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C. The readers' co operation and compliance with this suggestion will aid in cringing about a betterment of service. SCrtANTON, PA, JUNE 3, 1919. A. temperature of ninety three on the second day of June is an unusual record for Scranton, but it was two degree warmer' in Chicago, and degree warmer in Detroit, and as a result several deaths' resulted from heat prostrations in those General Humidity was rather kind to Scranton, which accounts for the.

fact that people. were not more un 1 comfortable in view of the. high temperature. The People Oppose Government Control. Eighty eight per cent, of the' people of the United States are opposed to the government ownership and control of the railroades.

That is the development of the questionnaire sent by the Associated Railway Executives to the newspaper editors of the United States. Replies were received from about 6,000 editors, eight i out of every ten, asked to ascertain the sentiment of their communities, reporting' that there was positive sentiment for the restoration of the roads to private ownership. About one out of every ten reported sentiment in favor of the government retaining control of the roads. The demainder were in doubt. Others replied but did not attempt to answer the question.

On the question, "Whatsis the sentiment on. the proposal to extend government operation' for five years?" the answers showed seventy four per cent, opposed to it, ten per cent, in favor" of it, nine'per cent doubtful and seven per cent, failing to answer. On the questions submitted there was no cleavage along party lines. In a spirit of broad non partisanship the editors reported fairly and the people they questioned spoke their, convictions. In the strongly Democratic state of Texas, where only three Republican editors replied, the opposition to government operation waa 88 per while In stanchly Republican Pennsylvania the opposition was 84 per cent.

The magnitude of London's police force is shown by the fact that 44,593 of its members recently voted in favor fif a strike, and 4,324 against At a demonstration, held on Sunday, the men decided to postpone the strike until after the Peace Treaty is aigned, and Premier Lloyd George returns from France. The Mine Caye Problem. However long it may be put off Scranton's mine cave problem must be solved. It is a problem that grows more difficult with delay, and, therefore, should be met and dealt with immediately in a practical and substantial manner. The Republican has always held that coal should bear the full cost of its production.

The expense necessary to safeguard life and property on the surface is properly a part of that cost. It is far better to increase the price of coal, and thui provide the means for an adequate support of the surface, than to continue a system of mining which destroys the buildings overhead and devastates thickly settled sections where the people have built their homes, confident in the hope that their foundations would never be We cannot continue insensible to conditions, which so seriously affect the well being of this community, as does the mine cave menace. The caving in of cemeteries shocks the sense of humanity, and it will be a mistake not to take such action as will protect them from further damage and repair that already done. We have said that the problem grows more difficult with delay, and this should suggest the need of early action, on the part of, the mining companies to avert the possibility of disaster to the schools and churches as well as the homes of the community, If the remedy cannot be effected in any other way let the price of cal be increased to provide the amount necessary for an adequate, support of 'tht surface. The coal companies should take counsel together and meet the situation as it should be met by deciding without delay to provide an adequate support of the property that is endangered by the unrestricted continuance of the mining industry.

Surface repair is but a partial solution of the problem; the foundations must be made secure, us they are in other countries where coal mining is carried on without detriment to the property overhead. The Protection of the Public Health. Conditions with regard to ashes and garbage collection and street cleaning' are fast becoming intolerable in Scranton, and something must be done to improve them. It is of the very first importance that healthfulness shall be promoted so as to conserve the lives of the people of the community. Prompted to act by the desire to oblige the people and satisfy numerous complaints the mayor and council are about to advertise for bids to have this work done by contract, efforts to settle the existing having resulted in failure, The people of Scranton will welcome any meas use that is fair and economical, which will provide relief desired, whether the work be done by the! city or by contract.

The health of the community is paramount in this matter. Brought face to face with the sweltering season, when the danger of permitting offensive matter remain about the streets and residences is Scran ton residents realize that prompt action must be taken. Pershing's Tribute to His Comrades. The oratory of the soldier has ever been regarded with popular favor! Even when it is not embellished with the flowers of rhetoric so often employed by other speakers to adorn their resounding periods, there is" a A Body Blow at the "Rider." The House Committee on Rules has excluded from the Agricultural Appropriation bill the clause repealing the Daylight Saving Law. It's stated reason is that it is unlawful to include general legislation in a Congressional appropriation bill.

There is more to this decision than the defeat of the effort to eliminate Daylight Saving in the midst of a season. It means that the vicious practice of tacking "riders" to emergency measures has been definitely checked. The Rules Committee of the House is to be congratulated upon its courageous action. The "rider" has been responsible for much annoyance to the American people, and in some instances has been used as an instrument of Intolerance and oppression. Congress, at the present session, aims to adopt legis lation that will check the spread of Bolshevism.

One of the methods will be the exclusion of all teachers and lecturers, who, if there is any reason to believe, are in any way identified with Bolshevist propaganda. The varied attractions of Nay Aug Park are a revelation to the person who takes the time to tramp through all parts of the resort, through the picnic ground, the section below Mul berry, where the big found tain stands: the part near Lake Lin coln, and unimproved section. abounding In trees 'and undergrowth that the Roaring Brook and Luna Park. There are beaten paths throueh the unlmoroved section, coo! shaded and exhilarating, which maki a powerful appeal to nature lovers. Such a stroll, too, will reveal some of repair work which the force of men at park, limited because of' romewhat slender, finances, is facing.

The steps of the old roadway from the picnic grounds to the entrance to Luna Park have decayed and will reeelva attention to safeguard pleas ure seekers. There is talk of board ing up the old bridge across the Roar ing Brook leading from Nay V.ug Luna. Sections of the floorlna; have disappeared and some on Is likely to fall through and suffer serious accident. You turn from the33 things that have to be done 'to much that has been accomplished, anil note with pleasure and satisfaction the energy revealed by Commissioner Phillies and his assistants. Charles E.

Hamilton Is in receipt of a letter from his old time friend, John H. Docking, former manager of the Poll Theater, who, a long tour to familiar places, returned to his home at LeRoy, N. to become chief of the police force of that town. He was elected to that 'position on the first day of May, and at once assumed his duties. LeRoy is a thrlvlns town.

about the size of and the. base of various and varied manufac turing Interests. The position to which Mr. Docking has been elected is one which he finds congenial, and he writes that he is in good health and spirits. David S.

Price, well known garage man of West Scranton; P. Swartz, Adams avenue storekeeper; Albert Orudis and George Washington Hines, prominent Lackawanna employes, are on a fishing trip in Wayne county, ana ineir many friends In the section west of the river are preparing for a crop of fish stories that will keep the tongues wagging for several weeks. The last time Mr. Price and Mr. SwarU organized a fishing trip they brought him the largest mess of fish stories in the history of the city.

One fnci dent sworn to by these popular sports men wis that a Wayne county cow ate thlrtw flve fish at one standing and then trampled on the basket be cause there were not enough to complete the third dozen. Mr. Price is a well known dog fancier in addition to maintaining a high class garage he has a valuable kennel in Luzerne county. He Is known from one end of the city to the other, having for years been employed by the Scranton school district as an electrician. i Rev.

Charles H. Rust delivered a very eloquent sermon at the Immanuel Baptist church on Sunday evening, in speaking before nearly one hundred members of Coeur de Lion and Melita CommandcrieB, Knights Templar. "The Christian Ascent and the Ascent Through Christ" was his subject, and he applied It to the occasion. The dress uniform of the Sir Knights, who occupied a reserved section, gave rich color to the church auditorium. The clergyman said that he rejoiced that great work lor humanity is beina done by the Masons in tarrying out their Ideals.

"I have confidence." he said, "that the Masonic group of men are true to their ideals. They are lifting the human race higher and helping to make the ascent." David R. Jones, who has been made warden at the county Jail, tQ succeed Fred K. JJarby. resigned, la well known citizen of West Scranton, who performed fin service for the Republican party as chairman of its local campaign in 1914, when Dr.

W. M. Lynch was elected to the State Senate, He has been prominent in party affairs for a number of years. Mr. Jones Is also popular in labor circles in the Lackawanna valley, having been connected with the United Mine Workers, of America since 1900.

Another announcement by Sheriff J. R. Schla ger is to the effect that George Be nore will retain the position of deputy warden, to which he succeeded temporarily upon the death of his father, Frank Benore. Both of these appointments are regarded as popular. Commentlng uppn the sale of the Mayfleld mine to William T.

Spruks, of Scranton, the Carbondale Leader says that it is reported that this trans action is the first of several to follow. The Leader remarks: "A number of sales of coal companies in the northern end of the county are looked for within the next few days. Outside capital, it is said, Is interested in the bright outlook for the coal business ana investors have been attracted by the possibilities." The Leader adds: "It became known also today that a new corporation Is dickering for the Rackett Bro! Coal company. The latter has been owned for some years by a company headed by David Boies and Edward H. Leaning.

The new concern. It is said, will be known as the Simpson Coal company, and among the incorporators will be several now Interested In the Lackawanna County Coal company." THE STROLLER. WHEAT HARVEST PROBLEM From The Topeka Capital. Harvesting a two hundred million bushel wheat crop is a serious porblem which Kansas faces, to be accomplished within a few weeks. Wheat cutting cannot be put off.

State Farm Labor Director Frlsell, of Lamed, calls for 820.000 men to harvest the' crop, more than half of this Immense army of workers to be brought In from other states. There are still In the army, unavailable for harvest hands, more than twice as many Kansas men as a year ago, and Kansac therefore Is short handed to an extent that It has never been before. With high wages In other occupation It Is not easy to Induce men to come Into the wheat harvest. 'The payl is good enough, but the lob does not attract men who have permanent em ployment. For harvest hands Kansas must rely largely, on former men In the S.

A. T. C. 'If the wheat Isn't harvested as soon as It Is ripe. It Is lost." Mr.

Frlsell told Kansas City this week. "We can put off our corn, our hay and our alfalfa, but we can't put off wheat. The crop this year Is going to be worth $475,000,000." 1 It Is worth a supreme effort to save the whole of It. TABLOID TOPICS. Italy has nearly a millon trade union ists adulated with the various trade unions In that country.

The coaL miners of Australia' have demolidcd a 25 per cent. Increase in wages. Japanese Red Cross workers In Cali fornia make socks for their soldiers of heavy rice paper, which fs valuable for keeping the feet warm In Winter, A pair Is generally worn four or five days before being discarded. One of the greatest obstacles to com merce In China Is tlic "llkln." the In ternal tax on goods In transit, originating as a wa( tax luring the Tolplng rebellion. The 'llkln" was originally a tax of one tenth of 1 per cent, of the value of the goods when It was first Imposed, about 1153.

but today Its amount Is aparently determined arbi trarily by the collector. WHAT THE PAPERS SAY IK THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN TUESDAY, JUNE directness about it that carries conviction and leaves a lasting impression. History contains many examples, ancient and mod em, of striking sentences uttered by men who doubtless felt more at home on the battlefield than in the' forum, but who, nevertheless, have given, expression to endur ing thoughts. Our own General Grant, although not given much to speech, has said some things that will last, and long be quoted, and the same is true of othei military leaders who spoke on rare occasions arid, when they did, clothed their ideas in candid words that have found a permanent place among the classics. We are too close to the great world war to appreciate to their full extent the dramatic sidelights 'connected with it, and which will undoubtedly occupy a large space in history.

The presence of John Pershing, Commander in Chief of the American Ex peditionary Forces, on Memorial Day, at the cemetery in Romagfte, France, where 9,000 soldiers, killed in the Argonne, are sleeping, was a memorable event, and the words he spoke there will be treasured in the pages of his country's history. Particularly impressive was the closing sentence of his speech: "Farewell, dear comrades 1 Here under the clear skies, on the green hillsides and amid the flowering fields of France, in the quiet hush of peace we leave you forever in God's keeping!" There is an epic in these words falling from the lips of such a man, on such a scene, and on such an occasion. Speaking of the magnitude of the conflict which he described as "the greatest war of history," General Pershing paid a noble tribute to the valor of the heroic American soldiers who flung themselves into the fight "when Allied hope seemed all but lost" and turned the tide of victory for humanity. He held that our heroic dead who gave their lives for Liberty at Argonne, Chateau Thierry, Cantigny, St. Mihiel on the Meuse and the Marne, and elsewhere in France, were actuated by the principles which our forefathers fought to establish, and added: "The glory of our independence must remain the leaven and our flag the emblem of all that freedom love and cherish.

Strengthened by the practical test of war, and with an abiding faith in the Almighty, let ue be steadfast in upholding the integrity of our traditions as a guide to future generations at home, and a beacon to all who are oppressed." There is here no imaginary description of American valor, but an actual picture of the heroism that flung back the Teutonic hordes and culminated in the overthrow of autocracy. General Pershing's Memorial Day speech deserves to take high rank in the literature of the waf. Coming from the heart of the great soldier who led our troops to victory in the world's Armageddon, it possesses a degree of eloquence that should give it enduring renown. Time to Look After Our Own. The plight of the people of Belgium, Poland and the northern part of France during the war, made a power ful appeal.to humane and charitable sentiment throughout the world.

Material help that developed from this sympathy came, very largely, from the United SJates, assuming a charitable fund of gigantic size. Following the war have come movements in America to restore this and that in the war torn districts, the public being expected to contribute toward the financing of activities, which are assuming astonishingly forms. It's all wrong. Were only those very able to give asked to donate to these promotions it wouldn't be so On the contrary appeals are made to thousands who have already, impoverished themselves in giving; to others who deprive their families of something every time a dollar is contributed; and to still others whose pride will not permit them to hold back, even when they know their means are limited. A state of affairs such as that cannot be permitted to go on forever.

It is time to check it. The home needs of the United States must receive proper con sideration. There are persons in onr cities who are as much in want as those in the war devastated regions. There are thousands At home who are hungry, almost shelterless1, and without proper clothing. While the war was on, when the liberty of the world was threatened, it was right to make great sacrifices.

It is right to do all anyone can to help a good cause But the publie conscience must be aroused to resist the persistent demands on America to help all sorts of causes when so many in the united States are in crying meed of immediate help. Lower Beef Prices Promised. It is to be hoped that the announcement made, in Chicago, by the Bureau of Public Relations, American Meat Packers' Association, that a decrease in the price of beef is "immediately at hand" will be borne out by the facts. There have been too many false announcements of decreased cost of living. Several reasons are given for lower prices in the statement including cheaper grass fed cattle, decreased exports and the end of the government's persistent demand for meat In this, also, ought to be included government Release of large quantities of foodstuffs which should be offered the American public now that it is no longer needed by the army.

The war has been practically ended for seven months, yet prices for certain foodstuffs are higher today than they were when the armistice was signed. The fact is most difficult to explain. There is a hope that, if the price of meat drops there will be a modification of the cost of other necessaries of life. STROLLER'S NOTEBOOK She rarty of From the Philadelphia Press. It is very evident that the Republican majorities In.

the two branches of congress are keenly awake their responsibilities. If they continue as they have begun, the country wljl be treated to an exhibition of real efficiency in legislation. If there is the same, pace kept up Will be. a new record, made for accomplishment. The people elected a Republican congress in the belief that in this way the country would be given a business administration.

The Republicans are passing appropriation bills as rapidly as is consistent with proper consideration of the questions involved. They are attending strictly to business, and proving i once more that the Republican party is the party of efficiency. Oaneral Angeles Takes thacTleld. From the New York Herald: Thst Catherine of Mexican revolu tionary leaders on tlW Coahnila Nuevo Leon border line for the purpose of exploting the Provisional presidency of General Felip Angeles and perfecting a program of campaign against the federal forces in Northern and Central Mexico may be the first step in'1 the restoration of law and order in our War torn, bandit ridden neighbor to the south. If the meeting called reflects any actual crystallization of sentiment among the various groups which have been operating independently along the lines of the Mexican Central and Mexican Northwestern railways, the situation may he called distinctly en couraging, At the Age of 109.

From the New York Sun. Ontario county boasts that Mrs. Samantha' Stanton Nellis, of Naples, Is the oldest living member of the Methodist church, and today her years and virtues are to be celebrated pub licly in recognition of her attainment of 109. It Is a fairish rtcord and Mrs. Nellis has seen some marvellous things in her many days.

May sho continue to prosper and eventually en joy a happy old An Unpleasant Theory. From the New York Times. A certain possibly moVe cynical and less reverent of his departmental superiors' than he. should he when asked, the. other day, why.

neither the American aviators nor those of the Allies were provided with parachutes, particularly after the Germans had proved their value, said the explanation was easy. It would have been done in time, he declared, but not until there had been available a parachute which could be described, truthfully or with a colorable excuse, as American, British, French, or Italian, but even as between the associated forces each would have been slow to adopt a device that was not its own, or so changed in detail that the national name could, be affixed to It, To accept this theory Is not pleasant. Conquest of the Air. From, the! Philadelphia Inquirer. No one now doubts that the conquest of the air Is virtually accomplished.

To have flown from here to the Azores argues that a little more skill in construction, a little more conservation of energy and the unbroken trip can bo made In safety. In the last few weeks at Atlantic City there have been amazing demonstrations of the airplane's capacities in many directions with the comforting assurance that future progress will be rapid. NO MORE "RIDERS" From the New York Herald. The house committee on rules has made an excellent start by refusing to allow a daylight saving repeal amendment to be fastened as a 'rider" on the agricultural appropriation bill. The "rider" is a vicious device.

The rulesi of the house forbid general legislation in an appropriation bill. The reason for this prohibition is sound. Appropriation measures have a right of way because they merely provide money to do work estimated for or already authorized by law. Restrictions oh the content of appropriation bills facilitate their passage by eliminating contentious matter. Different rules govern the consideration of general legislation.

It is, therefore, a clear legislation. It is. therefore, a clear violation of the bouse and senate codes to fasten general legislation on money bills. It also opens the way to demoralizing logrolling and favoritism. In war all rules are suspended.

Much general legislation was saddled on the appropriation measures in 1917 and 1818. But the war emergency Is over. The daylight saving repealers emphasized that fact "by bringing their proposition forward. Tet the committee on rules In the house treated the repeal as if it was, In fact, a war measure and helped to rush it through last February without any pretence of public discussion, along with fewer clothes than I wear, Town Tgplcs. AFEW SMILES Now thot Doc Davis has begun revelattlons, the Kaiser may realize how sharper than an ulcerated tooth It Is to have a thankless dentist.

We would like to have held Doc's job, and when It appeared necessary to draw the katserllche molar, warble as we close down on the forceps: "The Yanks Are Coming, the Yanks are Coming." Chicago Post. "She has what I should call a fancy work face." "What do you mean by that?" every time her temper gets ruffled her brows knit!" Cartoons Magazine. Shaplelgh I can't stand your extravagance any longer, Mrs. Shapelelgh Vo.u're most unrea sonable, my dear, No one could get STRENGTH OF THE HILLS. I have walked along a river That Is peaceful In Its flow.

Where the great hills stand forever Quiet hills that thrill me so! Peaceful hills, all change defying, To your sombre, silent rise, When a noisy day Is dying, Trusting, lift I up mine eyes. When the ways of men are palling 1 On the heart of mo, I know That the hills, the hills are calling Me away; I rise and go From the town and noise and riot Where the changing days go by, And I seek the splendid quiet Of the hills and woods and sky. There is shifting all around me, There Is endless, endless change; And a narrow sight has bound me. And from out the wistful range, Is It all, I've often wondered. Working out for 11 or good? Wiser men than I 'have pondered On theso things, nor understood.

But when the doubts come creeping Like the gathering of gloom, When even In my sleeping My very dreams assume The form of mighty yearning, And a terror through me thrills Look up, soul, and turning, See the Presence In the Hills. Gurnet t.atdlnw Eskew, In New York Herald. Special In Charming Spring Waistt BURLESON'S DUPLICITY From the New York World. Postmaster General Burleson took over the cables under a war emergency were "many reasons," only one or which would he give. This was the "absolute necessity for uninterrupted and continuous communication" as if that necessity had become greater after than during the war! On Saturday last before the house committee on Interstate commerce the "many other reasons" were cleared up.

President Carlton of the Western Union Telegraph company testified that he had advised taking over the cables "in order, that American merchants might have direct connection" with foreign markets and that they might thus avoid "an unfriendly attitude of foreign powers" to which or to whose jurisdiction cables Mr. Carlton also had In mind a scheme of government aid for the permanent acquisition of these cables. Then the cables were taken over by the postofflce department There was thus no war emergency whatever about the matter. It was simply a case of private business interests making belated use of a war emergency act to serve their own ends. WE KEEP THE SHIPS From the Philadelphia Definite announcement Is made that the German "ships seized in American ports when we entered thewar will be kept by the United States.

There had been some doubt as to their status. England, for Instance, had proposed that the German 1 ships, no matter where they were taken oyer, should be nooled and allotted on the basis or ton nage lost by the submarine campaign. In that event England would have got most of the ships and the United States very few. The Shipping Board, turned Its at tentlon Jo freighters. Anything that would float when Pershing was caning for his bridge of boats across the Atlantic was acceptable.

There was no attempt to lobk ahead to the time when the war should be over and passengers would be clamoring for. ac commodations, Not a single treat passenger ship has been constructed. So far as we know, nonei In contemplation. Were we to be deprived of the German ves sels seised as prizes we should be In a bad way. But since we are to re tain them, we hare at least a nucleus for a first class passenger service.

8c rr.e well known vessels are Includ ed In the list now under the Stars and Stripes. Among them are the Vater land, the George Washington, the Kronprlnsessln Cecllle. the Kaiser Wll helm II, the President Grant, the Amer Ika end the Kronprlnz Wllhelm. Surely here Is a starter, but only a starter. THE MEXICAN MUDDLE From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.

That Villas forces have proclaimed Gen Felipe Angeles Provisional President of Mexico and Inaugurated a. new revolt against President Carranza Is natural enough, but that Angeles and Villa should be hinted as acceptable to the government at Washington re quires a forgefflilncss of (he record hard to believe. It Is not so long since the slogan, "Villa dead or or since Carrl zal. It Is likely or possible that we are now to be put In the position of Assisting this bandit to Impose his rule upon. all Mexico? Angeles la favorably mentioned ss an artillery expert who rendered service to Franr ss an Inspector of munition.

War Is his trade, as brl 36 Inch Novelty Voiles 45c and 50c 40 Inch Embroidered Voiles 60c to $1,50 40 and 45 Inch Chiffon Voiles 50c to $1.2 40 and 45 Inch Organdies 75c to $1.50 Labor to Fight Bolshevism From the New York Sun, Hugh Fray ne, general organizer of the, American Federation of Labor giving Ms views of the duty organised lobor in the matter of checking the activities of Bolshevism and forecasting the action in that respect of the American Federation of Labor at its annual, convention this month, said to a reporter for The Sun: "It is well to make clear that the American Federation of Labor is American through and through, believing in American democracy, in the Constitution of the United States, in the enforcement of law, in the recognition of properly constituted authority, in the church and in all other ideals upon which our republic stands. Therefore It never could have sympathy with the doctrines of of Trotsky "and Lenlne now being circulated here and elsewhere. That point Is established, it is equally, clear, that union labor's Interest Is putting down Bolshevism lh America equal to or greater than that of any other class." Mr. Frayne is explicit In his statement of means to be taken by his organization to counteract Bolshevik propoganda, saying: "We shall show in such ways as our people understand that lying and deceit are the principal propaganda methods ot the Balsheviki that are plotting revolution in America. We shall put to our people this simple question: 'What good are the shortest hours and the highest wages in a state of savagery I This plain speaking official of labor believes that the convention will express Itself with equal plainness and sanity.

Neither his nor any other union of labor, he says, is tainted by Bolshevik madness. gandage is the trade of his associate, Villa. It is true he aided Madero to overthrow the elder Diaz, but it is also true that he later made his peace with Huerta, who sent him to France for further military education; that ttUl later he was a partner of Villa and Zapata In the capture of Mexico City, which left the capital at the mercy of Zapata's bandits, and more recently Angeles has been mentioned as conspiring with Felix Dias in his obor tive attempts at upsetting Carranza. It is plainly stated that Angeles property, with a palpable bid ror American support in a promise to protect Americans. MEN AND WOMEN What a man can do If he so wills to do is llustrated by the career of Vice President C.

K. Lassiter of the American Locomotive company, a Virginian who lives In New York. Family a. n. A htm ft hlnpUxTTl it h'S forged his position.

Silk Hoeiery For June Graduate! Display and Sale of Dependable Dress Fabrics For the Bride and Sweet Girl Graduate i These sheer fabrics have a dainty simplicity that makes them ideal for graduation frock. as well as charming June brides' growns. Fortunate 'buying enables us to offer these splendid vaiues in aepenaaoie mercnanaise ana me assortment incomes dainty evening shades, as well as 40 Inch Crepe de Chine 1 $1.85 to $2.50 40 Inch Georgette Crepe $1.85 to $2.50 36 Inch Lustrous Satins $1.50 to $4.50 36 Inch Chiffon Taffetas $1.75 to $3.00 36 Inch Jersey Silks. $2 to $5.50 "If.It'a Hardware We Have It" Visit Our Seed Department We have a large assortment of seeds, in bulk and packages and all the other things that are necessary for successful garden making. 1 Fertilizer Rakes Corn Peas Spinach Parsnip Lima Beans Pole Beans Field Seed Corn Sheep Manure Forks and Cultivators Ground Bone Hoes Beets Onion Parsley Carrot Bush Beans Swiss Chard Ensilage Seed Corn WEEKS HARDWARE CO.

119 WASHINGTON AVENUE way to his present high Frank Bacon, who after 40 years of state life has at last become the talk of New York because of his acting "Lightnln'," the great hit of the season in the great metropolis, has played manv narts. usually as a drunken man, but hitherto with only passings notice. No one has ever seen Bacortfj take a drink, Mrs. i Norman Whiteside, who for some time has been Inactive in suf act of congress after the war was I present effort is nanced by American i raKe Cjrcieg issued a atatement over and the armistice had been signed, interests dissatised with Carranza. He When asked at the time to explain sol making a play as a champion or tne extraordinary a he said there constitution of 1857 and the rights of to the effect that her investigations show that the American laboring wo man is in greater need of a champion than the women of Belgium.

Inorease In wages and shortening of the working hours of 400 women em played In hotels are features of the ruling of the Manitoba, Minimum Wage Board. The minimum wage is 112.50 per week. petition asking for the punishment of the Germans responsible for the deportation of women from Lille, Rouhaix and Tourcolng in the Spring of T1S Handed to the peace confer helper. From such a beginning he ence is signed by 18,000 women. GnHnsfceir Bros.

Hardware, Plumbing and Heating 325 327 Penn. Arc. What a world of service can be had from a wire! Just think of the many different kinds of help yotl can get from a lamp socket, baseboard or wall outlet. You can repUce upplwt Almost any physical effort of the human body! Housework, in the planning the directing is a joy, a pleasure to any woman. The hard, discouraging part is the physical effort the work, the drudgery! What woman would continue to wear out her mind and body on menial drudgery and monotonous routine if she was throughly convinced that Electricity would relieve her of all this hard part! But many women still think that Electrical Helps are expensive luxuries only for those of liberal means.

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