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SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1918 GERMANS HAVE CITY WORKMEN. Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly 8c Wallace Co. Scranton's Shopping Center LEAN DINNER Christmas Proves to be Gloomy Day for People Who Would Conquer World. ILL STRIKE Two Hundred Members of Union Decide on Walk Out at Meeting Last Night.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 FOOD TO SECURE MAYOR ADDRESSES MEN COATS COATS COATS People in Poorer Walks of Life Declare Supplies Are Not Sufficient. City Executive A 'ts Employes of Public Works Department for Consideration. THE I Local Men in Public Eye BERLIN. Wednesday. Tec.

23 (By Two hundred employes of the de Splendid Materials Correct Styles Cloth Coots Plain MWl Remarkable Values Cloth Coats Fur Trimmed Beautiful models, many of them of exclusive design leading shades, Henna, Africa Brown, in Gray materials, Frostglo. Bolivia, Suede Velour trimmed with Hudson Seal, Raccoon, Beaver, Muskrat, Mole and Squirrel. A wide range to select from. Prices from $40.00 to $300.00. The line of untrimmed Coats in plairt, straight modek with belts is most attractive, the folding collars add a smartness and a luxury that is noticeable the Coats are well made and of reliable and stylish materials.

Prices from $25.00 to $100.00. Connolly Connolly Wallace Co. the Associated' Press). The Germans, particularly those living In the larger Jitieg. are today having lean fare for their Christmas dinners.

So muoh has been Gaid about the food situation that it is understandable if there is an impression in some quarters that the situation has been exagger ited. Here, however, thi re is one excellent barometer of the situation, napiely "Schlechtliandel." as the illegitimate trafficking in foodstuffs Is termed, ind this is beginning to diminish markedly. A month ago it was possible to buy butter, sausages and some other articles from these surreptitious dealers at high prices. During the last fortnight, however, It has become increasingly difficult to find these things, r.nd even the test "connections and now are unable to produce more than occasional small portions at greatly increased prices. "Ham And" Com High.

When the crafty dealers in this business cannot longer secure articles, there can hardly be a doubt that is because they do not exist. Wealthy people, it Is true, can obtain limited quantities of what used to be considered necessaries, but now are considered luxuries, though at terrifying prices In one particular case one man in Berlin paid 540 marks lor a nam. the eggs to go with it costing three marks a piece. A dinner recentlyl purchased at an Unter Den Linden restaurant, consisting of thin soup, fish, meat and a baked apple, cost 62 marks. Coffee would have cost three 'marks additional.

What such prices mean can best be realized when considered that the highest daily wage of a skilled German mechanic rarely reaches twenty marks. Those in the poorer walks of life all declare that it is absolutely impossible to keep body 'and sou', together on the rations distributed on food cards. The correspondent can declare on personal knowledge that it was impossible even in the winter of 1916 17 to exist on the official rations. In other words nearly every one was compelled to resort to WOMEN WORKERS COME UNDER STATE RULES MAUBTSBURrt. Dec.

26. Attorney nmrral Brown today informed Walter McNicliols. acting commissioner of labor and industry, that where the Pennsylvania railroad and other railroads now being operated by the United States government desire to employ women as lever operators or in "any capacity upon hnurs other than thoe ited in tho female laimr law." that lie Phould take up the i.mtter with the state industrial board which has the authority to modify labor laws in certain cases. This board, he suggests, can arrange matters sq that women may be employed at hours Hatjsfactory for their service and In harmony with the Pennsylvania law. Mr.

Brown holds that "laws limit I LONDON RECEIVES adapted from Victor Hugo's tragedy of "Le Rol S' Amuse" was presented yesterday afternoon With brilliant success. A verj; large audience greeted this performance when Lilian Gresliam took the role of "Gilda" and Henrietta Wakefield was the charming "Mad di lena" Salvatoro Sciaretta took the H.E. COnEPFORD PRESIDENT WILSON WITH OPEN ARMS Few men in Scranton have done as much to assist the vai ious war campaigns of the last two years as Comerford, president of the Comerford Amusement company. His many theaters have been of great help in all the war drives and Mr. Comerford has given without stint of his time and money, to help along every patriotic and charitable enterprise.

Mr. Comerford is one of the leading figures in the moving picture business in this part of the country. SCRANTON LIKES CREATORE OPERA Music Lovers Enjoy Singing "Maratha" and "Rigoletto" at Academy. Scranton had learned to care a great deal' about Giuseppe Creatorc, as the! leader of a superb band organization some years ago but had to gain, a new view point yesterday when, h6 came to the Academy with his opera company in two noiaoie periormanvea imu win i stand In the memory of music lovors with the very best that nave ever appeared here, if not. almost suprelor.

He led jn the' same impasiToned fah ion, shaking his heavy mane and waving his arms, hut he secured marvellous effects. Mow that a revival of the old favor ites Is a tract in attention at the Met ropolltan and In Chicago, it was very pleasant to1 welcome one of the most beautiful of all light operas Flotow's II, A I vt: j.V:. tu QUITS JOB AS HEAD OF IMPERIAL BANK LONDON, Dec. 26. Dr.

Rudolph Iavensteln, president of the Imperial Dank of Germany (the Reichsbank) has resigned; according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen. Wallace Co. bunting they keep for. special occasions. The procession drove westward along the north side of Ficcadllly.

passing a tract of clubs (ind big hotels and palatial residences, notably tho home of the Duke of Devonshire, with the Red Cross over it. and the residence of the nuke of Wellington, at the entrance of Hyde Park, where the procession turned Between Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace tnere Green Park Whloh rt.rt Jl. i0 Zll, They party f.rove Wellington Arch and along tne outhern side of the park, flanked tlie rih' by the wall of the palace ground, and then into the broad nlaza before the palace and through the Iron gates Into the palace forecourt. Workers Kara Probably the most Interesting part of the spectacle for the President was the people, who were crowded everywhere to greet him. The day being a holiday, workingmen and women had a chance to tun.

out, with their, small They made the most of their opportunity, and to no stratum of British" humanity could the President have mad a stronger appeal. While the formal features of the event were wen staged and managed the human factor presented the most Interest. Club win w're monopolized men. while the hotels and stores along the way were filled with cay Dartles onlv Intereatlnr than thwe un th Th those on the streets. That such masses of American flags could be produced at such sjiort notice was a revelation to London's resources, and none appreciated them mors the American solders and bluejackets among the spectators.

Call for Vrssldtat, As soon as President Wilson and his party entered Buckingham Palace the crowds outside. Including several I hundred wounded soldiers In the.palace Dr. Havensteln became president or the Reichsbank in December 1907 in succession to Dr. Koch. He has been a supporter of the Pan Germans.

u0l i 1m Mr Ana pBiny, 29, Of 22g amazing In their finish arid the entire Klrnev. avenue. Funearl Saturday company of rare excellence. "Rigel morning, with interment In St. Joseph'V etto" was sung at the matinee In the 'cemetery.

afternoon. I WoosmaaTn Scranton, U. opera, such a contrast to the! 1518, William Woosmnn. 27. ML lU'nu vnn urorcn avenue, rne Tuncrai more moaern compositions, wnn us real charming plot and the most tune ful music In the world with very more modern compositions, with partment of public works, members of City Employes' Union.

No. 134, at a meeting last night in Lodge hall, Lackawanna avenue, voted to go on strike January 1, unless city council accedes to their demand for a thirty per cent Increase in wages. Presi dent Joseph Bone presided at the meeting. Before taking the vote there was a brief discussion on the address mada to the men yesterday afternoon at city hall by Mayor Alexander T. Con nell.

It was the opinion of the men that $2.95. which they declare is the average wage received by an employa of the public works department, is in suffcient to maintain their families. It was pointed out that the men are laid off when the weather Is bad and receive no pay; also that they ara docked for every hour they do not work. The If 1 called, will' affect about 250 men, in fact every man in the employ of the public works de partment with the exception of clerka in the office. The budget for 1919 pro Tides for a ten per cent increase for the men, but their, demand is a thirty per cent boost in wages.

Business Agent U. A. Farrell attend ed the meeting of the union last night and addressed the workmen. Mayor Asked, rairaesa. Addressing the employes of the union yesterday afternoon at city hall; Mayor Connell appealed to the men for fair consideration of the city side before going on strike.

He said: "The reason that I called this meeting was to have a heart to heart talk with you men. As mayor1 of the city of Scranton, certain responsibilities upon my shoulders, as you all know; responsibility to you gentlemen and to the taxpayers. Most of you men are old employes of the city. Tou all know that the city never has reduced wages. No matter how bad times' have been and when private corporations saw fit to reduce salaries, the city has always held to the scale.

In these times of strife and turmoil, you must all realize conditions. Now that the war Is ovtr, I want you boys to give a little consideration to the men who pay the bills, the men who pay jour wages and who pay mine. "The city always has been considerate of its employes. When a man is in trouble and when he needs a little ad vance on his salary, the city never has refused that request. Private corporations don't do that.

I have always made It a noiat to treat all employes the same, hvhether they wear a uniform or whether thev work in the public works depart ment I am just as eager to have the mm with the hobnailed shoes come Into my office as the man with the. plugged hat. Speaking1 from the Ksan. "When I tell you that the wages paid you by the city la all that can be paid at this time, I am saying it from mr heart. We canhot increase, taxes any more.

What Is provided In the budnet is the third increase in a year tor you men. "I submit we are paying as much money for our labor now as any private corporation. You men are treated aa i emninves of those companies, if nf hotter: You always have a friend at city hall In myself. We never drive a man. We expect a.

day work fora day's pay. I believe your foremen treat you like human beings; at least I nave heard no complaints of HI treatment. I am talking to you this afternoon as father to son. You men have good judg ment. Most of you are men with families.

What good would a utrlke do you? It would only knock you out of few weeks' wages. "The real sufferers "Would be 'your families; also the men who are paying the taxes. The majority of the peopls who pay taxes In this city are of the poorer class. Ninety two per cent, of the properties in the city of Scranton are assessed at 5,000 or under. "I submit these things to you and ask that In alt fairness you give them consideration before walking out.

I aske for this meeting Just to show you men how I feel about the matter." HEARING CONTINUED ON CLAIM PETITIONS By consent of counsel four compensation cases listed for hearings before Referee George W. Beemer, In Wllkes Barre today, were continued yestrday. No date was set for the hearings owing to the spread of Infiuenia In that section. One of the reasons given for holding up the cases was the difficulty experienced In securing wit nesses to give testimony. The cases continued were: jonn mo Anna Kubls against the Psnn Coal company.

Edwara sgainsi uaniei um mlsky, Leo Barchllly against' the Le high Valley coai company, au mn Bobbin against the Susquehanna Colliery company. IRISH QUESTION IS DISCUSSED IN SENATE WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. The senate held a brief session today and Sojourned until Monday under the nM day agreement for three day recesses.

Senator Phelan. of California. Dem ocrat. Introduced the house resolution now before the foreign committee, proposing that the American peace commmtssloners assist In obtaining freedom for Ireland. President Wilson's address yesterday to American soldiers In France, and an editorial by former President Roosevelt, urging as prompt return aa possible to American soldier to the United States were ordered printed In the record, 10 DESTROYERS SAIL FOR AMERICAN WATERS QUKENSTOWN, Dec.

it (By the Associated Press). Ten American destroyers, (lying their long "homeward bound" pennants, the Stockton. WUkss. 13ale, Duncan. Rowan.

Klmberlsy, Allan. Downes. Davis and Simpson, accompanied by the tug Genesee, sailed for home today by way of tha Asores. ABBBIT rOMOBEB CHICAOO. Dec, tt.

Chief of Detectives Mooney today received word from Norfolk. police that Jean Crones, former University club chef, sought In connection with the poisoning of Archbishop George Mundeleln and 200 guests here two years ago, had been arrested there. BX OOT. BALB JOBS! DXBI LITTLE ROCK, Dec. 26.

Former Gov. Dal W. Jones died In his home here today. He waa born In Bowie County. Dec.

It. 113. served two terms as governor and ones as attorney general of Arkansas. He waa a colonel in th Confederate MEAT SALE of;" VXt0ZT Glorigio Pullti In a raoat satisfactory way. Giovanni was assufhed by Alice Heslerl and the Contessa role was sung by Alma Falca.

It was a very smooth and artistic presentation that would compare well with" anything heard. In the great tenters of art. This evening Creator's company will appear in Wllkes Barro In "Aido." It is tor be hoped that he wlj give et return engagemert In Scranton some time this season. BIRTHS MoionTits To Mr. Mrs.

Ma of Dickson City, a son. MARRIAGES Welters iBosel ln Ptii ant'op Dec. 23. by Rev. J.

H. Troinpton, Hownrrt Wnlters anil Lenora Bot scl, both of Moscow. DEATHS ellly In Minooks. IVc. WftS neld 'est' Decker In icrriay anerrroon.

Scrantoft. Deo. 2fi. Mrs. Reba Decker.

27. bf 81.1 North Sumner avenue, at the Hahnonmnn I hospital. Funeral bunday afternoon, with burial In Plttslon. Twtoinr In EbsI Mauch Chunk. I Dec.

8. 1918. Mrs, S. Twining, i mother of Mrs. H.

H. Ashley, of 1408 Linden street, city. Interment was MaMPhcnm.k'"60 Eas" Davis In Blnghamton N. Dec. i 25.

Rev W. B. Davis, formerly of Jer myn, Pa. wruu uuuuaif. i 191 M.

Mrs. Ueorve H. tarrincr. former ly of Scranton. The funeral will take place tomorrow sftpmoon.

toran In Carbondale. Dec IS 1518, Patrick, 8year son of sr'l Mrs. Patrick Langan, of Fall brook street. MoArdel In Carbondale. Pa.r Der.

25. 1918. John. McArdle, of Belmont Strt. aged 60 years.

Xllpatrick Iri Chicago, 111., Dec. 28, 1918, J. E. Kilpatrick, formerly of Car bondale. aged J3 years.

Frosser In Pn. 1918, Mrs. John W. Prosser. fifty six.

of 600 North Hnmner a Saturday at 1:30 p. with burial at Forty Fort. Lewis In Scranton. Dec. 26.

1918, Mrs. Anna Lewis, forty eight, of 1711 North Sumner avenue, fruntrat Sunday at 2 p. with burial in the Washburn Street cemetery TostT In Scranton. Dec. 1918.

Mtrlam Foster, eleven, of 0J Bates street, at the west Bid ho Allbaugh In Ion. Pc, Dec 28, 1918, Dora Allbaugh. thlrtv eight. ot Detour, at tho West Side hospital. SOWABD OOULD IEBIOVK.T 1LS NBW TORK, Dec.

28. Howard Gould, third son of the late Jay Gould, Is seriously 111 In London, according to word receiver here tonight Mr. Gould, who Is 47 years old, shared equally with his two brothers, Frank J. Gould and George J. Gould, In the 16.

000. 00ft estate of th'lr father. la known Internationally as a yachtmsn. (Continued front Page One) scerided from his train, he said: 'I am very glad to, greet you to I am very happy to come, the president replied. As the president, accompanied by King George, emerged from the Char lng Cross, station the broke Into prolonged cheers.

At the same time guns began to thunder out a sa lute and dozens of airplanes soared overhead. The bells and chimes all oVer the city also, pealed a welcome. During the procession from the sta tion, hats and handkerchiefs were waved. The president was uncovered throughout the drive to acknowledge the cheers. The; scene Inside, the Charing Cross station was not less cordial although not so noisy.

The receptton party included King George, Queen Mary, Princess Mary, Premier Lloyd George and all the members of the cabinet, the heads of the army and navy, premiers of the various dominions, a representative of India and other officials. There was a glJard of honor from the Scots Guards. Vhlle the band of the. Grenadier Guards played "The Star Spangled Banner." Inspect Chtard of Honor. President Wilson, accompanied by naught, inspeited the Guard of Honor aiter wnicn tney returned to a space immediately in zront or tne car in which they had traveled from Dover.

Premier Lloyd George and the members, of the reception committee were then presented to the president. American naval and military officers travelling with the president were presented to King George by the President and then the entire party walked through the gaily decorated station to the waiting carriages in which they rone in a procession to Buckingham Palace. i Trafflo! luspended. ah iranic wunin tne station nao been suspended and the station waas Mwin mm iiagB una enmean car pet. At the entrance and at the plat Tm wnere lne presidential train ar rived there were triumphal arches with shrubs and flowers and surmount ed by golden The reserved en closure opposite tne president's car was re.nlfnrt.nt lth ing.

In the enclosure with the Kins: and Queen were gathered Great Britain's leading statesmen, her great naval and military leaders and a number or American officers. The procession In which President Wilson traversed the streets nf Un. don to Buckingham Palace today was a soon one. Tnere were intervals of one hundred feet between the units. First came a detachment of police and then a general and his staff with the troops of the Household cavalry four abreast.

In khaki and with drawn woi iin. th. hi which President Wilson sat at the it lit or King George. The Duke of Connaught sat opposlta them. An other troop of cavalry followed and then camo the carriage with Queen Mary and Mrs.

Wilson on the right and Princess Mary facing them. Then came a third cavalry troop and after It the three remaining carriages of the. procession. i Mrs. WUsoa'la Blaek.

Choice Chuck Lean Rib Boiling Beef yara, oegan cneering. Tnen came delight as "Nancy" and later In the shouts of "We want Wilson we want'roia 0( juiia" the serving maid. Her of Fall LaUUU With "for rftlft" for A' the llarteeUe every ona of thl" wag an artist. The soprano, Reglna vicarino who has a Galli Curcl type '0f countenance and some upper notes that would not discredit the great Italian song bird, was a "Martha" worth hearing. Of course much had Ibeen expected of her solo.

"The Last Rose of Summer," and she was in no sense a disappointment, mr ante sup port, Orville Harrold. made an Impres. slon that was altogether In line with what has been said of this tenor. Lovely Henrietta Wakefield was. a beauty and clever dramatic ability no less than her flexible contralto brought forth much Alfredo Valenti will be followed with interest for he possesses a golden barlntone and a presence of unusual distinction.

Maro Falanto made an acceptable Sir Tristran and Mario Sella was a comical and Interesting The large chorus was trained to a high degree of proficiency and In the many beautiful numbers brought out a tumult of applause. Too much cannot aaid of th orchestra and Its work. "Martha contains much gorgeous orchestration that It divided the admiration with the soliats. Notably fine was the work of the flutes and of the harp. In his solo, "Ah So Pure." Mr.

Harrold made on of th really big hits of the evening, enthusiastic audience drew him back to the stage when repeated the number In Italian to the Ineffrabl satisfaction of th big audience chiefly mad up of Italians who followed the score with th librettos In their own language. "Rigoletto," Verdi's grand opers ing the hours and regulating the method of employment of women are well within the domain of the police power of a state and have commended themselves to modern welfare," adding "we shall only surrender full control over the subject when congress acts specifically upon this precise question or "the courts construe the existing law to that effect." It is also held that the Pennsyl vania act "is not regulatory of com mprrM and onlv affects the same in cidentally where women, are em ployed." 31 TODAY AND a r.i Bread) Puritan Twenty one Store o) DaW Brand Fall Lamb STEWING SATURDAY Mi mm 12c 17 lb. For Boiling or Roasting lb. lc 2 lb. lb.

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together with Kinr George and Queen Mary, soon appeared on' the second floor balcony. Their appearance was the signal for renewed cheering lw.iiijr wuunucu men, began calling for a speech. President Wilson laughed and waved his hand, indicating that he would rather not speak. Mrs, Wilson waved a Small Union Jack. The crowd, how ver Insisted on a speech, so the presl dent addressed himself especially to the wounded soldiers.

Talk to Soldiers. 'saIi "ZZ "but I do lanTto th Pr8ldent. Ju' I d0 wnt Le" hV much I.n?n0' wounaea in mis ngnt rreenom ana to thank you an for 'Icom you have so generously 1 vry on wl" com through safely to nlY tne 'ru tha victory for whlch you. so courageously fought." "oon th president'g speech concluded the party re entered the palace, where King George received large group of American newspaper correspondents. Including those who preceded President Wilson to France CQI MINER IS NOW IN WASHINGTON HOSPITAL WILKES BARRB, Dec.

Members of Col. Asher Miner's family hav returned from New York city, where they met th colonel upon his arrival from Franc on Tuesday. Mrs. Miner ssys that ths colonel la In fine shape, though It will be necessary for him to undergo another slight operation before he can return to Wllkes Barre. Colonel Miner Is now In a hospital at Washington, D.

C. Don't Pay High Prices For Butter Buy Our World Famous (J (J Pride 3Sc The gleaming coats of th outriders scattered along the procession gave Wilson a dash of color. The kins was dressed Buckingham palace King In the strvlcs uniform of a British aor "owed him through th apart field marshal. Ha remained covered otted him, th "Belgian throughout the Journey, permitting Latr In th afternoon Presl Presldent Wilson to accept the demon aent nd Mri. Wilson snd Rear Ad stratlon.

Mrs. Wilson carried a large mrrl Grayson drov out In a motor bouquet of flowers and wore black. and called at Marlborough House, Queen Mary was dressed In a dark "here they left cards for Queen Mother costume with a light colored hat. Alexandra, They drov thence to the Aa the procerslon passed through residenc of th Duke of Connaught, Pall Mall, Dowager Queen Alexandra, where cards also were left. Queen Maud of Norway.

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Old FrgOn Iter Olyphant 1 Leak. M. torla and Prlnc Olat uncrmonlt.usly cam out of Marlborough House and stood on th pavement Th crowd fall back so aa to clear a space for the queen. As th president's carriage passed leaned forward to salute th Royal group who waved welcom to him. Th same act of welcome wss repeated when th carriage with Queen Mary and Mrs.

Wilson red. Trsrirs later vtiaf etloa. th trip was a short on. It lay through a most interesting section of London. From Charing Cro.

i the rout ran along th north side of Trafalgar Square, with the Nelson mument tow ring on ther left and th National Hall lery en th right, Its gray walls allmost covered by hug American and British flags. It continued along Pall Mall turning northward at St. Jamei Place and ud 8t. Jam street 'to Piccadilly th chief landmarks along thl stag being th solid, weather worn building of th old London clubs, now decktd with IAW OZ.BBX XWKBBXTS rOBTftBS KNOXVILLE, Dc. W.

W. Schanton, for JO year a rsdent of Knoxvill. who struggled for th last seven years to feed and cloth hi wlf and two sons on hi meager salary as a clerk in a law office In Fountain City, near here, has Just Inherited an tat valued at 1100,000. army..