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7f 4 THE ALLENTOWN MOBNING CALL, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 1915 five SCHOOL BOARD AWARDS LICENSE HOLDERS TO STEADY INCREASE OF TRACTS EMEN1 PATRONAGE OF LIBRARY U.E. CONFERENCE TO MEETATBETHLEHEM WATER DEPT. EMPLOYES HEAR SPLENDID TALKS HOBOKEN FIREMEN APPEAR OUR BROUGHT A HIGH SCHOOL CON Worth of Accurate Records Graphically Described by Expert. First Business Session Thursday Morning Applicants Examined.

Heating, Power and Ventilat Report of Librarian Shows Growth in Circulation. MRS. S.B.LEWIS REACHES THREE SCORE AND TEN Congratulations for Mother of the Free Libray. Three score years and ten, and not old at that, was the milepost reached by Mrs. Samuel B.

Lewis on Tuesday. Mrs. Lewis, who is the mother of the Allentown Free Library, in that she kept, the project alive and has seen her hopes so nicely realized, is serv- Notified to Explain Events During the Past Year. Through Clerk of Quarter Sessions Lentz notice was sent on Tuesday to holders of five retail licenses in the county and one wholesaler to appear In Appreciation of Treatment Given By Pioneer Fire Co. The Pioneer Fire.

Company, No. 9, was' -presented by the Exempt Firemen of Hoboken, N. with a' handsome tribute which hangs proudly on The East Pennsylvania Confer- BOY KILLED BY SHOT -FROM FL0BERT RIFLE Shot Fired By Allentown Boyv Fatal to Playmate. As the result of a shooting accident at Weissport, on Sunday afternoon, Raymond Fritz, the 14-year-old son of Amandas Fritz, who resides on the Lehigh Canal, below Weissport, lies dead at his home from the effects of a bullet which is alleged to have been shot from a. 22-calibre Flobert rifle in the hands of James Ritz, a 17-year-old boy from Allentown.

Probably a dozen or more boys were at play in the southern. end of an alley, and it appears there were two squads of boys. The members of one squad, among whom was Fritz, were amusing them-selves with a goat. It was while Fritz was endeavoring to lift Mr. Hoffman's in court on Monday, March 1st, and lo ine court a rew matters ence of the United Evangelical church tt 7.

t- will open to-morrow at 9 a m. atureau thf derwriters Bethlehem, with Bishop W. Fouke Association, last night addressed the of Naperville, 111., in the chair. All employes of the city's water depart-the pastors of the Allentown churches ment and allied departments at their in occurred at their places during consisting of Messrs. Farrell and Wer-tne past year.

Those notified were as necke, was 'here last Sun-foJlows: James Wambold, Duck Farm; day.and Monday; to present the token. Harry F. Cole, Wewside; Ambrose H. It was received on behalf of the com- A T7 T11 1. I-r inuiiuiiv luecuug, emuiiasizuig uic value and the absolute need to the city of carefully kept records and the 'duty that the men owe the city in securing these records Mr.

Ballou, who has been in water works management for many years and lately was superintendent of the Woonsocket water works, spoke from a wide experience. He did not make broad and general statements. Instead from the fund of his knowledge he told story after story to illustrate how cities that he was personally acquainted with suffered through the negligence of such employe who failed to keep accurate records or no records at all. One instance that was. particularly impressive was that of a service pipe which on the records was shown to have been disconnected.

The street was paved 27 years afterward and then a great leak was discovered in this main. Its exact location could not be determined by the tests at the cen. tral station and the entire street for an entire block was torn up before the supposed dead service main was unearthed. What the city lost in water in 27 years and what it lost through the cost of searching for the leak was 'immense and could all' have' been saved had an accurate record been kept. Another instance was that of a city where a 36 inch main, the chief source of supply of the city burst.

For, thirty; six hours the entire city was Without water because a gate valve, which had been installed on the line could not be found because no accurate record had been kept. When finally located cnjuje ing and Electrical Work Given Out. At a special meeting of the school board last evening, the contracts for the heating and power plant and the plumbing and electrical work in the new High School building Were awarded. Shortly after the meeting had been called to order by President Wuchter the building committee made its report on the bids and recommended the contracts to be awarded as follows: Heating, power and ventilating plant to J. H.

Cooney Company, of Har-risburg, at their bid of complete electrical work to The Watson Flagg Company, of New York city, at complete plumbing work, the fixtures to be selected in due time by the building committee to William H. Taylor of this city, at $21,266. The board concurred in the recommendation with -a vote of five to two. The. secretary of the board was ordered to return all the certified checks which had been presented by the various contractors with their bids.

Report on Stevens' Improvements. A committee from the State College Extension- school in the Stevens building reported that the approximate cost of the proposed improvements and renovations to the third floor of the building would be about $1,545.10. The matter was placed entirely in the hands of the finance committee. Rev. Leopold asked for an investigation as to the safety of the building with an other floor in use.

Miscellaneous. The finance committee of the board presented a resolution, recommending that the building committee for the various sections of the district make report to the finance committee, not later than the next regular meeting, March 10, 1915, of all contemplated Items of expenditures and covering each school house in the district for the term 1915-1916. The resolution was passed. Mrs. Wililam T.

Lentz, formerly Maria C. Rees, a teacher of the mixed second grade school in the Stevens Building, tendered her resignation, to take effect March 1, 1915. The resignation was accepted. Her successor will not be elected until the next meeting and in the meanwhile a substitute will be placed there by the superintendent. Miss Helen Sechrist filed her application for the position.

alter 36 hours, the trouble was easily -aujouuns io, own-uoH fir rwvMirroH in thp i 1he James Borhek estate. If twenty feet of: the adioinine lot own: AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE AT STREET INTERSECTION Two automobiles collided at the corner of Thirteenth and Chew streets last evening, both were damaged and Tto. two little cirls wereiniured and had pLa close call from being maimed. or At the rgular meeting of the Allentown Free Library Association directors last evening Miss Turner, the librarian, reported that during the past month for twenty days the circulation rf Vi-rl7Q nroa -7 9 an f.vAi-Qro rf a day, and 167 new borrowers were added during the month. This circulation shows an increase of 154 over the corresponding month last year and an increase of 455 over last month.

"The high water mark in circulation was reached cn Feb. 6 when 650 books were taken out. This shows a steady and healthy growth of the demand for books. Quite a number of excellent books have been added lately. The amount expended for books alone lately is $834.75 and the expenditure of an additional $1000 has been authorised for this purpose.

The contract for a new charging desk Was awarded to F. Wt Co. at $197.50.. It will be of quartered oak and will-facilitate the handling of crowds. On advice of the state department, the meeting of a number of librarians which was scheduled for this month in this city, has been postponed until May when Miss Hunt, a well known children's librarian, of Brooklyn, can be present.

Contributions for books were received from Clarence Miss Mary Koons, Hon. Fred E. Lewis, Miss Mary Stover, City Councilman. Calvin E. Arner, Mae Herring, Ami3 Frey, Dorothy Wind, Misses Fegley, Miss Collins, In memory of A.

Deahn, B. itoth, American Steel Wire Excelsior Knitting Mfgr. Mary McGarvey, Fred Neubaner, Sallie A. Saeger, Emma Raub, Marion Barnes, Lehigh Branch of National German Alliance, Hon. John Mrs.

Samuel B. Treasurer Max Hess reported receipts $73.60 and expenditures $891.40 leaving a balance of $4254.86. Bills to the amount of were approved and ordered to be paid. W. H.

BECKER, VETERAN CANDY MAN, TO RETIRE W. H. Becker, the candy man of Trexlertown, has sold his property between Ruppsville and Trexlertown to Charles Miller who takes possession April 1. Mr. Becker will sell his rersonal property- and the Wrhite Restaurant property in Trexlertown on Saturday, March 27.

He has sold his candy business to Ed. Schwever, of Breinigsville, who will continue it. Mr. Becker has traveled in the candy business for thirty-six years over Monroe, Carbon, Bucks, Mont gomery, Berks, and Lehigh counties. He was out almost continually on Tns trips winter and summer making his trips with teams.

He supplied the Sunday schools within fifty miles for their picnics and had many Saturdays that he supplied five and six Sunday schools. SCHNECKSVILLE HOTEL A POPULAR PLACE FOR DINNERS One of the most popular of the hotels in the country for parties on the lookout for a splendid meal and an evening of enjoyment is that conducted by William Brong, formerly of this city, at Schnecksville. On Monday evening, three parties were accommodated at the hotel, one party of twelve with a ham and egg supper, another auto party of" sixteen dined on ham and eggs and still another party of twenty were accommodated with one of the chickenand waffle dinners for which this hostelry is building up a fine reputation. Wanted on Robbery Charge. Alderman Bower yesterday lodged a detainer against Fred Eck, who is now in the Lehigh county jail on a charge of highway robbery.

Homer Wolfe, of Mountain, Park, charges Ecfc with forcible entry on a warrant sworn out before Alderman Bower. Eck formerly boarded with Wolfe. The latter alleges that Eck forgot to pay his board arid so he refused to give, him his clothes. Then Eck went to the Wolfe home when no one was tbout and forced an entrance and took the clothes. Forsake Your Household Duties (Friday) And Attend Hess Bros.

Anniversary Sale. 2t-2t. All Remnants Must Go. A lot of yard goods remnants left over from the rummage sale. Cotton voiles, linen dress goods, values up to 75c a yard, will go at 12y2 cents per and Lehigh streets.

Open evenings. 23-4t A Fundamental Point The Prohibitionist Overlooks. "Horlacher's 9 Months Old Beer was never better than now," said Smith, as the chums sat down to talk things over. said Brown, "Tear down every saloon, distillery, brewery and hotel, close u.p every club, everything and anything you argue is a temptation: continue to find every excuse that mind can think of to shift responsibility from the drunkards shoulders to the thing he abuses. Send' him to the "dry" town, hospital, home or cloister that he may escape temptation, and you will end up by the realization of that truth, patent now to every thinker but the blind Prohibitionist, that your work has been in vain, since a man' cannot escape from himself! A drunkard's reform comes, not by the enactement of laws from without, but by divine power within." f24-lt Remnants Must Go.

A lot of yard goods remnants left over from the rummage- sale. Cotton voiles, linen dress goods, values up to 75c a yard, will go at 12 cents per and: Lehigh Open evenings. 23-4t the walls' of -the engine house at 8th rand Tilghman streets A committee pany by the vice president, Victor Frev The object is a large shield in a frame to hang on the The shield measures 36 by 24 inches. It bears these words: "Presented to the Pioneer Steam Fire Company. No.

9, of Allentown, Association of Exempt Firemen, of Hoboken, N. The Exempt Firemen were entertained by the Pioneer in" 1912 and again on Labor Day, 1914. It was in return for the many courtesies extended last September, that the committee brought the token. The recipients are justly proud of this, latest addition to their list of souvenirs and relics. JOHN GRIBBEL TO SPEAK AT TEMPLE BROTHERHOOD "Business'' will be the topic of Hon.

John Gribbel's address this evening at the. session of- the Temple Brotherhood to be held at the Keneseth Israel Tem. pie, South -Thirteenth street, -between Hamilton and Walnut streets. Mr. Gribfiel is the president of the Union League of Philadelphia; vice president of the Curtis Publishng and presdent and director of many other Philadelphia societies and or- I ganizations Edgar J.

Lumley, president, of the the Chamber of Commerce, will be presiding officer. ALLENTOWN BAND TO HAVE FINE QUARTERS. The Allentown Band this week start ed improvements to its newly purchased property at the northeast corner of Sixth and. Turner streets. Contractor Harry G.

Schelden is. doing the work, which will consist of making substantial repairs, changing partitions "putting in a large room Tor band practice. TEMPERANCE FIVE TAKES GAME FROM WILKES-BARRE The Temperance basketball team last evening experienced little trouble in defeating the much touted St. John's Independent's five from Wilkes-Barre before a large crowd in Temperance "Hall. The final score was 44 to 28, the- locals outplaying their opponents in every stage of the game.

The 'cold water boys took the lead early in the game and easily maintained it throughout. The visitors were unable to break up the Temperance lads' strong formations and had to do some tall hustling themselves for their 28 points. Mussman, the locals' big center, was the star of the game, he caging seven pretty field goals, some of them from exceedingly difficult angles. Berk was also in the, limelight again. He scored 22 of his team's 44 points.

Howe played best for the visitors. One of the most exciting games ever played on the Temperance floor was witnessed as a preliminary contest between Catasauqua Temperance and the Parochial A. A. quintets, the former finally winning, out the close score of 21 to 20. Extra five minute periods had to be played twice on account of tie scores.

The first time the score stood 17 to-17 and the second time 19 to 19. Manager Reilly, of the Temperance team, nas secured as next Tuesday evening's attraction the Mauch Chunk Y. M. C. A.

aggregation. This team defeated Temperance at Mauch Chunk on Saturday, night and a -great game may be expected. The Temperance Seconds and the Parochial A. A. will clash between the halves VACANT LOT FARMERS TO MEET.

WEDNESDAY EVENING The vacant lot farmers of this city will, hold their next meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Council chambers at which time 100 copies of the agricultural bulletin will be handed out. will also be re ported for lectures by State Coilege experts. JThe. members already enrolled are urged to bring their friends and to swell the' enollment. Theodore Rooseveit's Greatest, latest -Book, African Game Trails.

Sea the Call's Coupon Offer, tf IJess Bros. 'Anniversary Sale Friday Wonderful Await You." -2'4-2t. SPRING HOUSED CLEANING WILL SOON SET IN. 1 We will sell you one Tully to-, give" perfect satisfaction for only $19.75 (Good as the $25 kind). DUNGAN FRY, -L gig, Hamilton Street.

Autos in Carload Lots Arrived Al- ''v-; ready. That tells the story." Any car will sell' and June, but our or Fords -and Chalmers have been sell-ius eyejy day this winter sometimes six or, seven a I. The Lawfer Automobile Hess Bros. Anniversary 1 Sale Cpmes I First (Friday) Your and Special Duties. 1 24-2t.

African: Game, 1 rails. Ex-President Rooseveirs experiences on the World'B Last Frontier. See the Call's great coupon tf i iDg on the board of directors at pres ent and is the vice president of the board. She maintains her keen interest in the library and as she Is enjoying excellent health has the promise of masy more years of usefulness for her city. She has had the pleasure of not only seeing her hopes realized as to the library but is also mother of ex-Mayor and now Congressman Fred.

E. Tpwia whosp rarper-hnsi hn one of honor and credit and nf whirh the good mother and father may well be proud, PROSPEROUS YEAR AT GRACE U. E. CHURCH Rev. S.

P. Erisman, pastor of Grace U. E. church at Fifteenth and Turner streets, had a prosperous year here according. to the report that he will make to conference at Bethlehem this The membership is 335, a net increase of 32.

Conversions numbered 33; received on confession, 29; on certificate, 19; baptized, 15. The Sunday school has 38 officers and teachers and 472 scholars; home department, 16; cradle roll, 35; total, 561; scholars 28. The Sun-day: school contributed $378.51 Tor its expenses and $220.51 for other purposes. The K. L.

C. E. has 53 members and in the junior department are 36 members. The mission band has 30 members and the missionary society nas 103. Tney gave for missions.

congregation gave $741.65 for missions, f70 for conference claims $14 for conference expenses, $420 for education, J14 for church extension, $11.10 for-preachers' aid, $6 for the charity: society, for educational and $131.11 for other causes. WORK ON CITY GREENHOUSE NEARING COMPLETION A number oT pots of fine hyacinths grace the office ofc Mayor Rinn, City Treasurer Reichenbach and other officials being a few by-products of the little green house put up at the water works during the fall and now housing thousands of flourishing plants which will be moved into the greenhouse in a week or so. The greenhouse is rapidly nearing completion. The glass has all been placed and the benches are being built. FIGHTING BOB DEFEATS LEO TRAQEY AT EASTON Fighting Bob' Givler, of this city, had little trouble defeating Leo Tracey, of Philadelphia, in the ten round windup at Easton last night.

It wars Bob's fight all the way through and he came out of the battle without a mark. Tracey put up a game battle but he did not relish, the local battler's body punches and Bob repeatedly sent him through the. ropes with viscious left hooks to the abdomen. The punches showed their eect on Tracey He. put up game fight in the last round although he appeared greatly weakened.

In the semi-windup, Young pugan, of South Bethlehem, added another K. O. to his string when he knocked out Bear Cat of Philadelphia, in the second round of a scheduled six round contest. Dougherty started out in whirlwind fashion and looked wike a winner- until Dugan caught him on the chin. Young Attell, of this city was also a winner, stopping Kid Troubles, of Phillipsburg, in two rounds.

The referee stopped the contest because Troubles was hopelessly outclassed. The show drew $230 which was all the house would hold Tigers Play.Cards. Allentown Den, No. 1, F. O.

T. of held a haas-en-pfeffer, last evening, in their hall on North Seventh street, a large crowd attended. Following the cards refreshments were served. Those awarded favors: Ladies, Mrs. Calvin Bainer, Miss Clara Chapman, Mrs.

Keiper. Gentlemen, A. R. Laub, E. J.

Iobst and Edwin Heckman. On Saturday between 4 and 11 p. the -deh will have an oyster supper. The public is cordially invited. Gave Bail for Court.

Henry J. Stuber, charged with as sault and battery and surety of the peace on oath of his son, Harry W. Stuber, entered bail before Alderman Jones yesterday for his appearance at court. RUMMAGE. Starting February 22nd.

80c Blow Out Patches 30 60c Blow Out Patches 25 $.50 Ford Locks I 80 $1.00 Spark Plugs 3 for $1.00 25c Tape .10 25c Cement .15 30x3 Inner Tubes $1.75 30x3 Inner Tubes $2.15 5 Gallons Packard Oil Can Re-liners, 40 per cent, off list. 75C Radiator Cement 55 Ford Spark Plug Pump $10.00 Ford Master Vibrator $5.50 Auto Clocks $4.25 THE LAWFER 22-6t 12th and Hamilton Sts. Surely you need a piano if you do not already possess one. It's an THE KIND YOU'LL WANT i absolute necessity in the home nowadays, sure enough. If you buy any one of our pianos on our floor, you'll havte the kind that will last- a lifetime.

nnil the lav Holotro The committee on the itinerancy examined applicants for licenses yesterday. The committee consists of Revs. W. P. Hell, F.

E. Erdman, J. W. Hoover, A. J.

Brunner, A. M. Samp- Bel, c. S. Haman, J.

M. Rinker, J. P. Miller and S. L.

Wiest. TJie board of examiners met last evening to examine the classes for the year. Revs. A. B.

Saylor and F. S. Borkey, of this city, were on this committee. The. conference missionary society meet3 this afternoon with Rev.

F. E. Erdman, the president, in the chair. Rev. Dr.

C. Newton Dubs, of the China mission station, will speak at the meeting this evening. REV. E. G.

RUBY SPEAKS AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH 'Rev. E. C. Ruby, of Camden, who was pastor of St.

Matthew's Luth eran Church on South Tenth street from January, 1908 to May, 1913, and who was the immediate predecessor of the present pastor. Rev. G. E. Bow-ersox.

was in town last evenine and addressed the service at the Sunday school meeting in celebration of The silver anniversary of the congregation. A large audience heard him. At the service this evening Rev. Harry D. Newcomer, nastor from May 10 1904, will address the Christian Endeavor and there will be greetings from local Endeavor workers.

Rev. Newcomer is now pastor of Grace Church at Baltimore. JORDAN COMMANDERY, K. OF HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION. Jordan Commandery, No.

102, A. I. O. K. of held a meeting last evening, in their hall, 144 North Seventh street The following officprs elected.

Commander, Walter Moser; stneraussimo, uscar Cope; captain general, Charles Moyer; prelate, John Malburg; 'recorder, H. S. Egge; assistant Rec, George Storrow; treasurer, M. A. Kuder; senior warden, Thos.

Storrow; H. S. Egge; trustee, H. R. Ruch.

These officers will be installed next Tuesday. St. James Command ery. No. 68 and St Alban, No.

46, will hold their election on Friday, Feb. 26. HIGH SCORES ROLLED ON THE EAGLES ALLEYS. George Wells seemed at-his best on the Eagle's Alleys last evening when with the aid of his partner, Flahart, the pair succeeded in winning two out of three games from Gross and Wit-wer, although the latter had a handi cap of 22 pins in each game. Wells and Flahart lost the first of the series by a margin of only one pin.

Wells rolled the highest total of the evening with a mark of 575. With an individual handicap of fifteen pins, Meyers and Noll took three consecutive games from Sieger and Lehr. A. Burger and H. Burger won two out of three from Hollenbach and Skinner and Guth and Peterson in the same manner trimmed Bealer and Peters.

Peterson had the highest single seve, 214 and was a close second for hh total honors with a mark of 571. Elks Elect a Class, Allentown Lodge. No. 130, B. P.

O. Elks, last evening elected twenty-five new members and seventeen more were proposed. Entertained at Dinner. Mrs. Ellen Miller on Sunday entertained a number of her children and friends with a dinner at her home at Macungie.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Knappenberger and son.Lulher, and daughter, Ellen, Mr. and Mrs. George Snyder and daughter, Pauline, Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Miller sons Russel and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. aHrry Miller, son Arthur, and daughter, Marie, Howard Miller, Al len Burger and Rev. Kopenhaver, all cf Macungie; Mr.

and Mrs. Ellsworth Miller and sons, Walter and Paul. Mrs. Agnes Hunsberser and sons, Earl and William, Mr. and Mrs.

Marcus WHkert, of Allentown; -Mr. aiul Mrs. Noble Miller, of Ridgway, Ex-President Roosevelt's experiences on the World's Last Frontie-, See the Call's great coupon offer, tf AUTO RUMMAGE Starting February 22nd. $1.00 Spark Plugs 3 for $1.00 5 Gallons Packard Oil Can 30x3 Inner Tubes $1.75 30x3 Inner Tubes 52.75 Tire Covers, all sizes $10.00 Master Vibrators $3.00 Tire Holders Cut-Out Outfits, complete 75c License Brackets $5.00 Ford Exhaust Horns $2.15 $1.25 $6.25 $1.95 .75 .30 $2.15 Inner Liners 40 per cent, off list Cementless Patches ,.....,..25 60c Blow Out Patches .30 80c Blow Out Patches -35 $1.50 Ford Locks .80 THE LAWFER AUTOMOBILE 22-6t 12th and Hamilton Sts. African Game Trails.

Ex-President Roosevelt's experiences on the World's Last Frontier. See the Call's great coupon offer tf We are show-r BANJOS, GUITARS, ing a splendid line of Banjos, MANDOLINS ETC. Guitars, Mandolins, nd we invite all intending purchasers to inspect our instruments before buying. Lowest possible prices, KRAMER'S MUSiC HOUSE, 544 Hamilton jonn j. jones, ai- burtis; Henry M.

Mertz, Hokendau Franklin H. Moritz (wholesale,) Hokendauqua. ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR MAYOR OF THE CITY Fellow Citizens of Allentown: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor of the city. I do so to bring before the people the house sevrftge issue, and I base my candidacy upon the following platform: No house sewage system shall be adopted until the people have expressed themselves by vote after being fully enlightened on the subject. It is the right of.

the people- to say what they want to have. Should I be elected to this office I will endeavor to use good judgment in the conduct' of all municipal affairs. Respectfully yours, FRED W. RUNK, February 23, 1915. ALLEN MOTOR CO.

TO ERECT GARAGE AT BETHLEHEM. The Allen Motor Company, of, this city has an option on the 30 foot lot at the northeast corner of Broad street and Fifth Averiup. Bpthlfihpm ownrt by Abraham Camnbell. who has tin smith shop on the ground and cn the real estate deal is consummated the motor company intends to erect a two-story garage, machine shop and warehouse combined on the site. The building is to be 120 feet in depth along Fifth Avenue.

SOCIAL TWELVE TO ENJOY CHICKEN DINNER The Social Twelve, one of the city's live wire social organizations, have made reservations for a party of thirty for a chicken and waffle supper Friday evening at Brong's Hotel, at Schnecksville. LAST DAY TO-DAY TO FILE REMONSTRANCES To-day will be the last day fjr filing remonstrances against applicants for liquor licf ses for the License which opens before Judge Gro-ir-an, Monday, March 1. It was said that, three further remonstranecs are expected to be filed before the time expires for filing. REPAIRS TO BIG PUMPS AT THE WARIER WORKS. The d'Auria pump has been put' into top-notch condition by Master Me chanic Moyer of the water department and was started running on Monday for tuning up.

The Holly pump is now being overhauled and this will be fol lowed up by repairs to the Knowles pumps. The repairs are made in anti cipation of heavy demands on the water supply during the summer. The old boiler, which recently sprang a leak, is being repaired by a gang of men from the Heilman -Boiler Works. -r Dual Birthday Dinner. A very pleasant dual birthday dinner was enjoyed on Sunday, at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Moses 'Smith, of Jordan, in honor of Mrs. Smith and ber daughter, Mrs. Alvin Bowman, of Breinigsville, both having- been born on the same day of. the year.

A sumptuous repast was prepared by Mrs. Smith, who is a fine Pennsylvania-German cook, and the guests enjoyed themselves hugely. Following the dinner a social time was enjoyed. Both Mrs. Smith and Mrs.

Bowman received useful gifts. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Moses Smith, Charles Werley, William Smith, Miss Mamie Smith, of Jordan; Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin Bowman and children, Edna and Alfred Smith, of Breinigsville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Kline and son Robert, of Allentown. Lecture This Evening.

An interesting lecture will be given this evening in the Seventh Day Ad-ventist Church, corner Oak and Poplar streets. The subject will be' "The Crash of the Empires." Settled Case Amicably. The. false pretense case off Carl Blum vs. Karoline Solbavy was amicably settled yesterday.

through the efforts of Alderman Gotthardt. A lot of children's dresses, sizes from 2 to 6 years, value up to $1.7.5, will go at 39c. Also a lot of laces, embroideries and trimmings, will go at lc per yard, at the BIG STORE, at Union and Lehigh streets. 23-4t All our Goods are FIRSTS. Agate ware, aluminum, enamel, ware and so on are all the BEST.

We handle no SECONDS or imperfects. HERSH 829 Hamilton Street. (The Stove Store) Building Lots Free. The Public Realty and Improvement Company, N. Y.

give away for advertising purposes a limited number of bungalow sites through the Regent -Theatre this Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Don't fail to be present. 24-4t The balance of the stock left over at the rummage sale must be sold at the lowest prices at the BIG STORE, at Union 'and-Lehigh Sts. -23-4t Tuned.

One car was tne six-cyiinaer Buick of William E. Peters, of 1252 Gordon street, driven by Mr. Peters himself, who was the only occupant of the car. The other was the Hup-mobile of Mrs. Carrie Wolfertz, of 310 Ridge avenue, and was occupied by Mrs.

Wolfertz and Rev. F. W. Wacker-nagel, of 308 Ridge avenue, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and his three children.

The latter party were coming east on Chew street and approached the intersection of Thirteenth at about 5.30 just as Mr. Peters in his Buick approached on Thirteenth from Gordon. The two cars met in a loud crash and the heavier Buick pushed the Hupmobile from the middle of the street to the pavement on the southeast corner in front of the home of H. H. Stephen, the school teacher, and former deputy recorder of deeds.

The car was shoved up the curb and across the pavement on the lawn and over a fir tree. Two young girls on roller skates were standing on the pavement at the corner directly in the path of the oncoming cars. They were unable to get out of the way and both were struck. The girls were Miss Florence Rees, daughter onto, the goat that the i 114. Duuet came wnicn cost tuz ma me.

alleged to have done the shooting, and rour otners, wno were his brother, George, of Allentown, and three-Weissport boys, Raymond Fron-heiser and William and George Eisen-bach, were amusing themselves with the Flobert rifle at a' point about 100 yards farther down the alley. It is the general opinion that young; Ritz took a shot at the goat and instead he hit Fritz, Fritz never knew7 that he had been shot. He thought he had been butted in the stomach by the goat; started down the railroad track for home on foot and had not gone far when he fell to the ground. In this condition he was found by Commissioners' Clerk J. Albert Durling, Harry Minor, Herman Montz and Milton Hontz, who were taking a stroll down the track for a walk.

Two of their number, summoned Dr. Heberman, who took the boy home in his auto. While being placed into the auto he said to the doctor: "Doctor, you must hurry and get me out of this. I want to kill that goat." These are said to have been his last words. He became unconscious and died at 3.45 o'clock, a short time after reaching home.

The bullet entered the stomach below the breast bone. He died of internal hemorrhages. James and George Ritz are the sons of George Ritz, of Allentown, formerly of Weissport. The boys went to Weissport on Saturday to' spend Sunday with William and Raymond Eisenbach. They have1 returned to their home.

The mother of the Fritz boy feels sure the shooting was intentional. At any rate she wants the boy punished for carrying a Flobert rifle. Coroner E. G. Bray was at the Fritz home on Monday and made an investigation, but considererd 'an inquest unneces-sary.

He placed the whole matter into the hands of District Attorney Chester G. Setzer. Raymond Fritz was, 14 years old. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Bert, and two sisters, Carrie and Mayme. His funeral; will be held Thursday.

1 i BETH. P3EP. ATHLETES MAKE FINE SHOWING At the annual winter indoor meet- conducted for athletes of the Bethlc hem Prep. a line was gotten yesterday on promising material for the field and track teams that will be pked to represent the school uiu year: The events and the winners were: High jump: Taylor, first; Gernant, second; heigbt, 5 ft. IV2 in.

standing broads: Jones, 2S ft. 4 in, Taylor, 27 ft. 9 in. Standing broad jump: Jones, first 9 ft. 4 Taylor, second 8 ft.

11 third 8 ft. 11 in. Foul goal shooting: Wheeler, first 8 out of 12; Singley, second 7 out ct 12; Grady, third 6 out of 12. Potato race: Jones, first; Gouzales, second; Laubach, third. Time, 30 sec.

220 yard dash: Jone3, first; Grier. second. Time, 5 laps 3) seconds. 440 yard dash: Taylor, 1st; Kuizer, recond. 10 laps, CI 1-5 iioconds.

880 yard run: Lavan, first; Melicu, 20 laps. Time, Following the meet and the award of the trophies the members of the winning basVctball team, captained by Shepperd, were presented with handsome trophy, cups. Albert Krushank, the school's star athlete, was presented with a gold foot-ball by Professors Johnson and Manning in recognition of meritorious work on the athletic teams of the school. The, highest words of were spoken for the young man who ia not only a splendid athlete but a fine and pain'staking scholar and a type of student that Is a credit to a institution. Big thingrj are expected of him this season and lie will be on the teams which will go to Yale, Pittsburgh and Penn State meets.

Ex-President Roosevelt's experiences on the World's Last Frontier. See the Call's great coupon offer, tf A lot of children's dresses, sizes from 2 to 6 years, value up to $1.75, will go at 39c. Also a lot of laces, embroideries and trimmings will go at lc per yard, at the BIG STORE, at Union and Lehigh 23-4t Theodore Roosevelt'n Greatest, latest book, African Game Trails. See the Call's Coupon Offer, tt The Nyal Family Remedies. We are the authorized agents fof these remedies in Allentown.

They are scientifically compounded by skilled chemists in one of the largest and best equipped laboratories in tbo country. Used according to directions they give satisfaction. Knowing the ingredients of each remedy we can conscientiously recommend them. See our window display at PETERS' DRUG, STORE, 24-tf 639 Hamilton Street African Game Trails. Ex-President Roosevelt-s expert ences on the World's Last Frontier.

See the Call's great coupon offer, tl Lenten bill of fare for those wjx prefer.it PKTFRg R- TAfTm CO city during those 36 hours, there would have been no water to fight it. In this line Mr. Ballou gave reminiscences and jthen laid down the dictum that "records are of such vital importance to a water department that too much care cannot be taken to keep them per feet. The men in a water department should' realize individually that they are a part of an important organiza tion upon whose efficiency depends in large measure the safety and comfort of the citizens and they should make every effort to keep the records of that department perfect." (Continued on Page 12.) MUST ANSWER CHARGE OF PASSING WORTHLESS CHECK E. R.

R. Birkell, of South Bethlehem and Frank Stipp, of this city, were arrested yesterday on charges of-' obtaining money and merchandise false pretenses by passing a worthless check, on oath of Claude A. Fenster-maker, a coal dealer. They entered bail for a hearing before Alderman Jones on Wednesday evening at 7.45 o'clock. The check involved was for thirty dollars.

It is alleged that Birkell gave the check to Stipp and the latter then bought a ton of coal from Fenstermak-er and tendered it in payment, getting the change. The check was protested. MANY MEN TAKEN ON BY TRAYLOR ENGINEERING CO. Several hunder men applied for work at the plant of the Traylor Engineering Co. yesterday which had announced that 200 to 300 machinists and laborers could find employment there by applying yesterday.

The company put to use the enlarged ma-chineshop, 200 by 60 feet. It is full of orders and there was work for practicall all who applied. Delightful Birthday Party. A delightful party was given on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles M. Uhl, No. 236 East Union street, in honor of Mr. Uhl's sixty-first birthday The house was beautifully decorated, music was furnished on the Victrola and fine refreshments were served. Every body had a thoroughly good time and Mr.

Uhl received many useful presents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Uhl, Wallace W.

Uhl, Lawton F. Uhl, Miss Bessie J. Uhl, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.

Uhl and children, Edwin and Lillian, Granville Krasely, Mrs. Barbey Updegrove, Misses Lena Florence Richardson, Fred. Richardson, Daniel Kane, John Foulk, Mr. and Mrs. T.

F. McCauley, Lou Kelly, Geo. Scach, Albert Muth and Andrew Breidinger. Planted Her Garden. That winter is over is the belief of many people, especially Mrs.

H. E. Romig, of Wescoesville, who, yesterday, planted her garden in which will be grown salad, cabbages and onions. This is believed to be a record in this section for early sowing but Mrs. Romig is confident that her garden will be a success.

Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gogel, of Allen, town, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennie Alice to Edgar H. Hagenbuch, of Catasauqua.

4 EVERY TREE OWNER. should give NIAGARA Soluble Sulphur Compound careful consideration before purchasing any spray material. It is far superior to commercial Lime Sulphur Solution. Ask for Booklets. C.

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Theodore Roosevelt's GreatesUdatest book, African Game Trails. the Call's Coupon Offer, tf daughter of Will Rees, of 132 North Madison street, organist of St. John's Reformed Church, and his stepdaughter, Miss Elizabeth Seem, of the same address. The impact threw Miss Rees against the Stephen home, while the Seem girl was struck in the back and knocked over. Fortunately neither was hurt to any extent.

They were attended by Dr. W. H. Hartzell. Miss Rees had a small cut over the right eye under the lashes.

Miss Seem showed no -exterior marks. Both cars were damaged but both left under their own power. The Buick had a dented radiator, a bent mudguard and a bent axle. The other car was practically similarly disabled. You Do Yourself An Injustice If You Do Not Attend Hess Bros.

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Knowing the formula we can conscientiously recommend it. Two sizes 50c and $1.00. The Lotion used in connection with Nyal's Eczema Ointment (50 cents) will cure Eczema xnd other skin diseases if curable Give them a trial. For sale only at PETERS' DRUG STORE, 24-tf 639 Hamilton Street The balance of the stock left over at the rummage sale must be sold at the lowest prices at the BIG STORE, at Union and Lehigh Sts. 23-4t Come to Hess Bros.

Anniversary Sale (Friday) Expecting. Your Dollars to Buy as They Never Bought Before. 24-2t. "Caramo" Nut ice cream the new tb.ing.for spring. 4 ruiiis Awt 544 Hamilton, i..