Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 1

The Beading Time THE ASSOCIATED PRESS UrlngSi to Times readers news that Is thre hours later than can be found in any other morning paper delivered In Reading. THE WEATHER. Colder and "talr. Thursday, except light snow in the northeast portion. Moderate to brisk west winds.

Friday fair. Thermometer, 2 a. m. 26. Clear.

RKADING, THURSDAY MORNING, TEBRUARY 1909. 8 PAGES. VOLUME 103. NO. in.

TEN CENTS 'A WEEK 1 TOTHE MEMORY OF KUECHLER Fine Portrait of Hermit of Mt. Penn is Dedicated at 1 "The Roost." KINDRED SPIRITS MEET AS BANQUET Unveiling Tales Place at Complimentary Din. tier Given in. Celebrated Mountain Resort by Editorial Management of "The Times," 'Kuechler's Roost" was the scene of an epoch marking 'event last evening, momnrlal rim trait of Louis Kuechler, the founder of this unique mountain resort, was dedicated. Late in the afternoon.

8. party of Kentlemt'ii, guests or me Keauing nines editorial management, proceeded, in a Gravity car. up the mountain side. As the shades of night were falling, they entered the large, bar.tjuet hall at the "Roost." Through the centre of the hall was a long table, about which the guests assembled as the lifelike portrait of the man in whose memory they had fathered, na unveiled upon the north Wall. This portrait, a sketch' of which is published herewith, was.

painted by Kdward E. Hafer, of this city, and rep lesents the "Hermit of Mt. Penn," in a typical pose. It is true to life in touch, color and tone, and is what can be termed a "speaking likeness." Framed in antique quartered oak, it is the gift of Mrs. Anna K.

Goetz, Henry W. Shoemaker, John D. Mishlor, Thomas P. Merritt. G.

A. Schlechter, Sig. S. Schweriner, George D. Horst, John Ege, Richmond L.

Jones, G. Scott Smith, Cyrus G. Derr, Ben Austrian, William Bash, Oscar L. Woerner and several others. The ceremonies attending the dedication, presided over by John D.

Mishlcr, who wao the toastmaster and occupied the head of the table, were as pimple as would have been wished by the subject. THE DINNER. To the right of Toastmaster Mishler were seated Col. Thos. C.

Zimmerman, Richmond L. Jones and James C. Quig gle, in the order named, while to his left were Henry W. Shoemaker, G. Scott I Smith inH 4 Shoemsker Fnllnw.

ing the unveiling of the painting this splendid menu was served by Landlord Carl Schaich and his efficient assistants, while a fine and enlivening musical program was rendered by the Philharmonic orchestra: Consomme Celery Olives Pickles Chicken and Waffles Sweet Potatoes Canned Corn Chicken Salad Mayonnaise Dressing Cheese Vanilla Ice cam Assorted Cakes Coffee Native Wine German Rhine Wine Imported and Reading Cigars Interspersing the speeches of the evening, led by G. A. Schlechter, ant accompanied by the Philharmonic or chestra, the following original songs were sung: AITLD LANG SYNE Should Louis Kuechler be forgot. And borne no more in mind! He, who, upon this very spot, So many cheered wined. Should Kuechler's Roost be placed among The things are gone for aye! Jv'o! while this grand old mountain stands, In memory they will stay! LAUTERBACH.

In Kuechler's Roost have" we spent many an hour Of comfort and pleasure, Lange Syne, Jn story and song, in this shady, hill bower, Drank many a glass of good wine. Chorus (All Yodel) Here's peace to the ashes of him we oft' met And blessings on old Kuechler's Roost. The Hermit and Roost we' shall never forget Till all of us here have vamoosed. Chorus (All Yodel) HOME, SWEET HOME 'Mid trials and troubles we oft found content. When up to the Roost of the "Hermit" we went A few hearty drinks of his vintage, we knew, Would cheer us more quickly than all else could do.

Chorus. Roost! Roost! Dear, old Roost! D'hcre's no place could cheer us like dear Kuechler's Roost! Wherever in future we wander or stray. Whatever of pleasure we find on the way, No place like that Roost, upon mountain, or plain. Can give us such wine, or such pleasure Cl CI 111. Chorus.

INTRODUCTION OF THE SUBJECT. Mr. Mishk in introducing the first speaker of the occasion, said: "As a matter of historical interest in connection with the origin of the name of the curious and quaint resort, known as 'Kuechler's how and whero it received its baptismal name I may say that in Jookmg oVer the flies of the Reading Times, I discovereu that th honor is due to Colonel Thomas C. Zimmerman, the gentleman who lias been selected to deliver the print'pal address of the evenlrg. "I learned also from the same sourca that the original site of the nearly a quarter of a century ago, was immediately adjoining the present site of the Antjetam Club building, down the mountain, close by the well known home of the late George Rcinlger.

"The building, if such it may be called. consisted of four a Hour, a fev I'encties, minus a. no walls and without a cellar a mere skeleton which was ail right for Air. Kuechler and his jrienit when the weather wus iileasunr "The baptismal ceremony of christening the. 'Roost', was witnessed by a few of Zimmerman's friends.

Pouring a ouuie oi wme over a pile ot rocks which will nigh surrounded the mountain her tContinucd on Seventh Page.) Sketch of Pc inthg, LEGAL BAN ON TREATING Bill Intioduced In Legislative to Make it Misdemeanor to "Set 'Em Up." By Associated Press. Harrisburg. Feb. 10. An anti treating bill was introduced the Houseof toaay, by Mr.

vvatson, of Indiana. The bill prohibits any person to buy intoxicating liquor for another at a bar or room adlacent to a barroom. Violation of the proposed law is punishable by a fine of from $5 to $200. If the fine is not paid, the person convicted shall serve sentence of one day in prison for each dollar. The House will hold a session tomor row, and then adjourn until 9 a.

February 22. FAVORABLE TO PENSION BILL REYBURN MEASURE, CARRYING APPROPRIATION. SANCTIONED Wl COMMITTEE. By Associated Press. 1 Harrisburg Feb.

10. The House pension committee tonight, decided to report favorably to the House on the Reyburn, or Grand Army Pension It provides a pension of $6 per month to all Pennsylvania soldiers, now living in the state, who served ninety days or more. The sum of $2,700,000 is carried, although it is expected that this sum will have to be increased by the next Legislature. NEW LICENSE BILL WHILE HOUSE DEFEATS ONE MEASURE, ANOTHER IS INTRODUCED IN SENATE. Tiy Associated Press.

Harrisburg, Feb. 10. After the introduction of several bills, and clearing of the calendar of second and ttyrd reading bills, the Senate adjourned to lay, until 9 p. February 22. The purpose of this recess is to enable the members and officers of the Legislature to go home for next Tuesday's muni cipal elections.

Among the bills passed finally In the Senate was one increasing marriage li cense fees from 50 cents to A simi lar bill was defeated by the House of Representatives today, after its sponsor had made an ineffective attempt to amend by changing the fee from $2 to $1. The bill passed by the Senate goes to the House for concurrence. CALIFORNIA YIELDS TO PRESSURE OF PRESIDENT Assembly Reconsiders Former Vote and Finally Rejects, by Vote of 41 to 32, Japanese School Segregation Bill. MEASURE MUST BE ACTED UPON BY SENATE i LOUIS KUECHLER i by Hafer, Unveiled at "Kuechler's TO SEAT. IN CABINET Resolution Offered by Senator Hale to Reduce Salary From $12,000 to $8,000.

7 OFF HAND OPINION GIVEN IN THE CASE Auutort Atlotaey General Decides That i Salary is Lowered "Case JalU Outiide The Purpose the By Associated Press. Washington, Feb. 10. Following close upon the discovery that Senator phil ander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, could not, without violating a provision of the Constitution of the United accept a portfolio in theTaft Cabinet, the Senate today took prompt action to re move the constitutional objection.

Senator HaJe introduced a resolution. which was referred to the committee on judiciary, providing that the salary of the Secretary of State be reduced from $12,000 to $8,000, the figure at which it stood before it was along with those of all the other Cabinet of fleers, two years ago. in view of this resolution. Assistant Attorney' General Russel, to whom the question was re ferred informally for an opinion, held that if Congress restores the salary to what it was before Mr. Knox entered the Senate.

"The case falls outside the purpose of the law, and Is not within the law." PERSONAL MENTION William H. Raser, the well known druggist, is at Atlantic City, J. He is registered at the Chalfonte. A. P.

for the Northeast Planing Mill Company, is confined to his home at Hyde Park with a scvtrecold. KNOX Pv Associated Press. i I Sacramento, Cal Feb. 10. Yielding to the pressure brought to bear by President Roosevelt and Governor J.

N. G.llett, the California Assembly today reversed its previous position by reconsidering the former vote on segregation o' Japanese students in the public schools, and finally rejecting the measure by a vote 41 to 32. An effort, by supporters of the bill further to reconsider, was lost by a voto of 38 to 38, and the Assembly Is now clear of wiy Japanese measures objected to ry the national administration, The fight for the 'suppression of the bill was won only after many hours of heated debate on tho Moor. The struggle started at 10.30 in the morning, on the presentation' of a resolution, by Assemblyman J. P.

Transue, of Los Angeles, affirming the right of the state to govern it? schools, but withdrawing the Japanese segregation measure because of the President's objection to It, and lasted until 4 o'clock in the. afternoon, when Grove I. Johnson's motion, fur. ther to reconsider his defeated cchool segregation bill, waa defeated. The school bill IS' still to be considered In the Senate, having been presented there by Senator Caminettl, but there Is little chance that the measure will be approved when brought up.

Roost" Last Evening, KILLS WIFE, WOUNDS SON Fight Started When Young Man Went to Aid of His Mother. By Associated Presaf Naw Castle, Feb. 10. Peter Cupps and his wife were found dead in their home, tonight, when neighbors arrived in response to cries for hely from Cupps' step son, Clyde Warnock. who ran from the house with blood streaming from a wound In bis shoulder.

Mrs. Cupps was seated a rocking chair with a bullet hole in her forehead. Cupps was on a couch, In an adjoining room, shot a'bcfVe the right eye, while Nj lifeless fingers Still clutched a revolver. Warnock said that when he returned home from work Cupps was Intoxicated and quarreling with his wife. He says he interefered to protect his mother, whereupon Cupps shot him through the shoulder.

After he ran from the house he says he heard two shots. SICK AND INJURED HOSPITAL CASES. John Weber, of 200 Hudson street, was admitted into the St, Joseph hospital ftsr1 medical treatment yesterday. Eva Yaklmanska, aged 24 years, was removed by the ambulance from 520 Willew stitet to the Iteading hospital. She was admitted to the surgical ward.

The ambulance conveyed K. A. Eck roth from 1048 Pike street to the Homeopathic, hospital. He is suffering with pneumonia. EMERGENCY CASES.

These case were treated at the Homeopathic hospital: Jchn Montgomery, 157 North River street, infected middle ear. Charles Hassen, ulcer on right leg. Jacob Folk. 1140 Perry street, foreign body in eye. Walter Young.

311 Spruce street, piece of wire removed from arm. OTHER CASES. Through an explosion while charging a furnace at the American Iron and Steel Works. Daniel Speeht, aged 31 years, almost lost his sight. It is supposed that there was dirt on the iron, which caused the explosion and threw the hot metal and dirt into his face.

Some if it struck his eyes. The Reading Hose ambulance removed the in jured man to the Reading hospital where the dirt was removed from his His forehead was badly burned. After the treatment the ambulance re moved him to home, 812 North Twelfth street. CALLS FOR CREWS ON THE READING STANDING OF THE READING DIVISION CREWS AND EXTRA MEN AFTER 1.30 A. Followirg is the standing of the Reading division crews, after 1.30 o'clock this morning: 64, is, 56, B9, 54, 62, 65, 60, 53, 70, 55, 67, 61, 52, 63, 58.

Extra flagman wented for Crew 64. STANDING OF' EXTRA MEN. Enginemen R. Miiler, Hagner, M. Miller, G.

Lelby, Rhcads, Tobias, Ash. Firemen Krelser, Yost, Sterner, Nestle, Gordon, Warfel, Fauth, Lesher, Weand, Jacobs. Ruoft. Conductors Krlck, Hoover, Ely. Trakemen Putt, Davis, Keffer, Faust, Nye, McMahon, Heck, Zlegenfuss, Becker, Guiles.

Brummer, Gehret, Buchanan Thomas, Snocmaker, Bellinger, Zerbel Steeley, Lewis Miller, Lee Miller, Rapp, Schaeffer, Manger. BIG FIRE IN ROANOKE, VA. (By Associated Press. Vst. Feb.

10 Flr tnnlcht In the ned office building of the Norfolk Western Railway, did damage estimated at from $50,000 to $75,000. James S. Brusstar Shlrtmak ers, 709 Penn street. Headquarters for nil kinds of shirts. i Common flenm Shna Snle will Inof about ten days more.

Come now and save money. CIVIC tmut AWAKENED BY POINTED TALK Expert on Municipal Betterment Instructs and Entertains at Gathering in Rajah Temple. READING COMPARED WITH OTHER CITIES Many Points at Which Improvement Could be Made in Enlarging and Extending the Limits of the City. An Interested audience was present in Rajah Temple last evening, and listened with evident profit to the instructive lecture of John Nolen, of Cambridge, on "Remaking Reading." During his lecture heused more than a hundred views of Reading and other municipalities, showing present conditions and what might be expected with proper public spirit. Nolun's while informal In character, covered in a systematic manner all Important phases of the general subject of city planning, which is so engrossing the attenticn of many towns and cities all over the United Statej.

The lecture was profusely illustrated. This was the second lecture of a series delivered under the auspices of the Civic Association of Reading. The speaker was presented by J. Herbert Kternbergh, president of the local committee. In the course of his lecture the speaker said: "The greatest of our unsolved problems, the one now engrossing our at tention, is the orderly, economic, honest and effective government of towns and cities and their appropriate and beautl ful up builtling.

Notwithstanding our success In many other directions, in this we have failed. Misgovernment is notoriously the rule, and take the world ever, there are no towns and cities that are so lacking in convenience, or der and beauty. "Why is it? Are we too poor? Are we without knowledge and taste? Have we no trained men to consult, experts in city making? Are we more selfish than other peoples? As to the explanation we may differ, as to the facts we must agree. Happily we must agree also as to change, a profound change, In our attitude toward these matters, a general dissatisfaction with the existing order, a demand for something quite different, a widespread civic awakening. "Of the political phase this awakening it is hat for me to speak.

But of the physi. al phases, those which are after all the aim and object of political reform, we are here in an in formal way, to outline, to illustrate and to apply to Reading. NO VAGUE MOVEMENT. "This civic awakening is no vague movement with vague and indifinite aims. Its objects can be named and de scribed.

It seeks, for one thing, the promotion of huslnessby adding to the convenience of its dispatch. It endeavors to secure the advantages that un (Continued on Fifth Page. taftTarty lands today Cruisers With President Elect Drop Anchor Off Mississippi River Passes. By Associated Press.) On Board V. S.

S. North Carolina, Feb. 10, via New Orleans. After being cut from Colon, Panama, barely thre days, the armed cruisers North Carolina and Montana, conveying President, elect Taft and his party, on the return trip home, dropped anchor tonight in the gulf, off the Mississippi River Passes. The scout cruiser Birmingham ant1 lighthouse tender Magnolia were lying in the offing when the Montana and North Carolina hove in sige.

At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning the Magnolia will draw alongside the two cruisers and transfer the President elect and members of his party to the Birmingham, on which the trip will ba made up the Mississippi rivervto New Orieans. BIG BLAZE AT BUFFALO By Assm'inted Press 1 Buffalo, N. Feb. 10. Fire tonight destroyed the entire south end of the block facing on Michigan, and West Market streets.

The Buffafo Produce Exchange and about twenty commission firms were burned out, involving a loss Of about $22,000. The worst blizzard of the winter waa aging and, for a time, the whole produce commission district was in danger. STAR COURSE CONCERT. The fourth number of the Y. M.

C. A. star course wH! be given on Friday evening. The attraction ill be "The Dunbar Concert Company and and Hand Bell Ringers." This combination was with the association a few years ago, and gave splendid satisfaction, and their return Is looked upon with much favor. In addition to the musical work, there will bo character sketches and considerable humor, forming a delightful evening's entertainment.

DRISCOLL BEATS CROSS, I liy 1'resa. 1 New York, Feb. 10. In a slashing ten round fight, at the Falrmotint Athletic Club, tonight, Jem Drlscoll, the English had tho best of his bout with Leach Cross, of New York. New line of Curtains and Draperies.

I. O. Glase 408 Penn St. StHl good bargains to bo had at the Common Sense Shoe Sule. i FtJr Sectional Book nnd'Offlce Cases), ee J.

O. Glase 408 Penn St. Come to the common Sense Shoe Sale if you want to save money. The Common gxDy(D)(CD) is now in itsIFTH WEEK OF FAST SHOE SELLING and will continue about 10 DAYS with ADDITIONAL BARGAINS EACH DAY, The Common Sense BIG! SHOE SALE Sig. S.

Schweriner ELECTORAL VOTE POLLED Taft and Sherman Officially Declared Elected President and Vice President. tBy Associated Press. 1 Washington, Feb. 10. With simple but impressite ceremonies, the counting of the electoi al vote, for President and Vire President, occurred today at a Joir.t session of the Senate and the House of Representatives held in the chamber of the lower body.

William H. Taft, of Ohio, and James S. Sherman, of New York, were officially declared to be the choice of the people for a term of four years, beginning March 4, next. The count consumed exactly forty minutes time. At the very outset Vice President Fairbanks, who presided, was called upon to tdmonish the Senators and members that applause would not be permitted.

This ar.monition followed Democratic manifestations over the mention of the name of W. J. Bryan, in connection with the vote of Ala bama, the first state called. The Taft adherents nevertheless, disregarded the admonition and liberally applauded the first mention of his name when the Cal. ifornia vote was announced.

GREAT STEP FOR SCIENCE By Associated Press.) Clevelard, Feb 10. A torch, operated by oxygen and acetylene, 'radiating heat of 60,000 degrees, said to the most terrific known to science, has lust, been invented here. By means tt this torch it is possible, it is declared, to weld aluminum, heretofore regarded as an impossibility. The torch makes a flame that will cut through two inches of solid steel in less than one minute. and pierce' a twelve inch piece of the hardest steel in less than ten minutes.

It would take a saw almost 20 hours to do this work. VALENTINE DANCE. Artistic and unique decorations were a feature of the "Valentine Dance," given by the Tuesday Night Club, to its members, last night at Gundry's Academy. From the chandelier extended streamers of red. hearts, to the four corners of the hall, aiding greatly in bringing out the color scheme, which was red.

Potted plants and ferns were artistically placed around the hall. Many pretty gowns were displayed by the ladies, as follows: Miss Cora Smith looked charming in white over yellow. Miss Mabel Dewees looked 'stunning in pale blue satin. Miss Ola Parker was attired lit blue sil't. Sliss May Eck wore pale pink intermingled with white.

Miss Edith Oswald wore white. Miss Marjorle Wolf looked charming in white. Miss Catherine Stewart was attired in white silk Miss Rose Lloyd looked stunning In champagne silk over blue. Miss Mamie Johnston looked charming irVbluo crepe de chene. The gentlemen in attendance were: Lou Mercer, Edison Snell, Karl Ber gey, LeRoy Slndel, William Snyder, Harry Machemer, 'William Johnston, Clayton Duryea and Victor Green.

The party enjoyrd a program of 17 numbers, with music furnished by Lloyd Krum. BIG CLASS Fifty one scholars were in attendance at the Wednesday evening dancing class of William K. Drexel, which was a large outpouring. Mr. frexel will most likely hold his annual May party on May 7.

On February 23 a party of school teachers will give a dance at the Drexel Conservatory. Mr Drexel's engagements are as follows' during the week: Monday afternoon and evenlnfl, at Pottstown; Tues dav at Fleetwood; Wednesduy, at home; Thursday, at Eirdsboro; Friday, at Wernersville; Saturday, at home, with morning for private lessons and afternoon for children. Window Shades In Stock Sizes and made to order; J. O. Glase 408 Penn St.

All The World February 14th, the day of all days for lovers, we have prepared for by having the greatest and grandest selection of beaiffififf, artistic, finely decorated Valentines ever seen. Send your love a Valentine, 5c to 00. We Are Headquarters J. GEO. H1NTZ, 756 Penn St.

This year the 14th of February or Monaay, me ism, win ps ooBfiycQ sense 432 SQUARE CLOSE CALL FOR NEGRO Py Associated Press. Feb. 10. Charles Crumley, a negro, arrested for attempting a criminal assault on Miss Irnia Newell, yesterday, Avas taken from jail at Lakeland, today, by a thousand men, bound to stake on a pile of fagots and soaked with oil. As the burning match was being applied to the pyre Sheriff Juiin Logan rushed up, induced the mob to sau the negro, saying he could wove, an wlibi, Crumley was marched KNik to jail.

B. J. PAYLOR. PENN SQUARE. What News of Groceries Today.

What do you say to getting the very finest qualities California Canned Fruits and Canned Hawaiian Pineapple below regular cost prices? You can do it this week all grades and varieties in Canned Fruits, regularly priced at 10c. to 30c. a can. 4c. and 5o.

We are giving you these chances this week, partly to clear our store of surplus stocks and to make you belter acquainted with their deliciousness and purity. A lady demonstrator will gwo you their stories. Also demonstrating Freihofers' caroni, Vermacelli, Noodles, Pastes ani other Baked Products. A laiy here ta tell you how best to use them. For Carpets, Rugs and Mattings, se our new line, J.

O. Glase 408 Penn St. Keeport, also Deysher. 514 Penn. Interesting Bargains in Second Hand7 Upright Pianos 1 "New England" walnut case 50.00 1 "King.sbury" good as new 175.00 I "Becker slightly used 130.00 CASH Oil EASY PAYMENTS.

EDWARDS TEMPLE OF MUSIC 18 24 North Fourth Street A fine second hand $350 Wheelock Upright Mahogany Piano for 75. A $350 Gordon Upright Piano for $225, slightly used, at H. W. HANGEN'SV 47 SOUTH SIXTH STREET. Keep Your Homes Comfortable BY USING YOCOM'S COAL OFFICE: 244 and 1246 N.

8th St. CHEAP STORAGE For Furniture, Ranges, Carriages, at Kissinger's, Eighth and Cherry. Fine place for everything you want to store. SATISFACTION ASSURED. PIANOS Steinway, Hardman, Packard, McPhall.

Harrington, Sterling und other makes AT ARTHUR WITTICH'S 116 South Sixth Street DR. BERGNER'S 4950 Penn Street.) Whooping Cough Remedy is the only known medielno which weakens tha spells of; that dreadful cough at once. Loves A Lover falls nn Sunday, hpnee the next as vaienime Jjay, i.