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TII2 WEATIIZR Fair in south, light snow in northwest portion Wednesday, continued cold; Thursday, fair not quite so cold; moderate west to northwest winds. Thermometer at 2 a. 19. Clear. THE ASSOCIATED PHIS3 Gives Times readers an advantage of three hours over who read any other morning paper delivered In Reading.

VOLU ME 1 0 7. Cw6 6. READING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 1, 1910. 8 PAGES. TEN CENTS A WEEK CODE IS FULL OF FLAW Declares Superintendent Foos in Urging That Reading be Represented HIGH SCHOOL CATERING IS GIVEN VENTILATION President Wanner Makes Statement That Was Ignored in Published Story When the roll was called 35 members answered at the December meeting of the School Board, last evening.

President J. Edward Wanner was in the chair and the minutes were recorded by Secretary Francis Roland. The first report presented was that of Superintendent Charles S. Foos, covering the statistics of the past month. In part it was as follows: No.

of Pupils. Male. Female. Total. II.

S. for Boys 479 479 H. S. for Girls 483 483 Eighth grade 258 242 500 Seventh grade 397 347 744 Sixth grade 576 553 1,129 Fifth grade 725 .730 1,455 Fourth grade 795 785 1,580 Third grade 812 797 1,609 Second grade 965 839 1,804 First gradie 1189 1079 2,268 Ungraded No. 1 16 '2 18 Ungraded No.

2 22. 0 22 Normal Training School Senior Class 0 11 11 Junior Class 0 22 22 1 1 ni unrn A RIM II A III LIJIMI it lu i nil rni i nliu UHI.UUIUUU fc 5890 12,124 163' 549 45 196 22 159 230 904 6120 13,028 Evg. Gram. 151. Kvg.

Elemen. School 137 674 The report also showed that during the month there were reported 1.869 oases of sickness among the pupils of the schools. (Continued on Seventh Page. LIFE SAVERS1 ARE DROWNED By Associated Press. New York, Dec.

20. Two members Df the volunteer live saving crew at Itockaway Beach, Dong Island Bruce Bond and David Jamison are missing and believed. to have perished today when' the new boat they were trying out, with three other members of the crew, upset in the surf. William Cas pidy was taken from the water exhausted, while Fred. Vollmer and Willi iam Phillips made their way ashore.

IDENTIFICATION IS NOW CERTAIN M. in Killed by Policeman, Who Was in Turn Shot, Belonged to Kith New York Family By Associated Fran. Philadelphia, Dec. 20. Captain of Detectives Souder tonight announced that the body of the roan who had and killed Policeman Barnett, and was himself killed by a bullet from the policeman's revolver, on the night of November 28, had been identiiied as that of Frederick Zudack, of 64 West One Hundred and Seventh street, New York.

Telephone calls from this city to New York, by Zudack, prior to the shooting, led to the identification. It was made by Cleveland Winston, whr ran an elevator in the One Hundred and Seventh street house, and identiiied the body as that of Zudack. According to the police, Zudack was a member of a wealthy New York family, who refuse to claim the body cr have anything to do with it. They say that Charles Zudack, of 27 Walker New York, an umbrella manufacturer, and, Simon Zudack, a diamond dealer, of 61 Nassau street, are brothers the dead man. His mother, they say, lives at 249 South Second ttreet, Brooklyn.

AWKWAKB HESITATING Why a writer of advertisements, should in the holiSay seaaon, and with a thousand things to bring forward, trouble himself and waste valuabl space, to speak about Refrigerators when snow is on the ground, and zero weather waiting around the corner, is a problem, and ha has no excuse except it is because he happens to remember that last holiday week there were seven sold, whether for gifts or not we don't know. But this store claims to be headquarters for goods, treasonable and otherwise, and whether the weather suggests thoughts of Fireless Cookers, Gas Heaters, Othello and Penn Esther Ranges, Sunshine Heaters or Refrigerators, we want it to suggest this store. Even a paradox its uses to the overworked "ad" man. BRIXTON'S, Penn Quality buns, pastry and bread at South Fifth St. Schofer's Wyomissing Branch Store, corner Penn Ave.

and Van Reed Road. BOTTLED IX BOND Harnilsvllle, 89c a quart Farmers 6th and "Washington. James 8. Brusstar Shirtmak ers, 70s Penn street. Headquarters for all kinds of shirts.

KING WANTS CONFERENCE 2. Plan Tfiat Wfll Prevent Hap nsMxlv Dicanlii. 9 uvu vt a auiuuuwik By Associated Press. London, Dec. 20.

The King tonight unexpectedly summonied the Prime Minister to London from Edinburgh. The nature of the conference which his majesty is to have with Mr. Asquith is, of course, not known, but it is likely that the general political aspect will be gone into thoroughly. King George haS taken marked interest in the general elections which have just ended and it is certain he has no wish to see another dtes61u.tion of Parliament for a long time. As the new Parliament now stands, the Liberal government, in coalition with the Natlonalists, Regular and Indpendent and Labor members, holds 398 seats, as against 272 held by the Unionists, a majority, of 126.

The ministerial majority, however, will in many cases be much smaller than this figure, as the Independent Nationalists are hostile to Kedmond and therefore to some of the jneasuresi proposed in the government program. WORST STORM KNOWN THERE By Associated Press. St. Johns, N. Dec.

20. New Founidland is in the grip of a cane declared to be the worst that has been known here for many years. The1 storm has been raging for 48 hours and shows no signs of cessation. Fear is expressed that many shipping dis asters will be recorded before the storm Wows itself out. ALLEGED HIGHWAYMAN CAPTURED BY POLICE Arrested on Charge of Beating and Bobbing a Greek on Saturday Night i Charged with highway robbery, Peter A.

Reasner was landed at police station shortly after o'clock yester day afternoon by Detective Miller. It is likely that a warrant will be lodged gainst the accused, this morning and, if he fails to secure bail, he will be committed to iail. Reasner is alleged to have beaten and then robbed a Greek of $43 on Saturday night. The Greek, Peter Pawewers, about 40 years old, of 36 Cedar street, was in a saloon on South Seventh street drinking. There he alleges he met Reasner.

The two drank together several times and, it is alleged, when Pawewers paid for their Ticaei It the Greek's mon ey. About 9.15 o'clock The Greek left the saloon and started for "home. Reasner went with him. On Court street near Eighth, the Greek alleges, Reasner suddenly attacked, him. The Greek resisted and then came a fierce struggle during which he was frightfully beaten about the face and head.

In the fight the Greek bit Reasner on the left wrist and also struck him on the left eye. Reasner is alkrfed to have finally overpowered Pawewers, taken the money from his pocket and run away. About 9.30 o'clock, several minutes after the fight, Sergeant Sponagle reached Court street. He found the Greek dazed, his face covered with blood and, the tearing up of the snow gave evidence that there had been a fierce struggle. As best he could, for he can not speak English, the Greek let the Sergeant know that he had been robbed.

Pawewers was hurried to the Homeopathic hospital where his battered face and head were swathed in bandages. When an interpreter was secured' Pawewers gave a good description of his assailant to the police. He, however, did not know his name. The case was placed in the hands of Detective Miller and a careful search was made for the man in the various saloons and other places in the neighborhood of Seventh and Penn streets. Shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday af ternoon Detective Miller received a tel ephone message which set forth that his man was in a saloon on Seventh street.

In a short time the alleged highwayman was in custody. At police station he gave his name. The Greek was sent for and, the moment he saw Reasner, he identified him as the man who had beaten and robbed him. At the suggestion of the Greek Detective Milter looked at Reasner's wrist and, on ths skin, there was plainly seen the marks of the victim's teeth, which were inflicted during the struggle. Reasner's left eye was also swollen and discolored where the Greek had struck him.

in trying to avoid being robbed. BIG OPIUM DEN RAIDED By Associated Press.) Buffalo, N. Dec. 20. In a raid by Federal officers here today, $5,000 worth of crude and smoking opium was seized, ten Chinamen, including Iaundrymen, were placed under arrest and, as a result, one opium ring, alleged to have been operated oh a large scale, broken up.

The charge against the prisoners is that they were converting crude opium into smoking opium without paying the Internal revenue of $1 a pound. TRANSFER APPROVED By Associated Press St. Louis, Dec 20. President R. Johnson, of the American League, to night approved the transfer of st Louis American club majority stock of Robert L.

Hedges to E. M. Hodgeman, Mar jawing, Ben Adkins and others. Why not buy a box of Antiotam rii. or Seal of Berks Cigars.

Prices, $1.40 to $1.50 per box of BO, Special for this week only. John E. Leinbachi Con. 'Phone 1040 1. BOTTLED IX HON I) Hainnisville, 89c a quart.

M1U CUUiJlfc COMMISSION GOVERNMENT VOTED DQWH Reading Joins With Nine Other Pennsylvania Cities in Op position NO ELECTION LAW CHANGES FAVORED Legislative Committee to be Called Upon for Solution of Municipal Problem By Associated Press. Harrisburg, Dec. 20. The League of Cities of the Third Class of Pennsylvania, in special session, today, voted down a proposition to recommend to the Legislature the enactment of a law providing a commission form of gov ernment for such municipalities. The proposal that the law committee discuss the subject with a committee of the allied civic bodies was also defeated.

After this action a motion was unanimously adopted that the Legislature name a committee to ascertain the best form of government for cities of the third class, in the hope that some way will be found to meet the numerous objections which are being made to the present third class city acts. To bridge over the time until a general third class code can be framed, the committee was Instructed to pre pare such bills for submission to the incoming Legislature as will make the laws conform to the constitutional requirements recently enacted. This will include a provision for the election of city assessors for four years terms, on a basis so that one member will always hold over. The convention declined to recommend any changes in the personal registration and other election laws. The convention' lasted all day and closed with a banquet tendered to the visiting delegates tonight.

Eighty delegates were present, representing all but five of the cities of the class. Iate in the afternoon, following a general discussion, a motion was by J. H. Bigknv, of Hazleton, that the Convention recommend to the Legisla ture the passage of a bill for a com mission form of government. Harris' burg, Chester, Bradford, and other cities declared for the present form, but Reading, Williamsport, York and Wilkes Barre voiced demands for a change and some suggested the advan tages of the commission, form, al though it was admitted that in some instances it had features which, were viewed with disfavor.

When the ballot was taken the following voted to lay the proposition for a commission torm on the table indefinitely: Bradford, Chester, Corry, Easton, Harris burg, Hazleton, New Castle, Oil City, Williamsport and Reading. Those against" indefinite postpone ment were Allentown, Altona, Erie. MoKeesport, Wilkes Barre and York. NORTH ADAMS GOES "DRY" By Associated Press. Xorth Adams, Dec.

20. After many years in the license column, with 21 saloons and several clubs enjoying the privilege of liquoT selling, North Adams today swung into the no license ranks by the majority of one vote. The vote today was: Yes 1478, no 1479. JOKE COSTS MAN'S LIFE By Associated Press. Pittsburg, Dec.

20. Joking in the cafe of the St. Charles Hotel, here, tonight, R. J. Mitchell, aged 33 years, a traveling salesman for a Cleveland, Ohio, book firm was shot and instantly killed by a man with whom he was discussing a prize fight.

An hour later, Brooks C. Bufflngton, who for 22 years has been superintendent of a large office building here, and said by several witnesses to have done the shooting, was arrested. Buffington denied any complicity in the shooting. XORYVEGIAX DARK WRECKED By Associated Press. Halifax, N.

Oec. 20. The Norwegian bark, Petra, from Rio Janeiro for Halifax, is a total 'wreck at Pennant Point, near Cape Sambro," X. S. Her crew of sixteen were saved with great difficulty.

THE CHOLERA IX ITALY By Associated Press. Rome, Dec. 20. Two deaths from cholera have occurred in the past 24 hours. Five new cases were reported In the same period.

INDEX TO OTHER PAGES Pages Among tlio Lodges 7 Amusements a Calls of the Crews 7 Court Honso Events. 3 Deaths 5 Editorials 4 Funerals 7 Hotel Arrivals 1 Local Markets 5 Jnkc Hiildcn 4 Market 2 7 Sick antl lnjurtMl 7 Social i II Sports 7 Weddingaf i NO MORE EGGS FOR PATIENTS Oil Being Substituted in Treat ment of Tuberculosis With Good Results By Associated Press. Harrisburg, Dec. 30. No more eggs will be supplied to patients for the present by the State Department of Health's dispensaries for tuberculosis throughout the state.

This is in the nature of an experiment, According to State Health Commissioner Dixon, who stated today that eggs would be commenced again at once it it was found that the patients needed them. Dr. Dixon said that for Some time past oil and milk had been used ait a number of dispensaries, instead' of eggs and milk, and with "excellent As fresh eggs are hard to get just now and as the price of eggs has gone above 45 cents a dozen, it was thought that this would be a good time to extend the oil and milk treatment to all dispensaries, keeping close watch on the results, SIX DAY SPEECH FAILS Senate Disregards Opposition to the Omnibus Claims Bill. By Associated Press. Washington, Dec.

20. In spite of the vigorous fight waged upon it by Senator Bristow, of Kansas, the omnibus claims bill, carrying more than $2,000,000, was passed by the Senate today. ''The Kansas senator occupied six days in addressing the Senate in opposition to the measure, but when it came to a vpte the bill was passed 45' to 11. The Senate confirmed Martin A. Knapp, to be United States Circuit Judge, and Mr.

Knapp will take his place on the new Court of Commerce when that tribunal is organized. The House devoted practically the entire day to consideration of the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill, which carries $35,325,219. A MAX BUILT LlTvE A FIREPLUG, Or broad across the narrows, is a hard proposition for a Merchant Tailor to fit with a suit of clothing, and even if he attempts the job, there's 10 chances to 1 the suit will be refused. This store does not claim to furnish ready to wear suits for men and boys, whose lines go off at a. tangent, and give a perfect fit, because our clothing is made on models of normal men, whether long, lean and lanky, or short and stout.

These, how.ever, we do claim, we can satisfy in price and quality, and guarantee perfection In fabric, finish and fit. BRriTOX'S, Penn Square. We Carry a Une line of gents' and ladles' watches, rings, necklaces, bracelet stick pins, repairing a specialty. Hanley, 27 iNorth Ninth TOME This store makes possible a high standard, quality and tone, in acceptable. gifts, without a large expenditure.

Nothing extravagantnothing commonplace. Cross London Gloves, for ladies and gentlemen, and Cross Leather Goods and Novelties have no superior in the. The highest quality. and greatest value for the money. Our haberdashery measures up to the same standard.

There is no doubt about its excellence, if it bears the Anewalt label. WALT'S Sensible sentiment and practicability, in girts at this store. Potatoes mum UK BV I mmn GIVEN A BLOW Italian Woman Who Abetted Crime is Quickly Convicted by Jury EIGHT OTHERS IN THE CASE WILL BE TRIED Gang is Alleged to Have Held Two Young Children for Ransom By Associated Press. New York, Dec. 20.

Justice dealt the Hand" a body blow in Brooklyn today with the Conviction, in less than1 six hours, of a woman kidnaper. She is Maria Rappa, a frail, weazened Italian woman, of not more than thirty years. The jury, after only ten minutes' deliberation, found her guilty of abetting the kidnaping of little Michael Rizzo and Guiseppe Longe. The penalty Is not less than five years, nor more than fifty years in the state prison. Sentence will be passed next Tuesday.

Stanislaus Pattenea, indicted with the woman, will be placed on trial to morrow, and the state hopes for a con viction. Eight other prisoners, all ar rested in connection with the case, are then to be tried. TOOK DRINK THEN DIED By Associated Press. Birmingham, Dec. 20.

Immc diately after taking a drink of whiskey out of a bottle, which one of them had ordered shipped him by mail) Guy R. Coleman and Stephen Strickland, well known young men of Birming ham, dropped dead this afternoon. Their deaths are being investigated by the coroner. FI.YIXti MACinXES 9c A PAIR As long as they last, beginning tomorrow, 500 pairs of 15 inch wings, in all colors and white, made to sell regularly at 50c a pair, marked for this special sale at 9c a pair, and 430 pieces of trimmings, fancy combinations of Aigrettes and wings, in an assortment of colors, regularly sold at 75c for this sale 15c. Milinery Department, BRITTOX'S, Penn Square.

Leading Haberdashers 537 Penn Sq. 1 1 KISSINGER'S, 8th and Cherry Five or ten bushel lots, 40, 53, 57 and 60 cents. Retail at a small advance. No frosted stock." UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMEK 247 Penn Padin? Everything of the Best and Most Modern In Equipment Courteous and Prompt Attention, Day and Night To the Public Goods at Cos! Price To introduce our Whiskies, Wines, Beer and Porter we are selling practically at cost. one (1) full quart to each purchaser, Look at Our Prices For Full Quarts Trimble 90c Guckenlielmer 85o Mi Henry 85o Canadian Club.

$1.15 11 89c Wilson 80c (lortfon Dry Gin. 1 90o Sloe tiln jj Dr. Bouvlcr's Biiehu Gin. 85c Duffy's Malt 73c Scotch We also carry a full line of Sherry, Port and other Wines 1'at lowest prices. Pottstown Celebrated Export Light and Dark Beer, also Pottstown Porter delivered to your residence at one (U.00) dollar per case.

Phono Us Cons. No, 3flnA, Bell 406K2. BERKS COUNTY DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Kiiccoinors to W. C. 951 Penn Cor.

Tenth. FAMILY ARRESTED ON Raid by Police Discloses Vast Quantities of Provisions and Luxuries STEALING IS SCIENTIFIC lly Associated Press. Boston, Dec, 20. Silks and laces hobnobbing with sides of beef, strips of bacon, cans of soup, condensed milk and paint, greeted the eyes of officers sent today to search the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Knadler, 63 yeiars old, who had been arrested on the charge of shoplifting.

There were also musical instruments, vases, steins, manicure sets and a great variety of other articles, estimated to be worth more than $5,000. Later the police arrested Mrs. Kmidler'a daughters, Margaret, 24 years old, and Lillian, 19 years old, and her son Frank. 23 years of age Investigation by the police matron revealed beneath the skirt of Margaret Knadler a cloth bag three feet square. A slit In the skirt formed the connection between the department store counters and the place of con cealment.

SCHRADER KIXE Furniture FIXE Holiday Shoppers The bountiful and fascinating dls play on our main floor invites you to comfortable choosing of useful and ar tiatic pieces, assembled for convenient Inspection, offering a dozeti or more solutions of every gift You wiU find every facility for gift choosing, trustworthy merchandise, moderate prices and plenty of people to serve and show you through' the many Christmas bargains. May we suggest that you come as early in the morning as possible as you can ar range for the best service, as only four days remain to do your Christmas buying. Our reputation Is your guarantee that you get the lowest prices and highest quality at this store. Schrader Kline, 648 650 Penn Street. FOR CAKES FOR Till; TABLE Get our guaranteed "Fancv Select.

ed" Brand of Eggs. Always reliable and of high quality. Reading Cold Storage and Ice Co. Why not buy a box of Antietam Club or Seal of Berks Cigars. Prices, $1.40 to $1.50 per box of 50.

Special for this week only. John E. Leinbach. Con. 'Phone 1040 1...

Wines and Liquors For the Holidays Family Trade a Specially S. H. CLOSE, 909 Penn Both 'PhoneS! HUNTER HEN I NGER Funeral Director and Cmbalmer 716 Penn Street, Reading. Penna BOTH 'PHONES, Cut Glass Diamonds and Watches. Jew elry of all descriptions, suitable for Christmas Gifts, at reasonable prices, i Jas.

W.Kalbach 13 North Ninth Street HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SAI.Er Penn street property, No. 1019, all improvements, 16 rooms, steam heat. Apply to Dr. Bergner, 950 Penn street. A.

W. FISHER, 154 Penn Street Has in stock a full line of Imported and Domestic Wines, Chevallier Royal Buchu Gin, all brands of Wines and Whiskies, Bailey's Rye Whiskey a specialty, special New England, Porto Rico and Jamaica Rum, Best fine old Imported and California Wines, Cordials, French and California Brandies. Mail orders promptly filled. Both 'Phones. 0 Bibles and Church Boohs for Christmas Gifts Whether you want a Family Bible for" parents or a Hand Bible or Church Book for brother or sister, we can supply your wants.

A Christmas Bargain Red Letter Bible, Colored Plates. Special $1.50." STERLING SILVER DESK SETS will make a handsome Christmas gift. The quality is the best, will not tarnish, three pieces to set, usually sold at 50c each. Special 69c for set. J.

GEO. IIINTZ ROCKEFELLER ENDS FOUNDING OF UNIVERSITY Makes Single and Final Gift of? $10,000,000 to Univettity of Chicago i WILL BE PAID IN TEN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS "Oil King" Has Given in All to the School Nearly $35,000,000 i By Associated Press.1 Chicago, Dec. 20. John D. Rocket feller has completed the task he set for himself in the founding of tha University of Chicago.

Today the public announcement was made of a sin gle and final gift of $10,000,000, which includes all the contributions that Mr. Rockefeller had planned to) make to the University. This sum, which is to be placed in ten annual installments, beginlng Jan. 1. will make a total of approximately $35,000,000 that Mr.

Rockefeller has donated to the University. Mr. Rockefeller says he now be lieves the school should be supported and enlarged by gifts of many rather than those of a single donor. TM he believes will be better accomplished if the public understands the limit of his contemplated assistance. Tha founding of new departments ha leaves to the trustees, as he says the funds may be furnished by other friends of the.

Up to the present time the sum of nearly $7,000,000 has been donated, to the university, in addition to Mr4 Rockefeller's gifts. NOTHING TO FIT ME, I'm Too Stout. Many women say this and many women hear this said repeatedly. Patrons of this store are fitted, whether stout or slim, and for 20 years our buyers have, when in the market, purchased garments for portly ladies, and, coats, waists and suits can usually be found here in blacks and staple colors in a satisfactory variety or styles from 40 to 46, and when not in stock will ba mode up to order. BKITTOX'S, Tenn Square.

Steinway Pianos Arthur Willich r. STREET. Sole representative for Beading anif Berks county. Place your holiday orders early. Make Your Baking asy BY USING Yocom's iXV OFFICE.

244 and 24B X. 8th Sfr Christmas Pianos Prospective Christmas buyers win find some wonderful pianos, from a standpoint of scientific advancement In piano construction, This ot pianos will be found at Edwards' Temple of Music, where they havd atways been found by thoughtful buy ers. Our prices and terms we will make to suit you. Edwards' Temple of Music 18 24 North Fourth St. 756 Penn Slreei On Coli, 90c a Hundred: Chop, Brans k(Hl Coin, (iluten and Whlt Middling Clover Hay, Tlmoth jiy, $uo, at frys, s.

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