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THIRTEEN GEORGE M'LANE NAMED SCHOOL ARCHITECT nDeattlm CITY ARRANGES FOR CONTRACT CONFERENCE ON ROAD PROJECTS DUETOMORROW PLYMOUTH MAN DEFENDS JAPS IN THE ISLANDS TODAY'S MARKET PRICES Wrong To Rem ve Walker, Leaders Tell Roosevelt ON CARCASSES Mrs. W. Jones, Formerly Of Plymouth, Dies Here Hra, William L. Jones, 74, died died at 1:30 this morning at her home, 191 Academy street, following a several months' illness of complications. Mrs.

Jones was. Councilman James P. Mundy to-lay announced that he has tn structed City Solicitor Edwin B. Morgan to prepare a contract with John R. Thomas, of 436 Ne Received by direct wire and furnished by J.

H. Brooks Member of the New York Stock Exchange, 15 S. Franklin Wi'kes-Barre, Pa. Grove street, to collect carcasses Would Be Political And Legal Error, They Advise Governor SAY DISMISS CHARGES CITY REPORTS BIG DECREASE IN DISEASES John Hopwood, native of Plymouth, who has been teaching in public and private schools in Honolulu for the past twenty-nine years, was the principal speaker at the regular weekly noonday luncheon of Rotary at Hotel Sterling today. He gave a most interesting talk on Hawaii which, he said, the United States acquired not through war or purchase but through the natives' own free will.

He said that they made application for admission into the United States in 1898 and were admitted as a territory In 1900. He gave as the present population of the Islands about 350,000 about 27,000 of which are Chinese. He said that fifty-four per cent Railroad Stocks Open Hish Low Close 1 1 Vt ltt 44 10 Senator Laning Harvey and Norman Johnstone, secretary of Wyoming Valley Motor club, will confer with Samuel Lewis, secretary of the State department of highways, at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning In Harrisburg on the mode of securing 8221,000 for the government for improvement of roads in Luzerne Theamount is said to be available by provisions of an act of congress which stipulates that the national government will match the State government on expenditures to improve United States routes. Last Spring, the expended $221,000 on improvement of sucn highways in Luzerne Another matter to be taken up with the department head is the proposed improvement of the road between Mountain Top and White Haven, now a county route. HARRY BERMAN OPENS NEW JEWELRY STORE Albany.

N. Aug. 9. Powertul Democratic leaders have advised Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt that he will make a serious mistake both politically and legally, if he Allegh Corp 1 44 Vt Bait 11 Cana Pac 124 Ches 18 Ches Cm lOVi 2 ft RG of and 64 19 Erie 6Vt of the population is Japanese or of removes James J.

Walker as mayor of New York on the charges filed by Samuel Seabury, itwas revealed Japanese extraction but that less According to a report submitted at the regular meeting of the city board of health in Kirby Health Center late this afternoon by Dr. B. Crittenden, principal health officer of the city, there were only forty-six cases of communicable "diseases reported in the city during July. This represents a decrease of 125 cases from the total for June. There was a decrease in whooping of dead animals from the city streets for $75 a month until such time as the city makes arrangements to do Its own scavenger work.

This Item was always a part of the garbage collection contract. Since the city discontinued garbage collection service. Mr. Mundy has been authorized make temporary a-rangements to collect dead animals from the streets. Mr Thomas, who was low bidder on specifications to collect, remove and dispose of garbage in the city, offered to do the work temporarily for $75 a month.

Yosterday. employees of the city street department reported picking up carcasses of nire dead dogs and cats on the streets. To Varnish City Hall Council has entered into a contract with J. L. Gilmartln and Daniel Corbett to wash, paint and varnish woodwork of five rooms on the second floor of city hall at its bid of J193.13.

The work has been started. 47 12V4 13 19 11 2 4 67 21 6 16 1 11 5 5 9 22 17 7 tttr Nor nf 14ft born in Carbondale and moved to Plymouth 'when twelve years of age. She resided there until about three years ago when she moved to this city. Mrs. Jones before marriage was Miss Catherine Gilboy, and was the widow of the late W.

L. Jones, who before his retirement was connected with the plumbing firm of Jones and Murray. Surviving are the following seven children: Misses" Mary and Helen and Mrs. Agues Edwards, at home; Mrs. Edward Daggers, Trucksville; Mrs Raymond F.

Connelly. New Vork City, and Thomas and Paul of Plymouth. There are also eight grandchildren. Deceased was a member of St. Therese of the Little Flower Church, Old River B.

A. of Plymouth, and Altar and Rosary Society of Plymouth, also the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Therese's Church. The funeral will be hed Friday morning. Harriet Royer, Forty Fort, Dies At Montrose Miss Harriet E.

Royer. 1740 Wyoming avenue. Forty Fort, died yesterday afternoon at 5:30 at her Summer home at Montrose, following an eighteen months' illness of complications. She was a daughter of George F. Royer, president of the Royer Foundry and Machine Company, and Harriet LaBar Royer.

Her mother died three years ago. 45 11 12 18 10 2 4 64 21 6 14 7 11 5 4 8 21 18 6 88 18 15 35 2 19 7 65 2 4 South 7 Leh Val 11 and 4 Missouri 4 Mis Pac nf 8 Cent 19 NY 14 Vt NY 614 12 18' 10 1 4 64 18 6 14 4 7 10 4 4 8 19 14 6 87 17 15 30 2 18 6 62 2 from 110 oases in June to than one half of one per cent have not become fully Americanized, fl- ri 'hit they are as thoroughly Americanized as are the Welsh. Irish, Germans and other such nationalities who live permanently In this country. He emphasized the fav "hat Japan has the greatest respi for the United States and that Japan does not wnt war with this country, largely because she fears the United States. In his talk he upbraided Floyd only 22 cases last month while scarlet fever cases decreased from twelve to four but diphtheria increased eight to nine cases There were two typhoid cases re 88 Norf North Pc Pcnna 15 30 1 Heading 88 19 1 37 2 20 V4 7 67 2 ported but one of these was a nonresident case.

There were 295 vaccinations given at the Health Center during the month. Threenev patients were admitted to the municipal hospital during the month and two of these died, one oeing a tetanus case and the Gibbons, journalist and radio an- i St 2 nouncer. who, he said, st ent about South Pc 18 "6 thitty-six hours in Honolulu re-(South Rly IVi centiy after which he Is. said to i Union Pac 64 have uttered some half truths Wab Com 2H whifh did more harm than if they Maryl'd 4 i IN THIS CITY TODAY Harry Befman, proprietor of the Berman jewelry stores in this city and Nanticoke, today announced the formal opening of his new and larger store on South Main street, next to his former location. The new 3tore is almost double the size in every way of the original Berman store and will provide much needed space for the extensive jewelry and optical departments of the store.

The Berman stores are popular with thousands of patrons 5 7 WILKES-BARRE TWP. RESIDENTS JAILED ON MINING CHARGE Public Utilities had been complete falsehoods. He also took to task Robert McQuillan, a syndicate journalist who recently advocated boycotting Japan. He said that Hawaii in general Am Fr Pw 6 8 5 'Am Supro 3 4 3 109 112 108 Clm Gas 12 15 12 iC NY xd53 55 52 Deceased was born in wukes- and Honolulu in particular gainde Barre and is survived only by her today by persons close to me governor. James A.

Farley, chairman of the Democratic National Committee and the governor's Presidential campaign manager, is reported to have counselled Roosevelt to dis miss the charges. Farley conferred with the governor last night at the executive mansion but the latter insisted they talked only about campaign plans. The capltol is convinced; however, that the Walker case brought Farley to Albany on a hurried trip. Edward J. Flynn, secretary of state and Democratic leader of the Bronx, also Is reported to have advised the governor against the ouster of Mayor Walker.

Flynn has long been one of Roosevelt's most trusted political advisers. He is the only Tammany leader who stood with tb governor at the national convention, and he has been selected by Roosevelt to occompany him on his western campaign trip. The stage is being set for Mayor Walker's appearance before Governor Roosevelt in the executive chamber Thursday afternoon. The prospect of Mayor Walker Idol of Tammany Hall, being cross-examined by Governor Roosevelt. Democratic Presidential hag thrilled the capltol more than anything else since former governor William Sulzer was impeached 20 years Unless the governor changes his plans at the last minute, Walker will not be permitted to cross examine anyone except Seabury.

It Roosevelt should decide to question one or more of the Hofstadter committee witnesses, the mayor will be accorded the same opportunity, it was made plain on behalf of the governor. Mayor Walker, according to wora much undeserved notoriety rcceiitlj In a sensational case in which accounts were decidedly distorted and father. The funeral will be heia on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with interment in the Hollenback Ceme misrepresented. 7 4 110 14 54 3 8 5 9 13 27 18 9 18 46 5 17 5 5 16 John Milligan, member of the tery. EDWARD C.

O'CONNOR J3arons basebajl team, also gave a GEORGE McLANE To work on a five per cent commission basis, C.eui'ge MoLane was elected as architect for the Nanticoke school district at a meeting of the board ia.st evening. Mr. Mc-Lane is one nf the best men in that line of w.j;l in the county. FOURDUNMORE MEN ARE HELD IN ARSON CASE Four Dunmore residents were held under bail each for court yesterday afternoon on charges of arson growing out of the burning of an apartment building owned by one of them. The defendants were: Angelo Mortu-runo.

of 120 Kurtz street. Dunmore. and Joseph Caraldo Leone and Frank Pasquale, all of 233 Elm street. Dunmore. Morturuno was owner of the damaged structure and the other three men lived in It.

The building itself was insured for 13,000 and household effects of each of the three tenants were insured for $1,500. The fire was discovered early Saturday morning, but was extinguished with a loss of $1,000. Investigators reported that blazes were burning in four different sections of the house. CHECK STORES IN CITY ON MILK SALESMETHODS Edward C. O'Connor 25, of spienai tain in wnicn ne outnnea sportsmanship and gave his Ni'oivfirk.

fnrmerlv of thus city, died yesterday morning at the home of his cousin. Mrs. Frank White, com SO 3 4 3 El ft Lt 6 9 6 Fed Ser 5 6as 5 Int 9 8 Na 12 15 12 North Am 26 29 V. 25 El 17 20 3s 17 Untd Corp 8 9 8 Gas Im 17 19 17 Pu Sr NJ 45 48 44 Tire nd Rubber Goodr Ru 6 6 5 Goodvear 16 19 16 Stw Warn 5 5 4 Rubb'r 5 5 5 Copper S4ocks A Rf 15 16 14 Anaconda 9 9 9 Cer De Pas 9 10 9 Gr Nor Ore 8 9 8 Kennecot 10 10 10 Mag Copp 7 8 7 Miami 3 3 3 his views on what has kept Wilkes-Barre on top In the present pennant race. The O'Connor sisters of Ne 1759 Monroe avenue Scranton other a cerebro spinal meningitis case brought in from outside the city.

A total of 602 inspections were made during the month by the food inspectors and. largely because Of the hot weather, the amount of food products condemned during that period increased about fifty per cent. The same is true of the meat and meat market inspections of which there were 157 during the month. It was reported that expenditures amounting to approximately have been made at the source of the city's milk supply as a result of recommendations for improvements as suggested by the city milk inspectors. There was a decrease in the number of specimens and tests made in the laboratory at the Health Center although Ice cream samples analyzed in the laboratory increased from one sample in June to 28 in July.

LOCALPAVlG JOBS BEFORE He was a native of WUkes-Barre and resided here unt.l about four throughout the valley and are among the most progressive dealers in jewelry In this section. In addition to large complete lines of jewelry, nationally advertised watches and kindred lines, they maintain modern optical departments with experts in charge and specialize in fitting glasses at nominal prices. The new store is attractive in appearance and ranks with the best appointed stores of its kind in the State. Every modern facility for the tconvenience and comfort of patrons has been provided. The lighting system Is exceptionally beautiful and the windows are works of art.

Walnut panels line the entire store and all fixtures and offices are constructed of the same wood. Simple, modern lined distinguish all wood craftwork and gleaming chronium metal In office gratings, and hardware Offers a striking contrast. The large optical offices, general offices, confidential cus vears ago. He was graduated trora St. Marv's hieh school In 1924.

De ceased was a nephew of City Treasurer Frank P. Kelly. York, appearing at the VCs Chateau, entertained with some songs. Among the visitors were G. Tiffany, Scranton; F.

C. Roth, Forty Fort: Herbert Reynolds. Kingston, and Rotarians William Mclntyre. Dallas; Edson E. Smith.

Northampton; H. G. NVisley. State College, and David R. Evans.

Sum-merville, N. J. Survivine are his wife, the for Seven residents of Wilkes-Barre Township were committed in default of $10 fines today by Alderman Frank B. Brown on chargs of trespassing and illegal mining of coal on property of Lehigl Valley Coal Company near Georgetown. The men were: Joseph Poinchak, 9 Charles street; Peter Tarasavage, 116 Walnut street; Jesse Samlck, 9 Charles street; Felix Rushlnski, 28 Prospect street; Andrew Fetch -em, 11 Chestnut street; Alex Novak, 702 Hemlock street, and Was-sil Dichko, 116 South Walnut street.

Each was sentenced to serve ten days in the county prison. ST. ANTHONTSPARISH TO HOLD LAWN PARTY A lawn card party will be held o- Tuesday ever-ing. August 30, under the xusplces of the pariah of St. Anton's Church, Larksvlllo.

on the spacious lawn of the church. It Is expected that the approaching church 'affair will prove to be as successful as the card party re'-ently given by the women of the parish Rev. J. Musa, pistor, is general chairman, assisted by a large and capable committee. Tickets may be secured from the committee' in charge which Is headed by Mrs.

Jonn Martin, Mrs. John Dru-gaco. Matilda -lachurak and Mrs. Stephen -eftz. mer Ruth Ward, his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Connor of Newark, and one sister. Mrs. James ev ons a 's 5 Tn Ch 2 2 Brennan of Scranton The funeral wil be held Thurs Steel Stocks 2 8 9 10 8 10 7 3 5 2 98 5 3 6 11 40 81 14 8 day morning with Interment in St Mary's Cemetery.

MRS. ANN JAMES Am StI 8 Bth Stl 19 Ludl Steel 6 Otis Steel 3 Rep I 6 I 11 Steel 41 L' Stl nf S4 Mrs. Ann James, a resident of tomer booths and waiting rooms 19 6 3 6 11 42 S4 15 18 5 Is 3 5 11 39 79 13 the Old Ladies' Home, died at that institution yesterday afternoon. are at the rear of the store. Mr.

Berman stated that hie In reaching the capltol, will relish the chance to put Seabury "on the spot" in front of the governor. The mayor is reported to have told friends that he is confident he will be able to prove to the governor that Seabury based his charges on "half truths," and that the charges should be dismissed. SEN. SPROUT, WILLIAMSPORT, DEATH'S VICTIM She had beenill for over rt year. She formerly lived in Edwards Vanadium 14- villa and had been at the home for tends to celebrate the formal cpening of his new quarters with a sale to be, he says, the greatest he 'has ever arranged.

"This is my sixth move to new or larger Oils the past seven years. She was a quarters', said Mr. Berman. Thou member of Edwardsvllle Welsh Congregational Church. EVAN R.

JENKINS sands of Wyoming Valley folks Atlan Ref 17 Consoli Oil 75 Freeport Texas IS is Gen Asphalt 10 12 Mid Cont 7 7 Phillips 6 7 Pure Oil 5 6 Shell Union 6 6 Seaboard Oil 12 14 Simms Pete 6Ti 7 who have patronized me during the growth of my business deserve my thanks and appreciation. I intend to arrange a tremendous celebra Evan R. Jenkins, 75 resident of the Parsons section for sixty-five years, died last night at 7:30 at his Winners of cards- at each table Williamsport, Aug. 9 Funeral services were arranged today for State Senator Fred M. Sprout, of the 24th district, who will be awarded linen luncheon home, 209 South Conjngham av tion party In a few days which will CITYCOUNCIL At a conference with members of colincil this afternoon.

City Engineer Walter P. Johns read a letter received 'from the State Department of Highways In which the local officials are asked what action tho city will take In joining with the State In paving of the second block of South Washington street and North River from Maple street to the city line. Both streets are designated as State highway connecting links. It was explained at the meeting that Wilkes-Barre Railway Corporation, which owns a right of way on both thoroushfares, Is unable at this time because of financial difficulties to meet the expense such improvements would require the firm to face. sets.

outsnaaow anything I have ever enue, Parsons. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and Parsons Oscar Tischler, city milk in-pector, assisted by Inspectors Mc-Groarty, Jones and Banks, of the local health department, has just completed a survey" of stores on the outskirts of the city for the purpose of checking on the proper handling of milk. As a result Mr. Tischler has announced that arrests will be made in the case of Indiscriminate sales of milk or fluid derivatives of mUK where the seller is found to be operating without the required license. E.

E. Burnett. of Rcgtstei. Baptist Church. COMPANY A ARRANGES died at his home in Muncv of a heart attack at the of 58.

Although Senator Sprout had been ill several weeks ago he was believed to have recovered until a done before. All I care to say now is that everyone should watch the newspapers for my announcements. I expect to startle the valley." Surviving are his wife, Catherine 16 7 17 10 6 6 5 6 12 6 10 34 15 5 71 14 6 3 16 3 5 1 3 17 8 18 12 7 7 5 6 13 6 11 35 16 6 73 11 15 6 3 17 3 6 1 3 Walker's Reply New York, Aug. 9. Mayor Walker's surrebuttal to the charges sponsored by Samuel Seabury the Mayor's last word in his own defense before ho faces removal hearing Thursday at Albany, was completed here and sent to Governor Rooscelt.

Subsequently it was announced from Albany that Governor Roosevelt had received it without comment. The same dispatches said that the Mayor had reserved nineteen rooms at the Hotel Ten Eyck. Persons familiar with the plans of both the Mayor and the Governo. expected that Mr. Walker woul 1 eo to Albany on Wednes Socony Vacuum 11 11 Stand Oil 35 3S Texas Co 15 174 Tex Pac Ld Trt 6 6 Motors Auburn 74 7gs, TO ESCORT G.

A. R. HEAD Chrysler 12 General 15 15 IFunmeipaillG Plans for the part be played hy the company in the honor for Samuel P. Towne. commander-in-chief of the G.

A. Hudson Motors 7 7 Columbia County, has been arresieu Hup Motors 3 3 Mack Truck 16 17 Packard 3 3 at the national convention of the Veterans Pallbearers Studebaker 6Vi 6 G. A. R. in Springfield, 111., during the week of September 18, were Willy-Overland 1 1 YeJ Trek Coach 4 4 The question as to whether or not It Would be possible to let the contracts this year, but delay the actual work until next Summer and therehv not lose the amount discussed at a socil meeting of At S.

Zerfoss Funeral Miscellaneous Everett Jenkins, and the following children: Mrs. Ida Hundaley. Florida: Mrs. Jennie Smith, Washington; Evan R. Jenkins, Chicago and these brothers and sisters: Mrs.

John D. Reese and Johu Harris, of Par.sons; Mrs. Naomi Jones. Lancaster; Richard Webb, Ph'ladel-phis; William Harris. Forty Phillip and Hays Harris, of Car-verton and Garfield Harris, St.

Louis. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Interment will bn in Hollenback Cemetery EXTEND THANKS IN BEREAVEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Peter Letukas and family wish to thank all who assisted in their recent bereavement, and those who contributed flowers.

They desire to thank the Edwardsvllle Quoit Club for their flowers and also to thank Thomas Donlin for his speech in memory of his late friend. set aside by State appropriation for Allis Chalmers. Amer Can Amer Car Foun hunerai or Stanley zerioss was held this afternoon at 2 o'elock from for selling milk products the city without first havine taken out the necessary license and he will bo given a hearing before Alderman Frank B. Brown, Uiis evening. CHARGES MADE AGAINST JUDGE BY JENNINGS Amer Loco the jobs was raised.

It was decided to authorize Engi neer Johns to consult with the divl slon ensincer nf the State depart tne nome, ztu poplar street, services were largely attended and Amer Tob A Company Third Regiment, Sons of Vetera- Reserve, at the home of Capt. A. F. Post, on Academy street, city, last night. Commander Towne.

whose home Is In Philadelphia, will have an escort of 150, Including three officers and thirty men from Company this city. POLfcE'SEMMOTORIST day, and that the hearing would take two days and perhaps more A decision was expected within a week after the hearing. Would Examine Seabury In the rebuttal and later In a.n Interview at City Hall, Mr. Walker revealed that his first and chief effort In combattng the removal allegations probably would be to demand the right to cross-examine Mr. Seabury.

The surrebuttal, which was much shorter than the Mayor'E answer, also Included a reply to some of the attacks made In Mr. Seabury's recent rebuttal, Amer Tob there was a profusion of flowers. Mr. Zerfoss, a life-long resident of ment of highways in Scranton and sudden attack last night, when his condition became rapidly worse. His Successor will be chosen at a special election which will probably oe held in connection with the general election next November 8, it was indicated at Harrisburg.

The county committees of the various parties In Columbia, Montour, Lycoming and Sullivan Counties will choose the candidates and Gov. Gifford Pinchot will fix the time for the election. Senator Sprout was born in Mun-cy August, 6, 1874. He was president of the Sprout, Waldron and Company, manufacturers of mill machinery, until his resignation January 1, 1931. He was president of the Muncy Water Company, a director of the Citizens National Bank of Muncy and a trustee of the Danville State Hospital.

In the World War he was head of the exemption hoard of district No. 2, Lycoming County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Muncy and a thirty-third degree Mason. Senator Sprout leaves a widow, two daughters and a son CITY IS CLEANING UP AFTER SUNDAY STORM with officials of the department In Harrisbure- on the matter before Ashley, and a member of Jr. O.

U. A. Lawtnn Camp, Spanish- Asso'd Drygood Aviation Crp Baldwin Columbian Carb Congoleum American War Veterans and Ashley Corn AFTER HIT-RUN DfATH Eastman Kodak taking any definite action. WnMOHOLD MEETING HERE Harrisburg, Aug. 9.

Indications that a move to impeach Judge John Presbyterian Church, was highly esteemed in the community. Services at the grave were conducted by the Spanish-American War Veterans. Rev. T. M.

Furey, Scranton, officiated at the funeral. Pallbearers were Spanish-American War Veterans Burial was in the White Haven Cemetery. CONRAD KLEM Conrad Klem died last night at 11 o'clock at his home, 104 Union street. Larksville. He is survived by his wife.

The funeral announcement will be made liter. 10 11 10 10 51 53 50 51 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 75 77 71 77 7S 79 77' 79 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 29 33 29 33 10 10 10 10 41 41 40 40 39 40 37 38 62 63 59 60 3 3 3 3 28 2S 27 27 18 19 17 18 1 1 1 1 8 3 7 7 11 11 10 11 16 16 15 16 2 3 2 I 11 10 11 39 39 38 38 11 13 11 12 227s 22 21 22 4 4 4 4 7 7 6 7 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 23 23 21 21 15W 14 14 16 16 15 15 13 14 13 13 25 26 25 25 2 2 2 2 35 35 34 34 33 35 32 34 15 15 15 15 34 35 34 35 FOR TWO DAYS P. F. CORRIGAN The funeral of P. F.

Corrigan was held this morning at 10:15 In State police broadened their search today for a hit-and-run motorist struck and killed Reeves Peters, 40-year-old fireman at Buckwco! Inn, Shawnee-on-Uelaware. yesterday. Peters, the father of three small children, was found lying alon- 'he Shawnee rcid near his home by a passing motorist, several hours a. the tragedy took place. An Inquest was held by Acting Coroner H.

R. Brewer of Delaware Water Gap. CORRECTRMFOR GARBAGE COLLECTION St. Mary's Church with Monslgnor Gen Food Corp Gen Electric Intl Comb Eng Int Nickel Kresge Kroger Lehih Val Coal Montg Xat Biscuit Natl Cash Reg N'ati Dairy Prd Paramount Pub Radio Corp Am Rad Keith Corp Reming Sears Roebuck. Standard Brand Tim Roll Bear United Aircraft Rleven rountv units of the Wo J.

J. Curran officiating. Pallbear men's Christian Temperance Union S. Fine of luzerne uouius by the wayside unless different and more strenuous measures are taken, were evident at he capltol this afternoon. Hep.

Charles Stuudenmeier, of Ashland, chairman ol the House judiciary special conmultee and recipient of the letter ren'iesting the impeachment said he would look into the matter him.seil and may make public any findings late this week. No meeting of the committee was called to consiuer the mat ter and there was no announcement from the governor's office up to mlrl-afternoon. It was out that the usual procedure in Impeachment proceedings is to have a resolution introduced on the floor of the House The measure is then e-ferred to committee. As an alter will meet in this city tomorrow ana Thursday for the first regional ers were Thomas Sheridan, Luke Sheridan, Sheridan, James Corrigan, John Corrigan. Edward r.mfereni-fi of Northeastern Penn nvlvanla.

Sessions are scheduled McGulre. Interment was at Charles' to be held in Central Methodist The city Are department Is assisting the street department in cleaning up refuse and debris after Sunday's severe storm and rainfall. Last night firemen flushed a section of Blackman street from 6 o'clock until 10:45 to clear It of sand and other material washed on EDiscooal Church, corner South and a charge that Mr. Seabury had been guilty of addltlonul "misrepresentation." The Mayer was unsparing In hs denunciation of that part of the rebuttal which Mr. Walker of setting up a defense "comparable to a plea of the statue of limitations." This referred to Mr.

Walker'o contention that ten of the fifteen charges against the Mayor had no force since they related to acts during his previous term In office. The Mayor insisted he had met ail the charges on their merits, and had used the legal citations merely to show Mr. Seabury' "ignorance or disregard" of the law. Of Mr. Seabury's assertion that the record "clearly shows the Mayor to be guilty," the Mayor declared that since there had been no trial, no cross-examination, no calling of defense witnesses, Mr.

Seabury's statement constituted "effrontery." Other points raised by Mj. Seabury were not treated in detail, the Mayor saying that. In view of the approaching hearing, he would reserve his remarks for statement before the Governor. The determination to seek an cemetery. Sugar Notch.

Prnnll And Academy streets. BOLESLAW JAZYK Boleslaw Jazyk, 45, Penn avenue, Dupont, died yesterday afternoon at 4.30 following a five weeks Illness. He had been a resident of Dupont for twenty-five years and for the last twenty-two years was employed In the blacksmith shops at the Avoca yards of the Erie railroad. He was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Church, Dupont, and Casimir Pulaski Branch, No. 74.

Surviving are his wife and the following children: Bertha, Stella, Anthony. John also these step-children: Joseph, Harry and Frank Belarski and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Skiba, Detroit, and Mrs. Catherine Banka of Po Counties that will be represented are: Luzerne, Carbon, Columbia, Ind Alcohol BIRTHS the surface by rainwater. Appar- Warn Bros Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Wyoming, Wavne.

Susauehanna, Bradford and atus of the department also Western Union flushed the corner of Church and Westingh Elec. To Mr. and Mrs. V. William Shed- Horton streets and corner of Hick- West Airbrake native, the rcuest for lmpeacn- leski, 36 North Atherton avenue.

Kingston, July 21, a daughter. Lackawanna. Business meetings will be held both days of the convention. A luncheon and dinner will be served tn th delegates on Wednesday and mont could be presented to the ory and Hill streets. Pumpers drained water out of cellars of Woolworth Money 2 per To Mr.

and Mrs. John Ward 40 cent. Ridge street, Ashley, July 23. a luncheon or Thursday. Local unions Curtis Lumber Company and a double block at 867-569 South daughter.

J. Earl Newhart, of Trucksville, today corrected a report that appeared in last evening's issue of this paper concerning the rates he is charging to collect garbage in the city. Mr. Newhart stated that he is offering to do the work for 50c per month per family up to and Including two 10 -gallon pails. Yesterday's report had it that he is offering the service for 10 cents pel five-gallon can, or a flat rate of 30 cents a month for one stop each week.

land. Main street. To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jen The funeral will be held Thurs kins, 420 East Market street, July are malting arrangements inrougn Mrs.

Edmund Keen, of 66 Yates street. Forty Fort, to accommodate out-of-town delegates who plan to stay overnight. day morning at 9 from the Polish Speaker and then referred to the House for vote. Emerson Jennings, Wilkes-Barrc, secretary of the Citizens' Water League, Luzerne county, sent the letter asking impeachment proceedings to Staudenmeier Hi charged that Judge Fine permits politics to Interfere with his judicial decisions. He charged 25, a daughter.

EAST END MAN IS FINED National Church. CURB MARICET Coals Glen Alden 15 Oils Cities Service Com 4 Gulf Oil 36 Int Pete 10 Humble Oil To Mr. and Mrs. William Mitch 34 Lyndwood avenue. Hanover 144 4 36 10 il AFTER RAID BY POLICE hip July 25.

a daughter. Funeral notices li: ell, DECISION IS MADE Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maiew- opportunity to cross-examine Mr. UimrsT BtmT LyndwoOaT pSeaBUPy Wafl Indicated In the sur- Fine with unetnlea! corr Judge Tnd 23 IN M'KANA ARREST July 25.

a son. duct. rebuttal by the citation of a court decision (People ex rel, the Mayor RESUME OPERATIONS AT SHAM0KIN MINE Ky 13 Utilities Am Gas Elec 26 To Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones, 60 Hazle street, July 27, a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Vasicka- v. Nichols, 79 N. p.

588) which James O'Donnell, 48. of 36 Spring street, East Erd, was fined $50 and costs in police court today on a charge of selling Intoxicants City police raided his establishment last night VOLUNTEERS Of AMERICA A decision was rendered by CONNORS, Patrick. J. From Reynolds, Kingston, Thursday morning at 10. Solemn high mass of requiem at St.

Ignatius Church, Kingston. Burial in arlsh cemetery. dealt with removal proceedings Am Light Trac 177A brought against a police commit Judge W. S. McLean for tne cou-i en banc today in the suit of James nin.

Chestnut street, ueorgetown. July 29. a son. FIRE EXPLODES BUCKSHOT ON Assoc CJas Elec 2 Mid Wd.it Utilities United Gas Corp 1 sloner. The gist of the ruling was A.

McKane of WllKes-uarre To Mr. and Mrs. Adam George CARNEY. Frank Sr. From Elm Arkansas A 2 against Gerwln D.

Adair, onariee Demchalk. BO South Walnut street. Shamokin, Aug. were resumed this mornlnk at the Cameron colliery of the Stephen Coal Company after a long shut down and several hundred men were given work. that, in the case of a police commissioner under charges before the Mayor, the power of removal was not an arbitrary one.

but Implied Niag Hud Pow 14 August 6, a daughter. Staff Captain and Mrs. Thomas Noble, district officers, will con Hatmaker. Peter j. uui" Eugene Mulligan In which the nhaolute the rule to To Mr.

and Mrs. David Michael street, Kingston, Wednesday morning at 9, Solemn high mass of requiem at St. Ignatius Church Kingston, 9:30. Interment at St. Ignatius Cemetery.

Pringle. 23 14 29 19-4 2 2 2 14 1 4 19 8 4 1 2 1 3 3 Cent Pub Serv 1 Am Sup Pow 3 Elec Bond Share 16 Int Sup Pow 7 Rep Gas PHILA. STREET the tight of the defendant official to call witnesses In his own behalf to cross-examine, and to be represented by counsel. SWAYZE, Robert S. From 65 Bed IT Light A 4 ford street.

Forty Fort, Wednesday morning at 11. Rev. V. S. -MONEY Mitcelaneoui Canad Marconi 1 Gold Sachs 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Select ind 1 Gavin, 307 Matson avenue.

Parsons, July 31, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Swan-tek, 856 North Pennsylvania avenue. August 2, a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. John Michael, 13 West Main street. Miners Mills, August 4. a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. JohnAJIes, 69 R. D. No.

1, Plalnsvllle, July 81, a Corlear street, July 28, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gruver, daughter. To Mr.

and Mrs. James McCarthy 64 Walnut street, Plymouth, July 30, a daughter. duct special services at the Evangelistic Center. 435 South Main street. Wilkes-Barre.

each Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 8. Member of the Volunteers of America from Nanticoke will he prc-ent and take part In the meetings this week. Vocal and Instrumental music will be rendered. Staff Captain Thomas Noble will preach. GRAINS FINISH EASIER ON CHICAGO MARKET IS PRACTICING ECONOMY Cord Corp Ford Ltd Pennroad 2 FOR EVERY FAMILY NEED You cm uie our money to py debts, taxes, insurance; to make nome improvements; or to save money on cash bargains.

Prompt, ConfidtnlM Strrict-Small Monthly Rspaymtnts In kPnf with pnunl day working conditions and salaries. Come in and open your MONEY CREDIT ACCOUNT Todayl WIlkes-Barre-Wyomina: Valley NEW YORK BANK STOCKS strike off the statement of claim from the record unless plaintiff supplies copies of the Information and warrant in an amended statement of claim within fifteen days. Plaintiff sued defendants for damages, alleging false arrest, but n.s statement did' not have a copy of the warrant. RECEIVED S. C.

DEGREE Among the numerous graduates of Temple University, Agnew Shepela. a member of the Newport Township High schcol faculty and head instructor of the commercial department, has been honored with the degree of Bachelor of Science In Commerce. Mr. Shepela Is a gradurte of the Newport Township High school ind the Wyoming Seminary. He also nas pursued work In Pennsylvania State College and the Susquenan-ha University.

Bid Philadelphia. Aug. barrage of buckshot which sprayed the sidewalks of lower Market street early today sent belated pedestrt ans scurrying into doorways for she'ter trom what seemed to bo "gang warfare" with a vengence. Xo one was wounded by the shots which. It was discovered came from shells exploded by fire In a sporting goods store on tho main artery.

Three firemen were overcome by the thick smoke that filled the building. But were re vjved on the scene without medica. aid. The blaze started In the base ment and rose to the first floor where the shells were stored. Con National City 41 Chase 13 Chamber of Commerce members today received the Chamber's bulletin "Progress" in different form than the Usual magazine, the style of make-up and content conforming to the modified budget requirements of the organization.

Mumbulo, pastor Forty Fort, M. E. Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. N.

Bailey, Carverton. Burial at Berwick. MORGAN, William L. From 28 Main street; Wanamle, tomorrow afternoon at 2. Rev.

P. W. Willis officiating. Burial Newport Cemetery. GARDNER, James H.

From 423 North Main street, Plains, Wednesday afternoon at 2. Rev. T. P. Brocious, Plains Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Burial at Wyoming Cemetery. SAVAGE, Mrs. Frances From 323 Salem street. West Plttston. tomorrow morning at 9 with high mass at 9:30 in St.

Casimer's Church. Burial church cemetery. GOMEMBEWSKI, Joseph From 349 Dana street, Swoyervlli'. Ask 42 14 J71 12T Guaranty Trust 268 ERSONAL FINANCE CO. Forma rly tanoflclal loan Sociors Simon Lena Building, Second Flow The issue is called the August Irving Central Hanover 124 Manufacturers lt.

Manhattan Zt "mid-summer economy" number Chicago, Aug. 9. Grains finished easier today. Wheat was 1 to 1 down, corn to lc lower, oats to off. rye closed 1 to lc down.

A lower stock market and profit-taking were main factor (or the (If? 1 1 jifj Thursday, 9 a. m. Mass at St. Mary's Church, Swoyervllle, 9:30. Interment church cemetery.

FRANK. Mrs. Katherine From home, 220 Hazle street, Thursday morning at 3.. Solemn requiem high mass in St Nicholas Church at 9:80. Interment in church cemetery, Shavertown.

First National lis and Is In the usual size but the content Is mimeographed. The bul letin lists only some of the out Chemical Bank 14 11 Continental Bank 11 1 Banker 50 SOUTH MAIN ST. 3W PHONti 2-5173 tr W1LRES BARRE PA. siderable damage was causeg Dy standing activities of the Chamber durinw- the-Sumrqer iflonths. the smoke and waver..

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