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ft THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1929 Lesion Seeks Hands of tie Id in 1 Marquis Martin Moloney Succumbs in Quaker City Return Verdict In Suit Against Carbondale Man is Shot and Cut During Qua rrel Dead 'Papal Knight Death Comet in Eighty First Year to Philanthropist, For mer Scranton Resident Near ly Mm Mary Kennedy, fAdam Briganli, 40, Goes to Hospital as Attack Follows Argument on Moving Landlord Held as Suspected Assailant Under Pain From 1 0 0' Clock in Morn ing Until Late Afternoon Xs 1 Briganli, 40, 710 Orchard street, Carbon Special to The Republican CARBONDALE, May 8. Adam dale, was shot through the right thigh tonight at 9 0 o'clock during an srgument which is alleged to have started in home at 48 Orchard street. Peter Tomaine, 38, reported owner of the residence, is being held by the Pioneer City police on a charge of wounding the man, 1 With her two hands caught In 708 Race street, stood helpless and hours yesterday. The woman is about Loses 4 Fingers In Sawing Wood While saving wood at Lake Ariel yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Carl B.

Cobb, 23, 1624 Qulncy avenue, suffered the loss of the four fingers on his left hand as the member came in contact with the saw. He was brought to this city and admitted to the State hospital for treatment. His condition was given as "fairly good" at the hospital last night. GLASS FOR AUTOS W. J.

Schconover Glass Co. The Best at the Best. Adv. LiL2 I Samlers, style and quality. 57 years oman 7 7 Ho urs 75, Stands Helpless and an electric wringer, Mrs.

Mary Kennjdy, under excruciating pain for nearly seven 75 years of age. At her home' last night, Mrs. Kennedy was renorted to be restine com. fortably, although she was In a greatly weaxenea conaition. ur.

a. C. Shepherd, 1017 Rlchmont street, who gave medical treatment, stated that several stitches were required to close wounds In both hands. The flesh about the knuckles was badly torn, the' right hand having been injured more than the other member. With members of the household gone to their work, Mrs.

Kennedy proceeded to wash some clothes yesterday morning. The washer and wringer are located in a basement kitchen. As she wa3 passing the clothes through the Instrument abut 10 o'clock her hands became caught and were held fast. She had the presence of mind to kick the plug from the socket and thus halt the flow of electricity and further movement of the wringer. Cries for Help Unheard Mrs.

Kennedy screamed and called for. aid until she was hoarse. The nearest building Is a garage adjoining the Kennedy property, but the cries of the woman went unheard. Almost on the point of exhaustion, Mrs. Kennedy (Continued on Page Seven) bags $15 12I5 tho "wawger" last Thomas Jury Decides Liability Issue of Automobile Ownership In Accident Case ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT Property Owners on Bend in Highway at Moosic Receive Damage Money The question of liability of an automobile owner in an accident was placed before the jury late yesterday arternoon in the trespass action of Frank McGrath, North Scranton, against Thomas F.

Lynn, also of the North End. Whether the driver, Carl MrGarrv. was an agent for Lynn or whether he was using the machine on a mission of his own to which the defendant naa no relation on the dav of the accident was involved in the suit. The jury agreed unon a verdict t. 6:30 o'clock last night.

The sealed verdict will be opened this morning by judge Will Leach. This is the second time the action was tried In court here, as the Jury failed to agree on the liability issue at its first hearinir last January. McGarry Drove Car. McGarrv was drivine the Lvnn mn i iune niong x.eyser avenue on Sept. 7, 1927, ana ran down tne plaintiff, it was brought out yesterday.

McGrath was struck with such force that he was carried a distance of ten feet on the front bumper and rammed against a telegraph pole. The Dole was snapped off near the base. McGrath's lert leg was so mangled that amputa tion was necessary. Testimony adduced yesterday was that McGarry and Lynn were attending a party at the home of Mrs. Roche on Gorge street in the High Works section.

'McGarry, Lynn, Roche, and several others testified that McGarry borrowed the car to go Marset street to purcnase a pack as of cigarettes. These witnesses all stated that McGarry was not sent by Lynn, out that McGarry borrowed the car for his own use. Issue Involved. The defense sought. to prove that McGarry was delegated by Lynn to purchase the cigarettes.

If this could be proven or if the jury accepted the defense's story, then Lvnn could be held liable for damages, as it was his machine that caused the injury to McGrath. P. E. Kilcullen and Ralph Levy were for McGrath. M.

J. Walsh and Wallace G. Moser represent Lynn. The trespass case of John Salanlva against the Hotel Casey company for injuries said to have been received when struck by a truck owned by the company was continued until today. The Jury had selected when the continuance was announced.

It was allowed because'Wallace Moser, plaintiff counsel, was engaged in the Mc Grath Lynn case. Knapp, O'Malley, Hill Harris and Jerome P. Casey are for the defendant company. Juries Return Awards. Two awards were returned by Juries yesterday following trials before Judge George Maxey.

Donald McKeon was awarded $751.13 against the Mld vttiiry cuiupauy. wages were involved. The Scranton Nash Motor company will receive $103.73 for re pair work done on a car owned by S. J. Ruben.

Two verdicts were ta'ten against the borough of Moosic on property damages caused by the routing of the state highway. These settlements paved the way for th3 removal of the Garvey and other houses that forced state engineers to send the road at right angled bends around the property obstructions. Settlements yesterday in the borough controversy were $350 for D. W. Richards and $500 for S.

V. Corby. James J. Powell was for the porperty owners. The action was in line with the settlement action adopted, by Moosic council two months ago.

The Garvey settlements have been made. Bandits Hold Up Colliery Worker Thugs, However, Get Nothing For Their Efforts in Job At Taylor Whila on his way to work at the Continental colliery, of the Glen Al den Coal company shortly after 10 o'clock last night, Eugene Roche. 1319 Bryn Mawr street, was held up by three young men and com manded to hand over his money and aluables. One of the youths brandished a revolver in making his demand. The hold up men, however, got nothing for their efforts inasmuch as Roche 'was carrying no money or valuable? at the time.

The hold up occurred on the bridge which crosses the railroad tracks near the Hampton steam plant. The point Just over the city line in Tavlor borough. Roche had started across the bridge, when the three youths sprang out of the darkness, one of them pointing the revolver at him. When the bandits were convinced that Roche carried nothing worth while taking, they told him to be on his way and they too took to their heels. As soon as Roche could get to a telephone, he notified West Scranton police.

Motorcycle Patrolman Stan ldv Jones made an investigation and finding that the hold up occurred in Taylor borough, he notified the police department of that place. Aithougn Roche Is understood have furnished a fairly good description of the youths, especially the one tcting the revolver, the trio had not been rounded up early this morning. All were described as being between 18 and 29 years of age. P.T. M.T.

Howlfv'. 231 Wvomlnt A Plumbing, Heating. Sheet Metal Contractor AO men's Gladstone $20,000 Today To Gain Quota Reports Given at Meeting Total Slightly More Than One Third of Amount Planned DRIVE ENDS TONIGHT Three Day Campaign to Close With Dinner Meeting at '6 O'clock in Hotel Casey1 Approximately will have to be raised today by the American legion drive organization if the convention financial r.r.mpirrn v.1'1 over ALBERT S. ROSENBERG the top, it was reported last night at the dinner meeting of the legionnaires in Hotel Casey. According to the reports read by the various team slightly more than 110,000 have been subscribed in the first two days of the three day campaign.

The drive closes tonight at 6 o'clock with a banquet in the Casey. The Hotel Casey's contribution of S500 and Th Scranton Republican's donation S500 constituted two of the largest received in the campaigning yesterday. Several $100 donations were given as well as numerous volun teer Among the latter were servcral anonymous monetary donations. The standing of the regimental headquarters and the three battalions follow: Regimental headquarters, first battalion, "Major" T. Linus Hoban, jj.bmo.9j; second battalion.

Major' John R. Harris, third battalion, "Major" Martin P. Kennedy, $2,508.50. Tne total is $10,780.45. Bunnell Gives Address "Col." Leo A.

Haggerty, chairman of tne drive organization, presides at tne dinner and introduced Attorney Wlllard M. Bunnell, the principal speaker. He also called upon several of the workers for addresses. Speaking of the enthusiasm for the service men by the public in the days of their home comings, after the war, Mr. Bunnell stated the public should react in the same manner to the con vention campaign.

"You legionnaires should have been even spared the efforts of gomg out and getting contributions In order to conduct your convention In the proper manner, civic organizations sucn as we have in Scranton and Dunmore should have raised that sum for you and saved you the embarrassment. Assistant City Solicitor Albert 8 Rosenberg stated that "many are overlooking tne civic interests which will profit by the convention. This is going to be the largest convention the city has ever had. What tne city nee as richt now Is to sell Itself. Here is an opportunity to sell the city as it has never been sold before.

The people who will visit the city will see its develop ment and progress. Scranton Is now at the point where It needs a push to stimulate continued progress, mis convention will be the Impetus. It is now up to the people to do their bit." Wallace M. Depew. director 01 puo llclty for the legion in Northeastern Pennsylvania, read a Doem "Marching On" and later added that he thought it "was a privilege for anyone to con tribute to the fund.

The public," he continued, "should give the campaign its full support. If they were in back of the drive like the newspapers in this city then there would be no worry for its going across in tne right way. Clerk 01 courts savin a. warns, blind bugler, stated that many persons would contribute to the fund but wish to make their contributions anonymously. He (Suggested that the press Drint a blank for volunteer contributors.

The Republican on page three of this issue prints the blank in compliance with the suggestion. Among the contributions made yes terday were: Hotel Casey. $500; The Scranton Republican, $300; M. L. Goodman and The Scrantonian, $100; Rlnggold Amerlcan Legion band, $100 Jamej T.

Sweeney. $100; M. F. FergU' son. 1100: Carbondale Miners ana Me' chanlcs bank.

$100; Gutheinz Meat market. $100': John Simpson, $100 Burschel Dairy. $100; Hotel Marquette, $75: Samter Brothers company. $iuu Worthlngton Scranton, $100; donations of $50 from the Heinz store, Megargee brothers, Sauquolt Silk Mfg. A.

H. Downing, and C. C. Walford, Attorney Wlllard M. Bunnell, A.

tt P. company, Casey garage, Maloney OH company. P. F. Lynott company and Maurice Sllverberg company; and Fred B.

Atherton. $30: donations of $25 from Judge George W. Maxey. Joseph Jeffries, Oscar Kleeman. Stoehr and Flster, Judas Will Leach.

F. J. Helrlegel. the Flnley company, Connolly and Wallace. Newman Jewelry company, James H.

Paul. Hotel Linden. William Land, Reynolds brothers, C. C. Demmy, Wes ley J.

Weber, Jonn T. porter company, Alfred Outhelnz, Williams' Ice Cream company, William H. Peck. Natnan Oreen, Rzoncki'i printery, Hotel Jermyn Drug store, Fred J. Huester, Dr.

Byron H. Jackson. Boy Coastei Has Arm Broken in Collision While riding In a small coaster wagon at South Washington avenue and Hickory street yesterday afternoon, Stanley Yanny, 11, 345 Second venue, was Injured as the vehicle crashed into a large horse drawn express wagon. The boy was gjw first aid treatment by Dr. Thomt Jlleen and then removed to the Mercy hospital.

ray pictures taken at the hospital showed that the boy's right arm was fractured in the crash. His condition was reported as "fair" at the hospital last night. Minnie Davis, Notary Public, Scranton Republican Office, 334 36 Washington Ave. AdT (III cowhide, in black and browns trimmed, linen lined pockets for hose, underwear, shoes, etc. KXOWS FOR CHARITIES Local Home for Aged and Other Benefactions Gained Him Title From Pope PHILADELPHIA, May 8 ().

Marlln Maloney, papal marquis, widely known for his philanthropy, died today In his eighty first year. He died at the Bellevue Stratford hotel, where he was taken two ago after becoming ill whl on his way from Florida to his home in Spring Lake, N. J. He had lived in Philadelphia for forty years until he took up his residence on his estate at Spring Lake, where the funeral will be held on Saturday. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St.

Catherine's church. i Spring Lake, N. Saturday morning at 11:45 o'clock, daylight saving time. He will be burled in the Maloney ploi me cnurcn yard with private services. The body will be removed to Spring Lake aboard the Pennsylvania Railroati train, leaving the Broad street station.

Philadelphia, at 9:20 a. daylight saving time. Charities Were Many A devout Catholic, Mr. Maloney was extremely generous in his charities, his philanthropy not being confined to anv city or suite. He br.ilt a non sectarian home for the aged at Scranton and gave the city ground for a playground.

Hu, gifts to Catholic institutions in Phlla delphla and other cities were liberal. St. Catherine's church. Spring Lake, in which his funeral mass will be held, was one oi nis girts, as is the Martin Maloney clinic now being built as part of a medical center of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr.

Maloney was married to Margaret Anne Hewitson, of Carbondale. in 1868. She died in 1923. There were seven children of whom two daughters survive. They are Mrs.

Margaret Ritchie and Mrs. Helen Osborn, both of Spring Lake. They and their husbands. Mr. Maloney's two Andrew Philadelphia and Thomas, Scranton, were present when Mr.

Maloney died, together with grandchildren and several relatives by marriage. Native of Ireland Marquis Martin Maloney was wei known among the older residents of this city, especially those who lived in the Nativity section, where a number of his distant relatives still reside. Born in Ballingarry county. Tip perary, Ireland, Nov. 11, 1848, Marquis Malcney came to this country with nl3 parents six years later and settled in scranton.

He attended local cubic schools until he was twelve years of age ana then started to work in the mines. At fourteen he took up his apprenticeship as tinsmith, copper smith, piumoer ana gas utter. He started on his business career Aug. 5, 1868, on a small scale and a few years later organized and built the Hyde Park gas plant, the nucleus of the present gas system which supplies tne JLacicawanna valley, in 1877 he ganized the Maloney Gas and Manu facturing company, a corporation which extended far beyond the boundaries at Scranton through subsequent additional enterprises. With Henry H.

Rogers, of the Stand ard Oil company, Mr. Maloney evolved a new system cf lighting through use of naptha in its crude form. With in ten years the venture Droved so sue cessful that the lighting system was in use in 137 cities. Mr. Maloney also founded the United uas improvement company, of Phlla delphla, a company which now controls hundreds of gas and electric properties throughout the country.

He was also Identified with several gas, watei, 011 ana pumic unuty companies. Made Papal Marquis In 1902 Mr. Maloney was made a papal mat quis in 1902 by Pope I eo XIII in recog nition of his many benefactions and his religious temperament. Two years later tne pope mstie him a member of his household bestowing upon him tne title of Segrctta dl Spada di Cappa dl S. Santita.

His permanent home was In Phlla delphla. He resided at Logan Square that city but his favorite resort was his seashore home at Spring Lake Beach, ew Jersey, known as Ballingarry. It was named in honor of his blrthplaic in ireiann. Mr. Maloney was a member of the union League or Philadelphia, Academ" of Pine Art.

Historical Society of Pe svlvania. Catholic and Citv clubs of Philadelphia, the Catho'lc Club of New ork, the Scranton club, and Serin ton Country club. Everybody's Program Entertaining Feature Sponsored by The Republican, te weekly everybody's program from radio station wow last night proved a most entertaining feature. The artists received numerous requests for special selections. The program got underway at 10 o'clock and continued for two hours.

The list of entertainers Included: the Four Miners with Robert at the piano, Bernlce Gorton and Jark Sontag, piano duets: Phyllis Earl, soprano solos; Day brothers and Evan Jones, bsnjo and piano numbers; "Chirk" Sprandrl, marimba selections: Eire Harris, ni ano solos; Alma Parry and Harry Bom gardner. hamonlca and ukulele selections and William Mundy, recitations. RAID GAMBLING HOUSE William Lance. 36, of 604 Cedar ave nue, was arrested as the proprietor of a gambling house yesterday afternoon by Detectives Tom Williams and George Donaldson. He posted a deposit of $100 for his appearance in police court today.

Ten Years Ago Npwi taken from tht lllra st Tht ScrintoD Republican a deead aio. Daring aviators complete first leg of trans Atlantic flight. Commander Reed in NC4. arrives at Halifax. Camp No.

320. P. O. S. of observes thirtieth anniversary.

Chauncey C. Hand announces world'j foremost artists for Keystone concerts for 1919 1920 season. Lieutenant James J. "Hookey" Resp, Pittston native and member of the lost battalion, given great reception on arrival home. Mrs.

Robert A. Downey, formerly Miss Sue Jermyn, died at her home In Oswego, N. Y. Body will be brought here for burial. President Woodrow Wilson not expected to return from France until June.

Minnie Davis, Notary Public, Scranton Republican Office, 334 36 Washington ladies' week end cases MARTIN MALONEY Mission Priest Says Judgment Is Inevitahl Terrors of Death Intensified Through the Fear of Eternal Damnation, He Holds GOD'S INSIGHT DESCRIBED Not the Smallest Act of Human Conduct Remains Hirl From Him, Women Told Choosing for his subject, "The Last Judgment," the Rev. Father Wendell P. Corcoran, head of the Notre Dame mission group now conducting services at St. Pater's cathedral, deeply lmprsssed another capacity audience of women at last night's service in the central city church. It was the second occasion upon which Rev.

Fathsr Corcoran addressed the parishioners of St. Peter's. His first sermon, on Monday night, at tacking birth control and companion it te marriage, was one of the most stirring ever heard from the pulpit at the, cathedral. Subterfuges Vnavalling Using for his text the words of Christ, yD(part from me into everlasting flre1," Father Corcoran declared: As death Is inevitable, so is Jude m'ent. Not the strength of a Samson nor the political wisdom of an Alexander: not the wealth of a Croesus nor the age of a Methusale th has ever yet obtained exemption from the law of death or of judgment.

wnat is he "that makes death so terrible? Is it death itself? Is it the tragedy of the parting of the soul and body? No. Death is often a benediction, a blessing. It is that fear of that land from whose bourne (Continued o.i Pago Seven) City Planners To Start Work On Zoning Act Task of Revising Present Or dinance Will Be Taken Up By Commission The' task of revising the city zon ing ordinance win get under way shortly, it was indicated when the city planning commission met yesterday and discussed the question at length. Members of the zoning committee oresent yesterday were Philo Butler, R. H.

Martin, and M. L. Goodman. They will make an exhaustive studv of the ordinance now in effect as well as of conditions which will affect re visions in the new code. Recom mendations then will be made.

The board of zoning appeals will collaborate in the studv. The commissioners also took up the matter concerning the offer of M. J. Gahagan to donate a strip of land to the city in order to eliminate a bad curve in the 500 block of West Market street. Phllo Butler and M.

L. Goodman reported that they visited the site and later conferred with William A. Schunk, director cf public works. They are Informed that if the best procedure is to be followed it will be necessary to take over more land than is owned by Mr. Gahagan.

The city engineer has been asked to draw plans best suited to the elimination of the curve. Location of Site The site In Question is on ths south erly side of West Market street, a short dUtance west of Yard avenue. By taking over a strip of property and widening the ttreet a dangerous trollev pocket would be elminated. considerable interest is being manifested by the Scranton planning enm (onunuea on rage seventeen i and stabbed in the left part of his chest Fatally Stricken In Barber Chair Special to The Republican WlLKES BARRE, May 8. Less than a minute after he had seated himself in a barber's chair In the shop of George Rusky, 144 North Main street, at 6:10 o'clock tonight, James Reish, S3, 2S1 North Washington street, city, was seized with a heart attack and died almost instantly.

The death, according to the police, is the second of its kind to oceur in the shop within the past month. Harry Gimber, North Washington street, was the other victim. Reish had entered the barber's chair and made a few remarks about the weather before he was fatally stricken. The barber was placing a towel about the victim's neck when Reish collapsed. Reish is survived by his widow, two sisters and one brother, all of Mlf flinburg.

Dupont's Police Chief and Cops MayBeLaidOff Burgess trucke Promises Ae tion Against Officers in 24 Hours COUNCIL MAY BACK HIM Death of Prisoner and Al leged Irregularities Cited In Charges Special to The Republican PITTSTON, May 8. The chief of police and two other members of the Dupont police department, who have been under fire as the resultj'oi cnarges growing out or alleged mis conduct in service, will be suspended within the next twenty four hours, It was announced tonight by Albert Strucke, burgess of the The officers whom Burgess Strucke says will be suspended are: Chief of Police Andrew Kellerman: Patrol man Jcseph Johnson, and Patrolmm John Shedlock. All three, It is said, were only recent'y reinstated to duty after the borough council went over the b'trgess head and ordered th men back on duty after they had been suspended by Burgess Strucke. It is renorted, however, that the majority of council now will back the burgess in tne latest suspension, in view of the irregularities in the de partment, brought to the attention of borough officials since the first susnension. Chief Kellerman, tt Is said, is to be charged with nec'lgenca in allowing a prisoner, Joseon Dooner, Pittston township, to be retained in tail for eighteen hoin without con any examination to determine whether or not he was in need of medical attention.

Downer died Mon dav Afternoon in the borough loefcuo. and as yet no announcement has been made as to the cause of his death. Patrolman Johnson, who Is reoorted to have figured in another dispute with the borough solon some time ago. Is under fire, again, reports have it. for his alleged tactics in attemot ing to "shake down" motorists who travel through the borcugh.

Recently, a Scranton motorist claimed that he was approached by Johnson, and when it was found that the driver's license of the Scranton man was not signed properly, Johnson is said to have offered the motorist an opportunity to either "buy" or take a ticket denoting his arrest. A case involving Shedlock will be presented before the Luzerne county grand Jury on next Monday. He Is charged with assault and battery. The prosecutor alleged that beat him with a blackjack, lodged hm rn jail and then relieved him of his money. The prisoner received a fractured wrist in the alleged attack, and further asserted that he was kept a prisoner for nearly twenty four hours without being given medical attention, food or drink.

When arraigned before a Justice of peace on the charge, Shedlock and a companion were each held In $1,000 bail for court. Two Men Injured As Car Hits Pole Archbald Residents Admitted To Hospital Following Crash at Peckville Two Archbald men were injured yesterday afternoon when the auto mobile which tney were noing crashed Into a service pole in Main street, Peckville. Eoth are patients at the Mid Valley hospital, where it was stated last night that they are expected to recover. Leo Choskllk, 38, 479 Salem street, Archbald, the driver of the car, according to the hospital report, sustained lacerations of the right hand and suffered considerably from shock. Adam Nedvesky, 45, 469 Salem street, Archbald, a passenger in the machine, received lacerations of the right side of the neck and other cuts about the body.

The machine was badly damaged in the crash. Property for Sale, Inquire at 612 River street, Peckville, Fa. Adv. separate compartments fur shoes, toilet articles, etc. on side and end with hangers.

The victim was rushed to the Car bondale General hospital, where ne was treated by Dr. F. E. Leonard and Dr. A.

L. Glinsky. Brlganli's condt tion is not serious, according to the attending physicians. Soon after the shooting, a call was sent to police headquarters, and a detail of officers, including Sergeant Thomas Baylon, Patrolman James Coggins and John Scalzo, responded. Tomaine was taken into custody and removed to police headquarters where he was grilled by Sergeant Baylon.

According to the investigation made by the police, Adam Battesta. an occupant of an apartment in Tomaine's home, started to move his household coods from the dwelling early this evening. While angaged in this task, It Is said. Briaanli. and Joseph Car cella, friends of the man, arrived at the scene and offered to assist in moving out the goods.

Soon after, an areument broke, out between To maine and Brignali. and ended in the owner securing a gun and shooting the victim, the police report. When questioned at headquarters lata tonight, Tomaine denied doing the shooting, but, he did admit striking Brignali over the head with a stove iron, the authorities state. Both Battesta and Carcello are being held as material witnesses. Later tonight, the police found a loaded .38 calibre revolver in a field adjoining the home.

It is believed, however, that a .32 revolver was used in the shooting. Assistant District Attorney Joseph B. Jenkins was called into the case late tonight and. after conferring with Carbondale police, announced that Tomaine, will be held without bail pending the outcome of Briganll's wounds. Mr.

Jenkins also stated also that Battesta and Carcello would be released In bail tomorrow, if they are able to post satisfactory bonds. Three Big Estates To Be Distributed Sando Gives Adjudications on The Johnson, Boies and Mitchell Properties Adjudications in the estates of O. S. Johnson, David Boles, and George Mitehell were handed down yesterday by Judge M. F.

Sando, of orphans' court. The Johnson estate showed a balance of $978,581.32. the major portion nf which goes to the Johnson Manual school, which the late O. S. Johnson founded.

All of the estate's income with the exception of $38,000 In annual bequests goes to the maintenance of the schcol. His widow, Mary H. Johnson, receives $25,000 annually while $13,000 annually Is distributed among other relatives. Judge Sando directed the distribution of the $853,842 remaining in the Boies estate. The money is held in trust by the Scranton Lackawanna Trust company with the income going his widow, Ethel C.

Boies. Upon her dtath one half of the principal goes to the children and also the income of the other half of the estate. A balance of $79,256.71 was noted in the estate of George Mitchell, whD died in March, 1926. The adjudication of the John L. Payne estate showed a balance of $8,245.08 for distribution.

Local Kiwanis Names Daniels To Directorate Ralph T. Haas, Winner of Republican Oratorical Contest Gives Address Election of George Daniels by the board to fill out the unexpired term of the late Rhys Powell as a director, was announced by W. A. Skinner, president, at the meeting of the Kiwanis club in Hotel Casey yesterday. Resolutions on the death of Mr.

Powell were presented by D. Wfc Phillips and adopted by the club. Rolph T. Haas, of Central High school, winner of fourth place in the oratorical contest held recently at Harrisburg. was a guest of the club nd delivered the contest oration on the subject.

"Constitution, the Safety of Personal Liberty." President Skinner congratulated the young man on his speech and said, "The three ahead of you must have been unusually good to beat you out at Harrisburg." Gus Smita. chairman of the inter club relations' committee, has arranged a series of two golf matches with representatives of the Blngham ton Kiwanis club, it was announced. The dates will be made known later. Harry T. Madden was in charge of the musical program.

Vocal solos and a duct selection were furnished by Mrs. Florence Rozelle and Albert Pilling, of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church choir. A committee consisting of R. H. Buchanan, Arthur Widdowfield, J.

Becker, and C. B. Tlnsman was named to arrange for a delegation of clubmen to attend the anthracite day observance of the Wllkes Barre Kiwanis club on May 18. Truck, and Auto in Crash On Dalton Waverly Road Occupants of an automobile and a truck escaped injury when the vehicles figured in a collision on the Dalton Waverly road at 1 :30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Both machines, however, were badly damaged.

J. Franklin, Dalton, according to police, was driving his truck south on the roadway and making a turn to cross the thoroughfare when he collided with an automobile being driven by Blrdsall Collins, also of Dalton. Stat highway patrolmen working out of the Nicholson sub station investigated and estimated that the damages to the truck amounts to $200. while that on the other machine was $50. wardrobe trunks $35 and up Samlers featuring style and quality.

57 years Contributors to Legion Fund May Use This Blank I contribute to the L. Con. Fund a new black and young men NAME ADDRESS ambers Kindly mall or deliver this coupon toget'ier with cash or check to American Legion Headquarters, Hotel Casey, Scranton, or your nearest bank. Please do this today..