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TOLUME 69. XO. 145. TUESDAY MOEOTNG. MAECH 22, 1892.

TEN" CENTS A "WEEK. CHINA FEELS AGGRIEVED. The Pekin Government Protests Against Our Newly Proposed Legislation Against Its Subjects. RETALIATION THREATENED The Chinese Minister at Washington Addresses Secretary Blaine. EARNEST AND INDIGNANT LETTER.

The Geary Kill Claimed tobein Contraven tion of the Treaty Between the Two Countries A lis position on. thel'e' of I China to rs lyonpor Km(uir THtuive Protoabllity that diplomatic Relations will he Broken On. Washinoton, March 21. This country ia now threatened with a severance of diplomatic relation.s with China. The Chinese Government has become indig nant at the antagonism which the United States exhibits towards the Chinese and the reporting of the Geary bill by the House Committee on roreign atluirs, and has written a long letter to Secretary protesting against tbe absolute exclusion of Chinese from the United States, claiming that it is a violation of the treaty between the two countries, and pointing out that the United States has no precedents iu international a flairs for the course that she is pursuing.

AN INTHtiNANT PHOT EST. The letter, while couched in diplomatic language, is a very earnest and in diguant protest, and indicates adeterini natitm on the part of China not to longer remain passive in this matter. There is a feeling in Congress that the time has when this country must stop fiddling about this nest ion, and must either make the prohibition against the coming of Chinese iu this country general and absolute, or else must throw the doors wide open to all Chinese. It is obvious that tbe latter will not be done. The expectation is that this Congress will go to the farthest extreme of Chinese restriction, and that all our diplomatic relations with China will be ended.

WHAT THE OHINKKE MINISTER HAYS. The Errning Star to night prints an interview with Mr. Tsin Kwo Gin, the Chinese Minister here, on the subject of his letter which he has prepared and will probably send to Secretary Blaine within a few days, urging a response to his communications to this Government with reference to the restriction of Chinese immigration. The Minister, in the course of the interview, said that ever since he came to this country he had been endeavoring to secure better treatment for his people at the hands of the United States. To this tiid he had forwarded a number of letters to tbe State Department giving the positiouheld by the Chinese government in the matter, but as yet he had received no satisfactory answer.

"On a recent visit to 'Hartford," continued the Minister, "made for the purpose of inspecting the small arms ihere. I talked over the Chinese question with a number of prominent New Yorkers. I held to the position then, as I do now, that if the United States wishes to put a stop to Chinese immigration it should be done by means of a treaty with my country. For the United States to agree to a treaty pro yiding for the nd mission of Chinese, and then to overrule it by an act of Congress, is acting in good faith. One side has all to say and the other side is not considered at all.

the United States is known to be guided in all its diplomatic matters always and solely by a sense of justice si iu! right. The United States is governed by the principles of the 'Mouroe IXH and does not seek the acquisition of foreign territory, nor does it seek to rule wherever it is represented, as do the other governments, 'liy your constitution you encourage immigration and ensure fair treatment of all alike, and if your treatment of the Chinese is consistent with the constitution and the principles laid down by 4ieorge Washington, it is with the knowledge that this is a fair and just Government that I say, for it is said with the Jiope that Congress will act in accordance with the teachings of Washington and Grant and all your other great statesmen. China has a population of while this country has but 415.WO.OOO. China will not miss the people that come over here and the United States would not be affected by heir presence, liut this is not the point. The honor of the United States is at Mtake.

She has made certain promises, and if she does not keep them don't yon nee what a bad example this country will set the rest of tbe world?" "There is one question I would like to ask," said the Star reporter, 'If the United States puts further restrictions on Chinese immigrants will China exclude Americans from her territory?" The answer was a long time coming, and ws a diplomatic one: "It seems to me that Americans should consider the situation and withdraw from China of their own fr will. 1 will answer your question by asking yon one: Let us suppose that the American Minister in Ixmdon should say to the Chinese minister: 'You keep away from the American legation house I don't want you here.1 3o yon think the Chinese minister would visit theAmerican Legation any more? And do you think theAmerican Minister would expect mnch of a welcome at the AJbinese Legation? You may draw your ovru ideas. The American people are J.alkiiig a great deal about reciprocity Tbey should remember that reciprocity works two ways." Handsomely JPltted Club House. The fitting room of the Pena Wheelmen haM been charged with a billiard room and furnished with a line table. The club ho now one of the best appointed and coziest quarters in the city, having billiard, pool ami smoking rooms md a handsomely furnished parlor.

Award of an Arbitrator. Testimony waa heard by F. Evans, sole arbitrator in tbp matter of J. 3obb vs. Whitman Bros.

and aiter hearing the testimony of plaintiff, gave an award in favor of the plaintiff for $76. The defendants did not appear. Ir. Agnew Critically 111. ThiiAiVJSLPHIA, March 21.

Dr. if layes AgtfcVT, the eminent surgeon, who has been Aecifrusly ill from bronchitis and heart fuaiurV. much worse to night and bis death tfnr at any time. $38 club watch for 19. Oold filled 14k.

cases, guaranteed for 20 yeare, at $2 Keeport, 833 Penn street. A fall and complete line of Stiff and hat, Spring Jas. K. Kauti inan'H, t05 Penn St. of A NEW COLORED CICERO.

IfyJ rN. i CHARLKS 8. MOKRIS, "WHOM FREDERICK IMHTULAflB NAMES AS HIS St'CCEBNOK. Frederick Douglass, the colored leader and orator, declares that he has foand vounc man noon whom the mantle i his influence is desticetL to fall. This com in it Cicero of the Afro Americans is Charles S.

Morris, formerly of Louisville, now of New lork city, who in tii opinion oi Air. Jouiriass is one oi in most brilliant orators oi tne country. The young Kentnckian was born just after the war, and was recently ap pointed an inspector of immigration at tne port oi JSew York, tie is a aescena ant of Robert Morris of Revolutionary fame, and his family have been free people for more than a century. He is a graduate of Harvard University, and 1KHH was one ot tne speii oinaers oi toe Republican National Committee and stumped the doubtful States in company with Frederick Uouglass. tie nas eon tribnted a large number of political articles for the newspapers and is looked upon as a powerful speaker and forcible writer.

His colored friends expect much from him in the near future, especially in the approaching Presidential campaign. THE BERING SEA DISPUTE. LORD SALISBURY REFUSES TO RENEW THE MODUS VIVENDI. England Adheres to Her losltlon, but Will Probably Not Korclbly llesist the Seizure of Canadian Poachers. Washington, March 21.

The reply from Lord Salisbury to the last letter from Secretary Blaine with relation to the modus riremli has been received. The reply is declared to be unsatisfactory. as much as Lord Salisbury refuses to renew the modus. There is nothing in this refusal, how ever, to occasion lear ot a conflict between this country and Great Britain The reply is one thing and the under standing between the two countries is another. While Lord Salisbury refuses to ointhis country in the efforts to preserve the seal, there is an impiiea unaersianu ng that if the United States sends vessels to Beri ng Sea to keep oft" poachers, there will bo no British men of war there to interfere.

In other words, while at Britain will, in deference to public sentiment in Canada, refuse to put any obstruction in tne way of the Canadian poachers, she will not iro to war with this country in their de ence and will not place hersetl in danger of a conflict. The expectation is that, thi country will at once send vessels to the Bering Sea, and will put into operation a vigorous policy for the protection of the seal. If Canadian sealers are captured, the probability is that the only lighting Lord Salisbury's government will do will be in the courts, and possibly before court ot arbitration authorized to con sider the question ol damages. A LARGE FUNERAL. Officer Mrget Burled with the Honors of war wsittng lieieirationa.

The funeral of the late John Merget. the brave P. li. officer who was killed in the discharge of his duty at Tamaqua, was one of the largest held in Heading for years. T.hrets special carem the 1 fc R.

brought down all organized bodies iroru Schuylkill county tree ot charge. and the train was crowded with friends of the deceased. The organizations were: Doubleday Post, No. 189, G. A of Tamaqua, 60 men; Connor Post, No.

177, G. A. of Summit Hill, 20 men: Citi zens' Steam Fire Engine Company, No. lt of Tamaqua; Camp No. 525, P.

O. of Tamaqua; and Pottsville detachment of the Coal and Iron Police, 30 men, under Captain Christian. With the Tamaqua citizens' committee were, Wm. Priser. Chief Burgess, H.

A. Weldy and Charles Weldy, of the Dupont Powder Company; Charles F. Shiudel, notary public; Louis Schwartz, Dispatcher Bertolette, of P. li. Railroad Company; li.

T. Clayton, propritor of U. S. hotel; A. Miles Her rold, superintendent of stores of W.

F. Carter at Beaver Meadow; Lient. Col. Geo. W.

Ryon, of pottsville, of Gov. Pattison's staff, and many citizens of Pottsville. Thd funeral took place from the residence of Mrs. Stief, 39 Orange street, mother in law of the deceased, where services were conducted by Rev. John W.

Stein metz, pastor of St. John's Reformed church, "What is Life?" was the sub ject of his discourse. The floral tributes were very beautiful. Interment was made in Aulenbach's cemetery. The Friendship Fire Company, of this city, of which deceased was a member for many years, had over one hundred men in line.

The visiting G. A. R. Posbs were served with lunch by the ladies of the G. A.

R. in McLean Post room on their arrival in the city. The majority of the Schuylkill county people returned to their homes on the 5.55 p. m. train.

Pastime Social Clnb Kail. The annual dress ball of the Pastime Social C'iub attracted a large number of young people to ibennerchor Hall last evening. Previous to thtf" ball a parade tbe members, all wearing full dress suits and beautiful white and gold satin badges, was made, headed by tbe Ger mauia Band. The grand march took place at nine o'clock and was participate in by one hundred and hfty couples, led by George Kissinger and Miss Ella Good hart. The ftrogramme was a lengthy one, consjst itg of Jwenty numbers, for which the Germanla orchestra furnished the music.

George Good hart was conductor and Maurice F. Richards, lrvuuk Miller, George Lowen, Harry Goldman aud'fed ward Welia, floor managers. The committee of arrangements who bad the af fair iu charge were Albert Beylcr, C. Becker, fioorge Swoyer, J. Shoxpll, A.

Libka. The off)cewi of the club are, president, C. A Martin; secretary, Edward McDowell, ad treasurer, ft. Richards. Runyeon, Jeweler and Optician, will bave.

until further notice, his store open eveiuj3 after 6 o'clock. An elegant attortment of Gcnt Neckwear and Furnishing Goods, at Jas. K. KantVinau 605 Penn St. CRIMINAL COURT.

GRAND JURY FIND TWENTY EIGHT TRUE BILLS AND IGNORE THREE. Inventor Stevenson Pleads Guilty to Charge of Adultery Tramps Tried on the Wrong Indictment but Held to Keep the Criminal Court opened yesterday morn ing with 78 cases remaining nn disposed of Irom previous terms and nearly ao new cases. Up to the adjournment at 4:20 p. the Grand Jury had acted on 31 cases, the following of which were ig nored: George Stevenson, bigamy; Harry Kshelman. larceny as bailee, A.

Dry. prosecutor: and Thomas Cavanaugh, lar ceny and receiving stolen goods. John Holland, prosecutor. R. H.

Anustadt, merchant, of Rock land township, was appointed foreman of the Grand Jury. The reports of constables were all with reference to bad, roads and bridges, with the exception ol Constable Sharp, ot tn Sixth ward, who reported that Sebastian Shendelbach is under bail for selling to minors, and Constable Borrel, ot to Twelfth ward, reported he "had been in formed that Joseph Steigerwald sold liquor to minors." m. Myers and m. B. Thomas plead.

guilty to stealing $5 worth of butter from Clinton Buckwalter. They were i jail live months in default of hail, which was considered sunicient puuisnment. and they were dtschareed. Benjamin Raymond, alias Harrisbnrg Jack," and Harry Gipple, each plead guilty to attempting to break out ot th iierKs county jail in iioymono was sentenced by Judge Lrmentrout to pay fine of $25 and undergo' three months' im prisonment, and Gipple to pay a tine of 3o and undergo six montus' imprison ment. PLEAD OI'UVTY TO ADl'LTERV.

George A. Stevenson, the inventor of metalic railroad tie, was on trial before Judtre hrmeii trout on a charure adultery, the Grand Juryhaviug iguored a bill against him for bigamy. He was married to two women and both were court. Mrs. Stevenson No.

1 testified that she lives in Philadelphia and was married to the defendant March 25th 1883. Mr. Bechtel, her attorney, asked her whether she was ever divorced from him, but Mr. Schaeffer, counsel for the defendant, objected, and Judge Krmen trout said that proving the marriage was all that was necessary. Miss Mary Stevens, 131 North Third street, was then called.

She said that Stevenson came to her house about the third week last December and engaged boarding lor himself and wife, the following day he brought a woman wit ft him and traduced her as his wife. 1 hey occu pied one room together, and remained there until January 3d. At this point Mr. Schaefler withdrew the plea of not guilty and entered one icuilty. He called Mrs.

Stevenson ro. mm the audience ana sue tooK a seat within the bar. Mr. Schaeffer continued that his client was married to the prose cutrix. but could not live happily with her; that they had several children, but that they died: that the couple separated and that Stevenson had heard that his wife was divorced and had married again whereupon he married Gertrude D.

Smith Baltimore aud tnat they nave an fant child. He asked the court to be lenient on account of tbe latter fact. Stevenson was then called to the stand and testified he had several times called on his first wife and endeavored to make up with her but she had refused; that she had said she liked another man bet ter and would do as she pleased, as she was at liberty. A Mrs. Hamilton, of Philadelphia, had told him that his wife was divorced and had married again On cross examination he testified that he had made the last effort at reconciliation about two years ago; he knew then she was still his wile: he hud made some in quiry as to tbe truth of Mrs.

Hamilton's statement and had been informed by ot hers that it was true; and then married his second wife. There was a bill against Mrs. Steven son No. 2 for fornication, but Judge Kr mentrout ordered the jury to render a verdict of not guilty, which was done. and directed that Stevenson appear for sentence this morning.

Before being re urned to the dock, Stevenson held a lengthy conversation with his second wife. Charles Calhoun, a citrar maker, keeps a boarding house, and among his board ers last August was Wm. Stetler, also a cigarmaker. Stetler did not retain his work and one morning left the hoarding house without settling his board bit and took with him a coat belonging to Calhoun. The prosecutor testified that kept Stetler's wife and child for two WCUKo UlLCr lit? I II I Kill I U.U1 UIBltp peared A ceo rd i ng to Ca 1 bou 's i ence, stetler bad wnat baififaue a citrar maker usually carries, a couple of shirts done up in a handkerchief.

Not guilty; elenuant to pay tne costs. William Kcese plead guilty to tbe charge oi stealing a keg of Yankee rum from a 1. R. car, and was sentenced to pay a line of $lo, costs of prosecution, restore property stolen, and be impris ned for three months, to be computed from time of committal. Jonn JiliicKbum and Jacob Armpncs ter, larceny ol cinckcns, plead guilty, no were sentenced to three months and $10 fine each.

Anthony Zerbe, a Hungarian charged ith the larceny of 50 from Michael Zankoviack, plead guilty and was sen enced to three months' imprisonment. HEl'OKE Jt'IMiE ENDI.K H. Jefferson Weidner was tried for the rceny of a half bushel of chop valued at 25 cents from Jefferson Smith. The parties live in Rockland township ithin a short distance ot each other. Th he jury rendered a verdict of acquittal without leaving tbe box.

Patrick O'Donahue was charged by is wife, Jane, with assault and battery. The parties live on Canal street, and the uarrel was the result ot tbe celebration of St. Patrick's day. Not guilty; county to pay the costs. A m.

Schmitt, Edward Kane, Ldward olan, David Coughey, David Harrison, John Good and Adam Coleman were ar rested for vagrancy and loitering around the Reading Iron Works. During the trial it was discovered that the indict? meut wp for begging on the streets, hereupon Judue iiidittm ordcrou that he prisoners be discharged upon the i li ft men but held in 3JOO to keep the peace, and directed that the District At torney prepare other indictments under tbe proper act ol Assembly, and that no costs be paid under the other indict ments. An elegant assortment of Gents' Neckwear and Furnishing Goods, at Jas. Jvaullman's, tiOo Penn St. Come to our up towu store, No.

7 5J. st reet. 5ee on new 1 Safety ith Pneumatic Tires. I Jas. S.

Brusstar. Custom Shirt Maker, 713 Penn Penn street, Shirts of all kinds made vo measure. The largest stock oi soft and working shirts of our own make. Parties desirinir patches with shirts they buy can have them. TWO DEADLY CATASTROPHES.

Boilers Explode with Terrific Force, Carrying Death and Injury to Many Workmen. TEN INSTANTLY KILLED. A Score or More Badly Injured, Many of Whom Will Die. CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS UNKNOWN. The Boiler of Win Brick Works In St.

Louis Blows Up Pour Men Killed, Xwo Vmtmlly and Xwo Badly Injured A Boiler at Mlchlgrmn Lmnber Mill Bunts Six Men Killed and Some Twenty Others Seriously Hurt. St. Ixiis, March 21. As the result of the explosion of a boiler at the works of the Laclede Fire Brick Manufacturing Company, Manchester road near Sublette avenue, Cheltenham, a St. Louis suberb, at 2.45 o'clock this afternoon, four men are lying dead, two fa tally injured, and two more seriously.

The dead are: Harry Jfussey, aged 2:1 married, crushed to death; Reynold Diedoke, aged 40, married, thrown 100 feet in the air; Joseph Beckley, aged 19. single, thrown 100 feet in the air and crushed to death: John Dubuchti, aged 4o, married, thrown 100 leet iu tbe air. Tbe wounded are: Frank Zeiger, aged 30, fatally scalded; Morgan luman, aged 23, single, piece of iron blown into the skull, also hurt about face and body, fatally; James Snmmeneld, aged oO, married, badly cut about face, head and neck and body, will recover; John llel, aged 40, slightly bruised and i jured internally. Several other men were shaken up and cut, but not badly the boiler exploding was one ot a bat tery of six, which it is supposed ran ont ot water, was supplied with cold water, and the explosion followed. Deadly Kxplosion at a Michigan Lumber in.

Fast Joktiax, March 21. The boiler of the Fast Jordan Lumber Com pany's Mill Jso. 2 blew up at 7.30 o'clock this morning, in stantly killing the following persons: William aged 1H: Simon Carney, 20, single; Peter Sheldon, 22, single; John Brown, aged 20, single; Bert Cook, 30, married; Emanuel Hunt, 40, has a wile and child. Those dangerously injured are Sander son Reinhard, badly injured about the imbs; John Kingle, seriously injured about the head, will die; Anozi Christy, very Re no us I hurt, recovery very doubtful; James Smith was very se ri 1 and a score of ot ra badly injured. Tbe mill, valued at $10,000, is a total wreck.

Tbe cause of the explosion is un knowjft. STRICKER KNOCKED OUT. Conway Knocks Him Ont in a Nine Round A glove contest to a finish between a local sparrer and a young man from York, for $100, was fought last night in an ice house near the city with four ounce gloves. It was witnessed by about iOO persons, who each gave up oO cents for the privilege. The place of meeting was reached by different routes and in different ways, some taking tbe railroad, others going in coupes and 'busses, and as the distauce was only 1 miles the majority went on foot, although walking was not very good.

JNme o'clock fixed as the hour for the beginning of the mill but a half hour was spent in parleying. As already stated the "mill" took place in an ice house, a dingy place and very cold, and the crowd that witnessed it was glad when it was concluded. The only light was that given by three ordinary railroad lauterns. The principals were George Conway, of this city, and Strieker, of York. The latter had the advantage of 25 pounds more weight, but Conway was the better scienced of the two.

Both men showed up in good form. In the first round both men sparred cautiously and there was lttle to interest the crowd. In the sec ond round, after some telling hits Con way forced the fighting and knocked Strickler down which ended the round. In the following rounds up to the ninth the fightifig was done at close quarters, Conway displaying science and fotricKer rioth men held out well and it was expected that at least a dozen rounds would be fought, hut it was brought to a sudden termination when Strieker made a vicious lunge at Conway, who cleverly dodged it, and with a back swing caught Strieker on the eck beneat the ear, completely knock ng bim out. After waiting the requisite time and Strieker failing to answer the call, the fight was awarded to Conway.

The sports returned the city about midnight. lifted the Flrat Itetal I.lcenee, The first person to lift his license was B. Miller, and he was warmly cou ratulated by his many friends. Mr. Miller will at once begin the work of making many improvements at his pop lar (Jitv t'ark hotel, and there will be no lack of accommodations this summer for the thousands of strangers who will over the Mt.

Fenn Gravity railroad. he hotel will be repainted and refitted throughout, the large dancing pavilion will be changed into a dining hall, a new ience will be placed around tbe shady park, new tobies, seats and arbors erected nder tbe beautiful chestnut trees, and attractions added to make it pleasant for ladies' and children's picnic parties. William Q. Miller, son of Mr. Miller, ho for he past year had been tending ar for O.

It. Hinnershitz. will take pharge of the bar. Reductions Aocepted The reduction in the wages of Pud dlers from $4 to A3. 50 per ton, which went into effect in the different rolling mills of Lebanon yesterday, was very generally accepted, only an occasional orkman refusing tbe reduction.

It is virtually a reduction of 12 per cent. lie reduction in tne wages of the Brooke Iron Company's puddlers at irdsboro, from $3.25 to $3 per ton, took effect yesterday and was accepted by" the men. The rolling and sheet mills and the pail factory are running full banded on double turn. Tha Weaf hpr Tp Washington, March 9L 8 p. m.

For 34 hours. For Eastern. Pennsylvania: H'anner and fair Tuemiay, nrolmbtv fol lowed bjf rain on H'ednexday morning. A full and complete lino of Stiff and Soft hats, Spring Blocks, at Jas. K.

Kautf in airs, 005 Fenu St. THE SCHUYLKILL ADMITTED THE DELEGATES GIVEN SEATS IN TH FIREMEN'S UNION. Chief Kngrtneer Miller's Monthly Report Committee to Arrange for Annual Inspection on Kecomtion Dsy A Parade favored. The Firemen's Union held its monthly session last night with 35 embers, rep resenting every company in the depart ment. A communication from the Weccacoe Fire Company, of Wilmington, with tickets for a prize drawing, was read and referred to the secretary.

The report of the Chief Engineer of the nre department was read as follows: February 2(ith 5.45 p. m. Station 63. 755 North Tenth street, owned and occu pied by if. a.

Kline, caused by explosion of lamp. Loss, trifling. Engineers Miller aud Lmgard present. February 28th 6:15 p. m.

Station 42. Location 223) Cotton street, owned by Air. Miariuan ana occupied by Mrs, Scblechter. Loss small. Cause of lire, explosion of lamp.

Engineer Luigard present. February 2Hth 6:35 p. m. Station 6. Location 1,144 Green street, owned, and occupied by a.

E. Rohrbach. Loss on real estate, on personal property, 3 n. March 13th 11 p. m.

Station 36. Lo cation, Academy building, North Sixth street. Owners of real estate, Academy company; owners oi personal property, Kurtz Mayer. No loss given. Cause, electric light wires.

Engineers all present. March 14th 12:45 p. m. Station 13. Located at 305 Spruce street.

Cause of alarm, smoke from chimney. All engi neers present. March 14th 3:10 p. m. Station 13.

Location, Addison's bucket works.Second street, below Chestnut. Cause, sparks from cupola. Loss, $22.50. Engineers all present. March 15th 5:45 p.

m. Station 18. Location 400 Bell alley, occupied by Miester bbert and owned by Charles Keller, cause ol bre, overheated stove. Loss trining. Kngineers all present.

Henry L. Homan, of the Friendship Fire Company, reported the loss of a sec tion ot hose at tbe ice house hre January. Ala.) or Ancona presented a petition from the Schuylkill Steam Fire Engine Company, asking for the admission of its representatives, A. J. Fink, Morris Keehn, Conrad Kaltenbach, Joseph Riegel and Charles Schmeck.

Major Ancona said the company is properly or ganized and well located and should be recognized. John A. Buch, of the Junior, said white he is not opposed to the new com pany tbe union should be careful how companies are admitted. The ordinance recognizing the company has not yet been passed by both branches ot (Joun cils, and until it has been passed and signed the petition should lay over. The Good Intent company had once been ad mitted before it had been re cognized by Councils and had to be thrown out again, aud he would not like to see this happen with the Schulkill.

Me then made a motion that the petition lay over lor one month. Major Ancona hoped the amendment would not prevail. North Reading is not properly protected, and also has an in sufficient water supply. lb is company is located just right, and it the company is not yet recognized by councils, our action in admitting the defegates may help them. Let us encourage them and do the handsome.

President Heller also favored their ad mission. Rtcktown needs protection, and hen the Neversink built their new house he thought they should have gone to Ricktown instead, of their present location, but since they didn he would not now have them go any other place. Ibe motion to lay over was defeated and the delegates were admitted. An drew Jackson Fink returned the thanks of the delegation. He said the company has a lot and house, carriage and hose, composed ot many property holders and will prove that they are worthy of membership.

John A. Buch made a motion that committee of three be appointed to make arrangements with the chief engineer for the annual inspection of tbe hre depart ment on Decoration Uay. w. w. under said some ot tbe com panies were in favor of having a parade of apparatus aud men instead of a trial of engines, and thought the Union should at once decide what to do in order to give our business men time to prepare lor it.

He said a parade of the fire de partment would bring thousands of strangers into the city. The motion for a committee was carried and Messrs. Buch and Wunder and John Beck, of the Reading, were appointed to consult with the chief engineer. Poor IMrectorg' Monthly Meeting. At the monthly meeting of the Poor Directors held yesterday bills amounting to 6,161.11 were approved.

This amount includes $2,187 for the care of insane at the Harrisburg asylum and the children at the Home for Friendless Children, and $1,250 for the salaries of Steward and Matron 1 lornberger. Sni table resol tions upon the death of Director Delxng were passed. An inspection of the institution was made and Steward Horn berger was complimented upon the excellent condition af the various departments. The number of inmates are us rbllows: Two hundred and six adult males, 90 female adults, 1 colored male, 2 colored females, white children and 1 colored child. Lumber Mill and IMnnlufc Mill Men to Organite in lteadinic To Day.

There will be a nieetiug of the lumbermen and planing mill men of the State of Pennsylvania in Common Council chamber, tbis city, this morning, at ten o'clock, for the purpose of forming a State association. Upwards of one thousand invitations have been sent through out the State, and the indications are that there will be a large attendance. Grand assortment of wall paper; only first class wprk at Furl's, Penn street. Good Cooking Is one of the chief blessings of every home. To always insure good custards, puddings, sauces, use Gail Borden 'Kairle" Braud Condensed Milk.

Direc tions on the label. Sold by your grocer and druggist. A full and complete line of Stiff and Soft hats, Spring Blocks, at Jas. K. Kauff mau's, SMS Venn at fterk Quoty Ce Amrmed The Supreme Court afilrmed the Berks county court in the following cases; Miller vs.

Miller; Dettra Ketner; Hofl's appeal; Muhlenberg's appeal: Na tional bank of Boyertown va Hartman and Kelly A Co. vs. Herb Greenoff. An elegant assortment of Gents Neckwear and Furnishing Goods, at Jas. K.

Kauftman's, 605 Penn St. 15 H. P. Boiler for sale in good con dition, at 311 Bingaman street. INTER STATE COMMERCE.

ex JUrSON C. OI.EMEN TS, THE GEORGIA EX CONGRESSMAN, NAMEItJTO FII.l. A DEMOCRATIC VACANCY ON THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE. Ex Congressman Clements, of Georgia, has been selected by President Harrison to nil the Democratic vacancy in the In ter State Commerce Commission. Judsou C.

Clements resides at Rome, Ga and was born in Walker conntv, in that State, February 12, 1846. He was edu cated in the schools of his native county, studied law at turaDeriana university, iebanon, and was admitted to th bar at Lafayette, in 1H69. Mr. Clem ents was elected to the State Legislature iu 1874. In 1877 he was elected to the State Senate, and a year later was chosen member of Congress for the Seventh Georgia District, for which he was su cessively elected lor five terms.

Last fall he was not renominated, R. William Kverett being elected in his stead. Card From Mayor Merrltt. Since our last report of the Russian Famine Relief Fnnd, several additions have been made to it, as will be noticed by the following from Mayor Merritt: Previously aeknowltclKd 892 78 Kev. Mi.

ApjX'l ft elK L'k or Hum burn, miide up aw follows; Kiwiiiffir' Church 14 OO Citixeiu of tthartleville 2 50 16 50 28 As the citizens or Philadelphia are pre paring to send another vessel load flour and provisions to the Russian suf ferers. I should be verv glad to acknowl edge the receipt of additional coutribu tions to the amount of in order to make the total sum given by the citi zens of Reading and vicinity reach the generous figures of $1,000. UIIomas r. mkrritt, Mayor. The Mew Mountain Hotel.

PEAR i have not vet seen mention, to be found in School History ot Berks County," that the name ot Neversink Mountnid Navesink, meaning "fishing There is no doubt that it was a good fishing ground where tbe big dam is now oca ted. 1 here are still some persons iving wno nave seen the well defined and most direct path to this spot, which was left us by the native Americans as some of their bee line work. l4Navesink Mountain House" would be a plain and business like name, and the visitors could find the romance out of doors, if the proprietors have the good taste to eave tbe woods undisturbed. 13,000 Trout IIflced In Berks Streams. Senator Green placed 5,000 brook trout the small stream emptying into the Schuylkill at Klapperthal.

Stephen M. Meredith, took 5.0(K) to Cold Run station, on the W. X. rail road, and placed them in a stream there, and Isaac Barrett took 5,000 to Obold and stocked a well known trout stream there. Estimates of the Finance Committee.

The Finance Committee of Councils last night made the following estimates lor tne ensuing year: Salaries 9 InUM eJt on dent 21 mate tax on debt l.ix0 kinte fund lu.lMX) Interest on boinl in the sinkinir fund bm iifhtf oiitHlumliug coupons MX) itiiieWit fund 6.IMMI iSew bonds, blanks and miscellaneous ex penses 1 Total Iluildlnff Association Motes. Provident Building Association, No. transacted routine business at its meeting, at Ganster's saloon, last evening. A new set of officers will be nominated at the next meeting. fidelity Building Association, the stock for which is now being subscribed.

will meet at the same place on Thursday evening lor organization. ICeadinK Artillerist Notes. the Reading Artillerists last evening had their final drill nuder Upton's tact cs. The re will be no drill next Monday evening, but during the ensuing week: tbe othcers will be instructed the new tactics as adopted bv the War Department. 1 he cadet drum corps will meet this evening, when they will be instructed by iTummer lious.

Arrested on a Charge of Perjury, uvrus xouer was arrested lust evennur by Detective Rambo oh a charge of per ury preierred by William lyon. Yoder entered bail for court. Patent Granted G. W. Stevenson, Reading, has received etters patent for a metal cross tie.

Send in your Bicycle and have cush ion or r'lieumatic tires put on. We doit very cheap. Wilhelm, 311 Bingaman. The leading niilinery store, the Bon Ton. ANOTHKK CYCLE SHOW.

And afrain Philadelphia comes the front. This time it is beinje held at the l.iibiirgr Manu facturing salesrooms, 321, 323 and 325 North Sixth street, Philadelphia, and the exhibit would do credit to any city. It includes the Sprinter Snfety, a diamond frame, lonfC bead, loiuj wheel base, straight tubes throughout, etc, and the I adies' Sprinter, a handsome drop frttme. Both are 'up to date.1 The Traveler Safeties are the best value ever offered and range in price from. $15 to $90; about two hundred different styles to select from.

"We also manufacture Children's Carriages, Hefrigerators, Ofttce Iesks, RcclininR find Invalid Rolling Chairs. Name goodn wanted and catalogue will be sent. Liberal discounts to the trade. New and Improved Illustrated Bartenders' Manual, OR HOW TO MIX DRINKS of the present style, containing a vahiabln lird of instructions and hints by the author in reference to attending a bar. AIho a largs list of mixed drinks, with llluntraMonn, and a complete list of bar ten Mi 1m, wine, liquors, Ae.

Price, by mail, extra. HINTZ'S BOOK STORE, 734 PENN STREET. Telephone CANCERS. TUMORS, Cured without tlt. i knife, by IB.

KRITM, tklliaulUltit.ii gl.uo. FOR SALE. One Good Second Hand Iisno9 Mason A Hamlin Organ good as new, for leas ian one half of the original price. Large stock: of New Organs and Wbeelock Pianos st H. W.

HANGEN'S MUSIC STOKE. 47 South I8ixth Street. TO RAILROAD MEN. If you want a good, reliable timepiece, call and seethe "RA I LKOADEE." It is the best watch for tbe money. Variation of "Railroader," No.

1,114,030, 5 weeks' time, only 3 seconds. Call and see them. Only to be had at SCHLECHTER'S. CORNER SIXTH AND PENN 8TS. INTER STA TE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

A Business Training School on a par with the best the State. Thorough, practical, progressive. KATES VKKY I Teac hern of long experience and marked ability. Rutjuew Shorthand and Typewriting. HndKnKlih courses, fcither sex, above 14, admitted at any time.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR NO PAY Thorough Investigation solicited. Visitors always welcome. Call or scud for circular. OFFICE, SIXTH AND WASHINGTON. For'Sale.

A two story brick dwelling. 6 rooms and kbt ret, on easy term, or for wh, northeast corner Muhlenberg and Wunder streets. Also Building Association at fiOc a share; runs out In 7 years. to loan in sums to suit borrower. Apply to ALDERMAN GRIESEMER, 32 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.

"TsR. CARL F. G. BERGNER will re move his German IniK Store ulfoiit Anril l.st, from Ki6 to J50 STREET. UEZPsIT Bibles, Prayer and Hymnals, religious books, walter g.

roland, Hooks and Fine Stationery, 625 PENN STREET. "TTKR GOOD, HONEST WORK, GO TO JL the Albany Dental Association. Kve.y person haying dental work to be done should call on us. We have offices in sixteen cities and buy our goods in large quantities, which enables US to buv the tteMt nrtiK iul cheaper than those who do business on a small scale. If you wish to take vitalised air extracting teeth you must come to 524 Penn street; there are a few who copy our advertisements; do not be led astray by them, but come to the Albany Dental Association.

Teeth aching from exposed nerr ireated and filled in one week and guarantee to last or money refunded. All kinds of dental work done at reasonable prices. o4 wyuAKK, Reading, Pa. I. UDEN'8 JEWELRY STORE HAS removed to 70 with a much lurtrt stock amijvill sell it the well known low price.

FINE BOX STATIONERY. 24 Sheets of Paper and 24 Envelopes at iu, zin ana we a liox. YEAGER'S, PENN SQUARE. A NEW THING. Rcrmirimr done at once.

of nil tlm nAvi.t' and latest styles made to order. We will make and repair shoes cheaper until we have a trade estublinhed. Send all your repairing to A. J. GEIGER, 333 AND 3JI WE CLAIM AND CAN PROVE TO have the Best Silverware Polish IN THE MARKET.

Very little work to make your silverware like new. Bring some article of silverware along with you and I will nrove bow nic. it. ran made to lfxtk. It can be bought only at 761 PENN 8TKEET.

AVOID THE "GRIP BY BUYING YOUK UNDERWEAR HOSIERY OF JOHN G. McGOWAN, 637 PENN SQUARE, health underwear, sole agency. Plain White Dinner and Tea Setts IN VAKIOUS GIEADKS OK WAKE. We have thelU ill Helerteil nmliialirna a established prices. This does not make it necessary for you to buy them in this way.

We will sell an assortment as von slrot. it and make the price projiortionately as low. "'B" i'twrHieisciW to select Irom, both unKrted and domestic china. Odd Tea Pots, Bowls, Plntcs, mid anvthhig belonging to our line in the way of house furnish ng goods. Complete line of pressed and cut table glass IIAGY TREXLER, 406 Penn Street.

Wall Vuper, Window Shades, STATIONERY, Painting and Paper Hanging promptly attended to. Window Shades Made to Order. C. A. ZIEGLER, 355 Penn Reading, Va.

i'lCR AXTIi SCOVRHR. Don't out awav vonr winter ctothfocr nn.l rt sfHn iHTore hsvintr them thorouu hlv cIomiu to save them from moths. Oct your sp'ring aud summer suits cleaned, repaired and pressed for when needed. I.aee curtain ck iiwed, 5(1 and 7fe pair. 1'hilailclphia Dyeing Scouring hiuI Iry leaning Kslablishment, JOTPcim St.

Heading, Pa. 'SHOO" THE RICHMOND CIGAR STORE liilliard and Pool Room, 64S PeBB Street. P. H. HANTSCH.

NEW CROP GARDEN SEEDS Six ton of northern irrowti Peas. Beans. and all kinds of small garden seeds for our old customers by the pint, quart, ounce, pound or ton. All selected first class honest seeds, and lower prices than any other responsible seed house. Hend for price list.

DWIGHT SEED STORE, 843 PENN STREET. KISSINGER BRINER Kill and deliver BED TICKS FOR $1.00. Nice Straw fifeg 25c AND 30c A BUNDLE 5 Please send your orders to fttTt and Ctierrv Streets. Keadinar. 4S atiafaetioii guaranteed..