Reading Times from Reading, Pennsylvania • Page 1

VOL. 35 NO. G7. 1875. THEEE CENTS.

BEADING, MONDAY MOENING, JUNE THE 1IR1GMYM REFUGEES ARRIVAL AT CHARLESTON, S. C. 1i Bmrk Pacta wlIU SUteeu Irntn iy political Kefnzee at Iharletiloii, H. CUABLK3IOS, 6. June HO.

Tiie lTra guayan Bark Pugh has arrived here and brings 1U refuaees from the Uraguoyan Republic, anions whom are the four sons of Oio. who was assassinated in 1MB. fi the 24th of February Inst three persons wad Jived at Montevideo were notified by the iovernment to be ready to leave the State with' ia tS hours, they being suspected of being en ia a conspiracy to overthrow the Govern and on the 2th of Febuary they were went on board tee Bark rugu wnicn was cuor iiv tlia finvAfnnipnf fnr the mirnose and WMVU VJ X. 1 I went to Havana in charge of Col. Pedro Liva nnKolll Rnrl n.il.

Turtiu. The hsrk reached Havaua on tfcus 30th of My, but the Spanish authorities refused to Billow the refugees to land. The Pugh accordingly sailed for this port. I'ha rafumai consist of journalists, deputies mi senator and several army officers. They will remain here for two days and will go to New York by railroad where they will remain tiir a mnnth.

Ther annouoce their intention of returning to Montevideo as rood as the political storm jitiall have blown over. Tne Push will return to Mo ule video. Probabilities. WASHINGTOK.June 20. Ptoitbilities for the Middle Slates Falling barometer, northeast and southeast wind, warmer and partly cloudy weather.

Pennsylvania l'ostnl liangm. Post Office changes during the week ending Jane 9th, for Pennsylvania Discontinued I'pper liarby, lelaware county. Name changed Springsale, Mercer couuty, Bristow. Post Masters appointed E. F.

Ilamsbire, Jiarnesville, Schuylkill couuty; Wirt II. Dim nuvk, Foot of Plain, Bradford county; John iKeacedv, Port Kennedy, Montgomery county; Israel Jlouser, Schuylkill county; Jas. Ogdsr, Rosenvick. Cluster county; Michael i)oyle, Lostwell, JIcKean county; .1. Windgap, Northampton county.

Pout OlUee Oeftuilier ie quitted. WASHINGTON, June 20. Jerome J. Hindu, charged ivith bribing by Frank Channel, a clerk to the Post Office Department, connection wiia fraudulent wait bids, has been acquitted. Jt is not known whether the government wiil prosecute Hinds od the other charges ajminst lilm or not, though it in thought that this being one of the strong cases and failing to convict, a uolle pros.will be entered in the cases of all the parties concerned iu the mail bids frauds.

Kettle being the principal, Hinds was the only person indicted, the thers appearing as witnesses against him. Paul Schoeppe Loses His Case. lIMa ef tbe Orphans onrl of BaltimoreUfa MarriHir With MIM iu necfee Proved The Will a to rite ry. Haltimorb, June 20. In the Orphans' Court, Baltimore, in the case of Paul fcehoepp, petition to revoke the probate of a will of Hits Mir la N.

Steinnecke, deceased, and letters testa ueiry granted thereunder, upon the ground fu citeged marriage at Carlisle, between the testairie and laid Sehoeppe, entitling him to iter entire estate, Judge Inglls delivered the of the Court, holding that the petitioner iiad failed to irove the marriage alleged, and that the documents produced by him to establish It were forged. Sohoeppe is cow a convict the Illinois State prison at naving "been eonvieted in Cliicago of forgery under the dame of J. P. Schulenberg. (Nrrioue 1 lre at Pittsburgh.

I.oh 10S.OOU. PmBBCEOH, Jane 20. F.arly yesterday morning a fire broke out in the macbine shop ef James Horm Son in the rear of the Btores, I'M and 1S8 Wood street, Pittsburgh. The hops, which were six.story brick buildings, were entirely destroyed. Their loss on stock and building ia estimated at The insurance ia unknown.

The adjoining building, dceupied by Wheeler Wilson's Sewing Machine Company, and B. Thalheimer, wholesale dealer ia gentlemen's furnishing goods, were damaged, the stock of the latter waa badly damaged by water.as was also tuat of McCallutn carpet dealers. The total loss will probably reach $100,000. A Cowardly Homicide. TanrroS, N.

June 20. This morning Charles Thomson, of New Brunswick, was assaulted and robbed by Samuel Mortilly, Jits. Mullen and BillLyns, who have been arrested. Thomson received a cut across thetliro.it from ear to ear which will prove fatal. Government Telegraph Charges.

Proposed Consultation Between Pol niMter Oeneral Jewell and me Tclt r.ph Ctuupsvulea. Washington, June, 20. Postmaster Gene val Jewell ia expected to return to WashiugRn on Saturday next. As soon as practicable tkerealter he will invito tbe Presidents of the three principal Telegraph Companies to meet him here for consultation, vitb a view io obtaining a reduction in the present telegraphic rates charged the government. The government aoa pays one cent per word including addresses and signatures for a circuit of 2U words which is counted as two cir rults, 4c la some instances the addresses being counted in brings the rate to a price even greater than those charged private individuals for single meesagei and it therefore the intention of tha Postmaster Oeneral to usk for a modification of this arrangement.

The meeting will probably take place the coming week unless his return is delayed be youd his present intention. freneh Annoiiibly IMschsmIous iu bettaand me lVonnpnrilsia. Pabib, June 21. The committee of thirty have been considering the electoral bill. They have decided to maintain the system ef voting by departments.

In the Assembly yesterday violeut recrimination passed between M. Gambetta aud tbe Bona par tints ae to the responsibility for the extraordinary taxes made necessary by the late war. The Assembly has decided in take up the pnblic powers' bill to morrow for debate. The American Riflemen Hospitalities. DUBLIN, 20.

The American Riflemen iby invitation of the Iord Mayor, attended di vme aervlee to day at St. Patrick Cathedral. HThe sermon, which was preached by Canon Uiefer, was a eulogy of the monarchy and the established church. Residents of tbe elty comment severely on the speaker's taste. the evening the visitors enjoyed the hospitalities of the Lord Mayor's mansion.

from Drinking Ulilsl, y. IXJ0LIM, iuag 20. Three persons have died from the efleets of drinking whitky at the tire of Friday night, and seventeen are in the hos from the same eauae. la and Aronnd KUiJukIou. Tbe citizens of Blatlngton recently held a meeting for tbe purpoct of raJninn; funds and collecting goods to be forwarded to the areola auflerers.

The shipments of elate last week were as foftowf From Slatington 8.V) squares of rool log, 201 cases of school and 70 of mantles; trom Trelebler'a, TO squares ofroofing trow Franklin Station. 817 squares of roofing, 1 cue of school, 1 13 eases of mantles and ft cases i1 paTlnr. Mr. William H. Gish, has been elee tbe Klatington Kational Bank.

The directors will meet eu the HJih Inst, to perfect rraogementl for commencing the baukiug Trzz i wm mm a i Modal 1, flair Pic Stc ou Sut ai ay Afternoon. The members of Norma Lodge, No. 1024, of Good Templars, had a very pleasant plc nic on Saturday at lliener's springs. Last Installment Dae. The twentieth and.last installments Masonic Hill Association Stock is now due and payable at jyer Sellers' Banking House.

on ii? Hnenucrckor IMe Xle. To day the Young Maennerchor will hold a nrivate Dic nic at Lauer's Perk. This eelebra tiou was post poned from their regular annual day on account ot the unfavorable weather. Examination lor Admisaionlo the High scnooi. The examination of srmlicants from the sev eral grammar schools of this city for admission to the Reading High School, will take place to dy and to morrovr at the High School build tug.

Hotel lianve. The bar room, stock and fixtures of the St Cloud Hotel, No. 735 Penn street.has been pur chased from the late proprietor, Mr. Levi J. Deturk, by Mr.

John Becker, formerly proprie' tor of the'Kigle Hotel, by whom the establishment will hereafter be conducted. L'xIillJition of Pedratrlanlsui. Professor Air. Alexander, a celebrated pedestrian, will commence this afternoon at Ristaetter'a uranu Opera louse aalopn, jo. 3'iii Peuu street, to walk one hundred and twenty consecutive hours without sleep or rest.

A large number of persons have signified their desire to witness the accomplishment of this great test, Itajr Detail of Pollceineu. I.ieut. I.otz has detailed the following police men for day duty the present week James McKinney, First Want; l.udwig tupp, Second Ward Joseph Frees, Third Ward Albert B. Mooie, Fourth and Fifth Wards; Philip A. Weidener.

Siith Ward Benjamin Dreibelbeis, Seventh Ward, Jacob B. Talbert, Eighth Ward, and William C. Uraul, Ninth Uwd. I'lve (iencrationa at a.I'nnvral. At the funeral of the late Jonathan Oreth, tbe services of which took place on Saturday morning, at St.

Paul's Catholic Church, North Ninth street, there were five generations of the Greth family present. The oldest member of the family was Mrs. John Greth, widow, who is now niuety five years of age, and In aa ej cellent condition of health. She was the mother of the deceased. Jonathan Greth, who was in his 70th vear.

Tbe interment took place at the Catuoiic Cemetery. Knllrottrt Water Potixtou a. Supply at The race that supplies the locomotives and shops of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail road Company at Pottstown with water has been gradually tilling up for several years past. During the past winter it was found that it would not hold sufficient water for both purposes, and that it would be necessary to remove the accumulated dirt and sink it deeper. This ia now being done by Mr.

George Liggett and assist ants, who have been engaged at the work about Izo and will probably be occupied that Uiuoh lander before it is completed. Personal. Hon. Junius F. Temple, Auditor General of Pem.svlvania, accompanied by Air.

A. J.fean derson. Corporation Clerk in the Auditor Gen eral's Office, is on a visit to Reading, and ia stopping at the Keystone House. He has been waited upon by many citizens of both parties, and all are pleased with his frank and agreeable manners. Gen.

Temple is aeiigntea witn nuj visit to Reading and the many hospitalities which have been shown him. He will leave for Harrisburg this morning. Maj. A. Wilson Norria, Private Secretary of Gov.

liartrantt, was in town yesteraay, tne guest of Capt. K. P. Boas. Extension of the Penn Street Hallway.

The extension of the Penn Street Passenger Railway from Perkiomen avenue, along Nineteenth street to the Mineral Springs will be commenced this morning, and be pushed forward as rapidly as possible. The Company will alsocommence the erection of a stable and new car house. The completion of the extension will add largely to the receipts of the road, aud the number of visitors to the Mineral Springs will be greatly increased. Tbe increase in the business of the line is a source of much gratification, and with additional attractions for pleasure seekers at the eastern end of the line, the amount of summer travel over the road must be very large. Musical Festival This This evening a grand musical festival will be held at the Grand Opera House under the management of Mr.

II. Newcomb which promises to be a unique affair, as much in the arrangement of the chorus as in the vocal and instrumental selections. The proscenium and stage will be elaborately decorated with bunting aud flowers, which together with the stage setting and the presence of a largechorus of girls and boys will present a beautiful picture. One of the fine effects will be the Invisible Chorus which the children at rehearsal sang with precision and much spirit. Their calisthenic evolutions are also a prominent feature of the progranme.and altogether there is a novelty about the whole exhibition which cannot help proving extremely attractive and interesting.

Koruial School Examination. The annual examination of the members of the 1 Normal School, including all tbe teachers of the public schools of this city, not holding professional, or permanent certificates, was held ou Saturday at the High School. One hundred and twenty seven ladies were examined in the various branches comprised in the Normal course of study. The examination was conducted by City Superintendent Thomas Severn, Principal, assisted by George F. Miss A.

Greth, assistant. The Committee of the Board of Control were present, together with Secretary Rightmyer. As the answers to all questions were required to be written, it will take some days to examine all the papers, and the result of the examination cannot be made public until this labor ia completed. Bobbery find l'artlnl KealitntloH. Mark Rhoads, residing near Tuekerton, Muhlenberg township visited this city on Saturday, and alter making some hardware purchases, wended his way toward the depot for the purpose of taking the 8 p.m.

train for home. While going out North Sixth street be met Thomas Hackett, who accosted him with a request to treat. Rhoads handed out i'2 and told him to get some liquor. Hackett got a bottle filled and after they had been together a short time Rhoads became very drunk and was locked up in a shanty where he awoke to find that he had lost one jo note, one $10 note and nine $1 notes, together with a silver hunting case watch and chain. Yesterday morning he entered complaint at the Mayor's office and detective Lyon and Lieut.

I.otz accompanied by Rhoads sought Hackett and soon found him. Hackett gave up tbe watch aud chain to Detective Lyon, but denied any kuowledge of the whereabouts of the uiony. Tbe officers took him in charge and he is now in the lockup, and will have a hearing this morning before the Mayor. Presentation at the llcadlutr Konaves Ariuorv. The armory of the Reading Zouaves, Company 4th Regiment, N.

G. in Hoft' Millhollund's building, North Fifth street, was the scene of a very pleasant affair on Saturday evening. The members of the Company, together with their lady friends aud a number of invited guests, had assembled for the purpose of disposing of a number of articles which had remained over from their fair held io Library Hall during the previous week. The large cake, weighing 160 pounds, baked by Grotf.was cut, and the pieces divided among those in attendance. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, lemonade, and an abundance of eake, were liberally dispensed, and tbe evening was spent in a very enjoyable manner.

A band some sword and belt was presented in behalf of the Company to Lieut. eider, whieb was followed by the presentation of a beautiful gold headed cane to Capt. John F. Phillips, The presentation speeches were made by Cyrus T. Fox, aud were replied to by each ot the fortunate recipients.

The audience adjourned at ten o'cloek initch pleased with the evening's enter James' Lutheran Sunday School, TWENTY FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION YESTERDAY REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND TREASURER OFFERINGS OF THE CLASSES, The twenty fourth anniversary of the St. James' Lutheran Sunday School of this city was celebrated yesterday morning in the audience room ot tue cnurcn, corner ot i inn and Chestnut streets. J. lie exercises were con ducted by the pastor. Rev.

Dr. B. Schmucker, assisted by the officers of the Sabbath School, aud consisted of musical selec tiona sung by tne scliolars witn organ nccom Daniment by Prof. Foerhardt. reports of the Superintendent and Treasurer and the anuual class offerings.

The lecte'n wera beautifully decorated with fern and laurel, and stands and bouquets ot tne choicest (lowers. From the galleries depended banging baskets of vine flowers, lhe crowning decorative lea tureof the occasion was a cross about six feet high and four feet wide, formed of baskets of flowers, contributed by each bunuay bchool elass and handed in with their money offerings. When placed in position on its pedestal on the pulpll stand, a subdued murmur of admiration ran through the large audience assembled to witness tbe exercises. Io tne excellent judgment and trood taste of Mrs. Dr.

B. M. Sohmacker, the preparation and arrangement of this magnilicent flmtl display, is mainly due. During the afternoon and up to the hour almost ot evening service, the ohureH was visi ted by a largo number ot lilies and gentlemen who were outspoken in their praise of this floral tableau, declaring it to be the liuest ex hibition of the kind they had ever seen. During the exercises the class offerings were presented in order as follows First, Neoond, 91.71; Third, Fourth, 6.3o Fifth, Sixth, $1a; Seventh, Eighth, $10.02 Ninth, Tenth, $(340; Kleventh.tl6.13: Twelfth.

$8.75: Thirteen. Fourteen, fli.Sa; ritteen, Ji I.Oo; Six teen, Seventeen, l.iguteeu, $10. 3S Nineteen. $2.53 Twenty, S7.47 Twenty one, J7.63 lweuiy two, Io 1 wenty three, 'iwenty tour $13.00 Twenty live, 3. 04 Twenty six, Tweuty seyen.

$1.51 Twenty eight, 13.98; Twenty niue, $14 Thirty, $3.24 Thirty one, W.87 Thirty two, $lti 3.s Thirty three. Bible Class, $30.30 aud Infant school HI. I torn the Superintendent report we clean tbe following information No. of officers. 8 No.

of classes, Sis No. of teachers, S3 No. of male scholars on roll, 114; Ao. ot tewale scholars on roll, 158 total number of offioers, teachers and scholars on roll, 313 No of male scholars iu Bible Claw, 14 number of female scholars in Eible class 22 No. of teachers in Infant school.

of male soholara on roll. 70; No. of tenjale scholars, 90; total number ot oqicers, teaohers and scholars, 470 highest number in in attendance during the year, 377 lowest number in jtteudanoe, 191, and ayerage attendance, 284. The Treasurer's report of income of the school during the year makes the following exhibit Balanceon hand, contribution boxes in 1874, contribution boxes June, 1875, $145.05 infant school, $37 church collections, $9.63 proceeds of excursion, July 23d 1874, 26.06; sale of hymn books, $58.45, making tota receipts from The expenditures were organist's salary, repairing Sunday school room and study, 20; purchase of hymn books, $83; addition to library, $206 60 "Busy decoration of ehuroh and school rooms, repairs to books in library, $35.94 stationery, for school, $6, making total expenses $761.77, leaving a balance in the treasury of $304.56. This Sunday School has been making sub stantial progress, and the good results of efficient management are evident in the attend ance and the treasurer's report.

Ball and Bnt. 8A1TRDAV'8 6AMB BETWEEN TUB ACTIVE AND STOCKING GAMES TO COMB OFF. The game between the Actives and Blue Stock ings of this city, on the Actives grounds, on Saturday afternoon last, was witnessed by several hundred people. The day wits a fiue one and much Interest was manifested by the friends of both clubs concerning tbe result. The game was called at 4 o'clock, as was announced, and Mr.

Daniel Harper chosen umpire. Tbe Actives were sent to the bat and scored one run, the "Blues" were next but retired with a "0." On the second inning the Actives scored one more, as did also the lime Stockings who were loudly eheered. On the third inning both clubs were blanked. The fourth inning was opened with five runs for tbe Actives to their opponents one. In tbe fifth and sixth innings the Actives did some heavy batting which advanced their scare considerably.

The spectators were highly delighted, tbe weather was favorable and the beet order was maintained. The game resulted follows: Aotive 1 1 0 5 5 7 3 1 0 23 Blue Stockings 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 18 Ibe Mercury announces that the Pacific of Philadelphia will meet tbe Active club on tbe grounds of the latter which is pro bably a mistake as Misuler knows nothing about it. To morrow tbe Archer ot I'niladelphia will play the Active at 3:30 p. and on Thursday the Quickstep of Wilmington will arrive to engage our boys for the amateur championship. lhe xoung America ana uuickstep oase Dan clubs, of this city, played a game on Saturday morning last.on the grounds on Sixth street, near tbe depot, which resulted in a score of 28 to 13 in favor of the Young America.

They will play another game on Saturday next, at the same place. Pennsylvania Editorial Association. The annnal re union of the Pennsylvania Association will take place to morrow at Bedford Springs, in the vicinity of which place the week win uo spent in a series ot excursions to different points of interest. An excur sion will be made to Cumberland, through long, narrow ana most romantic valley between the Wills and Eritts Mountains, known as the "Little Cumberland Valley," in contradistinction to the main Cumberland Valley east of the Tuscarora and Blue Mountains. From Cumberland, the party will make an exouraion over a portion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in a special train.

A large attendance of editors is expected, and a great deal of real pleasure is anticipated by the members. Tbe season of the year is most delight ful, and the locality selected one of the very best in the State. The arrangements are in charge of R. S. Menamin, publisher of the Prmltrf Circular, who is au Jail in such matters.

This will be the fourth excursion made by tbe Association since its organization. There was no excursion last year, in 1873 the Association met in lianville, and made an excursion last year to Hazleton, Maucb Chunk, Wllkeabarre and tbe coal regions. In 1872 they met at Erie and made an excursion Ihrongh tbe oil regions and western counties of the State. In 1871 the reunion took place at Williamsport, and terminated in an excursion to Minneqna, Watkius Glen, and Seneca Lake. This year it is proposed to do the southern tier of the counties of the State.

Bnlldins; and Repair Permits. Msyor Evans issued the following permits for new buildings for the week ending June 19th: To Reuben Malt, for a two slory brick house. Tenth street between Oley and Greenwich. To George irees, tor a three storv brick house, 8oolh street between Ninth and Tenth. To William Kehr, lor two two story brick houses, Mulberry street between liuttonwood and Green.

To George W. Wertz for five inn. story brick houses, Mifflin street between Chest nut and Spruce. The tollowingpemiitslor repairs were issued for the same period 10 William Khodes. Washington rcet be tween Fifth and Sixth.

To Daniel Miller. Third street between Wal nut and Elm. To L. H. Thompson.

Church street between Walnnt and Elm. To Peter Bow, Washington aud Xinth streets. To William S. ninnershitz. Penn street, be tween Kinth and Tenth.

Snaday School Celrbratlou al Werners villa. The Wernersville Sunday School held a celebration on Saturday in Adam Ilain's woods, near Ilain's Church, which was largely attended. The weather was all that could have bees desired, and many citizens of Lower Heidelberg aadsurrounding townships were present. The picnic was also attended by a number of persons from Reading. Tbe Wernersville Sunday School is ia a flourishing condition, and numbers Upward of oue hundred scholars, SShEfcZ, cTpZ of felWulfltttfc l's tern Eud.

CONCERT IN MEKTZTOWN. BUILDING IM l'KOVSMENTS. NEW DEPOTS WANTED. IRON ORB OPERATIONS. ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF LONG SWAMP TOWNSHIP ONE QUARTER OF A MILLION OF TONS OP ORE.

SPLENDID CROP PROSPECTS IN TUE VALLEY OK THE LITTLE LEHIGII, A correspondent at jrutown has furnished tue tollowing items On last Thursday evening a concert was given in the the public ball in the new hotel, by Prof, jvuaer, 01 rogeisvwe, who presided at the organ, ut. ueiirich. ot Alourtis, who per formed on the violin, and Richard Peter, of ogelsvuie.on tue cornet, he ball was crowded with ladies aud gentleraen.no admission having oeen cnargeu. 'xne concert was crreatlv en joyed, and was really au excellent entertain nient. Dr.

ilellncb, is a splendid musician, and as a violinist has but few superiors. The evening entertainment terminated with danc ing. The new hotel, erected by Col. Edwin H. Trexler, knows as the Merlztown was occupied this spring, by I'tnlip oreman, late of Sinking Spring, enioys a large natron age, and will be tilled during July aud August with summer ooaruers.

me transient businesi is also large and steadily increasing. Mr. Fore man is a very popular landlord, is kind and at tentive to his guests, aud knows how to keep a notei. Merlztown is going steadily ahead with build iog improvements, and is now one of tbe most thriving villages in are being at present erected by John Weiler, agent of the Reading Railroad by Jacob a dnauf maAhav m.Mkant aft IT i.ia'b merchant at Kline's Corner; and bv T. I.

1 riteh store keep wno nas ia out a numc er ot town lots, which nm uwp wu w. yu rjr sun A ivreRt want which ihenitixenanf Worirtnvin better depot accommodations. now used as a depot is a tuiserable structure, poorly adapted for the wants of a thriving 1. .1.7 town, lie business ot Merlztown has greatly increased since the railroad was built. A beautiful town has sprung up and handsome new houses are being built every year.

Surely with what the citizens of Mertztown have done and .1. v. the erection of anew depot at this for the purpose has been alread Jp that liberally disposed gentleman, Edwin Trexler, and we suppose that as soon as the new depot at ronton has been built.theone at Mertz town will be commenced. Jn a conversation wuu a prominent ranroau ouioiai a lew aavs ago, we were told that during the coming week the ground for the new depot at Topton would be staked off, after which the engineers would euryey the at Mertztown. Jn all prob ability both po 41 be Rioted Wo tbe close of the present year.

The AUentown Iron Company has erected an engine and ore washer on an ore bank recently leased irom josepn warmkessel, about one mile from Mertztown, and will commence operations during the coming week, They have also leased a tract of land, contaiaing a valuable deposit of iron ore, from ilr. Hertiog, a short distance from the oove, upon 'whigh they will erect engine and washer at an early dav. One of the mines on Col. E. II.

Trexler's farm io WM lrat 4k. mill up ou iue isi 01 juiy. toe wnoie 01 i.ong swamp township is underlaid with iron ore. and up on the 1st ot July. The whole of Long ship and are now being worked.

The average annual product of each mine may be stated at live thousand tons, making a total annual pro duction of iron ore in Longswamp township of IUUS. The crops in LonaswamD township, and through the valley of the Little Lehigh, are very Grass is in good condition, and there will be a good crop of hay. Some farmers commenced cutting on Saturday, aud others will follow on Monday(thelongestday). Thewheat orop will be fully as good as last year. Rye is not grown to any extent, but what has been sown looks remarkably well.

Oats is growing rapidly and gives also very favorable indications of a large crop. Farmers are cultivating their corn, and a number have commenced plowing it. Potatoes look well, and have escaped thus far any serious ravages from the potato bugs. There will be asplendid crop of cherries, while the apple crop will be about one third less than that of last year, which was the largest that bad been known for many years in our section of the county. After a thorough Investigation we can state reliably, that the farmers in the valley of the Little Lehigh, have no reason to complain, but, on the other hand, the indications are that they will be rewarded with Urge and remunerative crops for their industry and toil.

Drowning; Accident Near tlon. Union Sta On Friday afternoon, at half past 5 o'clock, a man named Daniel Walter, twenty six years of age, who formerly resided in Reading, was accidentally drowned in Miohael 11. Shirk's mill dam, one and a half miles east of Union Station.on the Reading and Columbia Railroad. Walter in company with Charles Hill and Adam Hain was fishing In the dam with a net when the net got fast on a stump, or some other ebstruction in tbe water, and Walter waded in to unfasten it. He had only gone in a short distance, when to the horror of his companions he was observed to sink to the bottom.

He rose again and endeavored to swim, but soon disappeared. Mr. Hain threw a rail to him, and endeavored to assist him, but after Walter sank the second time be remained under the water. His companions then procured a boat and a hook and secured the body. Au inquest was heid and a verdict rendered in accordance with the facts.

Walter leaves a wife and two children. The dam in which he was drowned is supplied by the Calico creek, a rapid and strong stream, and is very deep in a number of places. Walter was formerly employed in Mr. Adam Ilain's stone quarry near Union Station, and Mr. Hain upon being requested by Walter consented with considerable reluctauce to go along with him fishing.

An Industrious Workman. Mr. Rudolph Smith, of Ruscombmauor township, has been constantly employed for the last eightyears in the agricultural machinery establishment of Schaeffer, Merkle at Fleetwood. He is now in his 53d year, and during the eight years mentioned he lost only a few days. As he resides some four miles from Fleetwood, he has been in the habit of walking this distance to bis daily labor every morning and returning at night.

With an average of three hundred working days in a year, and eight miles a day. Mr. Smith has walked in going to and from his daily work, during the past eight years, a distance of between nineteen and twenty thousand miles. Mr. Smith was recently compelled to discontinue work for several days on account of a serious enlargement of the tonsils of his throat, but has sufficiently recovered to resume.

Kauroau Acetuem ruoruiiville. A sad accident occurred on the Philadelnhia ana Beading naiiroaa, at tne rnoenixvilie ae i i put, icnuuji, "men inuacu uruiu VI Cltr inspector Patrick McLaughlin. He was under a Pickering Valley car, in the performance of his duty, when the engineer of the train coupled the cars and started. McLaughlin was caught by the brake or some portion of the truck and dragged some distance, lacerating the flesh of one arm and breaking one leg. He died half an honr after the occurrence.

A coroner's jury has been summoned who will investigate and report to day. The deceased was an industrious man and Well liktd. He was about 55 years of age and leaves a large family dependent on him lor support. Tbe Old Pool" Force. The old forge along the Manatawny creek at Pine, Douglass township, this county, built in 17 10.

was swent awav bv hiah water In trrii "Pool" forge located about half way between Interesting Items from the Korlli Mr'. We.u;g lo, I I I rins una vjiwkuw, anu a lew nunurea yards east of where Manatawny station on the Cole brookdale Railroad now stands, was swept away at this tinie. There are marks of the old dam still to be seen near where "Pool" forge was located and some remaining cinders are likewise evidence of the industry that flourished there until the devastating floods esme. Work at Bscntclsvllle Fnrnaee. The furnace of the Bechtelsville Iron Company, at Bechtelsville, is fast approaching completion.

The roofing has been completed and workmen are now engaged In putting up the necessary pipes for tbe hot blast. It Is thought tbe furuaee will be completed and ready for operation about the 1st of September. 1 About ttao Poatnire Slamna. HOW AND WHERE TniS ARTICLE IS MADE AND DISTRIBUTED 700,000,000 USED IN ONE YEAR Who has not licked a postage stamp There may possibly be some who have failed to estab lish confidential relations with this article of government espionage. If any such there bejet tueiu not; react wnat loilows, lest they become informed of that concerning which ignorance is as gooa as Knowledge, uut it is intended lor the enlightenment of those who have tongued Ben.

Franklin. George Washington and the oilier uignicaries, ana. aren't ashamed to learn more about what they have been doing. Know then that every United States nostace atamn in mwe ii new lore Dy tne umtinental bank note lompanv in tbe hflh storv of the Knuita. ble Life Insurance buildine.

Two rjasseneer elevators run to the top of the buildlng.and the omy entrance 10 tne postage stamn rooms is bv a uuor wmcu is constantly Kepi locKea and guarded by a janitor, who always sits inside to answer the bell. In printing, steel plates are useu.on wnicn two nunarea stain are en craved. Two men coyer them with the colored inks and pass them to a man and girl, who print them with large rolling hand Dresses. Three of these little squads are employed all the ten presses can be put into use in oase of neces sity. Alter tne sheets upon which the two hun.

dred stamps are engraved have dried sufficiently they are sent into another room and gummed. The gum used for this purpose is a peculiar composition, maoe 01 tne powder or dried potatoes and other vegetables mixed with water. I k. .1 .11 he paper is also of a peculiar texture, somewhat simitar to that nsedVor hank a Alter navm? been urain rlrmd nn liltla which are fanned for about an hour, thev cour8e when out contains handred gtarapS( This is done by a girl with a large pair of i B. Wum stamps, iney are men passea to other si squads, who in as many operations, perforate the sheets between the stamDS.

Thev are pressed once more, and then packed and isoeiea, ana stowea away in another room, pre' paratory to being put in mail bags for despatch ing to fill orders. If a single stamp Is tarn or niutilated, the whol9 sheet of 100 is burned. tt. iuv About 600,000 are burned every week from this oause. For the past twenty years not a single sheet has been lost, suoh care is taken in count ing them.

During the process of manufacturing the sheets are counted eleven times. There are 26.000 cost offioes in the country and they usa in one year 700,000,000 stamps, Four times a year the different post offices send an order for the number of stamps they expect to have ocoasion to use during the coming three months. Of course, if thev run out durin? that TnTee 'cent stamps' are of course, in much time, they are privileged to send for more. greater demand than those of anv other value. In answer to the orders the stamps are made, and sent to the offices, and there counted immedi ately in the presence of a witness.

An accompanying blank receipt is filled up and sent to tne intru Assistant rostmaster General. Exchange of Certificates ofStoek. Mr. P. S.

Ermold. Treasurer of the Wilmintr ton and Reading Railroad Conananv. has triven notice of his readiness to exchange certificates of stock in the above railroad for that of the consolidated companies, the Wilmington and t.j; i.fi i xr 5e.ai'':and Ptldelphia and New Jura, tvanroaus. Sprint; Races at Scrantou. To morrow the spring meetine of the Scran ton Driving Park Associa tion will take place at Scranton, l'a.

There are a number of liberal purses, and there have been many entries of fast horses. Several gentlemen Of this county interested in turf matters will attend these races. Strawberry Festival in Itobvsenia; The Robesonia Sunday School will hold a strawberry festival in that village to morrow afternoon and evening, for the benefit of the school, the proceeds to be used in the purchase of books for the library and other necessary articles. Normal Scbool Examination. The annual examination of the State Normal School at EJinboro, takes place to day, commencing at one o'clock this afternoon.

FOR BEST. Six roomed house rent $11 per muiiili. Apply at 121 Buttonwood street. June21 lwk FESTIVAL CIIOBL'S NOTEN. Rehear sal at 11 o'olock.

Form In ordsr Cherry on North Hide, Bine on South Boys In Hue Return Tickets bring flags. lt FOB BENT. A two Btory brick dwelling, Sin If I uol rrfiv nAt Avaah ihIaI. Apply to JOHN C. HEPLKK, on the preiuUi.

Private Picnic oi'ilie Yeuns Matnnerohor at Lauer's Park, on Monday, June 21. All active, passive aud honorary members aud their families are cordially Invited to be present. June21 lt I TWEE ASO EASY ASSOCIATION A special meeting will be held to night at the Rainbow Kuulne House, at VA o'clock. All members are requested to attenaas business oi importance win De transacted. A.

HUMAN, 1une21 lt Cor. Bec'y. PROBLE.V SOLVEU. Mri. Smith aavs 1 use the new aoan Gloss ftturr.h and find it the best article in use.

Mrs. Brown says: I will not be without the Gloss Btarch as it makes such a beautiful gloss, especially on linen. You can get It at any first class grocery store. un2t ll McLkAjc Post, No. 16.

G. A. 1 June 14th. lhT.i. I HAVING Inadvertently omitted any mention of the Reading Post in our thanks to those who assisted us in honoring the memories of our comrades on Decoration Day, we would take this opportunity of publicly thanking them for their kindness In publishing tree, liberally, ami without sjllcltatlon to that ell'ect, our various articles, etc.

We would also express our gratitude to the Messrs. Helzmann who generously refused to receive any remuneration for the use oftbelrorgan dor lug the services of tbe evening at the Academy ofMusle. H. D. HOONE, Post Comd'r.

Juueil lt W. II. Gibma.n, AdJ't. QNEPBH'EBOOT AND SHOE STORE AT DANIEL F. SIIEABEK'S, IVo.

701 Penn Street. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. A large stock of home made, hand sewed aud Eastern work: comprising all the latest styles of Men Ladles Misses' and Children BOOTS, GAITERS aud SLIPPERS, 'S? Hnu iiiiiuruu hiql cuioreu worn ttDeciauv. custom work aud uppers for the shoe trade made to order at short notice. The public are respectfully Invited to call and examine our lnrjje stock and be convinced that shoes can be bought cheaper at our store than anywhere in tne city, no trouuie to snow gooos.

juueai tiaaw Dfl NOT COMPLAIN ABOVTHABD times when you can buy GEOOEEIES At (lie Following; Low Figures; Choice Hlo S3c a lb. White Sugar loo a Ih. French Prunes loo a' lb. Pearl Btreh 7 cents. York Btate cheese 20 cents.

No. 1 Mackerel 8 cents. Seven large Mackerel ....45 cents. Two pounds dried corn 26 cents. Rlee ttice scents.

Trenton crackers 10 oonts. Mixed cakes and Nick Nacks 1 cents. a a in quarts in 7 cents. Large boxes of 2c a bo i Coudenreri milk 28 cents. Ootfue Essence Scents Tomatoes can ashing soda 4 cents.

Choice ......15 cents. Black Tea Hoe a lb. Toilet Soaps a don. We have Just received a targe jot of new cbceie. Also, a fine lot of Messina Lemene which we will sell cheap.

No. 1 Mackerel a quarter barrel. At the Workiiigiueii's 18 Son tlx SlactJU Street. Five doors below I'snu street. JuutJl tf tw WOOS.

The t.ter.bel1? Bnbbatli School will make Aiuirau 10 outer ouuion on the atjtu of .111 i eve at, r.ai a. in. A spelling bee unuer 1110 trees, aua prizes tV ivi buuiib, ou cuius; ennareo, WHEAT REDUCTION IiV PEICR OF COAX! H. Q. Landls.

earner or Birth ami ciiuiiMi inaine nas just received a all sizes, which he will sell al remarkably low iniKoiuuu cut, in T.nn nMt a. an.i 1une21.tr TKAS. O00U Oolong. 11 no 4 Ultolce llSHl flood Ent Break Boo' mine sue. The Very liost 1.U0 Fine Young Hupot Wv, xtra Ric.

he iluit wic Imperial, Finer TOcs hoiee doe. Extra (lood Flue The Host two. st' Kxlia OuupowUei Uu Hood Una Prime Choice sted IUo, 2W, The HMt Hreen Rio. 23. Prime liguaym.

ajti. l'lliiie Marai al bo jJe F.xh'R Hau I ns. lis Old (ioverniueul Java, i'v. ALSU, It SI FrEE, HOTII CiKKKN AND RnAsTKI). Ariosa 'ofR' With All Our Teas ui CJ as We Uive eiv aud We have'JI dittoront plcinres Ihiis Insuring great variety ta our cuiloinerx.

Come aud see them ou exhibition in our windows, ill, l'dl I.AK STORE. ll A.W. BAII.Y CO. A IX OIiRS OK EXTRACTS FOB lhe Jlaudkerchlef at all prices. luavJl tl ip MeCUHDY DURHAM.

HE GREAT BLOOD l'I BIMER. RASEK'S IODINIZED SARSAPARILLA, speedy nnd reliable cure for all cutaneous or skin diseases, suoh as Boils, FluiplfS.Ka.ib, Tetter, Ringworms, Erysipelas and Halt Rheum, and has been ued with great success Rheumatism. Scrofulous Atteotlon. and is the best blood curlfler aud lire invigoraior ever olrered to the public This medicine Is mild in Its operations and acta effectually In carrying off vitiated humor, relieving congestion or local Irritation, curing Ulceration, He storing Health, Preserving Strength, Renovating the entire system. Prepared by JOHN B.

RARER, Druggist, JunelO tf fp 118 North Wh street. HEEH MIKE CLOTH FOR FLIF.N. All sizes tor sale by LERCn 4 501 Penn street. Junoll ff fp REA1MXG MARBLE WORKS, Ret oi lowest prices, rENN BT. HKLOW TB1BO.

apro Jlllip iM.VC CEMETERY WORK. Marble Vases. Tazzas. rlchlv carved Urns wlthflower wreaths and drapeiy of exquisite beauty. Monuments.

Tombs, and ornamental Head Stones, rave Enclosures, Ac, and all kinds of Grave Decorations now open for Inspection. Please cull and see for yourselvos at EAGLE MARBLE WORKS, Uo. SoO N.tlth st oor. wo squares trom new pepnt. tl lp WKf.

OEIGEB WILL SELL LOTH OF chean Hoots and Shoes on Frldav and Saturday, at 431 I'ENN STREET, Reading. junei.wi.ip FISE FLAVOKISTG EXTRACTS of our own make guaranteed as to purity as low as we can ali'ord them. inay31 ll ip ftlCUUKDY a DURHAM. mi OERS' BEAUIKG MARBLE Works, ITJu "Vases C'henp." fsms STaBKr bklqw tbthp. FEHR THE WINE KING IVortli sih Sireri, Price List of Wlues i Clinton Wine, $1 00, $1 i) aud 12 UO per gallon.

Catawba Wine, $1 60 to r. 50 0 rape Juice, t'2 50 C'atawhp, Brandy, ft U0 Pure Wines fur Comiuunlou Bervlces. Pure Wines for Medicinal Purpose. I at a 4 Don't forget the place, ni) 'Jl s7 tioi th Sth sUcet, HATH TOWEI.S of the finest erades IS Imported goods. Prices may31 tf lp MnOTJRDY DURHAM Anj uy.

wniTE Mii.1,1: Whll.A lie nan 01 we waters, Coleoptera, Ilee Fly, Lady Buir. Red Hn King of the Waters, Irish STfi (Peacock) Black G.uit.T, Files Walking Cane Hods at 11 aud tipwmi oj hoqs promptly attended to, fit. Thk'Fjsuebman Suitly Depot. 1 CHA3. A.

GRANT, Peuu street tnayg tf fp "AKBLB YARD, OF JI LT PISTOLS. THE LITTLE JOKER. For sale by IheAgcnls, LURCH ALU. COlFcuni trect. Janell Ufp 5 BE WARD.

Lost, gold watch chain on last Ruudrty, charm. Tho liuili 111 call at JunelS St Tina OFFJCF. $20 BKWAHD. Lost. n.

nlnln EOld Watch. With nriiMvcl Gfv chatelaine, on which there were three or four Kgyptlan female heads. The 8i'i finder will bo suitably rewarded by rolin nii thesameto James S. Hill, Cuinru, or to tho JiUIJSK. NOTICE.

Prof. R. W. Alexander, th great walker, will walk l'J0 hours wlthon loop or rem, Juno iilst, at 1 o'cloek p. tbe Urand Opera Houso Saloon, No.

.1:10 I' street. i't. NOTICE. A few shares of the Readiu Irnn U'nrba lliill.li,,. i subscribed for with the 'treasurer, J.

8a south 9th street, or K. II. Bhoarer.No. nnuiugiuo sirnet. niaylo 2iii NOTICE.

All persons Indebted tothe tin, ofKmitli A Hnader, are retiuested to imik payment before Jnlv 1.1K7. aw n.ui adverse proceedings mtmt be takcu lor the icviiuu oi uit unpaid claims. I'tlAHKSMlNK, Receiver, UOOmNn.lt. k'PVulnnl, Reading, June 18, 1876. Juncl9 EXAMINATION OF TEACIIERS.

Ai examination of tfifu nf tim an.n. School District, graduates of tho High School and applicants for schools, will bo held oi Saturday, the 19th instant, at the Hlffh Hohoo building commencing ats o'cloek a. rn. Al teachers iu the employ of he Hoard of Contin will be reoulred tn n.tliml except those excused by action of the llourd. juubh T.

SKVEKX, Sill 1. NOTICE to the Stockholders of tho Wilmington and Roadlue Katlronil rum. Uertlflcatea of Hiock or the consolidated railroad companies are now readv to bt ef obanged Holders of Certificates of Stoci oi the Wilmington aud. Reading Railroad Com at Coatesvllle, their old Certificates with of attorney to transfer game, for which cates of Stock of tho new will uneio ut r. B.

EKMOLD. Treasurer. yyATER REXTS. Notice lsherehv slvan In Pr in ha a( L7nn.l i 1 Rontfl from April 1. 1875, to Octoler 1.

1. .75 nniT ha nolrl In ll.n ale; au AlPEKALTf OF FIVE TER CEXT. will be added toall rents nmniiiim. atter the 10th day of July, and alter the st of July a penalty of TEN PER CENT, will charged. After the day of October lien will be entered against all delinquents, i receiver may be found during day ami evening at his ofliec, In the City Hall From 8tol2a.m.,ltod,andii4 toSp, m.

JOltlN ARTHUR, Jnnel9 to ootl Itcuelvi r. ATTEKTIOJT, TAX FAYERS. Tho Treasurer of the Reading School District Is now ready to receive the Taxes for 1ST a i ter the first day of August FIVE PER CENT. WILT. HE ADDED to all taxes remaining unpaid first day of October nnd afler lhe FIVE PER CENT.

ADDITIONAL WILL DM CHARGED. The Treasurer maybe found, during the dm and evening, at all business hours, in his office, corner of Olh and Franklin utrer ta ily HalL Vt'M. KRilE.VTRor JuneI2 to octl Tieasuici KENT OK SAI.K. room house. X1 s17 Green street.

KirePL Ann va AiidIv at JnneU lra 825 GREEN STREET. ODGERJI. Two three story central rooiriH JLifurnished or unfurnished, to let. Addrev, inartn tf Times Office. ElOB KEWT.

The larse storo room ml Ja? basement of Ko. li l'enn street. Api iy may 18 tf OI9 PENN ST. P. OB BENT.

Store and cellar No. 29 MortU 6th street, ltuuicdlala noasa slon. Inquire of WM. RHOADS. waylvii FOB BENT.

The bascmerl room, No. South 8th uuder tho Empire Lh olBoe. Apply at marll tf 803 PENN STREET. TjlOR RET. A slaughter house, new.wii Ii Jl1 all the modern Improvements.

The lot. on FOB BENT A store and small dwel llua, suitable for a millinery store, Ej )ld Jail WM. KHOAW. mal. tf B7JJNorth5t.il slt c.

i IJtOB BENT. A large store room wllh dwelling attaohed.Kiiltable Airtwofam llles also a large banement, located in tho uusiueus part reuu street, tail at febS tf 40NORTII81XTITST TOB KENT. STOKE ROOM Kn JD Penn street, (State Houoe lluildlnci. room on the second floor. Apply to Machcr or to 1.

M. EKMENTRoUr, 415 WhI nut street. niayl.i tt FOB KENT. A store room and dwell i No, 107 North Fifth street, now use4 a confeetionery and Ice cream saloon. l'ossi slon given June 1st.

Apply to WILLIAM RHOADS, may26 tfd No. North 1'itthSl. FOB BENT. A flrst clnss 1 wo stt ry brlekdwelling house, supplied wMlifia all the modern Improvements, situate vni Perkiomen avenue. Apply to CHAS.

K. HTLT.EGAS mai31 lf laiePerkloiueaaveniiu. FOB BENT. A three story brick h. with modern liuprovemeuts, sitnuled In respectable part oi the city.

Apply to JOHN TKACIIsKL, Plumber and Oas Fitter, apratl tf No. nSoufch (ith strei l. ODE BOOH TO LET. The funilHie.l JLi Hall 4th Hoorof the American House, cot Fourth and l'enn streets, one of the tlnesi nn.1 largest rooms In the elty, la or leuU For Information apply to F. J.

GROTEVF.NT, tnar27 lfd N. E. Cor. Eighth and l'eu ITIOB BENT. Room northwest corner fiT: of Sth and l'enn street, now occupied as a shoe store.

Also, a three story buihiii, In Church, between Elm and Buttonwood fitted up as a Curryluj Houne. For inforiiiH tioo, appiy so O'REILLY A CO, ft.bll tf No. 5 North 6lh TAOsl BENT. Two rooms, Id floor, oas ronn street, suitable for otticesoi light storage. Also, 8d door.

No, 824 l'enn street suitable for llaht maniirucliiritig ses. rosscssloo Immediately. Rent icasm.11" Apply to GEO. M. ERMENTROUT, Attorney Bt Ijw, junt5 tf 50 Court street.

FOB BENT. A store room and dwel Hug, with private entrance, in South Kis 6lh street, Reading, No. 1M. The dwolluT' contains ail tbe modern Improvements batb. ranges, o.

The store room will bo rented separately tf duslred. The dwelling contains 10 rooms. Possession 1st of April next Apply to H.CKOCNE, mayM tf 1017 Ten at et TJS.OR KENT. Lodge room on 3d tloorof Crouses Iron bulldlnar, four nights out of the week with the privilege of sub leltin or to letone nlglitaweek, everything l'ound" at $S0 per year. The room is newly furnished uiyiow.

rossession on 1st of April. Am.lv to ni VHV tf 1047 Penn street. 1ITV VROPF.RTT ETXCHASGK OF 4'ar, moil Apply to je. nt JOHN H. IT JtfneiS 3t 13 Nolthulh at..