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THE NEXT COUPON VOB "SHEPP'S WORLD'S FAIR PHOTOGRAPHED" WILL APPEAR TO MORROW. BlkD A 43 10 esnta and 3 Coupons, eonaecatirely numbered will secure any one number of Picturesque America." Br aU Se additional. TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 12, 1894. VOLUME 74 NO. GO.

TEN CENTS A WEEK MURDERED INACELLAR Tram Unrl nf Justice Klemmer, the Veteran Reading Railroad Locomotive Engineer. SHOT BY HIS SOX IX LAU A DiYision of Household Effects Leads to the Atrocious Act. MURDERER SURRENDERS HIMSELF, William Weber, Just Released from Priwn After Serving Year for SCeallns Rail rad Brui, KIIU Hl Aged Father In taw In tb l'rrenc of HI Oangntor and Another Bom in Lbw Also Attempts to Kill 11 In Wife Calmly Goes to the Alder xnan'a Office and Admits th Crime. Jnatos Klein me cue of the best. kaowu eupiaeers on the Reading rail road, wba deliberately murdered la ereniDir William weber, his bod id Law.

When the fat: Is became known in tende excitement prevailed in the vicin. Sty where the murdered man resided Au immense crowd congregated in iron of his residence, 410 North Tenth street, the streets and pavements being filled yvitb people. The in a rderer, ho is married to Agues, a daughter of the deceased, was released a tew weeks ago from the lierks county jail, having served a term of one vear tor the larceny ot a lot of brass be longing to the Reading; railroad com pany. The couple had been separated tor some time. A few days ago they de cided to divide their possessions, and lor that purpose met last evening at the residence of Walter U.

Miller, another son in law ot the murdered man, who resided at 8'JG North Eleventh street. About twenty minutes after seven o'clock, after agreeing upon the disport i tion of some of their household tffdcts. the party, which included Mr. Kiem mer, Veber, the murderer, aud his wife. and Mr.

Mill proceed! to the eel ar of lie house. After a close inepeeiioa of the contents of the cetl.tr they cani upon fine bed room tuit. It was closely ex amined by the entire party, alter which AS eber excla'tnec 'J claim this mine." "We'll settle that liter' replied Mr. Klemtuer. Hardly had these words been spoken be fore Weber pulled a revolver from bis hip packet and discharged it at Mr.

KJern uier. The first shot missed fire, but tiie murderer quickly fired again, the second ehot striking the nniortunate old man in the right arm. Again he raised the weapon, the third bhot striking Mr. Klemmer on the left aru. The old man, orely wounded, sank to the ground, and Weber discharged the.

weapon the fourth time, the ball cutting through the soft which Mr. Klemmer were, and euteted his brain, causing instant death. The witnesses to the tragedy could hardly realize had happened, it taking place in so short a time. Mr. Miller, after recovering from his surprise, attempted to grasp the murderer, who, in the nifeautime, had rau towards his wife and placed the weapon to her breast.

He pulled the trigger, but it missed fire, and a double oider was frustrated. Weber immediately ran upstairs, went out Eleventh street to Douglass, and to the Junction house, where be took a drink, and then in Ninth and to the office of Alderman Brownwell on North Sixth street near Washington. In the ollice were seated Cons tab lo Strubell and the alderman. "I have killed my father in law," Weber exclaimed. Not much attention was paid to him.

He seemed to be in an excited frame of mind, and was perspiring freely. After lie bad convinced the officials that he bad committed a murder, he was at once placed under arrest by the constable. The latter official then informed Weber fcbnt he would escort him to jail. us walk up," said the murderer. "No, 10," replied the constable, and Weber at once taken to ftixth and Penn st jets, where a cr was boarded, and in a abort time he was behind the bars.

When the murdered man's family was informed ot the tragedy they became almost prostrated, the wife being thrown into hysterics. The body was afterwards removed to the late dideuce oi the ceased alter Coroner Kantner had beta no tided. Justus Klemmer, the murdered man, was one ol the best known engineers in this vicinity. He was one of the most trusted officials of the 1. K.

company, having been in the employ of that corporation upwards ol thirty years. He was 60 years old, and about four years ago he accepted the position of pumping engineer at Bushong's furnace for the railroad company. He was member of St. Paul's Catholic church, and leaves a wife and these children Mrs. 8a rah Ixmuar, Mrs.

Charles iieiily, of Virginia; Albert J. Klemmer, of Philadelphia; George, oseph and Gertrude Klemmer ji.ud Mrs. Agnea Weber, oi this city. William Weber, the murderer, was married two years ago to Agues, a daughter of the deceased. I is five feet scveu inches "in height and veighs I tut pounds.

He generally wore a dark slouch bat. He is 27 years old. The couple have no children. Chief Cullen learned of the tragedy shortly after its occurrence and promptly sentofilcers to all the railroads to prevent the escape of the murderer. A Serious Lom to the Philadelphia Ball Club.

Philadelphia, June 11. The Philadelphia ball club has suffered a bad loss in a serious injury to Catcher Clements. In trying to beat tbe ball to first bae, on Friday, in the game with Cleveland, Clements turned his ankle and leli heavily to the ground. He was niable to rise, and was carried from the field. His inj ury was at first thought to be a slight sprain, and it was expected he would be able to resume bis place he bind the plate in a week or so.

It i now thought that a bone in tbe ankle is fractured, ani it in rf juVfal if Clmants will be able to ply nir iiu this seas n. Col. Brecklnr ICcp iidtoa Confi mnd. Chicago, June 11 A meeting tf the board of directors of the Uuion League Club of this city, held to day, took final action in the case of Congressman Breck inridges' honorary membership in that organization. A month ago the i recta rs voted to strike his name off the roll, and as no defense had been entered by the colonel, the action of tho directors was put into effect.

Ask for Reading Brewing Co. 'a old aijle Lager Beer. Tiroli and Porter. A GREAT LABOR MOVEMENT. A Joint Conference Looking to the Consoll datloa of All the orzanizea Boan St.

Louis, June 11. The joint conference between the 'beads of the Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor, which, it is confidently ex pected, will cement tne two great laoor organizations with bonds of lasting friendship and include 11 other great labor organizations, such as the various railway organizations, the armers' Alli ance, and other bodies not in strict ac cord with the Knights and Federation, benan at 10 o'clock this morning by Gen eral Master Workman Sovereign. There were present tbe following named or ganizations of labor: Knights oi Labor, J. K. Sovereign, John W.

Hayes and W. J. Bishon: American Federation of Labor, Samuel J. Gompers, P. J.

McGuire and Frank Foster; Brotherhood ot Locomo tive Engineers. A. B. Youngston and Messrs. Mills and Nay lor; Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, r.

r. Sargent ana Frank W. Arnold, Terre Haute, and Charles W. Macer. Parsons, Kansas Brotherhood of Brakemen: Federation of Railway Trainmen, S.

E. Wilkinson. Galesburg, Order of Railway Con due tors. E. Clack, Cedar Kap is, la.

Farmers' Alliance. A. E. Dean. T.

McGuire. of tbe general executive board of the Knights, is present, but does not formally represent that organization. President Gompers said, when asked concerning the conference: "it is early in tne day to give out. any thing beyond the general statement that this general meeting nas Deen arranged in the interests of harmony between tbe Federation of Labor, the Knights of Labor, and other great independent or ganizations, so eft as tne American way Union, and in fact all railway or ganizations, tbe Farmers' Alliance and all national bodies. 'The movement for closer and friend Her relations, even complete amalgation.

dates back as far as 1869, and work has progressed along thoBe lines ever since, ot course slowly, nut ever witn the desirable end in view, tbe greatest tzood to the greatest number ol moi viuuals represented by organized laoor, the whole movement being consecrated to the best interests of the laror in what ever organization aligned." The conlerence remained in secret ses sion until nearly p. when a recess was taken nntil nearly ft p. m. lne de tails ot the conference are not given out. but it is learned from a reliable source that the speakers do not favor amalga mation oi the different trades ana jaoor organizations.

They advocated, how evtr, harmonious union and concerted Hi tion in all matters concerning their mutual beneb. and tor the purposes of protection of lubor against capital. It is believed that the conference will agree bat a'l labor organizations snail bind themselves to an agreement as outlined ab jve. MOLEY HASSAN DEAD. The Bui tan of Morocco Said to Have Been Murdertit, Madrid.

June 11. El Olobo prints ad vices from Fez, which say it is rumored hat the Sultan of Morocco is dead. London. June 11. A dispatch to the Central News irom Tangier confirms the death ot Sultan Muley Hassan, woo, tne report says, died suddenly.

No details are given, but many sensational rumors are in circulation. Said to Have Been Murdered. IONrxiN, Juue 11. Advices received here report that the Sultan of Morocco died on June and that the army pro claimed his son, Muley Abdul, his successor. Private advices say that the Sultan was murdered.

Madrid, June 11. The Government has received an official dispatch confirm ing the death ol the Sultan oi Morocco. All Quiet at Tangier. Takqier. June 11.

Everything is quiet here. The foreign representatives are discussing tbe outlook, and agree that there is no likelihood of disorder. Trouble Anticipated. Madrid, June 11. Late advices from Morocco say that trouble is expected throughout Morocco, and especially around Mellilla and Ceuta, as results of tbe Sultan's death.

CauBoJof Death Still In Dotjbt. Tangier, June 11. It is ascertained that the Sultan died en route between Maraitech and Rabat. The cause of his death is not yet definitely stated. Another Conference of Central Pennsyl vania uperaioni ana aimers.

Philadelphia, June 11. Another conference of the operators and miner of the Central Pennsylvania district will. be held at Altoona to morrow, lbe op erators to day received assurances that if they would consent to another confer ence they could deal directly with tbe miners, and not through tbe officials oi tbe Miners Union. Lpon this assurance they consented to another conference. The operators are ctill firm in their determination to not recognise the anion.

One hundred coal and Iron police left here to night for the Clearfield district, where they will be used to protect the ugw men at work. Including the po licemen who went ont to night, over 550 coal and iron police haye been sent from here within the last week to the Central Pennsylvania district. The Captive Colters Rescued. Uniontown, June 11. The four workmen whose kidnapping led to the fatal battle at i.

emont yesterday, nave been rescued. At noon to day a posse of deputy sheriffs found the captive workmen in a camp of 'the strikers near Kyle, and eft tc ted thei? release without a conflict. They bore evidence of rough treatment, but were not seriously injured. They ere brought to Uniontown, and made formation against the strikers who had eld them prisoners. I hey were then taken to their homes at Leisenring.

oipy and Browne Cooled Down Washington, June 11. Coxey and rowne came to the Capitol to day, car rying no prohibited banners, accom panied by no mob, and using the asphalt walk instead of the grass in appro ach ng the building, and spjnt some time in the Senate gallery. Browne did not wear his theatrical leather coat, and con sequently the two Common wealers attracted little attention. The Weather. Washinotgit, June 11.

8 p. m. Fore cast for KaMem Pennsylvania? robthttt jen rofu fair till Wednesduu night: wvni im ds: coiU i tiued High temjterature. Prlc to Salt the Times. Re our Trimmed Hats at yrtc, worth 2 00 and $2 25.

Hannsome'y Trimmed Hats at SI 50. $1 75, $2 00, $2 25 to $5 00. Untrimmed uats, oc, lac, 43c. 38c. 49c.

Children's Mnll Hats and Caps 10c, 10c, 23 Ladies' Mull Hats, all colors, very tylish, $2 50. Gauze summer Vests 2 for 35c. Ladies' and Children's Fast Black Hoe 2 pairs for 25c. ladies' Muslin Underwear that will outwear any Muslin Underwear sold elsewhere. Riohter'9, 514 Penn St.

The Place to buy bicycles, uniforms and sundries, or to get your bicycle repaired, is at 13 and 15 3. Fourth Packer.Cycle Co. THE FRAZER RIYER FLOOD, TERRIBLE DEVASTATION CAUSED THE SWOLLEN WATERS. Thousands of Acre of Crops Ioet Pead Boole Floating; In the Flood, En tangled. In the Debris Settler" Working; Desperately.

Montreal, June 1L Latest advices from British Columbia state that tbe water has not subsided sufficiently for the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company to decide nnon tbe exact amount damacre dona. The weather is colder, which is favorable to the subsidence of the water. The Sttvr'n special dispatch from Van couver to day says: The following are the latest dispatches from the Frazer river flooded district: Kamloop's bridge on the Government road has been earned awav. The Savon as bridge has also gone, and around Griffin lake great diffi cutties have been met, as wen as from Kavelstok. North Thompson Valley is flooded nd thousands of acres of crops lost.

The water in South Thompson is a foot higher than the mark of 1882 and is still rising. The electric light and water works premises are flooded, stopping operations. Mateo is tracK on uie oamas nrancn, is greatly damaged, being submerged from one to six feet. Culverts, trestles, ard fences are floating, fully 10,000 acres are now one vast ocean with breakers acainst tbe shore lands. At unesneii tne river nas risen an incn an hour during tne iast tnirty six nonrs.

and about $18,000 additional damage done. At Kamloops the water nas risen two inches since last report. At Asa croft the loss on the potato crop, half oi the province supply, has been some thing enormous. They are so scarce in the province that even in the large cities only the rich can axiord tnem. At Bald win tne re nas neen anotner rise of twelve inches, and several hundred head of cattle were swept away on the island by the flood.

The town is de serted. At North Bend flood bound passengers are stalled in large numbers. They are comfortable, but are rather short of luxuries. At Yale the water has been gradually but surely rising since Saturday, and is seven inches nicner toan at last report. Several additional farms nave been flooded.

The farmers are malting for Vancouver. The death roll there, as far a known, is: McTavish, Canadian Pacific employee: child of Peter Brown. At Langtry nve bodies are alleged to have been Been by two passengers on flood bound train. Three Chinese and two Indians were also seen floating in the river, tangled in the debns. At Hammond the postmaster reports finding the bodies of a woman and two children.

At Jjew Westminster the water has not risen any more, but the mills and ower town are still flooded. A large portion of the business is suspended. At Westhall Island people are alarmed by washing away oi the river bank. AU tbe settlers in the district are out working day and night strengthening the banks. From a dozen other small places come reports of houses being undermined and carried down tne river.

4ialf of the town of Kasto is flooded and tbe people are crowded into the remain ng houses. Accurate conservative estimates of tbe damages and loss by the flood will be compiled as soon as the worst is over, and will be sent to the Dominion Government upon which to base a conclu sion as to the amonnt required for relief measures. Chief Engineer Peterson, of the Cana ian Pacific railway, has just reached ere irom the bast. He says the worst rouble is at Anthracite, at the head of the Rockies, where there are washouts four feet high and hundreds of feet long. JUDGE PHELPS WORSE.

An Attack of Hlcconeha Causes a Serious Setback In Ule Condition. Enolkwood, N. June 11. Last evening Hon. William Walter Phelps was taken with hiccoughs, which continued all of last night.

lr. Currie, the family physician, was summoned from Englewood, and stayed with the patient ntil midnight. He found it impossible to relieve his patient, and as a result Mr. Phelps is left weaker than before he improvement in his condition which has been apparent for the past three days. Grocers and Importers Exchange Bennlon There will arrive in this city this morn ing over the P.

R. railroad a committee of the Grocers' and Importers' Ex change, who will complete arrangements lor the twenty second annual reunion and excursion of that organization, which will be held at the Neversink Mountain hotel on Friday and Saturday of this week. The excursionists will umber several hundred and will in clude the members, wives and friends of the organization. Tbe consists of the following gentlemen, 11 arrive in this city shortly before noon and will go at once to the JSever nk hotel for dinner: Benjamin Reiff, chairman; Frank Halpen, secretary; B. W.

Andrews, William J. McCaban, Henry A. Fry, John W. Cooper, Watson Mull, Albert M. Warren, J.

Schmucker, T. M. Bristol, Charles H. Hays and J. Harry Laugblin.

Celebrated Its first Anniversary. Washington Camp, No. 560, P. O. S.

of last evening celebrated its first anni ersary in McKnight's hall, Third and enn streets, with the following pro gramme: America," by audience; selec lon, by Mandolin club; Anchored," male quartette; address. Past State resident James R. Kenney; instru mental solo, Harry Spobnj "The Whistling Dude," R. p. Stout; 'The Village Blacksmith," male quartette: selection, by Mandolin club; address.

District President Daniel K. Hoch; "Parson Snow white R. D. Stout; "Madrid," male quartette; mandolin club; address, Past State President; John R. Mast; Gld Black Joe," R.

D. Stout, with male quartette accompani ment; "(Soldier's rare wen," male quartette; "Rally 'Round the Flag," au lpnce. Blavin Knocked Oat by the Harlem Coffee cooler," Minneapolis, June 11. The Kht to night between Frank Craig, of ew York, known as tbe Harlem Coliee Cooler," and Billy Slavin, of Australia, as ot abort duration. Craig pnttmg up hurricane fiuht and knocking out his man in tbe second round.

Tale Athletes 0 to England. Nkw Havert, Conn. Jnne 11. The Vale Athletic Union to night voted unan mously to send a team to England to meet the Oxford Athletics. Table Covers at a Bargain.

A large lot of 14 yard square Chenille Table Covers. Special prices to sell today. uu quality Covers at $1 19. $1 50 quality Covers at 98c, KLINK.lErPIHIMER Co. MURDEROUS BEYELEBS.

Two Men Killed and Three Men and Woman Seriously Injured After a Dance. Chicago, June 11. Two men were killed and three men and one woman seriously injured in a row that followed the attendance at a dance by Poles and Bohemians in a nail at Forty eighth an Croodspeed streets last nignt. wnen party of about a score of persons left the call at midnight they became involved in a row with a number of people they met along tne street. The dead are: Peter Getz, a Pole, stabbed in the heart: Frank Goluneski.

a Pole, stabbed through the Inngs. The injured are: John Jersea, stabbed in neck and head, injured seriously John Jersea, knife wound in the head, seriouslv hurt; Frank Goluneski, stabbed in head, may die; Martha Goluneski, aged seventeen, stabbed the lace and head, injuries serious. So far as the police can learn, the at tack npon the victims was wholly unpro voked. The Bohemians and Poles left the dance hall after drinking freely of wniskey, wine and beer, and were in a quarrelsome mood when they reaebed Forty eighth and Wood streets. Here they met Peter Getz, Frank Golunesk and his son and daughter.

The girl and boy claim they were walking along the street minding tneirown business when one of the dancing party made an insnlt ng remark tothem.and quickly followed the insult by striking Goluneski the elder a blow in the face. Several blows were exchanged, and then it is claimed the attacking party drew knives and began to slash at every person not belonging to their party they could reach. Within a few minutes after the first blow was struck, Goluneski staggered into a butcher shop. Getz also tried to run away, wnen tbe drunken men attacked him; but before any one could go to his assistance, one of the dancing party bad stabbed him through tne lungs. The wound was a mortal one.

John Jersea and his son John were at tracted by the noise made by the dis turbance. Both father and son went out to see what the trouble was, and the two men were set upon by the men who bad killed Getz. Both men received cuts on the head before they could get back into their borne. In the meantime the police nad been notified ot tne murders, and Lieutenant Fitzpatrick and a wagon load of officers drove up in the patrol wagon. I he pofice arrested every person they found iu tbe vicinity and took them to the station.

Frank Myers and Frank Rase, Bohemians, were among the num ber arrested, and it is believed by the police that, at least, they know the names of the men who did the stabbing ERASTUS WIMAN ON TRIAL The 8 peri fie Charge Avainnt Him is For gery in ins second uecrae. New York, June 11. The trial of Erastus Wiman began this morning the Court of Oyer and Terminer, beloie Judge in gran am. Mr. lniaii is under two indictments for forgery.

The first indiossnent, which lor iorgery in the second decree. charges Mr. Wiman with having forged the signature of E. W. Bui linger to a check for $5,000 drawn on February 6, 1893, on the Chemical National Bank.

The check was drawn by R. G. Dun Co. to Mr. Bollinger's order.

The second indictment charges Mr. Wiman with having forged tbe name Ogden Bower, treasurer of the Campbell Printing Press company, to a check for $5,000, drawn by R. G. Dun on January 20, 1893. Assistant District Attorney F.

L. Well man will conduct the case of the people, while the interests of Mr. Wiman will be looked after by General Benjamin F. Tracy, A. B.

Board man and James N. Greeushields, Q. of the Canadian bar. Mr. Wellman announced before tbe trial began that Mr.

Wiman would be tried on one count only, namely, for forgery in tbe second degree. The spe cific charge is that he forged the signa are of E. W. Bullinger to a check for $5,000 drawn on February 6, 1803, on tbe Chemical National Bank. Tbe work of selecting a jury was then commenced.

len years is the maximum penalty of the punishment that can be imposed on Mr. Wiman if he is found guilty of forgery in tbe second degree. TO SUE THE COUNTY. The National Tabe Workg Company to urine a Damage suit. Pittsbubo, June 11.

General Manager E. C. Converse, of the McKees port National Tube works, says that his company will soon enter suit against Allegheny county to recover the cost of the strike of its workmen and their de struction of property. He estimates that the total loss is $250,000. Of this sum $10,000 is for damages to the eighteen gas furnaces which have cooled, and the mingof which will likely be destroyed.

The balance is for loss of business and from non fulfillment of contracts. Large forces ot men this morning be gan rebuilding the coal tipples at Port ue, burned by strikers last week. Robert Butler, who lost one tipple. will Bue the county for its value. Heading adfes Going to England.

Mrs. Elizabeth Etherage, wife of Wil iam Etherage, 108 Oley street, will leave for Philadelphia to day, and at seven clock Wednesday morning will sail on tbe steamer Ohio for England, her objec ve point being Newmarket, Camb ridge ire, wnere soe will visit ber son Thomas, who is a noted horseman of that she also intends spending some me at walsoll, Htattonshire, her old home. There will be several ladies ac companying her, among whom will be Mrs. George Armatage, whose husband tne superintendent of the Reading Cotton mills. She goes to visit her parents in Wigant, Lancashire, whom he has not seen in twenty years.

jviiss wmttington, another one ot the ladies in tbe party, goes to Birmingham for the purpose of presenting herself to her great grandfather, whom she has never seen and who is very sick. Airs, menace gave a larewell party at her home, when a laigecircle of friends were present, among whom were Mayor Shanaman and wife. The mayor presented her, as a memento, with a pass port bearing bis official seal. Art Motes, Miss Es telle Uhler exhibits a beautiful flower picture, and a study of Watteau's in Schlecbter's window. Both are fine examples of teohnique.

in tne same window a large landscape is shown, painted by Dr. Ballade. The doctor was a proficient pupil of the late red. npang. C.

H. Shearer's woodland picture at Woerner's is one of his best efforts. Tbe Cyclopean artist, Jacob Miesse, is completing a characteristic figure piece of the late Wm. Penn on the south wall of the Jameson property. Miss Tiltie N.

Spang has won a gold medal in the Paris salon. Arrested for Desertion. Henry Good fellow was arrested last evening on Alderman Kirscbman's warrant on tbe charge of desertion, preferred by his wife, Lizzie Good fellow. He entered bail for court. Ask for Reading Brewing ityle Lager Beer.

Tivoli and Porter. old NO RECONSIDERATION. SELECT COUNCIL DECLINES TO PASS THE SEWER ORDINANCE. Two Communications from the Mayor Mr. Rhode's Minority Iteport Contracts for Sand Awarded An Committee.

The members of Select Council legis lated last night in their shirt sleeves. Ten were in attendance. Mr. Hess presented a communication from citizens residing along the line oi electric railways requesting tbe passage of the ordinance regulating the speed of trolley ears, lbe communication was signed by some eight' hnudred citizens. Referred to railway committee.

ollowing communications from Mayor ananaman were read and received: I herewith denire to call your attention to the manner in which excavation it being conducted at soma places along the line of the house sewage work, I refer to the oovering up of tire pi uj While I am anxious that In no wise should the sewer Contractors be interfered wit in the prosecution of their work, yet at the same lime any uosiruoting oi tue nre Dlutra must not be allowed. Trilling as this may seem, it might prove a very serious impe Jiment in event of lire. i tnereiore sutcKcat and atiyise tuafe mot lee be Riven lmmeamifiy requesting (Jontructor W. rant Conk to dear any plui already oovered. and also to provide against any further ooveriug oi me city nre pings, raitmunv yours.

atk kiN ASIAN, Mayor. A PttOTKST AGAINST SPA LL CONTRACTS. I herewith desire airain to communicate to you my protest against the advertising and subse quent awardiftir of contract fur limestone snails. Last year, as the records will develop, I oominu nicaieu 10 your nonoraoie Dodtes upon tne same sdbject without effect. The material in question has been condemned as worthless and inade quiite as un and again, yet it seems an Impossi ble taik in attempt to prevent the annually re curring advertisement for limestone spalls and screenings.

As your honorable bodies have uwaratMl me contract (regularly and legally), with reluctance and under protesL, affix my sig nature, trusting, noping ana oeiieviog mat Hi may be the last contract of the kind vnu wi call upon me to sign, as i am sure that it is your highest ambition and aim to do your beat fr i ne cuy at an times. Kespeciruliy aud laitu fully yours, W. Sranamam, Mayor. Mr. lihoda presented a minority re port of the committee on finance on the bill making an appropriation of $82,000 lor a sewage disposal plant.

in bis report Mr. Kboda savs exclusive oi the amount ot this appropriation, $32,000, the appropriations made to the several departments for the present year loot up j.fb,b,w. a liheral estimate of the receipts for the year, from a comparison with the receipts of former years, will not exceed $.05,000, which includes $06,000 for liquor licenses, and this is an exceedingly doubtful receipt for this year, but even should that amount be paid, in March there will be the trifling balance of $18,000 to open our accounts of 1895, and of this amount $16,500 will be due on the first day of the year for interest on bonds leaving ns only $7,500 to run the city for three montbs, which is not sufficient to pay salaries alone for half that time. I am willing to stake my reputation as a Councilman, and J. wish to go on record as saying that our receipts tor the year exclusive ot the assessment for sewage purposes, which must be devoted to the payment of bonds as they mature) will not exceed and with this firm conviction I earnestly recommend and advise the postponement of any furtber appropriations for disposal plant or any other purpose.

he city is to day without a dollar in the treasury, with bills approved and warrants drawn for almost $15,000. and by the first of July when taxes begin to come in that amount will be almost oubled and I venture the statement that after the taxes are levied and col ected (on a 6 mill basis) the treasury will be empty again before January 1st. i nave sucn implicit confidence in these figures and the sources of my information that I am willing to be called to account at the end of the year or any time during the year for any wrong ini ressiou may nave created. How then, keutlemen, are we coiner to add $82,000 to the appropriations already made and at a mill rate come out whole, to say nothing of the $10,500 we must have on the first day of the next ear to pay our interest on bonds. Do you want to default in that? Do you want to impair the credit of the city? Do you want to bankrupt the city for the sole purpose of passing some ppt measure? That is exactly the position of affairs to day.

Should a majority ot you think it advisable dur ng these hard times to increase tbe tax ation to seven mills, which would pay tist one half the cost, or to eiuht mills. which wonld barely pay the cost of the sposal plant, then you must take the responsibility and be willing to be held accountable. There are but two ways for the city to I Continued i fourth page.) ELECTRIC LIGHTS BATTLE. Unique Devices to be Used in German Cavalry Charge. Berlin, June 11.

At the coming ma neuvers near Elbing, Emperor William in command, in tne presence of the Czarewitch, a grand cavalry attack by ight. All the latest military inventions will be used in this attack. Balloons with electrical search lights will illumi ate the tie Id, and small electric liehta will be attached to the lances of the riders. Officers Guarding a Dump. Considerable complaint has been made to the mayor by people residing in the icinity of Fifteenth and Cotton streets tue stench arising from the dump at that point, as filth and rubbish of all inas is being carted there.

To obviate the nuisance, which is a menace to pub health, the mayor has stationed an officer there day and night with instructions to arrest any oue dumping anything but ashes or ground. His honor nteuds making an example of the first person brought before him on tbis charge. Shot a Supposed Mad log. A dog, supposed to be mad, was shot the yard at the Berks County House, yesterday afternoon, by James P. Esterly, the proprietor of the hotel.

The animal frothed at the mouth, and it was feared it might bite someone. No little excitement was occasioned when it became nown that the animal was roving about the yard. Harvey Tyson It el eased from Jail. A. Harvey Tyson, aeainst whom two charges of false pretense had been pend ng ueiore tue last three terms ot court.

was released from jail last evening, having been allowed to enter into his own recognizance to appear when wanted Mr. Tyson left on a visit to friends at New York. Found a Bundle of Clothing Officer Clemmens found a bundle of children's clothing last evening on Per kiomen avenue between Thirteenth and Twelfth streets, which the owner can have by calling at 329 South Thirteenth street. Special Cheap Excursion to Gettysburg Sunday, June 17th. Fare for tbe round trip $2 00.

Train leaves Reading 7.10 a. m. Ask for Keading Brewing Co. 'a old style Lager Beer. Tivoli and Porter.

THB STRIKE TROUBLES. Latest Reports from the Various Regions ere nrrnou re vails. Pu NX sltawnky, June 11. The resigning of one of the company's mine iore men, toe leaving oi several of tb guards, and tbe reported visit of the 8 he ntt to tbe works to bring sixteen Italians, who have sent word to friends outside that they were being detained witnin tne enclosure against tbeir will were the only incidents of the day in this mining region. Tbe company made no error to ioaa or snip any coal, though it is known tbe new men have been at work in the mines all day.

Late this evening a report was in circulation that the miners and operators at Altoona had reached a settlement, but the report wum nu oe venneu. Gov. Petti son Threatens to Call Out Troops, Harrisbubo, June 11. Governor Pattison to night issued a proclamation to the striking miners of Jefferson county, directing them to cease their riotous demonstrations and disperse, and warning them that a persistence in acts of violence would compel him to resort to military force. A Slav Fatally Shot by a Deputy.

Con KLLS VILLK. June 11. A riot occurred here this afternoon, durinif which Michael Kossicki, a Slav coke worker from Davidson, was probably fatally shot by James Stanlev. a denntv 8her)fT from Moyer's. Stanley came in on a sou en western train at noon.

Shortly after he was set npon by a crowd of strikers, who chased him through the streets until he was knocked down. Stanley drew his revolver and fired one snot into tne crowd, tbe bullet passing tnrougn nossicKi's necK. citizens dispersed tie mob and captured Stanley, who was locked up lor safety. Kossicki 's wound is thought to be fatal. The Ohio Troubles Settled.

LOLUMBU8, Uoio. June 11. The con ference of operators and miners of this district, embracing Western Pennsyl vania, umo ana Indiana, and astern and Northern Illinois, effected a settle ment of the strike to niuht so far as this distriot is concerned and so important the district in the bituminous coal in dustry, that it is regarded as practically a settlement oi tbe national strike. The committee, which adjourned at 12 ciocsry ralurda night, unable to agree, resumed work this morn in tf and was in session all day with occasional intervals to permit the miners to retire to confer. At 6 o'clock the committee agreed upon a report, ft is the 60 and (19 cents per on compromise proposed oy tne operators at the outset of the conference.

The ners secured just half the advance they asked for. A miners' official here to niicht said the miners wilt not like the terms of settlement, but all will probablyget to wont. Aiany ot the operators will at once get their mines in readiness, and work in some of them will be started this week. OoLUMHua, Ohio. June 11.

The con ference of operators and miners reached an agreement at 6 o'clock this evening. 1 he bO and 09 basis is accepted by the miners, and they will go to work at once. It is agreed that they shall no to work not later than next Monday. toLUMBUS. June 11.

Conference has ratified scale committee agreement. Conference is still in session arranging details. More Soldiers at Fana, 111. Pana, June 11. Eiehtv five more soldiers of the First Regiment reached his city early this morning, and went into camp at LaSalle Park, making a total number ot 650 militia here, and it is understood that they will make this their headquarters nntil the strike Ques tion is settled.

Several torpedoes were found on the Big Four track last night, and when tbe 8. 10, accommodation passed a brakeman was urea at three times, but whether by strikers or some one else is not known. as they made their escape. The number of strikers camped around the city is being augmented hourly, and they say they will invade the city if they have to wait all summer. The miners called a meeting for 10 clock this morning, but its delibera tions are not yet known.

Very few miners are at work in the four shafts, at least uu oeing iqie. Alabama, Strikers Blowing Up Bridges. Mkmphis, June 11. Strikers have blown np three more railroad bridges in Alabama with dynamite. Troops just sent out from Birmingham to intercept tbe mob, which is now marching on another bridee.

The Ueatb Record. Mrs. Snsan Koch, aged 26 years, died at her home, 726 Moss street, at 5 o'clock last evening from consumption. A daughter, Mabel, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Reuben Rice, of Lebanon, and Joseph and August Rice, of this city; Mrs. Matilda Gibbel, of Manheim, and Misses Amanda and Mary Rice, of Reading.

Deceased was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran church and of Camp No. 72, P. O. of T.

A. Claude, the interesting sen oi William G. Herbein, 910 Penn street, died yesterday afternoon of membranous croup, aged 6 years and 22 days. He was a member of the First Reformed Sunday school. An infant child of Mrs.

Louisa Aulen bach, 1H37 Mineral Spring road, died yesterday afternoon." Emma, daughter of Aaron Sherman, of Wernersville. died of consumption, in her 18th year. Deceased was a member of Hain's church, and her parents, one brother and four sisters survive. Harry, only child of Mrs. Fannie E.

Howard, 1150 Mulberry street, died from meningitis, aged 7 years and six months. Blrdsboro'a Choristers Give a Concert Here. The choir of the St. Michael's Episcopal church, of Birdsboro, gave a delightful entertainment in St. Barnabas' Episcopal church last evening.

They arrived in a large six horse team, and left for home at half past eleven o'clock. Reading Cotton Mill Busy. The Reading cotton mill is very busy at present, 275 hands being at work. Enough orders are on hand to keep the mill running for a long period. On Saturday, at the semi monthly pay day, over $3tOOO was disbursed.

PERSONAL. Lieut. Charles W. Kutz, U. S.

A. stationed at Willetts Point, N. is visiting friends in Keading. Dr. Bernard R.

Lee, of Philadelphia, formerly of this city, will leave for Europe to day, were be will spend several months. Miss Annie Louise Boone, daughter of Cashier Boone, of the Uuion bank, is borne from Seven Gables school, Bridge ton, N. J. Mrs. Penn Gaskell Skillern and daughter, Miss Violet Skillern, of Philadelphia, are visiting Reading, the guests of Miss Margaret Harbater, South Fifth street.

Col. J. Haskell, inventor of the multicharge gnn, had a slight stroke of paralysis on Monday afternoon and has been confined to tbe house since, but is in no danger and is sure to be up and out again in a day or two. PaAxaic Daily Netcy June 6. as.

S. Brusstar, shirt maker, 713 and 715 Penn St. Headquarters for all kinds of shirts. IN CRIMINAL CODRT. NUMBER OF CASES DISPOSED OF AT THE FIRST DAY'S SESSION.

or Jmerrltt Foreman of the Grand ury Case Against A. Harvey Tyson Withdrawn Spang Heirs Salt Against Agent Dress. The June term of criminal mnrt its sessions yesterday morning with the unuai iiKB ltllnuanr On Nnihniittainna The constables presented their quarterly ouuwmg iui mere is uttie prove ment in roads. and eflnnctailw streets in certain parts of the city. Ex Mayor Merritt was appointed foreman of the grand jury.

The grand jurors "cxc mt present out two Augustus Breidegam, of Muhlenberg, and Allen wcnuiBu, ui rieetwood. J. Warren Tryon was appointed com missioner in the divorce proceedings of Laura Heim vs. William F. Heim.

City Etourke Drfwntwl th appeal oi toe city irom the confirmation uy me wrnrc oi tne report of the viewe allowing $1,400 in opening TwKrh street between Spruce and Cotton, and $750 in opening But Urn wood street between Lombard and the eastern city line. The damages are to be determined by trial in court. The court approved the proceeding to vouBL.riici gaaxtis aiong tne (Centre turn piKe near me rort (jimton gap. Henry C. G.

Reber, counsel for Johi Aiegier, late proprietor of th Hntl Penn, charged with keeping a gambling uuacj, ouMjiou a sneciai mea. nnttmu lortn that at no time was he guilty of uo uucuno cujtriieu. ana annut.tjuri that during his occupancy of the hotel as pro prietor some oi nis patrons, for amusement and social enjoyment, eno aimd in games of cards, in the private rooms ui tue goesw, and mat upon several occasions prior to the prosecution games "cie wuuucwa in violation ol law uui iuj ue received no rent, revenue or money therefrom, except from the sale ot liquors. He averred that at no time did he solicit any person or persons to vihil mis nouse to participate in the so cial games, and that he has vacated the premises tif was directed to pay the costs of the suit, and was discharged, the indictment being held over him in the nature of surety of the peace. Samuel Harford was acauitted of t.h charge of disturbing a religious meeting at the Salvation army barracks, and Nellie J.

Grossman, the rjrosennt.riTr rUU directed to pay the costs. It was a case of mistaken identity. jacop weiser was found irniltir nf aauitery and bastardy with a deaf and partially mute girl named Sarah Agnes Gross. The parties live in Earl town hip. The defendant is 45 veam old nnri the father of six children.

The girl is 22 years old and lived with her fathei whom Weiser worked almost con tantly for ten years. She testified that. Weiser assaulted her in the barn, while her parents were visiting in Reading. Weiser endeavored to i in plica to others the paternity of the child, but they were put on the stand and denied the assertion. Weiser was sentenced to one year's imprisonment and $50 fine for adultery and to pay $1.25 per week for the support of the child until it reaches the age of 'seven years and all expenses.

The prosecution was withdrawn in the ease against Charles R. Deniek, agent of mis tTttBumgiou ouiiaing association, of Washington, D. charged with embezzling funds received from stockhold Wm. J. Rourke renresunted the fendant and C.

M. Plank the building association. On motion of William J. Ronrke a preliminary injunction was granted in the case Tf Bard, Reber Co. vs.

Sarah Koch, Kate Ellen Bush and Isaac W. evau, trustee under the will of JameR Koch, deceased, rest rai nine the defend ants from building a wall on a ten foot private alley running north from Court street between Eighth and Poplar. Writ returnauie oaturaay, iu a. m. in tne case brought by John H.

Miller, andlor at Werner3ville. atrainHt A Harvey Tyson, charging him with obtaining frbm prosecutor $300 by false representation, and giving a check on a Reading bank where he had no funds, William H. Livingood, counsel for Mr. Miller, withdrew the prosecution, Mr. Tyson having agreed to pay the costs and to give a judgment to be paid off by ia luiura earnings.

IN JUDGE ENDLICH'S COURT. The first case called in Judire End ich's court in the afternoon was against George M. Madeira, a tavern keeper of Topton, charged with maintaining a uisance in the form oi a cross and vicious big black dog that has bitten a umber oi children. William Shellv. of Hancock, a boy, testified that while" sit ing in the bar room of the defendant smoking a cigar the cigar dropped from nis nana ana wnen ne stooped to pick it up the dog bit off tbe top of his left ear.

Al. Weand saw the dog have a child down on the porch. The child was scratched and bleeding about the throat. On one occasion be had also bitten him the leg while on the pavement. John H.

Madeira, a constable, testified to see ng the dog bite a little girl that had taken tbe animal about the neck. Jacob Carl, who had been employed at the hotel for two months, testified that on one occasion when getting ready to sweep tne uoor and ue naa stooped to pick no matches tbe dog sprang upon him and it him in tue throat. Mr. Madeira, the defendant, testified that he has owned the dog for eiirht nine years, and during that time it had never injured any one but the cases amed. He had received notice from the hief burgess about complaints about the dog, but be did not consider the animal dangerous.

He sold the do in ut did not deliver bini nntil March las fter the suit was brought. James Ed. inger, Simon P. Romich and Milton rendlinger testified to the eood char acter of tbe dog. C.

H. Ruhl appeared for tbe prosecution and James II. Marx for defense. The jury after twenty minutes' deliberation brought in a verdict of guilty. The case of J.

D. Kalbach, of this city, against A. J. Dress, of Phillipsburg, Centre county, for obtaining money under false pretense, was taken np before Judge Eudlich after 4 o'clock. John F.

Smith appeared for the prosecutor and William B. Bechtel for Dress. This case grew out of the efforts oi the heirs of John George Spang to secure the fabulous estate left by him in Germany. Mr. Kalbach, who resides at 244 Rose street, testified to the meetings of the heirs of the estate and of one at the Union House, at which Dress was present and made a statement.

He wanted a power of attorney from the heirs, and they gave him one, and also some $80 in money. He left for Germany and remained there for about two years and seven months. Witness cabled $50 to Rotterdam, and in all sent out about $700. When Dress came back he brought with him copies of death certificates and a will, which he afterwards marked "false" on the back. On cross examination witness denied that he and others had sworn before Alderman Weber to sustain Dress even after he had marked the papers false.

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next door Lm Tim km office. Wheelock Pianos AND Crown Organs AT II. SANGEN'S, 47 Sonth Birth Street. Reading. Spring Time and Spring Medicine.

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Koom mouldings in different designs. All paper below Kchiuig at lOc per piece. Paintlm? and paper hanrlnK promptly attended to. Ail kinds of shades made to order. O.

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TTOR GOOD HONEST WORK, GO TO the Albany lental Association. Rvery person having dental work to be done should call on us. We have omces In sixteen cities aud buy our goods In large quantities, which enables us to buy the best artificial teeth made much cheaper than those who do business ou a small scale. If you wish to take vital iso, air for extracting teeth you must con? lo 524 Penu street. There are a few who copy oar advertisements, do not be led astray by them, but come to the Albany Dental Association.

Teeth aching from exposed nerves treated and filled in one week and guaranteed to last or money refunded. AU kinds of dental work dene at reasonable prices. 52 4 3 PENN SQUARE, Reading, Pa. FOR RENT. No.

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Z.GR1E8EMER. Also bargains in buying. Money to loan and building association shares that mature in 7 years. WEAR THE "EIGHMIE" SHIRT Andiyou will wear no other. JOHN G.

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N. LAWN MOWER, tbe only high grass and terrace catter in the market. LOW PRICES. Choice Pea Coal, $3.25 Rye Straw, 300 Bundle. Chaff Bags Filled, $1.

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8.924. Dr. Bergner's Whooping Oougti remedy weakens the spells Immediately and Is uaa no equax. wou JBt..