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DON'T play blind man's buffwlth I 46) JWH If? PA EVERYBODY In thi. rw and let tbe people see you. jS ll TlB SLtfl 1 I iff TfS VHSfej ffe" fiL IOTH fS tSSoSy Volleys of Shots Exchanged Between the Soldiers and the strikers Last Evening. SEVERAL SOLDIERS IilRT Shots Fired at frcm Windows and Roofs of Houses. A POLICEMAN'S SKULL FRACTURED.

A Car Stoned find ltd Windows Bmuhed while tfeltiK Escorted Mooatetl rolle ad Military A Military Otlcer AocnRel tlie 1'oHce of Ciwirdtce He Says They Shot Over the Heads or tlie Mob Instead of At Them Two Police Officers Accidentally Shot by and Several Others Kerlonsly Injur I'd by Stones Throwo from the Koofa of Hp awes. Brooklvx, N.Y., Jan. 21. The Seventh regiment was ander fire at a few ruinates before 6 o'clock this eveuiug. Shots were fired from the crowd at the militia, and several volleys were fired by the troops over the heads of the mob.

The troops engaged were six companies of the Seventh regiment. They were uuder command of Ala, or Abrams, and were guarding the streets leading lo Ridgewood depot of the Greene and Oaten street branch ot the Brooklyn city line. The first car was started at 5 10 p. m. Companies and marched ahead as fr as buaswick ave nue, aud the mounted police rode beside the car.

The car was stoned Mora windows and from vacant lot, and trie rear guard of the niiJitia ami the police iired about titty shots ovr the headn of the mob. The only man arrested was Patrick ho atsanlied a policeman. One revolver shot was tired at the car. The shot did not take fleet, bat the windows were badly broken by stone browing. militia left the car at Rosswick avenil and returned to the Kid ee wood depot.

iHerera 1 shots were fired from windows nd roots of houses along tlie streets throKh which the regiment was nti ii tr 1 1, 'us repoi fed hat several men were injur n. Ihe police that were the car rushed out when the tirst shot wa lived, and fired several shot over the heads of the mob. One ot the officers of the Seventh regiment, aiter the company reached headquarters on Halsey street, aaidrhat the police were a lot of cowards. "They shot over tbe heads of the strikers. Why didn't tbev try to hoot riuht at them Police otUcers Collins and IVgan were accidentally shot, supposed by Seventh regiment men, al Oir.es and StuyveFiint avenues, this evening.

Their wounds are not serious. Policemen Shack Jeiou, mlison aud Burke were seriously injured by stones thrown from the rot's ot houses this evening. Hhackletou's skull was fractured. All these casualties, and others of a ers serious nature, occurred in a succession of disturbances which ok phce in epite of the presence of nearly troops and poiu'emen. 'ihe railroad companies made hut little progrt.es toward resuming normal tmllic.

All cars were stopped shortly after dark, instead being run until midnight, as planned, 'resident Lewis said that he was requested n7 the police ti stop running niter da Tne police superintendent declared' tha.t this was not so, and said that on bo contrary the president notiieol bim early that all cars would cease running at 8 j'clock. The Brooklyn Common Council and the Board of Su oervisois of Kings county adopted resolutions denouncing the railroad companies for retUKio to settle the strike and calling opon the Attorney General to take action to abrogate their charters. All Qait st One O'Clok This rnlii JT. Booklyn, Jan. 22, 1 a.

m. All is quiet. No crowds are on tbe streets and no further trouble is expected to nighc. EIGHTEEN LIVES WERE LOST. 'The NaMbxr of Victim of tbe Steamboat Ditmnter JJetiuitely Known.

Tell City, Jan. 21. Later and complete reports from Wolf Creek re garding the loss of life by the sinking of the steamer Srate ot Missouri place the Jo. of life at eighteen. This includes tie cabin crew, the carpenter, one passenger from Pittsburg, and One from Bar field.

The five lady were saved. Five roustabouts were lost. ANotonon' Woman Fatally Burned. PiTTSHUf. Jan.

21. Notorious Cora of Jeanette, in whose dive Policeman Afiley, of Pittsburg, was killed several mouths agt, was last night fatally burned during a drunken light with ano'ber colored woman, Martha Curtisa. Martha threw a lighted lamp at Con's head. i'e lamp exploded, burning Cora fatally. The dirties woman was arrested.

A Little tilri Urnwned. Mount Pleasant, Jan. 21. Last evening four lit? ie ui rls who were slid ing on the ice at the Mount Pleasant Wutrr Company's water pond broke through. Anna I taker, nix years of "tie, was drowued.

The other three, children of Hiram Prit In, were almost exhausted when rescued Three Stealers Drowned. Fort Madison. Iowa, Jan. 21. Myrtle Townsend, aged eighteen; KIsie Hughes, thirteen, and Geoige Cronsby, eighteen, while skating at Green Bay, near this city broke through the ice and were drowned yesterday.

The bodies were recovered. A Public Itntldlns for Pottsville. Washington, Jan. 21.. The Honse to day passed the bi appropriating for a public building at Pottsville, Pa.

CITY NEWS AND GOSSIP. A hit stove in 1 he club house of the Pear Leaf association set fire to some furniture a loss of Prof. George F. Knaut, formerly organist in St. John's Reformed chorch, has been elected organist and choirmaster in St.

Peter's M. E. church. John H. Kinsey, aged 12 years, had his right thigh boue broken while coasting on Green street.

The sled collided with a horse and the animal fell on the boy. Stotnnvh Itf Realty tnrrd, Reatino, Iec. 3J, lrtill. My infant son WR.H full of running cores nnd I mys lf wiw hIJ out of oriicjr. 1 lni.il no ttppetile and it mii I a little I ft'Jt tmd at my stomach and always tired.

After ing three bottles of Hood's 'KHrHHprtrilla I like s. new imiu, and my son lias beet, cured of bi nore by Hood's SnrH rilla. Alvin Adam, Hyde Park, Hood's Pills cure all liver ills. for NOTABLE ODD FELLOWS' EYENT. a WOMAN'S FEARFUL RAGE.

Reception to be Tendered the Officers of the Grand L(m1k and Others. The Reception committee, composed of representatives oi the Odd Fellows' lodges in this city to tne Vrrana ana others selected to represent them, con vened last evening in the ball of the Arrow association, in the Board of Trade building. Theso were present: John Wunch. who resided: W. Oscar Miller, the secretary; James R.

Kenney and Josiah L. Acker, of Metamora lodge: A. MengJe, H. L. Homan and W.

L. C. Bailer, of Emblematic: Joseph Lata, Barry A. Heck man and J. George Hintz, of Progressive: John Weuier and Charles Kieflei, of Germania; H.

K. Felix and Isaiah Hover of Vigilance Charles Brown and Horace Grander, ot Mt. Penn: P. H. Lash, of Montgomery Geo rice Kieeer, of Reading, and Alfred Franks, K.

B. JViacnmer ana oeorge r. Haas, of Salome. The object ot the xneetinz was to arrange tor the reception ot these officers of the Grand Lodge 1. O.

Orantl INeaiJ Master, Chas, Dan ville; Secretary, James B. JNicnolson, rhilanelphia; rand Witraen, Usher Hall, Philadelphia: and Grand Charles A. Ullrich, editor ol Odd Fel ows' Sittings;" ir. Hale JenRins, can idate lor grand warden: if. iresn and Wesley Byers, of Norristown.

'ihey will leave Phitadelpnia on rnursaay, tne 24th inst. at 4 p. over the Penn sylvania railroad, reaching this city at 6 p. m. They will be received at the station, foot of Peon street by the local committee and escorted to Rajah Temple and ban uetted.

The visitors and committee ill then proceed to the hall of Vigi aoce lodge and exemplify the work. ubsequentiy they will repair to Rajah in pie, where a reception will he Held and addresses will be niaae. noo James R. Kennev will welcome the viai tors and Grand Master Neall will make tbe response. Others 11 theu deliver addresses.

Thete 11 be a sociable at the Temple the ladies and lady friends ot the Odd fellows, which will begin at a m. and dancing will be the order ot the evening ur.til midnight. This promises to be a notable event in the local history of OJd Fellowship, Messrs. W. Oscar Miller, James Kennev and Harry A.

Heckman are committee to provide hotel accommoda tions for the visitors. PATTISON NOTIFIED. Otnrlnlly Notified of UIb Nomination for Mayor, but imim Not htate Whether or Not tie Will Philadelphia, Jan. 21: Ex nor Robert K. Fattison, who on last Wednesday was nominated by the Demo cratic city convention lor tne ollice ot mavor, was to dav officially notified of his nomination by a committee headed bv William F.

Beleterliug, per nanent en airman ot tne convention. Ihe ex Governor tated to the com mittee that would reply by letter, probably within the next two days. He he appreciated the kindness of the convention in selecting him, but beyond that did not express hiinseif. Chairman Wi lucre, when asketl this afternoon about the alleged ineligibility of ex Governor Pattison to become the mavoralty candidate, was inclined to real the matter humorously. 'I think tbe question raised by tbe Republicans." said Mr.

Wilhere, "is a confes sion of weakness, ft certainly looks as though our Republican friends are be coming alarmed." Col. ISouatton Also Notified. Tbe letter of notification to Colonel Sylvester Bonnuflbn, the Democratic can didate lor Receiver ot I axes, was presented by the committee to that gentle man this afternoon. Jr. Dnrland Gets a Stay.

Washington, Jan. 21. Justice Shiras, of the Lnited State Supreme Court, today granted the application made for Dr. John H. Durland for a writ of error iu each of the cases in which Durland recently sentenced by Judge Butler, in the United States District Court at Pbiiadelpnia.

Durland was the president ot the Provident Bond and Invest ment company, and was convicted of using the mails in carrying on a scheme to defraud. The allowance of the writ suspends the sentence of the court, which was for $100 fine and ten months' iai orison men iu and under tDe order Durland will admitted pending tbe argument of the base in the Mopreme Court. Convention of Berks kY. er, r. Union.

The fifth annual convention of i'e Berks County Y. P. S. C. E.

L'nion will be in St. Matthew's Lutheran church this evening. Thi3 will be the programme, which will open at 7.45 o'clock with a song service: Scripture reading, Rev. E. G.

Hubert, of Bethel A. M. E. chorch; prayer. Rev.

J. S. Bromley, of First Baptist chnrch; address of welcome, Rev. Dr. R.

W. Huftord, of St. Matthew's Lutheran church; response, Rev. W. J.

Kershner; address, "Good Citizenship," Kev. Dr. James A. Little, of Hokendau qua; reports of committees; reports ot president, secretary and treasurer; introduction of officers; consecration awarding of banner; Mizpah. Ad am Mown Alan Missing.

Henry Smith, of Adamstown, is missing. He left for this city on Sunday to visit his brother, M. Smith, Xi'A South Fourth street. He is 55 years old, 5 feet inches tall, weighs ISO pounds, black hair and beard mixed with gray. He speaks only German.

He was seen on Bmgaman street yesterday morning, but ftit.ee then bis whereabouts are unknown. Any information concerning him will be gratefully appreciated by his family, as be is at times slightly demented. Go to Odd Fellows' banquet at Rajah Temple, Thursday evening, Jan. 24th. Ihe Weather.

Washington, Jan. 21. 8 p. m. Forecast for Tuesday for Eastern Pennsylvania: Showers; decidedly colder Tuesday night; aoutheri, shifting to westerly winds.

TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Charles Howe, engine driver for Hampden Fire company, resigned position. John Lei by was elected the bis to succeed him. The three degree ritual was used for the first time in this State by Camp No. 17, Sons of Veterans, at their meeting last evening.

One proposition was presented. Mrs. S. P. Richards, 163 North River street, fell at Seventh and Laurel streets atd broke her right leg above the ankle.

She was removed to her home in tbe Reading Hose ambulance. The tenth annual banquet of the Cann statter Vol kef est Verein will be held in their hall to night. Ample arrangements have been made and a large attendance and delightful social gathering are promised. Ask for Reading Brewing old style Lager Beer. Tivoll and Porter.

ANOTHER CUTTING AFFRAY IN HIS TORIC HINNERSHITZ ALLEY Mrs. David W. Cornish Visits tbe Dark Court la a Coupe and Endeavors to Carve Annie Cooper with Kaxor. Tbe report that a colored woman ing in Hinnersnitz alley, a small thor ough tare running west from Tenth street to Moss, above Washington. hd been murderously assaulted attracted a mul titnde to that vicinity last The house in which tbe assault was made is isormsn was admitted, and at once charged the women with having been on ratner intimate terms wjth her husband Mrs.

Cornish, after entering the house. did not seem to be unduly excited, bat in a few minutes she was lividtwith rage auu HiutcKea Annie UOOoer. aired lit who she charged with alienating the af locuunB oi ner nusoano sent her reeling back of the kitchen stove, and when the half dazed girl rose to ner leet sne was again attacked by irirs. ornisn, tnis time witn a razor. With the weapon in her bands she rushed toward Miss Cooper and slashed her three times witn it, the hrst cut causing a wound in the face.

The other wounds inflicted were both on tbe left arm. and these the most serious. One of the arm wounds is a deep canh above the elbow and the other near the hand. Ihe mistress of the bonne and th. Marshall woman could not interfere be cause they would have done so at their pent.

Mrs. Cornish narticulnrlv di liked tbe Cooper girl and but for the lat ter plea that her life be saved, would doubtless have suffered gieaterand more serious mjuiy. A good portion ot the carpet on the kitchen floor was well satu rated with blood that flowed from the wounds of the iniured woman, and the other inmates of the houe feared that she would die before the ariival of physician spouses to the calls for aid, the informa tion given being that none of the phvrfi cians in that section were at their offices. the other inmates ot the house ban daged the wounds of the Cooper woman mm uwti Liiey couui until tne nose amnuiance caned and removed he; to the Reading hosnital. Immediately after the affray Mrs.

Cor nish proceeded to the front of the house. entered the cab there in waiting and was a riven oacK to her home on isorth Sixth street. There was great excitement in the vicinity of the Richardson house for an hour or longer after the cutting affray, and many believed that the Cooper girl had been mortally wounded. Officer Bowers, who lives in the vicinity, was called to the scene, and after he had learned the facts of the occurrence had the ambulance called and the injured woman removed. Later in the evening Detective Den hard culled at the Rich ardson house for particulars of the allair.

Mrs. Cornish was arrested lut night by Constable and she promptly furnished bail for ber appearance at the next term of court. None of the wounds inflicted are dangerous, unless sometmng uuiorseen should be developed as the result of the cutting. Information from the bosnital is to the ef fect that the woman's injuries are not serious, though she was weak from the loss ot blood. POOR JONES MONAGHAN.

The Well nown West Cheater Lawyer Agnin Sent to an Asylum. West Chester, Jan. 21. R. Jones Monaghan, the well no West Chester lawyer, was yesterday taken to the Norristown insane asylum for treatment.

Monaghan recent experiences at the Frank ford asylum arp still fresh in the memory of his friends. He was placed there, but managed to seen re his liberty aiier having started habeas corpus proceedings. He was thought to have recovered, and had resumed bis duties as the editor of the Legal Jntcilir.cneer. with his oiice in Philadelphia. Saturday evening Dr.

P. C. Harkins received a letter trom him iu which he said he tesred his mind was givii.g car, and be wan4 to be placed in some place for treatment. id wot object to going to Norristown, is wow onder tbe care of physicians there. Reading: and Sooth western.

The Board of Directors of the Reading and Southwestern street railway company met for reorganization last evening, at the office of the company on Water street, with President James W. Shepp in the chair. Dr. J. B.

Sterly was elected vice president; Vincent S. Seltzer, secretary and treasurer, and George W. Iveim, superintendent. Following committees were appointed: Executive committee, Cyrns 1'. Fox, Henry C.

Geis.sler, Wellington Van Reed; finance committee, Daniel B. Shepp, E. L. Garber, G. Fred.

Mertz; committee on construction, Henry C. Gcissler, A. N. Kissinger, G. Fred.

Mertz; committee on public safety. Dr. J. B. Sterley, N.

G. Rot hermel. The meeting night of the board was changed to the second Thursday in each month. Shanber and Jteisswaneer tbe Winnerr. Two games of pool were played at the rooms of the Independent Gun club last night, resulting as follows: JLti.lwit; Scratches Shaaber, FIB ST CLASS.

a 6 14 6 7 I.udwig, 1. SECOND CLASS. Geo. 3G9 5 759 10 64 Be'ioHivaiiKcrS 8749 5 64 56 10 Soratcht ii Muyer, 13; Heisswnnger, 11. 072 6 7S Will Institute a Lodge at Centralis.

Mrs. J. H. Lutz, president of Kehekah State Assembly of Odd Fellows, will institute a new lodge at Centralia, Columbia county, on Saturday evening, tbe 20th inst. She will be accompanied by Past Grand Master John Wunch, Mis Lyons, ot Mahanoy City Assembly, state treasurer, and Miss Williams, district deputy of Columbia county.

Bijoa Sporting Club Kali. The Bijou Sporting club held a ball last night in Excelsior hall, which waa largely attended. The music was furnished by tbe Germania orchestra. Samuel Long, wbo sold more than two hundred admission tickets for the ball, was presented with a handsome gold badge, which Edward Yeager received for him in a neat speech. Odd Fellows' sociable at Raiah Temple, Thursday evening, Jan 24th.

"FAIR OF DAYS." BRILLIANT SCENE IN THE Y. BUILDING. I Osnilftf NKbt of the festivity Elegit Hoothi and Xieeoratlons Three floe Tableaux Moalcsl ProKramma Comlnsj Attractions. The new building of the Young Men's Christian Association was occupied for the nrst time last evening, the occasion being the opening of 'Tbe Fair of I Days." This initial event will be memor able for the interest manifested, which is not confined to any one sect or sec No. 936 Hinnershitz alley, and is occn I tion, but embraces every Protestant de pied by Rachel Richardson.

Annie Cooper and a woman named Marsh all, al colored. Between three and four o'clock vester dar afternoon Mrs. David Cornish, of 41 isortn tatxth street, was driven to the hoase in one of the Union Transfer com pany's cabs. Al itch tint? from the vehicle she rang the bell at the door. The call was answered by one of the women of tne nonse, t(l wnom ra (Virmuh a Messencer, Samuel McKeever, Philadel I Dressed a desire to sea ufhl pnia.

J.ney win oe accompaniea oy Bon, the mistress of the house. Mrs. uuiuiuitwun ill me ii auu iuc ti ui'i pants and patrons are from all parts of the city. Outside there was a drizzling rain and a fog, but inside all was gayety and brightness. The electric lights shone upon an assembly of youth and beauty, of fair women and tbe most gallant of men, mingled in a social manner and a Christian endeavor that would inure to the credit of all concerned and speed tbe same oi tne city, The room in which tbe fair is being held is on tbe first floor, and though un furnished was made very attractive by Decorator I.

and the com mittees from the various churches. The general decorations are American nags raped 11 ian snape ana suspended iroin tbe ceiling, running trom Iront to rear. from each of these designs red, white and blue streamers extend to the walls. The first booth on entering on the left Reformed committee, and being wash day all articles used at such times were ottered for sale. To day this booth wil he served by a committee from Calvary Ketormed church and being ironing day the necessaries for such home functions will be on toe counter.

To morrow the First Refoi med members will have charge and sell candy aud taQy. Th booth is draped in blue. rsext to tuts is the trst 1'resbyterian booth in blue and yellow, and adjoining it is the Lititherau booth in white with tbe word Lutheran" on the front evergr. eo. At the end is the ice cream tano, which was in charge of the Memorial Methodist members last evening, It is draped in blue and white.

To night and to morrow St. Peter's M. K. workers wr1l assume charge. Oa Thurs day Memorial Al.

iv will arain auu ire Lt and the church choir will give a in iihi cal programme. The opening selection will be a chorus. Tramp, 'lrajap," with Two or three physicians in the vicinity I solo by Miss Esther Uavis; this will be were sent tor, but there were no re I followed by a ladirs' chornn, entitled list udientina:" "Venetian Boat Song, by ladies; solos by MisMes Hitliie Adams aud Lit her Javi; two vocal quartets by Misses Lsther and Helen Davis and Misses Kebecc and Katberine Cornett. On Fri day nig it Covenant M. K.

church will serve, and on Saturday afternoon and evening all tbe Methodist churches will unite in attending at the booth. On the west side on entenr the first booth is the First Baptist, draped iu yel low. A Japanese structure of generons proportions and provided wuu doral gii'isol various kinds is the booth ot the ladies ot Chrn P. L. Cathedral.

A novelty is the next stand, catted a Country in charge of a commit tee of which Mrs. John Goodman is chairman. The cake booth at the end on tbe west side is draped in red, orange and black, the cuorsot the Ketormed church, and served by a committee from the Second Reformed congregation. All these stands conducted a brisk business. Ihe supper tables at the southern end of the hail wore served by members of St.

Matthew's Lutheran church and were occupied nearly all evening. Supper is served from 5 p. m. to 7 p. and after that a cold lunch, with oysters in every style.

There are three large gas stoves used for the preparation of the meals, and guests are waited on with prompt Daring the evening a series of tableaux were given under tbe direction ot Mrs. Harry J. Richards and the subjects were: Wedding Bcene, by Misses Bertha Finch, Nellie Hofl'mas Catharine Geiger, May Woodward, Jennie Dane, Rose Nicknm, Mary Coxe, Alice Dehart and Messrs. Fen ton Amole, Fletcher Nyce, Edward Holland and Edward Knerr; Home scene, by the same persons, and "Nydia, the Blind Girl. 1 bv Miss Nellie Hon master.

Music was furnished by the V. M. C. A. by Joseph Leiu bach, pianist, with these players: Arthur Spring aed Oliver Stoudt, first violins; Jesse Eaches, liute; Howard.

Bechtel, second violin; Walter Keiua, first cornet; William Pike, second cornet; Joseph Kemp, violoncello. Among the eelec lions were Mendelssohn "Wedding aive occasion with augmented numbers until the lull complement of fifteen iB reached. This evening a special musical attraction will be the Amphion Mando To morrJT owning the principal tableau will be "Arrica in which "Columbia" will be represen byMrf. Harry J. Richards, attended by Bertha and Daisy Wisser, iss Li Hie Coleman, Miss Nora Eavling, Miss Annie and Miss Winifred Moiiman.

The stage pictures last evening were heartily applauded and their arrange ment reflects much credid on Mrs. Kich ards who has been invited to he manager. There is a temporary stage at the southern end of the hall currained otl and the young lolks enter the spirit of tbe scenes with commendable pride. On Friday even ng the chief tableau will he Jteapers and Flowers." The attendance last evening ws very larue considering the inclemency of the weather, and if this is any indication of what the people may do when favoring weather prevails the V. M.

C. A. fund will have a substantial enlargement. DEBS WILL GET OUT ON BAIL To be Belenoed Pent! 1 nf th Decision of liia Supitne Court. Washington Jan.

21. Kugene Debs et now in jail at Woodstock, 111., under judgment of the Circuit Court of the United States for tbe northern district of Illinois for contempt of court, will be admitted to bail iu the sum of $2,000 each, conditioned on abiding tbe further order of tbe Supreme Court, pending the decision of the court upon the application for their release on a writ of habeas corpus. i The order of the court was announced by Chief Justice Fuller, who said it bad i been approved by the majority of the court, without naming the dissenting judges. The rule against the Circuit I Court, to show cause wby tbe writ ot habeas corpus should not issue, will be argued on Mondav, March 25. Ir was luted in court that toe trial ot Debs and his associates on a criminal charge is fixed for to morrow in Chicago.

Ask for Reading Brewing old style Lager Beer. Tivoli and Porter, Tf FPRALGTA rurpd bv Dr Milom Path PilIjs. "Oumt a dos" At ail drugtfhiU. NEW CITY OFFICIALS. ALEXANDER MURDOCH APPOINTED ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER.

appointment of Charles L. Kenderdine. ot the Fourteenth ward, as third sergeant of police for your approval, vice Henry nnanaman, relieved, said appoint ment to take effect at once, said relief dating and taking effect by my order. AJ1 ot which is herewith resnectfnllv Duuiuiiteu, Mr. Keppelman asked who Mr.

Ken derdine is but nobody knew. The appointment was however, confirmed. The follow ing communication from tbe mayor was read and received: uESTlemks: I herewith take great Gkntlemkn: I herewith return the ituin resolution relating to the widen ing of Ash street with my approval. however, wish to say while the committee on law wisely recommended an amicable adjustment of tbe damages done and sustained, and, whereas, the party has reed to release ail claims for damages ir the consideration recommended, I feel nevertheless conHtraiued to sav that as mo eh as the money the resolution authorizes to be paid is not to the credit of the law department, the resolution fails of its purpose, aud at this timo is in fact inetltM'tual and. nronerly sneakinir Niiouiu oe vetoeu.

as tne city gains decided advantage in the bargain, approve the resotuttou notwithstanding it inability to carry into effect its inten tion. Suffice it to say it now will become a matter of record, and your duty is to provire for its payment through some sonrceor by and through an appropria tion iu i ue coming uscai year. ihe water board presented a wnnrt snowing tne receipts ot 114 to have been and the expenditure $113, M.y leaving a balance of Mr. Khoda present rin; iv rrtit.ii luat im the site selected to the bouse sewage disposal plant along the left bank of the river is iu accessible and inadequate, a site on Fritz's island about feet south of the pumping station, be adopted. ie preamble and resolutions jtre lengthy aud were passed.

Jir. Monat nad referred a resolution for an incandescent light at Weimer and Maitland streets. A resolution for a special committee of nitteeof six to revise the joint commi Councils, was passed. ihe bond ot Alexander Murdoch, as sistant city engineer, in the sum ot $3,000, with the Pennsylvania Trust company as surety, was approved. Resolution direiting the city clerk to have copies of the mayor's message printed in the annual reports of officials, was concurred in.

The report of the committee on law with reference to a settlement with the bondsmen of ex City Treasurer Obold, was read and received, and the resolution accompanying it was concurred in. Mr. Keppelman introduced an ordinance providing that all contractors and city officials shall furnish a trris' company as surety. Referred. In Common Council.

In Common Council Mr. Jones presented a report of the law committee recommending that the case against the bondsmen of tbe late Treasurer Obold be settled. Ihe report said among other things that the proposed compromise. accepted, would end at once a contro versy that might otherwise be extended over many months. The verdict which was rendered October 18, lsi4.

whs for March" and the ccrp positions of the best I with interest from Januury 17, authors. This orchestra plaje with good 1MU3. The bondsmen feel aggrieved tste and excellent etlact, and will be present every evening and each succes the verdict because it is far excess ot tbe amount found to be due by the expert accountant during tne me oi cue oona as tuey claim, and because they pay added interest from a time when the bondsmen could not have possibly known that tuere wore any de falcations. The report continues; The attorneys for the bondsmen presented a very plausible case and cited numerous autuonties in support oi their position, as a matter oi equity we are of opinion aH'1 earnestly recommend a set tlement on the luey uumiy HKre to, namely: with interest from October 18, 1H04, the date of the verdict. The city solicitor also appeared before us and argued in support of the verdict as it was rendered, claiming that tbe full amount could be recovered if the litigation was continued aud he Supreme Court resorted to, and for his manly and courageous defense we congratulate him, and we do not winh to he unertitood as making an attempt to handicap him, or even treat his opinion with indifference.

This recommendation is made purely on the ground of equity or tairness between man and man and with a view of having the question speedily disposed of, and we therefore will ask you to pass the resolution which will be introduced authorizing a settlement on the basis proposed." The report was signed by Messrs. Jonea and Fritcb, of the committee. Mr. Dampman presented a resolution for tbe printing of three hundred copies of the mayor's message and reports of city officials for ItiiH ior distribution. Passed.

Mr. Jones presented a resolution for the settlement of the Obold defalcation with the bondsmen in accordance with the renort of the committee on Law fi with interest from October 19, 1891. The resolution was passed by the tollojring vote: Yeas Messrs. uunu, ritcn, uoia smitb, Jones, McKinney, Mellert, Yorgey, Dampman 7. Nays Messrs.

CoUer.Cummings, flight, Shatter 4. Mj. Li lit presented a resolution for arc lights at Fourth and Court, at Keed and Court, and an incandesceut light at Seventh and Washington, under Wash ington street bridge, which were referred. The highway committee made a report recommending the passage of the bill permitting the Iter ding aud Southwestern Electric railway to make its ex VrOL.UiIE 75 NO. OG TUESDAY MORNING, JANUAltV 22.

1895. TEN CENTS A "WEEK SERIOUS WORK IN BROOKLYN tensions on Franklin street and else where the same sanee as its nremnt tracks, with an amendment that it place cukidk or granite OiocKson both sides i oi its rails. me communication from the mavor granting tne use or tJouncii Charles JU Kenderdlne Third Sergeant of I chambers to the Knights Templar, and Comi Police Frill's Island Adopted as the Site for the Sewage disposal Plant. one stracK tne cooper girl a blow that I or east side is under tne management ot I pleasure in announcing to vou the wish in relation to the opening of Ash street, were reaa ana received. The resolution adopting Fritz's island as a location for tbe sewage disposal piant was reaa.

jvir. lorser said he con Select Council did not meet until after I sidered it strange that it had inst been the reorganization of tbe Firemen's I found out that tbe site first proposed was union H.o p.m. Mr. Beard was called I inaaequate. ne tooogtit toat it it was to the chair in the absence of President I Pat on the island no one could Komig.

Tbe absentees were: Messrs. I wnetner tne sewage was dumped into Hess, Beaver and Romig. I tno river or not. Tbe resolution was A communication from Citv Knci nr I cooenrrea in. ait.

xoreev voLtnsr "No. DEATH RATE DECREASING. Diphtheria Also on the Wane Only Two new neportea iasc Wees. No meeting of the Board of Health wan held yesterday, President Dundor and Dr. Becker being the only members in attendance.

During tbe week ending with Mondav twenty seven ounai permits were issued irom tne olhce ot the Board of Health. one of which was brought here for inter ment trom Media. This makes a total of 8 since January 1st, a decrease of five compared with the corresponding period of last year. Of the persons who died seven were males and twenty females, fifteen adults and twelve minors, seven married, tourteen single aud six widowed I wenty tbree were native born, two for iiio jeiuruicu cuiiit3gu.iioiJ3. iesteraay oi jtveaaiug uommandery, IN eign ana two unKnowu.

ii waa iu uuurgui a oti. mui MOinonai engineer, vice William Jackson. signed, was read. The appointment was con nr meet. The following communication from tbe mayor was read: Gentlemen: I herewith submit the ive were on Templar, of having the use of Select and I er one year of age.

two between two Common Council chambers on the even I and five, two between five and ten, three ing ot January 2oth for the purpose of between fifteen and twenty, three be receiving and accommodating the visit tween twenty and thirty, one between ing Sir Knights. I therefore have granted I orty and htty, three between fifty and their request and now at your honor sjxty, one between sixty and seventy, able bodies to avoid calling a meeting of I 8'x between seventy and eighty, and one either branch for said date. A third communication, as follows. was aiso received between eighty and ninety. Three of the deaths were caused by dropsy, three oy neari, aisease, two by pneumonia, and nineteen oy as many different diseases.

auo oeatns oy wards were as follows: First Ward 1 Tenth Warrl bird Fourth Fifth Hi xtb venth Ktghth Ninth Kleventh. .11 welflh 1 2 Fourteenth a Total Two cases ot tvohoid fever nnd f.wo diphtheria were reported during the week, showing a large decrease in th numoerot caties ot la Court Monday. A session of court was held and this bnsiness transacted: In Aldermanlo Court. Monday John A. Rigg heirs of William hcnweitzer, proceedings in equity.

The case was continued until to day ou account of the death of Mrs. Frank Plank, of Honeybrook, niec of J. H. Jacobs, of counsel tor delenrants. A subprena iu divorce was granted on motion of John C.

K. Heine, in the case of Anna E. DeSilvis vs. Edward W. DeStlvis.

They were married December and separated February 7, 1HH8. She reidea in Robeson tow nab in and al VM i Philadel Jacob 8. Peipher vs. Bailie Peipher. A rule was grauted to show cause wh a further allowance should not be made to airs.

Same Peipher by her husband in the divorce case tried last week. She Bets forth iu her petition that she is en tirely without means, had great expense buving witnesses subpoenaed for court. and in coming with her daughter from sitions taicen in support ol her application for alimony, demonstrated in her opinion that her husband is worth at least She says the previous allowance she bad to expend for herself and daughter to live. The county commissioners rta.m e.fi reso lutions to pay oil" i' iVOOO jf the county aeoc between now and April 1. Th debt at present amounts to $0,000.

All temporary loans have been paid. Ihe poor directors asked for SfiO.OOO ior toe almshouse tor 195, and th prison inspectors tor $31,000. The com missioners made appropriations for tbeee amounts. Jjetters testamertary have been cranted upon tne estate ot JJauiel fiercer, ot Up per Bern township, to Jacob H. Weible.

alentine Ibach was arrested on Al derman Kirschmaun's warrant on charge of assault aud battery at the in stance ot Jacob Wessner. The parties aro brothers in law aud reside in Alsace township. James Henry, alias John Thomas, was arrested by Constable iieifsnvder on Al derman Weber's warrant for the larceny 8uiw i rum me store oi ueorge Straub, 450 North Ninth street. The accused was committed. Morn Corporation Kiectlona.

The Reading Fire Insurance company re tiecwa tne louowing directors: liarn. A. Arnold, Adam Bard, Philip ft. Ball, Charles Breueiser, George F. liaer, George B.

Eckert, Fdmund W. Gilbert. John Hendel, Isaac Hiester, Henry A. Muhlenberg, Jere. G.

Mohn, William ft. Alcilvain, James NoIju. Ihe Citizens' bank held its annnal meeting and electei these directors: S. H. Fisher, of Topton; S.

B. Keppl, of oiuiug npring; j. t'. Kremp, W. W.

ight, John B. Baser, J. K. Kighter, Mil ford N. Bitter, George D.

Stitzel, H. If, Shomo, Henry Scholer and A. Thal heimer. Mnhlenberj Mansion Improved. Solomon L.

DeHart has made extensive improvements to his hotel. Ninth and Robeson streets. Tbe old bar and fixtures have been removed and replaced with everything new. The walls cf all the rooms have been repapered, aud tbe incandescent light has been put in every part of the house. Execution Acaloit a Mountain Home, An execution has been issued azainst Eoenezer Yenney, proprietor of one of the mountain homes at Anna D.

Oehler and Joseph W. Oehler. The amount of the debt is $2,142. The creditor is Samuel R. Keppel, assignee.

To Day, 9 A. Roland, GtS Penn St. Diagrams open for "A Barrel of Money," Grand Opera House, Thursday. Friday and Saturday, this week. Prices, 10,20, 30 andioOc.

Saturday matinee, 10 and 20c. Odd Fellows' banquet, Thursday evening, Jan. 24th, at Rajah Temple, PERSONAL, E. R. Gerber, of the Telearam.

left for Wellington, D. last eveniuar. Mrs. S. S.

Schweriner left for Philadel phia and New York on a ten days' trip. Lr. and William Woltson. brothers of Mrs. A.

S. Conn, are in Readimr on a brief visit. Samuel Kenner, hotel keener at Twelfth and Cotton streets, has been sick abed for several weeks. Jas. S.

Brosstar, shirt maker. 713 and 715 Penn SL Headquarters for U1 kinrte mt shirts. OLD OFFICERS RETAINED. FIREMEN'S UNION REORGANIZED FOR A BUSY YEAR. mlttee) Empowered to Secure Other Place of Meeting; Chief Miller's Fine Record for 1894 Fire Losses Only 913,038.

memoers gathered in the police court room on the first floor, but the crowd Chamberlain announcing the appoint I Ae resolution tor a committee of, six to fire laddies made a break aud took pos u.Aauuoi uiuuwi, iwniomm i no i neHiua oi oeiect uouucii CDamDer uuuuuixcu ill. Tbe Firemen's Union was reoripsniscA for tbe year last evening. As Councils bad been called for a special session tbe Daniel E. Schroeder. of the Schnvl Kill, made a motion that a temnorarv organization be formed with A.

Monroe Aioser, ot tbe Rainbow, as chairman men, was agreed to. Henry J. Richards, of the Libertv. was vievieti secretary pro tern. Mr.

Kir hard a caued the roll of members elect as made np from the credentials, and it adopted as the roll of the Union. Ex Mayor Kenney nominated Charlton an. flank, of the Washington, for rr ueoi. oi toe union. there was no nnnn sttion; the nominations were closed and Mr.

flank was re elected by acclamation. Mr. flank was at once called to th, chair and returned thanks. He said he would endeavor to merit this renewed confidence with zeal and vigor. spoRe ot the responsibilities resting upon the Union this year, and hoped all wouiu uo tneir utmost to maRe the com ing convention and tournament an paralleled success.

Howard P. Wanner, of the Jnnior wan vice preuiaent witnont ODDOSl tion, as was Harry J. Richards secrettArv and Maj. S. E.

A con of tbe Hampden, treasurer. The annual report of Chief F.nciner Miner was men reaa. it showed thai during 1894 there were thirtv seven bell alarms, seven still alarms and three laise alarms. the total loss to personal property was $7,476.00 and to ral Aarta a total ol only the greater portion covered by insurance. Mr.

Gunkel, of the Hampden, said the meetings of the Union this year will be very important ones and the organization Biiwuiu uave some place ot sufficient size liO IIICCII 111, wunuer Said therA in a fioar no Miss Stevenson's 0MqaM, Blooming ion, 111., jan. 21. Vice President Stevenson and family arrived from Asheville, N. at 5 30 p. m.

yesterday with the body of bis daughter Mary Green Stevenson. The body was taken to the homeot the Vice President's brother, John C. Stevenson. This afternoon there were brief services at the r' W.P. Strong, pastor of the irst Presbyterian church, of which Miss Stevenson, was a member, officiatm At 2 p.

m. there was a public funeral service at the Second Pah0fl. The services were of the simplest and most unostentatious character The local Chapter of tbe Daughters of the Revolution, of which Vice President. new Kica. am UU C1UCK Came 1 KB LLjO iatlOUfll Cru uuocuH not yet in session tne I p' a ooay.

NEW NOVEL BV F. Marion Crawford THE ALSTONS. FOR SALE AT WALTER G.ROLAND' THE LEADING dealer Penn who will fiTni L.ULUS "0HSENESS room rent free, and on motion of Wm. "nu onununiBL AI ftUnONS, Jvuuu, oi me JUmor. a COmmittA nf I msti tnree consist inn ot Messrs.

Koch, linnt.l and Wander, was appointed to seenre a room Tor meeting pnrposes. Charles H. Fisher, of the Friendxhin moveu tuat tne president appoint all committees of the union, wnich waa Kreea to; and oa motion John E. ot the Keadinir. the nrAai.nt authorized to appoint an executive com mittee oi one from each couinanv at once, so as to be able to attend the meet ing oi tne state executive and law com mittees of tne State association which meet nere on tonturday.

Mr. Wonder called attention in n.H. changes in rules governing companies in fiio'uM fl'ffeneViV from the KeadiDK rolling mill, at least one company, sy the Liberty, should run to mo Aeauiug nose ot jnnior nonse, and remain there as a protection to the remainder of the citv. until called hv the chief engineer. This suggestion was then put in tbe torm of a motion, and the secretary was directed to request the to discuss the question and Brooklyn and boarding at a hotel during renort th ttees of the trial of tbe case, and that the depo eprt Bt he companies est meeting.

ONLY BUSINESS TRANSACTED, RpchIhp Meetlnr of the Northeastern Re liumicHu i.rHi ue auu liul Was Dune. The regular business meetincr of the Northeastern Republican League was held last night. John N. Thurbwell, 17 North Tenth street, was proposed for niemDersmp. ine league was presented wuu a nannserae ciocx oy t.

A. Wchlech ter, Sixth and Penn streets, for which he received the thr.nka of tbe organization A letter from W. F. Russell, manager of tue uape Aiay and Delaware Bay Nav gation company, Philadelphia, in regard to the use ot the steamer "Republic" by me league next summer, was hied. A resolution ottered by J.

Albert Re ber, Charles Boyer aud Noah H. Halte man, members of the board of trustees. requesting the appointment of a com mn tee ot live to revise certain parts mu cousLitution ano oy iaws, was adopted. Dr. H.G.

Baer.a member of the League, wuo is prominently mentioned in con noction with the appointment of Laze ret to physician. PhiladelDhia.stated that be had secured many endorsements irom rtepuDticans ot influence all over the State, and among them was one irom the lamented Captain John Taylor, of Philadelphia, whose letter was re ceived by Dr. Baer just one day previous to nis aearn. ine doctor stated that be woum oe in narrisDure to dav to ore ueni ms ciaiin ior appointment to Gov ernor Hastings, and that be would be accompanied by County Chairmau W. Kerper Stevens and other Repubiicaas of prominence hereabouts.

Ihe League acknowledges the receint of a copy of the poetical works of Lord Jiaccauley, the gift of an unknown friend. Crlbbaire Tournament for a Silver St rvlce. A cribbage tournament is being played at netiart notei. JNinth and Kobeso streets, ine nrst senes of which was com pleted last night. Ihe plaver winuing majority of the games ct" tbe series yet to be played will receive a an some silver service.

The record of the hrst series ot games is: E. Jones tunnel Ht chttild Sol. L. IeHrt Thou. JVIfKJovern.

Petor Allei Finher William Monroe Won. Lost. 30 10 22 18 2t 19 20 20 19 21 5 3. 35 4 36 14 26 Toronto Wants Baaomont. Manager Witman has signed Col.

Ben. Beaumont for first base. The Toronto club would like to have him, but Mr. Witman will not release him under SoOO. tb9 reservation agreement.

"Hilly" Wetzel, ox last season's Read ing club, has signed with Carbondale. "Paddy" Fox. one ol Pottsville's State League pitchers, has accepted Barnie's terms, and will be fonnd with the Scran ton Eastern League club tbe coming sea son. Music, banqnet and addresses at Rajah Temple, Thursday evening, Jan. 24 tb.

To Pave With Vitrified Bricks. The Highway committee of Councils. to whom was referred the kind of pav ng to be put down on Penn street be tween Front and Eleventh by the Read ing Traction company between their tracks and to tbe extent of the sills thereof, held a meeting previous tj the meeting ot Councils last night and de cided on vitrified bricks. Mr. Witman favored Belgian blocks.

Ask for Reading Brewing old style Lager Beer. Tivoli and Porter. BOOKSELLER, NO. 625 PENN STRFFT PENN TB07 IADHDBI," Opposite Post Office. Telephone 42.

tItlN'S COUGH BALSAM Once tried always used. For that annox intr t. Coinrh Cauilv will Iw. 3TKIN' eh Mt.VACY, II PENN RV Choice Pea Coal. $3.25 Rye Straw, 30c Handle.

Chaff Bugs Filled, B. Y. LANDIS, Second and WashlnKton Stiee. H. 0.

LANTHS. 5M Chestnut Ht on l.phoni 8.932. 3.W. NO HOME HAPPY Teas, CofFees, Spices. Bnkinsf JFowder and Condensed Milk in patent cans.

Use them. Tb8 Groat Atlantic hdo Pacific Tea onu pel ien HOT WATER BOTTLES. GO TO 724 PEN STKEET And Get a Hot Water Botil It will cure vour aetn aid! naini nn.i Vn wondtr why you did not get one long before. S. S.

STEVENS. 724 Penn BtrwA Tr. Bergner Whooping Cough remedy JLweafcens the spells immediately. Ftr Me'b avod croup has no equal. yflU Penn.

Notice to Farmers and Dairymen Special Low Prices on GLUTEN FEED, BRAN, RED DOG, Scc, at KISSINGER BRINER'S, fc.iKhth and Cherry. Remember, special prices. Yon do not for prizes when yon buy 0LD RELIABLE BUTTS BT'T THE BEST TOBACCO. THE CROflM 3RCHESTRAL PIAKO. See this woniir" fu' Instrument, 4 it is An ao uud Hweet toned piano, and ides it oon bincH the perfea ine of harp, eu lUtr, bin jo, autoharp and tt vWety of other musiefU trjem mentH.

Also ia ko uwortmeiit of new 'ic etc Pianos In All wni of nw "ivies of etvei laucy wood ttuttaole for holiday presents. 47 South Sixth Street. TJKR GOOD HONEST WORK, GO TO Jl? the Albany Dental Assocliibion. Vverv uerson havlne dental work to be done call on us. We have otttces in twenty three cities ouy our goods in large quantities, wnlcb enrh us to buy the best artificial teeth made it cheaper than those who do business on kkjk 'I scale.

1yoa wiah to take secret process tractlng teeth yon must oou 524 street. There are A few wbo oopv our advertisement, do not be ted astray by them, but eotue me Aioany jenuii Ajwociauon. T'ieth achtnar from enxMed nerviw tmsf ita avd filled In one wnk and Kiiaranteed to iviat or mot iV refunded. All klnde of dental work Jone at reouaule irlces. IU fK.NN 8QUARK, KmdtuV.

'a. iUN'T WOKKY YOUKSELF 8CRUBBINQ TfOUU WALLS. HAVE THEM PAPERED. CbfiAMr tlian ncnibbl te tliese nrinwr Rmwn Blai.ks, 4c; White Blanks, 5c; OIU Blanks, tt. Booif Mouldinir In lartre varietv.

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43rleeiner, L.k Mbln, 8out 4 tit HeaUiiK. or call in person, and if the aerurity doea not suit you, the far that you have money to invest lemains pr'vate. The foliowing: applications for loans are open, all hrst morlKHfro on property worth double the loan: (3,000, 90, gwX). Sl.lOO. Electricians and Chemists, 4V 17 REED STREET Telephone 415.

The ZOrgest and Most Complete MEN'S NECKWEAR TO BE HAD. McGOWAN 537 PENN STREET. Yocom Sc Brown, FLORISTS. CHOICK ROSES. CArtNATION 1, dksigns.Ao.

ueoonujng pcumpuy i i7H PKNS 8TRKF T. ALL KINDS of COAL At the Very Lowest Prices, at AARON YOCOM'S, 244 and 246 North Eighth SU 1.