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CARING FOR GUARDSMEN Camp of Militia at Mt. Gretna to Be More Cleanly Than Regulars. Harrisburg, March 29. The three brigades of the division of the National Guard 'of Pennsylvania will this summer be brought ire closer relations with the regular army methods of military maneuvering than ever before and it is likely that they will go the army one better In establishing a sanitary camp, especially at Mt. Gretna, where the Third and First Brigades will respectively camp about the middle of July.

Colonel William F. Richardson, of the division staff and superintendent of the state arsenal, has plans made for a complete sewage system of the camps of the Third and First Brigades at Mt. Gretna. Instead of sinks, which heretofore were dug, there will be a sewage main connection with the latrines of each company and the refuse will be incinerated at another plant to be constructed at the "mouth of the main sewer, TO INCINERATE ALL REFUSE. All vegetable refuse from the camp will likewise be incinerated at each company kitchen plant, and from all indications the camps of the Third and First Brldgades this summer will be even more sanitary than those of the United States regulars at the same point three years ago.

The Third Brigade, to which the Eighth Regiment, with headquarters in this city, is attached, including the Governor's Troop of cavalry, will go into camp at Mt Gretna first about July 11. As soon as this brigade leaves the camp grounds it will be followed by the First Brigade. This will save the state considerable expense. In the laying of water pipes and building of the sewage system and the transportation of impedimenta. TO ASSIST IN EXAMS.

detachment of graduate officers from the United States. War College at Fort Levenworth will be at both the camps of the two brigades at Mt, Gretna and assist In the examinations which all new N. G. p. officers are re quired to pass.

It, is understood that these examinations this summer will be conducted more strictly along regular army lines than heretofore. Newly elected officers will be required to pass a physical and mental examination, the latter being along the lines as required by the civil service commission. In many instances officers will bo required to draw raps of parts oi me camp ground. over which they have maneuvered, giving the observa tions of the conditions of the country as respect to topography, forage, water and ambush. OLIVE DRAB IS THE COLOR.

Adjutant General Stewart has advised the several commanding officers that on and after May 31 and prior to the annual encampment of 1909, an is sue of olive drab Jiannel shirts and woolen blankets (olive drab) will be made, replacing the present style dark blue flannel shirts and the gray woolen blankets. The issue will be made In the way of an exchange, the new issue to be charged to the annual allowance ac oount and the blue shirts and gray blankets are to "be returned to the state arsenal, for which credit will be given at the same rate per shirt and blanket at which tho new issues are charged. The issue of the new stores will be ag follows: Division and brldgade head quarters for non commissioned staff; regimental headquarters for non commissioned staff and hospital corps. For regimental bands, twenty eight each; for companies of infantry, troop ol cavalry, engineer companies and signal corps company, sixty each; for batter ies of artillery, 100 each. SICK AND INJURED HOSPITAL CASES.

The following were admitted Into the heading hospital yesterday: Mrs. Cora Grless, 317 Chestnut street, medical. George Butler, 501'A Penn street, sur. James Keller, 241 North Third street surgical. Florence Slater, oged ,16 years, 429 North Ninth street, was removed in the Reading Hose ambulance to Dr.

Stryker's hospital, where she was oper ated upon for appendicitis. EMERGENCY CASES. John II. Faust, 347 North Fourth street, carbuncle. He was given treatment at the Homeopathic hospital HE WILL RECOVER.

John L. Muthart, 28 years old, tried to commit suicide in his room, In the Donahower building, 547 Penn street, about 4 o'clock on Monday morning by swallowing a solution of bichloride of mercury. The fact that he swallowed the poison was discovered, the Junior ambulance summoned and he was taken to the Homeopathio hospital. Here his stomach wits washed out and he will recover. wu iun vmiiia, '4' I in iim ii" imii OBITUARY FULTON FRANKLIN GRO3S.

Fulton Franklin Gromls, aged 13 years and 9 months, died Sunday, at the home of his parents, John and Sarah Ann fllromls (nee NoeckerL' 516 Schuylkill avenue. The boy had suffered from dropsy and for tlu ee weeks eat In the chair In which, he died. About 5 o'clock In the morning he awoke, but did not ut ter a work regarding his condition. The mother heard him groan and when she reached his side, he was dead. Deceased attended the.

public school at Schuylkill avenue and Greenwich street. He was in the third grade, taught by' Miss Bessie Ziegler. The boy was a regular attendant at St Mark Reformed Sunday school, and wai. In the class taught by Charles tllrlch. Besides his parents, two bro thers, Byron and Paul, and a sister, Helen, survive.

JOHN W. MORRISON, JR. John William, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W.

Morrison, died at the home of his parents, 36 South Tenth street at noon Monday, aged 24 years, 6 months and 4 days. He was ailing for the past Ave months and was bedfast for eight weeks. Mr. Morrison was taken seri ously 111 on November 3 and was only out several times after that. He was one of the best known youn men of this graduate of class 1903 of the Reading High School, and was president of his class.

While a student at the high school, he took an active interest in athletics, played on the claes football team and managed the baseball team of the school. Ho was also a member of the Glee Club and the Beta Sigma Society. He sang in the choir of the Christ Epsicopal Ohurch for 11 years. He was a member of this church and Sunday school and attended the services regularly until his sickness. After he graduated he accepted a position as clerk with the Reading Railroad Company, but his illness compelled him to resign.

He next became manager of Potteiger's cigar store at 610 Penn street. Despite his long Illness, ho remained cheerful until the end and received dozens of callers daily. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, RoRsa and Ida Morrison, both at home. MRS. JOHN W.

TYSON. Isabella wife of John W. Tyson, died of a complication of diseases at 9.10 a. m. Monday, at the home of her son in law, Edward J.

Deininger, McKnight street, aged 63 years. She had been in failing health for the past five years. One year ago she sustained a severe stroke of apoplexy, which left her in a weakened condition. She was able to be about, however, until four weeks ago, when she had a slight stroke, which was followed by another on Sunday week ago. Since that time her condition had been critical, erysipelas setting in.

She was born near Leesport and was the daughter of Daniel and Abigail Bodey, both de Ceased. She lived in this city the past 16 years, and prior to that lived at Girardville and Schuylkill Haven. Besides her husband, she Is survived by a daughter, Florence wife of William H. Miller, of Allentown, and Abbie wife of Edward J. Deininger, of this city, besides three brothers, Azariah P.

Bodey, of Reading; Robert, of Mana yunk, and Daniel, of Hokendauo.ua. Deceased was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church. ELMER WARD PRICE. Elmer Ward Price, aged 15 years, 6 months and 29 days, died at the home of his parents, Harry and Llllie A. (nee Good) Price, 848 Weiser street, shortly before 10 o'clock Monday morning.

Ho had been 111 only three days. The young boy was serving an apprenticeship at the Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomlsslng. Prior to securing the position he worked at Dentler's drug store and In the mailing department of the Eagle. He leaves, besides his parents, three brothers: Frank Leroy, Irvin Earl and William H. Price.

He was a member of the First Baptist Sunday school and was In the class taught by Mrs. Daniel Shaaber. MRS. PETER, G. WEINHOLD Mrs.

Eliza Weinhold, wife of Peter G. Weinhold, died from dropsy and heart trouble early Sunday morning at her home in Mechanicsburg, Lancaster country. Mrs. Weinhold was a daughter of Peter S. and Leah Weinhold and was born in West Cocalico township, April 18, 1848.

She was a consistent member of the Reformed Church, hav ing held membership in the Muddy Creek Church. Besides her husband tho following children survive: Henry, of Reading; Frances, wife of Henry W. Lutz, near Helelr's Church; Solomon, of Leacock; Clara, wife of Joseph H. McGlaughlin, and Annie, wife of Ab ram S. Getz, of Leola; James, of Reading, and Minnie, at home.

Deceased's only sister, Mrs. John Good, of Reading, also remains. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9.30 a. m. at the housi and at 10 o'clock at Heller Church, where interment will be made.

L. F. SCHIRMER. F. Schlrmer, of Eg Harbor City, tho fathor of Mrs.

Carl If. Gramm, of this city, died. Mr. Schlrmer was well known In Reading and throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, He a traveling man for over 30 years for a Jewelry house In Philadelphia, and had many customers here. Mrs.

Gramm has been in Egg Harbor City the past few days. FREDERICK W. HEERMANN. Frederdlck W. Heermann, well known in this city and a former real dent, died at his home, aged 53 years.

He was a prominent member of many Masonic bodies In Philadelphia and a member of the Wholesale Liquor Dealers' Association, the Philadelphia Ho tclmen's Association and several German societies. CATHARINE E. MILLER. Catharine E. Miller, aged 6 years, 10 months and 11 days, died of pneumonia, at the home of her parents, Jo seph E.

and Laura (nee Jennings) Miller, 1427 Fairview street. Besides her parents, three sisters survive: Julia, Marie Pearl and Dorothy Clara. OTHER DEATHS. James Seyfert, Infant son of Simon A. and Mary Seyfert, died of convulsions at the home of his parents, 814 Locust street.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dinlo died of convulsions at the 3 TIMES, HEADING SOCIAL TRUMPET PRESENTED PLEASING EVENT "AT THE HOME OF THE 3CHUTLKILL FIRE COMPANY. That a feeling of good fellowship and harmony exists between the members of the Schuylkill and Union Firo companies clearly shown last night, when the latter company presented the former with beautifully designed trumpet. The Schuylkill was the successful company in the popularity contest held during the Union Fire Cqmpany's fair, a few weeks ago.

A large delegation of the Union Com U. pany, accompanied by about 50 members of the Ladles' Auxiliary of that company, proceeded to the home of tho Schuylkill Company. In presenting the trumpet President John E. Clouser, of the Unions, expressed his pleasure at having the Schuylkill win, not because he had a very warm feeling1 towards the members of that company, but because they had conducted so clean and honest a contest, and because the Schuylkill members had aided materially in the success of their fair. During his remarks he dwelt on the coming Labor Day gremen's demonstration and urged air members to take an active part, in order to' make it a grand success.

He also reminded his hearers this might prove to be the last demonstration owing to the fact that the coming census would bring about a paid department. In accepting the trumpet In behalf of the Schuylkill Company Captain E. E. Hummel extended the members of the Union the heartfelt appreciation of tile Schuylkill Company, because they were badly in need of several new trumpets. In speaking of the coming demonstration Captain Hummel urged all the members to agitate it and make it the largest ever held in the city.

At the conclusion of the presentation the members of the companies and the Ladies' Auxiliary proceeded to the dining hall, where a sumptuous feast was served by Caterer Charles Schaul'ert. The following was the menu enjoyed. Oysters op Half Shell. Salted Almonds. Celery.

Radishes. Oxtail Soup. Boiled Halibut. Cram Sause. Parisian Potatoes.

Cremo do Menthe i uneh. Stewed Chicken. Roast Potatoes. Stewed Corn. Sliced Tomatoes.

French Peas. Lettuce. Mayonaise Dressing. Ice Cream. Cake.

Coffee. Cigars. Cafe Schaufert. During the banquet muse was furnish by the Cadet String orchestra. The following were the committee of arrangements: Chairman, Charles Schaufert; Joe Loose, Frank Mache mer, John Mauger, Harry Ruth, H.

I. Hull, John O. Scull, William Hlnner shltz, Edward Froby, Nathan Fidler, Calvin Lamb, H. M. Tellum, Captain E.

E. Hummel and John S. Peifer. DOUBLE SURPRISE PARTY. A double surprise party was given at the home of Mrs.

Mary Seiders last night, in honor of the eighth birthday anniversary of her son, Gorge, and the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Fink. Vocal and instru mental music was enjoyed by the at tendants. Miss Mabel Stamm accom panied on the piano by Miss Elizabeth Frederick, rendered several very pleasing selections on the violin.

At the conclusion of the social functions, a fine luncheon was served by Mrs, Mary Seiders. The following were the guests Misses Kate Frank, Ethel Fink, Mary Wert, Thelma Esterline, Esther Baum, Helen Ruth, Mary Seiders, Alice Bos ton, Catherine Hoffman, Ruth Young, Stanley Fink, Harold Romig, George Seiders, Earl Boston, James Seiders, Howard Hoffmaster, Wilmer McKen ney, Wayne Scott, Clifford Bechtel, Lewis Goas, Mrs. James Seiders. Mrs, Howard Boston, Mrs. Donald Young, Mrs.

John Mabel Stamm, Ell i abeth Frederick and Catherine Fink. Mr. Seiders presented his son with a fine gold ring, and Mrs. Frederick Fink was the recipient of a beautiful cut glass punch bowl. COLORED 6DD FELLOWS.

Jochabed Lodge, No. 1306, G. O. of O. held a ball at Rosenbaum's hall, Seventh and Penn streets, last evening, which was attended by 200 per sons.

There were visitors in at tendance from Pottstown, Pottsville, Harris ourg, Lebanon and Lancaster. isurion curler was chairman of the committee of arrangements and Edgar ouii, secretary. JUBILEE SINGERS. The Southern Jubl! concert in Bethel A. M.

E. church, last 0 evening, which was well attended M'jun iuarsiiaii, or tnis city, accom panied the singers on the piano. IN THE POLICE NET CHARGE NOT PROVEN. Arrested yesterday afternoon. hv Officer Harrison, on suspicion of belnir the men who held up Joseph P.

White on Eighth street, near Biiigaman, early on fcunuay morning, and robbing him of 85 cents, a watch and knife. An drew Zerkowski and Thomas Hill were taken to police station where they were confronted by their alleged victim. White could not identify the boys, wlio were not over 18 years of age, as the ones who had held him up and they were discharged. HARNESS THEFT CHARGED. Broneley Smedley, one of a party of boys charged, in a warrant Issued by Alderman Bruce with tho larceny of a lot of harness from a stable in the northeastern section of the city, was arrester Jast evening by Officer Bright bill, at Tenth and Marlon streets, and locked up at police station.

Officer Brlghtbill was after Smedley on Sunday night, but he managed to ret into his homo before tho officer could reach him. One Inside Smedley la said to have gotten into the cellar, gotten a pioce of pips and dcflod tho offcer to take him away. Last evening Smed ley was seen in the neighborhood of Tenth and Marlon streets and placed him under arrest. showed light, AAMO Bf? iu icma. ii you I to by U.

art TUESDAY, UARCH 30, and the officer had his mace to subdue hlin. CARRIED HEATY IRON, Shortly after 10 o'clock last night, Officer Young saw a roan, carrying a weighty object in a baft hurrying along Fifth street between Willow and Canal streets, and placed hlift under arrest. It was found that the lian, a Pole, had several heavy flshplates'and angleirons, taken from, the Pennsylvania railroad, which he had taken to sell as old iron. At police station 4he man gave his name as Michael Kungel. A warrant will be lodged against him this morning by Special Officer Miller, of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

THBBEULAH anchorage AIMS AND SET FORTH THE' MATRON. Editor Reading Times: In reply' to the questions that are constantly coming to our ears "What sort of a place is the Beulah Anchor age?" is it managed?" we can but answer by quoting from the constitution. It is a "Rescue Mission for girls' and women" Now, you all know the class of people who need to be rescued, so why dwell on that point. But tho why and wherefore of the methods of the rescue work in this particular institution, is another matter. We would briefly say that the door of the Beulah Anchorage is wide open, to any and every woman who has lost her position in the world be it misfortune or wilful waywardness.

Many times they are more tinned against than sinning. But that makes no difference. If they want the opportunity to reform and live clean, hpnet and Christian lives, and be able to take their rightful places again, among honest people (for we all have our rightful place when we are living right), it will be given them. The rule of the mission is love and But tho discipline is firmly, though kindly administered, flie present inmates, though few in number, are giving ample proof of this form of treatment. We trust that the future will prove that our works are not dead.

As I have said, in another article, you can put the wayward and criminal (maybe)' under bolt and bar, but do you make them better men and women? As all thinking people know, there must be freedom for all human creatures to decide if they want to be new creatures in Jesus Christ, and honestly intend to lead new lives. To all such we hold out the hand of welcome, and cordially say, "Come in." To those given us by the authorities of the city, for a term of probation, we will do our best to teach and train them into the line of thought that will give thorn the desire to lead better lives. However, as I informed Mayor Rick, in a very satisfactory interview this morning, the Beulah Anchorage Is not a prlaon, and all prison or reformatory methods are excluded. Therefore, if tho girls and women so committed are not amenable to the mission training, they are turned over to the authorities to be otherwise dealt with. The undersigned has been broadly educated along institutional lines, and Is conversant with missionary' work, and understands every branch of the domestic science, and is therefore able to teach ad train the women along these lines.

It is hoped that tho good people of Reading will kindly bear in mind that the Beulah Anchorage is under a brand new matron, imported from New York City, seven weeks ago, and the old things have passed away in the Anchorage that the mismanagement of the institution is at an end; that the present incumbent is intending, through God's assistance, to make this mission a real haven of refuge from the storms and distresses of the world, for all of God's children who need a homo when all other doors are closed to the magdalenes, the Beu lah Anchorage will take you in. So, dear women in this city of Reading, don't let anyone tell you that we don't want you in this home. You Just come and knock and see it we don't open to von. Now to tho Christian people of this city. Those who have faithfully prom ised to go into all' the world and preach the gospel to every creature, I would say, take, heed that you do not offend even one of the little ones, and that the cup of cold water Is needed by many in this sin parched city.

As we are all members, one of an other, why not co workers in God's kingdom? What matter who reaps. Let us get busy about the sowing. So would make one more Plea to the good people to give a welcome at least, to the stranger In your midst, who is so honestly and sincerely trying help In the uplifting of fallen humanity, and to help you make a bet ter Reading, and a cleaner city. I will look to you ag citizens, to give your sanction and support to one who will be deeply grateful. Mrs.

Kate L. Schultz. Matron of the Beulah Anchorage. BARBERS DINE. In commemoration of the eighth an niversary of the Local No.

203, Journey men Barbers International Union of America, DO of its members assembled and enjoyed a splendid banquet at Keroher's Hall Jast night. During the feast, music was furnished on the piano William Unger, and the Hair Tonic Quartet, composed of I. R. Anderson, Adam D. Faslg, F.

Romig and Lewis Lacorn, afforded the banqueters consid erable amusement with their comic songs. Irwin R. Anderson was the toast master. The following menu, served by Union Caterer Adain Faslg, was greatly enjoyed by the members: Stewed chicken Filling Corn French Peas Celery Creamed Onions Cranberries Olives Cheese Cakes Ice Cream Coffee Fruit Cigars Hair Tonic the conclusion of the feast an all around good time was Indulged in. The following committee was in charge of the affair: J.

S. Welker, chairman; J. S. Romig, P. A.

Rheln, I. Anderson, R. W. Kegerlso. SCHAEFFER REAPPOINTED.

By ABiocUted Pi eft.) Harrisburg, March 29. i Governor Stu tonight sent to the Senate the nom ination of Nathan C. Schaeffer, of Lancaster, to bo superintendent of public instruction, ASK TO SEE STORE AND OIR nave noi seen Jl ORIGINAL EASTER POSTAL CARDS PuDlished by Oscar L. Woerner. Come and home of the parents, 142 South Nlntl street.

F. MPlvin Lebo, Infant son of Mr and Mrs. Frank S. Lebo, died of convulsions at the homo of the parents, 307 Chestnut street, West Reading. The Infant child of Aaron and Laura Miles, died of convulsions at the home of the parents, 300 Chestnut street, West Reading.

MONDAY FUNERALS. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Kis singer was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva A. Greeh, 429 Car penter street, at 2 p.

m. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. M. L. Zweizig, pastor of St.

James Lutheran Church. Interment was made in Charles Evans cemetery. Undertaker Auman had charge. The funeral of Charles Alvin Mimm took place from the home of his par ents at Mohnton. The services at the house and St.

John Lutheran Church, Mohnton, were in charge of the pastor, Rev. Marvin H. Stettler, and Rev. Z. H.

Gable. The bearers were George and Harry Eckenroth, Milton Matz, William Kisinger, William Schnader and Irvin Hoffert. Interment was made at Gouglersville. Undertaker Charles D. B.

Kindt, of Mohnton, had charge. Rev. John I. Yotter, pastor of the Ebenezer Evangelical Church, held services at the funeral of Mrs. James P.

Good, at her home, 441 Buttonwood street, at 1.30 p. m. Following brief services ct the house, the cortege pro ceeded to (he Evangelical Church, where further services were held. The choir sang several hymns. Interment was made in Charles Evans cemetery.

Undertaker SeiUel had charge. The funernl of Mrs. Rosanna Care, took place from her. home, at South Binlsboro, The funeral of Miss Catharine E. Flanagan took place at 9 a.

m. from the home of Mrs. John B. Brooke, 44 North Fourth street. Requiem mass was celebrated in St.

Peter Roman Catholic Church. Interment was made in th eCatholic cemetery. Undertaker Auman hud charge. Rev. William J.

Kershnw held ser vices at the funeral of Mrs. Levi K. Dunkelberger, at her home, 918 North Twelfth street, at 8.30 a. m. The cor tege proceeded Hain Church, wnere further services were held and Inter ment made.

Undertaker Seidel had charge. FINE ENTERTAINMENT CLOSES THE COURSE EXCELLENT PROGRAM WELL RENDERED BEFORE Y. M. C. A.

AUDIENCE. Last evening the last of the Y. M. members course was given in Asso ciation Hall. The members and friends present, practically filled the hall.

An attraction had been advertised, but it was found that the company had become disorganized, and a substitute had been arranged by the "bureau" furnishing the talent. The attraction on hand last evening conslster of Mr, and Mrs. John F. Chambers, of the School of Oratory, of Scranton. The program, as rendered, was such as to disappoint no one, but kept the close attention of all from start to finish.

The evening's entertainment Included a number of recitals, humorous and there were character impersonations and sketches. A two part sketch, entitled "A Letter From Home" was true to nature's heart. At times it provoked to laughter and again it stir red the emotions. The evening's pro. gram closed with a sketch entitled "A Pair of Lunatics," in which for a time one imagined the other Insane, but all is, made satisfactory and happy in the end.

Mr. and Mrs. Chambers are excellent entertainers. Mr. Chambers is an ar tist that makes the seeming real, and his impersonations won the continued applause of thoso present.

In his Wife, ho has an able lieutenant. Throughout, the evening was made very enjoy able. THE POOL PLAYERS AT THE PENN PARLORS. Tho opening game of the third week, In the pool tournament at the Penn parlors, resulted in an easy victory for Steigawalt. The score: Steigawalt 8 10 7 5 8 1250 G.

Shultz 7 8 8 6 034 Tonight O. Shearer and R. Carter. AT SPECHT'S. Barrett defeated Weber in the first preliminary of the sixth contpst at Specht's.

Weber did not play up to his usual form. Score: Barrett 8 11 12 8 11 8 7 1 Weber 7 8 2 7 4 8 6 14 S(Tatches Barrett, 1. Weber, 2, Tonight Fritz vs. Guss. 9 75 4 55 READING HOSPITAL ALUMNI.

The Reading Hospital Alumni Association will hold a meeting today at p. in the training school of the hospital. Mrs. W. K.

Hosser wlll deliver ah address on parliamentary law. TFE RI1ADING DAILY' PuREV The only Ulcfeg powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar Royal does not contain phosphatic acid (which is the product of bones digested in sulphuric acid) or alum (which is one third sulphuric acid), unhealthful substances adopted for other baking powders because of their cheapness. 1909 SOME RETURN TO WORK BUT MANY OF THE PUDDLERS DECIDE TO CONTINUE STRIKE FOR OLD VAGB SCALE. An air of dissatisfaction pervades the strike situation, which has taken hold of the iron industry of Reading. As had been announced, many pud dlers and puddle helpers of the Reading Iron Company failed to go to work yesterday morning, when the reduction in wages became effective.

There were some, however, who re mained at work despite the action of the meeting on Saturday afternoon The fact that quite a number gave the situation a second thought and went to work caused a flurry in the situation and meetings were hurriedly held on Monday afternoon. The members of the Amalgamated iron, ana Tin workers held a meeting at the Labor Lyceum at o'clock, which was well attended. Vice President Jame3 B. Mincher presided After a thorough, discussion of the strike situation and what conclusions might bo expected, another vote was taken as to whether the members should accept the company's proposi tion, which was again rejected by a vote of 5 to 1, abiding by their former decision to refuse the 75 cents a ton reduction for the puddlers. Vice President Mincher stated that it was a fight to the finish; He said tlilat they do not expect to hold all the men, but will have a sufficient number out to cripple the working of the plant He thought the company ought to give them some concessions.

Ihe Ninth street mill workers held a session at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Moss and Spring on Monday aiternoon at 2 clock, which was at tended by the full force of puddlers and helpers. They discussed the situa tion and decided to return to work as usual this morning. The Danville plant is. closed as the result of the reduction fti wages. WITH BULlTfIGHTERS INTERESTING LECTURE ON "RAMBLES IN MEXICO," IN RAJAH TEMPLE.

With the aid of a number of views Howard Lincoln Williams gave a lecture on "Rambles in Mexico" in Rajah Temple, last evening. It was given under the auspices of the Arab Patrol of Rajah Temple, A. A. O. N.

M. and was heard by an audience that com fortably filled the hall. One of the interesting features of the leoture was a description of the last series of bull fights of th season, which took place in tne City of Mexico, on Sunday, March 7. There were eight fights, and were witnessed by the elite of Mexico, President with his guard, occupying a special box. The agility of the fighters and the methods employed to anger the big beasts and induce them to charge, on their tormentors were graphically described, the picyures being an excellent aid to the recital.

A summary of the fights is humor ously set forth in the Mexican Herald, or warcii as follows: in general it was a good fight. In addition to the work of the matadors. Negrito and Mellea did clever work with the cape and tho But the former, Mr. Antonio Vargas out of the ring and runner up in the sartorial stakes had a hard bump with the ninth bull. While doing a Merry Widow waltz around the bull, the bo vine took a dislike to Mr.

Vargas1 makeup and started to hand him a left nook. Mr. Vargas was fleet of foot, but when he readied the projecting wall his foot slipped and he did a flying leap over that while a life saver wasn't well timed and he finished by mrowing a somersault and landim, in tne cauejon on the back of his neck. He was badly mussed up by the sudden stop, but otherwise was unhurt. Veneno evidently thinks he has been resting long enougn, so ho got out and worked with every bull yesterday, doing some ciever work with Varas on each occasion and saving many a horp from being put out of misery.

Meester Rob les bounced into the ring on two different occasions and one was badly. Jarred with a neat and nifty tumble. Otherwise he was mainly on the job as a spectator.1 Chanito failed to make a big hit, but Farfan got himself a couple of rounds of applause." FOSTER ARRIVES MANAGER OF READING STATE CLUB HERE TO READY FOR SEASON. TRI GET Lat9 last night, Clarence Fester, the new manager of the Readlnsr Tri State dub, arrived from his home in Bridge port, preparatory to getting ready for the season. Ho Is at present at the Mansion House, but will be quartered with a private family when his wife and child arrive.

He and Owner WcitzeK will supervise the work of getting the grounds and stands into shape. When' the players arrive, on Saturday, he w.ill at once begin the task of getting them in shape for Play ing. Last evening Owner Weitzcl appoint ed Harry Swartz as secretary of the club. The appointment Is the outcome of a long and intimate frlendshin be tween the two men. Mr.

Swartz is well known In local ball circles, and was a member of thk All Scholastic team of the City League. He Is em ployed as a ierk in tho office of the Reading Stove Works, and will fill his new post in connection with his present position. LECTURE ON BUSINESS. This evening Jefferson Snyder, will give an informal lecture in the Y. M.

building, on the subject of "Investment Versus Speculation." This is the last, of informal lectures on "In vestments" for this season. Mr. Snyder Is well able to give advice along this line, and upon such a subject many will desire to hear him. A cordial in vitation is extended to men to be present; It Is free. Casper Jesburg, aged 65 years, was removed from 1132 Elm to tho St.

Joseph hospital In the Junior ambulance, suffering from grip. THEN AT THE LEADING DEPARTMENT STORES, EACLE BOOK ART GALLERY 1 It mm see him a. WOERNER'S ART GALLERY, 22 NORTH FIFTH STREET. (White THE RAILROADS calls for crews on the reading STANDING OF THE READING DIVISION CREWS AND EX.TRA MEN AFTER 3.30 A. M.

Following is the standing ot tha Reading division crews after 3...0 o'clock this morning: 54, 55, 71, 69, 53, 68, 65, 62, 52, 59, 56, 63. Extra engineman wanted for Crew 69. STANDING OF EXTRA MEN. Englriemen M. Miller, F.

Grube. Tobias, R. Miller, G. Leiby, Rhoads, Ash. Firemen Ruoff, 'Sterner, Kreisen, Warfel, Seifert, Jacobs, Nestle, Weandt Conductors Krick, Hoover, Buchler, Brakemen Haus, Ziegenfus Thomas, Shoemaker, Holtzman Schaeffer, Rapp, Hoaster, Fisher.

CONDUCTOR BREAKS LEG. Jeremiah Conrad, the well known conductor on the Colebrookdale branch, met with a severe accident at Barto, on Sunday. After dinner, Mr. Conrad started out for a walk. When near the milk house the earth at a well had given away.

He slipped into this, breaking one of the bones of his left leg. Mr. Conrad was removed from tha well and taken to his home. COMMITTEE NAMED. At the meeting of McLean Post, No.

16, G. A. arrangements were made to attend the funeral of their late comrade, Peter D. Yoh, on Saturday. The following Memorial Day committee was appointed to arrange plans for the suitable celebration of the.

day: B. F. McCoy, Lewis Crater, Samuel J. Weiler, Mahlon Shaaber, William H. Houck, Elwood Dickinson, Samuel G.

Boone, Samuel Davies, Valentine Stelt, John Dauth, Jacob S. Koch, Johii R. Hareline, Henry A. Babb, Henry A. Harner, John B.

Haberacker. ICE SUPPLY CUT DOWN. Because of the failure of the natural ice crop In Eastern Pennsylvania, Reading Company has issued orders that the supply to employes will be cut down 16 per cent, during the coming summer. DEAF MAN INJURED. Private engine 103, of the Shamokin division, struck James Heck on the Treverton branch, severely injuring him.

He is very deaf and failed to see the engine. The man was removed to the Ashland hospital. SUPERINTENDENTS MEET. The superintendents of the various divisions of the Reading system are In session at the Reading Terminal, Philadelphia. Superintendents W.

H. Kef fer and F. S. Stevens are present from this city. General Superintendent A.

T. Dice is also in attendance. LECTURES ON "DON'T CARES." George E. Fair, Instructor of Rules on the Reading division, went to East Penn Junction, where he addressed a number of railroaders employed in that vicinity on the "Don't Cares." BLOCK SIGNAL AND SAFETY DEVICES. With the latest purchases of railroad equipments, one third of the block signal safety devices in the United States are now on the Union and Southern Pa.

cine Railroads. BRAKEMAN INJURED. Peter Weiss, of St. Clair, a shifting brakeman in the St. Clair yards, is confined to his home with a severe in jury to his leg sustained on Saturday.

Weiss was dropping a car down the yard when a torpedo on the track ex ploded a piece penetrating his leg and Inflicting an ugly wound. MRS. KEFFER SERIOUSLY ILL. Mrs. Jacob Keffer, of St.

Clair, mother of Wm. H. Keffer, superintend ent of the Reading division of the P. R. and Yardmaster Jacob Keffer, off St.

Clair, is lying seriously ill at hep home in St. Clair, her death being expected at any moment. Her family is In attendance at her bedside. Mrs. Keffer is well advanced in years and Is cne of the most esteemed women of her town.

JOHN BLAND WAS SOLOIST. In the performance of the Beethoven Ninth Symphony under Walter Dam rosch, in Carnegie hall, New York, John Bland, the tenor, formerly of Reading, was the soloist. 1 NEW FIREMEN. At the meeting of the Liberty Fire Company last evening, two new members were elected and one proposition, for membership received. I.

MISS THOMPSON RESIGNS. Miss Martha Thompson, of Tenth and Windsor streets, resigned as professor in vocal music at the Schuylkill Seminary, owing to ill health. REFORMED CLERGY MEET. At the weekly meeting of the Re formed ministers, Rev. E.

Schaeffer gave a book review on "The Church of Today," by J. H. Crooks. DEATH OF ADMIRAL CONVERSE. lBy Associated Press.) Washington, March 29.

Rear Admi ral Converse, U. S. retired, died here tonight of uraemic poisoning. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Anna M.

Bergner, wife of Dr. Carl F. G. Bergner, 950 Penn street, and Mrs. Susan Hassinger, 923 Penn street, will sail from New York, on March 31.

on the steamship Trinidad, of tho Quebeo line, for the Bermuda Islands. The tpur will be personally conducted, and was rranged by the George 8. Stlrl AgeiieV, 37 North Sixth street, this city. Dennis Gohret, Clarence Shaaber and Jacob S. Wentsel leave this mornln for a throe days' ity at Duncannon, and will spend the tuna fishing In ths Susquehanna river.

Mrs. Enoch Stamm, 641 Bin gam an street, la confined to her home with th grli. Front) inc uou or Happiness ana luckmcss.