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THE best thing you I Mf buy in a Leader I I advertisement is npHE next bsst thing you buy in a Leatee advertisement is I QUANTITY. VOL. XI. NO. 17 AIJJENTOWN, FEIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 16 1898.

PRICE ONE CENT. The Leader is the Largest Circulating and Best Advertising Medium in the Valley. BIS WIFE CAME ON. STATE FIREMEN'S CONVENTION. MISSION SERVICES FULLY INSTRUCTED I.

0. 0. F. MEETING REPUBLICAN CONFEREES. They are to Keet in Allentown on Konday Rext.

Representative E. C. Luden.of Reading, has announced that he will run for the Legislature again on an independent ticket. He belongs to the anti-High faction of the Berks County Republicans, having voted for Wana-maker for United States Senator last winter. Mr.

Luden is also a candidate for the Reading posrmastership, for which A. M. High has been indorsed by the county Republicans. Mr. Luden will make a hot fight for the post office.

Thomas D. Bausher has also announced himself as a post office candidate from the anti-High faction, and ex-Mayor Kenney will likewise strive for the honor. It is probable that the Lehigh-Berks congressional conferees will meet at Allentown next BANQUET TO COL O'NEILL An Enjoyatle Occasion at the Hotel Wyandotte, South Bethlehem. The Hotel Wyandotte, South Bethlehem, was the scene Wednesday evening of one of the most pleasant occasions in its history, the banquet to Lieutenant Colonel C. T.

O'Neill, of the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, by his fellow members of Trinity Council, No. 313, K. of South Bethlehem. The handsome dining room was prettily decorated with the national colors. A banner in red, white and blue bearing the inscription: "Jlonor to Our Guests" adorned the wall at the head of the table.

Flanking the colonel's plate were miniature fac similes of the big cannon turned out at the Bethlehem Iron Company's works. Covers were laid for 50. Besides Colonel O'Neill the council had as its guests the Rev. Philip McEnroe and the Rev. A.

McCue, of South Bethlehem, and J. F. McDonnell, of Newark, N. J. Grand Knight James M.

Degnan sat at the head of the table with Colonel O'Neill and Father McEnroe on his right and the other guests on his left. P. F. Enright toast master and after the splendid menu had been thoroughly discussed there followed Seventy-fourth Annual Convention cf the Sovereign Grand Lodge. ORATORICAL HONORS FOR ROBT, E.

WRIGHT Expectations of the Grandest Event in the History of the Order in Boston Next Week Ekction of Grand Officers a Prominent Topic of Discussion. Unless all signs fail, Monday, will witness the greatest event ever happening in the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, or, perhaps, that of any other beneficial fraternity in America, The occasion will be caused by the assembling of the representatives of the Sovereign Grand T.nrio-Q af tiitt 74 th rtnnnal ennven- DR. SINQMASTER REELECTED. Afain Chosen President of the East Pennsylvania Lutheran Synod. It looks as though the present meeting at Asbury Park is going to be the most largely attended convention of the East Pennsylvania Synod that has been witnessed in many years.

Very seldom indeed has the first session presented a more animated and compact appearance with a larger per cent, of the regular members on hand ready for business than that which the president called to order yesterday. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. H. G.

Shannon, of Philadelphia. The president, Rev. Dr. J. A.

Singmaster, of Allentown, then read his annual report, which was referred to a committee to report on its contents and recommendations. The election of officers followed. Dr. Singma3ter was re-elected president and Rev. Dr.

H. G. Snyder, of Hum-melstown, was again chosen secretary. Rev. Dr.

D. M. Gilbert, of Harris-burg, reported concerning the excellent work being done at the Orphans' Home at Loysville under the supervision of the synod of Harrisburg and Rev. Dr. M.

P. Manhart presented the claims of the Lutheran Deaconess Mother House and Training School of the General Synod. The Pastors' Fund Society and its pressing needs were brought to the at tion of that body at Copley Hall, in i Ninth, to Lehman, to Twlf th. to Cum-Boston, at 9 o'clock a. and will rland to Tenth, to Willow, to t.io oafh Eighth, to Cumberland and counter- the mmreme legislative and" judicial ZlVTZlLL four elective and four appointed officers, nine past grand sires and 1S7 represen- a encampments in every state and ter- ritory in the United States and tention of the snyod by Rev.

Dr. Al bert, of Germantown. and Rnn.L.. v- tpVinp- tvirk his leeal Lebanon Preparing; to Ontdo Itse'f in Honor of its Visitors. From the Lebanon Report.

The firemen's convention committee has passed the turbulent stage discontent and recrimination and its meetings now are all smooth and plain sailing. That last night was especially interesting and productive of good results. Mr. Spang presided and from the time the meeting opened until it closed it was a continual hum of business. The entertainment and music committees through its chairman, T.

P. Frantz, reported an estimate of the cost of a banquet for about 800 people to be about $400. After some discussion the committee was instructed to report finally at the next me'eting. Mr. Cox was mentioned as oeing available as a caterer.

The parade committee submitted the following route for the parade and it was adopted: Start at Ninth and Cumberland, to Walnut, to Eighth, to Chestnut, to Second, to Cumberland, to Fifth, to Weidman, to Fourth, to Lehman, to Seventh, to Maple, to I inarch to Ninth. The committee also recommended the appointment of chiefs I ot marshy and other 6 Sefretary reiortea that about 50 companies would be in line. Jhe names the already provided seuiuLurit's or. lire companies naa recoived notice of companies who will be special guests. It was decided that the chief marshals and aids be mounted.

The decoration committee reported having received proposals from professional decorators and festooncrs to decorate buildings, etc. Rambo Son, of Reading, were talked cf hut no definite conclusion was reached and it was decided to ask for bids for decorating various buildings and arches. The badge committee reported having given out contracts for delegate and officers' badges. The committee was given authority dispose of the of souvenir badges to the best advantage. It was also reported that the judges and place of holding the tournaments had been decided upon, but not, definitely.

The matter of housing the apparatus of visiting companies was discussed and the eom- mittee left to provide suitable quarters. icyuneu ui.lC 'Ioper ror noia" the banuet. convention, balls, etc. The committee was given authority to for and other material fV bantluet- 'Communications from fhe I fire comPfn'es asking for information TCre read and aealt with" ne ram- ijtuiy ookku wneiner tne oonvention is going to be held in Lebanon. They "'t auueu uy ui nibiieu witn an invitation at I but 50 cents, the entertainment once.

The oversight was caused by throughout was what could be termed there being no complete record of fire a $1 show. Mr. Deming again dem-companies. The secretaries of all local onstrated that he is the top sawyer in companies were directed to report his particular line as a black-face what companies thoy wish to entertain, comedian, and he was compelled to Ana Intz's Allentown Contort Was Cruelly Turned Oat of Honse and Home. A sad case has resulted from the arrest last week of Gustav Lutz, a German baker, of Easton.

He was charged with desertion, on complaint of his wife. It is said that Lutz was twice married in Germany. His first wife died, leaving two children, who are still living. About nine years ago Lutz married the second time, taking for his wife a woman named Francesco Schneider. It is said she left her husband two months later.

Several years afterwards, so the story goes, Lutz came to this country, his wife refusing to accompany him. About six years ago Lutz met Josephine Schreiner at Allentown, and they have since been living together as man and wife. The Schreiner woman is about 25 and Lutz about 40 years of age. Two children have been born to them. Lutz told Mies Schreiner that he had a wife living in the old country, but that she no longer had a claim oij him.

He repeatedly promised to marry" Miss Schreiner as soon as he could get a legal separation from his first wife. Recently Lutz's legal wife came to this country and went to Paterson to work in the family of R. Simon. Learning her husband was in Easton she came on and Lutz's arrest follower! TTp settled the case before Alder- wife. Miss Shreiner alleges that Lutz noti fied her to take her children and get out of the house.

She was overcome with grief and sorrow at the duplicity of the man whose joys and sorrows she had shared. She had no place to go and a neighbor took her in. Tne bors are Jusuy treatment 01 Mlss nreiner. was the fT'f married. Lutz has installed his wife in his home and his former Allentown consort is without means of support for herself and children.

TWO MORAVIAN BISHOPS Rev. Kr. Leihert, of Keth'etiem. Declines tne Provincial E'dership. The Moravian synod at Lititz yesterday reconsidered Ihs resolution adapted several days ago providing for the election of three bishops, and changed the number to two.

This action was the result of the inability to elect the third Disnop alter io uanois nau oe-jn taken. Rev. C. L. Moench, of Lititz, and A.

E. Oerter, of Bethlehem, who were elected bishops, announced their ae-; ceptance of the honor3 conferred, after which the Synod adjourned. proposition to increase the Pro-: vincial Elders' Conference from three to five members was overwhelmingly defeated. A ballot was taken for three Provin- cial Elders, and out of the 130 votes cast Rev. M.

W. Leibert, of hem, received 92, sufficient to elect Rev. Mr. Leibert refused to because, he said, the balloting of the to him that he did not have the con- fidence of his brethren. This remark was an allusion to the fact that the previous day he fell short six votss of being elected the th'rd bishop, and on succeeding ballots his vote declined.

Synod unanimously requested Rev. Mr. Leibert to postpone his but he declared that he had made up his mind in the matter, and positively refused to accept. Earewoed-Seed. The home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Reed, of West Brca.dway, Maueh Chunk, was the scene of a quiet and happy wedding on Wednesday afternoon. Their daughter, Miss Minnie, was united in to E. Stewart Harewood, a bright and agreeable young man at present emnloved as clerk in a Reading store. He was frr.

i merly from Allentown, where the two i became acquainted while Miss Reed was on a visit to friends. It was strictly a home wedding. Rev. D. M.

Buchanan, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, performed trie ceremony, after which those present enjoyed a bounteous wedding feast. At 7 o'clock the happy couple left for their future home in Reading. Mr. Harewood is in the employ of W. H.

Taylor, the grocer. RELIABLE WATCHES. Twenty-year gold filled $15, ladles' or gents size, Elgin works. 16-4t APPEL, Jeweler. Death of Mrs.

Kline. Mrs. Sassaman H. Kline died at Emaus, of heart troubles, aged 51 years. The funeral will take place Monday.

Her husband and six children survive: Edwin, Harvey, James and Cora Kline, of Emaus; Mrs. De-Forest Fulmer, of South Easton, and Mrs. Dr. H. F.

Bean, of Mountainville, She also leaves these brothers and sisters: Peter Hensinger, of this city; D. D. Hensinger, Mrs. James Kneedler, Joseph Hensinger and Mrs. Saul, of Alburtis, and Mrs.

Charles Shank-weiler, of Henslngersville. Died Ths Mornlnsr. Beulah the one-year-old daughter of David T. and Mary A. Work, of 537 New Street, died this morning, of sum- mer complaint, after an illness of a few days.

The father is engaged with the Standard Sewing Machine Com pany. The funeral will be held on Monday at 2 o'clock at the residence of the parents. Interment will -be made In Union Cemetery. Mr. Sharslf Reergared.

The owners of the Allentown Base Ball Club of the Atlantic League have reengaged W. H. Sharslg to manage the team next year. The engagement of Mr. Sharsig suits all the cranks.

He did what few managers could have done with untoward material early in the season and he gave the other managers pointers as soon as he had the right kind of players. RED HOT BARGAINS. In watches, gents' solid gold cat Elgin works, $20. 16-4t APPEL, 625 Hamilton St. Bit Plant at Hazards.

The men employed at Hazards by the LeHigh Zinc and Iron Company are at work on the foundation and wails of 22 buildings. Some of the buildings are 1200 feet long. Two Paulist Fathers Now at Work in Catasauqua. THE SERMONS IS ST. LAWRENCE CHDRCH The Edifice Crowded Nightly Society of St Paul the Only American Society of Catholic Priests The Immense Field They Cover in New York.

Under the direction of two of the Paulist fathers, Rev. J. M. Reade and Rev. Thomas J.

Cullen, a very interesting mission service is now being held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Catasauqua, of which Rev. P. A. Quinn is rector.

Both of the visiting clergymen are members of the congregation or society of St. Paul, the only American society of priests, and one of the most interesting of religious assemblages. The headquarters of this society is the Church of St. Paul, the Apostle, at 59th Street and Columbia Avenue, New York. The society consists of 25 fathers and 35 students.

It was founded by the late Father George Hecker, who was succeeded by Father Hewitt, a relative of Gen. Buell, as the second superior general. The present superior general is Father Deshon, a class mate and room mate of General Grant at West Point, who was a professor of mathematics at West Point before he was converted. The society is 40 years old. It was founded entirely by converts.

Its members are noted for their learning and their zeal in evangelical work. They are the only society of priests who give mis sions exclusively to non-Uatholics, The Paulist fathers are all poor men and work not for money. Those who had money or property renounced all earthly holdings before joining the congregation. Beside the New York church they have a house in Washington and a study house connected with the Catholic University there and a house in California. Their field of work is America especially and the re suits of their labors have been of a very satisfactory character.

The do ings of some of the individual priests of this society are especially interest ing. Father Younan gave a non-Cath olic mission in California several months ago and baptized 99 converts. Father Walter Eliott, who served with distinction in the Civil War, conducted a similar mission in Prince Edward Island this summer and is still serving there. Father Wyman, the superior of the society in California, is a graduate of Brown University at Providence, R. I.

Father Dougherty, of Boston, accompanied Gen. Merritt's expedition to, Manila. On the trip across the Pa. cific he taught the officers Spanish and is now interpreter for Merritt and his staff in the Philippines. Father Cal lahan, who is mister of the novices at Washington, was graduated from Yale.

When the society was started the parish of the Church of St. Paul, the Apostle, embraced that part of New York between 59th and 110th Streets. The church grew so rapidly that two years ago the parish embraced 36,000 people. Archbishop Corrigan thought that a congregation whose membership numbered as much as that in popula tion was too large. He established an other church within the Paulists' old territory, but they still administer to a parish of 16,000 people.

Eight of the priests are constantly engaged in par ish work. The society is noted for its advocacy of temperance and from among Its parishioners has organized the banner temperance society of the United States. Of such stamp are the men who are now Father Qulnn's guests. They arrived last Saturday and started a series of sermons on Sunday which include the following subjects: "End of Man, Sin," "Death," "Judgment," "Temperance," "God's Mercy," "Prayer" and "Perseverance." The Paulist fathers and Father Quinn are pleased with the work accomplished. The church has been filled every night and late comers found standing room only.

The last mission at this church was held about two years ago by the Passionist fathers. It is some years since there was a mission at any of the Catholic churches in AIlentowrn. PRICE OF COWS. They Keep Well Up In Price Because Profit-ahleto Farmers. Commenting upon dairying an exchange remarks that the price of good milch cows keeps well up to the full round figures of a few years ago.

The most (salable animal 'to-day on the farm is a reliable cow, and the wonder is why farmers on the hilly, rough surface farms do not make more of a business of raising heifers of a good milking strain to supply dairymen In the butter producing districts. Under present conditions great lots are brought from other countries, and from Ohio, for selling to farmers who make it a business to furnish milk to the creameries. Farmers and others on the cheaper hill lands, might establish a reputation for milking stock that would make them more money than anything else on the farm to which they can direct their efforts. win Prosecute fonncils, District Attorney Rieser, of Reading, presented a petition to Judge Ermen-trout asking leave to present bills cf Indictment against the Reading city councils for maintaining a public nuisance. The court granted permission.

This grows out of the bad streets In Reading. The petition states that the constables have reported many streets to be in bad condition. It had been intended to Include Mayor Weidel in the indictment, but it was found this could not be done, as he has not used his veto against the Improvement of streets. One Minute Cough Cure surprises people by Its quick cures and children may take it In large quantities without the least danger. It has won for Itself the best reputation of any preparation used to-day for colds, croup, tickling In the throat or obstinate coughs.

H. L. Kelper, 41 North Seventh Street Don't fail to read Weldner's ad. Duties Which the Peace Commissioners Are to Perform in Paris. KO COMPROMISE WILL BE ACCEPTED The Peacemakers Have Full Power to Act Their Demands on Spain Will be in the Nature of an Ultimatum The Commissioners to Sail To-morrow.

Washington, Sept. 16. The cabinet jfeet in special session at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and adjourned at 4. All of tfie members were present cx- cept Secretary Alger, who is not in the olty. Aik united in the statement, made after the meeting-, that they had agreed to say nothing more of the result of the deliberations than that the peace commissioners had been fully instructed.

Of the nature of these instructions they conveyed not a word. Each one poiiited out that to do so would be extrsmely impolitic, and would amount to arming the Spanish commissioners in advance against themselves. The peace commissioners who were approached on the subject made a similar response, thus closing all official avenues of information. It was said that the commissioners were "fully instructed," and, upon seeking a further explanation of this phrase, it appeared that the cabinet had patiently gone over, in the discussion with the commissioners, every subject that in their opinion could be brought into the proceedings before the joint commission. On each of these the American commissioners were made acquainted with the views and wishes of the administration.

It is not to be understood from this that the commissioners go under Ironclad and unchangeable instructions at all points, tor there is a certain amount of flexi-'. felllty In the instructions, else, as one of the cabinet members put it, the president might just as well have reduced his wishes to paper in the form of an ultimatum and have sent that to Paris by a messenger. The peace commissioners are In no sense mere mouthpieces, but, having chosen, with the greatest care and consideration, five jnen in whom he puts the most explicit confidence, the president feels that they are to be trusted with the interests of the United States. It is expected that at Paris the commissioners will meet General Merritt, fresh from Manila, and in addition they will there have the benefit of a special report from Admiral Dewey. These will be of the greatest value, for the commissioners are not acquainted with the Philippine question In detail, and even th information that is to acquired from the Spanish peace coi-missioners is not to be despised when It takes such an official form that it can fee relied upon as to accuracy.

All the arrangements have been made for the departure of the commission and its staff. Most of the party will leave Washington at 4 o'clock this afternoon for New York, but circumstances may detain some of the commissioners until the midnight train. The Campania sails at 2 p. m. tomorrow, and explicit instructions have been given all the members of the party as to being on hand at that time.

The state department last night gave out a statement concerning yesterday's discussion between the members of the cabinet and the peace commission. The statement says in part: "The commission goes to Paris fully prepared to follow, a course of action mapped out for it, as the result of the consultations of the last two days. At the very outset it will be made clear to the Spanish commissioners that, as in the case of the preliminary protocol, there can be no deviation from or modification of the demands made by the United States. The decision arrived at by the president, after a full consultation with the members of the commission, subsequently received the cordial and unanimous appproval of the cabinet." ARMISTICE VIOLATED. Treacherous Spaniards Fire on a Cohan Army Supply Santiago de'C, Sept.

16. General Lawton yesterday afternoon received information lrom a Cuban courier from ManianHlo that, four days ago, the Spaniards threre violated the armistice by attempting to take possession of the Cuban vessel Fernando, that was bringing supplies for the Cuban army. On board was a guard of 12 men. They were fired upon by Spaniards In the fort near the bay, one Cuban being killed. Immediately Information regarding the situation was given to General Rios, in chare pf the Cuban forces surrounding the Uwn, and he threatened an attack If the boat was not al- lowed to land her cargo.

There was no further trouble, but the Cubans dispatched a courier to General Lawton with a request that an armed force be sent to Manzaillo. This request will not be compiled with, as Manzanillo Is outside the territory embraced by the terms of capitulation. Captain D. J. E.

Farnham, field quartermaster, learned several days ago from Cubans that two rapid fire guns formerly used by the Spaniards were concealed near the city. He succeeded In discovering their whereabouts. His informants fear Cuban resentment, as -it is believed the guns were hidden by members of the Cuban army, General Miles' Illnosn, Washington, Sept. 16. General Miles Is confined to his bed with a touch of fever resulting In part from the work and exposure of his reoent campaigns.

The general has been ailing for som days, and, although he came to army headquarters for two hours on Wednesday, there was already some evidence of fever. Yesterday the fever symptoms were rather more marked, and the physician who was called In Insisted upon the general's remaining In bed. The attack causes no apprehension to the general or his friends. It Is believed, however, that he will now yield to the advice of his physicians and friends, and take a vacation at name qulat resort May Sell the Hassan line. Negotiations have been under way for some time looking to a consideration of the Nassau and the Brooklyn Heights, the two chief trolley systems in Brooklyn.

The deal has oeen conducted by ex-Governor Roswell P. Flower, who, with his friends as associates, co.trols the Heights system and R. T. Wilson, of the banking firm" of R. T.

Wilson Co. The negotiations have gone so far that Mr. Wilson has named a price at which he will agree to sell out his Nassau holdings. Just what this figure is is not known! but it is understood to be very close to par, and is evidently considered too high by the Flower people, a it has not been accepted, and conferences on this point are still being held. The Johnson Brothers and P.

H. Flynn own the minority of the Nassau stock, and are believed to want par for their holdings and will fight for it. OYSTERS I OYSTERS Maurice River Cove oysters now in. Opened culls two for a cent, primes one cent a piece, primes fried 30 cents per dozen. Fine large oysters at PETERS JACOBY'S 14-3t Gem Dining Rooms.

WEATHER INDICATIONS. For Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight; showers Saturday. Bastian Owing 0 extensive improvements which will be begun at our store, at 629 Hamilton Street, inside of two weeks, all goods have been marked down to Get a Bargain Nov! Noted for Selling Good QooS Clieaj. 713 Hamilton Allentown. Sew Fall Goods.

Our entire new stock of Fall goodi is now ready. We have made it out object to give you greater values toi. less money than ever before. New Fall Hats, trimmed and urn trimmed. Over 200 Fall Hata (trlmt med) now ready.

New ones being al ded every day. Ladies' soft walking hata, 75o t( $1.98. Ladies' felt sailor hats, 60c to Jl.JSt Misses' felt walking hats, 78c and 87o Children's cloth Tarn o'Shanter caps, 19c to 50c. Dress trimmings, 4c to $2.98 a yard, Kid gloves, all the new Fall shades 75c, 87c, $1.00 a pair. Underwear for ladies, missed and children at all prices.

Hosiery for ladies, misses and child- Full line fancy work and materials, Battenburg patterns, all new de signs. All fancy work started free when materials are bought here. Infants' long and short coats, 98c ts Infants' dresses, 25c to $2.98. Infants' silk caps, 25c to $1.50. Infants' flannel sacques, 25c to $2.50 Infants' knit sacques, 25c to 9Sc.

Corsets, all the popular makes. New neckwear. Veilings, all the new novelties, blaci and colors, 12c to 75c a yard. Roman Embroidered andRenaissanct bureau, washstand, table covers.sha.mi and tidies, all In setts to match. It will pay you to do your shopplnj here.

Watch for date of FALIi MILLl NERY OPENING. Cost Price; speeches, songs and general jollity. Colonel O'Neill entertained the ban queters with a delightful account of his rlX i 7 7 i is. Vnnev chairman; Thomas Ganey En right, Patrick J. Mcln- Briody, J.

F. Kinney and R. tyro. Lafayette Oread. The opening of the new year at Lafayette College was without any incident yesterday that the authorities could not heartily approve of.

President Warfield conducted the opening exercises and made a few remarks upon the new work that awaited faculty, and students alike. He referred to President McKinley as the man of the hour and to Dewey as an illustration of preparedness. After the chapel exercises the upper classmen stood about the grounds near the chapel expecting, to see the sophomores rush the freshmen when the latter emerged after listening to the instructions which the class dean had for thein. But the seniors arranged with the freshmen to march quietly across the campus to McKeen Hall and there disperse. This protrram carried out and as the sophomores did not attempt to interfere the first morning of the new term went on the college history without record of a scrap between the sophomores and freshmen.

reninj's Minslre s. There was a good sized audience at the Kingston opera house last evening to hear and see Arthur Deming's new minstrel company, which is making a tour under the charge of the veteran manager, Harry J. Clapham. Al- tnougn tne highest priced seats were remain on the stage a long time, so heavy was the applause. The company carries a strong singing contingent, a clever orchestra and an olio that alone is worth the price of admission.

Messrs. Deming and Clap-ham should win a big sum of money during the season of 1898-99 with their show Kingston Freeman, Aug. 12. Deming's minstrels will be at the Academy of Music on Tuesday, September 20. Had Their Pockets Fic'-ed.

Al. Cope, a Seidersvllle milkman, had his pocketbook stolen at the Bethlehem Fair yesterday. The book was loaded with $50, and was abstracted as Cope leaned against the fence watching the races. Mrs. William Lambert, also of Seidersvllle, reports that her purse, containing several dollars, was also captured, and Joseph Kemmerer, of Bethlehem Heights, was touched for $10.

I'eath of Caffrey. Mary, widow of John Caffrey, died at her home in Phillipsburg, in the 87th year of her age. She is survived by the following children: Richard Caffrey, roadmaster of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Bethlehem; Mary Caffrev. teacher in the public schools, Phillips- mire- flnrl Afra Ann Ct 'Mn TTriil. NO YOU DON'T.

If you can't get it here in our ware-rooms, that is anything In the music line, you need not look for it elsewhere. O. C. Aschbach, 539 Hamilton Street, the leading piano and organ house. Hot Reedy for Trial, trial of George Herbert Stephens, former associate professor of ethics and logic at Lafayette College, who is charged with firing Pardee Hall and committing other outrages at Lafayette College, was yesterday postponed in Easton until the November court on application of the defense, which was not ready for trial.

Band Concert To-nieht. The Allentown Band will this evening from 8 to 10 o'clock render a complimentary concert, in front of the Windsor, Joseph F. Gehringer, proprietor, at Hamilton and Lumber Streets. "Send me Cleveland's" is the way to biuer baking powder, if you want the best. fi TIM nf TVtllnn1nl.tn i I iuw maue a piea for the same object.

In the afternoon systematic Bible study was discussed. SOLDIERS ON FURLOUGH. Volunteers on Leave are Not Required to Wear Their Uniforms. The question has been asked wheth! or not soldiers on fur-loii-h pelled to wear their uniforms in- I quiry at the United States army head- nua.rfora in tllC ne volunteers who are on iurlough are not reouired to wear their uniforms. An official to whom the question was put said: "Volunteers cm furlough are not required, by the regulations, to wear their uniforms.

The wearing of uniforms by volunteers on furlough is optional with the men. Sometimes commanding officers in issuing' furloughs to their men request them to wear their uniforms. There if no obligation for volunteers to do so. With the regulars, however, it is different. They are compelled to wear their uniforms when off duty and on furlough the same as when in service." The question has -also been asked whether or not soldiers on furlough can go Dack to their former occupa tions.

No one could he found at th army headquarters in Philadelphia' who would give a definite answer to this question. It was said that such a question had never before arisen, and that it would have to be referred to the authorities at Washington. Colonel Case insists that the men of the Fourth Regiment wear their uni- forms while their 60 days' furlough. The colonel has, however, given them permission to resume work. such is not beyond the immediate call of the officer in charge.

DINED Col. O'lTelll Banquetine Campaign Froceeds Merrily. Col. O'Neill was banqueted again last night, this time fcy Court Manhattan, Order of Foresters, of Allentown, of which he is a member. The dinner was served in the council rooms adjoining the meeting room of the court, at Second and Hamilton.

Covers were laid for 200. The dining room was prettily decorated with the national colors. A roast chicken served in an manner and trimmed with small silk flags was placed at the colonel's plate. Senator H. G.

Stiles was toastmaster, and, after the splendid menu had been thoroughly discussed, there followed speeches.songs and general jollity. Colonel O'Neill entertained the banquetters with a delightful account of his regiment's experiences in Porto Rico. Addresses were also made by George Wendling and John Esch-bach, of South Bethlehem; John Dim-ler, of Philadelphia, and a representative from Reading. During the meeting which preceded the banquet SenatorStiles was initiated into the mysteries of the order, making the list of memlbers number 100. The lodge is only ten months old and has a surplus of $315 in the treasury.

FORTY-FIVE DAYS IN OPEN BOAT. From the Kansas City The Hon. S. S. Longley, who has just been renominated for the Legislature by the Republicans of Washington County, can tell a hard-luck story that makes the sufferings of our troops in Cuba take on the aspect of joy and pleasure.

In 1852 Mr. Longley was aboard the good ship Canton.bound for the Chinese Sea. When half way across the Pacific the ship encountered a violent storm and was lost, with a number of those on board. However, Mr. Longley and several of the sailors escaped In a small xni for 45 days they drifted hither and thither.

At last they landed on the island Guam and from there found conveyance to the California coast. During these 45 days the rations for each man was I one-half pint of water and half a bis- cuit each day. Some of the sailors died and others became insane and plunged overboard. All became mere shadows of their former selves, and when Guam was reached not one in the boat was able to stand. Mr.

Longley took up his residence in California, enlisted in the army when the war broke out, was wounded badly at the battle of Bear River, and came to Kansas in 1869. Absolutely Pure POWDER 1 I various provinces in the Canadas. The following officers have already reported, and will occupy their respective pcslt'ors: Grand Sire Fred Carle-ton, of Texas; Deputy Grand Sire A. S. PInkerton, of Massachusetts; Grand Secretary J.

Frank Grant Mary land; Grand Treasurer M. Richards Muckle, of Pennsylvania; Grand Chaplain Rev. J. W. Venable, of Kentucky; Grand Marshal R.

G. Floyd, of Arkansas; Grand Guardian E. D. Hoge, of Utah, and Graxd Messenger C. H.

Lyman, of Ohio. Pennsylvania will be represented by Robert E. Wright and Francis M. Rea, from the Grand Lodge; Wiliia.m A. Witherup and Ed.

C. Deans, from the Grand Encampment, together with V. past grand sire, of Philadelphia. On Tuesday, at 4 p. the mcinueis cf the Rebekah branch of the order will tender a reception to the grand sire, officers and members, and their Square.

This will necessarily prove exceedingly interesting, because the ladies belonging to the Rebeka.h Dodges in Boston are celebrated for their hos- pitality and courtesy. The same even- ing. at 8 o'clock, the annual reunion of past grand representatives will come off at Music Hall, and with such dis- 1 tinguished speakers as Robert E. I Wright.of Otis Humphreys, of Illinois, and John L. Nolen, of Tennessee, as orators for the occasion, there can be no reason to dou'it but that those fortunate enough to be present will be highly edified.

The bnnial election of grand offi- whlch takes pIace on 'Wednesday, as 18 UEUal in seIectin officers in large -lepieseimuuve ooaies, is me prominent topic of discussion among the mem-1 hers. The only office for which any contest will be made is that of deputy grand sire.as that is the stepping stone to the highest position in the order. The claims of three aspirants for that office have been actively canvassed during the past year, and as each has strong following It not only adds much excitement to the contest, but enshrouds the result in doubt. Ohio presents the name of A. C.

Cable, of Cincinnati; Illinois, J. Otis Humphrey, of Springfield, and Pennsylvania, Robert E. Wright, of Allentown. The latter, who is so well known In this state, enjoys the prestige of having been a prominent candidate fnr that office upon two previous occasions. Re sles this, he is as a lawyer recognized as one the brightest ornaments adorning the legal profession and nee he first entered into the Grand Lodge in 1ES6, he has teen one of the most active and influential members of that body.

Detroit, Michigan, is strongly urged as the place to be selected for holding the next annual convention. ine rouowing was the condition the order December 31, 1897: Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Grand LodgesfGer-man Empire.Australasia, Denmark, Switzerland and Sweden) Subordinate Grand Encampments Subordinate Grand Lodges of 54 (15 Subordinate Encampments 2.6"6 Subordinate Lodges 11 stq Encampment members 128,330 Lodge members SS9.608 Rebekah Lodges 4.S08 Members of Rebekah 298,263 DID NOT BELIEVE IN BANKS. Heirs Fnntine in Vain for $200 in Gold Secretly Pnt Away. Andrew Reichard, residing near Shamokin, died Wednesday without revealing to his wife the place where recently he secreted $2000 in gold. He thought it safer to keep the money about the premises rather than to deposit it in a bank.

Yesterday $160 was found in the barn, close to the homestead. Two years ago Reichard hid $1600 in bank notes in the barn, and one morning when he visited the hiding place to add a few greenbacks to the roll, he was almost stricken dumb to find that mice had nibbled at the money until nothing remained but a few shreds of a $50 bill. NEW YORK AND WEST POINT. Excursion via the Central Railroad of New Jersey on Saturday, September 17, at greatly reduced rates. Train leaves Allentown at 7.40 m.

For Information Inquire of ticket agent. 15-2t Alleged Board 'klpoer Arrested. On oath of David Stetzel, before Alderman Lumley, Edward Baimert was yesterday arrested for skipping a board bill. He secured bail and appeared before Alderman Kutz, who accepted his security and bound him over for trial at court. A stubborn cough or tickling In the throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.

Harmless in effect, touches the right spot, reliable and Just what is wanted. It acts at once. H. L. Helper, 41 North Seventh Street.

The committee on railroads made an encouraging report as to aid from the transportation companies. A. Hellman'was appointed to to the securing of all horses for the parade and uses of visiting fire companies for apparatus. It was also decided that the general committee parade with the companies to which the several members are attached. REUNION OF SURVIVORS.

Veterans of i04th Pennsylvania Gather Quakertown. One of the largest crowds Quaker-town has ever seen assembled there yesterday, the occasion being the ninth annual runion of the survivors of the 104th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volun- teers. The exercises commenced in the morning with a grand parade, in which the secret societies participated, Then they proceeded to Lu Lu Park, where dinner was served by the Citizens' Committee and the Liadies' Auxiliary of General Peter Lyle Post, Grand Army of the Republic. More than 1000 sat down to the table. The following officers were elected: President, Joseph M.

Wiatt; vice pres- iflent, Thomas Sims; secretary, E. S. Mcintosh; treasurer, John Crouck, board of 'managers, 'one from each company, Edwin, fretz, Jri. A. Widde- field, William R.

Elliott, Lvi God- sht.lk, E. H. Beck, Oliver Walker, Charles Fpangler, N. I. Gambel, E.

G. Cadwallader. It was decided to hold the next reunion at Philadelphia during the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The Pioneer Band of Allentown furnished the music. I'ollj-a SCHOOLBOY A SOLDIER.

Dropped His Studies to Enlist as a a TTow York Reelment. Thomas Dixon. 19 years old, was a student in the high school on Third Avenue, near 158th Street, New York, when the war with Spain began. He obtained a leave of absence from Principal Goodwin and enlisted as a. private in Company Seventy-first Regiment.

He was wounded in the neck in the battle of Santiago and was taken to the hospital at Slboney, where he recovered. He returned to New York with his regiment. Afterward he obtained a furlough and returned to school In full uniform on Monday. His classmates greeted him as a hero, and all his spare time has been spent since in relating his experiences as a warrior. Y.

C. A. District Convention. A convention of the sixth district of the Y. M.

C. A. of Pennsylvania, comprising the counties of Lehigh, Berks, Northampton, Northumberland, Carbon, Schuylkill and part of Luzerne, will be held at Mauch Chunk.commenc-ing November 5 and continue three three days. The chairman of the convention committee Is J. G.

McGowan, of Reading. James K. Bowen Is the local association's representative on the committee. Truth wears well. People have learned that DeWltt's Little Early Risers are reliable little pills' for regulating the bowels, curing constipation and sick headache.

They don't gripe. H. L. Keiper, 41 North Seventh St..