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WW Noa. 4OO 404 Elbe Weather 1 Party cloudy and warmer Saturday. Tell us to 'charge It. We will open an account with you. A Few Mid'Winter Store Notes STORM SHOES In black and tan leathers, are.

on sale at cut prices shoe bargains of im portance. The medium, high, and extreme high cut with buckle top. Have extra heavy sole. Fine Winter Shoes for men's and boys' wear. SEVERAL LOTS OF MEN'S OVERCOATS are on sale at greatly reduced prices.

The man who wants to get a real Overcoat bargain, one worthy of his attention, will see these At present all sizes but don't delay the coming if you want one. CARPETS AND RUg are always interesting the housewife A mid winter shipment just in, includes quite a number of the' new Spring patterns. They are beautiful we would like to have you see them. Specially pretty are a number of 9x12 Rugs in small neat patterns the best grade of. Body Brussels.

Let us tell you the price when you are looking at the Rugs. THE BRASS AND IRON BED proposition, are you interest in it? If you are, then looking well to your own interests, you will improve your first opportunity to visit this store. Over one half of our main basement Is taken up with a display of Brass and Iron Beds, in regular standard sizes, Twin Beds, Single Beds and Cribs. It is a showing larger than we ever had before, a showing that will surprise you in variety and value for the price. All tastes, all purses are provided for.

Tron Beds, $13.00 to Brass Beds, $15.00 to $85.00. UEDROOM FURNITURE in wood is shown on the third and fourth floors, front. Here, also, you find a showing of great variety one in keeping with the metal bed display. Suits are offered in all the popular woods. Chiffonieres, Dressing Tables, Dressers, Cos turners, Wardrobes, Rockers, Chairs in styles of finish to harmonize with the metal beds.

Choice of Oak, imitation and genuine Mahogany, Birch, Circassian W'alnut, Bird's Eye Maple. Bed Suits in wood range from $22.00 up; Chiffonieres, $5.00 up; Dressers and Dressing Tables. $10.00 up. FURS There's splendid offerings here in Fur Neckwear. You choose from Furs that were carefully selected, just as carefully made up.

In every case there's a value that will appeal to knowing ones. Come in and see just what our present offerings are. Coat offerings are specially good. too. JiANOLD On Thursday afternoon.

January 7th, 1909, Frank son of xne late Lewis J. and Amanda C. Hanold. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday 1'iorning at 11 o'clock from his late residence, 615 Centre avenue. Interment private in Charles Evans cemetery.

Please omit flowers. KREBS On the 7th John C. Krebs, aged 64 years and 9 months. Funeral from 104 South Fifth street, Tear, on Monday at 2 o'clock. Interment in German Lutheran cemetery.

JEVANS In Robeson near Joanna Heignts, oi the 5th Edward Evans, in the 76th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, near Joanna Heights, on Tuesday, Jan nary 12, at 10.30 a. m. at the house. Services and interment at Harmony Church Teams will meet W.

N. trains at Joanna on morning of the funeral. STORAGE. STORAGE rURNITUBB. WAGONS AND GIN.

RAL WAR a. F. S. Wertz OL Co IJ9 S21 FRANKLIN STRHBT. Keeser's Painless Corn Care rc.

bottle. Remove corn and bunions under guarantee. Painless us the name Implies. Only at HEESER'S DRUG 8IORB. t4th A Perkiomen.

Expert Umbrella Repairing Goods called for and delivered. Both Phones. CHARLES L. Pcna During ii'ear tho exports of miir, grown in the items of vnd automobiles. OBITUARY JOHN C.

KREBS. John Krebs, a well known resident, aged 64 years, died suddenly Thursday night at his home, in the rear of 104 South Fifth street. He' had been bed' fast three weeks. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr.

Krebs was born in the Franklin House and lived the whole of his active life in the Fourth ward. He was a son of the long deceased Conrad and Mary Krebs. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served a three months' enlistment in the Infantry and three years In the cavalry. For 20 years he was a brass and bronze metal filer at the Reading Hardware works. He was a Republican in politics and was a meirfber of St.

John German Lutheran church and the 98 Social Union. Besides his wife, Henrietta (nee Wurst), deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rosie Hinkle; one son, Edward Krebs; one sister, Rosie, widow of Col. D. C.

Keller, all of this city brothers. Thomas Krebs, of Read ing; Charles Krebs, of Spring City, and Fred. Krebs, of Hapmton, and two grandchildren. CHARLES FIX. Charles Fix, aged 88 years, 6 months and 1 day, a former resident, died on Monday at his home, in Taioot, ma, Death was due to a stroke of paraly sis.

He left this city about 50 years ago, "but made a number of visits to his home city. Mr. Fix farmed for his father. Jacob Fix, along the Tulpe hocken creek, before going West. At Talbot he owned a large farm and was active until late years.

Mr. Fix was well acquainted in this city, and a num ber of cousins and other relatives live in Reading. FRIDAY FUNERALS. Six grandsons were the bearers at the funeral of Henry P. Reif, aged 77 years, from the home of his son in law, Jacob Fries, 1440 Perkiomen avenue, at 9 a.

m. Thev were: Arthur. Charles. Paul and Raynjond Fries, Charles Reif and rorrest Jtieltricn. Jttev.

u. ti. uramm officiated at the services held at the house. Further services and interment at Lobachsvjlle church. Undertaker Lutz had charge.

Rev. Dr. J. J. Kuendig was the officiating clergman at the funeral of John Fisher, aged 84 years, from his home.

422 North Twelfth street, at 2 p. m. The funeral was well attended. Interment was made in Aulenbach cemetery. Un dertaker Auman had charge.

Deceased was born in Wittenberg, Germany, February 6, 1824. When old enough he worked in his father's vine yard and learned how to cultivate grapes and make wine. He married in Germany, and he and his ife came to America in 1877 and at Doug lassville. There he worked a year on Colonel Meschert's farm and 13 years at Bailey's Iron Works, after which he bought the Henry M. Diener farm of 42 acres, near what is now Carsonia Park Alsace township.

He built a stone house on the property, started a vineyard of three acres and opened a wine house Some seasons he made over 2,000 gal lons of mine. He lived there until 11 years ago, when he retired owing to infirmities, and removed to Reading, Rev. George S. Seaman held services over the remains of Adam Harbach aged 66 years, at his home, in Bern township, at 9.30 a. m.

Camp 68, P. S. of of Hyde Park, was represent ed. This was the third funeral of fel low members that Camp 68 attended in two days. Members of Muhlenberg castle, No.

Si2, K. G. were in at tendance. Further services and inter ment were held at Epler's church. Un dertaker Seidel had charge.

The funeral of Paul Samuel Kurtz Infant son of Amos R. and Anne Kurtz, was held at 9 a. m. from the home of the parents, in Spring town ship. Interment in Sinking Spring cem etery.

Undertaker Seidel had charge, BUSY MONTH AT ST. JOSEPH DURING DECEMBER 146 CASES WERE TREATED IN THE INSTI TUTION. During December 146 cases were treated in the St. Joseph hospital, of which 105 were medical and 11 surgical. The reports for the months show the follow ing: Medical Cases in the hospital No vember 30, 78; admissions, 27, of which 20 were charity and seven private; discharged, 45; died, remaining in the hospital December 52.

There were also treated five old and 28 new dispen sary cases, and there was one birth. Surgical Cases in the hospital No vember 30, 20; admissions, 21, of which 12 were charity and nine private; dis charged, 24; remaining in the hospital December 31, 22. There were performed 17 operations, and six old and 18 new dispensary cases were treated. The staff for January, February and March is as follows: Medical, Dr.D.S. Grim; surgical, Dr.

M. Z. Gerhard; gyne. cologlst, Dr. J.

H. Rorke; ophthamolo gist, Dr. William Hain; pathologist, Dr. M. Stump; residents, Drs, Gi'iesemer, Marshall and Lacey.

MEETING IN ACADEMY E1SHOP WILL SPEAK AND SONG SERVICE WILL BE IN CHARGE OF PROFESSOR BOWMAN. For a number of years the T. M. C. A has been holding its winter Sunday afternoon services in the Academy of Music.

The series for this season will commence tomorrow. There will be a large array of speakers and musical talent. The Reading Chorus has promised to sing a number of times and speakers from abroad will speak. At the. service In the Academy tomorrow afternoon Bishop Breyfogle will make the address and a quartet will sing.

Professor Bow. man will have charge of the song: service and there will be orchestral accompaniment. The service will begin at 3.30; doors open at 3 o'clock. CHURCH ELECTION. At' the congregational meeting of St.

Paul Lutheran Church, the following were elected to the Board of Church officers; Elmer Dickinson, Daniel Dorr, wiiuam ti. tiintz and Howard Sheeter. The vestry will meet next Monday evening tor organization. SHOULD BRING GUESTS. At tho regular meeting of the Wo man's Club, this afternoon member is expected to bring a guest.

jns entertainment committee, con Blsting of MUs Anna PIbur, Mrs. Hunter Henninger, Mrs. Charles Jackson. Mrs. Tucker, Mrs.

Burgower and Misa Mary oa.j oaiioru win serve ica. OLEY TURNPIKE CO. The annual election of the above com pany will be held at Griesemersville January 11th, 1909, from 12 m. to 2 p. m.

The annu il report will be presented and a semi annual dividend of 3 per cent, will be on and after above date, A. BRUMBACH, Sec'y. NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the American Casualty Company, of Reading, will be held et the Company's office, 15 North Fifth street, on Tues day, January loth, 1909, between tho hours of 1 and 4 p. for the purpose of electing a Bot rd of fifteen Directors to serve for the ensuing year, E. P.

VAP Secretary. THE READING DAILY TIMES, READING, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1909. THE GOOD WORK OF THE Y. W. C.

A. CLEARLY SET FORTH IN TE NUAL REPORTS OF THE CERS WHICH SHOW A EVENTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL, IF NOT, PROSPEROUS. YEAR. AN jpFFI The eleventh annual meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association was held at their home, 215 North Sixth street, last night, for the purpose of winding up the business affairs or tne past year and the election of a board of managers. The meeting was presided over by Miss Jane Cathes, and Miss Georgia C.

McElroy recorded the proceedings. The meeting was opened with devotional services, and singing by Miss Nellie Jackson. Reports of the heads of the various departments were read by the general secretary, Gerogia McElroy, after which the election of the board of managers took place, with the following result: Mrs. Louisa Kunkle, Mrs. Henry S.

Dl bert, Miss Nellie Jackson Mrs. George Strickler, all of whom were members of the board of managers dur ing 1908; Mrs. John Kutz, Mrs. Anna Conrad and Mrs. Walter Hamaker.

The following members were appoint ed by the vice president to serve unexpired terms on the board of managers: Mrs. Harry Hayden, Mrs. Ambrose Miller and Mrs. E. T.

Dice. Miss Sarah Hafer, the treasurer of the association, submitted her report for the past year, as follows: RECEIPTS. Balance in cash on hand January 1, 1908 61 13 General association 3,822 72 Building account 315 46 Mortgage account 981 88 Vacation house account 631 23 Gymnasium account 457 53 Cafe chantant 548 00 Outing club 191 03 Membership committee 141 01 Grand total 84 General association $3,803 02 Building account 315 46 Mortgage account 180 89 vacation house account 631 23 Membership committee 120 45 Gymnasium account 45o OS Outing club 178 5 Total expenditures $5,684 68 Balance in treasury $1,474 16 SECRETARY'S REPORT. The main feature of the meeting was the report of General. Secretary Geor gia McElroy, which follows: The financial depression of 1908 has been keenly felt in our industrial city.

The typhoid fever epidemic, and unusual amount of other sickness has made heavy demands upon all classes. Public spirited citizens have been great ly taxed. We would begin the eleventh annual report wUh an expression of gratitude that we have been given health, courage and guidance during this trying year; that though we can not toll of great progress nor the ac complishment of cherished plans, our reports show that in general work we have held our own, and that needed improvements are nearer realization than when the year began. Though no department shows marked increase, and the gymnasium a decrease, we know kthat as a movement we have gone for ward and have met more real needs in the community than before. The budget has been larger and our dirk it is smaller than last year.

Almost one thousand dollars Is on deposit to apply on the mortgage. In April Miss Mary S. Dunn, national economic secretary, came to help plan a gymnasium, which we hoped by October to erect on our ground on Reed street. Reading, with one hundred thousand inhabitants, has not one gymnasium for women. We feel that it is our field, and have heroically tried for two years to conduct one.

The fact that in two months after the department was started its enrollment reached one hundred, and that through disappointments of all kinds a few have remained loyal this year when classes are conducted in the dining room with no apparatus, not even basket ball, is proof that the project should not be given up. The trustees have made them selves responsible for this building and two industrial firm.3 employing women have started the subscription list with fifteen hundred dollars, The physical department suffered a loss when Miss Carrie E. Schelrer, who had so zealously and lovingly served for two years as director, resigned in Sep tember to be married. Miss Bessie Lu kens, of Temple Normal Training school came October 1 to succeed Miss Schelr er. EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

The educational department, though not as far reaching as we hoped to make it, shows an enrollment of one hundred and seventy two. Forty live young women under Miss Anna Fagan's instruction have learned to make and n'model hats. Eleven were in the spring term dressmaking class under Mrs, Anna Jahnig, and the same number in the fall under Miss Clara Emmert. The interest and instruction of these teach ers has been most gratifying. We wish to acknowledge the effective volunteer services of Miss Anna K.

Pax son in United States History; Miss Edith Keiser and Miss Katharine Sehmucker, in English; Miss Carrie in German, and the Rev, Mr. Casselman, in Acts and Epistles, RELIGIOUS WORK DEPARTMENT he religious department has had a steady growth under the leadership of Its chairman, Miss Louisa Barron. From January to June, and from September through December thirty eight esper services were held with a total attendance of 1,650, an average of 40 From June to September these ser Ices were discontinued in town and conducted at the Vacation House with an average attendance of 25. During the year several helpful special services were held. Miss Mary Johns Hopper.

Territorial Industrial Secretary spoke for us in March. Ave received much in spiration from Miss Weidnor, of Japan Mrs. Martha Khairallah, of Raman, Palestine, and Miss Ziemer, of China. On Sunday evening, November 22nd, the eleventh anniversary was hold in St. Barnabas Church.

The Rev. Mr. Clark delivered the address on "The Relation of the Association Movement to the Church." BOARDING HOME. xne Doaruing nome nas provided a permanent home for fifteen young women. One hundred and seventy transient guests have been accommodated from one night to six weeks.

Women weary with travel, girls looking for employment disappointed about money, and those who have failed to meet friends, business women who travel have been welcomed and made comfortable. The home has given relief, rest and encouragement to many fatigued strangers. Some have remained for half prlco and some without charge until they could secure employment. This department by careful management is self supporting. During the year 8,635 meals have been served.

VACATION HOUSE. Last summer fy the first time our association had jAiq responsibility of securing, flttinjp, and launching a vacation housuWm hotise at Rlck enbach near Wie uresqine river and canal, was opened ill Decoration Day. During June w.i,l lend lJtrtles wore held, the house bei.YV opened for per manent boardero The Read 1st when untu August Unill A.UKUHC UUIMHu I I. WHITESON, 750PennSt. I.

WHITESON, 750 Penn St. $10.00 $15 00 $18.00 $20.00 $22.50 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 Men's Suits Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced Suits reduced en $10.00 Overcoats $15.00 Overcoats $18.00 Overcoats $20.00 Overcoats $22.50 Overcoats $25.00 Overcoats $30.00 Overcoats $35.00 Overcoats to to to to to to, to to $6.50 $10.00 $12.50 $16.50 $18.00 $19.00 $22.00 $27.50 Overcoats reduced to reduced to reduced to reduced to reduced to reduced to reduced to reduced to $6.50 $10.00 $12.50 $16.50 $18.00 $19.00 $22.00 $27.50 Fur Lined Overcoats $32.50 Fur lined Overcoats reduced to $75.00 Fur lined Overcoats reduced to 0 $25.00 $5500 WHITE came for two weeks. She was succeeded by Miss Owens, of Germantown, who remained through the first week in September. The house was conducted at an expense of $640.02, beinff self supporting with a balance of almost ten dollars. Many believe, this the best phase of our work during 1908.

It was a place where girls busy all week In noiss, stuffy, business places could come for the week end or for longer time. The house was always open and every one welcome, and the price within reach of all. Girls from Philadelphia, German town, Camden, and Reading were registered." The following members are the present head of the various committees: Educational Miss Nellie Jackson; membership Miss Jane Scheirer; religiousMiss Louise Barron; outing1 club Miss Helen Kraemer. The annual election of officers will be held at the next meeting of the Board of Managers to be held Tuesday. January 12.

SONDtl SERVICES Rev. Dr. Christopher Noss, of Lancaster, will officiate at both services In St. Andrew Reformed Church tomorrow. Communion will be administered at 10 a.

m. and 7.30 p. m. The consis. tory will meet at 9.30 a.

m. Sunday school at 1.45 p. m. The C. E.

meet ing at 6.45 p. m. will be led by Miss Eva Luft. The offerings at the com unlon services will be for the apportion, ment. In the Gospel Tabernacle, Franklin above Tenth street.

Services at 10 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Song services at 7 p.

m. Music by the Tabernacle quartet. Afternoon at 2 p. m. services at James Weist's farm below Oley Line.

Take Oley Valley cars to Lei bach station. C. B. Llntz in charge. Y.

M. C. A. MEETING. Sunday afternoon at 3.30 the Y.

M. C. A. will hold its service in the Academy of Music, tfisnop tfreyrogie will make the address and a special ciuartet will singr. There will be orchestral accom paniment and a great service of song.

Prof. Bowman will have charge of the singing. Doors open at 3. Men and women Invited. Women will occupy seats In the balcony.

HOPE RESCUE MISSION. A meeting in the Interest of Hope Rescue Mission will be held next Wednesday evening In the First Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be Rev. Floyd W. Tomklns, of Philadelphia.

Special music, under the direction of Claude Flchthorn, will be a feature, BISHOP WILL BE HERE, Bishop W. M. Stanford, of Harris. burg, who will be tho orator at the first anniversary of the Ministers' Mtn's Bible CUhS of the First United Evangelical Chuich, next Sunday will be entertained dring his stay here by w. tirnwnmuiA.

et th par Eon' and again. Prices Now Cut on Monarch, Faultless and Ciuett Shirts $1.00 and $1.25 Shirts 79c $1.50 and $2.00 Shirts $1.19 All Monarch, Ciuett and Faultless Shirts, in stiff bosoms and semi stiff plaited bosoms, go in this sale. Sizes 14 to 18. Coat and regular styles, with attached or detached cuffs. Men's Fine Pants $2,50 Pants $1.75 $3.00 Pants $2.25 $4.00 Pants $3.00 $5.00 Pants $3.50 $6.00 Pants $4.00 $7.00 Pants $5.00 $8.00 Pants $5.50 50c high grade Neckwear high grade Neckwear SON, THEATRICAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

Coming Attractions. Saturday, January 9 "The Lion and the Mouse" Tuesday, January 12.... "The Waltz Dream" This Afternoon and Evening. One of the best of all American plays dealing with graft financial, political and social "The Lion and the Mouse," is coming to the Academy for two performances today. Since the remarkable work of Charles Klein was first seen here, many things have occurred which make the return of the drama a matter of phy chological interest, in view of the numerous cases against the trusts and captains of Industry, which are now be.

fore the courts. A clever cast will present the play today, including Dorothy Donnelly and Oliver Doud Byron. Fanny Rice, a popular comedienne and a great favorite in this city, basked in the smiles of an approving audience last evening in her lively comedy, with music, called "A Day Off." The play is In a prologue and three acts, with scenes laid In New York. Miss Rice had abundance of opportunity to display her unique and versatile talents and she made good use of them. The play was handsomely staged and dressed.

I "A Waltz Dream." Vienna's creation in music will be heard for the first time In this city on Tuesday evening, when Oscar Strauss' tuneful operetta, "A Waltz Dream" Walzer will be presented at the Academy. The music Is said to be of the sort that creeps In through the ear, and once In the memory It remains there, revolving its pretty melody again The Messrs. Shubert's production of "The Witching Hour," with John Mason in the stellar role, will be the offering al the Academy Wednesday evening. THE ORPHEUM. The final performances of this week's bill at the Orpheum will be given to day.

It has proven ono of the most popular bills of the season and haa attracted large audiences all week. Ed. F. Reynard will head next week's program with one of the most stupenr dous ventrlloqulal acts now before the public. Reynard Is In a class by him self In putting together novelties and this season's act Is entitled "A Morning at vllle." Supporting this splendid big headliner is Miss Churlotto Parry and her own company In a sensational protean playlet ''The Com stock Mystery." MR.

WITTICH'S RECITAL. Mr. Wlttlch's recital, which takes place next Tuesday at the Auditorium, will bo especially interesting to the mu sic lovers bf Reading, as it will give opportunity to hoar two of the greatest works eve wrltten fr theiolin Mr. 25c 59c Men's Gray Wool Sweater Coats, $1.50 grade 89c $1.50 to $3.50 Soft and Stiff Hats reduced one fourth to one third. I.

WHITESON, 750 Penn St. outtth Annual MidWioter Sale of High ciass ReadytoWear Clothing Wittich's principal solo, the Bach "Cha conne," is considered by violinists as the most difficult composition in the entire violin literature. No piece makes greater demands upon the tone, technic, powers of endurance and the memory, not to mention the Interpretive ability Vf the player, and a successful performance Is the passport to the respect and confidence of musicians anywhere. The rest of the program consists for the most part of old favorites of concert goers, and throughout Mr. Wittlch will have the support of H.

Stanley Gery, of Philadelphia, whose work last April was so favorably commented upon. The program follows: Sonata In A major Haendel Andante Allegro. Adalgc Allegretto moderato. For Violin. Chaconne Bach For violin alone.

Scherzo in Bb minor, op. 81. For Piano. (a) Ave Maria Schubert WllhelmJ b) Serenade, op, 30 Arensky (c) Scene from the Czarda: "Hejre Kati," op. 32, No.

For Violin. Sonataln Eb Major, op. 18. Rich. Strauss Allegro ma non troppo Improvisation: Aanadte cantablle Finale: Andante Allegro For Violin and Piano.

(First time in Reading). MR. WEAND'S BILL APPROVED COMMITTEE DECIDES TO PRESENT ENTIRE MATTER TO COUNCILS ON MONDAY EVENING. Councils' committee on accounts ap proved a number of bills, among them the one for 96,700 for Contractor Weand for the operation of the house sewer disposal plant. At a conference of the Board of Public Works, City Solicitor Keieer and the Mayor on Wednesday arternoon, Mr, weana informed them by letter that unless paid he will have to cease operations, The matter li now in the hands of tho city controller.

The committee on accounts also approved a bill for $10,714.18 for Hawman which is their tenth estimate for work done on the Spring Btreet subway. They also apprpved a hill of $1,827,05. which is the eighth estimate for Chiles Wltman In the construe tlon of tho additional unit to the disposal plant, SPECIAL MEETING; OF BOARD. The Board of Public Works held special meeting Friday to consider the bills of Contractor Weand for the op eratlon of the sewage disposal It was decided ta submit Mr. Weand's communication to councils at their meeting on Monday evening, in order that some means may bo devised to pay him.

Starts This Morning, January 9th Our sales are entirely different from other sales. Only twice a year do we announce general price reductions but they are always so remarkably interesting to clothing buyers as to make them the one prominent bargain event, which even busy men stop to patronize. We have planned to make this our greatest mid winter sale. And Have Reduced Every Article in the Store to in Price At no other time will it be possible to buy high class so advantageously. You know us' as Reading's Leading Clothing House, and we are proud of our reputation.

When we ask you to come to this trade event we faithfully promise you something in return. All clothing in this sale is our regular high class merchandise made for us approved by us the finest ready to wear garments manufactured for men and boys. At the new reduced prices a splendid opportunity is offered for substantial savings. Every department in the store has strong specials for today that will make the day one of the busiest we have yet experienced. Mail Orders Filled See Show Windows Boys' Suits at Nearly Half Price During this sale we offer our entire stock of boys' high grade two piece suits in cas simere, worsted and fancy Scotch effect at exactly half price.

$2.50 Suits $1.25 $3.00 Suits $1.50 $4.00 Suits $2.00 $5.00 Suits $2.50 $6.00 Suits $3.00 $6.50 Suits $3.25 $7.00 Suits $3.50 Boys' Overcoats $5.00 Overcoats $3.50 $6.00 Overcoats $4.00 $7.00 Overcoats $4.50 $8.00 Overcoats' $5.00 $9.00 Overcoats $5.50 $10.00 $6.50 Men's Raincoats, Guaranteed Qjality $15.00 Raincoats reduced to $10.00 JUL vyiiii nil W. H. ROLAND HEW COMMANGE LIEUTENANT HINTZ, ELECTS OFFICERS AFTER A SPIRITED CONTEST. Lieut. J.

C. Hintz Camn. No. 3. Department Pennsylvania, United Spanish War Veterans, held its annual meeting nt 630 Court street.

Thirty members were present. Commander Holo whs In the chair. Four proposals were received. The election of officers was spirited. There were contests for the three highest positions.

It required three ballots to elect a commander. The three candidates for the office wore men who saw hard service in the Philippines, and each had his friends. William H. Roland was finally elect ed. He served in Co.

12th Regiment Infantry. He whs in numerous' enrage nients In the Philippine Islands. Ho was in the reserves at the battle of Manila and was in advance of the operation. Mr. Roland did valiant service at Cupope and other places.

He succeeds Arthur Hole. Frank Sehirmbrand was chosen senior vice commander. He was in Co. 17th Regiment Infantry, and participated In 28 battles and sometimes fought day after day. Junior Vice Commander Charles Me.riz, served in Co.

6th U. S. His engagements were In Cuba and the principal ones at Santiago. Officer of the Day, Frederick Epler, was a member of Co. 9th Regiment Volunteers.

He was In camp at Chica niauga. Officer of the Guard Samuel Stief, was attached to Co. 12th U. 8. Infantry.

He saw hard service in Cuba. Chaplain William Tolbert, served in th 14th U. Infantry and was In tho Philippines and In the Boxer outbreak in China. Out of 13 men who scaled tho wall of Pekln. he was the seventh to ret over and helped to hoist the American flag.

Surgeon Joseph Howard, belonged to 6th Regiment Infantry. Ho was stationed at a barracks In Virginia. Trustee William E. Weidner, was attached to Co. which was sent to Porto Rico.

The officers win be installed on Thunday evening, January 21, by William Keiper, of Scranton, the Installing officer, The Mt. Carniel Association decided to hold a sauerkraut supper at Buck.V hall on Saturday evening. February 13. CAMP OFFICERS INSTALLED. District De.mitv Mrs.

Helena Eaches. Installed the following officero of Helena Camp, No. 5021, Royal Neighbors of Bethlehem: Past Oracle, Lillian Kck ert; Oraclo, Elmira Dottewi Vice Oracle, Margaret Burns: Chancellor, Jennie Keller Receiver, Mrs. Ida V. High; Recorder, Helen Eaehes: Marshal, Mrs.

Anna Mengle: Manager for three years. Mrs. Mary C. Happ; Inner Sen Mrs. Harry Miller, Miss Bertha Jones tinel, Alverta Bornus; Outer Sentinel.

and Mrs. Charles Shirk, all of Lebanon. Krs, Amelia. Hlmmclman. were visiting Dr.

and Mrs. E. W. Ment Two members were Initiated an zer, 148 North Sixth street, propositions received. 4.