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THE SCRAN TON REPUBLICAN WEDNESDAY, MAHCH 24, 1920 XBSSBtSSBZSUSSmSi that line of work during the next Dozens of KMT ABU SB CD 1M1 STROLLER'S NOTE BOOK Can Not Buy More Beautiful Fmmture We Sell, Or On Easier, Fairer Terms have "shopped around" for furniture in the "g'ound floor" stores, just walk up stairs to our store. Here find the same quality, lower prices, and a credit an that enables you to have and enjoy the best in furniture are paying for it Enjoy a Phonograph While Paying For It 'llaVaM ilirilakM ki i i Living Room'" Furniture That Is Comfortable and Well Made your home with unattractive, poorly made furniture when on our plan the bes.t is put' hin your reach. The fine work that has been done for the causa of good roads in this section of the state by the Motor Club of Lackawanna County will be told at the banquet of the organisation, to be held at Hotel Casey next Friday evening. Arrangements have been made for the observance of a ery interesting program, which will Include the annual reports of Secretary W. A.

Jensen and Treasurer George B. Jer myn. The speakers will include President D. II. lleese.

Ben Eynon, register of automobiles of the State Highway Department, and F. Little, of the New York Testing Laboratory. The latter will give a stereopticon leoture on proper lights for motor cars, dur Ing which he will give a demonstra tton of proper headlight fosusing. It Is announced that the Motor Club now has a membership of 2,635. A very cordial reception was ten dcred the now pastor of the First Bap tlst Church, Rev.

George M. lie Id, and his wife and daughter at a meeting or the congregation and Sunday school this week. With William M. Fowler as chairman, the formal introduction of the members of the church to the pastor was made by William D. Mor ris, whore remarks were happy and appropriate.

The pastor made a fit ting response. The introduction of the church members to Mrs. Reid was by Mrs. J. Curry.

The entertainment features which followed were enjoyed by everyone. These Included a humor ous debate on "Can You Pay a Woman Too Many Compliments" between Miss Mildred Urifflths and Miss Maria, Edwards; a reading by Miss Margaret Reese, another by Miss Ruth Baker and singing by Carlyle Davis, Thomas James. William Harris and John Cion goll. A violin duet by John and Wil Ham Looker was also very pleasing. a a The people of Carbondale are pleas ed that a signal honor has come to that city's superintendent of public schools.

Prof. W. G. Greenawalt. who has been elected president of the Science and Mathematics Teachers' Association of Northeastern Pennsyl vania.

This action was taken recently at a meeting held In Wilkes Barre. Professor Greenawalt has been win ning golden opinions aa a progressive and able educator since he look charge of the Carbondale schools. He was one of the speakers at the Wilkes Barre meeting, his BUbJect being "How Can We Reduce the Failures In First Year Algebra?" At this meeting Miss Carter; of the Scranton Technical High School, was elected secretary treas u.tr. and the vice presidency went to Michael T. Nolan, a teacher in the Dunmora High School.

a It waa announced yesterday that Carl Lawrence, a son of Bandmaster Allan Lawrence, is to be the chief musician of the Thirteenth Regiment Band, which is now being organ ited. This young man has demonstrated that he Is a very talented musician and a brilliant soloist, both with the violin and the cornet. He has had an admirable experience during the past Winter as a member of the Academy orchestra. Recently he played violin solo at one of the meetings at Elm Park Church, and his work won the warm encomiums of a number of musicians present. At the same gathering the work of a brass quartet, consisting of Robert Millican, Andrew Martin.

James Harris and Joseph Pol ster, was very highly praised. Herbert Thomas, formerly a deputy state fire marshal, who was recently made superintendent of the UlaUely Poor Farm, is highly complimented by the Peckvtlle Journal, which says of him: "In selecting Mr. Thomas the board deserves to congratulated on being able to get such an efficient man. He has had a number of years experience es a business man which very well adapts him for his new position. Mr.

Thomas will have charge of the large farm owned by the district and will be responsible for its maintenance and operation." The appointment is due to a recent report by the auditors of the poor district, which suggested that the handling of the large amount of business of the district would be greatly facilitated if a superintendent was placed in office. THE STROLLER. A VETERAN: Girard In Philadelphia Who In the United oftenest for President States? I believe that distinction Dr. Jessa C. Green, He was born In 1817 old last December.

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Press. big railway systems are now inquiring about cars. The Plight of the Near East The plight of the famine stricken people of the Near East, in whose behalf a relief campaign is now waged in the United States, is intensified by the cold blooded massacres and atrocities pevpetrated by the cruel Turks in Armenia, Syria and other regions subject to Turkish domination. Naturally the question arises why is the abomin able Turk permitted to wieal his unholy vengeance on those defenselss Christians who are kept in constant terror of his desolating hordes? The Sultan of Turkey was the ally of the Kaiser of Germany in the late war, but while the sway of the Teutonic autocrat was crushed and shattered, that of the Moslem despot who is constantly at war with humanity and incessantly violating the most sacred canons of civilization is per mitted to remain and to profane the garden of Chris tianity with his unspeakable crimes. Why do "the Allied powers permit this? Why is the insensate Sultan of Turkey treated so considerately while imperial ruffianism less brutal has been wiped from the face of the earth.

It was the hope of a great many Christian people in this and other countries that the annihilation of the Turkish dynasty would b6 among the first fruits of the war. But instead of this we find the most cruel and autocratic government of the ages permitted to survive and continue its policy of terrorism in Armenia and elsewhere in acordance with the brutal and bar barous methods existing efore the war. For many years it has been the dip'omatie policy of Turkey to play the gre nations against each other and to strengthen itself inking advantage of their jealous rivalries for powr and position in the East But that was before the downfall of Russian absolut ism and the collapse of the German and Austrian em pires. It was hoped that the Sultan would not be able to play his old trump card against the European na tions in the readjustment of world affairs following the great conflict. Above all things humanity had a right to expect that there would be an end forever of the massacres and inhumanities perpetrated by the Turks in Armenia and adjacent countries.

The subject is one which presses for attention in connection with the hunger cry of the Near East. By all means let assistance be hastened to those who are in dire need, but let there be an end of the truculest power that makes such sad conditions pos sible. The Allied Powers have a duty to perform in the East, and they owe it to humanity that the evil sway of the Turk be broken forever in that part of the world. The School Building Program. The Scranton School B)ard is right in trying to harmonize its action with unmistakable public senti ment in the making of ample provisions for the accommodation of pupils in the public schools.

In preparation for early decisive action the Board is to meet in special session this evening to go over the matter, when the entire subject is likely to be reviewed. If the question of a bond issue is to be submitted to a vote of the people this year a final decision must be reached within the next few weeks. What the people think with regard to this matter seems to have been disclosed pretty effectively by ac tion taken by a number of influential organizations, all of which have declared in favor of a building program. Most have come out decisively for a bond issue to provide the necessary finances. It is imperative that early action should be taken to comply with state laws which provide for ample edu cational facilities for the children.

Direct taxation cannot meet the needs of the district within the period necessary for the development of a comprehensive im provement plan. This is a question which should go to the people for a decision. They bear the burden of taxation and should be permitted to express their views on this vital matter at the polls. Morgenthau and Mexico In connection with the confirmation of the appoint ment of Bainbridge Colby t.s Secretary of tate, which met with no opposition after a favorable recommendation by the committee, the announcement is made in Washington that the new ambassador to Mexico is to be Henry Morgenthau, former ambassador to Turkey. It is stated at the capital that Mr.

Morgenthau is believed to. be very "close" to President Wilson, so that in his dealings with the government at the City of Mexico, he is expected to reflect the President's per sonal views. If Mr. Morgenthau, in policies and disposition, is in close touch with the President, then he must have harmonized his views with Mr. Wilson in urging, re cei.tly, that the United States assume the Turkish mandatory.

Those close to the administration at the capital, de clare that the reported activity of German propagand ists in Mexico makes it necessary to send a strong man to keep a close watch on the situation there, and it seems to be generally admitted that Mr. Morgenthau possesses qualifications for the place. A Strong American Navy A statement made by Chairman Butler, of the House! Naval Committee, would seem to indicate that Congress favors making the American navy equal to if not stronger than that of anj other power. The Republican has contended that this country should have a navy second to none and popular senti ment has favored such a policy. A navy equal to the task of protecting the long coast lines of the United States would make it possible for this country to safe ly reduce the size of its standing army.

Congressman Butler says that if present plans are adhered to, the American navy will about equal that of Great Britain in fighting power by 1924. This state ment was made in defense of the present program to continue work on the eighteen capital ships now under construction. While Great Britain will have more ships than the United States by 1924, they will not have greater fight ing capacity than those o' this country. The figures will be sixty battleships for Great Britain, forty seven for the United States, twonty six for France, fifteen for Japan and thirteen for Italy. Unwise Action By Landlords.

An effort is being made in the State of New York to cure the house rental evils of the metropolis by passing a bill regulating the charges wi'ich rosy be exacted. Naturally, there is" very bftter opposition on the part of property owners. While there have been advances practically all along the line in Scranton, they have not begun to equal those charged in New York, where, according to reports; profiteering has been on the most ruthless scale. Certainly the New York landlords injured their cause materially when, at a recent meeting, they declared that "we want mo we want all we can get." ouch a plan of rental jed breeds widespread an tagonism which might lead to drastic, act on by law makers in response to a vigorous policy demanded by the peopl 1 I I tWltn which hav twa marged th Triouna, iruim and Dally NewaO iTItlea Keglatertd Trada Mtrk.) Published Bvary Morning Except Buoday. LACKAWANNA PCBLISHINO CO.

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SCRANTON, MARCH 24, 1920 Up to yesterday thirty five states had ratified the Suffrage Amendment to the United States Con stitution, giving Delaware the honor of casting the thirty sixth and deciding vote on this momentous question. Don't Hinder the Investigation In view of the desperate conditions manifest on the surface of the Peoples Coal Company mine in West Scranton, there should be complete accord between the State and mine officials in cooperating with Mayor Con nell to ascertain the facts underground. No obstacles should have been put in the way of the City's Executive or his board of engineers in en tering or leaving this mine. The great damage done in the cave zone fully warranted the prompt action taken by the Mayor to the cause. In this course he was strongly backed by public opinion as well as by the Governor of the State.

attempt to evade, defeat or minimize the investigation by a resort 'u petty interruptions cannot fail to recoil on those who are responsible for such conduct. Let the Mayor and his engineers have full right of v. in this mutter, and let them have the assistance of the State Bureau of Mines, in discharging a great duty to the people of this city. The President, on Morday, nominated Mrs. Helen Hamilton Gardner, of Vashington, for the office of United State? Civil Service Commissioner to succeed Charles M.

Galloway, of South Carolina. In her letter cf acceptance Mrs. Gardner says she feels that women must now enter fully into the benefits of American citizenship. Increased Pay For Teachers. The request of the Scranton teachers for increased pay, presented at Monday evening's meeting of the School Board, deserves, and we have no doubt will receive, the consideration to which it is entitled.

Throughout the United States there is a strong and growing sentiment in favor of placing the compensation of those who are engaged in the great work of education on something like an equitable basis. It is felt that the teachers of our public schools have been neglected too long in the readjustment of conditions rendered necessary by the greatly increased cost of living. The salaries of the teachers are not commensurate with the important service they render, nor do they equal those paid in other and less exacting avocations. i There is no greater work in the world today than that in which the teachers are engaged. They are the torch bearers of civilization, whose duties are vitally essential to the development of good citizenship and the perpetuity of our institutions.

The fact that they have not been properly appreciated or requited in the past should not militate against our school teachers, in this day of progress and general enlightenment. The Republican hopes the Scranton School Board will give the request of the teachers the attention it so justly deserves. While universal training has not been mentioned in the army reorganization bill passed by the House, it is expected that the subject will be taken up by Congress next Fall. Proposed Change at Sse College At the annual dinner of tu. iiui' of Pennsylvania State College, held recently in HftfWlelphia, the very interesting statement wa msl dint a movement is Under way to convert this rlmJieile institution into a State university and enla.ge it that it will accommodate an increased number cf tudents.

Scranton has a large number of stude: ts at this college. It was said at the dim that the graduates of fKp institution have thrown themselves heartily into the work of promoting this in accordance with the plans formulated by A. R. Warnock, referred to as "the dean of men" at State College, and that statewide agitation will begin as soon as the necessary information can be prepared. State College has become so popular that last Fall GOO fully qualified applicants for entrance were refused Emission because there was no room for them.

Having earned the right to enter, under ordinary circumstances they would ha been welcomed; million dollrrs will be required, it is stated, to convert the college into the kind of a university that will conform with the, plans of the promoters. Large sums have a'fSi'y been pledged by graduates to supplement bUl: appropriates for the purpose. A puUir tf 7 cr.n will precede the submission of tin to tlio next session of the legislature. jj Tl .1 l. j.

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"Ah," this Is a Rembrandt, Helen!" "Isn't it wonderful? What is that one?" "That Is a "How perfectly Were they both painted by the eame man?" Cartoons Magazine, of West Chester. and was 102 years a few days be when I met him Chester County presidential vote General wll was sent to tne die after living see by this paper that a celebrated English doctor says the human family is very likely to become a one toed race," said the pessimist. "Well, that means fewer corns," replied the optimist. Yonkers at a banquet of the Historical Society. Doctor Green's first WHAT THE PAPERS SAY was cast in 1840 iam Henry Harrison White House only America to Germany.

From the Philadelphia Press. The head of the American commission in Germany exceeded his authority as well as the limits of strict propriety in expressing satisfaction at the Ebert government's success, but he did voice the sentiment of the American people generaly when he said that methods of violence in changing governments are here de there one month. Twenty presidential occurred since Poctor vote and next November twenty first. Our country has presidential elections, making thirty Of these. Doctor In twenty and when to contests have Green began to will see the had thirty three the one this year Green has participated hopes to cast his Reels.

Weeks Hardware Company 119 Washington Ave. 1 ISKO plored. Directly to the root of the question goes his observation that un less orderly and stable conditions are restored in Germany there must be serious Interruption of the supply ot food and raw materials from the United States on which German re habilltaticn so heavily depends. Prince Ignores Precedent. From the Buffalo News.

If the Prince of Wales were an official of the United States government he would not hold the regard of Washington long, handling public funds the way he does in his peregrinations. He was granted S125.000 by the British treasury for expenses on his recent Electric Refrigeration. Many a refrigerator is a splendid playground for bacteria. Cold does not kill them. Many a chunk of ice has brought its myriad bacteria colonies into the ice box.

Bacteria are active at; 55 degrees and at 60 degrees F. are working full force and multiplying by the millions. Ice helps them. The I c) Iff Collateral Service Most banking institutions are safe as depositories for your You call upon your bank, however, for extended service in other directions, and the institution which can offer you the most valuable collateral service, is the institution with which it is to your advan tage to do business. We are the Largest and Oldest Bank in Scranton and can therefore offer you the largest facilities in all lines of banking.

Consult bur various departments. Trust, Foreign, Savings, Commercial, Credit, Collection, Bond and Safe Deposit. First National Bank Scranton, Pa. "We Offer Every Banking Service" visit to Canada and the United States. and upon arriving home he returned as unused J30.000.

That is entirely contrary to precedent. He would be ostracised in Washington for that. what's the Answer. From the Wilkes Barre Record. Congress may adopt a resolution de claring the war with Germany at an, end, but after such a declaration It would be necessary to have a treaty with Germany.

Since President Wil son will trust nobody and the Senate will not trust the President, what way is there out of the mess? Millions of Women Voters. From the Pittsburgh Dispatch. It Is estimated that 17,500,000 wo men win be eligible to vote in tne Presidential election whether the nut frage amendment passes or not. There were only about that many votes cast for Wilson and Hughes by men and women In 1916. TO A STREET URCHIN little feet, that distance mocks And scoffs at weariness today; little tongue that ever talks, Like tvotne sweet babbling brook at play: wonder what the future holds In store for thee.

Could I but see would draw back the mystic folds And view thy fate that la to be. What mother's love Is pictured there, In that round chubby face I greet? What father guards thee with a prayer, Or is thy home the open street? What destiny shall make or mar 'The trail perchance you have to take? What unseen band shall reach from far To keep the best of life awake? little eyes that look In mine, The road is rough, the hills are steep; But truth and courage can be thine. And great men rise while sluggards sleep. Whatever manhood's tot may be A thorny path or flowery bed hold my helplna; hnnrt in thee, And love thy little tousled hiid. JauieajA.

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