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MY CALL OUT (ALL WORKERS International Officer of Textile Union to Handle the Silk I Strike. VISIT EVERY MILL Jhclares the Movement Will I Be Carried On In An I Orderly Manner. "Frank McKosky. second vice president of the International Textile Union, has arrived in this city to assume vi strike of silk workers in mills from Seranton to Carbondale and pin towns down the valley. Ji owes here from Sunbury.

where 2.000 workers have been on strike for three weeks. Within the next forty eight hoars he will be reinforced by Miss Marv Kelleher. now 111 at her home In South Scran ton and several additional organizers from out of the city. Mrs. Sarah Conboy.

of New Tork city, secretary treasurer of the international body. Is also expected to reach Seranton within a few days. According to Mr. McKosky there will no repetition of the rioting and disorder of a week ago In the Mld Val ley, but it is certain that hundreds additional silk workers will leave places of employment before the end of the week, for efforts are to be "put forth to organise all of the silk workers of the valley. It is the plan of the union officials to visit the va rious mills and address tne siik wom I i I Franklin avenue.

WIU D.viS. Flan. This morning; at 9:30 o'clock in C. L. IT.

headquarters the committee from the various mills in Seranton and towns up the valley, will mat with Vice President McKosky. At this session the plan to be followed in forming the union will be devised. At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon a general meeting of all mill workers will be held, and When it is expected that there will be afUarge attendance. Vice President McKocky stated last night that there will be no re openlng of the mills, but on the other hand others will be idle. The international union is prepared at this time to come Into the Lackawanna valley, which 1 really the heart of the silk belt, and spend money and energy In organizing the silk workers," he said.

Close to 1,500 silk workers, the ma Jority of them strikers, gathered In the field near the Bliss Silk mill in North Seranton yesterday afternon, when a rousing mass meeting was addressed by Vice President McKosky and Presl dent Steve McDonald, of the C. L. U. The sentiment of the audience was very much In favor of a strong silk workers' unicn and the vote taken by Vice President McKosky wis unanimously in favor of remaining away from work until such time as the union is j. certainty.

CAR FIRE YICTIMS HAVE RECOVERED Panic Results When Controller Blows Out on Account of Short Circuit. All those Injured and frightened when a controller in a car of the Seranton Street railway blew out as Ws. urging them to Join the movement, i the 11 of a short circuit Saturday t. Ha con 1 uiucrij' Headquarters for carrying on the strike and the formation of the textile junlon throughout the valley have been 3' jWhy Some Women i Become Wall Flowers 1 Many such women finally do realize dwhen they attend dances, parties and dinners they do not receive the same attentions and courtesies that are jhowered upon other women. They inow that something is wrong but go without ever fully realising what in the real and true cause of their difficulties.

They are sallow, pale, care worn and look all tired out and, despite all their efforts to Improve themselves, seem to get no better. 'Many women wonder why It Is that the fact that the real trouble lies in their nerves which have become ex hausted and worn out They need a tonic which will revitalise and build op their nervous systems and bring back the roses to their cheeks, the con fldence to their voice and the spring to their step. For this purpose a great and new nerve tonic has been found. Parto Glory has been found so' valuable in building up and renewing nerve force that physicians prescribe it and drug fists recommend it. When such a wonderful nerve tonic can so easily be had at such a small cost no woman can be pardoned for Jvin jn exhausted nervous system.

If you suffer from any of these symptoms of exhausted nerves go to your druggist today and get a bottle of Parto Olory. Take it as directed and note its wonderfully invigorating and revitalizing effects. Absolute and entire satisfaction is guaranteed to every purchaser or money refunded. morning, had almost completely re covered last evening. The accident happened on South Main avenue at Fellows street, about 7:65 o'clock, andj six persons were quite severely cut and bruised, while a dozen others suffered shock.

Immediately upon the occurrence of the short circuit flames appeared In the forward end of the car, causing the women to cry out and make a dash for the exits. Harry Kelser, the conductor, went through the car, attempting to pacify the passengers, and then pulled the trolley from the wire, while Elmer Conrad, the motorman, turned in a Art alarm. Charles Harmon battalion chief, in charge of the fire superintended the removal of the injured to the hospital. The fire in the car was extinguished with chemicals. More than a dozen windows were broken by people who left the car through the openings.

The injured, as follows, were treated at the West Side hospital: Anna Williams, fourteen, 1001 South Main avenue, injured about head and face; Alice Long, thirty six, 570 Vale street, suffering injuries to body and shock: Marion Williamson, eighteen, 1134 west iocust street, right leg injured; Mrs. Ada Inglift thirty eight, 1217 Stratford avenue, legs and arms Injured; William Mitchell a newsboy, Meridian avenue, hands and legs hurt: Mrs. Mary Thomas, forty eight, 1134 Hampton street, ribs and body injured; Nora Gardner. Taylor avenue, suffering from shock; Frank Kozaneck, Sloan Patch, arm and leg Injured; William Price, 1220 Acker avenue, hands cut. treated at hospital ana went nome; Mr.

cox 1238 St. Ann street, leg and' arm hurt; Miss Reed, 1301 Sloan street, shock; Alice Maunder, 1110 South Main avenue, Taylor, shock; Miss Marlnaro, 707 South Main avenue, Taylor, shock; Fred Sutton, 1150 Watson avenue, shock and bruises; Mrs. George Jones, 941 South Main avenue, shock; Mrs. John R. James, 901 St.

Ann street shock: Mrs, Arthur Marsh, Main street, Taylor, head hurt. Help Wanted for the New Silverberg Store We are in need of the services of two high grade, experienced clothing salesmen. Men between the ages bf 35 and 45 preferred. We offer an excellent position to men who hare the necessary qualifications. We can also give employment to two men between the ages of 35 and 45, who desire to learn clothing salesmanship.

Must be men who now earn good money and who have had retail selling experience. Two young men wanted for our boya doth ing department. Only young men who are experienced in this line will be considered. Good salary' and commission. Two young women wanted for our boys clothing and furnishings section.

Previous experience is not necessary. Apply in our present store, 209 Lackawanna Avenue 4. HE SCKAN'aGN REPUBLICAN, JilOMJA gm44.K la, HEAVY VOTE ANTICIPATED Much Interest Being Displayed in Campaigns Which Close V. WATCH JUDGESHIP BATTLE Race for Judicial Honors One of keenest in History of County. Finishing touches are being put on the campaigns of the various candidates for county and city offices which will be decided at the primaries tomorrow.

Saturday night saw all candidates active with mass, meetings, paraaes and open air meetings. Final meetings will be beld tonight. Indications are that a record primary vote will be hung up in the county due largely to the closeness of the Judgshlp fight and the various ward battles that are being waged throughout the county. Alhouath principal interest is cen tered around the Judgshlp fight, there Is nevertheless a keen interest being dlsnlaved in the fight tor the RepUbU can nomination for county controller and for the two Democratic nomina tiona for county commissioner. The utter firht has developed Into an ex tremely bitter one, with the organiia tlon out endeavoring to re nominate P.

J. Boland. The ludreshiB fight, while aamutea ly close, is free from personalities ot any kind. All three candidate nave been conducting a clean campaign. On th.

ballot District Attorney oeorge w. Maxey will have first place followed hv Attorney William R. Lewis wltn Judge James J. O'Neill occupying the last place, in violation 01 tne spirit of the non partisan law something of an effort has been made in certain ai rections to make the. fight partisan, but it has not been successful.

Attorneys Maxey and Lewis and Judge Nelll have a high conception of the dignity of the Judiciary and have given evi dence of that fact during tne cam paign. Attorneys Maxey and Lewis are normally Republican and between them there is a very lively contest for votes, but Its straightforward, clean nut nrhtlnar and when the primaries are over there will be no sores lert is a man's fight, fought in. a maniy way as is proper in all political campaigns, but especially those that per tain to the Judiciary. Many Mass Meetings. Saturday night a number of the candidates for city council spoke at open air meetings throughout the city The same was true of Mrs.

Thomas Murphy and Mrs. Edwin Gearhart, can didates for school director on ootn tickets. Candidates for county offices made their final trips through the county putting the finishing touches to their compaigns. The official ballots, return sheets and voting lists will be distributed today by the county commissioners office. On both the Democratic and Republican ballots the names of the non partisan candidates will appear.

In the city this list will include In addition to the candidates for superior court Judge, the tffree candidates for associate Judge in the county, candidates for city countroller and city council. The candidates for city controller are arranged In alphabetical order and the same is true of the candidates for city council with Harry E. Apgar holding first place and Thomas L. Williams On the Republican ballot the candi dates for county offices will appear in the following order: County Commissioner John Loch, Morgan John Von Bergen. County Controller Charles P.

Savage, William O. Watkins. County Coroner George J. Edmunds, David J. Jenkins, James D.

Lewis, Thomas Monle. County Surveyor Harold F. Steven son. Francis O. Stone.

On the Democratic ticket there' is no opposition for controller, coroner and surveyor but for commissioner the names will appear as follows: P. J. Boland. James J. Dempsey, j.sepn Jennings, Thomas A.

Quln lan. In the city candidates for the Re publican nomination fVr school direc tor tor the six year term will appear as ioiiows: W. C. Brunning, Cathryn W. Gear hart.

Albert Kolb. William C. Miller. Anna oce Murphy, Thomas B. Rod nam.

For the Four year term the names are as follows: Thomas F. ArchbalT. Jane H. Con. neu, jonn w.

Jones. W. J. Morris. On the Democratic ballot, for the six year term the same names appear aiio ana in tne same order.

For the four year term.ily the names of Jan h. connell and W. J. Morris appear. Candidates for city controller appear in tne ionowing orders i John T.

Davies, Edward Elsie, Ed ward Robling. The councilmanlo candidates appear in mo ionowing oraer: Harry E. Apgar, Vincent A. Bren nan, M. J.

Burns, Daniel J. Campbell. Tommy Connors. James E. Cnooer inomaa j.

uavis, Thomas H. Dunn. d. Webster Evans, Ray E. Faulkner, Lawrence F.

Hart. Dominic w.aiev William P. Huester, Bert Jones. Meredith Jones, William E. Markwiek.

rred G. Miller, Humphrey Penhal. retnerteic, D. 8. Ryan.

Lewis Max well Scheld. John Stefgerwalt, George W. Thomas, Thomas L. Williams. Tot Alderman and Constable.

Aldermanlo and constable contest that will be decided are as follows: Third John J. McHaU. D. and contsable, Myles Boyd. Fourth Michael J.

Meehafi, D. Fifth Thomas Leyshon. D. and W.C. Williams.

Thomas H. Jackson. R. and D.i constable, Thoma P. McNulty.

D. Rixth Alderman. P. J. Cannon.

T. nd James M. Phllhln. D. and Thomas F.

O'Loughlln, D. and con. siaoie. Michael f. Fees an.

D. and R. Seventh Constable, Edward Oaugh n. T). and R.

Eighth Constable, John F. Dillon, William J. Scanlon, Collins, R. and P. NISth Alderman, Jamfs Molr.

R. and constable. Frank R. and W. Bartlett.

Tenth Alderman, Charl F. Wagner. D. and constable. Wtrrsn La France, R.

snd D. Eleventh Edward R. Coiley, R. and Fred Flckus, and T. Twelfth Conotable.

IHniel Flnne gair Joseph J. Murphy, R. and D. Fourteenth Xidermsn. Michael Car tuaclello, R.

and Daniel F. Kellv. Patrick Hayes, William Klvlln. constable John MoHsl. R.

and Joseph O'Connor, George 8. Flore, Fifteenth Alderman. John Lance. constable, Frsnk Bosco. R.

Sixteenth Jacob Smith. Thomas MeGlnty. R. and D. constable, H.

Bo glnsky, R. and D. Myertteenth Alderman. Robert P. Koehler.

p. 9. rV. wnln. Morris Grossman.

8. P. rffe. Eugene Coleman, Harry W. u.

n. ana w. Eighteenth Alderman. Jams F. Noone.

Michael H. Nolan. R. and 3. Noone, constable, Morris figenbaum, t.

and Harvy Caster line. f. Nineteenth Alderman, John U. Bohwenker. R.

and D. Twenty first Constable. Thomas Price. and Phillips. R.

Twenty seeond Alderman. John tBpear, Thomas J. Williams and tnkin w. James. R.

and constable. mry Thomas. IL Obituary jaui t. mrirasT. James T.

Kennedy, aged 74 years. lifelong resident of the Lackawanna valley and veteran of the Civil war, died Saturday night at midnight. the nome of. his daughter, Mr. R.

A. Llewellyn, of 398 Warren street. West rlttston. Mr. Kennedy was born in aylor September 18, 1844, and sad been a resident of west Pittston for the past nine years.

For many years he was an employe of the late James L. Crawford, of the Temple Coal company. February 7, 18(2, Jie enlisted in Co. A. 107thth Pa.

and was discharged from service with that company a little more than two years later. The same day that he received his discharge he enlisted with Co. 107th regiment, Veteran Volunteers of Pennsylvania, and served with thau company until the close of the war, being discharged in July, 1S65, at Ball's Crossroads, Va. Mr. Kennedy is survived by one daughter, Mrs, R.

A. Ball, Of West Pittston. and bv one brother. Frank E. Kennedy, of Akron, He is also survived bv four sisters.

Mrs. L. c. Floyd, of Los Angeles. Mrs.

Geo. Forsythe, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. William H. Stevens, Of Glencove. N.

and Mrs. vivia f. fenooK, or rnis city, ano by two brothers. F. E.

Kennedy, ol Pittston. and W. D. Kennedy, of this city. The runerai win be leid tomorrow afternoon with services from the home of Mrs.

Call, at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in West aova mooowak. John McGowan, aged 44 years, died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at his home, 2033 AVayne avenue. He had been In ill health for the past three weeks. Besides his wife, he is sur vived by two sons, and P.

J. McGowan. and by three daughters. Misses Anna, Marguerite and Catherine MoGowan, all of this Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. BOWilD A.

SMITH. Following a brief illness, Edward A. aged fifty two years died Saturday morning at his home, 1317 Vine street. Mr. Smith was a son of the late Thomas G.

and Adaline F. Smith. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. Frank Slegel, of New York, and Mrs.

Edmund N. Stern, of Germantown, Pa and by one brother, Ray G. Smith, of this city. Coming so soon af ter the death of hl mother, who died in January, the 4eath of Mr. Smith will be a cause or sorrow to the friends of the family.

The funeral will be held this afternoon with services at the home at 4 o'clock. Private interment IMBA WUKTSSWAXjO. The death of Freda aired fourteen years, occurred Friday night at the home of her motner, Mrs. Ada wunterwald of 3Z4 Aiapie street. Besides her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs.

Anna Hartman and Mieses Lydia and Amelia Wunterwald. all of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon with service at the home at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Dunmore cemetery. JOBS Q.

WOLlV John G. Wolf, of near 733 Maple street, died Saturday afternoon at the Moses Taylor hospital, following Daralvtic stroke. Mr. Wolf was 63 years of age. and was well known In the Boutn Hide.

He was empioyea oy the W. company for a num ber of years. Mr. Wolf was born at Paradise, but lived here for the past forty years. He is survivea Dy his widow and by two daughters, Mrs.

W. W. Proper, of Kouses Point, N. and Mrs. Fred Wilbur, of this city; also by five step daughters, and two step sons: Mrs.

Charles Naoher. Mrs. Howard Weaver, of Bethlehem, Mrs. Peter Steler. Of Bingham ton.

N. Misses Estena ana Haaei. home; vary Meneel. of salt Lane City, and William Mengel, of this city. He is slew survived by one sister and two brothers.

Th funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with services at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 o'clock at the German M. E. church, Prespect avenue ana Biren street, interment wui oe made In Forest Hill cemetery. JOS1IFK KAXXSTOVa. Joseph Hailstone, the 9 month old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Andrew Hailstone, died yesterday morning at the family home. Bestdes tne parents, several brothers and sisters survive. The ru neral will be held this afternoon with services at the home at 8 o'clock. In terment In Cathedral cemetery.

MM. XLIIABBTH TVMBY. Following a short Illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Furey, died last evening at her nome, rear 12s orchard street. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters.

Misses Estella and Dolores Furey; and by two sons, Walter and Thomas Furey, all of this city. She Is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Thomas Manlon, by two brothers, James and Thomas Manion, of New York city; and by Ave sisters. Mrs. John Lynn, of Tonkers.

29. Mrs. Alfred Guthelnz. of Cleveland. Mrs.

William Hem pie, of Carbondale, and Mrs. t. j. uaioney and Mrs. Delia Manlon, both of this city.

Arrange ments for funeral have not yet Deen compieiea. MM. SD2TA BLACK, Mrs. Edna Black, a tod 29 veara of 1807 Jackson street, died yesterdsy morning at the West Side hospital. Be.

sides her husband, Mrs. Black is survived by four small children. She Is also survived by three sisters. Mrs. Mary Schwarts, of Clark's Summit; Mrs.

Carrie Williams and Mrs. Mahel Martin, of Union, N. and by two brothers, William Harding, of Fae toryville, and Earl Miller, of this city. Train and Other Vehicle Accidents On Decline But Automobile Accident Increasing. Figures show that while deaths and serious Injury due to railroad and other vehicles are becoming fewer, those attributed to automobile traffic are steadily mounting in number.

No matter HOW careful a man may be In the handling of his own cur. there's alwaya the ether fellow to be reckoned with. Doesn't cost much to buv protection! Why take chancea? Let us elucidate the advantage of one of onr POLICIES! Call up TODAY. Hoier 4 Partridge 'If It'a Hsu ranee. We M.ive It." S10 S1SU CONNELL BLOO.

CUSICKS FlARL DIRECTORS Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly Wallace Co, Scrantotfs Shopping Center Beacon Bath Robe Blankets Of course men wear them before and after bathing, but they are also used as lounge coats, and are handy slip ons whenever in negligee. These handsome, non absorbent blankets are packed in boxes along with girdle, neck cord, and frogs. Making them up into well fitting robes is a simple matter which we will gladly explain at the counter. Colors and patterns are bright or conservative, according to your preference.

The price is $5.50 only for the blanket and makings. MONDAY, SEPT. 15 Store hours for every day the week. Open 8:30, close 5:30. 4 School Ginghams Clean cut patterns in cleartoned colors the plaids the home sewer can convert so easily into charming school day frocks for small folk.

i Regulation plaids for the older girls one piece school dress. When you go shopping for ginghams you are sure to see everything there is in the gingham world right here. On account of having placed orders in advance, our prices are lowei present market. Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly Wallace Co.

The funeral announcement will be made later. JOHK COOS John Cook, aged' 9 ye7ars( died last evening at his home. Square Top, Pa. He Is survived by two sons, John Cook, of Highland. and Fred Cook, of Claras summit; ana oy iour aaugn ters, Mrs.

B. T. Dlckerson, of La Plume: Mrs. John Rlnker, of Reed, Mrs. Frank Freeman, of West Ablng ton, and Mrs.

Charles Winters, of Square Top. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with services at the home of Mrs. Winters at 2 o'clock. Interment In Ross cemetery. JOKW YBZMCXZ Admitted to the State hospital Saturday as a medical patient.

John Yre lickl, aged 59 years of 129 Nicholas court, this city, died yesterday Ynorn Ing at that Institution. He leaves no survivors. The funeral will be held this afternoon with services at the late home at 2 o'clock. Interment in Stratford avenue cemetery. mil a.

utini The death.of Helen M. Masters, 14 I 5J' M. Kennedy, Masters, of Mill avenue and Elm street, Dunmore, occurred Friday night at the home. The funeral will be held this afternoon with services at the home o'clock. Interment in Dunmore cemetery.

GREEN RIDGE (Political Adv.) Why make change? Reelect Judge O'Neill. Mark a crow after Judge O'NeSl'a name in the Non PartUan column. William Reynolds, Green Ridge street, left the city recently for Idaho, where he will take a course at the state college there. a (Political Adv.) Put Mrs. Gearhart and' Mrs.

Murphy on school board. johpk r. zsmrxDY sxxi Joseph P. Kennedy, aged about '75 years, died late yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reese Llewellyn, 308 Warren street.

West Pittston. Death followed a long illness, Surviving are one 4aiihtr. Mrs. Llewellyn, and two sons, Robert of Seranton. and Frank.

The funeral will rnn. ducted at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and Interment will be made in West Pittston cemetery. street. Pittston. are mourning the loss of their Infant daughter.

The child died last night. The funeral will take place this afternoon. Dr. J. N.

Douglas hac returned. 1507 North Main Ave. Adv. EAST SCRANTON (Political Adv.) Why make a change? Re elect Judge O'Neill. Mark a cross after Judge O'Neill's name in the Non Part Uan column.

Dr. snd Mrs. Bruce O. Hamlin, of 841 Prescott avenue, have returned from Asbury Park. (Political Adv.) Mrs.

Murphy and Mrs. Gear hart for school directors. NEW HAVEN, 8ept. 14. A strike, believed to be the first of Its knd In the country, was called at mid PITTSTOB CKXX.D Sixa I night tonight by the executive comm It Mr.

and Mrs. John Baker, of Charles. Ijee, of the Newswrlters' Equity Asso rl. F. BROADBEHH S14 Coanell ldr.

Aamorueet, That IRA T. BROADBENT and GEO.S.MOTT,Jr. Are associated with him in the insurance business, and will maintain the same high standard of service to policy holders. "Insurance That Insures" caitlon of New Haven. It will be effective at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning on the three afternoon papers and on the mornfng paper when the assocla loin mtibiHr.

jiuivn men infills ttuin. (Political Adv.) Women are needed on school board. Vote for Mrs. Gear, hart and Mrs. Murphy.

THE MARKET PLACE The old public market was a place of bartering. There the housewife matched her wits against the seller's, "and the better man won 6iit by a penny or two. Some paid moresome less for identical articles, according to their separate abilities to hafgle. Advertising has helped to make buying fairer for all by stabilizing prices. The advertiser names his price the same for all.

You know that in paying it, youre getting the. same deal as the next one. You may not have realized what a saving in time, 'money and convenience in this alone the advertisements mean to you. A return for a week to the old ways of selling would quickly convince you of the service the advertisements in your paper, render. They are your market place today.

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