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wMwg turner Whan success begins to diwo on effort and expenditure, then crowd on steam with an increased pressure. To relax effort at this stage is practically to abandon the original purpose at the critical moment. This is the time of all others to lay on the lush and quicken the speed of the team. It will surprise the advertiser to realize how suddenly success has converted a trifle into an affair of the greatest magnitude. But that imprecisely what advertising does for a small as well as a large thing.

This is the magic of it. It contains a mystery that is fathomed only by him who follows it. VOLUME 71.xTO. 118. FRIDAY MOENING, FEBRUARY 17, 1893.

TEN CENTS A WEEK THE TREATY TRANSMITTED. President Sends to the Senate the Formal Convention for the Annexation of Hawaii. THE OFFICIAL MESSAGE. Brief, but Unequivocally Favorable to Immediate Annexation. THE PROVISIONS OF THE TREATY.

They Reserve to CongreM the Determlna tlon of All Question Affect I a the Fonn or OoTcroment of the Anared Territory, the Cltl seats hip and KlcTe FrmnchlM ot Its lob molt, nts, end All Question Relet tna; to the Political end Economic Status ot the Islsvnds. Washington, Feb. 16. The Hawaiian treaty of annexation concluded between Secretary of State Foster and the Commissioners of the Provisional Government of Hawaii was transmitted to the Senate yesterday, bat not made public. The message of the President was brief.

It states that it was deemed more desirable to fully annex the islanda than to establish a protectorate. The President says the overthrow of the monarchy was not in any way promoted by this Government; that the restoration' of I.iliou kalani is undesirable if not impossible, unleis actively supported by the United States, would be accompanied by serious disaster and the disorganization of all business interests. PROVISIONS OP THE TREATY. Secretary Foster says that the provisions of the treaty reserve to Congress the determination of all questions affecting the form of government of the annexed territory, the citizenship and elective franchise of its inhabitants, and all questions relating to the economic and political status of the islands. In conclusion, he says that pending the negotiaiions he received cssurances from representatives of the leading Powers of the world in this city and from our own Ministers abroad convincing him that the incorporation of the Hawaiian Islands into the tOnion will be regarded by these Powers with satisfaction or leady acquiscence.

Xbe treaty itself provides tor the cession of all rights of sovereignty over the isianda, all public buildings and property to the United States, revenue from public lands, except such as are reserved for Government purposes, to be used solely for the benefit of the people of the islands. Until Congress provides otherwise, the existing Government and laws of the Hawaiian Islands are continued, subject to the paramount authority of the United States. A resident Commissioner is to be ap TJOin'ed, who shall have power to veto any act: of said Government. Until Congress enacts the necessary legislation, Existing eacjmercial rela ions of the Hawaiian Islands, both with the United States and foreign Governments, shall continue. Further immigration of Chinese into the islands is prohibited, and Chinese now in the islands shall not be permitted to come into the present territory of the The public debt of the islands is assumed by the illnited States to the extent of $3,250,000.

The United States agrees to pay Queen a.ilioukalani 20,000 a year during her lite, and to Princess Kaiaulani $150,000. Provision is made for the exchange of ratifications of the treaty at Honolulu as on as the part of the United S4tati, by the KesidiUt Commissioner "rov Sded for in the treaty. It will be oWrv ed under the provision of the treaty oeecnar producersof Hawaii will not parti Pate in ithe bounty provided by the Mc Kinley Jaw unless Congress should exte id to the Islands. The Senat 'Wlll Ratify Mi. Treaty.

Washington; Feb. 3(1. There is practically no donb felt by Senators who are thoroughly informed on the subject that the Hawaiian treaty of annexation will be promptly ratified by the Senate. There does not seem to be any reason to expect trouble about the ratification by the Provisional Government of Hawaii, and annexation is regarded as good as accomplished. MITCHELL NOT EXCLUDED.

The Knfcllsh. Patilliit Ietalnd Convict, but Released by Corpus. JIew York, Feb. IB. Charlie iMitchell, the English heavy weight prize lighter, who arrived last evening on the iteamer Majestic, was detained this morning by Inspector Wormser, Chief of the Quarantine Guard.

Mitchell finished a term of imprisonment in England only a short time ago, and is therefore an ex convict and aomes under the law which prohibits the lusjding of alien immigrants who have been in prison, providing that itis his intention to settle in this country. Othewise he cannot be held so Colonel Weber said this morning. Mitchell engaged the law firm of Howe Hummel as counsel, and his lawyers to apply at once for a writ ol 'habeas corpus for the production of in the United States Court, twhen the quarantine officers will be required to show cause why Mitchell ribould not be allowed to land. JA Itchell Discharged. "Ne TfO, Feb.

16. Judge Andrews, tat the Supreme Court, discharged Charles alitchell. the pugilist, when he was iorought before him this ailTDOon on the 'writ of habeas corpus. ITCH EI.I. READY TO PUT IP.

Mitchell subsequently had a conference with Brady, Corbett'a manager' and airnwl to meet him again at four o'clock to morrow. The conference was brief and to the noint. BraTly informed Mitchell that he had deposited $10,000 nrit.h Mr. Dickinson in eh'ilf of Corbett, an Mitchell renlied that it would be fast enough: that on account of tth court nroceedings he bad not had to convert English notes into American money, but he would be pre pared to nut up the money to morrow. It was the general opinion among men that Mitchell means busi ness, and that he will not let a month or two stand in tne way oi a bimvu.

In aneakimr of the rnmor that he would take up his residence permanently in this ranntrr. Mitchell said there was no truth in it whaterer. 'If the match ia made I will ro to and to train, and will 1, Tft. tl.A tl Vi At Kline ft Kppltiltner'a 0n account of stock taking and change yaf firm, the store will be closed all day Friday next. Open again Saturday morn ino with a ereat bargain sale in every de partroent.

Bayers should not fail to come as early as possible, as this sale will only n.bontinneu ior a verv Ki.ink Eppihimkr, 622 Penn Street. THE KANSAS IMBROGLIO. THE REPUBLICANS MASTERS OF THE SITUATION. Xbe SberiBT Asserts His Authority He Itaises oeee sod Supersedes tike Governor's Foree Populists Abandon the Field. Topbka, Feb.

16. The. Kansas war has changed its front. Sberilf Wilker son has read the Constitution, and from it has concluded that he alone is the peace officer of thin county, and that, unless ha demands it, the Governor has no right to call out the militia. Late last night he iu formed the Governor that he won Id preserve the peace of this county without any interference from the Chief Executive of the State, and to do this he is organizing a force which will take full charge of the State House Square to the exclusion of the military forces.

The Populists Abandon the Fight. Topeka, Feb. 36. The crisis raised by Sheriff Wilkersaajalling out a posse of one thousand men to defend the Republican position is so critical and so filled with embarrassing difficulties that the Populists have decided not to meet it. At noon the Governor held a conference with the Populist House members and various leaders of the party.

The Governor said that the militia could not be depended upon to carry ont his orders; that the resistance of 125 men would be useless before the sheriffs posse of 1,000 men, It was decided to hire a ball down town for the Populist House, nnd there the meetings of the Populist House will be held until the difficulties are settled. Another Revolutionary Populist Move. Topeka, Feb. 16. The Populist House this afternoon took action intended to checkmate Sheriff Wilkerson in his support of the Republicans.

A bill was passed empowering the Governor to remove the sheriff of any county for cause, and appoint his successor forthwith. The bill will be sent to the Senate the first thing in the morning. The programme is for the Senate to pass it at once, and send it to the Governor for bis signature. Sheriff Wilkerson declares, however, that he will not surrender his office. "The Origin of Man.

A lecture to men was delivered at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association last evening by Rev. Dr. C. S. Gerhard, subject, "The Origin of Man," from a scientific standpoint.

He spoke for nearly an hour, and want of space alone pro vents a more extended notice of this excellent lecture. He said there are two great books, the book of nature and the book of revelation. Creative power and creative processes are taught in the oue and theism and the personality of God and bis spiritual being are taught ia the other. We learn that God formed man of the dust and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, hut how He did this the Bible does not tell us. Our bodies are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, the elements found in dust.

May we not have been created and born Science can not explain the origin of matter of life, of consciousness, but it can trace their development. The world is the result of a long process of evolution. After elaborate ing this thought he concluded by reading an account of man's origin as given in Butler's Elementary Geography, used in the public schools of this city, which is based on the evolutionary theory. Two Sessions of Court Next Week. There will be two sessions of Court this month for special business.

The first will be held on Monday and Tuesday next, to hear the applications for licenses. The applicants, from the boroughs and townships will be heard on Monday and the city applicants will receive attention on Tuesday. All the applicants are obliged to appear in person and answer the questions that nmy be asked. So far. no remonstrances have been filed, which will not necessarily 9ave the violators of the law, if any, from exposure and revocation of their license.

The next session of Court will be on Saturday, the 25th for the acknowledgment of sheriff's deeds and distribution of proceeds of sheriff's sales. Personal. GeorcA Rice. 417 South Eleventh street, will celebrate Lisa 71st birthday anniversary this evening. Daniel and Edward Fram attended a party given in Philadelphia last even ing.

Miss ida M. instil ana Airs. ua dards left yesterday for Old Point Com fort, Va. Kev. ana Mrs.

r. it. rtriuenoaugn attended the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowman, Cbambersburg.

PkorloB Senior nf PhilailnliVhia. has been appointed road foreman of engines on the P. S. V. with headquarters ia this city.

Nevi Told In a Few Lines. Patrick G. Mealey, 934 North Eighth street, employed in the P. R. shops is seriously ill with pneumonia.

David Hartlieb, iiaj (ireen street, was out fish ins along the Tulpehocken this week and caught a fine string. One of the hsa was a eucKer mat weignea two nounds. Israel ivlinnicu wiu nrreaieu. uv VOumw ble Rhoads last evening on Alderman Sheetz's warrant charged with malicious mischief on oath of Manie Good, in de fault of bail he was locked up. Ttealing Railroad Bonds Extended.

"New York. Feb. 16. Arraneerin.ta have been made by the Reading Railroad Company with Messrs. Spev.r by which seven cent, bonds maturing next Qctdber will be extended at four.

ef cent, for 30 years. There is iiuy a small issue ahead of these bonds. CITY BEWS AHD GOSSIP. T)r. Prank H.

Good has completed the work of vaccinating the inmates of the county prison. A special meeting of Councils pas been called for this evening to unish np the calendar and take action on the sal arv bills. The Water Board sxttlcd with Con tractor Shadle his claim for damages to property at Mulberry and streets for At Kiln. St Kppltilmer's. On account of stock taking and change of firm, the store will be closed all day Friday next.

Open again Saturday morning with a great bargain sale iu every department. Buyers should not fail to come as early as possible, as this sale will only be continued for a very few days. Kline Eppibimkb, 522 Penn Street. Tti. Weather To Day.

Washington. Feb. 10. 8 p. m.

Indication for Eastern Pennxyleania: Forecast far Friday: Much colder; northeasterly winds; fair Friday morning; probably snow Friday afternoon or night. Two of the world's most famous lady artists at Rajah Temple this Friday even iug. IN ANNUAL SESSION. REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. Election of OMcw President Bojar't Sag section for at Cltl sen's CommittM of Fifty Received with Applsass The Proceedings.

The annual meeting of the Boaid of Trade was held last evening in the Court House and was attended by over two hundred members. It was called to order at 8.20 by Jerome L. Boyer, president. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were read. After the adoption of the minutes the reports of the various committees and officers were read.

The first was that of the Committee on Finance, consisting of John D. Mishler, William D. Smith and John B. Baser. The report covers the figures fonnd in the treasurer's and.

secretary's reports. The committee recommended that Secretary Cyrus T. Fox be paid $350 salary for the past year, tne same amount as paiu preceding secretaries, and $4O0 for the year 1W93 W4. The report was received and the recommendations adopted. treasurer's report.

The report of Capt F. P. Heller, treasurer of the Board, shows that the bal ance on hand February 18tb, 1892, was $286.91 and the receipts during the year, $1,334.55. The expenditures were $1,021.46, leaving a balance of $600 in the treasury. secretary's report.

The report ot Cyrus T. Fox, secretary. in account with the Board, is as follows: DR. To dues of me mbers collected S1395 00 To of heater, carpets, Hc 37 0 Total $1432 05 By canh paid treasurer 41331 10 By CHh paid sundry bills and ex penses ll in $1432 06 MANUFACTURES. M.

Bray ton McRnight, Albert Tbal heimer and William F. Remppis, Committee on Manufactures, reported ahope lui inanstriai out loot lor iteading. A number of parties have been negotiating for sites in this vicinity, and the ensuing year will result in the acquisition of a number oi new industries. Among the industries established last year the committee points to the large cigar manufactories employing probably 80O more hands than were employed before in the same line, also to the National Brass and Iron Works employing nearly 200 hands. ARBITRATION.

The Committee on Arbitration, Daniel H. Wingexd, Milford N. Ritter and Joseph A. Allgaier, in their report say: On account of the harmonious relations existing between employer and em ployee in tins city, there baa been no occasion for the committee to intervene in the settlement of any questions pertaining to wages. During the past year this city has been unusually prosperous.

and workingmen have bad employment at gooa wages, jvianuiactarers nave had plenty of orders, and have treated their employees fairly. There have consequently been no strikes, and no disturbances in the labor world. This is exceedingly your committee trusts that this highly satisfactory con dition between capital and labor may continue, ana tnat nana in nand they may work together for the happiness of home and the general comfort and thrift of the community. LEGISLATION. Jonathan O.

Lei bach, John G. Mohn and James P. Sellers, the Committee on Legislation, reported the discussion'and endorsement of the Torrey Bankruptcy bill, and the reference of the Chattel Mortgage and Kirk road bills to the proper committees. TRANSPORTATION. The Committee on Transportation.

consisting of George F. Lance, John H. Craig, and Charles 8. Prizer, reported that during the past yeer among the matters referred to them was tne making of an effort to secure frojn the P. R.

and P. S. V. railroads the advantages in regard to excursion rates, usually accorded to summer resort centres. It was thought that there would certainly be no Objection to an extension of the time limit to October 1st, and that Reading and its advantages and attractions as a great summer resort would receive fitting notice in the excursion book of each company.

Application was made to the proper railroad authorities, bat it was refused on the ground that Reading is put aown as a business point and that the rates and terras st present in force are as liberal as can be allowed. Reading, however, was included in the different route books, and our mountain railroads and other attractions were fittingly described. An effort is now being made to obtain favorable reconsideration of last year's action of the railroad com panies, especially as the Neversink Mountain note, has been completed and successfully operated to? one season. STATISTICS The Committee on Statistics, John B. Dampman, Wm.

Rosenthal and John G. McGowan, presented a report stating that the publication of a complete sta tistical report of the industries ot the city, together with such descriptive matter as would set forth its advantages as a business and manufacturing centre. and place of residence, intended to be a handsome publication, profusely illustrated and printed in the highest style of the typographic art; had been postponed advantage could be taken of the work. the census department, tne aeent oi wnicu navine neen materi ally assisted in his labors by the secretary of the Board, promised to give the result of bis labors as soon as they had been compiled. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

The Committee on Municipal Affairs. John R. Miller, John R. Bechtel and Herbert R. Green, reported that there are many matters which reqnire the serious consideration of citizens and tax payers at this time, bnt there are none more important than those of drainage and improved highways.

During the nast few months our streets have been due no and left in a wretched condition through the putting down of drain pipe for sewers, ine average citizen loo ing at the nine distributed along our streets. and contemplating the amount of water that they are intended to carry, would naturally express the opinion that the expenditure of a large sum on the system now Being lnxroauceu is a risc.eHB waste of money. The main cost of constructing sewers is the excavation, and much larger and, it need scarcely be said, more satisfactory sewers could have been con struoted at a cost not mncn in excess ot what must be paid for laying the drain nine now being put down in onr streets The subject of house sewerage is agi tating the community. This your com mittee believe to be very necessary in the thickly built up sections, and espe cially in the district aoutn ot Penn street, where the soil is natural ly Nnrinov. In DrovidiptL however, ip: house sewerage, the expense should be aasesHed noon the properties benefitted excent in the erection of at disposal nlant.

whicli would naturally be charged to the general fund. CLEVELAND'S CABI WALTER GBB8BAH, OF SECRETARY OP STATE. WALTER .8. BISSELL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE POSTMASTER GENERAL. OF ALABAMA, TO BE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.

As to the systems of house sewerage. this matter has been nnder consideration by a citizens' committee, organized by the Mayor, Hon. Thoa. P. Merritt, who is a member of this Board, and in which the Board is represented by its president and others.

This committee, co operating with Councils, will no doubt be able to decide upon a proper system and also volve a method tor its after it has been introduced. RAILROADS. Peter D. Wanner. Levi Ouier and Charles A.

Leippe, Committee on Railroads, in their report, say: The general prosperity of the railroads entering tba lty is a matter ot sincere congratula tion. Never were they in better condition, nor better equipped for meeting the requirements of business. This satisfactory state of affairs augurs well for the future. It regrets that the construction of the Reading, Lancaster and Baltimore railroad came to a standstill, and says it is gratifying that the Wilmington and JNortnern is steadily improving. It should, however, have better terminal facilities in the city, and should be an independent line into Reading.

As to the matter ot grade crossings your committee suggests that the several railroad companies should act in har mony with each other, so as to enable manu acturing establ ishments to have the full benefit of all lines in the shipment of goods! The continued prosperity of this city and its diversified interests require that the railroad companies should be on friendly relations, and observe reciprocal exchanges. City Councils and the Mayor are congratulated upon baying seen their way clear to grant to the Reading City Passenger Company tne privilege of substituting modern methods of operating their lines for the anteqnated system of horse cars now in force. This action has placed Reading in line with other progressive cities, apd the change from horse cars to the clean and rapid electric cars should be brought about as speedily as possible. ROOMS. The Committee on Room, W.

S. S. Coleman. J. Righter and Samuel D.

Dibert, reported the cozy condition of the rooms, literature to be fonnd in them. and the nses to which they bave been put. During the past year tbe rooms were at the disposal of every good and worthy cause, among the organizations profiting by this action having been the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Reading hospital, lady managers of the World's Fair, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, directors of the Berks county Agricultural (society, Head ing Press Club, Boulevard Association, Cigar Manufacturers' Association, Neversink Mountain tldtel Company, Citizens' woruj I air meeting, American Insti tute of Mining Engineers, State Music Teachers1 Association, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and the different denominations engaged in the recent evangelistic movement. MEMBERSHIP. John Barbey.J.

George Hintz and John D. Strunk, Committee on Membership, reported the marvellous growth since the last annual meeting, February 18th, 1S92, when there were but 120 mem bers. PUBLIC BATHS. The Committee on Public Baths, W. F.

Remppis, Dr. Henry Land is and J. G. Lein bach, reported that another ettort will oe made this year to secure an appropriation by Councils of for the purpose of establishing a public bath. The importance of this is so evident that no lengthy statement is necessary.

ine committee was pleased to know that the matter of public baths has received the attention ox the irade and coun cil, who also approve the measure, BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING. This committee comprising President Boyer, Secretary Fox, George D. Btitzel, J. H. Cheetham, John B.

Raser, Albert Thalheimer and John D. Strunk, ported having opened a large number of proposals, embracing properties widely scattered throughout the city. Of these sixteen are centrally located, but some of them have only a width of 20 feet, which was deemed by your committee insufficient, while others lapk the requisite depth. Your committee, however, selected four properties, out of the large nnmber offered, as the most sirable, as follows Nos. 19 and 21 North Sixth street, 40x105 feet; Nos.

515 and 517 Penn street, 4Ox230 eet; No. 521 Penn street, 25x1 feet; Nos. 545 and 547 Penn street, 20x131 feet. For obvl ous reasons, the committee decided not to mention the prices at which these NET UP TO THIS TIME JOHJi CAK1.1SJ.K, UK TO BE TABY OF THK TREASURY. DANIEL S.

LAMODT, OF NEW YORK, SECRETARY OF WAR. ILLINOIS, PROMINENTLY MENTIONED FOR A CABINET OFFICE. properties were offered, although tbey have no objection to telling the figures to any member of the Board confidentially. The committee asked to be au thorized to obtain options on the lour properties mentioned and report to the Board on March 2d. THANKS VOR CONGRESSMAN BBUNNEB.

When the report of the Committee on Rooms was read Dr. Landis moved that a vote of thanks be tendered Co np res man Brunner for public documents furnished, which was carried. The Committee on Reception reported the banquets held during the year. (Secretary fox read a short report showing the increase of membership from 120 to 525. hThere were no resignations and only three deaths Jesse Orr, Thomas D.

Stichter and Dr. Hiester M. Nagte. This closed the reports and President Boyer read his annual address PRESIDENT BOYER'S AT1RKS3. This Board of Trade will be twelve years old on the 21st of next April.

Including the present incumbent there have been five presidents; from 70 members twenty two months ago we have, as the secretary has just told you, 527 up to this evening. This looks as if the business men of our city were taking anMn terest in our Board of Trade. The two banquets held during the year have augmented tbe membership and in many ways benefitted our organization socially. You have heard the various reports of the different committees, by which you can determine whether the Board has been idle or not during the year past, and out of a persistent and continued agitation of our work must come tbe improvements, growth, riches, happiness, virtue, liberty and independence of our Board, that will show good fruits and lift humanity higher. Therefore let not our ardor slacken lest by indifference there may come forced inaction which might in turn result in disaster.

It is true we do not have an ideal city. If it were so then every person would earn what they get or trey would get what they earn. 1 am not quite clear that this is the exact condition of things, and yet where can you find in all these broad United States a man or set of men who are more awe inspiring than a satisfied, serene and well led citizen ot Keadiusr. JViany oi our citizens work for the good of others in business, in charity and the general wel fare of our city. Some do otherwise, but is it not proper to recognize good wherever found.

Impulse should cot carry us beyond what our better judg ment dictates, iis the glory ol prosperity IS lliCe Sea sickness, to be appreciated it vaunt be felt. The work of a Board of Trade never ceases, but I believe the time has never before during the existence of this Board been so auspicious as the present, since we have become a fac tor, may say a power, we snouia nave committee ot. htty or one hundred ot our best citizens, men selected tor their fitness and standing, who will take in hand our municipal affairs. I do not fear any contradiction when I say this seems at this time to be opportune and essential. Another matter seems neces sary we all want it, and before another year is past and gone we must and will have a Board ot Trade building, nope to be able before next fall to point to the grand entrance ot our new building ana read above it engraven in stone, or tne protection and encouragement of the trade ana commerce or tne ctrv QT Jteaaing.

wish to thank the members for their courtesy during the past year in aiding the president in nis autiesTrO ine secretary and all officers, and particularly to the Press of our city, which has done so much for the prosperity ot the Hoard in publishing all our reports, meetings, etc. In conclusion I would say I leave this chair personally gratified and honored in neing your servant. resident isoyer's reference to a committee of fifty on municipal affairs was greeted with loud applause. THANKS FOB THE OFFICERS. On motion of Dr.

Henry Landis the thanks of the Rord were tendered President Boyer for the deep intret he has taken in its welfare, and (Continued on fourth page.) Republican Mui Meeting, First Ward, Saturday evening, February latth, 1692, at Lancaster Avenue Hotel, foot of Bin gam an street. Prominent speakers and all candidates will be present to address the meeting. All citizens, regardless of their political affiliations, are invited to attend. By order of Abner s. Deysher, Ward Chairman For mourning millinery, the Bon Ton.f SKCBE i ISSUES DEFINED.

PROF. CARROLL'S STIRRING ADDRESS IN THE SEVENTH WARD. The Candidates of Both Partiea. With the Exception of Mr. Darling ton, nt Nana be of Meetings Xt Zthznt.

The Seventh ward mass meeting held last evening at the Farmers' hotel, corner Fifth and Washington streets, was a citi zens' meeting in every sense of the word, for among the large audience present were noticed many familiar Democratic faces. It was one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings ever held in tbe ward and was called to order at 8 o'clock by Pi of. Edward Car roll, ward chairman, with all the Republican candidates present. Professor Carroll opened the meeting by saying 1 have often wondered why the Seventh ward lagged behind the other wards in manifesting an interest in the duties and responsibilities ol good citizenship. 1 have no recollection of any public meetings being held in municipal or State campaigns.

The large and crowded attendance here this evening must be, nnder tbe circumstances, very encouraging to our candidates. They nave here strong and unusual evidence that the people behind tbem. The rival candidates are powerfully oacEed up with the brass drums and oratorical artillery of the machine. Tbe County Chairman and the Chairman of the City Lxecutive Committee, two practiced political lawyers, bave pulled off their coats and pitched in. Our Harrisburg legislators, a duet of veteran hustlers and ward meeting orators, have come down to the rescue.

They must feel that the aspect of things is threatening and I think they are about right. Tbe machine has been fearfully wrenched and must by any means or at anj cost be fixed up. Only a few evenings ago a prominent office seeker and office holder asserted that it is essential to the city's welfare that his party should re main in control in city Jtiau. jnow, in the face of recent events, this distin guished politician must have polished I bis cheek upon a brass candies tacit to give him the necessary brass and auda i city to utter such a partisan statement. If no scandal had ever been circulated, if no official dishonesty had ever existed, yet such a doctrine as this would be ques tioned by all honest, well meaning citizens.

In every free country, and only in free countries, two great parties have always existed. In our own case the national issnes dividing these parties have given birth to two separate organizations. These organizations, as we all know, exercise a powerful influence in determining municipal elections. In the order ot things tbey are inevitable. and in fact are absolutely indispensable.

Their existence is attended by one special benefit. They exchange rivalry lor oince and give the citizens an oppor tunity for selection which would other wise be impossible. Amoitious and capable men in either party are put through a sifting process and the survivors must still appeal to the final verdict of the electors, jnow up to this point party machinery and party spirit are justifiable and necessary, but beyond this noint all sober minded citizens and taxpayers must consult only their own conscience and the city's interests in municipal contests. Both the candi fates submitted to us are men of unimpeached character and of average good intelligence, and to their credit have treated eacn other in in is campaign with the courtesy one American citizen owes to another. What determining qualifications then has either of them that could give him an advan tage over his rival, supposing we flung party spirit to the winds and were influenced solely, as we should be, by consideration for the best interests of the city 't The Mayor of our city should be a well equipped, well balanced man, interested in all our municipal concerns, capanie oi forming opinions upon all important public questions, and not lacking the courage and ability to express them.

He is the only barrier and safe guard between the city and Council men who might be disloyal to tneir trust, lie should be so gifted as to fairly represent on all public occasions the average good sense and intelligence ot our people. Under this view of the circumstances let us examine our candidates a little more closely. With all possible respect lor jvir. JLar lineton I never could comprehend why he was lifted out of the obscurity of his monotonous occupation to nil so exalted a position and one requiring so many and varied qualifications as that of chief magistrate of our fast growing city. He has never" in his life expressed an opinion, pro or con on the weighty matters which concern the life and progress of our city.

He has never said or done anything which would give us any clue or indication as to what position he would tase on any public question. In awking us to elect him he is simply asking us to take a leap in the dark, which as sensible citizens and level headed taxpayers, we decline to do. I wonder what subtle, disguised powerful hand has pressed the button and iriven the machine this unexpected direction. What are its motives and for what purposes will it utilize this worthy and amiable gentleman In general it distributes its honors and rewards among the class of politicians represented by the gentlemen referred to in my opening, who hustle and blow and influence nartv nreindice. Now Mr.

Shan am an has a public record, denial is useless and will serve no nurnose on this record and on his ser vices in Common and Select Councils, and on nothing else has he been nomi nated. He is a tried public servant and has stood the test. The public know him and think well ol him. Me is present. vet me have the honor to introduce to you the possible next Mayor of Heading, Mr.

William Hhanaman. Mr. Shanaman said: I feel as though back in my old home once again, for it was in this ward I cast my first Vote, and it was in this ward also twenty four years ago I first embarked in the busi ness in which I am still occupied. I ask at your hands proper treatment for one tuontinueu on jounn nge. The concert at Raiah Temple is open to all, not confined to members, Friday evening, 17th.

Great Democratic mass meetings Eleventh ward, Friday evening, Feb. 17, at Schalter hotel, No. 500 N. 11th St. Prominent speakers and all candidates will be present to address the meetings.

All citizens, regardless of tbeir political affiliations, are invited to attend. By order of the executive committee. F. K. Flod( Chairman.

Our' new fancy Shirtings for the coming spring and summer are now ready. We have 400 styles of choice patterns of imported and domestic Cheviots, Madras, Cords, Zephyrs, Penangs, These goods we sell in shirts to measure. Jas. S. Brusstar, shirt maker, 713 Penn St.

Tickets for concert at Rajah Temple, this Friday evening, for sale at Edwards' Music Warerooms, 410 Penn St. TRADE AHD LIBOR CODICIL. Gratifying Report Upon the State of Trade of Coiu tult tees, eto. Trade and Labor Council held an interesting session last evening at tbeir hal 1, Ninth and a 1 reets, and gratify iug reports upon the state of trade were received from tbe delegates of all the unions present. I The Cigarmakers' reported tbat there was plenty of work and employees are in demand.

They also reported the initiation of twenty five new members. The credentials of the new delegates of the union were receiyed. The nomination of officers was then 1 made and the election will lake place on Thursday, March 2d, when the new committees will alw be appointed for the ensuing term. The Building Laborers' Uuiou of this city have attached themselves to Council and elected delegates wbo were present lat night. The Committee on the proposed Board of Trade reported that they had considered a plan of organization and would have it finished and be ready to report at the next meeting, Tbe Committee on tbe projected Work ingmen's Fair made a favorable report and some of the delegates present stated tbat tbeir I nions had signified their Intention to participate.

Tbe secretary of the Council has been appointed to act as the correspondent of the Labor Leader published at Lancaster, by the Central Labor Union, of that city. Information was given that the World's Fair contract for handling cigars has been awarded to a non union firm and this action was condemned by Council. The labor cost of tbe cigars will he, it is said, from $2.50 to $4 per thonsJnd less than Union label cigars. The Death Keeord. Col.

Philip J. Schapp, a former resident of this city, and still remembered by many friends, died on the 8th in Greenville, Darke county, Ohio. He was buried on Saturday last under the auspices of Johns Post, O. A. from his rate residence in Greenville.

Miss Catharine Graeff died at her residence, 96 Franklin street, of dropsy and a complication of diseases, in her 85th year. Deceased was born in Rich mond township but lived in Reading for forty years. She was an active member of St. John's Reformed church and leaves surviving the following brother and sisters: Rev. S.

Graeff, Harrisburg: Mrs. John Whitman, this city: Mrs. Susan Printz, Springfield, and Mrs. Isaac Moyer, Harrisbnrg. Miss Clara daughter of Mrs.

Sarah Rork, 515 Pearl street, died of heart failure after a hort illness. Deceased was a member of the First Baptist church, and an estimable young lady. Besides her mother she leaves three sisters Mrs. N. S.

Weber, Mrs. J. George Ziegler and Hannah Rork. Charles Weiaer, a prominent citi of Rockland. died suddenly of dropsy of the heart, aged HI years, at uis residence near uryvine.

oix chil dren survive him. Elmer the nine montha old son of Mr. and Mrs. Reese, 1O10 North Eighth street, died yesterda morning oi caT.arrnai pneumonia. Mrs.

J. ri. fniuippi, whs Nassau street. Philadelphia, died this week and the re mains will be brought to this city this afternoon, or the 4.15 o'clock train on the P. R.

rand, and the interment will be made at Charles Evans cemetery. Un dertakers Charles Henninger Son will receive the remains at the depot. Kev. Myers' Series of Lenten Sermons. Rev.

William H. Myers will next Sun day evening begin a series ot Lenten sermons on things that undermine the piety of Christians. 1. the Ardent Lover ot fashionable Amusement. 2.

Love of Display. 3. Too Much Prosperity. 4. An Overdose of Religion.

5. Moths in the Garments. Wearing a Masque. Xhe sermon next Sunday night on Popular Amusements will discuss the right and wrong view of dancing, card playing, theatre going, novels and the like. Rules of Real Katate.

George P. Zieber sold the two story frame dwelling and lot, 404 Laurel street, property of Edward C. Oeyer, to Harry C. Weist, for $975. red.

ft. vtitnian's real estate agency sold tbe We be kind properties, Fer kiomen avenue, recently sold to Samuel Obold, of Wilkes Burre, to Henry S. Kckert. The properties consist. of a two story bricK house ofrrerkiomen avenue.

20 bv 120 feet, a lot on the avenue, 20 by 120 feet, and a house and lot, 15 by 60 feet, on Weimer street. Levies Hade ty the Sheriff. Sheriff Fahrenbach yesterday levied on the gents7 furniture store of A. H. Feg ely, 727 renn street, on an execution lor yuo, S.

S. Kindt, creditor. There is mortgage of $2,000 on his residence, 914 Washington street, a ludgment ot given to Mr. Kindt and one for $1,175 to ms (tegeiy's) wile. fegeiy's floating debt amounts to abont $900 and his total indebtedness is $5,000.

His residence is valued at $4,000 and his store stock worth about $1,20, making his assets and liabilities about equal. Morris H. Schaefler, referee in the case of Obedian Oswalt vs. John Weidner. filed an award in favor of Oswalt for $17.

Charles 11. Tyson, auditor of the ac count of Israel M. Hertolet, assignee of the estate of Samuel F. Busbey, tiled his report, in which he distributes to Mary Kline $255.82, realized in Juniata county, and $3,117.36 to lien creditors in Berks. Don't fail to bear Miss Dyas and Miss Powell, Friday evening, 17th, at Rajah Temple.

To Day, 9 A. Roland's, 03rt Penn St. Diagram opens for London Gaiety Girls (first airpearance in thiB city). Grand Opera House, Monday, Feb. 20th.

Prices, 25c and 35c, reserved seats oOcTwid 75c. The Strenar Stock at the Uellnian Shoe Store. Hundreds of gentlemen have been Bunnlied with elegantly made footwear. from the treng stocK, at anonx 9 ana real values. We still have a number of men's fine shoes, comprising a lot of hand sewed, cork sole shoes, sold for and worth which we have cut to $2 29.

We also wish to call attention to a miscellaneous lot of men's $1.75 and $2.00 shoes (in the Streng stock) which we are closing out at $1.09. A dollar and a half for ninety nine cents if in gold or silver would be eagerly seized by thousands. One lot of Ladies' Fine Shoes, worth 99 cents, is as great a bargain as if th value were given in gold and silver. We want the ladies to understand this 99 cent shoe is an unparalleled bargain and must be seen to be fully appreciated Impress yourself with this "fact: The Streng stock cannon last always. The Hkilman Siiok Stork, 604 Penn Street i.

S. Brusstar, Shirt Maker, 713 Penn street. Headquarters for all kinds of Shirts. CHILDREN OF THE KING. NEW BOOK BY Marlon Crawford UliM G.

ROLAffii, THE eafling BooMer ul Stationer, 625 Penn Streei. LOOK AT OUR PRICES. FLOURS At 45 50, 55 60, S5, 70 and 75c per quarter. From the cheapest to the very best. Try It at KISSINGER BRINER'S, Eighth and Ch Ftrect, Tteadtnff.

X7HR GOOD, HO.Wi (K, OO'TO the Albany tl AM iiu' Fvi ry person having; dental ww t. d.ntlioulil call on Us. We har. orilo ten i clliw an. noy our Roods in large on nt te.

v.ilr enabt nm to buy tbe bent urt.Hr cheaper than those who do buHincnn op. 11 scale. Jf ou wish to take vital ired a'r ex tracttnfr teetn you must oome to fzx Henn were are a lew who cmty our advertlaenent do them, but come Albany Iental Association. ohlMK exposed nerves treated and Oiled in one week and guaraniefd to or money refunded. All kinds of denLal work d.mts at reasonable prloen.

Readtntf, Pa. JgELLLNG OUT AT AND BELOW COST. valentines at half price. 25c Album Kanla, lOo. SO and 75c Pocketbooks, 36c.

2Te Pocketbooks, lOc. 10c bottle Ink, 5c; bottle Ink, 10c. 50c Inkatandf. 2TSc. Crane'n fine Writing Paper sold at 3Sc per quarter, and pack envelopes, now'JOc.

Penn STEIN'S NFALLIBLE WORM SYRLP The bwt in the world. Try it. 25e per bottle. STEIN'S, 801 Penn Street. NICE NEW AND LAKGE STOCK Wheelock Pianos In mahoKany, walnut rouewood, Knglish oalc, ebon iced, etc.

Also 2 seeond hana Pianos at a bargain H. W. HAJSTQEN'S, wmlh Sixth Btrret. GILDEMEESTER KROEGER PIANOS. The standard of excellence.

For sale by S. UNGER, 656 Penn Street. 27 and 29 North Fifth street after March Is: WATCHES EXAMINED and reeiilnted free at KEEHORT 833 Penn Streei. INTJSR STA COMMERCIAL COLLEGt LEINBACH BUILDING, Eighth, and Penn Streets. A business course ential to anv in the St Unsuroassed facilities in Shorthand and Tvi Tpritinfr.

A superior Lecture course and oou ro in r.nRilsn. tsiegant rooms, steam heat, Aic Lt" and Kveniiijf suasions. Both sexes admit i anytime. Free Lecture every Thursday 'r m. Visitors welcome.

Call, or send for circa PRIVATE SALE. Do not fail to report all your real estate that you wish to sell, for new CATALOGUE, to issue March 1st. OR1E3KMER Log Cabin, 30 and 32 South Fouxh st reet. Great Neckwear Sale NOW ON. Unusual Styles for 50c Hold elsewhere lor 7ao.

Exclusive Shapes for 75c In fact largest assortment in this city. JOHN G. McGOWAN. 537 PENN STREET. YOU EVERT A Watch, Chain and Charn Cor 81.50 at SCHLECHTErVS SIXTH ANT STREETS.

Look at them in our windows. Own every evening DON'T FORGET, As yon pass my storo. to Inofc mv toclc ot GOLD HEAD CANEr ranging'ln price from ALSO to Beyerle's Jewelry Store, 761 PENN STREET. KRAKAUER PIANOS Renowned everywhere, and endorsed by hun dreds in prelerence to all others. F.

S. GREEN AW ALT, 3UPenrSt. YR. BERGNER'S WHOOPING COL JtL 3 Remedy weakens the spells and is very pleasant to tafce. w) nwri 1 FODDER CUTTERS.

Yoa VanVto get the feeet and cheapest. You want to tavo money and trouble. Our customers tetl us tlit we have the two beet fodder cutters in the country the well known Koh cutter and the celebrated Ohio cutter. Hand and power, light running, strong build, easily sharpened. Cut 94 and 1 inch; over pounds corn foddt per hour with one'horse.

We are headquarterM for the best implements. F. G. WIGHT SEED 8i3 PennJiL, Beading, Fa. POSITIVE BENEFIT IS JONES' FAMILY (H'GH 1KK.

J'leasant, Powerful. Cheap at 25c a bottle. J. M. Jones Druggists, COR.

TENTH AND OLEY STREETS. ARE THE LAROEST IMPOR ters. Coffee Roasters, Manr ict 1 and Re taller Id the World of Teas, Coffees, Baking lerB Spices, Condensed MiaK and. Sugars. THE GRRAT ATLANTIC A PACIFIC TEA CO, 619 Penn street.

AUCTION AT THK KNOX A.LX, SHOE HOUSn, TENTH AND PENN STREETS) Come early if yofi wiwit to Ret in. Kntii stork to be cloned BBina At 7 o'clock. IitiKe. nook, ot Fine and Ciieup Footwear,.