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VOLUME 100. NO. 65. USUI II III I Had "Courage" Enough Fire a Bullet Into Her Dead Body. SUICIDE PACT FAILS CONFESSION OF HUSBAND, WHO AGREED TO DIE BUT LOST HIS NERVE, PRESENTS PHASE OF CRIME SO REMARKABLE THAT OFFICIALS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ACT.

By Associated Press.J New York, June 18. Under pressure of a merciless examination, James War dell today confessed Coroner Acritel II, and Assistant District Attorney Mstoley that, in furtherance of a suicide pact, he yesterday shot his wife at her flat in West Twnety fifth street. At the time of his confession Wardell did not know that an autospy had dis closed that his wife was dead when he fired a bullet into her brain. Inhaling illuminating: gas had caused her death. Warden's admissions have added something unusual if not unprecedented to the annals of crime in this city.

ust what charge will be based upon his acknowledgment of an intent to kill, the has not made known. In his confession Wardell said: "We fixed it up so that we would turn on the gas. Then, if she got unconscious first and It looked like I couldn't stand to die by gas, I was to shoot her and then was to shoot myself. If I got unconscious first and she got scared of gas, she was to shoot me and then kill herself. "We closed everything up and turned on all the gas.

I fixed a tube in her mouth. We lay down on the bed. She breathed in the gas and after a while she looked like she was all in. I was pretty weak, but Iclimbed over her and started for the door. I was losing my nerve.

I dropped to my knees, because I was weak, and figured that I would be a coward if I didn't carry out the agreement, so I went back to the bed. I felt her; she seemed to be cold. I kissed her and her lips were cold. Then I took the gun, which had been on my pillow all the time, and shot her in the head. "After that I turned the gun on my self and pulled the trigger.

First it didn't go off. I tried again and it failed The third tirmS was an awful struggle, and it failed again. I was sure it would shoot the fourth time, but it didn't, and then I lost out." THE OPEN CAR WINDOW IT IS NOT ONLY A NUISANCE, BUT A SOURCE OF GREAT DANGER TO HUMAN LIFE. Editor Times: I note the rtricture of your correspondent on the open car window complaint, and can appreciate as a physician, the danger that accompanies the subjection of one to a cold draft of air in an in active position for a length of time. My professional experience has been such that I have often wondered why railroad companies did not find a means to overcome the evil complained of, as I have had patients whose physical disabilities were traced directly to the drafts of air caused by the open car window.

From a simple chill and cold there have developed coryza.acute bronchitis, catarrhaljjpnditions generally. People in a hurry to catch a train are often thrown into a condition of profuse perspiration, and if they happen to have any latent physical trouble, such; as weakness of the throat, lungs, and then seated near an open car window, the sudden chilling from the in rushing air may lead to fatal results. Sitting in a draft involves a danger at all times; but a draft such as is produced by a train in motion at a rate of speed, is irreslstable in its ten dency to chill to the extent of shocking the system. To maintain a pure atmosphere and an even temperature the ventilators near the roof of the car are sufficient for the purpose, so that there is no occasion for having the windows open at any time. The railroad companies should have placed at the head of every car, a placard warning the passengers against opening the windows as a violation of the rules of their train management, and the conductors should be instructed to enforce the rule when necessary.

Deaths have frequently been traced to the open car window abuse, and newspapers have lnwellghed against the de lUMuiuiu prauiu wunout any visiDie er fect being produced. Barring the cold drafts of air there is not only discomfort with the dust and smoke entering the car, but the danger of live cinders as well, a prominent member of the Legislature some years ago, having nearly lost an eye by a live cinder lodging therein. I have had patients on a number of occasions who suffered from particles of dirt and cinder blowing in the eye causing severe inflammation and requiring great care in their treatment. The avoidance of the car window properly applies to the individual traveler himself, but as some people are possessed of a disposition that demands resolution to overcome, the correction of the evil must rest with the railroad companies in adopting and enforcing such regulations as will improve and protect the comfort of their patrons. W.

F. M. Life Insurance men will do well to read the advertisement in another column, entitled "To Insurance Men." Best Piano values at 23 S. Sixth St. sm MINERS KILLED BT TWO EXPLOSIONS WHICH RE.

SULT FROM THE CARELESSNESS OF A DOOR TENDER, By Associated Fres. scranton, June 18. Seven men killed outright and two others Injured lu two explosions 6f mine gas in John son, No. 1 mine, at Priceburg, this aft ernoon. The first explosion was caused by the carelessness of a door tender who, by leaving a door open, allowed gas to accumulate in the workings.

One man' was Injured. The second explosion which resulted In the death of at least seven men, and the injury of another, resulted from the ignition of fire damp which accumulated after the first ex plosion. i WEST READING BLAZE DRUG STORE GUTTED AND ADJOINING 'PROPERTY THREAT ENED The drug store of W. Howard Swartz, at 445 Penn avenue, West Reading, was practically gutted by fire shortly before 4 o'clock on Teusday afternoon. The fire had its origin In the prescription department and soon spread to the front of the store, most of the stock being ruined.

The West Reading Fire Company was called, but was unable to take care of the blaze, which, for a time, threatened adjoining property, and a still alarm was sent to the Keystone Hook and Ladder Company, which responded with its chemical wagon. Soon after the arrival of the Keystone Company the blaze was extinguished. The loss to stock was about $1,000. on which there is insurance amounting to $600. The building also was damaged to the extent of several hundred dollars.

What started the blaze is unknown. HORRORS IT'S EVELYN! PITTSBURG QUITE UPSET BY LATEST DISCOVERY IN CARNEGIE ART GALLERY SOCIETY ANGRY AT ALLEGED DECEPTION. Pittsburg, June 18. It has been discovered that one of the most popular pictures in the Carnegie Art Galleries one which has been admired by thousands and thousands weekly is but the portrait of Florence Evelyn Nesbit, now Mrs. Harry Kendall Thaw.

Social Pitts burg, which for years has been turning up Its nose at Mrs. Thaw, is angry at the alleged deception which has been practiced on it. The painting is "Study in Black and Green," by John Wl Alexander, the famous New York and Pittsburg artist. Mrs. Holman, mother of the young woman, admits this to be the case, and it is understood that in a letter here Alexander admits also that It was Eve.

lyn who sat for the painting. The picture is that of a young woman in even ing dress. She is fixing something in her corsage and her face is partly OBITUARY MRS. DANIEL EPSTEIN. Mrs.

Julia Epstein, aged G3 years, the widow of Captain Daniel Epstein, died of paralysis, at her home, 922 Washington street, on Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was born in Niedenstine, Hesse, Germany, and came to this country at the age of 10 years. She lived in Philadelphia until her marriage in 1866 from which time she resided in this city; Her husband. Captain Epstein, was a well known veteran of the Civil War, and preceded her in death 18 months. Mrs.

Epstein was a member of the Temple Oheb Sholem, and the Women's Relief Corps of the G. A. R. She is survived by three sons, Ed ward, and Harry Epstein, of Reading; and Jonas Epstein, of Philadelphia; five daughters, Bertha, widow of Adolph Rubel; Fanny, Rosa and Sadie Epstein, all of Reading, and Clara, wife of Jacob Hammel, of Mew one sister, Mrs. Mary Rosenstein, and 12 grandchildren.

MRS. SAMUEL BOWMAN. Mrs, Bowman, aged 84 years, widow of Samuel Bowman, died of gen eral debility Monday night, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Diester, 134 South Fifth street.

Deceased was a member of the First Reformed church, and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Union Veteran Legion. Besides the daughter with whom she lived, Mrs. Bowman is survived' by the following children: Mrs. eGorge Fair, Mrs. John Spangler, Frank and Lucien Bowman, all of Reading, 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

PEARL SMITH. Pearl Smith, aged 15 years, daughter of Thomas and Ellon Smith, 11C1 North Eleventh street, died of lung affection Tuesday morning at the1 home of her parents. Deceased was a member of St. Stephen Reformed church, and was In the Sunday school class taught by Miss Cella Weber. Besides her parents, she Is survived by these brothers and sis ters: Robert, William, Harry, LeRoy, Thomas.

Leda. Barbara and Lillian Smith, all at home. MRS. DANIEL BALTHASER. Mrs.

Catharine Balthaser, widow of Daniel Balthaser, died on Tuesday of general debility at the residence of her son iriMaw, Louis Mengel, Shoemakers ville, aged 61 years. 1 month and 14 days. She leaves two daughters, Mary, wife of Louis Mengel, and Miss Bertha Haines, both of Shoemakersville; also these brothers and sisters: Daniel, Levi and Frank Hoffman, and Miss Priscilla Hoffman, of Shoemakersville; E. Hoffman, of Reading, and Susan, wife of Gottlieb Beyerle, of Phoenixville. ANDREW LESHNOCH.

Andrew Leshnoch, aged 30 years, a Pole, died in St. Joseph hospital. He was admitted from Pottstown four weeks ago. Undertaker Kern took charge of the remains. OTHER DEATHS.

Stanley Lintos, son of Lawrence and Mary Litos, died of scarlet fever Tuesday morning at the home of his parents, 432 South Seventh street, aged i years. Helen' Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry Young, died of convulsions on Monday at the home of the parents, lu Sinking Spring, aged 1 year. "Ill Many Objections to the Closing of Stores on Friday Afternoons. TO BE MADE GENERAL GROCERS FIND THAT THEIR MOVEMENT IS WELL RECEIV ED AND WILL ENDEAVOR TO HAVE THE BIG MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS ACT IN HAR MONY WITH THEM.

A large meeting of the Reading Re tail Grocers' Association was held at Fifth and Penn streets Tuesday evening with President Deeter in the chair. The Wednesday afternoon closing movement was pronounced a success, nearly all the local grocers having complied with the request. The matter of having the half holiday extended to all the stores was discuss ed and a committee, consisting of Messrs. Deeter. J.

F. Morris and Adolph Kaufman, appointed to call on the various department and other stores in which the Friday half holiday is now in vogue, requesting that they change from Friday to Wednesday afternoon. I The grocers urge the change because the Saturday markets prevent them from closing on Friday, and as an added reason state a mid week half holiday would be more beneficial and that trade as a rule Is less liable to be interfered with on Wednesday than on Friday. As none of the merchants feel to close Saturday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, as they do in large cities, the grocers urge that, if they desire to allow the employes a half holiday, it is immaterial what day is selected and that Wednesday Is as good as Friday. rr iua outcome or me movement is awaited yith much interest.

The committee In charge of the Jubi lee, which will be held Wednesday, July 24. at Willow Grove, will go to Philadelphia today to complete arrangements for the event. The grocers expect to carry the biggest crowd of peoule Willow Grove this year that has ever left Readine on a similar excursion to the same place. GETTING TAX BOOKS READY CITY TREASURER TYSON HOPES TO BEGIN RECEIVING PAY MENTS IN A FEW WEEKS. The work of preparing the tax books is nearly completed and the city treasurer expects to be ready for the taxpayers on' Monday, July 8.

Treasurer Tyson requests that parties having a large list of properties would save time for themselves and for himself by making application in advance for their tax statements. These will be sent and when they come to pay the bills they will find that it will bo a great convenience to them. If the books are ready by July 8, It will beat 1006 by 11 days. It is expected that Councils will again authorize a 1 per cent, rebate to those who nav their tax during the first 30 days. After that until September 1 they will pay what the bill calls for.

Beginning with the latter date a 3 per cent, penalty will be added, which will be increased 1 per cent, monthly until March 1, 190S, when the penalty will amount to 10 per the books closed and the delinquents go into the hands of the col lectors. The rate this year is 10 mills which Includes one mill for the completion of the Spring street subway fund. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPAIR DECIDED UPON BY COMMITEE AND REVISION OF GUARANTEES FAVORED. A special meeting of the police committee has been called for tonight. The garbage committee met Tuesday evening and decided to hold its annua inspection Saturday afternoon, leaving City Hall at 2 o'clock.

The fire committee met and decided to report favorably on the ordinance regulating the gratuities of the fire com panies. The committee also decided to repair the Washington truck and the Never sink engine, and put new brakeblocks on the chemical wagon; to true up the wheels of the Liberty engine; to repaint the chf mical wagon of the Liberty Com pany; to repair the rubber tires of the Riverside engine; to revarnlsh the Marlon's engine and also to notify the firm that sold the Rainbow Company the Nott engine that the nickle plating and varnish have not proven satisfactory, that it Is in very bad condition and requesting them to live up to their guarantee and have the matter attended to at once. BRESNAHAN INJURED GREAT NEW YORK CATCHER KNOCKED OUT BY A PITCHED BALL. IBy Associated Press.) Cincinnati, June 18. Roger Bresna han, catcher for the New York Nationals, was hit by a pitched ball in the third inning of today's game with Cincinnati and is believed to be serloucly injured.

A ball pitched by Coakley struck Bresna.han behind the left ear and he fell to the ground unconscious. After about ten minutes he was revived, but later again lapsed Into unconsciousness. He was removed to the Seton hospital, where It was said that. If a blood clot did not form, he would be able to play In a few days. CORPSE IN FLAMES KICKED IN DOOR.

Constable Sparley, served Alderman Mast's warrant on Philip Weldner, charging him with malicious mischief ahd disorderly conduct. Joseph Loder, landlord of the Windsor hotel, is the prosecutor, and he alleges that Weldner tore down the summer doors at the hotel and abused the bartender. Bail was entered for a hearing. SICK AND INJURED HOSPITAL CASES. The following cases were admitted into the Reading hospital yesterday: Michael of 1557 Moss street, for medical treatment.

Antero Ovllli, of Temple, for medical treatment. OTHER CASES. A delicate operation was performed at the Reading hospital on Frank the 3 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. J.

Kauffman, 414 North Eleventh street, when his tonsils and adenoids were re. moved. The operation was performed by Drs. C. G.

Loose and Homer Rhode, assisted by Dr. James R. Ger hard. The patient Is getting along nicely. EMERGENCY CASES.

These emergency cases were treated at the Homeopathic hospital Tuesday: J. L. Sullivan, of the State Constabu lary, sustained a punctured wound of the left leg In vaulting over a pieket fence. C. D.

Reber, aged 40 years, 458 Oley street, lacerated his finger at the plant of the American Itn and Steel Com pany. George E. Anderson, aged 32 years, 330 Wood street, employed by the U. S. Express Company, lacerated his right thumb.

Josephine BIssinger, aged 18 years, 1143 Muhlenberg street, ran a needle into the palm of the right hand. Fred. B. Heath, aged 27 years, of Wy omisslng, lacerated his hand at the Reading railway shops. Mahlon Wert, aged 39 years, 10S Franklin street, bruised his hand at th Reading sheet mill.

Gladys Mitchell, aged 2 years, 417 Church street, was bitten by a dog above the right eye. J. J. Johnson, aged 25 years, of Cincinnati, Is suffering from angina pectoris. Thomas Mullen, aged 43 years, 917 Greenwich street, had the great toe of the left foot lacerated at the Reading railway freight station.

George Kunkle, aged 31 years, 321 Cedar street, employed by I. B. Wolff, sustained a contusion of the arm. Burlington Blatt, aged 14 years, 303 Elm a lacerated hand. A BREAK DOWN.

Owing to an engine and part of the shafting breaking at the Reading sheet mill Tuesday evening the plate department has been closed down until the necessary repairs have been made. ONE MUSTERED IN. Post 76, G. A. mustered in one candidate for membership at its week ly meeting Tuesday evening.

THE ASSOCIATED PFrSS Brings to Times readers news that ia three hours later than oar. be found In any other morning paper delivered In Beading; XHE WEATHER Cloudy, possibly rain In south aRt COrtlOn. TOMnAQrlav Th day, scattered thunder showers Light variable winds. Thermometer at 2 a. 68.

Cloudy WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 19, 1907. 8 PAGES. CANOPY ABOUT BIER OF SLAVISH WOMAN TAKES FIRE FROM CAN DLES. The remains of young Mrs. Yraynka Dyryfynko, who died at St.

Joseph hospital on Sunday, after E3 days of agony fron swallowing caustic lye, were slightly burned during a fire in the kitchen of the house, 527 Willow street, where the coffin rested, Tuesday morning. Candles were burning at the head of the coffin and also at the side. Above the coffin hung a canopy. Mary Oplanko was watching over the bier of her dead friend. She had gone upstairs in response to the crying of her babe and upon returning to the room of death, she fqund the canopy in flames.

With the assistance of a countryman, she tore the burning material from the hanger. In doing so part of It fell on the chest of the corpse and set fire to the dress In which It was garbed. She quickly smothered the fire and only a space of about four Inches square was burned from the dress. The funeral was to have been held in the afternoon but aa postponed until today, BEFORE THE ALDERMEN A hearing was held last evening by Alderman Mast In the case of Harry, Harbold, who was arrested by Officer Steckler, at 575 Ritter street, last Saturday morning on a charge of housebreaking. The prosecutor was Benjamin 3auker.

The case was held under advisement. Constable Sparely was in Exter township yesterday, where he arrested George Booth on a charge of larceny of a set of harness from Julius Arnold. The accused was unable to secure bail and. In default, was committed to jail. The warrent was issued by Alderman Mast.

John Ellis was arrested by Constable Sparely on a warrant Issued by Alder man Mast. The prosecution was Insti tuted by the accused's wife, Mrs. John Ellis. As he was unable to secure bail he was committed to jail. On a charge of embezzlement, Philip Auman, of 941 Elm street, was arrested by Sergeant Fletcher last evening, and committed at police station.

The warrant was issued by Alderman Krelder at the instance of Edward Hoover. Later in the evening the accused' was taken to jail by Constable Focht. "more WARRANTS SERVED. Constable H. H.

Beideman, of Royers ford, visited the Berks prison, on Tuesday, when he served a. warrant on Jas. Taylor, arretted at Leesport, on the charge of horse stealing, issued by Justice of the Peace Harris Priest, on the complaint of Liveryman W. Sllfer, on a similar charge. Taylor, according to the complaint in the information, hired a horse and buggy from Slifer on September 13, 1006, for the purpose of making a trip of a few days about the country practicing his business asya horse doctor and sell cattle remedies.

Mr. Slifer declared that Taylor never returned the team and nothing was heard of him until his arrest. iifiSi Wonderful Progress Shown by Dr. Foos in His Report to State Departments CONTRACTS AWARDED EFFORT TO BE MADE TO INTRODUCE DOMESTIC SCIENCE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS MEMBER FROM THIRTEENTH WARD RESIGNS AND SUCCESSOR IS CHOSEN. The June meeting of the School Board wasjield last evening, 40 members ans.

werlng at roll call, and several more came In during the session. President J. Edward Wanner was In the chair, and Secretary Francis Roland recorded the minutes. The report of Superintendent Charles S. Foos for May, was In part, as fol lows: regret to record the death of Miss Emma L.

Hahn, a teacher of over a quarter of a century experience. In the sohool room, Miss Hahn was an energetic progressive, and conscientious worker. Her many years of honest service endeared her to pupils, teachers, and parents. It ie fitting that the Board take cognizance of her death and thus officially record its appreciation of her long and faithful service to the schools of Reading and that It extend to the relatives and friends its regret and sympathy." The following are the statistics for the month of May, 1907: Grade Male.Female.Total High School for 506 506 High School for 370 370 Eighth grade 212 242 454 Seventh 2S8 324 612 Sixth grade 447 481 928 Fifth grade 763 751 1,514 Fourth grade 894 834 1,728 Third grade 911 972 1,783 Second grade 873 802 1,675 First grade 9S0 928 1,008 Ungraded schools 30 4 34 Totals f. 5,768 5,744 11,512 Number of pupils en rolled since opening of term 6,593 6,531 13,124 Number of pupils left since opening of term 825 7S7 1,612 Number of pupils on list 5,768 5,744 11,512 Average attendance ..5,044 4,999 10,043 Number present every day .....1,925 2,149 4,074 THE STATE REPORT.

Then followed a report that was submitted to the State Department. It was broad and comprehensive, and, in part, lUwas as follows: Reading continues to many respects. Although the past year has been perhaps not as strenuous as former ones, yet there has been a noted progress. My physical disability has not been without its favorable side, for It has shCwn the splendid loyalty of the officers, supervisors, teachers and members of the Board to the schools of Reading. In no respect was the work permitted to lag, but every emergency was met and dealt with in a manner which reflects great credit upon those who have helped me in tv 'milding up of our school system.

"The principal C'vent of the year was the completion and equipment of the New High School for Boys; the opening and dedication of this high school; the introduction of manual training not only for High school boys, but for those grammar school boys who will not attend High school; the opening of a qymnasium In the High School for Boys; the establishment of a scientific and educational labratory; a ban uponJ High school fraternities; the renovation the old Boys' High school as an administration building; the authorization of the appointment of the committee on sanitation; the opening of two experimental ungraded 'schools; the completion of two four room additions; the opening of an additional evening grammar school, and the simplification, amplification and enrichment of the course of study. COST OF. HIGH SCHOOL. "Of course, this is not a complete lism of what we have done, but it includes many of the new features. The new High School for Boys was occupied at the opening of school in September.

It is a building of which Reading can well be proud. Not only is it convenient In every particular, but the equipment is such as to ficilitate satisfactory work. CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE. SUCCESSFUL FETE ICE CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES SERVED BY YOUNG LADIES AT RESIDENCE OF MRS. RUHL.

The lawn festival held at the residence of MrsvC. H. Ruhl, Fourth and Greenwich streets, Tuesday evening, was liberally patronized by friends of the Young Women's Christian Association, the proceeds being devoted to a vacation fund for the young ladles. The house was brilliantly Illuminated and the spacious lawn was decorated with vari colored Japanese lanterns. Ice cream, strawberries and cakes were served in large quantities all evening and a handsome sum was realized.

SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL. A successful strawberry festival was held in the Sunday school room of the St. Barnabas church last night. ICE THAT LASTS. Our Ice Is solidly frozen, free from snow and air holes.

It melts slowly and lasts long. Reading Cold Storage Ice Co, BIQ Y. M. C. A.

MEET PROMINENT AMATEUR AND COL LEGIATE ATHLETES WILL PAR. TICIPATE IN NOTABLE The field and track meet to be' held Saturday afternoon on the Shillington track, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A.

promises to be one of the largest of this kind ever held In Reading, physical Director Rogers is receiving entries dally, 'from many prominent amateur and collegiate athletes. From Indications there will be at least 200 entries. A fine relay race Is expect ed, as the Reading Y. M. C.

Reading High 'school, Lafayette and Central Y. M. C. A. teams, of Philadelphia, have already entered.

Among the entries received are: 100 Yard Dash, Boys' Race John Mlnten, Y. M. C. William Moyer, Olivet Boys" Club; William McKinney, St. Andrew church.

220 Yard Dash, Boys' Race Same as above. 100 Yard Dash William F. Plowfleld, Inter State Commercial College; Warren McSwain, University of Pennsylvania; Harry P. Latshaw, Y. M.

C. John Keeler, Union Club, Phoenixville; George N. Shaeffer, Laffayette; George Z. Sutton, Central Y. M.

C. Philadelphia; D. N. Folsom, Central Y. M.

C. Philadelphia; R. E. Hannum, West Chester; John Miller Bonbright, Har Tisburg Y. M.

C. A. 220 Yard Dash William F. Plowfleld, Inter State Commercial College; Harry P. Latshaw, Y.

M. C. George N. Shaffer, Lafayette; George J5. Sutton, Central Y.

M. C. Philadelphia; Frank C. Shand, Lafayette; William D. Howard, Union Club, Phoenixville; W.

W. Fanely, Central Y. M. C. Philadelphia; R.

E. Hannum, West Chester; John Miller Bonbright, Harrlsburg Y. M. C. A.

440 Yard Dash George N. Shaeffer, Lafayette: George Z. Sutton, Central M. C. Philadelphia; George F.

Pawling, Central Y. M. C. Philadelphia; William D. Howard, Union Club, Phoe nixville; W.

W. Fanely, Central Y. M. C. Philadelphia; Albert M.

Barron, P. R. R. Y. M.

C. Philadelphia; R. E. Hannum, West Chester. 880 Yard Run Milton J.

Slote, Y. M. C. Walter G. Yothers, Irish American A.

New York; Leroy H. Dewee, Reading High school; J. T. Paxson, Lafayette; Louis Hernon Slonaker, Union Club, Phoenixville; James Hepburn, Irish American A. C.

Philadelphia; W. W. Fanely, Central Y. M. C.

Philadelphia; Howard Kirk, Germantown Y. M. C. Albert M. Barron.

P. R. Y. M. C.

Philadelphia; John Wilson, Read lr. Mile Run Walter G. Yothers, Irish American A. New York; Leroy HJ Dewee, Rcadinjr HlgUschool; W(lliam D. Hward and Louis Vernon Slouaker, Union Club, Phoenixville; Jamos Hepburn, Irish American A.

Philadelphia; Howard Kirk, eGrmantown Y. M. C. A. Pole Vault Warren McK.

Swain, University of Pennsylvania; Charles Leininger, Schuylkill Seminary; Harry Parker, Southampton; G. S. Haman, Reading High school. Shot Put John Keeler, Union Club, Phoenixville; George F. Pawling, Central Y.

M. C. Philadelphia; Warren McK. Swain.University of Pnnylsvanla; nla. Hieh Jump Warren McK.

Swain, University of Pennsylvania; George F. Pawllng.Central Y.M.C.A., Louts Vernon Slonaker, Union Club, Phoenix vllle; Milton J. Slote, Reading Y. M. C.

A. Running Broad Jump Charles Lein inger, Schuylkill Seminary; Frank Shand. Lafayette; Louis Vernon Slo naker. Union Club, Phoenixville; W. W.

Fanely, Central Y. M. C. Philadel phia; Warren McK. Swain, University of Pennsylvania; J.

T. Paxson, Philadelphia; William Harner, Reading High school. Hammer Throw William B. Coleman, Hill School, Pottstown; Warren McK. Swain, University of Pennsylvania, PERSONAL MENTION George M.

Jones, has sufficiently covered from his severe attack of typhoid fever to be about again. He made his first appearance on the street on Monday in 16 weeks. Charles G. Boyer, of the Madison hotel, and wife spent yesterday fishing along the Tulpehocken, and succeeded in hooking 41 fine sunflsh, several of which measured eight inches. Samuel E.

Bertolet, is attending the commencement exercises at Lafayette College. He expects to return home today. Rev. Robert H. Kirk, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian church, is visiting rela tives in McKeesport.

Mrs. John F. Bolland, daughter, Helen, and son, Jack, of St. Louis, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

H. A. Smlnk, 229 North Sixth street. Miss Helen Zechman, student at the Kutztown Normal school, It home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Zechman, for tie summer vacation. Miss Anna Bell Galvin, of London, will arrive in Reading the latter part of the week, to be the guest of Miss Elizabeth Elsenhower, zu iNonn oim street. Miss Annie E.

Knabb, a teacher In the Bridgeport High school, and Mrs. D. Hohpr Plank, of Moreantown. attend ed the commencement exercises of the RMidmsr Hieh school yest ciay. Mrs.

Thomas E. Stitze, i 631 Penn street, is vlsitlnr friends in Eaaton. Samuel E. Grapewln, of Trenton, N. was a Reading visitor yesterday.

COFFEE AND EXTRACT FOUND. A lad, who gave his name as Ray mond Greeo. of 391 Norm Kiver street, reported to the police last night that he found 29 packages of coffee, a pound each, and 19 bottles of extract of vari ous kinds. The articles were turnea over to Officer Kissinger, who sent them to police Btation. It.

Is believed the goods were stolen from a freight train on either the Reading or Pennsylvania roads and that the thieves, finding that their loot would be hard to dispose of, threw It away. The railroad companies have been notified of the find. $3.00 EXCURSION TO NEW YORK Sunday, June 23, via Reading Railway. Special train leaves Reading, 5.20 a. Franklin Street, 5.23; BIrdsboro, 6.36; Pottstown, 5.50; arrive New York 9 a.

m. Returning leave West 23d street 6.50 p. Liberty street, 7 p. m. James S.

Brusstar Shlrtmak ers, 709 Penn street. Headquarters for all kinds of shirts. TEN CENTS A ill Crime of Sicilian Girl Shows the Danger to Whicn uiiaren Art Exposed. STILETTO TOO HANDY ENRAGED BY PRANKS OF YOUNG STERS, THE QUICK TEMPERED FOREIGNER PLUNGED HER INTO BREAST OF YOUTH WHO ACCIDENTALLY TUMBLED HER OVER. By Associated Press.

New York, June 18. Enraged because some roguish school boys had tumbled her over while she was playing a street piano in the lower West Side today, Philomena Castino, a young Sicilian girl, drew a stiletto from the folds of her dress and fatally stabbed Charles McCarthy, a young man, in the breast. McCarthy will probably die. The girl was arrested with her com panion, Theresa Christopher, who is held as a witness. Philomena was a rindinc nut airs to the delight of a swarm of children who were dancing to the music on the sidewalk.

Theresa was collecting pennies from the crowd. A hnv seen to playfully shove McCarthy, who was standing on the curb, into the street. McCarthy lost his balance and uuuipeu into tne girl, who was knocked down. Her face distorted with rage, Philomena leaped to her feet and, drawmsr a lonr thin stiletto from her dress Plunged, the blade into McCarthy's breast. The two girls started to run, dragging their heavy street piano behind them, but the school children closed about them and hindered their progress until a policeman arrived.

The wounded man and the two girls were taken to a station house, where Philomena again tried to stab McCarthy as he lay on the station house floor. The girls were finally quieted and taken to cells. For Cheap and Reliable STORAGE For Furniture and Gen eial Merchandise, call at Kissinger's Storage House 8th and Cherry. Low Rates nd Prompt Service. AUCTION! AUCTION! at Yorum's Storage WarehonsR Fie hth and Elm streets, Friday, June 21, 1.30 i i organ, sewing machine; 1 new Penn Esther range.

No. 7: 2 hi clocks, fancy lamps, couch, beds, bureaus, closets, tables, chairs, bedding, springs, cnesc, a wasn machines, wringers, big lot of fancy and old fashioned dishes, Jars, 4 gallon Jugs, kitchen utensils, etc. Conditions of sale will be made known by AARON YOCUM'S SONS CO. Henrys Yorum, Auctioneer. High Class Pianos Arthur Wittich 116 SOUTH SIXTH STREET.

Our Library of Player Piano Music Is of Interest to all owners of "players" and "player pianos." New Music constantly coming in, assuring all who Join our club a choice of music popular and standard to be had in no other wav and at a nominal cost. Come In and let us txuu care fully selected list of favorite compositions, suggested for the guidance of those who are about to purchase a player piano. Headquarters for B. Chase" and Lauter" Pianos and Player Pianos. Edwards' Temple of Music 414 Penn Street.

DR. BERGNER'S, 950 Penn, Whooping Cough Remedy weakens the dreadful cough at once, very pleasant to take. GIFTS For Graduates Books in Leather Binding Writing Lap Tablets. Fancy Inkstands. Leather Card Cases.

Fine Stationery in Gift Boxes, ONE DOLLAR BUYS A Hintz Fountain Pen (Others up to Ten.) Solid gold. The best pen ever offered at such a low price. J. GEO. HINTZ 756 Penn St.