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BROAD YIEW IS PUT ON NOTE7 Consideration of New Demands Possible Through Wilson Telegram, Holds Secretary CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY Effort to Break Deadlock in Wage Negotiations to Be Made That. Day WASHINGTON. Nov. 24. Keprcsn tatives of the anthracite mine wlrkers ami operators were called by Secretary of Lshor Wilson today to meet here next Wednesday In an effort to break the deadlock In the pending wage scgotiations.

The call for a meeting was announced at the labor deportment after Secretary Wilson had conferred with representatives of the mine workers, who came here from the Pennsylvania hard coal region to learn the attitude of the government regarding the re opening of the award of thai anthraeito coal commission. Secretary Wi'son said lie would on next Wednesday officially communicate to both, sides the interpretation of President Wilson's telegram requesting the reopening of the commission's award. "Broad Interpretation." Secretary Wilson is understood to place a "broad interpretation" on the president's telegram, which has brought about a deadlock in the wage negotiations, the operators contending that they have no authority to consider the miners' demands for a wage increase equal to the twenty seven per cent. recently awarded the bituminous workers. They argue that tne president originallv intended that the inequalities "within the present agreement" should be considered.

Secretary Wilson is understood to take the view that the president's telegram makes possible the consideration of the additional wage demands of the miners and the substitution of a new wage contract provided on agreement cun be reached with the operators, Oathens "acclaims constantine's kin ATHENS. Nov. 24. Princes Andreas and Christopher brothers of ex King Constantlne of Greece, arrived in Athens at 5 o'clock ths afternoon. The princes were escorted by large rnd enthusiastic crowds to the palace from the dock at which their steamer arrived from Italy.

The triumphal procession In honor of the two prnces had been arranged by Queen Mother Olga, Premier Rhal lis, and Minister of War Gounaris. Hundreds of took part. HARDING MAKES CANAL JOURM Cresses Isthmus and Exchanges Personal Greetings With President Porras "btJ0A, CANAL ZONK. Nov. 24 President elect Harding came through itlic Panama canal from Christobal to ithn Pacific coast todiy.

and, crossing into the reouhlic of Panama, exchanged with President Porras personal ferlMta'onfl. Mr Hardin or also expressed a warm iMvpa'for better relations the United Sates and Panama. Later President Porras came across the boundary end on American territory, told Mr. Harding inat he warmly reciorooated these ctdires. The trip thrush tho i ial was In the nature of ui cf the rr.

it Hie waterway, in vh'ch Mr. Harding has shown unusual interest. The journey across the isthmus was nade on the mine layer Graham, which was furnished by the zone authorities. The. nresident eleet was accompanied by Governor Harding of the canal zone.

General Babbitt, Admiral Johnston, William J. Price, the American minister to Panama, and Affare, tho Panama foreign minister Mr. Harding left the ship at the Twlro Miguel lock and completed tne crossing of the Isthmus on a special train. The Panama officials made a formal affair out of Mr." Harding's visit to Panama City. A platoon of police was assigned to escort him to the palace, where President Torrras received htm In state.

The return call of the Panama president was made to Mr Harding at the American legation! Later Mr. Hardin? held an informal public reception there. He will spend Thanksgiving quietly with a game of golf during the after noon. In the evening he will be tbo guest or President Torres at dinner in Panama Citv. Friday Mr.

Harding will return to Cristobal and will take his ship there ounuuy ior iirrn' SPEJTT $2,500. IIARRISBUTtO, Nov. 24. The cam pnlgn exnense account of United State: Senator Boies Tenrose, filed at the cap ital VeSterdflV Showed nnlv nnn evnen dlture. a contribution of $2,500 lo the Republican state Committee.

Ur rtKS THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR 10 CENTS MACON, Nov 24. Thanksgiving dJnnr complete for ten cents is offered for tomorrow by Mrs. D. Arthur, stewardess of the Macon Telephone Exchange, to the system's employes. Mrs.

Arthur said today she expected at least to "break even'' on the dinner. She announced her menu of unlimited portions would consist of baked goose with cranberry sjuce, oyster dressing, stewed corn, celery, rolla and coffee. Wrought Steel oiled by Three Is Charge AGAINST "TRUST" Added to List of Building Materials Producers Holding Prices Uniform THREE NEW INDICTMENTS Brindell, Head of New York Building Trades Council, Named in Two of Them NEW YORK, 'Nov. 24. New York's warfare against the alleged building trust today brought forth three Indictments charging extortion, as well st testimony linking the Wrough Iron Wrought Steel Industries to the long list of other producers of construction materials which are alleged unlawfully to hold prices uniform throughout the country.

While the allied forces of an extraordinary grand Jury and the Joint legislative committee made thisprog ress in their major offensives, legal skirmishes occurred in two courts and the city's independent inquiry into its millions of dollars in contracts was postponed until Monday. Brindell Again lUmtd. Robert P. Brindell, president of the builders' trades council, and alleged "king" of building trades workmen in the metropolis, was named in two ef today's indictments, both charging extortion. The other indictment, also charging extortion, was against Brln dell's "chief of staff." Peter Stadt miller, a member of the building trades council.

Charges against Brindell alleged that he forced Louis J. Cohen, a building contractor, to pay him 1500 under threat of stopping work on a construction Job last July, Stadtmiller was accused of extorting $1,000 from the Garden City Wrecking company by threatening to put the firm out of business in case of refusal. Testimony that three fourths of the1 wrought steel trade in America is controlled by three powerful corporations, maintaining prices "usually absolutely uniform." and that two great manufacturing concerns dominate the en tire wrought Iron business with similar effect touched the peak of interest in the evidence which, the day brought forth. Previously the committee had heard witnesses say that rational associations regulate distribution and prices throughout the United States in lime stone marble, sand and other building materials. The testimony regarding conditions in the wrought iron and steel market came from John G.

Cornell, a Jobber and exporter, who also declar ed dealers' quotations in New York are usually identical, and that "there was a time when prices were fixed' at luncheon attended by. a "club" composed of the' twenty large Jobbing concerns. Now a price list is sent out by his concern and usually other firms quote identically, he testified. The three companies which he named as producing 75 per cent, of the wrought steel in America were the National Tube company, Youngstown Sheet Tube company and the Republic Iron and Steel company. ALL CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS RELEASED "wastttngton.

Nov. 24. All army conscientious objectors imprisoned during tho war have now been released from custody. Secretary of War Baker announced tonignt. a toiai of 33, the statement said, have been discharged by recent orders, including Benjamin J.

Salmons, who started a "hunger strike" while confined in a government hospital here a month ago. "The cases of the S3 conscientious objectors who remained in custody some weeks ago, have now been finally reviewed by the secretary of war." Mr. Baker's statement said, "on the dation of the adiutant gen eral's office the remainder of sentence are remitted and the 'men discharged 40 irtrarisas 121 sa days. NEW YORK. Nov.

24. Ther have fnriv murders in the five borougns of New York since October 1, 22 of which have thus far defied soiuaon. ami thefts have so increased and have been marked by such daring that for some time it has been rumored that Insurance companies are constdtr. ing advancing thefts insurance raies. PAPER WAREHOUSE DAMAGE BY FIRE Blaze in Waste Paper Structure Keeps Firemen Busy for Nearly Two Hours Fire, starting shortly before 11 o'clock last night, almost totally destroyed the establishment cf the Penn Waste Paper Company, at Providence and Albright avenue, near Weston The building, with its tons of packed pKer, was an easy prey to the fames and the structure was enveloped by tho blase when the firemen arrived.

Spontaneous combustion Is believed to have caused the blaze, tont of paper and rags being stored and tightly packed in tho wooden structure. Assistant Superintendent Charles Harmon was in charge of the work of the smoke eaters and through thuir efforts the framo of the building wrs saved, although tho Interior and the contents wee badly gutted. 1 The firemen were on the Job until well after the natura of the blaze making their work unusually difficult. Engine 1, 6, Hose .2 and Truck 1 responded to the alarm. ft Copyright bj Underwood Cndcrwooil.

Sir Kabindraath Tagore, philosopher and mysticc poot of India, who witnessed one of the big football games hero said there Is no calm in America. "This is probably duo to your climate." he said. "ou do not commune enough with yourselves, nor do you go apart enough to commune with the Almighty." Ko said ho was surprised not at tho size of the crowd "for In India our football assocation attracts sometimes nearly twice as many" but the color and organization of the crowd and the style of the iplay which Is absolutely different from ours, which is not rough." COAL SHORTAGE PROVEN MYTH Investigation of Twelve of Twenty "Worst Cases" Shows Supply on Hand BREAKERS THROWN OPEN Twelve eases, represented as being those In which families had absolutely no coal "on were investigated yesterday, by Board of Trade representatives, who found that in ft single instance was there an actual need of coal at the present time, according to Ci Scamans, acting president of the bpard in the absence of J. S. Mc Anulty.

Twenty coses of families said to be without coal as a result of the alleged shortage in the city, were turned ovr to" (ha board representatives for investigation, and of these, twelve were checked up. In some cases it was found that a small supply was on hand and, in these Instances, the board committee arranged for an early delivery, but not one of the twelve was without any coal at all. The other cases will bo investigated tomorrow morning, it is expected. Woman, Prompted by rear. Wlille Mr.

Scamans would not discuss the matter, It is understood that in one instance, the first case investigated, a woman who had written that 6he had no coal on hand, was found to have three tons in her bin, and that shd had two additional tons ordered. Tho woman, upon being questioned, admitted that the supply was sufficient to meet her needs for some time, but that she had been prompted to write the letter and to order the additional two tons as a result of fear that thero would be a shortage during the winter months. Published articles telling of serious conditions, she said, led her to put in en appeal for coal. Positive results of the action of city council, taken last week when Councilman Harry E. Apgar offered a motion calling on the coal companies of the city to submit statements as to whether or not they were selling retail and as to whether they would limit their sales, were shown yesterday, when several other operators, Including li L.

W. Coal Company, made reply. D. 1. Opens rur IXinos.

A. W. Decker, sales for the Lackawanna, notified the councumeu, as a result of the Apgar motion, that the concern whose sales he handles will throw open the Bellcvue, Hyde Park and National mines in the city and the Storrs colliery in City, one of the biggest producers in the Lackawanna system, for retail trade. This arrangement will be made effective at once, Mr. Decker SLld, and the company will increase "Tfs rtttail tonnage as the weather grows colder.

The Storrs output will aid materially In Insuring North Scranton peopte their supply of coal, the colliery be'rg located just over the city line. The Pennsylvania Coal Company has to date in 1920 supplied thq Consumers' Ice Company with one slxtn of the total amount mined in tho coal Knds of the company within tho city limits, accord ing to the letter received by City ClerK William P. Huestrr from Joseph P. Jen nings, general superintendent of the concern. company po'i ts out thnt It has no colliery within tht city, tho nearest being No.

5, inside the Dunmore oorousn line. Dunmore Rot Beatrioted. 'Coal Is available at thi. colllerv local dealers supplying coU to residents Of t'ho. borough of Dunmore.

and there is no restriction upon tho quantllty required for this purpose," sayu the company's letter, which states that tho Consumers' company has teen given moro coal this year than ir. the corresponding period In 191X 'This quantity," the communicn tii i states, "is onc slxth of the coal mli.ed by tho Pennsylvania Coal Companv from Its lands within tho city limits' during tho yar to thn letter ooric'udcs. The Hi'Vd Coal and Iron Comppnv. under mo asmii manarrament, has no mine3 wltVn miles of tho city. Vve bave ben selling coal at mir ur thn Tilv.

City Coal Company In Its repl'v. "We" nave however, as far as possible, applied this tonnage to the nods of the (Continued nn Pago Two) KOSDEXL TT7JTJP5ED THIRD TIME WASHINGTON, Nov. SL Repr sentatlve Mondell of Wyoming, Ropub can leader of tho House, was confined to his bed todny ps a remit of the third accident ho lias suffered Mnre congress adjourned last ascending the stons at his home re las night, a crutch which he was us'ng an a result of a previous Injury, broke causing the. majority leader, sustain sever fa. EYE WITNESSES, THEY SAY Forced at Point of Gun to Leave Scene of in An Automobile WHEELING, W.

Nov. 24 Peter D. Treadway and Marie Williams, giving their home addresses as Philadelphia, arrstod here in connectios with tho killing late last Saturday night or eariy Sunday morning of Henry T. Peiroe. ft Philadelphia, told the police, according to a statement giiven out at headnua: tors, that l'eirco was killed by two unknown strangers who escaped in the victim's automobile, after forcing Treadway and the Williams woman to accompany them at the point of a revolver.

The two were examined by the police separately, according to the latter. Treadway. say the police, acldmitted witnessing the killing of Peirco adding that ha and his woman companion were in the room at the time. The woman, however, the police say, denied that sho was present when Peirce ivaa slian. After tho arrest of Treadway and the Williams woman today the police say they received from a local pawn shop a suit of clothes soiled with blood stains which they say had been pledged by the prisoner.

In a valise in Treadway's possession, the police declare, they also found a blood stained sweater. Pelroe "Drank Heavily." According to Treadway's version of the killing of Peircc, ns related by the two detectives and other police officials who took part in the examination of the prisosers, he met Peirce on the street some me Sot. relay evening and that tho. latter asked him to "find two girls for a party." Ha went about among his acquaintances, he said, and met the Williams woman and "a girl friend. The three went to Peirce's anartmcnt.

he added, where the quar tet "drank heavily." Peirce, according to. tho statement of the police, quoting Treadway, cinsumed a great quantity of liquor, and as the night wore on the "party" developed into a "drunken revel." At about midnight, according to Treadway, "two strangers" entered the apartment and "ordrered the members of the party to hand over their money." Peirce, he added, was the only person to resist tho intruders, and was struck down. In, the excitement "the other girl' escaped" and nothing Tnoro SVas seen of her. The intruders, after accomplishing the slaying of Peirce, said Treadway, then turned on the gas and drove him and the Williams woman from the place and forced them to board the automobile which stood at tho curb. 32 IN ARMY GIVEN DEATH SENTENCES Penalty, However, Was Not Carried Into Effect But Reduced, Says Gen.

Crowder WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. Thirty two persons in tho army were sentenced to death by court martials during the last fiscal year, but in no case as the sentence carried into effect, says Major General E. H. Crowder, Judge advocate general in hi annual report made public yesterday.

Twelve of the dath sentences were disapproved, nineteen reduced to im drisonment ranging rrom life terms to five years, and one case was pending on review when the report was complied. Only nine of tho cases were for military Eight were found guilty of misbehavior in the face of the enemy and one was sentenced as a say. Trials for desertion were slightly less numerous than for the two preceding years, but the comparative number was larger. Confinement for life was Imposed In 42 31 of the sentences being approved, two disapproved, eight mitigated to shorter terms. One pending awaits final action.

In all 23(1 officers were sentenced to dismissal after court martial. Of these 134 sentences were approved. Tho total number of general courts for tlw more serluos offenses was 87.S per cent, convictioss being obtained. 40 AIRPLANES LINE UP FOR RACE TODAY MINBOLA, N. Nov.

24 Two scorj flying machines, each of Uim capable of attain. a speed of mofa than 100 miles a.i hour. ro lined up o.i Field hero tonight, waiting for the signal which was to send them off tomor row morning in tho greatest acronuuti cat race in the country's htory Virtually all of the t.at cn'i best army, naval and civilian av.ators entered In the competition fc the Pulitzer trophy and the Liberty bond prizes. valued at S3.100, devised ths Aero Club of America by the will of tho late Samuel E. Valentine.

Desp'to the bad weather and low visibility today, several of tho flyers went uj lor practice spins, the roar of high powered motors continuing until darkness had settled aver tho field. Tho aviators will bo sent away In seven groups over triangular 33 mile course, will ho cover il four times ernes ros hassiko'3 sister. WASHINGTON, D. C. 23.

Appointment ol Mrs. Carolyn Votaw, sister of President elect Hadrlng as head of tho social service department of the Public Health was announced yesterday by Surgeon General Cum mlnb. Mrs. Votaw, who recently resigned as a member of the police force of Washington, will have charge of the work with disabled former service men, VENIZELoa ON TAY TO ITICB, MKSSIN'A, Sicily, Nov. 24.

Prem'er Venissclos, who was to leave hero on Monday night, reconsidered his decision, and remained until this morning. I when he. left by special traJn for Nick He will arrive thcrs tonight. i ESTABLISHED 1867 VOL. 1113, NO.

50 MEMBER OF I ASSOCIATED PRESS I SCRANTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1920 FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE TWO CENTS IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY PHILOSOPHER SAYS THERE IS NO CALM IN AMERICA SAY STRANGER WOULD, GIVE FINE ARTS PLACE IN THE CABINET SIR HAMAR GREENWOOD TELLS COMMONS OF PLOT IS THE SLAYER LINKED TO BLOW UP. PROPERTY OFHyEIRCE Woman and Man Arrested by Police, Tell Weird Story of Killing Copyright by Cndcrwood A Underwood. John C. Freeund, of New York City, who, at the ago of seventy two has thrown his vital personality into a nationwide campaign to arouse public sentiment for the establishing of a Ministry of Fine Arts in tho President's Cabinet and a National Conservatory of Music. As editor of "Musical America" and President of th Musical Alliance of the United States he has for many years been waging war on the "musical fake" and pleading for tho recognition of America's own musical talent "on it's merits." In 1913 he created a 6ensation with tha discovery that this country was spending a year on music, musical education and tho musical Industries; and that amount is now paid to be Tr.cre than $800,000,000 or moH than all Europe upends.

He has addressed great audiences entirely at his own expSnso. ARMED FORCE USED TO HALT CAP SPLICE Naval Men Prevent Western Union Employes From Connecting Strands at Miami STANDING GUARD Work on Section Suspended Upon Direction From Washington Two Months Ago MIAMI, Nov. 2. An armed force from a naw sub chaser was Btill standing guard tonight over a Western Union Telegraph Cctnoany cablo barge in' Siscayne bay here to prevent connecting of the shore ends 1 WOrV On WhlCil VI DH "Ul. wa interrupted by the government craft during the aay.

ine cuminuj employes, sent out this morning to nnot hn vhMa ond were still on the barge which they had been "re quested' Dy tne uuo jatiww, iucj said, not to leave. Orders Trom Jfsw York Office. Tl. wnm latri 4n COnnCft Miami with Mla ml beach and passes under nf 4na nvTHnir in the new causeway. The section of cable for this purpose has aeen siorcu nwam the barge since the comipany's cable work was first interrupted by dircc WaaMno tnn Kovpral months ago.

The workmen went aboard this morning on orders rrom tne isew mrn office of the telegraph company to con n.l inrmetiiatciv. it Is said, but tho sub chaser took charge of tbe situation Dciore spacing aciuai ly naa pegun. ASKED TO FILE BRIEFS ON PRIORITY ORDERS KAnniSBUna. Nov. 24.

Rcp resentaitvs of the various organisations of public utilities in Pennsylvania, the coal carrying railroads and the coal companea were invited to file briefs or statements with the publio service commission giving their ideas of a sitate system for issuing priority orders for hauling fuel for public service plants in case of emergency after a three hour conference held today. Chairman W. D. B. Alney of the commission who presided, said the commission had called the imeeting for a general Interchange of ideas and desired to have the briefs so that it could further the JOINT mBWSPATEB XESTRTO.

HARRI9BURO, fa Nov. 24. The executive committee of the Jennsyl vania Associated Dailies at a meeting here yesterday made plans for a Joint meeting of the organization, the Pennsylvania. Editorial associaton and the Pcnnsylvana Associated Weeklies in this city early in January. The price bt news print and other publishing problems will be taken up.

WILL REINTRODUCE PEACE RESOLUTION Sen. Knox to Again Offer. Plan to Dcclaro War With Germany at End WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania taid today that planned to reintroduce at the approaching session of congress, bis resolution to declare a bUU of peace with Germany.

Th plan, the former secretary of titate said would be followed despl the veto of a similar resolution by President Wilson. Senator Knox indicated that he did not expect passage of the resolution before tho special session of congress next Spring after President Eleot Harding Is lnauguarated. Sr.nator Knox, who has been mentioned as possible secretary of si'ait under Mr. Harding, said no one had authority to renrevnt either his views or thwe of Mr. Harding in connection with tho cabinet appointment.

PERTTUN CABINET KBSIGHS. LIMA. Peru, Nov. 24. The Peruvian cabVnct.

headed by Tremler German Leguia Martlnea. resigned today. No reason for the ministry's resignation was nor was the text of tho letter of resignation made pub National Day of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day will be observed today by the people of Scranton and its vicinity in the spirit that has been expressed by the chief executives of the nation, state end city in setting aside today as one of national thanksgiving for the many blessings bestowed upon the people during the year. There will be union service in the Protestant churches of the different sections of the city and in addition many churches will have special services of their own. In all Catholic churches a special mass of thanksgiving will be offered.

The day will be generally observed as a holiday, business aod industry of all kinds halting for them to join in the national thanksgiving. Twenty five Lost Lives Through Autos in Year Only Two of Persons Operating Death Cars Have Been Convicted OTHER CASES IGNORED Conviction of two automobile drivers inside of a week on charges of involuntary manslaughter for the killing of pedestrians follows in the wake of the arrest of no less than twenty five auto drivers who ignored in fatal accidents in Lackawanna county so far this year. Conviction thla charge carries with it a maximum penalty of two years in the penitentiary together with a fine of $1,000. The first conviction this year in an auto tragedy was last week wnen Andrew Hean was. found guilty of running down and killing Henry Kiefer in Clarks Summit June 18 last.

Hcan's attorneys are now seeking a new trial. Yesterday added the second conviction when George' Decker, garage owner of West Scranton, was returned guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Prank Medico in Dunmore July 29 last. Dicker was indicted for voluntary manslaughter, but the jury "ignored this count and found him guilty, of the lesser charge. Oeoker' oounsel will likely seek a new trial. Two Otken Await XziaV Two other defendants are awaiting trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter.

They are Joseph Holmes, whose automobile ran down and Killed Alfred Hogan, September 17, and Peter Scalls who while driving a mo torcycle aftally injured William Bo land on October 6. There is ono case of voluntary manslaughter. The defendant is Arthur Harris, a contractor, accused of being tho owner of the machine that caused tho death of eight year old Robert WhKa in Dunmore. Harris was arrested several months after the accident occurred. Chief County Detective Phil Rinsland kept up a search for Harris that lasted six months.

Names of persons arrested for involuntary manslaughter, the persons killed and the disposition of the case so far in 1920 follow: George W. Moser, arrested for death of James Heap, February 8, bill Ignored. V. B. Biedelman, arrested for death of Margaret Smallacomb, February 21, bill ignored.

Louis Astrlnger, arrested for death of John Huffman, March 11, bill ignored. Willard Frear, arrested for death of Katie Mariano. March 30. bill ignored. Daldln H.

Eaton, arrested for death of Aldona Balhuster, May 7, bill Ignored. Andrew Haen, convicted of death of death of Henry Kiefer, June IS, awaiting sentence. Othtra are Ignortd. Robert Nolan, arrested for death of Robert Nolan, arrested for death of Mary Gordon, April 20, bill ignored. Louis Raker, arrested for death of Lillian Nowcott, May 5, bill Ignored.

Fred Sjicbecker. arrested for dearh of Samuel Rubenfield, May 19, bill Ignored. Fred Phinny, arrested for death of Florence Croker, May 16, bill Ignored. William N. Thomas, arrested for death of May Jones, June 22, bill Ignored.

Adam Riaslaskl arrested for death of Stanley Kovacjesld, August 14, bill ignored. Charles Ecke, arested for death of Abraham Coleman, July 14, bill Ignored. John Leonard, arrested for death of Catherine Paine September 1, bill ignored. Joseph Cawley, arrested for death of James Harris, September 20, bill ignored. Nathan Taren, arrested for diath of James Harris.

September 20 bill ignored. Georgo Brown, arrested for. 'eath of Stanley Hawbrust, October 23, bill Ignored. One Cbarga Pending. George Morlnng, arrested for death of Ernest Glcea, October 21.

bill ignored. George packer convicted of Involuntary manslaughter for the death of Frank Medico. Awa'tlng sentence. Joseph Holmes, indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the death of Alfred Logan, awaiting trial. Peter Scslis.

Indicted for involuntary manslaughter for the death of W'llam Poland. October B. awaiting trial; A. H. Harris, Indicted for voluntnry manslaughter for death of Robert White, awaiting trial.

In addlt'on to these there is a hill charging Henrv Ttudenauer with running down and klllng an Archbaid girl. It Is to be presented to the next grand Jury. Bills charging C. H. Isenhflrt and John Fuller w'th man slpughter wero ignored early In tho year.

TO BPS ITS QUIET THAKKSfHVXHO. Nov. 24 President Wilson will spend a quiet Thanksgiving Dav and will not leave the White House except for h's customary di ivo in the afternoon. In the even ing' the President and Mrs. Wilson will have a few relatives in for dinner at wh Ah turkav will be served.

a day to enable those engaged in GREY APPEALS FOR AGREEABLE H01ERULE BILL Asks England for "Eleventh Hour Attempt at Generosity" For Ireland SHOWS NO RESENTMENT Government May Adjourn Debate to Consider Amend ments it May Propose LONDON. Nov. 24. The debate in the house of lords on Irish home rule tonight was made memorable by a notable appeal from Viscount Grey, former secretary for foreign affairs, to the government for an eleventh hour attempt by penerosity to Ireland to fashion the bill into an acccptablo measure. In a speech displaying no resentment, and taking full account of the government's extreme difficulties in Ireland, lie urged that unless the government was able to secure effcectlve control in Ireland, it would ho better to withdraw all the armed forces una leave Ireland to find her own salvation.

Whether the appeal will be heeded time will show, but it Is signiiicant that Earl Middleton intends tomorrow to move adjournment of the debate for a fortnight to allow the government time to consider what amendments, financial and otherwise, it will propose. Wants Power To Punish Expressing inddignatloa at the murders, Vincount Gray decaro that unless the government couil assume" direct, real and effective control in Ireland it would be better to withdraw the armed forcc3 now. He wished the government to have all powurs for punishing crime, but these powers must be exercised with real discretion and contrul, and if that were Impossible, then withdrawal was the better tcuise. Voicing his doubt as to whether a constituent assembly or convention to settle tho question was practicable now, and criticising tiie financial clauses of the bill, the speaker urged tho government to try to amend the bill and mkA if more bv more sen erosity regarding nuance and by offer ing fiscal autonomy in tne rope tnai would bring about ceace instead of demanding peace as a condition of giving fiscal autonomy. Alluding to foreign opinion.

Lord Gray hoped the government would endeavor to make the bill generous to appeal to nil moderate opinion. HINT FIREBUGS FIRED BEECHER'S OLD CHURCH NEW YORK. Nov. 24. In vestlsa trn was begun today by city fire into reports that the firo which last night destroyed the his orio old Brucure of Plymouh church.

Brooklyn, where Henry Ward Beecher was pastor for many years, was of incendiary origin. Samuel Flattis. a negro night watchman told of hearing sounds while working in the church basement about 11 o'clock Inst night. Hearing a repetition or the noises which Flattis said be believed were footsteps he took a knife and ascended the ytalrs. Ho found tho entire lecture room ablaze.

Priceless relics and manuscripts written and collected by Dr. Beecher Including many pennons In his own handwriting were cosumed hv the firo which destroyed tle old building. GAS COMPANIES MUST FURNISH INFORMATION HAimiSBUBG. Nov. 24.

All natural gas companies operating In Pennsylvania will be asked the public service commission to furnish information regarding distribution and use of gas In their territories, including domestic and industrial consumers and what steps they ara taking for conservation of the supply. This Is the first general step taken bythe commission to ascertain the extent of conservation measures and has been arranged in co operation with the companies. VO AGREEMENT MASS. LONDON, Nov. 24.

Premier Lloyd George, speaking in the House of Commons late yesterday afternoon said that "so far as he was aware, no agreement or arrangement had been made with U. S. Shipping Board by which American ships would be permitted to trade on British linos to the far east. TURK VJ3i 3WR1TEK. CONSTANTINOPLE.

Nov. 24. It Is reported from a Turkish source that Enrivan. canltol of Armenia, has been I entered by tho Turkish Nationalist 'forces of llustaph Kemal Pastyu Says Sinn Fein Planned to Strike Blow at Liverpool and Manchester QUESTIONED BY JOS. DEVLIN Report Made by Greenwood Was "Written in Dublin Cas tie," He Declares RESOLUTION BY ASQUiTH It Urged That Immediats Staps Be Taken to Erino; About Irish Pacification Nov.

2 The mol't conspicuous iiioiclent in Irish debate in the houro of commons to day was the reve'ation by Sir Hair.ar Grcemvocd, ch'f for Ireland Sinn Ft in plana to destroy properly in Liverpool and Manchester a revs' ticn was. greeted by Josch Devlin fcith tha exefamaticn: "A'1 that was written in Dublin Castle!" In fther respects the ilebatj cd tho customary lines. Former rremicr Asquith moved a resolution abhorrence of the recent Dublin ar. win. itl' ns and cor.dcimnr.tion of reprisals and r.rg'ng Immediate steps to bring about Irish pcciflcition.

An amendment by onel John Vard converted this moi.on Into nn of admirrstion 'for tho oourag awl devotion of tiifi crown forces in Ireland. This was adonted by a 503 to 83, and the mot on as thus Bnunded was aborted by acclamation amid cheers. Power Hor.se to be Crippled. In his speech on the in the house of ccrrmor.s todav 'Ha mar Greciwood. the ch'ef secretary for Ireland dotai'ed p'nns I tor tho deitrucl ion of a It fte towe house in Manchester and ('neks in Liverpool had been discovered, the I.iverpools plans involving use eght hundred pounds or the hlfcli explosive at CI p'.

lnis. Alleged plans for blowinr ui thft Liverpool docks and tho ineVstrr power and water plants are said to show that they wore matin In military iasmon aner detailed rporta with drawings that 'had been forwarded? to Trirjr Republican ucmy ofllo rs bv sjlies at oneh place that v.ns rt stned for.d" siruciion. The plans which arc iid to havo been canturpd when t' rtiv u. ments relating to the sprcad'ng of lypno.u ana gmmlers wore onpiured, wero mule ipublio tonight r.ftr the statement of Sir Hnmitr rrnwcod In mo uouEe or emmmons. Calls for Man and Office.

Tho Liverpool plans called fo1 iwenty tnri'e twenty seven eiisiiKTra ana seventy live privc.tfs and S00 pounds of a high explosive attacking twenty one points, ist of inrrn dock gates, with a view to stand ing thlps. Diversions suggested the report would consist "of numerous In cotton and other warehouses, ptarting a half hour before the other operations." Apparently every precaution was taken for dealing with the "enemy forces" the police, of both Liverpool and Manchester, tho latter plan dealt with lie di itruction of the street car power plant in Manchester, serving both Industries and tram lines with hammers and explosives, and also the Clayton Valley pumping station, which furnishes water to a large part of the city. WILSON COMMUTES VON RINTELIN SENTENCE WASHINGTON. Nov. 24 President Wilson has commuted the pentence of rranx von Klutelin, a German convicted of war time eonsuiracv.

on condition that he leave the United Mates next January 1. Under tho terms of the conimuta on of sentence granted by the President. Von Itinteleri is to give a bond of that he will leave tho country by January 1 SENATOR PENROSE MUCH IMPROVED Condition Such That Conference With Sen. Lodge Will Take Place Saturday PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24.

Thfr has been such a marked Imnrovemejjt, in the condition of United States 4jen tor Holes Penrose, it was announced tonight that he has marlo an engagement to confer with Senator Lodgo, of M.iRnchusetts. on Snturday. Thn request for the conference, which will be held at tho home of the Pennsylvania senator, was made by Senator Lodgo who Is scheduled to dullver an address Saturday at the Union League here. Although It has not definitely been decided whether Senator Penrose will attend the opening session oT congress next month, his secretary left today for Washington to prepare his offices and apartments In case he Is eblo to go. Senator Penrose has been ill "for more than a year.

THE WEATHER WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Cloudy and unsettled Thursday and probably Friday; no change in tho temperature. X.OCA.T BErOJtT FOR PCRAITTOjr (for the 24 hours ending at 8p.m.) Maximum tempemture, 12 a. 3 Minimum temperature, 8 p.

.13 Average temperature Normal temperature 34 Total precipitation 03 8 a 12n. p.m. Pry bulb 35 36 SS Wet bulb 84 34 33 Dew point 33 31 33 Relative 81 85 100.