The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 21

7 4 THE SCRAJf TON REPUBLICAN, JRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1918 SETS COST OF Local Men in Public Eye StoreWill Open Saturday. Monday, Tuesday Evenings 1 Do Your Shopping Early In the Morning SHIPYARD AT CARZON3 ALE. HIGH FIGURE A Good Wonderful Values in Oat fea General Manager of Fleet Corporation Estimates Value at $63,300,000. 1,1 1 Fifty Princess Coats will; make survey soon 'Women's Misses' Upon Results of Investigation That Were $35.00, $39.50 to $49.50 Will Depend Disposition of Great; Plant. 7 Winter Forty Suits That Must Sell at Once.

Notice the Prices. WASHINGTON. Dec. 19. The cost of the great shipbuilding plant at Hog.

Island was estimated today $53,300,000 by Charles Plea, general manager of the shipping board's emergency fleet corporation. He said that the yard, which has delivered one ship If you want to give a'glft that will bo appreciated and that is up to the minute in stylet give one these, Prlnzess. Coats, You pot only give a good gift, but will make a wonderful saving. price only possible, Prinzcssi Coat makers were willing to make these sacrifices to get the room for the spring lines; which they are now making. They are here in alf the latest materials as well as most fashionable colors.

and has fifty keels laid, should be completed in sixty Bays. $25.00 to $30.00 Suits $35.00 to $50.00 Suits 29.95 $59.50 to $75.00 Suits 59.50 The. original estimate or cast ror a plant on a smaller scale was $21,000. 000 and this was increased later to $27,000,000. Upon a survey to be made about January 1, determine whether the American International Corporation Every Dress In Our Entire Stock Is Reduced is reducing operating expenses, Mr.

Plez.said, will determine whether the government' shall take over the ship SILK sAtin SERGE yard. Bullions In Tt, The minimum fees to be paid the That Were $15.00 to $12.00 Dresses American International Corporation for construction of 180 ships, costing $266,000,000, Mr. Pies testified, will amount to about $8,910,000. In view of increased expenses, he said, the fees will amount to only slightly more SILK SATIN iCERGE GEORGETTE than two per cent, on the cost of production. Does the emergency fleet corpora $9.95 Wonderful Line of Black Muffs At tion propose to go on building ships at the present asked Senator That were $18.50 to $20.00 $16.95 SERGE sEY Dresses That were $27.50 to $32.50 v.

Harding. 'We haven't been instructed other Muffs that are worth $12.00 to $15.00, in the round half barrel or the flat shapes. Beautifully lined with satin or silk, long silk loops; some with rings, others only the loops. Notice the price. wise.

It would be an expensive op eration to quit now." "Would you go on if it was your private Harding asked. I 1 'T believe I would." When the witness said the ap 'iii a mw iwh mia a i proximate cost of these ships would be about $225 per ton. Senator Hard rv mm mm i a ing declared this was two or three j'f I times what other countries are paying. Mr. Pies said England now pays Knitted Skating Caps that are worth $1.25 to strictly all tho ai.y a makes.

Special, 93c. BATH ROBES FOR WOMEN 6, CHILDREN Children's Robes from 12 to $4. Women's Robes, 93 50 to $8.95. about $140 per. ton and that the emergency fleet corporation had been JOSEPH BURALL Much Mn fact it could be truthfully said very much of the publicity attendant upon the war drives could hi attributed to Joseph Burall.

No local publicity committee during the war period' was considered complete without him. And he did it without any let up to his other and exacting activities. Nearly, every night he was out as a four minute man. (And, parenthetically, he is as good a talker as he is a 'writer). He is also active in the Board of Trade, chairman of educational committee of the Scranton Advertising club, a good roads enthusiast and.

a general, contracting for cargo ships at about $190 a the cost depending on the type of ship. Pies Tells of Progress. Mr. Plea: described progress on the wooden shipbuilding programme. all around good fellow.

He said 134 vessels of that class had WEST SIDE SOLDIER WRITES FROM HOSPITAL TiSINXING OF SHIPS CARBONDALE News Nubs NEWS TO DANIELS been completed, 133 launched, JB9 were on the ways, while contracts for .160 had been cancelled. In addition the board cancelled contracts 'for twenty steel ships, one hundred wooden barges and suspended work on ninety sea going tugs. Plez warned the' committee against drawing conclusions regarding the board's work based on present conditions, declaring that when the contract for the llog Island plant was awarded, the boats were sinking between seven and nine million tons a Scalp Lacerated Victor Regall, agd HEALTH SITUATION NEED MORE SPEED thirty four years, of 117 South ley avenue, was taken to Uie State hospital Wednesday evening suffering with lacerations of the scalp and cuts' MORE FAYORABLE IN ROLL CANVASS Secretary of Navy Without Official Nnowledge of Scheme to Destroy Vessels'. time as casKier at the Majestic theatre in this city and has a legion of friends here. She made a very attractive appearance in taupe color suit of panne velvet with picture hat to match and wore a huge chrysanthemum.

The attendants were Miss Doris1 Eason and John Walson. Mr. Walker holds a responsible position with the Brie Railroad company at Kent." After an extended honeymoon spent in the east the young people will be at home to their friends in Kent. Tha principals, both former residents of the eity, have a large circle of friends here and the announcer ment will come as a pleasant surprise. Jteleaaed from Prison Camp.

Private Charles Villski, of Powderly street, who was taken prisoner while fighting with the A. E. F. in France, early In the war, has been released from a German prison camp and is now in France in the very best of health. Information to this effect was received yesterday by his brother.

Joseph Vlliski, of Powderly, with whom he made his home. Private Vlliski was a member of of the face, lie was found lying near the D. H. year.whilc only two millions were being produced. Charles M.

Schwab will, testify when the hearings are resumed after ban placed on the theatres Monday night the Health authorities. T. A. Farrell, Manager of the Majestic Theatre was the spokesman for the movie men, and Htated that he believed the Health authorities were, not treating the movie men right when they ordered their, places closed and allowed the other places of amusements, such as pool rooms, hotels, to keep opened. The members of the Board then took a vote on the; matter of again opening the places.

Councilman Munn and Mayor Loftus, were in favor of reopening them but Couneilmen Davis, Davidson, and MattMews 'were against opening. $1,300 Contributed to Twat. Tho canvass for funds to carry on the good work of the Arisiting Nurse Association for another year has been practically completed under the direction of Mrs. C. E.

Spencer, who stated yesterday that the ladies who planned the campaign for contribution. very well pleased with the results obtained. Mrs. Spencer reports that cash turned in by the solicitors amounted to $1,258.90. and later returns will Increase tho total, to over $1,300, which is an increase of $200 over the amount raised last year.

The ladies who volunteered to make the house to house canvass report that A Involnntaty Scnltmptcy An invol the holidays. Solicitors in a Number of Djs tricts Not Yet Started With Their Work. Seven New Cases 1 Reported. May Reopen Movie Theaters in a Few Days. TTMi ''y''i AVASHIXGTON, Dec, 19.

Press dispatches from Paris saying that the American peace delegates, with British support, will urge, tlu sinking of the striking of the surrendered German warships as the solution of the prob EAST SCRANTON lem of their disposition led to initiation "of steps today in fhe senate to obtain an official statement of the facts and to wide discission in naval circles. At the state and navy depart CARBONDALE, Deo. 19. Another very favorable, report on the Spanish influenza situation in Carbondale was made by the health authorities yesterday and hope arises that, the second outbreak of the disease is again on the. wane.

The death rate for the me nrst contingent or drafted men sent from, this district and was in the tight early. Wanted A tailor who Is competent in pressing ladies' garments. Only a first class experienced mechanic need CARBONDALE, Dec. 19. Tt was stated yesterday by Prof.

AV. Coleman, chairman of the Christmas Roll Call, that the membership nrollment during the first part of the week indicated that this district would go "over the top" with flying colors, but it is evident that a renewed effort Will have to be made if the results anticipated are to be attained. In some of the districts the solicitors have completed their work while in others the solicitors not even started the Mrs. H. W.

Richard, of 1208 Linden street, is convalescing after being ill with the grip. Carl Kimback, of 902 Vebster avenue, has returned to his home after attending the g. A. T. C.

at Syracuse university. Miss Harriet Brickman, of Baltimore spending the holidays with her niece, Mrs. Frank U. Serio, of 419 Wheeler avenue. Word has been received by Mrs.

Hettie Turner, of 981 Rlchter street, second outbreak is much lower than a majority of. the people approacnea when the. disease was in "epidemic form. For th. twenty four hour period gave to the cause willingly anu cneer apply.

Carbondale Mills, Inc. M. A. Fisher. and that the spirit displayed was lully admirable and encouraging.

Tho amount raised not only gives assur rnn.ral of Zennoth Shaffer. that her son. Private William I. Turn mti men i ending at 10 o'clock seven new cases were reported to Health Registrar, H. G.

Likely, and according to reports received from the different parts of the city a' very small percentage of patients are seridusly til. canvass, whlcn is a source oi mucu with tha clerk of the United States court by Salvatoro Martenis, of Carbondale. Martenis cuducted a boot and shoe snd men's furnishing store in that city. Meeting Posw aed The meeting a r. ranted lor Friday noon at the Y.

for thos'e Interested In securing Y. M. C. A. secretaries for France, has been indefinitely postponed.

Cards Prom PraEoe M. J. Gibbons, of Bryn Mawr street? is in receipt of a card from his nephew. James Jlee. lian, at present in France, extending the compliments of the season to his uncle.

Mr. Gibbons has two nephews in the 165th infantry, formerly the FiRhting Sixty ninth New York infantry, and twelve other members of his immediate family "in the service overseas, Methodist Ministers Meet The Methodist Ministers' association will meet in Elm Park church Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Rev. W. F.

Hun. tor will be the esyavist and his theme is "The Personality of the Spirit." Sues Winton Borough Through Attorney John Memelo. Riso of Winton, yesterday sued that borough to recover $2,000 for damapos said to have been done his property through failure of the officials to keep the streets in repair. Divorce Suit Hied Alleging desertion. Christopher ''Bessmer.

of this city, yesterday tiled suit for divorce from Delia Uessiner. Attorney P. E. Kil. cullcn represents the llbellant.

ance oi conunuea service inim mt 1 m. visiting nurse but it is a splendid Th uneral of Kennth Shaficr will manifestation of appreciation for the rhd. f.m his parents, rood work that has been done in the Mr Mrs. Eugene, Shaffer, on Conie good work that has been done in the ex. was severely wounded in action in oonfuslon at the Red Cross headquar France November 9.

past and particularly during tne epidemic. lery street, tnui atternoon. Services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Canaan Corner's for interment. Commenting on the recent order of the Board of" Health directing the movie theaters to close, one of the city Charles Cyphers of Belmont street, officials gave his opinion that inas much as the situation has not reached art alarmiug stage, the action was un Ella Jay, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James Jay. of 58 Prescott avenue, has been operated on for appendicitis at the Scranton Private hospital. Her condition is favorable. Miss Clara Turner, of Richter street, is confined to her home with illness.

Cyril Clark, of 1600 Linden street, has returned from Trinity oollege, where he was a member of the S. A. T. C. POOS EYESIGHT.

"Pa, did you fall in love with ma at first sight?" "Yes, my dear. But It was a year or so after were married that, the doctors discovered that I should have worn glasses much sooner than I did." Detroit "Free Press. fair. On the other hand the officials who voted to close them claimed that their decision was based upon numerous complaints that were made to them with reference to, the theaters being ments, no information was available, Sercetary Daniels repeating his previous statement that he 'never had heard the suggestion officially, while at the state department, it was said that so far as known there no such project was included in the American peace programme. The first, published suggestion that the ships be sunk came from London several days ago, but even before that, it was learned, this had occurred to some naval authorities here as.

one possible way of settling a vexing May Cans Opposition, problem. Admiral Benson, chief of naval operations and dislgnated as naval adviser to the American peace has been in Europe some time. His vfews, worked out with Vice Admiral Sims and officials of the British admiralty and the French mlnstry marine, will have great weight with the American delegates on naval questions arising at the conference, but there is nothing here to indicate what conclusion he may have, reached on the disposition of the surrendered There were many Indications today that a proposal to sink the ships would 'meet strorig opposition in congress. The Paris despatch prompted Senator Lodge to Introduce today a resolution on the glafri. department for information as to whether the American delegates are advocating destruction of the enemy ships and if so by what authority.

The resolution was left on the table without discussion and Senator Lodge may touch upon the subject in an address he announced today he. would deliver In Senate Saturday. received weonesaay irom tne War Department that his on, Harpld Cyphers was severely wounded In action during tha fighting which took place Just befort the armistice was signed, and that he was brought back to the States a few days ago. He Is now a patient in an army hospital in New York city. Young Cyphers enlisted In the regular army thre years ago, and Just before the United States declared war he was assigned to recruiting service and for some ttme was the recruiting officer at the post office in this city.

open. In view of the favorable reports that have been received the past two days, it is probable that the ban will VOTSS AND PEKBOHAI.il. On account of Influenza the Woman's Christian Temperance union will discontinue their meetings until further notice. Mrs. A.

K. Brodie was called to One onta to her sister, Mr. Wm. Kelly, who has Influenza in a mild form. Richard, eon of Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Budd, is seriously ill at the home of his parents with pneumonia. The three daughters, Gladys, Mabli and Margery, of Rev. and irs. W.

R. Pierce, who have been seriously 111 the last few weeks, are now out of danger and reported convalescing. TLB SILLS 6,000,000. LONDON. Dec.

19. That over six million people fell victims to Spanish influenza and pneumonia throughout the world during the past three months is declared by a writer for tho London Times. SEBOT. KEVBT BOBXXSOXT In a letter just received by Ada of 112S Swetland street, from her brother, Sergeant attached to Company the 47th Infantry, he tells of having recovered, from wounds received in the Argonne Forest fighting. The letter was written on November 86, after Robinson had been In the hospital for.

six 'weeks, After telling of the part his unlV played in the Verdun fighting, inson says that ho has not received any mall since August, and advises his sister not to write until he is definitely located. Robinson, enlisted in June, 1917, and went overseas in April of this year. Previous to entering the, service, he was employed by the Lackawanna railroad rs a "'i' In Idahp there a species of the acacia tree that attains a height of about eight feet. When full grown It closes its leaves In colls each day at sunset. When the tree has thus set tied itself for a night's sleep, it will flutter violently If touched," and If you shjako the branches it will emit a nau seating odof strong enough to bring on a headache.

In Idaho it is called the "hungry tree." again be lifted. ters, and disorganizes the work as planned by the chairman. Red Cross workers are stationed In the, four banks of the city receiving membership enrollments and a large number of them have been received in this way. These workers will be stationed each day until the campaign closes. Chairman Coteman stated that a special committee will be organized the latter part Of this week to make a thorough canvass of the city with instructions to solicit in every home where a Red Cross flag is not dis playedi People who were not at home When the solicitor called or who expect to be away during the day should enroll at the headquarters in 'the City Building.

Philo Bnrrltt Suffers a Stroke. Hon. Phllo Burritt suffered a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday and was taken to the City hospital where his condition is regarded as critical. Mr. Burritt was a former, resident of Unlondale, but for a number of years has resided in this city at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. O. Couch, on Washington street. Mrs. Couch Is Mr.

Burritt's daughter. He is seventy eight years of age, and has suffered several slight strokes previously. The ofnclaf who contends that. It is unfair to olose the theaters and permit other places where large crowds gather to remain open, stated that according PECKVILLE MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS to the medical authorities the sick ness is liable to continue all Well Known Conple Harried. Miss Elisabeth Nelson, daughter of Mr.

apd Mrs. John Nelson, of Pike street, and a well known and popular young woman of this city, was united In marriage Wednesday morning at Kent, Ohio, to Joseph W. Walker, also a former resident of this At a special meeting of Oriental Star, 688, F. and A. of reckville, and if such should be the case individual cooperation with the health officials will be necessary to check the spread of the disease.

tile following orricers were insianetii The Fisheries Bureau is pleased over the discovery of wast and hitherto unknown beds of clams oft the coast of Central Alaska, not so far from Cordova. They are "razor clams," different' from those we are accustomed in the east, though razor clams of a smaller size are fund off Long Quantities of this new Alaskan variety have been put up, minus the shells, in cans. One bed is sixty miles long and from three, to.fl.ve miles wide. i a city. The ceremony was performed Frear, W.

Henry Llndermnn, with a nuptial mass. Kev. rather B. K. Benjamin.

E. To Zrp Movies Closed. The members of the Board of Health iter. Secretary. Mahan, officiating, and was witnessed by a number of guests who later attended a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's brother.

PADEBEWSJCX GOES TO POLAND. PARIS, Dec. 19. Jnn Paderewskl has gone to Poland on a British battleship to rally his countrymen against the invading Bolshevik army. Air Ritter having been selected for and the Managers of the local movie theatres met in special session yester the 2Cth consectutive year as secre tar" i 'Tfrk of nnnrpciritlnn he was The bride was employed for some day afternoon in regard to lifting the o)C i ml Lai OVJ Saves your coal in your house for 2 or 3 cents per hour.

Will heat the largestMiving room pile and reduces your labor. i Let us convince you by installing one in your, house. 4 HZBBZBT A. PBBAB. presented with a gold fountain pen liv the Indue.

After the Installation a luncheon wis Rprveri fiv thA Indie of Pride of the. Orient O. E. S. Unable Seaman "When.

I. come round again the surgeon 'e says to me, 'I'm bloomim sorrv. mate. I don't Ujj know what I was thinking ho says, 'but there's a sponge mlssln', and I believe It's inside "What's the I says, 'let it And there it zs uuu Jf to this day." Gullible Old Gentleman "Bless my oul!" liable Seaman "I on't feel no particular, pain from it, but I do get uncommonly thirsty." CasaeU's 8turdny Journal..