Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 2

If Comes from flic fSTflS IT POLICY to buy the cheapest goods because it is I UJ or goods that is high grade and workman I ship the best? As umbrella we put WrJ the best in our umbrellas, as well as our complete line of Ladies' and Misses' Parasols. Our Trunks, Suit; Cases and Leather Goods are, selected fronl the best mak ers in the country, which insures best workmanship, We cordUlly invite inspection of ovr large tock ef Trunks before buying, as you will find number here you will not see elsewhere in the city. 'p If9ve You Seen the Latest in thz Csrcjii Trot? WE HAVE IT Also a variety of Steamer Trijnks, large Dr'ft's1 TrunkV Skirt Trunks, etc. Exclusive agency for the Mendel Wardrobe Trunks. 'r trunks and Leather Goods repaired.

Umbrellas re paired and re covered. A DFftAI IIHIRFIFI I A Ml fttft Dohn OBITUARY Mrs. Catharine Knipper. Mrs. Catharine Knipper, widow, an inmate of the County Home since June 14, died Thursday afternoon, of jreneral debility, aged 60 years.

She was a native of Windsor township and lately lived with, a sister in Ham burg. There are no children' A bro ther and a sister survive, both living in Hambqrg, to which place the body will be forwarded today in qare of Undertaker Loy, by Undertaker Bar nett, this city. Edward R. Lcran. Edward Richard Levan, aged 55 years, 2 months and 24 days, died at his home, 623 Laurel street, at 2.30 li.

yesterday, of cancer of the throat and stomach. His complaint liad been increasing for the last sey cral years. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, Lodge No. 61, P. O.

S. of Camp 309, and cf the Second Reformed church Besides his wife, Emma L. (nee Goodhart), three children, Mrs. Rob rt Moyer, Airs. Howard Weitzel and Howard all of Reading, together with i grandchildren survive, The body was removed to the residence of his mother in law, Mrs.

Sarah Goodhart, 633 South Fourth street, from which place the funeral will take place. Un dertaker Barnett has charge. Mr. Levan was a railroader, having been conductor on a Reading freight for a number of years. In later years he conducted a restaurant at Fourth and Bingaman streets and more re cently was a bar clerk in the employ of his son in law, the late Robert Moyer, sixth and Buttonwood streets Mrs.

Nathaniel H. Wayne. Mrs. Katie Ann Rebecca Wayne (nee Eyrieh), wife of Nathaniel H. Wayne, died ofjjtyphoid fever at 6.35.

a. m. on Thursday, at her residence at St. Law rence, aged 61 years, 11 months and 7 days. These children survive: Car rie, wife of Frank Rothrock, Reading; George, at home; these sisters, Mrs.

Isabella Bingaman, Hyde Park; Mrs. Ellen Bortz, JVest Reading; Mrs. Daniel SchmeckT Reading; Mrs. Mary Haas, Reading; Mrs. Eli Kauffman Reading; Mrs.

Sallle Roth, Tuckertoh; these brothers, John, West Reading; Wellington, Bern township, and Dan ie), in the also two grandchild' rei. 'Deceased was a member of Ep' ler'g Reformed church. Mrs. Allen Bryson, who died at N. in her, 65th year, Is the mother of Mrs.

Gsarae Bell, and sister Jonathan Mould, of this nlty. Mrs. Bryson died after a brief Illness. Her husband, who had been Ir. a critical condition for some time, is improving.

AMONG THE LODGES CONTESTANTS GIVEN" COLD. Court Victory, No. elected the folloiwng officers last evening; Cjiief ranger, Palmer sub chief ranger, Luther Brown; senior woodward, Abner Rapp; junior Woodward, Philip O'Meara; senior beadle, Joseph Kercher; Junior beadle, Wm. Thompson; recording secretary, Raymond Guenther. Reports were heard from those who had entered the post card selling contest.

The prizes given and the number of cards sold follow: First cection, 10 In gold. 12,042 cards; $5 in gold, 7,509 cards; $2.50 in gold, 4,097 cards. Second section, 2.60 in gold, 17,041 cards; third section, 1 to five memwho sold these cards, 18,373, 1 1, 80a, 9,209. 4,149 and 2,411. WILL.

LEAP PARADE. Metacomet Haymakers Association, No. 41H. will, en July'16, go to Potts town to attend the state convocation, ,160 strong. The Winona band of 30 pieces the members all being Haymakers will accompany them.

The local boys will be met at the depot by a delegation and will be escorted to their headquarters. By reason of Metacomet being the largest association in membership and finances in the state, they will have the honor of leading the parade, headed by the Winona band, and expect to win a prize. William Tindle, chief of records of Metacomet Haymakers, No. 4Ki, has been elected a delegate to the annual Haymakers' convention at Pottstown on July 16. GATHERING BIG CLASS Metacomet, No.

416, I. O. R.M., received eight propositions at their sleep last night. This brings the total up to 19 that will be adopted Into the mysteries of Redmenship in a class that will be taken in about July 28, when it is expected that no less thai? 1 1 i in i ii ii i HOLDING UP A "REGAL" It Will Tear 50 will be taught how to "paddle the canoe, creep silently upon the unsus pecting pale face and without warning scalp him." It Is the intention of those in charge make this sleep one of the most remarkable in the his tory of the tribe. Guests will be prea ent to witness the adoption and it is the aim of the committee, recently ap pointed, to prepare a literary and musical program to entertain the guests.

A light banquet will follow the session. PROPOSITIONS RECEIVED. Juniata Tribe, Nq. 74, I. O.

R. held an interesting sleep last Jlght. Two propositions were received; As their special guest they had Jacob Brubaker, a member of Poketo Tribe, No. 315, Middletown, who delivered a stirring address on the principles of the order. A supper and smoker followed the closing of the meeting.

OFFICERS DINE They Are Complimented by the Mayor and the Chief of Police With several invited guests, the entire party numbering 25, the day officers of the police force enjoyed a delightful d'nner at Kuechler's Roost, last evening. As the officers reported off, at the close of the day, they proceeded to the station of the Mt. Penn Gravity road and bearded cars for the Roost. After the dinner the assemblage was called to order by Officer Klopp, Who served as toastmaster. He made a brief speech, in which he spoke of the united purpose Qf the officers and the fellowship and harmony that ex ists in the task of preserving the peace of the city.

Officer St. Clair, chairman of the committee of arrangements, read the following communication from Mayor Rick: "Would you please convey my. re grets in not being able to attend your uiuner ac auuemer xioosc, mis even ing. previous engagement, one which I made and promised faithfully to keep a week ago, prevents my com lng. "The men of our police force have always had my best wishes and grave concern.

I have muoh confidence in you and feel that the city is better protected and patrolled than it ever has been in the past. "You are proving yourselves worthy, honest and loyal officials, and you ar entitled to a good time this evening, wnicn wii to you with an my heart." the guest of honor, was upon for a brief address and 'He' spoke of the loy alty of the officers to their duty, the motive, that aerates faithful work be ing good citizenship, and commended them; lor 'their fraternal spirit. balance or tne evening was spent with musio, sleight of hand hibltians by Officer Roburt Homo. Selections on the piano by Officer Klopp were partictularly enjoyed. PASTOR ENTERTAINS Receives Members of the Choir of St.

Thomas Reformed Church. A pleasant social event last even ing, despite the warm weather, was reception and entertainment tend ered the members of the choir of the St. Thomas Reformed church, by the pastor, Rev. Lee M. Erdman, at the parsonage, 851 North Eleventh street The Rev.

Mr. Erdman was assisted in receiving his guests by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jennings.

During the evening there was mu sic, vocal and instrumental, and then came a delightful little luncheon In the dining room, The room was tasteful'y adorned with sweet peas and ferns. Those who attended the reception were: Miss Cora Schucker, Miss Ella Dolch, Miss Anna Dolch, Miss Mabel Shell, Miss Mossle Rttzman, Miss Ma bel Eckroth, Mrs. A. E. P.

Weber, Mrs. William Weidner, Mrs. Walter Weldner, Mrs. William H. Jennings, Stanley Keast, John Hipwell, Wal ter Potts and William H.

Jennings, GATHERED IN Harry Fichthorn, arreste.l at 320 Mifflin street by Officer Reber, at 7 o'clock last evening, was held at po lice station. Charles Wesner was taken to po lice station last evening by Officer Dautrich, on the charge of disorder' ly conduct. He was arrested about 30 o'clock at 837 North Eighth street. REPUTATION We are holding our reputation in the very identical way in which we obtained it, and that is by giving our customers the very best of service all the time. It has taken years of hard work to build up our business and It is not likely we will do anything to injure our reputation now.

A good thing for you to remember is our grand remedy RURA DERMA A gentleman said the other day: "I have used your Kura Derma a lon time and I consider it the best article made, and it should be used in every house." Nuf ced. Price 25c a bottle. Sold by all druggists. Money back If not satisfactory. ESENWEIN'S DRUG STORE Sixth and Franklin 'Site, Reading, Pa.

7 READ I TIMES. READING, fci DA STttffllllS A Difficult Task That Calls For Skill and Judgment. CORDED ON SURGEON'S SILK. A' UtX Reund Strand Pun White Woven It Impleyed, and Intricate System of Knotting Guards tb Gems heuld tke String Break. Every sow and then a story If printed shout the low of valuable string Of perl through th breakinf ff the cqn oq whlcb they were hung sad; their slipping off and scattering ever Iter, floer sidewalk.

Tjjete'' who Jnow anything nhout the atrlaglof of pearls, however, always read tbese tales wit! Incredulity, because sowa days, as a general tblng, only false pearls or those of 'small price are etrtiBg without a knot being tied be tweei eacb pf them, so that If the cord breaks no more than one can fall off. It Is common belief that because of their great value pearls are strung en something durable, like catgut or wire. As a matter ef fact such material Is never employed. There Is no beauty to a string of pearlg that looks, vfiry or stiff. It must be flexible to the highest degree, otherwise all its grace ful effect will he last, Up, tp the time of the introduction, of surgeon's silk for pearl stringing nothing had been found that would absolutely meet the requirements of strength and flexl bility.

That the most valuable pearls are to day strung on. cords of surgeon's silk is due to the suggestion of a woman employee of a New York Jewelry bouse. Surgeon's silk the thread that Is used for sewing up cuts and wounds is a soft, round strand of pure white silk which is woven, not twisted. The weave, when viewed ujder a magni fying closely resembles that of fine silk braid and is capable of only a small degree of expansion. This thread is produced in several diameters or grades, which makes it all the more desirabje for pearl stringing.

These are numbered instead of being lettered like ordinary sewing silk and are wound on small cards like darning cotton. When the young woman's idea was first adopted it seemed as though It would prove, impracticable owing to the quantity of surgeon's slllf manufactured being insufficient to meet, the new demands from the Jewelers. It was also very expensive. Put the Idea was such a goed one and the surgeon's silk was so much superior to anything ever tried before that in time it was found possible to secure it in sufficient quantities and at wholesale prices. The principal safeguard against loss, however, Is in tbe method qf stringing.

"An intricate system of knotting the thread between each pearl is employed. This prevents the escape of more thaa ope jewel should the thread break. This knotting Is dene with tweezers and is a task that requires great skill. There must be no unsightly gaps between the knots and the pearls, and the "whole when finished must be immaculate lw its whiteness; The tiny knots instead of detracting from the beauty of the necklace en hance it, for they look like seed pearls alternating with the larger ones. Knot ting lengthens the necklace also and is often resorted to for that purpose.

When a strand of a certain length Is desired and the number of large pearls Is not sufficient imitation pearls of the exact size and color are often substl tuted. Some of these imitations will deceive the eye of any but tb most expert. It often happens that the largest pearls have the smallest boles drilled through them, for every grain, that is taken from the pearl reduces it in weight. In such eases, however, tb risk of the cord breaking is increased owing to the slenderness of the thread and the sharp edges of the pearls cut ting through it quickly. Stringing pearls is never done with a needle.

A needle Is not yielding enough to pass through very small boles, and the doubling of Its diameter at the eye makes its use impracticable. Therefore the end of the thread is sharpened to a very fine point, which is waxed stiffly enough to be used ex actly as a needle would be. Ordinarily pearl stringing is mechanically difficult and also requires taste and judgment. The pearls may have to be rearranged in order to im prove their general appearance. In the laying out of collarets especially a great deal of skill is required, in the first place, the collaret must fit exactly.

This seems comparatively easy, but it is not. A pattern is always fitted beforehand, but it is rare ly tbe case that the result is satisfac tory the first time. Some necks require straight collars and others slightly curved. Tbe same care is given to tbe fitting of a collaret as to tbe set of an expensive gown, and it baa to be tried on and changed and ad justed as many times. Dividers are used to gauge the exact position in which the vertical diamond tars that support the strands of pearls kould be placed.

Endless care and Jatsment may be given to laying out tbt pattern for one of these baubles and petting the measurements absolutely exact, but when it comes to be fitted tNere is sure to be trouble. It may bv too tight at the bottom and too loos at the top, or perhaps the ends may Sot even meet at all. Tbad deus 8. Dtytoa in Chicago Record Heralt Cutting It Short "How long can you stay?" asked a hostess who bad received an unexpected visitor coolly. "No longer than I can help," was tbe crisp reply.

"I have telephoned to have my trunk stay at the depot and to notify me of the first train I can take home. So sorry I can't stay longer Chicago Record Herald. WYAL ASSOCIATION I 'Mil Hembm ef Tevereink Council Hare Delightful Banquet With Good Speeches. Thirty members of Neverslnk Council, No. Leyal Aaaoclatiea, with several specially invited guests, enjoyed a delightful banquet in Red Men's hall, last he menu prepared by Caterer Frank Harner, thoroughly tickled the paiates ef the guests and the good things were disposed of with a decided relish, especially the clam chowder.

The bill he served was as follows: Clam Chowder Roast Seel Roast Lamb Browned Potatoes Creamed Peas unves" oermah Slaw Red Beets Tomatoes with Lettuce a la Mayonnaise Assqrted Cakes Ice Cream Coffee Cigars After extending a vete of thanks to Caterer Harner and his assistants for the splendid dinner, Walter B. Craig. the toastmaster, called upon one of the special guests, F. S. Petter, of Jer sey city, Sj.

the supreme recorder. fpr an address concerning what is being done by the order. Mr. Petter responded, prefacing his talk with a reference to a banquet he attended at the Crystal Palace Hotel 1Q or more years ago. Concerning the organizatiqn, he said the applications are coming in rapidlj? from all' parts of the country.

He urgedthe local organization to renew its obligation and referred to the splendid record it held, and that there were only 16 deaths during the. past ten years. Mr. Petter said the Loyal Association is strong in resources and It should grow more rapidly. He exi plained the two tables now operating, referred to the growing emergency fund and urged each member to constitute himself a deputy to work for the organisation, declaring that volun teers are generally more successful than paid deputies, and; suggested methods of fcfinsin.

in candidates for membership. In conclusion he pledged the hearty oq ipperation of th supreme council Jn the forward work of Neversink Cquncjl in extending the membership. In a brief address Joseph S. Wise suggested a general cleanup and renewal 0f the officers of the association, concluding with the suggestion that the members bring in their sons and hanq the emces over to them Mr. Wise was followed on the floor by A.

Weile, who also mad3 a brief ad dress. The concluding address was by the supreme councillor, A. p. Carnagy, of Trenton, N. prominent in the wire rope business in his home city.

He urrged the members to give some of their time to the interests ef the or ganization, as it is of benefit to all, and that efforts be made among the young people to inerease the membership, At the close of the, speech making it was decided to take a trip oved Mt, Penn. and this was done. The visitors were shown the city at night from the top of the mountain, and they admired tbe view immensely. It was a pleasant and profitable evening for every mem bey pf tbe party. GAILY WALTZ AS BIG FIRE RAGES AH Passengers Are Safely Landed From Burning Vessel v.

By Amociated Tress. Philadelphia, June 80. The Mer chants' and Miners' steamship Ore qian, Which left this port yesterday afternoon for Boston with more than 100 persons on board, returned here today with; a serious flre in the fore JUghty of those on board were passengers, nearly all Philade lphians, and they were safely landed. The fire was discovered in the mis cellaneous cargo while the steamer was. proceeding down the Delaware bay last night.

Captain Briggs called the crew to fire quarters and began pumping water into the hold. Kept His Course. The captain did not believe the Are would amount to much and kept his course, but after passing out to sea and when he was abreast of Cape May the Are appeared to gain head way and, becoming apprehensive, the captain decided to return. This was after midnight and all the passengers were asleep. He ordered the chief steward to Call everybody on deck, but also instructed the crew not to say anything about Are.

The excuse given the passengers was that the steamer was returning because of disarranged machinery. Arranged a Dance. While all hands were on deck with their baggage a woman passenger learned the real situation and there was considerable excitement among the passengers. Their fears were quickly calmed, however, and they were induced to return to their sal' oons and their cabins. The captain suggested that they amuse themselves.

Somebody start ed playing the piano and others ar ranged a dance. With the Are burning Aercely in the hold and the ship running under full speed toward Phil adelphia the more daring of the pas sengers waltzed to the lively music of the piano. Fjre Engines Summoned. On the run up the bay during the night the Grecian fell in with the In dian of the same line and the latter stood by until Philadelphia was reached. Signals were displayed and Philadelphia Are boats were at the pier when the Grecian arrived, but the Aames were burping so Aercely that Are engines were summoned.

The passengers were called on ar rival here and left the burning ship without any confusion when it was tied up. The Aames in the hold, which are believed to have been start ed oy spontaneous comoustion, were drowned out during the day. Twelve Aremen were overcome by smoke, but were revived after being brought ashore. WIIJD TRY BOWEX. Colonel of the Twelfth Infantry Is to Be Court moitlnlcd By Aawclated Press.) Manila.

June 30. Brigadier General Ramsay D. Potts, commanding the department of Luzon, today ordered a court martial to try Colonel W. H. C.

Bowen, of the Twelfth Infantry, sta tioned at Fort William McKinley. The charges are not specified and the basis of them is not made public. D. lain jiua iMSnism; ifTt gf wAt 1 1 L'Y 19 i 0. An 1 1 IIIIIIJIIIHHIJI Household Auditorium, South LARKIN HqumIiqIcI Supplies Over 350 DAILY NEEDS Coffee, Teas, Extracts, Laundry and Fine Toilet Soaps, This Products.

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George, principal, was held in the Auditorium Thursday morning, when si? candidates recely ed diplomas. Streamers! of orange and blue, the class and.blue and yellow, the school colors, blended beautifully with a settingof American flags, and from the centre cof the stage was suspended a shield bearlng the' class motto, "Lux et Veritas." Music was under the dlrectiion of Prof. O. H. Unger.

"Forward, March' was rendered by the orchestral followed by prayer by Hev. H. A. Kunkle, kit' Mohntoj After the orchestra selection, Apple Blossoms," came the salutatory by Miss Emma Mohn, and class oration by Walter W. Eshelman.

Both were well delivered. Salutatory "Ever Forward" The salutatorian was Miss Emma M. Mohn. The subject of her oration was "Ever Forward." "Fairy Kisses" was rendered by the orchestra, which was fallowed by the class essay. Class Essay "Lux ct Veritas" The class essay' was delivered by Miss Mary Ellen Kindt.

The title was "Lux et Veritas," or "Light and Truth." Miss Florence Kershner delighted the audience with a piano solo. Miss Mary Kindt gave an excellent recitation, entitled "The Whistling Regiment." Address to Graduates The address to the graduates was delivered by Rev. Edwin S. Leinbach, of Womelsdorf. His subject was "The Passion for Completion." The orchestra played "Clair de Lune," which was followed by the class history by Miss Florence Julian and the class prophecy by Harry W.

Smeltzer. Both abounded with humor, setting fortt the school traits of the graduates and their brilliant fu tures. The orchestra rendered "Love's Torment." An excellently prepared oration w.3 the valedictory, which, was based on the following two lines of poetry: Honor and fame from no conditions rise, Act well your part, there all the honor lies. The valedictorian was Mie Esther Belle DeLong. After the doxology by the audience; Rev.

A. Kunkle pronounced the benediction. The orchestra closed with "Hotel Allen Galop." The graduates: Esther Belle De Long, Walter Wayne Eshelman, Flor ence Maebelle Julian, Mary Ellen Kindt, Emma Marks Mohn, Harry Wilmer Smeltzer. Miss Kindt is the class "president. A reception of the alumni followed on the stage.

APPOINTMENTS OF CHAIRMAN KREMP Members of the Democratic County Executive Committee Are Named. Yesterday, Democratic County Chairman Edwin S. Kremp appointed the following as the executive com mittee: Curtis Sunday, Hamburg; George Behney, Heidelberg North; Paul O. Wolf, Second ward, Reading; Dr. Wilson H.

RothermeJ, Twelfth" ward, Reading; Morris E. Beck, Thirteenth ward, Reading. H. Ilernah, of the Fourth ward, Reading, has been named asj the assistant secretary, Vttlif AKE INVITED TO ATTEND Supplies 5th St. and Handsome $10 Reed to You $10 worth Larkja Ghair r' Visit I Shorn 15 KwT II How Chair Vff II Rpre, lf ta tO senta I I the Famjly saved jU Pealing Profits If of II Furnishes Middle W1609 Homes mea Without Cost Larkin Co.

Established, 1875. BUFFALO, N. Y. LAWYERS HEAR PAPER, ON THE WORK OF LLOYP Paper by It. Frank Eshleman a Feature pi Closing Session of the Pennsylvania Bar Association A (Special to "flie Times), Cape jjjnejp.

rAt the (morn ing' session of.thBi:Pennsylvania Bar Association the feature was the pre ser tatjon of a paper by H. Frank Eshlemanj, of the Lancaster bar, entitled VThe Constructive Geptus of David Lloyd in Early Colonial Pennsylvania Legislation and Jurispru dence, 1686. to 1731." Mr. Eshleman's tarer" indicated great research into the early Judicial and. legislative his tory of Pennsylvania, and showed that the subject of his paper had indeed a wonderful influence on his time, He treated Of David Lloyd as Attorney 'General, the restorer of1 the province and its laws, as the early builder of the Pennsylvania Judiciary, as a constructor ef the provincial Pennsylvania constitutions, as an advocate of a two chambered Legislature, as the father of affirmation in our courts, as an author of as a digester of statutes, as a pewer in Pennsylvania jurisprudence, as a man of wide, general views on government, as a patriot and agitator, and as a Justice jot the Supreme Court.

It was claimed that he first established the liberty of the American press and that his activity was constantly on thaside of the people, against the power of kings and in fa vor of popular rights. In summing up, Mr. Eshelman said: "He was a man of large capacity and power. In the forum he was paleatric, yea gladiatorial. His con structive genius was felt in all the lines of political public activity, Though his record is largely hid in ancient books and dockets, much of the force of his life is living in the blessings and institutions which safeguard our rights and liberties today, while the generations of Pennsylvania for one hundred years have been un conscious of it.

He has made good the declaration which Logan says he frequently 'that when dead he yet would Great, stout heart of David Lloyd! Would that modern days had more true men of his majestic, fearless, pa' triotio mould. David Lloyd, strange mingling of smile and frown ten derness and tempest of kindness and will of mild soft gentleness and stern stiff Justice of love and loyalty, of hatred and scorn David Lloyd, ad vocate, legislator, councilor, statesman, judge and justice, all nurtured in the breast of a man for the good of the common people and the liberty of a race David Lloyd, patriotic memory in sweet repose as a just reward for years of trouble, turmoil trial; strife and struggle and victory to the restless spirit that scarcely ever slept in life! some day a grateful peo pie, pricked with the sense of tardy Justice, and recognition will go, in grand procession, led by the Inspiring strains of melodious music, dignified by exalted personages of state, of pulpit, of the bar, of the bench, of business and of finance proclaim him an apostle of the common people, the common liberties and the Commonwealth rear upon the modest little mound above his mortal dust a stately monument; and Inscribe upon its four fair faces the long glorl. ous records of his deeds for a people born and destined to be free. And ever afterwards with full and overflowing hearts, generations present and yet to come, will shower bless ings like the gentle rain of heaven upon the sacred sod above his mould, and keep forever green the grassy draperies of hs dreamless bed." The afternoon meeting was devot ed to unfinished business, the election of officers, and the appointment of Premiums My 1st to 15h M. II It, 'III.

'S'1, II I. LAHKIN Premiums Over J700 Useful and jDesirfble Articles Fnrntaure, Silverware, Lamps, Carpets, Rags, ,4 Dishes, ajgo We rtflf 4ppwJ ALL HIGH GRADE IEBCH4SDIS Tbe Largest Mavufafifeorejrs 'in the World Whose Entire Output Goes Direct to the Consumer Room of delegates to the American Pur Association The sessions were cleeed this even ing by the annual banauet at the Hoj tel cape I fen. Gustav En( lien, retiring president, was tesst? master, Among those responding toasts were Governor Stuart of Penn. sylvania, Governor Port of New Jer sey, and ChleMustlce PenpewUl of Pe)aware, CALLS FOR CREWS ON THE READING Standing of Reading Division Crews end Extra Men Alter 4.30 A. Following is the standing of the Heading Division Crews after 4.30 o'clock this morning: iS.

53, id, it, Tl. 63, 57, 6, 61, 5, 65, 70. 5. 5. 62, 64, 73, 62, 54.

Standing of Extra Men. Enginemen A. Haifiter, J. Hagner Veager, Grube, Heltsinger, Ylngst. Firemen Reek, Strauch.

Brakemen Knabb, Alderman, Fannasy, Blum, Zerbe, Eckert, Rellly, Smith, Heffleger. WORK OF OVERHAULING The work of repairing the machin THE RAILROADS ery at the power house of the Reading i Company's locomotive shops is pro gressing rapidly, and it will be ready for the resumption of work in the big plant Tuesday, July 6. The company has plenty of work, and it is the purpose to build a number of new engines, It will keep the plant busy all summer and late Into the fall to get the power ready for the fall and winter trade. ENGINES OVERHAULED The coal engines that have, been taken out of service and replaced by the new ones recently built at the shop, will be taken into the shop and given a general overhauling. If they are not needed after this is completed they will be held in reserve.

Aside from the coal trade, the company is doing a large business. The freight traffic is unusually heavy, and there is no sign of a letup. It is predicted that the volume of trade during the fall and winter will be just as active as It ever was. DESTROYING WOODEN CARS The old wooden coal ears employ ed on the Reading system are rapid ly being destroyed. They have seen hard service, and those still in the trade must be handled with the greatest care when sandwiched between the heavier and more modern INCREASE IN WAGES The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany has granted an increase in the wages of its freight conductors and brakemen.

The amount varies and no figures will be given out. The new rates takes effect from June 1. AFFECTS MANY RAILROADERS The closing down of the mines of the. Reading Company until Wednesday. July .6,.

will affect a large num ber pf, trainmen, on the Reading and Shamokin. divisions, PERSONAL MENTION Miss Emilie Lett, of Harrisburg, Is visiting In Reading, the guest of Miss Anna L. Elsenhower, 818 Madiso'n avenue. Miss Helen Zerr, 717 Walnut street. hss gone to Allentown to visit Miss Esther Moyer for one week..