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sessions, only a small amount of routine business being probable. Sessions will also be held Tuesday morning and at noon Governor Spr jitl win appear before the two houses ir joint session to present his departing tlie custom of stn his communication in writing. Viu same day the houses will go throug'i the formality of computing the vote cast for auditor general and tnto treasurer in November and the elections of Samuel S. Lewis, of York, and Charles A. of Schulykill, will be officially announced.

They wJl lake office in May. Owing to the uncertainty reg.irdictj the appointment of committees and apportionment of offices in the two bodies there may be a Wednesday sr. sion to receive the lists and bills ty then be presented. Presiding officers of tlie two i houses, who were ineonforence most of the day, folowing their return from Washington, declared no agreements had been reached and that tomorrow "they would meet with State Chairman William E. Crow, who arrived tonight, and various legislative leaders.

Sessions on Wednesday to receive the commutes tonight. ''NAVAL OFFICERS ELATFD OVER PANAMA FLIGHT PANAMA. Jan lii Nova I officers here are enthusiastic over Die success i completion ot tlie (light from ban Piego. to the. canal zone by twelve of navy .1 seaplanes, i.

which arrived her" Saturday evening. 1 The two remaining machines of the quadron are expected to arrive here today. The flight, which covered 3.200 miles and was completed in seventeen flying days, was marred by one fatality, Chief Kadio Klectrician Cain having been killed at Konseca Kay, on the western coast of Central America. when he was struck by a propeller cf one of the machines. The flyers en countered squalls in crossing tin Tehauntepcc.

and were given a St. vere shaking up. The flight, which ranks well up! amongst the longest on record, was I over a course never before traversed! by aircraft, and the aviator:) arrived I here witli record only one forced landing. officials ir. charge of the squadron were much pleased with tlio action of the Liberty motors witu Which the machines were luippod FORESTRY IDEA DOES NOT REACH CAPITOL PARK Jan.

10. Chief State Forester Clifford Pinchot's timber conservation warnings have been adopted in every section of the state except on the sixteen acre plot which surrounds the state capitol building. When they have any practical forestry work to do on the stale capitol ground they do it in tho good old fashioned way without taking the trouble to consult any of the forestry experts in Pinchot's department. This week a huge ash tree which had begun to show signs of decay in its upper branches was leveled. The trunk of the is tree was of such size that tlie statu could have obtained some excellent ash timber, but it was out up into fire wood.

NOMINATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA BRING TENSION CAPE Cnion of South Africa, 11. Nomination day for the coming elections in tlie I'nion of South Africa, developed considerable excito ment today throughout the union, there being every indication from the happenings of the day. that the election would be an exceedingly hard fought one. Both tlie South African Unionist 'coalition, the party of the present government, li il by Genral Jan Christian Smuts, and the Nationalist party, ivhtch supports a policy of separation from the British tnipire, put up candidates in almost eery possible constituency A feature of the nominations as the large number of three cor Hered contests developing in which the government i arty, the Nationalists and the Labor party are compet FINNEGAN CALLS FOR SCHOOL FIRE DRILL HARRISBURG. Jan.

16. Superintendents and principals of the schools of Pennsylvania have been called upon by Dr. Thomas E. Kinegan, stato superintendent of public instruction, to strictly enforce the provisions of the school code requiring fire drills. In a letter sent to such officers Dr.

Fine gan says: "I view of the widespread destruction by fire of school property in different sections of the suite and the consequent danger to the lives of tho children attending said schools it appears timely to call your attention to the law concerning fire drills and fire protection. "I am very anxious at this time that you shall not simply observe the letter ot this in a formal and ineffective fashion, but that, vou shall adopt it In spirit as well and see to it that nothing be left undone which should contribute to the safety of the school children of your district." BANK MESSENGER SIsappkav PARIS. Jan. 16. The disappearance a messenger of the receiver of C'v ar nk Of France.

ment stated it was feareri the emnlove had been a victim of 'on' plav. A Bad Uougn If neglected, often lead to seriout trouble. Safeguard your health, relieve your dirtiest nd aoothe your irritated throat by takini I i i I i PflS'S One Man Said to Be Allan Lawrence Is Seriously Hurt Four Scranton men had miraoulotn escapes from death at 11:80 o'clock last night when the Buick touring ear which they were riding smashed through the wooden top of No. 14 viaduct at Port Blanchard, near Pitts ton. Two of the men are In the Pittston Cilv lmsu tsl.

whim tlie oiner two rr turned to their homes in ter receiving treatment this city af at tlie hos pital. According to reports given out bv the hospital authorities at 2 o'clock this morning a man said to be Aluin Lawrence, of Kim street, and his bus: it ess address ai Sl Adams avenue, ts the most seriously injured of the quartet. He is suffering from lacerations of the scalp, bruises and cuts of tho body and a probable fractured skull, Whether or not he suffered a iracrure of the skull will not be determine until morning. Effort to learn whether Mr. Lawrence injured in the accident is the well known musician and band leader was not successful this morning' The hospital authorities say that the injured man is but 32 years old.

Robert Mlllican. 33, of 310 North Washington avenue, is at the hospital, suffering from several fractured ribs and bruises of the body. Andrew Martin, 35.. of Cedar avenue, sustained lacerations of the hands and lames Harris, Zs, of 1208 Brook street, suffered cuts and bruises of the body. The latter two men ieft the hospital after receiving treatment.

According to the story told by trie me In the accident Lawrence owned and as driving the machine. They were" returning to this city from Wilkes Barfe. Approaching the top of the viaduct they noticed the approach of a machine running south. In an effort to avoid strik'ng the car Lawrence swerved, the machine crashing through the rallir and dropped 30 ft. to the Lehigh Valley ral'road tracks.

The machine, it is said, landed on the wheels, and whether It turned a sMnersault in the air could not be ascertained. The machine was totally wrecked. STATE MEDIATORS AIDED IN SETTLING 46 3STRIKES HARRISBURG. Jan. 16.

The bureau of meditation and arbitration of the. Department of Labor and Industry "was active in adjusting dif ferenees" in 436 of the 555 strikes re ported to the bureau in 1920, according to a summary of Us work issued Saturday by Commissioner Connelly. The statement shows 50 strikes pending on January 1. unions having called off 425 strikes, while 80 were not called off officially. i i i.

err in' a ttcit uuu lu uiaoiliauiuil W1.1I wages. 5S by unsatlsfactors' conditions regarding wages, hours and unions, CI by combined grievances about wages and hours and 29 by unsatisfactory working conditions. The various strikes involved 88.988 persons. 1 1141. being females, the loss In wages 1 in 21,1 fit) working days being 14.514 IDS.

according to State figures. The division of figures shows Phii dclphia had 275 strikes, Luzerne 1. Leli'gh 26 and Allegheny only 13. The largest number of strikes occurred in the textile industry, there being 139, while the metal trades had SS and building trades 72. OCALLAGHAN GETS STATUS OF A SAILOR WASHINGTON, Jan.

16. The parole of Lord Mayor of Cork, was cancelled late Saturday by Secretary of Labor Wiison, who announced that he now had permission only to land for tha purpose of re hipping on baarl any vessel hound for a foreign port, unless the Secretary of State shotild direc: that he be kept on the vessel on which he came to the United States. In reaching the decision Secretary Wilson is understood to have taken advantage of an old law which permits seamen to land from foreign ports, but not to remain in this country. He decided that tire Lord Mayor could be considered a seaman, inasmuch as hej had worked his passage to Newport Xews on the steamer West Cannon ter ins presence as a stowawav discovered. The secrct.ir said that O'Callaghan must "promp.V' he surrendered to the immigration chief inspector at Norfolk.

HARDING MAY HAVE TO ON THE STREETS WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. The president and even senators and representatives might have to take to the streets to enjoy a cigar, cigarette or a pipe as an aid to statesmenlike retlec tion if a bill offered Saturday by Senator Smooth becomes a law. It forbids smoking in government departments or "any independent estab. lishment of the government," as a fire protection measure, and its languagj was held to include the White House and capitol.

A recent fire which destroved census bureau records, attributed to a cigarette, prompted the Utah senator's proposal. BRITISH AMBASSADOR IS SUMMONED HOME WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. Sir Auck land treddes. British ambassador, has! been summoned home for a conference! with Pre mler Lloyd George and Ear! Curzon.

British secretary of state for foreign affairs, it was announced Saturday at the British embassy. He sailed from New York today for London and expects to return in February, Luring the absence of Sir Auckland, R. Leslie Craige. first secretary the embassy, will act as ambassador. Th departure of Sir Auckland will delay the negotiations between the treasury department and the British government as to the funding of the British debt to America into long time notes.

Lord Chalmers, the British treasury expert, who was to have or r'ved here in a few weeks to boKin direct discussions with Secretary Hotii ton, will delay his departure from land. it was learned. Infr''tion as to the subieets which Premier Lloyd eGorgc and Earl Curzon desire to discuss with the ambassador was withheld by tho embassy. Beside ceot, one or the most important M.vcstiOns pending between ffce American and British trovern'onts is that regarding world oil supplies. ORDERS BLOCKADE LIFTED HOME.

Jan. 16. General Caviglia. commander of the Italian forces along the Adriatic ordered the raising of the naval blockade of Flume benin ning at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and cf Hie land blockade beginning at 'clock Monday morning. 1 in to I I Troops, Which Have Been Stationed There Since November 28, to 3e Withdrawn WILLIAMSON.

W. Jan. )6. attempt to assassinate Htinl. enshin.

former sheriff ot Mingo county, was made at Blucfleld today at noon when an man flushed his way to unidentified the former a pistol at sheriffs side and levelled V.l.mkensh'n struck his asaaii rm lust as the gun was dis charged. The shot missed him, "nut firmer officer's face was bauiy ctf by the barrel of the weapon. The attack occurred at the Norfolk It Western railway station just ns r.la ikcnship was to board fain for tfotcwan. In the confusion which iwed Plnnkenship's assailant escaped. former sheriff returned to Jlate an this afternoon, and tonight said was not seriously hurt.

Military law proclaimed ov" last, after Mingo cou. i. W.c ared in a siul i 1 Governor Cornwel! will, Mt morrow. Co'onel Herman Hall com unding the federal troops here said tht. The statement was maae a Ions with he announcement hat comnanv 1 stationed at Borderland In the heart of the coal strike district, would entrain for Camp She th Mmr time, i ne wi the troops will be taken over oy i the HOUSE BODY FAVORS DISARMAMENT MEET WASHINGTON.

Jan. 15. Definite steps looking toward disarmament were taken Saturday by the House Foreign Affairs committee, which reported a resolution authorizing President Wilson to invite the nations ot the world to send delegates to an international convention to consider ways and means of bringing it about Although all members of the committee voted for the proposal, Democrats objected to its adoption at this time on the ground that it might embarrass the president. They contended It was a question which more prop erlr should be considered by Presi derit Harding. Chairman Porter a warm advocate of the movement, insisted, however, that it was the desire to have the resolutien ready for Mr.

Harding in event Mr. Wilson did not act on it. Representative Brooks. Republican, Illinois, author of the resolution, announced that efforts would be made to expedite its consideration by the house. There was no indication of any movement to get together with the senate, which has pending a resolution by Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho, providing for armament reduction by the United States, Great Rritain and Japan and a resolution by Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana, autnorizing tne president to appoint a member of the disarmament commis sion of the league of nations.

WOMAN ENDS HER 48 DAY FAST; HUSBAND UNSAYED DANVILLE, I.I., Jan. 16 Mrs. Ernest S. Harrington, who claimed to have been asting for forty eight days to influence her husband to join a church, ended her hunger strike Saturday, upon being advised by Rev. G.

S. Payne, of Eldorado, to take food. Tho woman immediately consented and (frank a glass of milk in the presence of the minister. TCrnest S. Harrington, the woman's husband, for whom she declared she suffered the strike, says his wife has seen the error of her own way and is willing to resume her daily routine of Hfe." He says he has not joined the church and will not do so "until lie gets ready." Mrs.

Harrington is not expected to suffer any ill effects from breaking her fast as it is tho general belief of physlo'ans here that she has not been absraining from food more than a week at most. Immediately after drinking the milk she admitted she felt better and said she would not resume her fast. A movement on foot here to investigate, Mrs. Ha rrintrton's sanity and to have tho grena jury sitting cr week Investigate the activities of religious enthusiasts who a're said have encouraged the woman in her fast, was said to have been responsible for ending the hunsrer i DEATH FOR CRIMINALS USING ARMS, IS ASKED WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.

The death penalty for persons convicted of crimes with weapons was proposed Saturday uy representative sumners, of Texas, to check the present wave of lawlessness. Mr. Sumners, for many years a prosecuting attorney and former president of the District and County Att torneys' Association of Texas, said" action was necessary to make human life more secure. "When the offense of robbery, burglary or theft is committed with firearms used or on the person." he said a statement, "it should be possible inflict the death penalty and the Legislatures ot the States now in session should so provrde. "This crlmo.

wave has resulted in part from the war. Automobiles afford the facility. This is the harvest time of the seed sown by the weak kneed, maudlin, sentilmentalists who weep more over the criminal at the bar than over the fate of the victim." JEWS TO HAYE CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE BODY PAK.IS, Jan. The committee of Jewish delegations which has been In session here for a week concluded its meetings today with a decision to create one central representative body for the Jews of all countries. The committee decided to take possible steps to protect progom victims who are at present stranded In foreign countries and aid them to reach some country where they can settle.

For this purpose a special emigration committee was appointed. NIBLACK TAKES COMMAND OF U. S. FLEET IN EUROPE CHERBOURG. Jan.

1. Vice Admiral H. McL. Huse Saturday afternoon hauled down his flag as commander in chief of the American naval forces in European, waters and relinquished his command to Vlce Admira! A. P.

Nlbiack. The ceremony took place on the United States cruiser Pittsburgh. Saturday. Vlce Admirnl Ttuna left Sufnrrinv fnr Paris, where he will remain a week, and then sail for the United States, where hn will revert to the grade of rear admiral and take up command fb third nival dMrict. with head quarters in New York.

sutANTOrf REPUBLICAN mujmjax, 'jaauari imi SPROUL TO PRESENT I FOUR OGAL MEK MESSAGE TUESDAY IN AUTOMISHAP Governor Will Appear in Per jn car Which Plunges Over No. ASSASSINATION OF SHERIFF ATTEMPTED Former Official of Mingo County Nearly Shot by Unidentified Assailant i son Before Joint Houses of Legislature 14 Viaduct at Blanchard Port N. Wash. Cor. Spruce St.

N. Wah. Cor. Spruce St. COMPLETE ORGANIZATION TW0 BADLY INJURED MILITARY LAW IS LIFTED IF 3usiness of Lawmakers to Be Fully Launched During the Week i.vnnisBi'r.o.

i i' 16. Pennsylvania's legislature mil complete its ot the one hundred and twenty fourth session this neck, and it expected before the two houses adjourn for tlie week business will fully launched and arrangements made for committees to begin work the following week. Numerous bills have been prepared for introduction, but will be held until tho committees are named. Under tlie terms of the adjournment 'taken January 4 for the usual period liie two houses will meet at o'clock tomorrow night, but there will be short Like A Soring New Styles "1921" Initial Display Reflecting The Ingenuity, The Simplicity And Charm, The Ever Capricious Whims Of Fashion. Picturesque Featuring.

New Spring Suits, Coats. Frocks, Skirts And Millinery WEST SCRANTON 1 MANY IN ATTENDANCE AT SHAFT VICTIMS FUNERAL Sons of Veterans and Spanish War Veterans Honor Member The Kodv of Ira Kiine, who met a frightful death early Thursday morning, when he fell 408 feet to the bottom of the Central air shaft, at the corner of Washburn street and Garfield avenue, was taken to Muhlenburg, Luierne county yesterday where burial was made in the family plot of the ceimeterv at that place. Re v. B. L.

C. Baer, pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist church conducted the service at the home Saturday evening, at o'clock, at which time throngs of Borrowing relatives and friends, together with the members of the General J. P. S. Gobin camp Spanish War Veterans.

Sons of Vetrans and the Vetrans of the World war were in attendance. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning, tinder the direction of Funeral Director John V. Durban, the funeral cortege moved bv automobile to Muhlenburg P.aptlst church, where the service was continued hv Rev. Morris Davis, of Plymouth. Pa.

The members of the Spanish War Veterans. Post No. 25, Foreign War Veterans were in attendance and conducted final rituals at the groves ide. The firing squad composed of members of the Sons of Veterans, and "taps" were sounded by Edw'n Harrtu, late of the 28th Division World War veterans. Numerous floral offerings, tokens of sympathy and respect were banked about the grave.

The casket was borne by six ex service men of tie World War, namely Fdward Price. Stanley Joroke, Thomaa Thoir Charles Anewln, John Vliet, Fred Moeton. The flowers were carried bv F. R. Angus.

William Arms strong, Oram D. Hughes. George mod miller and Charles Peters. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARRIAGE OBSERVED Surrounded by the members and Im mediate relatives of their family, 'Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas V. Jones, of 1809 Academy street, celebrated tho fortieth anniversary of their wedding at their home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jones wee rnf" Hed at 111..

January 15, 1S81. and shortly after moved to Scratnon. where they have since resided. The happy union was blessed by 'hrc" sons, namely, John, Ivor and Thomas, and five grandchildren. At 9 o'clock an elaborate wedding supper was served and well enjoyed.

While at he table the happy couple were presented with a nurse by G. W. Jones in behalf of their many friends. Following the supper the couple were remarried. The wedding march, wai.

ablv rendered by Mrs. Ivor Jones. At a late hour he party departed fo; their homes, wishing Mr. and Mr Jones many more years of haprdness. Present iwere: Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas V. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John T.

Jones and daughter. Elizabeth: Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Jones, daughter Jeanette and son Ivor, Jr.j Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Jones and daughter, Katharine; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morgan and son, Edward of Dickson City: Mrs. Catherine Thomas, of Olyphant; Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew Drumniond, of Pittston; Mrs Reese D. Reese. Miss Gladys Reese. Mrs.

Richard E. Thomas, Mrs. William E. P.eese, Mr. and Mrs.

D. M. Jones, Mr. and Airs. Thomas M.

Jones. Mr. and Mrs. WHIIam R. Thomas, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Jones. Mrs. Rosa Gable.

Anna McDermott, Beatrice Boston and Master Carl Hoffman. Bo swell Adv. Phillips, Tire XnsnraB.ee CRAFTSMEN'S MEMBERS MEET TOMORROW NIGHT The members of the Crnftmcn' club will meet in an important session at tho club house, on Jackson street. tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Presi dent John T.

Davis and the board of governors have several important matters to bring before the members. It is expected that a large number of applicants for membershln will presented by the campaign committee. ine social committee under the direction of William Von Bergen promises a verv tlzinir i after the meeting. The members of the minstrel troupe, under the direction of Dr. Jones, will rehearse the number which they will sing at th tnirstrel to be given at Town Hall, on Wednesday February fi.

Breath Of Come The or Apparel Modes CHILDS DEATH CAUSED BY BURNS RECEIYED Clothes ignited While Little One Was Building Fire As the result of being badly burned about the face, hands and body while building a fire, Fravelll ChlAvarone, aged ten years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Chiavarone, of 132 Robinson street, died at the West Side hospital Saturday afternoon at 2:35 o'clock, several hours after the accident occurred. Saturday morning, while the mother wa In bed, the child went to the basement ot the home and proceeded to make fire in the stove, when her dress took Are, and before she could call assistance the flames had spread over her entire body, and finally the screams of the child attracted the attention of neighbors, who ran to her assistance and extinguished the blaze. She was immediately rushed to the West Side hospital, where she was attended by Ur.

P. J. O'Dea, who declared that her chances of recovery were slim. She died several hours following. Besides her parents, she Is survived by two brothers and two sisters.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, with services at St. Lucie' Italian Cath olic church at 2:30 o'clock ana Dunui will be made in the Cathedral cemetery. TENDERFOOT EXAMINATION1 OF SCOUT POSTPONED Because Miss Christ, head ot fe Girl Scouts this euy. was canal to Cincinnati, to attend the Na nal Scout convcntlo.i belnr; held at 1 place, the tenderfoot the Rt. T'atrick's Girl Scouts was postponed for two weeks.

However tho troops met In the T. M. I. hall, on North Main avenue, and Miss Levering, assistant to Miss Christ was in rharsre when the troops were regis tered and their capra'ns appointed. i The captains are as roiiows: Troop No.

1. Miss Mary Sweewey', Troop No. Mis Marv Stanton: Troop No. S. Miss Hilda Snyder, and troop No.

4. Miss Madelyn Larkln, who is also scoutmaster. Any girl In the parish, who wishes to join the scouts and has not as yet had the opportunity, may do so Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, when the members of Troops No. 3 and 4 meet in regular session. On Wednesday evening Troops No.

1 and 2 will meet. DEATH OF MRS. FAIRCHILD REMOVES OLD RESIDENT The death of Mrs. Emma Falrchild. aged 80 yrs, one of the oldest, best known and most highly regarded real dents of West Scranton, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

E. H. Evans. 723 North Bromley avenue. Friday afternoon, was a shock to her many friends.

The deceased was the widow of George Fairchild, who for a great many years conducted the well known Falrchild hotel, now known a the Hyde Park hotel, of South Main avenue. Mrs. Fairchild is survived by the, following daughters: Mrs. J. C.

Beavers. Mrs. P. F. Moylan, Mrs.

E. H. Evans, of Scranton; Mrs. Eugene Reed, of Clark's Summit; Mrs. H.

A. Frits, of Richmond, and Mrs. Kate Hawkins, of New York city. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.

H. Evans, 72J North Bromlev avenue. Interment will be made ir. Dunmore cemetery. Always Magnesla.

fresh. Adv, Dawee' Citrata of Xntertelna for GranMaurht.r. Mrs. Mary A. Lewis, of 1J22 Jack.

Fon street, entertained a rrour. of young folks at her home recentlv In of her exanddauarhfer Vi. einia's sixth birthday anniversary. The afternoon was dellghtftillv spent In gamec, music and other diversion 'ter which refreshment wam nrt .1 uy nr bv Mrr. If.

A Walter and Sina Phillips. Those picstiir vere: Priscllla Phillips, Parah Rouse, Mary Phillips, Virginia Lewis, Genevieve Jamen, Mar jorie Margaret Watkins, tfeien Alice Phillips, Dorothy "try Jlarri, Eleanor Feenev. William Howell, David Kitchen, Robert Mat Chewson. Harold Plontholt, Thomns Argust, Dorothy Lewis, Thomas S. Lewis.

BBZXr XEWS VOTES John Games, of Farr street, who underwent an operation at the Hahnemann hospital is recovering nicely, and it is expected that he will soon bo about again. Walter Lewis, of Wyoming avenue, Slipped on the Ice recently, and Is conned to his home with injuries to hU right knee. Mr. Lewis was a former resident of North Rebecca avenue, a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Jonathan Lews. R. L. Oberdorfer. of 830 North Main avenue, left recetly rot New York City, and after a few days stay he will leave for Miami, Fla where he will stay the remalncdr of the winter.

The funeral of Margaret Mary, tnj month old daughter, of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Ktrunk, of 025 Oxford street, will take plaoo this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Washburn street cemetery. Class No. 11 of Embury M.

E. Sunday school, will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Louis Raebuck. 1 21 Hrvn Mawr street this even.ng. fcvery member is invited to be present.

The members of Class No. 11, of the Embury M. E. church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Louis Raebuck.

of 121 Bryn Mawr this evening. Every member is InvlWd to attend. NUBS OF NEWS Moose sWly rally ana bv the Scranton Lodge of Moose at W. Iue Wvom ng avenue. I'foo'seheart tiYtL0 wil? be with an excellent musical VT by the Keystone quartet, under the direction of Harry T.

Madden. All Moose and their frnd9 are invited. rails on SidewalU John James, of 2f North Everett avenue ue painful lacerations of the i nose Sajur aav night, when he slipped and fell on the sidewalk on Wyoming avenue He was treated at the State hospital dispensary and later discharged. dance will be conaucieu Teterans Bndorse Olbson At a joint session held recently by J. P.

S. Gobin camp. No. 41. United Spanish War Veterans, and the Sarah RiPPl auxiliary.

No. 1. United Spanish war v.i.,c 9 committee was formed to urge the candidacy of Sen i tr nonartment Commander li nom rcihuin for the office of de parmcnt commander. He will be placed in nomination at the urging c'leparment encampment at Erie, next June. nitinar Tonight The twentieth annual banquet of the Scranton Builders' Exchange will be held tonight at the Hotel Casey.

E. S. Williams president, is to be the toast mastor. The Builders' Exchange will hold its annual meeting and election of officers tomorrow evening in the Board of Trade rooms. Lackawanna County Third Boy Scouts have been extended eligibility to become forest guides by Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot, according to a recent announcement.

The forest guide orgauimtion was formed last year by the department of forestry. Lackawanna county at present boa 449 forest guides and ranks third in the list of ocjptles, it was announced. Baao.net Tomorrow Kight Member of the Lackawanna County MedicM society will hold their annual dinner tomorrow night at the Hotel Casey. Dr. D.

E. Bcrney, newly elected president, will deliver the salutatory address and Dr. Arthur E. Davis, retiring president, will be toastmaster. He will be presented with a gave, at the dinner as a token of the high regard in which he is held by members of the society.

leave Tor rbtladelphia Assistant District Atorncy John M. Harris leaves this morning for Philadelphia to at tend a meeting of the state board of law examiners, of which he Is a member. Wants Allowance laoreasea Mra. Salome Fltzslmrnons applied to court Saturday for an Increase in the amount now being paid her by her husband on an order made in non supr.Kt and tlo sortlon court. Mrs.

Fltsssimmons js now receiving $14 a month. Attjrnev H. W. Mumford filed the pjpun. Annual Heating Today Preceded by balloting from 9 to 12 o'clock this morning for candidates nominated to fill the various offices and a luncheon.

the annual meeting of the Board ot Trade will be he'd in the auditorium of the organ'satlon during the noon hour today. The result of the election of officers will be announced and reports from the different bureaus presented prior to the meeting being thrown open for discussions. Mysteriously Shot Paul Cadden. fo.irten. of 1427 South Irving avenue, wax shot in the left leg Saturday tenicon near Crown avenue and Brook Micet.

The boy was takr to the State 1 af I "Half Original Price" What An Alluring Ring These Words Present When Applied To Levay Stone's Exquisite Creations In These Drastic Cuts Are Offered Regardless Of Cost, In Accord With The Nation Wide Movement To Normalize Prices And Will Be In t.ect "Half Coat Original Price" For Tbis Week. ri hospital dispensary where he stated that he was In ignorance am to where the bullet came from. He was later removed to his home. Baptist Minister The Buptint Ministers' Conference will hold its regular meeting in the Immavuel church this morning at 11 o'clock. Rev.

Dr. C. H. Rust will be the speaker. I rviv commission announces an examination for stenographer and typdst here, January 27.

to fill the vacancies existing in the position of stenographer and typist in the field service) in this city. Application blanks may be secured from the local secretary, post office bulldlni. Troopers After Aatoistt Local mo toMsts still driving their cars with 1910 HcenseR attached may be called upon to explain matters to the Btatej highway department according to wwll foucded reports. Informatics com 1 lng from police headquarters is to the effect that two members of the state, constabulary were in thie city last, week Xor the purpose of taking tbe numbers of delinquent automobile owners. Mast Support Wife James Bloomer, ot Simpson, waa directed by Judge E.

C. Newcomb In court Saturday, to contribute $20 a month to the support of his wife and child. SOUTH SCRANTON CONGREGATION HEARS ORGAN FOR LAST TIME Parishioners of the Hickory Strt Presbyterian church heard the strains of the organ In that edifice for the Ian time, last evening at a sor.g se vlce. The organ is to be dlsmsnti v.nen contractors besin the work this week of making alterations and improvements to the interior prior to the In foilntlnn of the new Casavant organ The pastor. Rev.

Theodore F. Hahn. arranged this service especially to give nil members one more opportunity ot heart the music of the old instru ment. Prof. Ivor Price presided at Ue organ and the church choir sang tut music The profess also rendeied nt snecial musical numbers and as the postlude waa being played all persons remained in their seats to hear the last nuraoor on me uiu A meeting of the church service committee will be held Wednesday mgnt following the mid week prayer service, when bids will considered and the contract awatsuea.

progress of the work services will hi: held in the parish house. Driver Arreted Tonv Pennella. of 1225 Capouse ave rue. was arresieu on oiinuj trolman Ed. Jones, when the formers machine collided with another maciino Every Fur Piece Every Fur Every Fur Wrap at the Intersection of Pittston avenue OTHER HILLTOP KCES.

and Willow street. The degree team of the Fide; tv Pennella was on the wrong side of hapter. Order of Eaitern Star, whl. 'i the road, and left a deposit of $10 for wa, recently organir in this section his appearance in court yesterday, I n0i a rehearsal Wednesday cun wlileh he forfeited. jng in Schullz hall.

c. Vu.l v. Miss Mary Crane to Wtd. Miss Mary rane. for the last five years assistant housekeeper for Rev.

J. J. Loughran, at the Nativity parsonage. Orchard street, will be united In marriage tomorrow morning to Frank Hopkins, a well known young man. i The ceremony is to take place in the Church of the Nativity at o'clock and will probably be solemnized by the pastor.

rnaeral of Janes Minikaa. Funeral for the late James mlnlhan, of 809 Moosie were held Haturrtav morning the Chm ca of the Nativity, where at 8:15 o'clock Hev. Father O'Ncil wes the celebrant of a requiem high mass. The ob.ie quies were largely attenuea oy menus the former resident. There wus a delegation from the Brothernood of Switchmen in attendance.

Special rt.nul Murpl th, offert0y of th, maag an as' the remains were leaving the Saiflee when solos were sung. Inter nxfi was in Cathedral The pall bearers were members of Sale URS the Brotherhood of Switchmen and they were: Stephen Christ. (J Mvi I r.i,....i ii lUafer and J. Hciinigan. Brother and Btrter Xeunitad.

When William Ciuwlcy, OoTk Station, New Brunswick, Can ftda, came to lliis chy week wii. nir oi omir, wiiiiam (jorinan, of jlio Fig street, las a of brother and sister, who had u.il seen eac.i other for ulim.s: ctniury. me last time t.ic Mid Momer tiau seen each otlur v. i ur. uoraam leu iuc pi ir in tins country from Knglaml visile.

I i t'mo witl siser ii famuli mi! later came to this coJiUry. This v. about forty seven yen a j. Tho reunion at the (iorham hoim on Fig street when Mrs. Crowley yislt al her brother was an occsion for rejoicing.

OTHER NEWS VOTES Geor i. or Stnrn, l. iind Anna McCracken, of Wilkes Barre we. icsterdy at in nume ot and Mrs. A.

O. Williams, of lii street. A meeting of tho Sundav board of St. I'ul's M. chlurch will be held tomorrow night.

EAST SGKANTON VARIETY SHOWERS HELD FOR MISS ETTA MAE STONE Miss Madge Stone, ef 1C17 Wheeler avenue, entertained at a variety shower Friday evening, in honor of her sister Etta May, who on Saturday, January 1, became the hrlde of P. W. Miller, of 116 Shoemaker afenue, Dunmore. At a seasonable hour a light repast was served by her niece MIns Maudu Stone. The guests were: Misses Min nie and Bertha Clause, Martha C'rage.

Mable Bar.seoter. Margaret Beatrice Loyd, Stella Meredith, ill JO gery Miller, Mildred Montger. Mildrod Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Paul LaFranue, Mr.

and Mrs. Willard Northacker. Mr. Eva Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Hal lock, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wcscott, Mr. and Mrs. Friend Stone.

Mr. and Mr. V. P. Stone.

Mr. and Mrs. Harrv Belk nay, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wolfe.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Case, Earl Gardner, Clarence Frederick Welnert and Melvin Stony. Bible Class To Elect. The Adult Bible class of the Preshv terian church will hold an Important, business meeting tomorrow evening in the church at which time the annual election of officers i.s to take place. Miss Charlotte Mavc.r.

president o. tho good attonil.i.ie lift luncheon and nr to he nerved, and preparations ui in maue lor a large attendance ui avenue. Is recovering from her recent attack of Illness. A committee from the Fast Scranton World War Veterans will met this evening fo make further plant for their new clubjiouse. nxn Exrr.osiow kilts three.

BOW, N. K. Jan. 10. Three person are dead an, two seriously injured as the result of an explosion of an acetylene gas plant that was being installed at the home of Arthur Curtis hrn today.

Curtis' two sons are believed have been killed by the force or 'ne Mast. Mrs. Curtis died from burn Curtis and a helper were taken to a hospital badly COCOANUT OIL SHAMPO Give the Hair New Life ZEMINS DRUGSTORE tad Jfjucm.