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VOLUME 75 NO. 12. A FORTUNE IN READING. A Lady Living in Allegheny City Will Try to Recover Valuable Property Near This City. REIQMTI9.Y.RY CLAIM.

The Tract of Land Was Granted to Her Ancestor a Century Ago. HE WAS A REVOLUTIONARY OFFI.ER. Ths Tract at That Time was Valued a Ten Tnoorand lIlar If Recovered Now Will Frov Litrge Forlune Th ll ant Is Mr. Atknon. the Onueliter of tieorge Kramer, it Native of Kead Ing whose Father was Lieuteuant Kramer, of the Kwvolutlouary 4rmy.

Pittsulro, Pa. 16. A few days Mrs. Mury J. Atkinson, ol Allegheny, granddaughter and tue only living lineal descendant of Lieutenant Jacob Kramer, a prominent officer in the Con tinental triny during the Revolutionary period, received from the Government in Washington a grant for some land in Missouri.

This was in recognition of Lieut. Kramei's aei vices during the war. The same officer, more than a century ago, was granted a tract of land in the vicinity of Heading, which at that time wad valued at $10,000. As Mrs. Atkinson is now the only liv iug iineil descendant of Lieutenant Krmuer, she will try and prove her title 13 this grant, rnd if she recovers the ame she will acquire a large fortune.

Mra. Atkinson' father was George avramer, a native of Reading, and the only ou of Lieutenant Kramer. Mrs. Atkinson Las placed the papers ehe re ceived from aartiugton 3 Keadjng attorney. the bands of V.

IY1 C. A. Conference at i)ohotowii. Johnstown, Oct. The l.th anuual conieredue of he Y.

M. C. A. of Pennsyl vania began here this aiteinoon. 1 be atmion was presided over by S.

K. McKee, of Satrinaw.Mich. The address of the meeting was delivered by K. A. Torrey, snoeriutendent of Moody's liible school, Chicago, on "How to Study the Word." The attendance of secretaries number and more will be here to morrow.

The conference will end Thursday morning, following which will be the convention of Young Men's Christian associations. The convention will meet Thursday afternoon, ex Governor jHiu.es A. Beaver presiding, and continue until bicnday. A Ieperate Jail Delivery Pl.t. O.MAtf Oct.

1G. Chief of Police Seavey ui jn receipt of a letter from Bait Citv. eifned by James corneii, Wil im luftU and James Man ning, which discloses a plot to tunnel under and hlow up with rtwrutniH, the iail and etfect the whole sale release of prisoners tbere, Murderer in particular. ne tunnei i iinTWkapl to onen at No. 17 Cranston juaie.

and will be completed before long, Tbe letter eays the conspirators are determined, and will step at nothing. A Proposed Extensive Coal Storage Plant. Philadklpima, Oct. 16. The Heading rfl.il road receivers have presented a petition to Judge Dallas, of tbe United State Circuit Court, for permission io negotiate a loan of for the purpose of erecting an extensive ooal etoiage plant at Port Richmond.

The money is to be repaid out of a sinking fond, to be created Uoi the savings effected by tha new plant, it ifl claimed that the plant save the company 10,000 over the present storage system. Two More Arrests Made, Front Koval, Oct. 10. Two su, pitious looking men came here about lark Jast night from Rappahannock county. At 1 a.

m. they took a Norfolk nA Winter! train for Shenandoah Junc tion. A barber kere, who shaved one of the men, says he bears a striking re nemblance to the cut of Carter, the supposed leader of the Acquia C.eek train robbers. They made conflicting statements and were exceedingly nervous. Ieath of a Colored urlt.

AVashinotos, Oct. 16. Judge Macon Allen, the first colored man admitted the bar in the United States died in Hhia last evening. He was admitted xo the ihar from the office of Hon. Samuel (father of the Secretary of the Treasury), 4ti Boston, May 3, 1H45.

He removed to Charleston, S. after the war, and was jjutfe of the Criminal Courtaud of tlie Probate Ccnrt of Charleston county, 8. A Shucking Threshing Accident. KKSkETT Square, Oct. 10.

hile throwing down sheafs of wheat from a hav mow to some men feeding a threshing machine, Hanson Thornburg, a young man living near here, slipped and fell into the machine. Before the machine could be stopped Tbornburg's leg was ground to a pulp, and he died shortly Afterwards. Two Street ht Jtldes for a Cent. SAVAiBAir, Oct. 1C.

A war between the riv.nl street car lines of this city has been in progress all summer, and fa res have gradually been reduced until yesterday one of the lines announced two rides for one cent. The rival company will meet the cat. A Golden Weddlnr Pwttsvillk, Oct. 16. To day Major Levi Huber and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Ma or Huber is one of the oldest and most distinguished Masons in the Stute, is a rmember of tbe Loyal Legion, and has been president of the Pottsville school board for seventeen years. Opening day and evening, Thursday, October iHth. Souvenirs. 0 Gatkly BuirroN. Jaa.

S. Brusstar, Bhirt maker, 713 and 715 Peon St. Headquarters for all kinds of shirts. "There Is TJanjser in Delay." "flince 1H01 I have been a great fuifterer from catarrh. I tried iy 'B Crtum iialm and to all ap leKraticeB am cured.

Terrible headache from which 1 had long sn tiered are Ktjne.W. J. Hitchcock, late Major U. S. Vol.

and A. A. Kly's Cream Ralm has completely cured me of eatarrh wlieu everything clue failed. Many ac quaintances have useil it with excellent result. Alfred W.

Stevens, adwell, Ohio. of Cream is fifty cent, For the finest of Silks and Dress Goods go to 4J DlVET, POMKKOY STKWAItT'S A SAD TRAGEDY. ar r.n Hi NwMthetrt, Yoanc Mn BbooU HlmMir Id Phil ad el pal. Philadelphia. Oct.

16. After quar reling with bis sweetheart on the train from Jersey City, this afternoon, W. E. Stanfier, aged 33, left her here to go on by herself to their home at Ashland Ohio, and nnminar to Dooner's hotel, se cured a room. Seven minutes later he shot himself through the breast, inflicting a probably fatal wound.

It was almost 5 o'clock when Stanfier registered at the hotel, writing his ad dress as Asbland, Ohio, and after going to his room he had writing materials brought to him. He wrote three letters. one to Proprietor Dooner, one to his mother, ana tbe tnird was aaaresaeu to Miss Louise Starr. Ashland, Ohio. Th.

writinir of the three letters occupied Stanfier only seven minutes, and then he shot himself. The sonnd of the shot was heard, and Stanfier was quickly re moved to toe nospitai. lie re was found that the ball had gone completely throoeh his bod y. niercine the lnng in its passage, and lodged under the shoul der blade. At the hospital Stanfier stated that yesterday he resigned his position as secretary to the superintendent of the Pnllman Palace Car company, in Jersey City, and to day he started for his home at Ashland with the girl he wa marry.

On the way here Stauffer and his affianced quarrelled, and he left her on the train at Philadelphia and came to looner's hotel and shot himself. Stautfer is mortally wounded, and can hardly survive the niirht. Tbe letter he left for Mr. Dooner asked him to break the news of his suicide as gently as pos sible to his mother, and that his efiects were at No. 650 Ocean avenue, Jer sey City.

He also requested that his railroad passes be returned to tne raii man company. btantter's mother lives at Asmana, and the letter to her begged her to for give her son, as he was very unhappy. The letter to Miss Starr was sealed, and Mr. Dooner refused to allow it to be opened, but it ia presumed that Miss btarr is the young lady to whom Stanfier was engaged. A Bomb Under a Club House.

Haverhill, Oct. 16. This afternoon abont 5 o'clock Alfred A. Ord way, of tbe committee on buildings, found a dynamite bomb of large size under the uncompleted Pentucket club house. The bomb was placed under the handsome portico recently finished, and was or such a pattern that any forceful contact with other ob jects won Id cause its explosion.

Mr. Ord way, who is about tbe building about all the time, ran into tbe bomb unexpectedly. He picked it up and ex amined it carefully in tbe presence ot several of the club members, and tue latter threw it into the river. Who placed the bomb in position, or with what motive it was done, is a mystery. The police have been notified, and a thorough investigation will be made.

Pottntown Unable to Pay Bills. The annual appropriations made by the Town Council of Pofcterown for the current year are exhausted, and when the members ot the police lorce and selves Monday evening to receive their monthly pay they were informed tht the treasury was empty. Tbe shortage in tbe treasury is attributable to the ft ct that on account of the stringency of the times the tax collector is unable t3 receive the usual amount of taxes. The fault does not lie with any particular person, but it can be traced to all citizens who have failed, or have been unable to pay their taxes. The New lilphtberla Treatment.

Washtnotost, Oct. lf. gargeon General Wyman has received ft preliminary report from Passed Assistant Surgeon J. J. Kinyoun, from the Pasteur Institute, in Paris, where he is making special study of the methods of Prof.

Konx in the treatment of diphtheria by means of serum injections, pr. Kinyoun states that he is convinced that Prof. Konx has been too modest in his claims for the efficacy of this This disr coveryjis the greatest in medicine, and had passed through the experimental stage and laid a foundation for a new ayatm of preventive medicine. Ohio and Kentucky VUiacpp Swept by Fire. Ohio, Oct.

10. The iova of Liberty Centre, seven miles east of this place, wa almost destroyed by fire early this mormng. Tha loss is $75,000, partly covered by insurance Liberty Centre is a town of about 800 iubab itants. LA GEASOE, Oct. IB A.

fire broke out in Sulphur, about eight miles east of here, on the Louisville and Nashville raiiroad, this morning, which swept awav the central portion of the town. Tbe foss is $ti mated at over $100,000, partly insured. Murderer Oarrett In the Wands of Lebanon's Chief of Police. Lkbasok, Oct. 16.

Chief of Police Riley Kingler arrived in Columbus, Ohio, this "morning, and secured the murderer, Charles Garrett. He left that city at 11 o'clock, and arrived at Pittsburg at 5 p. m. Officer Kingler has been subpttmaed as a witness in a case pending there, and may not reach Lebanon before inursaay rriday. Garrett appeared willing to coinpuy tpe omcer, aim bij i 'or ia ilntai rttd in little to fy Pittsburg, wul ba np there for the present.

George LTenlK Has Another Outbreak. George Denig, residing at 355 Noith Tenth baa bee i showing indications ol insanity for several weeks past, became very violent last evening and stmck his sister, who was trying to pacify him, over the head with an iron, ing board. His mother, fearing he would do injury to himself or those around him, called in Officer James, who remained in the house during the night. He will probably be sent to some institu tion to day. A.

Desperate Battle Anions Schoolboys, Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 16. At the close oi school, yesterday, at Brighton, a village in West Virginia, near Parkers burg, a quarrel among the boys developed into a serious fight, in which Willis Garner, 15 years of age, was shot to death, and his little brother, aged eight years, was fatally stabbed. Tbe teacher, Morris Pickering, was also terribly cut while trying to restore order. Welsh Tin Plate Coin Ins Over.

Swansea, Wales, Oct. 16. It is estimated that 5,000 tons of tin plates were loaded here to day on hoard steamers bound for America. The stocks of tin plate are lower than for months pa t. Opening day and evening.Thursday, October 18th.

Souvenirs. Gately Britton. The Weather. Washington, Oct. 16.

8 p. m. Fore cast for Wednesday Eastern Pennsylvania; Warmer', fair; westerly winds. For Black Goods go to Dives, Pomkrov 8tewaet's JAPAN IS INDEPENDENT. REFUSES PEACE OVERTURES THAT WERE SATISFACTORY TO CHINA.

The Propouli were Considered loader ornte China was Satisfied and Ready to A coalesce in the Terms of Settlement London, Oct. 16. The Central News claims to have the highest authority for the statement that overtures looking to a declaration of peace between Onina and Japan were made yesterday evening, but that Japan rejected the proposals made. consiaering taem inaa equate. Accord i i to tbe Central News, how ever, there is every reason to believe that the proposals were eminently satisfactory to China and that her representa tives signified the willingness of their Government to acquiesce in tbem.

China ill Mow Prepare for a Protracted conn ict. London. Oct. 16. The Times has this dispatch from its Tien Tsin correspond ent: "In an Imperial edict issued from retin tne government assumes full re sponsibility lor tbe protection of foreign era and denounces rjwd vism.

It orders the punishment of several culprits who assaulted travellers, and assures stran gers that their persons and property will oe protected, it especially lavors tbe missionaries. "Japan having rejected China's peace overtures witnout a Hearing, the war now will enter upon a chronic stage, do mandina an appeal to the latent forces of China. The Government is prepared, aitnougn reluctant to engage in a protracted conflict. The party in power recognize. However, tne urgency ol radi cal military and fiscal reforms.

The im portant question is. How long can the national cohesion bear tne strength of great war xnere is danger of a revo ution wnicn miarnt be loll owed bv pro longed anarcny. The Pei Vane squadron was not docked, but has been completely refitted nowever, and tne magazines have been niiea." Prince Vamsshlna's Movements. Washington, Oct. 16.

Prince Yama shina, who left for New York late yes terday afternoon, will start from that place to day for San Francisco. He will visit Niagara Falls and Chicago en ronte. He will sail from San Fiancisco for Japan on tne otn in at. Reported Capture of Port Arthur by the London, Oct. Id.

A dispatch from Shanghai says it is reported there tbat Port Arthur, tbe Chinese stronghold where the fleet of China has been refit ting after the battle fought at the mouth of the Yalu river, has been invested by tbe Japanese, who later captured that important port. The Opposing; Armies Pacing Each Other ou me mm. London, Oct. 1G. A dispatch to the Central News from Wija, dated Monday, says: Tbe two opposing armies still face each other on the banks ol tbe Yalu river.

The Chinese have not fired a shot, bnt work night and day strengthening their defences. Count Yamagata, tbe Japanese commander in chief, is await tlie of heavier artillery be flftVCffe Chinese force altogether numbers 25,000 men. The scouts have brought in detailed information as to the condition of the Chinese defences, showing that they are not ai strong as first reports indicated, Tbe Cbiuese artillery is said to be less formidable than the Japanese had supposed. A decisive attack is expected shortly. Various indications justify the belief that the chief stand of tne (Jbinese will oe at Jvnoencnao.

A dispatch from Tokio says that sev eral hu nd red Chinese prisoners, who yere taken at the battle of Ping lang, arrived in Tokio to day. Crowds were in the streets to fcee the captives, and followed them from the station to vbo prisons. The crowds were quiet and orderly, indulging in no insults or signs of exultation. The Japanese Legation in London has eceived advices to the effect that the Japanese transport steamer Ariaki Maru bas arrived at otvonama irom none Kong. A Chinese gunboat (eft Hon Kong a few hours before the Ariaki Maru, but, contrary to expectation, made no attempt to engage the transport.

4 'fptln Von Hnnnecknn Reported in a TylnK Condition. London, Oct. 16. A. despatch from Shanghai says it is reported there tnae Captain Von Bannecken, the German ofjeer who was wounded on one oi tne Chinese war ships in the bat Me off the mouth of the Yalu river, is sudering from blocd poison, resulting from bis wounds, and is not likely to recover.

eastern Reformed Church Synod. Hakbisburo, Oct. 16. The Eastern Synod of the Reformed Church convene in the Second Reformed church, at Broad and Green streets, tomorrow evening. It will probably remain in session a week.

Rev. Dr. Dubbs, of Franklin and Marshall college, will preach the opening sermon. Ihere will be over a hundred delegates resent. There will be represented at the By nod eleven classes, congregations, 2V4 ministers and 91,00: members.

The classes to be represented are East Penn svivania, Lebanon. Philadelphia, Lancas ter, West Snsqnehanna, East Susque hanna, Goshen hoppen, lombicben, Schuylkill and Wyoming. A HMt Wlnai Vp fcreuauw, Phttsvii Oct, 10. Charjes I fnrd about fiftv five years, who has f.jr many vears conducted the business of harness maker here, committed suicide to dv by shooting through the breast itb a calibre revolver. The ball entered thp breastbone and passed below the apex of the heart, and lodged in his back below the left shouider blade.

Neipolt had been drinking heavily of late, and his mind had been deranged ior several oays. A Murderer Convict Kats Soap Hakbisbubo, Oct. 16. The critical hea'tb of James E. Bell, colored, now serving sentence for murdering his white mistress, Ellen Miller, at Steel ton, and the frequent disappearancejof his soap, have led tbe prison officials to suspect that be eats the cakes in the cell so as to get sick and procure a pardon.

He has a consumptive appearance and may die. A Mysterious Shooting Near My erst own. Lebanon, Oct. Two unknown men shot and latally wounded Willie Hibschman, son of Harry Hibschman, residing on a farm a short distance from Myerstown to day. Last Cheap Kxcurslon this Season To MauchChnnk.Glen Onoko and Switchback, Sunday, October 21st.

Trains leave Reading at 8 50 a. m. Returning, leave Glen Onoko at 5 00, Mauch Chunk 5.15 p. m. Fare for round trip only $1.25.

Cheapest and Best. 1 he Bon Ton. For Novelty Lfess Goods go 1 Dives, Pomkeov Stewabt'h, a WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 17, A FATAL CONFLAGRATION SEVERAL LIVES LOST BY A FIRE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. The Flames Break Oat In Board! Hohm and. Spread to a Catholic Infirmary Two of the Sisters Perish.

Houston. Oct. 16. Early th morning tire was discovered in the San Jacinto Doaraing nouse, on i ntnKiu and Jacinto streets, and before tn flames were gotten under control two lives and probably four were lost and $500,000 worth of property was destroyed. The flames quickly spread to St.

Joseph's Catholic infirmary, on Franklin avenue, and despite the ef forts of the firemen the building totally destroyed. Two sisters of the institute. Sisters Jane and Doriel, perished in the burning building. Two pa tients lying in an upper story of the dormitory are missing, and it is feared they are burned to oeatn. Anotner i ter.

named Clothilde. bad a narrow cape. She was fright i ally burned about tbe head and shoulders, but it is be lieved she will recover. From St Joseph's infirmary tbe flames spread to adjoining stores, and before the flames were controlled thev destroyed over dozen buildings. The fire is thought to have been caused by an exploding lamp, AN OLD MAN SOLO TO HIS WIFE.

An Aced White Han Sold on an Auction jrtiook at soQtn nniDienem iait saiurcay Inhumanity and liegrsaBtlon. The Allentown Daily Item of last even ine has the following: of the Five Points, South Bethlehem, are much excited over an affair that savors of the anti bellum days when slaves were knocked down to tbe highest and best bidder. Bat the human being placed on the auction block in South Bethlehem on Saturday morning was an aged white man instead of negro. A he bidders ior nisownersnrp were his own two daughters instead of wealthy Southern planters. The cir cumstances surrounding the case, how ever, are even more innuman and grading than those that characterized the sales of slavery days.

Enos Walters is a man 73 years of age. who is a familiar figure throughout the Lehigh Valley. With a large wicker basket strapped around his body, be tramps from door to door begging eat money. At his home in south ietnienem eigtf persons await his return from his beg ging trips. The eight include bis wife.

two married daughters, separated irom their husbands, three other children and two grandchildren. The whole crowd subsist on tbe old man's daily collections. One of the grandsons is 18 years old, but is a shiftless fallow and will not work. Tbe old man, bent with age and crip pled with a severe rupture, bad been begging for the household's suppoit for several years. But of late there have been many quarrels id the family.

These arose over a division of the con tents of the basket. The two married daughters were tbe principals in the disputes. Each claimed more than her shaie. To settle the matter hnally tZawy vices. The sale was held on Saturday morn ing.

Tlie bidding uetweeu mo two women was spirited. It began at $1.50 and went np to $5, when the younger woman refused to bid any longer, and the father was knocked down to the old i est daughter at that figure. By tbe terms of the agreement sue i iiv full control cf the old man in the future. He is to go out on his begging expedi tions at her orders. Tbe content ol the basket are to be divided as she commands.

The others dependent on his trips will receive their shares as she directs. Wheelmen Kofoy Chestnuts, Cider and The "smoker" held by the Penn Wheelmen at their club honse 1 st even ing was the initiatory of a number oi social affairs the boys intend holding during the coming winter. It was for the members only and there were very few absentees. In tbe way oi reiresn meots chestnuts, cider and pipes were generously supplied i.nd every bod bad a goou we Tbe lol lowing excellent programme was rendered: Overture, Ap Ho mando lin orchestra; remarks, Charles G. VVin son; song, Joseph t.

Aiigaier; piuuu solo, A. Griscom; selection, Apollo mandolin' orchestra; recitation, R. L. James; oboe solo, Joseph' Aiigaier; piano sojo, A. Griscom; song, rrea.

t. Rees; selection, Apol)a mandolin orchestra. The arrair was in charge of the house committee consisting of J. H. Si sain an, B.

Luerssen and Tracy Johnson. The Pool Playing Interesting List Night. The most interesting match in the amateur pool championship since tbe tournament oponed at Conklin's billiard parlor, was plaved last evening before an audience of" nearly two hundred people. The contestants were Haak and and during the early part of' the match it looked if the latter would be an easy winner, as the score at the end of the fifth frame stood 51 to 23 in bis favor, but Haak, who had beeu making miserable showing up to this time, re covered his nerve, and in tbe next frame pocketed all of the fifteen balls, Joeing one on a scraicn. iuw gave mm re newed courage, and by caretnl playing won ont in the eleventh frame.

The Heore by rami follows Haak JO 2 2 75 t)ltn 07: Scratches Hank 3, Munu 2. Xb players this evening will be Fields and ScmlmC Laneanter Woman Arretted for Inducing Vouog flr fo Reading. Mrs. Ellen Speeoe, of Lancaster, was arrested by ConstableMiller on Alderman Kirschman's warrant charged with in ucing two young girls of this city to leave their homes and accompany her to Lancaster. The woman entered bail in the sum of $500 for a hearing in this city.

For Fancy Silks go to POMKROV STKWABTS. Divas, A Large Elephant in Reading. A Reading gt ntleman visited tbe Allentown fair ani saw the elephant on the fair track with a number of little girls on bis back, iot being satisfied as to tbe size he put on a' pair of glasses purchased a week before of Dr. G. W.

Ammon Penn Reading.and after viewing the elephant from trunk to trnuk, remarked to one of tbe judges: "Our Reading elephant is ten times the size of your elephant, being bought, fed and kept at the taxpayers' expense. His name is Sewer. Opening day and evening, Thursday, October 18th. Souvenirs. Gatkly Britton.

For Black Silks go to Dives, Pom buoy, Stkwabt's. of SMEAD WILLS WINS. THE SCHOOL BOARD AGAIN ADOPTS THAT SYSTEM. There Are 9,612 Scholars Enrolled In the Public Schools Of This amber 4,038 Were Present JCvery lay in September More Night Schools. When the roll call began in the School Board last evening there were not more than nine members occupying their seats, but when the call wasconcindedlseventeen responded to their names.

This was at 7.40 o'clock. A recess of ten minutes was ordered and at the expiration of tbat period tbe time was extended to 8 o'clock. The third roll call was then ordered and thirty five members responded to their names. City Superintendent Baer rero 1 tbat during the month of oer mere were w.oJ iia en rolled, divided as follow High schools, oil: grammar, 684: advanced second arv aeconaary, advanced pn mary, primary, 3,753. There was an average attendance of 8.719 and th average percentage of at ten dan ha in fA xue uumoer oi scnoiars present every uay wae i nere were 00 more scholars in attendance during Septem ber tnan the same month last vear.

He also made reference to the absence teachers from the city institute with tbe consent oi controllers and said no teache conld be thus absent unless throuch uckqwb or unavoidable cause j.ne rsniidinz committee made a re port with several recommendations. One was tbat Contractor Schetzle be naid $500 for the repair of the damage to the Spring and Church street bmlding. Adopted. An, other was the awarding of the contract for the excavation of the foundation of the Girls High school to C. H.

Fisher at do cents per yard. Adopted. The next recommendation was that five members be a working quorum of the committee thirty minntea after the hour named for tbe meeting. This elicited a running de uhi r. Auupiea.

I be Repairs' and Janitors' committee recommended the appointment of Chai les rcoeaer as lanitor at the Snnncr and unurch street building. Adopted. The recommendation to have the jan tors invested with police powers was was aitso aaoptea. Trinity Evangelical chnruh officials asked the board for permission to ocean two rooms in the J. 8.

Richards school building on the usual conditions, and it was granted. Mr. Schroeder moved that the congre gation be required to enter into an agreement and give a bond of indemnity II Auopieti Mr. Keller moved that the Berean Baptist congregation. worshnninir in the Tenth and Douglass st.eet building, be placed under the same restriction.

Adopted. Mr. beiders offered a resolution that the janitors' pay be $1.50 a Sunday at such buildings as are occupied bv congregations, and that said sum be paid by the parties using the building. Adopted Mr. Seitzinger said that the compensation was fixed last year at $5 a month.

Mr. Menges said certain members of tbe.caxwiLtjot au3 toJUj 5 tors. Mr. Levari said there must be some misunderstanding. The Berean people were ready and willing to do whatever was required.

He extolled the membership as being most excellent people who would not work injury to the property nor annoy the neighborhood. Mv. Hoiked its, chairman of the Sup ply committee, made a statement that he had visited all the school buildings but two, to ascertain tbe number of Seth Thomas clocks in use. He reported that out of tbe 166 clocks in use, 90 were Seth Thomas clocks and 76 are of other makes. Since 1887 when the Seth Thomas clock was adopted no other has been placed in any building but as fat as tha eld clocK become useless they are replaced by a Thomas clock.

He (Continued on fuurth page.1 Berks County League's "Smoker," The Republican League of Berks County held a "smoker" last evening at their headquarters which attracted a big assemblage of Republicans from all parts tbe city. The gue. were introduced to the Legislative candidates, West and Lnden, upon their arrival, and after all had enjoyed a cigar and become better acquainted Chairman Bar ford called the meeting to order and speechmaking began In early everybody whi was illed upon sponded briefly and referred enthusiastically to the bright prospects of electing tbe entire Republican ticket. Among those who spokfc were David H. West, M.

Lnden, C. A. Adams, Griffith W. Jones, Christian C. Frautz, Charles Jennings, Milt3n S.

Palm, Samnel Hantsch, Noah Halteman, W. H. Wetherhold, John Scull, Samuel Barford, William May and others. At the conclusion of tbe meeting refreshments' were served ms Meeting In the Fourtt enth Werri, The Fourteenth Ward Uepublicans are arranging for a monster mass meeting to be held at the headquarters of the Lincoln Republican club, 733 North Sixth strset, on Thursday evening. It promises to be one of the biggest at teoded meetings of tbe campaigu, as acceptances bave been received from nearly all tbe ward clubs in the city.

Ample provision has been made in the way of speakers, prominent among whom will be Candidates Trexler, Wefct end Luden and i jessrs Plank, iecney, Foster, Deysher, Stevens, tiroes, 'Keiser, Baii'oid, Duibani and others. A band of music has also been engaged and generous provision has been made for entertainment. An Klectrlc Snow Sweeper. A new sweeper to be rnn by electricity was yesterday receive by the Reading Traction company and housed en South Third street. It was drawn to its destination from the Pennsylvania freight station, foot of Fifth street, by six horses to Fifth and Chestnut, and then taken to the car house.

"Mmi" Afeetlnr In the Third Ward. The Democrats of the Third ward bad advertised a mass meeting to be held last evening at Clemens Urban's saloon, Ninth and Franklin streets, but the masses did not materialize. The usual number tbat distinguishes this ward from all others at Democratic meetings was there, however, and addresses made by Candidates Uoodhart and Laucks. Building Association Officers Elected. Friendship building association.

No. 3. met last evening at Schaifher's saloon, 928 Penn street, and elected these officers: President, William Rosenthal; secretary and treasurer, L. Kremp; directors, George L. Kestner, Theodore Benz, and William F.

Rieser. Opening day and evening, Thursday, October 18Lh. Souvenirs. Gatkly Brixton. For Plain Henriettas or Serges go to DlVKS, POMKHOY STKWART's, in is jt E.

1894. THE DEATH RECORD. Jlev. CfirfMlaa Irrw hm.n, Jol lTihnr. WUllui Kohlw ui otben.

jHts. lereaa Rnhf, wife of William Kohl, 614 Willow street, died at 2.15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the family v. ivm vear or ner aire Ck. 1 1 1 I 7s ucco oeen Deaiast; ior ion weeKS with a complication of diseases, the result of several painful accidents. Deceased was subject to spells of giddiness and in January last fell and had an arm broken.

Soon thereafter she had aooioer iail, resulting in a I factored rib. jurs. kodi was oorn in Windsor town ship. After her marriage she lived in Hambnrsr for a short tim and withher husband came to rosaing tnirty nine years ago. bhe was au estimaDie lady and a member of the Lutheran church.

Hr hn.lmml four children, Emma, Annie, John and hdbl all ot tins citr. and one The funeral will take place at 2 p. Monday; interment at Charles Evans cemetery. Kev. Christian Kirflrhman HIa Baltimore Tuesday morning at tbe age jn.

ne was oorn in Germany and came to America forty five years ago, locating in this city. He subse quently attended a Lutheran seminary in Indiana, preached there lor some time ana tuen t. ok charge of a congre gatiun in Fifteen vears ago he went to Baltimore, where he built up a congregation irom which our otner congregations have been lormea. ueceised was a brother of nenry ivirscnman, H13 Walont street. ana was well known in viaif.

ing relatives here every vear. He iAVm a widow and ten children. joei jjeysuer. a well known t.nne mason, 'died of consumption at his resi ucuce, aia in or in Eleventh street, aged iweasea was oorn in Here ford and came to Read in tr in earlv child. hood.

He served a rear's enlinLmAnis in company it7tb Pennsylvania Volun teers, and leaves one son, Scott JDeysher, His wife died twenty eight years ago. George Keeser. simple, avari AT vo.m aiea ot enronic gastritis at the county aiuuio. ntj was aomittea to tne institution from Kascombmanor. arv 2, lt83.

He leaves several brothers and sisters. ivirs. L'atoariDe A. Kitzman did of general debility at the home of her son jonn kitzman, at Sbartdesville. aeed 70 A seven weeks old child of Mr and Mrs.

Samuel M. Whitman. 331 Chentnnt tree a tea inesaay oi marasmus. wiiuam lvohier, a well to do citi zen or Greenwich township, died on Tuesday of apoplexy, aged 67 years. Deceased resided all his life in Greenwich and was the owner of two rv bne arms.

He leases a wife and these children Peter, William and John, liv ig at borne; Mrs. Jacob Dietrich, living near Klinesville: Mrs. Chariot. Cirim Orimsvilltr; Mrs. Peter Kanbenhold, f.rimsville, and Miss Annie, living at home.

John P. T. Haas, of Crossbill vill Bethel township, for forty two years in the hotel business, died on Monrlav ged years and 4 monthp. TWanuri was bom in Longswamp and at an eailv age tiught schoid for several Tears at Mertatown. He kept hotel and was postmaster at Eagle Point for eighteen ears and afterwards coodnrtprf hntl n.t.

us wile and these children suivive: Oliver, of Lnngswamp; Orlando, Detroit, Mich. Jonathan, Amity ville; Howard at ome: Mrs. M. t. Mensch, Amityville; Mrs.

Jonathan Strouse, Meckvilie; Mrs. M. K. Stanfier, Kewmanstown, and Mag ic, living at home. Social Krenti.

William Haas, driver of the Neversink re engine, bad a house warming at his ew residence, 27 Thorn street, last vening. Ihe Athletic band was pres nt and furnished the dancing music. An excellent supper was served and the affair was a most enjoyable one. A festival for the bene Lit of Friendship Home Mission was held last evening at the residence of Miss SUie Hill, 548 South Seventh atreet. The residence of Lad vig Rupp, 606 South Seventh street, was filled last evening with a happy throng of children gathered to celebrate the birthday anniversary of a grandchild.

Stonecutters Dance, The first vaud ball ol ihe Stone" cutters Beneficial society, which was held Library hall last evening, was a grand success, several hundred people having been in attendance. Adolph Eichner was master of ceremonies and had for assistants D.aniel fine and Charles llein. The committee of arrangements consisted of Heury Huber, William Schweikert, Christian Brenner, John Fischer, Charles Hon lisen. The Athletic orchestra furnished tbe music. unlor to Kccelve the Union, of Tork.

The Junior Fire company held a special meeting last evening to lor the reception of the Vnion Fire company, of York, who will arrive here from Allentown on Friday, 2tith nd will remain over until the fallowing day. A committer of twenty was appointed to make the necessary arrange ments. Opening day and evening.Thursday, October Intb. Souvenirs. a Gatkly Brittox.

PERSONAL. The ci ndititn of A. F. Boas at 2 o'clock this morning was unchauged. Chailes Mi Donald, of Williamsport, is tbe guest ol Michael Casidy, North Ninth street.

Gjorg f'. iauer returned home last evening iioiu his European trip. Keth Or me, ex pot master of St. Clair, and Republican candidate for the legislature, was a guest of Mayor Shanaman yedteri. ay.

Mr. and Mrs John Meredith and daughter, Florence of I cng ianuh, are guests ot jbn hi tacliultis. 144 South Ninth street. Charles Kul ind, son of Horace Roland, and Pr. E.

K. Allison, of Pittsburg, both pursuing their medical studies in Philadelphia, were in Reading. Mr. aud K. M.

Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Muhlenberg and Fred.

Muhlenberg left for Mitlerstown, Perry county, to spend several weekB. Henry Coleman, who left Reading forty five years ago and settled in Ohio, here on a visit to his brother, Nicholas Coleman, 118 South Tenth street. Christian Zook, Mrs Benjamin Jfiook, Mrs. Mary Bashong and Mrs. Lydia Zook, all of Lancaster, are tbe guests of Miss Mattie and Martin L.

Sheafler, 311 Elm stieet. Henry Barry, president of the Ialti. more Coal Exchange, and amily reached Reading yesterday having made tbe urney by carriage. They are guests of A. W.

Drv, 336 Penn street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M.

M. Leach and Frank Barnett, of Philn delphia, are making a tour of East Pennsylvania in a foar in hand coach. They drove to this city from Lancaster, were registered at tbe Mansion House over night and left for Pottsville. For (he newest Disa Goods go to a Dives, Pombboy Siewabt's, a A I Thuis Off1cs is "central" station, and ha telephonic con nections witn tnonsands who patronixa those who advertise. Will you Ring Us Op? GDABDING HOW THE UNITED STATES TREASURY IS PROTECTED FROM BURGLARS.

rroruiODi In Case of an Emtrtinc m.t i i got ricked Hen Armed to tbe Teeth "Oat Bide Guard'' of tbe Treasury. Correspondence Times and IMspatch. WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct.

16. ThAr are three innocent looking little wooden houses at the corners of the Treasnrv uuuug. mej re uaraiy larger tnan dry goods box, being only six feet square, and contain little more than table and a chair for furniture, frwt. people woo bave lived all their lives in wasniugton bave not noticed these littl wooaen nouses. Visitors them.

They are occupied men. These watchmen never see by watch constitute the "outside KUard" of th Treasury. it is their business to patrol the streets aronnd the buildint? at nicht and in the day time. This "outside guard" has been maintained for so lonv a time that norody seems to know when it was first established. No active duty has ever been required of it, though there bave been occasional false alarms, but there is no telling what fine niht an attempt might be made to burglarize the coffers of Uncle Sam.

If such an attempt were made, however, the only practical way to carry it out would be oy mining a tunnel irom a honse the street directly to the Tank's Imagine the state of mind of an nn. terprising burglar with $155,000,000 in silver and gold immediately accessible! Unprotected save bv a steel ltti. beholds 1OO.O0O.O0O silver dollars in single gigantic box. Bnt of what use is tnis vast accumulation of glittering wealth to him. as it doAn 3,000 tons He can only gaze upon it with a sigh and turn to the gold vault.

which is defended bv two niastuva nt.enl doors. But a committee recent! an pointed by Congress declared t.h treasury vaults were old fashioned and lar irom burglar proof. The hypothet gang oi onrgiars would have no great rouble in carrying away through meir tunnei an tne yellow metal found there, for Uncle Sam is very noor at present, and just now this particular hi rung dox contains only 3, (MO, 000 in gold. ue rest of the gold belonging to the government is scattered about in ih ouu ireaBunea ana mints. In case of an emergency at night, there are always at least eighteen guards at nana tn tne treasury.

This nnmhr all of tbem being picked men and armed to tne teetn would be sumcient to over come any gang of burglars. Should an attempt be made to get the better of tbe watch by force of numbers, calls for as sistance could be immediately sent by telephone to the anthorities and the barracks. It is recalled that during the war a regiment, 1,000 strong, was organized in the Treasury ior the orotic ion of the in case of necessity. It was composed of clerks. aborers and messengers in the denart ment.

A flag was presented by the ladies of the Treasury to the Treasury Guards, as the regiment was called. This bit of silk was destined to fignre 1 13D that fateful night. It was in this itag that tbe assassin's spar caught when he jumped froca the box to the stage, thus breaking his ankle. Ihe nag is kept in glass case in the office of the captain of the Treasury watch, and Bhows tbe long tear inado by tbe spur of Booth. INTERESTING CHURCH MEETING Laree Oaf her In bt of ICvangelicel AC In lexers ana Liiymen at tuiaineport.

Williamsport, Oct. 16. A meet ing of nnusnal importance among churchmen was held in this city this afternoon, consisting of the ministers and maiaV laymen from all parts of the territory covered by tbe inc rpo rated old Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Association. When the delegation arrived at the Bennett Street Evangelical church, seeing the large numbers and cheerful spirit which prevailed, ni in inters and laymen burst mrth spontaneously in winging the doxology. Bishop C.

S. Hamau, of Reading, was called temporarily to the chair. Tbe bishop conducted devotionul exercises, in which Bishop W. M. Stanford took part.

Much spiritual power was manifested. TLo convention was permanently organized by the election of Bishop Haman as president; Isaiah Bower, of Berwick, vice president; Rev. A. Stapleton, secretary J. W.

Ruby, treasurer. A cheering fraternal letter from Rev. H. B. Hartzler, D.D., chaplain aud bible teacher in Moody's School, at East North field ad Mount Herman, waM vead, A lengthy communication was received from Bishop R.

Dubs, IX of Chicago. Both of those eminent ecclesiastics wrote very encouragingly of the work of the church, notwithstanding the condition into which tbe unfortunate difficulties in ths Evangelical Association have plunged the ministers and laymen of tbe church. The communications were received with pleasure, and the secretary was instructed to make suitable and appreciative reply to the same. Rev. U.

F. Swansel was appointed reporter for United Press and iiev. J. W. Missinger was appointed reportorial chief for local papers.

A commit tee of fifteen on organization was appointed. An immense and enthusiastic mass meeting was held in Pine Street Methodist Episcopal church to night. Bishops Haman and Stanford and Rev. J. Ettiuger, editor of U'hc aud others addressed the meeting.

Five Voara Old mid Antaets Aggregating; 100,000. The fifth annual account of Friend snip building association, No. 3, as prepared by Secretary Lewis Kremp, gives the following figures: Assets, $101,031.97, including twenty two houses valued at mortgages, shares in other associations, $14,460 21; extra loans, $7,500. Original number ot shares, 932 drawn out, 212; satisfied by loans, 75A. Average premium paid for $300 loans, $50; present value of sbareSj $141.05.

Receipts the past vear, $23, 604 32. Herman la favorite In The music by the Germania hand, of Reading, which accompanied tbe Reading Hose company, is of that class showing great skill and perfection in the manipulation of brass aud reed instruments. The Germania is a favorite in Harrisburg, and when it visits this city delights thousands with its masterful performances. Ilarrisburg Independent. Opening day and evening.Thursday, October 18th.

Souvenirs. Gately Britton, The Old Keeport Watchmaker, G3J Penn For Best Assortment of Dress Goods go to Dives, Pomeroy Stewart's. B. J. TEN CENTS A WEEK ACQUIA CREEK TRAIN ROBBERY.

Two Men the WaaUaitoa Police on Suspicion. Washikotos, Oct. 16. The police have arrested two men suspected of being implicated in the Acquia Creek train robbery of Friday night. One of them, named James Smith, was locked np for acting suspiciously, but so far no information of the robbery has been obtained from him, and it is doubtful if he is one of the robbers.

The other arretted mn 11 ii George F. Livingstone, and claims to have lived in Wanhinutym a tx does not, however, appear to be well acquainted with the city. Livingstone has been spending money quite freely for two or three davs mat mH hri clothing, with the uumtinn shirt. which i. hnmi with coal dust, which fact.

riro. th. cera hope that a good cine has been found. When locked np Livingstone had foo, which he said bis aunt had left him. He had not worked for five years but had been a telegraph operator and train dispatcher, bnt intiri.d n.w.r work again.

He will be vending investiga ion. SPECIAL EDITION of the AUTOCRAT ot tbe BREAKFAST TABLE BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES. WALTER G. ROLAND, The Leading Bookseller, 625 TJH)R GOOD HONEST WORK, GO TO the Albany Dental Association. Every peron having; dental work to be don.

should call on u. We have offices In sixteen title, and buy our goods In lance quantities, which enabled ue to buy the beet artificial teeth made much cheaper than those who do business on a small vitenieo. air for ex tracting teeth you miut eorce lo Fenn There are a few who copy our advertlse by them, but euuiu to th Albany Dental Association. frotu exposed nerves treated sad ailed In one week and guaranteed to last ft money refunded. Ali kinds of dental work doc a at reasonable prices.

PKNN BQTJARB. Reading, A. P. SPICES. BEST ON EARTH.

All our are put up In cans Hearing on Irri.lc ttit none other genuine. Give them a uiarket 'hem to ue the best ou the The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Ol Penn Street. New Kiln Dried and Granulated CORN MEAU AIho Flour Rirl Fist Cheapest at KISSINGER BRINER'S, Eighth and Cherry Leave your orders. Yocom Brown, fi nnicTo CHOICE ROSES, CAK.VATIONS. DESIGNS Af lecoratiug promptly attended to.

ffiKPBMSTBEET. and croup uIho lias no equal. H.VI Penn. STEIN'S INFANT SYRUP Leads them all. Once tried, always nsed.

25c st Bottle. OTBirra pharmacy, aoi Penn st. Choice Pea Coal, S3.25 Rye Straw, 300 Bundle. Chaff Sags Filled, T. LANDIS, Second and Washington Street.

H. O. LA NDia, SM Chestnut St. and 735 Oley St Telephone 8.023, 8.923, 8.924. ENTLEMEN AND LADIES WANT VU ing the bent service always go the Ma Troy LaimOry, Opposite Post Office.

Telephone 482. For Cheap Storage CALL AT Aaron Tocom's Storage Warehouse The most convenient mnd desirable b1m fcr stontxe In the city; P. R. siding running through the enabling: to unload direct irom cats on sieam eievator. umce at tne 101 Mill.

244 AND 246 NORTH EIGHTH ST. FIRST MORTGAGE. 8700 on dwelling, valued S1.4O0. ou 13 acres, valued $1,200. Hoth at 6 per cent, interest.

81,000 on dwelling, city, valued 81,500. on dwelling and store.city, valued l.at two at per cent, inter eat. Also 810,000 to invent at 5 per oont. A. Z.GRIE8RMER, Ixk Cabin.

30 South Kotirth atreet. Underwear Points." THOROUGH PROTECTION. "NO IRRITATION." PERFECT FITTING. MODERATE PRICES. J.

G. McGowaii, 537 Pel St Bs Careful of Your Eyes. Have them examined perfectly for glasses iree ol cnarge, at F. BEYER LE'S, 761 Penn St. GRADUATE OPTICIAN.

PIANOS AND ORGANS. For a rrood and reliable piano, be sure to buy the WHEELOUK 1'IANO. A large stock of the finest styles just received and sold at low prices, and on easy II W. HANOI, 47 Sooth Sixth Street. CHAS.

CORKHILL, DEALER IN Arflstlc Wall Paper Hanglnss, Painting and Paper Hanging, etc. 15 North 6th street. Reading, next door to Times office. tTRUSSES All kindsand all prices properly. fitted.

Over 45. care' experience. S. HTKTENfl. 724 Penn Street.

"jON'T WORRY YOURSELF HAVE THEM PAPERED. Oi ea ner than scrubbing at these prices: Brown Blanks, 4c: White Blanks, 5c; Gilt Blanks. 0c. to, Koom Moulding la large variety. Painting, Paper Hanging and Hhado Making attended.