Press and Sun-Bulletin from Binghamton, New York • Page 3

THE mSOIIAMTON PHESS, THURSDAY EVEKIKO, APIUI. 13. 19JO. Switchmen's Strike Here to End Within 24 Hours, Is Report MISS MOE ASSUMES HOSPITAL DUTIES Miss Moe, recently appointed temporary superintendent of nurses at the lllnghaiutoii City hospital, look charge of her new work fill morning. Miss Edith Atkln, whose resignation went Into effort yesterday left the hospital Inst night accompanied by Miss Ilellerue, assistant superintendent of nurses who has slso resigned ber position.

Who will be appointed to fill the vacancy has not been announced. M. H. Rees, Eye Specialist 71 Court St. Headaches cured by gloKies, prices reasonable.

-Advertisement, TO GET BEER BILL Flower Shop Funeral Work Best stork, moderate prices. Advertisement OF CITY STREETS OMM ITTEE TAKES lAETS START DRIVE MPHDVEMENTS PASSED AT ALBANY I. i ii i ,1 i fc ii i -f ifi "1 If Excited Meetings Held in Central Labor Unic Aen Discuss Proposition to ReturnNews from i Senator Walker Amends Measure Legalizing Sale of 2.75 PerCent. iVearfcy dries Awaited UDm11 10 mmon oun Monday MANY CONCERNS FEEL LACK OF MATERIALS BOND ISSUE IS- PENDING SWEET FIRM IN STAND WATCH YOUR BOY EAT Dont curb his appetite-his growing body requires plenty of food. Let him eat five or six Shredded Wheat Biscuits at one sitting-ihey are easily digested and supply all the bcdy-biiildin nourishment needed for work or play.

EatincS Shredded Wheat puts you in harmony with Natures law and keeps you fortified aoainst disease. Two Biscuits with milk or cream make a ncnirishin meal at a cost of a few cents. Petition for Brick Pavement on Schubert Street Will Be Rejected While awaiting reports from representatives In Scranton and Buffalo who. It Is believed, will reach here In time to address the men tonight, striking switchmen of the Binghamton yards held excited meetings In Central Labor Union, hall almost continuously today. Only a short intermission was taken for dinner.

The- end of the strike within a few hours, possibly a day, was anticipated as a result, but union officials refuse to give out any definite Inform-ttlon until after hearing from their Buffalo and Siranton men, It Mid. wish to return to In cnr on aiding thpre. How long the plant may be able to hold out Is Indefinite U1 Alhanr, April in United Tress.) A drive lo get a beer hill of some kind through the Legislature began again today. Senator James Walker, minority leader, amended his bill legnlltlng the sale of 2.75 per rent, beer, by Inserting a provision which would permit the sale and tie of the beverage in dining rooms, with the additional provision that It might be sold In other places, but not drunk on th premises. Walker claimed there were SO Senators In the I'pper House willing to vote for the measure.

In the Assembly. Assemblyman Glllett will substitute the bill for bis light wine and beer measure, and suld he was confident that It would pass. However, Speaker Sweet let rt be known that he Is still unalterably opposed -to liberal enforcement legislation at this time, and Intimated he would use all his Influence against the Walker bill should It come to the rules committee. COURT ISSUES ORDER IN HOGAN ESTATE Letters testamentary on the estate of Catherine 8. Hognn have been Issued ln Surrogate's Court here to Dana B.

Hlnman. Hlnman, Howard Kattell represented the petitioner. The estate Is valued al $7,000. composed of real estate and (1,000 rtrsonal property. II I work and may do so pending settlement of the question If tbey are given assurance of fnir play.

The appointment of the railroad labor board by the President hat created a better feeling on the part of the iirikTB. It la said. Rumors that strike breakers had been brought to the Blnsrhnmton yards late last BJ(ht. were discredited by officials and union men today. They said some of the rolleite volunteers who were running New York trains, might have gone through here on tome of the through passenger trains, but no "scabs" had been put at work here.

Strike Does Not Spread. Although rumors were persistent today that maintenance of way men had Joined In the "unauthorized" walkout no confirmation of the statement could be made. Officials said that men in the Scranton district might have sruck, but that as far ai they knew- the few men employed in that department locally were still on the Job. Trains No. 8 and 12 were annuled by the Lackawanna last night, No.

12 being con-tolldated with No. 14. One hundred and fifty freight handlers on the D. Erie and Lackawanna roads In Blnghamton are idle because of the strike of switchmen. There Is no work for them to do.

Clerks, however, are still In their offices, although the work Is down to a minimum. Officials ot the railroad questioned today aid they had heard nothing of a compromise and did not yet see the end of the strike in sight. "The only thing we know new is what the paprs tell us," they said. "As far we are concerned the conditions remain the same. There Is no freight being moved at all." Tards Are Silent, Silence continues to hold sway in the Binghamton yards and those living near the tracks have declared the city to have been turned suddenly into a "regular rural burg if anyone could judge from the absence of noise.

Residents near the yards lay that now for the first time in years, iha nan tnlrA A ennd nicht'H Htepn with at present. Hith the Conklin and Stamford Seed companies report large supplier of seed on band that should already be iu the hands of the fnruiers. Supplies Are Needed. The Purity Beverage company which was Intending to start operations' here next Saturday, has been unable to get supplies of sugar and carbonated gas, due to the strike. Trucks bave been sent to New York, but whether tbey jvlll be ablo to get back with enough supplies to enable the planUto start, is problematical.

Kellnm company, wholesale grocers, have sent truck to New York for coffee, and it is hoped they mny be able to return before the supply here is exhausted. The Kndicott Johnson corporation sent 40.000 pairs of shoes to New York by truck today, It was reported. How much longer this can be kept up is not known, but when the storage room at the plant is filled, work must be mopped. In that case, approximately 15,000 men and women will be thrown out of wor kand dire results must follow. While the supply of Staple articles of food is sufficient to last here for several days despite the effects-of the strike, yet great anxiety Is expressed over the rapidity with which supplies of sugar and fresh meat are dwindling.

Coal, too, will be exhausted in a short time, it Is said. Wholesale dealers are entirely out of sugar. but retailers will have a supply on hand. Economy in the use of sugar is urged by retailers. With proper care it is believed the supply may be made to last out the week.

Dandelion greens will "Come Into their own once more if the strike continues, said one Binghamton man today. He said that he, saw people outside the city hunting for them this morning, although they were not having very good luck, the season still being esrly. Martin Degnan, general chairman for the I. H. system, whose headquarters is at C'arbondale, was here to speak to the Brotherhood of Hallway Trniumen at the special meeting In the I.

O. O. F. hall on Chenango street this morning. No Immediate results were obtained, how A meeting of the commutes on highways aud lighting of the Common Council was held this afternoon lo consider a number of street Improvements that will coma before the Council next Monday Petitions for street oiling presented to the Council at Its last meeting were reviewed and approved and the will recommend that the petitions be granted.

The petition of property owners on Schubert street asking for a brick pavement will be rejected. The committee held that the paving program In Blngbamton for the next two years had already been formulated and approved by the Council. A bond issue Is now pending In the Council to pay the city's share of these paving Improvements and the program cannot be ndded to. The program provides that after the completion of the present work the first pavement to be considered will be on State street from Klil red ac to Frederick street, and possibly to Bevler street, therefore, nt this time, It will be impossible to approve any more pavements. Schubertjstreet residents originally asked for a bituminous macadam to be laid at the expense of the adjacent property owners and this will be permitted.

The committee Is ex peeled to report favorably the petition of Lewis Chamberlain for permission to operate a motor truck line for the transportation of baggage and express between this 'city aud Oneonta. Following a favorable report next Monday night the Council will fix a data for a public hearing on the petition. POLICE ON LOOKOUT FOR TWO BOYS FROM HOMES IN CORTLAND rr City police have received orders to be on the lookout for Roy Barker, JS years old, and Johu Howes, 15 years old, both of Cortland, who were reported to be mlsstbg from their homes since April 10 and are believed to be ln this city. Both boys have been working ln Cortland as pin boys in bowling alleys according to the information received from parents and it is said that they might have secured similar employment in this city. Both boys left Cortland on the 11:40 o'clock evening train coming to Binghamton.

Baker la described as stout, weighing about 10U pounds, light hair and complexion. He wore long trousers, plaid cap and fur SSS -111 BESKICK'S SKIRTS Novelties in plaids and stripes, pleated, at little prices. Special in WAISTS' $6.95 Georgette $4.95 52 Court Street, Cor. Washington Street. out being annoyed by the continual bang ever, and the men bave failed to appear for duty.

Again We Offer UNUSUAL Week-End Thrift Specials Tomorrow and Saturday The continued cold weather and the fact that not a few women have delayed making their Spring purchases is the REAL AND ONLY REASON for these reductions. The garments offered are from our regular stock and are priced beow replacement costs. U. S. MAY ACT IN CLEVELAND STRIKE Cleveland, April 15.

Federal action ln the strike of Cleveland railroad switch lined coat, Hawes is of slim build, light complexion thin face, weighing about 110 pounds and men was forecast this morning when V. 0. Daily, treasurer of the Cleveland Yardmen's Association announced that he was in receipt of a telegram from- the Federal Board of Mediation at Washington saying that a representative of the board would wore a mixed suit of clothes. STATE HOSPITAL of cars and the shrill notes of locomotive whiatles. The yards are practically deserted except for the occasional movement of passenger coaches by road officials, acting In the capacity of Morale of the strikers seems unbroken although they have already lost seven days' wages, approximately $.13 each, or a total of more than since the strike was tailed here last Friday morning.

Business me are beginning to suffer from reduced sales and many are asking for credit. The seventh day of the "unauthorized" strike brought nearer the duy when in-tarial Binghamton will be practically it a standstill. Although manufacturers till are able to keep going, supplies of raw material necessarily are dwindling and at the same time manufactured products will fill all 'available storage room soon and since freight cannot be shipped the men there will be forced to lay off. Elmira Plant Closes. In Elmira, it was learned today, the Morrow plant, employing 4,000 men and women, was forced to close Its doors last night.

In an endeavor to keep Its plant running at long as possible the 1000 Washer company has sent all available trucks to New York for five tons of ringers which are address the strikers at a mass meeting scheduled for tonight. Former Prices Forgotten on These The strike situation in Cleveland was considerably improved New Y'ork INMATE ESCAPES Jacob Rosenfield, 48 years old, an inmate Central- line officials announced that 05 per cent, of the switchmen ln the collin-wood yards bad returned to work this morning. Pennsylvania company officials said 75 men were working this morning and that of the Binghamton State Hospital, was reported to have escaped from the instittt tlon this afternoon. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weight 155 pounds, with a smooth face and bald hend. He switching conditions were Improving wore a blue coat and vest and brown trousers marked, ward 3.

hourly. Erie railroad company officials reported all strikers working. Baltimore Ohio and Big Four railroad company officials reported no strikers have returned to work and freight completely tied up. Two meetings of strikers were scheduled for today at which 750 of the 1,400 men still out would be asked to vote on the question of returning to work. FRICK ART COLLECTION Stylish Spring SUITS The number of suits is limited the styles are not there are more than a score of models and they are grouped and priced as 50.00 Values at $35.00 72.50 Values at $50,00 $125.00 Values at $65.00 Beautifully Tailored Suits of Tricotine, Poiret Twill, Men's Wear Serge, Silvertone, Heather, Jersey and Goldtone in sizes 16 to 44.

Black and Blue Tricotine, Serge and Silvertone, hand-embroider-ed trimmed, come with buttons, straight and ripple effects, some bound with braid. IS INCORPORATED Albany, April 1.1. The Assembly today STRIKERS SPLIT OVER passed the Steinberg bill, designed to in corporate "the Frick collection." Incor THREE UNITS OF STATE GUARD IN THIS CITY TO DEMOBILIZE APRIL 30 According to announcement made today the State Armory on Washington street, the three units nf iha Fnnrfh Itifnntrr to porators under provisions of the bill are Adelaide II. C. Krick, Helen C.

Frlck, Chllds Frlck, George V. Baker, Lewis Cass Ledyard, John I. Rockefeller, Jr. and Horace Hnvemeyer. The measure is Intended to give the Incorporators power to perpetunte and add to the collection of hooks, pictures and pnlntlngs bequeathed PROPOSAL TO RETURN Jersey City, April 15.

Insurgent railroad strikers meeting here today split into two factions over a suggestion that a vote to return to work be taken and for a time there was tumult in the hall. Some strikers shouted tbir disipproval of the attitude of others who had suggested the vote and declared they would remain out until their demands were met. It became known today that collection of money have made at all the strikers' meetings, which led railroad officials to believe the Insurgents' funds were low. to the corporation by the late Henry Frick. MRS.

HEFFERNAN BETTER. The aondition of Mrs. Michael J. Heffer nan or veaar street, woo underwent a slieht operation on Wednesday, la report Charming NEW COATS For Sports or Street Wear Meeting every requirement for Spring wear, smartly tailored, in all the popular fabrics. ed as being sllgntiy improved.

yrimflUllllllllmwi BOLIYIA SPORT COAT, three-quarter length, full lined, CIQ C( CAMEL'S HAIR POLO COATS, three-quarter length, lined completely with fancy silk linings; sold regu- IQ7 A larly for $65.00 0 0 1 OU hand made irJ r. I f. A Sturdy Food A FOOD A few as low as $19.50 and others up to $65.00. Afternoon and Evening FROCKS To Meet Every Whim The full, rich be demobilized will be mustered out of the 8tate Guard service on April 30. The three companies Include -the Headquarters company of the regiment Including the Fourth Infantry band, the Supply company aud the Machine Gun company.

These men 'ill be either mustered out of service or transfered to other organizations. It Is expected that the majority of the men in toe companies will be transfered to either Companies or which will be included in machine gun battalion tinder the command of Major Whitley of Elmira. REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE RE-ELECTS OFFICERS UNANIMOUSLY York, April 15. (Tjnlted Press) The E'Pibllcan state committee at its annul meeting today unanimously elected all officers. fliey were George A.

Glynn of Wster-n. chairman; L. B. Gleason of Delaware county, secretary, and Harrison K. Burd ot New York, treasurer.

ln addressing the committee, Z'-TS? t0 fact thft New rk iraMi delegates to the Re-Publican national convention. chalan of the meeting, laid Sne11 of St- Laurence county, on country wants to get back must conservtiv business basis, it lican tbtmb the agency of the Repub-ir, nn Tlv The PePle of th ntry let iw "ir and we must kelp to back down on the ground." TO LIFT TRADE BOYCOTT ON RUSSIA IF ALLIES DELAY AprU I5-The VMei sttt" teat sctlon and lift if the "on" trade with Russia lt d'la5, much Jnfrer In tZ the of this sk of tl cmmerce with Russia at t0 traders, it was learned MATKS. the rT'! ,15 Th Assembly today mn7th whl designed "creasj, econd-clnss cities law by of mayors. ciil, and other city of- Here are frocks of the greatest charm exclusive styles of the highest quality and all priced away below their real value. nourishment of select'-ed wheat and malted barley, baked 20 hours for easy digestion.

Taffeta Dresses in blue and black. Sizes 16 to 44. Values dOA PA $50 values in Printed Georgettes, Tricolette and Satin. OQ Cfl VLV.DV up to $50.00 at Spring FURS Special Chokers and larger pieces of Mink, Stone Martin, Squirrel, Kid, Fox, Wolf, Mole and others, $15, $24.50 and $35 Nuts Grape; Also a fine showing of the highest grade frocks, formerly priced up to $100.00 at Radical Reductions. Beaded Georgette, hand embroidered.

Tricolettes of the highest quality; Chiffon Taffetas in exclusive styles. SINCERE PERSONAL SERVICE Lingerie and Vanity Fair Silk Underwear Rengo Belt Corsets Special M. Resnick personally attends to all fittings and alterations and his fifteen years' experience as a ladies' tail or assures you an absolutely perfect fitting garment always requires just enough chewing to develop its rich nut-like flavor Awonderful building food for young and old See Our Court Street Windows Grape'Nuts needs no sugar i MMnmum nmmiumi.