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i iOlOiT MORNINO PAPER IS READEJTO EaCCKiraa THE ASSOCIATED PRESS I TELEGRAM AND TIMES CIRCULATION YESTERDAY 17,5 2 4 VOLUME 1 12 NO. 70 STRIKE BOSS HUSTLED OUT OF STRICKEN CALUMET i Charles H. Moyer, President of Western Federation, Deported For Refusing Aid to Bereaved Families REFUSED TO RETRACT CHARGE OF CITIZENS 25,000 Raised For Relief Spurned by Federation, Largest Sufferers Calumet, Dec. 26. Charles H.

Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, was put on the train and sent out of the copper strike district tonight. The deportation was the direct result of the refusal of families stricken by the Christmas eve disaster here to accept relief from a committee, the majority of whose members belonged to the Citizens' Alliance, an organization combatting the five months' strike of the Federation. It was stated to the relief committee that the Federation had forbidden its members to accept any portion of the $25,000 raised for relief of the panic victims. A section of the committee thereupon was dele gated to confer with President Moyer and arranged to confer with him at a hotel in Hancock. The session there was warm.

The Citizens' Alliance men told the union executive that his atti tude was against all the dictates of humanity. They demanded that he retract statements credited to him, saying that the cry of "Fire" which started the panic was raised by a member of the Alliance. Moyer, it was said, refused to make the retraction satisfactory to the committee. couldn't git: away money. Inability to give away one cent of the $25,000 collected for relief of the families stricken by the Christmas eve catastrophe in which 72 persons were killed, today confronted the committee which gathered the funds.

Every bereaved household that was approached told the men and women in charge of the distribution that they had been promised adequate aid by the "Western Federation of Miners, and nowhere was thtre any assistance wanted. Members of the relief, committee selected at yesterday's mass meeting Mamed this unprecedented condition (ipon the rumor that the man who started the panic among the striking copper miners' children were the em Mem of the Citizens' Alliance, an organization opposed to the continuance of the strike. To combat this sentiment they obtained from Lucas, prosecuting attorney of Houghton County, a statement that he was satisfied from the progress of his investigation that the man who raised the cry wore no insignia of any kind. "WOMEN' THROWN' OUT. In most instances the officers of relief were refused without show of any feeling other than confidence that the union would be able to take care of all wants.

In one case two women were ejected from a home where two children lay dead. Mrs. John Vertin and Mrs. Marcus Sterk met this rebuff, and after being shown the door gave up their mission 'ind returned to report to relief headquarters. Despite the evident determination of the stricken families not to accept non union aid, the committee 'vas not without hope of overcoming the prejudices, and held another meeting tonight to consider various plans for getting rid of the money in its hands.

Fifty four fami lies were on the list as needing possible aid, and each was visited by three sub committees, representing one of the nationalities to which the victims of the panic belonged. The Federation's members were not less active and in several cases the unofficial visitors met union workers in the houses which death had visited. Always the proffers of union help were accepted in preference to the other. PICK CITIES OF BIO BANK Pennsylvania May Have Part in New Federal Currency System. DIVIDE COUNTRY DISTRICTS Washington, Dee.

26. The organization committee which is to launch the new federal reserve banking system for the nation tonight announced its plan of action for marking out the be undaries of the reserve districts and the selection of federal reserve cities. Public hearings will be held In 14 large cities of the country: New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Cincinnati and Cleveland. Although these cities are the only ones to be visited, it was announced that the advantages of many others would be considered and that bankers and others interested in cities not named in its list would be heard. The two cabinet officers composing the committee will spend practically all of the next two months in this work and expect to conclude its labors about the time all the national banks are given in which to announce their intention of becoming members of the system.

It will not begin hearing until next week. BROTHER COMES TO BRANCE GIRL'S AID Monticello, N. Dec. 26. Miss Adelaide M.

Brance, who has been a voluntary prisoner in the county jail here, following her detention in connection with ihe death of Melvin H. Couch, was today visited by her brother, H. I. Brance, of Hartwick, N. Y.

The meeting was most affectionate. Mr. Brance had not seen his sister in 14 years and until last Sunday, when she emerged from the office of Lawyer, Couch, had only occasionally received a letter from her. He has advised Miss Brance to seek rest In a sanitarium and is ready to give her all possible help. Miss Brance is expected to leave Monticello in an automobile late tonight or tomorrow'.

FORTUNE IN 1804DOLLAR Laborer Turns Up Much Valued Coin at New Haven Digging Rink Foundation New Haven, Dec. 26. A silver dollar bearing the date 1804, highly prized by numismatists, and understood to be quoted at $3,600 for collection purposes, was found here today. William Sullivan, a laborer, excavating on the site of the new ice rink for the Yale hockey team, turned over with his shovel an old jar which rest ed on a boulder seven feet below the surface of the street nearby. Under the bcwl was a silver snuff box made in Nuremburg, green with oxydiza tion, and in it the 1804 dollar and other coins.

The 1804 dollar cleaned up showed on one side a woman's head with "Liberty" and 13 stars above it; "1804" below it. On the other side is an eagle with Pluribus Unum" as the motto. A shield and arrows and United States of America complete the design. The words on the edge are "One Hundred Cents." Exaggerated reports of the treasure find spread rapidly and scores of persons flocked to the excavation and began stirring up the wet Sullivan, the finder of the snuff box, had a proposal of marriage from a woman who heard that he found $10,000. A few copper cents of early date were turned up and stimulated the search with the result that work by the laborers had to be abandoned.

The building which had stood on the site had been erected prior to 1832. The documents will be turned over to a histori cal society. The 1804 dollar was sent to two banks, where tests were made and the coin pronounced to be silver, although ho opinion was based upon the actual date of coinage. Under the law the articles remain with the owners of the property. The only other "buried treasure" found here in recent years was a pot of Spanish gold in a kettle dug up near the offices of the New Haven Railroad Company.

No one knew how much gold was found, as the laborer and the kettle disap peared. Afterwards a few of the coins flittered into the banks here for exchange. DISCOVERY STIRS UP FEDERAL MINT RECORDS Washington, Dec, 26. The reported discovery of a silver dollar at New Haven, bearing the date 1804, led to a search cf the records of the mint hero today, where it was found that 19,750 silver dollars were coined in that year. George E.

Roberts, director of the mint, sajd he had no knowledge as to whether coins from the 1804 were struck off in later years, but that there was no prohibition against such a practice for many years. There is such a prohibition now. In 1806, however, Director Roberts declared, Presi dent Madison issued an order forbidding the coining of any silver money above the denomination of a half dollar. This order later was rescinded. Mr.

Roberts said he had heard the old story of many of the 1804 silver dollars having been lost at sea. STATE ASSEMBLYMAN SHOT BY OWN WIFE Williamsport, Dec. 26. Harry G. Troxell, an attorney and former member of the State Assembly, was shot and dangerously wounded by his wife as he entered his house late last night.

Mrs. Troxell, who was committed to jail today to await the result of her husband's injjrles, declares that she shot in self defense. It was stated at the hospital tonight that the bullet penetrated Troxell's abdomen and that he is in a critical condition. WASHIES GET GIFTS FROM WILMINGTON Ninety six of the members of the Washington Fire Company were pleasantly surprised when they reached the fire station and had awaiting them parcels postmarked Wilmington, on Christmas day. Each of the parcels was found to be a pocketbook of fine leather.

They came with the compliments of Edward Krause, proprietor of the New Merritt Hotel, Wilmington, at which hostelrie the Washies stopped when they made a trip to the Delaware metropolis and Chester on September 4, 5 and 6. SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT. St. Petersburg, Dec. 26.

M. Sikorsky today flew in his new aeroplane for several hours, carrying ten passengers in addition to a heavy load of ballast. Henry Miller, foimerly of Lebanon and now of Reading, is spending the holidays with his family in Lebanon. READING, SATURDAY MORNING, 'DECEMBER 27, 1913 TEN f' J)ciSti ALL START JfiO, jlltf 5AVIN(, AGAIN WOMAN GETS BIG METROPOLIS JOB New York, Dec. 26.

This city, for the first time in its history, is to have a woman at the head of one of Its moat important departments, according to those in close touch with plans of Mayor elect John Purroy Mitchel for filling the many city offices at his disposal on January 1. The woman, it was understood today, is Dr. Katll erine B. Davis, superintendent of Bed ford Reformatory for Girls, and the office that of commissioner of Corree tion. The salary is $7,500, and all the complex and extensive correctional work of the city is under the jurisdiction of the incumbent.

SEEKING CARDINAL'S WILL IN BLACK BOX Rome, Dec. 26. All evidence thus far adduced concerning the black box which was taken from the room of Cardinal Rampolla the day he died tends to show the cardinal was fearful that it would be tampered with. The box, which is believed by some persons to have contained the last will and testament and other papers of Cardinal Rampolla, was placed under his pillow by the cardinal the day he was forced to take to his bed with the seizure which shortly afterwards caused his death. Soon after the cardinal passed away and while the body was being moved from the bed to be prepared for the coffin the black box fell to the floor.

Some person picked it up and laid it on the cardinal's writing desk. Since that time all is a mystery concerning the box. STRIKERS, PENNILESS THINK OF GIVING IN Philadelphia Dec. 26. The garment workers who have been on strike in this city since July 15 were notified today at a mass meeting that the treasury of their union was empty and that no further strike benefits could be paid.

It was decided to take a vote tomorrow, which will decide whether or not to capitulate and return to work on Monday. 1 More than received from other unions and from various other sources has been expended by the strikers, it was stated since since the beginning of the strike. GIRL KNOWN HERE WAS NOT IN CALUMET HORROR Calumet, Dec. 26. Miss Eleanor Se4den.

of this city, who was said to have perished in the "fire" disaster here several days ago, Is safe. Miss Selden was not present at the fatal disaster, says James Selden, her father, the head of "one of the largest in the state, in a special telegram to The Times. Miss Selden is well known in Reading and formerly visited Miss Florence Hollenbach, of 125 South Eighth street. She attended Blshopthorpe Manor, South Bethlehem, and is a favorite in the local younger set. MEIIEGAN 15 EATS BROWN.

Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 26. Hughie Mehegan, the Australian lightweight, today won the decision over Hal Brown, an American pugilist, in an exciting 20 round bout. Ten thousand spectators witnessed the fight. Of Few Days 80,000 GLORIOUS JAGS TO WASTE Fermenting Vat at Lorane Distillery Provides Gay Time For Thirsty Fishes.

Lorane, Dec. 26. An explosion in tho fermenting tub of the Neverslnk Distilling Company wrecked the building and the fish in the Schuylkill river nearby are on a glorious Christmas jag from the mash. The explosion was caused by the formation of gases 'n the bottom of a tub, containing 12, 500 gallons of mash. The force of the explosion wrecked the tub, blew other vats from their foundations, broke the windows and resulted in a flood of mash which finally reached the river, where it was appreciated by the scaly denizens as a gift of provi dence.

The plant had only begun opera tions at 3 a. m. Christmas day, after an a ort lTe' aPd accident halted all operations for the time being. The product of the tub have totaled many barrels of whiskey and an estimate places 80 000 drunks as the number that went to waste. No one was in the building.

noise of the explosion soon brought men to the scene. It will probably take a week to get things in shape and resume operations. The loss is about $3,500. KOSWOSKI FACES NEW WARRANT An additional warrant for Larry Kazmarziak, or Koswoskl, an unnaturalized resident, charging him with having a deadly weapon in his possession, Was sworn out by Sergean Merri field, of the State Police. Kazmar ziak and his two sons are charged with being implicated in the series of mysterious Mount Tern robberies, and were arrested last Tuesday.

PROBING BREAKS IN BATTLESHIP PROPELLERS Washington, Dec. N26. Writh the broken shaft of the battleship Vermont as an object lesson, the Naval Board of Inspection and Survey is going to the Norfolk navy yard in a few days to begin an exhaustive inquiry into causes for the breaking of th great main shafting of naval vessels. One of the two great propeller shafts of tht Vermont snapped while the bat taleship was breasting a storm in mil. ocean two weeks ago, returning from the Mediterranean to Hampton Roads.

The vessel was kept under way with the remaining, propeller until assistance, summoned by wireless, arrived, and, therefore, never was in extrema peril that would have followed had both shafts broken. THIN ICEDROWNS TWO IN MICHIGAN Grand Ledge, Dec. 26. Elmer MeDaniels and Harold Sackett, each about 12 years old, were drowned in Grand river here tonight. The stream was frozen over for the first time this winter and the lads ventured out on the ice, which was too thin to support their combined weight.

BANKRUPTCY CASE. The Reading Hat Manufacturing Company, of Reading, was adjudged an involuntary bankrupt in Philadel ohia. Referee, Samuel E. Bertolet. DRUNKEN BOY IS TAKEN HOME The lad who was picked up at Fourth and Penn streets, on Christmas afternoon, utterly dead to the world as a result of drinking intoxicating liquors, and who was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital by Officer Focht, came to at noon on Friday in the hospital, nearly 24 hours later, and gave his name as Ray Bell and as his address a house in the 300's on Mulberry street.

He was removed to his home, to be kept under strict sur veilanee by his parents, who are to notify the hospital authorities If any serious results of his escapade should appear. POLES CELEBRATE SECOND CHRISTMAS Adhering to the traditions of historic Poland, a score of native countrymen, attired in costumes dating back to the memorable events of 1850, paraded the streets of the southern section of the city on Friday evening, celebrating "Second Shristmas." 3ne represented the parish priest and carried a crucifix; another was a bishop and carried the mitre, while still another was robed in the garments like those of the late Pope Leo. Several wore the uniforms of Polish soldiers; others repret.nted Polish peasants, while the most conspicuous, Louis the George Washington of Poland, who is said to have prevented the. invasion of Poland by the Russian army. These sons of Poland visited the various hotels and cigar stores, where they sang the old songs of Poland, mingling these songs with "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." MENNONITE BISHOP A.

B. SHELLY, DEAD Philadelphia, Dec. 26. Rev. Andrew B.

Shelley, a bishop of the Men nonite church and president of the General Conference of North America for 27 years, died suddenly today while visiting friends in this city. His home was in Quakertown, Pa. He was 79 years old and would have been in the ministry 60 years next March. TRAFFIC BLOCKED WHEN HORSE FALLS IN SEWER Pottsville, Dec, 26 Traffic on North Sixth street was blocked for several hours today when a horse belonging to Samuel Deilber fell into sewer ten feet deep. Only the head of the animal was visible and the problem of getting it out without ripping up the whole street was a question for experts.

The services of Thomas Strauch, a rigger, were finally obtained, and after the horse been put in a network of ropes he was hoisted out uninjured. POLICE JUSTIFIED IN CLUBBING IDLERS Los Angeles, Cal Dec. 26. The po lice were justified in dispersing the meeting yesterday of 1,000 unemployed men at the Plaza at a cost of the life of one, the arrest of 75 and the clubbing of others, according to members of the public welfare committee of city council. That decision was reached late today after an official investigation of the affair which convinced the committee that the riot was started by the idle men ft fcf PAGES READING cr 2 STRUC 1DGE (Special Allentown, Di M.

Gra ver, of 722 North street, Reading, is in the hospital in this city suffering from concussion of the brain, the result of being struck by an overhead bridge at Chapel Ridge, between Alburtis and Macungie, this afternoon. He was firing on freight engine No. 1072, of the Reading Company, an4 i was on the tender when struck. He was found unconscious by the engine man, Ralph Seifert. Conductor O'Brien was notified of the accident, and a member of the crew was detailed to fire the train into Allentown.

Graver's injuries are not believed to ba serious, although at first it was believed the skull was fractured. NO HURT IN STORM HERE Light Snow Disappoints Youngsters, But Traffic Goes On MERCURY FALLS FAR High Wind Continues and Hopes of Skating May Be Soon Fulfilled. Youngsters, especially those to whom "Old Santa Claus" had delivered sleds, who frowned on Christmas day because there was no snow, wore smiles of delight when they arose on Friday morning and found a coat of white in the streets. With a whoop they made their new gotten toys, forgetting there was such a thing as breakfast in their eagerness to slide down even the slightest hill. However, their joy was shortlived, for the now on which they banked so strongly to give them sport soon melted, and by mid afternoon the streets were again clear.

Nor were the youngsters alone in their eagerness for snow. There were lots of older ones who counted on having a sleigh ride, if not on Christmas, on second day Christmas, as it is so widely known in this region. Though the fall of snow was slight, and slush at that, there were several enthusiasts in the lower section of the city who hustled out cutters, hitched their horses to them and took rides for short distances. The going was decidedly rough, however. With the disappearance of the snow the atmosphere became colder and by evening the freezing point had been reached and a gale was blowing.

Ac 8 o'clock the mercury had fallen to 28, or four degrees below freezing. This pleased another element of youngsters those who own skates. Since the weather man is forecasting continued cold today, there is the pros pect of skating on ponds. As early as Friday evening there was a thin coating of ice on the pond in the park. With the advent of snow.

and colder weather coal men got busier. Trade on Friday was quite active in coal, despite the holiday season, and It i3 likely to continue so for some time. WILUAMSPORT DEMORALIZED Williamsport, Dec. 26. Williamsport was demoralibed by last night's storm.

Wires and poles went down in all directions under the heavy snow and after 9 o'clock scarcely an electric light the city was burning. The morning paper was tied up without light or power until after midnight. A cross wire burned out the United Telephone exchange and today wire service of al! kinds out of Williamsport is next to impossible. $1,000,000 DAMAGE TO SEABR1GHT RESORT New York, Dec. 26.

Two men drowned in the East River and 10 men, the crews of two barges wrecked on the New Jersey coast, given up as lost, is the cost in human lives of the storm which swept over this city and vicinit ythis morning. At Sea Bright, N. a fashionable summer resort, 20 miles south of here, most of the houses have either been wrecked or are under water. Several hotels and many fine residences were among those under mined and badly damaged. Seventy families are homeless.

The damage done to property is estimated at $1,000,000, most of it borne by Sea Bright and other points along the northern section of the New Jersey coast. NO TRACE OF 10 ME.V. All doubt as to the fate of the crews of wrecked barges was removed late tonight, when the revenue cutters Seneca and Onondague, which were rushed to the scene early today, reported that no trace of the men had been found. The life savers on shore had not been able to reach the wrecks and they declared it was out of the question that any of those on board could have lived in such a sea as prevailed all day. PAINTERS' ELECTION.

On Friday evening, in the Bricklayers' Hall, the Painters' Union held their postponed regular weekly business meeting and elected officers for the ensuing year. Those elected were: President, William Shartle; vice president, Amos Diller; financial secretary, William Ely; treasurer, Charles E. Royer; trustee, Warren Royer; warden, Samuel Mack; delegate to Building Trades Council, William Shartle. James S. Brusstar Shlrtmak ers, 709 Penn street.

Headquartera for all kinds of shirts. (Adv.) PP Ey the Week, Six Cents. "1VjCl Single Copy On Cent HORSES KILL READING MAN William L. Miller Run Down by Runaway Team in Philadelphia, Confused by Noise CHRISTMAS VISIT TO SISTER Bustle of Big City Said to be Too Much For Man of 71, Walking Alone William L. Miller, 71 years old, said to be of West Oley street, Reading, was struck by a runaway team tit Eighteenth street and Ridge avenue, Philadelphia, early Friday afternoon, and died two hours later in St.

Joseph Hospital. The aged man sustained a fractured skull and internal and was barely able to make known his identity and the fact that he. was visiting a sister, who lives on Market, street, during the Christmas holidays, before he died. It is thought that his sight and hearing were somewhat im paired by age, and that he was con fused by the unaccustomed noise and bustle of the big city. He was crossing Ridge avenue when he was struck by the horses.

Isador Franks, 838 North Tenth street, Philadelphia, and' Samuel Johnson, 1742 Edwin street, Philadelphia, the driver of the wagon, and his helper were arrested by the police of the Nineteenth and Oxford streets station. Neither man was on" the wagon at the time, but they will be given a hearing tomorrow to determine their responsibility. The wagon, which was loaded with furniture, was in front of a furniture store at 17 1 Ridge avenue when the horses became frightened and bolted. They started north on Ridge avenue, striking Miller at the crossing and continuing a block farther before they were caught. MOOSE TO EAT DOGS TOMGHT The Moose will serve Frankfurt sausage and potato salad for lunch this evening to its members and their families.

Banjoists will entertain during the evening, including vaudeville. Deputy Director W. G. Woods will admit another large class of applicants on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the lodge hall, 1016 1018 Penn street. Quite a number of candidates will be present from the suburban towns.

Many applications are being received during the past few days who. desire to join the class on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 25. A special entertain men will be the feature for New Year's eve, the announcement of which will be made known in a few days. TWO ARE JAILED, ONE ON SERIOUS CHARGE On a statutory charge, as well as a misdemeanor, George Acker, 26, of Oley Township, was arrested by Constable LeRoy D.

Ruth, on a warrant issued by 'Squire Frank Y. Kauffmar of Friedensburg, and lodged in jail on Friday night. The prosecution was brought by Edwin Lorah, of Oley, in, behalf of this young daughter. Harry Green was arrested by Constable Ganter, on a warrant issued by Alderman Breen. and lodged in jail on Friday night.

The prosecution was brought by the accused's wife, Ellen, who charges non support. BOY KILLS FATHER WHO ABUSES MOTHER Portland, Dec. 26. Norris W. Rowe, of West Buxton, died tonight from a bullet wound said to have 1 sen inflicted by his 12 year old son, Leoftf The boy declared he shot in defense of his mother, who was sick in bed, after her husband had seized her by the throat, announcing an intention of killing her and their five children.

WIRE BROKEN BY STORM KILLS HIM Williamsport, Dec. 26. Charles Stroble, 46, was instantly killed this morning when he took hold of a wire broken down by last night's storm. The current of a high powered wire which it had fallen across passed through his body for twenty minutes. coldestmornIng" of this season Thermometers this morning at 2.30 o'clock registered 24, the lowest point recorded this season.

LOCAL NOTES. John T. Craig and family, formerly of Reading, now living in Pittsburgh, are visiting Mr. Craig's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Walter B. Craig, 416 Walnut street. During his visit, which will terminate on Monday, Mr. Craig will see a number of friends. Charles W'illiams and George Miller, both of Reading, spent Christmas in Lebanon.

THE WEATHER. Local Office U. S. Weather Bureau, Reading, Dec. 2u, 1913.

8 A.M. 3 P.M. Barometer 29.27 Temperature 34 Direction of N.W. N.W. Velocity of wind .13 lo Precipitation S2 0 Weather Snow Cloudy Highest temperature, 37 at 12.00 noon.

Lowest temperature, 28 at 8.00 p. m. FAIR continued cold Saturday; Sunday cloudy, probably followed by snow or rain at night; moderate to brisk northwest winds. LOCAL IXTKIJJGENCE. Sun rise 7.23 a.

sets 4.40 p. m. Moon sets. Time for lighting vehicle lamps, 5.40 p. m..