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BACK TO INSTITUTION Schuylkill Haven Girl Will be Sent to Spring City 'SCHUYLKILL. HAVEN, March 20. A habeas corpus hearing was held recently before Judge Bechtel to determine the custody of Elizabeth Kopka, whom it is alleged by her brother, Edward Kopka, is detained illegally in the county asylum to which she was committed a year ago. The girl had been in a House of Good Shepherd. She is sixteen years of age.

Mr. Kopka's attorney, N. C. Wat kins, claimed that the act of as sembly of 1895, by which two doctors committed the girl, is unconstitutional and was declared so in Allegheny county appeal which set forth that whereas no notice of the proceedings had been given the prosecutor nor relatives, that the act of commitment was illegal even though the indorsement of the Court of Quarter Sessions was on the commitment. The higher court holds, that the act of 1895 is void in that is violates the fourteenth amendment to the Federal constitution, which provides as cited, "No person shall be depriv ed of life, liberty or property without due process of law." Dr.

Bowers, superintendent of the asylum, testified that the girl 16 years of age, has the mentality of a child of seven, and in his belief the petition of the brother, although well meant, that the girl be given into his custody, should not be granted, as she might get out of the house and associate with irresponsible persons and harm come to her in that way. He recommended that she bo scut to the state home for the feeble minded at Spring City. The judge asked the girl some questions and soon was satisfied as were all who heard her, that the child needs constant care. Court GAINED STRENGTH AFTER THE GRIPPE Was Badly Pulled Down by Insidious and Failed to Pick Up TANLAC INVIGORATED HER "I had a bad attack Of grippe early in the winter," says Alma Helmerich, of Gap, "and after I was able to be about again I was so weak that I could hardly attend to my household duties. "I was terribly nervous and felt so weak all oyer that I had to do my work a little at a time, with long rests in between, as I was so easily worn out.

"I had awful headaches and pains in my back and I hardly slept at all at night, but would just roll and toss around nearly all night. "My only regret is that I didn't start taking Tanlac sooner, for I would have been saved a lot of misery and suffering. For Tanlac helped me right away and now why, I never felt so good in my life. 'I am no longer nervous, I don't have headaches or backaches and I can clean my house from top to bottom without stopping and I don't feel the least bit fatigued. "I am eating more now than before and I sure can sleep.

Tanlac was just what I needed and I am sure it will help anybody who needs 0. good tonic." Tanlac, the famous reconstructive tonic, is now being introduced here by P.amford Kemp, who have secured the exclusive sale of this master medicine in Reading. Adv. GAS WATER II UMMER will soon be Pre pare before the prices are advanced. The prices of all Ranges and Water Heaters have advanced 20 to 33.

Our prices are no higher at present. Come early and select yours. CONSUMERS GAS CO. 441 PENN decided to remand her to the custody of the asylum and she was taken there in" the care of the nurse who had her in custody. Amos Gerosikes of Reading, was in town recently looking for a store room where he can install all equipment for a first class shoe shine par lor.

He may also have a turkish bath house. To Buy Town Clock There is talk of getting a town clock of a large type that could be heard striking the hour clearly in all parts of town. Some local residents have gone so far as to recommend a public subscription to pay for this clock. If such a clock was purchased, it would be placed on the top of the new town hall. This would not only beautify the building, but would be a valuable asset to the town.

Samuel Maus, residing on Liberty street, has ben seriously ill from an attack of typhoid fever. He was removed to the Pottsville Hospital for treatment. Death Stalks Heavily. Edward Berger 14 years died at his home on Berne street, following a short illness. The boy fell down a flight of steps a short time ago and sustained internal injuries while suffering from the above inuries.

He contracted a severe attack of grip, which ended in his death. Death claimed two residents recently, Mrs. Barbara Snyder, one of the oldest residents of this place, and Charles Hummel, a well known P. R. Railroad man.

Mra. Snyder was 80 years of ago and was born at Selins Grove. She was the widow of Daniel Snyder. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Church and prior to her lengthy illness took an active part in church work. Surviving she leaves the following children Clarence, Schuylkill Haven; Frank, Pottsville; Milton and Mrs.

Anna Reed, of town. Charles Hummel is well known in railroad circles. He was 61 years of age and a member of St. John Reformed Church. He leaves the following Mrs.

B. C. Sharadin, of town; Mrs. Herman Vocht, Pottsville; Mrs. AI Weist, Minersville and Ray, of Schuylkill Haven.

Samuel Baussum, the veteran railroader, is now confined to his home with illness. His limbs have become so badly swollen that it is impossible for him to wear some of his apparel. Golden Anniversary Firty years of happily married lifs wag celebrated recently by Squire and Mrs. C. A.

Moyer, of Main street, surrounded by the members of theit family, their grandchildren and a few invited guests. The day was auspiciously spent in one continuous round after round of pleasure. A number of young ladies of town have perfected the organization of a sewing circle that will hold weekly meetings. The new circle was organized at the home of Miss Sara Reed with the following members: Misses Ruth Snyder, Mary Hartranft, Tillie Butz, Ethel and Hattie Miller Lillian Saul, Ivan Maberry, Marie Goas and Sara Reed. On a warrant issued by an Auburn justice of the peace, James Weston of this place was arrested on a serious charge preferred by Miss Carrie Sterner, of Auburn, through her father.

Weston was united in mar riage recently to Mamie Lengle, of Hamburg. He entered bail in the sum of $300 before Equire C. A. Moyer, of town. In honor of her birthday anniver sary, Miss Marie Goas was tendered a surprise party at the home of her grandmother, Mrs.

J. Sherer, on Prospect Hill. Miss Goas received many beautiful gifts. Among the guests in attendance were: Mrs. Sheh and daughters, Misses Anna, Mary and Ella, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Shier and family, Mrs. Harry Reber, Daniel Byerly, Mrs. Carrie Goas and family, Miss Sara Reed, Miss Ivan Maberry. A well known youth town, who several times has been caught steal ing from stores and was apprehended recently stealing two boxes of candy and a sum of money from a Main st.

merchant. Taking the candy from the store he threw It down the bank at tne canal while the money was tied in a handker chief and placed along with the boxes. It was the intention to later get' the spoils and take them away, Both the money and candy were re A NOES EATE STREET MMtMMMIIli covered. No prosecution was brought against the boy on account of his parents. Christ a resident of Pottsville, was given a hearing "before Squire Kline, on the charge of assault and battery, preferred by John Reichert, of Spring Garden.

At the hearing It developed that Messersmith was struck by a. snowball thrown by another party and then got revenge by first choking Reichert and after he was down, kicking him In the head inflicting a severe wound. 'Messersmith entered bail in the sum of $300 for his appearance at court. A number of the funeral mourners attending the obsequies of Esther Jacoby while returning from the cemetery had a narrow escape from injury. When the auto in which they were riding turned the corner at ock and Coal streets, the wheels skidded and only the curbing prevented the machine from overturning.

Mrs. Patrick Carr, one of Schuylkill Haven's best known residents died at her home on Broadway street after two weeks illness, suffering from a complication of She was 67 years of age. She was a member of the Catholic Church of this place. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Nellie and one son, Eugene. GETS NINE MONTHS.

FOR FORGING CHECK Defendant Has Common Law Wife and Four Children When Frank Miller ,34 years old, but who looks to be 40, was called before Judge Endlich for trial on charges of forgery preferred by William E. Corbin, and larceny of three hams, on oath of Mrs. Helen Christ, the defendant changed his plea to that of guilty. Mrs. Christ stated that Miller, who formerly worked for her in the country, had forged her name to a check for.

$10.52. Miller protested that the woman owed him $30 which she denied. It was brought out tnat Miller has a common law wife and four children. Judge Endlich 'immediately sentenced the defendant to a fine of $10 ana costs and nine months in jail. Costs on Prosecutor Monroe Leiby was charged with the larceny of $2 from the cash register in the shoe store of Max X'.

Wasserzweig, while employed there as salesman. The defendant denied the charge and showed that others besides him self had access to the cash register. He was represened byAttorney C. ti. Ruhl.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and placed the costs upon the prosecutor. Up to noon Tuesday the grand j. y.had acted upon thirty bills of indictment, of which the following was ignored, the remainder being re turned as true bills: Alexander Kaspalski, receiving stolen goods; Antonio Kukowski, prosecutor. Guilty of Assault; Acquitted of i Larceny. The case of Joseph P.

Hart, a jit ney driver, charged with aggravated assault and battery on William A. Dickson and stealing his gallon of whiskey, was tried before Judge End lich. The court charged that the alleged assault could not be regarded as an 'aggravated" assault. The jury brought a verdict of guilty of as sault and battery and not guilty of larceny. John H.

Rothermel representeS the prosecutor and Lee Friday the defense. Case Dismissed. Before Judge Wagner, Christopher Pontelo pleaded guilty to the charge preferred by Police Detective Kemp of carrying concealed deadly weap ons. His first plea was not guilty. In view of the circumstances the court decided to dismiss the case and hold the charge over the defendant in the nature of a surety of the peace.

Acquitted on Technicality. On a technicality Heber E. Hook was acquitted of the charge of larceny by bailee, which was preferred on oath of Harry J. Frey. The indictment should have charged em bezzlement.

For that reason, accord ing to Judge Wagner's ruling, the defendant is entitled to acquittal until the prosecution bring a new charge on a proper count. It is al leged that the defendant sold harness belonging to the prosecutor. which the latter had placed in his care. Pleaded Guilty. Cleon Reinhart pleaded guilty be fore Judge Endlich to the charge ot carrying concealed deadly weapons, preferred by Police Detective Kemp.

Attorney W. G. Steininger represent ed the accused, and stated the circumstances surrounding the case. Sentence was suspended and Rein hart was given 30 days to pay the costs. Sentence Suspended.

In the case of Angelo Aleysias, who pleaded guilty to the charge, of horse stealing, preferred by J. S. Knittle, Judge Endlich suspended, sentence. The horse ana buggy were the property of Daniel K. Flannery, who informed the court the accused had permission to use the team and that he evidently lost his way and was late in returning the horse.

The ac cused cannot speak English. Gets Three Months. A sentence of three months In the Berks prison and fine of $10 was im posed Judge Endlich on Raymond who pleaded guilty to charge of larceny. The allegations were that Hummel entered the boiler at Wyomissing Heights, and too clothing and eatables belonging to the employes. Jacob L.

Miller was the prosecutor. Denies larceny. Charged with the larceny of $2 fromthe cash register in the shot! findings store of Max D. Wassieiz weig, by whom he was formerly em ployed, Monroe A. Leiby was placed on trial before Judge Endlich.

The defendant denied the theft. He was represented by Attorney C. H. Ruhl. Guilty; Kecoujmcnded to Mercy In the of James Saylor.

charged with the commission of in cest'upon his daughter Mary Saylor, 13, a verdict of guilty was returned at 2 p. m. Tuesday. Saylor was recommended to the mercy of the c6urt. County Detective Krick was the prosecutor.

BcU Not Guilty A verdict of not guilty and dividing the costs was returned on Tuesday morning by the jury in the case of Samuel H. Bell, proprietor of a drug store.at 817 Penn street, who was charged before Judge Schaeffer in criminal court with filing prescriptions without being a registered pharmacist, by Joseph DiGiovanni, an of the State Pharmaceutical Board. R. G. Bushong, former Orphans' Court judge, was counsel for the prosecution, and H.

P. Keyser represented the defendant. WOMAN DEAD OF EATING LETTUCE Whole Clauser Family Stricken by Raw Vegetable Diet Henry S. Clauser, of Sinking Spring died of typhoid fever at 3 a. Tuesday in the Reading Hospital.

Death was caused, it is believed by the eating of lettuce grown in ground containing putrescent matter. Mr. Clauser is justice of the peace Sinking Spring. He and five other members of the family are also 111 with typhoid which condition was more than probably produced by the eating of lettuce or celery which had been grown on manure fertilized ground and then eaten raw after. washing in cold water.

The entire Clauser family is strickened with the malady, includ ing Mr. Clauser, his son Robert Clauser and his wife, all of whom are now in the Reading Hospital. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clauser and Mrs.

John Kegerise, a sister of Mrs. H. S. Clauser are be ing taken care of by relatives in Sinking Spring. ICE COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS At the annual meeting of the Reading Cold Storage Ice Co.

Tuesday night, the members of the board of directors were re elected as follows: Fred W. Ancona, William P. Bowman, A. J. Brumbach, John Christmas, Mark W.

Cole, C. Q. Guldin, Harry Hahn, Charles Hendel, William A. Knabb, George O. Runyeon and William H.

Yocum. These officers were re elected Guldin, president; Mr. Brumbach, vice president; Mr. Runyeon, secre tary treasurer. At the annual meeting of the An gelica Water and Ice these di rectors were elected: C.

Q. Guldin, Charles H. Schaeffer, George O. Runyeon, Charles W. Hendel and John F.

Christman, the latter suc ceeding Robert Bland, deceased. These officers were re elected: Mr. president; Mr. Schaeffer, secretary, and Mr. Runyeon, treas urer.

DEMOCRATS DENOUNCED TWO REPRESENTATIVES Denunciation for B. Morris Strauss and A. Rothenbcrger, Berks county representatives in the State legislature, came from their own party, when the Berks County Democratic Association held its meeting on Monday evening. The Association scored them for voting against the endorsement of President Wilson in the arming of merchant ships. The Association declares that the stand taken by the two legislators does not by any means represent the sentiment of Berks Democracy.

Arrangements were made for the holding of a smoker for the members and friends of the Association on April 0th. Three members were elected. EGGS WILL BE ABOUT 32 CENTS FOR EASTER According to dealers in touch with the situation the price of fresh eggs about Easter will be at the same level as now, meaning that they will be quoted at 30 to 32 cents a dozen. The retailers claim that they have only a very small margin of profit on eggs and claim the' wholesalers and producers are hogging all the velvet themselves. Speaking of eggs there are lots' of candy and chocolate eggs for Easter sale already much in evidence in the stores and shops.

The local factories are turning out these sweets by the thousands of pounds. LIQUOR, LAW BROKEN TBY SPECIAL, LEASED WIRE NORRISTOWN, March 20. Specific charges of liquor law violations was made in remonstrances filed by the No License people against William SToner, applicant for Consho hocljren Hotel, H. S. Harley, for American House, Pennsburg; Harvey Peterman, Imperial Cafe, Potts town; Francis Saltzcr, Warwick Restaurant, Pottstown.

The selling to persons of know intemperate habits is alleged against Zulla Leh, Clara Smoyer, Florence Young, Helen Iallman and these minor boys, Arthur Stoudt and Clyde Renninger. License Court next Monday. SALOON KEEPER TRIES SUICIDE TBY SPECIAL LEASED WIRE SHAMOKIN, March 20. Joseph Wargo, hotelkeeper, cut his throat and was removed in a critical condition to the State1 Hospital. Some time ago, Wargo, while returning from Philadelphia, where he had placed his daughter in a hos pital to undergo an operation, went insane because of worry over the girl's condition.

He was removed to the Danville Hospital, and was re cently released from the institution as apparently cured. A bequest to Trinity Lutheran Church and Ub missions, Faith and Peace, has been made by the will of Mrs. Sarah Elsenbrown. 522 Elm street. $5,000 be inn Bet out aa a trust runa ror 20 years.

The Interest from It during that period will be given three parts to Trinity and one Dart to the two chapels to be divided between them. The annual Income will amount to $250. After 20 years the principal will go to the grandchildren. 'Con'laued from First Page.) Reports reaching London from Scandinavia and Holland say that smallpox la increas ingly prevalent in (jermany, PROPER WAYS TO CARE FOR GEESE Big Fowls Make Fine Returns When They Are Properly Attended China geese are said to be the oldest of all' breeds. Their feathers are very abundant of swan's down texture; snow white, with flexible quills.

People who pick tho live geese report the yearly yield of one pound and They originated in' China, where for centuries' they have been bred to lay. They begin to lay at six months old, They are good breeders at one year, old, as they mature so early. Embden geese are also pure white and their flesh is white, firm and free from down or pin featriers. They are a great favorite in the market and sometimes bring from two to four cents per' pound more on account of their fine appearance when dressed. Full grown geese can turned out on the range or pasture and if grass is plentiful will take care of themselves during six months of the year.

They must have green food at all times. During the breeding and laying season they should be fed twice a day with corn meal and shorts in equal parts, slightly moistened. If their food is made sloppy it will cause bowel trouble. Stale bread slightly moistened with water is an excellent food and to this should be added ground beef scraps. Water is much enjoyed by geese but is not at all necessary and in fact young goslings, when being pushed for growth, should not be allowed to swim, as all forms of exercise are objectionable.

Geese lay from twelve to twenty eggs and then want to sit, but if they are prevented from doing so they will again begin to lay In about a week and will continue until the end of the season. It is not easy to distinguish the sex of geese, especially of the Toulouse variety. Both sexes are of the same color but the gander is somewhat larger, has a larger head and carries himself more erect. There is an embarrassing likeness between the male and the female and out of the breeding season it is almost impossible to distinguish them. The voice of the female Is coarser than that of the male, she is deeper in body, and a trifle slimmer in the neck.

The call of the gander is loud shrill while that of the goose is merely an answer to it. Geese should not be picked until warm weather sets in, usually about the 20th of May. In handling geese they should always be grasped by the neck, not by the feet and held with the back toward the person in order to prevent them from striking with their wings. Draw a stocking over the bird's head while picking. Do not remove the feathers from the wings, shoulders and Back as they are needed to protect the bird from the sun and rain.

The goose is not at all particular as to the quality of the food so long as the quantity is sufficient. In winter they must have some kind of roughage, such as clover, alfalfa, or corn fodder. Grain is also necessary, and if the geese are being fattened for the market it should be ground. Tn, parts corn meal and one part bran, moistened a little is much better than whole corn. Salt should be added to the feed every other day and grit must be provided at all times.

Coal cinders and crockery are best. See that they have water in winter as well as in summer. The breeding stock should be kept separate from those intended for market and' fed on a different ration, as they must not get over fat. The goose averages about thirty eggs and lays them in from three to four months. Geese pair, but drakes will take of four or more wives.

Eggs from yearling ducks hatch well, but geese must be about three rears old to show strong fertility. Ducks can be profitably bred for four years; geese can be bred for many years for a period that seems incredible. Ducks seldom become broody; geese are apt to become broody after laying the first litter. The goose is a grazing bird, while IFBACK HURTS USE SALTS FOR KIDNEYS Eat less meat if Kidneys fee! I like lead or Bladder bothers. Slost folks forgot that the kidneys, like the bowels, get sluggish and clogged and need a flushing occas ionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney, region, severe headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders.

You simply mutt keep your kidneys active and clean, and the mo jnent you feel an ache or pain in the kidney region, get about four of Jad Salts from any good Arug store here, take a tablespoon ful in a glass of water before break fast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon Juice, combined with Hthla, and is harmless to flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them to nor mal activity. It also neutralises th acids in the urine, so it no longer irritates, thus ending bladder disorders. Jad Salts is harmless; inexpensive; makes a a delightful effervescent lithia water drink which everybody should take now and then to keep their kidneys clean, thus avoiding (serious complications. A well known local druggist sayf he sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who believe in overcoming kidney trouble jwhJlo It is only trouble.

Adv, the duck thrives with a limited amount of green food. The goose, like the duck, has practically no crop. The drake is easily distinguished from the duck by the curl in the tail feathers; this feature is not found on the gander. AID FOR TRUCK GROWERS Truck growers throughout the State will be helped by the experimental work which State Zoologist 4 Ttiis Full Reed Carriage, With Roll on Hood, Price This Is one of our newest spring style carriages and any mother will be proud to own one. Heavy, rubber tired wheels, strong tubular gear, enameled.

J. G. Sanders of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture expects to carry on for the' investigation of the ravages of insects on the garden crops. There are now many enemies challenging the efforts of the trucker and the radish cabbage maggot and the onion maggot are to receive special attention. A new poison bait spray devised by Zoologist Sanders and used with success during the past two seasons in several states will be given further tests in Pennsylvania this summer and the public will be asked to co operate.

After a dinner at the Hotel Berkshire the B. D. Gates Confectionery Company was incorporated with the election of the following officers: President, B. A. Gates; vice president and treasurer, B.

D. gates; secretary and general manager, William E. Gehry; attorney and solicitor, John J. Sullivan, of Philadelphia; accountant, Samuel Colbeck, of Philadelphia. Plans were discussed for enlarging the local store at 640 Penn street, to include an ice cream and soda department.

Outfit De Luxe, 9 Grade Furnishings HAROLD'S I THE READING NEWS TIMES, READING, WEDNESDAY RN I G. A Rp 2 1 1917 Five MAGISTRATE CALL DEAD BY SPECIAL LEASED WIRE PHILADELPHIA, March 20. Magistrate Joseph Call, for many years prominent in Republican politics in this city, died at his home today. Harold's Complete Outfits at Popular Prices These outfits are complete in every way. The furniture is guaranteed and you would be surprised what a cozy hume you can have for very little money.

Very easy Credit arrangements arranged and there are no extras for the service. One Price Cash or Credit is the Harold way. SPECIAL TERMS ON COMPLETE OUTFITS Rooms Furnished Complete TERMS $2 Weekly. ft I This Four Piece Living Room li. Just as Pictured Finished lC in Fumed Oak.

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Send someone to thej drug store and get a dime package now. Quit suffering it's so need less. Be sure you get Dr. Jamet Headache Powders then there will be no disappointment Adv. Better $2.50 Weekly.

9x12 Axminster Rugs, a very exceptional offering in the season's newest rugs; Oriental, small all overs and floral patterns. Special, $24.75 PRICE, TIIE TUB The tub is well built of highly finished, selected cypress and and will hold fifteen gallons of water. THE ADVANTAGES The Reading Power water motor washing machine is the greatest labor saving device for womankind that has ever been invented. The motor does all of the work. You do nothing except filling and re filling the tub until the washing is 149 oV75 A COMPIjETK ROOMFCIi OF FURNITURE FOR $19.75.

But that is not the important feature about this offer, althougn remarkable In It's the high quality of this roomful of furniture that we wish to emphasize, for while there have been offers that might have approached this in the number of pieces included none ever contained furniture of the same quality under one third more than this outfit costs. Every inch of the frames of chair, rocker, settee and table is of genuine solid oak and all cut from heavy stock. The finish was applied only by expert finishers who specialize in fumed oak finishes and know how. The unholtprine Is a pood trade of imitation lenther. HAROLD'S 13 HAROLD'S Our Large Rug Department is Equipped to Fill Your Wanis 0x12 Heavy Wool and Fiber Reversible Rugs, good patterns; a very good rug for bed rooms.

Special, $898 9x12 Tapestry Brussels Rug, Oriental and medallion patterns, good wearing rug, niadc without mitre seams. Special, $16.75 HAROLD'S Introducing Our New "Reading Power" Washing Machine, $2.00 Cash SOc Weekly. the' MOTOK The Beading power water motor' is gearless. This prevents noise and lost motion and insures the easy running qualities that are absolutely necessary in a motor that will operate, as does this one, on a very low water pressure. It has no fric tional parts; it is self draining and non freezing; requires no oiling; will not wear, rust or stick.

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