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'Lkac xr.i iifi? vat vii 19? WEDNESDAY MOl'NTNO, FEBRUARY 28, 1900. TEN CENTS A WEEK. 11 sunn on 11 inif The Boer Armj Yields Unconditionallj Alter Holding Ten Times Its Number in SIEGE OF LADYSMITH General Roberts Expects to Advance Upon Bloem fontein at Once, but there is Little Reason to Credit the Rumors That the Burghers Expect to Sue for Peace England Dreads the Disclosure of the Losses Sustained by the Boers at Modder River, Which it is Feared May Iteach Four Thousand. (spatial lo TIM Tbes. London.

Feb. tt. After repulsing a terrlfle night attack and suffering from a renewal of the British bombardment at shorter range. General CronJ eur rendered what remained of hi army at daybreak yesterday to the belief Ing forcea, which numbered ten time hit own. General Roberta la silent upon the point on which a world la moat desirous for enlightenment, namely, the losses of the Boers.

What la the record of the daughter of men by the downpour of shot and shell upon the whole Boer army during the past week? If the British estimate that the bare hers numbered MM ten daya ago Is correct, then over half of them must have fallen, for General Roberta says there are about 4.000 prisoners, but there la no other Indication what the losses have been to the Boers. The official story of the day'a event! Is the best that haa yet reached Lon don. General Cronje's surrender baa given Immense relief to England, not because It was any longer feared he might es cape, but because the Englishmen were appalled to find themselves engaged In legal massacre of men who persisted Jn rbooslng death rather than lost of Independence. Fear of being placed In this awful position before Christendom still ex ists, for, If the resistance continues and half lb Boer nation prefers prison rather than to submit. It will still be Impossible for England to subjugate the two republics.

The rejoicing over General Roberta areat aueress Is, therefore, not unre strained, and even that sordid barom eter, the stock market, was not so patch dally eral the the. Boer our tht a by buoyant yesterday. The military situation la certainly ei tremely favorable lo the British. The relief of Ladysmllh la regarded as a foregone conclusion within few day, perhaps hours. It la expected that General Roberta will Immediately advance against Bloemfontein, towards which place the column had been sd vandng before Commandant Cronje's surrender.

There appear to be little reason to credit any rumors that It It the Intention of the Boers toon to tut for peace. UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER. GENERAL ROBERTS REPORTS THE CAPITULATION OF CRO.NJE O.N THE ANNIVERSARY OF MA JIBA. London, Feb. Sz Tb War Office hat received the following dispatch from Lord Roberta: "Paardeberg.

Feb. V. T. A. II.

Ceaeral CronJ and all of bit force ca pitulated unconditionally at daylight and la now a prisoner In my camp. The strength of his force will be communi cated later. I nope that her Majesty's government win consider this event satisfactory, occurring at It does on the anniversary of lUJuba." STORY OF THE SURRENDER. THE FACTS PRECEDING. AT TENDING AND FOLLOWING CRONJE'S DEC IB ION TO GIVE UP.

London. Feb. ff LM P. M. Tb War fjAr has received the following dls THE DAY AT WASHINGTON.

DEBATES PRIOR TO VOTING ON THE PORTO RICAN AND HA WAIIAN BILLS NIUHT SESSION OF THE HOUSE. Ilsedal ts Tt Tlaml Washington, Feb. r. General debate on the Porto Rican tariff closed today, accompanied by several outbursts of oratory. DeArmand and Bailey spoke fur the opponents of the bill, makmg legal arguments on the constitutional question Involved.

For the advocate of toe bill, Messrs. Cans on and Dollver poke. Each In hi owa peculiar way endeavored to rally the Republicans ts its support That they were effective ts a natter of doubt At the conclusion of Mr. Dollver remark a recess wis taken aatU o'clock. Tomorrow the bill will be considered under the Ire minute rule, when the amendments agreed upon by lb conferrnce last night will effected.

At I o'clock the bill wa reported to the House and a vote on Its disposal. SPEECHES IN THE SENATE. Washington. Feb. X.

Tb Philip. toes, the Quay case and the hill extendi; the territorial form of government to Hawaii engrossed the attention of the Senators at today's sessloa of the Senate. Mr. Depew discussed the Philippines In a lengthy speech, lp which he u.y ls adTilnlatratlon, arguing In favor of the Island. The Quay ease wai then taken up.

Mr. Tnrley supporting the resolution gainst Quay's admission, contending that the Legislature alone vaa author. lied to choose a Senator. Without lion tb matter went over and copr). ration of the Hawaiian bill wa re sumed.

Several amendment were of fered and discussed. The moat Import juii one. bv Pettlcrew. annulling all la bor contracts made prior to August JsM, waa adopted, and the Senate, after agreeing to vote on the passsg of tht hii tomorrow, adjourned. DEMOCRATS SPEAK.

Wasktogton. Feb. R. At the night sessloa of the House several Democrat spoke agahut tb Porto Rican bill. BIO TELEPHONE DEAL.

Boston. Feb. IT. The completion of a deal whereby the Erie telephone system, the largest Bell system In the United State, passes Into the hands of the Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America, waa announced todav. The Erie company controls sv branches operating In North and South Dakota.

Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mlchl wan. Arkansas. Texas and a part of Ohio, and employs capital. Check Ten Dajs. SOW NEARLY ENDED from Lord Roberts: "Paardeberg.

11 o'clock morning. From Information Tuesday furnished to me by the Intelligence Depart ment, It became apparent that Gen Cronje't fore was becoming more depressed and that tht discontent of troops and the discord among the leader wis rapidly Increasing. This feeling waa doubtless accentuated by disappointment caused when the reinforcement which tried to relieve General CronJ were defeated by troops on February TO. I resolved. therefore, to bring pressure to bear on enemy.

Each night tb trenches ware pushed forward towards the ene my's laager, to as gradually con tract his position, and at the same time I bombarded It heavily with ar tillery, which was yesterday materially aided by tht arrival of four Inch bowltsert which I had ordered up from DeAar. In carry log oat these measure! captive balloon gave great assistance keeping us Informed of the disposi tions and movements of the enemy. At a. m. today a most dashing advance was mad.

by tht Canadian Regiment and some engineers, supported by tht llth Gordon Highlanders and Shrop shire, resulting In our gaining a point torn six hundred yards nearer tht enemy and within shout eighty yards his trenches, where our men entrenched themselves sad maintained their positions till morning, a gallant deed worthy of our colonial comrades. and which, I am glad to say. was at tended by comparatively slight loss. This apparently clinched matters, for at daylight today a letter signed by General Cronje. In which stated that he surrendered unconditionally, waa brought to our outposts under a flsg of true.

'In my reply I told General Cronjt mutt present himself at my camp and that his fore must com out of their laager after laying down their arms. By a. m. I received General Cronjet and dispatched telegram to you announcing tht fact In tb of conversation he asked for kind treat ment at our band and also that hit wife, grandson, prlvat secretary, adju tant ana servants might accompany him wherever might be tent I reassured him and told him his request would be complied with. I Informed him a general officer would be sent with him to Can Town, to ensure hi being treated with proper respect en rout.

He win Mart this afternoon tinder oharger of Major General Prettymaa. who will hand him over to the general commanding at Town. "Tb prisoner, who number about MM, will be formed lots commandoes under Mr own oOcsts. They will also leave her today, reaching tb Modder river tomorrow, when they will be rail (lap Towa la A GERMAN CAUGHT. WELL KNOWN ARTILLERY OFFI CIK AMONG THOSE WHO SLR RENDERED WITH CRONJE (tea! I Tb Tlaml London, Feb.

IT. la a lat dispatch to tat War Office, General Roberts give the list of casualties among tb Canadian contingent, and says among Cronje's officers who surrendered It Major Albrecht, a well known German artillerist. STRIKE COLLAPSES, IT MOP SHORT DURATION AFTER OENBHAL WOOD TAKES A HAND. Special The Tlaml Havana, Feb. 17 The freight hand lers" etna pn the railroad wharves at Ctenfugos collapses' Jpday through the energetic effort of Otftraor Oentral Wood.

Oentral Wood, learning that lb mayor, police and other Clenrogo official were aiding and abetting the striker instead of protecting those willing to work, ordered tht mayor be deposed and military protection be ac corded tb men willing to work. When news of General Wood's action waa received by the atajror, the latter became alarmed and sent a j4fram to the Governor General, plating that the men were returning to work on his (the mayor's) advice, agreeing to leave the readjustment to the latter. Nevertheless, the municipal officials at Anfugo will dismissed. M2LLKW DOLLAR BLAZE. FIRE DESTROYS A NDMBBR OF I BUILDINGS IN THE BUSY PART OF NEWARK.

SokUI is Us TUaes.) Newark, N. Feb. n. A fir, which originated In W. W.

Snyder A dry goods tr.e, corner of Broad and Cedsr streets, tonight destroyed that build ing and damaged or destroyed a nam ber of others. Los. ll.WfOO, half of which Is suffered by Snyder A Co. The superintendent of Snyder A store wa resetted by th firemen from a third story window. He was slightly burned.

Four firemen were caught by falling wall. A FATAL WRECK. Three Killed and Mi Inlured la a Mis souri rscine laiiision. japMUd Is' Tke Tuna. Kama City, Feb.

J7. A Missouri Pa cific local passenger trtla ran Into the rear end of th St Louis day express near Independence, this evening, dur ing a blinding snow storm. Three people were hilled and tlx Injured. The express was behind time. Tht test car of the express, Pullman, waa completely wreaked and caught fire.

The bodies of two of th killed, those of women, were cremated. LIEN FOR A MILLION. New York, Feb. XT. Isaae A.

Hopper today filed a mechanic' lien for II. Uf.Mt.Si against th Third Avenue Railway company. The lien I for la bor and material for the Improvement of the property, and covers Jhe five power nouses of tne ma a. part part port ticle or. not and the law to be to is or of to MR.

GRLEN ATTACKS THE PORTO RICO BILL. BPKKCH IN OPPOSITION MADE BY THK CONGRESSMAN FROM THIS DISTRICT. Wuahlngtotf, Feb. 27. In committee 1 01 of the whole of the House of Representatives, Congressman Green, of the Berks Lehigh district, spoke on the bit: providing a tariff for Porto Rica 1 the course of his remarks he said: The best lawyers of this body have.

to my mind, conclusively proved that the provisions of this bill are In two Important particulars against the man date of tne constitution. They are brielly as follows: The duties Imposed UDon commodities shipped from one of the United States to another of the United States are In reality export duties whether collected at the of shipment or at the port at which they are received in direct contravention of section paragraph No tax or duty shall be laid on ar exported from any state. No preference shall be given by any regu lation of commerce or revenue to tne norts of one state over those of an other; nor shall vessels bound to or from one state Be obliged to enter, clear, or Day duties In another. By passing this unconstitutional Dili, for the sane or argument, say mis probably unconstitutional bill, are we mnkinr a tine beginning In our dealings of this newly acquired posses sion. If, after It goes into operation, expensive machinery Is set In operation for the collection of these tariffs, Supreme Court should declare the to be unconstitutional, what a spec tacle this Congress would present, not only to the people of Porto Rico, but the eyes of the world.

And we would forced to oar back these duties to those from whom they were collected. even perhaps after they had been ex tended for Improvements on in isiana. What possible narm couia oe uone any one If we established absolute free trade between Puerto Rico and the balance of the United States? This Is what her people want. This, I believe, what our people want for It will give them cheaper sugar and cheaper tobacco of a higher grade. Let us see whether the admission of sugar would materially cripple the growers of sugar tobacco In this country.

In im the total Importation of sugar into this country, Including that coming from Porto Rico, was 1.M4.KM tons. Statistics show there Is an annual increased consumption by reason of growth of population chiefly, of 100.000 Ions. Porto Rico, before the destruc tion of her plantations, produced an average of M.OW tons. By Improved methods of production and treatment the cane we may count upon an an nual Increase of not more than tons a year, and that would be limited ten years. The utmost limit of her production would not be more than 100.000 tons not aa mum as tne in creased consumption of the United State In a single year.

The trusts would not be very much damaged, sure Iv. Take tobacco. About touo.ow pounds In good seasons would come to the state. The tobacco la of superior quality, of bigh flavor, usually sold to us aa HaDana; for, as 1 nave said, it heretofore waa largely shipped to Cuba, mixed with that tobacco, and sold to our dealers as Habana. Our cigar man ufacturers could afford to give a much better cigar for the money our people are paying now, thereby increasing their production and enlarging tneir trade, and could afford to pay better wascs to those who work for them.

Besides this. It would greatly assist In securing for us export trade In high grade manufactured cigars, and we are surely looking to extend our commerce. It does not come Into competition with the cheaper grade of to bacco raised In the states of the Union. As for the people of the Island of Por to Rico, they will receive more for their commodities to the extent of the tariff which, under this bill, they are forced to pay: they can pay their labor better wages: they can the better pay the taxes necessary to be raised to run their local government and maintain their local Institutions. Including their schools, at well as make new perma nent Improvements.

If. through present misfortune, they need ready money now beyond the amount they are reasonably able to contribute for permanent Improvements, I ate no great objection to their being permitted, by proper legislation, to raise money by a temporary loan and pay It off gradually under the sink ing fund process. The states do that now, the municipalities do that now, when extensive permanent Improve ment are made. It I perfectly proper that those who In the future will enjoy these Improvements shall contribute to their payment Besides this, the people of Porto Rico have raised money In emergencies this way before, and are willing and desire to meet present necessities In this way. why shall Interpose objection and seek to hamper them with tariff taxes under the plea that we wish to build new school nouses for them and extend their educational facilities, already In quite an advanced state of develop ment 7 What Is our plain duty at this time? Adhere to the constitution strictly construed; by our legislation prevent any questions from arising which shall re quire the delays and decisions of the Supreme Court; prevent the possibility of wasting money In collecting taxes which we will have to pay back again with Interest; treat our new people as brothers and friends, and deal with them with aa eye single to their In terests and their Interests alone; ahow them live under the Stars and Stripes means liberty, Independence, happiness, prosperity: show them that we keep the promises made by the bead of our army, by which they came under our control and protection; show them that we do as we profess, and that no selfish clique of men banded together In monopolies and trusts can control our legislation.

If we do this we have done our full duty. If we do otherwise mt should hang our heads In shame. (Loud applause,) FIRES ATLEBAN0N. TWO SCARES AT WHICH THE DAMAGES WERE VERY SLIGHT, FLAMES BEING QUICKLY EX TINGUISHED. (Sptelal to The Tlmaa.1 Lebanon, Feb V.

Two slight fires occurred here tonight. The first was discovered at 7.30 o'clock In tht Rescue Hose company's building, where a fair la being held. Some draperies used In the decorations came in contact with a gas jet and created a small blase, which was quickly extinguished. No damage was done, but the large crowd of people who were assembled were badly scared, The second fire occurred ft o'clock, when a shed on the premises of the American Iron and Steel company was burned down. The fire was caused by the explosion of a gasoline pipe.

The damage will amount to about 150. MATRIMONIAL EVENTS Frank son of William and Lovlna Moyer, 1031 Court street, and 8. Ella, daughter of William and Lucinda Diet fenbach, tu Moss street, will be married next Saturday. Rev. F.

K. Hunts inger will perform the ceremony. MARRIAfiE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses were granted yesterday. Joseph Kessier and Ella wise, bow mansvuie.

Samuel M. Moyer and Mary M. Brass ier. Summit Station, Schuylkill county. Irvln Griffith, son of Cain and Mary Griffith, 111 Hose street, and Laura Hot fert, daughter of Henry and Sarah Hoffert, 83! Bingaman street George if, Cummins, son of George W.

and Susan Cummins, Ut North Tenth street, and Mamie A. Haling, daughter of Alvln W. and Susan II. Hsring, 131 Mulberry street. MORE PLAGUE CASES.

Th Dread Disease Not Yet Eradicated UpmM ts TH Tunas I San Francisco, Feb. r7 Hono lulu advices, dated Feb, M. say; "Three new cases of bubonic plague, two of which resulted fatally, discovered yesterday, proves that the plague Is not yet eradicated THE WEATHER, Forecast lor Eastern Pennsylvania: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Wednesday, with snow or rain and increasing east winds; probably fair Thursday. True love is Indicated by actions rather than words. THE CENTENNIAL JUBILEE SERVICE Iki Enigellcil Assoclitloa Hell Siln Cliirtk Lnt Ettalij.

GLOBB NEARLY ENCIRCLED GROWTH TO THE EAST AND TO THE WEST HAS BEEN OP THE SOLID, SUBSTANTIAL KIND AND BISHOP BREYFOOEL TELLS OF THE PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE DUR ING THE PAST HUNDRED YEARS SESSION OF THE CON FERENCE DRAWING TO A CLOSE AND ADJOURNMENT MAY BE REACHED TODAY. The fifth day's session of the East Pennsylvania Evangelical conference was called to order at o'clock by Bishop Bowman. After the usual open ing service, conference went Into execu tive session, to consider matters of church discipline. The session lasted until 11 o'clock. The case of Rev.

8. A. Zuber, for merly pastor of Zlon Evangelical church, Allentown, who resigned by request, was considered, and, by unan imous vote, hit name was stricken from the roll, tor conduct unbecoming a clergyman. Mr. Zuber waa licensed by conference In 1887 and was received Into the Itinerancy ml.

He served three years at a charge In East Green ville. LOCATING MISSIONS. When the doom of conference were opened for general business, Bishop Breyfocel offered the following, wnicn was unanimously adoted: That an English mission be located in Northwest Philadelphia, under the supervision of the presiding elder of the district and the pastor in charge ot tne Ninth Street mission, in rnuaoeipnia. "That during the coming conference rear a lot be secured and. If round practicable, a chapel of moderate ilse and coat be erected.

That the amount of money accruing from the sale of the Eighth Street church. In Philadelphia, which Is now In the hands of the litigation commit tee, and the balance still due from that church, over and above tne amount re quired for the monthly payments on the Ninth Street church, Philadelphia, dent be aDDlled to this project That execution of this project be committed to a committee consisting of the presiding elders of the district, and the preacher in charge of the Ninth Street church. Philadelphia, and H. Cope, of Philadelphia, their action to be subject to the approval of the presid Ing bishop and presdlng elders of tne conference. The matter of locating a mission in the northeastern section at Reading was discussed at some length, but no definite conclusion was reached.

Th matter waa left In the hands ot the Episcopal board. LICENSED ON TRIAL. Adam Blerly, of Green Burr; WU Ham Nicholas, Tylersvlile; James Tom kin. Pen Argyl, were licensed as preachers on trial. w.

E. Johnson, from tne u. ts. church, and John Boehm, as an elder from the M. E.

church, were received as preachers on trial. Rev. I. 8. oroff was granted orders of ordination aa a deacon.

Rev. F. Heisler. of Pottsvllle, of fered a motion that the conference con sist ot three district! Instead ot four. as at present.

This was lost by a vott of 47 to 22. PRESIDING ELDERS. Rev. O. L.

Baylor was re elected as presiding elder ot a term of four years. On motion of Rev. C. D. Dreher the presiding elders will be stationed at follows: Philadelphia district Rev.

a F. Buhner; Allentown, Rev. O. L. Bay lor; Reading.

Rev. T. L. Wents; WU llamsport. Rev.

W. A. Leopold. on motion or Kev. J.

s. wewnan, Rev. J. F. White, of Tern Hill, was re elected ttatlstlcal secretary of the conference.

In the matter of the Eighth Street church, Philadelphia, Rev. W. A. Leo pold presented a lengthy and detailed report relative to moneys received and disbursed. The report was referred to the auditing committee.

Rev. B. F. Bohner, of Philadelphia, was selected to receive end pay out all moneys that appertain to the said church. Rev.

W. A. Leopold made the follow ing report relative to the Conference Journal for 18M, which was adopted Receipts, expenditures, 1111; un collectable, K.M; leaving a balance of 12. DISCIPLINE AMENDED. The conference took up tht considera tion of the revised discipline as recom mended by the general conference.

There were many changes made from the old discipline, but in nearly all cases It was simply a change of wording and arrangement of articles and not in vital principles. The recommendations were all adopted, with the exception ot the articles which provided deacons or ders should be voted any candidate who has preached one year on trial and at tended a three years' course In one of the association schools. Among the Important changes recom mended were the holding ot prayer meetings once a week Instead of twice as at present "That a presiding elder shall not be permitted to remain more than four consecutive years in one district nor a preacher more than four years in a charge. The presiding bishop, with the sistance ot the presiding elders, shall assign to the preachers their respective fields of labor. If there be no bishop present the chairman and presiding el der shall do IU Tb presiding elders shall be appointed to their districts by tne conference.

In case of preacher who hold forth doctrine contrary to the Word of God and the teachings of our church, let the same mode of procedure be observ ed as In cases of gross Immorality. But if such a preacher solemnly obligates himself to abandon and cease from dis seminating such erroneous doctrines. both publicly and privately, he shall be borne With, until the matter be laid before the neat annual conference, for determination. "When a member In good standing contemplates removing from one field of labor to another In our church, the preacher ln charge shsll Issue to tuch member a letter of recommendation, The consideration of this report con turned nearly the entire afternoon, A motion was adopted directing that each preacher receiving an appoint ment shall subscribe for two doxen copies of the journal of Conference at the regular price or li.w. On motion of Bishop Breyfogel, the claim of Rev.

J. D. Acker, which has been before conference for several years, was referred to the litigation committee for final adjudication. Rev. 8.

T. Leopold waa elected editor of the Journal for the next year. COMMITTEES REPORT. Rey. 8, Bnlman reported, for the committee on education, that WS.tt had been collected for this purpose during the session of conference.

The committee on education submit ted a supplemental report, in which It urged the Importance ot Christian training and education In the home and Sunday school, and called upon all parents to be dllllgent In making the home life pure and free from all evil tendencies. SUNDAY NEWSPAPER In commenting on the report Bishop Bowman said the subject was a most Important one. All Christians should be earnest in the effort to keep all evil Influences out of the home. The Sunday newspaper, be said, should find no place in the Christian home, not solely be cause It wa permitted on Sunday and distributed on1 that day, but because of the "stuff" that Is In It The mind that Is filled with thought from the Sunday newspaper Is in no condition to enter upon the worship ot God. The wine cup and cards" were other eylls inai snouia pe sept put of tne nome.

CHURCH EXTENSION. Bishop Breyfogel, on behalf of the board of church extension of the Evangelical association, presented this sub ject to tne conference, The board. which has only recently been organ Ised, represent the whole Evangelical association. Its purpose 1 to ansist needy congregations In building churches and making needed Improve ments. The funds will be raised from collections In each congregation in the association taken annually, from annu (Continued on Fourth Page.) St H.

by In J. FASTNACHT EVENTS. MISS UPCRAFT'S PIANO RECITAL LAST EVENING'S OTHER DE LIGHTFUL SOCIAL AFFAIRS. A stocking social proved a drawing card for the Ladles' Aid society of the James Lutheran church last evening, and the chapel was taxed to its full capacity to accommodate the crowd. The affulr was an Informal one and the members ot the congregation took the opportunity ot becoming better acquainted with each other.

During the evening this program was excellently rendered: Mandolin and guitar duet, Masters Philip and Morris Koeser; vocal solo, P. Howry, accompanied on the piano Prof. John Pleasant; piano duet, Misses Augusta and Sarah Schlechter; violin solo, William Frees; vocal solo, Lulu Rees; piano solo, Gertrude M. Drexel; violin solo. Pearl Grander; vo cal solo, Allen Hawman; mandolin and guitar duet, Masters Philip and Morris Roeser; violin solo, William Frees; vo cal solo, Allen Hawman; piano solo, Carrie Hoffmaster; piano duet.

Misses Carrie Reese and Blanche Buyer. BRILLIANT SUCCESS. The piano recital given laBt evening Rajah Temple by Miss Margaret Elizabeth Uocraft a graduate of the New England Conservatory ot music and a pupil of Carl Btasny, wno studied under the celebrated artist Lasix, as sisted by Miss Leila Wilt, soprano, a pupil of the Women's College conserva tory, Frederick, was a Driiuani success. The selections given embraced the best works of the best composers and were splendidly rendered. The patronesses were: Mrs.

ueorge F. Baer, Vrs. Eleanor Christman, Mrs. H. Stein, Mrs.

H. Y. Stoner, Mrs. Clara L. Ziber, Mrs.

Sprecher, Mrs. Charles Wesley Edwards, Mrs. Ruhl, Mrs. Charles E. Schaeffer, Mrs.

wn helm Hartmam, Mrs. E. Mackey, Mrs. R. Monroe Hoftman, Mrs.

John Barbey, Mrs. D. R. Altl ouse. Miss L.

D. Mc Gowan, Mrs. Bert rand H. Farr, Mrs, Stanley L. Krebs, Miss Mary H.

Mayer, Mrs. S. R. Breldenbaugh, Miss Viola Johnson, Mrs. Chailes Huff, Mrs.

Geo. A. Leinbach, Mrs. john Rick, Mrs. EL D.

Westcott Mrs. H. M. Albright, Mrs. J.

H. Templin, Mrs. J. M. Bertolet, Miss Augusta Long, Mrs.

A. H. Rothermet, Miss Belle V. Ebur, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs.

a Y. Shearer, Mrs. H. E. P.

Stewart. PATRIOTIC SONS Forty members of Lexington Com mandery, No. 2, P. O. S.

of participated in the dinner given at Kiptser's Lebanon Valley House, Werner vine, last evening, to commemmorate the twentieth anniversary of the Institu tion of the commandery. The party loft the city at 7.40 o'clock and when Wer nersvllle was reached a fraternal visit was paid to Camp No. P. O. 8.

of of that place. Dinner was served at 10 o'clock, and the return home was made on the car leaving Wernersville at midnight At the conclusion of their respective business meetings last evening, the Men's club and the Kings' Daughters, both organizations of St Barnabas church, held a Fastnacht sociable at the home of Mrs. John F. Nichols, Fourth and Walnut streets. There was an enjoyable program.

A Fastnacht festival was held in th basement of the St Stephen Reformed chu'eh. last evening, under the auspices of the Young People society. In the Olivet Presbyterian church, last evening, the young people held a Fastnacht social, which was attended by a Urge company of the friends of tne congregation, conee ana cakes were served and a general good time was had. OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS. A musical and literary entertainment was given in Hope Lutheran Sunday school rooms by member! of the Sunday school Class No.

17. of the St John Reformed Sunday schools, taught by Miss Sadie Hauck, held a Fastnecht supper in the Sunday schools rooms last evening. WILD DASH TO DEATH. RUNAWAY HORSE KILLED AS HE TRIES TO TURN A NINTH STREET CORNER. A valuable horse belonging to Frank M.

Heffner, proprietor ot the Gem laundry. 1003 Green street took fright at some unknown object at Fifth and Washington streets, while standing at that corner, yesterday afternoon, and started to run up Washington street, pulling the large delivery wagon after him. When the animal saw tht he was free he Increased bis speed until his gait was so reckless that everybody was glad to get out of the way. East of Seventh on Washington street the horse collided with a delivery wagon, utterly shattering the light venicie to wnicn he was attached. Pro ceeding up Washington street the horse tried to turn out Ninth, but his speed was too great and he slipped and fell, striking his head against the eastern curb, and was killed.

The scavenger was notified and removed the body, while the owner had his dilapidated wagon returned to his stable. The horse was valuable and the loss Is a se vere one to Mr. Heffner. who only re cently refused a handsome sum for the animal. KNIGHTS OF MALTA.

NEARLY ONE HUNDRED NAMES AUUEU TO THE LIST OF MEM BER8 OF SIESTA, NO. 77. Tadmoor Siesta Princess of Bagdad, 77, added 93 new members to Its roll last evening, at a meeting held In Elks' ball. After the ceremony, which was concluded at 11.30 o'clock, the entire party adjourned to Hostetfer's cafe, where an excellent banquet was en Joyed. The order has a large membership and financially Is In an excellent condition.

A NEW COMMANDERY. At a preliminary meeting of Bohe mond Commandery, No. 277, Knights of jaaiia, wnicn will be organised aa subordinate lodge on March 20, in Rajah Temple, the enrollment waa in creased to 85 members. The next meet ing will be held on Tuesday evening. aiarcn wnen a time and place for holding regular meetings will be de cided upon.

ONE EYE MAY BE SAVED. The condition of Miss Rae Weight man, 613 Church street is much im proved. About a week ago Miss Welghtman was shaking out a rainy oay sKirt preparatory to donn na it, when the seem of the garment opened and one ot the leaden shot flew out ana struck her In the left eye, dislocating the lens. This eventually affected the other eye and almost re sulted in the loss of the slant of both. The physicians in charge of the case are almost positive of saving the right eye, but have slight hopes for the one wnicn was injured.

BIG CLAIM AGAINST SPAIN, Victor Herkenstlne. of Spencer. Ind. who has filed a claim against the Spanish government for 1200,000 for ill treat ment received from Spanish soldiers while in Cuba in the service of the Red Cross society, was, for a time, the cell mate and companion of Secretary Ed wards, of the local Y. M.

C. while connnea in Morro castle. Havana. Her kenstlne Is a German and was arrested on suspicion of being insurgent spy. HIGH PRICED DOG.

Marcus R. Lengel, 123 Nerth River street, has registered "Hollo," his rough coated male St. Bernard dog. The value is given at 11,000. He Is 33 inches high and 62 long and orange in color.

The pedigree: Sire, Col. Jack son, A. K. S. B.

Full blase up face, black face, orange white, tip of tall white, white breast and feet, white col tar. SERVICE THIS MORNING. Today (Ash Wednesday), at 10 a. m. service will be held In 8t.

Barnabas church. Rev. J. F. Nichols will preach.

Tonight he first of the union Lenten services will be held In Christ church at 7.45 o'clock, when Rev. Frederic Gar diner, of Lancaster, will preach the ser mon, TWO PROPERTIES BOLD. The monthly meeting of Equitable pavings ana Loan association, No. was held last evening at 527 Court street. Loans of 1400 were made and Ili7.06 paid on shares withdrawn.

Dur ing the month the association disposed of two properties at (1,001 and 11,300, re spectlveiy. lie sie the at of in OBITUARY. HOMER G. FIDLER. Homer son of George W.

and Sal E. Fidler, 100 North Ninth street, died of diphtheria, aged years and 20 days. He was a member of Salem avangeucai aunaay scnooi. Besides nil parents, three brothers. John.

Joseph and Elmer, and three sisters, Nora, El and Agnes FIdler, survive. DANIEL MILLER, aged 76 years, died of genral debility at county nome. He was admitted from Rockland April 17, 1888. He is sur vived by a niece, at Frederlcksville, this county. He has no other relaltves.

GEORGE L. ZERBE. Mrs. Annie E. Hoffman, 212 North Eighth street, received a telegram from her sister, Mrs.

Paris K. Zerbe, Philadelphia, announcing the death ot her eldest son, George Lewis Zerbe, DR. E. B. SANGREE, professor of bacteriplogy and pathology the Vanderbilt University, Nashville, died, He was a son of Rev.

M. Sangree, a Reformed minister of Harrlsburg, and is weil known In this city. Deceased graduted with the class 1884 at Franklin and Marshall col lege, Lancaster. Among his classmates this city were the late Howard Wan ner, Edwin Sassaman, and Daniel F. Ancona.

JOSEPH G. PRESTON. Joseph G. Preston, aged 36 years, died at his home, 109 Buttonwood street, of consumption, at 3.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Previous to his Illness he was a baggage master on the Pennsyl vania road and had a host of frlendj.

Deceased was a member of the Knights or fytnias and leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Preston, with whom he lived. OTHER DEATHS. W.

Bray Boyd, a well known wealthy resident of Lebanon county, was found dead In a bed at his home, at Bunker Hill, about five miles north of Lebanon, or heart failure. Deceased was about 50 years of age. He purchased Judge Rank's farm, upon which he built a handsome home, costing him over $10. 000. George L.

Bricker died at his home. In Womelsdorf, aged 36 years and 11 months, of heart failure, after an Di nes of but three days. He was single and resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bricker, Womelsdorf station.

Deceased was ticket agent at the P. A R. station, Womelsdorf, for 12 years. He was a member of St Dan iel's Lutheran church, Robesonia; of Washington Camp, No. 67, P.

O. 8. of and of the P. A a Relief associa tion. Besides his parents, the following brothers and sisters survive: Franklin of Robesonia; Charles of Reading; Wilson of Womelsdorf: Mrs.

Thomas Kepley, of Robesonia; Mrs. Jonathan Bloat of Reading. ueorge w. Uhrich, a prominent citi zen and lifelong Democrat of Myers town, dropped dead of heart disease, aged abokso years. He leaves a idow and seven children, and was a member of the LutiK an church.

WITMAN ENDORSED IN THE THIRTEENTH. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED APPROV ING OF HIS CANDIDACY FOR THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL NOMINATION. Nearly every member of the North east Democratic association attended the meeting at Tenth and Perry streets, last evening. It was an enthusiastic gathering, at which the campaign com mittee, consisting of E. H.

Buender, chairman: M. B. Rabenold, William Hayes, C. B. Fegely, Jacob Schelfele and J.

W. Crulkshank, reported that the consent of William Abbott Witman had been secured to become a candidate for the Democratic State Senatorial nomination. The following resolution, offered by the committee, was unani mously adopted, after a number of speeches had been made: Resolved. That we heartily endorse the action of Abbott Witman in consenting to become a candidate for the oflce of State Senator, and we be lieve It to be to the best Interests of the Democratic party of Berks county to place him on the Democratic ticket at the next convention for the follow His career as a Democrat In uuhold mg isemoonuic principles in nis party is unquestioned. He has represented tne Thirteenth ward in Common Coun cil three years and in Select for two terms from 1894 to 1900, during which time ne nas improved the ward, until today It is one of the finest In the city, He has gained a knowledge, through past experience In these offices, that would fit him to cope with any tne In tne Mate senate today, He has represented the city of Read ing at the State Convention of Munici palities of the third class, of which he is still a member.

He has taken an active part in all municipal' Improve ments, fearing neither Individual nor corporation influence, but doing what he believed to be best for the welfare of the city at large. Having bad experience In the offices aforesaid, and knowing the laws needed tor tne city ot Reading and the county of Berks, as well as the state in general, we know that if nominated and elected, he will uphold the true prin ciples oi democracy. THE UNFORTUNATE. THOSE WHO REQUIRE THE AT TENTION OF THE HOSPITAL AT TENDANTS AND PHY8CIAN3. While walking On Eleventh street near Marion, last evening, Elmer Wel ler, aged 36 years, was attacked with vertigo and fell on the icy pavement, cutting a gash In his head.

He was picked up and carried Into 1148 North Eleventh street pending the arrival of the ambulance, after which be was taken to the Reading hoBOital. Frank Htnkle, Janitor at the public library, who sustained a fracture of the clavicle and a sprain of the wrist several weeks ago, was discharged from tne Heading hospital yesterday. tne neaaing Hose ambulance took Miss May Butler, aged 21 years, sick. from 1032 Spring street to the Reading nospiuu last evening. tast evening a call was sent for the Reading Hose ambulance to come to the P.

R. freight yard, at Eltrhth and Elm streets. When the ambulance reached the place Ambulance Driver Kline was told the man had walked off. BOY'S NARROW ESCAPE. HE IS PRECIPITATED INTO DEEP WATER WHILE SKATING ON THE CANAL.

While playing on the tee on the canal above the paper mill, at the foot ot Penn street, yesterday afternoon, Wil liam Whltmoyer, aged 9 years, son of Howard Whltmoyer, Front and Hamilton streets, had a narrow escape from drowning. The Ice suddenly broke un der him and be fell into the deep water. Several comoanions. who were close bv. went to his assistance and succeeded in rescuing him from his dangerous posi tion.

He sustained no injuries beyond a very cold bath. PERSONAL MENTION, Mrs. George W. Raudenbush Is pre paring to take up her residence in Pittsburg, where her husband is en gaged in business. Charles L.

Davis, proprietor of the Alvln New York, and well known through the country for his impersonation of "Alvln Joslin," dan gerously ill at his home at Avalon, Pa. He is sunerlng from an attack of pneu monia. William B. Rlegel, of Philadelphia, rormeny or this city, was here on a oner visit. Mrs.

B. L. Hoffman and trimmer. Mrs, G. Shaffer, of the B.

L. Smith mil linery store, Tenth and Robeson streets. left to attend the Philadelphia whole sale millinery openings, after which they will go to New Tork, to remain tne' balance or the week. Mrs. George Kalbach and daughters.

Helen and Florence, of NorrlstoWn, are visiting her parents, and 'Mrs. Albert' William, 213' North Fourth street. VOP tnocbs, of Philadelphia, a na tive of Berks, is visiting friends in Reading, Miss Stella Krlebel, of Allentown, wno was visiting mends in this city, returned nome, Miss Eleanor Moyer, 219 Oley street returned from Easton, where she had been visiting for eight weeks. May Butler, aged 21 years, a medical case, waa admitted Into the Reading nospitai yesteroay. Penn Troy laundry, opposite postofRoe.

i .1 ti. iju.j UilM il IM HllfTIW IH til II II LnttiStaM. DOVES FIRST PRIZE. THE SECOND GROUP AWARD CAP TURED BY LADIES WHO BORE THE LEGEND, "A NIGHT WITH THE MAENNERCHOR" ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE DISGUISES FORM A LONG PROCESSION IN A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE GRAND MARCH A GREAT CROWD IN ATTENDANCE AT A SUCCESSFUL EVENT GIVEN BY READING'S LARGEST SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. When the history of the Harmonle Maennercbor Is written one ot Its brightest pages will be devoted to the annual mask ball of 1900, which took place in the Auditorium last evening.

The hall was prettily decorated with colors of pale blue, lavender, Nile green, pale pink, canary and purple bunting, and the sections were sepa rated by a screen ot lattice work in imitation of lace, producing a pleasing effect Long before the time for the concert the spectators began to gather In couples and groups and filled the chairs along the sides and on the balconies. and by 8.30 the crowd had become so large that it could scarcely be handled. At 8.30 o'clock the Germanla band, attired in natty military uniforms, un der the leadership of M. A. Althouse, rendered this program: March, "En quirer Club," Brand; overture.

"The Limit" Mackle; selection. 'The For tune Teller," Herbert: medley, 'The "Merry Go Round," Beyer. Then the bugle called the merry maskers. to fall In line for the grand march and the orchestra struck up. the jolly march, 'The American Girl.

rom tne parior on tpe south siae oi the hall emerged the reception commlt Stubbs, John H. r'ett, Jr. H. p. Keiser, H.

L. Greenawalt, H. L. Boas, George F. Hagenman, Charles E.

8. C. Ermentrout, H. 8. Hartman, Howard L.

Hoff, William H. K. Lerch. J. H.

Leonard, William Lender. Prof. J. W. Jost John Barbey, John Weller, Dr.

B. Hacker, C. Becker, Charles Tlehel, A. L. Schwelmler, H.

C. England, H. Crooks, Nicholas 9, Smith, a 8. Schwerlner. They marched with tread up, the centre of the to the east end.

v.iere awaiting them ware Prince and Princess Carnival, who were escorted to the west end directly in front of the onswatra to tne place or nonor. The commlttesv again formed and the couples, grofips and single maskers tell In line behind them for the march. Round the hall tola collection ot beauty and grotesqueness moved until the signal was given for the formation of the monogram ot the aoolet It was performed without a break, ana as tne leader! reached the point where tht letter! were completed and stood out In bold relief on the polished noor, with the spectators tormina a complete and solid frame around it, the crowa on tne galleries, wno were able to view it In all Its beauty, greeted Its success with round upon round of hearty applause, which was taken up by those who lined the marchers on every side. The idea of the formation of the mon ongram was original with one of the society'! known members, George R. Tfeem.

uanetng was then proceeded with and at 11 o'clock the Judges, William Len der, j. tew Rake and Henry Kre ss. announced that they had reached a de cision and were ready to renort At once everybody rushed to th end of the naii to near tne result of the delibera tions. Mr. Lender announced the Inert and Mr.

Batlenfeld, president of the society, SLzrr.Z iiwuin ana le muu. wno were re. couples and single masks, who were requested to reveal their Identity as they reveiveu uie awanu. The prise winners were announced In the following order: Groups: First prize! "White Doves" Acnes Wielandt, Emma Wielandt Flora Schaeffer. Llxxle Schaeffer.

Bailie Schaeffer, Martha Gross, Sallle Ba usher, Maggie Bausher, Annie Buehler, An nie Henemnger. Hattle HefrelBnger. Clara Lutx, Carrie Seaman, Mollie Me Gurk, Sallle Beard, Laura Dietrlck. second prise: "A Night With the Maennerchor" Sadie Hoyer, Ida Hov er, Jennie Brown, Jennie Sullivan, May snenan, Minnie Bhehan. Flora Gnau.

Beckle Slegel, Emma SJegei, Annie Gottschall. Couples: First prise: "The Corkers" Joseoh and Carrie Flatt Second prise: "Hungarian Peasant Glrls" Mamle Whitehead. Minnie Barto. Singles: First prise: 'Prof. Andre," Frank Winter, Second prise: "The Soortlnc Duch ess," Fred.

Dickinson. Third prise: "The Walking Dele gate," Fran Tlehel. The decision of the Judges In each case was greeted with approval by the spectators, wno appeared in every Instance to heartily concur in the Judgment The prlxe winners' costumes were of such a character as to deserve mention. The "White Doves" consisted ot a group of It young ladles attired la white mull dresses, with blonde hair, on the side of which perched Jauntily a pure wnite dove with outstretched wings. On the left shoulder a similar bird nestled.

It was a pretty conceit and decidedly the most attractive and Dleaainar In the nan. The "Night With the Maennerchor" group consisted of 10 young ladles, wearing white waists and black skirts. Over the shoulders, front and back, to the waist, were rows of violets, while on the skirt in the same flowers wa the inscription, "A NIgth With the Maen nerchor." This group was much ad mired. 'The Corkers" made a hit as they promenaded up and down the hall, Their costume, shoes, dress and hats, were all hidden with corks and they appeared to have Just come from a place where such a costume would be very agreeaote to wear every oay. ine "Hungarian peasant Girls' were dressed in the costume one Is wont to associate with this picturesque coun try, and wore large square hats, on the top of which was a large black cross and across the front their title.

Just after the grand march started. there appeared on the scene a oerson age who announced, himself by card as xoiiows: 'I have taken the ODDortunlty to ston here at Reading to take a view of the mrmonie Maennerchor masked ball Yours truly. Prof. Andree." Drawing his Bledge was a large New foundland dog. He was the centre of attraction, attired In fur from head to foot.

His sledge carried his balloon, his cot, hiB water casks and provisions. and as he strolled up and, down the hall he created much comment and amuse ment It was by odd the best and most novel character mask ever seen at 1 a Maennerchor mask ball. Just before the march a strange lady, attired In dashing costume, ar rived and created much interest by her manners ana graceful carriage. She was considered a lady by all the spec tators ana many or the maskers, but wnen tne mask leu Uh! Gosh. ine "naming Delegate created a sensation by appearing with a box on his back containing two ducks and the box bore this inscription: "These ducks are growing." He handed atound him envelopes in which appeared these pathetic lines: "I am a candidate tor 1962.

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC. It would seem to be acknowledged by all who have witnessed their per formances that the Kllmt Hearn company of players are furnishing clever, legitimate entertainment beyond the average of repertoire companies. First class dramas are produced with ample accessories of costumes, scenery and stge effects. Mr. George Klimt, wh piayed "Dick Bntmmage" In the "Great Diamond Robbery" last evening, is an ambitions and Intelligent actor.

Miss Alma Hears, is charming and vivacious. The large cast carried the play forward with smoothness and torce, evoking many outbursts ot applause. The singing and specialties aod the moving pic tures were roundly applauded. This afternoon Gillette's "Held by the Enemy" and tonight "Mr, Barnes ot New GRAND OPERA HOUSE. "Escaped From, the Law," a five act drama, was presented at the Grand Opera House last evening by the Keystone Dramatic company la an acceptable manner.

Mr. McGUl assumed the role of "Gen. Robert Burleigh," and was supported by Gertrude Shipman as "Nanette." The work of the specialty people between the acta was very entertaining and varied, the artists being all up to date in their line. This afternoon "The Senator's Daughter" ana "From Sire to Son" this evening. BIJOU.

The three act farce comedy, "Shanty Town," held the boards at the Bijou Theatre last evening, with J. J. Sully as "Michael Gogan," J. J. Fields, as Its mischievous boy, and Bell Darlington as "Mamie Krousemeyer," the life of Shantytown.

All the characters were well acted and. the fun waa continuous. During the evening good song and dance apeclalttesvwere introduced by Boll Darling, Fields, Barlow, Maggie Clark and others. Same performance afternoon, evening..