour Guard to Keep Eye on His Vault -v J' ur- J.

'slK yVI in. -i nvi Front row, left to rightJudge E. J. Fox, president of Lafayette College board of trustees; Fred Morgan Kirby, Wilkes-Barre, college trustee and donor of the Hall of Civil Rights; Dr. William Mather Lewis, president of Lafayette College.

Back row Prof. Miller D. Steever, head of department of civil rights; Edward L. Katzenbach, former attorney general of New Jersey; Josiah H. Penniman, provost of University of Pennsylvania; and Whitney Warren, architect of the Kirby building.

Suicide-Elect COUNT DELAY HOLDS UP G. 0. P. CONVENTIONS District Faces Deficits Laid to Unforseen Revenue ossea Departing from a policy adopted more than ten years ago which pro vlded for payment of capital as well as current expenditures from current tax receipts, Wilkes-Barre City school board in adopting its tax levy and budget at a special meeting yesterday afternoon, announced that during the ensuing year a short term bond issue of $500,000 will be necessary to meet deficits created In the last year and anticipated In the approaching year. These deficits are the result of loss of coal taxes following reduction in the coal assessments by the Supreme Court and of the annexation to the city district of Miner's Mills and Parsons, where the amount spent annually by the district exceeds the amount received from these two sections In taxes.

The report of the finance committee, adopted at yesterday board meeting points out the burdens of the last year and the anticipated burdens of the coming year because of the completion of the new Elmer L. Meyers high school. The report also provides for the same tax levy as last year, sixteen mills. The report which was adopted follows In full: "In preparing the budget for our next fiscal year, your committee has been faced with the problem to provide for this year's deficit and to complete the payments of outstanding contracts on the Elmer L. Meyers building without any Increase in tax millage.

"The construction of the Meyers high school will be completed within a few months. The cost Including equipment will be slightly less than $2,000,000. Approximately $1,400,000 of this amount will have been paid when the building Is opened, and had it not been for tne loss of $330,000 in coal taxes and the excess cost of $250,000 Incident to the annexation of Parsons and Miners Mills, both of which contingencies could not be foreseen when the building was Elanned, this building would have een entirely paid for when ready for occupancy. "This unforeseen loss In revenue requires the board to take under consideration plans for funding a deficit. We plan to accomplish this by de- farting from our policy of not issu-ng bond and by following the same program of strict economy, which resulted this year in a saving of $32,000 in our budget estimates for current school expenditures.

Current expenditures will be necessarily Increased next year, with the opening and operation of the Elmer L. Meyers high school, but we have provided Tor this Increase without any Increase In tax millage. "The finance committee therefore respectfully submits the following resolutions: "Resolved: That the tax levy for the year. 1930-1931 be fixed at sixteen mills upon the assessed valuation of taxable property In the city, as fixed by the city assessor, which amount together with a per capita tax of $5 on each taxable shall be applied to the purposes set forth In the budget, and be It further "Resolved: That the tax duplicate (Continued on Page 13) MISCELLANEOUS Left Ei (Phnto by Steams) Frrd Krackenfel, aqed 17, of 38 Hughes street, Wilkes-Barre, is star carrier for the Wilkes-Barre Record. He delivers copies of the Record on Route 31 which embraces Prospect, Moy-allen and McCarragher streets, and has given perfect service for four months.

He is a St. Boniface school student, eighth grade. Motor Accident Victim Dies Lee Park Man Hit While Attempting to Cross Middle Kond Boy Wounded Harry Uaughan, aged 32, of 429 South Main street, Lee Park, died late last night In Mercy hospital with a fracture to the skull and internal Injuries suffered shortly before 10 when hit by an automobile on Middle road, near St. Mary's cemetery. The machine which hit Qaughan was operated by Anthony W.

Buean-avlch of 58 Luzerne street, Lee Park, who removed the Injured man to Mercy hospital and then surrendered to Hanover township authorities to be released on his own recognizance pending the outcome of Oaughan's Injuries. According to information given to Hanover township police, Oaughan was attempting to cross Middle road when he was hit by the machine operated by Bueanavich In a northerly direction. Gauglian, who died at 1 1 35 last night, was widely known throughout Hanover township and at one time served as a member of the township police department. He leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs.

Anthony Gaughan, and the following brothers and sisters Mrs. John Gallagher, Margaret, Peter, Anthony, Joseph and Richard GauRhan and Mrs. Patrick Lenahan. Boy Accidentally Shut William Domorachy, aged 12, of 105 Chestnut street, Plttston, was accidentally shot In the left arm yesterday afternoon by his companion, (Continued on Page 13) MISCELLANEOUS mrw Ynn nil Entertaining PRIVATE PARTIES Heralds Act Hotel Guest Phones Clerk, Shot Report Heard, Victim May Die "I'm going to take the shooting route" Owen B. Smith, aged about 65, salesman for a New York music publishing house, telephoned from his room In Hotel Hart last night to Harry Hart, night clerk, and before the clerk had completed his attempt to dissuade the guest from his announced intention the sharp sound of a shot issuing from upstairs signalized that Smith had attempted to make good his word.

Early this morning Smith was in critical condition in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where he was removed about 9:20 last night by policemen who burst Into Smiths room on the fifth floor and found the body of the salesman limp against the door. Police were endeavoring this morning to determine Smlth home address, the only information concerning him having been obtained from business communications he had with the muslo publishing concern in New York by which he Is employed. G. J. Ennls, manager of Hotel Hart, said last night that Smith, who had resided at the Hart the last several months, had complained frequently of Illness.

He arose about 4 yesterday afternoon and had been out of the hotel early In the evening before telephoning that he intended to take his life. Patrolmen Raymond Poepperllng, William Schwab and Leo Lynch and attaches of the hotel, reached Smith's room within a few minutes after the revolver report and experienced difficulty in forcing entrance to the room because Smith's body was lodged against the door on the Inside. City Detectives John T. Williams, George Mushaway, John Burke and William Oliver Investigated and expressed belief that Smith has a wife and two children in Buffalo, though police had been unable to locate them last night. MISCELLANEOUS New Foundation to Teach Individual Rights and Leadership By CHARLES A.

BERRY "To provide facilities for Instruction in the Anglo-Saxon ideals of the true principles of constitutional freedom, including the right of man to own property and do with it as he will, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and Incidentally the right to sell his labor as he chooses, and to enjoy the fruits thereof without molestation or undue restraint and the study of the attainment of these rights and the development of these ideals In the history of the human race and to encourage individual initiative and attainment among young men. To assist in the training of leaders for trade, industry, finance and engineering, as well as for positions of publio Influence In church and State, and to combat doctrines which minimize the Importance of leadership, and which would restrict the individual from using all his powers to the full, to' the glory of God, the service of his fellowman and the perfecting of his own life." Founded on these principles, which several of the country's most learned educators and historians declared are the fundamentals of American government, Fred Morgan Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, the only institution of its kind in the United States and the gift of F. M. Kirby, Wilkes-Barre's munlficient benefactor, was dedicated at Lafayette College at Easton yesterday. Modest and unperturbed, Mr.

Kirby sat for more than two hours listening to felicitations on his interest in Lafayette college which ten years ago led to establishment of a chair of civil rights and which yesterday brought realization to his dream of many years with dedication of the newest Lafayette building, which cost more than $500,000. Distinguished Assemblage Dedicatory exercises were attended by more than a score officials of large colleges and universities of the East, as well as leaders of finance and industry and hundreds of personal friends of Mr. Kirby, including about fifty residents of this city. Assembling at Pardee Hall, trustees, faculty and guests marched in acedemio procession to the new Kirby Hall. They were led by a brass quartet and a color guard and escort of R.

O. T. C. of Lafayette college. Mr.

Kirby walked at head of the procession with William Mather Lewis, A. M. LL. president of Lafayette college. Col.

Ernest O. Smith, a trustee of Lafayette was the only other Wilkes-Barre man in the academic procession. Opening the dedicatory exercises President Lewis of the college told Ul LUC 1 by Mr. Kirby of the chair of civil rights and of completion of the building to house that chair and to send better citizens into the world. Whitney Warren, A.

M. of New York City, of the firm of Warren Wetmore, architects of Kirby Hall, presented keys to the building to Mr. Kirby. Accepting the keys and then turning them over to Judge Edward J. Fox, LL.

president of Lafayette college board of trustees, Mr. Kirby made the following remarks: What Mr. Kirby Said "Ladies and Gentlemen: "As some of you are painfully aware, I. cannot make, a speech to save my life. I present this key and this building to Dr.

Lewis as representing Lafayette College with the earnest hope that the building will help the college to teach successfully the fact that every man has an individuality which imposes certain duties upon him and and gives him certain rights. Among the duties are the necessity of respecting the rights of others, to realize that others have the inalienable right to do as they will with their own whether it be property Inherited or created by the efforts of the individual, also to sell their labor and the product of their brains as they wllfl. "Also that under the constitution of the United States every man is protected in his right to do as he will with his own. There are certain inscriptions on tthe outside of this building which I wish might become the guiding stars of all men, among them are, 'Is it not lawful to do what I will with mine Matthew 20:18 verse. Another one is, 'Every man Is free to do that which he will pro-(Contlnued on Page 13) MISCELLANEOUS Permanent Waving Performed by Specialists Phone 8367 For Appointments Garden Beauty Shoppe Town Hall Bldg.

Washington and Market Streets FLOWERS ARE NO LONGER EXPENSIVE IF BOUGHT AT BAUMAN'S 168 SOUTH MAIN ST. The Following Prices are Quoted on Our Very Best Grade Stock. Carnations, per doz. $1.49 Rosea, per doz $1.49 HYDRANGEAS PLANTS, PER BLOOM, 26c. EXTRA LARGE BLOOMS, PER BLOOM, 80c.

At Above Prices We are Unable to Make Deliveries Adeline Miller Davis, are newly elected. Whether the members of the State committee who were reelected could continue to serve until their successors in this instance themselvesare certified is a question. One authority on Republican rules holds that the State committee is a newly created body each time its members are elected and is not a continuing body. However, the question of the eligibility of the Luzerne county committeemen is not as vital as it is in the matter of a county convention, with the elegi-billty of all its members in question. According to present plans only the executive committee will be called together, after its members, the seven district chairmen, have been elected at district conventions.

Mr. Kniffen does not expect to call a county convention of all the committeemen. Mr. Kniffen said last night that he does not expect to resign as chair man. Taking cognizance of the re port that he would resign he exclaimed that his statement had been to the effect that in case he is a candidate for public office he will re sign.

He is not yet a candidate. He believes, he said, that a candidate should not retain the county chair manship. Hanover Adopts Per Capita Tax School Board to Assess Each Citizen $1 Fixes Levy at Eleven -Mills Taxation of eleven mills, the same millage as last year, on a valuation of $73,124,553 was approved and the vearlv budget of anticipated ex penditures of $887,990.05 was adopted at a special meeting of Hanover township school board in Memorial (Continued on Page 13) snoaNvrraosiH Seven additional ballot boxes) were Impounded yesterday after noon, four upon petition of Attorney Mosos Salsburg. representing Fran els Shunk Brown, and three upon court orders preacnted by Attorney -Raymond Livingston, wtoo said ha had been engaged by Interested -parties but declined to say definitely whether the persons he represented were concerned with the guber natorlal or other coniteets. Tho petltlona of Mr.

Salsburg weio presented to Judge W. Valentine shortly before 4 yesterday afternoon, and the court orders fop the action instituted by Mr. Living ton were signed by Judge Clarence D. Oouglvlin. Districts In which the ballot containers were Impounded by th Brown followers were: Swoyervllle borough, First ward, First' district, upon petition of Jo sepli Hornlck, Joseph Tobias and Leo Puhllk.

Swoyervllle borough, First ward. Second district, upon petition of Mike M. Markowitz, Israel Wrubla ana Paul Baynock. Wilkes-Barre township, First ward, upon petition of Jacob Moll toris, Paul Hanaihen and William Rolland. Kdwardsville borough, Sixth ward, upon pot'itlon of Stanley Scovftch, Mrs.

Margaret Scovitoh and Emit Moncovich. Three precincts for which im pounding orders were Issued at re quest of Attorney Livingston i Plymouth township, Sixth West district, upon petition of Hazel Morgan, Helen Saunders and John Saunders. Plymouth township. Second West district, upon petition of Emma Roberts, Mrs. Hannah Allapaugh, and James Allabaugh, Bugar Notch borough, Middle dls trlot, upon petition of Bert Cualok, Llewellyn Roberts and Hugh Roberts.

The additional petition yesterday brought to eight the total number of boxes impounded since Wednes day and the first of these was the container from the Eighth ward, Second district, of Wilkes-Barre City, which was taken into custody OH Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff John MacLuskle announced yesterday that twenty-four hour guard would be maintained over the boxes impounded In the sheriff's safe until the containers are taken Into' court Monday and their content examined. Brown supporters said yesterday that they will be prepared to show that one of the boxes Impounded yesterday waa opened on Monday in a suburban town hall by the judge of election and another member of the board from that precinct. MISCELLANEOUS Tmainrw hi frh UD No Cover Charge 66 99 Beauty Salon and School 30 SOUTH MAIN ST. Formerly AMBROSE SHOP Permanent Waves $2.50, 3, $10 Cut 454 Neck Trim SOo Shampoo SAo Ftnger Wave fiofl Water Wave SSe Marcel Wave COo Eyebrow Arch SSo Manicure 49a Facial 78e Tel.

7529. J. J. Kinney, Mgr. I1B Mm Mayor Issues Proclamation Calls Upon Citizens to Pay Tribute Today to Nation's Dead Calling upon Wilkes-Barre residents to pay honor today, Memorial day, to the memory of the heroes who gave their lives in defense of the nation, Mayor Daniel L.

Hart yesterday issued the following procla mation dedicated to the G. A. Wilkes-Barre, "May 29th, 1930. "To the Citizens of the City of Wilkes-Barre: "Friday, May 30, is designated as Memorial day, set apart throughout this great nation as a day to honor the memory of those who died in the defense of their country to honor those of our circle who have gone home. It is fitting and proper that a nation with its history's pages so indelibly written by the great deeds on land and sea In many wars, should pause to lay a garland upon the groves of those who thus de fended.

Pursuant to a reauest by the Con- yngham post 97, G. A. as mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre, do hereby urge upon the citizens to observe Friday, May 3U, as memorial day, and take the liberty, to repeat the general order instituting Memorial day in 1868, issued from headquarters. Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D. then as follows: l.

"The 30th day or May, innts, is designated for the purpose of strew ing Wltn Iiowers or oiuerwie uecu-rating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will, in their own way arrange such fitting service and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. 'We are organized, comraaes, as regulations tell us, for the purposes among other things, or preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late Rebellion. What can aid more to assure this result than cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts as a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier Uvea were the reveille oi ireeaom to a race in chains, and their death the tattoo of rebellious tyranny In arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance.

All that the con secrated wealth ana taste oi tne nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute (Continued on Page 13) MISCELLANEOUS CHNEEDEIT AT BLAKESLEE, PA. SPECIAL Decoration Day Dinner Broiled Mackerel Roast Turkey Emile Torsello, Chef Alftdartu. Lmiu. Debts Sued. Kusn auto license service.

Alderman Kelnlg 22SU S. Uin SU Open ereninn. Luther Kniffen, Republican county chairman, said last night that the meeting of the Republican executive committee which had been slated for Saturday, has been postponed and will probably not be held before June 14. The seven district conventions will also be postponed on account of the delay in the completion of the official count and certification of the election of committeemen. Notice from the secretary of the State committee was received yesterday by Mr.

Kniffen, as a member of the state committee, to aitena tne convention which will be held in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 7. The State committee has notified all four newly-elected Luzerne County members of the forthcoming convention. Members of the State commit tee are required to produce their certificates of election. If the Luzerne County election has not been certified by next Saturday there may be a doubt of the eligibility of the Luzerne County members to take a legal part in the convention proceea- ings, thougn tnat aouot nas not oeen raised by officers of the State com mittee. Mr.

Kniffen and Mrs. A. M. norui- rurp were re-elected at the recent pri mary. The two otner memDers, William H.

Evans of Kingston and Mrs. Many Services Are Arranged Military Organizations Will Honor Memories of Dead Comrades Uamnrinl FillV Will mfiPt With SilT- niflcant observance today when it is expected that the rapidly disappearing ranks of the "Boys in Blue" will command the attention of greater throngs than have participated in the annual parade and sub sequent exercises in many years. Th. narnHp nt Cnnvntfham Post. Grand Army of the Republic, which has been a feature Memorial Day in Wyoming Valley for many years, will once again De an ouisumuiug uu-servance of the day.

The parade win start at i.w anu (Continued on Page 13) MISCELLANEOUS HEADACHE! Bye Trouble! Glasses! Dr. Ernst. New address 284 8. River. Tomorrow, May 31 School Children, ages 5 to 14 years, can have an aeroplane ride for $1.00.

Bring your school friends, and see the valley from the air. Peonies Special Today Sliney's, Florist 442 Hazle Street Pay AT THE Anffpirt o(0) a (rl2(ia Thh Mmirkl Day Our Own Delicious Ice Cream, Sodas, Sundaes and Light Lunches. Open All Day and Orders for Delivery Promptly Attended to. 139 So. Main St.

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Beautiful 4-Piece Reed Suite (one year old, like new.) New McCaskey Filing System. National Cash Register. 1 Congoleum Rug Size 9x9. 1 New Window Flood and Spot Light. 2 Revolving Window Display Lights.

Electric Signs. New Northwind Electric Fans. New Kenmore Electric Clocks. 7 Exceptional good buys In Battery Sets. New Cone Speakers both Dynamic and Magnetic.

Chargers, Batteries, Radio, Electric and Aerial Equipment and etc. PHONE 20808 OR 9970 438 HAZLE STREET SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON LIMITED NUMBER OF BURIAL LOTS IN BEST LOCATION IN DENISON CEMETERY MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE For Particulars and Prices Call Kingston 3716.