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THE BEADING DAILY TIMES AND DISPATCH, FEyXA. RINGING ADDRESS SENATOR LODGE Issues of the Campaign Clearly Set Forth by the Permanent Chairman of the Convention. Upon asuming the position of permanent chairman of the Republican National convention in Philadelphia, yes tertlay afternoon, Hon. Henry Cabot lodge spoke as follows: "One of the greatest honors that can fall to any American in public life is to be called to preside over a Republican National convention. How great that honor is you know; but you cannot realize, nor can I express, the gratitude which I feel to you for having conferred it upon me.

I can only say to you, in the simplest phrase, that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 'Beggar that I am, I am even poor ipthanks, and yet I thank "We meet again to nominate the next President of the United States. Four years have passed since we nominated the soldier and statesman who is now President, and who is soon to enter upon his second term. Since the Civil War no Presidential term has been so crowded with great events as that which is now drawing to a close. They have been four memorable years.

To Republicans they show a record of promises kept, of work done, of unforeseen questions met and answered. To the Democrats they have been generous in the exhibition of unfulfilled predictions, in the ruin of their hopes of calamity and in futile opposition to the forces of the times and the aspirations of the American people. I wish I could add that they had been equally instrue tive to our opponents; but while it is true that the Democrats, like, the Bourbons, learn nothing, it is only too evident that the familiar comparison cannot be completed, for they forget a great deal which it would be well for them to remember. "In 1897 we took the government and the country from the hands of President Cleveland. His party had abandoned him and were joined to their idols, of which he was no longer one.

During the last years of term wj had presented to us the melancholy spectacle of a President trying to govern without a party. The result was that his policies were in ruin, legislation was at a standstill, and public affairs were in a perilous and incoherent condition. PROSPERITY AFTER PANIC. "We replaced this political chaos with a President in thorough accord with his and the macninery of govern' ment began again to move smoothly ami effectively. Thus we kept at once jjuv promise of better and more efficient administration.

In four months after the inauguration of President McKin ley we had passed a tariff bill. For ten years the artificial agitation, in behalf of what was humorously called tariff reform, and of what was really frets trade, had kept business in a ferment, had brought a treasury deficit, paralyzed industries, depression, panic, and, finally, continuous bad times to a degree never before imagined. Would know the result of our tariff legislation, look about you! Would you measure its success, recollect that it is no longer an issue, that our opponents free traders as they are do not dare to make it an issue, that there is not a in the Union today which could be carried for free trade against protection. "Dominant among the issues of four years ago was that of our monetary apd financial system. The Republican party promised to uphold our credit, to protect our currency from revolution, and to maintain the gold standard.

We have done so. We have done more. We have been better than our promises. Failing to secure, after honest effort, encouragement for international bimetallism, we have passed a law strengthening the gold standard and planting it more firmly than ever in our financial system, improving our banking laws, buttressing our credit, and refunding the public debt at two per cent, interest, the lowest rate in the world. It was a great work well done.

PROMISES FULFILLED. "But there were still other questions tn 1896. We had already thwarted tho of the Cleveland administration to throw the Hawaiian Islands back to their dethroned Queen, and to give England a foothold for her cables in the group. We then said that we would settle finally the Hawaiian question. We have done so.

The traditional American policy has been carried out. The flag of the Union Moats today over the cross roads of the Pacific. "We promised to deal with the Cuban question. Again comes the reply we have done so. The long agony of the island is over.

Cuba is free. But this great work brought with it events and issues which no man had foreseen, for which no party creed had provided a policy. The crisis came, bringing war its train. The Republican President and the Republican Congress met the new trial in the old spirit. We fought the war with Spain.

The result is history, known of all men. We have the perspective now of only a short two years, and yet how clear and bright the great facts stand out, like mountain peaks against the sky, while the gathering darkness of a just oblivion is creep fast over the low grounds where lie forgotten the trivial and unimportant things the criticisms and the fault endings which seemed so huge when ve still lingered among them. Here hey are, these great facts: A war of a Hundred days, with many victories and defeats; with no prisoners taken rom ns and no advance stayed; with triumphant outcome, startling in its ompleteness and in its world wide neaning. Was ever a war more justly ntej'ed upon, more quickly fought, nore fully won, more thorough in its esijlts? Cuba is free. Spain has been iriven from the Western hemisphere.

Yeah glory has come to our arms and trowned our flag. It was the work of he American people, but the Republi party was their instrument. OTHER PROBLEMS. "So much for the past. We are proud it, but we do not expect to live upon for the Republican party is pre em nently the party of action, and it3 larch is ever forward.

We are not so lade that we can be content to retreat r'to mark time. The tradition of the arly days of our party are sacred to and are hostages given to the Amer people that we will not be unwor tyy of the great leaders who have gone. The deeds of yesterday are in their lrn a pledge and a proof that what we romise we perform, and that the peo le who put faith in our declarations i 1896 were not deceived, and may lace the same trust in us in 1900. "The new problems brought by the we face with confidence in our Ives and a still deeper confidence in ie American people, who will deal stly and rightly with the islands which have come into their charge. The outcry against our new possessions is as empty as the cant about 'militarism and 'imperialism' is devoid of sense and meaning.

Regard for a moment those who are loudest in shrieking that the American people are about to enter upon a career of oppression and that the republic is in danger. Have they been in the past the guardians of Is safety for liberty now to be founCj most sureiy in pany wniun wc defender of domestic slavery? Is true freedom to be secured by the ascendency of the party which beneath our very eyes seeks to establish through infamous laws and despotic rule of a small and unscrupulous band of usurpers in Kentucky, who trample there not upon the rights of the black men only but of the whites, and which seeks to extend the same system to North Carolina and Missouri? Had it suddenly come to pass that the Democratic party which today aims whenever it acquires power to continue in office by crushing out honest elections and popular rule; has it, indeed, come to pass, I say, that that party is the chosen protector of liberty? If it were so the outlook would be black, indeed. No! The party, of Lincoln may best be trusted now, as in the past, to be true, even as he was true, to the rights of man and to human freedom, whether within the borders of the United States or in thes islands which have come beneath our flag. "For the islands of Hawaii and Porto Rico the political problem has been solved, and by Republican 'legislation they have been given self government, and are peaceful and prosperous under the rule of the United States. "In the Philippines we were met by rebellion, fomented by a self seeking adventurer and usurper.

The duty of the President was to repress that rebellion to see to it that the authority of the United States, as rightful and as righteous in Manila in Philadelphia, was acknowledged and obeyed. That harsh and painful duty President Mc Kin ley has performed firmly and justly, eager to resort to gentle measures wherever possible, unyielding when treachery and violence made force necessary. Unlike the opponents of expansion, we do not regard the soldiers of Otis and Lawton and MacArthur as 'an enemy's In our eyes they are the soldiers of the United States; they are our army, and we believe in them and will sustain them. Even now the Democrats are planning, if they get control of the House to cut off the appropriations for the army, and thus compel the withdrawal of our troops from the Philippines. The result would be to force the retirement of such soldiers as would remain to Manila, and their retreat would be the signal for the massacre and plunder of the great body of the peaceful inhabitants of the islands who have trusted to us to protect and guard them.

Such an event would be infamy. TRADE EXPANSION. "By every legitimate means within the province of government and legislation we mean to stimulate the expansion of our trade and to open new markets. Greatest of all markets is China: Our trade there is growing by leaps and bounds. Manila, the prize of war, gives us inestimable advantages in developing that trade.

It is the corner stone of our Eastern policy, and the brilliant diplomacy of John Hay in securing from all nations a guarantee of our treaty rights and of the open door in China rests upon it. We ask the American people, whether they will throw away these new markets and widening opportunities for trade and commerce by Duttintr in nower trm I Democratic party, who seek under cov er of a newly discovered section for the rights of man to give up these islands of the East and make Dewey's victory fruitless? The choice lies between this Democratic policy of retreat and the Republican policy which would hold the islands, give them freedom and prosperity and enlarge these great opportunities for ourselves and our posterity. "The Democratic attitude toward the Philippines rests wholly on the proposition that the American people have neither the capacity nor the honesty to deal rightly with these islands. Thoy assume that we shall fail. They fall down and worship a Chinese half breed whose name they had never heard three years ago, and they slander and cry down, and doubt the honor of American soldiers and sailors, of admirals and generals, and public men who have gone in and out before us for an entire lifetime.

We are true to our own. We have no distrust of the honor, the humanity, the capacity of the American people. To feel or do otherwise is to doubt ourselves, our government and our civilization. We take issue with the Democrats who would cast off the Philippines because the American people cannot be trusted with them, and we declare that the American people can be trusted to deal justly, wisely and generously with these distant islands, and will lift them up to a higher prosperity, a broader freedom and a nobler civilization than they have ever known. We have not failed elsewhere.

Wc shall not fail here. no step backward; "Those are the questions we present to the American people in regard to the Philippines. Do they want such a humiliating change there as Democratic victory would bring? Do they want an even more radical change at home? Suppose the candidate of the Democrats, the Populists, the foes of expansion, the dissatisfied and the envious should come into power, what kind of an administration would he give us? What would his cabinet be? Think what an electric spark of confidence would run through every business interest in the country when Buch a cabinet was announced as we can readily imagine he would make. More important still, we ask the American people whether they will put in the White House the hero of uncounted platforms, the prodigal spendthrift of words, the champion of free silver, the opponent of expansion, the assailant of the courts; or whether they will retain In the Presidency the Union soldier, the leader of the House of Representatives, the trained statesman who has borne victoriously the heavy burden of th; last four years, the champion of protection and sound money, the fearless supporter of law and order wherever the flag floats? "But there is one question which will put to the American people in this campaign which Includes and outweighs all others. We will say to them You were in the depths of adversity under the last Democratic administration; you are on the heights of prosperity today.

Will that prosperity continue if you make a change in ydur President and in the party which administers your government? How. long will your good times last if you turn out the Republicans and give political power to those who cry nothing but Woe I Woe! the lovers of calamity and foes of prosperity who hold success in business to be a crime and regard thrift as a misdemeanor? We point to the adversity of the Cleveland years lying dark behind us. It has been replaced by the prosperity of the McKinley years. Let them make whatever explanation they will, the facts are with us. "It is on these facts that we shall ask for the support of the American people.

What have done is known, and about what we intend to do there is neither secrecy nor deception. What we promise we will perform. Our old policies are here, alive, successful and full of vigor. Our new policies have been begun, and for them we ask support. When the clouds of impending Civil War hung dark over the country in 1861, we took up the great task then laid upon us, and never flinched until we had carried It through to victory.

Now, at the dawn of a new century, with new policies and new opportuni ties opening before us in the bright sunshine of prosperity, we again ask the American people to entrust us with their future, We have profound faith in the people. We do not distrust their capacity of meeting the new responsi bilities even as tney met the old, and we shall await with confidence, under the leadership of William McKinley, the verdict of November." OBITUARY. MRS. HARRY GKTKOST. Mrs.

Kate Getrost, aged 9 years, wife of Harry Getrost, 815 North Eleventh street, died of consumption yesterday morning. She was a member of St. Stephen's Reformed church, and besides her husband, is survived by two children, Bessie and Roxanna, and these brothers and sisters: Alexander and Sylvester, of the West; Mrs. Francis Schaeffer, Lillie, Sallie and Henry I Bickert, of Reading; Titus, of Bridge port, and Mrs. Grace Brown, of Phila I delphia.

PHILIP HAYES. Philip Hayes, aged 69 years, 827 Sum mer street, died of general debility i early yesterday morning. Deceased was a member of the St. Joseph Cath olic church and leaves his wife, Wini fred, ana two aaugnters, Mrs. John Omeara and Winifred E.

Hayes. ANDREW L. HANNAHOE. Andrew L. Hannahoe, aged 21 years, died of a complication of diseases at the residence of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick C. Hannahoe, 929 Cotton street, early on Wednesday morning. Deceased was a member of the St. Peter Catholic church, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Young Men's club and the St.

Peter T. A. B. society, and leaves his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mich ael James Bartholomew Thomas Patrick Peter Mar garet and Mary Hannahoe, all at home. MRS.

CHARLES W. FOCHT. Mrs. Sallie B. Focht, wife of Charles W.

Focht, died of heart failure suddenly at her residence, in Philadelphia. Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Focht's age was 43 years, 3 months and 11 days. A husband and two children Sallie and John survive.

The family moved to Philadelphia last October. Mrs. Focht was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran church. FUNERALS.

The funeral of John W. Reber was held yesterday from his late resi dence, baa Locust street. xne remains were attired in a fireman's uniform and rested in a walnut casket. Services were held at the house by Rev. F.

K. Huntz inger. The Marion Fire Company attended in a body, accompanied by the Athletic Band. The pall bearers were selected from among them. Among the floral tributes was a large design from the Marion Fire Company and a pillow from the family.

Interment was made in Aulenbach cemetery Undertaker, Seldel. The funeral of Nellie daughter of Rev. J. Addison and Helen J. Kutz, was held yesterday from the residence of the parents, 445 South 5th street.

The remains were attired in a cream silk robe and rested in a pale blue plush casket. Services were held at the house by Rev. B. T. Callen.

There were a number of floral tributes. Interment private in Trinity Lutheran cemetery Undertaker, Auman. The funeral of Rosie, infant daughter of Marcus and Mary Castellak, 41 North Front street, was held yesterday. Re quium mass was celebrated in St. Paul Catholic Church, Rev.

Father Michael officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Undertaker, Felix. BUSINESS NOTES. Martin S.

Croll and W. H. Smith have purchased the wholesale hat, cap and straw goods business of J. B. Schaeffer, 119 North Sixth street, and taken possession.

Both reside at Topton, Mr. Croll having been a former internal revenue collector for this district. The firm name is Croll Smith. The Reading Gas company board of managers met and elected William R. Mcllvain president and Edward D.

Smith, secretary and treasurer. The usual semi annual dividend of 6 per cent, was declared. The par value of the stock is $25 per share. Henry K. Binkley purchased from H.

F. Kraemer and J. A. Danner the property, 1024 North Twelfth street, 14.4 by 105 feet, for $1,900. SENT TO REFORMATORY.

Harry Good, aged nine years, son of Henry F. Good, was charged by his father with being incorrigible, remaining away from home, taking various articles from people, etc. He was given a hearing and taken to the reformatory at Glen Mills by Court Crier Yea ger. Grain is not a stimulant, like coffee. It is a tonic and its effects are permanent.

1 A. successful substitute for coffee, because it ha3 the coffee flavor that almost everybody likes. Lots of coffee substitutes in the market, but only one food drink Grain O. It grocers 15c. and S3c THE FOOD DRINK tf THE VAN REED CASE.

IT IS THE SUBJECT OF CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN COUNTY OFFICIALS OTHER COURT NEWS. The county commissioners, through their solicitor, have addressed the following letter to the district attorney: "In the matter of the indictment presented to the grand jury at June sessions, 1900, which was ignored by the grand jury and costs placed on the county commissioners, we are instructed to ask you, as district attorney, to Join in the petition to the court asking leave to present a new bill of indictment to the grand jury at September sessions. "We trust that you will see the propriety in joining with us In this petition. We inclose you a copy of the petition which was presented to court June 16, 1900. "Let us know at an early date what you intend to do." On last Saturday they had a petition in court asking that a new bill be sent to the next grand jury.

Judge Ermen trout asked if the district attorney joined in the Mr. Rotbermel said he had not been consulted and asked time to look into the matter. IN THE ORPHANS COURT. Judge Bland appointed the Reading Trust company guardian of Carrie, Rosa, Nora, Alice and Arthur Bortz, minor grandchildren of Jonas Bortz, Longswarap, deceased. A rule was granted on P.

F. Eisen brown Sons company and Ira M. Becker, executor of Catharine Maurer, Reading, deceased, to show cause why the sum of $125 should not be paid to the Reading Trust company, guardian of William Myers, in trust, to apply the said amount to the payment of tombstones as directed in the will of said Catharine Maurer, deceased. The widow's appraisement in the estates of Daniel B. Stut, Ontelaunee, deceased, and Henry A.

Hahn, Muhlenberg, deceased, were filed and confirmed nisi. FROM THE ROW OFFICES. Appraisers John Gaenzel, Oscar Wetherhold and Frank Menges filed their inventory of the asigned hosiery mill property or Wilson stiantz. it aggregates $7,000. Sheriff Brobst sola tne store stocK ox Mary Amelia Smith, Strausstown, for $708.40.

At the same time he sold the personal property of Mary A. and John A. Smith for $211.75. Auditor Joseph R. Dickinson, in tne assigned estates of L.

W. Ritzman and L. w. and A. W.

irtitzman, strausstown, had a meeting of creditors. A number of claims were presented. The balance for distrubution is $2,400. C. D.

Ivaier company Issued an attachment against Abraham Hill to re cover a debt of $52.66. Harry Christen sen is summoned as garnishee. Cora Witmeyer was divorced rrom Samuel Witmeyer. MATRIMONIAL EVENTS. Edward Lueken and Miss Nellie Borst, were married in the St.

Peter Catholic church by Rev. Father Cleary. The couple was attended by Miss Mary Lueken, sister of the groom, and William McCullough. A reception and dance was held at Krebs hall last even ing. Howard J.

Seigfried, 300 Miller's court, and Miss Edith R. Good, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Good, 127 Chestnut street, were married by Rev. Dr.

Henry Mosser. A reception was held. Elmer Malick and Miss Clara M. Messimer, both of Sunbury, were married by Rev. J.

Calvin Leinbach, at his parsonage. MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses were issued: Edward A. Lueken, hatter, son of August and Lena Leuken, 216 South Second street, and Nellie daughter of Jacob and Mary Borst, 437 Oley street. Elbert M.J son of Newton and Harriet Smith, and Carrie, daughter of James and Ellen A.

Strausser, both of Leesport. Frank J. Schumacher, bar clerk, son of Augustus and Augusta Schumacher, 231 Mulberry street, and Carrie daughter of Dayjd and Katharine Koch, 546 Poplar lane. SERVANT ARRESTED. Stella Mulligan, a servant in the family of Rev.

Dr. M. C. Horine, 148 South 5th street, was arrested on oath of the latter for larceny. The warrant was issued by Alderman Houck and served by Constable Kreider.

Bail was entered for a hearing on Friday night. It is alleged that $16 was missing from a bureau drawer in the library. A short while thereafter the girl returned from up town with an elaborately trimmed hat and a new dress. The suspicions of the family were aroused and the girl was questioned and the lost money referred to. She then confessed to having taken a part of it.

CARSONIA THEATRE. This week's program at Corsonla Theatre has proved a good card, as he artists are all up to dae. Wilson and Leicester present a good singing sketch; little Miss Lewis is a clever juvenile artist, while Ed. Chis sie makes a first class character comedian. Phelps and Willing, Vanleer and Manola and the De Greus, in buck dances, laughing act and ariel act give strength to the program.

Performance afternoon and evening. PAUL PRY OF THE VELDT. There is nothing in the wide, wide world as impudent as the South African meercat. He is a little, lithe, dun colored animal something between a ferret and a weasel, with short, silver tipped fur, an impudent snout and bright, beady little eyes. Nothing disturbs his equanimity, and It takes a deal to frighten him.

He has been before now compared to the mongoose for his absolute indifference to surroundings and his curiosity to see what is going on in his immediate neighborhood. Riding quietly over the veldt, scores of meercats may be seen popping up here and there and, exchanging the time of day. They usually run in couples, and when they are surprised they sit up next to one another on their haunches and twist their heads from side to side in the most comical man ner, making all the while a quaint whirring sound in their throats and. flapping their absurd fore paws in a pathetically humorous sort of way. There is really no limit to their cheek.

One may be quietly asleep in a tent with one's head on a saddle and a karoos, or fur rug, thrown over one for warmth's sake. By and by a soft, cold, little nose is thrust into one's face, and the whirring, purring sound announces the visit of a friendly and Inquisitive meercat. If you don't feel quite well, try a bottle of Hood's Samaparllla. It Is a wonderful tonic and In vis orator. It will help you.

5 3 Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Bedding WHAT'S YOUR NEED? Whatever it is, rest assured that it can be readily and well supplied in this the Largest Store of its kind in the world. Hundreds of styles and prices can he seen of a single article. Nowhere can he found such a grand assortment as here. Money savers for the people is the name by which this house is known throughout the land. J.

B. Van Sciver Co. Ftve minutes by Ferry from Philadelphia i We prepay freight on all goods purchased by our Reading customers i MR. ROMIG'S ANSWER. HE DENIES EVERT ALLEGATION MADE IN THE BILL PILED BY MR.

SELTZER. George F. Baer, counsel for. former Select Councilman George Romig, filed an answer to the charge made against Mr. Romig in the Seltzer equity suit concerning the recent award of the electric light contract.

The an swer filed is as follows: "I deny that in the latter part of May, 1899, or thereabout, or at any oth er time or under any circumstances the Metropolitan Electric company and United Power and Transportation or eitner or ootn, eitner directly or indirectly, paid to me the sum of $250 as the consideration for my vote, and deny absolutely that then or ever I agreed to cast my vote in favor of the awarding of the contract for city lighting to the Metropolitan Electric company, and as a consideration for services to be rendered by way of inducing other Councilmen to vote similarly, and by means of the money so paid and the influence so procured, as well as by directly and indirectly giving to the said majority of Councils moneys, entertainments, at which wine was served, election expenses and other things of value, privileges and personal advantages, the Metropolitan Electric company and the United Power and Transportation company induced the majority of Councils to enter into the said corrupt and unlawful arrangement to further th purpose of the Metropolitan Electric company and the United Power and Transportation company, and to vote for the awarding of and to award the said contract to the said Metropolitan Electric company. I aver and afiirm that I was never approached, talked to or spoken with about anything concerning the awarding of said contract, or anything in connection therewith, by the Metropolitan or the United Power and Traction company, or any person or persons for them, or in their interest." The answer is sworn to before Notary Foster S. Biehl. Similar answers are being prepared for filing by Messrs. Boas and Stout.

LIST OF PATENTS. Granted to Pennsylvania Inventors this Week, and Reported by C. A. Snow Company. Washington, June 20.

F. W. Cool baugh and K. Dingertz, Easton, railway car; C.C.Cordy, Allegheny, spring motor; E. B.

Entwisle, Johnstown, railway crossing R. Eyre. Johnstown, electric welding; W. H. Forbes, Beaver Falls, rachet driving gear; W.

Fullard, Colwyn, embossing printing press; F. W. Garrett, Johnstown, brake mechanism for electric railway cars; Harris, Williamsport, fire escape; E. E. Hendrick, Carbondale, bobbin; W.

M. Hoerle, Allegheny, thread joint for lamps; J. O. Houser, Pittsburg, die for forming twist drills; J. Jenkins, Allegheny, annealing and bluing furnace; J.

J. Knappenberger, Greensburg, hot air furnace; W. F. Krane, Allegheny, non explosive oil can; C. Kuhlewind, Knoxville, relief device for rolls; J.

Lanz, Pittsburg. compositeVmetal beam or column; G. E. Lint, York, sash lock; R. M.

Ray, New Castle, combina tion reel and grip for fishing rods; T. Shields, Altoona, casing for rapho phones; Shimer, Milton, cutter head L. C. Stillman, Coudersport, reamer; W. A.

Stubblebine, Bethlehem, furnace; L. H. Studebaker, Erie, apts. for printing lists; J. Swinbank, Pitts burg, gas producer; G.

F. Tait, McDonald, casing head for artesian wells; J. W. Taylor, York, turbine water wheel; M. Ujak, Pittsburg, hose bridge; W.

F. Watson, Tidioute, combined pocket implement; J. Werner, Pine Grove, valve gear for gas engines; L. C. Wetzel, Bellefonte, combined latch and lock; J.

W. Wilt, Altoona, account book; P. E. Wirt, Bloomsburg, fount ain pen. KURA DERMA.

The Census Man i had a number of question to ask you. Did he ask you Io you use I KURA DERMA? A true Hair food. For Falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, Eueua, it Is without an Esenweln's Druo; Store. 0th and Franklin IIHI II HI I II I I I I I I II I I I I CAMDEN, N. J.

FINANCIAL The Pennsylvania Trust Company Capital. Surplus, $105,000. $250,000. ACTS AS EXECUTOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, ETC. FURNISHES SURETY ON BONDS.

INSURES TITLES. LENDS MONEY ON MORTGAGE! JUDGMENT AND COLLATERAL, SECURITY. Interest Allowed on Deposits of Money, as Follows: 2 per cent, per annum, subject to check. 23 per cent, per annum, for 6 months. 3 per cent, per annum, for one year.

536 Reading, Pa. NOTICE TO INVESTORS! We have for sale some excellent stocks that bear good dividends, and bonds that pay grood interest. If you are looking for any Investments we shall be glad to speak to you about them. If you desire any particular kind of security, let us know and we will try to procure it for you. W.

W. LIGHT, aS FX'. SIXTH READING, PA. Telephone 4g4g. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE CATALOGUE.

Real Estate New Catalogue Now Ready. Consult your interest if you want to buy, sell or rent, by calling: on JOHN H. RHOADS, Steal Estate Aent. No. 24 North fifth street.

GEORGE W. BILLMAN CO. FIIIE, LIFE and ACCIDENT INSURANCE. Readlne National Bank Building, NO. 617 PENS STREET.

MoneytoLoanon First Mortgage in sums of from S500 to S20.0OO.0O. IRVIN D. E. SWARTZ, Heal Estate and Insurance Agent, Conveyancing, Rents Collected. LOG CABIN, 30 South Fourth Street, READING.

PA. AWNINCS. SUNNY WEATHER SUGGESTS AWNINGS We are now' prepared to furnish estimates and samples, either by visiting us or we can come to you. Prompt Service, Reliable Work, Seasonable Prices. flags and decorations.

HIPPIE BROS. 44Q 443 FRAHKLIN STREET. EXCURSION. $1.75 Excursion TicRets $1.75 TO PHILADELPHIA on sale June 18th and 19th, Rood to return until June 26th. Account Republican National Convention.

Now on sale at city oflice Penna. R. 23 North Sixth street Late train leaves Philadelphia 11.50 p. m. F.

S. JACOBS. A gout. CONTRACTOR. D.

E. DAMPWAN, CARPENTER AND BUILDER, 446 AND 448 COURT ST. Estimates Furnished. Telephone. PROFESSIONAL.

WH. scholl, r.r. s. C. R.

8CHOLL, D. X. P. Second National Bank KulldliiK. MS Penn Square.

5th floor, take elevator Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. WF.

MARKS, M. 48 North Ninth Street. Office Hours, 7 to 9 a. 12 to 2 p. m.

Mediuai and Surgical diseases of women. 6 to p. in. Medical. LAWVEK.

SneeeMorto Vniel Kronen trout. I 3 Washington Street, Reedta, Pau Telephone DR. THOS. A. STRASSER, KVK.

IAK. NOSE. THROAT AND NEKVOI) DISEASES A SPECIALTY. aHrif iTtlnn of ho ffj nd Adjustment of Spectacle, and eye nrlaseea furnished at loweMt cash prices from SI up. 991 fan tt.