Pittston Gazette from Pittston, Pennsylvania • Page 1

A MB WEATHfiB. Htawors. tonight' cooler, in Nortli portion; Friday cloudy. 1 11 1 Viiim TEMPERATURE TODAY. i Shown by Recording Thermometer on Gazette building np to 3:20 p.

i ii p. m. us, midnight. YEAR. WBBKLX ESTABLISHED 1850.

DAILY Cbt. THKO HAHT. 1882. PITTSTON, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1913. ONE CENT A COPI.

TWSNTY F1VB CENTS A MONTH. TEN PAGES. i ilff CIRCULATION BOOH i JUL Jt': 'Ms' Sl: MWt lie 11 ni elected today and committees will ddccm nmire IN PATERSON STRIKE' LLVULILO FATHER CURRAN COMMEflDS KNIFFEN AGED GERMAN Mil MAKINR THRFAK CO VA U. liiic Mm; As TO ITALIAN MERCHANTS OONFF.R WITH MAYOR GOLDEN RELA TIVK TO SUNDAY CLOSING IIKAR THE VIEWS OF THE MAYR AND VOICE THEIR OWN, WHICH ARE NOT IN FAVOR OF SHUTTING UP OX SUNDAY BANKER FEKRARINI WILD CLOSE ON SUNDAYS. Mayor M.

E. Golden is a'eting upon the request of the Sunday Closing as sociation that he exert the powers of his office to secure observance Of the Sabbath in this city. Last evening, the mayor conferred with about 25 of the Italian merchants who have been do ing business seven days a week and informed them of the situation and discussed the question with them. The meeting was held at the City hall and the merchants present were principally from the South Alain street district. In which there are a number of mercantile establishments conduct ed by Italians.

They have not been forced to observe the Sabbath and that day In the district is pretty much the same as any other in the week. The mayor told them what the as sociation had asked him to do and ex plained the authority vested in him There was considerable opposition voiced by the merchants and the sen timent was plainly adverse to observ ing the Sabbath. Several of the lead ing business men of that nut tonality, however, are exerting their influence to cut down the business week to six days. Among the men whose activity is pronounced is Joseph L. Ferrarini, the banker, with offices in ihe Flat iron building; who announces that in recognition of the merit of the Sabbath observance movement he will keep his office closed every Sunday, commencing July 6.

In the interim, he will proceed to' notify his patrons of this intention. The mayor is expected to take ac tion in regard to the pool rooms and other places of business that are open Sunday. He will likely hold a confer ence with the proprietors of these es tablishments In the near future. The delegation of Italians with whom the mayor conferred last night met there at the executives Invitation. He In tends to ask others to meet him at his office.

The mayor has given no definite an iwer to the committee of the Sunday Closing association who waited upon him recently, at which time he said that he would consider the inquire into tne situation ana responu later. DEFENDANT WINS BY PLEAS TRESPASS CASE By agreement of counsel this morning, a verdict was taken by the defendant without costs in the case .1. r. Gallagher against tne Pennsylvania Kailroad Company. This was an ac lion in trespass fort'he recovery of damages sustained by the plaintiff by reason of water backing up South Maln street, at the corner of Dana street, Wilkesbarre, due ti the in ability of the culvert maintained by the defendant to carry off the water.

Suit On A Note Following the disposal of the Gal lagher case. Judge O'Boyle called the case of iHenry Brown, of Wilkesbarre, against W. D. liierne and S. S.

Jones, The action is. to recover $500 on a promissory note wnlcn the defendants gave and which they faded to pay. It seems the parties were Interested in a coal deal in Peckville and as It did not result as successfully as was it Is claimed the defendants failed to pay two of the notes. The trial today was for the recovery one of themi. Damages for Son's Death.

Judge Fuller this morning took up the ten thousand dollar damage suit of George Gliem. of Hazleton, against A. Pardee and Company. The plain tiff's son. Walter, aged 14 vears, was employed at the Cranberry breaker of the defendant as a slnte picker and on April 26, 1909, was killed.

The accident was caused by his falling on an ingup.roeo riy neei and tne rarner claims, the company w.is negligent Attorney John H. Bisrelow represents the plaintiff, while W. C. Price and Neil Crisman are for the defendant. Plaintiff Won Lien Case.

A verdict In favor of the plaintiff for $467.96 was returned In Ihp case of C. Garrison, an electrical contractor of Pittston, against .1. H. Van T.iiven, of West Pittston, tried yesterday before Jndire Fuller. The plain tiff claimed $875.88, with interest for material and labor furnished the de fendant on a building in Pittston.

The notion was brought on a mechanics" lien and the verdict, was for the full iimount with Judge Strauss fiHII has the damage case of Dr. A TV O'Malley aprainst the City of Wilkesbarre. Let Krlse Repair Your Bicycle. Hippodrome spells "Happiness." POLISH FALCON LODGE IS An application for a charter was filed by Lodg? No. 24 Tolish Falcons of America, of Port Griffith and Pitts jton.

The officers are President, Adam Bowinski; vice president, Alexander Stalewski; financial secretary, Joseph Soltysiak: recording secretary Albert Workowski: treasurer, Frank Boekinski; Trustees, John Wlenckow ski; Joseph Kaskici, all, of Pittston. Let Krise Repair Your Bicycle. Can Fitzpatrlck For Tad or touring car. Good machines, careful chauffeurs. Both phones.

Let Krise Repair. Your Bicyole. Family Orders (or Ice Cream delivered anywhere. 'Phone Karter. MAYOR TALKS ITALIANS ABOU SUNDAY CLOSING make final reports.

The convention will close this afternoon. The following officers were in at tendance at yesterday's session: President, Rev. D. Kane, Haale ton; secretary treasurer, A. J.

Bran nigan. Freeland; first vice president. J. J. McDonald, Scranton; second vice president, J.

P. Murray; third vice president. Miss Detiio. Alalia Scranton; first district president, J. Connolly, Fertst City; second district president.

M. L. Coyne, Scranton; third district. president, Hugh J. Tormay, Plymouth; fourth district president, Boyle, Hazleton.

JOYCE O'HARA MATTI I'EllXATI, SERVING TWELVE YEARS. IX PENITENTl AKV FOR SHOOTING DOWN HIS BROTHER IV THIS CITY IX 1910, IS GIVEN HIS FREEDOM TESTIMONY WAS GIVEN THAT THE VICTIM W'XS ANXOYING WII'E OF TpiE SLAYER. After serving about two years and six months imprisonment, Mattl Peg nati, of tills city, who shot and killed his brother at his home in September. was granted a pardon by the board of pardons, sitting at Harris burg today. The application for the pardon was.

made by Attorney A. J. Barber. Pegnati was serving a 12 years sentence in the Eastern penitentiary. He was called for trial on November 14, 1910, and Attorneys M.

X. Donnelly and James H. Shea were appointed to defend him. His original plea was one of not guilty, but before the trial proceeded he withdrew the plea of not guilty and entered one of guilty and allowed Judge Jones to fix the degree. After hearing the evidence, the court fixed the crime at murder in the second degree and gave him 12 years, together with a fine of 100, The testimony in the case developed the fact that Pegnati's wife had been annoyed by the deceased.

He was ejected from Pegnati's house and on the night of the murder came to the defendant's home with a butcher knife and a bag. The two men nail a conversation through a window and then Pegnati went to the door. The Victim started to run away and Pegnati shot him. Former District Attorney Val entine appeared for the Common wealth. The pardon was not opposed.

DECIDE NOT TO There Is to be no change In the method adopted by the county board of assessors in fixing a valuation of $0,000 an acre, of sixty feet of coal. This morning, the committee of attorneys comprising the legal representatives fthe assessors, controller and commissioners went over the valuation fixed by assessors and found the method to be in conformity with the Supreme court decision and requiring no alteration. Atfer the meeting County Solicitor Melean said that the matter was dis cussed at length today ami that the engineers aided in the discussion. He said that the assessors did not decide on an arbitrary value of $9,000 for sixty feet, but that that amount would be applied to some individual acreage which had the facilities of mining and which made its value worth $9,000 for the sixty feet. He claimed that each individual' tract of coal was to be assessed sep arately, and that there would be no arbitrary valuation applied generally.

He contended that the conditions of mining were to be considered as 'well as the thickness of the coal and that all properties would not figure out on a straight $9,000 basis. He contended the values would be known when the assessors announce the individual assessments of the coal properties. Photo Plays That Please. At the Hippodrome. HUGHESTOWN TO PUT LAWS IN PAMPHLET Recoimmendat.ims of the burgess that the ordinances of Hughestown undergo revision and be placed in pamphlet form were made to the Borough council at a special meeting last evening.

The session was attended by only four of the members. There was a prolonged discussion of the report and Solicitor Hall submitted suggestions as to codification. Owing to the slimness of the attendance of members, action was deferred until the regular meeting the first Monday in June. Are You a "Movie" Fiend? Visit the Hippodrome. 17M25t.

OF THE MINING INSTITUTE Next Tuesday evening at eight o'clock the last meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Mining Institute for the present season will be held in the Y.

M. C. A. AiidiUirlum. Questions on mine problems will be answered by the following men: P.

W. Evans, J. A. Hen ningan, John. Brown, W.

D. Owens, John Gallagher, Berjamin Milton. Ue f' i phmerts will be served by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C.

A. Get the Hippoftiromc Habit. Always something new and up to date. nigh Grade Garden and Flower Seeds also potted flowers. Orders delivered.

Brennan fe Roberts. PJTTSTON MAN, RECEIVES PARDON ALTER METHOD OE ASSESSING COAL Patrol Wagon With Prisoners Arriving at the County 'Jail. 1913, by American Press Association. Japan, May 22. The Jap anese government, as well as individ uals, is dissatisfied with the reply the United States to the Japan protest against the California land bill, because it gives no leeway for arbitration.

The 'American note denies that Hie alien land act is in violation of the existing trealy between Jaipan and the United States. The foreign officer today cabled Ambassador Shinda to ptaca before the State Department the interpreta tion of the treaty as it 'is construed by Japan. It was not unexpected hero that Gov. Johnson would the bill and that the gr vornmt' iit would in .1 way uphold California, but to say that Hie treaty has not been violated makes argument difficult. London, May 22.

Militant suffra gettes were blamed by the police for a "0,000 incendiary fire that destroyed the plant jf the Improved Paving Co. A man seen leaving the pi. ice was arrested and is being held on suspicion by Ihe police of being a hireling of the suffrage ttts. OF. MEETS DEATH CALMLY Macon, May 22.

Death caime to B. Saunders Walker, a prominent Monroe banker, early today, ending a fight against the inevitable that has attracted national attention. Last Thursday the young banker awoke with a headache and took a bichloride, of mercury tablet in mistake for an aspirin tablet. The mistake was not noticed until Walker felt the gnawin; of the mercury and then it was too late for the physicians to stop the dm from paralyzing the kidneys. For two iays Dy sneer will power he wound up his business affairs, bad his friends goodbye and then took t' his bed to die: Yesterday ne "begged for the end and physicians helpless to aid him abandoned all treatment save that designed to alleviate his suffer ings.

The end came, peacefully this morning, the victim lapsing into un consciousness and passing away, his wife holding his hand. BULLETS FIRED IN BOLD ATTEMPT 10 i.t New York, Ma 22. a bold attempt to rob a bank messenger, who was carrying $9,000 to the of a manufacturing company from the Columbia Bank, four Italian 'Highwaymen today cignged in a pistol battle with James T. Wmtreen, the messen ger, and several policemen who were attracted to the scene by the filing. The attempted robbery of the mess enger, in the midst of foe crowds on itO'ifh street, wa.s one of the boldest of its kind ever attempted in New York Bullets flew thick and fast when the police arrived on the scene and one the would ne robbers wis si.nt down and captured.

The others fled. 'Win treen retained the money. Eat Rohan's Baked Goods. Let Krlse Grind Your Lawn Mower. Try Harter's Sanitary Ice Cream.

New Wall Papers at Barritt'i JAPS NOT PLEASED 1H BRYAN ANSWERED PROTEST SUFFRAGISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE EOR $30,000 BLAZE OF PITTSTON, IS DEAD Mrs. Barbara Andre, one of the. old est and most respected German rest iienus oi tttston, died last night at luinny noire, 74 Carroll street. Mrs. Andrew was stricken viOh intestinal trouble a week' aero and leelinorl gradually until death came at nine Mrs.

Andre was p. native of Germany, where she was born 72 years ago last March. Her early life was spent in the land of her nativity, whore she was united in marriaee to Matthias Andre, who preceded her in ne ax n. xney came to this county 15 years, ago and immediately look up their residence on Carroll street, where the family have since resided, being well known and much respected. Mr.

Andre was a miner by occupation and followed that vocation for a long period of years. The surviving members the family are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hurst, Mrs. Frank Feeley and Mrs. John Power, all residents of Carroll s'reet.

The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at nine o'clock, with a requiem mass at St. Mary's Assumption Church and interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. WAS LAID TO REST WITH NOTABLE HONORS Yesterday afternoon the mortal remains of the late John Barnes, a Civil War veteran and a resident of this city for 60 years, were laid away in Pittston Cemetery for their final rest. A marked tribute was paid to the menu ry of Mr.

Barnes in the iarge attendance of Civil War veterans and other representative ipeopb; of illhe community Beautiful floral tributes completely surrounded the casket at the home on Mill street, where, during the few hours preceding the funeral, many friends called to view the remains. Floral tributes were sent by the organisations of (Which Mr. Barnes was a 'member and by sympathizing relatives and friends. Aftef prayer at the home, the funeral cortege proceeded to the Methodist Protestant Church, of which Mr. Barnes was a founder and for many years an active worker in the church and Sunday school.

The services wero conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. J. Dorlon. The Scripture lessen consisted of Heb.

and St. John 14, which were favorite chapters of the venerable man whose memory was being honored. Mr. Dorlon delivered an address, taking as the text. Acts "He fell asleep." The pastor dwelt on the words of the text as signifying that dewth does not end and thdt our friends who pass away ar! not lorcver dead, but that wo shall meet them In the hereafter, that they have simply been called away a Lttlc in advance of Mr.

Dorlon ppaid a1 Deautrful tribute to faithful Christian service of Mr. Barnes and culled attention to the fact, learned from comrades of the Civil War. that the deceased was not only faithful to his Christian vows whiie at his home, but mat atinng nis honorable term of ser vice in the Civil War his faithfulness to Christian principles was noteworthy. It is said of him tnat throughout the war he never failed, at least once a week, to call 'his comrades together for rtligious services. Mrs.

Dorian sang the following hymns: "Jesus. Lovr of My Soul," "Jesus. Savio'ir, Pilot Me." and "I Shall Know Him Following the services the casket, covered with the Stars and Stripes, in token of his service to his country. was borne to Pittston Cemetery, where interment was made in the family plot, The honorary nail bearers were the following Civil War comrades of Mr. l.arnes:: Charles H.

Dorr, J. W. Fred, crick, John 'F. Grube. James Orr, Camel Howell and Jvan J.

ejvans. The carriers were the following mem Hers of the Sons of Veterans: William M. Schec tz, George Cooper, E. Fred r.ennett, Frank Grady, Wallace Lynr and William Frederick. TO MEET FRIDAY NIGHT Men of the Pittstons who desire to further the work of the Personal Workers' Association, which has jusi been organized in this cily, are urgei; to attend the meeting to be held tomorrow evening at o'clfck in the parlors of tho Y.

M. C. A. Tremendous impetus nas Dfen given to concerted activities among the men of PiiUrtOn by the Sunday meetings and the last three weeks, afternoon meetings at the association have at tracted hundreds of Interested and earnest men. The organization has been effected to keep alive the interest and to extend the powerful in fluences of the religious movetnent'to ethers wiho can be reached by indi vidual efforts.

Dramatic Cantata "Glory of Israel Ohir of 100 voices, Family Theatre, Pittston, May 22 and 28rd. Tickets 3uc JUHE, THE MOUTH OF UEBDKIGS The pleasure of giving as well as the joy of receiving depends greatly upon the amount of thought and personality used In selecting a gift, in presenting an approorlale, well chosen gift the idea of dillurs and cents' value Is secondary, as It properly should be. Now that June, the season of many weddings, is approaching it is well for those contemplating the purchase of gifts to bestir themselves and decide upon what they wil give. The Gazette's advertising columns offer many suggestions that are timely and valuable. A careful reading will doubtless solve the perplexing question of "what to give." Using The Gazette advertisements as a guide, one not only makes sure of covering a wide variety of possible gifts, but also greatly simplifies the actual purchasing and sending of presents.

DYNAMITER UNDER CROSS EX aMI4TJON ARES DENIAL 'OF PLANTING THE DYNAMITE AND Oi" MAKING THREATS COLLINS DECLARES RREEN DID NOT MAKE STATEMENT ABOUT receiving raw peal and be ixg anxious to oet even. Boston, Max With John J. Breen, confessed dynamiter, still undergoing the severest kind of cross examination' at the hands of Attorney Coakley for the defense when the trial of William M. Wood and his associates, accused of conspiracy to plant dynamite, was resumed today, the state was preparing to produce its "independent witnesses" to prove he Lawrence ex polliiclifn's story. Before the interrogation of Breett was 'resumed 'Dennis J.

Collins was recalled and asked whether Breen had not told him, after his arrest, that he (Breen) had been given a raw deal and that he was "going to get back at those people." Collins said he never heard Breen make' such a statement The cross examination of Breen was then" resumed. Coakley's interrogation was extremely minute. He framed his questions on the transcript of yesterday's testimony in ah effort to develop discrepancies In Breen's story. Although Breen has directly accused Frederick B. Atteaux, one of the defendants, with financing the conspiracy to discredit the strikers, his evidence cannot be accepted under the conspiracy laws unless corroborated from independent sources.

And District" Attorney Pelletier had In court postal employes and telephone girls to "dovetail" striking portions of the Breen story and make his testimony material. Coakley asked Breen whether he had not actually planted the dynamite because he wanted to aid Officer Woodcock, of the Lawrence police, in getting a plain clothes detail. Breen denied this and again Insisted he did it for Atteaux and no one else. He admitted that he had been able to get Officer Woodcock a plain clothes detail during the strike. BEFORE INVESTiGATORS, MRS: BUS AGAIN ACCUMMM Pittsburg, May 22.

Mrs. Alice Wessols. formerly stenographer in the office of Superintendent of Schools S. L. Heeter, took the stand as a witness before the citizens' examining committee In session in the Board of Education offices today, to re tell the committee the story that she recently told In a sworn affidavit, alleging that the school official made improper proposals to her while she worked in his office.

Mrs. Wessels said she testified because she said, it was a duty she owed to the women of Pittsburg. czar mmi AT Berlin, May 22. Czar Nicholas, of Russia, arrived in Berlin today attend the wedding of Princess Victoria Louise and Prince Ernest, of Cumberland. The czar was not accompanied by the czarina, which was a disappointment to the crowd, but his "reception was a much more effusive one than that accorded to King George and Queen Mary, of England.

Just before the czar's special train was due, the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland, arrived. The kaiser and King George, and the crown prince met his imnerial majesty, the czar. The kaiser and czar embraced vigor ously and kissed each other cneeK, KInf George and Nicholas also embraced and kissed. STILL JOHNSON GIRL'S SLAYER areonsbiirg, 2'2. Finger mints on a spelling foook belonging to thirteen year old Grace Johnson, uAiouun uv Aq paisuuats hum, unn she was on iier way to achool.

caused Westmoreland county authorities to send to Pittsburg and New York today for finger print experts. They also minced that if doubling the thuosand dollars reward offered for the arrest of the muroerea wm ao imod thev will offer sz.ouu. For three days dozens of state troooers. detectives and volunteers hnv wnreherl Westmoreland county with bloodhounds, ar their conclusion is that the murderer is a resident of the county. Nearly a dozen suspects have been under arreet, but county now assert the real niiln hunt has centered about one man, alre.xdv under surveillance, who will be arrested when thoy are sure of their ground.

LOTTERY tS DEAD IN EUROPE Now Orleans, May 22. Louis Clounlain. known to the police ol America and Europe as the boldest onerator of the age. died in London according to a cablegram received here today by his widow, He operated various trust ana lottery companies. He was markedly eccentric.

Fallowing his conviction in Illinois his lawyer secured his liberty, on technical grounds against the wishes of Gour dain. The promoter insisted In serv ing his term and when forcibly e.ioc' ed from the Joliet penitentiary built a private penitentiary in 4ihe vicinity ond served out his term behind real "bars" "guarded" by his own hired "jailer." Patronize the business advertise. men who I)ECI A1.S THAT THE TEMPER ANCE WORKERS SHOULD NOT MUIELV APPLAUD SHERIFF'S WORK. TO KXIXJItCE" LIQUOR LAWS, E17T SHOULD BACK HIM Ul WITH PRACTICAL W'ORK ADDRESSES BY FATHER COR ONI'K OCT. 10 PARADE MAY COME TO ITTSTOX.

(Special to the Gazette.) Wilkosboxre, May 22. In speaking at the morning session of the annual convention of the Diocesan Union, C. T. A. U.

in session at Wilkesbarre Kev. J. J. Curran, pastor of Holy Savior Church, East End, and ex prcsident of the organization, commended the W'irk of Sheriff Lew Kntffen in his crusade against speakeasies and his effort to make the licensed saloons of the county live up to the letter of the law. Father Curran in his remarks said that he iid not think that the Retail Liquor Dealers' Association was sincere in its work, for on one hand thw were attempting 1o close speakeasies, while on the other hand the members of the association were themselves violating the laws of the State iby selling to children and keeping their places open on Sunday.

Father iCurran said: "While ihe temperance movement is annually glowing stronger, yet the sale of beer in Luzerne county ia getting larger each year. Last year the amount of ueer sola in tne county reacnoo 000,000, which means mat the indi viduals who are ftddictcd to temperance are drinking the 3hare of the to tal abstainers. While speaking before this convention I take this opportunity to commend the good work iwliicli the sheriff of rhis county is doing to make the saloons do business in a more honora'ble way. I am pleased to say that this actiqn in closing speakeasies and compelling the licensed places to observe the laws should be supported by all who are interested in the temperance cause. There is also a pre tended effort being made on the part of the saloon and ibrewery to bring about a closer observance of the liquor law.

The Itetail Liquor Dealers, witn which a number ot the saloon keepers of ihe county are affiliated, are trying to close up the speakeasies, and at the same time they themselves are selling liquor to children and women, and keeping their places apen on days forbidden by law. The breweries and the saloon men are aiqiply' trying to throw dust in the eyes of the publiu by their insincere work. "It is with regret that I say that the members of our temperance. cause" have been prone to sit back aifd applaud the work of an individual in suppressing indecent selling of liquor. We i hould be to the front in such work, and give our support and assistance to such a movement." In concluding hm remarks, which were frequently Interrupted with out hurats of applause, Father curran sajd lhat thej'e was only one remedy It the liquor evil, and tnat was locai option.

"I do. not believe that the time far off. when Pennsylvania will ie able to pass a local option bill." saii the speaker. "I dare predict thai, it will come with tne convening or tne Legislature two years hence, because the temperance cause is growing so strong that the'leglslature will have to bow to the will of the people." Pittsion May Get Parade. Among the other speakers at the morning session was Rev.

J. J. Coroner, pastor of St. John's church, Pitts ton. Father Coroner announced that after assuming charge at St.

John's one of his first moves was to encourage the Plttston temperance societies to Join the diocesan union. "The young men of Plttston nobly responded to my request," continued the speaker, "and they are now in the Scranton union. The societies of Pltts ton will no longer be orceptions to the other temperance organizations In the diocese, but will be members of the same fold. There is a splendid Held in Plttston to work in, and I feel confident that there will be good things nccomDlished during the coming year. Iiefore closing there Is one which 1 would like to ask of you delegates, and that Is that the annual October 10th Darade be held in Plttston.

It has been many years since Plttston has been favored with such a demonstration, and I am sure that the noble people or mat town wouia be pleased to have you as guests." Father Coroner's suggestion to have the annual parade held i Plttston seemed good to the delegates and Father Kane, president of the union, has expressed himself as being in favor of the plan. The chanos are the convention will show Its appreciation of'the action of the Plttston societies in breaking away from the state union and joining the diocesan organization and recognize their importance by holding the parade In TMttston. Other speakers were: Ttev. Father McManus, pastor of St. iry's, Wilkesbarre, and ex president of the union; Rev, Dr.

Lucas, of Scranton, and Father Moylan, of Nantleoke. 1 The. report of the auditing committee showed a big increase in membership during the year. There was a of 2.592 members, bringing the total membership to over 7,000. The big gain was due principally to the admission of the St.

Aloysits and Father 'Mathew societies ltno the organization. Yesterday Afternoon's Session, At the opening of yesterday afterr noon's session the report of the credential committee was read. The report showed that there is an actual membership in the union of 5,27: men, boys and women in good stand niir un tn the first of the month. while there are about 4. COO identified with the oiganization, but paid up to dal e.

The Board of Government yesterday accepted the application for admission into the Union ot tne St. Auysius society, of Pittstan. and the Ladies Auxiliary, of 'St. Mary's parish. Wil Kesbarre.

The latter society has been in existence for several ycarf but never been aflilialed with the Diocesan Union. Division of Societies. The teimneranco societies affiliated with the Union are divided, according to districts, as follows First district, CarbendiUe, sixteen; Second district Scranton twenty three; Thrd dis trict. Wilkesbarre, twenty four; Fourth llazleton. fourteen; total, seventy seven.

Officers will be HELP. AT PLAINS AND WAS LARGELY ATTENDED, A GREAT REVIVAL OF INTEREST BEING SHP WN MKS. JP H. OF west rnrsTCttv reflected PRE SIDENT FOR COMING YEAR BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS ADDRESSES BY SHERIFF KNIFFEN AW REV. DR.

GUTHRIE. That a marked impetus has been given to temperance work of every kind in Luzerne county was manifested again yesterday at the annual convention of Luzerne county Women's Christian Temperance Union, which wis held in the Plains Presbyterian Church. Not only was the attendance on the three sessions unusually large, but an enthusiastic spirit was apparent that was very encouraging to the leaders of the work. A notable feature was the large number of ladies who attended the morning session. Mis.

C. H. Cool, of West Plttston, county president, presided over the three sossions, and expressed much gratification over the revival of interest in temperance work. She said she vas especially pleased to report that since the last convention two new local unions had been organized and that they are in a flourishing cc ndilicn. One was organized by the county president on May 1st at Dallas and now has a membership of 50.

Later Mrs. Cool went to Shickshinny and rganlzed a local union with 30 members. A noteworthy feature In connection with the Shickshinny union is the fact that a large number of the men of the order of Odd Fellows in Jr. O. U.

A. M. in that town voluntarily applied for and were received as honorary members of tho union. The morning and afternoon sessions were devoted to routine work largely. Gratifying reports were received from the officers and from the superintendents of the various departments.

The annual election cf officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. C. H. Cool, of West Pittston: vice president, Mrs. H.

W. Palmer, of Wilkesbarre; corresponding secretary, Mrs. L. L. Rogers, of Kingston; recording secretary, Mrs.

A. G. Keene, of Plymouth; treasurer, Mrs. W. A.

of iForty Announcement was made of an Invitation from the vice president, Mrs. Palmer, for the ladies of the county union to gather for their annual outing at her country home in Laurel Run, on the WIllffBtiarrai mnnntnln Mrs. Palmer Is at present in Paris, France, with her daughter, Eleanor, who is undergoing medical treatment at the hands of a French specialist, but she sent greetings to the county convention, together with her Invi tation for the annual outing, and said that she wculd be home the later part of June or early in 'July, when the exact date could be set for the outing'. At a meeting of the executive committee, it was decided to hold a tern perar.ee essay contest In the Wllkcs bifrre High School auditorium on tho evening cf June 13. The winners in the local prize essay contests held in vark.us parts of the will be eligible to 'enter the county contest, and the first prize will be $10 cash.

There will also be a second cash prize. The county organzation has also cided to pay fir several scholarships for ambitious young people of Luzerne county who expect to attend tho summer school of Scientific Temperance Instruction, to be held at the University of Pennsylvania. The evening session was one of the best in the history of the county union. Not only was the attendance large, but the programme was of more than ordinary interest. The speakers were Sheriff Kniffen.

who told of his experiences in the Sunday campaign, and of his work in cleaning up the county, and Rev. Dr. C. E. Guthrie, of Wilkesbarre, who delivered a strong temperance address, in which he dwelt especially on the great importance of preventive temperance work, in order to save the voung people of the county from the evil effects of the liquor habit.

The addresses stirred up mUCn enthusiasm. All of the officers and delegates are stions in praise of ihe splendid enter tainment given ty the ladies of Plains, who served dinner and supper in the church parlors and made the day a mobt delightful one socially for all in attendance. The committee on resolutions pre sented the fallowing report, which was unanimously adopted: 1' iwe are eratetui to Atanutmy God for the gracious outpouring of his saving grace through the work of Jils servant. Rev. Willlami A.

Sunday, so generally and cordially aided by the ministry or all the Wyoming vaiiey, that as a result our labor is lightened and our hearts are cheered, that tha Sabbath laws, the liquor lawa and all moral forces are so much better ob served than they were. We are also declrlous to tnanK Sheriff L. P. Kniffen for his efforts to enforce the laws that wore becoming absolcte through neglect; the manhood of the many men who are supporting the press that is favorable to his crusade; and pledge the sheriff our sunoort and aid. "3 We deplore the passing of the bill by our legislature which allows the church property to be held by bishops and not the people through their trustees; but much commend the assing of the amendment to he cigaret law which makes it possible for any one to sot information ami punish dealers who furnish 1y gift or sale any cigarets to boys.

"4 We rejoice in the banishment of alcholic beverages from state dinners by President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. We would als thank Coneress for passing the Ken yon Webb bill." Sort Shell Crabs and Hard shell crabs. Little Neck and medium elams. Orders taken for large quantities at special rates. Flat Iron Market, both 'phones.

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