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THE SCRANTON TRllTH, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY. 15, 1915 Shaded Part of This Map of Italy Shows Localities Most Affected By Earthquake GERMAN PRINCE WEDS UNITED STATES GIRL WOMAN FOUND GUILTY OF SENDING LETTERS SUXBURY, Jan. 15. A 1urv in KRAMER BROS. 325 LACKAWANNA AVE.

BERLIN, Jan. 14 (via Ixmdon, la). Elizabeth Reid Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers, of Washington, D.

was married at noon yesterday in Trinity church to Prince Christian of Hesse. The prince is a nephew of the German empress, and is a captain in the German army. the United States court here has found Mrs. John Hinkle. Mechaniesburg, guilty on' three of four counts, charging her with sending scurrilous letters Rapid Clean up of to werbert Brown, general manager of an industrial plant at Mechanicsburg.

She can be sent to jail for not more than Ave years and pay a fine of not more than $5,000 or for any Deriod nr Wool Proven Suits and Overcoats fine less than that at the discretion of the court At Kramers 25 Semi Annual Reduction Smles I STEADY MEN! Look you to the unsurpassed merit of Kramer Clothes the high and reliable standard created. Then compare our price reductions with others. Their efforts seem puny to the genuineness of Kramers' 25 Reduction Sale. $10 SUITS AND OVERCOATS 7.50 $15 SUITS AND OVERCOATS $20 SUITS AND $25 SUITS AND OVERCOATS $18.75 WANOS MM ADD 10 HORRORS OF THE EARTHQUAKE (Continued From Page One) eo complete and well systematized. This was possible owing to the fact that a good part of the army was already mobilized for service and enormous quantities of foodstuffs, medical supplies and the like were in the various depots As fast as possible the injured who Every $1.50 Shirt in stock now $1.05 All $4, $4.50 and $5 Shoes now $1.50 and $2 Soft Hats now $1.00 can be moved are being rushed to Rome.

AMERICA'S llll LIVlLi UUIIIIuD niimnnn mrn TimiinTrn mnrw I The military engineers have taken over the operation of trains. The regular schedules have been suspended. Tem porary bridges have been constructed across the culverts where the roads have been wrecked and where train service is impossible a chain of military automo UU I iJUUn Wtd I Ivlllvd I Ln HdolI biles is being operated. Temporary Hospitals, Temporary hospitals have been established at the various ruined or damaged CLE ELAND, Jan. 15.

Work of body will probably some day be interred amid the flowers provided by New President Fails to "Go Through" When Big Initiation Is Held, constructing perhaps the most beauti rowns in which the seriously hurt are be Holden, an intimate friend of the oil ful and unique arboretum burial park in America, in which will rest the bones king. Efforts will be made also to "The Modern Store ing cared for. All of the Italian Red Cross nurses are already In action and they are being added to by volunteers in whose ranks are represented the known families of Italy. "What the use of electing a fellow president if he sneaks away and doesn't stand for initiation." complained many of the most illustrious citizens of the city, state and nation began here today. An Initial expenditure of at least $500,000 will be devoted to the.

project a gift to Cleveland of the late Albert P. Holden, millionaire mine owner, hotel proprietor, newspaper publisher The queen, having been forbidden by her physicians to leave the palace, as she members of the Boys' Industrial associa has not yet recovered louowmg rne uiuu of her baby, has directed that she be tion in their hall, the basement of St. Luke's parish house, 'Wyoming avenue, tut in touch with the stricken district transfer the bodies of deceased Ohio presidents to the arboretum. Monuments and memorials will dot the grounds throughout. These will include national figures, state dignitaries and city notables who have passed to the great beyond since the founding uf Cleveland.

Survivors of Ohio pioneers will also be provided space either for the reburial of their noted forbears or for the erection of memorials in their honor. The half hundred acres of floral beauty is to be known as the Elizabeth Davis Holden memorial arhoretum, inj memory of Holden for his little daugh last night. And this, followed with the POLICE LOOK FOB MALE SKULKER threat: "Walt until he comes to tne When You Want Glass You Want Schoonover Plate Glass, Window Glass, Mirrors and financier. An annuity of $200,000 is also provided for improvement and maintenance of "America's Outdoor Westminster Abbey," as the project has been called. next meeting." Complaint and threat were voiced against Milton Seigel, fourteen years oid, and foxy, who won'out in the associa Fifty acres of Lakeview cemetery.

tion's annual election by scoring a few already the most beautiful burial spot in the city, will be the scene of the W. Schoonover Glass Co. The South Scranton police have been on the lookout the past few nights for votes over Oscar Turner, colored, and then stowed himself in a coal bin until his constituents had gone home. Superintendent A. J.

Bevan discovered the lad horticultural and botanical burial garden. The plot adjoins the Forest Hill estate of John IX Rockefeller, whose ter that preceded him in death by three years. by telegraph. She is making arrangements for sending necessary clothing to the women and girl victims, and has already obtained the opening of thousands of private houses for the reception of refugees. Always the idol of the Roman people, bear praises are now being chanted by everyone, as it is realized that In taking the steps she has she actually endangered her own health.

The pope is also leading in the work of relief. He visited such of the injured late yesterday as are being cared for in Eaint Martha's Vatican hospital and after talking with them gave them the papal blessing. Following the pope's Tint the report rapidly spread through Rome that he had actually left the Vatican. While this was not so, rtrtctlv as the hospital is in hiding as he was preparing to lock up for the night. AMi.wiMtfTvrre FAVORS ROAD SUPERINTENDENT It has long been the custom for the INFORMATION ABOUT THE B.

I. A. to Initiate new officers in a thorough manner. Every boy elected on the ticket with Seigel last night had been a man who has been lurking around Stafford avenue and searing women and children. The people living in the street say the man appears to be demented.

He has been seen moping through gardens and skulking behind trees and buildings, and slinking away when anyone approached him. Joseph Goff, of 217 Stafford avenue, asked the police to look Into the matter, after the man had been seen skulking around the Goff home for sevril night. There was no sign of the man night, the police say. given his bumps, or, to be explicit, had received positive assurance that the office attained is really worth while. The 0 APPOINTMENTS 1 IE big joy, of course, was reserved for tne new president.

considered a part of the Vatican, the rlsit was regarded as epoch making, a. no none has visited St Martha's since 1870. It was believed tp indi TODAY'S ATTUACTIOXS, lj'eiim Theater Tvln Rrils," evening. Poll Theater Lew liockstailer mid others, afternoon and evening. Academy The Harvesti" iifernoon and evening.

Star Theater "Dainty Paree," afternoon and evening. that the time Is not far distant FOR EACH COUNTY OF STATE Representative K. K. Jones, of Susquehanna, known in previous sessions of the house as "Good Roads" Jones, the man who nominated Charles A. Ambler for speaker at the Republican caucus, was In the city yesterday.

He declared that he will introduce a. bill in this session to put the state roads upon the' county unit, that is the appointment of a county road superintendent in every county, who shall be held responsible for the condition and the progress of the roads in his jurisdiction. Mr. Jones was chairman of the public roads committee of the last session, and probably will get the same appointment this vear. hen his holiness will refuse to con iu the "Drisoner of the atican.

if DIVORCED PARENTS DRAWN Under his direction every available HAIlRISBUiRG, Jan. 15. Capitol Hill is flabbergasted. It cannot fathom the "unknown quantity," as Governor elect Brumbaugh has come to be known among politicians here. Not in the memory of the oldest "inhabitant" of the state house has a situation confronted expectant officeholders of an incoming administration as exists today.

This is admitted on all sides. Anions When Seigel was hauled forth from his dusty hiding place he explained to Superintendent Bevan that he didn't want to "go through" on this occasion as he thought Oscar Turner's friends and some of his own party were in too fine a fettle for him. "I'll go through at the next meeting. Honest I will," Seigel has promised the boys through Mr. Bevan.

The election was won by the Lincoln party which placed all candidates ex cent vice president. The association est Is assisting in the work ot re let crantlng absolution to the wound six months each, and it is pointed out that these places are to be rilled at the governor's pleasure. It is not provided either by law or precedent that the entire cabinet be announced when the chief executive takes fiis office. Would be officeholders and numerous politicans are "watchful waiting." Governor elect M. G.

Brumbaugh arrived here at 12:45 today, accompanied by James S. Hyatt, secretary of the Philadelphia board of education. Secretary Gaither steered the governor elect to a waiting automobile, which whisked them to the executive mansion where Dr. Brumbaugh was the TOGETHER AGAIN BY CHILD Funny Situations. ed and blessing to the dead.

inose wno would not refuse to accent A marriage license issued yesterday by Clerk Tallie Evans is a step towards which will reunite Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fadcten and their child, who have been separated for more than a year, or since Mrs. Fadden secured a divorce. In the year the woman married J.

W. Beggs, gives instruction in the conduct of the the "CA.1I" Of th House of Congress and United States bertll in his considerable Senate. The new congressmen elected One) Hundred Towns Suffered. It Is now declared that not less than 100 cities, towns and villages suffered from the earthquake. The number of persons who are in need of at least temporary selief will reach half a million, and it will require several months to restore the wrecked district.

The chief reason for the very large loss of life was the construction of the house which were of stone, for the most part piled on each other without mortar to hold them together. When the quake came these houses col tanned. are: Pennsylvania, George Pulaski; Georgia, Harry Rose; South Carolina, worry nas been aroused. Several of the members of Governor Teller's cabinet, who have been recognized as candidates for reappointment, do not know where they stand. They admit that they are absolutely in the dark.

Secretary of the Harold Welsberg; Virginia, VV illiam Not since the memorable success of 'Baby Mine," has any play scored such a laughing triumph as "Twin Beds, an uproariously funny 'farce of domestic life in an apartment house, by Saiisburg Field and Margaret Mayo, which for over eight months past has been causing crowded houses to roan with merriment at the Fulton theater, New York, and which Is to be presented at the Lyceum tonight and tomorrow matinee and night, by Selwyn and Company, the firm responsible for such unusually popular productions as 'Within the Law," and "Under Cover." Although the seat sale is large there are still some very desirable seats to be had for all performances. Feathered Beauties. Wolfgang. The tellers were Joseph. luncheon guest of Governor and Mrs.

Tener. After looking over the governor's residence and conferring with the inaugural committee and newspapermen at 3 o'clock, Dr. Brumbaugh planned to return to Philadelphia late this afternoon. Withjn the last twenty four hours Smith and Afie Mansky, for the Linclon 1 nnrtv' Wnnrne Tira it wpn nnrl ieph also a divorcee, Mr. Beggs' first wife lives in Green Ridge and has not remarried.

The child is said to be the magnet that impelled the Faddens to marry again. The marriage is to take place today or tomorrow, the couple refusing to give out the. time or place of the ceremony. Fadden is a machinist and automobile man and lives in West Scranton. In Commonwealth McAfee is one of these.

The This condition is unusual, politicians Lewis for the Washington (arty. judge of election was Jack Riskin Installation of officers is on the pro A Many of the victims were burned HE CHARGES THAT EVIDENCE AGAINST CLEART WAS HELD BACK NEW YORK, Jan. 15. Governor Whitman will receive on Monday an affidavit embracing more than a score of "reasons" for an investigation of the conduct of District Attorney Gagan. of Rockland county, at the recent trial which acquitted William V.

Cieary, town clerk and political 'boss of Haver straw, of the murder of his nineteen year old son in law, Eugene Newman. It is alleged that the district attorney did not present all his evidence against Cieary. The complainant will be Frederick E. Newman, father of the murdered hoy. gram for next Monday night.

At the Jalive in the ruins of their homes. Re ports from the stricken section say I that the soldiers are taking many per r.ere declare. Heretofore at this time, only four days distant from the governor's inauguration, practically the entire membership of his cabinet has been ascertained. Not a single one of Dr. Brumbaugh's selections has leaked here, another unprecedented condition.

The attitude of the governor elect has same time the senate will meet. At the same time, so he says, Milton Seigal will "go through." there has been indications ot a renewal of activities on the part of admirers of Secretary of the Common weolth Robert McAfee, who are urging his reappointment. Should Mr. Cunningham be named for attorney general, the secretaryship of the commonwealth would logically come east, in which event friends of W. Henry Baker, of Harrisburg, secretary Funnier than ever is Lew Dock stader in his mirth provoking sketcn at the Poli this week, where he is appearing as the headliner of an exceptionally good bill.

"What Molly Knew," a sketch Interpreted by Julia Nash and company, is good, while Naynon's birds is a most kept the politicians here on edge. They openly admit they do not know what to expect, saying that Dr. Brumbaugh, an March, 1913, his wife, Florence Fadden, sued for divorce, alleging cruel and barbarous "eatment and a decree was granted in May, 1913.. Within a short time Mrs. Fadden married Beggs, who had only a short time before been divorced by his wife, and the Beggs Fad dn marriage was ended by divorce last month.

Attorney C. H. Sopeir was counsel in all the divorce suits and it's the only case of itskind on his books, he says. EMERY IS SHOT BY HIS BROTHER of the state senate, would like to see him named as Mr. McAfee's successor.

onuiant act in which more than a hundred of the feathered beauties show a wonderful training. Other clever numbers are: Harvey Henderson and Lew.is, as the "Three Lvres:" Sutton. sons out alive, but for the most part seriously hurt. Twenty of the 150 girls who were caught in the ruins of the young women's seminary in Avezzano were taken out alive. All of the others perished.

Only one city official here was unhurt. This was Slg nor Ottavl, perfect of police, and it was due to his efforts that about SOD people were rescued in the city. The mountain springs which supplied Avezzano with water were dried up by the quake, and the soldiers have been compelled to install a water system from the lake. All of the foreign diplomatic officials have tendered their services in the work of relief. The American ambassador, Thomas Nelson Page, has thrown open the Palazzo Del Frago, his official lesidence, tor the use of refugees, and he and all of his embassy staff are aiding wherever possible.

The minister of public works reach There are half a dozen others, suggested for this honor. Alfred R. Houck, chief of the bureau of statistics in the department of labor and industry denied he is an opplicant for any position under Governor Brumbaugh. He had been mentioned as a candidate for the governor's secretary. "unknown quantity" in politics, and like Woodrow Wilson, with few confidants, has a great advantage over regular party leaders, should he decide to run things in his own way.

The selection of Charlea A. Ambler as speaker is regarded as an evidence of Dr. Brumbaugh's ability to carry out his own plans. Of the eighteen members of the executive cabinet, but three need to be appointed by Brumbaugh at present, if he so chooses. These are a private secretary, attorney general and secretary of the commonwealth.

Many of the other department heads' tenure of office does not expire for from one to PITTSISS CHARGES HIS "GIRL" WITH LARCENY OF MONEY That 'Mary Comerosky, aged 23 years, of Marvine avenue, took $150, which he gave her for her wedding trosseau, was the charge of William thirty years old, of Ross avenue, before Alderman Thomas James last night, who held her under $500 Mclntyre and Sutton, in "The Pumpkin Girl;" Max Cooper and Irene Ri cardo in an eccentric singing turn; Bert Webster and company in pantomime and views on the Poliscope. New Academy Play. "The Harvest," by Henry Hamilton, THREATEN ARREST OF CLUB "RIFFLES" IF THEFTS CONTINUE The mysterious woman Raffles of the Green Ridge club, who has caused some ur pleasantness to her fellow members by purloining articles of wearing ap HONESDALE, Jan. 15. Following dissatisfaction over the distribution of their father's estate, Harvey and Albert J.

Emery, sons of the late Arbie Emery, who died two months ago at the Enslin place in South Canaan township, engaged in a controversy yesterday, which resulted in the former being shot and seriously injured, according to reports received today. The victim is in a critical condition View York Excursion via New Jersey Central, January 17th. Adults, children, $1.25. Special train leaves Scranton 11:30 p. Jan uary 16th.

Returning leaves New York is being given by the Poll Players at the New Academy this week, it is a wholesome story a story hat brings to'one's mind some of the great truths of life and still injects a spirit of humor at sume of the frailties. at 6:20 p. January 17th. Adv. parel and displaying a particular penchant for embroidered handkerchiefs, at his home and County Detective N.

ed Avezzano today and is now in com B. SDencer and a number of others arm vanity cases, bits of jewelry, small coin purses and the like, must have received qui'! a scare today, when news of her "IS FATHER KILLED IN THE WAR?" bail for her appearance at court on the charge. Pittsiss alleged that Mary promised to marry him two weeks ago and ter the couple secured a marriage license a week ago he gave her ft hi with which to a to the "rt' and buy her trousseau. He claims she did not do this niul tie charge. her Willi larceny of the money.

There is plenjfy of sentiment and romance with elaborate stage settings stage settings that are seldom equaled for their beauty and their closeness to the richness of nature. The story plete charge or tne rener worn in tnat making a diligent search for the broth section. He is keeping in constant er, who Is accused of attempting to kill touch with Premier Salandra who re Harvey. He Is also charged with mains in Rome in general charge of threatening the lives of his brother's the relief. I wife and two children when they at alii red activities leaked out, with the inf rmation that strong suspicion cen te on her identity and her arrest is likelv to be demanded.

tempted to call for help on the tele Like all well regulated clubs, member of the Green Ridge organization regret deals with an impoverished nobleman who weds beneath his station the daughter of a Scotch minister. The early stages of the union are fraught with hardship and travail especially for the wife, but their reunion Is brought about in the eventide of life by a romance of a younger generation' with whom each Is greatly enamored. that one has bobbed up among them to ransK Kuch unpleasantness. If the Raf fles, whom certain members say exists, will only cease her activities, she will rjf find that all will be as willing to forgive always Diisy as to forget. phone.

By the father's will Albert was given five dollars, while Harvey acquired the bulk of the estate, valued at upwards of $15,000. Each of their sisters received $25 in the distribution of the estate. Albert has been a wanderer for several years and was in Canada when his father died. When he returned home, it is alleged that he made a demand on his brother for an equal division of the estate, which was refused, whereupon he Jld Harvey that he would kill him. Uie latter was in the barn last evening when Albert entered and fired at him.

Wrestling At Star Cases of Heroism, Fragmentary stories reaching here tell of hundreds of cases of heroism. Mothers sacrificed their lives for their babies. Fathers died that their children might live. Men dug frantically into the ruins under tottering walls in response to groans and appeals for help from buried victims. So far as known there was no cowardice or brutality hown by the strong against the weak.

Many survivors went temporarily Insane as a result of their experience. Men who found their entire families crushed to death in the ruins of their homes; women who managed themselves to reach safety when the found that their loved ones had perished tried Miss Raffles is said to have made her The wrestlinar match between Harry latest haul in the form of a hand painted tea set. won at cards the other day by Mrs. Fred Lawrason, of 1012 Sunset ave Stephens and Peter Pazkauskas, which takes place Saturday night after the performance of the "Dainty Pares" KM lir' 'j nue. The package containing the set was takeni from a wrap in the cloak room.

It Is said that the light fingered person has company, has caused consiaerauie taut around town, as to tne respective rnirlln nf the two athletes. There is operated with much success in that very room. no doubt ln the minds of local followers of the game that the match is ab the first shot going wide of the mark The second bullet entered his leg "below In turn to kill themselves, and had to tne Knee. oe restrained. Albert then rushed into the house ana maae threats to kill the others if they used the telephone, after which solutely "on the square," as if Stephens falls to throw the Lithuanian he will lose greatly in prestige, while Peter will gain correspondingly.

The patrons of the house are showing their loyalty to the Kelly, Damsel and Williams company by crowding the theater at each performance and the consensus of opinion is that the "Dainty Paree" show is better than "Uncle Sam's Belles," which was the first offering of the popular come ne maae nig escape, MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF MRS. BR0KENSHIRE The funeral of Mrs. Mary Broken shire was held this afternoon with services at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G.

Brandt, of 1610 Gibson street. Rev. M. S. Godshall, pastor of As soon as the Infuriated man left RESI1L HEALS RAW, ITCHING SCALY SKINS dians.

tne nouse, tne members of the family went to the barn and found Harvey lying on the floor, but conscious. He was assisted into the house and Dr. E. O. Bangs was summoned and dressed his wound.

The brother who did the shooting was still at large today and word has been sent out to different places to be on the lookout for him the Asbury M. E. church, officiating. The services were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The floral offerings were profuse.

The pall bearers were: George G. Brandt, W. G. Gates, F. C.

Stackhouse, William D. Roche, William Lanyon and Edward Lanyon. Interment was made in the Forest Hill cemetery. Ko matter how long you have been tortured and disfigured by itching, burn luff, raw or scaly skin humors, just put littl'sot that soothing, antiseptic Resi DETECTIVE III Uf AFTER ALLEGED SLAVER County Detective Phil Rinsland left today for Crystal Falls, with ex in oi REV. E.

J. GAFFNEY IS uintment on the sores. The suffer usually stops right there! A Working Shoe that'll "Wear Like Iron" We've got It a better Shoe you've never seen anywhsre at the papular price of $2.50. It's strong, warm and serviceable yet built for real solid comfort. It's a great money's worth.

Lewis lieilly 114 llft Wyoming Ave. TWO LOCAL MEN HEAR OF BROTHERS' DEATHS IN WAR Daniel Whitney, of Jefferson avenue, Jermyn, and Isadore Glnsburg, proprietor of the Philadelphia lunch room on Penn avenue, this city, yesterday received news of the deaths of brothers in the European war. Mr. Whitney received an unconfirmed report of the deaths of his brothers, William and Albert, which occurred in a recent naval battle. Mr.

Glnsburg was reading a Jewish paper when he saw name of his brother, Louis in the list of casualties. He was In the Russian army and was one of the first volunteers. Mr, Whit Hey lost a brother In the sinking of the Pathfinder and fears that another brother died when the Formidable went down. a HealW begins that very minute, and case your skin gets well tradition papers for John Wladyga. al reel ashamed of the leged slayer of Albert Werczewskl, at way on tedious, use' Mayfleld, nine years ago.

Wladyga was Indicted by the last grand jury on the charge of murder. He has been serving a sentence for a SENT TO BENTLEY CREEK Rev. E. J. Gaffney, at one time assistant at St.

Peter's cathedral, but for some time past assistant at Plains, has been sent, to Bentley Creek, Bradford county, as temporary pastor. Father Gaffney relieves Rev. Stephen H. O'Boyls, pastor of St. Ann's church there, who Is going on a trip to the West, In the hops ot benefiting his Soap and The wife of a British soldier, while waiting to inspect the "list filled in battle" at the loiidon war office, shares her lunch with minor onense in tneron county Jail.

urlll trlfttt in Jtift lAtal prtt.rtr 20 the murder charge at the "4 iCwtcher itnd her babies. 10a at crlM.

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